Paris Aéroport selects Gemalto to ease and secure passenger flow at border control

Today’s airports are required to cope with a rapid rise of travelers and, within new security and cost constraints, to facilitate a swift and secure passenger experience

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, Nov. 30, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653), the world leader in digital security, has been chosen by Paris Aéroport to supply, install and maintain its Coesys Automated Border Control gates, as part of the French PARAFE program (Automated Fast Track Crossing at External Borders). The solution is based on fingerprint recognition and aims to increase capacity and improve traveler experience.

Gemalto and its trusted partner Automatic Systems have been selected by Paris Aéroport to provide 87 e-gates, in Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Paris-Orly airports. By the spring of 2017, with only their passport and fingerprint, passengers will be able to start passing through new, faster e-gates from Gemalto and save time on departure and at arrival in Paris main airports. With 95.2 million passengers passing through them each year, ensuring the best possible security while simultaneously improving passenger fluidity is the goal.

The process is both fast, user-friendly and highly secure: at the e-gate, passengers present their electronic passport, then their finger. The fingerprint is matched against the biometric data stored in the document. While the identity of the traveler is verified at the e-gate, Border Protection Officers can keep monitoring the information in real-time in order to allow border crossing.

Frédéric Trojani, Executive Vice President of Government Programs at Gemalto explains that the project is beneficial for both passengers and border control officers: “From a passenger point of view, our solution gives the experience of an uninterrupted passage through the gates as it only takes a few seconds. Allowing optimum use of biometric technologies, it also improves border control security as it allows for increased detection of fraud cases.”

The solution has been designed to evolve over time from fingerprint recognition to facial recognition as well.
Prime contractor Gemalto has teamed up with two Bolloré Group subsidiaries, Automatic Systems and IER, to deploy the project.

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OIC Secretariat in collaboration with Pakistan Consulate Jeddah organizes a seminar and Photo Exhibition on Kashmir

Islamabad, November 29, 2016 (PPI-OT): Special Representative of the OIC Secretary General on Jammu and Kashmir Ambassador Abdullah Al-Alim reiterated OIC’s full support to the people of Kashmir in their legitimate struggle for the fundamental right to self-determination. He said this at the Seminar and Photo Exhibition on Kashmir jointly organized at the OIC Secretariat on 28th November 2016 by the Pakistan Consulate Jeddah and the OIC.

Ambassador Alim said that recently the situation in the Indian occupied Kashmir has turned critical. The OIC called on the Indian Government to stop using force against the Kashmiri people. In his welcoming remarks, Consul General Mr. Shehryar Akbar Khan said that the event was organized to mark the illegal entry of Indian force into occupied Jammu and Kashmir in 1947. After the extra-judicial killing of Burhan Wani on 8 July 2016, the situation has worsened. More than 115 Kashmiris have lost their lives and 15,000 injured. Around 850 people have sustained severe eye injuries.

Mr. Ghulam Muhammad Safi, True Representative of Kashmiri People informed the audience about prevailing situation and continued human rights violations in the Indian Occupied Kashmir. He called on international community to play its role so that Kashmiri people can exercise their inherent right of self-determination.

The Chairman, Kashmir Committee Jeddah, Mr. Masood Ahmad Puri, called upon the international community to break its deadly silence on the tragedy in Kashmir. He presented a resolution to Ambassador Abdullah Al-Alim, on behalf of the Kashmir Committee, Jeddah, calling the OIC to redouble its efforts to resolve the Kashmir issue.

In his concluding remarks, Mr. Manzoor ul Haq, Ambassador of Pakistan to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia thanked the OIC and Saudi Arabia for supporting the cause of the people of Kashmir. He highlighted the plight of the people of Kashmir and the gross human rights violations by the occupying forces. He said that Pakistan wants to resolve its disputes with India including the core issue of Jammu and Kashmir through dialogue and in a peaceful manner.

The photo exhibition and Seminar on Indian occupied Kashmir at the OIC Secretariat has become an annual feature for the past four years. The event was well attended by high level OIC officials, members of Diplomatic Corps, local dignitaries and representatives of Pakistan community.

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Pakistan’s participation in COP22 provided an opportunity to signify achievements made in addressing climate change despite

Islamabad, November 29, 2016 (PPI-OT): A press brief was arranged by Ministry of Climate Change about Pakistani delegation participation in COP22, Morocco. “Pakistan’s participation provided an opportunity to signify achievements made in addressing climate change despite being adversely impacted”, said by the Federal Minister for Climate Change Zahid Hamid.

He also said that the world community was informed that Pakistan’s contribution to global warming is minimal. We emit less than 1% of total annual global greenhouse gas emissions. Yet we are ranked amongst the top ten countries most vulnerable to climate change. Pakistan today faces several major risks relating to climate change, including glacial melt, variable monsoons, recurrent floods, rise in sea level, higher average temperatures and higher frequency of droughts. Millions of people are affected and colossal damage is caused on recurring basis.

