July 3, 2022 – Newswire Pakistan

July 3, 2022July 4, 2022

Indonesia get off to winning start at ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier

Dubai, July 03, 2022 (PPI-OT):Qualification for the inaugural edition of next year’s ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup in South Africa started today with Indonesia defeating Papua New Guinea in the first of three matches as qualifying events return to the East Asia Pacific region for the first time since 2019.

Indonesia and Papua New Guinea will play the best of three matches in the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier at the Udayana Cricket Ground in Bali from 3 to 5 July to see which team secures their region’s World Cup spot.

Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, United States of America, West Indies, Zimbabwe and most recently United Arab Emirates who qualified from the Asia event last month are the 13 confirmed teams for the inaugural event. The remaining teams are to be decided through the global qualification pathway with more information available here.

In addition to the on-field action, the first-ever 100% Cricket ICC Tutor Workshop involving all females will take place from 5-7 July. The Workshop aims to support Associate Members to develop their own trained workforce who are equipped and accredited to deliver the ICC Level 1 Coaching Course.

Educators and Tutors from the ICC, Australian Cricket, New Zealand Cricket, and Persatuan Cricket Indonesia (PCI) will come together to train female Tutors from across Indonesia.

EAP Acting Regional Development Manager Rob Gomm remarked: “We are looking forward to the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier which not only represents an opportunity for these talented youngsters to play for their country in a World Cup Qualifier, but also celebrate the return of ICC qualifying events to the region.

“Running the first-ever 100% Cricket ICC Tutor Workshop which aims to develop a trained workforce in Associate Members, shows our commitment to both the women’s game as well as building stronger partnerships across all ICC Members in the region.

“I would like to thank PCI for showing the vision and drive to host these events and wish both teams the very best in the Qualifier.”

General Manager of Persatuan Cricket Indonesia Fiermansyah Afie said: “We are excited to host this tournament in Bali as it shows our supporters and stakeholders what we’re all about – using cricket as a sport to unite the country through international success and generating national pride.

“Hosting events like this means everything to our country and we are ready to deliver an outstanding tournament and provide life-long memories for both teams.”

Match Schedule:

ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier (Indonesia)

DATE – TIME (local) – VENUE – MATCH

Sunday 3 July – 10h00 – Udayana Cricket Ground – Indonesia 105 – 9 – Papua New Guinea 68 all out – Indonesia won by 37 runs

Monday 4 July – 10h00 – Udayana Cricket Ground – Papua New Guinea v Indonesia

Tuesday 5 July – 10h00 – Udayana Cricket Ground – Indonesia v Papua New Guinea

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

July 3, 2022July 4, 2022

Uganda’s vice-captain looks ahead to Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier B

Dubai, July 03, 2022 (PPI-OT):For Uganda vice-captain Deusdedit Muhumuza, when he steps out onto the cricket pitch he is not just one man playing the sport he loves, he embodies the almost 46 million people who make up his country.

The 32-year-old was born in Kakira in the east of Uganda and learned cricket from the Asian community he lived alongside as they passed on their devotion to the game to him.

Muhumuza made his debut for Uganda in 2010 before earning T20I cap No.4 as the Cricket Cranes gained international status in 2019 and is now hoping to guide them through the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier B.

“It means a lot when the anthem is being sung. You’re remembering the 45 million Ugandans you are representing,” the batting all-rounder said.

“Remembering all those who have trusted you and given up their time just to make you better. You have an opportunity to go out and fight for your country, the country that you love most.

“The three colours that you just want to take forward is black, yellow, and red. Representing just gives inspiration to others.

“You have the opportunity to inspire the kids throughout Uganda, they want to make it to the big stage, and you have the opportunity in your hands to give them that platform.”

Muhumuza’s journey to international cricket gathered pace as he attended Busoga College Mwiri, a leading cricket school in Uganda.

But even before then he had been hovering up all knowledge he could get from his older brothers, with the goal of pulling on the black, yellow and red always in the distance.

He added: “I grew up around an Asian community so I got to learn about cricket easily because that is what they speak and is this what they love most.

“Then I went to the best cricket-playing school in Uganda and since then, it has just been a thrill for me.

“I had my brothers who went to the same school, and I read the papers and whatever they did, whatever they talked about, the cricket stars in the school, it gave me the motivation to knock on the doors of the school team.

“Cricket wasn’t famous in Uganda, but my parents of course they had to come down and learn the game and watch what happens, how you play, how you gain from it, what does it teach you?

“Of course, there are some sacrifices they make, so they had to balance out where their son comes in class and how he moves ahead with his passion for cricket. They have been very instrumental, and I can’t thank them enough for that.”

