Day: November 1, 2021

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IHHN marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month with sessions and screening camp

Karachi, November 01, 2021 (PPI-OT):October marks the official month for breast cancer awareness, and to show the importance, the Indus Hospital and Health Network (IHHN) held awareness sessions at its Korangi Campus, QF, NST and SMP and the Manawan campuses in Lahore along with illuminating its campus. Breast cancer affects approximately 2.1 million women worldwide every year. In Asia, Pakistan has the highest rate of breast cancer. One in nine women in Pakistan experience breast cancer at some stage of their lives.

The Indus Hospital, Korangi Campus, Sheikh Saeed Memorial Campus in Karachi, and the Tehsil Headquarter Hospital Manawan in Lahore were illuminated pink to show solidarity with breast cancer patients. The initiative was taken to draw attention and acknowledge the bravery of cancer survivors. The Indus Hospital and Health Network offers diagnostic and surgical services to breast cancer patients since 2007. According to the statistics- since 2007, 2,659 patients have visited the hospital for a consultation. Out of which 955 of them were diagnosed with breast cancer. Along with 618 biopsies and 739 mastectomies have been done.

Awareness sessions were held at Korangi Campus and Manawan campus where the doctors spoke about how one should conduct a conduct a yearly breast examination because early detection can save lives. The doctors also spoke about how there is a taboo surrounding discussing this issue. “The disease is not fatal and is curable. Let’s normalize talking about breast diseases,” says Dr. Ghina Shamsi, Head of General Surgery.

Moreover, a Breast Cancer Screen Camp was also held for the female employees of Korangi Campus by the Department of General Surgery and Radiology. The departments also distributed pink ribbons were also distributed among patients, visitors, and staff to raise awareness about the disease. Additionally, the team of doctors also conducted 15 awareness sessions around the city for corporate partners.

For more information, contact
The Indus Hospital (TIH)
C-76, Sector 31/5, Opposite Darussalam Society,
Korangi Crossing, Karachi – 75190, Pakistan
Tel: +92-21-35112709-17
Fax: +92-21-35112718
Email: crd@indushospital.org.pk
Website: http://www.indushospital.org.pk/

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Fall Programmes at REDC; A Time of Learning and Innovation 

Lahore, November 01, 2021 (PPI-OT):The Rausing Executive Development Centre (REDC) at LUMS continued to impart executive-level programmes to senior executives and officials working with various public and private organisations, throughout the fall months. The programmes which were modelled to be COVID-19 compliant, following the requisite SOPs and rigorous testing, were held in-person, as well as in the hybrid and online formats to facilitate the participants.

REDC carried out several open enrolment programmes and customised learning collaborations throughout the fall months. Some of the programmes include: Sales Force Management, Developing Future Leaders, Finance for Non-finance Managers, Building Blocks of Human Resource Management, Strategic Procurement Management, and Building High-performance Teams.

As a premier executive education provider in the country, REDC provides the unique advantage of cultivating and offering joint learning and networking opportunities for industry experts, executives and senior academics. Professionals and faculty come together to share experiences and the latest in theory and practice.

Fawad Ahmed Khatri, from Trax Logistics, shared his positive experience and said, “It is an amazing and knowledgeable programme. It was properly managed and well planned throughout.” “It is a wonderful programme covering all the realities of Human Resource Management. This programme has broadened my knowledge base,” noted Khawar Saeed, an employee at Atlas Power.

With the summer heat now letting up, the use of REDC’s outdoor facilities enhance the programme experience in the beautiful and serene campus grounds, and also provide a relaxed environment for the executives to carry out discussions during their tea breaks.

“It is a very good approach to teaching in a nice environment,” shares Muhammad Ramzan Shaheen, who works for Bata Pakistan Limited. “I am taking away many insights, which will be helpful in my future job.” Rushna Fawad, from Evacuee Trust Property Board, adds, “It was an extraordinary experience with an absolutely new array of insights and knowledge. A new world of procurement was explored.”