“These threats pose major survival concerns for Pakistan, particularly in relation to the country’s water security, food security and energy security. They also have enormous adverse consequences for all socio-economic sectors, impeding our ability to promote sustainable growth and development and economic prosperity of our people “highlighted by the Minister.

He further added that we also informed the world that Pakistan being a responsible member of the global community has taken substantial steps especially during 2016 despite these challenges, which are greatly hampering our developmental needs, It will also enable us to contribute to the global mitigation efforts against climate change and keep the temperature rise below 2-degrees Celsius. These include: Ratification of Paris Agreement.

The ratification instrument has been deposited with UN Secretary General’s Office, approval of Pakistan Climate Change Act 2016 by the cabinet for presentation in Parliament. The historic Pakistan Climate Change Bill, which will establish a high-level, policy-making Pakistan Climate Change Council, along with the Pakistan Climate Change Authority, to prepare and supervise implementation of adaptation and mitigation projects in various sectors.

Finalization and submission of Pakistan INDCs to the UNFCCC Secretariat, which will serve as our climate change agenda, taking into account the latest situation relating to our development needs and strategies. It includes updated projections of greenhouse gases emissions and our national ambition to reduce these emissions, along with associated financial and technical implications. Pakistan has also developed a National Sustainable Development Strategy, and 19th February, 2016 Pakistan became perhaps the first country in the world whose National Assembly passed a unanimous Resolution adopting the SDGs Agenda as its own national development agenda.

Pakistan Parliament is also the first Parliament in the world to become completely “green” by converting 100% to solar energy. As part of our plans to promote renewable energy, we are constructing the world’s largest 1000 MW solar park. To promote effective conservation and efficient use of energy we have also enacted the National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act, 2016.Launch of PMs Green Pakistan Programme to be implemented all over the country to the tune of Rs. 2 billion.

He also briefed about his engagements during COP-22 and highlighted side events attended by him during the Conference. Then he informed about the outcomes of COP-22 that includes Marrakech Action Proclamation for Climate Change and Sustainable Development, parties set a rapid deadline of 2018 to complete the rule book for operationalizing the Paris Agreement to ensure confidence, cooperation, progress across key areas of climate action, including climate finance, adaptation, capacity building, technology and gender-responsiveness, Roadmap for climate finance: formulated and discussed: How to get to the $ 100 billion mark, adaptation Fund was able to survive despite extensive resistance from some developed parties and Warsaw Int. Mechanism (Loss and Damage): 5 year plan finalized.

While answering question answers, he said we included in the delegation those NGOs which are registered in UNFCCC .He also said that we need to work on energy efficiency and conservation as well. He also said while answering question about cutting of trees in Islamabad that Mayor of Islamabad has signed Green Charter to protect and conserve trees in Islamabad.

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Canadian MP Randeep Sarai meets Pakistani envoy in Ottawa

Islamabad, November 29, 2016 (PPI-OT): Randeep Sarai, Member of Canadian Parliament met with High Commissioner, Tariq Azim Khan, says a press release received from Ottawa here today. The High Commissioner briefed the MP on the latest situation in the region with special reference to Pakistan-India relations. He said that Pakistan has made significant efforts to restore dialogue process with India for restoring peace. He further stated that there is a great potential for the Canadian companies to invest in Pakistan.

He said that the Canadian companies will be facilitated in setting up their businesses in the country. The High Commissioner also informed Mr. Sarai that minorities in Pakistan are safe, secure and prospering. He added that the Government has ensured that the Sikh Pilgrims from across the world could visit their sacred places including Nankana Sahib and Panja Sahib without any restriction.

Mr. Randeep Sarai thanked the High Commissioner for his briefing and agreed that both Pakistan and India should work together for ensuring peace in the region and resolution of disputes through dialogue. The High Commissioner presented Parshad distributed on the birthday of Guru Nanak at Nankana Sahib to the Member of the Parliament.

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Ambassador of France to Pakistan calls on Finance Minister

Islamabad, November 29, 2016 (PPI-OT): Ambassador of France to Pakistan H.E. Mrs. Martine Dorance called on the Federal Minister for Finance Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar this afternoon at the Finance Division and discussed matters of bilateral interest. The Ambassador was accompanied by the French Political/Press Councillor and the Head of Economic Department at the French Embassy in Islamabad.

The Finance Minister welcomed the French Ambassador and her colleagues and appreciated the long standing friendly relationship between Pakistan and France. He said that the economic cooperation between Pakistan and France will not only continue but will further grow and strengthen in future.

The French Ambassador thanked the Finance Minister for the warm welcome; she also appreciated the efforts being made by Pakistan to introduce reforms in various sectors which have provided a macroeconomic stability to the country. She appreciated the efforts of the current government to introduce international best practices in the country and improve governance through action against corruption and bribery.

The French Ambassador also informed the Finance Minister about the interest shown by the French investors in supporting clean energy projects of Pakistan and said that the French Agency for International Development (ADF) is keen to support Pakistan in developing clear energy projects which can contribute effectively towards Climate Change initiatives.

