Day: December 23, 2022

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Floods Damage Assessment Report – September 2022

Islamabad, December 23, 2022 (PPI-OT):‘Floods Damage Assessment’. The report was compiled by asking over 990 Households (18+ males and females) and national cross-section, covering both urban and rural areas, large Cities (over 2 million), medium Cities (over half million) and towns (population 5000 plus). The data was collected through Random Digit Dialling. Gallup Pakistan has been doing regular polls for over 4 decades in Pakistan and has interviewed around 4 million Pakistanis in the past 40 years.

This report highlights the following:

Topic 1: Perception about flood in Pakistan

18% of respondents indicated that their houses had been flooded while 27% said flooding happened in the house of someone they know. Among those whose houses were flooded, the greatest damage was perceived in the form of economic loss (70% of respondents) and agricultural damage (58% respondents). 20% of respondents said that their houses have been flooded before, of which 69% said that this was during 2006-2010. 81% of respondents think that flooding has been more severe this year due to climate change, while 70% of them say that there would have been less damage if deforestation had been prevented. 77% believe that flooding is being caused because of Muslims’ deviation from their faith.

Topic 2: Perception about what government should do to help the flood victims

Majority respondents wants the government to help the flood victims by providing shelter place shelter provision, food supply, and financial support.

Topic 3: Opinion about the Knowledge of Aid Agencies

53% think that no organization/body is organizing relief activities in their area, while 36% believe NGOs are and only 7% credit the government with this. The majority of respondents have heard about Al Khidmat Foundation (68%), Edhi Foundation (69%), Red Crescent (59%), and Akhuwat Foundation (59%).

Topic 4: Views about the donation to help the flood victim in Pakistan

57% respondents said that they had donated to flood victims, and 82% believe Pakistan should receive international aid (however only 43% of respondents think Pakistan should accept aid from India).

Topic 5: Problems faced in the flooded areas

56% respondents say schools are closed in their area due to the floods, and 56% say electricity supply has been disrupted. 52% indicate a food shortage and 31% say they are currently residing in a camp. 34% of respondents are optimistic that water will be cleared out from their area in under a month. 40% say that there have been disease outbreaks in their area, of which malaria (35%), diarrhea (22%), skin diseases (16%), and dengue fever (12%) are the most cited.

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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67% Pakistanis say that they do not have any recreational parks near their house: Gallup and Gilani Pakistan 

Islamabad, December 23, 2022 (PPI-OT):According to a survey conducted by Gallup and Gilani Pakistan, 67% Pakistanis say that they do not have any recreational parks near their house

A nationally representative sample of adult men and women who smoke from across the country was asked the following question regarding, “Do you have any recreational parks near your house?” 33% said yes while 67% responded no.

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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PCB Management Committee plans to add Quetta as a venue for HBL PSL 8

Lahore, December 23, 2022 (PPI-OT):Mr Najam Sethi chaired the first meeting of the Pakistan Cricket Board’s Management Committee at the National High Performance Centre on Friday. The Management Committee received a detailed update on the HBL Pakistan Super League 8 and desired to add Quetta as the fifth venue for the eighth edition of the PCB’s annual marquee event, which is scheduled to be held from 13 February to 19 March.

To ensure Bugti Stadium was ready to host the HBL PSL 8 matches, the Committee agreed that PCB will work closely with the local administration for up gradation and renovation of the Bugti Stadium, while separate discussions will take place between PCB security experts and local authorities to ensure the safety and security of all the participants, officials and spectators. Mr Najam Sethi: “I am delighted that seven years after launching the HBL Pakistan Super League, I am today announcing our commitment to add Bugti Stadium in Quetta as the fifth venue for our marquee event. Bugti Stadium is the home ground of Quetta Gladiators and we still remember the incredible scenes when the Gladiators visited the city after winning the 2019 tournament.

“The passionate cricket fans of Quetta have been waiting for long to watch high-profile cricket in their backyard and I am pleased that we will now bring HBL PSL matches to their doors. In this relation, I have already spoken with influential officials in the Balochistan province, who have assured me of their complete support from event delivery perspectives.” The Committee also discussed Peshawar as a potential venue to stage HBL PSL and international matches and agreed that subject to there being no restrictions imposed by the provincial and federal governments and the stadia boasting international standard facilities for cricket, broadcast, spectators and media, matches will be held in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa capital.

The Management Committee also held preliminary discussions on The Women’s League with further discussions to take place in due course. The Management Committee discussed the domestic cricket structure under the PCB Constitution 2014 and, in the best interest of the players and event, decided to let the Pakistan Cup complete on 3 January. On the domestic structure, which mirrors the PCB Constitution 2014, it was agreed Mr Najam Sethi, Mr Shakil Sheikh and Mr Haroon Rashid will prepare the first draft, which will be shared with the Committee for further discussions.

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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Trickle-down training on sexual and reproductive health ‘Khud Ko Pehchano’ 

Rawalpindi, December 23, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Quality Assurance (QA) Directorate, National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS), in collaboration with Green Star Social Marketing (GSM), organised a trickle-down training to promote and safeguard the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) of young students of NUMS.

‘Khud ko Pehchano’, a youth empowerment initiative of Green Social Marketing (GSM), Punjab Population Innovation Fund (PPIF) and Population Welfare Department (PWD), focused on better health outcomes by promoting sexual and reproductive health literacy (SRHL).

