LAHORE, Nov 18 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday visited the Pakistan Kidney and
Liver Transplant Institute and reviewed the construction work of the project.
He went to various parts of the under-construction institution and reviewed the progress of the project, said a handout issued here.
Speaking on the occasion, the chief minister directed the authorities to speed up work on the first phase of the project and said this would be an exemplary project of the service of the distressed humanity and the construction of this project will be completed within deadline.
He said:” We have ensured speed and quality in all projects with transparency and this project should also be completed adhering to these principles”.
The project would provide modern treatment to patients of liver and kidney in the whole region and the Punjab government was spending an amount of Rs19 billion on this project, he said.
Meanwhile, Shehbaz Sharif presided over a meeting at the site office of the Pakistan Kidney and Liver Transplant Institute in which a briefing was given to the chief minister on the project.
The chief executive officer Infrastructure Development Authority gave the briefing.
Addressing the meeting, Shehbaz Sharif said the Pakistan Kidney and Liver Transplant was the landmark project, therefore, round-the-clock work should be done on the project and all-out efforts should be made to complete this project as per deadline.
He directed that excellent tree plantation and landscaping should be carried out for the first phase of the project.
He said the chief secretary, secretary Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education, and other senior officials should visit the site twice in a week and review progress on the project.
The chief secretary, chairman Planning and Development, secretary Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education, the commissioner and other senior officials were also present.
CM visits Pakistan Kidney and Liver Transplant Institute
Constitutional status of AJK Islamic Ideological Council announced
MIRPUR (AJK), Nov 18 (APP)::Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Raja Farooq Haider Khan announced the prominence of the constitutional status for Islamic ideological Council, saying that the role of our religious scholars and clerics for promoting and maintaining religious harmony is commendable.
The AJK prime minister expressed his views on the inauguration ceremony of “Jammu and Kashmir Milli Rabta Council” in State’s capital town on Saturday.
Chief Justice Supreme Court Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Chairman Islamic Ideology Council Justice Muhammad Ibrahim Zia and Chairman Ullema and Mushaikh (Religious Scholars) Council Maulana Obaidullah Farooqui also addressed the ceremony.
Farooq Haider said Legislation on Finality of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) will be made in accordance with the resolution approved by the legislative assembly in Azad Jammu & Kashmir; similarly, religious communities should also give their suggestions. Incumbent government wants to make a system in which deserving and poor could be entitled.
Terming Zakaat as religious responsibility, the prime minister said Zakaat is a pious duty and there is a verdict of the Supreme Court regarding Zakat payment. Furthermore, Zakaat distribution system has been improved.
He reiterated that there should be a code of conduct for scholars, all schools of thought should determine same time for AZAAN with mutual consultation. He said the government has taken measures to
raise the quality of religious madrassas (schools) so that students studying in these madrassas do not feel incompetent and they can contest with contemporary requirements.
“There is a national responsibility for scholars, religious clerics and members of Islamic ideological Council to guide the nation to the right path and bring them towards religion.” Prime Minister maintained.
Farooq Haider explained about improvement made by government of AJK for merit and justice system within the state. He stated, “Public service commission comprising neutral and unbiased members has been established and the recruitment of the teachers in the Department of Education are being done through the NTS; Shariah appellate Court has been constituted in which a scholar judge would be included for immediate provision of justice besides permanent deployment of judges in high court.”
The prime minister appealed to the scholars that they should play their role in promoting religious harmony and guide the government in this regard. “The current situation of peace and security within the region is extremely ideal and it is the result of the ideal and historical role of scholars and religious clerics.” he added.
Bahria University Islamabad Campus holds 18th Convocation
ISLAMABAD, Nov 18 (APP):The 18th convocation of Bahria University Islamabad Campus held here Saturday to award degrees to the students of undergraduate and graduate programmes of various disciplines.
Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi was the chief guest of the ceremony and conferred degrees on the graduating students of Ph.D, Masters and Undergraduate programs, said a press release issued here.
