Day: September 17, 2022

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CM Parvez Elahi condoles the demise of Sardar Maqsood Leghari with MNA Sardar Muhammad Khan Leghari

Lahore, September 17, 2022 (PPI-OT):Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi visited the residence of MNA Sardar Muhammad Khan Leghari at Gulberg. CM expressed his deep sense of sorrow and grief with the MNA Sardar Muhammad Khan Leghari over the death of his father Sardar Maqsood Leghari former District Nazim Dera Ghazi Khan.

CM offered fateha for the forgiveness of the soul of the late Sardar Maqsood Leghari and prayed to grant fortitude to the bereaved family. CM stated that he had a relationship of respect and honour with the late Sardar Maqsood Leghari. He said that he has been deprived of a long-time and a loyal colleague with the sad demise of Sardar Maqsood Leghari.

CM stated that the services of Sardar Maqsood Leghari for the construction and uplift of DG Khan will always be remembered. CM prayed that may Allah Almighty rest the departed soul of the late in eternal peace and grant fortitude to the heirs. Principal Secretary to CM Muhammad Khan Bhatti, Former Principal Secretary to CM GM Sikandar and Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Asad Ullah Khan were also present on the occasion.

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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CM Parvez Elahi directs cabinet committee for law and order to ensure foolproof security arrangements on the Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain 

Lahore, September 17, 2022 (PPI-OT):Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi directed the Cabinet Committee for Law and Order to ensure foolproof security arrangements on the Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain. He directed to take all necessary measures in this regard and no stone should be left unturned to maintain a peaceful environment.

CM directed the law enforcement agencies to remain fully vigilant and additional contingents should be deployed on the routes of Imam Bargahs, Majalis and processions. He directed the law enforcement agencies to maintain a close liaison with one another. CM further directed to ensure full implementation on the formulated plan with regard to security arrangements at every cost and keep a strict watch on the miscreant elements. CM directed the law enforcement agencies to utilise their optimum energies and capabilities in order to ensure law and order in the province.

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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Notable political and business personalities of Sialkot meet CM Parvez Elahi 

Lahore, September 17, 2022 (PPI-OT):Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi met with the notable political and business personalities of Sialkot at CMO. Those meeting with the CM included Usman Dar, Qaisar Baryar, Chaudhry Akhlaque, Ali Asjad Mahli, Khawaja Masood, Sarfaraz Bhatti, Hassan Khawar and Zia Chaudhry belonging to the market committee.

The political and business personalities of Sialkot presented him a cheque of Rs 2. 5 crore in the CM Flood Relief Fund. A cheque amounting to Rs 2 crore was presented on behalf of Sialkot International Airport Limited while the former President of Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry Qaisar Baryar presented him a cheque of Rs 50 lac in the CM Flood Relief Fund.

CM while talking on the occasion said that the cooperation of the philanthropists for the rehabilitation of the flood affectees is praiseworthy adding that the spirit of the persons in coming forward to help their flood affected brothers and sisters is highly appreciable.

CM highlighted that every single penny being deposited in the CM Flood Relief Fund will be spent on the settlement of the flood affectees. He directed to formulate an effective monitoring system for the transparent disbursement of funds. CM vowed to provide the amount to the real deserving being deposited in the CM Flood Relief Fund.

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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CM Parvez Elahi chaired a meeting, former federal minister Moonis Elahi especially participated 

Lahore, September 17, 2022 (PPI-OT):Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi presided over a high level meeting at CMO in which former Federal Minister Moonis Elahi especially participated. CM expressed his serious concern over the increasing trend of narcotics in the educational institutions and it was decided during the meeting to make a strict legislation so as to purge the educational institutions from the scourge of narcotics.

The manuscript of Punjab Control of Narcotics Subsistence Act 2022 has been prepared in this regard. CM directed to give the law a final shape forthwith and stated that the Act will be approved by the Punjab Assembly. Strict punishments will be awarded in the schools, colleges and universities on the usage and sale of narcotics and effective measures need to be taken in order to stop the selling and usage of narcotics in the educational institutions, he asserted.

It was decided during the meeting to enhance the punishments on the selling and usage of narcotics and the proposal to fix minimum two years imprisonment and life imprisonment to the maximum came under review. CM apprised that an independent sovereign institution will be established to eradicate narcotics and Special Courts will be set up in this regard.

He disclosed that Anti- Narcotics police stations will also be set up adding that the owners of the centre and the employees will also be held responsible for the narcotics peddling and its usage in the educational institutions. CM vowed to save the new generation from the poison of narcotics at all costs adding that the narcotics peddling and its usage in educational institutions is utterly unacceptable.

He asserted that those found involved in narcotics peddling will not be able to escape from the stern grip of law and vowed to save the new generation from narcotics at any cost. CM directed to make the Act further effective and hold consultations with all the stakeholders in this regard.

The CM directed the Additional Chief Secretary (Home) to start the consultation process with all the stakeholders in order to make the Act more effective. Secretary Excise gave a briefing about the salient features of the manuscript of Punjab Control of Narcotics Subsistence Act 2022.

