Day: June 24, 2021

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Committee reviews implementation of the Strategic Plan

Islamabad, June 24, 2021 (PPI-OT):A meeting of the committee for the implementation of the strategic plan was held here at the new campus of the university under the chairmanship of H.E. Dr. Hathal Homoud Alotaibi, President, International Islamic University (IIU). The meeting was also attended by Vice President HS and R Dr. Ahmed Shuja Syed, Vice President AF and P Dr. N.B. Jumani and other members of the committee.

It was recommended in the meeting that Strategic Plan (2022-2026) and revised organogram must be notified on priority basis and be circulated among stakeholders. During the meeting, a thinking framework was developed so that the working groups may develop and prepare the implementation of the plan in order to effectively accomplish various work packages for the development of the implementation plan.

The member noted that this process shall help the committee to present the skeleton of the implementation plan to the statuary bodies of the university. It was also recommended that under the main strategic plan, all faculties and their respective departments will also initiate their independent strategic plans while, the committee will put these sub plans to the statuary bodies of the University for Approval. On the occasion, President, IIUI lauded the role of the committee for its untiring efforts regarding implementation of the Strategic Plan (2022-2026).

The meeting was also attended by Prof. Dr. Nadeem Ahmed Shaikh, Dean, FET, Prof. Dr. Abdul Rahman, Dean, FMS, Prof. Dr. Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah, FMS, Dr. Muhammad Arif, Assistant Professor, FMS, Syed Hassan Aftab, Director, HR, Dr. Rehmat Elahi, Director, QAD, Mr. Ayaz Ali, Addl. Director, Finance.

For more information, contact:
Public Relations,
International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI)
Room No.118, Admin Block, New Campus,
H-10 Sector, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9019249
Fax: +92-51-9257909
Email: iiuipublicrelations@iiu.edu.pk
Website: www.iiu.edu.pk

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Two ICC Europe Qualifiers Relocated from Scotland to Spain

Dubai, June 24, 2021 (PPI-OT):In a bid to restart pathway events in Europe, the International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the relocation of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier and the U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Europe Qualifier due to the pandemic.

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 pathway

The first event to be relocated from Scotland to Spain is the Europe Qualifier to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup South Africa 2023. The Qualifier, which is two steps away from the World Cup, with unchanged dates of 26-30 August, will see France, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Scotland and Turkey all competing at La Manga, with France and Turkey taking part in an ICC women’s event for the first time ever.

ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2022 pathway

The ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2022 Europe Qualifier is also being relocated from Scotland to Spain and will now take place between 19 and 25 September at La Manga. Ireland, Jersey, the Netherlands and Scotland will all compete for one U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup spot.

The decision to move the events to Spain was taken after a period of consultation with the participating countries and relevant governments, where it was determined that it was the best possible chance for the events to take place due to COVID-19 restrictions in Scotland.

Rescheduling the U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Europe Qualifier to September was the only viable option to determine on the field of play, which team will qualify for the U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2022. The decision was taken in consultation with all participating Members, and consequently, Denmark and Guernsey will not be able to participate due to a clash with the European school calendar.

In Africa, the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Division 2 Qualifier involving Botswana, Kenya, Mozambique, Rwanda, Sierra Leone and Tanzania has been cancelled as a result of COVID-19 restrictions. With no opportunity to reschedule the event, Tanzania and Rwanda have now been promoted to the Africa Qualifier on the basis of their records in the previous five editions of the U19 Men’s CWC qualifiers. They will join Namibia, Nigeria and Uganda in competing for one of the remaining five U19 Men’s CWC spots.

ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 pathway

Finally, next month’s ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 series involving Scotland, Namibia and Nepal has been postponed due to the worsening situation in Namibia, where rising COVID-19 cases have impacted training preparations and the tightening of restrictions have reduced travel options. This series – which forms part of League 2 which is two steps away from the Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 – has been postponed to July 2022, after exploring options to also stage the event in Spain this summer which became infeasible.

For details of the World Cup Qualification pathways and a list of all 2021 ICC qualifying events, dates and their status please click here.

