February 24, 2023 – Page 3 – Newswire Pakistan

February 24, 2023February 25, 2023

UAE and Nepal score emphatic victories while Hong Kong pull of a nail-biting win over Kuwait

Dubai, February 24, 2023 (PPI-OT):UAE and Nepal recorded assertive victories over Malaysia and Singapore respectively while Hong Kong registered a thrilling one-wicket win over Kuwait on the opening day of the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Asia Qualifier 2023 in UAE.

UAE’s out-and-out seven-wicket win over Malaysia displayed their strength in the bowling and batting department. They restricted Malaysia to 121 in 43 overs through brilliant bowling led by the Player of the Match Ammar Badami (2 for 25) and backed by Harit Harish Shetty (2 for 18), Aayan Afzal Khan (2 for 19), Dhruv Parashar (2 for 23) and Harshit Seth (2 for 21).

UAE then raced to a seven wicket victory in 17.2 overs through a run-a-ball 48 from Aryan Saxena with six boundaries and one six and his opening partner Aryansh Sharma who scored 47 runs off 29 balls with nine boundaries and a six.

But the exciting match of the day was between Hong Kong and Kuwait. Though Kuwait posted an impressive 212 in 49 over through their skipper Jude Christopher Saldhana’s 89 off 95 balls with 11 boundaries, Hong Kong chased down the target in a last over thriller.

The hero of the match was Hong Kong’s Muhammad Mudassar Khan, who literally carried the team on his shoulders to the target through a determined unbeaten knock of 62 off 79 balls with eight boundaries.

Nepal too recorded an impressive 96 runs win over Singapore. Batting first, Nepal posted 261 for 7 in 50 overs through Aakash Tripathi’s 78 off 100 balls with seven boundaries and one six. Bishal Bikram sthen welled the total through an unbeaten 63 off 54 balls with four boundaries and two sixes. Chasing the target, Singapore could post only 165 for 7 in 50 overs despite Aaryan Modi’s 58 off 100 balls with two boundaries and Sidhanth Srikanth’s 44 off 80 balls with one boundary and six.

UAE’s emphatic seven wicket win over Malaysia

Malaysia won the toss and elected to bat at the Malek Cricket Ground 2. UAE’s opening bowler Harit Harish Shetty struck the first blow in the fourth over trapping opener Sidharth Karthik Rajaratnam leg before for 7 at the score of 9. Harith struck again after Muhammad Hairil Harisan and one-drop Muhammad Akram Abd Malek took the score to 22 when in the eighth over he had Harisan caught by Aryan for 8. At the score of 44, skipper Ayan Afzal got Malek out caught behind by wicketkeeper Aryansh for 11.

Muhammad Aalif Shamsul Bahrin began to strike well together with Siddharth Neelakantan, and they took the score to 65 in 22.1 overs when Harshit Seth got Neelakantan clean bowled for 3. Bahrin on 32 also got bowled by Harshit for 32.

In the 32nd over, Ammar Badami struck twice off successive balls. He had Mohammad Hariz Afnan Sulhie caught by Aryan for 10, and with the next ball, he clean bowled Muhammad Aiman Ridzuan for a duck.

Shivnarin Rahul Rajatnam and Muhammad Syahi Syamael fought hard and took the score past the 100 run mark but at the score on 111, Shivnarin got out to Dhruv Parashar caught by Harshit for 11. Dhruv also got Muhammad Syahi Syamael caught and bowled for 19. Malaysia’s innings ended in 42.6 when Mohammad Faiz Fitri Yusuoff got caught by Dhruv for a duck to give Aayan Afzal his second wicket.

Chasing the moderate total, UAE’s opening pair of Aryan Saxena and Aryansh Sharma put on 94 runs in just 11.2 overs. Shivnarin Rahul Rajatnam ended this partnership by having Aryansh Sharma caught and bowled for 47.

His knock came off 29 balls with nine boundaries and a six. Dhruv Parashar joined Aryan Saxena and took the score to 110 when Aryan Saxena got out to Shivnarin Rahul Rajatnam, caught by Siddharth for 48.

Six runs later, Dhruv Parashar too fell, caught by Mohammad Hariz Afnan off Muhammad Syahir Syamael for 14. Captain Aayan Afzal hit the winning boundary and remained unbeaten on 5 with Ethan Carl unbeaten on 2.