The Finance Minister appreciated the continued collaboration which Pakistan receives from the French Agency for Development. The Finance Minister informed that Pakistan is actively engaged with the OECD and has recently signed the Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance and is considering to join the OECD convention on Combating Bribery.

The French Ambassador said that Pakistan’s ongoing engagement with the OECD is an important signal to international community of Pakistan’s commitment to improve governance and transparency. 77. The meeting was attended by senior officials of the Ministry of Finance and the Economic Affairs Division.

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Loan signing of second Power Transmission Enhancement Investment Program

Islamabad, November 29, 2016 (PPI-OT): The Government of Pakistan and Asian Development Bank signed loan and Project Agreement amounting to $125 million for Second Power Transmission Enhancement Investment Program (Tranche-1). Mr. Tariq Bajwa, Secretary Economic Affairs Division (EAD) signed the Loan Agreement with Mr. Werner E. Liepach, Country Director ADB. Under this new Multitranche Financing facility, ADB will provide $810 million, in total over the period of 10 years.

This investment program will expand and reinforce Pakistan’s power transmission system, enabling it to provide a reliable and quality service capable of meeting increasing customer demand and supporting economic growth. The investment program consists of staged physical investments in transmission system, including the rehabilitation, augmentation, and expansion of transmission lines, substations, and supporting infrastructure. The physical investments will support evacuation of new generation to improve system reliability and quality of supply through reinforcement and improved monitoring and control and will meet increasing consumer demand.

The capacity development component will further improve the financial management regulatory relations planning project management, and procurement capacity of the transmission system owner and operator, the National Transmission and dispatch Company Limited (NTDC), and the sector’s newly established commercial operator, the Central Power Purchasing Agency (Guarantee) Limited (CPPA-G). These investments will increase institutional efficiency, cost recovery, competition, transparency and good governance within the power sector.

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Narrow nationalism of the west is disastrous, collective wisdom must to pull Asia out of socio-economic quagmires: Raza Rabbani

Islamabad, November 29, 2016 (PPI-OT): Chairman Senate Mian Raza Rabbani has said that the rise of narrow nationalism in the west based on white racism is disastrous. The 21st century is the Asian century as region would be the epicentre of economic power in the coming days; however, the Asian leadership would have to take wise decisions to overcome the common challenges.

On the sidelines of 9th Plenary session of Asian Parliamentary Assembly being held in Siem Reap, Cambodia, the Chairman Senate Mian Raza Rabbani held meetings with Mr. Hun Sen, the Prime Minister of Cambodia, Mr. Say Chhum, the President of Cambodian Senate, President of Cambodian National Assembly, Speaker of Turkish Parliament, Speaker of Laos and various Speakers of various GCC countries. The Chairman Senate of Pakistan, during these high level interactions exchanged views on matter of mutual interests and bilateral significance particularly focussing on regional cooperation and making the APA a dynamic platform for raising voice for a strong Asia.

Mian Rabbani said that APA provides a better opportunity for resolution of issues and overcoming challenges hampering the progress of Asian region as the rise of narrow nationalism in the west based on white racism is disastrous. He underscored the need for home made solutions to the problems of Asian region besides boosting regional cooperation for prosperity of the people of Asia. He said the 21st century is the Asian century and Asia will be the epicentre of economic power in the coming days.

However, he cautioned the Asian leadership that wise decisions would be required to overcome challenges which to great extent have a commonality. He proposed for making collective endeavours for peace, stability, social and economic prosperity of the Asian continent.

He also informed his counterparts and the Cambodian PM about the brutalities being inflicted by Indian forces in the Indian occupied Kashmir (IOK) and said that indigenous freedom movement of the people of Kashmir cannot be suppressed through brutal killings of innocent Kashmiris. Mian Raza Rabbani informed that Indian forces continue to violate the LOC by shelling on Pakistani forces as well as bordering villages.

He said that Indian war mongering behaviour is aimed at destroying regional peace and stability and global community especially, the champion of human rights must play its role. During the meetings strongly criticised the double standards of the west and pointed out that Asian leadership has to search solutions for the common challenges. He said that destiny of Asia lies in the hands of Asian people and collective wisdom is required to pull the region out of the quagmire and ensure a bright and prosperous future.

During the meetings, the Chairman Senate also emphasized the need for enhanced parliamentary linkage between the parliaments of APA countries and said that parliamentary diplomacy can produce better dividends as far as solution to common challenges was concerned.

Parliamentary heads and delegates of different counties appreciated Chairman Senate point of view on regional and global issues and agreed that enhanced cooperation between Pakistan and other APA member countries would usher a new era of development especially on the platform of APA to steer the Asian continent out of challenges on socio-economic fronts. They also lauded the active role being by the Senate of Pakistan for creation of an Asian Parliament.

In today’s session of the APA, Senator Nuzhat Sadiq has also been elected as Deputy Chairperson of the forum of APA women Parliamentarians.

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