Month: September 2022

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Kuwait Red Crescent Distributes Relief Items to flood victims in Juhi

Karachi, September 06, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Pakistan Red Crescent-Sindh, with the support of the Kuwait Red Crescent Society, distributed a package of relief items to 160 internally displaced flood-affected families of UC Kamal Khan, taluka Juhi, District Dadu, on September 5, 2022. The Standard Non-Food Item (NFI) Kit package for a single-family included a tent, hygiene kit, kitchen set, seven blankets, two tarpaulin sheets, four mosquito nets, and two jerry cans.

Due to the inundation of the Indus River, many parts of Dadu district were submerged, making Juhi one of the most flood-affected areas of Sindh province. Pakistan Red Crescent and Kuwait Red Crescent are the first humanitarian organizations to distribute relief items to flood-afflicted families in Juhi. The flood victims appreciated the efforts of the Red Crescent and expressed hope that this will continue in their area.

The Kuwait Red Crescent Society delegation also visited the water purification plant installed by Pakistan Red Crescent Society at Kamal Khan Bridge near Chhandan Canal in Juhi, where flood victims are getting clean drinking water. The five-member delegation of Kuwait Red Crescent was led by the Director of Disaster Management and Emergency Unit Yusuf Al-Meraj. The Pakistan Red Crescent team included Deputy Director Media and Communication Department Islamabad Sher Zaman, Manager-Operations Sindh Muhammad Sajjad and Coordinator Emergency Response Force Hassan Ali Zuberi.

For more information, contact:
Sindh Provincial Branch,
Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS)
Hilal-e Ahmar House, G 2 Khayaban-e-Iqbal, Zone A Block 7,
Teen Talwar, Main Clifton Road, Karachi, Pakistan
Tel: +92-21-35306227, 35306228, 35306229
Fax: +92-21-35830376
E-mail: phq@prcsindh.org.pk
Website: http://www.prcsindh.org.pk/

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HRCP joins call for reparations, demands environmental justice from the global community 

Lahore, September 06, 2022 (PPI-OT):In light of the devastating floods that have affected at least 30 million people, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) joins the call for immediate reparations from the global community, particularly from high-emitting countries that are directly responsible for the climate crisis.

Already cash-strapped by record-high inflation rates and economic recessions, low-income groups in Pakistan have been pushed to breaking point by unprecedented floods throughout the region – with over 1,000 lives lost, and homes and livelihoods destroyed. Roads and health infrastructure, including basic health units and district hospitals, have also been submerged, posing a threat to those in urgent need of medical aid such as pregnant women, children and the elderly.

While there is much left to be desired in the government’s relief and rehabilitation plan for the flood-affected, it is clear that Pakistan is paying the price for a disaster that was preventable and, more importantly, not of its own doing. According to the World Bank and Asian Development Bank, Pakistan has historically accounted for only 0.4% of greenhouse gas emissions. Yet, it is one of the most climate-vulnerable countries in the world. This imbalance indicates that all countries must join together and devise not just climate-change solutions, but also climate justice measures that keep the principles of equity and accountability at the forefront.

At present, Pakistan’s resources must be used to rehabilitate its people and rebuild its infrastructure, not to pay external debts. Providing climate change reparations is the bare minimum, for which global leaders must be held responsible.

For more information, contact:
Chairperson,
Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP)
Aiwan-i-Jamhoor, 107-Tipu Block,
New Garden Town, Lahore-54600
Tel: +92-42-35864994
Fax: +92-42-35883582
Email: hrcp@hrcp-web.org
Website: www.hrcp-web.org

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Prendergast moves up in MRF Tyres ICC Women’s T20I Player Rankings 

Dubai, September 06, 2022 (PPI-OT):Ireland all-rounder Orla Prendergast has moved up 50 places to 96th position among batters in the MRF Tyres ICC Women’s T20I Player Rankings after cracking a fine half-century in the first match of a three-T20I series against Scotland.

Prendergast, who has played eight ODIs and 21 T20Is since her international debut three years ago, smashed 75 not out off 45 deliveries to be named Player of the Match as Ireland won by eight wickets. The 20-year-old, who bowls medium-pace, has also inched up one spot to 88th in the bowlers’ list.

Captain Laura Delany, who chipped in with 36 and partnered in an unbroken 99-run stand with Prendergast, has moved up one place to 52nd while Eimear Richardson has advanced four places to 68th among bowlers.

For Scotland, debutant Saskia Horley has entered the rankings in 70th position after scoring 52 off 42 deliveries coming in at number four. Off-spinner Katherine Fraser is up seven places to 36th among bowlers after grabbing both Ireland wickets to fall while leg-spinner Abtaha Maqsood (up six places to 66th) has also gained in the latest weekly update.

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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More than 250 local players in contention for 66 PJL spots

Lahore, September 06, 2022 (PPI-OT):More than 250 local and around 175 foreign players between 16 and 19 years of age will be available for selection for six teams in the player draft of the inaugural edition of the Pakistan Junior League. The draft will take place on Thursday, 8 September in Lahore.

