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October 25, 2021October 26, 2021

Two Days Training for Faculty Members of Universities in Sindh and Punjab under the project “Social and Religious Tolerance” conducted at Faletti’s Hotel, Lahore

Lahore, October 25, 2021 (PPI-OT):Two Days Training for Faculty Members of Universities in Sindh and Punjab” under the project “Social and Religious Tolerance” was conducted at Faletti’s Hotel, Lahore. Institute of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab participated in the collaborative venture of Media Training and Research Center (MTRC) and Inter University Consortium for promotion of Social Sciences (IUCPSS). Luminary Faculty members represented Universities all over Sindh including Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur, University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi, Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University Lyari, whereas, Prof. Dr. Rafia Rafique; Director/ Professor at Institute of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab and Miss. Hamna Zahid; MPhil Scholar and Research Associate for the Journal of Behavioural Sciences, IAP, represented the University of the Punjab, Lahore.

The worthy resource person for the 2-Days Conference was Prof. Dr. Muqarrab Akbar who is the Chairman of the Department of Political Science, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan who spoke on social and religious tolerance, violence, social conflict and social cohesion. It was emphasized that the need of the hour is to promote social tolerance and peacebuilding within institutes and students. Prof. Dr. Rafia Rafique; Director of Institute of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab concluded the 2-Days Training by the closing speech and certificate distribution ceremony to the participants who enthusiastically participated and made the conference a success.

For more information, contact:
Registrar,
University of the Punjab
Quaid-e-Azam Campus, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-99231102
Fax: +92-42-99231103
E-Mail: registrar@pu.edu.pk
Website: http://pu.edu.pk/

October 25, 2021October 26, 2021

PRCS provided relief package to Balochistan EQ victims

Islamabad, October 25, 2021 (PPI-OT):Humanitarian aid workers from the Pakistan Red Crescent Society have been filmed driving out to support Balochistan residents affected by an earthquake which struck in the early hours of Thursday morning. The quake killed more than 20 people and left hundreds injured.

After the earthquake, PRCS had immediately dispatched ambulances and its team of doctors, paramedics, volunteers as well as women first aiders who took part in the relief operations at Harnai. Four ambulances of the Red Crescent remained engaged in the rescue efforts. The provision of medicines and first aid care to injured persons continued till late night on Thursday.

PRCS also provided relief items to support victims of earthquake. Relief items included blankets, tents, jerry cans, hygiene kits, tarpaulin sheets, sleeping bags and other essential items. In a statement posted to Twitter, the organisation’s chairman Abrar Ul Haq said: “Red Crescent is devotedly active in helping the people in afflicted area, our relief teams are vigorously serving our people in this time of calamity. We are in collaboration with local administration to gauge the needs, more relief packages are on the way.”

Abrar ul Haq lauded the efforts of Disaster Management, Emergency Response, Health, First Aid and volunteers who took part in the relief operations. He directed officials to spare no effort in providing the relief to the victims and stressed upon the need to provide maximum assistance and medical care to the affected families.

For more information, contact:
Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS)
PRCS National Headquarters, H-8, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-300-8508138
Ph: +92-51-9250404-5
Fax: +92-51-9250408
E-mail: hilal@isb.comsats.net.pk
Web: http://www.prcs.org.pk

October 25, 2021October 26, 2021

PRCS and IFRC hold breakfast meeting with Ambassador, Diplomats

Islamabad, October 25, 2021 (PPI-OT):Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) and the International Federation of the Red Cross Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) hosted a breakfast meeting with the diplomatic community at a local hotel here on Wednesday. The meeting was attended by ambassadors and representatives from 12 countries including the Ambassador of Denmark H.E. Mr. Lis Rosenholm, Deputy Head of Missions of Kingdom of Netherlands, UAE, China and senior representatives from the embassies of United States, British High Commission, Canada, Turkey, Japan, Belgium, Norway and European Commission Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO).

Chairman PRCS, Abrar-ul-Haq, Regional Director IFRC Asia Pacific, Mr. Alexander Matheou, PRCS Vice Chairman, Mr. Asif Bajwa, members of managing body, Dr. Irshad Muhammad, Syed Hashim A. Hassan, Dr. Pervaiz Ghaffar Rajwani, Brig. (Rtd.) Dr. Mowadat Hussain Rana, Secretary General PRCS Dr Adeel Nawaz, HOD IFRC in Pakistan Peter (Piwi) Ophoff, PRCS and IFRC officers, and volunteers were also present on the occasion.

