LAHORE, March 27 (APP):Punjab Minister for Sports Jahangir Khanzada has said the provincial government was playing an active role in revival
of the international cricket in Pakistan.
“The upcoming tour of West Indies cricket team after the successful holding of Pakistan Super League-3 knock-out matches
is a good omen for the future of cricket in Pakistan,” he said here Tuesday.
Jahangir Khanzada said the tour of West Indies cricket team would definitely be a big message to the entire world that
Pakistan is a peaceful and sports-loving country.
“The successful holding of PSL-3 matches and other international tours in the recent past are the big evidence that Pakistan
is a safe country for international sports activities and there is no threat to any international sports team throughout the country,”
he added.
Punjab Minister for Sports further said that the Punjab govt made remarkable arrangements for PSL-3 matches. “The Punjab
government has established useful sports infrastructure across the province.
“International level gymnasiums, grounds and stadiums have been constructed for talented players. Sports culture will grow in
the country through these sports projects which have been laced with international standard facilities,” he added.
Punjab govt playing active role in revival of int’l cricket: minister
SBP providing sports facilities to talented players
LAHORE, March 27 (APP):Divisional Sports Officer Nadim Qaiser presented a shield to Director Admin Javed Rasheed Chohan on the
successful holding of the 4th South Asian International Wushu Championship at National Hockey Stadium, on Tuesday.
Speaking on this occasion, Javed Rasheed Chohan said Sports Board Punjab (SBP) was making solid efforts to provide the
best sports facilities to young talented players for overall development of the game.
“The game of wushu was getting popularity rapidly among the young generation of the country. Our players would get great amount of confidence by playing alongside international teams. Our organizers deserve appreciation on the successful holding of
4th South Asian International Wushu Championship,” he added.
Distt Sports Deptt to hold camp for players
MULTAN, March 27 (APP)::District Sports Department will arrange 15-day camp to groom under-16 players in 9 different games.
The camp will commence from April 4, said District Sports Officer Farooq Lateef while talking to APP here on Tuesday.
The trialsin the camp would begi from April 2 wherein girls and boys would be selected.
About the games, the sports officer said that Hockey, Football, Wrestling, Table Tennis, Badminton, Volleyball and
three other games would be arranged at the camp.
Janjua,Kamal discuss regional security situation
ISLAMABAD, Mar 27 (APP):National Security Advisor Lt Gen (Retd) Nasser Janjua and head of Iranian Strategic Council on Foreign Relations Kamal Kharrazi Tuesday discussed matters of regional security situation and promotion of bilateral relations between Pakistan and Iran.
The Iranian delegation headed by Head of Strategic Council on Foreign Relations Kamal Kharrazi, who acts as a think tank for the supreme leaders and President of Iran.
NSA warmly welcomed the guests saying “Iran is a fraternal neighbouring country with blessing of common faith, history and culture. Our co-location is divine and full of potentials. Our geography and geo-strategic location is biggest asset and essence of progression. Collectively, we can connect Asia with other regions and the world and that is where the vision of our relationship resides.
We have every reason to be together” he said, applauding the efforts of leadership of both the countries for setting up common objectives and goals for the improvement of bilateral relations and commented that such like visits would be very beneficial in this regard.
Kamal said that we both need to work together and translate our challenges into opportunities. He expressed strong desire of Iranian government to connect Iranian communication networks with Pakistan.
In term of security situation, he highlighted the fact that Pakistan and Iran were facing common challenges due to prolonged instability in Afghanistan. Both sides appreciated peace offer made by Afghan President Ashraf Ghani.
The warring sides should make use of the offer to seek an enduring peace for Afghanistan. We all need to work together for the stability of Afghanistan. Both sides expressed satisfaction over the upward trajectory of bilateral relations and reiterated their resolve to take it further by improving cooperation.
Children Cultural Show at PNCA to celebrate Pakistan Day
ISLAMABAD, March 27 (APP):Youth are our future and we have to prepare them for the challenges. The aim of such celebrations is to educate and equip the young generation for making Pakistan prosper.
These were the views expressed by Director General, PNCA Jamal Shah at the children cultural show arranged by Pakistan National Council of the Arts in connection with Pakistan Day celebrations here on Tuesday.
Shah advised the Youth to work hard and show their strength in achieving the goals. They have the potential to compete at
any international forum.
Students of the OPF Girls College, OPF, Bahria Foundation, I.M.C.G Chak Shahzad, I.M.C.G G-8/2, Islamabad, Sir Syed Public School, Al-Sadiq School System, Punjab College for Women and Government Post Graduate College for Women 6th Road presented tableau, national songs and delivered speeches highlighting the importance of Pakistan Day and responsibilities of the youth.
The Director General distributed trophyies among the winners.
PM approves committee to shortlist chairman Pemra candidates
ISLAMABAD, Mar 27 (APP):The Prime Minister has approved a six member Screening Committee to shortlist the candidates for the appointment of Chairman Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA).