In total 476 degrees were awarded to the Undergraduate and Graduate students of Management Sciences, Humanities & Social Sciences, Computer Sciences, Law, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Electrical Engineering and Software Engineering Departments.
Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi awarded 17 Gold and 12 Silver medals to various students who achieved top positions in their respective programs.
Nabeela Abid, Marium Fayyaz, Muhammad Zarrar Saeed, Alina Hayder, Zoya Abbas Zaidi, Zainab Balqees, Ayesha Mahsud, Asif Ali, Kashmala Shahid, Maimoona Junaid, Shayan Hyder, Atif Azhar, Muhammad Waqas, Ansar-ul-Haq, Talbia Jamil, Muhammad Raees, Hamza Iqbal received the gold medals in their respective disciplines.
Addressing on the occasion, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi congratulated the graduating students on their splendid success and lauded Bahria University Islamabad Campus for providing exceptional knowledge skills to the graduated students in their respective disciplines enabling them to lead a professionally rewarding life.
He appreciated the role of Bahria University for contributing in strengthening human resource of the country.
While addressing the students he said, “You are about to embark on your own extraordinary journeys and shape your own adventures. Your hard work has paid off. Those pressured times of examinations are now all behind you. The real work however has only just begun. I am confident that Bahria University has equipped you to deal with these challenges”.
He appreciated the efforts of the university management for emphasizing on skills development of the students that will make Bahria University an attractive institution for teaching and learning.
He encouraged the graduating students by advising them to be original, creative and to follow their passion and dreams; urging the academia to contribute something of value to the society.
Earlier, in his welcome address Rector Bahria University Vice Admiral (R) Tanveer Faiz expressed his gratitude to Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi, for his presence in the convocation.
He further added that we at Bahria University have done our best to equip our students with necessary institutional tools, fundamental principles of conducting scholastic enquiry, training for communication and interpersonal skills and above all the guidance to conduct well in life.
He acknowledged particularly the role of HEC, Punjab Government and other organizations for sponsoring number of scholarships for Students of Bahria University as they are helping to provide an opportunity to students coming from low income background to pursue quality education.
In the end, Rector Bahria University congratulated the students and their parents, wishing them a prosperous future and also appreciated the students winning medals in recognition of their outstanding performance.
Faiz Mela in full swing on second day
LAHORE, Nov 18 (APP):The Faiz International Festival
is going on in full swing at Alhamra Arts Council on the
second day of the event.
Over 20 programmes of different kinds were presented
in three halls of Alhamra on Saturday.
The programmes include: debate competitions between
schools, dance performance by Lahore Grammar School,
political activism and the way forward, Theatre play,
Discussion on Qawwali, ‘My journey to theature’, TV and
film, Iqbal and Faiz- Legandary grandfathers, Art as healer,
An evening of poetry and piano, Lok virsa, 70 years of
partition, Book launch- A sentimental journey, Faiz Shanasi,
Young Singers, Photographic exhibition of Faiz and others
progremmes.
The management of the festival has arranged stalls of fast
food, tea, coffee and foods at the venue.
However, the public thronged the Alhamra to enjoy this
opportunity. The festival will continue on Sunday.
Targeting innocent civilians along LoC, unethical: DGMO Pak Army
ISLAMABAD, Nov 18 (APP):Director General Military Operation (DGMO) Pakistan Army has conveyed to his Indian counterpart that continued deliberate targeting of innocent civilians along Line of Control (LoC) lately in Nezapir, Chirikot and Battal sectors are highly unprofessional and unethical.
During an unscheduled Pak-India DGMO Hotline contact, DGMO Pak Army said that such provocations also causing loss of innocent civilian lives were potentially dangerous to invoke an unbearable response, according to an Inter Services Public Relations press release issued here Saturday.
No one safe from global pollution without concerted action: warns UN
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 18 (APP):Everyone on earth is affected by pollution – “ the world’s largest killer “ and while solutions are within reach, new policies,
enhanced public and private sector leadership, redirected investments and massive funding are all desperately needed,
the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has said.
