Day: March 22, 2022

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University of Turbat organizes 1st International Multidisciplinary Conference 

Turbat, March 22, 2022 (PPI-OT):The two days long 1st International Multidisciplinary Conference on “Sustainable Development Goals: Avenue for Knowledge and Research Collaboration” was organized by the University of Turbat (UoT) at its Law Faculty on 17th and 18th of March, 2022 in collaboration with the Higher Education Commission, Virtual University of Pakistan, University of Sialkot, Project Pakistan and Balochistan Bar Council.

Lt. General Sarfraz Ali, Commander 12 Corps, Quetta, and Justice Hashim Khan Kakar, Senior Judge of Balochistan High Court were the chief guests of the closing and inaugural session of the conference respectively. Addressing on the occasion closing ceremony, Lt. General Sarfraz Ali said that the youth of Balochistan is assets and guarantor of bright future of the country. The University of Turbat started its work in 2013 in which thousands of young people are pursuing higher education today.

The credit for this success goes to the faculty members of the university who worked tirelessly for the promotion of education which proved fruitful. Lt General Sarfraz Ali thanked VC UoT, Dean of Law Faculty, teachers, and students for organizing the international conference successfully. He said that organizing such conference is very significant in uplifting society. He said that Turbat University achieved many successes in a short time. He assured his full support for the further progress of the university and Law College.

Addressing during the inaugural session of the conference, Justice Muhammad Hashim Khan Kakar said “we should educate our youth in line with the demand of modern time instead of the traditional system of education. The people of Balochistan are patriotic, caring, and pro-education.” Congratulating the UoT’s Vice-Chancellor and his team for the completion of the Law College building, Justice Hashim Kakar said that the establishment of Law College at Turbat and construction of its building in record period with quality would not have been possible without the cooperation and interest of Dr. Abdul Malik Baloch, former Chief Minister of Balochistan and Shaheed Tariq Zehri, former Commissioner of Mekran Division.

Addressing during the conference, Prof. Dr. Jan Muhammad, Vice-Chancellor, University of Turbat said that it is a historical moment for the University of Turbat to host 1st International Conference in which the academicians and research scholars from across the country and abroad presented their latest research works. He emphasized that researchers should find out the solutions to the problems faced by us in connection with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). He thanked Justice Hashim Kakar for his interest and support in establishing a Law College at Turbat.

Dr. Saeed Ul Hassan Chishti, VC Sialkot University said that the people of this region are very lucky to have a good institution of higher learning in the form of Turbat University. Dr. Chishti said that the students of Turbat University are very intelligent and have the potential to contribute in national development. He congratulated VC Dr. Jan Muhammad and his team for organizing this conference at long magnitude at Turbat University.

Dr. Abdul Khaliq Jan, VC Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University Sherringal, KP, said that we are living in an era of challenges and this conference is expected to come out with the solution of prevailing issues regarding SDGs. He said we are in collaboration to work with Turbat University in different fields of mutual interest.

Prof. Dr. Gul Hassan, Dean, Faculty of Legal Education, and chair of the conference welcomed and thanked the scholars, scientists, engineers, and guests for participating in the conference. Apart from scholars of the University of Turbat, the scholars from other universities participated in the conference as well.

External scholars including Dr. Yar Jan Abdul Samad, University of Cambridge, Dr. Rodrigo Ledesma Amaro, Imperial College London, Dr. Huadong Peng, Technical University of Denmark, Dr. Mustafa Tuzen, Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University Turkey, Dr. Baboo Ali, Canakkale, Onsekiz Mart University, Turkey and other joined the conference online and presented research papers.

Dr. Jala Faiz PVC LUAWMS, Prof. Dr. Abdul Hameed Baloch, LUAWMS, Dr. Amreen Anjum, Virtual University of Pakistan, Prof. Dr. Manzoor Ahmed, LUAWMS, Prof. Dr. Munir Ahmed, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Renown Archeologist Dr. Kareem Lashari, Prof. Dr. Usman Ghani, IM Sciences, Peshawar, Dr. Yasir Jan Baloch, North China Electric Power University Beijing China Dr. Faheem Shah, COMSAT, Prof. Dr. Abdul Wadood, Adul Wali Khan University Mardan, Dr. Rozina Khatak, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University, Peshawar, Dr. Fozia Perveen, LUMS Lahore, Dr. Asif Nadeem, Virtual University of Pakistan, Dr. Nasir Shah from HEC and others scholars presented research works done in various fields including Social Sciences, Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Engineering, Law and justice, Environmental sciences, Health, Energy, Linguistics, History, Archeology, Tourism, Economics, and Socio-Cultural Issues.

Major General Kamal Anwar, IG FC Balochistan South, Dr. Mansoor Ahmed, PVC UoT, Ganguzar Baloch, Registrar UoT, Deans, Directors, Heads of Academic and Administrative Departments and faculty members were also present on the occasion. At the end of the conference, Lt. General Sarfraz Ali distributed the shields among the speakers and organizers. The UoT’s Vice-Chancellor also presented the commemorative shield to the chief guest of the closing ceremony.

