The chair distributed the 1st issue of the Focus Pakistan ‘Newsletter’ and informed the members about the efforts taken by the editorial board particularly Mr. Hassan N. Ansari, the Editor in-chief. He briefed the members on the concept and design of the ‘Newsletter’. The members congratulated the team on their hard work. Mr. Shahid khan mentioned about the input of all the members involved in this work. He suggested that a mailing list along with an e-mailing list should be finalized for the circulation of the ‘Newsletter’. The chair drew attention to the fact that real issues and their solutions like the energy crisis, shortage of food, educational (literacy}, poverty etc should be highlighted in the future publications. Mrs. Hammad suggested about having a young writers’ column in the Newsletter to encourage the younger generation to express their views. All the above suggestions were approved by the executive committee. The chair brought the attention of the members for sponsoring advertisement in the Newsletter. Mr. Anwar-ul-Haq announced sponsoring an advertisement in the next issue of the Newsletter. Mr. Hammad offered an advertisement permanently in every issue. All the members applauded his decision.