PM Youth Talent Hunt Table Tennis trials to start from Dec 4

Thu, 30 Nov 2023, 9:12 PM

PESHAWAR, Nov 30 (APP):In connection with the Prime Minister’s Youth Talent Hunt program, the table tennis trials will start from December 4 in Peshawar, Vice Chancellor Islamia College University Professor Dr. Gul Majeed told during a press conference here at his historical Islamia College premises on Thursday.

Accompanied by Director Sports Islamia College University Ali Hoti, Professor Dr. Gul Majeed Khan said that it was decided to start the trials of the table tennis event from the first week of December in connection with the Prime Minister’s Youth Talent Hunt program.

Trials will be held in this regard.

Ali Hoti said that Vice Chancellor Islamia College University Peshawar Professor Dr. Gul Majeed would formally inaugurate the Championship on December 4 at 11.00 a.m. Director of Sports Islamia College University and Organizing Secretary Ali Hoti and Basketball coach Firdous Afridi disclosed that all arrangements in this connection have been completed well in time.

Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Gul Majeed said that trials will be conducted in phases by dividing the province into five regions, according to which Peshawar trials will be held on December 5th and 6th, while on December 6th, 7th and 8th trials would be organized at Mardan. The trials at Hazara region will be held on December 13 to 15, 2023 while the trials at Swat Region will be organized on December 18, 19 and 20.

He disclosed that the trials would be organized at Bannu on December 27-29. He said during the trials merits would be followed and genuine players would be given chances to come up from various regions to the provincial league and later on a team out of the provincial league would be constituted to represent KP in the National League part of the Prime Minister Youth Talent Hunt Boys and Girls Table Tennis League.

He thanked HEC for trusting Islamia College for organizing the event and said that Islamia College has played a key role in raising the name of our country, especially Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in addition to curricular activities as well as in extra-curricular activities.

The students of this historic school have shown their strength in the field of sports, he said. Prof. Dr. Gul Majeed said that four members of the selection committee has been constituted wherein Maqsood and Nadeem are from Punjab while Khyber Pakhtunkhwa members of the selection committee including Amina Mehmood, Kifayatullah Khan, Khawaja Haseeb and Iqra Rehman.

PM to lead Pakistani delegation in COP28 starting from Friday

Najam ul Hassan

Thu, 30 Nov 2023, 9:02 PM

DUBAI, Nov 30 (APP):Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar will lead the Pakistani delegation in the high-level segment of the 28th UN Conference of Parties (COP 28) being held at the Expo City, here starting from Friday.

The prime minister will attend the World Climate Action Summit on December 1 and 2, a press release by Prime Minister Office Press Wing said.

Prime Minister Kakar will give a national statement at the World Climate Action Summit on December 2.

Meetings of the prime minister with various world leaders are expected on the sidelines of the conference.

Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani, Caretaker Finance Minister Dr. Shamshad Akhtar, Caretaker Minister for Climate Change Ahmed Irfan Aslam and Caretaker Energy Minister Muhammad Ali will also participate in COP 28.

Indonesian deputy foreign minister pledges support for interfaith dialogue with Pakistan

NNPS Desk

Thu, 30 Nov 2023, 8:59 PM

JAKARTA, Nov 30 (APP): Indonesian Deputy Foreign Minister and Director General for Information and Public Diplomacy, Siti Nugraha Mauluddin, in a diplomatic exchange on Thursday, expressed her commitment to fostering religious inclusion and interfaith dialogue between Indonesia and Pakistan.

During discussions with a Pakistani delegation comprising scholars and intellectuals, she emphasized the fraternal bond between Indonesia and Pakistan as fellow Muslim nations. She underscored the potential for joint efforts in promoting peace in South and Southeast Asia, with far-reaching positive impacts globally.

The deputy minister highlighted the substantial student exchange programmes between the two countries and expressed interest in organizing a trilateral dialogue involving Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Indonesia.

Leading the Pakistani delegation, Chairman of the National Rahmatul-lil-Alameen Authority, Khurshid Ahmad Nadeem, affirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to interfaith harmony and dialogue.

He acknowledged the significant contribution of Pakistani religious scholars to Islamic and Quranic sciences, facilitating the global dissemination of the true message of divine command.

He also mentioned the educational ties between Indonesia and Pakistan, citing Indonesian students studying at Jamia Binnoria, Karachi, led by Mufti Nauman Naeem, who was part of the diplomatic visit.

In a one-on-one session titled ‘Enhancing Religious Moderation and Interfaith Dialogue,’ Siti elaborated on Indonesia’s unique diversity, with a population of 280 million, making it the world’s third-largest democracy.

She highlighted Indonesia’s successful management of its diverse society through the principles of moderation and acceptance called ‘Panchashila,’ derived from Islam and forming the foundation of the country.

The Pakistani delegation commended Indonesia’s efforts in presenting a model of religious moderation and shared experiences of Pakistani religious scholars contributing to Islamic and Quranic sciences.