Speaking about his team’s first match win, Aayan Afzal said: “It was too good to have a winning start. I felt nice captaining the team on a big stage. We will aim to win the rest of the matches too and make it to the World Cup. Our aim is to keep winning all the matches like we did today.”

Ammar Badami, who was adjudged Player of the Match for his fine spell of 2 for 25, said: “Great feeling to win the Man of the Match award in my debut match. It was a bit slow wicket but I bowled on the spot and that helped me get those wickets.”

Brief scores:

UAE Under-19 BT Malaysia Under-19 by 7 wkts. Malayisa 121 in 43 overs (Muhammad Aalif Shamsul Bahrin 32, Harit Harish Shetty 2 for 18, Aayan Afzal Khan 2 for 19, Dhruv Parashar 2 for 23, Ammar Badami 2 for 25, Harshit Seth 2 for 21) UAE 122 for 3 in 17.2 overs (Aryan Saxena 48, Aryansh Sharma 47, Shivnarin Rahul Rajatnam 2 for 16)

Player of the Match: Ammar Badami

Hong Kong’s thrilling win over Kuwait

Kuwait won the toss and elected to bat at the Malek Ground 1. They lost their first wicket at the score on 24 when opener Het Kishorebhai Hinsu got caught by Aryan off Daniel Morgan for 5. One-drop Saud Mohammad Sadath and skipper Saldhana took the score to 93 in 17.1 over when Sadath got caught by Parth off Ahan Trivedi for 37. The pair put on 69 runs for the second wicket.

Saldhana accelerated the run flow going for his shots, and along with Jay Maheshkumar Mehta they added 56 runs for the third wicket. Mohammad Aliyaan then had Jay Maheshkumar Mehta caught by Darsh to end this partnership. With the last ball of the same over, Aliyaan had Gautham Mohandas Poolakkal caught behind by wicketkeeper Ansh Rupesh for a duck.

In the 35h over, Ethan Sanjay Cherian too got out caught by Daniel Morgan off Aliyaan for 2. Jude Christopher Salhana’s superb knock came to an end when Shiv Mathur had him trapped leg before for 89.

In the 40th over, Shiv Mathur got Arsh Sahil Kazmi caught by Ahan for a duck. Henry Thomas, who pulled the score to 212 with Yusuf Sadiq Basha, got out to Daniel Morgan, caught by Muhammad Mudassar for 18. With the next ball, Morgan also got Talha Hassan caught and bowled for a duck. Singapore got bowled out for 212 in 48.6 when Morgan picked his fourth wicket by having Janath Jeewanga Herath Liyange caught by Abdul Samad for duck. Yusuf Sadiq Basha remained unconquered on 32 off 43 balls with three boundaries.

Chasing the total, Hong Kong got off to a bad start. They lost opener Ansh Rupesh Doshi trapped leg before by Talha Hassan for 1. Opener Jayden Botfield got caught behind by wicketkeeper Het Kishorebhai off Talha Hassan 3. Shiv Mathur and Parth Bhagwat fought back and put on a 45 runs partnership for the third wicket.

Gautam Mohandas provided the breakthrough having Parth Bhagwat caught by Ethan Sanjay for 27. Shiv Mathur too fell clean bowled by Gautam Mohandas for 29. Gautam continued to strike repeatedly and had Abdul Samad Khan caught by Jude Christopher for 19 and he also clean bowled Mohammad Aliyaan Zahir for 5.

Six wickets down for 102, Kuwait went for the kill. Henry Thomas had skipper Ahan Trivedi out trapping him leg before for 14. This was followed by Aryan Chandiramani and Muhammad Mudassar Khan putting up a strong resistance. They took the score to 155 when Aryan Chandiramani got caught behind by Het Kishorebhai off Yusuf Sadiq Basha for 11.

However, Muhammad Mudassar Khan kept the score board along moving with Daniel Morgan Mapp by picking the gaps for twos and singles. In the last ten overs, Hong Kong needed 33 runs with two wickets in hand. Mudassar reached his half century in 66 balls.