ICC Head of Events, Chris Tetley said: “Whilst it is disappointing that Denmark and Guernsey will not be able to participate in the U19 Regional Qualifier, we are grateful for the efforts of everyone involved to enable these events to be rescheduled and give us the best possible chance of restarting ICC pathway events in Europe. The relocation of both events from Scotland to Spain will hopefully provide us with the first ICC pathway events since February last year.

“Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions in Africa, we had no other option but to cancel the Division 2 Africa Qualifier in the U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup pathway. In accordance with the principles approved by the ICC Board in November 2020, Tanzania and Rwanda will participate in the Africa U19 Regional Final in Nigeria from 25 September to 1 October.

“The sixth series of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 between Scotland, Nepal and Namibia is now postponed to July 2022. We tried our best to play the series, but the tightening of restrictions in Namibia left us with no alternative but to postpone the event.”

Cricket Scotland Chief Executive, Gus Mackay said: “It is disappointing that the Men’s CWC League 2 series has not been able to go ahead. We know that it is possible to create safe environments where cricket can be played but moving teams around the world within the constantly changing landscape of COVID-19 travel restrictions is challenging.

“I’d like to thank everyone at the ICC, Nepal, Namibia, Cricket Espana and Cricket Scotland who have worked hard behind the scenes to give these matches the best chance of going ahead. I’m also grateful to Desert Springs which is a fantastic facility, for all their hard work in obtaining the required approvals from local authorities and we are looking forward to the events taking place in La Manga.

“While Scottish Government regulations on travel mean that we were unable to host any international ICC events in 2021, I hope that those regulations will be reviewed soon to allow international cricket to restart in this country.”

Cricked Espana Chief Executive John Howden said: “Cricket Espana are delighted to have the opportunity to host these two prestigious ICC pathway events.

“We feel the frustration of Cricket Scotland for not being able to host the matches, as also Cricket Finland and Cricket Belgium, who also have been denied Men’s T20 World Cup pathway event hosting opportunities this year through no fault of their own. Cricket Espana will endeavour to champion all their efforts to make both tournaments wonderful successes.”

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

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Haider, Umaid suspended from HBL PSL 6 final for bio-secure breach

Abu Dhabi, June 24, 2021 (PPI-OT):Peshawar Zalmi duo of Haider Ali and Umaid Asif have been suspended from Thursday’s HBL Pakistan Super League 6 final against Multan Sultans after they admitted to charges of violating the HBL PSL 6 Health and Safety Protocols by meeting people from outside their designated bio-secure bubble and also failing to maintain the prescribed social distancing.

The incident happened on Wednesday and the decision was made early Thursday morning by the Tournament Covid-19 Management panel comprising Barrister Salman Naseer (PCB, Chief Operating Officer) and Mr Babar Hamid (Director – Commercial, and HBL PSL 6 head).

The two cricketers were found not to have interacted with any other squad members at any time after the incident and have been placed in room isolation.

Furthermore, Haider Ali has been withdrawn from the England and West Indies tours, respectively.

Chair of the Selectors Muhammad Wasim, in consultation with captain Babar Azam and head coach Misbah-ul-Haq has named Sohaib Maqsood as Haider Ali’s replacement for the two tours on which the Pakistan men’s national cricket team will play three ODIs and eight T20Is, apart from two Tests in Jamaica.

Sohaib has had a stellar HBL Pakistan Super League 6, in which he has to date scored 363 runs in 11 matches with an average of 40.33 and strike-rate of just under 153.

Sohaib has represented Pakistan in 26 ODIs and 20 T20Is, with his last T20I appearance being against New Zealand in Hamilton in January 2016.

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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Pakistan men’s national cricket team will travel to Birmingham on Friday

Lahore, June 24, 2021 (PPI-OT):Pakistan men’s national cricket team will travel to Birmingham on Friday, 25 June, via Abu Dhabi on a chartered flight. After reaching Birmingham, the team will be transported to Derby, where the side will spend three days in room isolation before resuming their training sessions from Monday, 28 June.

