April 25, 2022 – Newswire Pakistan

April 25, 2022April 26, 2022

Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari praises CEC for withstanding former government’s pressure, improving ECP standing

Karachi, April 25, 2022 (PPI-OT):Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has praised the Chief Election Commissioner for withstanding the pressure of the former government and improving the standing of Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). In a press statement issued from Media Cell Bilawal House, PPP Chairman said that we support all institutions in their effort to transition from controversial to constitutional roles. “Imran Khan’s politics now is to target all institutions with his ‘Mujay Ku Nahi Bachaya’ campaign. His politics is now based on lies and propaganda,” he added.

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said the people know the only reason Imran Khan is targeting the Election Commission of Pakistan is CEC, his own party chose, has refused to turn the ECP into Imran Khan’s tiger force. He has stood with his institution and the constitution, if this continues we have hopes of seeing an empowered ECP in the future. PPP Chairman said that Imran Khan’s protest call at ECP is a blatant pressure tactic to further bully, blackmail, and pressure the institution into not releasing damning foreign funding decisions. “All such efforts will fail. The truth will prevail, Inshallah,” he added.

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

April 25, 2022April 26, 2022

Youth Affairs and Sports Department Punjab in collaboration with Alhamra Arts Council observe Youm-e-Khudi on the eve of Iqbal Day

Lahore, April 25, 2022 (PPI-OT):Youth Affairs and Sports Department Punjab in collaboration with Alhamra Arts Council observed Youm-e-Khudi on the eve of Iqbal Day and in this regard several excellent performances were presented at Lahore Arts Council (Alhamra) Mall Road on Friday night.

Secretary Youth Affairs and Sports Punjab Fuad Hashim Rabbani, Secretary Information and Culture Raja Jahangir Anwar and Director General Sports Punjab Javed Chohan also attended Youm-e-Khudi celebrations. Executive Director Alhamra Zulfiqar Ali Zulfi, Director Youth Affairs Syed Omair Hassan and other officials were also present on this occasion.

Addressing the ceremony, Secretary Youth Affairs and Sports Punjab Fuad Hashim Rabbani said that the poetry and thoughts of Allama Iqbal have been a great source of inspiration for the entire Pakistan nation. “Iqbal Day is a sacred day for us. I’m quite happy that the Youth Affairs and Sports Department Punjab and Alhamra Arts Council are jointly observing Iqbal Day to promote the philosophy of Khudi”.

Secretary Youth Affairs and Sports Punjab Fuad Hashim Rabbani said that the great verse of Iqbal ‘Khudi ko ker buland itna ke her taqdeer se pehlay, Khuda banday se khud poochhay bta teri raza kia hai’ was for the youth of the nation. “It is quite heartening that Pakistan’s 63 percent population is consisted of youth. Youth Affairs and Sports Department Punjab is formulating a compact programme for the talented youth of the province. E-Rozgaar Programme is also part of this move and thousands of youths are benefiting from this great programme”.

In his address, Secretary Information and Culture Raja Jahangir congratulated Youth Affairs and Sports Department Punjab for organizing a wonderful programme on Iqbal Day. “Allama Iqbal is our true hero and Pakistan can achieve great success on all fronts by following the message of Iqbal. The year 2022 is being celebrated as the ‘Year of Iqbal’. We will hold more such programmes throughout the year at tehsil level also to spread the revolutionary message of Iqbal”.

He expressed his gratitude to Secretary Youth Affairs and Sports Punjab Fuad Hashim Rabbani and Director General Sports Punjab Javed Chohan for organising the grand programme at Alhamra Arts Council. A seminar on “Iqbal and Khudi” was also organised on this occasion. A large number of people attended the event and appreciated the efforts of the administration. The event was moderated by Nasir Shirazi who continued to recite Iqbal’s verses from time to time.

In his address, Executive Director Alhamra Zulfiqar Ali Zulfi remarked that Secretary Information and Culture Raja Jahangir Anwar made special efforts to promote the culture of Punjab and Alhamra will continue to promote the thoughts and ideas of Iqbal. Justice (retd) Nasira Javed Iqbal, Mujeeb-ur-Rehman Shami, Dr Waheed uz Zaman and Basira Ambreen also expressed their views on this occasion.