The match got exciting with the pair fighting hard and making it to 18 runs needed off the last five overs. When 12 runs were needed, at the score on 201, Daniel Morgan got bowled by Saud Mohamed for 10. He had put on 46 runs for the ninth wicket with Mudassar. Nine from 2 overs and five from the last over, it put to test the nerves of the young players. The first delivery from Talha went for two wides and the second delivery was smashed by Mudsassar to the boundary for a thrilling win.

Hong Kong skipper Ahan Trivedi, hailing Mudassar’s knock, said: “It was Mudassar’s one-man spectacle that resulted in our victory. It was so never-wrecking that all we could do was to watch his knock guiding us to victory. It is great to get off to a winning start.”

Mudassar, who was adjudged the Player of the Match, said: “It was a great wicket to bat on. I am glad I took the team to victory. I wasn’t under pressure at all because I was confident I could do it for my team. I am glad we could pull of a great win.”

Brief scores:

Hong Kong Under-19 BT Kuwait Under-19 by 1 wkt. Kuwait 212 in 49 overs (Jude Christopher Saldhana 89, Saud Mohamed Sadath 37, Jay Maheshkumar Mehta 21, Yusuf Sadiq Basha 32n.o, Daniel Morgan Mapp 4 for 35, Mohammad Aliyaan Zahir 3 for 16, Shiv Mathur 2 for 44) Hong Kong 214 for 9 in 49.1 over (Shiv Mathur 29, Parth Bhagwat 27, Muhammad Mudassar Khan 62n.o, Talha Hassan 2 for 31)
Player of the Match: Muhammad Mudassar Khan

Nepal’s big win over Singapore

Nepal won the toss and elected to bat at the Eden Gardens Oval. Opener Deepak Bohara fell early for 5 caught by Aaryan off Adwitya Bhargava for 5. Arjun Kumal and Aakash Tirpathi put on a 93 runs partnership for the second wicket before Arjun got out clean bowled by Mahiyu Bhatia for 37. This was followed by another partnership of 37 runs for the third wicket before Aakash Tirpathi, who hit a fine 78 runs, fell caught by Adwitya off Abhuday Chhajer. Skipper Dev Khanal hit 21 runs before being trapped leg before by Abhuday Chhajer.

Bishal Bikram then took charge and went for his shots. He took support from the rest of the batsmen to swell the total. Dipak Bohra chipped in with 17 runs before being bwled by Aryaveer Chaudhary. Dipak Prasad Dumre and Bikram took the score past the 200 run mark when at the score on218 Dipak Prasad got run out for 10. Though Milan Bohara got out caught by Rahil off Aryaveer for 4, Subash Bhandari with an unbeaten 12 steered the total past the 250-run mark. In the end, Nepal posted an impressive 261 for 7 in 50 overs.

Chasing the huge total, Singapore lost their opener Rahil Khan caught by Aakash off Hemant Dhami for a duck after he had played out ten deliveries. Opener Arjun Napal got run out for 14. In the 14th over, Mahiyu got caught by Hemant off Subash for 3. Three overs later, Abhuday Chhajer had to retire hurt on 14.

Sidhanth Srikanth and Aaryan Modi fought hard and took the score to 123 in 41.4 overs before Srikanth got out caught by Milan off Subash Bhandari for 44. His knock came off 80 balls with just one boundary and one six. Four runs after this dismissal, Pratham Somani got out caught by Dev off Bishal Bikram for 2. At the score on 158, Hemant Dhami clean bowled Pranav Nitin Maheshwari for 7.

Aaryan Modi got run out for 58 with only two balls remaining in the match. In the end they could muster only 165 for 7 in 50 overs.

Brief scores:

Nepal Under -19 BT Singapore Under by 96 runs. Nepal 261 for 7 in 50 overs (Arjun Kumal 37, Aakash Tirpathi 78, Dev Khannal 21, Bishal Bikram 63n.o, Aryaveer Chaudhary 2 for 53, Abhuday Chhajer 2 for 63).

Singapore 165 for 7 in 50 overs (Sidhanth Srikanth 44, Aaryan Modi 58, Hemant Dhami 2 for 27, Subash Bhandari 2 for 29)

Player of the Match: Aakash Tirpathi

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February 24, 2023February 25, 2023

Hosts South Africa march on to final with thrilling win over England

Dubai, February 24, 2023 (PPI-OT):South Africa edged England in a thrilling semi-final to reach their first-ever ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final with a six-run win in Cape Town.

