March 9, 2022 – Newswire Pakistan

March 9, 2022

Women mushaira held at GCU

Lahore, March 09, 2022 (PPI-OT):A “women mushaira” was held here at the Government College University Lahore in connection with International Women’s Day. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr Asghar Zaidi along with his wife, Mrs Kiran Zaidi, attended the mushaira organised by the University’s newly-established Women Development Center. Eminent female poets from different parts of the country came to the Mushaira and presented their poetry.

Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr Asghar Zaidi said from sports to culture women need to be given the chance and support to excel in all areas. He said they at GCU are making the best possible efforts to ensure the participation of female students in all kinds of academic, co-curricular, sports and cultural activities. “We need more women to take part in leadership so that their voices can be heard,” he concluded. Later, the Vice-Chancellor presented souvenirs to the female poets.

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March 9, 2022

BARD Foundation to Establish Research Chairs at LUMS

Lahore, March 09, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Bilquis and Abdul Razak Dawood (BARD) Foundation has made a generous donation to establish two endowed Chairs at LUMS – the Abdul Razak Dawood Dean’s Chair at the Suleman Dawood School of Business, and the Bilquis Dawood Dean’s Chair at the Mushtaq Ahmad Gurmani School for Humanities and Social Sciences. These endowed Chairs will enable the Deans to expand PhD scholarships, faculty fellowships and engage the two schools with industry leaders across various public and private sectors.

Vice Chancellor, Dr. Arshad Ahmad, remarked, “We are forever grateful for a lifetime of commitment from the Dawood Family as long-time friends, custodians and ambassadors in our joint pursuit of excellence at LUMS.”

The Dawood family’s history of giving dates back to the founding of the Suleman Dawood School of Business. The BARD Foundation was also established by Mr. Abdul Razak Dawood, Pro Chancellor for LUMS and Adviser to Prime Minister of Pakistan for Commerce and Investment and his wife, Mrs. Bilquis Dawood. The Foundation provides access to education to Pakistani youth and supports them in a variety of ways.

Ms. Mehreen Dawood, Member of the Board of Governors of the BARD Foundation said, “We have always believed in creating opportunities for the people of Pakistan. We hope our humble contribution goes on to strengthen the University to further create value in society.”

Her brother Mr. Faisal Dawood added, “It is great that I am getting the opportunity to follow the footsteps of our father to create social impact.” Similarly, Mr. Taimur Dawood added, “We look forward to serving society with the same passion as our father. Our next generation will hopefully do the same.”

Founding Pro Chancellor, LUMS, and Syed Babar Ali praised the Dawood family’s continued philanthropy. “It is wonderful to see that the next generation is taking interest and carrying forward the legacy of their father. We are truly grateful for their generosity,” he said.

To date, the Dawood family and the BARD Foundation has supported countless students, helped the LUMS Business School to excel, and sponsored infrastructure projects for housing and learning spaces on campus. They have also contributed to critical research conducted throughout LUMS that addresses some of the most complex problems in Pakistan and the region. Their support has helped the University truly embrace its philosophy of ‘Learning without Borders’.

Members of the BARD Foundation Board of Directors made the gift official by signing an MOU with LUMS on March 1. Along with the above individuals, they were joined by Rector, Mr. Shahid Hussain, Founding Member of the Board of Trustees, Dr. Parvez Hassan, and senior LUMS faculty and staff.

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Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)
D.H.A. Lahore Cantt. 54792
Lahore, Pakistan
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Website: www.lums.edu.pk

March 9, 2022

International Women’s Day celebrated

Khairpur, March 09, 2022 (PPI-OT):In a bid to mark the International Women’s Day, the Department of Political Science, Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur organized an Awareness Walk on the Women’s Rights. The Walk started from the Faculty of Natural Science Building which culminated at the Administration Block. Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto, Vice Chancellor addressed the participants of walk.

Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto remarked that International Women’s Day is being celebrated on 8th March every year worldwide to sensitize the women’s rights. He said this day is being celebrated to commemorate the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women since 1977 by the United Nations. He said the education could create awareness among the women as far as their rights are concerned.

He maintained that civil society, media and other relevant forums may raise the voice of women. Dr. Ibupoto said we are committed to provide gender equity and firmly believe in gender balance in our university to provide equal opportunities. Dr. Ibupoto appreciated the efforts of Chairman Department of Political Science Prof. Dr. Amir Ali Chandio and Ms. Shahida Amir Chandio, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science for organizing this awareness walk.

