October 2021 – Page 4 – Newswire Pakistan

October 30, 2021November 1, 2021

2-Days Training Course on “Social and Religious Tolerance”

Lahore, October 30, 2021 (PPI-OT):Inter University Consortium for Promotion of Social Sciences (IUCPSS), Media Training and Research Center (MTRC) and University of the Punjab, Institute of Applied Psychology organised a “2-Days Training Course” on “Social and Religious Tolerance (SRT)” for Faculties of Universities in Sindh and Punjab. The training workshop was organized on 29th October, 2021- 30th October, 2021 at Faletti’s Hotel, Lahore. Learned Faculty members from all over the Sindh and Punjab represented their respective Universities. Prof. Dr. Rafia Rafique, Director Institute of Applied Psychology, represented the University of the Punjab and she was also the resource person for the Training Course.

On the first day of the training, Prof. Dr. Rafia Rafique talked about the Social Cohesion at the individual, familial and community level. Furthermore, while talking about the conflicts in society, she shared conflict management techniques. Other resource person for the 2-Days Training Course was Prof. Dr. Muqarrab Akbar, Chairman Department of Political Science, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan. Dr. Muqarrab focused on the social tolerance within society, institutes and students and discussed that from different aspects. Furthermore, he encouraged peacebuilding, religious and ethnic tolerance within educational institutes.

This was an interactive and informative workshop that bring forth opinions and point of views from different ethnicities with the goal to promote cohesion, peace, harmony, and unity among communities and nation. The 2-Days Training Course was concluded with a certificate distribution ceremony to the participants.

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/

October 30, 2021November 1, 2021

Lawyers continue to play their role in believing in democratic philosophy and preventing unconstitutional measures: Ch Parvez Elahi, Moonis Elahi

Lahore, October 30, 2021 (PPI-OT):Newly elected President of the Supreme Court Bar Association Senior Lawyer Ahsan Bhun along with a delegation calls on Speaker Punjab Assembly Chaudhry Parvez Elahi, Federal Minister for Water Resources Moonis Elahi and General Secretary Muslim League Punjab Senator Kamil Ali Agha here.

The delegation included Senators Azam Nazir Tarar, Tahir Nasrullah Warraich and Imran Chattha while Muhammad Khan Bhatti, Jahangir A. Jhojha, Nadir Duggal, Arshad Jahangir Jhojha, Asif Mehmood Cheema and Raja Muqaddas were also present in the meeting.

Congratulating the newly elected officials, Ch Parvez Elahi said that it was an honour to be elected President of the Supreme Court Bar. Today, those who believe in democratic philosophy have won. Lawyers have a role to play in maintaining moderation in society. Lawyers are expected not to support any unconstitutional action, lawyers will continue to work hard for the supremacy of the Constitution.

President Supreme Court Bar Senior Lawyer Ahsan Bhun thanked Ch Parvez Elahi and said that your party fully supported us, your cooperation turned our success into a huge margin, the lawyer’s community continues to fight for their rights. He said that we will continue to fight for their rights. We cannot forget the facilities you provided to the lawyers community as the Chief Minister of Punjab. Ch Parvez Elahi has always raised his voice for the rights of lawyers. Earlier, Fateha was also offered on the death of senior advocate Jahangir A. Jhojha’s wife and Arshad Jahangir Jhojha’s mother.

For more information, contact:
Mediacell, Pakistan Muslim League
30-C, Chaudhry Zahoor Elahi Road,
Gulberg-II, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-35878428
Fax: +92-42-35877329
Website: www.pmlmediacell.com

October 30, 2021November 1, 2021

Former PM Raja Pervez Ashraf visits central secretariat of MQI

Lahore, October 30, 2021 (PPI-OT):Former Prime Minister of Pakistan and senior PPP leader Raja Pervez Ashraf held a meeting with MQI Secretary General Khurram Nawaz Gandapur along with PPP Parliamentary leader Syed Hassan Murtaza and Barrister Amir Hassan. Upon arrival at the central secretariat, Secretary Information Noorullah Siddiqui and central vice president Raja Zahid Mahmood warmly received the former premier and other guests.

Khurram Nawaz Gandapur briefed the honourable guests about the reforms introduced by Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri in the religious curriculum. He said that a new improved and revised curriculum has been introduced after the incorporation of reforms to make it harmonious with the demands of contemporary times. He informed that the syllabi taught at religious seminaries is 274 years old and the last time it was revised was during the rulership of Bahadur Shah Zafar, the Second.

While speaking on the occasion, Raja Pervez Ashraf said that religious seminaries are the centers of service of Islam and including them in the national educational mainstream is our collective responsibility. He said that the government of Pakistan should continue to consult with the scholars to revise the syllabi taught at religious seminaries.

Raja Pervez Ashraf paid rich tributes to Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri for his services to Islam and offering critical guidance to the youth around the world. He said that Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto was a life-member of MQI and she was greatly impressed by the moderate Islamic thought and vision of Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri.

