October 21, 2022 – Page 2 – Newswire Pakistan

October 21, 2022October 23, 2022

World’s best bowlers back No.1 ranked Rizwan and No.3 ranked Babar as Pakistan enter T20 World Cup with confidence

Melbourne, October 21, 2022 (PPI-OT):The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is well underway, with the Super-12 stage of the event starting on Saturday and Pakistan taking on India in their opener in Melbourne on Sunday.

Last year’s beaten semi-finalists have an outstanding record in the Men’s T20 World Cup and find themselves right among the favourites again this time around in Australia.

And ahead of their Super-12 opener against rivals India on Sunday – we look at the Pakistan team in focus.

2022 prospects

Pakistan have been drawn in Group 2 of the Super-12, alongside India, South Africa, Bangladesh. They have also been joined by Zimbabwe and the Netherlands from the group stage.

In order to back up last year’s efforts, where they suffered defeat to eventual winners Australia in the semi-final, they will need to finish in the top two of their group.

They come into the tournament in form though, winning four of their five matches in the tri-series with New Zealand and Bangladesh. Prior to the series in Christchurch, they ultimately suffered a 4-3 defeat in the seven-match T20 series with England.

There is no doubt that Pakistan will be among the front-runners and will be expecting to advance past the Super-12 and into the semi-finals once again – although clashes with South Africa and India will be tough.

T20 World Cup history

Pakistan’s Men’s T20 World Cup history is nothing short of outstanding, reaching the semi-finals in five of the seven editions.

They reached the final of the inaugural competition in South Africa in 2007, losing by just five runs to India after Gautam Gambhir’s 75 inspired the Indian side to victory.

Two years later, they were the side lifting the trophy, with Shahid Afridi’s unbeaten 54 and Abdul Razzaq’s three for 20 seeing Pakistan to an eight-wicket victory over Sri Lanka at Lord’s.

Despite their excellent record, that is the last time Pakistan reached the final, suffering back-to-back semi-final defeats in 2010 and 2012 against Australia and Sri Lanka, respectively.

The 2014 World Cup saw Pakistan miss out on the semi-finals for the first time, and in 2016 they again missed out, meaning a long five-year wait until last year’s tournament in the UAE and Oman – in which they reached their first semi-final in nine years, but despite Mohammad Rizwan’s 67 and Shadab Khan’s four for 26, they endured yet another semi-final defeat at the hands of Australia.

Best batters

There are no prizes for guessing Pakistan’s best batter, as he is also the world’s best batter, with Rizwan sitting on top of the ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings.

Averaging a phenomenal 52.34, Rizwan has one hundred and 22 fifties from just 62 innings, with a recent 69 in the win over Bangladesh last week showcasing his form heading into the T20 World Cup.

That bodes well for the Super-12, with Pakistan facing Bangladesh, while against their other key opponents in the Super-12, India and South Africa, Rizwan averages an outrageous 96.5 and 62.16 respectively.

Rizwan has formed what is surely the best opening batting pairing in world cricket with Babar Azam, who himself sits third in the current ICC T20I Player Rankings.

Pakistan’s captain averages 43.66, slightly less than Rizwan, but he has racked up two hundreds and 29 fifties and like Rizwan, comes into the World Cup in excellent form, scoring 55 in that victory over Bangladesh, while also scoring his second T20 international hundred against England, scoring 110 as Rizwan hit 88 not out in a ten-wicket victory.

Best bowlers

Pakistan may have two of the best batters on the planet, but they are not short of outstanding bowling as New Zealand and Bangladesh recently found out.

Haris Rauf and Shadab Khan are two to really keep an eye on, but there is plenty of bowling in the Pakistan line-up, with Mohammad Wasim and Mohammad Nawaz in particular on top form in recent weeks and Shaheen Shah Afridi coming back from injury for this tournament.

Haris is a man who will strike fear into top order batters around the globe though, averaging just 23.03 and taking 64 wickets in his 50 matches, but he is joined by Pakistan’s extraordinary young all-rounder Shadab.

Just 24, Shadab has already been a major part of the Pakistan team with both bat and ball for a number of years, taking 87 wickets at an average of 22.29 since his debut five years ago and he is once again going to be a key member of the side, with his leg breaks proving incredibly effective.