Pollution has significant negative impacts on human health and ecosystems, according to UNEP’s most comprehensive
assessment ever, which urges political leadership at all levels, high-level champions and commitments to achieve a
pollution-free planet.
The 2017 Executive Director’s Report: Towards a Pollution-Free Planet, presented by UNEP Executive Director Erik
Solheim, analyzes impacts on human health and ecosystems brought on by air, land, freshwater, marine, chemical
and waste pollution.
It provides a clearer picture than ever before of the scale of the pollution menace – and the scale of action that will
be needed, he said, stressing: None of us is now safe, so now all of us have to act.
The report highlights that nearly a quarter of all deaths worldwide – or 12.6 million people a year – “ are due to
environmental causes.
The health effects are stark, with air pollution alone killing some 6.5 million annually, affecting mostly poor and vulnerable
people, according to the report.
Meanwhile, ecosystems are also greatly damaged by coastal, wastewater and soil pollution. The vast majority of the
world’s wastewater is released untreated, affecting drinking water to 300 million people.
The report lists implementation, knowledge, infrastructure, limited financial and industry leadership, pricing and fiscal,
and behavioural as five main gaps that limit the effective actions.
What makes this report different is the breadth of its analysis and the new ambition of its solutions, explained Mr.
Solheim.
The report’s five key messages to advance towards the goal of a pollution-free planet are:
political leadership and partnerships at all levels, mobilizing the industry and finance sectors;
action on the worst pollutants and better enforcement of environmental laws;
Sustainable consumption and production, through improved resource efficiency and lifestyle changes,
better waste prevention and management;
Investment in cleaner production and consumption to counter pollution, alongside increased funding for pollution
monitoring and infrastructure to control pollution; and
Advocacy to inform and inspire people worldwide.
Environmental governance, also spotlighted in the report, is a key enabler to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs).
The only answer to the question of how we can all survive on this one planet with our health and dignity intact is to
radically change the way we produce, consume and live our lives,Ligia Noronha, one of UNEP’s coordinators for
the Report, said.
In this regard, UNEP will convene the third UN Environment Assembly from 4-6 December in Nairobi, Kenya, where
UNEP is headquartered.
As the world’s highest-level decision-making body on the environment, the Assembly aims at engaging high-level participation
to tackle the global threat of pollution.
PML-N public gathering in Abbottabad to silence opponents: Asif Kirmani
ISLAMABAD, Nov 18 (APP):Senator Dr Asif Kirmani Saturday said that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s (PML-N) public gathering in Abbottabad on Sunday would be a massive one, negating the false claims of opponents as the people stood behind their beloved leader Muhammad Nawaz Sharif.
He was taking to PML-N workers at the party office in Abbottabad, said a statement issued here Saturday. Senator Pervaiz Rashid and Sardar Mehtab Ahmad Khan Abbasi were also present in the meeting.
He said Nawaz Sharif was being victimized for his affection and close association with the man on the street. Nawaz Sharif made the country a nuclear power, strengthened its economy, initiated China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project, and helped overcome load-shedding and terrorism.
Dr Kirmani said the Hazara Motorway would be a gift from Nawaz to the people of Hazara and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. His opponents could not tolerate such development and progress of the country, he added.
Kirmani said that like his past, Nawaz Sharif would again emerge victorious.
Muqam reviews arrangements for former PM’s public gathering
PESHAWAR, Nov 18 (APP):Adviser to Prime Minister and President PMLN Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Engr Ameer Muqam Saturday said that spirit of Hazara people is a proof that former Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif would be given warm welcome in Abbottabad.
Talking to media persons at Abbottabad after reviewing arrangements for Nawaz Shairf public gathering, he said that enthusiasm and energy of people is reflective of their support and love for Nawaz Sharif who would hold a mammoth
public gathering with support of his party workers.
Muqam said that we would defeat opponents in next coming elections
owing to our dedication and accomplishments. He said that people of Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa are also determined to end politics of allegations and sit-ins.
