September 16, 2022 – Page 2 – Newswire Pakistan

September 16, 2022

ICC and Fanatics announce new omnichannel partnership to enhance global fan experience

Dubai, September 16, 2022 (PPI-OT):The International Cricket Council (ICC) and Fanatics, a leading provider of licensed sports merchandise and global digital sports platform, today announced a new partnership that will see the ICC take advantage of Fanatics’ global footprint and state of the art technology to better serve cricket fans across the world.

The agreement will see Fanatics operate the official ICC Global online store for all events and manage event retail including the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia, the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 and the ICC World Test Championship Final 2023. As part of the new deal, Fanatics will also be able to manufacture officially licensed ICC product utilising Fanatics’ innovative vertical commerce model, widespread global manufacturing and distribution capabilities. This will give cricket fans access to a significantly expanded assortment of licensed ICC merchandise wherever they are based in the world.

Fanatics, which will be showcasing the ICC licensing opportunity at Brand Licensing Europe at ExCel London, has more than 60 manufacturing facilities, distribution centres and offices in 15 countries throughout the world, including Australia and India, the hosts of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 and the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. It partners with more than 900 sporting organisations and clubs across the globe, including Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, Chelsea, NFL, NBA, MLB, International Olympic Committee, Tour De France and Formula One.

ICC Chief Commercial Officer, Anurag Dahiya said: “We are delighted to welcome Fanatics to the ICC family. This partnership will be key in helping us take the cricket fan experience to the next level. The ICC’s licensing and merchandise programme aims to supplement cricket’s global strategy to reach more fans, through more channels, with more products from a wide range of fan merchandise – from apparel, accessories and headwear to official replica jerseys of the fans’ beloved teams. We look forward to extending our licensing presence to not only event host nations but all countries with passionate cricket-loving fans.”

The new online store for the ICC, which will open this month, will be powered by Fanatics’ industry leading Cloud Commerce Platform (CCP) with the tech rich experience providing cricket fans with a rapid streamlined navigation, featuring hi-resolution displays, frictionless checkout and expanded payment options.

Matthew Primack, Senior Vice-President of International Business Development at Fanatics, said: “I am delighted that the ICC has chosen Fanatics to help it deliver a better retail experience to its millions of fans across the globe. Cricket fans are incredibly passionate about the sport and I am sure that they will be impressed with the retail experience and range of merchandise that will be available to them over the coming years.”

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

September 16, 2022

ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup fixtures announced

Dubai, September 16, 2022 (PPI-OT):The match schedule for the inaugural ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup to be held in South Africa has been announced. The historical event will showcase the future stars of the game with 16 teams travelling to the Rainbow Nation to compete in 41 matches from 14 to 29 January 2023 in Benoni and Potchefstroom.

The 16 participating teams which include the very best U19 female players in the world comprises 11 Full ICC Members and five Associates. The four groups are as follows:

Group A

Australia, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and the United States of America (USA).

Group B

England, Pakistan, Rwanda and Zimbabwe.

Group C

Indonesia, Ireland, New Zealand and West Indies.

Group D

India, Scotland, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Rwanda joins fellow newcomers Indonesia, as first-time ICC World Cup participants at any level. The former beat out Tanzania by six wickets on Monday to secure their place in the event which promises to see even more dazzling performances as it progresses.

Scotland, the UAE, and the USA were the three remaining teams that qualified to the World Cup through the regional qualification pathway, detailed here.

The 41-match World Cup schedule will begin on 14 January with Australia taking on Bangladesh, followed by the hosts, South Africa, going head-to-head against India at Willowmoore Park in Benoni, while at Willowmoore Park B Oval, the UAE will go up against Scotland, followed by Sri Lanka and the USA.

The top three teams will progress to the Super Six League where the teams from Group A play against two of the teams from Group D, while the same will take place between Group B and Group C.

The semi-finals will be played on 27 January, at JB Marks Oval in Potchefstroom, with the final taking place at the same location on 29 January.