Acknowledging existing sectarian aspects, the delegation expressed optimism that shared platforms and enhanced dialogues could overcome such challenges.

Dr. Farkhanda Zia presented Pakistan’s national narrative of peace and reconciliation, titled “Dukhtaran-e-Pakistan,” during the session.

The delegation extended gratitude to the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the International Research Council for Religious Affairs (IRCRA) for organizing this impactful dialogue and trip.

The diverse delegation included individuals Muhammad Israr, President of IRCRA; Maulana Muhammad Tayyib Tahiri, Head of Jamat e Ishaat wa Tauheed; Barrister Zafarullah Khan, Politician and Writer/Author; Mufti Nouman Naeem, Head of Jamia Binnoria, Karachi; Maulana Rashid ul Haq Sami, Deputy Vice Chancellor of Darul Uloom Haqqania, Akora Khattak; Senator Barrister Muhammad Ali Khan Saif; Beenish Irfan Khan, Social Activist; Malik Habib Orakzai, Chairman of the Pakistan International Human Rights Organization; Mujtaba Muhammad Rathore, Freelance Journalist; Muhammad Ismail Khan, Political Analyst and Policy Expert; Farkhanda Mansoor Zia, Seasoned Academician; Ejaz-ur-Rehman, Socialist; and Syed Rashad A. S. Bukhari, Director of Communication and Development at IRCRA.

Caretaker govt taking steps to privatize non-profitable entities: Fawad

NNPS Desk

Thu, 30 Nov 2023, 8:58 PM

ISLAMABAD, Nov 30 (APP): Caretaker Minister for Privatization Fawad Hassan Fawad on Thursday said that the caretaker government was taking all important steps to privatize non-profitable entities of the country.

The people will hear good news about Roosevelt Hotel, he said while talking to a private television channel.

He said: “We will make Pakistan International Airline a profitable institution after completing its privatization process in phases.”

Commenting on DISCOs, he said that the caretaker government was making all-out efforts to enhance the efficiency of all such units which were not producing results. The country cannot bear the economic burden of sick units anymore. There is a need to make hard decisions in the larger national interests, he added.

In reply to a question about the delay in the privatization process, he said the last regime of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) could not pay attention to the privatization process and Pakistan had to face heavy losses due to weak policies of the past PTI regime.

PSL 9 trade window: Iftikhar Ahmed becomes part of Multan Sultan

Ali Ali

Thu, 30 Nov 2023, 8:56 PM

MULTAN, Nov 30 (APP):In what is the most surprising move of the HBL Pakistan Super League 9 trade window, Multan Sultans, the franchise with the best win percentage (55.22) in the history of the tournament, have snapped Iftikhar Ahmed.

The trade deal with Quetta Gladiators also sees Multan Sultans get the first pick in the platinum round one in exchange for Rilee Rossouw and the first Silver category pick.

Iftikhar has evolved into a formidable all-rounder for his power-hitting and foxy off-spin. He brings an experience of 229 T20 matches in which he has scored 4,476 runs. He also has a century in the format to go with 30 half-centuries.

Since the start of his career in October 2010, the muscular batter has been smashing a boundary every 6.75 balls.

He recently reached the 50-wicket landmark and his economy stands at 7.31.

Iftikhar Ahmed stated “I am delighted to become a Sultan. It is an honour for me to represent the people of Multan as their passion for this game was second to none.

Multan Sultans have evolved into a strong team and their record in the last three seasons speaks for itself. Now, it is my ambition to help them bag the prestigious HBL PSL trophy.

Captain Muhammad Rizwan said “I am very excited to welcome Iftikhar Ahmed. He brings outstanding all-round skills, which we need to be a champion team.

“It was not only his on-field skills that made us finalize this trade, but he is also a brilliant team player who uplifts dressing rooms with his presence. We are eager to put together a set of players whose skills are in sync with our positive, bold and aggressive brand of cricket.”

Head coach Abdul Rehman stated “This is definitely one of the biggest trade deals in the history of the HBL PSL, and I am delighted to welcome Iftikhar Ahmed in our camp. I have seen Iftikhar grow into a fabulous cricketer and considering the match-winner he has become, every coach wants to have him in his team.

“Our philosophy is to develop a strong domestic core of cricketers and Iftikhar fits that perfectly. He provides tremendous value to any T20 side with his power hitting in the middle-order and that is the reason why we were keen on getting him on our side. He has also turned into a useful off-spinner who you can rely on to provide you with breakthroughs in any phase of the innings.

“We will definitely miss Rilee Rossouw who has been an outstanding team player and has had a great role in taking us to where this franchise is today.

Rilee was our Mr dependable and whenever we wanted him to deliver, he got the job done for us. We wish Rilee well for everything that is ahead of him.”

Chief executive Ali Khan Tareen said “Multan Sultans have always had experienced and aggressive batters in the middle order and that has been one of the keys to our success.

With our focus on developing and protecting a domestic core, Iftikhar Ahmed aka Iftimania is the best middle-order hitter in Pakistan. He adds destructive power against spin and pace and brings calmness with years of experience.

