Day: November 12, 2021

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Teaching Assistants Required in the Department of International Relations, University of Sindh, Jamshoro

Jamshoro, November 12, 2021 (PPI-OT):Applications are invited for the temporary/contract post of Teaching Assistants in the Department of International Relations, University of Sindh, and Jamshoro.

The applicants should possess First Class or 3.00 CGPA in BS (4 years)/Master degree in the relevant field, having Sixteen (16) years of education from any HEC recognized University and having no 3rd division / D grade in academic career.

Priority will be given to candidates having MPhil/MS degree in the relevant field or at least registered in any HEC recognized University as MPhil / PhD Research scholar.

The candidates are required to submit their application on the prescribed application form (editable) given below with a colored photograph (pasted on the form) in the office of the undersigned latest by 22nd November 2021 along with attested copies of the following documents.

Certificates/testimonials

Passport sized photographs (02 copies)

CNIC

The University of Sindh reserves the right to cancel some or all the vacancies.

For more information, contact:
Director
Centre for Pure and Applied Geology
University of Sindh
University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan
Tel: +92-22-9213167
Cell: +92-300-9375193
E-mail: shsolangi@usindh.edu.pk
Website: www.usindh.edu.pk

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Habib University Faculty Appointed to Senior Roles 

Karachi, November 12, 2021 (PPI-OT):For their outstanding and sustained service to furthering scholarship, excellence in teaching, and commitment to the strategic mission and vision of Habib University, seven faculty members have been appointed to senior ranks in their respective programs.

In Integrated Sciences and Mathematics (iSciM) Dr. Sameena Shah Zaman has been appointed Associate Professor, while Mr. Yousuf Kerai has been appointed Senior Lecturer with a joint appointment in the Comparative Humanities program. Dr. Sameena Shah Zaman, is one of first two female faculty members appointed to the rank of Associate Professor at Habib University. She is a physicist who is committed to exploring new pedagogical methods to put student learning at the heart of teaching.

Mr. Yousuf Kerai is currently the only faculty member who is teaching in two programs across both schools. Mr. Kerai’s talent in music and teaching in math has made him a favourite among students. He has developed interdisciplinary courses at Habib University and has led the start of the University’s popular orchestra.

“It is always endearing to know that one is valued at an institution and that there are opportunities to grow and progress. However, being promoted to a Senior Lecturer position with a joint appointment to the Comparative Humanities Program and Integrated Sciences and Mathematics sends a clear message that Habib University truly values its commitment to interdisciplinary learning,” said Mr. Kerai.

Dr. Saleha Raza has been appointed Associate Professor for the Computer Science program. With almost six years of association with the Computer Science program, Dr. Raza has been a role model for females looking to start a career in the STEM field.

Speaking about the pursuit of excellence in her teaching, she said, “Being an Associate Professor at Habib University has been an important milestone to achieve for which I am greatly thankful to Allah Almighty. While celebrating, I feel more conscious now to pursue excellence and have a profound impact on my students and on the community at large.”

There have been three appointments in the Electrical and Computer Engineering program. Dr. Ishtiaq Makda and Dr. Muhammad Moiz Anis have been appointed Associate Professor, while Mr. Tariq Mumtaz has been appointed Lecturer II.

Dr. Moiz said, “The core of my endeavors as an individual would continue to revolve around giving back to the community and investing in the future-building of our generations to come. Dr. Anis has led the DSSE Public Lecture Series for two years – organizing over 40 lectures, both in-person and online. His commitment to focusing his teaching on student learning and understanding has been appreciated by reviewers.

Dr. Makda thanked the review committee for recognizing his hard work, saying, “I am delighted that my hard work was analyzed and recognized by Habib University’s rigorous promotion process. I feel proud as I am associated with one-of-a-kind academic institution in Pakistan.”

Commenting on his appointment, Mr. Mumtaz expressed his gratitude to the University, and said, “I am honoured to get this appointment. Thanks to Habib University and management to provide a vibrant working place to excel and grow.” Dr. Tariq Mumtaz has played an active role in the ECE Capstone Committee, which he has chaired for two years.

For more information, contact:
Habib University
Karachi, Pakistan
Tel: +92-21-34301051-55
Email: marketing@habib.edu.pk
Website: www.habib.edu.pk

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24th Congress Meeting of the Asian Athletics Association 

Lahore, November 12, 2021 (PPI-OT):It gives me pleasure to apprise that 24th Congress Meeting of the Asian Athletics Association (AAA) was held on 8th Nov 2021. It was attended by the Presidents and Secretary Generals of 45 Asian Countries.

