Day: December 24, 2022

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Federal Minister Shazia Marri’s greetings to the Christian community on the occasion of Christmas and to the nation on the birthday of Quaid-e-Azam 

Karachi, December 24, 2022 (PPI-OT): Following is the text of press release issued by Pakistan People’s Party (PPP)

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Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Security and Chairperson Benazir Income Support Program Shazia Atta Marri has congratulated the Christian community on the festival of Christmas and December 25 is the birthday of the founder of Pakistan, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Congratulations and good wishes have been expressed to the entire nation on the day as well.

In a video message released, Federal Minister Shazia Marri said that on the occasion of the Christmas festival, I wish all the Christian community “Merry Christmas” from the bottom of my heart, and on the occasion of the birthday of the Father of the Nation, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, on December 25. Shazia Marri further said that the Constitution should make Pakistan a comprehensive and more progressive country as per the dream of the Quaid-e-Azam.

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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Pakistan People’s Party Chairman and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s Christmas greetings to the Christian community around the world including Pakistan 

Karachi, December 24, 2022 (PPI-OT):Chairman Pakistan People’s Party and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has extended Christmas greetings and best wishes to the Christian community in Pakistan and around the world. PPP Chairman, in his message issued from Media Cell Bilawal House, said that Christmas is an opportunity to reflect on and promote the universal message of peace, tolerance and brotherhood. May this Christmas be a source of peace and prosperity for the world?

Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that the role of the Christian community of Pakistan for the development and upliftment of Pakistan is a source of pride for the entire nation, while their services in education, health and commercial sectors have always been unparalleled. PPP Chairman said that Pakistan is our homeland and a multi-religious, multi-cultural and multi-ethnic society, where we all live in harmony and brotherhood. He said that our Constitution of 1973 guarantees equal rights to every citizen without discrimination of religion, caste and language.

Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari reiterated his determination that the PPP, in the light of its manifesto and the brilliant principles of its leaders, will continue its struggle to brighten the common future of all Pakistanis by ensuring equality, tolerance and equal opportunities for development.

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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People’s Party is never afraid of cases, Secretary General People’s Party Nair Bukhari

Karachi, December 24, 2022 (PPI-OT):(Special Representative) Central Secretary General of the People’s Party and former Senate Chairman Nayar Bukhari has said that no leadership of the People’s Party has been acquitted by the amendment of the NAB. And there are frauds, People’s Party is never afraid of lawsuits. Our leadership has always faced baseless and vindictive lawsuits, and the judiciary has dishonoured the leaders and opponents. Go and come to the elections again and get rid of these cases. Do not forget that both will face accountability.

He added that the elections will be held on time and the term will be completed on August 18, 2023. He expressed these views while addressing the party workers here in Abbottabad They say by name that he did everything. If he had courage and was not on crutches, he was the chief executive, then why are they making noise and accusing Bajwa today. A vote of confidence has been advised. Center Rubina Khalid, President of Women’s Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, said that People’s Party is a party that appreciates workers. The hands are to be strengthened.

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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Three players added to Pakistan Test squad 

Lahore, December 24, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Men’s Interim Selection Committee has added Mir Hamza, Sajid Khan and Shahnawaz Dahani to the Pakistan Test squad for the two-match series against New Zealand, which commences here on Monday. The decision was made following the Committee’s meeting, which was chaired by Shahid Afridi, who, along with Pakistan captain Babar Azam, joined the session through video link.

Shahid Afridi: “We had a good discussion on the squad and agreed we needed to strengthen our bowling department to give ourselves the best chance of taking 20 wickets in a match. As such, and taking into consideration recent form and performances, we have added fast bowlers Mir Hamza and Shahnawaz Dahani, and off-spinner Sajid Khan.

“I am confident the inclusion of three additional bowling resources will give Babar Azam more options to field the best available squad for the first Test.” In the four Quaid-e-Azam Trophy matches, Mir Hamza took 16 wickets in four matches, while Sajid Khan scooped 21 wickets in seven matches. Shahnawaz Dahani appeared in only two four-day matches as he was on national duty.

Mir Hamza’s only Test was against Australia in Abu Dhabi in October 2018, while Sajid’s seventh and last Test was against Australia earlier this year in Lahore. He has to date taken 22 wickets, including eight for 42 against Bangladesh in Dhaka last year. Shahnawaz Dhani is yet to make an appearance in Test, though he has featured in two ODIs and 11 T20Is for Pakistan.

Test squad:

Babar Azam (captain), Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Hasan Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Ghulam, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, Noman Ali, Sajid Khan, Salman Ali Agha, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Saud Shakeel, Shahnawaz Dahani, Shan Masood and Zahid Mehmood

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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Tickets for Pak v NZ Test go on sale

Lahore, December 24, 2022 (PPI-OT):The tickets for the first Test between Pakistan and New Zealand at National Bank Cricket Areana Karachi have gone on sale today.

The ticket prices range from PKR150 to PKR500.

A General enclosure (Muhammad Brothers and Intakhab ALAM) ticket is for PKR150

A First-Class enclosure (Asif Iqbal, Waqar Hassan and Majid Khan) ticket is for PKR250

A Premium enclosure (Imran khan, Quaid, Wasim Akram and Zaheer Abbas) is for PKR300

A VIP enclosure (Hanif Muhammad, Javed Miandad and Fazal Mehmood) is for PKR500

The tickets will be sold physically from Asghar Ali Shah Stadium in Nazimabad, RJ Mall (Pakistan Physical disability cricket association) and Sector-35-F, Korangi n0.4. To further facilitate the fans in getting hold of the tickets, the PCB, through BookMe, will also place van booths at Boat Basin Chowk, Clifton.

The tickets will be available on sale from 0900-1800.

Important information for ticket-holders:

Entrance inside the venue on a match day will strictly be either through an ID card/B-Form used while purchasing the ticket.

Entry to the match will only be allowed on printed tickets.

It is prohibited to bring any firearms, toy guns, vuvuzela, explosives, firecrackers, cigarettes, matches, lighters, knives and any sharp objects into the stadium

No eatables, drinks, glass/plastic bottles, any flag except Pakistani flag and New Zealand flags are allowed in the stadium

Ticket issuance is subject to the Organisers’ terms and conditions, which are available at www.bookme.pk, specific venues and locations

All persons, including children above the 4 years, must have their own separate and original ID Card/B-Form and ticket to enter the stadium and while sitting inside the enclosure during the match

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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Update to Pakistan v New Zealand series schedule

Lahore, December 24, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Pakistan Cricket Board and New Zealand Cricket have mutually agreed to shift the second Test in Multan to Karachi due to deteriorating weather conditions, which have already disrupted flight operations and may also potentially result in the loss of playing hours.

It has also been agreed between the two boards that the second Test and the three ODIs will now be brought forward by a day, meaning the second Test will commence on 2 January with the three ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League fixtures to be played on 9, 11 and 13 January.

Revised itinerary:

26-30 December – 1st Test, Karachi

2-6 January – 2nd Test, Karachi

9 January – 1st ODI, Karachi

11 January – 2nd ODI, Karachi

13 January – 3rd ODI, Karachi

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