Day: July 19, 2021

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CEO and Founder, 786 Investments Ltd., Interacts with LUMS Community in Latest Leaders at LUMS session

Lahore, July 19, 2021 (PPI-OT):The latest session of ‘Leaders at LUMS’ featured Ms. Tara Uzra Dawood, CEO and Founder, 786 Investments Ltd., Pakistan’s pioneer asset management company. During the session held on July 15, Ms. Dawood shared insights from her personal and professional achievements and outlined the lessons she has learnt along the way. Moderated by Adeel Hashmi, the conversation also covered Ms. Dawood’s vision towards promoting women education in Pakistan.

Ms. Dawood holds a Doctorate in Judicial Science from Harvard Law School, where she specialised in Shariah law and finance, as well as mergers and acquisitions. After working with several law firms abroad she launched 786 Investments Ltd. Ms. Dawood currently also sits on the boards of several organisations, including Pakistan State Oil, Pakistan Refinery Ltd., and Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan. She also serves on the Energy sub-committee of the Advisory Committee of the Planning Commission under Asad Umar, Federal Minister for Planning, Development, Reforms and Special Initiatives. She is certified in Corporate Governance by both Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance and Harvard Business School.

Taking the audience through the concept of Shariah law, Ms. Dawood explained the reliability of Shariah compliance for consumers compared to conventional law as it focuses on safeguarding the rights of the consumers. She also highlighted the values that have brought her success in the industry and how she deals with failure. “You need to have super thick skin. Not everything works out so you have to accept that you’re going to fail before you succeed.”

However, for Ms. Dawood, her passion and dedication is truly reflected in the philanthropic initiatives she has undertaken in the areas of women empowerment. She has been involved in various projects including the ‘Educate a Girl’ initiative, in partnership with Facebook’s Internet.org Foundation and World Bank. Furthermore, she co-founded LADIES FUND, which has trained over 12,000 women and youth in entrepreneurship and annually holds national awards for women that are presented by the Sindh Governor. Most recently, she launched The Buraq Centre by LADIESFUND, Pakistan’s first all-female incubation centre and co-working space, in partnership with the German Consulate and the National Incubation Centre Lahore at LUMS. She explains, “The LADIESFUND initiative was launched to recognise women’s contribution to the economy of Pakistan as well as to give women access to equal opportunities and the money that it brings.”

Ms. Dawood also spoke about the endless number of extraordinary women role models we have in Pakistan and considered Benazir Bhutto as one of her biggest inspiration. She advised the youth to work towards everything with a sense of empathy, “We should work towards building everyone up rather than tearing each other down and the LADIESFUND is there to support that cause.“

Towards the end of the session, the Vice Chancellor LUMS, Dr. Arshad Ahmad thanked Ms. Dawood for her time and lauded the work she’s doing for Pakistan and its people. “You believe in Pakistan, you believe in its people, and you walk the talk. These are the qualities of a role model we all aspire for and you are a great example to be inspired by.”

For more information, contact:
Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)
D.H.A. Lahore Cantt. 54792
Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-35608000
Fax: +92-42-35725048
Website: www.lums.edu.pk

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Mr. Imran Babar, Deputy Registrar Account has been allowed to look after the duties of Treasurer UET Lahore

Lahore, July 19, 2021 (PPI-OT):Mr. Imran Babar, Deputy Registrar Account has been allowed to look after the duties of Treasurer UET Lahore.Mr. Hassan Munir Anwar has joined PHEC after resign from University

For more information, contact:
Public Relations Officer
University of Engineering and Technology (UET)
G.T. Rd, Lahore – 54890
Tel: +92-42-99250274, +92-42-99029358
Cell: +92-321-9467302
Email: tanveerqasim@yahoo.com
Website: www.uet.edu.pk

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Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Flag Bearers of Pakistan for Opening Ceremony Parade

Lahore, July 19, 2021 (PPI-OT):Dear Media Friends,

As per instructions of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games / International Olympic Committee, each NOC has to nominate one accredited female athlete and one accredited male athlete from its delegation to serve as flag bearer during the Opening Ceremony parade of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games which will take place on Friday 23rd of July, 2021 at 08:00 pm (JST).