Tazmin Brits’s 68 set South Africa up for a commanding total of 164 for four, as she combined for a 96-run opening stand with Laura Wolvaardt, with no bowler safe from an onslaught.

England looked to respond in the same vein, racing to 50 runs before wickets regularly halted their progress, Brits taking four catches in the performance of a lifetime.

Nat Sciver-Brunt and Heather Knight tried to steer England home, but they could not deny South Africa a place in the showpiece on home soil.

Brits and Wolvaardt showed none of the nerves on display against Bangladesh just three days ago as they set the tone for a run-fest at Cape Town.

The duo started patiently, but flicked the switch for Charlie Dean’s first over, the fifth of the innings, as the off-spinner was dispatched for a 75-metre six by Wolvaardt, the first maximum of the day, as Dean conceded 14.

Brits survived an LBW shout in the 13th over, with replays showing the delivery from Dean had hit the opener’s glove before hitting her hip.

The next over brought two milestones, Wolvaardt’s earned her fifty off 42 balls with a boundary but was out three balls later as she edged a ballooning catch to Dean to end the first-wicket partnership at 96 and give Sophie Ecclestone the breakthrough.

Brits just kept going, however, smoking a six back over Sarah Glenn’s head to bring up South Africa’s hundred as the leg-spinner was taken for 18 runs in the over.

Just as the talented Ecclestone was needed to dismiss Wolvaardt, an impressive catch from Katherine Sciver-Brunt was required to undo Brits, the veteran bowler running round to her left and diving to dismiss Brits for 68 from 55 balls.

Ecclestone delivered again in her final over removing Chloe Tryon for three as she pulled a shot straight to Nat Sciver-Brunt, before Nadine de Klerk departed for a duck two balls later.

But while Ecclestone had reined South Africa in again, conceding only three, Katherine Sciver-Brunt released any momentum, coughing up 18 runs, including a five-run no-ball off her last over as South Africa set 165 to win.

England showed they were more than up for the fight as Danni Wyatt and Sophia Dunkley’s fifty partnership arrived after only 28 balls, Dunkley heaving Nonkululeko Mlaba for three fours in a row to bring up the half-century.

She was first to fall for South Africa as Shabnim Ismail forced Wyatt into a splice which Brits held onto as Dunkley departed for 28 from 16.

While Brits’s first catch was steady, her second was incredible as she dived and reached the ball just in time to send Alice Capsey back to the hutch for a duck and leave England teetering at 55 for two at the end of the power play.

Despite having Nat Sciver-Brunt alongside her, Wyatt led the charge as her partner struggled to find the gaps, a fact that became all the more worrying when Wyatt became Brits’s third catch of the innings as she went for 34.

Natalie Sciver-Brunt was living dangerously, successfully overturning an LBW decision before being dropped by Tryon on 17, but the close shave seemed to fuel her as she found her rhythm scooping Ismail for back-to-back fours.

Just as soon as she found her form, she was gone, Brits taking another catch as Natalie Sciver-Brunt departed for 40 with England needing 34 from 24 balls.

Amy Jones lasted only three balls, Ecclestone two and Katherine Sciver-Brunt only one as Ayabonga Khaka took three wickets in her final over.

With 13 needed off the last over, Ismail equalled Anya Shrub sole for most wickets in a T20 World Cup with the wicket of Knight, but the real prize came three balls later as South Africa sealed their place in the final on Sunday where they will meet holders Australia.

South Africa beat England at Newlands, Cape Town by six runs

South Africa 164/4 in 20 overs (Tazmin Brits 68, Laura Wolvaardt 53; Sophie Ecclestone 3/22)

England 158/8 in 20 overs (Nat Sciver-Brunt 40, Danni Wyatt 34; Ayabonga Khaka 4/29, Shabnim Ismail 3/27)

Player of the Match: Tazmin Brits (South Africa)

February 24, 2023February 25, 2023

9th International Seerat-ul-Nabi conference was organized by the Islamia University of Bahawalpur

Bahawalpur, February 24, 2023 (PPI-OT):A two-day International Seerat-ul-Nabi conference was organized by Sirat Chair Islamia University Bahawalpur. A large number of delegates, scholars and students from around Pakistan including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and the UK participated in the conference. The inaugural session of the conference was held in Khawaja Ghulam Farid Auditorium, which was started by the guest from Saudi Arabia, Professor Dr. Hidayatullah Al-Shash, with the recitation of the Holy Quran.

