Day: October 7, 2021

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Match officials for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 announced

Dubai, October 07, 2021 (PPI-OT):The International Cricket Council today announced the appointments for Round One matches and the Super 12 phase of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021, comprising 20 of the best match officials from around the world.

The 16 umpires and four match referees finalised for the 45-match tournament include three umpires who will be officiating in their sixth ICC Men’s T20 World Cups – Aleem Dar, Marais Erasmus and Rod Tucker.

A 20-strong group means that for the first time since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, there will be neutral umpires for all matches of the 16-team tournament, being played in Muscat (Oman), Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Dubai (UAE) from 17 October to 14 November.

Sri Lanka’s Kumar Dharmasena, who was one of the on-field umpires for the final of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019, will be in the middle for the first match of the tournament, when Oman take on Papua New Guinea, alongside New Zealander Chris Gaffaney.

Another Sri Lankan, the vastly experienced Ranjan Madugalle, will be the match referee, with Richard Kettleborough the TV umpire and Ahsan Raza the fourth official.

Dar and Erasmus have been selected for the Super 12 clash between England and the West Indies, a rematch of the last ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final back in 2016, with Australian great David Boon the match referee for that encounter and Chris Brown, appearing in his first ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, on TV duty.

Officials have been named for the entirety of the first round and Super 12s, with the selections for the semi-finals and final of the tournament in the UAE and Oman to be named in due course.

Adrian Griffith, ICC Senior Manager – Umpires and Referees: “We are delighted to be able to call on some of the world’s top officials for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup with a group of 16 umpires and four match referees.

“Our aim is always to appoint the best possible officials, and we have also been able to appoint neutral umpires and referees in all matches. We wish them all the very best, and we are confident they will ensure the smooth conduct of matches.”

Match Officials at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021

Match Referees: David Boon, Jeff Crowe, Ranjan Madugalle, Javagal Srinath.

Umpires: Chris Brown, Aleem Dar, Kumar Dharmasena, Marais Erasmus, Chris Gaffaney, Michael Gough, Adrian Holdstock, Richard Illingworth, Richard Kettleborough, Nitin Menon, Ahsan Raza, Paul Reiffel, Langton Rusere, Rod Tucker, Joel Wilson, Paul Wilson.

For more information, contact:
Headquarters,
International Cricket Council (ICC)
Street 69, Dubai Sports City,
Sh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE
Phone: +97-143828800
Fax: +97-143828600
E-mail: enquiry@icc-cricket.com
Website: www.icc-cricket.com

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GCU Lahore, UTM Malaysia sign accord for faculty exchange

Lahore, October 07, 2021 (PPI-OT):A memorandum of understanding was signed here on Wednesday between the Government College University Lahore and Universiti Teknologi Mara (UTM), one of the largest public-sector universities of Malaysia, for research collaboration, and the faculty and student exchange.

GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. Asghar Zaidi and UTM Malaysia Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Roziah Mohd Janor signed the accord online. The 16-point accord signing was followed by a video conference among the heads and officials of both universities. High Commission of Pakistan in Kuala Lumpur Ms. Amna Baloch was also present on this occasion.

Speaking on occasion, Prof Asghar Zaidi assured Prof. Dr. Roziah Mohd of providing maximum facilities to the Malaysian teachers and students in Pakistan and requested the UTM administration for the same for his students. Prof. Zaidi said that commercialization and internationalisation were the pillars of his strategic vision and he would be very happy to host the students and teachers from UTM at GCU Lahore. He also told the Malaysian university officials about the history and traditions of GCU. He also discussed possibilities for joint research in different disciplines.

Prof Dr. Roziah Mohd Janor said that he looks forward to a strong partnership with GCU Lahore. He ensured his full support in increasing the collaboration in areas of students exchange, faculty exchange and other areas of mutual interest. High Commissioner Ms. Amna Baloch congratulated the officials of both universities on this much needed collaboration and assured them of her maximum support for implementation of MoU.

For more information, contact:
Public Relations Department,
Government College University (GCU)
Squash Complex, GC University, Lahore, Pakistan
UAN: +92-42-111-000-010 Ext: 296
Tel: +92-42-99213343
Cell: +92-321-8440769
Email: registrar@gcu.edu.pk
Website: http://www.gcu.edu.pk

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LUMS Recognised by THE World University Rankings in Engineering

Lahore, October 07, 2021 (PPI-OT):LUMS has been recognised in the 2022 Times Higher Education’s (THE) World University Rankings by Subject in Engineering and has been ranked in the top 501-600 universities. Earlier this year, it also received global recognition as a leading university in the THE ranking for the world’s best small universities 2020; LUMS was ranked 40th, with the added distinction of being the only institution in Pakistan to be on the list.

According to THE, “The engineering subject table recognises universities that are leading across the following disciplines: general engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, mechanical and aerospace engineering, civil engineering and chemical engineering.”

Two distinct criteria have been marked to determine eligibility: a publication threshold by discipline and an academic staff threshold by discipline. No institution can be included in the overall World University Rankings unless it has published a minimum of 1,000 research papers over five years. This year’s table includes 1,098 universities, up from 1,008 last year.

Dean, Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering, Dr. Sabieh Anwar, said, “Science and engineering is central to achieving our institution’s mission to bring about a change around us. Our academic programmes are carefully crafted, poised in the future and are supported by an eminent facility, a modern curriculum and excellent facilities. The rankings, though not an end in itself are a barometer of our quest for excellence.”

LUMS has also been shortlisted for the THE Awards Asia 2021. These awards commend outstanding leadership and institutional performance and celebrate Asia’s higher education institutional excellence. A record number of over 200 institutions from across the continent submitted their best and most inspirational stories, out of which LUMS has been shortlisted for ‘Teaching and Learning Strategy of the Year’.

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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Nearly 1 in 3 Pakistanis (31%) state that they do not want the type of Islamic government in Pakistan that the Taliban have brought in Afghanistan: Gallup and Gilani Pakistan

Islamabad, October 07, 2021 (PPI-OT):According to a survey conducted by Gallup and Gilani Pakistan, nearly 1 in 3 Pakistanis (31%) state that they do not want the type of Islamic government in Pakistan that the Taliban have brought in Afghanistan.

A nationally representative sample of adult men and women from across the four provinces was asked the following question, “Do you want the kind of Islamic government that the Taliban have brought to Afghanistan in Pakistan as well?” In response to this question, 55% said yes, 31% said no while 14% did not know or did not respond.

Question: “Do you want the kind of Islamic government that the Taliban have brought to Afghanistan in Pakistan as well?”

For more information, contact:
Head Office,
Gallup Pakistan
Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-8445080
Email: isb@gallup.com.pk, caf@gallup.com.pk
Website: www.gallup.com.pk