Day: September 14, 2022

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Chairman PPP and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari strongly condemns the terrorist attacks in Swat and Kohat

Islamabad, September 14, 2022 (PPI-OT):Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has strongly condemned the terrorist attacks in Swat and Kohat.

In his statement, Chairman PPP expressed his grief and sorrow over the martyrdom of 6 people, including the Aman Committee (peace committee) member Idris Khan and two policemen, in a remote-controlled bomb in Kabal Tehsil of the Swat district and extended his condolences to the bereaved families. He has also strongly condemned the grenade attack by the terrorists on the police station in Kohat. He has prayed for the speedy recovery of the cops and civilians, including the SHO of Kohat Police Station, who were injured in both terror attacks.

Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that the state will take a severe account of those who shed the blood of innocent citizens. “Pakistan has never and will never be a victim of expediency over the protection of its citizens and sovereignty”, 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

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IHHN-WHO set up emergency flood relief medical camps in Sukkur and Larkana

Karachi, September 14, 2022 (PPI-OT):From September 9 – 10, 2022, two emergency flood relief medical camps were jointly set up by WHO and Indus Hospital and Health Network (IHHN), in Larkana and Sukkur, Sindh. The camps treated a total of 2,761 vulnerable men, women, and children.

The medical camp, comprising of a primary health care clinic, antenatal clinic, pediatric clinic, vaccination station, and nutritional assessment and counselling station, distributed essential medicines and medical care to more than 500 flood-affected victims per day, who are severely exposed to waterborne diseases and countless other risks to their health and safety.

In addition to medical services, IHHN paramedical staff also provided ORS, hygiene kits, and over a hundred Community Engagement Counselling (CEC) sessions for hepatitis B, polio vaccination, rational drug use, and protection against prevalent illnesses. Dr. Mah Talat, Executive Director of Community Health Directorate, IHHN; was present at the Larkana camp to oversee the services provided to the affectees.

Being the largest charity healthcare network in Pakistan, Indus Hospital and Health Network is committed to serving victims of this catastrophic flooding in every nook and corner of the country. Moving forward, IHHN plans to set up additional disease-specific camps in other affected regions in all four provinces.

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/

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CM Ch Parvez Elahi chairs meeting to review anti-dengue measures 

Lahore, September 14, 2022 (PPI-OT):Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi has expressed deep concern over the increase in the number of dengue patients in Rawalpindi, Lahore and Gujranwala and asked the authorities why anti-dengue preventive measures were not taken at that time when abnormal rains were predicted. The situation should be realized in time and an emergency strategy should be formulated, he said. He was presiding over a meeting at his office on Wednesday to review the situation and measures to control the disease.

While approving the establishment of a centre of disease control for the timely prevention of epidemic diseases, the CM directed that rescue 1122, health and line departments should give a final shape to the Act. The Punjab government will get the approval of the Act from the assembly for the establishment of a centre of disease control to prevent epidemics; he added and directed the formation of a committee. This initiative will help in the prevention of dengue, corona, cholera, typhoid and other epidemic diseases, he noted.

The chief minister ordered anti-dengue measures on a war footing throughout the province, especially in high-risk districts. He gave in-principle approval to make permanent the temporary staff for anti-dengue and directed that a summary should be submitted as per the rules for permanentizing them. He also ordered to buy fogging machines and asked the secretary of the local government department to do the needful within seven days and submit a report to him.

‘I would review anti-dengue steps regularly and the deputy commissioners should hold meetings daily and reports be sent to my office,’ he said. The work should be continued even during Sundays and other holidays, he added. Dengue patients should be given full attention in hospitals and necessary medical facilities be ensured; he stressed and ordered effective indoor and outdoor surveillance throughout Punjab, especially in Rawalpindi, Lahore and Gujranwala.

Provincial Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid, former federal minister Moonis Elahi, Chief Secretary Kamran Afzal, Principal Secretary to CM Muhammad Khan Bhatti, administrative secretaries, commissioner and DC Lahore, DG LDA, DG Rescue 1122, DG Health Services Punjab, Prof Dr Waseem Akram, dean institute of public health Lahore and others attended the meeting while commissioners, deputy commissioners, CEOs of DHAs, secretary housing (south Punjab), DG RDA and MD WASA Rawalpindi participated through video link.

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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Pakistan squads to be named on Thursday

Lahore, September 14, 2022 (PPI-OT):Chief Selector Muhammad Wasim will unveil Pakistan squads for the seven-match T20I series against England and the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Australia 2022 in the media conference room on Level 2, Far End, Gaddafi Stadium, on Thursday, 15 September, at 4.30pm.

All PCB-accredited journalists and their photographers/videographers are invited to attend the presser, and requested to be inside the hall latest by 4.15pm. For further information, media is advised to contact Pakistan men’s team media and digital manager Ibrahim Badees Muhammad at +923040978327.

What – Media conference to announce Pakistan squads for home T20I series against England and ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Australia 2022

Who – Chief Selector Muhammad Wasim

When – Thursday, 15 September, at 4.30pm

Where – Level 2, Far End, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

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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Honourable VC IUB attended the seminar organized in Khanewal regarding “Cotton Field Day” as a special guest

Bahawalpur, September 14, 2022 (PPI-OT):A Cotton field day was organized by Pakistan Kisan Ithad (PKI) at Pul Rangoo, Khanewal, where cotton variety IUB 222 grown in first week of April was demonstrated. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Bandesha briefed about IUB 222 to chief guest Syed Hussain Jahanian Gardezi, Provincial Minster of Punjab for Agriculture, Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob Vice Chancellor, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Prof. Dr. Asif Ali Vice Chancellor MNSAU Multan, Asif Majeed, president Evyol group and Khalid Mahmood Khokar, President PKI and other members of PKI.

