Day: November 12, 2022

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The arrest of Pakistan People’s Party South Punjab provincial leader Chaudhry Ashfaq is a cowardly move, Syed Nair Bukhari 

Karachi, November 12, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Secretary General of Pakistan People’s Party Syed Nair Hussain Bukhari has called the arrest of Chaudhary Ashfaq, the provincial leader of People’s Party South Punjab, on a peaceful protest as a cowardly move by the Punjab government.

It is regrettable that Nair Bukhari has further said that the arrest of the provincial leader of the People’s Party, Chaudhry Ashfaq, for raising his voice against the hardships and sufferings of the people is shameful. Not those

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CM Chaudhry Parvez Elahi appointed Professor Dr. Sumaira Rehman Rector Superior University as a representative of Punjab in the higher education commission of Pakistan

Lahore, November 12, 2022 (PPI-OT):Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi appointed Professor Dr. Sumaira Rehman an eminent educationist and Rector of Superior University as a Representative of Punjab in the Higher Education Commission in recognition of her rendering invaluable services. On the direction of the Chief Minister the Punjab government issued the appointment notification of Professor Dr. Sumaira Rehman. CM Parvez Elahi met with an eminent educationist and Rector of Superior University Professor Dr. Sumaira Rehman at CMO.

The Chief Minister handed Professor Dr. Sumaira Rehman her appointment notification in the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan and expressed good wishes with regard to her new appointment. Professor Dr. Sumaira Rehman thanked the Chief Minister on being appointed as a Representative of Punjab in the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan. CM while talking on the occasion acknowledged that Professor Dr. Sumaira Rehman played a pivotal role in promoting entrepreneurship in Punjab and the youth across Pakistan will be highly benefited from her vision.

CM lauded Professor Sumaira Rehman for creating a revolution in the education system of Punjab through the entrepreneurship program. CM stated that Professor Dr. Sumaira Rehman will vibrantly represent the Punjab province in the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan and will duly assist the HEC Pakistan to promote entrepreneurship education program across the country.

Professor Dr. Sumaira Rehman while talking on the occasion expressed her resolve to prepare such a talented youth having innovative ideas who will not only be given employments but will also play their robust role to strengthen the national economy. Dr. Sumaira Rehman underscored that diverting the youth towards the knowledge- based economy in the educational institutions can certainly drive the country out of the prevailing economic crisis. Dr. Sumaira Rehman highlighted that only such countries are making rapid progress in the global world who are playing a distinctive role in the knowledge-based economy.

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Asian Development Bank delegation headed by the Country Director Mr. Yong Le calls on CM Parvez Elahi and Moonis Elahi 

Lahore, November 12, 2022 (PPI-OT):Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi and former Federal Minister Moonis Elahi met with an Asian Development Bank delegation headed by the Country Director Mr. Yong Ye at his office in which matters pertaining to progress on the ongoing various projects with the cooperation of ADB in Punjab along with launching Blue Line underground project in Lahore came under discussion. It was principally decided during the meeting to extend cooperation with regard to the Blue Line underground project between the Punjab government and the Asian Development Bank.

The Country Director of ADB gave assurance to extend cooperation for the Blue Line underground project and the matter relating to Sutlej Corridor Project from Kasur to Bahawalnagar also came under discussion during the meeting. CM while talking with the Country Director of ADB stated that we are keen to avail the cooperation of Asian Development Bank to launch the Blue Line underground project.

The Chief Minister stated that the ADB is an important partner of the Punjab government and disclosed that he had formulated a plan to run underground train with the cooperation of ADB during his previous tenure. He denounced that the PML-N government had rendered his project to political prejudice and destroyed the beauty of Lahore city by launching the Metro Bus service. CM censured that the former PML-N provincial government had built transport projects on the basis of their vested interests.

CM emphasized that Lahore needed underground transport earlier and is in dire need of it at present. He remarked that we will be pleased if the ADB provides technical assistance for launching the Blue Line underground project. CM highlighted that our government has decided to launch the Blue Line project in order to provide latest and international quality travel facilities to the people adding that this project will prove to be a milestone for Lahore.