The gift of Hudaya Naat was received by Naushaba Siddique, former Journal Secretary of the Quran Naat Society. On this occasion, Director Sirat Chair, Dr. Sujeela Kausar thanked the Vice Chancellor Engineer Prof. Dr. Athar Mehboob and the guests and students from home and abroad and said that the country has been badly affected by several environmental changes. It is very important that we follow the path shown by you. Man is the legitimate use of the blessings that God has given to man can harmonize with nature.

Dr. Syed Azizur Rahman, Director of Regional Dawah Center Karachi, International Islamic University, Islamabad, while highlighting various aspects of the Holy Quran and the Prophet’s biography, made it clear that Allah has sent man as His Khalifa on the earth because He should protect this universe, but he is committing blasphemy by causing corruption in it.

On this occasion, the special guest, United Nations Special Representative for Women, Mrs. Sharmila Rasool welcomed the conference and said that if we do not pay attention to saving the environment, our future generations will suffer destruction, Women should come forward in this regard.

Vice-Chancellor Engineer Professor Dr. Athar Mehboob said that we are acutely aware of climate change, which is why Islamia University of Bahawalpur is accelerating its plantation drive and Cholistan and other Experts are taking necessary steps by inspecting the dry areas. He praised the efforts of Dr. Sujeela Kausar and her team for successfully organizing the conference and reiterated the determination that no effort will be spared to make Watan Aziz a center of environment-friendly activities.

The guest of honour from Saudi Arabia, Prof. Dr. Abdul Razzaq Al-Aswad, while speaking, said that Seerat Tayyaba provides comprehensive guidance in all aspects of life and is the best solution to human problems. He especially thanked Vice Chancellor Engineer Professor Dr. Athar Mehboob and Director Sirat Chair Dr. Sujeela Kausar for the successful organization of this conference.

Dean Faculty of Islamic Learning Professor Dr. Sheikh Shafiqur Rahman said that the Prophet (PBUH) lived close to nature. We also have to make our life according to the life of the Holy Prophet, because this is the only way that is the source of our success in the religion and the world. Later three Parallel sessions were held.

The first session was on “Environmental/Climate Change Editorial Responsibilities”, chaired by Ms. Sharmila Rasool, Prof. Dr. Iftikhar Haider Malik, Prof. Amritsar Bath Spa University UK and Dr. Ali Tariq, Department of Hadith, International Islamic University. Islamabad did. The second session was on “Environmental/Climate Change and Public Responsibilities and Awareness”, chaired by Prof. Dr. Muhammad Idris Lodhi, Ex-in-Charge Rahmatul Ulamain Chair, Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan.

3rd Session “Environmental/Climate Change and Kingdom of Goddad Pakistan” was presided over by Professor Dr. Abdul Qudous Soheb, Department of Islamic Studies, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan. In all sessions, domestic and foreign researchers presented their research on relevant topics before the committees and presented suggestions and recommendations in this regard. Prof. Dr. Shah Moinuddin Hashmi, Chairman, Department of Biography, Allama Iqbal Open University, and Islamabad concluded the session with prayerful words.

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/

February 24, 2023February 25, 2023

Azam Khan’s awe-inspiring 97 sets comprehensive victory for Islamabad United

Lahore, February 24, 2023 (PPI-OT):Azam Khan’s thunderous 97 helped Islamabad United thump Quetta Gladiators by 63 runs in match 13 of the HBL Pakistan Super League 8 at the National Bank Cricket Area, Karachi, on Friday night.

Twenty-four-year-old Azam played a sensational innings in which he spanked eight sixes and nine fours in 42 balls that set an insurmountable 220 for six – the highest total of this edition – against his former franchise, who were bowled out for 157 with five balls spare.

Shadab Khan became the first captain this season to opt to bat after winning the toss and his side had an untypical start as they were 39 for two at the conclusion of the Power play. Mohammad Hasnain’s brilliant form with the ball continued as he sent back last night’s hero Rahmanullah Gurbaz in the second over, thanks to Iftikhar Ahmed’s outstanding catch, and Rassie van der Dussen in the fourth.

