February 20, 2023 – Page 2 – Newswire Pakistan

February 20, 2023February 21, 2023

IHHN’S Partnership with Chanan Development Association and Prince’s Trust International Helps Young People Develop Careers in Healthcare

Karachi, February 20, 2023 (PPI-OT):As a leader in Pakistan’s healthcare sector, Indus Hospital and Health Network (IHHN) not only strives for excellence and quality in healthcare, but it is also committed to preparing a legacy of exceptional healthcare professionals, who are ready to tackle the challenges of healthcare with empathy, compassion and dignity.

IHHN is thrilled to partner with Chanan Development Association (CDA) – a national youth-led organization – and Prince’s Trust International to deliver their programme. Prince’s Trust International was founded by His Majesty King Charles III, formerly The Prince of Wales, to help tackle the global crisis in youth unemployment. Now present in 18 countries, the organization supports young people in sustainable careers through education, employment, and enterprise programmes.

The Get into programme combines practical work experience and mentoring with facilitated learning to help young people develop skills for the modern workplace. The programme is carefully designed with employers to empower young people to grow confidence, develop their skills and realise their ambitions, whilst offering the opportunity to gain meaningful employment.

IHHN, CDA and Prince’s Trust International partnered one year ago, for students from the Indus College of Medical Technology and Allied Health (as part of the Indus University of Health Sciences) to build useful skills for employment through Get into Healthcare. This landmark partnership was celebrated in a ceremony held on Monday, February 20, 2023, at the Indus Hospital, Korangi Campus, and Karachi. The ceremony was attended by the first cohort of students who participated in the programme from the Indus College of Medical Technology and Allied Health, along with their families. Between September and December 2022, 24 young people started the programme, with 80% expected to be in positive outcomes after completing the programme.

Speaking at the ceremony, a student expressed “I have learnt so much through the Get into programme, which I am sure I will carry with me throughout my professional life. I am now really looking forward to entering my work with the new skills I have learnt”.

Key members of Prince’s Trust International were in attendance, including their Chairman, Shabir Randeree, and CBE. From CDA, Executive Director, Muhammad Shahzad Khan and Director Program Hira Naz Awan attended. From IHHN, CEO, Dr. Zafar Zaidi, Executive Director, Communication and Resource Development Directorate, Syed Mashhood Rizvi and Principal, Indus College of Medical Technology and Allied Health, Dr. Atiya Rohilla and other senior leaders were in attendance.

Dr. Zafar Zaidi, CEO, IHHN, appreciated Prince’s Trust International’s partnership and expressed “Partnerships such as the one we have with the Prince’s Trust International for the Get into programme are so important to us and for our students to receive world-class training and global perspectives. I have seen how the skills our students have learned through this programme have had such meaningful impact, and I look forward to continuing this landmark partnership”.

Chairman of Prince’s Trust International, Shabir Randeree CBE, commented “It has been great to meet with so many inspirational young people today and to see the positive impact of Get into Healthcare. We hope that our partnership with Indus Hospital will continue to inspire many more young people to consider the sector, helping them to secure meaningful and sustainable careers”.

IHHN is delighted to partner with Prince’s Trust International, whose legacy of supporting every young person towards success no matter their background or challenges, continues to be a source of inspiration not only for us but also for countless others. We pray that our partnership with them is only strengthened and that it continues to reinforce our noble mission.

For more information, contact
The Indus Hospital (TIH)
C-76, Sector 31/5, Opposite Darussalam Society,
Korangi Crossing, Karachi – 75190, Pakistan
Tel: +92-21-35112709-17
Fax: +92-21-35112718
Email: crd@indushospital.org.pk
Website: http://www.indushospital.org.pk/

February 20, 2023February 21, 2023

We had given district status to Talagang on not political but administrative basis, will safeguard every inch of it: Ch Parvez Elahi

Lahore, February 20, 2023 (PPI-OT):Former Provincial Minister from Talagang Hafiz Ammar Yasir, Taqi Shah and a delegation of former Chairmen of various Union Councils called on former Chief Minister Punjab Ch Parvez Elahi here today (Monday). Delegation apprised him regarding a petition filed in the High Court Rawalpindi against cancellation of district status of Talagang.

Delegation included Sardar Amjad Ilyas, Chairman Malik Mumtaz Hussain, Barium Khan, Chairman Malik Tariq, Ch Khalid, Chairman Malik Khawar, Malik Haji Riaz Awan, Sh Taimur Ahmad, Malik Arshad, Haji Omar Habib, Hafiz Sher Khan, Syed Mubarak Shah, Malik Rasheed, Afzal Bata, and Haji Abdul Rauf among others. Talking on the occasion, Ch Parvez Elahi said that every inch of Talagang will be safeguarded, we had given district status to Talagang not on political but on administrative basis, we have full faith in Almighty Allah and the courts, Insha-Allah justice will be provided from there, people of Talagang will not be deprived of their right Insha-Allah.

