Day: September 9, 2021

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COMSTECH-ICCBS International Exhibition concludes at Karachi University

Karachi, September 09, 2021 (PPI-OT):The two-day COMSTECH-ICCBS International Exhibition on “Technology Enabled Healthcare Solutions” concluded at the International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi on Thursday with reaffirmation of technology based development in Muslim world from governments, scientists, philanthropists and industry leaders.

The exhibition, attended by more than 21 exhibitors, highlighted the importance of indigenously developed technologies as an excellent way of nurturing culture of innovation and industrial growth in the country. The international exhibition was jointly organized by the ICCBS Technology Park and Technology Incubation Centre (ICCBS-TPTIC), and the OIC Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH).

Speaking at the exhibition’s concluding ceremony, Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary, Director of the International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences, and COMSTECH Coordinator General, said that exhibitions were very effective ways of showcasing the new innovations and ideas. He mentioned, “Our mission is to promote ‘Made in OIC’ and ‘Made in Pakistan’.” The ICCBS Technology Park and Technology Incubation Centre, University of Karachi is the largest among entrepreneurship centre based in academic institutions, he said.

The international exhibition was designed to project technologies and innovations in the realm of biomedical engineering and healthcare services, he said, adding that it was a showcasing of next generation technologies, solutions and strategies from all over Pakistan and OIC countries. He said that this global event was an opportunity to explore and discover the practical and successful implementation of such technologies in healthcare sector. In the end, Prof. Iqbal Choudhary presented certificates to the exhibitors showcasing the indigenously developed technologies in the event.

For more information, contact:
Public Relations Officer,
University of Karachi
Tel: +92-21-99261351 (Ext. 2294, 2306)
Fax: +92-21-99261330
Email: pro@uok.edu.pk
Website: www.uok.edu.pk

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Webinar on “Make in Pakistan: Pakistan’s New Industrial Policy” 

Islamabad, September 09, 2021 (PPI-OT):The Centre for Strategic Perspectives (CSP) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organised a webinar titled “Make in Pakistan: Pakistan’s New Industrial Policy,” on September 9, 2021. Dr Salman Shah, Advisor to CM Punjab, was the Keynote Speaker on the occasion. Other speakers for the webinar included Mr Humayun Akhtar Khan, Dr Usman W. Chohan, Ms Nazish Afraz and Dr Liaquat Ali Shah. Malik Qasim Mustafa, Director CSP/ACDC at the ISSI, moderated the Talk.

Mr Mustafa in his introductory remarks said that the manufacturing share in GDP is decreasing along with its share in Exports. This is due to many reasons like poor trade agreements. Make in Pakistan initiative is aimed to improve the situation.

Dr Shah in his keynote address said that the demographics of Pakistan could make it a production hub and a factory of the world. The working labour age needs to be fully utilised in production and industry. Furthermore, Pakistan is the fastest urbanising country in the world and clusters of manufacturing are forming around major cities in Pakistan, especially Punjab.

In his welcome remarks, Ambassador Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry, Director General ISSI, said that Make in Pakistan policy will affect the lives of all Pakistani’s and will likely improve it. The new industrial policy will increase employment. However, there are many obstacles in its way like attitude towards industrialists, facilitation of SEZs and lack of regulations.

Mr Khan said that Pakistan needs export diversification as it has low value-added products. To move towards new industrial policy a commitment of the top leadership and long-term vision. Pakistan’s focus should be on industries of exports, with increasing levels of technology and value addition.

Dr Chohan in his remarks said that in Pakistan the role of manufacturing has declined and the rate of growth lags far behind neighbours. Pakistan is deindustrialising prematurely and not integrated well into global value chains. If a strong industrial policy is implemented a strong industrial base will help, ensure national economic sovereignty.

Ms Afraz said that the Make in Pakistan policy needs a concrete formulation at the policy level. Value-added production is necessary for the industrial growth of Pakistan. Also, the types of incentives given to the industry will determine the objectives it will achieve. In his concluding remarks Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, Chairman BoG, ISSI, said that focus should be given to environmentally friendly policies in manufacturing and emerging technologies should be looked at to improve exports.

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/

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Promotion of education and research a national mission: Governor Punjab

Lahore, September 09, 2021 (PPI-OT):Governor Punjab Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar has said that the promotion of education and research is a national mission. He said that Pakistan’s future is linked with higher education and top-quality research, adding that the government is taking every possible step for the promotion of education in the country. He said that the institutions working under the umbrella of MQI are imparting training in addition to education. He said that he is a great fan of Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri for his contributions and services in the field of knowledge and to eliminate extremism. He said that higher education occupies a central place in the modern sciences to brush up the talent of our youth.

Governor Punjab expressed these views while talking to a delegation of Minhaj University Lahore that called on him under the leadership of Vice-Chancellor Dr Sajid Mahmood Shahzad. The delegation consisted of GM Malik, Jawwad Hamid, Anwar Akhtar Advocate, Shahzad Rasool, Naeem-ud-Din Chaudhry Advocate, Abdul Hafiz Chaudhry, Haji Muhammad Ishaq, Iqbal Murtaza, a and Shabbir Ahmad.

Dr Sajid Mahmid Shahzad said on the occasion that the institutions of higher learning can play a pivotal role in the restoration of the image of Pakistan in the field of sports. He said that our lost glory in the arena of sports can be regained by building sports grounds of the international standard to prepare world-class players. He said that the conduct of games is necessary for the establishment of a healthy society. He said that MUL is also providing sports facilities to the students in addition to education.