Azam arrived in the middle at the 6.2 overs mark with 43 on board and soon Islamabad United lost the wicket of Munro as they slipped to 71 for four.

If Islamabad United were to post a strong total, they required a herculean effort and Azam raised his hand. He coupled with Asif Ali, who smashed 42 off 24, hitting four sixes and a four, to stage an incredible recovery through a belligerent 98-run partnership that ended in the 18th over.

Azam smoked maximums all around the dial, and showcased his best hitting in the last over when he struck Hasnain for three consecutive sixes – the last of them taking the social media by storm, the sweep that went on the roof at deep midwicket. Because of his fireworks, Islamabad United gathered 92 runs in the last five overs.

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Quetta Gladiators put up a lacklustre show and never really challenged Islamabad United. They had both openers back in the pavilion in the first two overs. Martin Guptill was bowled on the first ball he faced by Fazalhaq Farooqi and Abrar Ahmed trapped Jason Roy in front. Abrar’s mystery spin undid Will Smeed in the fourth to leave Quetta Gladiators struggling at 26 for three.

With a 69-run partnership, Mohammad Hafeez (48 off 26) and Sarfaraz Ahmed (41 off 36) provided some stability, but when Hafeez got out in the 11th over that pretty much guaranteed Islamabad United’s win.

Sarfaraz was trapped LBW by Shadab Khan right after the strategic timeout and Mohammad Nawaz followed his captain four balls later off the same bowler. Iftikhar Ahmed hit out towards the end, making 39 off 27 (three fours and two sixes), but those were mere consolation runs.

The defeat has amplified Quetta Gladiators woes as they remain at the bottom of the points table with only one win in five matches. Islamabad United stay at the second spot with three wins from four.

Scores in brief:

Islamabad United 220-6, 20 overs (Azam Khan 97, Asif Ali 42, Colin Munro 38; Odean Smith 2-41, Mohammad Hasnain 2-52)

Quetta Gladiators 157 all out, 20 overs (Mohammad Hafeez 48, Sarfaraz Ahmed 41, Iftikhar Ahmed 39; Fazalhaq Farooqi 3-28, Hasan Ali 3-39, Abrar Ahmed 2-21, Shadab Khan 2-24)

Player of the match – Azam Khan (Islamabad United)

Points table – Team – Played – Won – Lost – Points – Net Run Rate

Multan Sultans – 5 – 4 – 1 – 8 – 1.722

Islamabad United – 4 – 3 – 1 – 6 – 1.049

Lahore Qalandars – 3 – 2 – 1 – 4 – -0.05

Peshawar Zalmi – 4 – 2 – 2 – 4 – -1.137

Karachi Kings – 5 – 1 – 4 – 2 – 0.364

Quetta Gladiators – 5 – 1 – 4 – 2 – -1.977

Sunday’s fixtures

1400 – Karachi Kings v Multan Sultans at National Bank Cricket Arena, Karachi

1900 – Lahore Qalandars v Peshawar Zalmi at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

For more information, contact:
Pakistan Super League (PSL)
Pakistan Super League Secretariat, Gaddafi Stadium,
Ferozepur Road, Lahore, Pakistan
Email: info@psl-t20.com
Website: http://www.psl-t20.com/

February 24, 2023February 25, 2023

LUMS University Advisory Board Comes Together to Discuss Future Directions

Lahore, February 24, 2023 (PPI-OT):The LUMS University Advisory Board plays a key role in helping to shape the overall direction of the university, and in ensuring that it remains focused on its mission and goals. Comprised of renowned academics and experts from some of the best universities of the world, the group brings a wealth of experience to the table and plays a crucial role in providing guidance and support to LUMS as it strives to achieve its mission.

The 5th University Advisory Board (UAB) meeting was held in the last week of January 2023. Members came together to reflect on the learnings from the past year, share their global experiences with the LUMS leadership and also discuss current trends and opportunities in higher education to help lay the foundation of future initiatives at the University.

Joining the UAB were members of the LUMS Management Committee including Syed Babar Ali, Founding Pro Chancellor; Mr. Abdul Razzak Dawood, Pro Chancellor; Mr. Shahid Hussain, Rector and Dr. Arshad Ahmad, Vice Chancellor, LUMS.