Former Provincial Minister Hafiz Ammar Yasir said that that the people of the constituency can never forget love of Ch Parvez Elahi, by giving the district status to Talagang Ch Parvez Elahi had fulfilled old demand of people of the constituency, now the people of the constituency will protect this gift and foil all tactics of the opponents, for this today we have challenged the decision of cancellation of the district status in High Court Rawalpindi, we hope the High Court will give its verdict keeping in view the sentiments of people of Talagang.

For more information, contact:
Mediacell, Pakistan Muslim League
30-C, Chaudhry Zahoor Elahi Road,
Gulberg-II, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-35878428
Fax: +92-42-35877329
Website: www.pmlmediacell.com

February 20, 2023February 21, 2023

Pakistan is facing a difficult economic situation, it is once again capable of solving its problems by becoming an emerging economy, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s interview to a foreign channel on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference

Karachi, February 20, 2023 (PPI-OT):Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that Pakistan is facing a difficult economic situation, but it is capable of solving its problems by becoming an emerging economy once again. In a recent interview given to a foreign channel on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, he said that the Ukraine war and floods have caused a lot of damage to the country’s economy, but Pakistan is capable of solving its problems by becoming an emerging economy once again. He said that Pakistan is passing through a period where unconstitutional measures will no longer take place. He also spoke about climate change in Pakistan, the country’s economy and the situation in Afghanistan.

Regarding the statement of Defense Minister Khawaja Asif, an in response to the question, Bilawal Bhutto said that the Defense Minister was speaking in a political context, he was not referring to technical but difficult economic times. He said that we are facing the worst economic crisis, a large part of Pakistan was submerged in the recent flood water Yes, the disaster of floods is due to climate change, floods have changed the direction of Pakistan’s economy and Pakistan is still not able to come out of the difficulties and we are negotiating with the IMF to get out of this economic crisis. Bilawal Bhutto termed the move to remove former Prime Minister Imran Khan through a no-confidence motion as a democratic and institutional milestone and said that the supporters of Imran Khan may not like the results of the no-confidence motion but it is a fundamental step in the country’s history. It is a success in which the democratic process is respected.

He further said that Imran Khan can return by adopting a democratic style but he is not adopting a democratic style which is not beneficial for him. He said that if Imran Khan does not choose the democratic path, then he will have no political future. He said that those who encourage democracy should be supported. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that we More than half of its country’s history has been spent under direct dictatorship and various transitions between it. He said that it is necessary to remember that in the political history of Pakistan, non-democratic forces have had their time but it was never didn’t last long. Referring to the recent terrorist attacks in Peshawar and Karachi, the foreign minister said that Pakistan has also been affected by terrorism in recent times and the wave of terrorism has increased after the US withdrawal from Afghanistan.

He said that we will fight the terrorists on our soil, but for a permanent solution to this problem, it is necessary to stop threats from Afghanistan. Referring to terrorist attacks, he said that Pakistan has also been affected by terrorism in recent times and the wave of terrorism has increased after the US withdrawal from Afghanistan. He said that we will fight the terrorists on our soil, but for a permanent solution to this problem, it is necessary to stop threats from Afghanistan. Referring to terrorist attacks, he said that Pakistan has also been affected by terrorism in recent times and the wave of terrorism has increased after the US withdrawal from Afghanistan. He said that we will fight the terrorists on our soil, but for a permanent solution to this problem, it is necessary to stop threats from Afghanistan.

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

February 20, 2023February 21, 2023

Pakistan has capacity to become emerging economy: FM Bilawal Bhutto Zardari

Karachi, February 20, 2023 (PPI-OT):Minister for Foreign Affairs Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Monday said Pakistan was faced with a difficult economic situation but it had the capacity to become an emerging economy and resolve its financial issues. In an interview to a television channel during the Munich Security Conference, he said the Ukraine war and floods had badly damaged economy of Pakistan.

He said Pakistan was passing through a phase where unconstitutional measures could not be taken. The minister expressed views about climate change, his country’s economy and the situation in Afghanistan. To a question, he said the statement of Defence Minister Khawaja Asif should be taken in the political context and in the backdrop of the difficult economic conditions faced by Pakistan. He said a large part of Pakistan was submerged in water due to the floods caused by climate change. The floods had changed direction of Pakistan’s economy which still could not come out of financial difficulties and had to undertake negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), he added. He said the removal of former Prime Minister Imran Khan through vote of confidence was a democratic and institutional milestone.

The supporters of Imran Khan might not like outcome of the non-confidence motion but it was major achievement in the country’s history as democratic process was followed. He said Imran Khan could make a comeback by pursing the path of democracy but so far he was undemocratic in his approach which would not be beneficial for him. “If Imran Khan does not adopt a democratic path then he has no political future.” Bilawal said those who were democratic minded should be supported, adding during the country’s history more than half of the nation’s time was spent under direct dictatorship and different phases of transition.

He said it should be kept in mind that in the country’s history, the undemocratic forces had their rule but every time democracy returned. While referring to the recent incidents of terrorism in Peshawar and Karachi, the minister said Pakistan was affected by such incidents and the US withdrawal from Afghanistan had led to increase in terrorism. He vowed to confront terrorists on the Pakistani soil while stressing that the dangers posed by terrorism could be reduced by finding a permanent solution to the problems in Afghanistan.

