May 19, 2022 – Page 3 – Newswire Pakistan

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Generation School partners with IHHN

Karachi, May 19, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Generation School Pvt. Ltd. signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on May 12, 2022, at the Generation School, Karachi with Indus Hospital and Health Network (IHHN) for its Indus Yaqeen (youth volunteership and ambassadorship program) and Indus Tarbiyat (saving to help save lives program).

The School has been inspiring children with values, attitudes and attributes, for them to be confident with their sense of purpose and identity while equipping them with knowledge, skills and aspirations for them to transform themselves and the society, to successfully meet the challenges of their generation, and beyond. With this partnership, students will have a platform to unleash their power of becoming change agents for the communities that need support.

Through Indus Yaqeen, students of Grade 8 – A’ levels will have opportunities to use their knowledge, skills and discover their strengths to develop and execute creative solutions to help IHHN save lives. Students, will be creating awareness about current health issues of Pakistan, spread the word about IHHN and help raise funds to support the various causes of Indus.

The Indus Tarbiyat program aims to teach the younger generation about simple acts of kindness and how it can make a difference in the lives of the people in need. Through the “Box of Kindness” campaign students of Grade KG to Grade 7 will be nurtured to build the habit of saving and sharing their savings with the less fortunate members of our communities.

Following the signing ceremony, Dr. Abdul Bari Khan, CEO of IHHN, met to the students and faculty and shared his inspiring journey of establishing IHHN. He encouraged that as young enterprising youth, they must dream big, have faith in Almighty to achieve big in life. He also emphasized they each one of us should never forget the love and support their parents provide as it is for them that each one of us stands where we are.

Dr. Ghazala Siddiqui, CEO of Generation School Pvt. Ltd. and Mr Shoaib Siddiqi appreciated IHHN and Dr. Abdul Bari Khan for inspiring the students and providing Generation School an opportunity for its students to be conscious citizens of tomorrow and play their role in making Pakistan a healthier nation.

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/

May 19, 2022May 20, 2022

Public Defense and Viva Voce Examination of Ms Nadia Majid

Lahore, May 19, 2022 (PPI-OT):Public defense of Ms Nadia Majid, Candidate of PhD in the subject of Education was conducted on 19 May 2022 in the Committee Room of Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore. She successfully defended her PhD Dissertation entitled “Effect of Peer Assessment and Peer Feedback on the English Language Writing Skills of Punjab University’s Undergraduate Students”. She completed her PhD under the supervision of Dr. Muhammad Islam. Examiners unanimously recommended Ms Nadia Majid for the award of PhD Degree.

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/

May 19, 2022May 20, 2022

Hamza Shahbaz himself does not want a cabinet in Punjab: Moonis Elahi

Lahore, May 19, 2022 (PPI-OT):Former Federal Minister and senior leader of Pakistan Muslim League-Moonis Elahi in his response to Hamza Shahbaz’s press conference said that Hamza Shahbaz himself does not want a cabinet in Punjab, he wants to keep all the power in his own hands.

He said that the imposition of arbitrary decisions on departments in the absence of cabinet and meetings from all departments is a proof of this. Another proof of this is that if he was really serious about the cabinet then if he himself had taken the oath from the Speaker National Assembly then he could also have his cabinet taken the oath by someone else. Moonis Elahi further said that Hamza Shahbaz is such a fowl who wants to sit on all the eggs but this is Punjab not his poultry farm, we will not allow this one man show in Punjab.

Moonis Elahi further said that Hamza Shahbaz keeps waving his finger in the air but just waving his finger does not run the government. He said that after the decision of the Supreme Court, Hamza Shahbaz could not sit on the chair of the Chief Minister for even a second, it is unjustified and illegal for him to remain as the Chief Minister.

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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Former President Asif Ali Zardari called on Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain

Islamabad, May 19, 2022 (PPI-OT):Former President Asif Ali Zardari arrived at the residence of Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid-e-Azam (PML-Q) President, Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain on Thursday evening. The former president thanked Chaudhry Shujaat for his full support of the Unity government. The former president said to Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain that he is a very important ally of the government and the PPP will continue consultations with him.

The former president took Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain into confidence on the current political situation. Also present on the occasion were Federal Ministers Chaudhry Salik Hussain and Tariq Bashir Cheema, Chaudhry Shafi Hussain, PML-Q MNA Ms. Farrukh Khan and former PPP MNA Rukhsana Bangash.

