Day: September 8, 2022

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Vice Chairman Overseas Pakistanis Commission Punjab Makhdoom Tariq Mehmood ul Hasan calls on CM Punjab Ch Parvez Elahi

Lahore, September 08, 2022 (PPI-OT):Vice Chairman Overseas Pakistanis Commission Punjab Makhdoom Tariq Mehmood ul Hasan called on Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi at the Chief Minister’s Office. Chief Minister Parvez Elahi expressed good wishes for Makhdoom Tariq Mehmood ul Hasan and directed resolving the problems of Pakistanis living abroad on a priority basis. The CM said that Pakistanis living abroad are our valuable assets.

Imran Khan’s government gave the right to vote to overseas Pakistanis but, unfortunately, the incumbent federal government took away the right to vote from overseas Pakistanis and by withdrawing the right to vote, overseas Pakistanis were deprived of their legitimate right, he regretted.

The CM said that the Punjab government is determined to resolve the problems of overseas Pakistanis and services of overseas Pakistanis cannot be forgotten for the strengthening of the national economy. The Punjab government will ensure the protection of the rights of overseas Pakistanis at all costs, he further said. Principal Secretary to CM Muhammad Khan Bhatti was also present.

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 Ehsaas Program Chairperson Dr Sania Nishtar calls on Chief Minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi and Former Federal Minister Moonis Elahi

Lahore, September 08, 2022 (PPI-OT):Punjab Ehsaas Program Chairperson Dr Sania Nishtar met with Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi and former federal minister Moonis Elahi at the Chief Minister’s Office. In the meeting, it was decided to expand the scope of the Ehsaas Program in Punjab.

Approving the increase in the monthly subsidy per family under the Ehsaas Ration Discount Program, the CM noted that under the Ehsaas Ration Discount Program, deserving families will be able to buy flour, ghee and pulses at 40% cheaper from the market. He ordered the early launch of the Ehsaas Ration Discount Program.

While approving the doubling of the per capita amount of food for children, girls and elderly living in welfare institutions managed by the social welfare department the CM said that in order to improve the quality and quantity of food items in welfare institutions, he has increased the per capita amount of food for the residents and, by increasing the per capita amount of food, such people will get quality and abundant food. Ehsaas Bill will be presented in the Punjab Assembly soon, he added.

It was decided to introduce welfare projects to raise the standard of living of the people of the flood-affected areas. Scholarships will also be given to pregnant women to prevent stenting. While directing the preparation of a new housing policy for special government employees, the CM said that a 5% hardship quota will be allocated under the housing allotment policy for special government employees while a quota will also be introduced for special people in the Punjab Government Servants Housing Foundation.

50 crore rupees will be allocated to subsidize special persons in housing societies, he cited. Sania Nishtar gave a briefing about the progress of welfare projects under the Punjab Ehsaas Programme. Chairman P and D, finance secretary and others were also present.

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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Players are backing each other on the field, says Mohammad Yousuf

Dubai, September 08, 2022 (PPI-OT):Spirited Pakistan will take on Sri Lanka tomorrow in the final fixture of the Super-4 of the ACC Asia Cup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium (DICS). Both sides have already qualified for the final of the tournament which will take place at the same venue on Sunday, 11 September.

Pakistan and Sri Lanka have both remained unbeaten in the Super-4 stage, beating the other two sides Afghanistan and India – who are yet to open their account in this stage. Pakistan defeated arch rivals India by five wickets on Sunday, while held their nerves to beat Afghanistan in yesterday’s encounter by one wicket courtesy two sixes from number 10 batter Naseem Shah in the final over while chasing 130 to win.

Mohammad Yousuf while talking to PCB Digital on the eve of match against Sri Lanka said, “The players are hungry to lift the Asia Cup on Sunday. The players are responding well and they are eager to do well on the field.”

Reflecting on Naseem Shah’s batting heroics, Yousuf said, “I have worked a bit on his batting, he has played a great innings last evening. After Javed Miandad’s six, Naseem sixes will be remembered for a long time.”

On Babar Azam’s form, Yousuf was confident that Babar will score big soon. “See, Babar is a world class player, it happens that you try to play good shots but you get out. Babar is trying and he will start scoring runs soon.”

The batting coach was delighted that the players’ efforts were reflecting on the field. He said, “It is really heartedly to see players are executing the plans well on the field given to them by the management and players’ know their roles in the team. The likes of Asif, Rizwan, Shadab, Nawaz, Naseem, and Haris have stepped up and performed when they are required by the team.”

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

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Asif, Fareed fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

Dubai, September 08, 2022 (PPI-OT):Pakistan batter Asif Ali and Afghanistan fast bowler Fareed Ahmad have both been fined 25 per cent of their match fees for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the Asia Cup match in Sharjah on Wednesday.

