PU IAP takes pride to announce the successful conduction of Pre-Defense Webinar of PhD candidate, Mr. Almas Irfan 

Lahore, September 29, 2022 (PPI-OT):Institute of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab takes pride to announce the successful conduction of Pre-Defense Webinar of PhD candidate, Mr. Almas Irfan working under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Rafia Rafique. PhD dissertation of Mr Almas Irfan on the “Static and Dynamic Risk Factors of Reoffending in Juvenile Offenders Incarcerated in Punjab Prisons.” was held on 28th September, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.

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/

IFRC under Secretary General Xavier meets with PRCS management at EOC Karachi 

Karachi, September 29, 2022 (PPI-OT):The following day, after visiting the flood-affected area in Sajawal district and distributing relief items, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Under Secretary General Xavier Castellanos Masjidera meets with the top management of Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) at the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) of PRCS-Sindh branch in Karachi on Thursday, September 29, 2022.

The meeting was chaired by Chairman of the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) Sardar Shahid Ahmed Laghari and attended by Chairman PRCS-Sindh Branch Samar Ali Khan, Senior Vice Chairman Raffique Ahmed Jafferi, Provincial Secretary Kanwar Waseem, IFRC Head of Delegation in Pakistan, Peter Ophoff, IFRC Head of Emergency Operations Chiren, PRCS Secretary General Dr. Adeel Nawaz, and other staff members of PRC-Sindh branch.

The IFRC Under Secretary General appreciated the PRCS efforts and said that IFRC will continue its support to provide relief to the flood affected families in Pakistan. “I am very proud of the work we are seeing from the Pakistan Red Crescent as they reach people with relief items. The Pakistan Red Crescent and the IFRC will continue to be there, supporting local action to help those who need it most”, he added. Xavier also assured that the IFRC will help the PRCS in assisting over 320,000 people to recover from these devastating floods through its emergency appeal. PRC-Sindh Secretary Kanwar Waseem presented an overview of the flood situation in Pakistan in general and Sindh in particular.

For more information, contact:
Sindh Provincial Branch,
Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS)
Hilal-e Ahmar House, G 2 Khayaban-e-Iqbal, Zone A Block 7,
Teen Talwar, Main Clifton Road, Karachi, Pakistan
Tel: +92-21-35306227, 35306228, 35306229
Fax: +92-21-35830376
E-mail: phq@prcsindh.org.pk
Website: http://www.prcsindh.org.pk/

CM Punjab Ch Parvez Elahi inaugurates rescue 1122 motorbike service for all the districts of the province 

Lahore, September 29, 2022 (PPI-OT):Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi inaugurated the Rescue 1122 motorbike service for all districts of the province today. In his address, the CM said that Shehbaz Sharif became the Chief Minister three times while the Sharif family ruled for 21 years but they could not bring a single project like Rescue 1122 Emergency Service. If Shahbaz Sharif shows even one project like Rescue 1122 during his tenure, I will leave politics, he added. Whenever Shahbaz Sharif got power, he tried to stop the emergency service, but he could not do it due to the pressure of the media and the high court.

Every time, they come back in new disguises and these are the same people who have done bad things before and are still doing bad things. Someone comes disguised as a ‘dollar’ but takes the dollar with him on his way back. Dramatist and ‘showbaaz’ Shehbaz Sharif is most perturbed over our government in Punjab and they are not stopping crying. I know that Allah is the watcher and says that we have not made a false case against anyone, but the case of Model Town will surely reach its logical conclusion. This case is against Rana Sanaullah and in this case, Rana Sanaullah and the other accused will be punished and all the characters will meet their logical end. His statement in the assembly about the state within a state is on the record, the CM added.

He said that I pay tributes to Imran Khan and Pervez Khattak who have brought Rescue 1122 to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Imran Khan has always supported us. It is a matter of concern that the governments of Balochistan and Sindh cannot develop an institution like Rescue 1122. Sindh should understand its importance after the flood, but the villages of Sindh are in bad condition and the world is weeping over it as food and medicine are not provided. If you cannot create a rescue service yourself, follow what is done in Punjab, he advised. Just like Punjab, Imran Khan will get votes in Sindh because his intention is good, he said.