According to a notification issued here on Tuesday by Ministry of Information, Broadcasting, National History and Literary Heritage (IBNH&LH), the Screening Committee has also been mandated to prepare a pool for the Selection Committee for appointment of the PEMRA head.
The Screening Committee headed by Secretary MOIBNH&LH included Additional Secretary, Establishment Division, Additional Secretary Finance Division and Executive Member PEMRA, Joint Secretary Prime Minister’s Office, while Director General – IP MOBINH&LH will be the secretary of the committee.
China urges dialogue between UK and Russia on spy attack
BEIJING, March 27 (APP):China on Tuesday called upon Russia and the United Kingdom (UK) to properly handle poisoning of former Russian agent through dialogue on basis of clarifying the fact.
The Chinese side believes that the incident should be properly handled through the dialogue between the UK and Russia on the basis of clarifying the facts, Chinese Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson, Hua Chunying said during her regular press briefing here.
“We are highly concerned about the current state of affairs. China firmly opposes any use of chemical weapons,” she said in a question about the expulsion of about 100 Russian diplomats announced by more than 20 countries including the United State and Europe.
Hua Chunying said the countries concerned should earnestly abide by the basic norms of international law and international relations and avoid taking any measures that intensify contradictions.
“With the current international community facing many challenges, all countries should abandon the Cold War mentality, give up the confrontation, work together to safeguard world peace, stability, and tranquillity, and work together to build new-type of international relations based on mutual respect, fairness, justice, and win-win cooperation,” she added.
Award winning female academic calls on High Commissioner
LONDON, Mar 27 (APP):Award-winning female academic Professor, Khanzadi Fatima Khattak called on Syed Ibne Abbas, Pakistan High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK) here and briefed him on the future collaboration with the UK universities.
A statement of the Pakistan High Commission issued Tuesday said that Pakistan-based first female Prof. Khanzadi Fatima Khattak, the Vice Chancellor of Women University Swabi, recently received the prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry Fellowship (FRSC) award at a ceremony held at the Royal Society of Chemistry Headquarters Burlington House in London.
The President of the Royal Society of Chemistry, Sir John Holman presented the Award to Prof. Khanzadi Fatima Khattak.
The High Commissioner felicitated Professor Khanzadi on the singular honour of receiving FRSC, which he termed a well-deserved recognition of her work by a prestigious research institution.
He commended her dedication and commitment to academic excellence, particularly her focus on empowering women through education.
The High Commissioner hoped that Professor Khanzadi would be able to develop linkages with the British academic institutions and introduce cutting edge teaching and research methodologies in Pakistani universities.
Professor Khanzadi informed the High Commissioner about her research work and ongoing projects. She also briefed him on the future collaborations with the UK universities.
During her visit, an MoU was signed between Women University Swabi and the University of Cardiff, UK. Under this MoU, the two institutions will collaborate in research projects, study abroad programmes, summer schools, students, faculty and staff academic visits and training programmes.
National Women Cricket team visits Pak’s HC in Sri Lanka
ISLAMABAD, March 27 (APP):Pakistani Women Cricket team led by Captain Bismah Maroof visited the High Commission of Pakistan in Sri Lanka on Tuesday.
Welcoming the team, the Acting High Commissioner Janbaz Khan congratulated the Pakistani team for their splendid performance for winning the ODI series said a press release received here from Sri Lanka.
He expressed the hope that the players will do well in the events ahead and would contribute their best to win laurels for
the country.
Pakistan Women Cricket team members said they were impressed by immense love of the people of Sri Lanka for Pakistan and its cricketing fraternity.
Pakistani Cricket team is currently in Sri Lanka to play qualifier round of ICC Women’s Championship against their Sri Lankan counterparts, comprised of three one day international matches. Both teams will also play a bilateral series of three T20 matches.
The Pakistani team has won all ODIs played at Dambulla while T20 series will be played at Colombo with the first match taking place at the SSC on Wednesday, the second at the NCC on Friday and the final game at the SSC on Saturday.
UAE to facilitate Pakistani business community: envoy
SIALKOT, March 27 (APP)::Ambassador of the United Arab Emirate (UAE) to Pakistan Hamad Obaid Salem Al Zaabi discussed different prospects
to find out ways and means for enhancing bilateral trade between his country and Pakistan in a meeting with President Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry Zahid Latif Malik on Tuesday.
He pledged extending full cooperation for organising single country exhibitions between both countries.
He also promised to facilitate the businessmen of Pakistan in acquiring long-term business visas. He appreciated the law
and order situation in the country and said that Pakistan was a safe country.
The ambassador expressed his commitment for working with the Pakistani government and media to project a soft image
of Pakistan around the globe.
He disclosed that Expo 2020 in Dubai would be a great opportunity for the Pakistani businessmen and especially for
business community of Sialkot for establishing B2B contacts with the businessmen of 180 different countries.
He urged the business community of Sialkot to attend the expo.
The SCCI president apprise the ambassador of the potential of Sialkot exports. He underscored the need for discouraging
indirect sourcing, which was hindering the bilateral trade.