Prof. Dr. Taj Muhammad Lashari, Dean Faculty of Social Sciences shed light on the day. He said Islam is the champion of human rights as well as women rights. The last sermon of our Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) is a glaring example of universal rights of man and woman and human dignity. It is high time to empower the women on multilateral directions i.e. women empowerment, rights of education, rights of vote.

The students of the Department of Political Science also spoke on this occasion. Ms. Shahida Amir Chandio conducted the proceedings of the event. Prof. Dr. Mushtaque Jakhrani, Prof. Dr. Masihullah Jatoi, Mr. Mureed Hussain Ibupoto, Registrar, Mr. Ishrat Ali Mirani, Ms. Maria Maitlo, Ms. Paras Niaz Khaskheli, Ms. Nisar Ahmed Noonari and large number of students participated in the event.

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Shah Abdul Latif University (SALU)
Old National Highway, Khairpur, 66020 Sindh, Pakistan
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March 9, 2022

President Asif Ali Zardari vows to dismiss this selected prime minister soon

Islamabad, March 09, 2022 (PPI-OT):President Asif Ali Zardari has said that if we do not throw this selected out today then the coming generations will not forgive us. Now, Insha Allah we will throw this selected soon. He was addressing the culmination of the Awami long march at D-chowk Islamabad led by Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. He said that the time has come to get rid of this selected Imran Khan. Now all the political parties will sit together minus this selected and bring a government which will give relief to the people.

That government will look after you and your children, the coming generation. President Zardari said that this selected Imran has said that if he is sacked then he will become more dangerous. I say to him that he should come out and then the nation will witness who is dangerous and who is not. President Zardari appreciated the Jiyalas who showed their loyalty to Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. He said that he will always remember this loyalty.

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March 9, 2022

Ravindra Jadeja is No.1 all-rounder in MRF Tyres ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings

Dubai, March 09, 2022 (PPI-OT):A lot of significant movements in the latest MRF Tyres ICC Men’s Player Rankings weekly update.

Ravindra Jadeja’s performance at India’s recent Test home win against Sri Lanka in Mohali has catapulted him to the no. 1 position in the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings. His unbeaten 175 lifted him up to 17 places from 54th to 37th with the bat and he added nine wickets to move up to 17th with the ball. His all-round contribution was enough for him to regain the top all-rounder spot from Jason Holder, who had held it since February 2021. Jadeja’s only previous time on top was in August 2017, when he spent a week at number one.

The Rawalpindi Test between host Pakistan and Australia was a batting feast, and Imam-ul-Haq celebrated by striking a century in each innings to move to a career best 63rd with 477 points.

Hi teammate Azhar Ali struck 185 and moved up ten places to 12 whilst Abdullah Shafique added a second-innings century to gain 27 places to 67. Australia’s Marnus Labuschagne missed out on a century, being dismissed for 90, but that was enough to gain a point up to 936 and 12th position on his own in the list of highest-ever batting ratings. Usman Khawaja also fell in the 90s but continued his renaissance, moving up six places to 24 with the bat, his highest position for three years.

In bowlers, Nauman Ali of Pakistan impressed with figures of 6-107 in Australia’s first innings and saw him gain 19 places to 51.

In T20I cricket, whilst the top 12 batters are unchanged, at joint thirteenth position is Afghanistan’s Hazratullah Zazai, who’s unbeaten 59 in the second match against Bangladesh at Mirpur ensured a shared series win. For the hosts, Liton Das starred in the first match with 60, which helped him to gain 26 places to 49th over the course of the series. With the ball, Nasum Ahmed has made his first appearance in the top 10 bowlers, thanks to his ‘Player of the Match’ performance of 4-10 in the first match.

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March 9, 2022

ICC Player of the Month nominations for February announced

Dubai, March 09, 2022 (PPI-OT):The nominees for ICC Players of the Month of February for men’s and women’s international cricket have been announced today.

The nominees for ICC Players of the Month of February for men’s and women’s international cricket have been announced today. February saw some strong men and women candidates staking their claim with some brilliant performances. The ICC Player of the Month nominations in the men’s category features UAE batter, Vriitya Aravind, India batter Shreyas Iyer and Nepal’s Dipendra Sing Airee. In the women’s category, New Zealand all-rounder Amelia Kerr, India veteran star Mithali Raj and all-rounder Deepti Sharma are nominated.