The provincial government will create a fool proof driving licensing system and this license will be useful abroad as well. Traffic accidents will be reduced by 50% if the licensing system is correct; he noted and added that extra lanes will be created on roads for ambulances. Today, 1350 rescue motorbikes are being given across Punjab, while each district will get 50 rescue motorbikes. The response time of motorbike emergency services will be 4 to 5 minutes. Emergency service will be possible even on narrow streets and difficult roads through motorbikes. Motorcycle emergency service will be extended to towns and villages, he disclosed. There will be a motorcycle ambulance along with the ambulance van.

Motorcycle emergency service will also be started in five new districts and tehsils. After Pakistan armed forces, only Rescue 1122 was seen in floods and Rescue 1122 did immense work in flood-affected areas, he further said. Foreign ambassadors have also praised the rescue emergency service of Punjab. The American ambassador asked to provide support for Rescue 1122 in the meeting. No other organization was awarded by the United Nations except for Punjab Rescue, he noted.

The CM said that India could not start such a service, except to attack Muslims, and buy missiles. He said that due to the launch of rescue emergency services and prayers of the people, Allah Almighty has made him the chief minister again after 22 years. He said that the case of risk allowance has been approved. Everyone said it’s a burden of billions of rupees, I said put everything here. I pay tribute to the rescuers who put out the fire and save the people from drowning.

In Corona, Rescue 1122 gave an exemplary response and buried unattended bodies. He said that this is the best institution, not only in Pakistan but also in South Asia. I congratulate the Director General of Punjab Emergency Service, Dr Rizwan Naseer because he works on merit and does not accept anyone’s recommendation. The CM inspected the life-saving equipment and gave the keys to the emergency officers of Nankana Sahib, Sheikhupura and other districts. He also sent teams of rescue motorbike services to the districts.

Dr Rizwan Naseer said that Parvez Elahi has the honour of starting the journey of Rescue 1122 in 2004 and today, after 18 years, motorbike service is inaugurated in all districts of Punjab. Undoubtedly, the work done by Parvez Elahi for the Rescue 1122 service will be written in golden letters in history. He said that the Rescue 1122 emergency service is the best in South Asia today and I congratulate the chief minister on this. He said that he is deeply grateful to Chief Minister Parvez Elahi for restoring the risk allowance for rescuers and creating a service structure. Inspector General Police Faisal Shahkar and others attended the event.

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

Flood Relief Specialist Camp at Nowshera 

Islamabad, September 29, 2022 (PPI-OT):PIMA Women Wing organized a medical specialist camp in flood affected area of Nowshera on 24th September 2022. A total of 10 Doctors of different specialties from Islamabad and Peshawar participated in this camp. They included Dr. Naveed Butt (President PIMA Women Wing, Physician Pediatrics); Dr. Atika Minhas (Consultant Pediatrics); Dr. Asma Iqbal (Medical Specialist); Dr. Mehwish (DMS Razi Hospital, Family physician); Dr. Mehar (Gynaecologist); Dr. Ali Bakhtiar (Surgeon); Dr. Muhammad Butt (Pulmonologist); Dr. Zunaira Butt (Dentist); Dr. Aisha Ali (Gynaecologist) and Dr. Wajeeha (Gynaecologist, Associate professor LRH.) Over 400 male and female patients of which 200 were children, were examined and free medicine provided. Most of the patients had complaints of fever, cough, fatigue, body aches, inflammation of the eyes, rashes and fungal infection.

After the camp, a workshop on safe obstetrics and child health was conducted by Dr. Naveed Butt, Dr. Meher and Dr. Mehwish at Alkhidmat Hospital Nowshera. Around 15 Doctors and LHVs attended this workshop. At the end, Neonatal resuscitation Set, informative literature and delivery sets were also distributed among the participants.