I take this opportunity to inform that Lt Gen (R) Syed Arif Hasan HI(M), President Pakistan Olympic Association (NOC Pakistan) has approved the names of the following athletes as Flag Bearers of Pakistan in the Opening Ceremony Parade of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games:-

1. Mr. Muhammad Khalil Akhtar attained direct qualification in Shooting in the 2019 World Cup at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

2. Ms. Mahoor Shahzad got the Invitation Place by the Olympic Games Tripartite Commission. She is the first female ever representing Pakistan in Badminton in the Olympic Games.

The photographs of Mr. Muhammad Khalil Akhtar and Ms. Mahoor Shahzad are attached.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Best regards,

Muhammad Khalid Mahmood

Secretary General

Pakistan Olympic Association / NOC Pakistan

For more information, contact:
Pakistan Olympic Association
Olympic House, 2-Hameed Nizami (Temple) Road,
Lahore, Pakistan
Postal Code: 54000
Phone: +92-42-36280002, +92-42-36373753
Email: info@nocpakistan.org
Website: https://nocpakistan.org/

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Fatima Sana, the rising star of Pakistan women cricket

Antigua, July 19, 2021 (PPI-OT):It was in the streets of Karachi where Fatima Sana’s passion for cricket developed. Her inspiration to take up fast bowling started by watching James Anderson, whom she used to emulate while playing with her neighbourhood friends.

The 19-year-old right-arm pacer was at the forefront of the national women’s side’s back-to-back victories against West Indies Women in Antigua as she took nine wickets across the last two ODIs of the series as Javeria Khan’s side romped to wins by four wickets and 22 runs (DLS method) in the fourth and fifth matches.

Fatima, on Sunday, turned heads in the last match by recording her maiden five-wicket haul in ODIs, which was also the first five-fer for a Pakistan woman bowler in the last eight years since Sadia Yousuf recorded one against Ireland Women in July 2013 in Dublin.

It was the fourth instance of a right-arm pacer recording a five-fer in ODIs since 6 May 2019, when Fatima made her debut.

Fatima took five wickets for just 39 runs from seven overs as Pakistan defended 194 in 34 overs in a rain-curtailed match. She accounted for the scalps of well-settled batters in Britney Cooper and Deandra Dottin, who scored the most and second most runs in the innings for the hosts.

“It was the happiest day of my life when I wore the Pakistan shirt in 2019, but I knew I needed to cement my place in the team by making contributions that lead my country to victories,” Fatima told pcb.com.pk after the final ODI. “You put in hard yards during fitness, gym and net sessions to compete with the international cricketers – the best of the best – and when you get results, it certainly make you happy, and when you start to taste success it further motivates you to work harder.”

Fatima finished the series as the leading wicket-taker amongst the fast bowlers from both sides with 11 scalps at an impressive average of 15.09 and an equally remarkable strike rate of 16.9.

Since her debut against South Africa Women in May 2019, she boasts the best strike rate – 25.7 – amongst the fast bowlers from four Asian sides (Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka). It is also the best amongst all the Pakistan women bowlers since Fatima’s debut.

Overall, in 10 ODIs, Fatima has taken 14 wickets at a shade above 24 runs per dismissal.

Fatima said: “Growing up, it seemed as if fast bowling was all about delivering the ball with all the energy you have. That’s not what it is all about. Fast bowling is an art. You have to hit the right areas, and, more importantly, adapt with the conditions on offer. This is something I have learned on this trip.

“I had never been to the Caribbean before and upon arriving here, I was exposed to strong winds blowing across the grounds. I worked on how to bowl with the wind and control the ball movement both in the air and off the pitch. It has paid dividends. This tour has provided me a great learning experience.

