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Babar Azam leads PSL run chart with historic 3000 runs milestone

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KARACHI, Feb 21 (APP):Babar Azam, the renowned top-ranked batsman globally and former captain of the national cricket team, leading Peshawar Zalmi, has emerged as the frontrunner in the race for the most runs in the ninth season of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL), the world’s most popular cricket brand. As per the score sheet of the six matches played in the PSL until Wednesday, Azam achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first batsman to surpass 3000 runs in the HBL PSL.
Azam achieved this record during his debut match of the season against Quetta Gladiators, where he scored 68 runs off 42 balls, aided by 4 sixes. In the match held in Lahore against Lahore Qalandars, Azam scored 72 runs.
Previously, Azam accumulated 2935 runs across 8 seasons spanning from 2016 to 2023. Displaying his batting prowess, he showcased his skills in 77 innings out of 79 matches for Islamabad United, Karachi Kings, and Peshawar Zalmi. His highest individual score during this period was 115 runs.
In the current PSL Season 9, Azam continues to dominate the run chart, accumulating 140 runs individually across two matches. During his initial match on February 18 in Lahore, he scored 68 runs, followed by a remarkable performance on February 21 in the second match also held in Lahore, where he notched 72 runs, marking his highest score this season thus far.
Multan Sultans’ South African player, Reeza Raphael Hendricks, secures the second position on the list with 137 runs in two matches. His highest individual score stands at 79 not out.
In third place is Sahibzada Farhan of Lahore Qalandars, who has accumulated 119 runs. Agha Salman of Islamabad United follows closely in fourth place with 116 runs, while Saud Shakeel of Quetta Gladiators secures fifth place with 114 runs. However, none of the other batsmen managed to surpass the 100-run mark.
Babar Azam’s name also stands at the top among batsmen with the highest number of runs in the PSL across eight seasons from 2016 to 2023. During his tenure with Islamabad United, Karachi Kings, and Peshawar Zalmi across different seasons, Azam batted in 77 innings out of 79 matches, amassing a total of 2935 runs. His highest individual score during this period was 115 runs.
Likewise, Fakhar Zaman representing Lahore Qalandars played 76 matches with as many innings, accumulating a total of 2368 runs, with his highest score also being 115 runs.

Five day anti polio drive to kicks off from Feb 26 in Sukkur

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Ali Ali
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SUKKUR, Feb 21 (APP):A five-day polio vaccination campaign will start on February 26 in all four talks of the Sukkur district, in which the polio vaccine will be administered to more than 226,000 children up to the age of five.
The meeting was attended by Officers and officials of the health department, representatives of EPI, WHO, Rotary and other concerned.

Kuwaiti Ambassador calls on CM Naqvi

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LAHORE, Feb 21 (APP):The Ambassador of Kuwait Mr. Nassar Abdul Rehman Almutain met with Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi, here on Wednesday.
Matters pertaining to mutual interest, promotion of bilateral relations and enhancing cooperation in various sectors were discussed during the meeting.
The Kuwaiti Ambassador felicitated the CM on being elected as Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and also congratulated him on the splendid launching of PSL-9.
Mohsin Naqvi while conversing with the Ambassador of Kuwait stated that fraternal relations exist between Pakistan and Kuwait for the last many decades, adding that time has arrived to transform this relationship into a productive economic assistance between Pakistan and Kuwait. There is a great demand of livestock in Kuwait and it is also a dire need to promote this bilateral relationship between the two brotherly countries on sustainable basis.
Mohsin Naqvi apprised that 6 Business Facilitation Centres have been established in Punjab in only 30 days. The required NOCs are being issued to the investors within 15 days at the Business Facilitation Centres. The Kuwaiti investors should benefit from these investment opportunities in Punjab and all possible assistance would be provided in this regard, he said. The enhancement in economic relationship is possible with the maximum exchange of trade delegations between the two countries, the CM maintained.
Ambassador of Kuwait Mr. Nassar Abdul Rehman Almutain remarked that extending cooperation in the field of livestock and other sectors would be further promoted with the Punjab government, saying that a great potential exists with regard to enhancing bilateral trade relationship between the two countries.