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

May 19, 2022May 20, 2022

Pakistan cricketers’ pensions increased by PKR100,000

Lahore, May 19, 2022 (PPI-OT):Pakistan Cricket Board today announced an increase of PKR100,000 across all three pension categories under the PCB Players’ Welfare Policy.

The increase means cricketers who have played in 10 or less Tests will now receive a monthly pension of PKR142,000, players who have played between 11 and 20 Tests will receive PKR148,000 and players who have featured in 21 or more Tests will receive PKR154,000.

In a major amendment to the policy, the PCB also announced the pension will be transferred to the widow in the unfortunate event of a Test cricketer’s demise. Previously, the legal heirs of the cricketer were only entitled to receive a onetime payment equivalent to 12 months’ benefit calculated according to the bracket under which the pension was being paid to the cricketer.

The PCB Players’ Welfare Policy was last updated in January 2019. To ensure there were no future delays in the increase in the pension amounts, the PCB also confirmed there will be an annual inflation increase.

PCB Chairman Ramiz Raja: “It gives me immense pleasure and happiness to announce the increase in pension amounts and other amendments to the PCB Players’ Welfare Policy. With a former cricketer at the helm of Pakistan cricket affairs, the expectation was that I will always protect and look after the interests and welfare of all present and past cricketers. I am delighted that I have been able to fulfil another of my commitments and have amended the policy in such a way that there will now be an annual increase in the pension amounts.

“While improving the pension amounts, we have also ensured security for a cricketer’s widow. As a former cricketer, I know and understand the sacrifices of the families, particularly the spouses that allow cricketers to fulfil their ambitions and dreams of representing their country at the highest level. I am confident this incremental increase of the pension policy will give a lot of peace and satisfaction to the cricketers as well as their families.

“The PCB is an institution that has a proud history of respecting and appreciating its cricketers. These amendments to the PCB Players’ Welfare Policy are a testament to our commitment and on behalf of this organisation, I once again assure all retired cricketers that we will continue to support them in any way we can, be it through the PCB Players’ Welfare Policy or the PCB Benevolent Fund, which exists to support and help cricketers facing financial challenges and hardships.”

The latest changes to the PCB Players’ Welfare Policy will come into effect from 1 July 2022 and cricketers who have reached the age of 60 and above, will be able to benefit.

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

May 19, 2022May 20, 2022

IHHN inaugurates rabies clinic at Recep Tayyab Erdogan Hospital, Muzaffargarh

Karachi, May 19, 2022 (PPI-OT):Indus Hospital and Health Network (IHHN) launched a Rabies Clinic at the Recep Tayyab Erdogan Hospital, (RTEH) Muzaffargarh, and operational 24 hours a day. The dog bite vaccine will be provided free of cost and awareness campaigns will be held to educate the public, which comes as a relief to a city with daily reports of dog bites, several of which have led to fatalities.

The Clinic, currently running in its first phase, will treat victims of dog bites and vaccinate the canines. It will eventually cover the vaccination and treatment for bites of all predatory animals.

Dr. Irfan Javed, Head of Campus, inaugurated the Rabies Clinic at Recep Tayyip Erdogan Hospital. He said, “People living in villages do not take dog bites seriously and use household tips, which can cause serious harm to the infected person, and most people die. With this 24 hour clinic, we will be able to help patients in time to save them from acquiring severe infections and fatalities.”

IHHN’s Efforts to Eradicate Rabies

Pakistan ranks among the three worst rabies epidemic countries in the world, and IHHN has pledged to make the country rabies-free. Since 2008, IHHN’s state-of-the-art Rabies Prevention and Training Center at the Korangi Campus has treated over 50,000 patients infected with Rabies, with some of the leading experts in the field taking an active role in eradicating this deadly disease and making Pakistan Rabies free.

Rabies Free Pakistan is a joint venture of Getz Pharma Private Limited and Indus Hospital and Health Network (IHHN). It was established with the objective of eliminating Rabies from Pakistan. RFP project, an initiative of Getz Pharma and IHHN, was inaugurated in 2018. It is geared toward eradicating Rabies from Pakistan by 2030 (Zero by 30) using the One Health Approach.

Rabies Free Pakistan team has achieved various milestones in the fight against Rabies after successfully scaling up project operations. It has vaccinated more than 30,000 dogs and neutered around 7,000 dogs since 2018.