Day: January 14, 2022

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Pakistan is going through the effects of climate change, clean water supply is the biggest problem: Ch Parvez Elahi

Lahore, January 14, 2022 (PPI-OT):United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Pakistan, Mr. Julien Harneis with delegation calls on Speaker Punjab Assembly Chaudhry Parvez Elahi. The delegation included Shah Nasir Khan, Head of UN Resident Coordinator’s Office, Judat Ayaz, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Climate Change, and Amer Irshad, Representative of UNFAO and Dr. Fazilda Nabeel while Chairman Panel Mian Shafi Mohammad, Fahim Khan MPA, Secretary Punjab Assembly Muhammad Khan Bhatti and Inayatullah Luk were also present in the meeting.

Ch Parvez Elahi said that Pakistan is going through the effects of climate change, clean water supply is a major problem in the whole Punjab including Pakistan for which filtration plants for clean water and treatment plants should be set up on priority basis to make industrial waste water usable.

As the Chief Minister, I had tried to get all the factories in Sundar and Faisalabad Industrial Estates to install water treatment plants, but unfortunately this was not implemented for ten years during the later PML-N era. He said that construction of housing schemes on agricultural lands is also a cause of environmental pollution. In recent years, Lahore has become one of the most polluted cities in the world due to smog. We are trying to control smog to prevent further environmental pollution.

On the occasion, Julien Harneis said that the UN country team is maintaining closer harmony with the Federation and the provincial governments are starting durable mission of the United Nations. He said that we are holding consultations regarding the UN Developmental Framework 2023-27, the agenda of this development cooperation framework will be aligned with Pakistan’s priorities for the 2030 plan. As part of NSDCF’s Climate Change and Environment Outcomes, we are planning to develop a workable action plan for climate change in Sindh.

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

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Punjab University Centre for South Asian Studies organizes seminar Indo-Pak relations

Lahore, January 14, 2022 (PPI-OT): Punjab University Centre for South Asian Studies (CSAS) has organized a seminar on ‘India-Pakistan Relations’. On this occasion, former Legal Advisor Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pakistan Mr. Ross Masud was the keynote speaker while Director CSAS Prof Dr Umbreen Javaid, faculty members and MPhil/PhD scholars were present.

The guest speaker started his lecture with the onset of the Muslim rule in South Asia and its consolidation through a structured frame work, provided with an impetus by enormous Muslim rulers. It introduced cultural assimilation in the region, he added. Mr Masud also threw light on the inception of two nation theory which subsequently led to Pakistan movement. He said that India erected enormous problems to destabilize newly born state. He said that Kashmir and water issues were the key issues that have rendered the bilateral issues hostile. The speaker said that meaningful dialogue and effective diplomacy were the way forward to mitigate growing hostility between the two nuclear armed states.

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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Increasing power tarrif by Rs. 4.30 per unit is a shameful decision of PTI’s Government: Shazia Marri

Karachi, January 14, 2022 (PPI-OT): Central Information Secretary PPP-P and member of the National Assembly Shazia Atta Marri has said that the decision of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf led government regarding to increase in the power tarrif by 4.30 rupees per unit is a shameful and anti-people act and Pakistan Peoples Party strongly condemned dropping electricity bomb on the poor masses and demanded of the government to withdraw its decision. This she expressed in her reaction while slamming the government decision to rise the prices of electricity tarriff heron today.

Shazia Marri said that Imran Khan is looting the pockets of the people by increasing prices of the electricity tarriff and he has been implementing such decisions on the dictation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in the country. She added that If Prime Minister Imran Khan would be remained in the power, people would have to sell their utensils in order to pay the electricity bills and even to light up a bulb in their houses. She claimed that the farmers march to be observed on 21st of January will shake the foundations of Imran Khan’s government.

She said that long march would be held against the worst economic policies of PTI-led government across the country on 27th of February under the leadership of chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Imran Khan would be held accountable for his policies by the people as they will reach at Islamabad.

Current federal government has mortgaged the State Bank of Pakistan to the loan giant International Monetary Fund while the members of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government are being held accountable by the people of their constituencies. She added that people were hoping that Imran Khan would commit suicide instead of going to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for loans but he is dropping the inflation bombs on the people.

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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Students of MS health Psychology Program set up Health Desk at the Institute of Applied Psychology as part of their course work

Lahore, January 14, 2022 (PPI-OT): Students of MS health Psychology Program set up Health Desk at the Institute of Applied Psychology as part of their course work. From the Health Desk, MS health Psychology scholars daily provide awareness to the students, staff members and visitors regarding the health compromising behaviours and lifestyles which increase their susceptibility to developing a chronic condition.

Moreover, they guide them in how to live a healthy life while educating them regarding regular screening for chronic health conditions like cancer, ESRD, hepatitis, diabetes, obesity, hypertension, etc. They also motivate them to adopt preventive measures. Apart from regular awareness campaigns, students offer services like check-up of blood pressure, blood sugar and body mass index. And those who suffer from hypertension or diabetes, they help them in maintaining their routine chart while educating them about the preventive measures. Students vow to keep on spreading awareness regarding contemporary health issues and play their part as productive members of the society.