Salman Mansoor, from Fatima Fertilizer Company Limited, also expressed his appreciation for REDC and said, “They have experienced professors, an engaging programme and executives from diverse backgrounds.”

With a range of dynamic programme offerings and interactive learning experiences, REDC has managed to stay current with the ever-changing requirements of its market, and continues to expand learning opportunities beyond traditional models. With an extended portfolio of live, in-person and hybrid courses, as well as developing new courses to address the needs of corporate and public sector executives in a changing world, the Centre aims to continue its journey of innovation to suit the needs of the leaders and managers of tomorrow.

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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Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari vows to continue mass movement against PTI regime and its unprecedented price-hike, inflation

Larkana, November 01, 2021 (PPI-OT):Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has reiterated his firm resolve to continue with the ongoing wave of mass protests against the imposed federal government of the Pakistan Tehreek-e Insaf (PTI) against unprecedented inflation in the country that has deprived the masses of basic essentials. The PPP is fully determined to send this PTI-led government back home.

The PPP is going to take the masses on board soon for a final knockout blow to the oppressive and tyrant government of PTI that has done nothing for the people but given them blows of skyrocketing prices of basic commodities. He expressed these views while addressing separate meetings of dignitaries and Jialas (PPP activists) of Union Council-9, Mohalla Riyali and Union Council-10, Lehar Colony, Larkana.

Chairman PPP arrived at the residence of Haji Ali Nawaz Lehar in UC-10 in Lehar Colony and party general secretary Anwar Lehar, where he presided over the meeting hosted by UC President Haleem Rahojo and General Secretary Yasir Lahar. Chairman PPP discussed the problems and issues of that area and their solutions.

He told the audience that people across the country are being sandwiched between inflation and poverty which the incumbent PTI-led federal government has imposed. This incapable government destroyed the economy of the country and its policies wreaked havoc on both the country and the people. The foolishness of this incumbent government has jeopardised the future of the nation.

Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that there is unrest today from house to house due to inflation, and the common man is very worried about the economy. The people want a government that builds houses, while the inefficient government of PTI is taking measures to finish the already ruined economy.

Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that there is no comparison of PPP’s economic policies as PPP always comes forward with unique and people-friendly programmes. The U-Turn specialist Prime Minister Imran Khan has deceived the youth of the country with false promises of 10 million jobs while the fact is that the youth had been rendered jobless. PPP is the only party in the country that always creates jobs and boosts employment when it has its government in the country. And PPP will keep this glowing tradition alive, Chairman PPP stated.

Earlier, Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari visited the residence of Union Record Event Secretary Abdul Bari Abbasi at Union Council-09 at Mohalla Riyli Bagh, hosted by UC-09 President Abdul Waris Bhutto and General Secretary Ali Hassan Lashari. He chaired a meeting of party Jialas and inquired them about the situation in their constituencies. Party Jialas informed him about the problems and issues.

Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari also appreciated party officials and workers on holding historic and gigantic countrywide protests on Friday, Oct 29 in condemnation of the unprecedented price-hike. Chairman PPP with a heavy heart said that the overall situation has compelled parents to take their children out of schools because they can’t afford the schooling expenses.

Pakistan is in hot waters due to the inefficient puppet government of PTI. “It is the PPP alone that has the guts and capacity to pull the country out of this devastating situation”, he asserted. Meanwhile, Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari offered condolences to Ikhtiar Lashari on the sad demise of his uncle Muhammad Nawaz Lashari and Fida Hussain Lark to his father Muhammad Bux Lark. Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari also expressed his condolences to Hameer Imdad and Naeem Imdad on the death of his father Ashiq Memon and Hezbullah Khan Pathan on the sad demise of his father Sharbat Khan.

PPP Sindh President Nisar Khorro, Party Central Executive Committee members Jamil Soomro, Khurshid Ahmed Junejo, Nasir Hussain Shah, Sardar Shah, Zia Abbas Shah, Liaquat Askani, Sohail Anwar Sial, Farhat Seemi Soomro, Khair Mohammad and other had flanked the Chairman.

