September 7, 2021 – Page 4 – Newswire Pakistan

September 7, 2021

ACDC-ISSI “56th Defence Day Celebrations”

Islamabad, September 07, 2021 (PPI-OT):The Arms Control and Disarmament Centre (ACDC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organised an in-house meeting today to celebrate Pakistan Defence Day under the theme “The Impregnable Defence of Pakistan”.

The occasion commenced with recitation from the Holy Quran and the playing of the national anthem. Malik Qasim Mustafa, Director, ACDC-ISSI moderated the event. While praising Pakistan’s robust defence capability in his remarks, Ambassador Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry, Director General, ISSI stated that the global strategic landscape is shifting from kinetic to hybrid or 5th generation warfare.

Therefore, defending the ideological borders is as important as defending the physical borders of Pakistan. Earlier, in his introductory remarks, Malik Qasim Mustafa, Director, ACDC-ISSI said that the immense hard work, dedication and passion over the years have empowered the Armed Forces of Pakistan to stand like an Iron wall against threats.

In his observations on the occasion, Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, Chairman BOG ISSI, said that 6th September is not only a day to pay tribute to all the martyrs of the 1965 war but also a day to appreciate the serving officers who are sacrificing their lives in the ongoing war against the terrorism. He also recollected the strength, bravado and valour of the entire nation, bureaucracy and Armed Forces of Pakistan that he witnessed during his posting in East Pakistan during the 1965 war.

While providing a comprehensive overview of Pakistan’s defence capabilities, Ms Ghazala Yasmin Jalil, Research Fellow ACDC-ISSI, said that the full spectrum deterrence capabilities of Pakistan eliminate space for the Indian limited war doctrines. In February 2019, Pakistan has shown that it can counter any adventurism by India.

For more information, contact:
Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI)
Sector F-5/2, Islamabad – 44000, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9202481
Fax: +92-51-9204658
E-mail: strategy@issi.org.pk
Website: http://issi.org.pk/

September 7, 2021

Tentative Schedule of Examinations with effect from September 2021 to December 2021

Peshawar, September 07, 2021 (PPI-OT):The Examination section issued tentative examination schedule of various programs to be conducted in September 2021 to December 2021.

Visit here to View the Tentative Exam Schedule:

http://uop.edu.pk/resources/texamsch2021.pdf

For more information, contact:
Media and Protocol Officer
University of Peshawar
Tel: +92-91-9218463
Email: mpo@upesh.edu.pk
Website: www.upesh.edu.pk

September 7, 2021

MS/ M.Phil. and Ph.D. Admission test Postponement Notification

Peshawar, September 07, 2021 (PPI-OT):In persuasion of the decisions taken in the NCOC meeting held on 03.09.2021; it is for the information of all concerned that Admission test for MS/ M.Phil. and Ph.D. for University of Peshawar to be held on September 5, 2021 have been postponed till further orders. New dates will be communicated when decided.

For more information, contact:
Media and Protocol Officer
University of Peshawar
Tel: +92-91-9218463
Email: mpo@upesh.edu.pk
Website: www.upesh.edu.pk

September 7, 2021

MQI delegation meets families of the martyrs of armed forces

Lahore, September 07, 2021 (PPI-OT):A delegation of senior MQI leaders met with the families of the martyrs of Pakistan armed forces and expressed their unflinching solidarity with them. Speaking on the occasion with them, they said that 210 million people sleep peacefully because of the sacrifices of the martyrs. They said that the nation remains eternally indebted to the martyrs, Ghazis, and their families for the sacrifices they have rendered in the defence of the motherland.

The delegation consisted of central secretary coordination Hafiz Ghulam Farid, Raja Mahmood Aziz, Mian Mumtaz Hussain and Amir Hassan. The delegates went to the residence of Lt. Col. Shahab-ud-Din Shaheed, Capt. Kamran Shaheed, Lt. Col. Rai Farhan Ali Shaheed, Mirza Amir Baig Shaheed, Hawaldar Naveed Shaheed, Lt. Haider Nazeer Shaheed, Major Abdul Wahid Shaheed, Capt. Jahanzeb Shaheed, Lt. Syed Irtaza Abbas Shaheed, and Major Ali Sultan Nasir Shaheed and offered their condolences to the families. They also presented the bouquet of flowers to them on behalf of Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri. The delegates paid rich tributes to the Shuhada and prayed to Allah Almighty to rest their souls in eternal peace.