President Athletics Federation of Pakistan (AFP) Maj General (R) Muhammad Akram Sahi who is also Vice President of the AAA and Muhammad Zafar Secretary General AFP attended the Congress.

It is further apprised that in the opening remarks, Lord Sebastian Coe, President World Athletics appreciated the performance and efforts of Asian Athletics Association as well as Athletics Federation of Pakistan as AFP conducted online seminars for the sports community of Asian region during the Covid-19 crisis. He also applauded the recent outstanding performance by Mr. Arshad Nadeem, Javelin Thrower at the Tokyo Olympics.

It is a great acknowledgement by the World Leader of Athletics and it will go a long way in the promotion and development of our National Athletics.

For more information, contact:
Athletics Federation of Pakistan (AFP)
Website: http://www.afp.com.pk/welcome.php

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Birmingham 2022 unveils netball and cricket T20 match schedules 

Dubai, November 12, 2021 (PPI-OT):The first matches for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games have been announced, as the organisers of the Games have revealed the schedules for the women’s cricket T20 and for the netball competition at the event.

The first matches for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games have been announced, as the organisers of the Games have revealed the schedules for the women’s cricket T20 and for the netball competition at the event.

The women’s cricket T20 competition will be held at the Edgbaston Stadium from the 29 July, with the bronze and gold medal matches taking place on 7 August. The first match on the schedule will see Australia take on India in the early session, with Pakistan playing Barbados, who were recently confirmed as the team from the West Indies that will take part in the Commonwealth Games.

The host nation team for the Games, Team England, will be in action for the first time on 30 July, when they will take on the winner of a qualifying tournament which is due to take place at the start of 2022. They will then play South Africa in the early session on 2 August, followed by a third match against New Zealand in the evening session on Thursday 4 August.

Other highlights on the schedule include India against Pakistan on 31 July and Australia will also take on Pakistan on 3 August.

7 out of 8 qualifiers for the cricket T20 competition were announced back in April with the final team set to be finalised at the end of January 2022.

Last month the first six qualifiers for the netball competition, which will be held at the NEC Arena, were announced, with the final six set to be confirmed early in 2022.

The netball matches will also begin on Friday 29 July, one day after the opening ceremony for the Games, the largest multi-sport event to be held in the UK for a decade and the biggest ever event to be held in the West Midlands region.

Team England, the reigning Commonwealth Champions, and the host team for the tournament, will be first on court in the early session on 29 July, taking on one of the sides that will be announced next year. The following day they will play Malawi and they will also have games on the 1 August and 2 August, with their final group match set to be a showdown with New Zealand on 4 August.

Other netball matches that have been revealed so far include Jamaica against South Africa in the evening session on 30 July, Australia against South Africa in the morning session on 1 August and New Zealand against Malawi in the evening session of the same day. Australia against Jamaica will be the match in the morning session on 4 August – the first of three netball sessions to be held on that day.

The announcement of the match schedules for the two team sports comes just a few weeks before tickets for Birmingham 2022 are expected to go on general sale. Matt Kidson, Director of Sport for Birmingham 2022, said: “Not surprisingly we have already sold thousands of tickets for both the netball and cricket T20 sessions through our ticket ballots, but we know that some fans have been waiting to find out the details of the match schedules before choosing which sessions they want to attend, so we’re expecting these sports to sell quickly, when ticket sales go live.

“If there are netball and cricket fans who haven’t yet set up their ticketing account, then now would be a great time to do so, as tickets will be sold on a first come, first served basis, once the general sale begins.”

Birmingham 2022 will be the first time that cricket T20 has been included in the Games and it is also the first time that women’s cricket has been on the sports programme at any Commonwealth Games, with men’s 50 overs cricket included in the 1998 edition which was held in Kuala Lumpur.

Team England are the defending champions in netball and Ama Agbeze, who is now a Birmingham 2022 board member, was captain of the team when they won gold in dramatic circumstances on the Gold Coast. Ama said: “The gold medal match at Gold Coast 2018 was one of the greatest experiences of my life and we can expect more drama at Birmingham 2022. It has been a tough couple of years with many international netball matches having to be postponed or cancelled, so I know that all of the teams will be looking forward to the Commonwealth Games and a chance to renew their rivalry.