CM outlined that we will welcome the cooperation of ADB with regard to the completion of Thal Canal project and the Punjab government will take every possible step for the early completion of this project. CM lauded the cooperation of ADB for the rehabilitation and settlement of the flood affectees. CM revealed that our government disbursed Rs 12 billion package for the rehabilitation and settlement of the flood-affected people. CM reprimanded that the Federal government did not pay even a single penny for the flood-affected people of Punjab adding that we are extending maximum help to the flood affectees from our resources.

CM stated that we will welcome the cooperation of ADB for the construction of a corridor from Kasur to Bahawalnagar. The Country Director ADB appreciated that the priorities of the Punjab government under the leadership of Chief Minister Parvez Elahi are correct and in the right direction. He expressed his desire to enhance further cooperation with the Punjab government adding that we will further enhance cooperation with the Punjab government in various projects as well.

Deputy Country Director of ADB Asad Aleem, Unit Head Project Administration Danish R Shiva, Senior Project Officer Water Resources Asad Ali Zafar, Senior Project Officers Syed omar Ali Shah and Salman Moeed Mian comprised the delegation. Chief Secretary Abdullah Khan Sumbal, former Federal Secretary and Chairman P and D Salman Ghani, SMBR Zahid Akhtar Zaman, former Principal Secretary to CM GM Sikander, Principal Secretary to CM Muhammad Khan Bhatti, Secretaries of Finance, P and D, Industries, Local Government, School Education, C and W, Irrigation, Agriculture and concerned officials were also present on the occasion.

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Imran Niazi’s power-hungry regime was worse than Nazism against political opponents, says Syed Nayar Hussain Bukhari 

Karachi, November 12, 2022 (PPI-OT):Pakistan People’s Party Secretary Syed Nair Hussain Bukhari has said that Imran Khan’s rule was not the rule of law, it was an era of promoting corruption. That the era of Imran Niazi, addicted to power, was worse than Nazism against political opponents yesterday. One page governance assistance contender Imran Khan is in the first place in the marathon race of exemption today. Instead of being the prime minister of the national treasury, Imran Khan is a proven traitor.

Mention of the rule of law is the joke of the century. The nation is well aware that Prime Minister Imran Khan, the leader of those who plundered through illegal and illegal use of authority, was the biggest obstacle in the rule of law. Nir Bukhari has further said that the helicopter Malam. Jabba billion tree megasecondals were saved from legal capture by giving government positions to the accused. The perpetrator and accomplices will be bound by the law.

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Fans urged to vote for Player of the Tournament

Dubai, November 12, 2022 (PPI-OT):The best cricketers on the planet have been lighting up the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 over the past month and fans have been reminded not to miss their chance to vote for the Player of the Tournament. Nine players have been shortlisted and five have the chance to advance their case in the final, with three Englishmen and two Pakistan stars on the shortlist.

Voting will remain open until the closing stages of the final, which takes place at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground and sees both sides looking to lift the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup trophy for a second time. The Player of the Tournament will be decided by an expert panel and the fans’ vote will contribute towards the decision.

Fans can vote here – the nine players nominated for the award are:

Virat Kohli (India)

The leading run-scorer in competition with 296, Kohli’s four half-centuries included the unbeaten 82 which inspired his side’s dramatic four-wicket victory over Pakistan.

Suryakumar Yadav (India)

With 239 runs at a remarkable strike rate of 189.68, Yadav has been a key injector of momentum for India and has become the No.1 ranked batter in the world in the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings over the course of the tournament.

Shadab Khan (Pakistan)

A key part of Pakistan’s run to the final with bat and ball, Shadab has picked up 10 wickets, gone at just 6.59 an over and made vital contributions with the bat – notably a 22-ball 52 in the win over South Africa.

Shaheen Afridi (Pakistan)

Back from injury with a bang, Shaheen’s 10 wickets to date have included four against Bangladesh and another two in the semi-final against New Zealand – the seamer going at just 6.17 an over along the way.

Sam Curran (England)

Curran started the tournament by becoming the first England bowler to take a T20I five-wicket haul and has been Jos Buttler’s go-to man at the death, holding his nerve at clutch moments.

