Day: June 30, 2023

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Oman penalised for slow over rate against Zimbabwe

Dubai, June 30, 2023 (PPI-OT): Muhammad Javed of the ICC International Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanction after Oman were ruled to be two overs short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration. In accordance with Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to minimum over-rate offences, players are fined 20 per cent of their match fee for every over their side fails to bowl in the allotted time.

Captain Zeeshan Maqsood pled guilty to the offence and accepted the proposed sanction, so there was no need for a formal hearing. Meanwhile, Oman player Kaleemullah has been reprimanded for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the same match. Kaleemullah was found to have breached Article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “using language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon his/her dismissal during an International Match.”

In addition to this, one demerit point has been added to the disciplinary record of Kaleemullah, for whom it was the first offence in a 24-month period. The incident occurred in the 12th over of Zimbabwe’s innings, when Kaleemullah gave an inappropriate send-off to Zimbabwe captain Craig Ervine after dismissing him. The player accepted the sanction, so there was no need for a formal hearing. On-field umpires Roland Black and Wayne Knights, third umpire Asif Yaqoob and fourth umpire Martin Saggers levelled the charges.

For more information, contact:

Headquarters,

International Cricket Council (ICC)

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Phone: +97-143828800

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E-mail: enquiry@icc-cricket.com

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Eid-Ul-Adha Prayer Offered at Faisal Masjid

Islamabad, June 30, 2023 (PPI-OT): A large number of faithful offered Eid-ul-Adha on Thursday at Faisal Masjid and prayed for peace, progress and prosperity of the country.

Law and Justice Minister Azam Nazir Tarar, Ambassadors and diplomats of Islamic countries, Deputy Commissioner Islamabad Irfan Nawaz Memon, Parliamentarians, officials of administration and law enforcement agencies, renowned personalities of different walks of life, officials of International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) and a large number of the citizens offered the prayer in Faisal Masjid. Arrangements for Eid were made by IIUI administration in coordination with Islamabad administration as well as fool proof security arrangements were made on the occasion.

Eid prayer was also offered at male campus by the students of hostels at new campus of university, while female students of hostels offered Eid prayer at Faisal Masjid. The faithful specially prayed for the progress and prosperity of country. In addition, IIUI also conducted separate trips for male and female foreign students and students of far-flung areas who are residing at hostels.

For more information, contact:

Public Relations,

International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI)

Room No.118, Admin Block, New Campus,

H-10 Sector, Islamabad, Pakistan

Tel: +92-51-9019249

Fax: +92-51-9257909

Email: iiuipublicrelations@iiu.edu.pk

Website: www.iiu.edu.pk

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Int’l Day of Parliamentarism being observed today

International Day of Parliamentarism is being observed today, to highlight the importance of parliaments around the world and the work they do for democracy.

The aim of observing the day is also to recognize and reaffirm the power of people as the ultimate arbiter in shaping destinies of countries.

The theme for this year is “Parliaments for the Planet”.

In his message on the occasion, Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani has extended his warmest congratulations to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).

He said this significant milestone is a testament to remarkable work and contributions of the IPU in fostering Parliamentary cooperation.

He said the Senate of Pakistan recognizes the importance of Parliamentarians leading by example in the fight against climate change.

Sadiq Sanjrani thanked IPU for its unwavering commitment and invaluable contributions to the advancement of Parliamentary democracy worldwide.

Source: Radio Pakistan

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PM Shehbaz strongly condemns burning of Holy Quran in Sweden

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has condemned the incident of public burning of the Holy Quran in front of a mosque in Sweden.

In a tweet, he said such vile, despicable and heinous Islamophobic acts brazenly violate international law.

The Prime Minister said there are no words to adequately condemn this anti-Islam act, which is clearly meant to hurt the feelings of Muslims around the world.

He said the Holy Quran is a Divine Book of love, peace and wisdom for the entire humanity and the deviant character who indulged in this condemnable act has, in fact, insulted the shared values of humanity.

Source: Radio Pakistan

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IMF reaches $3b staff-level agreement with Pakistan

International Monetary Fund has reached staff-level agreement with Pakistan on a three billion stand-by arrangement.

According to a press release issued by IMF, the staff-level agreement is subject to approval by the IMF Executive Board, with its consideration expected by mid-July.

The new SBA will support the authorities’ immediate efforts to stabilize the economy from recent external shocks, preserve macroeconomic stability and provide a framework for financing from multilateral and bilateral partners.

Source: Radio Pakistan