“With the final of both of netball and women’s cricket T20 being staged on Sunday 7 August and with the women’s hockey tournament medal matches on that day too, it will truly be a super Sunday for women’s team sport and I can’t wait to witness it.”

Commonwealth Games Federation Sport Director Ann-Louise Morgan said: “It is a special milestone to be unveiling the first matches for Birmingham 2022.

“There is no doubt that the cricket T20 and netball competitions will showcase the very best of Commonwealth Sport as well as women’s sport.

“We have been delighted to see such huge interest in tickets for both of these sports, but we are pleased that there are still opportunities for cricket and netball fans to attend the Games in person.

“Now is the time to ensure you set up a Birmingham 2022 ticketing account ahead of general sale in the coming weeks.”

ICC Acting Chief Executive Geoff Allardice said: “We have seen tremendous growth of the women’s game over the past few years and the Commonwealth Games will undoubtedly be another major moment on that journey.

“Today’s announcement of the match schedule gives fans lots to look forward to, not least with the opening game between ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020 finalists Australia and India and we know that Edgbaston will provide a great stage for the competition.

“On behalf of the ICC and our Members, I would like to thank the Commonwealth Games Federation for all the support and look forward to some exciting cricket in Birmingham 2022.”

World Netball President, Liz Nicholl CBE said: “With the hosts England confirmed to be part of the opening match at this very special multi-sport event, the athletes and their supporters will await with excitement the announcement of the remaining six qualifiers for Birmingham 2022, to see who the hosts will face. World Netball will continue to work with the Commonwealth Games Federation, Commonwealth Games Associations and Birmingham 2022 on the announcement of the remaining teams.

“Thank you to all our Netball Family who have already purchased tickets to support our athletes and their nations in Birmingham, I look forward to joining you all at the NEC Arena for what is sure to be an exciting event to showcase our sport as we continue to grow, to play and to inspire.”

The final six netball teams that will compete at Birmingham 2022 and the final qualifier for the women’s cricket T20 tournament will be confirmed at the end of January 2022. To find out more about Birmingham 2022, create your ticket account or see the full competition schedule for all 286 sessions of sport, go to birmingham2022.com

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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Always announced as Female Hygiene Partner for Pak-West Indies women series

Karachi, November 12, 2021 (PPI-OT):Pakistan Cricket Board and Procter and Gamble (P and G) have joined hands for the ongoing Pakistan-West Indies women series. P and G’s hygiene product, Always, will be the official “Female Hygiene Partner” for the three-match one-day series.

The first match was played on Monday with West Indies securing an emphatic 45-run victory, the second match was also won by visitors (37 runs) which has given them an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. The third and final match will be played on Sunday.

The series is being staged at the National Stadium Karachi. The PCB-P and G partnership will last till 31 December 2021.

PCB Acting Chief Executive Salman Naseer: “We want to thank P and G for coming forward for this partnership with Pakistan women’s team. The PCB is fully committed to further promoting the women’s game and the series against the West Indies is a testament of that. The two teams have played a competitive series and I wish them the best for the third match on Sunday.

I am also hopeful that after the current agreement ends, PCB and P and G enter into a long-term partnership and a mutually beneficial business relationship.”

P and G Pakistan Country Marketing Director Muhammad Khurram Kidwai: “Always is committed to the cause of building girls’ confidence for close to 20 years in Pakistan, and we are always looking for ways to go the extra mile. At P and G, we are passionate about equal opportunity and our leading feminine-care brand Always, gives us this unique space to continue our impact by promoting women’s advancement as professional athletes and leaders in the sport sector.”

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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PUBG MOBILE Pro League MENA & South Asia Championship to Make its Debut as a Gateway to the Global Championship With a $150,000 Prize Pool

Top 20 squads from the PUBG MOBILE Pro League South Asia,  PUBG MOBILE Pro League Arabia and other related regions to battle for glory

PAKISTAN, Nov. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — PUBG MOBILE is excited to introduce the first-ever inter-region tournament – the PMPL MENA & South Asia Championship. The tournament is set to take place on 9th-14th November, when teams from PMPL Arabic Season 2, PMPL South Asia Season 4, PMCO HTM Fall Split 2021, PMCO Africa Fall Split 2021, will be competing head to head for the prize pool of $150,000. It will also serve as a qualifying tournament for the upcoming PUBG MOBILE Global Championship, which will kick off in late November. The top 4 squads from here will get a chance to play at the global level.