Asif was found to have breached Article 2.6 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “using a gesture that is obscene, offensive or insulting during an International Match” while Fareed was found to have breached Article 2.1.12, which relates to “inappropriate physical contact with a Player, Player Support Personnel, Umpire, Match Referee or any other person (including a spectator) during an International Match.”

In addition to this, one demerit point each has been added to the disciplinary records of the players, both of whom did not have any previous offence in a 24-month period.

The incident occurred in the 19th over of Pakistan’s innings, when Fareed came up and made inappropriate physical contact with Asif after dismissing him and the batter reacted with an aggressive gesture of the bat.

Both players admitted their offences and accepted the sanctions proposed by Andy Pycroft of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees, so there was no need for formal hearings.

On-field umpires Anil Chaudhary and Jayaraman Madangopal, third umpire Gazi Sohel and fourth umpire Raveendra Wimalasari levelled the charges.

Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a player’s match fee, and one or two demerit points.

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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24 players from nine cricket boards join 66 local players for inaugural Pakistan Junior League

Lahore, September 08, 2022 (PPI-OT):The six Pakistan Junior League teams selected some of the most prominent U19 stars from Pakistan and around the world at the player draft held today in Lahore.

A total of 66 Pakistan and 24 foreign cricketers were picked by the coaches of Bahawalpur Royals, Gujranwala Giants, Gwadar Sharks, Hyderabad Hunters, Mardan Warriors and Rawalpindi Raiders.

As part of the draft regulations, each of the six squads comprise 15 players, the teams picked four players in Elite, five in Premier and six in X-factor categories.

Besides Pakistan, players from a total of nine cricket boards would have representation at the PJL which will run from 6 October to 21 October at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Nineteen matches (including playoffs and final) will be played in the single-league format tournament.

Star performers of the national U19 circuit (2022-23); Obaid Shahid, Uzair Mumtaz, Muhammad Ismail, Saad Baig, Abbas Ali and Habibullah were named captains of Bahawalpur, Gujranwala, Gwadar, Hyderabad, Mardan and Rawalpindi respectively.

Nathan Edwards (West Indies), Tom Aspin wall (England), Danial Ibrahim (England), Joseph Eckland (England), Isai Thorne (West Indies), Archie Lenham (England), George Thomas (England) and Hassan Eisakhil (Afghanistan) were the foreign players picked in the Elite Category.

In the final round of the draft, the six sides picked a player each from ICC Associate Members. These players are; Gabriel Gallman-Findlay (Scotland), Matthew Tromp (USA), Kushal Malla (Nepal), Ali Naseer (UAE), Burhan Niaz (Belgium) and Charlie Tear (Scotland).

The local players selected for the PJL will continue their ongoing camp as part of the PCB Pathway Programme at the National High Performance Centre.

These players will join their respective sides when the event’s support period begins in the last week of September. The foreign players are expected to reach Lahore a week or so before the start of the tournament.

The six squads with their present support staff are available below, the PCB will confirm the remaining support staff appointments in due course.

Bahawalpur Royals:

Elite Category: Obaid Shahid (captain), Arham Nawab (vice-captain), Nathan Edwards (West Indies), Sajjad Ali

Premier Category: Ali Razzaq, Basit Ali, Mohammad Zeeshan, Nangeyalia Kharotai (Afghanistan), Rehan Ahmed (England)

X-factor Category: Ahmed Hussain, Farhan Yousaf, Gabriel Gallman-Findlay (Scotland), Mohammad Danish, Mohammad Tayyab Arif, Shahwaiz Irfan.

Support staff: Imran Tahir (mentor), Gordon Parsons (head coach), and Imran Farhat (batting coach)

Gujranwala Giants:

Elite Category: Uzair Mumtaz (captain), Ali Asfand, Azan Awais, Tom Aspin wall (England)

Premier Category: Ariful Islam (Bangladesh), Hasnain Majid, Mohammad Ibtisam, Mohammad Shan, Shevon Daniel (Sri Lanka)

X-factor Category: Hamza Nawaz, Hasan Ali Jnr, Matthew Tromp (USA), Mohammad Aqib Asghar, Mohammad Waqas, Saqlain Nawaz.

Support staff: Shoaib Malik (mentor), Ijaz Ahmed Snr (head coach), and Aizaz Cheema (bowling coach)

Gwadar Sharks:

Elite Category: Mohammad Ismail (captain), Danial Ibrahim (England), Haseeb Nazim, Joseph Eckland (England)

Premier Category: Arafat Minhas, Luc Martin Benkenstein (England), Mohammad Shoaib, Saad Masood,

Shamyl Hussain

X-factor Category: Adnan Iqbal, Aftab Ahmed, Kushal Malla (Nepal), Mohammad Abu-Bakr, Momin Qamar, Muhammad Zulkifal.