February 20, 2023February 21, 2023

Magical Marufa announces arrival on the world stage

Dubai, February 20, 2023 (PPI-OT):Yet that is the whirlwind rise that 18-year-old pace bowler Marufa Akter has been on during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023.

On 14 January, Marufa was part of the Bangladesh Under-19 side that pulled off an upset against Australia in the first match of the ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup.

That day she took two for 29 from her four overs to restrict Australia to 130 for five, which Bangladesh’s batters chased down with two overs to spare.

Exactly a month later, Marufa was facing the senior Australian side and showing no sign of fear she dismissed Beth Mooney, the second-best batter in the world, for two.

She runs in with arms and legs pumping and whirring into a blur, her face full of steely determination.

It is that determination that Perry copied as she sat in the Australia dugout, and it may not be long before we see other bowlers copying her celebration too.

As she claims a scalp, Marufa kisses her hands and raises them to the sky and it looks as if she is thanking a higher power.

It is not outside of the realm of possibility that this is exactly what she is doing following a journey to the World Cup stage which feels like it has involved some divine intervention.

Growing up in rural Bangladesh, Marufa had to fight for the opportunity to play cricket.

“First of all, my family was not very supportive because my father is a farmer so he actually wanted me to get a normal job,” Marufa explained.

“But day by day when I started doing well, my family actually started supporting me very much.”

Moving to the Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan, the national sports institute, she began to believe.

She added: “I worked very hard during those days. I didn’t think I was a good bowler but my coaches, Madam Fatima and Mr Pilu, taught me.

“I want to thank them for giving me, coming from a rural area, the opportunity to play for the national side.”

Her celebration was seen three times against Sri Lanka in their World Cup opener as she announced herself on the global stage.

Marufa’s first victim was the skipper, Chamari Athapaththu, who had grown frustrated at not being given a sniff by the young seamer and in the end, sent a simple catch to Lata Mondal.

Vishmi Gunaratne was Marufa’s next wicket, as she took the catch off her own bowling before a peach of a delivery undid Anushka Sanjeewani as her off-stump went tumbling with the very next ball.

Against New Zealand, Marufa did not reach the same heights, and she is yet to bowl her side to a victory, but it feels like it is only a matter of time.

She has only last opportunity in this World Cup against the hosts South Africa on Tuesday but win or lose, by the next World Cup, Perry will not be the only one copying her action.

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February 20, 2023February 21, 2023

South Africa’s Wolvaardt embraces must-win Bangladesh clash

Dubai, February 20, 2023 (PPI-OT):A Cape Town native, her family and friends will descend on the iconic Newlands ground to watch the Protease chase a semi-final spot.

And with 50 runs in three innings so far in the tournament, there would be no better time for the dangerous opener to find form.

“Obviously it’s a massive game,” she said. “Probably one of the most important games of my career.

“My family and friends will be there, so the vibe will be incredible, we just need to stay calm and do what we do, and hopefully it will go our way.”

Wolvaardt started her career as an opener but made hay in a middle-order role at the last ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in 2020.

The 23-year-old has returned to the top of the order since January’s Tri-Series.

She averages 41 batting at four and a tick over 18 as an opener, a role in which she has failed to fire at this event.

“It’s never nice not making runs, especially at a home tournament,” she said.

“It’s supposed to be a very special time for me so to not make many runs is pretty frustrating.

“I still feel like I’m hitting the ball pretty well in the nets, so I just need to stay calm and trust that the runs will come when they need to.

“I don’t mind where I bat. Both of the roles are different and have their pros and cons.

“I don’t think that’s why I’m not scoring runs, I’m really enjoying the opportunity at the top of the order.

“Most of my dismissals have come outside the powerplay. I’m hoping to make the position mine moving forward.”

The Proteas have twice made the semi-finals at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup and Wolvaardt wants her side to embrace the backing of the nation.

“The crowds have been amazing,” she said.

“There will be lots of people at the game, it’s my home ground at Newlands so the vibe’s going to be incredible. It’s a big game so it’s going to be important to have the home crowd behind us.

“There’s a little bit of extra pressure on the host nation but I enjoyed having all of my family and friends in the crowd.”

Bangladesh’s long wait for a first ICC Women’s T20 World Cup win since their debut in 2014 goes on having lost all three of their games at the event.

A youthful bowling unit, graced by teenagers Marufa Akter and Shorna Akter, will hope to spoil the Proteas’ party.

Runs have been the sticking point with skipper Nigar Sultana Joty’s 57 against Australia the only score above 31.

Captain Nigar wants to end on a winning note to wash away the memories of a tough tournament

“We have had a hard time,” she said. “There are a few things that haven’t gone well for us. We haven’t put in a full team performance yet.

“If we can do well and get a win in this game, it will cover up everything. Not quite everything, but if we can get something from the tournament, that will help us in the future.

“We know there is pressure on them but we will try to stick to our game plan and what we do in every game, playing to our strengths and we look forward to the game.”