Speaking on the occasion PRCS Chairman Abrar ul Haq said that PRCS is serving the suffering humanity to the best of its capability and without any discrimination. He said PRCS had expanded its door-to-door mobile vaccination campaign against Covid-19, to contain the spread of the pandemic in the country adding that the state-of-the-art Red Crescent Corona Care Hospital was set up within a record period of 15 days and it was inaugurated by Prime Minister Imran Khan. He said it was a matter of great honour for the PRCS that the RCCH was designated by the government as a Mass Vaccination Centre. “More than 300,000 people had been vaccinated so far from PRCS static units and door to door vaccination campaign”, he added.

Abrar ul Haq said that the Muhafiz Force set up by the PRCS helped vulnerable segments of the society and provided food to 9 lac families during the campaign as well as raised awareness among the people on adherence to safety and security SOPs devised by the government. He said PRCS would soon launch Red Crescent Corp and students of educational institutions will be trained under this initiative to render First Aid services to vulnerable communities.

Abrar ul Haq hailed the cooperation of Movement Partners; particularly, ICRC, IFRC, and ECHO and countries for providing funding support during Covid-19 operations. The Chairman urged the diplomatic community to broaden the support channels towards PRCS which will enhance its outreach in communities.

Speaking on the occasion, IFRC Regional Director Asia Pacific Mr. Alexander Matheou said that Red Cross Red Crescent Movement is the world’s largest humanitarian network providing relief to the vulnerable people. “IFRC is providing support to 192 National Societies around the globe to help in mitigating the sufferings of vulnerable people, be it the pandemic, climate change challenge in the region or any disaster and humanitarian crisis situation”, he added.

PRCS Secretary-General, Dr. Adeel Nawaz briefed the diplomats, on COVID response activities, programme interventions and future operations being undertaken by PRCS in collaboration with IFRC, ICRC, Partner National Societies and external partners. Dr. Mowadat Hussain Rana spoke on organization commitment and gave a briefing on the creation and objectives of Red Crescent Corp.

October 25, 2021October 26, 2021

Afghanistan secure biggest T20I win with victory over Scotland

Dubai, October 25, 2021 (PPI-OT):Afghanistan strolled to a 130-run victory over Scotland in their opening match of Group 2 in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021.

Scotland had been set 190 to beat thanks to big hitting and fast running from Najib Zadran, Hazratullah Zazai and Rahmanullah Gurbaz.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman was the star of the second innings, taking five wickets on his T20 World Cup debut, as Scotland were bowled out for 60.

Afghanistan won the toss and chose to bat first, and after a tidy over from Brad Wheal, who conceded just two runs, the Afghanistan openers started to tee off.

Mohammad Shahzad hit the longest six of the Super 12s so far, firing a delivery from Wheal’s second spell 101 metres before departing for 22, caught in the deep off the bowling of Safyaan Sharif.

Mark Watt dismissed Hazratullah Zazai but only after Zazai had made 44 off 30 balls, the ball bouncing off his bat onto his pads and into the stumps.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Najib Zadran then combined to keep Afghanistan’s fast scoring going, running quickly between the wickets as Afghanistan’s 100 came off 74 balls.

The pair added 87 runs off 51 balls with Zadran doing most of the boundary scoring, but Gurbaz was always his willing partner in the running until he was caught on 46.

Zadran then claimed the longest six title with a boundary sailing 103m before holing out on the final ball of the innings as Afghanistan set Scotland what would be their record chase of 191.

George Munsey started quickly, scoring 11 off the first over, but Kyle Coetzer could not go with him, falling for 10 with Scotland at 28 for 1.

Calum MacLeod came in and was immediately given out lbw with a review not able to save him and with the captain and the architect of their famous one-day win over England gone, Scotland were in trouble.

Richie Berrington defended the hat-trick ball safely, but two deliveries later was given out, like MacLeod for lbw and again on umpire’s call. Mujeeb Ur Rahman was the delighted bowler ending the over with figures of 3 for 7.

A third duck in a row soon came with Matthew Cross going to an incredible take from wicketkeeper Shahzad, fine margins were deciding Scotland’s wickets.

There was nothing close about Scotland’s next dismissal with Mujeeb clean bowling Munsey to bring out Greaves, Scotland’s hero against Bangladesh.

Things became even more difficult for Scotland with Rashid Khan, number three in the ICC MRF Tyres T20 bowlers rankings came on to bowl. It took him just three deliveries to get a wicket, that of Michael Leask, Scotland’s fourth batter who failed to trouble the scorers.

Watt could only add one to the total before Mujeeb picked up his wicket and with it his five-fer, taking five for 20 from his four overs in an utterly dominant spell.

Rashid Khan would then take two in two, to end with figures of four for nine and seal a huge victory.

Scores in brief

Afghanistan beat Scotland at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah by 130 runs.