Support staff: Vivian Richards (mentor), Mushtaq Ahmed (head coach), and Kamran Khan (batting coach)

Hyderabad Hunters:

Elite Category: Saad Baig (captain), Afaq Khan, Aftab Ibrahim, Isai Thorne (West Indies)

Premier Category: Arbaz Khan, Haseeb-ur-Rehman, James Ross Wood (England), Lahiru Dawatage (Sri Lanka), Muneeb Wasif

X-factor Category: Ali Naseer (UAE), Fahad Amin, Hassan Iqbal, Moeez Rana, Mohammad Zubair Jnr, Salman Ahmed.

Support staff: Daren Sammy (mentor), Abdul Razzaq (head coach), and Ghulam Ali (batting coach)

Mardan Warriors:

Elite Category: Abbas Ali (captain), Abidullah, Archie Lenham (England), George Thomas (England)

Premier Category: Daud Nazar, Haseeb Khan, Mohammad Farooq, Muhammad Nabeel, Olly Cox (England)

X-factor Category: Aimal Khan, Burhan Niaz (Belgium), Mohammad Irfan, Shahzaib Khan, Syed Tayyab Hussain, Zohaib Khan Shahzaib.

Support staff: Shahid Afridi (mentor), Abdur Rehman (head coach), and Mohammad Sami (bowling coach)

Rawalpindi Raiders:

Elite Category: Habibullah (captain), Afnan Khan, Ali Ishaq, Hassan Eisakhil (Afghanistan)

Premier Category: Ali Raza, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar (Afghanistan), Amir Hassan, Aseer Mughal, Kai Smith (England)

X-factor Category: Charlie Tear (Scotland), Haroon Arshad, Naveed Ahmed Khan, Usman Khan, Wahaj Riaz, Ziaullah.

Support staff: Colin Munro (mentor), Toby Radford (head coach), and Mohammad Masroor (batting coach)

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

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Zero waste life style – our civic responsibility’ lecture at ISPR internship programme 2022

Rawalpindi, September 08, 2022 (PPI-OT):Dr Adeela Bashir, Lead Coordinator of National University of Medical Sciences’ Environmental Stewardship Committee (NESC) and Assistant Professor from NUMS Department of Health Professions Education (NDHPE) was invited by the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) for second consecutive year to deliver a lecture on ‘Zero Waste Life Style” at their annual internship program.

Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) is a media and public relations (PR) wing of Pakistan Armed Forces and it broadcasts and coordinates military news and information to the country’s media and civil society. The ISPR Directorate serves the purpose of aiming to strengthen public relations with the civil society and through interacting with media. ISPR organizes this annual internship programme which provides an inspiring forum for youth acquainting them with a practitioner perspective on upcoming professional pursuits in related subjects.

For year 2022, this sought-after internship programme commenced from 18 July 2022, in which 350 students from more than 60 universities across Pakistan participated. During this program, lectures and talks by eminent guest speakers and subject matter experts are delivered.

Climate change has been declared as an existential threat and Pakistan is one of the most vulnerable countries. One of the potential contributors towards climate change is our unsustainable life styles. Global community especially the urban population has become a consumption driven-society and Pakistan is no exception. This hyper-consumption and consumerism coupled with increasing population is leading to generation of billions of tons of waste annually.

Only15 % of this waste is recycled while remaining is taken to landfills or ends up in open dumps. This is not only leading to depletion of finite resources but also leads to other serious problems. In Pakistan, this excessive waste generation is even a bigger concern because of a collective lack of civic sense and a lack of effective waste management system.

Zero Waste is one of the potential solutions, whereas Zero Waste means “generating little or no waste”. Dr Adeela Bashir sensitised participants about environmental accountability of the institutions and media in context of threats to the environment. It was emphasised that adopting Zero waste practices is our collective civic responsibility.

Dr Adeela Bashir in her current appointment has been actively involved in campaigns for creating awareness and civic sense about environmental conservations within and outside National University of Medical Sciences. NESC is a multidisciplinary committee which consists of highly motivated representatives of the faculty, students from all the departments of NUMS.

It has been actively involved in the campaign within NUMS and beyond for raising civic awareness regarding environmental issues and their potential solutions. NUMS is the first University in Pakistan that has taken pledge to go zero-waste in fulfilment of its environmental and social responsibility.

Participants of the ISPR internship programme showed keen interest in the concept. Include here the questions asked and answers given before concluding. At the end of the session, they took a pledge to propagate the cause of adopting zero waste practices within their universities and beyond for cleaner and greener Pakistan and a safer and healthier planet for our future generations.

For more information, contact:
National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS)
The Mall, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9270677
Email: info@numspak.edu.pk
Website: http://numspak.edu.pk