Advisor to Prime Minister on Aviation, Sardar Mehtab Ahmad
Khan, Senator Pervaiz Rasheed, Senator Dr. Asif Kirmani, Deputy Speaker
National Assembly, Murtaza Javaid Abbasi, Senator Javaid Abbasi and MPA, Sardar
Aurangzeb Nalota were also present on the occasion.
Country to be run in conformity with people’s will: Marriyum
ISLAMABAD, Nov 18 (APP):Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb talking to the media on the eve of Rugby match between Italy and Pakistan here Saturday, said from now on the country would be run in conformity with the will of the masses and as a consequence of the political maturity shown by the political parties in resolving the delimitation issue general elections would be held on time.
The development would have silenced those who were demanding pre-mature polls in the country, she said, adding that
the country was fast moving towards political stability and democracy was gaining strength with every passing day.
The minister observed that the federal and provincial governments, and law enforcing agencies had played a very significant
role in establishing peace in the country with an unfaltering determination and commitment.
Referring to the state of the economy, she said Finance Minister Ishaq Dar had made commendable efforts in the revival of
the economy in line with the vision of former prime minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif. The economy of the country was far stronger and stable than in 2013, she added.
She quashed rumours about resignation by Ishaq Dar, saying he had not resigned so far and it was up to the Prime Minister
to accept or reject it.
The minister, in response to a question regarding desertions from the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), said a big number of PTI members did not agree with the brand of politics practiced by the party and it appeared that more and more of them would leave it in the coming days.
Anybody daring to speak the truth, she added, would be expelled from the PTI because how could a person, who himself was
a great liar, tolerate those who told the truth. Imran was reaping now what he had sowed earlier, she added.
Marriyum said that the government was used to sit-ins which were a gift from Imran Khan. In regard to the sit-in at Faizabad, she observed that the government wanted an amicable solution to the stalemate.
To a question on freedom of expression, she said that it must be enjoyed with utmost sense of responsibility.
Responding to another question, the minister reiterated that ensuring the ascendency of law and constitution in the country was the vision of former prime minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif. The Pakistani nation had grappled with the scourge of terrorism
for 35 years and the government was continuing its efforts to restore complete peace in the country, she added.
The minister addressing the ceremony at the end of Rugby League match between Pakistan and Italy, said that the government was striving hard to promote sports in the country and along with cricket fields the grounds for other sports were also witnessing the revival of international competitions. International cricket, football and Rugby matches were being held in Pakistan and the federal and provincial governments were providing fool-proof security to the foreign players, she added.
The minister said that as far as sports were concerned the youth of the country were highly talented.
Marriyum said that the Pakistan Cricket Board deserved congratulations for reviving international cricket in Pakistan. She commended the efforts of the organizers of sports events and also thanked the students of the colleges and universities, who had come to watch the Rugby match.
The ambassador of Italy, players of both the teams, office-bearers of the Rugby Leagues of the two countries and a large number of people were present on the occasion. Italy defeated Pakistan by 32-22. The minister also distributed prized among the players at the end of the match.
Weekly inflation decreases by 0.88%
ISLAMABAD, Nov 18 (APP):The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) based on weekly inflation for the week ended on November 17 for the combined income groups decreased by 0.88 percent as compared to the previous week.
According to the latest data released by Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Saturday, the SPI for the week under review in the above mentioned group was recorded at 225.81 points against 227.81 points last week.
As compared to the corresponding week of last year, the SPI for the combined group in the week under review witnessed increase of 2.32 per cent.
The weekly SPI has been computed with base 2007, 2008=100, covering 17 urban centers and 53 essential items for all income groups.
Meanwhile, the SPI for the lowest income group up to Rs8,000 also decreased by 0.18 percent as it came down from 218.77 points in the previous week to 216.40 points in the week under review.
As compared to the last week, the SPI for the income groups from Rs8001 to 12,000, Rs12,001 to 18,000, Rs18,001 to 35,000 and above Rs35,000, also decreased by 1.00 percent, 0.97 percent, 0.90 percent and 0.75 percent respectively.
During the week under review, average prices of 9 items registered decrease, while 20 items increased with the remaining 24 items’ prices unchanged.