Shaikh Ejaz Leghari, Shafqat Soomro, Anwar Lehar, Imran Jatoi, Waqar Bhutto, Sarfraz Khokhar, Aftab Bhutto, Kamran Ahmed Odhano, Sher Muhammad Leghari, Majid Brohi, Muslim Bughio, Sardar Muhammad Nawaz Shaikh, Asghar Ali Kachhi, Abdul Bari Abbasi, Ali Gohar Sangi, Mitthal Soomro, Sarfraz Khokhar, Amin Shaikh, Abdul Fateh Bhutto, Azhar Bhutto, Imam Ali Dahri, Banish Navid Abbasi, Mehran Khaskheli, Abdul Ghaffar Malano, Asif Dahani, Amna Jamali, Shabbira Jokhio, Dr Sakina Gad, Shella Bhatti, Saifullah Lehar, Amanullah Lehar, Munawwar Dahani, Mumtaz Leghari, Zahid Lehar, Hussain Bux Jatoi, Inam Dahani, Shafiq Chandio, Ali Gohar Bhatti, Mushtaq Abbasi, Abdul Basit Abbasi, Khadim Hussain Tunio, Arif Hussain Chandio, Ikhtiar Ali Lashari, Khalid Nohani, Danish Samuel Masih, Sohail Masih, Anthony Sohotra and others were also present.

For more information, contact:
PPP Media Cell (Sindh)
Pakistan People’s Party (PPP)
Peoples Secretariat Shikarpur Colony,
Behind Mazar-e-Quaid-e-Azam, Karachi, Pakistan
Cell: +92-305-3370383
Email: contact@ppp-tu.com
Website: https://www.ppp.org.pk

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New Cafe inaugurated at New Campus 

Islamabad, November 01, 2021 (PPI-OT):A new cafe at the new campus (male side) was inaugurated by Vice President, Administration and Finance, Dr. N.B. Jumani on Monday. On the occasion of inauguration of the cafe (named as Students’ Cafe), Vice President directed to ensure provision of hygienic and subsidized food to the students. He said that such facilities at the campus shall be further expanded in future to provide best food and facilities to the students.

The Vice President said that worthy IIU President has desired that best living and dining facilities should be provided to the students. Provost male Dr. Ibrar Anver, Students Advisor male, Dr. Tauqeer Sargana, Additional Director Services, Adnan Khan, Incharge P and PR, Nasir Farid and other relevant officials were also present during inauguration.

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

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IPS, CUST sign MoU to promote policy-oriented academic volunteerism 

Islamabad, November 01, 2021 (PPI-OT):A memorandum of understanding was signed between Institute of Policy Studies (IPS), Islamabad and Capital University of Science and Technology (CUST), Islamabad on October 28, 2021 to explore and pursue joint endeavours in the areas of academic research, dialogue, publishing and capacity building of students in policy-oriented volunteerism.

Signed by Chairman IPS Khalid Rahman and Vice Chancellor CUST Prof Dr Muhammad Mansoor Ahmed, the renewable three-year agreement is set to provide a framework to undertake joint research and publishing projects, foster dialogue among scholars, experts and policymakers, sharing of knowledge, expertise and intellectual resources, conducting joint seminars, conferences, workshops and similar events, and disseminating research findings and analysis to concerned stakeholders as well as the wider audience.

In addition, it was also it was also agreed upon via another complementary MoU that the Volunteers in Service Directorate of CUST University (VIS-CUST) will assign around 15 students to IPS for volunteer work, not only providing them a chance to acquire professional exposure but also capacitating them to become socially responsible citizens.

Apart from the signatories, Dr Muhammad Sagheer, director, Students Affairs and HoD Mathematics, CUST, deputy director Naeemullah Khan, the University’s Registrar Arshad Malik, GM-IPS Naufil Shahrukh, the Institute’s Manager Outreach Shafaq Sarfraz, and the team of VIS-CUST was also present at the occasion.