Uganda are making their return to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier, having not featured since 2013 when they finished 13th.

The Cricket Cranes will hope to make their debut at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup by finishing as one of the two finalists in Qualifier B.

“I want to see Uganda play at the World Cup. It has been my dream ever since I began playing cricket. I want Uganda to get this feeling of what happens at the biggest stage of cricket,” he said.

“And that’s what I’ll be looking at even then as a leader, I want to see us walk out as the most agile, the most disciplined, the most fighting team that they have seen at the tournament.

“It would mean a lot, there are kids out there who are talented, who just need that little bit of light at the end of the tunnel.

“It would inspire many people, it would increase the awareness of the game in this country, already it is growing rapidly, the World Cup would just be the final piece of the puzzle.”

July 3, 2022July 4, 2022

Overseas Pakistanis are patriotic and talented due to which Pakistan’s name is shining in the world: Ch Shujat Hussain

Lahore, July 03, 2022 (PPI-OT):PML-US President Mian Zakir Naseem called on former Prime Minister Chaudhry Shujat Hussain at his residence. His son Chaudhry Shafay Hussain, President Pakistan Kabaddi Federation and Chaudhry Salik Hussain, Federal Minister for Investment Board were also present. Party matters and national issues were discussed during the meeting.

During the meeting, Ch Shujat Hussain said that overseas Pakistanis are playing a key role in strengthening the national economy. They are an asset of Pakistan, these people work hard day and night in foreign lands and send valuable foreign exchange to Pakistan and contribute more and more in the development of the country.

He said that expatriates are patriotic and talented due to which the name of Pakistan is shining in the world. Ch Shujat Hussain also issued instructions to Mian Zakir Naseem for strengthening and improving the party in the United States.

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

July 3, 2022July 4, 2022

It is the responsibility of all parties to accept the decision of the Supreme Court and implement it in good faith: Ch Parvez Elahi

Lahore, July 03, 2022 (PPI-OT):Punjab Assembly Speaker Chaudhry Parvez Elahi has said that it is the responsibility of all parties Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, Pakistan Muslim League and PML-N to accept the orders of the Supreme Court and implement them in good faith.

The Assembly session will be held in accordance with the orders of the Supreme Court, impartiality and transparency will be ensured in the Assembly including a good and friendly atmosphere and the Assembly officers will conduct their affairs in accordance with the Constitution, law and rules.

Ch Parvez Elahi said that Hamza Shahbaz had also assured the Supreme Court that he and his cabinet would complete the process of by-elections in a fair and transparent manner in the light of the decision. The rulers will not use law enforcement agencies against the opposition and no development schemes or funds will be given in the by-election constituencies.

He said that the government should strictly implement the decision of the Supreme Court on transfer posting. If there is a tender in the by-election constituencies, it is the duty of the government to terminate it immediately in the light of the decision of the Supreme Court.

Ch Parvez Elahi further said that as per the decision of the Supreme Court, all political parties, ministers and advisers would not violate the code of conduct issued by the Election Commission and would refrain from interfering in administrative matters.

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

July 3, 2022July 4, 2022

IIU leadership expresses grief over loss of precious lives of students in accident

Islamabad, July 03, 2022 (PPI-OT):International Islamic university (IIU) Rector Dr. Masoom Yasinzai and President, Dr. Hathal Homoud Alotaibi have expressed sorrow and grief on the loss of precious lives of the students of IIU in a road accident on Sunday.

At least 19 people were killed including 05 students of IIU and several others were injured when a speeding passenger bus veered off a mountain road in heavy rain and fell into a ravine in Balochistan province.

The students of IIU who lost their lives included Allahudin, Nawaz, Anwar ul Haq, Sayed Attiq ullah and Muhammad Idrees Sarangzai. Two of the students of International Islamic University sadath Khan and Aurangzeb were also among the injured.

The funeral prayers in absentia for the departed souls will be offered on Monday in Faisal Mosque after Namaz e Asr that will be attended by University administration, faculty, staff, students and residents of the twin cities. University buses will transport the staff, faculty and students from New Campus to Old Campus.

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

July 3, 2022July 4, 2022

IIUI to hold funeral prayer in absentia for departed souls of students

Islamabad, July 03, 2022 (PPI-OT):International Islamic university (IIU) shall hold funeral prayers in absentia for the departed souls of the students of university who lost their lives in the accident. The funeral prayers in absentia for the departed souls will be offered on Monday in Faisal Mosque after Namaz e Asr that will be attended by University administration, faculty, staff, students and residents of the twin cities. University buses will transport the staff, faculty and students from New Campus to Old Campus.