Syed Babar Ali extended his warm welcome to the Board and conveyed his eagerness to gain insights from their experiences. Dr. Ahmad elucidated the University’s ‘Learning without Borders’ approach and outlined numerous initiatives that align with its strategic goals. “We must focus on exceptional learning which is only possible if faculty and students work together and set the bar very high,” he explained.

He also spoke about how LUMS is working to improve access to higher education in Pakistan. “The University is working to emphasise and enhance equity for women; an example is the Suleman Dawood School of Business (SDSB)’s scholarship for women, which provides a 50 per cent tuition waiver to all women who have been accepted for their graduate programmes. What is remarkable is that in two years we have seen the ratio of women in these programmes go from nine to 36 per cent.”

Discussion LUMS strategic priorities, both Ms. Leah Rosovsky, Stanford Calderwood Director, and Mr. Mohammed Ali Khan, Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives at LUMS, shared their perspectives.

Ms. Rosovsky emphasized the importance of the Advisory Board considering the long-term impact of the university and focusing on amplifying its impact both in the region and beyond. Mr. Khan, on the other hand, stressed the need for a unified view on data when planning ahead and welcomed insights from the Advisory Board on this matter.

Dr. Naveed Arshad and Dr. Abu-Bakr Muhammad, who lead the energy and water centres respectively, shared the progress made in their respective units, where they prioritize climate action. Dr. Naveed Arshad emphasized the significance of revitalizing Pakistan’s energy sector and suggested modernizing the power grid, promoting renewable energy adoption, and enhancing the skills of energy sector professionals as essential measures. Both shared salient features about their work with the government and the key interventions being made in policy.

UAB members also toured the campus and heard from Ms. Nuzhat Kamran, the Director of Advancement, about the university’s development, alumni relations, marketing, and communication work over the past five years. They discussed operational strategy, funding needs, and upcoming events for 2023. In the afternoon, the UAB met with the Deans of the five schools at LUMS, who updated them on their respective challenges and opportunities. The Board provided expertise and advice on curriculum, faculty development, student services, and alumni relations. They also gave valuable input on the schools’ direction and goals.

The Board expressed their gratitude for the special visit by Dr. Arif Alvi, the President of Pakistan. The President was engaged in an enlightening discussion that provided him with an update on the University’s current state, strategic priorities, and impactful research initiatives.

LUMS also had the privilege of hosting a distinguished delegation from the Times Higher Education during their visit to Pakistan, marking it as their first university destination in the country. The delegation was headed by Phil Baty, Chief Global Affairs at THE, and Tim Sowula, Editor of the World Summit Series.

Their visit included a comprehensive analysis of THE’s global rankings, along with insights into the ranking methodologies as well as a detailed discussion with the Advisory Board on LUMS hosting the first-ever international summit, which is currently in the works.

On the final day of their week-long visit, UAB members enjoyed a thrilling excursion led by award-winning LUMS Professor, Dr. Nadhra Shahbaz Khan in Lahore’s historic landmarks. They explored Sikhism’s world through paintings at Ranjit Singh’s Samadhi, visited the Lahore Fort, and admired the Badshahi Mosque’s engulfing beauty. Dr. Nadhra guided them on a journey of discovery, making it a memorable and exciting day.

Commenting on this year’s visit, UAB member Dr. Greg Moran said, “Any visit to LUMS excites me. Like each year, I saw a lot of enthusiasm, almost a childlike excitement among the faculty and students. This is a place where people can chase their dreams and build their futures in an environment that encourages and facilitates their efforts. This is what makes LUMS so special.”

For more information, contact:
Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)
D.H.A. Lahore Cantt. 54792
Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-35608000
Fax: +92-42-35725048
Website: www.lums.edu.pk

February 24, 2023February 25, 2023

3rd International Conference on Pakistan in 21st Century: Challenges, Responses and Opportunities

Rawalpindi, February 24, 2023 (PPI-OT):The 21st century has been marked by a number of challenges for the entire international community. In the recent decades, Pakistan has been affected by various events and occurrences which not only exposed the country to traditional security threats but also affected the non-traditional security aspects in myriad ways. COVID-19 remained one of the major challenges impacting the social, political and economic spheres of Pakistan. Similarly, population explosion, food insecurity, climate change, increasing poverty levels, radicalization, separatist insurgencies, sectarian extremism, political violence and deterrence instability are some of the key challenges faced by Pakistan in contemporary world.

