January 26, 2023 – Page 4 – Newswire Pakistan

January 26, 2023January 27, 2023

Arif Alvi has lost the legitimacy of the post of President, Arif Alvi is the head of the state but attends in Zaman Park: Syed Nair Hussain Bukhari

Karachi, January 26, 2023 (PPI-OT):Secretary General of Pakistan People’s Party Syed Nair Hussain Bukhari has said that Arif Alvi has lost the legitimacy of the post of President. Arif Alvi is the head of the state but he attends Zaman Park. Arif Alvi broke up the assembly despite the motion of no confidence against the prime minister under the constitution. In response to Arif Alvi’s speech, Secretary General of People’s Party Neer Bukhari has said that the Supreme Court dissolved the assembly.

Political negotiations for restoration are done with an open heart, there are no conditions, if the nation and the country are thought of, there are fruitful negotiations, but if the goal is to rule and sit in power under the Umrah thinking, things do not work. He was not tolerant of even a handshake and used to reach the assembly from the back seats like a thief. It will be successful in the construction of the Imrani period. It will take time to clear the mines. The government’s priority is to end the sufferings and difficulties of the people of the Imrani era. There are big investment plans by China, Nair Bukhari has said that the elections will not be held at the appointed time, keeping in mind the future political situation, they will make a plan for the elections.

On the occasion of elections, they will decide on the electoral alliance keeping in mind the political situation. He said that the elections will not be held on the demand or pressure of anyone, but they will make a plan for the elections keeping in mind the future political situation. Will decide on unity. He said that the elections will not be held on the demand or pressure of anyone, but they will make a plan for the elections keeping in mind the future political situation. Will decide on unity.

For more information, contact:
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

January 26, 2023January 27, 2023

Chief of Musa Khel joins the PPP

Karachi, January 26, 2023 (PPI-OT):The Chief of Musa Khel, Sardar Muhammad Hanif Khan called on President of Pakistan People’s Party Parliamentarians, Asif Ali Zardari at Zardari House Islamabad on Thursday evening.

They discussed the political situation of Balochistan. Chief of Musa Khel Sardar Muhammad Hanif Khan announced joining Pakistan People’s Party after meeting with former President Asif Ali Zardari. President Zardari welcomed Chief of Musa Khel Sardar Muhammad Hanif Khan for joining Pakistan People’s Party.

January 26, 2023January 27, 2023

BWF Activity Support Programme Junior Training and Coaching Camp (Boys and Girls) concludes

Lahore, January 26, 2023 (PPI-OT):Badminton World Federation (BWF) Activity Support Programme Junior Training and Coaching Camp (Boys and Girls) concluded at Nishtar Park Sports Complex Gymnasium Hall here on Thursday. Director General Sports Punjab Muhammad Tariq Qureshi was the chief guest at the grand closing ceremony of BWF Activity Support Programme Junior Training and Coaching Camp organized by Punjab Badminton Association with the collaboration of Sports Board Punjab.

Director Sports Chand Perveen, Deputy Director Tariq Wattoo, Secretary Punjab Badminton Association Tayyab Sohail, Assistant Directors Shaista Qaiser and Zareena Waqar, Administrator NPSC Gymnasium Hall Mustafa Shah, Chief Sports Consultant Hafeez Bhatti, senior badminton coach Sajid Hussain and other officials were also present on this occasion. As many as 25 boys and girls from across the province participated in BWF Activity Support Programme Junior Training and Coaching Camp held from January 14 to 26, 2023.

Secretary Punjab Badminton Association Tayyab Sohail thanked Director General Sports Punjab Muhammad Tariq Qureshi repeatedly for providing best facilities during the BWF Activity Support Programme Junior Training and Coaching Camp. Director General Sports Punjab Muhammad Tariq Qureshi was warmly received upon reaching the venue. He also witnessed thrilling matches and later distributed certificates and medals among the prominent performers of the event. The participating players and officials also had group photographs with Director General Sports Punjab Muhammad Tariq Qureshi on this occasion.

Talking on this occasion, Director General Sports Punjab Muhammad Tariq Qureshi said that Sports Board Punjab is providing all possible facilities for the holding of different sports events and coaching camps in all parts of the province. “We will organize more sports events to trace fresh sports talent of different games. Sports Board Punjab is making effective efforts for the development of badminton among youth of the province,” he said.

Following are the results:

U-17 and above Girls: Winner: Areeba Sajid Butt, runner up Maryam Zaheer, bronze Noor UN Nisa and Roshan-e-Ahsan

U-13 Girls: Winner: Maryam Zaheer, Runners up Hamail Aftab, bronze Bisma Raza and Dua Fatima

U-17 Boys: Winner: Hussain Shahzad, runner up Faisal Afzaal, bronze M Ahmed and Shahzaib Gillani

U-13 Boys: Winner: Zain ul Abedeen, runner up Saleh Zaheer.

For more information, contact:
Sports Board Punjab
Government of the Punjab
National Hockey Stadium, Ferozepur Road, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-99232501, +92-42-99232502
E-mail: info@punjabsportsboard.com
Website: http://sportsboard.punjab.gov.pk

January 26, 2023January 27, 2023

Statement on solidarity with Ukraine, sanctions against Russia and Belarus, and the status of athletes from these countries

Lahore, January 26, 2023 (PPI-OT):Thank you very much for your participation and valuable contributions in the NOC consultation call last week. Similar consultation calls were held with the IOC Members, the athletes’ representatives and the International Federations and these were followed by an IOC Executive Board meeting that took place today. We are pleased to share with you the report of the IOC Executive Board which outlines a summary of the consultation calls and provides a statement on solidarity with Ukraine, sanctions against Russia and Belarus, and the status of athletes from these countries.