For more information, contact:
Media Coordinator,
Pakistan Islamic Medical Association (PIMA)
Central Secretariat, 12-Shalimar Centre, 2nd Floor,
F-8 Markaz, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-2261943
Fax: +92-51-2857132
Cell: +92-332-5564935
Email: pima@dsl.net.pk, media.pima@gmail.com
Website: www.pima.org.pk

Islamabad, September 29, 2022 (PPI-OT):PIMA Women Wing organized a medical specialist camp in flood affected area of Nowshera on 24th September 2022. A total of 10 Doctors of different specialties from Islamabad and Peshawar participated in this camp. They included Dr. Naveed Butt (President PIMA Women Wing, Physician Pediatrics); Dr. Atika Minhas (Consultant Pediatrics); Dr. Asma Iqbal (Medical Specialist); Dr. Mehwish (DMS Razi Hospital, Family physician); Dr. Mehar (Gynaecologist); Dr. Ali Bakhtiar (Surgeon); Dr. Muhammad Butt (Pulmonologist); Dr. Zunaira Butt (Dentist); Dr. Aisha Ali (Gynaecologist) and Dr. Wajeeha (Gynaecologist, Associate professor LRH.) Over 400 male and female patients of which 200 were children, were examined and free medicine provided. Most of the patients had complaints of fever, cough, fatigue, body aches, inflammation of the eyes, rashes and fungal infection.

After the camp, a workshop on safe obstetrics and child health was conducted by Dr. Naveed Butt, Dr. Meher and Dr. Mehwish at Alkhidmat Hospital Nowshera. Around 15 Doctors and LHVs attended this workshop. At the end, Neonatal resuscitation Set, informative literature and delivery sets were also distributed among the participants.

For more information, contact:
Media Coordinator,
Pakistan Islamic Medical Association (PIMA)
Central Secretariat, 12-Shalimar Centre, 2nd Floor,
F-8 Markaz, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-2261943
Fax: +92-51-2857132
Cell: +92-332-5564935
Email: pima@dsl.net.pk, media.pima@gmail.com
Website: www.pima.org.pk

The UAE Ambassador calls on CM Punjab Ch Parvez Elahi

Lahore, September 29, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates Mr Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al-Zaabi called on Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi at his office and discussed matters of mutual interest. They also discussed bolstering bilateral relations and investment opportunities, and it was agreed to start work on Mubarak Center on Ferozepur Road in Lahore soon.

The CM thanked the UAE leadership and ambassador for their support to the flood victims and said that he is grateful for the relief goods. The rehabilitation of flood-hit people is going on and special medical camps have been set up to prevent epidemics; he said and added that the rehabilitation of flood affectees is being monitored by him.

‘We welcome the Dhabi Group’s investment in Mubarak Center and are deeply grateful to Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of the United Arab Emirates. ’ The project also includes a 7-star hotel, which will accommodate international players; he noted and added that the Mubarak Center and Gaddafi Stadium will be linked. The plan will greatly facilitate international players to come and go to Gaddafi Stadium. During the tournaments, traffic jams will be relieved and traffic will continue to flow, he further said.

Parvez Elahi mentioned that he laid the foundation stone of the Mubarak Center project in his previous tenure. Unfortunately, the PML-N government stopped this project for the sake of personal ego, he regretted. Now, the government will speed up this project and this avant-garde project would increase commercial and economic activities. He said Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates enjoy brotherly relations; he noted and asked the UAE investors to take advantage of the immense opportunities for investment in Punjab.

The investment companies of the United Arab Emirates will be welcomed in Punjab, he added. The UAE’s cooperation in the development of Pakistan is worthy of praise. We value the cooperation of the United Arab Emirates for the improvement of education, health and other sectors, he stated. I will visit the United Arab Emirates as soon as possible, he further said.

The UAE ambassador invited Parvez Elahi to visit the United Arab Emirates and added that the Mubarak Center will further promote cooperation between the two countries. Pakistan is our second home. It is our duty to help the flood victims in their hour of difficulty and we are present to help our Pakistani brothers. Chief Secretary, secretary irrigation, secretary finance 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

Dhiman shines in Oman’s win; Bahrain defeat Saudi Arabia 

Dubai, September 29, 2022 (PPI-OT):Oman skipper Arjun Dhiman’s all-round performance, which included a career-best haul of six for 18, powered the hosts to a 201-run victory over Bhutan while Bahrain defeated Saudi Arabia by 57 runs on the opening day of the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Division 2- Asia Qualifier at the Oman Cricket Academy (OCA) Ground on Thursday.

