Day: June 10, 2022

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Entrepreneurs’ Organisation Promises to Support IHHN’s Cause 

Karachi, June 10, 2022 (PPI-OT):Entrepreneurs’ Organisation (EO) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Indus Hospital and Health Network (IHHN), to support its cause of providing quality healthcare services, without any charge, to the under-served across Pakistan in a ceremony. Chief Executive Officer, IHHN, Dr. Abdul Bari Khan and President, EO, Mohammad Jerjees Seja signed the MoU.

The purpose of the agreement is the commitment of EO and its network to partner with IHHN to help raise funds and awareness for IHHN’s cause. The terms of the agreement state that EO will promote marketing/fundraising campaigns of IHHN on its social media platforms; adopt a cause and annually host fundraiser events in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad respectively; introduce IHHN to corporates that are part of the EO network; and its members will commit to build legacy and mutually work towards yearly awareness and fundraising activity plan.

IHHN fundraising committee chairman, Mr. Saleem Razzak Tabani, Ex-chairman of the Board, IHHN, Mr. Younis Hashim Bengali, Fundraising member, Mr. Bilal Muneer, Sr. Executive Director, IHHN, Dr. Zafar Zaidi, Executive Director, Communications and Resource Development, Mr. Syed Mashhood Rizvi, along with other prominent members of EO were present at the occasion.

For more information, contact
The Indus Hospital (TIH)
C-76, Sector 31/5, Opposite Darussalam Society,
Korangi Crossing, Karachi – 75190, Pakistan
Tel: +92-21-35112709-17
Fax: +92-21-35112718
Email: crd@indushospital.org.pk
Website: http://www.indushospital.org.pk/

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Election of Athletes Commission of POA

Lahore, June 10, 2022 (PPI-OT):Today (10th June, 2022), the Athletes Commission of Pakistan Olympic Association held its meeting at Pakistan Olympic House, Lahore.

Mr. Muhammad Inam Butt, World Champion was elected unopposed as the Chair of Athletes Commission for the next term. Ms. Mahoor Shahzad, Olympian has been elected as the female representative of Athletes Commission for the General Council of POA. The composition of Athletes Commission will be:

1. Ms. Mahoor Shahzad – Badminton

2. Ms. Rukhsan Parveen – Boxing

3. Mr. Muhammad Afzal – Gymnastics

4. Mr. Tahir Ali – Handball

5. Ms. Asma Akram – Handball

6. Mr. Usman Chand – Shooting

7. Mr. Aimal Khan – Volleyball

8. Ms. Veronica Sohail – Weightlifting

9. Mr. Muhammad Karim – Winter Sports

10. Ms. Umama Wali – Winter Sports

11. Mr. Muhammad Bilal – Wrestling

12. Mr. Muhammad Inam – Wrestling

Earlier, Syed Muhammad Abid Qadri chaired the electoral meeting of the Athletes Commission and Mr. Manzoor Ul Hasan (Olympian), Rana Asif (Olympian), Ms. Shabana Akhtar (Olympian), Ms. Sadaf Siddiqui (Olympian), Mr. Parvaiz Ahmed observed the proceedings of the elections of Athletes Commission.

Lt. Gen (R) Syed Arif Hasan, President POA felicitated the Chair and members of the POA’s Athletes Commission. In a message to athletes, he expressed that our athletes are a treasurer and we are confident that POA’s Athletes Commission will play a very positive role in uplifting the national sports and highlighting the issues and solutions they face.

Mr. Muhammad Inam, Chair POA Athletes Commission thanked the POA for continuous support in developing athletes platforms across the National Sports Federations. He said that the IOC emphasizes upon equipping athletes in a manner beneficial for the well-being of athletes and POA has always rendered valuable support to the Athletes Commission.

POA and the Olympic Family of Pakistan welcomed members of Athletes Commission, and assured continued support in endeavours to empower athletes to take the leading role in the Olympic Movement of Pakistan and look forward to the Athletes Commission to speak for their rights and responsibilities and strengthen sports integrity in Pakistan.

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/

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Brits reprimanded for breaching ICC Code of Conduct 

Dubai, June 10, 2022 (PPI-OT):South Africa opener Tazmin Brits has received an official reprimand for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the third T20I against Ireland in Dublin.

Brits was found to have breached Article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “showing dissent at an Umpire’s decision during an International Match.”

In addition to this, one demerit point has been added to Brits’ disciplinary record, for whom it was the first offence in a 24-month period.

The incident occurred in the second over of South Africa’s innings on Wednesday. On being adjudged caught behind, Brits first showed displeasure while staying on at the crease and then expressed her dissent as she walked past the umpires.

Brits admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by Graham McCrea of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees, so there was no need for a formal hearing.

On-field umpires Roland Black and Azam Baig, and third umpire Aidan Seaver levelled the charge.

Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a player’s match fee, and one or two demerit points.

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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Sri Lanka fined for slow over-rate in second T20I against Australia 

 

Dubai, June 10, 2022 (PPI-OT):Sri Lanka have been fined 40 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against Australia in the second T20I in Colombo.