We strongly encourage you to share the report of the IOC Executive Board with your highest Government authorities and explain to them in detail the Olympic Movement’s position on this delicate matter. It would also be greatly appreciated it your NOC could provide a public statement showing your support of the unifying mission of the Olympic Movement and sharing this report with your Olympic community and the wider public.

Thank you in advance for your valuable collaboration.

For more information, contact:
Pakistan Olympic Association
Olympic House, 2-Hameed Nizami (Temple) Road,
Lahore, Pakistan
Postal Code: 54000
Phone: +92-42-36280002, +92-42-36373753
Email: info@nocpakistan.org
Website: https://nocpakistan.org/

January 26, 2023January 27, 2023

Australia, England square off in highly anticipated battle for final slot in U19 Women’s T20 World Cup

Dubai, January 26, 2023 (PPI-OT):In a contest worthy of the final itself, England and Australia will square off in the second semi-final of the inaugural ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup in Potchefstroom on Friday afternoon. The rivalry between the nations is long and storied at senior level and both England’s Grace Scrivens and Rhys McKenna of Australia are chomping at the bit to play for a chance to be in Sunday’s final. The pair have relished the added responsibility of leading their countries on such a massive occasion at this stage of their young careers.

“It’s a privilege to captain any team, never mind an Australian side. I have learned a lot, and I think this has been really good for my cricket,” McKenna enthused. Scrivens said she had embraced the responsibility and noted that the supporters that have travelled to South Africa have given them a massive boost. “We have had a real Barmy Army here, cheering us on. Hopefully, we can keep making them proud,” she said ahead of their biggest game of the tournament so far. “There is a good vibe in the camp, and everyone is playing really good cricket at the moment, which is really nice to see,” she said of her side’s form in the tournament so far. Australia started the tournament with a loss to Bangladesh but have been undefeated since then. McKenna called it the wake-up call they needed.

“That first loss kicked us into gear, and we’ve been playing pretty good cricket since then. I think we are peaking at the right time, and it should be a good match,” she explained. England have dominated their matches thus far, with several batters in fine form. Scrivens is hopeful that they will continue in a similar vein when it matters most. “I am extremely proud of the girls because they’ve been amazing all tournament. If they can carry that into the semis that will put us in a really good space.”

While the stocks are higher than ever now, both teams have not lost sight of the bigger picture. Playing against nations whose cricket pedigrees are still developing such as Rwanda, Indonesia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United States of America (USA), has been eye-opening for the captains, and getting the opportunity to watch them make their own mark in the tournament and talk to them about it after, has given these more established teams memories that they will cherish. “It has been a real honour playing against them. They have reminded us what cricket is all about, because they are so down to earth,” Scrivens said of heartwarming nations such as Rwanda and Indonesia.

McKenna spent time with UAE captain Theertha Satish, who shared her incredible journey to this point.

“She has only been playing cricket for three years, which is pretty remarkable! There is no way I could have done what she has in that time,” she saluted.

“It has been pretty cool to see other teams, get to know them and hang out with them (at the team hotel),” she said of the close-knit nature of the tournament in South Africa.

Now, of course, England and Australia must focus solely on delivering their best cricket on the field, as they battle for a spot in the first-ever ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup final.

Australia vs England starts at 13h45 (SAST) at JB Marks Oval. Entrance is free of charge.

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

January 26, 2023January 27, 2023

India, New Zealand excited for first-ever U19 T20 World Cup Semi-Final

Dubai, January 26, 2023 (PPI-OT):India and New Zealand will face off in the first-ever ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final on Friday and both teams are thrilled at the opportunity that awaits them in Potchefstroom. New Zealand’s young side have kept a low profile throughout the tournament, navigating their way to the final four undefeated. Well led by Izzy Sharp, the Kiwis are looking to play their very best cricket as they enter the business end of the tournament.

“We are very proud of how far we have come, and I am extremely proud to be captain of this team,” Sharp said of her team’s journey to this point. “It’s been a privilege and captaincy has brought the best out of me. We’ve been soaking up this experience of the first ever ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup as a team, and we have a great team of staff that keeps us on track,” she added.

Leg-spinner Kate Chandler, batters Emma McLeod and Georgia Plimmer, as well as the all-round contributions of Anna Browning have been central to New Zealand’s success thus far. They have also been razor-sharp in their fielding, and they will need to build on that on Friday morning. In typical New Zealand fashion, Sharp said they were happy to be the less fancied side in their clash against India. “We are happy to be the underdogs. We are keeping our focus on us, and not them,” she added.

India captain, Shafali Verma, explained that they were equally excited to be amongst the first four teams to play in a semi-final of this tournament. “We are really happy to be here and excited for what will come. We are backing each other and just enjoying South Africa,” she said cheerfully. Verma added that she had sought advice from former India captain and tournament ambassador, Mithali Raj. “I have been learning day by day, but I also looked at how she was doing things. I spoke to her before the World Cup, and she just told me to keep calm and to believe in myself and the team,” she explained.

India had one blip at the start of the Super Six stage, when they lost to Australia, but they bounced back immediately and have had their match-winners, Parshavi Chopra, Shweta Sehrawat, the dangerous Richa Ghosh and the skipper, producing the goods ever since.

“We are in the semis and we know what we need to do. These next two games are very crucial. Every player knows that doing well here can get them to the senior level, going forward. We just want to do well for the country,” she said ahead of the clash against New Zealand. Both captains reiterated their delight at being part of this historic tournament, adding that it was wonderful to see so many countries participating and really developing their cricket through exposure to top competition.

India vs New Zealand starts at 10h00 (SAST) at JB Marks Oval. Entrance is free of charge.