ICC Head of Events, Chris Tetley said: “The ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup is the ultimate finishing school for future female stars of our game and to have 16 teams heading to South Africa for the inaugural event is incredibly exciting for the development of women’s cricket which is a strategic priority for the ICC.

“We are looking forward to seeing the kind of success stories emerge from this event that we have enjoyed in the Men’s U19s over the years and it’s fantastic to welcome ICC event debutants Indonesia and Rwanda to the world stage.

“We are delighted that South Africa will be hosting this event as well as the senior ICC Women’s T20 World Cup shortly thereafter and we wish all the teams the very best in their preparations for the tournament and to Cricket South Africa in organising the event.”

Cricket South Africa (CSA) CEO, Pholetsi Moseki said: “CSA is thrilled to be hosting two very exciting ICC women’s events in the coming months, but for us as an organisation, the inaugural ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup holds a special place in our hearts. As a nation, we hold women and the significant and vital roles that they play in our society in high esteem, and to that end, we are incredibly proud to be hosting the very first global T20 event of its kind for young women of this age group.

“This falls in line with CSA’s vision to make cricket a truly national sport of winners and accessible to all, not just in South Africa and Africa, but around the world.

“The fixtures and matchups are going to make for exciting viewing, and we look forward to record-breaking and life-changing results.”

There will be 16 warm-up matches taking place between 9 and 11 January in the cities of Johannesburg and Tshwane.

ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Venues:

Benoni – Willowmoore Park and Willowmoore Park B.

Potchefstroom – JB Marks Oval and North West University Oval.

September 16, 2022

Vanuatu book their spot at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup EAP Regional Final

Dubai, September 16, 2022 (PPI-OT):It came down to the last match of the tournament, but Vanuatu have secured their second consecutive qualification at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup EAP Regional Final. Coming into the final day, Vanuatu had a two-point advantage over the Cook Islands. However, in front of packed stands at the Vanuatu Cricket Ground, the host nation did enough to win the match and secure next stage qualification in their hunt of a maiden ICC World Cup berth.

The hosts went in as tournament favourites and showed their class with two comfortable wins in their first two matches against Fiji and Samoa. Things got a little shaky in the third match when the Cook Islands were able to take the points off the back of a classy knock by Ma’ara Ave. The rest day came at the right time for Vanuatu, allowing them to regroup and go on to claim three wins in a row to progress to the next stage of qualification.

The Cook Islands proved to be the surprise package of the Qualifier. Playing in their first ever T20I in this Qualifier and having not played any international cricket since 2014, the team showed their talent and skill by defeating each team once across the double-round robin. Whilst not enough to take the next qualification step, the three wins are sure to spark a resurgence of cricket in the small Pacific nation.

Fiji and Samoa played well throughout the Qualifier and have plenty of positive points to take home. Fijian Seru Marutu Tupou topped the wicket takers list with 10 dismissals across five matches at an impressive economy rate of 6.37.

All eyes now turn to Japan, who play host to Indonesia and South Korea at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub Regional EAP B Qualifier between 15 – 18 October. The winners will book their final spot at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup EAP Regional Final in 2023.

September 16, 2022

Half of the population believes that given the opportunity or a position of power, an ordinary citizen will also act as corruptly as politicians or bureaucrats tend to be: Gallup and Gilani Pakistan

Islamabad, September 16, 2022 (PPI-OT):According to a survey conducted by Gallup and Gilani Pakistan, half of the population believes that given the opportunity or a position of power, an ordinary citizen will also act as corruptly as politicians or bureaucrats tend to be.

A nationally representative sample of adult men and women from across the country was asked the following question, “Some people think that, given the opportunity or a position of power, an ordinary citizen will also act as corruptly as politicians or bureaucrats tend to be, whereas some believe that that will not be the case. What do you think?” In response to this question, 50% responded that they would also be corrupt while 43% responded that they would not be corrupt. Older people seem to be more optimistic with 46% of those aged 50+ thinking that given the opportunity an ordinary citizen will act corruptly, as compared to 61% of the younger people aged under 30.