For more information, contact:
Minhaj-ul-Quran International (MQI)
365 M, Model Town, Lahore, Pakistan
UAN: +92-42-111-140-140
Tel: +92-42-35169111
Email: tehreek@minhaj.org
Website: www.minhaj.org

September 7, 2021

Shabbir banned for four years under ICC Anti-Corruption Code

Dubai, September 07, 2021 (PPI-OT):Wicketkeeper-batter Ghulam Shabbir of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been banned from all cricket for four years after admitting breaching six counts of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code.

Mr Ghulam admitted to being in breach of the following provisions under the Code:

Breach of Article 2.4.4 – failing to disclose to the ACU full details of attempted approaches to engage in corrupt conduct in relation to the series against Nepal in January/February 2019.

Breach of Article 2.4.4 – failing to disclose to the ACU full details of approaches or invitations to engage in corrupt conduct in relation to the series against Zimbabwe in April 2019.

Breach of Article 2.4.5 – failing to disclose to the ACU full details of an approach received by a teammate to engage in corrupt conduct in relation to the series against Zimbabwe in April 2019.

Breach of Article 2.4.5 – failing to disclose to the ACU full details of facts and/or incidents that he was aware of which may have evidenced corrupt conduct by other Participants.

Breach of Article 2.4.6 – failing to cooperate with the ACU’s investigation by failing to surrender all his mobile devices upon request and failing to produce documentation requested by the ACU.

Breach of Article 2.4.7 – obstructing the ACU’s investigation by concealing information that may have been relevant to the investigation.

As a result of the admissions, he has accepted a sanction of a four-year period of ineligibility which ends at midnight on 20 August 2025.

Alex Marshall, ICC General Manager – Integrity Unit, said: “Shabbir played 40 matches for the UAE and was expected to understand his responsibilities as an international cricketer. He also attended at least three anti-corruption education sessions in which players were reminded of their obligations to report any approaches by corrupters.

“It was disappointing to note that he did not report any of the approaches. Although he was cooperative when interviewed and expressed remorse, it is only appropriate that he be banned so that a strong message goes out to other players and potential corrupters.”

The agreed sanction decision (which has been redacted to protect the identities of the ICC’s witnesses and other third parties) is available here:

https://www.icc-cricket.com/about/integrity/anti-corruption/acu-publications

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

September 7, 2021

Devine and Sciver share the top spot in MRF Tyres ICC Women’s T20I Player Rankings

Dubai, September 07, 2021 (PPI-OT):New Zealand captain Sophie Devine’s Player of the Match effort of 50 and two for 28 in the second match against England has lifted her back to the top of the all-rounders’ list, at par with England’s Natalie Sciver, in the MRF Tyres ICC Women’s T20I Player Rankings.

Devine was number one among all-rounders for well over a year after first seizing that position in February 2020 and is now ranked joint-first along with Sciver at 371 rating points, while also progressing in the other two tables in the weekly update, carried out on Tuesdays.

The 32-year-old, who had a record six consecutive scores of 50 or more in the format early last year when she had reached a career-best second place among batters, is now fifth in that list after moving up one slot. In the bowlers’ rankings, she is up four places to 30th.

Other New Zealand players to progress in the rankings include Amy Satterthwaite (up two places to 26th) and Maddy Green (up eight places to 65th) among batters, and off-spinner Leigh Kasperek (up one place to 22nd) and medium pacer Hayley Jensen (up eight places to 52nd) among bowlers.

England’s Tammy Beaumont, who struck a match-winning 97 in the first match against New Zealand, has advanced four places to reach 16th position among batters in the latest update, which also includes performances from the three-match series between the West Indies and South Africa in Antigua that ended 1-1.

South Africa opener Lizelle Lee’s series-topping 114 runs see her gain three slots to reach eighth position while her compatriot Laura Wolvaardt has advanced four places to 20th position after aggregating 71 runs. Tazmin Brits is another one to move up the list for batters, up eight places to 36th, while seam bowler Ayabonga Khaka is now 25th in the bowlers’ list.

The West Indies players to gain in the latest update include Chedean Nation, who is up two places to 54th among batters and the bowling pair of Hayley Mathews (up seven places to 14th) and Anisa Mohammed (up six places to 37th).