AIBC hosts industry roundtable, welcome reception for Karnataka Ministerial Delegation in Australia
Sydney: The Australia India Business Council (AIBC) hosted a high-level industry roundtable and a welcome reception dinner for the Dr. Sharanprakash Patil-led ministerial delegation from Karnataka earlier today. The discussions centered on strengthening bilateral cooperation in healthcare education, allied healthcare, and skill development between Australia and Karnataka.
The roundtable, facilitated by Irfan Malik, AIBC National Associate Chair & President NSW, emphasized the synergy between Karnataka’s skilled workforce and Australia’s growing demand for talent in these sectors. Minister Dr. Sharanprakash Patil led the deliberations on potential partnerships between the governments of Karnataka, New South Wales (NSW), and Australia, with key government agencies playing a crucial role in fostering collaboration.
Warren Kirby MP, Co-Chair of NSW Parliamentary Friends of India, shared insights on government support and avenues to fast-track partnerships between Karnataka and NSW. The Consulate General of India, Sydney, represented by Nirav Kumar Sutaria, HOC & Deputy Consul General, and Sudhir Basavaraju from Investment NSW also took part in the discussions, highlighting Karnataka’s potential as a hub for healthcare and skill development initiatives.
Key Outcomes from the Roundtable Discussions:
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Commitment to Bilateral Skill Development: Australian and Karnataka-based representatives agreed to advance industry-driven skill development programs catering to mutual needs.
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Innovative Education Models: Discussions explored various models of education and program delivery, aiming to implement tailored training programs across both Karnataka and Australia's skill development ecosystems.
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Expanding Healthcare & Allied Sectors: The roundtable emphasized significant bilateral opportunities in healthcare education, allied healthcare, and skill development, paving the way for future collaborations.
The event saw participation from government officials, representatives from leading educational institutions and universities, vocational training institutes, and members of the Karnataka-based Indian diaspora. Representatives from the Consulate General of India, Investment NSW, and NSW Parliamentary Friends of India reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing Australia-Karnataka ties in these crucial sectors.
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4.4 magnitude quake hits northern Pakistan
Islamabad (PTI): A 4.4 magnitude earthquake jolted parts of north and northwestern Pakistan on Saturday, the second tremor to hit the country in as many days.
There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.
The earthquake that struck at 9:30 am (local time) originated at a depth of 14 kilometres with its epicentre located 11 kms northeast of Burhan, Attock, according to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre, Islamabad.
Tremors were felt in parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as well as in Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
The Saturday morning quake came less than 24 hours after a 5.9 magnitude temblor struck parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab provinces, with tremors felt in several cities, including Peshawar and Islamabad, on Friday.
The epicentre of that quake at 6:09 pm (local time) was in Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region at a depth of 101 kilometres.
Earthquakes are common in northern Pakistan due to its location in the Himalayas where the Indian and the Eurasian tectonic plates meet.
Earlier, a 5.6-magnitude earthquake hit Balochistan province on February 13 but no loss to life or property was reported there too. Its epicentre was 86 kms northeast of Khuzdar town of the province.
The quake was preceded on the same day by another tremor of magnitude 3.8 that struck 75 kms southeast of Khuzdar at a depth of 33 kms.
The worst quake the country suffered was in 2005, which killed about 74,000 people.