Afghanistan 190/4, in 20 overs (Najibullah Zadran 59, Rahmanullah Gurbaz 46; Safyaan Sharif 2/33, Mark Watt 1/23)

Scotland 160 all out, in 10.2 overs (George Munsey 25; Chris Greaves 12; Mujeeb Ur Rahman 5/20, Rashid Khan 4/9)

Player of the Match: Mujeeb Ur Rahman (Afghanistan)

For more information, contact:
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International Cricket Council (ICC)
Street 69, Dubai Sports City,
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Phone: +97-143828800
Fax: +97-143828600
E-mail: enquiry@icc-cricket.com
Website: www.icc-cricket.com

October 25, 2021October 26, 2021

PRCS provides sanitizer machines and handwashing stations to ITP

Islamabad, October 25, 2021 (PPI-OT):Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) on Friday installed 2 handwashing stations and 2 hand sanitizer machines at Islamabad Traffic Police office, Islamabad for the ITP staff and visitors. PRCS Secretary General Dr Adeel Nawaz handed over the sanitizers, handwashing stations and antiseptic to SSP Syed Krar Hussain at ITP office in Islamabad where ITP senior officers, staff and PRCS volunteers were also present. Krar Hussain said there is a historical connection between PRCS and ITP. He thanked PRCS on the initiative aimed to promote precautionary measures in public places and government offices to defeat the coronavirus.

Under this initiative, PRCS has installed 262 hand sanitizer machines and 250 handwashing stations at different public places, government offices and educational institutions across the country. In his statement, Chairman PRCS Abrar ul Haq said the coronavirus cases are on rise once again and the efforts of PRCS to help the vulnerable segments will continue with utmost commitment and unflinching resolve until the monster is completely defeated. He hailed the cooperation of Movement Partners, especially ICRC, IFRC and ECHO for providing funding support during Covid-19 operations.

Abrar ul Haq said the PRCS has rendered remarkable services in containing the Covid-19 pandemic in the country. He said Muhafiz Force set up by the PRCS helped vulnerable segments of the society through provision of food as well as awareness about adherence to safety and security SOPs devised by the government.

Abrar ul Haq has urged people to strictly follow health and safety guidelines to help the health authorities contain the infection, saying that bringing this “very dangerous situation” under control is impossible without public support. “The reality is that fighting such a deadly pandemic is a collective responsibility where people must do their part, Religious scholars should ask people to ensure implementation of SOPs announced by the government in their Friday sermons,” he added.

October 25, 2021October 26, 2021

PRCS organizes Marathon Race to raise awareness on blood donation

Islamabad, October 25, 2021 (PPI-OT):Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) on Thursday organized a marathon race under the theme “Give blood and keep the world beating”. The aim of this activity was to raise awareness on the need for safe blood transfusion and of the critical contribution voluntary, unpaid blood donors make to national health systems.

Around 200 volunteers participated in the marathon race that started from PRCS National Headquarters and ended at the same point while passing through Professor Ashfaq Ahmed and Pitras Bukhari roads. A ceremony was held in the end in connection with the blood donation awareness campaign and to award the winners of the race that was attended by PRCS Chairman Abrar ul Haq, Regional Director IFRC Asia Pacific, IFRC Mr. Alexander Matheou, Secretary General Dr Adeel Nawaz, Heads of Delegation of IFRC and Turkish Red Crescent, staff, volunteers and others.

Speaking on the occasion, PRCS Chairman Abrar ul Haq said that the need for blood is universal, but access to blood for all those who need it is not and blood shortages are particularly acute in developing countries. He said that the pandemic had brought voluntary blood donations to a virtual standstill, adding that the closure of educational institutions, which had been a major source of blood collection, had also severely impacted the blood donations. He said PRCS Regional Blood Donor Centre (RBDC) housed at the National Headquarters in Islamabad would usually collect 500-1000 donations in any given month, which have now fallen to around few dozen units only. Around 90% of PRCS blood supply has been threatened by cancelation of community blood drives due to Covid-19 pandemic.

Abrar ul Haq emphasized the need to promote a culture of blood donation on a voluntary basis to increase the quality of transparent and safe blood. “The day also provides an opportunity to call to action to governments and national health authorities to provide adequate resources and put into place systems and infrastructures to increase the collection of blood from voluntary, non-remunerated blood donors.”, he added.

Abrar-ul-Haq said that the PRCS has always strived for the management and supply of blood to deserving patients, emergencies and accidents. He said Red Crescent volunteers are active in collecting and timely availability of blood donations, volunteers themselves donate blood regularly and participate in awareness campaigns. He lauded the youth for taking part in the marathon race and raising their voice for the cause.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Alexander Matheou said that donating blood is the greatest service to humanity and Mr Abrar ul Haq is an inspiration for all the volunteers and people for his work and contribution for this cause. At the end of the ceremony, shields were distributed among the regular blood donors and prize cheques were awarded to the winners of the marathon race.