Day: October 25, 2021

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Centre of Wellbeing inaugurated at National Textile University

Faisalabad, October 25, 2021 (PPI-OT):The establishment of “Centre for Wellbeing” in the National Textile University premises according to the directives of HEC is a new initiative taken by NTU. Worthy Rector Dr Tanveer Hussain inaugurated the facility. The inauguration was attended by Director Finance Zulfikar Ahmad, Advisor Students Dr Danish Mahmood, other staff members and students.

At the ceremony, Worthy Rector spoke about the absolute need to have quick and effective mental treatment on the premises. Hafsa Farrukh Clinical Psychologist of Centre of Wellbeing NTU shared the basic plan and schedule of activities and workshops for the Centre of Wellbeing.

The centre for wellbeing purpose is to help all students, faculty, staff of NTU, as well as the community to succeed and improve by providing support for the psychological, emotional, social, developmental and behavioural issues. CWB focuses on providing counselling, therapeutic support, capacity building, organizing and conducting training workshops to students, faculty and staff.

For more information, contact:
National Textile University (NTU)
Sheikhupura Road, Faisalabad 37610, Pakistan
Tel: +92-41-9230081-90
Fax: +92-41-9230098
Email: info@ntu.edu.pk
Website: http://www.ntu.edu.pk

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Our Future is at Hand: Indus marks Global Handwashing Day with Week-Long Celebration 

Karachi, October 25, 2021 (PPI-OT):The Infection Control Department of the Indus Hospital and Health Network (IHHN) organized week-long hand hygiene awareness activities at the Korangi, Karachi and QF, NST and SMP, Lahore campuses for the healthcare workers and the public.

Global Hand Hygiene Day is celebrated annually on October 15 to promote hand hygiene. This year’s theme, “Our Future is at Hand – Let’s Move Forward Together,” called for coordinated action toward universal hand hygiene. Handwashing with soap and water is an easy and effective way to save lives and prevent infections. Hand hygiene is vital in preventing COVID-19 and other infectious diseases.

To spread awareness among the community and hospital healthcare professionals, IHHN’s Infection Control Department organized a hand hygiene stall, videos, poster competition, display messages, and poetry competition in accordance with WHO’s framework. The Infection Control staff of Korangi Campus also distributed hand rubs and other hand hygiene souvenirs to patients, their families, and hospital staff. The Infection Control Department at QF, NST and SMP Campus also promoted hand hygiene among healthcare workers and the community through awareness activities.

For more information, contact
The Indus Hospital (TIH)
C-76, Sector 31/5, Opposite Darussalam Society,
Korangi Crossing, Karachi – 75190, Pakistan
Tel: +92-21-35112709-17
Fax: +92-21-35112718
Email: crd@indushospital.org.pk
Website: http://www.indushospital.org.pk/

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Pakistan Awami Tehreek Sargodha holds demonstration to protest price hike

Lahore, October 25, 2021 (PPI-OT):PAT workers held a demonstration against price hike and massive inflation in front of Sargodha Press Club under the leadership of central president Raja Zahid. The PAT leaders said that people are greatly worried over the way things have gone beyond their purchasing capacity. They said that Pakistan has become the fourth most expensive country in the world. They said that the price hike has less to do with the international circumstances and more with bad governance.

They said that no one listens to the government after it sets the prices of edibles with the result that the writ of the state is challenged every day. They said that wages of the workers have fallen by half due to inflation, adding that Pakistanis were not more worried in the past than they are today. They said that representing the voice of the people is our responsibility. They further stated that the purpose of the protest is to draw the attention of the government to this important issue.

The PAT leaders lamented that the government’s attention is focused on resolving the issues of the common man. They said that people are dying of starvation, as prices escalate on a daily basis leading to erosion in the buying power of the people. They said that it has become nearly impossible for the common man to make both ends meet. They said that PAT will continue to speak up for the poor and urge the government to take steps to reduce the increase in prices. Senior PAT leaders namely Dr Zafar Ali, Naz Qureshi, Chaudhry Faheem Haider Cheema, Muhammad Imran Malik, Muhammad Iqbal Kashif and others also spoke on the occasion.

For more information, contact:
Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT)
365-M, Model Town,
Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-111-140-140
Email: info@pat.com.pk
Website: www.pat.com.pk

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Lahiru Kumara and Liton Das Kumar Fined 25% and 15% of their Match Fees respectively for breaching ICC Code of Conduct 

Dubai, October 25, 2021 (PPI-OT):In the recently concluded Group B, Super 12 game of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh on Sunday in Sharjah, Sri Lankan bowler Lahiru Kumara and Bangladeshi batter Liton Das Kumar were both fined for breaching level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel.

Kumara was found guilty of breaching Article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “Using language, actions or gestures which disparage, or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon his/her dismissal during an International Match.”

Das was found guilty of breaching Article 2.20 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “Conduct that is contrary to the spirit of the game’.

The incident occurred in the fifth over after the dismissal of batter Litton Kumar Das in the Bangladesh innings.

After he dismissed the batter Das, Lahiru Kumara walked towards him using actions and words which provoked an aggressive reaction from the batter.

Having been provoked by the bowler Kumara, Das reacted aggressively and in a manner which was contrary to the spirit of cricket.

Kumara was fined 25% of his match fee and received 1 demerit point.

Das was fined 15% of his match fee and received 1 demerit point.

Javagal Srinath of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanctions, which were ratified by the ICC Cricket Operations department as per the COVID-19 interim playing regulations. Kumara and Das both pleaded guilty to the offences and accepted the proposed sanctions, so there was no need for a formal hearing.

The charges were levelled by on-field umpires Joel Wilson and Adrian Holdstock, 3rd umpire Michael Gough and 4th umpire Rod Tucker.

Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum penalty of a fine of 50 per cent of a player’s match fee, and one or two demerit points.

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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Since July 2021, there has been a 5% increase in the number of Pakistanis who relied on less expensive foods to cover their basic household needs in August 2021: Gallup and Gilani Pakistan 

Islamabad, October 25, 2021 (PPI-OT):According to a survey conducted by Gallup and Gilani Pakistan, since July 2021, there has been a 5% increase in the number of Pakistanis who relied on less expensive foods to cover their basic household needs in August 2021.

A nationally representative sample of adult men and women from across the four provinces was asked the following question, “In the past 7 days, did you ‘rely on less preferred and less expensive foods’ to cover your household’s basic needs? (Only reporting percentage of people who agreed).” In response to this question, 14% of people agreed that they have been relying on less expensive foods to cover their basic household needs in August 2021; this is an increase from 9% in July 2021.

Question: “In the past 7 days, did you ‘rely on less preferred and less expensive foods’ to cover your household’s basic needs? (Only reporting percentage of people who agreed).”

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

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Announcement for Need Based Scholarships for Fall, 2021

Lahore, October 25, 2021 (PPI-OT):Students are informed that need based scholarship link for Fall – 2021 semester has been opened for deserving students. If you are a deserving student and eligible to apply for need based scholarship, please apply at your earliest. The last date to apply for need based scholarship is November 05, 2021.

The procedure to apply for need based scholarship is as follows:

1. From within the LMS, click the “Student Services” button

2. Click on the “Need Based Scholarship” link, under “Accounts” Section

3. A form will be displayed.

4. Fill in the required information

5. Click the Submit Request button.

For more information, contact:
Virtual University of Pakistan (VU)
M.A. Jinnah Campus, Defence Road, Off Raiwind Road,
Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-111-880-880
Fax: +92-42-99200604, +92-42-99202174
Website: www.vu.edu.pk