The items, which registered decrease in their prices during the week under review included Tomatoes, onions, pulse mash (washed),potatoes, pulse moong, (washed), pulse masoor, washed, garlic, sugar and pulse gram (wash).
The items, which registered increase in their prices included chicken farm live, LPG cylinder, cooked beef, eggs hen, mutton, electric bulb, energy saver, bananas, wheat flour, firewood, powdered milk, red chilly powder, gur, vegetable ghee (loose) mustard oil, vegetable ghee, Tin, cooking oil, Tin,rice Irri-6 bread plain and rice basmati broken.
The items with no change in their average prices during the week under review included beef, milk fresh,curd, salt powder, tea, cooked ,tea prepared, cigarettes, long cloth, shirting, lawn, georgette, gents sandal, gents chappal, ladies sandal, electricity charges, gas charges, kerosene oil , washing soap, match box, petrol, hi-speed diesel (HSD) telephone local cal and bath soap.
Special programme organized to enlighten students about functioning of Pak Army
ISLAMABAD, Nov 18 (APP):A group of 400 students and faculty members from various universities, schools and colleges of Rawalpindi spent a day with Pak Army.
The programme was specifically organized by Rawalpindi Corps to enlighten students about functioning of Pakistan Army, its organization and defence capability, said an Inter Services Public Relations press release issued here Saturday.
The visitors laid a wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada monument Chaklala. They were demonstrated combat worthiness of troops through combat riding, unarmed combat and heli repelling. They were shown various military equipment and given experience of small arm firing.
The students applauded the state of morale, commitment and professional competence of Pak Army and expressed their
gratitude for being provided an opportunity to interact with the Army troops.
Democracy must continue at all costs: Hamza Shehbaz
LAHORE, Nov 18 (APP):Pakistan Muslim League-N central
leader Hamza Shehbaz Sharif has said that democracy should continue at all costs and legislation from the National
Assembly in this regard would pave the way for general
elections in 2018.
Talking to the media here on Saturday, he said that
accountability was not new for the PML-N leaders as they
had already faced such things during Pervaz Musharraf era.
He said: “We have some reservations on the present
situation and it is crucial that justice is done and all
requirements are fulfilled in this regard.”
To a question, Hamza said that Federal Minister for
Finance Ishaq Dar served the country and we pray for his
early recovery, adding that he would definitely return to
the country.
Earlier, Hamza Shehbaz visited the residences of Tariq
Butt and Rafique Guddo Butt. He also listened to the complaints
of the local people and assured them of early solution.
Pervaiz visits Abbottabad to review arrangements for Nawaz’s public gathering
ABBOTTABAD, Nov 18(APP): Senator Pervez Rasheed on Saturday said that former prime mnister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif would start the election campaign of Pakistan Muslim League-nawaz (PML-N) from Abbottabad.
Pervez Rasheed, who is also former federal minister for information, broadcasting and national heritage, was talking to media persons after visiting the Post Graduate College ground to review the arrangements for the public gathering, which would be addressed by Nawaz Sharif.
He said Hazara was the hub of PML-N and its people would give a historical welcome to their beloved leader Nawaz Sharif.
The people of Hazara had played a pivotal role as they voted for the creation of Pakistan in referendum. They were by birth members
of PML, he added.
Earlier, on his arrival at the college ground, PML-N workers showered rose petals and chanted welcome slogans.
Advisor to PM on Aviation Sardar Mehtab Ahmed Khan, President PML-N Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Engr Ameer Muqam, MPA
Sardar Aurangzeb Nalotha, General Secretary PML-N Abbottabad District and a large number of party workers were
also present during the visit.
Ready to work with Sindh govt on KCR, but sincerity needed: Saad
LAHORE, Nov 18 (APP):Pakistan Railways Minister Khawaja
Saad Rafique has said that no political pressure will be
tolerated and decisions will not be allowed to bulldoze in
hasten.
He was addressing a meeting between the PR administration
and a delegation of the Sindh government on Karachi Circular
Railways (KCR), held at the Railways Headquarters here on
Saturday.
