Day: September 26, 2022

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CM Ch Parvez Elahi condoles loss of lives in Pak Army Helicopter crash 

Lahore, September 26, 2022 (PPI-OT):Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi has expressed a deep sense of sorrow over the Pakistan Army helicopter crash in Balochistan and extended sympathies to the bereaved heirs. He paid tributes to Pilot Maj. Muhammad Muneeb Afzal, Pilot Maj. Khurram Shahzad, Naik Jalil, Subedar Abdul Wahid, and Sepoys Shoaib and Muhammad Imran. They have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty; he said and added that the nation is proud of the dutifulness of the martyrs. The martyrs are the nation’s heroes and their sacrifice will never be forgotten, he concluded.

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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Prices of edibles beyond the reach of common man: Khurram Nawaz Gandapur

Lahore, September 26, 2022 (PPI-OT):PAT Secretary General Khurram Nawaz Gandapur has said that with every passing day, the prices of edibles are increasing and the life of the common man is going from bad to worse. He said that the people are unable to afford the essential food items, for these things are not available at their official rates. He said that Punjab, a province of 110 million people, is said to be the food basket of Pakistan but the people here are looking for wheat just to survive physically.

Khurram Nawaz Gandapur said that politics is being played on an important issue of wheat. He said while the people are facing tremendous challenges buying this food item, the government is giving dates after dates to hold meetings to sort out the wheat mess, adding that it is the height of insensitivity.

PAT Secretary General said that there was a time when suo motu notices used to be taken for escalation in the prices of samosas but there is complete silence now when the crisis of wheat has become acute. He said that the economic experts have warned that if the conditions persist and no correction measures are adopted, the flour prices can shoot up to Rs. 200 per kg, which will be beyond the reach of the common man.

Khurram Nawaz Gandapur said that there should be no politics on flood. He said that the wheat season could be delayed due to floods, therefore, it is all the more important that strategies are adopted to address the wheat crisis in time.

For more information, contact:
Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT)
365-M, Model Town,
Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-111-140-140
Email: info@pat.com.pk
Website: www.pat.com.pk

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Exploitation of discount workers; still continues in Pakistan 

Karachi, September 26, 2022 (PPI-OT):Speakers at the film screening event here on Sunday about the Baldia factory fire incident regretted that there is no respite in Pakistan in the exploitation of discount workers.

As per details, National Trade Union Federation NTUF and Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi screened a documentary entitled Discount Workers made by two German film makers Christopher Patz and Ammar Aziz. The documentary covered different aspects of the struggle of the affectees of Baldia factory fire incident from local courts to German court and other international forums.

He further said that through this documentary film the struggle of the Baldia families and workers is becoming known internationally. From Berlin to Calcutta, their powerful story is inspiring audiences to stand with them and demand respect and dignity for workers.

NTUF general secretary Nasir Mansoor said that a decade has already passed to the tragedy of Baldia factory fire but the overall condition of the Pakistani factories and workplaces is almost the same.

He said due to the struggle of workers a law about safety and health at workplaces has already been passed but its rules are yet to be formed to ensure its implementation. He also said that the international accord must extended to Pakistan in order to improve conditions in the factories.

Karamat Ali of PILER said that in 1911 a big fire occurred in a textile factory in New York but hundreds of thousands of citizens took to the streets and resultantly many laws were made to improve working conditions.

Zehra Khan of Home Based Women Workers Federation said that this documentary has helped raising awareness and German Parliament also made a law that German buyers would be responsible if working conditions are not proper in factories anywhere in the world that make goods for their brands.

Faisal Edhi of Edhi Foundation said that there are two nations: the rich and the poor. He said the poor should be united to safeguard their rights. Noted lawyer Faisal Siddiqui said that due to the struggle of the affectees of Baldia factory many milestones have already achieved.

He said Pakistani courts ensured payment of compensation to affected workers and their families within four years. He said steps taken by ILO and German Parliament are also of historic nature. Noted filmmaker Sabiha Soomar, Saeeda Khatoon of Baldia of Association of the Affectees of Balida Factory Fire and both German filmmaker also spoke. On the occasion, Chirstopher Patz presented a cheque on behalf of German comrades for Pakistani flood victims.