Justice (retd) Nasira Javed Iqbal asked the people to follow the path indicated by Iqbal and show that path to their children as well. Dr Waheed said Iqbal stressed on believing in ourselves. Iqbal wrote on Khudi for 40 years. Mujeeb-ur-Rehman Shami and Director Bazm-e-Iqbal Riaz Ahmad Chaudhry also spoke on this occasion.

Several talented painters participated in the painting competitions regarding Iqbal’s life and poetry on Youm-e-Khudi. Iram Rajput was the winner of Youm-e-Khudi painting competition. She was awarded a cash prize of Rs 30,000, runner-up Sidra Inam got Rs 20,000 while the third position holder Javeria Mubeen pocketed a cash prize of Rs 10,000. Secretary Youth Affairs and Sports Punjab Fuad Hashim Rabbani distributed prizes among the top position holders.

Leading singers Sara Raza Khan and Hina Nasrullah presented Kalam-e-Iqbal while artiste Adeel Hashmi threw light on Iqbal’s Shikwa and Jawab-e-Shikwa in an impressive way and received huge appreciation. Nadeem Jamal Group presented Qawwali besides some eye-catching Sufi performances from students of Punjab University and Alhamra Academy. A song ‘Hum youm-e-khudi ki awazain’ sung by Memoona Sajid and Answer Alsi was also presented on this occasion.

For more information, contact:
Sports Board Punjab
Government of the Punjab
National Hockey Stadium, Ferozepur Road, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-99232501, +92-42-99232502
E-mail: info@punjabsportsboard.com
Website: http://sportsboard.punjab.gov.pk

April 25, 2022April 26, 2022

Government-owned varsity infrastructure should be used for capacity building at large: Dr. Arshad Saleem

Lahore, April 25, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Virtual University of Pakistan organized two days of hands-on training sessions at Govt Graduate College (W), Gulberg, Lahore for the students of BS. Students experienced hands-on experiments in the state-of-the-art Mobile Bio laboratory developed by the Virtual University of Pakistan. This Mobile Bio lab is fully equipped with the latest equipment including, UV-Visible spectrometer, Compound microscopes, Gel electrophoresis, SDS-PAGE, Kymograph, PCR Machine, Centrifuge, and many others.

Students learned the latest techniques including, DNA Extraction (from blood), Gel preparation, gel electrophoresis, Media preparation, and Different streak methods. At the closing ceremony of the training session, the Rector, Virtual University of Pakistan Prof. Dr. Arshad Saleem Bhatti was invited as chief guest along with Registrar, Virtual University Professor Dr. Muhammad Mohsin Javed.

Speaking on the occasion Dr. Arshad emphasized using Government’s infrastructure to train the masses at large. He said, this was one of its own kind of training session which was first time done for students of outside VU through mobile bio lab. It was mutually decided that VU will extend the collaboration for students of Gulberg College through content availability and LMS, he added.

A vote of thanks was given by the Principal. Govt. Graduate college Gulberg, Professor. Dr. Nighat Naheed Zafer. He applauded the role of the Virtual University of Pakistan in the dissemination of knowledge in every possible way. She appreciated the VUP team, comprising Dr. Sana, Mr. Husnain, Mr. Hamza and Ms. Ayesha. She also applauded Govt. Graduate College (w), Gulberg, Lahore team including Professor Dr. Shagufta Gulraiz, Ms. Nighat Mohsin, Ms. Naureen Mumtaz, Ms. Arifa, and Dr. Bushra Khubaib.

Certificates were distributed to resource persons, and participants. In the end, souvenirs were presented to the Rector, Virtual University Professor Dr. Arshad Saleem Bhatti, and Dr. Sana Zahoor, In Charge, Biotechnology Department VUP.

For more information, contact:
Virtual University of Pakistan (VU)
M.A. Jinnah Campus, Defence Road, Off Raiwind Road,
Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-111-880-880
Fax: +92-42-99200604, +92-42-99202174
Website: www.vu.edu.pk

April 25, 2022April 26, 2022

Youm-e-Khudi to be observed on Iqbal Day on April 22 under the auspices of Directorate General of Youth Affairs and Sports Punjab

Lahore, April 25, 2022 (PPI-OT):Youth Affairs and Sports Department Punjab in collaboration with Alhamra Arts Council will observe Youm-e-Khudi on the eve of Iqbal Day at Lahore Arts Council (Alhamra) Mall Road on Friday, April 22, 2022. The competitions and events of Youm-e-Khudi will be conducted from 2.00pm to 11.00pm.

