February 19, 2022 – Page 2 – Newswire Pakistan

February 19, 2022

Stafanie Taylor: Our coaching staff has put us in a good space

Dubai, February 19, 2022 (PPI-OT):The West Indies are heading to the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 in a good space, the like of which I have not seen for a long time.

A lot of that is down to the coaching staff. Courtney Walsh took over as head coach in 2020 and the impact that he and his team have made has been huge. They have been able to teach us things that we were just completely unaware of previously.

It makes you wonder what sort of players we could be if we had learned some of these things sooner. What sort of player would I be if I knew at the age of seven or eight, what I know now?

I have worked a lot with our batting coach Robert Samuels on trying to avoid slipping in bad habits. I never used to be one to watch videos very much, but now I try to film net sessions to make sure I’m avoiding those old habits.

Robert has been working hard on building up our middle order, and I hope that we will be able to show that our depth has improved during the tournament in New Zealand. The aim is to be stronger in that area, and that then relieves the pressure on individual players when they get to the middle.

We still have a few players from the 2017 World Cup, and players like Deandra Dottin and Hayley Matthews are in good form.

But there are also a lot of youngsters who we have been able to integrate into the side. For those playing their first World Cup, my advice to them is to enjoy themselves. There will be nerves, there is no way around that, but they just need to enjoy the opportunity.

It has not been the easiest build-up for me because I was hit on the head during the series against South Africa. It was the first time I had been hit on the head by a cricket ball, or at all, and I am still recovering from the concussion.

Apparently, I was speaking a lot of nonsense after it happened, and light affected my eyes initially, so I spent a lot of time with glasses on. Hopefully, I can be ready for the opening warm-up game down in Christchurch.

We start the tournament against New Zealand, so we know that will be a challenge taking them on in their own backyard.

But at a World Cup, every game is tricky so we just need to make sure we focus on our strengths.

If we are to make the semi-finals, we will need players to step up in the big moments and it cannot just be one or two of them.

We need to play well across all three phases. Our fast bowling depth is looking good with Shamilia Connell in good form, and that could be very useful in the conditions over here.

We are just really excited to get started because the team is in a really good space.

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

February 19, 2022

VC distributes prizes among UDS students

Lahore, February 19, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Debating Society (UDS) of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore organized a prize distribution ceremony to acknowledge the efforts of the students, who earned various positions in different universities (Kinnaird College for Women University, University of Central Punjab, Pakistan National Assembly Debating Forum, Nazria-e-Pakistan Foundation, King Edward Medical University, Takreeem Zun Foundation).

UVAS Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Nasim Ahmad chaired the prize distribution ceremony and distributed certificates and shields among the winners of 1st Interdepartmental Parliamentary Debate Competition held in UVAS while Principle Officer UVAS Prof Dr Kamran Ashraf, Prof Dr Asim Aslam and Senior Tutor Prof Dr Ali Raza Awan were also present. Speaking on the occasion, Vice Chancellor admired the efforts of convener of society Prof Dr Asim Aslam and encouraged students to put more efforts in the extracurricular activities.

For more information, contact:
Public Relations Officer
University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS)
Syed Abdul Qadir Jillani (Out Fall) Road,
Lahore – Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-99211374, +92-42-99211449
Email: webmaster@uvas.edu.pk
Website: www.uvas.edu.pk

February 19, 2022

2-days workshop on ‘Different Laboratory Based Diagnostic Techniques for Bovine Tuberculosis’ concludes at UVAS

Lahore, February 19, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Department of Epidemiology and Public Health (EPH) of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore under the project Higher Education Commission-National Research Programme for Universities (HEC-NRPU) ‘Epidemiology of Bovine Tuberculosis and Its Public Health Significance in Punjab Pakistan’ organised a two-day workshop on ‘Different Laboratory Based Diagnostic Techniques for Bovine Tuberculosis’ here at UVAS Veterinary Academy.

Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Nasim Ahmad chaired the concluding ceremony and distributed certificates among the participants while Prof Dr Mamoona Chaudhry, Dr Hamad Azam and a number of participants were present. The aims of the workshop were to equip the participants with the latest practical knowledge regarding different diagnostic techniques available for lab-based diagnosis of bovine tuberculosis and attain hands-on experience.

Various aspects related to diagnosis of bovine tuberculosis using molecular technique polymerase chain reaction, hands-on training on PCR for mycobacterium bovis and ELISA and animal disease reporting and gel electrophoresis were discussed during two-day workshop.