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

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Mohammad Nawaz tests positive 

Rawalpindi, September 09, 2021 (PPI-OT):Mohammad Nawaz has tested positive for Covid-19 and has been quarantined as per the PCB Covid-19 Protocols. The left-arm spinner had tested positive during the second round of testing, which were administered upon arrival in Islamabad on Wednesday.

All other squad members have tested negative and, as such, the national side will hold a training session as scheduled on Friday at the Pindi Cricket Stadium. The New Zealand side will arrive in Islamabad on Saturday for three ODIs and five T20Is, which will be played from 17 September to 3 October.

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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Match officials for Pakistan-New Zealand series confirmed 

Lahore, September 09, 2021 (PPI-OT):Elite panellist Aleem Dar and Ahsan Raza of the international panel will umpire in the three ODIs between Pakistan and New Zealand to be played at the Pindi Cricket Stadium on 17, 19 and 21 September.

Mohammad Javed will be the match referee for the ODIs as well as the five T20Is, which will be played from 25 September to 3 October. Javed is on the ICC’s international panel of match referees.

Aleem and Ahsan have been assigned on-field responsibilities for the ICC Men’s World Cup Super League fixtures as DRS will not be available.

Apart from Aleem and Ahsan, who will also be involved in the T20Is, Asif Yaqoob, Faisal Afridi, Rashid Riaz and Shozab Raza will also share umpiring responsibilities in the matches to be played in Lahore. Asif, Rashid and Shozab are on the ICC’s international panel of umpires

The following are the match officials’ appointments:

17 Sep – 1st ODI, Pindi Cricket Stadium. Aleem Dar and Ahsan Raza (on-field umpires), Asif Yaqoob (third umpire) and Rashid Riaz (fourth umpire). Mohammad Javed (match referee)

19 Sep – 2nd ODI, Pindi Cricket Stadium. Aleem Dar and Ahsan Raza (on-field umpires), Rashid Riaz (third umpire) and Asif Yaqoob (fourth umpire). Mohammad Javed (match referee)

21 Sep – 3rd ODI, Pindi Cricket Stadium. Aleem Dar and Ahsan Raza (on-field umpires), Asif Yaqoob (third umpire) and Rashid Riaz (fourth umpire). Mohammad Javed (match referee)

25 Sep – 1st T20I, Gaddafi Stadium. Aleem Dar and Ahsan Raza (on-field umpires), Asif Yaqoob (third umpire) and Rashid Riaz (fourth umpire). Mohammad Javed (match referee)

26 Sep – 2nd T20I, Gaddafi Stadium. Ahsan Raza and Rashid Riaz (on-field umpires), Aleem Dar (third umpire) and Shozab Raza (fourth umpire). Mohammad Javed (match referee)

29 Sep – 3rd T20I, Gaddafi Stadium. Aleem Dar and Asif Yaqoob (on-field umpires), Ahsan Raza (third umpire) and Shozab Raza (fourth umpire). Mohammad Javed (match referee).

1 Oct – 4th T20I, Gaddafi Stadium. Asif Yaqoob and Shozab Raza (on-field umpires), Rashid Riaz (third umpire) and Faisal Afridi (fourth umpire). Mohammad Javed (match referee)

3 Oct – 5th T20I, Gaddafi Stadium. Asif Yaqoob and Rashid Riaz (on-field umpires), Shozab Raza (third umpire) and Faisal Afridi (fourth umpire). Mohammad Javed (match referee).

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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Shadab Khan upbeat about chances against New Zealand

Rawalpindi, September 09, 2021 (PPI-OT):Pakistan white-ball vice-captain Shadab Khan is optimistic the national side will make the most of the home advantage when they take on New Zealand in the three-match One-Day International series from 17 September at the Pindi Cricket Stadium.

This will be Black Caps’ first visit of the country after 18 years and the hosts are eager to repeat the heroics they displayed when New Zealand last visited the country when the five-match ODI series – the last two matches of which were played in Rawalpindi – ended in Pakistan winning the series 5-0.

The ODIs are followed by five T20 Internationals at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, which will help Pakistan in continuing their preparations for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. “We will try to utilise our home conditions and our main objective is to prepare ourselves for upcoming global event,” Shadab said. “We have made significant strides in ODIs and our aim is to work on the weak areas and improve ourselves across formats.”

Shadab emphasised the team’s focus will be to play with aggressive and positive intent. These three ODIs are part of ICC Men’s World Cup Super League and are the only 50-over assignment of the national side before they depart for the United Arab Emirates for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, where they will play India in their tournament opener on 24 October.

“Babar Azam [Pakistan white-ball captain] and I always emphasise on aggressive and fearless cricket,” the 22-year-old said. “Though, results haven’t been in our favour to date, we are developing a culture where aggressive and modern-day cricket remains our core strategy.”

Including five shorter format matches against New Zealand, Pakistan will play seven T20Is, last two of which are against Eoin Morgan’s England, before the global event.

Shadab said Pakistan have a good record in T20I cricket in the UAE and the presence of Saqlain Mushtaq in the coaching set-up will prove to be beneficial for the spinners ahead of the T20 World Cup.

“We have a good track record in the UAE,” he said. “We have some good quality spinners in our squad and above all inclusion of Saqlain Mushtaq for New Zealand series will be very useful before the T20 World Cup.”

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