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Friendly Women’s Baseball Series 2022 Between Pakistan and Malaysia National Women’s Baseball Teams

Lahore, March 18, 2022 (PPI-OT): A Friendly Women’s Baseball Series will be held under the supervision of Pakistan Federation Baseball, between National Women’s Baseball Teams of Malaysia and Pakistan. According to Syed Fakhar Ali Shah, President of Pakistan Federation Baseball, the federation is working hard for the development of women’s baseball in Pakistan.

In this regard, the Federation has decided to hold a friendly women’s baseball series between the national women’s baseball teams of Malaysia and Pakistan. The series will feature three matches between the two teams, which will be held in Lahore from March 26 to March 31. According to Syed Fakhar Ali Shah, the World Baseball Softball Confederation has officially given permission to hold this event and now the teams will be awarded world ranking points for this series.

Syed Fakhar Ali Shah further said that the camp of Pakistan Women’s Baseball Team has been set up in AJWA City Gujranwala for the preparation of the series. The players in the camp are Zahida Ghani, Humaira Khan, Asia Siddique, Maida Batool, Sadia Bibi, Zulaikha, Ansa Irshad, Aqsa Abid, Rashida Parveen, Hira, Sidra Riasat, Umm-e-Hani, Noorina, Madiha, Zainab Riaz, Saiqa Riaz. Ayesha, Mehwish Ghulam, Anam Naseeb, Iqra, Anila, Anmol, Khizra, Ravel Farhan, Maryam Asif Butt and Ayesha Kiran.

The coaches of the team include Tariq Nadeem, Nisar Ahmed and Umair Imdad Bhatti. On March 25, the Selection Committee of Pakistan Federation Baseball will announce the squad for the series. It is hoped that the successful conduct of this series will go a long way in the development of women’s baseball in Pakistan.

For more information, contact:
Pakistan Federation Baseball
Punjab Stadium, Ferozepur Road,
Lahore, Pakistan
Tel. +92-42-353-41121
Fax + 92-42-357-11828
E-mail: pakistanfederationbaseball@hotmail.com

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This is the first no-confidence motion in which no one is buying or selling votes, this is just propaganda: Ch Shujat Hussain

Lahore, March 18, 2022 (PPI-OT): Pakistan Muslim League (PML) President and former Prime Minister Chaudhry Shujat Hussain has said that nowadays it is being reported in TV and newspapers that the sacks of notes have been opened and even the Prime Minister has mentioned about the opening of sacks of notes in Sindh House. He said that this is the first no-confidence motion in which no one is buying or selling votes, this is just propaganda.

Ch Shujat Hussain said in a statement that the government always tries to stop the rallies but this is the first time that the government and the opposition are holding rallies on the same issue, the opposition is insisting on rallies despite government obduracy. I once again appeal to both the government and the opposition to immediately postpone the program of their rallies. He said that the federal minister says that one has to go through the gathering of one million to vote against Imran Khan. On this, I say that when a voter decides to cast his vote, he can’t be stopped by the gathering of 1 million or even 100 million.

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

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Shariah Academy holds Competitions of Painting and Calligraphy

Islamabad, March 18, 2022 (PPI-OT): Shariah Academy, International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) conducted two separate competitions titled “Peaceful coexistence calligraphy competition” and “Nature and Harmony painting competition”. The competitions were aimed to highlight the skills and capabilities of the students from twin cities.

Around 30 competitors participated in both events who were evaluated by a jury comprising of Mr. Jahangir Shah, Calligrapher of IRI, Mr. Zarar Haider Babri (The renowned artist) and Ms. Attia Abrar (HoD, Islamic Arts and Architecture), while the panel was chaired by Prof. Dr. Farkhanda Zia Mansoor, Director-General Shariah Academy.

The jury was impressed by the astonishing paintings created by the competitors and it did appreciate their work. Winning participant were awarded prizes. The jury after a long discussion over the performance of the competitors recommended that the paintings and calligraphy of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd position holders may be placed on the walls of Shariah Academy. The competitions ended with distribution of certificates between the participants.

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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Terror attack on Sindh House is condemnable: Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari

Islamabad, March 18, 2022 (PPI-OT): Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has termed the attack on Sindh House as an act of terrorism. Chairman PPP said that a well-planned attack on Sindh House is tantamount to an attack on Sindh. Crossing dozens of police checkpoints and reaching Sindh House in the Red Zone is a question mark. The Sindh House is Sindh’s identity in the federation. Imran Khan showed his real hatred by invading Sindh.