For more information, contact:
Outreach and Publications,
Institute of Policy Studies (IPS)
1, Street 8, F-6/3, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-8438391-3 (Ext: 122)
Fax: +92-51-8438390
Website: www.ips.org.pk

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Majestic Buttler century powers England to win over Sri Lanka 

Dubai, November 01, 2021 (PPI-OT):Jos Buttler’s maiden T20I hundred helped England come through a test against Sri Lanka by 26 runs in Sharjah to all but confirm their semi-final place.

After being put in to bat for the first time in this tournament, England stumbled to 35 for three before Buttler scored the first century of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 to guide Chris Silverwood’s men to 163 for four.

After Buttler’s heroics, you always felt Sri Lanka were behind in the chase, losing wickets at crucial times and eventually being bowled out 26 runs short.

Having taken 12 off the opening over, it looked like it could have been business as usual for England but Wanindu Hasaranga had other ideas, bowling Jason Roy with a googly, the opener only able to make nine before having to depart.

Out came MRF Tyres ICC Men’s T20I World No.1 batter Dawid Malan, but he could not last much longer, surviving being dropped by keeper Kusal Perera before being bowled next ball by Dushmantha Chameera to see England reduced to 34 for two.

Jonny Bairstow fared even worse, going for a golden duck, as Sri Lanka correctly reviewed for lbw, and captain Eoin Morgan was needed to do a job alongside Jos Buttler.

By the halfway mark in their innings, Buttler and Morgan had moved England to just 47 for three, but from there Buttler took the initiative, hitting the first boundary for five overs before smashing Chamika Karunaratne for a four and a six in back-to-back balls.

Buttler brought up his fifty from 45 balls before Eoin Morgan got in on the act, reverse sweeping for four.

The next over, England finally started to motor, smashing three sixes to take 22 off Lahiru Kumara and move their total past 100, Buttler adding 13 runs off just four balls.

Hasaranga had gone for two for 13 from his first three overs, and having seen the ball smashed back over his head for six by Morgan he got revenge by bowling him, only after the England captain had made 40 and added 106 alongside Buttler.

With Buttler needing just seven for a maiden T20I century, he launched the ball high but was dropped as Pathum Nissanka was unable to hold on to the ball.

And needing six off the final ball for his hundred, Buttler dutifully dispatched a Chameera full toss on the leg side for six to move England on to 164.

Buttler was straight back into the action, running out Nissanka before Charith Asalanka tried one heave too many and was caught for 21 off 16 as England got their second wicket of the powerplay.

Perera was next to go, Morgan taking a difficult catch off the bowling of Adil Rashid, but Sri Lanka still ended the powerplay on 40 for three, four runs more than England, but the Lions would need a Jos Buttler.

Avishka Fernando was not going to be that man as he was given out plumb lbw, sent back to the pavilion for 13 off 14 deliveries before the Lions reached the halfway mark at 66 for four.

Having conceded 12 runs off the first four balls of his second over, Tymal Mills was forced to go off with a quad injury with Morgan required to rejig his attack.

Sam Billings came on as a sub and was involved in a tandem catching effort with Roy to dismiss Hasaranga who had batted valiantly, adding 34 from 21 balls.

Buttler was at it again, with a long-range direct hit to dismiss a stranded Dasun Shanaka before Chameera fell in the same Chris Jordan over as Sri Lanka slipped to 134 for eight.

Eventually, Sri Lanka succumbed in the penultimate over, Moeen Ali finishing the job as Eoin Morgan became the most successful captain in men’s T20I cricket with his 43rd win in the shortest format.

Scores in brief

England beat Sri Lanka at Sharjah Cricket Stadium by 26 runs

England 163/4 in 20 overs (Jos Buttler 101 not out, Eoin Morgan 40; Wanindu Hasaranga 3/21, Dushmantha Chameera 1/43)

Sri Lanka 137 all out in 18.6 overs (Wanindu Hasaranga 34, Bhanuka Rajapaksa 26, Dasun Shanaka 26; Adil Rashid 2/19, Chris Jordan 2/24)

Player of the Match: Jos Buttler (England)

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