Day: January 19, 2022

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Local government polls to be held on May 15: Minister 

Lahore, January 19, 2022 (PPI-OT):Punjab Minister for Local Government Mian Mahmood ur Rasheed has said that the local government elections in Punjab will be held on May 15, 2022 and the PTI government had made practical efforts to strengthen local bodies. He was addressing the inauguration of Re-Launching ceremony of Post Graduate Diploma in Local Self Government organized by PU Department of Political Science in collaboration with Sangat Development Foundation (SDF) at Al Raazi Hall.

PU Vice Chancellor Prof Niaz Ahmad, Punjab Secretary for Local Government Dr Naeem Rauf, Chairperson Department of Political Science Prof Dr Iram Khalid, Executive Director SDF Zahid Islam, faculty members and a large number of students participated in the event. Addressing the ceremony, Mian Mahmood ur Rasheed said that the PTI government had taken several initiatives and involved all relevant stakeholders to prepare the finest draft for Local Government Act.

He said that this should not be the work of members of provincial and national assemblies to perform the works that should be done by local government representatives. He said that the members of the parliament should truly play the role of a ‘lawmaker’. He said that the PTI government was empowering local bodies and despite several concerns, the government had ensured elections in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He said that we had introduced several reforms in the Local Bodies Act and proposals had been made for direct election at mayor level too.

He said that in order to strengthen the local bodies, a suggestion was being given that even if the local bodies were dissolved by any government, the election commission would conduct next elections within 90 or 120 days. He said that a proposal was also being given that the constituencies of local government would be set for 25 years. He said that the local body elections would be held in phases. Appreciating Dr Iram Khalid on launching the diploma program, he said that this academic contribution would help create awareness in society and improve the system.

PU VC Prof Niaz Ahmad said that the university administration in the recent three years had introduced a number of academic programs to solve socio-economic problems. He said that these academic programs were aimed at fulfilling requirements at local and national level. He said that the university was also playing its role to help policymaking institutions.

He thanked the minister for his role in development of the university being an alumnus of the PU. Prof Dr Iram Khalid said that this diploma program was a need of the hour since the local government bodies were being restored and strengthened. She said that this diploma would help the government and people in creating awareness and resolution of the problems.

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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Convocation 2021: Important Update 

Islamabad, January 19, 2022 (PPI-OT):It is regretfully informed that due to the current surge of COVID-19, the Islamabad Capital Territory Administration banned the gatherings and as per today’s communication, the University has been asked to postpone the Convocation-2021; scheduled on January 26, 2022. Therefore, Convocation 2021 has been postponed and the new date will be communicated later.

For more information, contact:
Capital University of Science and Technology (CUST)
Islamabad Expressway, Kahuta Road, Zone-V, Islamabad, Pakistan
UAN: +92-51-111-555-666
Tel: +92-51-4486700-4
Email: info@cust.edu.pk
Website: https://cust.edu.pk

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Punjab University CCPC organizes talent hunt recruitment drive 

Lahore, January 19, 2022 (PPI-OT):Punjab University Career Counselling and Placement Centre (CCPC) in collaboration with Fauji Fertilizer Company has organized Talent Hunt Recruitment Drive-Management Trainee (Engineers) 2022 for the graduates of Institute of Chemical Engineering and Technology. On this occasion, Dean Faculty of Engineering Prof Dr Abdullah Khan Durrani, Director ICET Prof Dr Raffi Ullah Khan, Director CCPC Prof Dr Abdul Qayyum Choudhry and a large number of students were present. In his address, Dr Raffi Ullah Khan welcomed the recruitment team and informed the students about the legacy of PU ICET.

He highlighted that about 16 graduates of ICET have been awarded Sitar-e-Imtiaz from the government of Pakistan, including the incumbent Vice Chancellor Prof Niaz Ahmad Akhter. He mentioned that the fertilizer, refinery, cement and energy sectors were benefitting from ICET graduates and they were serving the nation. Prof Dr Abdullah Khan Durrani highlighted achievements of ICET and said that even during the period of Covid-19, ICET had helped the government cope with the pandemic. Dr Abdul Qayyum Choudhry said that the CCPC will keep on trying its level best to provide maximum job opportunities to the students of Punjab University.

