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Dubai, July 07, 2023 (PPI-OT): Opening batters Pathum Nissanka (104) and Dimuth Karunaratne (83) did the bulk of the damage to chase down 243 after Keacy Carty (87) had dragged Windies to a respectable target. Victory means Sri Lanka remain unbeaten in Zimbabwe, and now face one final hurdle in Netherlands to be crowned Qualifier champions.
Openers fire Sri Lanka to victory
Pathum Nissanka hit the third ODI century of his career as Sri Lanka cruised to an eight-wicket victory over West Indies. Nissanka hit 104 runs off 113 balls as part of a 190-run opening stand with Dimuth Karunaratne that took the game away from West Indies. Kusal Mendis (34) and Sadeera Samarawickrama (17) did the rest to easily reach their target of 244, for which Windies had Keacy Carty (87) to thank after Maheesh Theekshana (4/34) had ripped through much of their top order.
West Indies had started strongly, racing to 31 from their first four overs before Theekshana conceded just two from his first over and cleaned up Brandon King (10) in his second. The spinner struck again in his third, Shamarh Brooks (2) nicking behind before captain Shai Hope (2) became his third victim from his fourth over, pinned leg before. Opener Johnson Charles (39) was next back to the hutch an over later, trapped leg before by Matheesha Pathirana to leave Windies floundering on 62 for four.
But Carty and Nicholas Pooran (14) led the fightback, as the pair stopped the flurry of wickets until Dushan Hemantha accounted for Pooran to further drag West Indies into the mire at 81 for five. Carty, having survived a dropped catch on nine, kept the scoreboard ticking over and dragged his side to 123 for seven by the time Sahan Arachchige bowled Kyle Mayers (18) and Hemantha trapped Roston Chase (1) leg before.
Late contributions from Romario Shepherd (26) and Kevin Sinclair (25) then pulled Windies towards 250 before Carty fell 12 balls from the end to leave his side 243 all out. Having perhaps been disappointed to let West Indies reach almost 250, Sri Lanka began their chase quickly, bringing up 50 inside nine overs before Nissanka reached his 10th ODI half century in as many balls in the 16th over. Opening partner Karunaratne soon followed, bringing up his 50 with four as Sri Lanka cantered towards their total.
Windies tried mightily to break the partnership, rotating through six bowlers in search of a way through, but the pair proved impenetrable as they brought up the 150 stand in the 28th over. Nissanka then brought up his century with just under 20 overs remaining before eventually holing out to mid-wicket off the bowling of Kevin Sinclair. But the fall of the first wicket failed to stem the flow of runs, as Mendis picked up the scoring baton, bringing up the 200 with a four before Karunaratne was trapped leg before by Akeal Hosein.
It left Mendis and Samarawickrama to bring the chase home, doing so in style with 34 balls remaining to send Sri Lanka into Sunday’s final with their unbeaten record intact.
Sri Lanka and Netherlands face off in final
After almost a month of absorbing action, the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2023 comes to a close on Sunday, as Sri Lanka and the Netherlands fight it out for the right to be crowned champions. Both sides have already claimed their main prize, a place in India next October for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 but neither will want to end their time in Zimbabwe with defeat.
Sri Lanka were comfortable victors when the two sides met in the Super Six just over a week ago, but Netherlands are fresh from their thrilling victory over Scotland and will hope their momentum can help them to victory.
Scores in brief
Sri Lanka beat West Indies by eight wickets at Harare Sports Club, Harare
West Indies 243 all out in 48.1 overs (Keacy Carty 87, Johnson Charles 39; Maheesh Theekshana 4/34, Dushan Hemantha 2/49)
Sri Lanka 244/2 in 44.2 overs (Pathum Nissanka 104, Dimuth Karunaratne 83; Kevin Sinclair 1/52, Akeal Hosein 1/54)
Sunday 9 July – Fixtures
Final
Sri Lanka v Netherlands at Harare Sports Club
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Islamabad, July 07, 2023 (PPI-OT): A group of students from the Department of Bioinformatics at the International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI), recently embarked on a visit to the Pakistan Institute of Parliamentary Services (PIPS). The visit, organized by the “One Step for Pakistan” team, aimed to explore potential collaborations between PIPS and the Department of Bioinformatics of the International Islamic University Islamabad fostering innovation and advancement in parliamentary services.
The students had the privilege of interacting with key personnel at PIPS, including Mr. Haider Abbas, Director General of Finance, and Ms. Tehseen Khalid, Director of Research. The meetings provided valuable insights into the ongoing projects and research initiatives at PIPS, highlighting the importance of evidence-based policymaking and interdisciplinary collaborations in the legislative process.