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed and worsened vulnerabilities in many countries’ health infrastructure and inequities in access to healthcare around the world, including for SRH. Universal health coverage (UHC) is crucial for rebuilding and strengthening national health systems and delivering quality health care to communities, and SRH care is key to achieving UHC in Pakistan.

A total of twenty master trainers from NUMS, trained through a formal training session on Oct 26, 2022, further taught NUMS students in seven onsite sessions held at the PWD campus. The health promotion training for students of NUMS was led by Dr Erum Monis, Dr Hina Shan, Dr Abdul Momin, Dr Shaista Aslam, and Ms Huzaifa Akram.

The trainers shed light on the family planning landscape in Pakistan, the latest statistics, knowledge, skills, and beliefs necessary to lead to physical, mental, and social well-being. Sexual and reproductive health awareness is an educational approach relevant to young peoples’ existing sexual and reproductive health needs and concerns. Education about SRH provides information and empowers young adults to protect themselves from sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as syphilis, Hepatitis B and C, and AIDS.

Dr Abdul Momin, Assistant Professor, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, introduced the basic knowledge about Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). He talked about Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) as a globally recognised fundamental health concern and a basic human right, which is poorly addressed and seldom researched in the developing world.

Dr Shaista Aslam, Assistant Professor Department of Biological Sciences, highlighted how premarital screening and genetic counselling could prevent and manage medical and other health risk factors known to impact pregnancy outcomes. Dr Hina Shan, Assistant Professor Department of Public Health, talked about healthy timing and pregnancy spacing that reduces maternal and infant mortality, morbidity, and adverse pregnancy outcomes.

Ms Huzaifa Akram, Assistant Professor Department of Public Health, presented the modern methods of contraception, myths, and misconceptions about family planning. Ms Huzaifa shared the statistics on the proportion of young women reporting unintended pregnancy and the unmet need for contraception.

Dr Erum Monis, Deputy Director of Quality Assurance Dte, member Inquiry Committee Protection against Sexual Harassment at Workplace, highlighted Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and mitigation strategies. Dr Erum Monis explained how GBV, a phenomenon deeply rooted in gender inequality, continues to be one of the most notable human rights violations within all societies. Both women and men experience gender-based violence, but most victims are women and girls.

The efforts of Dr Erum Monis and Dr Hina Shan and faculty members were appreciated by Air Cdre Muhammad Ismail, SI (M), (Retd) Consultant Quality Assurance, and NUMS. Health literacy on SRH save lives and the future of young people as it is the self-perceived ability of an individual to access the needed information, understand the data, and appraise and apply the knowledge to informed decision-making for overall well-being.

For more information, contact:
National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS)
The Mall, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9270677
Email: info@numspak.edu.pk
Website: http://numspak.edu.pk

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The 23rd Board of Advanced Studies and Research meeting 

Lahore, December 23, 2022 (PPI-OT):The 23rd Board of Advanced Studies and Research (BASR) meeting was held on Friday, November 25, 2022, at the University of Central Punjab, Lahore. The meeting was chaired by the Pro-Rector UCP, Dr. Nassar Ikram in the presence of external and internal experts. The external expert Prof. Dr. Babar Aziz (Professor of Economics GCU, Lahore) and Dr. Hamid Hassan (Director and Professor, FAST, Lahore.) specially graced the meeting and appreciated the expeditious efforts of UCP in the promotion of quality Education.

Registrar, Deans, heads of departments, and other relevant Officials were also present in the meeting. Manager GSO opened the meeting with the recitation of verses from The Holy Quran and shared a brief introduction of the agenda items of the meeting.

Followed the detailed presentation of agenda items by Registrar UCP. Pro-Rector, UCP directed the Director of Academics and GSO to devise a committee to improve the monitoring of PG programs. The board members also shared valuable suggestions with the Pro-Rector for future research work.

For more information, contact:
University of Central Punjab (UCP)
Khayaban-e-Jinnah Road, Johar Town, Lahore, Pakistan
Phone: +92-42-35880007
Fax: +92-42-35954892
Email: info@ucp.edu.pk
Website: https://www.ucp.edu.pk/

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PhD open defense at Faculty of Islamic Learning, IUB 

Bahawalpur, December 23, 2022 (PPI-OT):Organized by Islamia University Bahawalpur Department of Islamic Studies, the open defense of Ph.D. Scholar Fanwak Hussain’s thesis will be held on 26 December 2022 at the Conference Room, Faculty of Islamic Learning, and Baghdad Al-Jadeed Campus.

Ph.D. Scholar Fankash Hussain has written his thesis entitled “The Critical Analysis of Robert Spencer’s Ideology on Quran in his Book “The complete Infidel’s Guide to the Koran” under Dr. Hafiz Iftikhar Ahmad, SVT Professor, Department of Quranic Studies, and Islamia University Bahawalpur.

Supervision completed. Prof. Dr. Mohiuddin Hashmi, Dean Faculty of Arabic and Islamic Studies, Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad and Dr. Abdul Ghaffar Chairman, Department of Islamic Studies, Okara University, Okara will participate as external examiners. All M.Phil and PhD scholars are invited to attend.

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/