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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Punjab University to take strict action against violent elements: Spokesman

Lahore, January 19, 2022 (PPI-OT):A Punjab University spokesman has said that some miscreants have tried to spoil the peaceful atmosphere of the university by quarrelling at Hailey College of Commerce and cases are being registered against them. The spokesman said that the university guards and police reached the spot and controlled the situation. The spokesman said that the university administration would expel the students involved in the incident after disciplinary action and no leniency would be shown to these students.

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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Community Water Well Project by Alkhidmat Foundation Balochistan 

Lahore, January 19, 2022 (PPI-OT):As part of Alkhidmat Clean Water Project aiming to provide communities access to drinkable water for household, Alkhidmat Foundation Balochistan Chapter with the financial support of charitable people has initiated a Community Water Well project at Panjpai Quetta, Balochistan. As many as 35 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/

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India maintain winning start and Australia bounce back at ICC Under 19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 

Dubai, January 19, 2022 (PPI-OT):India made it two wins from two at the ICC Under 19 Men’s Cricket World Cup thanks to a brilliant batting performance against Ireland.

The four-time champions made 307 for five from their 50 overs on the way to a 174-run win that puts them top of Group B.

Meanwhile, three-time champions Australia were pushed by an impressive Scotland team but managed to seal a win that marks the perfect response after their defeat to Sri Lanka on Monday.

India show class to defeat Ireland

India followed up Saturday’s 45-run win over South Africa with a comprehensive victory against Ireland at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad and Tobago.

Opener Harnoor Singh set the tone for his team, back to his best form after only scoring a solitary run in the win over South Africa on Saturday.

This time he made 88 before Matthew Humphreys trapped him lbw. However, by that point India were already closing in on 200, helped by Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s 79.

They then set a daunting target of 308 for Tim Tector’s team, who started the tournament with a 39-run over Uganda, to hunt down.

The powerplay proved tricky for Ireland to get a foothold in the match and keep up with the required run rate.

And when spinner Rajvardhan Hangargekar struck in only the third over to send Jack Dickson back to the dressing room, they were left reeling.

Any hopes of a fightback finally went when Joshua Cox’s thick edge was caught at the second attempt by wicketkeeper Dinesh Bana as he headed back to the pavilion for 28.

Ireland were eventually bowled out for 133, Aneeshwar Gautam perhaps the pick of the Men in Blue attack with figures of two for 11 at an economy of 2.75.

India next face Uganda, where a win would see them secure top spot in Group B, while Ireland face South Africa.

Australia’s batters see them through tricky Scotland test

Wednesday’s opening game saw two teams with a point to prove go head-to-head.

Australia sent Scotland in to bat first at the Conaree Cricket Centre, a decision that looked like it might backfire when Scotland’s openers made a positive start.

Charlie Tear and Oliver Davidson took their team beyond 80 before Davidson (33) was run-out.

Wicketkeeper Tear, hit nine boundaries on the way to a half-century, before falling to an Issac Higgins delivery just three overs after his fellow opener departed.

However, Thomas Mackintosh kept up Scotland’s momentum after surviving a close lbw appeal facing his second delivery.

Joined at the crease by Samuel Elstone, Mackintosh found his touch and the pair put on an impressive 71 partnership, before an outside edge from Elstone found Cooper Connolly.

Although some good fielding from William Salzmann saw skipper Charlie Peet run out on his very first delivery, Scotland ended on a respectable 236 for eight.

But their opponents’ response started well, with run-machine Teague Wyllie and Campbell Kellaway attacking the powerplay.

The pair stuck 100 on the scoreboard without loss, before Kellaway (47) departed just shy of a half-century.

That couldn’t stop an impressive Australia chase, with his replacement at the crease Aidan Cahill smashing 72 from 45 balls.

Wyllie (101 not out) reached his century to help complete the job as Australia reached their target with seven wickets remaining.

Despite a third straight loss in the tournament, Scotland will enter the Plate quarter-finals with their confidence boosted after producing their best all-round performance in their final Group D game.

Thursday 20 January matches

Pakistan v Afghanistan, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad and Tobago

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

England v UAE, Warner Park Cricket Stadium, St Kitts and Nevis

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