February 19, 2022February 21, 2022

Master’s degree MA in Sports Ethics and Integrity

Lahore, February 19, 2022 (PPI-OT):The world of sport and the integrity of sporting bodies are increasingly confronted to ethical problems at every level so it is essential to develop a coherent, professional response to these issues. Six renowned universities specialised in sport policies, governance and ethics have started an international collaboration to finally establish Sports Ethics and Integrity as a new, internationally recognised profession within the field of sports administration and governance in both public and private sectors through the Master’s degree MA in Sports Ethics and Integrity (MAiSI) – (Brochure https://www.maisi-project.eu/

In support of this idea, through the Olympic Solidarity ACT programme available to all NOCs, the IOC would like to offer the possibility for a limited number of Olympians to participate in this two-year Masters’ degree.

Olympic Solidarity will cover the tuition fees, accommodation, travel fees and student allowance for the entire duration of the studies for the selected candidates worldwide.

Please note that Olympians are invited to apply directed to the KU Leuven University on the link given below:

https://onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be/2020/opleidingen/e/SC_54023324.htm#activetab=voorwaarden

The inscription fee is EUR 75 and will be reimbursed by OS only if the candidate obtains a scholarship. They would need to submit their CV, the Certified English test for non-native English speakers (TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge) and the copy of the bachelor’s degree. 15 March 2022 is Final deadline (exclusively extended for Olympians) to submit applications to KU Leuven admission page. The KU Leuven university is entirely responsible of the selection process on behalf of the MAiSI consortium.

Once KU Leuven selects the Olympians, Olympic Solidarity will be informed and a final analysis and approval will be made together with the Master MAiSI Director. After confirmation of the final list, IOC OS will invite their correspondent NOCs to send the Olympian’s application for the scholarship. Upon receipt and approval of the OS scholarships, KU Leuven will be able to start the logistics and travel coordination directly with the selected Olympians to start their studies in September 2022.

You are hereby requested to please share this information/ opportunity with your Olympians apply for the subject program within the given timeline.

Thanks for your understanding and cooperation.

For more information, contact:
Pakistan Olympic Association
Olympic House, 2-Hameed Nizami (Temple) Road,
Lahore, Pakistan
Postal Code: 54000
Phone: +92-42-36280002, +92-42-36373753
Email: info@nocpakistan.org
Website: https://nocpakistan.org/

February 19, 2022February 21, 2022

Pasban Democratic Party Chairman seeks revival of sick industries

Karachi, February 19, 2022 (PPI-OT):Revival of sick industries is necessary to give a boost to our sagging economy, said Pasban Democratic Party PDP Chairman Altaf Shakoor in a statement here Saturday. He said non-performing state-owned entities are wasting billions of rupees of the taxpayers’ money which is a huge leakage of precious budgetary funds. He said besides there is a large number of other sick industries that are either closed down or running in losses due to various reasons.

He said a fool proof plan should be made to revive the sick industries including the SOEs to save precious funds on one hand and to spur our national economy on the other. Giving example of the largest steel making unit in the country, Pakistan Steel Mills, he said corrupt political governments deliberately ruined this profit-giving industrial complex to complete the agenda of vested interests.

He said if the loss-making KESC could be salvaged and make a profit earning entity in the shape of the Karachi Electric (KE), the Pakistani Steel Mills could be revived under a professional management. He said real estate mafia of Pakistan wants to sell precious land of the PSM after its so-6 privatization for the peanuts. He said in fact it is not the job of governments to run business and industry, but if the government really wants to run the SOEs in profit, they should be run in a professional manner without involvement of party and political consideration. He said the revival of the PSM would give jobs to thousands of people, besides helping economy, as steel making in the mother of all industries.

He said we can’t fight joblessness without a fast paced industrialization. Altaf Shakoor said costly fuel and heavy taxation have broken the backbone of industry in Pakistan. He said the government it running economy on the dictation of the international lenders like IMF and World Bank and no any country in the world has ever improved it economy on the costly loans of these lenders that attach difficult terms and conditions to their loans now called pre actions.

He said there is a need to manage the PIA in a professional manner to end its huge losses. He said political appointments of unnecessary extra staff doomed both the Pakistan Steel Mills and PIA. He said like public service commission, there should be a professional body to monitor recruitment process in all state-owned entities.

Altaf Shakoor demanded to establish two industrial corridors along Karachi-Hyderabad (M9) motorway and Karachi-Keti Bunder highway on priority. He said if these industrial corridors are established they would create millions of new jobs besides reducing pressure of influx of economic migrants on already overcrowded megacity, Karachi.

