Pakistan Woman, Teenage Daughter Bricked into Wall by Relatives Following a Property Dispute
New Age Islam News Bureau
04 July 2024
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Pakistan Woman, Teenage Daughter Bricked into
Wall by RelativesFollowing a Property Dispute
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UN Tourism to Foster Ecosystem of Women
Entrepreneurs in Qatar, Mideast
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Two Women Directors at PT Pertamina Win
International Awards
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Pakistani Woman Calls Out Motivational Speaker
Who Said On TV That 95% Women Are Ignorant
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2,794 Domestic Violence Cases Reported
Nationwide from 2021 To 2023 in Malaysia –Minister Nancy Shukri
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Pakistan
Woman, Teenage Daughter Bricked into Wall by Relatives Following a Property
Dispute
Jul 1,
2024
The
victims were rescued by the police and neighbours who broke down wall (AI
generated image: Lexica.art)
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A woman
and her teenage daughter in Pakistan were allegedly bricked into a wall by
their relatives following a property dispute, as reported by ARY News.
The
woman recounted the harrowing experience, saying that her brother-in-law,
Suhail, and his sons had confined them inside a room before sealing them in by
constructing a wall outside. The victim further alleged that Suhail had been
harassing them and was in possession of critical documents related to their
house.
The
incident occurred in Hyderabad’s Latifabad No 5 area, and the victims were
rescued by the police and neighbours who broke down the wall.
The
police have registered a case against the accused, and Senior Superintendent of
Police (SSP) Dr FarrukhLinjar assured that legal action would be taken against
those responsible for this heinous act of confinement.
In a
separate incident on May 24, at least five people lost their lives in a property
dispute in the Chamkani area of Peshawar, as reported by police sources. The
violence erupted when two factions engaged in a shootout, resulting in the
casualties. The police have filed an FIR, noting that the conflict had been
ongoing between the groups for an extended period.
Local
officials are currently working on revising legislation to deter unauthorized
building projects and tackle personal feuds that result in such aggressive
occurrences. They are also advocating for improved enforcement of ownership
rights and more effective conflict resolution mechanisms to prevent comparable
catastrophes from happening again.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/pakistan/pakistan-woman-daughter-bricked-into-wall-by-relatives/articleshow/111390990.cms
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UN
Tourism to foster ecosystem of women entrepreneurs in Qatar, Mideast
04 Jul
2024
Natalia
Bayona, Executive Director at the UN Tourism
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Doha,
Qatar: The second edition of the Women in Tech Startup Competition is underway
to strengthen the ecosystem of businesswomen in tourism across the Middle East.
By
contesting in this program, aspiring entrepreneurs will access invaluable
resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities and help to scale their
businesses while also empowering them to take on leadership roles within the
leisure industry, which signals significant and consistent growth for Qatar and
the region.
Speaking
to The Peninsula, Natalia Bayona, Executive Director at the UN Tourism said:
“Women in Qatar should apply for this competition because it offers a unique
platform to showcase their entrepreneurial talents on a regional and
international stage. The competition provides access to mentorship, networking
opportunities, and potential funding, which are crucial for scaling their
businesses. It also highlights the importance of female leadership in tourism
and technology in the country, encouraging more women to pursue careers in
these fields.”
Last
year’s World Tourism Barometer revealed that Qatar achieved the highest
relative growth of international tourism arrivals compared to prepandemic
levels, bolstered by a strong performance during Q1 2024, with over 177 percent
compared to the first quarter of 2019.
“Considering
the unparalleled expansion of the sector, it is of essential importance to
invest and empower Qatari female players entering the market and developing
their enterprises,” she said.
The
official noted that the leisure sector is one of the main employers for women,
where they can enhance professional careers with a direct positive impact on
their communities. Bayona said, “When we support Qatari women working in
tourism we also contribute to the advancement of SDG 5 of the United Nations
Sustainable Development Goals, focused on gender equality and women
empowerment.”
Notable
firms and individuals from developing innovative solutions in green
infrastructure, AI-driven travel experiences, and metaverse and big data
applications in tourism will take part. Additionally, emerging leaders in AR/VR
and IoT (Internet of Things) are also expected to bring forward-thinking
solutions that can transform the tourism sector.
Outlining
the common challenges faced by startups today, Bayona said that they primarily
struggle with building a robust business model. She said “Candidates should
focus on clearly defining their unique selling points and the challenges their
startup addresses. They should also develop a comprehensive and realistic
business plan highlighting their growth strategy and market potential. Besides
applying to our competition, seeking mentorship and participating in training
programs can provide valuable insights and guidance to founders who are in an
idea or early stage. Networking with industry experts and potential investors
is also crucial for startups to gain the support and resources needed to
advance in their journey.”