For more information, contact:
University of Turbat
University Town Ginnah, M-8 Road Turbat,
Balochistan, Pakistan
Tel: +92-852-412045
Email: info@uot.edu.pk
Website: https://uot.edu.pk

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World Oral Health Day Observed in MTH 

Faisalabad, March 22, 2022 (PPI-OT):World Oral Health Day is marked annually on 20th March to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. Oral Health awareness program was organized at Dental Clinics, Madinah Teaching Hospital. Prof Dr Mian Farrukh Imran, Principal Dental College, UMDC supervised the activity.

Dr Farrukh in his address to the staff and outdoor patients at MTH shared his views on the theme of the day “Be Proud of Your Mouth”. He said ‘Good oral health is an important contributor to overall good health, well-being and quality of life. Later, Toothpaste and toothbrushes were distributed from Colgate Oral Health Division amongst the patients and staff to encourage them to take care of their oral health. Mr Tariq Laiq, the company’s manager was also present throughout the activity.

For more information, contact:
The University of Faisalabad
Health Sciences Campus (For Female)
Sargodha Road University Town, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-41-8868326-30
Fax: +92-41-8868220
Email: admission@tuf.edu.pk
Website: www.tuf.edu.pk

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The queen of the chase does it again as Lanning leads Australia home

Dubai, March 22, 2022 (PPI-OT):Meg Lanning said her focus was on being a batter as she led Australia’s chase of 272 against South Africa – but Lanning is not just a batter.

She made just under half of Australia’s runs as they whittled down their target with ease, Lanning’s 135 not out an example in timing and chasing.

It is another innings to add to the pile of evidence for Lanning being the greatest chaser in women’s ODI cricket and fittingly, the chasing pack is quite a way off.

The right-hander has made 15 ODI centuries, the most of any woman, and 10 of have them have come in chases.

Lanning aside, only New Zealand’s Suzie Bates has made more than 10 centuries in one-day international cricket with 11 and just three of those have come in chases.

The extraordinary statistics don’t stop there. Today’s ton was Lanning’s third in an ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup chase – no other batter has more than one in a World Cup batting second.

Lanning has equalled Bates, Claire Taylor of England and India’s Harmanpreet Kaur as the only women to score centuries at three consecutive World Cups and her 152 not out from the 2017 edition has been joined by today’s effort in the top three scores in a women’s ODI chase – Lanning has all three of them.

While the statistics exemplify Lanning’s ruthless dominance, her innings today was more about respect as she came up against one of the fiercest seam attacks in world cricket.

Lanning said: “I thought today, in particular, I showed a bit more patience at the start, understanding the threats that were there with [Shabnim] Ismail and [Marizanne] Kapp.

“I left a number of balls, which is not normal for me, but I felt like that was the way to play this wicket to get myself in.

“It’s just about adjusting to the conditions that are in front of me. We all love to go out there and hit the ball well from ball one, but sometimes the conditions don’t allow that.

“You need to just adjust and get yourself in to really give yourself a chance.”

That didn’t stop her pulling out the shots as she got motoring, racking up 15 fours and one six as she reached a 92-ball century.

And while Lanning says she is just a batter out in the middle, her efforts today keep Australia on track to hold both the ODI and T20 World Cups at once.

That would be enough pressure on its own but Lanning is also captaining the side, who are ranked No.1 in the MRF Tyres ICC Women’s ODI Team Rankings and have an unbeaten record to maintain.

For some that would be too much but Lanning doesn’t seem to mind. Whether it is a weight of runs or expectations against her, she delivers.

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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Two-third (67%) Pakistanis as compared to half (50%) of the global respondents think that gender equality has been achieved in the political realm of the country: Gallup Pakistan and WIN World Survey report released 

Islamabad, March 22, 2022 (PPI-OT):According to a Gallup Pakistan Survey in Pakistan (and similar surveys done by Worldwide Independent Network of Market Research (WIN) across the world), two-third (67%) Pakistanis as compared to half (50%) of the global respondents think that gender equality has been achieved in the political realm of the country.

These findings emerge from an international survey conducted across the globe by The Worldwide Independent Network of Market Research (WIN) – a global network conducting market research and opinion polls in every continent. WIN International has published the Annual WIN World Survey (WWS – 2021) exploring the views and beliefs of 33236 individuals among citizens from 39 countries across the globe. On International Women’s Day, WIN releases the latest results of the survey about gender equality, violence and sexual harassment, to understand what are, if any, the improvements around the world in terms of equal opportunities and rights. The fieldwork for Pakistan was conducted between 10th October and 11th November 2021 and the sample size was 1000 individuals.

A nationally representative sample of adult men and women from across the four provinces was asked the following question, “To what extent has gender equality been achieved in your country in the following fields? – In politics”. In response to this question in Pakistan, 44% said definitely achieved, 23% said to some extent achieved, 12% said not really achieved, 15% said not at all achieved, and 6% didn’t know or gave no response. The global statistics slightly decrease compared to last year’s results (from 48% in 2019 to 51% in 2020 and 50% in 2021).

Question: “To what extent has gender equality been achieved in your country in the following fields? – In politics”

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