Day: October 1, 2022

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Governor Punjab appreciated the efforts of IUB in the context of climate change, sustainability and conservation 

Bahawalpur, October 01, 2022 (PPI-OT):Governor Punjab Engr. Muhammad Baligh-ur-Rahman has appreciated the efforts of the Islamia University of Bahawalpur in the context of climate change, sustainability and conservation in the All Punjab Vice Chancellor Conference. Addressing at the opening ceremony of the conference jointly organized by Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, Punjab Higher Education Commission, University of Education Lahore and Kohsar University Murree, Governor Punjab said that the Islamia University of Bahawalpur has established an Inter-University Consortium for Environment which is a commendable move.

Addressing the conference, Vice-Chancellor Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob said that the Islamia University of Bahawalpur has established the first Inter-University Consortium on Climate Change, Sustainable Development and Conservation. He said that climate change is affecting the human being which is not under the control of a single person or an institution. Climate change awareness cannot be achieved unless we all work together on it. We have to look at how much the climate has changed due to industrial development over the years and is now affecting the climate very rapidly because of the combination of gases that are adversely affecting the climate.

Due to which the temperature of the earth is increasing. The industry in Pakistan is not yet like that of developed countries like India, China, Europe and other countries which are affecting the environment more but its effects are also affecting us. That is why the intra-university consortium was changed into an inter-university consortium which includes more than 50 universities and when Governor Punjab Engr. Muhammad Baligh-ur-Rahman was briefed in this regard, he also agreed to continue this program with full force and provided a platform where experts from all over the world are working on it.

The Vice-Chancellor said that currently 125 degree programs at BS level are going on in the Islamia University of Bahawalpur, in which Agriculture, Environmental Sciences are also taught. Also MS Climate Change has been started as our region is getting more affected by climate change. We established the Cholistan Institute of Desert Studies, a department that will conduct research on climate change in Cholistan. An Environment Society has been established in the University which organizes environmental awareness seminars and programs in the University. A 3 MW solar power park has been set up in the university which helps to meet the energy needs of the university and is a major source of renewable energy.

For more information, contact:
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB)
University Chowk, Gulshan Colony, Bahawalpur,
Punjab – 63100, Pakistan
Tel: +92-62-9250235
Fax: +92-62-9250335
E-mail: info@iub.edu.pk
Website: https://www.iub.edu.pk/

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Islamia University Bahawalpur has emerged as a university that welcomes students from every region of the country

Bahawalpur, October 01, 2022 (PPI-OT):The spokesperson of the Islamia University of Bahawalpur has said that in the last three years, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur has emerged as a university that is welcoming students from every province and region of the country and along with admissions, it is offering scholarships and financial support on a large scale. Students belonging to Balochistan and former FATA are also benefiting from these welfare measures like their fellow students. Now, if these students have any complaint, it will also be resolved on priority.

The issue of admission and scholarships for students belonging to Balochistan and former FATA was resolved by the Governor Secretariat Punjab through a notification on 16 October 2020. According to this notification, admission quota was set aside for students belonging to Balochistan and former FATA in a major university of South Punjab and the Islamia University of Bahawalpur and 50% discount was given in terms of tuition fee and hostel fee. (The copy of the notification and the notification leaf of implementation by the Islamia University of Bahawalpur) In the last two years, the students belonging to these areas are engaged in education in the respective universities according to the same notification and any kind of complaint or any protest.

For the last four days, a few students staged a strike at the main gate of the Baghdad-ul-Jadeed campus by blocking the exit road of the campus. The university administration showed restraint and avoided any kind of action. However, the teachers have been explaining to these students and asking them to open the way and end the protest without any reason to listen to them with understanding. Today, a delegation of civil society leaders of Bahawalpur came to these students to solve this problem with the university administration.

However, due to the lack of mutual communication and the protest situation. However, the Vice-Chancellor was contacted on behalf of the dignitary who is currently present in the Vice-Chancellor’s Conference at Murree. The Vice-Chancellor appreciated the dignitaries’ efforts in understanding the students and said that the university could consider solving the problems of these students and help the needy students on merit. There was consensus on this from both sides and it is hoped that this issue will be resolved soon.

For more information, contact:
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB)
University Chowk, Gulshan Colony, Bahawalpur,
Punjab – 63100, Pakistan
Tel: +92-62-9250235
Fax: +92-62-9250335
E-mail: info@iub.edu.pk
Website: https://www.iub.edu.pk/

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Australia Women consolidate top position in ODIs and T20Is after annual update

Dubai, October 01, 2022 (PPI-OT):Australia have established a record margin at the top of the MRF Tyres ICC Women’s ODI Team Rankings while also increasing their lead in the MRF Tyres ICC Women’s T20I Team Rankings, after the annual update carried out on Saturday.