Provincial Excise Minister Sardar Muhammad Asif Nakai, Adviser to CM Amir Saeed Rawn, Inspector General of Police Faisal Shahkar, Principal Secretary to CM Muhammad Khan Bhatti, former Principal Secretary GM Sikandar, ACS(Home), Secretaries of Finance, Regulation, Law, DG Narcotics Control and concerned officials attended the meeting.

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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Qualifiers have a charm of their own – Mignon du Preez 

Dubai, September 17, 2022 (PPI-OT):If you think that a qualifying event like the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2022 can’t provide fans with thrills or that the results don’t matter much, well, you could not be further from reality.

Just go back a few years to the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier played in Colombo and you get an understanding of what it can be like. The performances were a feast for the eyes and the results showed how performances in qualifying events can boost teams as they make it to the main tournament.

India beat South Africa in a last-ball thriller in the final, with Harmanpreet Kaur hitting an outstanding, run-a-ball 41. That win lifted India’s morale several notches and they ended up playing the final of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2017 at a packed Lord’s stadium, in what is widely acknowledged as a watershed moment for our sport.

The qualifying tournament helped us too and we also made the semi-finals of the World Cup. Though the Qualifier final in Colombo was one that I badly wanted to win (I got some runs too) I realize now that there were several positives for us to take out and they helped us develop as a team.

This tournament though will be a lot different for me. I am honoured to be named the Event Ambassador by the ICC and will be doing my bit to promote the event, including as a commentator, and am really looking forward to my new role.

It’s an awesome time to be associated with the game in this role. Everyone is talking about the growth of women’s cricket and its bright future, the recent ICC mega events are a reflection of how the game has transcended. A packed MCG for the Women’s T20 World Cup Final in 2020 and the lively debut at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games are bright spots while the Women’s World Cup in New Zealand this year showed the advance in quality with several close games.

The teams in this Qualifier Event include three ICC Full Members – Bangladesh, Ireland and Zimbabwe – but it is also a great opportunity for others to show their mettle, not least the Thailand team that has been talked about on the circuit for some time now. The T20 format provides teams with great opportunities and those two qualifying spots will not be easy to grab.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has hosted several top-level tournaments, including the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup last year, and I am sure the players will enjoy every moment at the iconic Zayed Cricket Stadium and the adjacent Tolerance Oval.

It’s good to know that the matches are being live-streamed. The ICC has done a great job in taking the women’s game to people’s homes and this is a great way to add fans and reach new frontiers. Our game’s ambition is to be part of the Olympics and both women’s cricket and the T20I format will have a role in that.

Come 23 September and we will know the two qualifiers for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 to be played in my beautiful country, but I am sure the final two days later will still be looked forward to by both players and fans alike.

Going by past experience, I am expecting some thrills and maybe even some spills, but definitely not your everyday tournament!

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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Geo News successful in bidding for PCB’s Official Content Partnership Rights 

Lahore, September 17, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Pakistan Cricket Board is pleased to announce that Independent Media Corporation (IMC) has become successful in bidding for PCB’s Official Content Partnership Rights following a transparent, open and fair tender process.

Through this partnership, IMC’s TV News Channel, Geo News, will have non-news access to all exclusive content in the period between September 2022 and August 2023. This includes select number of interviews with elite players/coaches/PCB officials, behind the scene footage, one-on-one interviews with star performers of the day from home international matches, 120 seconds of match highlights (for editorial purposes only) and access to the field of play on training sessions only for filming purposes.

From the PCB’s perspective, this partnership will bring the Pakistan cricket followers closer to the game through timely, accurate and fact-based information and analyses about Pakistan cricket affairs, both domestic and international, which, in turn, will contribute significantly in the image and profile building of the current and future stars, as well as protecting, promoting and enhancing the Pakistan cricket brand.

Of particular focus for both sides will be enhanced reporting and information about grassroots/pathways cricket, women’s cricket, domestic events and other PCB initiatives, as such as the Pakistan Cricket Foundation and development programmes.

Welcoming Geo News, the PCB said: “Cricket unites our nation and is probably the only national brand that is recognised, respected, followed and admired the world-over. As such, it is the PCB’s obligation and responsibility to protect, promote and strengthen its image, profile and reputation so that Pakistan cricket continues to grow, develop and thrive.

“In this background, we are delighted to have Geo News as our Official Content Partner. Through this partnership, the PCB aims to bring its cricket fans closer to the game by keeping them abreast of all developments. The PCB already has a strong and powerful presence on the digital media, and we are confident that after having Geo News on its side, the PCB will be able to further maximise its messages, provide accurate/fact-based information to its fans and attract new audiences.

“The PCB congratulates Geo News on becoming its first-ever Official Content Partner and aims to work closer with it in the best interest of cricket and all its stakeholders.”

Sharing their excitement, Geo News said: “As the pioneer of sports coverage and sporting culture in Pakistan, Geo News is excited to enter this partnership as PCB’s Official Content Partner. This partnership means Geo News will become a one-stop shop for authentic news/analyses for Pakistan cricket fans and followers.

“This, we believe, will provide us with an opportunity to further minimise the gap between fans and Pakistan cricketers. We look forward to our mutual cause of uplifting the global image of the PCB, its initiatives and enhancements, and, most importantly, all its cricketers in an effort to make them bigger and more successful global brands.”

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