Day: July 31, 2022

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Mushaira in connection with Independence Day Celebration held at IIUI 

Islamabad, July 31, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Department of Urdu, of International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) organized a Mushaira at the female campus in connection with the Independence Day celebration. It was attended by famous female poets of the country. Ms. Ayesha Masood Malik presided over the Mushaira while Ms. Parveen Tahir was the chief guest. Ms. Abida Taqi was the moderator.

All the female poets presented their fresh poetry in accordance with Independence Day and the current situation of the country. Through their poetry, the poets paid tribute to the ancestors for their sacrifices and urged the present generation to follow their footsteps. The female poets not only recited poems highlighting the importance of the country but they also recited their famous poetry on the insistence of the audience.

On this occasion, on the request of President of Mushaira, Dean of Language and Literature Prof. Dr. Najiba Arif also presented one of her poems. Earlier, the in-charge of Urdu Department (Women) Dr. Saira Batool welcomed all the poets and the audience of the mushaira on behalf of the International Islamic University and emphasized the importance of Independence Day and termed it as a sign of living nations.

At the end, Prof. Dr. Najiba Arif appreciated the words of all the poets and thanked them for participation. He also appreciated the department of Urdu, especially the organizers of the Mushaira for the successful organization of the Mushaira.

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

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Tribute to Miraj Muhammad Khan, the symbol of revolutionary and democratic struggle

Karachi, July 31, 2022 (PPI-OT):A gathering of political, social and labour representatives was held at Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi on the occasion of the sixth death anniversary of the well-known socialist leader Miraj Muhammad Khan. Nasir Mansoor, General Secretary, National Trade Union Federation of Pakistan, conducted the organizing duties of this commemorative gathering, Justice (R) Rashid A. Rizvi presided over it, while Khaqan Muhammad Khan, son of late revolutionary leader and leader of People’s Party, Akram Qaim Khani, who came from England, also participated.

Left wing political activists, journalists, lawyers, labour representatives and friends of MMK were among those who spoke on the occasion including Karamat Ali, Mujahid Barelvi, Mazhar Abbas, Dr. Tauseef Ahmad, Mahnaz Rehman, Habibuddin Junaidi, Zahra Khan, Azhar Jameel, Qazi Khizr, Anees Zaidi, Manzoor Razi Hussamuddin, Mumtaz Haider, Jafarul Hasan, Khaqan Ali Mirza, Khalil Qureshi, Comrade Rashid Memon, Dr Asghar Dashti, Comrade Wahid Baloch and other. Young vocalist Shehryar also presented revolutionary songs in memory of the revolutionary leader.

The speakers paid rich tribute to the struggle of one of great revolutionary leaders of our time and said that Miraj Muhammad Khan had played most prominent role in socialist and democratic movements in Pakistan. Khan fought tirelessly against the imperialist domination, feudal and capitalist system and the all military dictatorships imposed on the country. He remained a metaphor for the struggle for the rights of workers, peasants, oppressed and downtrodden sections of the society. He accepted Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto’s opposition for the sake of democratic and pro working class ideals, even though Bhutto used to declare him as his successor.

At a time when he was under arrest, military dictator General Zia offered him all kinds of support for the anti-Bhutto movement and the politics of ethnic division in Sindh which he rejected unanimously. He raised his voice for the end of dictatorship and the restoration of democracy and the constitution when prominent leaders raised the slogan of first accountability then election in Bhutto hostility and many of them even became ministers in the Zia dictator’s government.

Comrade Miraj Muhammad Khan also termed the ongoing bloodshed and interference in internal affairs of Afghanistan on dictates of imperial powers as dangerous for the region, especially Pakistan, and warned that the fire of religious extremism and terrorism spread in Afghanistan would one day engulf Pakistan as well which time proved to be true.

Miraj Muhammad Khan’s entire life was devoted to the promotion of democratic values and for protection of the rights of oppressed and subjugated classes, due to which he was respected not only in the circles of the left wing but also among his worst right winger opponents. In the meeting, emphasis was placed on adopting a united plan of action and extensive connections with the people to overcome internal weaknesses of the left movement and deal with the current economic and political crisis.

For more information, contact:
Home Based Women Workers Federation (HBWWF)
726, Mashrique Centre, Block 14, Gulshan-e-Iqbal,
Karachi, Pakistan
Tel: +92-21-37075324
Website: https://hbwwf.org/

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Punjab University, Columbia varsity to join hands 

Lahore, July 31, 2022 (PPI-OT):Punjab University Urdu Development and Translation Centre will collaborate with Columbia University. In this regard, Columbia University’s faculty member and eminent historian Dr Manan Ahmad has visited the centre and called on Director Prof Dr Zahid Munir. Both discussed various areas of mutual interest to collaborate in future and organize a number of academic activities. Dr Manan also visited PU Department of History and Pakistan Studies. Dr Zahir Munir presented him several books and briefed him about ongoing academic projects.

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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West Indies penalised for slow over-rate in first T20I against India 

Dubai, July 31, 2022 (PPI-OT):The West Indies team have been fined 20 percent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate in the first T20I against India in Trinidad on Friday.

Richie Richardson of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanction after the West Indies were ruled to be one over 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.

Captain Nicholas Pooran plead guilty to the offence and accepted the proposed sanction, so there was no need for a formal hearing.

On-field umpires Leslie Reifer and Nigel Duguid, third umpire Gregory Brathwaite and fourth umpire Patrick Gustard 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