An independent ICC Voting Academy* and fans around the world can now vote to decide the winners, which will be announced next week. Fans registered on icc-cricket.com/awards are invited to cast their votes for their favourite ICC Players of the Month for February.

ICC Men’s Player of the Month for February:

Vriitya Aravind – UAE

Vriitya Aravind was the young star in UAE’s campaign at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier A held in Oman last month. The youngest member of the squad, nineteen-year-old Aravind played a crucial role in UAE’s qualification to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 which will take place later this year. In the five matches he played, he smashed 267 runs at an average of 89.00 and a strike rate of 154.33. He set the tone with a 67-ball 97* in the opening game against Oman and carried his form through the tournament with scores of 40, 84*, 46 in the next three games. Though he didn’t finish with a flourish, he did enough to win the Player of the Tournament.

Shreyas Iyer – India

Shreyas Iyer was in unstoppable form in the month of February and played a vital role in India’s white-ball domination. He started the month with a Player of the Match-winning 80 against West Indies in the final ODI and a 16-ball 25 in the last T20I. With India opting to rest players and injury to Suryakumar Yadav, Iyer was promoted to No.3 in the T20I series against Sri Lanka. He scored three unbeaten fifties in three games and finished with 204 runs at a blistering strike rate of 174.35 and was awarded the Player of the Series for his exploits.

Dipendra Singh Airee – Nepal

Dipendra Singh Airee was a vital cog in Nepal’s third-place finish in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier A in Oman. He was splendid both with the bat and the ball, finishing with 159 runs and six wickets in the tournament. Prior to the start of the tournament, he was brilliant in the quadrangular series against Oman, UAE, and Ireland where he accumulated 142 runs in three games and grabbed a four-for in the final game against Ireland.

Amelia Kerr – New Zealand

Amelia Kerr has been in the form of her life lately and has sensational with the bat and ball.

In the ODI series against India ahead of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, she finished as the highest-run getter overall and the joint-highest wicket-taker for her team alongside her sister Jess Kerr. In the five ODIs, she scored 353 runs at an average of 117.66 and strike rate of 97.51, which included three fifties and a hundred. With the ball, she picked up 7 wickets at an economy of 5.78. She was also the Player of the Match in two of the five ODIs and took home the Player of the Series award as well.

Mithali Raj – India

Mithali Raj was one of the few shining lights for India in the ODI series against New Zealand. She was the highest run-scorer for India and the second-highest overall with 232 runs, including three fifties, averaging 77.33 with a strike rate of 82.56. In the final ODI, she played the role of the finisher to perfection, remaining unbeaten on 54 as India chased down 252 with four overs to spare. With the win, India ensured that they finished the series with a win in their kitty.

Deepti Sharma – India

Deepti Sharma was brilliant with both with the bat and ball in the series against New Zealand. She took the most wickets (10) in the ODI series and was handy with the bat as well, aggregating 116 runs in five matches. She grabbed a four-for in the second ODI and followed it up with a 69* in the next match.

The ICC Player of the Month Voting Process:

The three nominees for either category is shortlisted based on performances from the first to the last day of each calendar month. The shortlist is then voted on by the independent ICC Voting Academy* and fans around the world. The ICC Voting Academy comprises prominent members of the cricket fraternity including well-known journalists, former players, broadcasters, and members of the ICC Hall of Fame. The Voting Academy submit their votes by email and hold a 90 per cent share of the vote. Fans registered with the ICC vote via the ICC website, accounting for the remaining 10 percent. Winners are announced every second Monday of the month on the ICC’s digital channels.

ICC Voting Academy for ICC Player of the Month February 2022*:

Afghanistan: Hameed Qayoomi and Javed Hamim; Australia: Melinda Farrell and Lisa Sthalekar; Bangladesh: Tarek Mahmoud and Mohammad Isam’ England: Elizabeth Ammon and Claire Taylor; Ireland: Ian Callender and Isobel Joyce; India: Rica Roy and Irfan Pathan New Zealand: Mark Geenty and John Wright; Pakistan: Faizan Lakhani and Ramiz Raja; South Africa: Firdose Moonda and Makhaya Ntini; Sri Lanka: Neville Victor Anthony and Russel Arnold; West Indies: Desmond Haynes and Merissa Aguilleira; Zimbabwe: Tristan Holme and Mpumelelo Mbangwa; Others: Paul Radley and Dirk Nannes