The conference aims to offer a platform for renowned scholars of social sciences to share their intellect and reflect on the internal and extremal threats encircling Pakistan in the contemporary era. Moreover, this is an attempt to unite the esteemed scholars and experts from across Pakistan and abroad to unravel the key challenges and collectively suggest a way forward for a progressive and peaceful Pakistan.

The prime objective of the conference is to highlight the key challenges, analyze the responses and find solutions to deal with such emanating threats. This international Conference will provide its participants with an opportunity to learn, share and demonstrate their research, preposition, strategies, and policies pertaining to key threats being encountered by Pakistan in the 21st century as well as dealing with the development, research and adaptation challenges related to traditional and non-traditional domains of Security.

Where When Deadlines Fatima Jinnah 10-12 May, 2023 Abstract: 5th March, 2023 Women Full Paper Submission: April 17th, 2023 University, Presentation Slides: May 5, 2023 Rawalpindi

Broad Themes The conference will be organized around the following themes:

Political Instability and the Issues of Governance

Pakistan’s Economic Challenges

Foreign Policy and External Security Challenges

Terrorism, Extremism and Radicalization

Pakistan and Global Sustainable Development Goals: Options and Opportunities

Gender Inequality: Social, Political and Economic Challenges

Pakistan’s Image Building and Prospects of Soft Power

Border Management

Climate Change, National Security and Water, Energy and Food (WEF) Security

Globalization and Pakistani Culture: Issues and Challenges

Nuclearization of South Asia

Emerging Maritime Security threats

Migration Issues and Problems of Pakistani Diaspora

Global Health Issues and Pakistan: Challenges and Responses

Conference Details All authors are expected to abide by paper submission and presentation guidelines as well as deadlines.

Submission of Abstracts

Interested authors/presenters are advised to send in their abstracts at the conference email, latest by 5th March, 2023. Please note that the Abstract must be no longer than 250 words. The authors are requested to please add a brief biographical note (not exceeding 100 words) stating their name(s) and institutional affiliation(s) in the email body. In case of multiple authors, please state the primary and secondary authors and the potential presenter.

Paper Submission

If the abstract is accepted, the author must provide the conference Organizing Committee with full-text paper by April 17th, 2023. Full text papers must follow submission and presentation guidelines.

Submission of Presentation (Slides)

Once their papers have been accepted, the speakers would be expected by the Conference Committee to submit their final presentations (tentatively 10 days prior to the day of the event). The presentations must not exceed 15 slides considering that the allocated time slot for each speaker shall be 15-20 minutes.

Originality

Authors must confirm that the submitted work is original, has not appeared in literature in any form in the past and will not be submitted to any other venue concurrently while it is under review at FJWU following the Conference.

Registration Fees and Expenses

Registration fee

For Individual Presenter outside FJWU: 2500 PKR for FJWU Faculty and Staff: 2000 PKR for FJWU Students: 1500 PKR

Presenters will receive a certificate of participation as well as an opportunity to publish in the conference proceeding.

FJWU shall not be responsible for funding expenditures including but not limited to in person attendance, lodging and messing of the presenters or participants. All attendees shall cater to all costs regarding their travel, messing and lodging.

Patron in Chief

Dr. Saima Hamid, Vice Chancellor, Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi

Conference Advisor – Prof. Dr. Sarwat Rasool, Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, FJWU

Chief Organizer – Dr. Saima Ashraf Kayani – Associate Professor, Dept. of IR, FJWU – Conference Coordinators

Mr. Azhar Shahbaz Khan Assistant Professor, Dept. of IR, FJWU azhar.khan@fjwu.edu.pk

Ms. Samrana Afzal Assistant Professor, Dept. of IR, FJWU samranaafzal@fjwu.edu.pk

Conference Secretary – Ms. Maria khan – ir.department@fjwu.edu.pk

Conference Email ID for Submission of Abstract/ Papers/Presentation: ir.conference@fjwu.edu.pk

For more information, contact:
Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU)
Old Presidency,
The Mall, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51 9270050 – 54
Fax: +92-51 9271168
Email: publicadmin@fjwu.edu.pk
Website: www.fjwu.edu.pk