We are not the kind of people who take the law into our own hands but we know how to deal with rebellious elements. By attacking the residences of families of public representatives and judges of high courts, Imran Khan has also violated the sanctity of the four walls. Chairman Bilawal said that the attackers of the parliament, PTV and parliament lodges have attacked the Sindh House and have expressed their fascism. Imran Khan is bewildered by his defeat. Such cheap tactics cannot get him the support of 172 members.

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

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KP Assembly addresses 89 percent agenda

Islamabad, March 18, 2022 (PPI-OT): The Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) addressed 89 percent agenda on Friday and witnessed introduction of two government bills, observes Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) in its Daily Factsheet.

Following are key observations of the House proceedings during the 5th sitting of 21st session:

Members’ Participation

The House met for an hour and 40 minutes.

The sitting started at 10:50 am against the scheduled time of 10:00 am.

The deputy speaker presided over the proceedings for an hour and ten minutes while the remaining sitting was chaired by a member of panel of chairpersons.

The leaders of the House (chief minister) and the opposition did not attend the sitting.

As many as 35 MPAs (24 percent) were present at the outset and 45 (31 percent) at the adjournment of the sitting.

Parliamentary leader of ANP attended the sitting.

One out of four minority lawmakers were present.

Output

The House witnessed introduction of two government bills including the KP Occupational Safety and Health Bill, 2022 and the KP Apprenticeship Bill, 2022.

Minister for finance laid the reports of the Auditor General of Pakistan on the Accounts of KP Government.

Minister for law presented the annual report of the Provincial Ombudsman for the year 2020.

Representation and Responsiveness

The House took up five out of nine starred questions during the question hour while lawmakers asked four supplementary questions as well.

The Chair admitted an adjournment motion for debate in the House which was related to traffic issues in Peshawar city. The motion was sponsored by a lawmaker belonging to ANP.

Minister for labour responded to a calling attention notice (CAN) regarding increase in prices of stationery and other school items in Peshawar city. Another CAN on the agenda was not taken up due to the absence of mover.

Five lawmakers participated in debate on an adjournment motion for 55 minutes which was regarding non-appointment of candidates against posts of Assistant Sub-Inspectors, Tehsildars and Naib-Tehsildars who appeared in exams of KP Public Service Commission three years ago.

Order and Institutionalization

The House was adjourned to meet again on Monday, March 21, 2022 at 02:00 pm.

Transparency

‘Orders of the Day’ was available for the legislators, observers and the media.

Attendance of the lawmakers was not available for the observers and the media.

For more information, contact:
Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN)
FAFEN Representative
FAFEN Secretariat 224, Margalla Road F-10/3 – Islamabad
Tel: +92-51-2211026
Fax: +92-51-2211047
Cell: +92-321-5017355, +92-301-8549188
Email: media@fafen.org
URL: www.fafen.org

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SICOLLAPT Proceedings-Day 3

Wah Cantt, March 18, 2022 (PPI-OT): Department of English, University of Wah inaugurated Day-3 of SICOLLAPT (Second International Conference on Linguistics, Literature and Pedagogical Turns) on 16 March, 2022. Dr. Rasib Mehmood, Chairperson, Department of English, delivered an opening speech and restated the objectives of the Conference while acknowledging both national and international participation.

 

Dr. Patricia Jabbeh Wesley from Penn State University, USA, highlighted the influence of African oral tradition and motifs in her poetry. Dr. Meretguly Gurbanov from Dowletmammet Azady Turkmen National Institute of World Languages, Turkmenistan shared a range of strategies and practices from various ELT practitioners and pointed towards their relative implications. Dr. Azadeh Mehrpouyan from University of Pune, India also enlightened the audience about linguistic turns that evolved the philosophy of language.

 

Dr. Iren Boyarkina from University of Roma Tre Italy and Dr. Azadeh Mehrpouyan from University of Pune, India also enlightened the audience about the role of comparative literature in cultural feminism. Dr. Iman Al Khalidi from Humber College Canada discussed the multi-level challenges in the context of EFL higher education through flipped learning with her insightful session.

 

The online and physical sessions ran concurrently with both national and international speakers and audience. Prof. Dr Jameel-Un Nabi, Vice Chancellor University of Wah graced the closing ceremony of the Conference as Chief Guest and expressed his gratitude to all the participants for their fruitful and inclusive interaction and contribution. In the end, a group photo of all the presenters and organizers was captured.

 

For more information, contact:

University of Wah

Quaid Avenue, Wah Cantt, Pakistan

Tel: +92-51-9157000, 905525256-7

Email: info@uow.edu.pk

Website: http://www.uow.edu.pk/Default.aspx