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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Australia and Sri Lanka record opening day victories as ICC Under 19 Men’s Cricket World Cup gets underway in West Indies

Dubai, January 14, 2022 (PPI-OT): Australia delivered a dominant early statement of intent as the hotly-anticipated ICC Under 19 Men’s Cricket World Cup kicked off on Friday.

The three-time champions breezed past West Indies by six wickets to get their tournament off to a flyer and inflict an early blow on the hosts in Guyana.

Cooper Connolly’s side required just 40.1 overs to take all ten West Indian wickets and spearheaded by opener Teague Wyllie, chased down their target of 170 to win with ease.

And in the other game on the opening day of the ICC U19 Men’s CWC – so often a breeding ground for the game’s future superstars – it was Sri Lanka who got off to a winning start as they toppled Scotland by 40 runs.

Dunith Wellalage’s side posted a competitive first innings total of 218 before economical middle over spells from their versatile attack – including five wickets for captain Wellalage – skittled the Scots for just 178 inside 49 overs.

Wonderful Wyllie fires Australia over the line

West Indies were punished for a below-par batting performance as Australia cruised to a comfortable triumph at Providence.

After Ackeem Auguste’s side had been bowled out for just 169 – with almost ten full overs to spare – Wyllie’s polished 86 not out helped Australia complete the most impressive display of the day and win within 45 overs.

Australia’s seamers had caused havoc with the new ball as opening bowlers Tom Whitney – three for 20 – and William Salzmann – one for 19 – reduced the hosts to 12 for three after 5.1 overs. Skipper Auguste’s defiant 57, bolstered by wicket-keeper Rivaldo Clarke’s 37, propelled them to a fourth wicket partnership of 95 but wickets at regular intervals after Clarke’s dismissal proved the West Indians’ downfall.

Australian captain Connolly and off-spinner Nivethan Radhakrishna took three wickets apiece as West Indies, winners of the ICC U19 Men’s CWC in 2016, were unable to muster a match-winning total.

And that inability was ruthlessly capitalised on by the Australians, who overcame the early dismissals of top order batters Corey Miller and Isaac Higgins to power to a straightforward victory.

Wyllie’s impressive innings was assisted by Radhakrishnan’s 31 and Connolly’s 23 as Australia, crowned champions back in 1988, 2002 and 2010, got their tournament off to the perfect start in the Caribbean.

Wellalage inspires Sri Lanka to hard-fought victory

Sri Lanka executed a skilful defence of their total as captain fantastic Wellalage and his bowlers fired them to victory in Georgetown.

Wellalage’s canny left-arm spin saw him rack up formidable figures of five for 27 from nine overs as Scotland were unable to ever get going in pursuit of their 219 target.

Sakuna Nidarshana Liyanage was the hero with the bat for the Sri Lankans, striking a majestic run-a-ball 85 to haul his side up to a total that left the game intriguingly poised at the halfway mark.

Raveen de Silva (30) delivered some important runs from the tail while contributions from top order batters Chamindu Wickramasinghe (28) and Sadisha Rajapaksa (24) left Charlie Peet’s Scots with considerable work to do.

Sean Fischer-Keogh (3-56), Jack Jarvis and Oliver Davidson – two wickets apiece – starred with the ball but underdogs Scotland were unable to mount a viable attempt with the bat as Sri Lanka’s spinners turned the screw.

Spearheaded by Wellalage’s brilliance, the 2000 runners-up suffocated the Scots as Shevon Daniel (2-16), Matheesha Pathirana and Wanuja Sahan also took important wickets.

Only middle-order batter Jarvis, who notched 55 off 61 balls after arriving at the crease with scoreboard pressure intensifying, scored over 20 for Scotland after the top four failed to fire in the face of some accurate Sri Lankan bowling.

A flurry of late wickets saw Scotland eventually dismissed with eight balls of the innings remaining, 40 runs short of Sri Lanka who will look to build valuable momentum ahead of their mouth-watering Monday meeting with fellow Friday winners Australia.

Saturday 15 January matches

India v South Africa, Guyana National Stadium, Guyana

Ireland v Uganda, Everest Cricket Club, Guyana

Canada v UAE, Conaree Cricket Center, St Kitts and Nevis

Zimbabwe v PNG, Queens Park Oval, Trinidad and Tobago

Start time: 09h00 local time

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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Nutritional Risk Assessment Camp held at UVAS

Lahore, January 14, 2022 (PPI-OT): The Food and Nutrition Society, the Department of Food Science and amp; Human Nutrition (FSHN) of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore arranged Nutritional Risk Assessment Camp at Human Nutrition Clinic City Campus.

 

During the camp, nutrition counselling for identified malpractices to high risk individual, anthropometrics and amp; body composition analysis, bone mineral density test, blood pressure/blood glucose measurement, clinical observation and dietary history provided to general public by the well-known nutritionists of UVAS.

 

For more information, contact:

Public Relations Officer

University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS)

Syed Abdul Qadir Jillani (Out Fall) Road,

Lahore – Pakistan

Tel: +92-42-99211374, +92-42-99211449

Email: webmaster@uvas.edu.pk

Website: www.uvas.edu.pk