January 21, 2023 – Page 2 – Newswire Pakistan

January 21, 2023January 30, 2023

Dr Sania Nishtar calls on CM Chaudhry Parvez Elahi

Lahore, January 21, 2023 (PPI-OT):Doctor Sania Nishtar Head of Punjab Ehsaas Programme met with the Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi at CM office in which Doctor Sania Nishtar gave him a briefing about financial assistance Ehsaas Rashan Programme for the deserving families and also apprised him about the progress being made on the rehabilitation and settlement programme of the flood-affectees. CM while acknowledging the services of Doctor Sania Nishtar for helping the deserving persons stated that an exemplary work for the rehabilitation of flood-affectees has been done through Punjab Ehsaas Programme. CM highlighted that technology aid was taken in order to obtain data of the flood-affectees adding that the help of flood-affectees should continue in future as well.

CM maintained that this programme has never been closed in any tenure in view of paramount significance of Ehsaas Programme and hoped that the Ehsaas Programme and rehabilitation of flood-affectees will continue in future as well. CM highlighted that helping the flood-affectees is a noble gesture and there is no precedent in the past with regard to transparent utilisation of funds. CM apprised that the Punjab government allocated funds worth rupees one billion for the flood-affectees of Sindh. CM revealed that rupees one billion will be disbursed to the Sindh government on receiving an authentic data but the Sindh government did not provide any data of the flood-affectees.

CM censured that the Sindh government did not even reply to a letter being sent by the Punjab government for formally providing it rupees one billion for the flood-affectees. CM outlined that the Punjab government wants to disburse rupees one billion for the flood-affectees of Sindh according to the direction of Imran Khan. CM maintained that helping the flood-affectees is a welfare work and non-cooperation of the Sindh government is incomprehensible. CM informed that the Punjab government and concerned departments contacted the Sindh government in every possible manner in this regard.

CM vowed that Punjab province will fulfil its commitment to help their flood-affected Sindhi brothers and sisters. . CM censured that the Federal government did not pay even a single penny to the Punjab government for helping the flood-affectees in their rehabilitation and settlement.

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January 21, 2023January 30, 2023

Director Majlise-e-Taraqqi-e-Adab Asghar Abdullah calls on CM Chaudhry Parvez Elahi

Lahore, January 21, 2023 (PPI-OT):Director Majlis-e-Taraqqi-e-Adab Asghar Abdullah met with the Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi at CM Office in which Asghar Abdullah apprised him about the performance of Majlis-e-Taraqqi-e-Adab and other related affairs. CM Parvez Elahi underscored that literary and intellectual persons play a pivotal role in the development of a healthy society. CM outlined that the Punjab government has laid the foundation to make Majlis-e-Taraqqi-e-Adab an institution of latest design and hoped that very soon this institution will enable itself to play its vigorous role effectively in harmony with the requirements and demands of modern era.

CM disclosed that state-of-the-art Book WareHouse and Book Display Centre will be established for Majlis-e-Taraqqi-e-Adab adding that Literary Cafe and Conference Hall of latest technology will also be established. CM revealed that literary workshops and internship programmes will be organised for students. CM directed to publish special edition for the students and complete E-Reader project at the earliest. CM directed to transfer ancient building of Majlis-e-Taraqqi-e-Adab being guarantor of 73 years old glorious traditions into a literary heritage. CM also announced a special grant for the Majlis-e-Taraqqi-e-Adab.

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January 21, 2023January 30, 2023

Chairman Pakistan People’s Party and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari condemned the terrorist attack on the police post in Charsadda

Karachi, January 21, 2023 (PPI-OT):Chairman Pakistan People’s Party and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has condemned the terrorist attack on the police post in Charsadda and said that the criminals who attacked the policemen will be brought to justice and severely punished. Chairman PPP said that continuous attacks on police posts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are proof that brave policemen and officers are destroying the ambitions of terrorists.

Chairman PPP said that all his sympathies are with the families of KP police officers and jawans whose loved ones are sacrificing their lives for the safety of the people. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that the security forces and the police will continue to crush the ambitions of the enemies of the country with bravery. He prayed for the martyred policeman and for the speedy recovery of the injured.

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January 21, 2023January 30, 2023

President Zardari condemns terror attack on police force in KP

Karachi, January 21, 2023 (PPI-OT):Former President of Pakistan and President Pakistan People’s Party Parliamentarians, Asif Ali Zardari has strongly condemned the terror attack at a police station in Charsadda, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

In a statement, President Zardari expressed his concern over the increase in the terror attacks on the police force in KP. He said that the police officers and jawans will continue to defeat the terrorists’ design. President Zardari paid rich tributes to the police officers and jawans.

President Zardari said that the federal and KP governments should take strict measures to defeat terrorists. Asif Ali Zardari expressed sympathy and condolences to the families of the martyred policemen.

January 21, 2023January 30, 2023

Aussies overcome India as race to the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup semis heats up

Dubai, January 21, 2023 (PPI-OT):Australia put themselves squarely in the hunt for an ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final spot, after they defeated India by seven wickets in their Super Sixes clash at the North-West University Oval on Saturday. Rhys McKenna won the toss and chose to bowl first, as the Aussies looked to hit the ground running. The decision paid dividends, and India were dismissed for 87. Shweta Sehrawat (21 from 29 balls) was the best of India’s batters, striking three boundaries against the new ball, but she lost her partners all too often, as Milly Illingworth struck twice in the early stages.

Maggie Clarke came on and did a similar trick, getting rid of Sonia Medhiya (2) and the dangerous Richa Ghosh (7) in quick succession. India continued to lose key wickets, and Sehrawat was the fifth victim midway through the 11th over. Hrishita Basu (14 off 23 balls) and Titas Sadhu (14 off 13 balls) tried to give themselves a total to defend, but it was not enough.

In contrast, Australia’s chase saw every batter find the fence on at least one occasion. Sianna Ginger (11) and Kate Pelle (17 off 13 balls) added a quick 28 for the opening stand, and that put the nerves at ease in their dugout. Though the opening duo and Ella Hayward (7) fell before the end, Claire Moore (25 not out) and Amy Smith (26 not out) had enough freedom to finish with a flourish. Both hit sixes with victory in sight, as Australia cantered home with 37 balls in hand.

Having lost one of their group matches to Bangladesh, Australia brought two points to the second stage of the competition, two less than leaders India and Bangladesh. The win on Saturday draws them level with India and gives them a real chance of claiming a place in the final four following a big victory over UAE on Monday.

India, meanwhile, have a date with Sri Lanka on Sunday afternoon. They will know that nothing less than a victory will do, if they are to stay in the chase for the inaugural ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup trophy.

Scores in brief:

Toss: Australia, who chose to bowl first?

India 87 all out in 18.5 overs (Shweta Sehrawat 21, Hrishita Basu 14, Titas Sadhu 14, Sianna Ginger three for 13, Milly Illingworth two for 12, Maggie Clark two for 18)

Australia 88 for three in 13.5 overs (Amy Smith 26 not out, Claire Moore 25 not out, Kate Pelle 17)

Australia won by seven wickets.

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January 21, 2023January 30, 2023

Raza Rabbani appointed as Convenor of the Committee for the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Pakistan’s 1973 Constitution

Karachi, January 21, 2023 (PPI-OT):Chairman Pakistan People’s Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has appointed Raza Rabbani as Convenor of the Committee for Golden Jubilee celebrations of the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan.

A notification in this regard was issued from the Chairman’s Secretariat by his Political Secretary Jameel Soomro here today.