“We are ready to lay down foundation stone of the KCR by
standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Sindh Chief Minister Murad
Ali Shah, but seriousness and sincerity should be shown from
both sides,” he said.
The minister said that the KCR was a historical and
important project which should have been completed 30 years
ago.
He said that he had enjoyed the journey of tram, adding
that when he saw a flood of problems in Karachi, he felt pain.
“We do not work under political pressure; we work on the
recommendations of the professionals, we have revived a destroyed railways,” he said.
” We are ready to cooperate on the KCR project but do not
want to cause any loss to the nation,” he added.
The minister suggested that upgradation of Karachi-Peshawar
mainline under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) should be
part of feasibility of the KCR and urged the consultants to create unanimity on the design under the supervision of the Chinese
experts.
He directed the PR to cooperate on KCR for making it a
profitable department by running it on commercial basis.
Saad Rafique said that he personally visited former Sindh
chief minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah and discussed the KCR issue
and had written several letters to the Sindh government
but no response had been received.
“It is not my job to remove encroachments from the route of
the KCR,” he added.
The minister said that he talked to the Sindh chief
minister and he liked him personally even though he was member
of the Pakistan People’s Party. He said nothing could be gained
through a blame-game.
” We are ready to cooperate on the KCR, but it was
troublesome that no minister or secretary-level officer from
Sindh was present in the meeting, whereas the top level
administration of the Railways including the federal minister
and CEO were present in the meeting, which expressed seriousness
and sincerity of the PR.
“Railways is a federal institution which does not
enjoy holiday of Saturday and we are ready to leave even
the holiday of Sunday for the Sindh delegation,” he said and
added, “leave the politics aside and let us complete our
professional matters.”
The minister said that Karachi could only be freed from
containers and traillers, when freight transportation would
pass through Railways via Mainline-1 after the upgradation of
it.
“Only KCR will not resolve the issues of the city,
upgradation of ML-1 is also important but unfortunately it is
not included in the feasibility report of the KCR,” he added.
He said that he did not want to indulge in any blame-game;
otherwise, verdict of the Supreme Court was there about the
PR lands whereas the local government was also shareholder in the
Karachi Urban Transport Company.
“Administrative matters and development projects should
not fall prey to politics,” he said.
Saad said that China is a great friend and the nation was
thankful to it for investment, but loan should always be
taken in limits and burden of the loans could not be passed on
to the next generations.
“There is no confusion in our minds about provision of
facilities to the people of Karachi, which is our responsibility,”
he said.
“We had some reservations about the KCR, which had been
addressed after provision of details,” he concluded.
PR CEO Humayun Rasheed, Advisor to PR Minister Anjum
Pervaiz and other officers from the railways while Director
General Sindh Mass-transit Authority M Athar led the Sindh
government delegation.
‘Conspirators’ to get nothing except defeat: Maryam
LAHORE, Nov 18 (APP): Pakistan Muslim League-N leader Maryam Nawaz Saturday said those, who were involved in conspiracies against the PML-N, would get nothing except defeat.
Talking to media-persons after visiting different parts of NA-120 constituency here, she said the PML-N was united and
would remain so.
Maryam said, “The PML-N believes in politics of serving people and with the grace of Allah Almighty it will
win the general election in 2018.”
Opposition hindering country’s progress: minister
MULTAN, Nov 18 (APP):Federal Minister for National Food
Security & Research Skindar Hayat Bosan has said that the
opposition parties were creating hinderances in the way of
country’s progress.
Addressing an open forum (Khuli Kutchery), he said that
the opposition would come to know about popularity of the
PML-N in general election 2018, when it would sweep polls.
He said people were with the PML-N as ever. He said the enemy
wanted to weaken the country but it could not succeed in its
nefarious agenda.
He said the incumbent government had rooted out terrorism,
and it had the ability to protect its geographical and ideological boundaries.
He said the PML-N government was solving people’s problems
on priority.