Jos Buttler (England)

The England skipper has led by example, forming a fearsome opening partnership with Alex Hales and scoring 199 runs at a strike rate of 143.16.

Alex Hales (England)

Hales has made his return to international cricket count and is England’s leading run-scorer heading into the final, his tally boosted by a brutal unbeaten 86 in the 10-wicket win over India in the last four.

Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe)

Zimbabwe’s timeless talisman played a crucial role for his side in Australia, scoring 219 runs and chipping in with vital wickets, including three in the famous win over Pakistan.

Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka)

Hasaranga was the leading wicket-taker in 2021 and could go back-to-back, with no bowler currently sitting with more scalps than the spinner’s 15 – which have come at 13.26 apiece, with his economy rate a tidy 6.41.

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Top-ranked Northern and second-placed Sindh face off in ninth round of Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 

Lahore, November 12, 2022 (PPI-OT):This first-class season has produced some exciting contests and outstanding individual performances and the penultimate round of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2022-23 – that begins on Monday – promises more excitement with the two best sides locking horns in Karachi. The iconic National Bank Cricket Arena in Karachi will host the fixture between top-ranked Northern and second-placed Sindh. The two sides have dominated the points table for majority of the season and seem on course to secure berths in the final.

While Northern are 13 points clear of Sindh with 122 points, Sindh will remain wary of third-placed Central Punjab who are only seven points behind them. Northern enter this competition after securing a draw against star-studded Central Punjab at the LCCA Ground in Lahore thanks to a heroic fourth innings half-century from 20-year-old all-rounder Mubasir Khan.

The youngster was the player of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2021-22 and has proved to be a vital cog, providing the right balance with his crucial performances with the bat and ball this season. Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa bagged five points each in the last round as their match at the Pindi Cricket Stadium was abandoned. But, Sindh have been on a high. In the seventh round, they recorded their third win by beating Southern Punjab by 202 runs.

Northern and Sindh are the only sides with three wins this season. When they met earlier in the season, the match ended in a draw. Central Punjab stay at the LCCA Ground where they play fourth-ranked Balochistan, who are the only other team in this edition to win a match (they have won two). Central Punjab are the only side to play all draws, but wins in the last two rounds can propel them to another Quaid-e-Azam Trophy final.

When Central Punjab and Balochistan faced off earlier in the season that contest ended in a draw. The third match of the round will be played between Southern Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at the Abbottabad Cricket Stadium. The two sides faced off in the second round at the same venue with their match also ending in a draw.

The two teams are placed at the bottom of the points table – Southern Punjab fifth, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa sixth. Southern Punjab played out a draw against Balochistan at the same venue in the last round as the match was affected by rain.

Top performers

Abdullah Shafique, Usman Salahuddin and Tayyab Tahir scored centuries in the previous round. While Abdullah further strengthened his position as the leading run-scorer, Usman and Tayyab secured the second and third spots in the list. Abdullah has 797 runs at 63.20 with three centuries and as many half-centuries. Usman, 733 runs at 61.08, is the only other player with more than 700 runs and an equal number of centuries and half-centuries as Abdullah.

Abdullah’s teammate Tayyab has the most centuries in the season and an impressive conversion rate. He has four centuries and one half-century and has accumulated 671 runs at 67.10. There are not many changes in the top three wicket-takers since the last round. Despite Sindh not playing the last round, Abrar Ahmed stays at the top with 40 wickets at 17.25. Central Punjab’s Mohammad Ali is second with 24 scalps at 25.54 and Abrar’s teammate Muhammad Umar is third on the list with 23 scalps. Northern’s Mubasir Khan joins him on the third spot with the same amount of wickets at 31.26 after the eighth round.

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Central Punjab thrashed Northern by an innings in the previous round as their domination in the non-first-class tournament continued. They have six wins from eight matches – the most for any side – and lead the points table. Southern Punjab are second, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa third, Sindh fourth, Balochistan fifth and Northern sixth. Central Punjab play Balochistan at the KCCA Stadium, Karachi in the ninth round which begins on Monday. Southern Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa face off at the NBP Sports Complex. Sindh and Northern play at the UBL Sports Complex.

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