Day: December 24, 2022

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Message of former President of the State and President of Pakistan People’s Party Parliamentarians Asif Ali Zardari on the occasion of the birth anniversary of the founder of Pakistan Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah 

Karachi, December 24, 2022 (PPI-OT):Former President and President Pakistan People’s Party Parliamentarians Asif Ali Zardari has said in his message on the occasion of the birth anniversary of the founder of Pakistan Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah that

Pakistan People’s Party is determined to make the country a democratic and welfare state according to the spirit of the philosophy of Quaid-e-Azam. Asif Ali Zardari said that the national anthem of Pakistan reflects the philosophy of Quaid-e-Azam, which states that the source of power is the people. The former president said that the founder of Pakistan was a democrat and an enlightened leader.

Asif Ali Zardari said that the Pakistan People’s Party will continue to defend the freedom of expression, political and religious freedom in the country created by Quaid-e-Azam. And is the guarantor of security, Asif Ali Zardari said that a certain thought wants to impose its thought on the country and society under the guise of religion, which is contrary to the philosophy of Quaid-e-Azam, which cannot be allowed under any circumstances.

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Pakistan People’s Party (PPP)
Peoples Secretariat Shikarpur Colony,
Behind Mazar-e-Quaid-e-Azam, Karachi, Pakistan
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Email: contact@ppp-tu.com
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Chairman, Pakistan People’s Party and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s message on the eve of the Birthday of the founder of Pakistan, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah 

Karachi, December 24, 2022 (PPI-OT):Chairman Pakistan People’s Party and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has called Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s concepts of democracy, equality, adherence to the constitution and the rule of law as a beacon of light. Today, there is a need to review the national situation and in the light of the political principles and vision of the father of the nation, to discourage false ego, selfishness and hatred from the country’s politics.

In a statement issued from Media Cell Bilawal House, PPP Chairman in his message on the birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah has congratulated all Pakistanis on the 146th birthday of the Father of the Nation.

He said that the best way to pay homage to Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah is to follow his vision for constitutional and rule of law and work with selfless service and dedication to the country. He said that People’s Leader Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto and Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto taught us to fight for political rights and serve the nation in the light of the ideology and vision of the Father of the Nation.

He pointed out that in order to strengthen the Quaid-e-Azam’s Pakistan, the PPP leadership gave a unanimous Constitution of 1973, agrarian reforms, nuclear program, missile technology, anti-polio measures, Lady Health Workers Plan, Eighteenth Amendment and countless historical initiatives like NFC Award, Benazir Income Support Program and China Pakistan Economic Corridor Project will always be remembered by the nation.

Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that Pakistan is still following the foreign policy of its founder, Quaid-e-Azam, that our foreign policy is one of the friendliness and goodwill to all the nations. “We do not cherish aggressive designs against any country or nation. We believe in the principle of honesty and fair play in national and international dealings and are prepared to make our utmost contribution to the promotion of peace and prosperity among the nations of the world,” he quoted the founder of the nation.

In his message, the PPP Chairman also reiterated his determination that the Pakistan People’s Party will continue its struggle to strengthen democracy, rule of law and respect for human rights in accordance with the vision of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

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PPP Media Cell (Sindh)
Pakistan People’s Party (PPP)
Peoples Secretariat Shikarpur Colony,
Behind Mazar-e-Quaid-e-Azam, Karachi, Pakistan
Cell: +92-305-3370383
Email: contact@ppp-tu.com
Website: https://www.ppp.org.pk

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PCB Management Committee appoints interim men’s selection committee

Lahore, December 24, 2022 (PPI-OT):The PCB Management Committee has appointed former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi as the interim Chair of the Men’s National Selection Committee for the home series against New Zealand.

Other members of the panel are: Abdul Razzaq and Rao Iftikhar Anjum, while Haroon Rashid (member Management Committee) will be the Convener.

Mr Najam Sethi, Chair of the PCB Management Committee: “I welcome the interim Men’s National Selection Committee and have no doubts that despite limited time, they will make brave and bold decisions that will help us produce a strong and competitive side in the series against New Zealand.

“Shahid Afridi has been an attacking cricketer who played all his cricket with no fear. He has nearly 20 years of cricket experience, has featured in all formats with significant success and more importantly, has always backed and supported young talent. So, in our collective opinion, there is no better person than him to understand the rigours, demands and challenges of the modern day game.

“I remain confident that through his insight and knowledge of the game, he will help Pakistan select the best and most deserving players, and contribute in the side’s success in the upcoming series.”

Shahid Afridi: “I feel honoured to have been assigned this responsibility by the PCB Management Committee and will no stone unturned in fulfilling this responsibility to the best of my abilities.

“We need to get back to our winning ways and I have no doubts that through meritocratic and strategic selection decisions, we will help the national side to perform strongly in the series against New Zealand and reclaim the confidence of our fans.

“I will soon convene a meeting of the selectors and will share my plans with reference to the upcoming matches.”

Shahid Afridi played 27 Tests, 398 ODIs and 99 T20I from 1996 to 2018 in which he scored a total of 11,196 runs and took 541 wickets. He also captained the national side in 83 international matches. He was a member of the Pakistan side that won the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2009 at Lord’s.

Abdul Razzaq, in a 17-year career from 1996 to 2013, played 343 international matches and scored 7,419 runs and took 389 wickets. He was also a member of the side that won the 2009 side that lifted the T20 World Cup at Lord’s. Rao Iftikhar played a Test, 62 ODIs and two T20Is from 2004 to 2010.

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