“A lot of the credit goes to the coaching staff, who give us all they have behind the scenes and work with us around the clock to help us improve as cricketers. That I have seniors in Javeria Khan and a new ball partner in Diana Baig has also helped me a great deal.”

That an imposing 5.70 occupied the required run-rate column on the giant scoreboards of the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium before West Indies started their run-chase on Sunday was because of a sparkling 28 not out that Fatima had plundered at a strike rate of 147.36 to help her side add 40 from the last five overs. “I did not bat much in street cricket because the boys thought I might get hit by the ball. So, initially, I invested all of my energy into bowling because I just wanted to play.

“Of-late, I have been working on my batting and I want to establish myself as an all-rounder,” said Fatima, who struck a four in each of the last four overs in the final ODI. “When you wear the golden star you want to contribute in every facet and win matches for your side. So, I am trying my best to develop myself into a player who contributes in every situation.”

Fatima also holds the PCB Women’s Emerging Cricket of the Year 2020 award following impressive performances in international and domestic cricket. From bowling in street cricket to winning matches for Pakistan, all in teen years, Fatima’s story is an inspiration for many girls wishing to take up the game.

For more information, contact:
Media Manager,
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore 54600, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-5717231-4
Fax: +92-42-5711860
Website: www.pcb.com.pk

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Punjab University declares MA/MSc Part-I, 2020 results

Lahore, July 19, 2021 (PPI-OT):Punjab University Examinations Department has declared the results of MA Arabic Part-I annual examination 2020, MA Diplomacy and Strategic Studies Part-I annual examination 2020, MA Education General Part-I annual examination 2020, MA Economics Part-I annual examination 2020, MA International Relations Part-I annual examination 2020, MA Islamic Studies Part-I annual examination 2020, MA Kashmiryat Part-I annual examination 2020, MA Mass Communication Part-I annual examination 2020, MA Persian Part-I annual examination 2020, MA Philosophy Part-I annual examination 2020, MA Punjabi Part-I annual examination 2020, MA Political Science Part-I annual examination 2020, MA Urdu Part-I annual examination 2020, MSc Botany Part-I annual examination 2020, MSc Geography Part-I annual examination 2020, MSc Mathematics Part-I annual examination 2020, MSc Physics Part-I annual examination 2020, MSc Sports Science and Physical Education Part-I annual examination 2020 and MSc THM Part-I annual examination 2020.

For more information, contact:
Registrar,
University of the Punjab
Quaid-e-Azam Campus, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-99231102
Fax: +92-42-99231103
E-Mail: registrar@pu.edu.pk
Website: http://pu.edu.pk/

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Ambassador of Kazakhstan calls on IIUI President

Islamabad, July 19, 2021 (PPI-OT):The Ambassador of Republic of Kazakhstan to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan H.E. Mr. Yerzhan Kistafin called on President International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) Dr. Hathal Homoud Alotaibi at his office. During the meeting, enhancement of educational cooperation was discussed. The meeting was also attended by Prof. Dr. Muhammad Zia Ul Haq, Director General, Islamic Research Institute (IRI), IIUI.

The Ambassador of Kazakhstan lauded the efforts of IIUI for dissemination of Islamic teachings across the world. He also appreciated IIUI for its role in the teaching of various subjects, particularly, Islamic Sciences. He suggested that there should be more collaboration between IIUI and universities of Kazakhstan, so that his country’s institutions would be able to send Kazakhstani students to IIUI for the study of Islamic teachings. Mutual cooperation in distance education was also discussed on this occasion. During the meeting, the ambassador apprised of the role of the Secretariat of World and Traditional Religions and also invited IIUI President for the upcoming Congress of secretariat in 2022. He also shared activities of the Secretariat of World and Traditional Religions.

For more information, contact:
Public Relations,
International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI)
Room No.118, Admin Block, New Campus,
H-10 Sector, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9019249
Fax: +92-51-9257909
Email: iiuipublicrelations@iiu.edu.pk
Website: www.iiu.edu.pk