Pakistan’s Naseem, Awais win matches in Asian Men Snooker

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 21 (APP):Pakistan’s Muhammad Naseem Akhtar and Awais Ullah Munir win matches in the ACBS Asian Men Snooker Championship 2024 at Doha, Qatar.
In the Pre Quarter Matches, Muhammad Naseem Akhtar (Pak) beat Chau Hon Man (Hong Kong) 4-3 (124-11, 35-57, 18-64, 60-49, 100-0(86), 4-86, 95-04) while Awais Ullah Munir (Pak) beat Pankaj Advani (India) 4-2 (07-64, 87-06(60), 64-51, 04-74, 128-04(112), 58-46).
In matches played on Tuesday, Muhammad Naseem Akhtar (Pak) beat Farid Barati (Afg) 4-1 (71-44), 69-30, 35-55, 75-07(55), 74-23(54) while Awais Ullah Munir (Pak) bt Khaled Alastai (Palestine) 4-1 (67-06, 75-08, 54-61(61), 67-25(67), 72-0).
The quarterfinals and semifinals would be played on Thursday while the final on Friday.

SSGC starts work on Rs.5.1 billion Kathore-Surjani pipeline project

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Ali Ali
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KARACHI, Feb 21 (APP):To improve the supply of natural gas to the western region, Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) started development work on a 31-kilometer-long gas pipeline project on Wednesday.
The 24-inch dia gas pipeline will be laid from Sales Meter Station (SMS) Kathore to SMS Surjani with an estimated cost of Rs. 5.1 billion and the project is scheduled to be completed by June 2024, according to a statement issued here.
Managing Director SSGC, Imran Maniar, performed the groundbreaking of the project in a ceremony held here at the site of the Attock Cement Pvt Ltd (ACPL) main valve assembly.
The project was proposed to improve the operational efficiency of the SSGC distribution system and mitigate low-pressure problems in the existing 12-inch and 20-inch dia ACPL distribution lines while it will also help meet the rising demand of SITE Area and Hub town.
The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by DMD Operations Saeed Rizvi, ASGM Technical Services Ghulam Moeen Butt, ASGM Transmission Jamshed Nisar, DGM and In charge Projects and Construction Ghulam Ali Mahar and other Company executives, technicians and workers.

Commissioner chairs meeting regarding polio arrangements

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Ali Ali
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HYDERABAD, Feb 21 (APP):The Divisional Commissioner Syed Khalid Hyder Shah has said that a better strategy should be prepared for making environmental sample negative in Hyderabad and Jamshoro and coverage for refusal cases in order to make Hyderabad Division polio free.
He expressed these views while presiding over a meeting with all Deputy Commissioners and DHOs for reviewing outcome of last polio campaign and arrangements made for upcoming polio campaign to begin from 26th February.
Commissoner asked all Deputy Commissioners to complete their arrangements so that 100 percent results could be achieved.
Commissioner directed Deputy Commissioner Jamshoro Zulfiqar Memon that more polio camps should be set up on the occasion of annual Urs of Hazrat Lal Shahbaz Qalanadr to be celebrated at Sehwan Sharif so that polio drops could be administered to devotees as well as children upto five years.
He directed all DCs to hold review meetings in their respective districts during polio drive and accomplish 100 percent results.
He further directed that different death cases in children due to measles had been reported so that a comprehensive strategy should be made to deal with it.
Commissioner directed all Deputy Commissioners to organize awareness programmes in Schools regarding polio disease so that polio campaign could be more effective.
On this occasion Focal person for divisional task force Dr. Jamshed Khanzda in his briefing said that in upcoming polio drive as many as 2382877 children upto five years will be administered anti-polio drops in 309 union councils of Hyderabad Division for which 573 EPI centers and 2107 outreach sites had been established.
He informed that additional polio teams had been established for Qalandar Lal Shahbaz Urs so that devotes as well as children could be vaccinated.
Deputy Commissioner Hyderabad Tariq Qureshi, DHO Hyderabad Lala Jaffer and all DCs participated in the meeting through video link.

