Day: August 23, 2022

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ICC and Nium launch coding challenge to engage tech-loving cricket fans 

Dubai, August 23, 2022 (PPI-OT):Community provided the opportunity to help create new online game for Men’s T20 World Cup 2022. The International Cricket Council (ICC) and official fintech infrastructure partner and global money movement company, Nium, today launched a coding challenge to give tech-savvy fans the opportunity to help create “Whozat?” a new online game to be released in September ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022.

The “Nium Coding Challenge” is the first of several technology programmes in a digitally-led partnership that will focus on engaging a global, cricket-loving, technology-minded community. Fans with an interest in programming and coding, can take the Nium Coding Challenge quiz here, answering 10 questions based on the innovative online game, “WhoZat?”

“WhoZat?” challenges fans to guess the players competing in the Men’s T20 World Cup through a series of clues and creates an engaging way to get to know the World Cup stars. The game will be released online in September.

The Nium Coding Challenge will enable technologists to combine their passion for cricket with their love for innovation. For the ICC this programme drives deeper fan engagement and is in line with its global growth strategy to bring fans closer to the game.

This challenge will be followed by the Nium Hackathon later this year. This exciting program, the first of its kind for the ICC, will bring together a community of sport and technology stakeholders to create new fan engagement experiences for the global game.

ICC Head of Digital, Finn Bradshaw said: “We are excited to launch the Nium Coding Challenge as a first for the ICC and to give fans the chance to play an active role in creating a brand-new digital experience for the pinnacle event of Men’s T20 cricket. This is one part of an exciting slate of fan engagement projects the ICC has planned that will bring fans closer than ever to the game they love.”

Nium Senior Vice President and Head of Global Marketing and Communications, Jeremiah Glodoveza said: “Nium is a champion for innovation around the world and is proud to be partnering with the ICC to enhance the experiences around the game we all love. This coding challenge is an exciting first step in a series of tech-forward projects with the ICC that will highlight the levels of technical talent in the cricket-loving community.”

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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61% Pakistanis rate their own household’s financial situation to be either same or worse than previous 6 months: Consumer Confidence Index Q1 2022 by Gallup Pakistan and Dun and Bradstreet

Islamabad, August 23, 2022 (PPI-OT):According to Dun and Bradstreet and Gallup Pakistan Consumer Confidence Index, Sentiments regarding Country’s Economic Situation improved primarily due to increase in Future Expectations.

A nationally representative sample of adult men and women from across the four provinces was asked the following question, “How is your household’s financial situation in comparison to last 6 months?” In response to this question, 23% said ‘worse’, 27% said ‘better’, 25% said ‘same as before’, 11% said ‘much worse’ and 5% said ‘much better, 10% did not know or provided no response.

Gallup Pakistan and D and B Consumer Confidence Index is a quarterly report tracking the pulse of consumers in Pakistan. The report is produced since 2020 and all 8 reports are available on demand. Please write to Bilal I Gilani, Executive Director Gallup Pakistan: bilal.gilani@gallup.com.pk

The full report of Gallup Pakistan and D and B Consumer Confidence Index Q1 2022 can be found on this link: https://gallup.com.pk/post/33476

Question: “How is your household’s financial situation in comparison to last 6 months?”

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

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TOP RANKED ROSEN LAW FIRM Encourages Celsius Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action – CEL

NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of Celsius Financial Products, including CEL Tokens, Earn Rewards high-interest accounts, and/or Celsius Loan products, between February 9, 2018, and June 13, 2022, inclusive (the “Class Period”), against Celsius Network LLC (“Celsius”), Celsius Lending LLC, Celsius KeyFi LLC (collectively, the “Celsius Entities”) and its executives Alexander Mashinsky, Shlomi “Daniel” Leon, David Barse, and Alan Jeffrey Carr (together, “Defendants”), of the important September 13, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Celsius Financial Products, including CEL Tokens, Earn Rewards high-interest accounts, and/or Celsius Loan products you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Celsius class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7586 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than September 13, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, Defendants violated provisions of the Securities Act by selling non-exempt securities without registering it. The complaint alleges that Celsius and Individual Defendants violated provisions of the Securities Act by also participating in Celsius’ failure to register the Celsius Financial Products. The complaint alleges that the Defendants violated provisions of the New Jersey Common Law by possessing the monetary value of Celsius Financial Products of inflated value which rightfully belongs to the Plaintiff and members of the Class.

Also according to the lawsuit, Defendants violated provisions of the Exchange Act by carrying out a plan, scheme, and course of conduct that Celsius intended to and did deceive retail investors and thereby caused them to purchase Celsius Financial Products at artificially inflated prices; endorsed false statements they knew or recklessly should have known were material misleading, and they made untrue statements of material fact and omitted to state material facts necessary to make the statements made not misleading.

To join the Celsius class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7586 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor’s ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

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ROSEN, GLOBAL INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages 17 Education & Technology Group Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action Commenced by the Firm – YQ

NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of 17 Education & Technology Group Inc. (NASDAQ: YQ) pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus (collectively, the “Registration Statement”) issued in connection with 17EdTech’s December 2020 initial public offering (the “IPO”), of the important September 19, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline, in the securities class action commenced by the Firm.

SO WHAT: If you purchased 17EdTech securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the 17EdTech class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7395 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than September 19, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, the IPO Registration Statement featured false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Defendant 17EdTech’s K-12 Academic AST Services would end less than a year after the IPO; (2) as part of its ongoing regulatory efforts, Chinese authorities would imminently curtail and/or end 17EdTech’s core business; and (3) as a result, Defendants’ statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the 17EdTech class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7395 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor’s ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

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Toll Free: (866) 767-3653
Fax: (212) 202-3827
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Global Times: CPEC laying foundation for sustained indigenous economic modernization; growth within and across the region is logical next step: Pakistan PM

BEIJING, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The growth of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) – an international connectivity initiative – to connect markets within and across the region is the logical next step, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told the Global Times in a recent exclusive interview, expressing his openness to third-party participation to the flagship project of Belt and Road Initiative.

Since its inception in 2013, the CPEC has continued to make rapid and tangible progress. Over the past decade, CPEC has helped Pakistan alleviate power and infrastructure bottlenecks, thus laying the foundation for sustained economic modernization, Sharif said.

“As third-party participation picks up, we expect more common friends to benefit from Pakistan’s unique role at the crossroads of major emerging markets, demonstrating the win-win spirit that has always animated CPEC.”

As an international connectivity initiative, CPEC’s growth to connect markets within and across the region is the logical next step, he said.

Sharif said CPEC aims to bring the region together in the shared pursuit of prosperity and stability. This approach is not targeted at, and does not seek to exclude any party, Sharif said, hoping the project would continue to inspire greater international cooperation and help the region break the vicious cycle of deprivation and conflict.

With these ideals at its core, CPEC cannot reasonably be perceived as a “threat” except to those who view things in a zero-sum perspective and would rather “want that our peoples remain deprived of the fruits of development”, the Pakistan prime minister said.

Pakistan supports extension of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to Afghanistan, Sharif said. “It is hoped that our efforts will ensure continuity of international engagement with Afghanistan with the eventual aim of seeing a peaceful, stable, prosperous, and connected Afghanistan contributing to the stability and long-term prosperity of our region.”

The prime minister also said he has visited numerous CPEC projects, including in Gwadar, to ensure that timelines are met. Timely completion of underway CPEC projects serve as the building blocks for the future agenda of bilateral economic cooperation has always been his priority.

Following the success of its early-harvest phase, CPEC is becoming increasingly substantiated, he said.

https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202208/1272927.shtml