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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UVAS Vice-Chancellor visits flood-affected areas, inspect relief activities by UVAS teams in Layyah and amp; Charsadda 

Lahore, September 26, 2022 (PPI-OT):The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore Vice- Chancellor Prof Dr Nasim Ahmad visited flood affected areas in Karor Lal Eason Layyah and Charsadda (Phase-2) and inspected relief activities by the UVAS Flood Relief Volunteer teams. The Vice-Chancellor Nasim Ahmad visited the Flood Relief Camp of UVAS at Layyah and also the worst affected areas of Shahbara Awanabad near Charsadda Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

He sympathized with the affected people and hoped that the areas would be rehabilitated soon. He encouraged and appreciated the UVAS flood relief volunteer teams for distributing relief goods including warm clothes and quilts in addition to providing treatment of buffaloes, vaccination and animals feed and fodder (seed packets).

Livestock farming community of flood affected areas appreciated the efforts of UVAS for providing all necessary items related to kitchen, food/ration and veterinary services to save their animals. Prof Dr Nasim also felt sad to see the misery of people and destruction in flood affected areas.

Dr Nasim lauded the help and guidance provided by Livestock Extension Department Director
Livestock (KP) Dr Qazi Zia Ur Rehman and Dr Ahad Ullah in Charsadda. Meanwhile Prof Dr Nasim Ahmad visited Faculty of veterinary sciences and Animal Husbandry of Agriculture University Peshawar and met Dean Prof Dr Sarzameen Khan. Prof Dr Nasim motivated the students to get involved in the community work.

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

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Anti-dengue spray held at IIUI new campus

Islamabad, September 26, 2022 (PPI-OT):The office of Protocol and Public Relations in coordination with Islamabad district administration arranged anti-dengue spray at campus to eradicate mosquito larvae. The ensuing clear weather and sunshine has led to an increase in temperature and humidity in the air, which could lead to a growth in dengue mosquitoes. in wake of such circumstances, IIUI management has taken necessary steps as fogging was held by the relevant staff across the campus.

The university management has reiterated its resolve that no stone shall be left unturned to make campus safe, healthy and clean. The IIUI management also thanked Islamabad administration for its continuous support and special efforts in the regard of anti-dengue spray.

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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27-player women U19 camp to begin on Tuesday

Lahore, September 26, 2022 (PPI-OT):A total of 27 women U19 cricketers will undergo skills and fitness training at the Inzamam-ul-Haq High Performance Centre, Multan in the U19 High Performance Skills Camp, which begins on 27 September.

Over the course of the 13-day camp, these 27 players will train under the supervision of the academy coaches, the camp will be headed by former Test cricketer Mohsin Kamal. The regional academy coaches include Muhammad Kamran Hussain, Tahir Mehmood and Jawad Hamid.

This camp serves an opportunity to the coaches to work on the skills of U19 cricketers and identify players for the inaugural ICC U19 Women’s World Cup to be staged in South Africa in January next year.

The players will report at the Inzamam-ul-Haq High Performance Centre later in the evening.

Head of Women Cricket, Tania Mallick: “We had organised talent hunt programme across the country from which we were able to create six cricket associations teams at the U19 level and organised a T20 tournament recently in Muridke. From the tournament we were able to select 27 players which will undergo a camp at the Inzamam-ul-Haq High Performance Centre in Multan.

“The objective of this camp is to enhance the skills of the players so we are better prepared to select a squad for next year’s ICC U19 Women’s World Cup in South Africa.”

Player names (in alphabetical order):

Abeera Kaleem, Aliza Sabir, Anosha Nasir, Aqsa Hafeez, Aqsa Yousaf, Areesha Noor, Azra Abibullah, Dina Razvi, Eman Fatima, Eyman Fatima, Haleema Azeem Dar, Haniah Ahmer, Javeria Qamar, Laiba Nasir, Maham Anees, Mahnoor Bibi, Muskan Abid, Noor Fatima, Quratulain Ahsen, Rida Aslam, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Syeda Aroob Shah, Syeda Taskyn Fatima, Tahzeeb Shah, Warda Yousaf, Zaib-Un-Nisa and Zamina Tahir

Support Staff: Mohsin Kamal (head coach), Jawad Hamid (assistant coach), Muhammad Kamran Hussain (assistant coach), Tahir Mehmood (assistant coach), Aisha Jalil (manager), Rabia Siddiq (Physiotherapist), Mohammad Usman Shahid (Performance Analyst) and Saboor Ahmed (Strength and Conditioning Coach)

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