PMPL is the pro-level PUBG MOBILE esports tournament that picks the best of the best for a showdown of the elites. This time, two big regions in the PUBG MOBILE esports ecosystem will come under one roof to fight for glory and solidify their spot in the Global Championship.

As part of the activations around the competition, South Asia’s 2 of the biggest regional rap artists, Rap Demon and Toshi, will join hands with the South Asian squads and release a rap anthem in support of South Asia in the tournament. The artists will also be seen playing show matches with super supporters of the MENA region on Nov 14th to lift the spirit of the tournament.

“It brings me great joy to have come on board such a huge tournament that encompasses two big regions in the world of competitive PUBG Mobile. It would be fun to get back with Rap Demon with another sick track to support the region. We’re on the grind for our showmatch as well, we’re eyeing victory and pride for South Asia on all fronts.”, said Toshi, DJ/Producer.

“South Asia is full of talented gamers and it’ll be great to sing for them on an international platform. The teams in the region are quite aggressive and stand a good chance to win the title”, said Rap Demon.

Watch the music video here

PMPL MENA & South Asia Championship will see top teams from the past tournaments in the race for the title.

Slot distribution is as follows:

  1. PMPL South Asia Championship Season 12021 Spring – Winner
  2. PMCO Africa – Winner
  3. PMCO HTM – Top 2 Squads
  4. PMPL Arabia – Top 8 squads
  5. PMPL South Asia – Top 8 Squads

PMPL South Asia season 4 of the tournament this year produced a lot of great talents who are capable of taking on any team in the world. Let’s take a look at the top ones:

  1. DRS Gaming: PMPL SA S3 winners and PMPL SA S4 League Stage toppers. This Nepali team is one of South Asia’s most consistent teams ever in terms of performance.
  2. Wizzes With Vibes: The PMPL SA S4 champions that no one saw coming. Their unpredictability makes them a lethal squad.
  3. Vibes: The star-studded lineup of Nepal was one of the finest performers at PMPL S4 SA with players like Assassin who can be found at the top of the kill leaderboard in most of the tournaments.
  4. Deadeyes: One of the fan favourites and runner-up of PMPL SA Season 4, the team gathered a good lead in the league stages.
  5. I8: Currently the best PUBG MOBILE squad from Pakistan that can dominate world-class teams on their best day. Crypto is their kill master and is always there on top of the kill leaderboard.
  6. T2K: A very consistent and lethal team from Nepal that has a history of good placement in PMPL South Asia. The team led by Jane is a real threat in the PMPL MENA & SOUTH ASIA Championship.
  7. Stalwart Esports: A team that dealt with consistency issues at the start bounced back in the true warrior spirit to secure a slot in the PMPL MENA & SA Championship.
  8. A1 Esports: A1 comes in as one of the finest and tactically fine-tuned team from Bangladesh that has a lot of PMPL exposure and is a sure shot contender for the title.

The tournament is divided into 2 phases: League Days and Finals. The 20 squads will play league stage from 9th-12th November and the top 16 squads will play the finals on 13th & 14th November. The finals will have a total of 10 matches played across a span of 2 days. Points for the leaderboard will be plotted using the standard point distribution system.

The winner will take home prize money of $40,000 and the top 4 squads will advance to the PUBG MOBILE Global Championship, which is the biggest stage for competitive PUBG MOBILE that attracts millions of viewers across the globe to see top teams compete with all their might.

As the official smartphone partner of PUBG MOBILE Esports in the Middle East & Africa regions in 2021, OPPO will play an active part in bringing an exceptionally immersive and fluid gaming experience to the region’s gaming enthusiasts.

All matches will be streamed live on 9th-14th November from 6:30 PM GMT+5:30. Log on to the official PUBG MOBILE Esports channels in the region on Youtube and Facebook to watch the matches live.

ABOUT PUBG MOBILE
 PUBG MOBILE is based on PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS, the phenomenon that took the world of interactive entertainment by storm in 2017. Up to 100 players parachute onto a remote island to battle in a winner-takes-all showdown. Players must locate and scavenge their own weapons, vehicles and supplies, and defeat every player in a visually and tactically rich battleground that forces players into a shrinking play zone.                                       

For more information, please visit the official PUBG MOBILE accounts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.