Day: October 18, 2022

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Career-bests for Mandhana, Sharma in MRF Tyres ICC Women’s T20I Player Rankings 

Dubai, October 18, 2022 (PPI-OT):India opener Smriti Mandhana and off-spinning all-rounder Deepti Sharma have moved to within striking distance of the top spot for batters and bowlers, respectively, after the latest weekly update to the MRF Tyres ICC Women’s T20I Player Rankings.

Mandhana, who has been a top-ranked batter in ODIs, has moved up one slot to a career-best-equaling second position in T20Is after scoring an unbeaten 51 off 25 balls that guided her team to an eight-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the final of the Asia Cup in Sylhet, Bangladesh. Mandhana is on 730 rating points, 13 points separating her from top-ranked Beth Mooney of Australia.

Sharma has also moved to a career-best second position after conceding only seven runs off four overs in the final, following a haul of three for seven against Thailand in an earlier match of the tournament. Deepti, who finished as the joint-highest wicket-taker in the tournament with 13 scalps, has reached 742 rating points, 14 less than England spinner Sophie Ecclestone.

India seam bowler Renuka Singh, who was named Player of the Match in the final for her haul of three for five, has moved up five places to a career-best third position while Sneh Rana is also at a career-best 10th position after gaining five slots.

India opener Shafali Verma (up one place to seventh) and Captain Harmanpreet Kaur (up three places to 14th) have also gained in the latest update while left-arm spinner Rajeshwari Gayakwad (up 15 places to 17th) has progressed in the bowlers’ list.

Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof, who scored 42 off 41 against Sri Lanka, has gained three slots to reach 29th position while all-rounder Nida Dar has moved up one slot to 38th among batters and to seventh in the list of all-rounders.

Former Sri Lanka captain Inoka Ranaweera is joint-15th with Rana while Pakistan spinner Nashra Sundhu has gained 15 slots to reach 29th position. Thipatcha Putthawong of Thailand and Sadia Iqbal of Pakistan are other bowlers to gain while the United Arab Emirates’ Theertha Sathish and Thailand’s Naruemol Chaiwai have progressed in the batters’ list.

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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US Deputy Chief of Mission visits UVAS Ravi Campus, discusses with Vice-Chancellor climate challenges for Livestock 

Lahore, October 18, 2022 (PPI-OT):Deputy Chief of Mission from US Embassy of Pakistan Mr Andrew Schofer visited the Holstein Demonstration Farm of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Lahore`s Ravi Campus Pattoki and called on Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Nasim Ahmad.

The US mission discussed with Vice-Chancellor climate change challenges for livestock and way forward. Director Office of Economic Growth and Agriculture USAID Mr Stephen Berlinguette, Public Affairs Office-US Embassy Islamabad Mr Paul Garr, Senior Economic Growth and Energy Advisor Mr Kamran Masood Niazi and Senior Agriculture, Livestock Sector Advisor Dr Mubashra Mukadas and UVAS Senior faculty members were present.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr Andrew Schofer appreciated the UVAS Holstein farm operations, sustainability of Holstein farm project and showed his interest in climate change and challenges for livestock in current scenario of flood 2022. He acknowledged UVAS flood relief activities especially for the betterment of livestock farming community of flood affected areas.

They discussed the proposal of upgrade of livestock farms to climate smart livestock farms, capacity building of farmers and professionals on disaster preparedness and the extension activity to flood affected areas. Earlier the Vice-Chancellor briefed the visitors on UVAS role in flood relief activities 2022 and the climate change vision of UVAS for livestock. He also presented the vote of thanks.

Convener UVAS Flood Relief Management Committee Prof Dr Muhammad Ijaz gave a detailed presentation on UVAS initiatives in various disaster relief activities, flood relief camps and assistance activities (advisory meetings, donors conference, fund raising, collection of goods, etc.) in phase-1, phase-2 and phase-3.

Prof Dr Ijaz said that UVAS Flood Relief Volunteer teams successfully provided veterinary services at the doorsteps of flood victims to save their large and small (buffalo/cattle, sheep and goat, horse, dog and cat) animals from diseases through treatment and vaccination. He said they also distributed food/ration packets, crop seed packets, clothes and shawls and animal feed bags among flood victims in the areas of Fazilpur, Rajanpur, Dera Ghazi Khan, Taunsa Sharif, Rojhan, Charsadda, Layyah, Khairpur and Lasbela with transparent manner.

Dr Muhammad Naveed ul Haque and Dr Hifzul Rahman briefed them on climate change challenges for livestock, Holstein farm project outcomes and the way forward proposal. Mr Andrew Schofer also planted a small tree in front of Akram Complex with a message to mitigate the impact of climate change with the green revolution.

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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New free online course puts operational research at the heart of humanitarian action 

Karachi, October 18, 2022 (PPI-OT):A collaboration between the Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies, the Aga Khan University, and the International Committee of the Red Cross has led to the development of a new, open-access, online course entitled Operational Research for Humanitarians. This unique partnership brings together a vast combination of knowledge, skills and tools. The course launching on 18 October 2022, offers academic expertise, illustrated by operational and humanitarian examples.