The local players list includes the players who took part in the two PCB organised national U19 one-day and three-day tournaments in the ongoing season. Players who were selected for their respective Cricket Association team for the two premier national U19 competitions are eligible for the draft even if they didn’t play any match.

Additionally, a total of 17 players from the PJL social media video campaign have been invited to the NHPC in Lahore for age verification and trials. The players selected amongst the 17 will be added to the draft list.

A total of 250-odd players will compete for 66 spots (11 in each of the six sides) for Bahawalpur, Gujranwala, Gwadar, Hyderabad, Mardan and Rawalpindi teams for PJL 2022. The foreign players will vie for 24 spots (four in each of the six sides). The age cut-off for tournament eligibility is 1 September 2003.

The players have been divided into three categories – Elite, Premier and X-factor. The Elite category includes high-profile players who have either already appeared for their national U19 team or have made an impact at the domestic level (age-group cricket) organised by an ICC Full Member cricket board.

Premier includes players who have significant age-group cricket experience or have been part of pathway cricket for their boards or regions. X-factor includes Associate Member board players as well as promising local talent.

Amongst the foreign players, 105 are from ICC Full Member boards and more than 70 are from Associate Members.

Prominent foreign players: Abdullah Al Mamun (Bangladesh), Ackeem Auguste (West Indies), Ahmad Zia Zaland (Afghanistan), Ali Naseer (UAE), Anjala Bandara (Sri Lanka), Archie Lenham (England), Ariful Islam (Bangladesh), Brendon Sunguro (Zimbabwe), Brian Bennett (Zimbabwe), Burhan Niaz (Belgium), Emmanuel Bawa (Zimbabwe), Ethan Gibson (Canada), George Thomas (England), Hassan Eisakhil (Afghanistan), Huggins Machaka (Zimbabwe), Isai Thorne (West Indies), Jash Ginani (UAE), Jishan Alam (Bangladesh), Joseph Eckland (England), Joshua Tromp (USA), Lahiru Abeysinghe (Sri Lanka), Lahiru Dawatage (Sri Lanka), Luc Martin Benkenstein (England), Luke Holt (Australia), Malsha Tharupathi (Sri Lanka), Matthew Schocken (Zimbabwe), Matthew Tromp (USA), Masood Gurbaz (Afghanistan), Musa Shaheen Mahmood (Denmark), Nathan Edwards (West Indies), Naimur Rohman Noyon (Bangladesh), Nimar Bolden (West Indies), Oliver Davidson (Scotland), Olly Cox (England), Philippus le Roux (Ireland), Prantik Nawrose Nabil (Bangladesh), Shevon Daniel (Sri Lanka), Steven Wedderburn (West Indies), Tazeem Ali (Netherlands), Vasant Singh (West Indies) and Waleed Stanikzai (Afghanistan).

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

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Balochistan, Northern fined for maintaining slow over rate 

Rawalpindi, September 06, 2022 (PPI-OT):Balochistan and Northern have been fined PKR10,000 for maintaining slow over rate during their Kingdom Valley National T20 Cup 2022-23 match at the Pindi Cricket Stadium yesterday.

Both teams were one over short of their target after taking into account time allowances and, as such, were charged under Article 2.22 of the PCB Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which deals with the minimum over-rate offences.

Yasir Shah and Umer Amin, captains of Balochistan and Northern, accepted the sanctions proposed by match referee Mohammad Anees. The charges were levelled by on-field umpires Faisal Afridi and Aalay Haider, third umpire Saqib Khan and fourth umpire Nasir Hussain. Balochistan won the by 19 runs.

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

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Minister for Livestock Punjab Sardar Shahab-ud-Din Khan Sehar visits UVAS 

Lahore, September 06, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Minister for Livestock and Dairy Development Department Punjab Sardar Shahab-ud-Din Khan Sehar paid a visit to the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore and held a detailed meeting with Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Nasim Ahmad and other senior faculty members of the university here in City Campus on Tuesday.

Minister Livestock presided over the meeting and sought suggestion and technical inputs from the senior faculty members of UVAS regarding the vaccine production for the eradication of deadly disease (Lumpy, Foot and Mouth, Congo) which is major impediments involved in the development of livestock sector even also constraint in the meat export.

He agreed for providing full support to the university to address livestock sector issues for the enhancing of milk and meat production in country and for the benefit of poor livestock farming community as well. It is direly needed that livestock policy should be approve from cabinet as soon as possible and create awareness among livestock farming community regarding the disease prevention, measures and treatment to save their animals he added.

Speaking on the occasion, Prof Dr Nasim Ahmad suggested that it is very necessary to establish an Emergency Preparedness Center to tackle existing deadly diseases in the region before its outbreak. He said UVAS actively working for the get rid of infectious diseases by utilizing its knowledge, problem solving research and trained human resource.

Later Minister Livestock visited different department of UVAS along with Prof Dr Nasim Ahmad including Biosafety Level-3 labs, Veterinary Academy and Pet Center. Earlier, the UVAS faculty members briefed the minister regarding the role and working of UVAS different faculties and departments, academic and research activities, achievements in curricular and extra-curricular activities, clinical services, various farmers, butchers and dairy trainings programme etc.

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