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Babar, Fakhar move up in ICC Rankings

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 17 (APP):Ace Pakistani batter Babar Azam was up one place to fourth while Fakhar Zaman to 81st in the in the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings released on Wednesday.
Babar was up one place to fourth after notching consecutive half-centuries in the first two matches against New Zealand while Fakhar Zaman is up 14 places to 81st. Daryll Mitchell (up nine places to 37th) and Kane Williamson (up 13 places to 59th) are the Kiwi batters to move up, said a press release.
Axar Patel has advanced 12 places to a career-best fifth position among bowlers as a clutch of India players made significant gains in the T20I Player Rankings after strong performances in the series against Afghanistan.
Patel’s hauls of two for 23 and two for 16 in India’s identical six-wicket wins over Afghanistan in the first two T20Is of their three-match series have also lifted him two places to 16th among all-rounders after the latest weekly rankings update on Wednesday that takes into consideration all matches completed till Tuesday.
Opener Yashaswi Jaiswal’s 34-ball 68 in the first T20I in Indore has lifted him seven places to a career-best sixth position while other left-hander Shivam Dube’s successive unbeaten knocks of 60 and 63 have helped him shoot up from 265th to 58th.
Another player to make notable gains is New Zealand’s Finn Allen, whose two innings of 34 off 15 and 74 off 41 helped his team win the first two matches against Pakistan and lifted him 11 places to 16th among batters. His team-mate Tim Southee, who took six wickets in the first two matches, is up eight places to 18th in the bowlers’ list.
Shubman Gill (up seven places to 60th among batters), Tilak Verma (up three places to joint-61st among batters) and Arshdeep Singh (up four places to 21st among bowlers) are the other India players to move up while Najibullah Zadran (up one place to 46th) and Mohammad Nabi (up two places to 54th) are the Afghanistan players to move up in the batting rankings.
The bowling rankings see Sri Lanka spinners Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana take joint-third position after moving up one and two places, respectively. Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf’s haul of five wickets in two matches have lifted him two places to joint-14th while New Zealand player Adam Milne’s six wickets in two matches see him advance from 66th to joint-47th position.

An eye catching view of sunset in the federal capital

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An eye catching view of sunset in the federal capital
APP42-170124 ISLAMABAD: January 17 – An eye catching view of sunset in the federal capital
 An eye catching view of sunset in the federal capital
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Quran, Sirat-e-Nabvi provide solution to contemporary issues of the world: Aneeq Ahmed

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KARACHI, Jan 17 (APP): Caretaker Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Aneeq Ahmed, urging students to develop comprehension of religion as well as contemporary issues, on Wednesday said that Quran and Sirat e Tayyaba provide us guidance and set basic principles concerning to every field of life.

He was addressing a conference on “Sirat un Nabi (SAW) and contemporary challenges and their solutions” jointly organized by the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Iqra University.

The federal minister said that it had been imperative that students not only understand the religion of Islam but also comprehend requirements of the contemporary era as well as economic, social and other issues in the light of teachings of Islam and keep themselves abreast of developing global situation. “Religious obligations (Deen) and demands of worldly pursuits (Duniya) are intertwined and we have to search the solution of contemporary issues in the light of Quran and Sirat-e-Tayyaba,” he maintained adding that true comprehension of religion could not be achieved without understanding the worldly affairs.
Islam emphasizes on practical action and application of knowledge and life of Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) is a guiding example for every human being, he noted and added that Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) set standards for individuals, society and state and those must be followed.

The federal minister while referring to his recent visit to Saudi Arabia, informed that Hajj agreement was signed in Hajj Conference in Madina Munawarah which was attended by delegates from 80 countries. “I have floated an idea at the conference that all the rulers of Muslim countries should gather in Makkah Mukarama on the occasion of Hajj to discuss the issues being faced by Muslims across the world and come up with a unanimous agenda to deal with them,” he stated.

Underscoring the significance of seeking knowledge in Islam, Aneeq Ahmed said that Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) never prayed to Allah for increasing anything but the knowledge because it helps human understanding the Creator and the religion and teach them to live the life in a dignified and upright manner.

He expressed dismay that in the contemporary era, Muslims were lagging behind in education and knowledge and said that every Muslim should strive in pursuit of knowledge and adopt the teaching of Islam and its Prophet (PBUH) in letter and spirit. The minister said that government was making efforts to promote the Islam’s message of peaceful coexistence and conferences were being organized in different universities of the country for spreading awareness to students.

Dr. Mufti Irshad Ahmed Ijaz, Head of Sharia department of State Bank of Pakistan, while speaking at the conference, said that traceability of all the codes of ethics was found in religions while Sirat-e-Tayyaba was the major source of inspiration and served as foundation of Ethics.

