Day: May 11, 2022

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PML-N has robbed the mandate of millions of Pakistanis, we reject illegal and unconstitutional elections of CM Punjab: Ch Parvez Elahi 

Lahore, May 11, 2022 (PPI-OT):British High Commissioner Dr Christian Turner called on Speaker Punjab Assembly Chaudhry Parvez Elahi at the Assembly Chambers here today (Wednesday). During the meeting former Federal Minister Moonis Elahi, MNA Hussein Elahi, MPA Barrister Waseem Khan Badozai were also present.

Ch Parvez Elahi said that April 16 election of Chief Minister Punjab is illegal and unconstitutional and we reject it. He said that N-League has robbed the mandate of millions of Pakistanis, massive gatherings of the people in Imran Khan’s public meetings is expression of no trust on the unconstitutional rulers, for all Members of the Punjab Assembly and leaders this is a moment of thinking that what has been done for the welfare of poor people of Punjab, beating up an MPA or causing grievous injuries, does it amount anyone’s welfare?, people of Punjab and the MPAs will continue putting this question to the political parties.

Speaker Punjab Assembly said that Punjab Assembly had worked very successfully during last three and half years, previous government formulated the best policies for external investment in the province. Endorsing the stance of Speaker Ch Parvez Elahi on CM Punjab election, the British High Commissioner said that the history do not pardon those responsible for such events. Paying tributes to Ch Parvez Elahi, he said that as the Chief Minister Punjab your services for the province will always be remembered, you did lot of good works particularly for the minorities which have benefitted all minorities, approval of the laws regarding the minorities has restored the confidence of all western countries and European Union.

During the meeting exchange of parliamentary delegations was agreed upon and it was decided that such joint research should be undertaken which should benefit the common man and the farmers. Dr Christian Turner also appreciated legislation regarding welfare of the people. The Speaker conducted the British High Commissioner on a visit around the new building of the Punjab Assembly, House, library and other sections and also apprised him about composition of the assembly, parliamentary traditions, working of the Standing Committee.

In the meeting, British High Commission representative in Punjab Alex Ballinger, Political Advisor British High Commissioner in Lahore Office Talal Raza, Secretary Punjab Assembly Mohammad Khan Bhatti, Secretary Coordination Inayatullah LaK and DG Parliamentary Affairs Rai Mumtaz Hussain Babar were also present.

For more information, contact:
Mediacell, Pakistan Muslim League
30-C, Chaudhry Zahoor Elahi Road,
Gulberg-II, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-35878428
Fax: +92-42-35877329
Website: www.pmlmediacell.com

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Punjab University Centre for South Asian Studies organizing seminar 

Lahore, May 11, 2022 (PPI-OT):Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore is organizing a Lecture on 12 May, 2022 (Thursday) at 11:00 a.m. on “Balochistan – Hostile and Competing Interests of Neighbours/ Region; Battlefield of Proxies” Dr. Rehana Saeed Hashmi, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, University of the Punjab, Lahore will be the guest speaker. It is for your kind information.

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/

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If emergency situation is created in the country, then cooperation between the government and Armed Forces of Pakistan is compulsory so that the army and army should decide through mutual consensus: Ch Shujat Hussain

Lahore, May 11, 2022 (PPI-OT):Pakistan Muslim League (PML) President and former Prime Minister Chaudhry Shujat Hussain has said that these days attempt is being made to made to politics and army subject of discussion. Question being raised is whether the army should have a role in politics or not. Dictionary meaning of politics is reformation of circumstances and it means setting political, economic and social circumstances right.

Without going into detail, I would like to say that if emergency situation is created in the country then cooperation between the government and the Armed Forces of Pakistan is compulsory so that the army and army should decide through mutual consensus. He said this while talking to PML leaders Senator Kamil Agha, Jawwad Bhatti, Shafay Hussain and Rizwan Mumtaz Ali at his residence here today (Wednesday).

Ch Shujat Hussain said that for the government making the defence expenditures for achieving its political objectives to popularize its politics and being applauded should be declared as the highly irresponsible attitude but it is a matter of regret that such people instead of keeping the national interests in view, provide opportunity to the anti-state forces to be happy for getting applauded and raising of slogans in the public meetings.

Ch Shujat Hussain said that as for duties of the political government are concerned, it should take all essential steps for ensuring national security and solidarity and when needed using the constitutional powers call the security agencies and the Armed Forces of Pakistan for its help and in this regard all financial and other resources be used, if the government fails to disentangle the matters then national security can face dangers, in such grave situation if the civil government fails to provide the resources then in my view the Armed Forces of Pakistan and security agencies will be held responsible for pulling the country out of dangers in such a grave situation.