Australia have stretched their lead over South Africa from 48 to 51 rating points in the ODI rankings, which is the biggest lead ever by any international men’s or women’s side in any form of the game, while their lead over second-placed T20I team England has increased from 14 to 18 rating points.

There is no change of positions in the ODI rankings in the latest update, which expunges results from the 2018-19 season, weights the 2019-20 and 2020-2021 seasons at 50 per cent and the 2021-22 matches at 100 per cent.

Australia have gained three rating points and sit comfortably at 170, with South Africa (119), England (116), India (104) and New Zealand (101) the other teams holding three-figure rating points.

In T20Is, Australia are on 299 rating points, stretching their lead over second-placed England from 14 to 18 rating points. New Zealand and India maintain their third and fourth positions, while South Africa have overtaken the West Indies to fifth position.

In other notable movements, Tanzania and Nepal have progressed two slots each to reach 15th and 16th positions, respectively, Namibia have moved up from 21st to 17th and Hong Kong from 24th to 20th.

Jersey (up from 28th to 22nd), Italy (up from 38th to 28th) and Mozambique (up from 45th to 33rd) are some of the other big movers in the update.

Meanwhile, the number of ranked teams has fallen from 60 to 48 with eight teams not having played at all over the past three years and four others not meeting the requirement of six matches.

China, Fiji, Japan, Mali, Myanmar, Samoa, South Korea and Vanuatu have not played during this period while Indonesia, Mexico, Norway and Papua New Guinea (PNG) have played less than six matches.

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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PIMA-IMANA healthcare cover for flood affectees 

Islamabad, October 01, 2022 (PPI-OT):Pakistan Islamic Medical Association and Islamic Medical Association of North America (IMANA) have decided to provide healthcare cover through medical specialist camps in the flood-affected areas of Pakistan. In this regard, 80 medical camps are being organized in different areas of Sindh, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab, starting from September 22, 2022 and will continue till October 30, 2022. A Memorandum of Cooperation has also been signed between PIMA and IMANA for this activity.

For more information, contact:
Media Coordinator,
Pakistan Islamic Medical Association (PIMA)
Central Secretariat, 12-Shalimar Centre, 2nd Floor,
F-8 Markaz, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-2261943
Fax: +92-51-2857132
Cell: +92-332-5564935
Email: pima@dsl.net.pk, media.pima@gmail.com
Website: www.pima.org.pk

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Oman, Bahrain win to reach semi-finals

Dubai, October 01, 2022 (PPI-OT):Oman and Bahrain recorded their second successive victories on Saturday to assure themselves of a berth in the semifinals of the ongoing ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Division -2 Asia Qualifier at the Oman Cricket Academy (OCA) grounds. Both Oman and Bahrain had it easy in their respective Group A matches as the hosts defeated Saudi Arabia by six wickets while Bahrain beat Bhutan by 169 runs.

At the OCA 2 ground, Oman skipper Arjun Dhiman elected to bowl first after winning the toss and his bowlers justified the decision as Saudi Arabia batters were left struggling against some tidy bowling. Saudi openers were back in the hut in five overs with the team’s total only 13.

Sashwath Prasad and Zuhair then did some repair work as they shared a 34-run third-wicket partnership. Following Prasad’s departure, there were no big partnerships as Oman spinners put a firm stranglehold. Zuher top-scored with a sedate 29 off 70 deliveries.

Aryan Bisht mesmerizing spell of 4/19, including a maiden, had the Saudi batters in all sorts of trouble. Bisht was supported by medium pacer Mohammed Arafat Islam who picked up two early wickets. Glen Alexei Menezes, the left-arm spinner, claimed 2/14 as Saudi Arabia were bowled out for 103 in 37.3 overs. A sizeable contribution in Saudi total came from extras with Oman conceding 21 including 20 wades.

With a modest target, Oman lost an early wicket in the seventh over when Lakshmi Satish departed for seven. Though Oman lost couple more wickets, they were never in trouble as they chased down the target in 27 overs scoring 104/4.

Skipper Arjun Dhiman top-scored with 32 while Aditya Gurumukhi (23 no.), Devansh Loya (16) and Aryan Bisht (13) were the other run-getters. Aryan Bisht, Player of the match, said: “It was a positive approach by everyone in the team. It’s quite impressive to have performed collectively in both the games. The wicket was spin-friendly and we stuck to a plan to reap the rewards. I hope we keep this winning momentum.