Ranjan Madugalle of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanction after Dasun Shanaka’s side was ruled to be two overs short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration.

In accordance with Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to minimum over-rate offences, players are fined 20 per cent of their match fee for every over their side fails to bowl in the allotted time.

Shanaka pleaded guilty to the offence and accepted the proposed sanction, so there was no need for a formal hearing.

On-field umpires Kumar Dharmasena and Prageeth Rambukwella, third umpire Lyndon Hannibal and fourth umpire Ruchira Palliyaguruge leveled the charge.

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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Swiss Ambassador to Pakistan and Afghanistan visits AKU 

Karachi, June 10, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Swiss Ambassador to Pakistan and Afghanistan Benedict de Cerjat visited the academic and health care facilities at the Aga Khan University in Karachi. During the conversations with AKU President Dr Sulaiman Shahabuddin and other University leaders, he talked about Switzerland’s strong bilateral relationships with Pakistan.

“I am pleased to learn that the Aga Khan University’s programmes and facilities are accredited by prestigious international bodies like Advance HE, Joint Commission International, and the College of American Pathologists,” said Ambassador Cerjat. He showed keen interest in AKU’s Centre for Innovation in Medical Education, a state-of-the-art facility for simulation-based learning for health professionals.

“AKU’s mission to improve the quality of life in the developing world and beyond, through world-class teaching, research and healthcare delivery makes it an ideal institution for partnerships and exchange programmes,” stressed AKU President while talking about the University’s contributions and social impact.

He said that AKU educates students for local and global leadership from campuses and teaching hospitals in six countries, including Pakistan, Afghanistan, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and the United Kingdom. Being a not-for-profit institution, all resources generated by the University and its seven hospitals and 340 medical centers are invested back in education and research, and in helping over two million patients annually and improving healthcare.

“At AKU, a transparent merit-based admissions process and generous financial assistance ensure that a diverse group of high caliber students are able to attend a variety of programmes in medicine, nursing and midwifery, teacher education and leadership, journalism and communications, and Muslim cultures and civilizations. While we are selective in the students we accept, we do not discriminate on faith, gender or national origin. Up to 75 per cent of students receive financial aid or tuition remission,” said Dr Shahabuddin.

AKU’s patient welfare and zakat programmes spent Rs 3.6 billion on providing care to nearly 1 million poor and needy patients in the last year alone. Ambassador Cerjat was accompanied by Muhammad Arif Tahir, Country President and Chief Executive, Novartis Pharma (Pakistan) Limited, and Farhan Bhatti, CFO and Board Member, Roche Pakistan.

For more information, contact:
Media Executive
Department of Public Affairs
Aga Khan University (AKU)
Stadium Road, Karachi
Tel: +92-21-34930051
Fax: +92-21-34934294, +92-21-34932095
Cell: +92-301-8258028
Email: rasool.sarang@aku.edu, public.affairs@aku.edu​
Website: www.aku.edu

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UK delegation from Department of Health and Social Care paid visits at UVAS Ravi Campus Pattoki 

Lahore, June 10, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Senior Official from the United Kingdom Department of Health and Social Care led by Mr Nicholas John Adkin along with Head of Global Health Security Preparedness Ms Helen Elizabeth Tomkys, Head of International Health Regulations Strengthening Project UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) formerly Public Health England Dr Anne Wilson, Secretary Public Health British High Commission Dr Muhammad Sartaj and Project Manager Contech International Dr Adeel Alvi paid a visit to the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore`s Ravi Campus Pattoki called on Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Nasim Ahmad.

After planting a sapling by Mr Nicholas John Adkin in front of Akram Complex a detailed meeting was held at Ravi Campus. Prof Dr Nasim Ahmad presided over the meeting while many other UVAS senior faculty members were present. Speaking on the occasion, Prof Dr Nasim Ahmad briefed the delegation on UVAS academic, research projects, national and international collaborations, clinical and extension services. He said UVAS working closely with the poultry industry of Pakistan to solve their issues and to commercialize outcome of this project.

Earlier, Project Leader International Development Research Centre (IDRC) Prof Dr Zafar Hayat briefed the participants of meeting regarding the ongoing project titled “Development and commercialization of antibiotic alternatives: phages and nutraceuticals for Pakistan poultry production” funded by Global Anti-Microbial Resistance (GAMRIF) and International Development Research Centre. Prof Dr Zafar Hayat highlighted various activities in his presentation including use of antibiotics Anti-Microbial Resistance, need of antibiotics alternatives, alternatives phages and nutraceuticals for Pakistan poultry production, work stream, nutraceuticals in fruits, fruit waste garbage to gold, project focus mango waste, procurement of mango waste, development of green extraction systems etc.

UK delegation appreciated ongoing IDRC projects activities and praised UVAS state-of-the-art disease diagnostic labs facilities, quality of education and research, clinical services for the benefit of poor farming community. The aim of their visit was to see research facility of UVAS and explore funding opportunities for collaborative project. Later UK delegation along with VC Prof Dr Nasim Ahmad visited different departments of Ravi Campus including IDRC Project Research Farm, poultry farm and dairy plant etc.

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