During their stay in a Derby isolation facility, the side will also play two 50-over intra-squad practice matches and will head to Cardiff on 6 July where the first ODI will be played on 8 July.

The following is the side’s schedule in Derby:

25-27 June: Room isolation

Monday, 28 June: Pakistan cricket team will hold a training session from 1000 UKST.

Tuesday, 29 June: Pakistan cricket team will hold a training session from 1000 UKST.

Wednesday, 30 June: Pakistan cricket team will hold a training session from 1000 UKST.

Thursday, 1 July: Pakistan men’s national cricket team will play an intra-squad 50-over practice match, which will start at 1100 UKST.

Friday, 2 July: Rest day.

Saturday, 3 July: Pakistan men’s national cricket team will play an intra-squad 50-over practice match, which will start at 1100 UKST.

Sunday, 4 July: Pakistan cricket team will hold a training session from 1000 UKST.

Monday, 5 July: Pakistan cricket team will hold a training session from 1000 UKST.

Tuesday, 6 July: Travel to Cardiff

Pakistan squads:

ODIs: Babar Azam (captain) (Central Punjab), Shadab Khan (vice-captain) (Northern), Abdullah Shafique (Central Punjab), Faheem Ashraf (Central Punjab), Fakhar Zaman (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), Haider Ali (Northern), Haris Rauf (Northern), Haris Sohail (Balochistan), Hasan Ali (Central Punjab), Imam-ul-Haq (Balochistan), Mohammad Hasnain (Sindh), Mohammad Nawaz (Northern), Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper) (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), Salman Ali Agha (Southern Punjab), Sarfaraz Ahmed (wicketkeeper) (Sindh), Saud Shakeel (Sindh), Shaheen Shah Afridi (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) and Usman Qadir (Central Punjab).

T20Is: Babar Azam (captain) (Central Punjab), Shadab Khan (vice-captain) (Northern), Arshad Iqbal (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), Azam Khan (Sindh), Faheem Ashraf (Central Punjab), Fakhar Zaman (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), Haider Ali (Northern), Haris Rauf (Northern), Hasan Ali (Central Punjab), Imad Wasim (Northern), Mohammad Hafeez (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), Mohammad Hasnain (Sindh), Mohammad Nawaz (Northern), Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper) (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), Mohammad Wasim Jnr (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), Sarfaraz Ahmed (wicketkeeper) (Sindh), Shaheen Shah Afridi (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), Sharjeel Khan (Sindh) and Usman Qadir (Central Punjab).

Tour itinerary:

25 June – Departure for Derby

6 July – Arrival in Cardiff

8 July – 1st ODI, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff

10 July – 2nd ODI, Lord’s, London

13 July – 3rd ODI, Edgbaston, Birmingham

16 July – 1st T20I, Trent Bridge, Nottingham

18 July – 2nd T20I, Headingley, Leeds

20 July – 3rd T20I, Old Trafford, Manchester

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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Clothes are the most common item that people claimed to have bought online: Gallup and Gilani Pakistan

Islamabad, June 24, 2021 (PPI-OT):According to a survey conducted by Gallup and Gilani Pakistan, 16% Pakistanis claimed to have shopped online during the past 6 months. Of these, 40% claimed to have shopped for clothes online.

A nationally representative sample of adult men and women from across the four provinces was asked the following question, “Have you done any online shopping during the past six months i.e. did you buy anything/product online?” In response to this question, 16% said ‘Yes’, 82% said ‘No’ while 2% did not know/did not respond. Those who shopped online were asked, “Please can you tell us that what was the thing that you bought online?” 41% said ‘clothes’, 9% said ‘grocery products’, 9% said ‘shoes’, 6% said ‘cosmetics’, 6% said ‘mobile’, 5% said ‘watch’, 3% said ‘bedsheet’, 2% said ‘showpiece’ while 6% did not know/did not respond.

Question: “Have you done any online shopping during the past six months i.e. did you buy anything/product online?

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