Question: “Some people think that, given the opportunity or a position of power, an ordinary citizen will also act as corruptly as politicians or bureaucrats tend to be, whereas some believe that that will not be the case. What do you think?”

For more information, contact:
Head Office,
Gallup Pakistan
Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-8445080
Email: isb@gallup.com.pk, caf@gallup.com.pk
Website: www.gallup.com.pk

September 16, 2022September 19, 2022

UVAS inks MoU with Boi-Vet to promote cooperation in research and ERP Poultry Management Software called ‘I Grow Chicken’

Lahore, September 16, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Department of Poultry Production of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore and Bio-Vet PVT LTD signed a memorandum of understanding to promote cooperation in research and amp; ERP poultry management software called ‘I Grow Chicken’ for the development of poultry sector.

Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Nasim Ahmad (S.I), Dean Faculty of Animal Production and Technology Prof Dr Saima, Chairman Department of Poultry Production Dr Shahid Mehmood from UVAS while Chairman Bio-Vet Mr Muhammad Anwar Dar, Director Planning and amp; Development Muhammad Sajeel Butt from Bio-Vet and Service Provider (EBIT+) Mr Eric Mooiweer signed the MoU in a ceremony held at ‘International Poultry Expo and amp; Poultry Science Conference (PSC-IPEX) 2022 at Expo Center Lahore.

Speaking on the occasion, Prof Dr Nasim Ahmad said that UVAS is producing well trained graduates every year who are preforming their duties in the development of poultry sector.

Vice- Chancellor also briefed the meeting on UVAS academic, research projects, national and amp; international collaborations and history of university. Muhammad Anwar Dar said that this cooperation will be very beneficial for both organization especially for imparting practical knowledge and skills to UVAS students. Muhammad Sajeel Butt spoke about the benefit of ERP poultry management software “I Grow Chicken” which will be helpful in management of poultry flocks in order to maximize profit for the farmers through tracking of key performance indicators and allowing proactive management.

Under the MoU, both parties will extend support to promote research and development and will work on indigenous applied issues and to provide them with the real-time scientific solutions. They cooperate for operation of “I Grow Chicken” software for learning of students and their exposure to the latest developments in IT field relating to poultry management.

BIO-VET will provide 03-05 days technical trainings upon the software through its principal company initially to the teaching faculty and undergraduate and postgraduate students. The mode of trainings will be online and the sessions may be recorded for future references.

BIO-VET will collaborate with UVAS to facilitate free access of software for capacity building and learning of students and BIO-VET representatives and its principal company will be invited as guest speaker for hands-on training of software in similar technical trainings, workshops and national and international conferences organize by UVAS Department of Poultry Production.

UVAS will allow utilization of its facilities related to labs, lecture rooms and model farms for training sessions. UVAS will utilize software on trial basis on its model farms and UVAS will provide certification for the participants of trainings.

For more information, contact:
Public Relations Officer
University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS)
Syed Abdul Qadir Jillani (Out Fall) Road,
Lahore – Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-99211374, +92-42-99211449
Email: webmaster@uvas.edu.pk
Website: www.uvas.edu.pk

September 16, 2022September 19, 2022

PBA delegation calls on CM Punjab Ch Parvez Elahi

Lahore, September 16, 2022 (PPI-OT):A delegation of the Pakistan Broadcasters Association met Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi and former federal minister Moonis Elahi at the Chief Minister’s Office to discuss their problems. The CM assured them to resolve their problems on a priority basis. The delegation included association chairman Mian Amir Mahmood, vice chairman Mir Ibrahim Rahman, secretary general Shakeel Masood and board member Tahir Khan.

Chief Minister Parvez Elahi said that we have always raised our voice for freedom of the press. I am committed to the principles of tolerance and respect in politics; he added and stressed that national institutions are our dignity and they shouldn’t be made controversial. Respect for institutions is mandatory for everyone.

Meanwhile, Pakistan’s media industry has developed at a fast pace and the role of media is of key importance in the current situation, he noted. The solution to the problems Pakistan is going through is in consensus and unity. I am striving to resolve public problems to give relief, he added. The secretary information and DGPR 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