The leaders also exchanged views on the prevailing political situation in the country. The copies of the audiobooks were given to Raja Pervez Ashraf to be handed over to PPP Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari and Chairman Bilawal-Bhutto Zardari.

For more information, contact:
Minhaj-ul-Quran International (MQI)
365 M, Model Town, Lahore, Pakistan
UAN: +92-42-111-140-140
Tel: +92-42-35169111
Email: tehreek@minhaj.org
Website: www.minhaj.org

October 30, 2021November 1, 2021

The many wickets and celebrations of Tabraiz Shamsi

Dubai, October 30, 2021 (PPI-OT):David Miller and Kagiso Rabada may grab the headlines for their firepower partnership which took South Africa to a four-wicket win over Sri Lanka, but it wouldn’t have been possible without Tabraiz Shamsi.

The wrist spinner took 3-17 to restrict Sri Lanka to 142 all out before Miller and Rabada saved South Africa in a tense finish to keep their hopes alive.

Shamsi is known for his exuberant celebrations and those were evident again today, although this time they weren’t quite as creative as using his shoe as a phone for which he gained notoriety in 2019.

The Johannesburg native’s first wicket came in his second over, getting Bhanuka Rajapaksa caught and bowled for a duck.

In celebration, Shamsi wheeled off and was followed by his teammates, the sheer jubilation and relief clearly etched on his face.

With good reason, he had reduced Sri Lanka for 62-3 as the halfway mark of their innings approached.

Perhaps worn out by his earlier sprint, Shamsi’s celebration of his second wicket was a bit less dynamic.

It came as Avishka Fernando followed the blueprint Rajapaksa had left for him, batting the ball back to Shamsi who gleefully took the catch.

Having turned to run, he sunk to his knees before being engulfed by his teammates, this time his face showed the effort and determination he was putting into every ball as he looked to deliver once again for his country.

Speaking after the match, Shamsi said: “I’m just happy to be playing cricket, I’ve picked up a little bit of a niggle as well before before the comp started…so I’m just really happy to be out there.

“I want to personally try and contribute as much as I can every game and my previous game wasn’t as good as I wanted and just working with a bit of a niggle, I really wanted to do something special for the bowling unit.”

For his final wicket, Shamsi got one over on someone who he may be building a budding rivalry with.

Wanindu Hasaranga had to go after holing out to the diving Aiden Markram at long-on as Shamsi took his 32nd T20I wicket of the year.

That is the most of any bowler playing in T20Is, while Hasaranga is hot on his coattails with 31 having taken a hat-trick in a losing cause today.

That isn’t the only leaderboard Shamsi tops, he is also the world number T20I bowler according to the ICC MRF Tyres Rankings, again ahead of Hasaranga.

However, he admits it isn’t all about personal achievements: “It’s been quite nice, obviously, you don’t go out there looking for personal achievements,” Shamsi said

“If it comes along the way that’s quite nice, but the amazing thing about our bowling unit is that it’s not a one-man show.

“As we’ve seen in the games leading up to it, there’s different guys putting their hands up, and I’m just one member of that unit”

“I’m happy with the accolades and stuff if it comes along the way, I’m not going to say that I’m not happy about it, but we are all trying our best.”

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

October 30, 2021November 1, 2021

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Qualifier to be played between 7-14 November in Antigua

Dubai, October 30, 2021 (PPI-OT):The road to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia continues with seven Americas teams Argentina, Bahamas, Belize, Bermuda, Canada, Panama and USA all set to compete for two qualifying spots.

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Qualifier supported by Dream 11 marks the second and final Americas pathway event for the year, where two spots in the Qualifier A and B will be up for grabs which are due to take place in the first half of 2022.

The Americas Qualifier will be played between 7 and 14 November in Antigua in partnership with Cricket West Indies (CWI) and the Antigua and Barbuda Cricket Association.

Coverage of the event will be produced by CricClubs, who will use their live streaming expertise to make each match available to view live on FanCode in the Indian sub-continent and on ICC.tv in the rest of the world. In total, there will be 21 Men’s T20 Internationals live streamed during the event which will be played at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium and Coolidge Cricket Ground.

Bermuda come into the event as the top team on the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s T20I Team Rankings at 29, closely followed by the United States in 33.

Belize captain, Kenton Young said: “It’s every sports player’s dream to play in a World Cup and represent their country. From a baby playing with a tennis ball in yard cricket. For me personally it would mean everything if we qualified and got one step closer.”

Bermuda captain, Kamau Leverock said: “I love the atmosphere, playing cricket in front of crowds, so it would be a great feeling to qualify from this tournament. The team we have is great and we have a good chance of making it all the way if we play some good cricket.”

Canada captain, Navneet Singh Dhaliwal said: “I am excited for the tournament, cricket is a special thing. I will be happy if we qualify for the next round, but our ultimate goal is to play in the Men’s T20 World Cup.”