This MOOC (Massive Open Online Course), available via Coursera, provides a practical and theoretical introduction to conducting research in humanitarian settings. It is designed for humanitarian professionals and researchers to gain the fundamental skills of understanding, engaging with and overseeing research in humanitarian settings.

The Director of the Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies, Professor Karl Blanchet, outlines why research is crucial to humanitarian action. “We need to understand that humanitarians are working in very challenging environments, and they have to make critical decisions. These decisions are going to affect individuals’ lives. To make sure we make the right decisions, at the right time, we need evidence. This MOOC brings research and practice closer together and contributes to making humanitarian action more evidence-based.”

The ICRC further emphasised why this course is needed now more than ever. “In the last two decades, an evidence revolution happened in the humanitarian sector, as we understood that evidence has to be at the basis of what we do”. Dr Francesca Grandi, Senior Operational Researcher, ICRC.

Professor and Chair of Community Health Sciences Department at the Aga Khan University, Dr Sameen Siddiqi explains, “evidence is critical for informed decisions in times of humanitarian crises. Operational Research for Humanitarians is an online course that will help health workers find realistic solutions to seemingly perplexing problems in challenging situations.”

Through this very novel partnership between an international humanitarian organisation, a university that has campuses across three continents and a university in Europe, we hope that humanitarians working for national or international organisations will be able to develop and update their research knowledge and skills.

To register for the course, please visit: www.coursera.org/learn/research-humanitarian

For more information, contact:
Media Executive
Department of Public Affairs
Aga Khan University (AKU)
Stadium Road, Karachi
Tel: +92-21-34930051
Fax: +92-21-34934294, +92-21-34932095
Cell: +92-301-8258028
Email: rasool.sarang@aku.edu, public.affairs@aku.edu​
Website: www.aku.edu

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2 in 5 Pakistanis from flood affected areas say that there has been an outbreak of some disease in their area: Gallup and Gilani Pakistan 

Islamabad, October 18, 2022 (PPI-OT):According to a survey conducted by Gallup and Gilani Pakistan, 2 in 5 people say that there has been an outbreak of some disease in their area.

A representative sample of adult men and women from the flood borne areas was asked the following question: “God forbid, has there been an outbreak of any disease in your area?” 60% responded ‘No’ while 40% said ‘Yes’.

Question: “God forbid, has there been an outbreak of any disease in your area?”

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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Punjab University College of Art and Design organizes seminar and exhibition 

Lahore, October 18, 2022 (PPI-OT):Punjab University College of Art and Design has organized a seminar and exhibition entitled, “Mian Ijaz ul Hassan Seven Decades of Painting” to commemorate Hassan’s journey of excellence. The exhibition and seminar were organized by the MPhil class of 2021-23 as part of their research project. On this occasion, CAD Principal Prof. Dr Sumera Jawad, Fakir Syed Aijazuddin, Shahnawaz Zaidi, Dr Syed Akmal Hussain, Amna Pataudi, and Chaudhry Aitzaz Ahsan, faculty members and students were present.

The exhibited work is based on Hassan’s selective work spread over seven decades and was especially prepared for the benefit of the students and scholars. The work predominately represents his impression of people, society and the prevailing circumstances that surround us. The seminar was divided into five segments highlighting the distinct facets of Hassan’s quest over the decades.

These segments included his early life, his contribution as a painter, his contribution as a writer and poet, His contribution towards the art community and finally his contribution as a thought-provoking artist. Although the seminar was presided by the MPhil scholars, however against each segment renowned artists and scholars were invited to shed light on Hassan’s quest. Later souvenirs were distributed among the guests.

For more information, contact:
Registrar,
University of the Punjab
Quaid-e-Azam Campus, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-99231102
Fax: +92-42-99231103
E-Mail: registrar@pu.edu.pk
Website: http://pu.edu.pk/

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First Media Meet-up Held at IHHN-RTEH, Muzaffargarh 

Karachi, October 18, 2022 (PPI-OT):First media meet up was organized by CRD Media Relations team at IHHN – Recep Tayyip Erdogan Hospital, Muzaffargarh, on October 14, 2022. The event was led by Manager, Media Relations, Fawad Bin Rashid along with Mazhar Abbas, Media Coordinator, RTEH, Muzaffargarh. Around 20 correspondents from 4 press clubs representing Dunya TV, 24 News HD, Dawn News, Bol News, Rohi Tv, Abb Takk TV, Suno TV (ISPR), NewsOne, Waseb TV, Daily Nawa-e-Waqt, Daily Pakistan, GEO News and ARY News attended the session.

Overall purpose of the event was to establish relationships with various groups of media in Muzaffargarh and surrounding areas to spread the awareness about the IHHN, especially RTEH campus, through regular coverages/ reports about the facilities and activities happening at the campus. Manager Administration, RTEH, Ikram Javaid, was also present at the occasion and also gave the overview of the facility with a detailed tour.

For more information, contact
The Indus Hospital (TIH)
C-76, Sector 31/5, Opposite Darussalam Society,
Korangi Crossing, Karachi – 75190, Pakistan
Tel: +92-21-35112709-17
Fax: +92-21-35112718
Email: crd@indushospital.org.pk
Website: http://www.indushospital.org.pk/