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October 21, 2022October 23, 2022

IUB organized a one-day international seminar titled “Translations of the Arabic Qur’an and Contemporary Needs”

Bahawalpur, October 21, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Department of Translation Studies and Department of Religions, Scholars and Interfaith Harmony, organized a one-day international seminar titled “Translations of the Arabic Qur’an and Contemporary Needs” at Ghotki Hall, Abbasia Campus under the Faculty of Islamic Learning. The seminar was presided over by Vice Chancellor the Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob.

Professor Dr. Saleem Tariq Khan, former Vice Chancellor the Islamia University of Bahawalpur was the guest of honour, while renowned American economist and Quran translator and commentator Dr. Badar Hashmi delivered the online keynote address, university teachers, MPhil and PhD scholars also participated in large numbers.

Dean Faculty of Islamic Learning Prof. Dr. Sheikh Shafiq ur Rahman thanked the distinguished guests and taught at BS level under the supervision of Dr. Zohaib Ahmed. Former Vice Chancellor the Islamia University of Bahawalpur Prof Dr. Saleem Tariq Khan paid tribute to Engr Prof Dr. Athar Mahboob and Prof Dr. Sheikh Shafiq Ur Rehman and said that understanding the Qur’an is a basic need of the Muslim Ummah, which the Islamic nation of the beloved country is not aware of. Such programs strengthen our relationship with the Qur’an.

Guest speaker Dr. Badar Hashmi said in an online address from America that the need to translate the Qur’an into English language was felt because all the previous translations were difficult languages.

Secondly, the need for it arose because the common teachings of Muslims and other believers of the Abrahamic religion in the translation and interpretation are also mentioned in the context of the former Sahaf Samawiya, so that Europe and America may the preaching of Islam be easy. He said that after 9/11, propaganda against Islam and Quran was done in Europe and America.

However, those affected by this propaganda also become Muslims when they study the translations of the miraculous book Quran. Vice-Chancellor the Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Engr Prof Dr. Athar Mahboob said in his presidential address that America’s renowned economist Badar Hashmi has been permanently residing in North America for the past four decades.

He belongs to Bahawalpur, got his primary education from Bahawalpur, joined civil service, been associated with big institutions like World Bank and as an economist, spent a long time in America but don’t forget his roots, Islam and the land of Bahawalpur. Many of his publications have come to light, in which he has especially given credit to the two major universities of South Punjab, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur and Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan.

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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/

October 21, 2022October 23, 2022

Dr. Abid Shehzad from IUB participated as a master trainer in National Faculty Professional Development Program

Bahawalpur, October 21, 2022 (PPI-OT):Chairperson Department of Educational Leadership and Management, Director International Linkages Dr. Abid Shehzad participated as a master trainer in National Faculty Professional Development Program organized by Higher Education Commission.

Participating PhD scholars in this program are temporarily appointed as fresh PhD scholars for one year in higher education institutions of the country. Dr. Abid Shahzad has already trained teachers from Balochistan and Khyber KPK as a master trainer. In the above program, teachers were given detailed training on multiple choice questions. They imparted training skills, analysis, research vision and awareness of professional knowledge and skills and methodology.

October 21, 2022October 23, 2022

Former President and General Secretary of Bahawalpur Press Club Mr. Jalaluddin Bhatti met with Worthy VC IUB

Bahawalpur, October 21, 2022 (PPI-OT):Senior Journalist, Former President and General Secretary Bahawalpur Press Club and Chief Editor Roznama Bahawalpur Front Jalaluddin Bhatti today presented a cheque of Rs. 2 lac to Vice Chancellor Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob for flood relief activities.

On this occasion, focal person of the Islamia University of Bahawalpur flood relief campaign Prof. Dr. Asif Naveed Ranjha, Prof. Dr. Shazia Anjum Dean Faculty of Chemical and Biological Science, Prof. Dr. Jawad Iqbal Dean Faculty of Management Sciences and Commerce, Director Alumni Dr. Azhar Hussain, Director Press Media and Publications Shahzad Ahmed Khalid, Prof Dr. Naveed Aslam Mulghani and Dr. Abid Shehzad were present.

The Vice Chancellor appreciated the donations provided by Jalaluddin Bhatti for the flood relief campaign. He said that the Islamia University of Bahawalpur has continued the flood relief campaign in various areas on the instructions of the Governor of Punjab and in this regard, goods worth more than 30 lac rupees have been distributed so far.