Chinese, Iranian Consul Generals call on CM Naqvi

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Ali Ali
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LAHORE, Feb 21 (APP):Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi held separate meetings with the Consul General of China Mr. Zhao Shiren and the Consul General of Iran Mehran Mowahid Far, here on Wednesday.
The Chinese and the Iranian Consul Generals felicitated CM Mohsin Naqvi on being elected as the Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Mohsin Naqvi extended an invitation to the Chinese and Iranian Consul Generals to witness a PSL match. Both of them accepted the invitation and thanked the CM. The Chinese and the Iranian Consul Generals lauded the performance of CM for extending exemplary services for the people of Punjab during the last one year. The Chinese Consul General acknowledged that the CM accomplished public welfare projects with an extraordinary speed in a highly short span of time, adding that his public services are highly appreciated at every level. The CM worked in a highly proactive manner and delivered to the optimum for the welfare of the people of Punjab. Mr. Zhao Shiren also expressed his good wishes for the CM.
Mohsin Naqvi thanked the Chinese Consul General on extending enormous assistance in order to cope up with the smog challenges and in other sectors. The CM remarked that China is a strategic partner of Pakistan, adding that China has stood with Pakistan in every time of trial and tribulation. The relationships with China have further deepened during the last one year. “The level of acknowledgment which has been accorded to me during my visit to China by the Communist Party of China will always be remembered,” the CM maintained.
The Iranian Consul General congratulated Mohsin Naqvi on making excellent arrangements for PSL-9. The Iranian Consul General stated that under the leadership of the CM and on the request of the Punjab government, the statue of the Poet of the East Allama Muhammad Iqbal has been installed in Mashhad. The Iranian Consul General paid tributes to the CM on rendering exemplary performance, adding that Mohsin Naqvi devoted day and night for the welfare of the people of Punjab. Mehran Mowahid Far acknowledged that the CM by undertaking practicable steps has created ease and comfort in the lives of the people of Punjab, adding that the services which he has rendered in a short period of time is worth appreciable.
The CM highlighted that Pakistan and Iran are closely tied in their historical and religious relations. Mohsin Naqvi thanked the Iranian Consul General with regard to fostering mutual relations between Pakistan and Iran during the last one year.
Provincial Ministers Amir Mir and Azfar Ali Nasir were also present.

PARC, GAIN imparts training on diet quality monitoring in Pakistan

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 21 (APP):The Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) and The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) Wednesday conducted a comprehensive training session on use of Diet Quality Questionnaire (DQQ) for collecting data on diet quality.
The training was executed in collaboration with the research entities from PARC and the provincial governments i.e. Pakistan Bureau of statistics, provincial bureau of statistics and planning and development departments.
The training, held at the PARC premises, aimed to enhance understanding and capacity in monitoring diet quality across the country, a news release said.
Head of Policy & Advocacy at GAIN, Faiz Rasool said, “The training session was instrumental in equipping participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to contribute effectively to diet quality monitoring efforts in Pakistan”.
He mentioned the partnership aimed to embed this tool into other existing data tools for collecting and utilizing the data to inform public policies.
Talking on the occasion member social science division at PARC Dr. Ghulam Sadiq Afridi said, “We are grateful to GAIN for their partnership and support in advancing this critical aspect of public health in the food system.”
The session covered various crucial aspects, including the Government of Pakistan’s vision on scaling up diet quality data.
The participants gained insights into the importance of diet quality monitoring and national data in Pakistan, aligning with the government’s objectives.
An introduction to the Diet Quality Monitoring Framework was provided by Anna Herforth (from Harvard University) in the global context, emphasizing the significance of the Data Quality Questionnaire (DQQ) indicator in assessing dietary patterns.
Practical sessions on how to effectively utilize the DQQ for data collection and analysis were conducted, enabling participants to impart hands-on with the tool.
A highlight of the training was an activity where participants practiced using the DQQ, allowing them to familiarize themselves with its application and potential challenges. Additionally, participants were guided through the calculation of group results, facilitating a deeper understanding of the data collected.
The session culminated in a discussion on sustained diet quality monitoring in Pakistan, delving into the strengths, limitations, and opportunities associated with different survey vehicles for data collection.
This exchange provided valuable insights for future initiatives in this vital area.
As Pakistan continues its journey towards improving food security situation along with the critical aspect of diet quality nationwide, initiatives like this play a pivotal role in strengthening data-driven strategies for enhancing diet quality and overall well-being.