Panama captain, Yusuf Ebrahim Akalwaya said: “If we were to qualify for the Global Qualifier I would be overjoyed, it would be a dream come true for my country.”

USA captain, Monank Patel said: “Cricket is a team sport that always give you great life lessons. People have come from different walks of life with different cultures all with the common goal of taking USA Cricket ahead.”

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Qualifier fixtures:

7 November 2021 – USA v Belize 09h30 at Coolidge Cricket Ground (CCG); Bahamas v Canada 09h30 Sir Viv Richards Stadium (SVG); USA v Panama 13h30 at Coolidge Cricket Ground (CCG);

8 November 2021 – Belize v Canada 09h30 at Coolidge Cricket Ground (CCG); Argentina v Bahamas 09h30 at Sir Viv Richards Stadium (SVG); Belize v Panama 13h30 at Coolidge Cricket Ground (CCG); USA v Bermuda 13h30 at Sir Viv Richards Stadium (SVG);

9 November 2021 – Rest/Reserve

10 November 2021 – USA v Canada 09h30 at Coolidge Cricket Ground (CCG); Belize v Argentina 09h30 at Sir Viv Richards Stadium (SVG); Argentina v Panama 13h30 at Coolidge Cricket Ground (CCG); Bermuda v Bahamas 13h30 at Sir Viv Richards Stadium (SVG)

11 November 2021 – Bermuda v Canada 09h30 at Coolidge Cricket Ground (CCG); Belize v Bahamas 09h30 at Sir Viv Richards Stadium (SVG); Bermuda v Panama 13h30 at Coolidge Cricket Ground (CCG); USA v Argentina 13h30 at Sir Viv Richards Stadium (SVG);

12 November 2021 – Rest/Reserve

13 November 2021 – USA v Bahamas 09h30 at Coolidge Cricket Ground (CCG); Belize v Bermuda 09h30 at Sir Viv Richards Stadium (SVG); Bahamas v Panama 13h30 at Coolidge Cricket Ground (CCG); Argentina v Canada at 13h30 at Sir Viv Richards Stadium (SVG)

14 November 2021 – Canada v Panama 09h30 at Coolidge Cricket Ground (CCG); Argentina v Bermuda 13h30 at Coolidge Cricket Ground (CCG)

October 30, 2021November 1, 2021

New Zealand to ‘play with smiles’ as they renew rivalry with India

Dubai, October 30, 2021 (PPI-OT):The eternal ‘nice guys’ of cricket New Zealand will play with smiles on their faces when they take on India tomorrow, according to fast bowler Trent Boult.

Having faced off in the ICC Men’s World Cup 2019 semi-final before meeting earlier this year in the World Test Championship final, the Blackcaps are looking forward to coming up against India again.

Both sides go in needing a win to help their chances of making it out of Group 2 having both lost to Pakistan in their opening matches of the Super 12s.

“When it comes to these world events, playing India is always an exciting match,” said Boult.

“The fans and the audience that comes with it is very exciting and of course as players we want to take on the best players and really showcase our skills.

“We’ve had some good memories. We’re really excited about tomorrow night in terms of the style of cricket that we play.

“And I suppose we try to go out there, play in the right spirits, play with a smile on our face.”

New Zealand lost to Pakistan by five wickets in Sharjah and will take on India in Dubai, with Boult admitting the changing conditions are difficult to deal with.

“I would say these conditions here are a big challenge, to be honest. They can change drastically across the many weeks that we’ve been here,” Boult added.

“But in terms of our side, and I suppose the tools we have in our shed is a lot of experience. Guys that can perform on certain wickets, and we feel confident that we have the skills to beat India tomorrow night.

“But it’s definitely a big challenge, definitely unusual foreign conditions to what we’re used to back home.

“But that’s the joy of international cricket and World Cup cricket, it’s about testing yourself on numerous conditions.”

India lost by ten wickets to rivals Pakistan in the opening match of Group 2, but captain Virat Kohli refused to blame any of his bowlers.

Kohli said: “I don’t want to single out any individuals. I think as a bowling group we failed to pick up wickets and we understand that can happen in the sport.

“It’s not a guarantee that every time you take the field you will be able to pick up wickets.

“These are the same guys that have been doing the job for us for a long period of time. We understand how things went and where they went wrong.”

After facing Shaheen Shah Afridi and Imad Wasim against Pakistan, Kohli is prepared to face another top-notch bowling line-up in New Zealand.

He said: “We obviously will come up against some quality bowlers all around the world in this competition, and hence the intensity and the level at which this competition operates is very, very different.

“We played against these individuals for a long period of time. It’s not something out of the ordinary that’s going to come our way and it all depends on how we take the field mentally and how we counter that.

“I feel absolutely confident hitting that ball fairly and not thinking about any other scenarios, I think that’s key to batting in high-pressure situations and it’s something that we’re looking forward to execute as a team.”