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Mediacell, Pakistan Muslim League
30-C, Chaudhry Zahoor Elahi Road,
Gulberg-II, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-35878428
Fax: +92-42-35877329
Website: www.pmlmediacell.com

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Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari pays glowing tribute to May 12 martyrs 

Karachi, May 11, 2022 (PPI-OT):Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has paid glowing tribute to the martyrs of the May 12 massacre, that took place in 2007, being observed tomorrow (Thursday).

According to a statement released by Media Cell Bilawal House, in his message on the occasion of the 15th anniversary of the May 12 massacre, Chairman PPP said that nations learn from their tragedies and never forget their martyrs too. “Pakistani nation is determined that it will no longer allow anyone in the country to sow the seeds of racial, linguistic or religious hatred and enmity,” he maintained.

Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that it was the result of the sacrifices of the martyrs of the May 12 tragedy that the metropolis of more than 30 million residents is now open to everyone for development and political activities. He further said that it is gratifying that Karachi is fast moving towards becoming Pakistan’s the Uroos-al-Bllad (the most beautiful city) once again.

Chairman PPP said that his party is truly a democratic movement, whose history is that it does not compromise on its ideology, philosophy and guiding principles at any cost. “We will not let the sacrifices of our martyrs go in vain,” he vowed.

For more information, contact:
PPP Media Cell (Sindh)
Pakistan People’s Party (PPP)
Peoples Secretariat Shikarpur Colony,
Behind Mazar-e-Quaid-e-Azam, Karachi, Pakistan
Cell: +92-305-3370383
Email: contact@ppp-tu.com
Website: https://www.ppp.org.pk

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Strong measures introduced to ensure transparency in age-group cricket 

Lahore, May 11, 2022 (PPI-OT):To provide a level playing field to all teenage cricketers, the Pakistan Cricket Board conducted age verification tests on as many as 2,976 players with the help of latest scientific techniques ahead of the City Cricket Association U19 50-over tournament, which begins on 21 May.

Top radiologists in the country were consulted and scientifically validated methods were used to radiologically estimate ages. In these tests – on which PKR 10million were spent – x-rays were conducted on multiple body joints to increase accuracy. These were then reviewed by leading radiologists. This was different from previous practice where only wrist x-ray were assessed.

It has been observed in the previous seasons that players have manipulated their ages to gain unfair advantage in the age-group competitions, which has not only hurt the spirit of the game but also put deserving teenage cricketers at a position of disadvantage, hampering their growth and development.

This initiative is part of PCB’s efforts to encourage teenage cricketers to declare correct biological ages when participating in the age-group tournaments, and follows an extensive activity it undertook in January to determine correct ages of the participants ahead of the U13 and U16 Cricket Association tournaments.

Director – High Performance, Nadeem Khan: “The participation of overage players in age-group cricket is a menace and has proved to be detrimental in the growth and development of cricketers at young level.

“It was extremely important we took this profound step to inculcate transparency in the upcoming season. We have borne a significant cost for this extensive exercise as we remain committed to ensure credibility of our pathways cricket to produce Pakistan future stars.”

The PCB has also introduced lower age limit for the first time to discourage players from reducing their ages on the official documents. Players born on or after 1 September 2003 or before 1 September 2007 are eligible for the upcoming CCA U19 tournament, which will run from 21 May to 4 June.

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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Department of Psychology holds workshop for Day Care Staff at Female Campus

Islamabad, May 11, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, Female Campus International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) has organized 3-days workshop to train day care staff for facilitation of toddlers at Day Care Centre IIUI. The workshop was organized by students of MS Psychology under the supervision of Dr. Musarrat Jabeen Khan which was aimed to provide information to staff member about First Aid, Hygiene, anger Management and relaxation techniques, and development of socialization in early childhood of babies.

The concluding Ceremony of training workshop was held at Auditorium, Fatima-Tul-Zahra Block, Female Campus which was joined by Dr. Faryal Ambreen, In-Charge, Dawah Center for Women (DCW), Ms Bushra, In-Charge, Day Care Center, Female Campus, IIUI, Dr. Asia Tahir Chief Medical Officer, (CMO- Medical Unit), Female Campus, Dr Nazia Iqbal, Acting Chairperson Department of Psychology, FSS, IIUI, faculty members and a large number of female students of the university.

During the concluding ceremony student of MS Educational Psychology described about their hands on activities during the training workshop which they performed at day care center. During the concluding ceremony Dr Faryal Ambreen delivered her thought-provoking lecture on Islamic Perspective for upbringing of children. At the end In-Charge, (DCW) presented certificate of appreciation to the organizers.

For more information, contact:
Public Relations,
International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI)
Room No.118, Admin Block, New Campus,
H-10 Sector, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9019249
Fax: +92-51-9257909
Email: iiuipublicrelations@iiu.edu.pk
Website: www.iiu.edu.pk