Chairmen of different union councils (UCs) also spoke on
the occasion.
Italy beat Pakistan in Rugby match
ISLAMABAD, Nov 18 (APP):The Italian team beat Pakistan by 32-20 in an exhibition rugby match played here at the Jinnah Stadium of the Pakistan Sports Complex on Saturday.
The Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb was the chief guest on the occasion and distributed prizes among the winners.
Speaking on the occasion, she said there was a lot of talent in the country. “The government is doing all out efforts in promoting and encouraging sports activities.”
PCB to host ACC Level 2 course from Sunday
ISLAMABAD, Nov 18 (APP):The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is hosting 13 countries ACC Level 2 Umpiring Course at the National Cricket Academy of Lahore from November 19 to 22.
The four-day course will be conducted by four officials including Ahsan Raza, Saleem Badar, Mehboob Shah from Pakistan and Ruchira from Sri Lanka, a PCB statement Saturday said.
A total number of 19 officials will be in attendance representing from Singapore, Iran, Thailand, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Bhutan, Maldives, Kuwait, Bahrain, Nepal, Malaysia, and Myanmar, respectively.
The participants will undergo different lectures during the course which includes changes of law and what effect it has on the playing conditions, communication skills, ground condition, weather, and light, activity on teamwork etc.
The participants will also undergo an outdoor session where positioning and stance of the umpires will be demonstrated by the course tutors.
Islamabad beat Faisalabad in National T20 match
ISLAMABAD, Nov 18 (APP):Islamabad Region beat Faisalabad Region by two wickets in the match of the National T-20 Cup 2017-18 at Pindi Stadium Rawalpindi on Saturday.
Batting first, Faisalabad Region scored 170 runs for seven in 20 overs. Sahibzada Farhan 43, Sohaib Maqsood 38, Asif Ali 22, Khurram Shahzad 37 batted well.
For Islamabad, Adil Amin 4 for 27, Muhammad Irfan Sr 2 for 22 and Umar Gul 1 for 30 took wickets.
In reply, Islamabad Region achieved the target losing eight wickets in 20 overs. Saad Ali 52, Adil Amin 35, Shan Masood 32 played well.
For Faisalabad, Taj Wali 3 for 30 and Yasir Shah 2 for 29 bagged wickets.
There were two man of the matches Adil Amin (Islamabad) and Taj Wali (Faisalabad).
Summarized scores:
Faisalabad Region 170-7 in 20 overs: (Sahibzada Farhan 43, 39 balls, 5x4s, 1×6, Sohaib Maqsood 38, 22 balls, 1×4, 4x6s, Asif Ali 22, 13 balls, 1×4, 2x6s, Khurram Shahzad 37, 17 balls, 2x4s, 3x6s, Adil Amin 4-27, Muhammad Irfan Sr. 2-22, Umar Gul 1-30).
Islamabad Region 171-8 in 20 overs: (Saad Ali 52, 40 balls, 3x4s. 2x6s, Adil Amin 35, 27 balls, 2x4s, 2x6s, Shan Masood 32, 22 balls, 6x4s, Taj Wali 3-30, Yasir Shah 2-29).
Chairman NAB directs to initiate inquiry against 56 public limited companies operating in Punjab
ISLAMABAD, Nov 18 (APP):Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Justice (retired) Javed Iqbal Saturday directed the Director General NAB Punjab to initiate an inquiry into on multiple charges against 56 public limited companies operating in the province .
The decision was taken after the Bureau received complaints against these public limited companies for not conducing their regular performance audit, alleged involvement in corrupt practices, injudicious use of resources, induction of blue-eyed people in violation of merit and rules and regulations.
The Chairman NAB also asked for conducting inquiry into he procedural violations in procurement and tendering process, violation of PPRA rules in projects execution and delay in the completion of the projects within the stipulated time frame.
However, the NAB chief clarified that during the investigation process, the working of the said companies must not be affected until the Bureau received sufficient evidences against these firms.
He also directed the director general to ensure adherence to all legal formalities while conducting the inquiry against these public limited companies.