For more information, contact:
Press Secretary,
Pasban Democratic Party (PDP)
Pasban Central Secretariat
Office # 9, Five Star Center,
Block 11, University Road, Opp. Ibne Sina Hospital,
Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi
Tel: +92-21-34024480-81
Cell: +92-322-2212434
Email: pasban.ppick@gmail.com
Website: www.pasban.org

February 19, 2022February 21, 2022

UAE inch closer to a semi-final spot; Ireland defeat Bahrain in Group B games on Day 2

Dubai, February 19, 2022 (PPI-OT):UAE move closer to a berth in the semi-final with a 24-run win over Germany while Ireland beat Bahrain by 21 runs in the Group B games of day 2 at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier A, supported by Dream 11 on Saturday. UAE’s second win on the trot gave them four points. They now play against Bahrain in their concluding game on Monday.

Ireland, who had stumbled against the UAE on Friday, picked up an important victory to stay on course for a place in the semi-final. The take on Germany in their concluding Group B game, also on Monday.

At Oman Academy 1 ground, Germany exhibited their fighting spirit in good measure against UAE. Chasing 192 to win, Germany finished at 167-9. Opener Justin Broad led the chase with a 62 off 42.

There were significant contributions coming from the other players like Vijay Shankar (17) and Dylan Blignaut (13) keeping them in the hunt. Faisal Mubashir’s 12-ball blitz of 23 did raise the team’s hopes but the UAE bowlers came back to pick wickets at regular intervals to restrict them.

Kashif Daud was the most successful bowler with four for 32 while Rohan Mustafa and Junaid Siddiqui took two wickets apiece.

Earlier, Chirag Suri’s 81 and Muhammad Waseem’s 50 laid the foundation for UAE. Opting to bat first, openers – Suri and Waseem – milked runs at ease. Waseem was severe on any loose deliveries and struck a 30-ball 50 that included four boundaries and equal number of sixes.

Suri was not far behind showcasing his repertoire of strokes. A 20-run over off Germany’s Dieter Klien set the tone in the Power play as UAE reached 57 without loss. Muslim Yar got the much-needed breakthrough in the ninth over when he claimed Waseem’s wicket, after his previous deliveries were hammered for a four and a six. Germany reaped fruit of their excellent fielding as Basil Hameed was run out and UAE were 85/2.

Vriitya Aravind, UAE’s batting hero in their win over Ireland, joined Suri as the youngster’s good form continued. The partnership blossomed as they put on 95 before the stand was broken in the last over as Aravind was run out. His 29-ball 40 was another key knock for UAE, who had reached 191 for five.

Germany’s Fayaz Khan claimed two wickets in the final over as Suri departed for a 54-ball 81 that was studded with nine boundaries and two hits over the ropes.

Ahmed Raza, Captain UAE said, “The match went much closer than we expected. Having put up a good total on board, we possibly were a bit complacent. Germany fought hard but glad that we have got the second win under our belt.”

Venkat Ganesan, Captain Germany said: “I am proud of my team. Taking the match so close is an achievement for us. UAE are the best side in the tournament. At one stage, we thought that the target could be achieved. For us, it is a learning experience, and we continue to benefit each day with our maiden participation in the global qualifiers.”

Ireland prevail over debutants Bahrain

Gareth Delany’s unbeaten half-century (51) guided Ireland, who chose to bat first, to a competitive total of 158/5 against debutants Bahrain. Openers Paul Stirling and Andy Balbirnie put together a solid 62-run opening partnership to place Ireland in early command.

But Junaid Aziz followed up his five-wicket haul from the previous game by dismissing both in quick succession. Harry Tector and Lorcan Tucker departed soon to leave Ireland at 100/4 after 15 overs.

A 54-run fifth-wicket partnership took the Irish past 150. George Dockrell notched up a quickfire 24, a knock that included one four and two maximums to go nicely with the two late sixes that Delany smashed. It was these runs that eventually made all the difference. In response, Bahrain could only manage 137/5, with a three-wicket spell from Craig Young doing the trick. The top and middle order batters contributed too. David Mathias’s 28 took 27 balls and Veerapathiran Sathaiya blitzed his way to a 14-ball 33 at the death, but his four sixes proved too little too late in the end.

Andy Balbirnie, Captain Ireland said: “It was a tough test for sure. We fought it out. Gareth Delany and George Dockrell kept us in the game. And on the bowling side, it was a slow wicket, so definitely, it was hard to take ten wickets. I think we did quite well to restrict them. Craig Young’s spell was crucial. He has been bowling brilliantly the last couple of years for us. He takes wickets that are so crucial in this format. He was really good again today.”

Sarfaraz Ali, Captain Bahrain, said, “This was the first time we were playing against a Test side. Hopefully we will learn and get better next time. We did well till the 15th over but the final five overs we leaked runs aplenty and that cost us.”

All twenty matches of the eight-team tournament will be streamed live on FanCode in the Indian sub-continent and on ICC.tv across the rest of the world.