Dr. Mehrosh Khalid, Chairperson of the Department of Bioinformatics, engaged in a productive discussion with Mr. Haider Abbas, emphasizing the significance of collaboration between PIPS and the Department of Bioinformatics. The visit facilitated an exchange of expertise, allowing both parties to explore potential areas of cooperation. On this occasion Dr. Mehrosh Khalid said that the aim of this visit is also for strengthening collaboration with the Pakistan Institute of Parliamentary Services and the Department of Bioinformatics, IIUI.
During their visit, the students were given a guided tour of the various sections of PIPS. They had the opportunity to explore the well-equipped library, which houses an extensive collection of parliamentary literature and resources. Additionally, they familiarized themselves with the auditorium, where sessions and workshops are conducted at PIPS, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the institute’s facilities and infrastructure.
The visit concluded with a certificate and shield distribution ceremony, acknowledging the active participation of the students and expressing gratitude for their visit. Certificates were awarded to the students in recognition of their engagement in parliamentary affairs, while shields were presented to Mr. Haider Abbas and Mr. Asrar Ahmed Shaheen, Senior Auditor AGPR, as a token of appreciation for their collaborative efforts.
This visit to the Pakistan Institute of Parliamentary Services provided an invaluable opportunity for the students from the Department of Bioinformatics at IIU Islamabad to explore potential collaborations with PIPS. It offered insights into ongoing projects and research initiatives while facilitating a deeper understanding of the institute’s facilities. The visit served as a significant step toward fostering a fruitful partnership between PIPS and the Department of Bioinformatics, IIU Islamabad.
The Department of Bioinformatics extends its gratitude to Mr. Khoja Sheraaz Ali and the “One Step for Pakistan” team for their valuable efforts in organizing this visit, further strengthening the relationship between academia and parliamentary services.
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Karachi, July 07, 2023 (PPI-OT): Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety (PA and SS) and Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Ms. Shazia Marri said that “Benazir Social Protection Accounts” is a revolutionary milestone in 15-year journey of Benazir Income Support Programme which will further ensure transparency during cash disbursements. She said this during the launching ceremony of “Benazir Social Protection Accounts” for Benazir Income Support Programme’s beneficiary. The Prime Minister of Pakistan Mr. Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif was the chief guest at the ceremony who also launched “Benazir Social Protection Account” along with the Federal Minister Ms. Shazia Marri, SAPM Mr Faisal Karim Kundi and others at Prime Minister House.
The launch ceremony was attended by a number of distinguished guests including Federal Minister of Information and Broadcasting Ms. Marriyum Aurangzeb, members of diplomatic community and BISP beneficiaries.
The Federal Minister said that BISP has achieved a significant milestone today with the formal launch of Benazir Social Protection Accounts under the esteemed patronage of Prime Minister of Pakistan, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. She further said that this new payment system will give autonomy to women in selecting the bank of their choice. The payments will be directly made into their accounts which beneficiaries can withdraw at their convenience, she added. She informed the audience that four banks namely National Bank, Bank Alfalah, JS Bank limited and United Bank Limited have been initially selected through competitive process for the new payment model i.e. “Benazir Social Protection Account”.
Ms. Shazia Marri, expressed her gratitude for the Prime Minister’s presence at the event, emphasizing PM’s deep interest in the programme. She acknowledged the visionary role played by the late Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, who dreamt this social protection programme, and former President Asif Ali Zardari, who established it in 2008. She said that BISP is a non-political programme committed to providing financial support to deserving women on an equal basis. Over the past 15 years, BISP has achieved numerous milestones: transforming the lives of countless families across the nation.
While talking about the budget enhancement during last one year Ms. Marri said that BISP budget was increased from Rs. 235 billion to Rs. 404.2 billion, with an overall increase of 72% taking number of beneficiaries from 7.2 Million to 9 Million, which is testament of current government’s commitment to protect the most vulnerable and marginalized segment of our society. Furthermore, the number of families eligible for BISP has risen from 7.6 million to 9 million in last one year.
Ms. Shazia Marri also highlighted the enhancements made in stipends and educational scholarships. In 2022, she said, the quarterly stipend under the Benazir Kafaalat Programme was Rs 7,000 per family. After a 25% increase, the quarterly stipend is now Rs 8,750. Similarly, the number of children benefiting from Benazir Taleemi Wazaif rose from 2.6 million in 2022 to 7.52 million in 2023. The Benazir Undergraduate Scholarship Programme awarded 82,000 scholarships in 2022, which increased to 92,003 scholarships this year. Additionally, 770,000 mothers and their children are currently benefiting from the Benazir Nashonuma Programme. Ms. Marri further said that under the Fuel Subsidy Programme Rs.16.3 billion were distributed among 8.3 million households.