PSC schedules ability test in various departments

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PESHAWAR, Feb 21 (APP):Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Public Service Commission on Wednesday scheduled ability tests for various posts.
The posts including Speech Therapist (BPS-17) Health Department, Quantitative Analyst (BPS-16) Home and Tribal Affairs Department, Industrial Development Officer (BPS-16) in Industries, Commerce Technical Education Department, Assistant Forest Economist (BPS-17) Forestry, Environment and Wildlife Department, Bio-Chemist (BPS-17) Forestry, Environment and Wildlife Department, Senior Research Officer (BPS-18) Agriculture, Livestock and Dairy Development Department, Biomedical Engineer (BPS-17) Agriculture and Dairy Development Department, Librarian (BPS-17) In Law Parliamentary Affairs And Human Rights Department, Librarian (BPS-16) In Inspectorate Of Prison, Home and Tribal Affairs Department, Assistant Research Officer (BPS-16) in Directorate Of Archieves and Libraries.
Similarly, Research Assistant (BPS-16) In Directorate Of Labour Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Deputy Director (Network) (BPS-18) In Board Of Revenue Department, Research And Statistical Officer (BPS-16) In Directorate Of Labour Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Statistical Investigator (BPS-16) In Directorate Of Labour Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Female Subject Specialist In Pashto 2 (BPS-17) In Elementary and Secondary Education Department, Account Assistant (BPS-16) In Population Welfare Department, Assistant Director (BPS-17) In Relief Rehabilitation and Settlement Department, Budget Officer (BPS-17) in Relief Rehabilitation And Settlement Department, Analyst (BPS-17) in Forestry, Environment and Wildlife Department , GIS Expert (BPS-17) in Agriculture Livestock Fisheries and Cooperative Department (Engineering Wing), Assistant Director NTFP (BPS-17) In NTFP Directorate, Forestry, Environment – Wildlife Department, Dental Surgeon (BPS-17) in Health Department, Assistant Director (BPS-17) in Agriculture Livestock, Fisheries And Co-Operative Department, Assistant Research Officer/ Extension Field Officer (BPS-16) in Agriculture Livestock, Fisheries And Co-Operative Department, Civil Defence Officer (BPS-17) In Relief Rehabilitation And Settlement Department, Female Subject Specialist In Pak Studies (BPS-17) in Elementary and Secondary Education Department, Assistant Director Statistics (BPS-17) in Industries, Commerce And Technical Education Department, Qualitative Analyst (BPS-16) In Inspectorate General Of Police (Home and Tribal Affairs Department, Medical Officer (BPS-17) in Health Department, Accountant (BPS-16) in Local Government, Elections & R.D! Department, w.e.f 12-03-2024 to 04-04-2024.
Candidates should download their Roll Number Slips from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Public Service Commission’s website www.kppsc.gov.pk. Any candidate who does not get intimation through website, SMS or E-Mail regarding his / her test, he / she may get his / her status confirmed before the test, from PSC Office through personal visit or on Telephone Numbers 091-9214131-9212897-9213750-9213563 (Ext: No. 105/180) on any working day. Candidates are advised to confirm their roll numbers and location of test center one day before date of test to avoid any inconvenience.
 It has been notified by Controller Examinations KPPSC, Peshawar.

Caretaker Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training, Madad Ali Sindhi chaired the steering committee meeting of NAVTTC

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Zia Ur Rehman
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Caretaker Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training, Madad Ali Sindhi chaired the steering committee meeting of NAVTTC
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