“It’s great feeling to have contributed to the team’s victory and I am looking forward to more such opportunities ahead.” Captain’s knock by Bahrain’s Ashwin A skipper’s knock by Aryan Ashwin led Bahrain to a comfortable victory over Bhutan at the OCA 1 ground on Saturday. Batting first, Ashwin slammed a solid half-century (56 off 95 balls) to lay the foundation of a good score as Bahrain batters relished the rival attack.

With the middle-order batters – Rishabh Ramesh (28), Aaryan Koul (36) and Muhammad Ali (30) – making handy contributions, Bahrain consolidated their strong start. A late flurry of strokes by the lower-order duo of Abhinav Girish (27) and Vishwaesh Gurumurthy (28) saw the team end their innings at 244/9.

The target was always going to be a challenge for Bhutan as they lost quick wickets to be 25/5 at the end of the 21st over. Some late contributions by Karma Dorji (18) and Tashi Chophel (14) took the team past the 50-mark as the team was bowled out for 75 in 33.1 overs.

Shashank Shukla was the wrecker-in-chief with 4/25 while Nadith Tennakoon bagged 3/23. Muhammad Ali was economical and effective with 2/8 in his five overs. Aryan Ashwin, Bahrain skipper and Player of the match, said: “It was a team effort. A good victory that will keep our morale high. While batters did their job, the bowlers also did well to bowl out the opposition. We are all confident going into the semi-finals and feel we can win the tournament if we play to our potential.”

Both Oman and Bahrain have four points each after two successive wins and their clash on Monday will decide the Group a topper. Saudi Arabia will take on Bhutan on the same day to complete their group engagements before flying back.

On Sunday, Thailand will take on Singapore while Hong Kong will meet Qatar in Group B matches. Both Hong Kong and Singapore have won their opening round matches and a win on Sunday will assure themselves of a place in the semi-finals.

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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MUET honoured with the visit of Honourable GOC Hyderabad Major General Delaware Khan 

Jamshoro, October 01, 2022 (PPI-OT):Everyone highly acknowledged day and night efforts of GOC 18 Division Major General Dilawar Khan in recent flood operations On Wednesday 28th September 2022, Honourable GOC Hyderabad, and Major General Dilawar Khan visited the National Centre for Robotics and Automation-Condition Monitoring Systems (NCRA-CMS) Lab established at Mehran University of Engineering and Technology.

He was welcomed and received by Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Tauha Hussain Ali, Former Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Aslam Uqaili, Co-Principal Investigator NCRA CMS Prof. Dr. Tanweer Hussain Phulpoto, and Business Development Manager/Lecturer and President QS World Merit Pakistan Engr. Muhammad Zakir Shaikh of Mehran University.

GOC Hyderabad, Major General Dilawar Khan was briefed about NCRA-CMS Lab contributions towards bringing modernization into Railway sector of Pakistan by developing indigenous solutions for reducing the risks of accidents and saving human lives.

GOC Hyderabad, Major General Dilawar Khan was presented and briefed about various products developed indigenously. GOC Hyderabad Maj General Dilawar Khan appreciated and applauded the efforts of NCRA-CMS Team at Mehran University and stressed that every individual should contribute towards progress and prosperity of motherland with best of their abilities.

GOC Hyderabad Major General Dilawar Khan also visited US Pakistan Centre for Advanced Studies in Water (USPCAS-W) where he was briefed about activities regarding solving water issues of Pakistan. He interacted with students and faculty members at USPCAS-W Auditorium where He expressed his deepest sorrow for flood affected region and talked about flood relief activities being under taken by Pakistan Army. In his brief talk, He expressed his thoughts on professionalism, character development and most of all, having compassion for the people around.

He emphasized on the technological development and its need for the progress and prosperity of our nation. “Seeing is believing and I believe I am looking at the future of our country and it’s very bright” He added. He also honoured students by answering the questions and emphasized that high self-esteem and believe in one’s self is the way to tackle every hurdle in life. All the participants were highly inspired and very much motivated by the speech of GOC Hyderabad Major General Dilawar Khan. Everyone loved the speech a lot.

For more information, contact:
Mehran University of Engineering and Technology
Jamshoro, 76062, Sindh, Pakistan
Phone: +92-22-2772250-73
Email: registrar@admin.muet.edu.pk
Website: http://www.muet.edu.pk/