Press Release

Press Release: A short news story written by a PRO (Public Relations Officer) and sent to the targeted media outlets.

Example 1:  Press Release by PTCL.

https://ptcl.com.pk/Home/PressReleaseDetail/?ItemId=715&linkId=130


PTCL & RCCI collaborate to enable Digital Pakistan

Rawalpindi, February 19, 2020: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), has signed an MoU with the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industries (RCCI) to establish a strategic partnership that offers state-of-the-art digital services from PTCL to business community associated with Rawalpindi chamber.

These include fully managed IT & Telecom services such as Voice, Data, High Speed Internet, International connectivity, Cloud Computing, Surveillance, Data Center, Information security and Wi-Fi solution.

The agreement was signed by Zarrar Khan, Chief Business Services Officer (CBSO), PTCL and Saboor Malik, President, RCCI. The dignitaries who were present on the occasion were Sohail Altaf, Group Leader RCCI, Suleman Awan, GM Digital Services, PTCL, Raja Omer Iqbal, Chairman ICT Standing Committee, RCCI, Nosherwan Khalil, SVP, RCCI and Hamza Sarosh, VP, RCCI, amongst others.

Speaking on the occasion, Saboor Malik, President, RCCI, said, “RCCI has always envisioned providing innovative services to the business community and has already initiated many projects for the welfare and growth of the community. The alliance with PTCL will enable large and medium size enterprises, along with IT and Tech start-ups, to grow their businesses. I have full confidence and trust in PTCL to be a reliable partner in supporting business growth of local business community.”

Zarrar Khan, Chief Business Services Officer, PTCL, said, “We are delighted to extend our partnership with RCCI especially in the field of Digital Services. RCCI has selected PTCL as a strategic partner to serve the business community, which plays a vital role in country’s economic growth. Various initiatives taken by RCCI are commendable as they will help transform businesses especially e-commerce. PTCL remains committed to improve the lifestyle and empower people in Pakistan through its diverse products and digital services.”

Through such initiatives, RCCI and PTCL will lead the digital transformation by enabling the development of IT-based infrastructure. This collaboration will provide cost effective office automation and connectivity solutions equipped with latest ICT services. The partnership will empower enterprises to focus on their ideas and execute seamlessly with the help of innovative ICT solutions. Ends

Example 2: Press Release by ISPR

https://www.ispr.gov.pk/press-release-detail.php?id=5655


General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) visited training area near Kharian to witness concluded ceremony of International Pakistan Army Team Spirit (PATS) competition.

Rawalpindi - March 04, 2020

No PR-41/2020-ISPR

General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) visited training area near 

Kharian to witness concluded ceremony of International Pakistan Army Team Spirit 

(PATS) competition. Being one of the toughest military competitions, PATS was aimed 

at testing survival Skills and physical limits of the participants. In short period of time 

spread over 62 hours which included 25 field events.
Apart from teams from Pakistan Army, PAF, 16 foreign countries including Belarus, 

China, Egypt, Germany, Indonesia, KSA, Maldives, Palestine, Russia, South Africa, 

Sri Lanka, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA and Uzbekistan participated in the event conducted 

from March 1-3 in challenging terrain at NCTC and surrounding areas.
COAS distributed the medals and prizes among the winners and runner up. Karachi 

Corps was declared overall best team, Multan Corps runner up while Rawalpindi 

Corps remained 3rd. Turkey clinched gold medal in International teams while KSA, 

Sri Lanka and South Africa team awarded silver medal . Pakistan Air Force got Bronze 

medal.
Speaking on the occasion, COAS congratulated the participants for successful 

completion of the event . COAS said that sharing of best experiences through series of 

events will improve combat skills and help integrate armies of participant countries . 

Training and team work are the hallmark of every soldier, Confronted with multifarious 

challenges in diverse terrain, one has to be in the best physical and mental fitness for 

a robust and prompt response, COAS emphasised . COAS said that spirit of sacrifice and 

patriotism, makes a force formidable in the face of any adversity. COAS thanked all 

foreign participants for being part of the event and for showing their prowess.
Commander Mangla and Gujranwala Corps, senior military officials from Pakistan Army, 

PAF and defence attaches from various countries were present on the occasion.
It is pertinent to mention that National Counter Terrorism Centre( NCTC ) being state of 

the art facility with large capacity to impart quality training to combating terrorism, in all 

kinds of terrain has been recognised as a world class training facility attracting other 

armies for training with Pakistan Army.

Example 3:  Press Release by MOFA  
MOFA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
http://mofa.gov.pk/press-release-249/

http://mofa.gov.pk/category/press-releases/

MOFA: Ministry of foreign affairs.
http://mofa.gov.pk/

http://mofa.gov.pk/category/media-briefing/

Foreign Service Academy:

http://www.fsa.gov.pk/


In Media : 

Pakistan strongly condemns Kabul terrorist attack: FO Spokesperson

March 6, 2020

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ISLAMABAD, Mar 6 (APP):Pakistan on Friday strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Kabul, which resulted in the loss of several precious lives and injuries to many others.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have suffered in this tragedy.

We are relieved that the leadership has remained unharmed,” Foreign Office Spokesperson Aisha Farooqui said in a statement issued here.

The spokesperson said that Pakistan had consistently supported a negotiated political solution of the Afghan conflict.

“This is a historic juncture. Pakistan urges all the parties to work together in a constructive spirit for establishing durable peace and stability in Afghanistan,” the statement concluded.

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