“I also want to thank Rilee Rossouw for giving us some incredible memories. While he will not be in our dressing room this season, we will definitely remember him for his services to the franchise. Wherever he will go, he will always be remembered for his time at Multan Sultans, as once you become a Sultan, you always stay a Sultan.”

Artists presenting Drum Circle during the opening ceremony of the 4 days 16th International Urdu Conference-2023 organizes by Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi

Zia Ur Rehman

Thu, 30 Nov 2023, 8:55 PM

APP60-301123 KARACHI: November 30 – Artists presenting Drum Circle during the opening ceremony of the 4 days 16th International Urdu Conference-2023 organizes by Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi. APP/ABB

Renowned intellectuals Zehra Nigah, Iftikhar Arif, Afzaal Ahmed Sayyad, Tehseen Firaqi and Farasat Rizvi talking during the first session of the opening ceremony of the 4 days 16th International Urdu Conference-2023 organizes by Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi

Zia Ur Rehman

Thu, 30 Nov 2023, 8:54 PM

APP59-301123 KARACHI: November 30 – Renowned intellectuals Zehra Nigah, Iftikhar Arif, Afzaal Ahmed Sayyad, Tehseen Firaqi and Farasat Rizvi talking during the first session of the opening ceremony of the 4 days 16th International Urdu Conference-2023 organizes by Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi. APP/ABB

Rs 1.3m fine imposed on profiteers

Wajahat Haider

Thu, 30 Nov 2023, 8:53 PM

FAISALABAD, Nov 30 (APP):The price control magistrates imposed Rs 1.3 million fine on profiteers, here on Thursday.

The price checking teams imposed fine on 28 shopkeepers for overcharging and 59 for not displaying price lists.

Two profiteers were arrested and another was booked at the relevant police station.

Meanwhile, Chief Officer Municipal Corporation Azmat Fardous visited Pahari Wali ground and inspected prices of fruits and vegetables.

Caretaker Sindh Chief Minister Justice (R) Maqbool Baqar addresses the opening ceremony of the 4 days 16th International Urdu Conference organizes by Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi

Zia Ur Rehman

Thu, 30 Nov 2023, 8:52 PM

Caretaker Sindh Chief Minister Justice (R) Maqbool Baqar addresses the opening ceremony of the 4 days 16th International Urdu Conference organizes by Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi

Pilgrims celebrate Baba Guru Nanak’s 544th birth anniversary

NNPS Desk

Thu, 30 Nov 2023, 8:51 PM

Sikh pilgrims from India are engaged in worship at Gurdwara Panja Sahib.

Attock, Nov 30 (APP): Three-day commemoration of Baba Guru Nanak’s 554th birthday came to an end on Friday, at Gurdwara Sri Punja Sahib in Hassan Abdal.
Numerous colorful flowers, flags, banners, and posters adorned the temple, and thousands of devotees could be seen praying in the spacious courtyard of the gurdwara. Early in the morning, pilgrims purified themselves at the sacred pond before starting the celebrations.
Throughout the day, several gatherings were held to commemorate Guru Nanak’s teachings on love, peace, and brotherhood among all people.
Songs from the Guru Granth Sahib, the sacred book of Sikhs, were sung, and special prayers were said.
Pilgrims promised to abide by the guru’s teachings.
Gurdwara Punja Sahib in Hassanabdal was packed with Sikh and Hindu devotees commemorating the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
Sikhism adherents from all over the world, especially those from nearby India, travel to Pakistan multiple times a year for pilgrimages.
The most important event is Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary.
Speaking to media at Gurdwara Punja Sahib, a sizable group of Sikh pilgrims on a visit have urged Pakistan and India to ease immigration laws and remove restrictions on senior citizens’ ability to obtain visas to promote these kinds of visits.
They emphasized that to advance regional peace, there must be an increase in and continuance of interpersonal interactions.

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Associated Press Of Pakistan

PM Youth Talent Hunt Table Tennis trials to start from Dec 4

PM to lead Pakistani delegation in COP28 starting from Friday

Indonesian deputy foreign minister pledges support for interfaith dialogue with Pakistan

Caretaker govt taking steps to privatize non-profitable entities: Fawad

PSL 9 trade window: Iftikhar Ahmed becomes part of Multan Sultan

Artists presenting Drum Circle during the opening ceremony of the 4 days 16th International Urdu Conference-2023 organizes by Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi

Renowned intellectuals Zehra Nigah, Iftikhar Arif, Afzaal Ahmed Sayyad, Tehseen Firaqi and Farasat Rizvi talking during the first session of the opening ceremony of the 4 days 16th International Urdu Conference-2023 organizes by Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi

Rs 1.3m fine imposed on profiteers

Caretaker Sindh Chief Minister Justice (R) Maqbool Baqar addresses the opening ceremony of the 4 days 16th International Urdu Conference organizes by Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi

Pilgrims celebrate Baba Guru Nanak’s 544th birth anniversary

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