This
year’s competition focuses on a programme of benefits developed in close
collaboration with UN Tourism’s partners and ecosystem collaborators.
“As a
United Nations agency, we also work in close collaboration with our Member States through our focal points at the
Ministries of Tourism, which are
supporting the initiative and disseminating it among their networks,” Bayona
added.
The
applications are now open and extended until mid-July and shortlisted
candidates will be notified by September to participate in the semifinals.
Ranking finalists will present their startups at the UN Tourism Tech Adventure
in AlUla, Saudi Arabia, scheduled for November, where the winners will be
announced.
Source: thepeninsulaqatar.com
https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/04/07/2024/un-tourism-to-foster-ecosystem-of-women-entrepreneurs-in-qatar-mideast
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Two
Women Directors at PT PertaminaWin International Awards
July 3,
2024
Two
women directors at PT Pertamina have been recognized at two separate
international award events held last month: president director NickeWidyawati
was named Asia’s Best CEO at the 14th Asian Excellence Awards in Hong Kong,
while finance director Emma Sri Martini was named Asia’s Best CFO at the Asian
Excellence Awards and also named Most Innovative Leader of the Year at the 2024
Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards in Manila. "This is one of the many times
Pertamina has received recognition from the Asian Excellence Awards organized
by Corporate Governance Asia. As for the Stevie Awards, this is our first award
this year," said Pertamina Vice President Investor Relations Juferson V.
Mangempis. Juferson added that Pertamina also received recognition from the
Asian Excellence Awards for Best Investor Relations Energy Company, Best
Investor Relations Professional, Sustainable Asia Award and Asia’s Best CSR.
Meanwhile at the 2024 Stevie Awards, Pertamina won silver for Innovative
Achievement in Finance and bronze for Innovation in Other Types of Publication
for transparency in investor information. Juferson said the awards also helped
the company to understand investor expectations for its top management and
performance, particularly in finance, investor relations and sustainability.
"This
is both a benchmark and a form of appreciation from international stakeholders,
especially the investors who were judges at these two events," he said.
The multiple achievements also reflected the effectiveness of Pertamina's
communications strategy as well as its steadfast commitment to transparency and
excellence. "This includes the investor relations team at Pertamina Group,
which has consistently demonstrated exceptional ability in building strong
relationships with stakeholders and the investment community, thereby enhancing
[our] global reputation and trust," said Juferson. Pertamina Vice
President Corporate Communications Fadjar Djoko Santoso added that recognition
by the international award events showed that the company's business operations
were in alignment with its vision as well as the Go Global strategy of the
State-Owned Enterprises Ministry. "The recognition by the Asian Excellence
Awards and the Stevie Awards is strong evidence that Pertamina has an
established reputation on the international stage," Fadjar said.
Corporate
Governance Asia, the organizer of the Asian Excellence Awards, is a Hong
Kong-based institution that provides news and analysis on corporate governance
issues, board performance and shareholder activities. The Stevie Awards is a
premier business awards based in the United States that runs multiregional
programs to recognize the achievements and positive contributions of
organizations and professionals worldwide.
Source: thejakartapost.com
https://www.thejakartapost.com/front-row/2024/07/03/pertamina-women-directors-win-international-awards.html
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2,794
Domestic Violence Cases Reported Nationwide from 2021 To 2023 in Malaysia
–Minister Nancy Shukri
04-07-
2024
PETALING
JAYA: A total of 2,794 cases of domestic violence were reported nationwide from
2021 to 2023, according to Women, Family, and Community Development, Minister
Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.
According
to Kosmo, these cases involved both men and women.
“Of
these, 773 cases were reported in Selangor, specifically 81 cases in the
district of Klang,“ she told the Dewan Rakyat.
She was
responding to a question by V. Ganabatirau (PH-Klang) regarding the statistics
of domestic violence cases recorded in Klang from 2021 to 2023.
Nancy
mentioned that actions taken against domestic violence cases in Klang included
one case receiving an emergency protection order.
Additionally,
seven cases were given temporary protection orders, and five cases received
protection orders.
She
further detailed that eight cases received counselling at the Department of Social
Welfare (JKM) office, and 41 cases were provided with advisory services at JKM
offices.
“Four
cases were referred to other agencies and three cases relocated to separate
protection centres. Four cases returned to living with their parents, one case
withdrew their application, and seven cases are under investigation,“ she
added.
She also
provided a breakdown of domestic violence cases by ethnicity in Klang: 37 cases
involved Indians, 23 Malays, nine Chinese, six non-citizens, four cases from
other ethnicities and two cases involving indigenous Sarawakians.
Source: thesun.my
https://thesun.my/local-news/2794-domestic-violence-cases-reported-nationwide-from-2021-to-2023-nancy-shukri-MD12668602#google_vignette
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