The opening day’s action saw two matches in Group A and it was hosts’ skipper who stole the limelight. Having called the toss correctly, Oman’s hopes for a flying start at the OCA 1 ground were dashed by the Bhutan bowlers.

Oman openers – Devansh Loya and Lakshmi Satish – returned to the pavilion early and when Aditya Gurumukhi departed for a duck, becoming the second victim of Regser Namgyel, the hosts were in a precarious situation at 26/3 in the ninth over.

Skipper Dhiman got into the rescue act and along with Aryan Bisht stitched a 64-run fourth wicket partnership.

Dhiman departed in the 20th over for 47 off 39 balls that included six boundaries. Bisht continued to score runs sedately and dropped anchor. Along with Tanuj Sivakumar, the pair forged the highest partnership of the innings with a stand of 73 runs. However, both departed at 163 as Anand Mongar struck off successive deliveries in the 33rd over.

Bisht, who emerged as the match’s top-scorer with 60, faced 77 balls and hammered the only six of the match.

Oman’s lower-order batters came up with handy contributions as Siddh Mehta (23), Glen Menezes (30 n.o.) and Rahil Habibulla (23) guided the team to reach 255/9 in 50 overs.

Karma Dorji (3-47) was the most successful bowler for Bhutan while Mongar and Namgyel picked up two each.

Chasing a challenging total, Bhutan batters were caught in a spin web of Dhiman, who ran through the rival batting to finish with figures of 6.5-2-18-6.

Sivakumar, another off-spinner, gave Dhiman good support as he claimed 3/18 while pacer Mohammed Arafat Islam took the other wicket as Bhutan were skittled out for 54 in 21st over.

Except for Tashi Dorji, who made a 31-ball 22, no batter could enter the double digits. Five of the batters even failed to open their account.

Arjun Dhiman, Oman Captain said: “We did well in the match. It is a good start to the tournament. We still have a long way to go.

“We had a topsy-turvy start batting at the start but then myself and Aryan [Bisht] steadied the ship. Our lower and middle order provided a good finish. The bowlers did well and I bowled decently. Overall, it was a great win. Hopefully, we can continue with the winning momentum.”

Easy for Bahrain

Aryan Pande’s knock of 47 and Muhammed Ali’s tidy spell of 3/11 led Bahrain to a 57-run win over Saudi Arabia in a Group A match at the OCA 2 ground on Thursday.

Put to bat first, Bahrain were restricted to 159 in 37.1 overs.

Saudi bowlers justified their skipper’s decision to bowl first and had Bahrain batters in all kinds of trouble in the early overs.

Bahrain skipper Aryan Ashwin was the first to go in the sixth over and what followed was a procession as Bahrain were left struggling at 57/4 in 13th over.

Opening batter Ananth Krishnan Natesan (30) kept one end intact while his teammates came and went as Sashwath Prasad and Varun Mudaliar struck in tandem.

Natesan’s exit had Bahrain slide further to 78/6 in the 20th over but Pande forged a crucial stand of 45 runs with Muhammad Ali (16) to give his team a fighting total as Bahrain were bowled out for 159. Pande’s knock came off 58 deliveries and included a four and a six.

Zuhair and Mudaliar took three wickets each while Prasad had two in his kitty.

Saudi Arabia lost two quick wickets in the second over and were 3/13 in the seventh over. A 45-run stand with Mohammad Sunasara (54) and Zuhair (25) was the only time Saudi Arabia had their hopes high of a fightback. But once the stand was broken, the other batters faded away as Saudi Arabia were bowled out for 102 in 30.5 overs.

Muhammad Ali, who made his debut, was the pick of bowlers with three wickets in his seven overs that included a maiden. Wazir Ahmad, Nadith Tennakoon, Shashank Shukla were among the wickets with two wickets each.

Bahrain’s Muhammad Ali, Player of the Match, said: “Very happy with the win. It was my debut and I am glad to have contributed in the victory. Overall, it was a good result for us.”

On Saturday, Oman will play Saudi Arabia while Bahrain will take on Bhutan.

Friday will witness Group B matches with Qatar taking on Singapore at OCA 1 ground and Hong Kong meeting Thailand at the adjoining ground.

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