Secretary Youth Affairs and Sports Punjab Fuad Hashim Rabbani and Director General Sports Punjab Javed Chohan will also attend Youm-e-Khudi celebrations. Several talented painters will participate in the painting competitions regarding Iqbal’s life and poetry on Youm-e-Khudi. The painting competitions will be conducted from 2.00pm to 5.00pm, in which the winner will be awarded a cash prize of Rs 30,000, runner-up Rs 20,000 while the third position holder will pocket a cash prize of Rs 10,000.

Secretary Youth Affairs and Sports Punjab Fuad Hashim Rabbani, Justice (retd) Nasira Javed Iqbal, Senior Journalist Mujibur Rehman Shami, Vice-Chancellor Govt College University Prof Dr Asghar Zaidi and other notable personalities will participate in the panel discussion.

Leading singers Sara Raza Khan and Hina Nasrullah will present Kalam-e-Iqbal while artiste Adeel Hashmi will throw light on Iqbal’s Shikwa and Jawab-e-Shikwa. Moreover, Nadeem Jamal Group will present Qawwali besides some eye-catching performances from students of Punjab University and Alhamra Academy.

Director General Sports Punjab Javed Chohan in a statement on Thursday said that Iqbal’s poetry is definitely a great source of motivation for the young generation of the country. “The year 2022 is being celebrated as the ‘Year of Iqbal’. Pakistan can achieve great success on all fronts by following the message of Iqbal”.

Director General Sports Punjab Javed Chohan further said that in the present era, it’s the responsibility of parents, teachers and elders to make the young generation aware of Iqbal’s philosophy of khudi (self).

April 25, 2022April 26, 2022

20 male and female painters from various schools, colleges and universities participate in Youm-e-Khudi painting competitions

Lahore, April 25, 2022 (PPI-OT):As many as 20 male and female painters of 12 to 30 years age from various schools, colleges and universities of the province participated in Youm-e-Khudi painting competitions held in connection with Iqbal Day at Lahore Arts Council (Alhamra) Mall Road on Friday.

Allama Iqbal’s famous verse (shaer) ‘Khudi ko ker buland itna ke her taqdeer se pehlay, Khuda banday se khud poochhay bta teri raza kia hai’ was the theme of Youm-e-Khudi painting competitions. It is worth-mentioning that Youm-e-Khudi was observed by Youth Affairs and Sports Department Punjab in collaboration with Alhamra Arts Council to pay homage to great philosopher of East Dr Allama Iqbal and highlight different features of Iqbal’s life and poetry.

The winner of painting competitions was awarded a cash prize of Rs 30,000, runner-up Rs 20,000 while the third position holder got a cash prize of Rs 10,000. Director General Sports Punjab Javed Chohan in a statement on Friday appreciated the performance of young male and female painters in Youm-e-Khudi painting competitions. “The talented painters beautifully highlighted different features of Iqbal’s life and poetry through their paintings”.

Director General Sports Punjab Javed Chohan further said that Youth Affairs and Sports Department Punjab will organize more such events to give sufficient opportunities to promising youngsters of the province to express their hidden abilities and talent.

April 25, 2022April 26, 2022

APNS welcomed Mr. Sharjeel Inam Memon on assuming the charge of Information Department as Minister Government of Sindh

Karachi, April 25, 2022 (PPI-OT):The APNS has welcomed Mr. Sharjeel Inam Memon on assuming the charge of Information Department as Minister Government of Sindh. Mr. Sarmad Ali, President and Mrs. Nazafreen Saigol Lakhani, Secretary General of the All Pakistan Newspapers Society have congratulated Mr. Sharjeel on appointment for the second term as Minister Information Sindh and hoped that under his stewardship, the Sindh Information would protect and safeguard the freedom of press and strengthen relations of the provincial government with the print media.

The APNS office bearers expressed their confidence that during the tenure of Mr. Sharjeel Memon the interests of media will be safeguarded and actions will be taken for the development of print media in the province. They requested that the problems faced by Sindh based publications including payment of long outstanding dues and transparency in release of provincial govt ads be addressed on priority during his tenure.

For more information, contact:
All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS)
32, Farid Chamber Abdullah Haroon Road,
Karachi Post Code 74400
Tel: +92-21-5671256, +92-21-5671314
Fax: +92-21-5671310
E-mail: apns@apns.com.pk
URL: www.apns.com.pk