The dignities and growers praised the IUB-222 for its resistance to Cotton leaf Curl Virus (CLCuV) and bollworms, the crop stand was very good which showed its climatic resilient. This variety has performed well under worst climate change of this year. Minister Agriculture appreciated the research efforts and dedication for Cotton R and D in IUB. The Honourable Minister and participants acknowledged the performance of Cotton variety IUB 222 and leadership of Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob Vice Chancellor IUB for patronage of agriculture research and hoped this variety will play a key role in cotton revival in Pakistan.

For more information, contact:
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB)
University Chowk, Gulshan Colony, Bahawalpur,
Punjab – 63100, Pakistan
Tel: +92-62-9250235
Fax: +92-62-9250335
E-mail: info@iub.edu.pk
Website: https://www.iub.edu.pk/

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Pakistan v England T20Is – Schedule of media conferences, training sessions and matches in Karachi 

Karachi, September 14, 2022 (PPI-OT):The England men’s cricket team will arrive in Karachi on Thursday, 15 September, for a seven-match T20Is series. The National Stadium will host matches on 20, 22, 23 and 25 September, before action will move to Lahore, where the remaining three T20Is will be played on 28 and 30 September, and 2 October at the Gaddafi Stadium.

The following is the schedule of media conferences, training sessions and matches in Karachi. Manager – Media Accreditation and Services, Mr Shakeel Khan (+923018440284), will lead media operations in Karachi. Details of media activities in Lahore, which will be led by Senior Manager – Media Operations, Mr Raza Kitchlew (+923018440280), will be announced in due course.

15 September – Late Thursday morning, the PCB Media, Communications and Digital team will distribute photographs and video clips of the England men’s cricket team’s arrival through its usual channels.

15 September – England captain Jos Buttler will hold his arrival presser in Ballroom A and B, Movenpick Hotel, at 2pm. All PCB-accredited reporters and camerapersons are invited to attend the session and requested to be inside the press conference room latest by 1.45pm. The presser will be live-streamed across all PCB digital platforms. Please contact Ahsan Iftikhar Nagi (ahsan.nagi@pcb.com.pk and WhatsApp +923040557586) for further information.

16 September – England will hold a training session at the National Stadium from 7pm. No media conference is planned. For further information, please contact England team media manager Adam Matthews (Adam.Matthews@mcc.org.uk and WhatsApp +447929348074).

17 September – Both the sides will hold training sessions at the National Stadium from 7pm. Before training, both sides will hold media conferences in the Press Conference Room, Level 3. For further information, please contact England team media manager Adam Matthews (Adam.Matthews@mcc.org.uk and WhatsApp +447929348074) and Pakistan team media manager Ibrahim Badees Muhammad (Ibrahim.badees@pcb.com.pk and WhatsApp +923040978327).

18 September -Both the sides will hold training sessions at the National Stadium from 7pm. Beforehand, both sides will hold media conferences in the Press Conference Room, Level 3. For further information, please contact England team media manager Adam Matthews (Adam.Matthews@mcc.org.uk and WhatsApp +447929348074) and Pakistan team media manager Ibrahim Badees Muhammad (Ibrahim.badees@pcb.com.pk and WhatsApp +923040978327).

19 September – Both the sides will hold training sessions at the National Stadium from 7pm. Beforehand, both the coaches will hold their media conferences in the Press Conference Room, Level 3. For further information, please contact England team media manager Adam Matthews (Adam.Matthews@mcc.org.uk and WhatsApp +447929348074) and Pakistan team media manager Ibrahim Badees Muhammad (Ibrahim.badees@pcb.com.pk and WhatsApp +923040978327).

20 September – The first T20I will be played at the National Stadium with the first ball to be bowled at 7.30pm. Afterwards, both the sides will hold their media conferences. For further information, please contact England team media manager Adam Matthews (Adam.Matthews@mcc.org.uk and WhatsApp +447929348074) and Pakistan team media manager Ibrahim Badees Muhammad (Ibrahim.badees@pcb.com.pk and WhatsApp +923040978327).

21 September – Both the sides are scheduled to train at the National Stadium from 7pm. Media is advised to speak with England team media manager Adam Matthews (Adam.Matthews@mcc.org.uk and WhatsApp +447929348074) and Pakistan team media manager Ibrahim Badees Muhammad (Ibrahim.badees@pcb.com.pk and WhatsApp +923040978327) before heading for the National Stadium as the training sessions are subject to late changes.

22 and 23 September – The second and third T20Is will be played at the National Stadium with the toss to take place at 7pm. Afterwards, both the sides will hold their media conferences. For further information, please contact England team media manager Adam Matthews (Adam.Matthews@mcc.org.uk and WhatsApp +447929348074) and Pakistan team media manager Ibrahim Badees Muhammad (Ibrahim.badees@pcb.com.pk and WhatsApp +923040978327).

24 September – Both the sides are scheduled to train at the National Stadium from 7pm. Media is advised to speak with England team media manager Adam Matthews (Adam.Matthews@mcc.org.uk and WhatsApp +447929348074) and Pakistan team media manager Ibrahim Badees Muhammad (Ibrahim.badees@pcb.com.pk and +923040978327) before heading for the National Stadium as the training sessions are subject to late changes.

25 September – The fourth T20I will be played at the National Stadium with the first ball to be bowled at 7.30pm. Afterwards, both the sides will hold their media conferences. For further information, please contact England team media manager Adam Matthews (Adam.Matthews@mcc.org.uk and WhatsApp +447929348074) and Pakistan team media manager Ibrahim Badees Muhammad (Ibrahim.badees@pcb.com.pk and WhatsApp +923040978327).

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