This is ongoing and relief activities are going on in flood affected areas. On this occasion, Jalaluddin Bhatti said that the Islamia University of Bahawalpur has shown excellent performance in providing relief to the flood-affected areas. The teachers and students of the Islamia University of Bahawalpur are taking the lead to help the flood affected areas. This is the reason why they have also submitted donations on their behalf to the University Flood Relief Camp which will be delivered to the flood victims.

October 21, 2022October 23, 2022

The Islamia University of Bahawalpur organized a book fair at Baghdad-ul-Jadeed Campus

Bahawalpur, October 21, 2022 (PPI-OT):Department of Urdu the Islamia University of Bahawalpur organized a book fair at Baghdad-ul-Jadeed Campus. This book fair was inaugurated by Dean Faculty of Arts and Languages Prof. Dr. Javed Hassan Chandio, highlighting the importance of literature in the opening ceremony. He said that books have been important in every era in the society.

Without books, it is impossible to create a healthy society. If we train our minds through books, then a healthy society will grow. Chairman Dr. Aamir Sohail and his colleagues deserve congratulations for organizing this book fair.

In this fair, Fiction House Lahore has included books on various topics keeping in mind the interest of the readers. Dr. Amir Sohail said that where reading increases information and seeks ways of action, its study also gives regularity in taste, vitality in nature, quickness of eyes and refreshment of mind.

October 21, 2022October 23, 2022

BoS of Institute of Balochi Language and Culture held at University of Turbat

Turbat, October 21, 2022 (PPI-OT):The third meeting of the Board of Studies (BoS) of the Institute of Balochi Language and Culture (IBLC), University of Turbat (UoT) was held in a video conference room of the university. Prof. Dr. Abdul Saboor Baloch, Director of IBLC and Dean, Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities chaired the meeting.

Dr. Zia Ur Rahman Baloch, Assistant Professor, Pakistani Languages and Literature Department, Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), Islamabad attended the meeting as the external expert.

In his welcome address, Prof. Dr. Abdul Saboor Baloch elaborated upon the vision and future plan of the institute, adding that besides teaching and promoting Balochi Language and Culture, the IBLC is rapidly growing as a prominent center for academic research.

He informed the meeting that the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan had recently issued a NoC to the IBLC to start its Ph.D. program which will further promote research activities in the university. He said it was a great achievement that in a short span of time, the University of Turbat had played an important role in promoting quality higher education and research activities in this region.

He said that IBLC has the distinction of being the first institute that started the M.Phil. program in Balochi in 2015 and now the institute will launch its Ph.D. program as well in spring 2023. The meeting discussed and reviewed the courses and syllabus of the BS, M.Phil. And Ph.D. programs in detail. The forum also approved to bring amendment in the outline and title of many courses in line with modern requirements.

The meeting also deliberated on the standard operating procedures (SoPs) of different centers of the institute including Mullah Fazal ur Chair, Center for Abstracting and Indexation Agency, Center for Formation, Standardization and Classification of Balochi Terminology, Research Center for Preservation of Oral Traditions, Translation Center, Cultural Exhibition Center, Language Center, Press and Publications, Establishment of Reference Library, Establishment of General Archives, and Establishment of Museum.

Associate Prof. Dr. Tahir Hakeem Baloch, Assistant Prof. Dr. Ghafoor Shad, Assistant Prof. Dr. Rauf Raaz, Assistant Professor Sadiq Saba, Assistant Professor Aqeel Ahmed, and Assistant Professor Tariq Raheem from IBLC, Khuda Raheem, Lecturer, Government Degree College Panjgur, Fida Ahmed, Lecturer, Government Atta Shad Degree College Turbat, and Ms. Shamsal Elahi Bakhsh, lecturer, Government Girls Degree College Turbat attended the meeting. At the end of the meeting, Prof. Dr. Abdul Saboor Baloch extended his gratitude to the participants of the meeting and presented to them books published by the Institute.

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University of Turbat
University Town Ginnah, M-8 Road Turbat,
Balochistan, Pakistan
Tel: +92-852-412045
Email: info@uot.edu.pk
Website: https://uot.edu.pk