January 10, 2022

Implementation of Solar Submersible Water Pump by AKF Sindh

Lahore, January 10, 2022 (PPI-OT):As part of Alkhidmat Clean Water Project aiming to provide communities access to drinkable water for households, Alkhidmat Foundation Sindh Chapter with the financial support of charitable people has initiated Clean Drinking Water (Solar Submersible Water Pump Project) at Islamkot Tharparkar, Sindh. As many as 110 Families will benefit from this water project on a regular basis.

For more information, contact:
Al-Khidmat Foundation Pakistan
711, Block J-2 Johar Town, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42 35957260
Fax: +92-42 35957261
Email: info@al-khidmatfoundation.org
Website: http://al-khidmatfoundation.org/

January 10, 2022

Community Water Well Project Balochistan

Lahore, January 10, 2022 (PPI-OT):As part of Alkhidmat Clean Water Project aiming to provide communities access to drinkable water for households, Alkhidmat Foundation Balochistan Chapter with the financial support of charitable people has initiated Clean Drinking Water Project (Community Water Well) at Qadir Abad Panjpai Quetta, Balochistan. As many as 53 Families will benefit from this water project on a regular basis.

January 10, 2022

Ajaz Patel voted ICC Men’s Player of the Month for December 2021

Dubai, January 10, 2022 (PPI-OT):The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced Ajaz Patel as the winner of the ICC Men’s Player of the Month Award for December 2021.

New Zealand’s, Ajaz Patel made history in December, when he picked up 10 wickets in an innings against India at Wankhede, becoming only the third player in Tests to achieve that feat after Jim Laker and Anil Kumble. The left-arm spinner played just one Test in the month, where he picked up 14 wickets at an average of 16.07.

Patel picked up all 10 wickets in the first innings against India and in the second innings, he picked up four wickets, including that of openers Mayank Agarwal and Cheteshwar Pujara. Patel finished with figures of 14/225, which are the best bowling figures in a Test match in 2021.

Commenting on Patel’s performance, ICC Voting Academy member JP Duminy said: “What a historic achievement! Taking 10 wickets in an innings is a feat which needs to be celebrated. There’s no doubt that Ajaz’s performance is a milestone that will be remembered for years to come.”

Fans can continue to vote every month for their favourite male and female cricketers across all formats of international cricket as part of the ICC Player of the Month initiative by registering at www.icc-cricket.com/awards.

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

January 10, 2022

Ireland fined for slow over-rate in first ODI against West Indies

Dubai, January 10, 2022 (PPI-OT):Ireland have been fined 40 percent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against the West Indies in the first ODI in Kingston on Saturday.

Richie Richardson of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanction after Andrew Balbirnie’s side was ruled to be two overs short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration.

In accordance with Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to minimum over-rate offences, players are fined 20 per cent of their match fee for every over their side fails to bowl in the allotted time.

In addition, as per Article 16.12.2 of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League Playing Conditions, a side is penalised one point for each over short. Consequently, Ireland will lose two points from their points tally during the Super League.

Balbirnie pleaded guilty to the offence and accepted the proposed sanction, so there was no need for a formal hearing. On-field umpires Joel Wilson and Nigel Duguid, third umpire Gregory Brathwaite and fourth umpire Leslie Reifer leveled the charge.

January 10, 2022

PCB signs landmark TV broadcast agreement with ARY-PTV consortium

Lahore, January 10, 2022 (PPI-OT):The 2022 and 2023 editions of the HBL Pakistan Super League will be available in High Definition on A Sports and PTV Sports in Pakistan after the Pakistan Cricket Board signed TV broadcast agreement with the local sport channels.

The consortium of ARY and PTV had submitted the highest bid at the aggregated fee of PKR4,350,786,786 – 50 per cent more than the last cycle – to secure the two-year-long home TV broadcast rights through a robust and transparent bidding process on 23 December.

PCB Chairman Ramiz Raja: “I want to congratulate ARY, PTV, the Pakistan Cricket Board and the franchises on this historic deal.

“HBL PSL has become a national identity and it attracts fans towards it. The fans have provided their unconditional support to the brand of HBL PSL as it is evident whenever matches take place with how they flock the stadia to support it. HBL PSL is not only popular amongst the fans in Pakistan but also in expats, and fans, from every walk of life, want to associate themselves with this league.

“It is an unprecedented moment as the price we have gotten for these rights is unmatched. This is a testimony to how big of a brand the HBL PSL has become and the fact that our national team has been on a roll has also contributed to it. This is truly a historic moment.

“Our national cricketers have now become household names, not only in Pakistan but at the international arena as well. I have always emphasised that the HBL PSL is an opportunity for our cricketers to grow as it presents them a platform to play with the foreign players, from whom they learn, and earn more.”

The seventh edition of the HBL PSL will be played between 27 January and 27 February in Karachi and Lahore. The action will begin at National Stadium, Karachi where the first 15 matches will take place. On 10 February, the league will move to Pakistan’s home of cricket, Gaddafi Stadium.

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

January 10, 2022

Nearly 7 in 10 (69%) Pakistanis hold the opinion that the number of people who pray has increased in the last year: Gallup and Gilani Pakistan

Islamabad, January 10, 2022 (PPI-OT):According to a survey conducted by Gallup and Gilani Pakistan, nearly 7 in 10 (69%) Pakistanis hold the opinion that the number of people who pray has increased in the last year.

A nationally representative sample of adult men and women from across the four provinces was asked the following question, “Do you think the number of people who pray has increased in the last year?” In response to this question, 69% said yes, 27% said no while 4% said don’t know.

Question: “Do you think the number of people who pray has increased in the last year?”

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