Federal Minister further said that in 2022, when floods ravaged the nation, BISP distributed Rs. 70 billion among 2.8 million households affected by the calamity. The National Socio-economic Registry (NSER), maintained by BISP, holds data of 35 million households, ensuring effective assistance to those in need. Of these 2.3 Million households were re-surveyed during the last four months alone.
Ms. Marri said that an important step forward in inclusivity was witnessed as BISP extended its support to the transgender community for the first time in the history of Pakistan. Moreover, the poverty cut-off score for differently-abled persons has been lowered from 32 to 37, enabling greater assistance for this vulnerable segment of society. A book titled “15 Years of Benazir Income Support Programme” encompassing 15-year journey of Benazir Income Support Programme was also launched during the ceremony.
Later on, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif expressed his admiration for the remarkable achievements of the Benazir Income Support Program in the last one year. He lauded the efforts of Ms. Shazia Marri and her team in introducing modern technology and expanding the programme’s scope, particularly through the launch of Benazir Social Protection Account. He acknowledged the programme’s transparency, citing the distribution of Rs.70 billion to flood affectees.
Secretary BISP Mr. Aamer Ali Ahmed welcomed the distinguished guests and provided an overview of the programme’s progress. He highlighted that BISP is currently extending financial support to 9 million deserving families, and this year, an additional 300,000 deserving families will be included in the programme. As part of this expansion, new payment model i.e. “Benazir Social Protection Account” under BISP has been officially inaugurated today, he informed the audience. Initially it was launched as a pilot project, these accounts have been rolled out in Sukkur, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta, North Waziristan, he said. This initiative empowers deserving women by granting them the right to choose the bank of their choice, access to cheque books and debit cards, and the option to switch banks if necessary. He concluded that Benazir Social Protection Account will ensure more transparency; choice and dignity of beneficiaries.
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Karachi, July 07, 2023 (PPI-OT): Pakistan People’s Party, Women Wing’s Central President and Member Sindh Assembly, Faryal Talpur visited today Jacobabad, and offered condolences with the Advisor to Sindh Chief Minister, Aijaz Khan Jakhrani on the demise of his aunt and MPA Mumtaz Khan Jakhrani on his mother’s death, and prayed for the departed soul.
Meanwhile, Faryal Talpur also reached at the residence of former provincial minister late Sardar Manzoor Panwhar and condoled with his sons, former MPA Sardar Aurangzeb Panwhar and Changez Khan, and prayed for the departed soul of Sardar Manzoor Panwhar.
Former provincial minister Sohail Anwar Sial, Changez Khan Jamali, MPAs Sohrab Sarki and Aslam Abro, PPP leader Babul Khan Bhayo and other party workers were also accompanied with her.
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Karachi, July 07, 2023 (PPI-OT): The President, Nazafreen Saigol Lakhani and the Secretary General, Sarmad Ali of the All Pakistan Newspapers Society have nominated Mr. Muhammad Awais Khushnood to head the Punjab Provincial Committee of the APNS as Chairman.
Punjab Provincial Committee
(Excluding Islamabad and Rawalpindi)
Mr. Muhammad Awais Khushnood, Daily Sahafat, Chairman and Mr. Mohsin Seyal, Daily Aftab, Vice Chairman, whereas the following are nominated as members:
Mr. S.M. Munir Jilani, Joint Secretary, APNS, Mr. Bilal Mahmood, Daily Nawa-i-Waqt, Mr. Irfan Athar, Daily Tijarat, Mr. Usman Mujib Shami, Daily Pakistan, Mr. Mohsin Bilal, Daily Ausaf, Mr. Imtinan Shahid, Daily Khabrain, Mr. Muhammad Waqaruddin, Daily Dunya, Mr. Shahid Mahmood, Daily Tijarati Rahbar, Mr. Hamayon Tariq, Daily Business Report, Ms. Saadia Shariff, Daily Jang, Mr. Ahmed Ali Baloch, Daily Kainat,Bahawalpur, Mr. Humayun Gulzar, Daily Sayadat, Mr. Imran Raza, Daily Dawn, Syed Sajjad Bokhari, Daily Abtak, Mr. Awais Rauf, Daily Jehan-e-Pakistan, Ch. Abdul Rehman, Daily Nai Baat, Mr. Fahad Safdar, Daily Sarzameen, Mr. Shahzad Amin, Daily Gulf News, Mr. Yawar Khalique, Daily Saadat, Mr. Ahmed Awais Arif, Daily Abaseen, Mian M. Mujeer-ul-Shareef, Daily Waqif, Syed Irfan Shah, Daily Raat, Mr. Ali Arshad Anami, Daily Commercial News, Mr. Munawar Ahmed, Daily Sama, Mr. Muhammad Owais Raazi, Weekly AZM and Mr. Abrar Mustafa, Daily Wifaq.
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