Terming the mediocrity in expenses as half of the solution to economic woes, he suggested to incorporate the principles of Islam into curriculum of subjects like economics and management. Our ideology of education needed a paradigm shift, he said and added that revival of Muslim ideology and its integration with contemporary ideas would help resolving the current issues.

Member Islamic Ideological Conference, Mufti Muhammad Zubair, stressed on promotion of education and awareness, realization of issues and planning to solve them, enhancing mutual coordination and harmony and adoption of collective approach so that Muslim Ummah could deal with the contemporary issues successfully.

A vendor displays flower bouquets to attract the customers at Supper Market.

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APP41-170124 ISLAMABAD: January 17 – A vendor displays flower bouquets to attract the customers at Supper Market. APP/IFD/TZD/ABB
A vendor displays flower bouquets to attract the customers at Supper Market.
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ISLAMABAD: January 17 – A vendor displays flower bouquets to attract the customers at Supper Market.

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A woman on her way while portraits of national leaders on a school wall attracts people at Supper Market area.

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A woman on her way while portraits of national leaders on a school wall attracts people at Supper Market area.
APP39-170124 ISLAMABAD: January 17 – A woman on her way while portraits of national leaders on a school wall attracts people at Supper Market area.
A woman on her way while portraits of national leaders on a school wall attracts people at Supper Market area.
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Senate delegation meets Lord Qurban, MP Yasmin Qureshi in London

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LONDON, Jan 17 (APP): A delegation of the Senate of Pakistan led by Senator Khalida Ateeb held a “very constructive and cordial” meeting with Lord Qurban Hussain and British MP Yasmin Qureshi.

The delegation also included Senator Abida Azeem, Senator Keshoo Bai, and Additional Secretary Hafeez Sheikh.

In the meeting, they discussed multiple subjects, particularly women’s representation in the parliament.

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They emphasised collaborative initiatives to further strengthen bond between the parliaments and parliamentarians of Pakistan and the United Kingdom.

ICT exports increased by 22.67% in December 2023: Dr Saif

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Dr. Umar Saif

ISLAMABAD, Jan 17 (APP): Caretaker Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Dr Umar Saif on Wednesday said that the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) export remittances had increased by 22.67 percent in the month of December 2023.

A total of $303 million ITC exports proceeds were received in December, following a 13% increase in November 2023, the minister said in statement.

Dr Umar Saif said that facilitative measures, such as allowing to retain 50% of the dollars, digital payment systems, and initiatives for freelancers had played a crucial role in boosting ICT exports growth.

Expressing gratitude to Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar and the Special Investment Facilitation Council for their efforts in providing facilities for the IT industry, he said that the objective behind the policies was to bolster the national economy and advance the IT and telecom sectors in the country.

Dr Saif said it was a beginning, which would usher in significant industry’s growth. “The reforms introduced by the caretaker government has played a key role in that regard.”

Caretaker Sindh Information Minister Ahmed Shah offering dua after inauguration of late Mirza Abid Abbas Memorial Library at Government City College.

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Caretaker Sindh Information Minister Ahmed Shah offering dua after inauguration of late Mirza Abid Abbas Memorial Library at Government City College.
APP49-170124 HYDERABAD: January 17 – Caretaker Sindh Information Minister Ahmed Shah offering dua after inauguration of late Mirza Abid Abbas Memorial Library at Government City College.
Caretaker Sindh Information Minister Ahmed Shah offering dua after inauguration of late Mirza Abid Abbas Memorial Library at Government City College.
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Vice Chancellor of Government College Women University, Professor Dr. Zareen Fatima Rizvi, addressing MOU Signing Ceremony between GC Women’s University and Chamber of Commerce.

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Vice Chancellor of Government College Women University, Professor Dr. Zareen Fatima Rizvi, addressing MOU Signing Ceremony between GC Women's University and Chamber of Commerce.
APP50-170124 SIALKOT: January 17 - Vice Chancellor of Government College Women University, Professor Dr. Zareen Fatima Rizvi, addressing MOU Signing Ceremony between GC Women's University and Chamber of Commerce.
Vice Chancellor of Government College Women University, Professor Dr. Zareen Fatima Rizvi, addressing MOU Signing Ceremony between GC Women's University and Chamber of Commerce.
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Special Assistant to Prime Minister and Chairman Pakistan Ulema-e-Islam Council, Allama Tahir Ashrafi addressing a Haramain al-Shorfeen conference at local hotel while Saudi Arabia’s ambassador Noor Al Lamki is sitting on the stage.

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Special Assistant to Prime Minister and Chairman Pakistan Ulema-e-Islam Council, Allama Tahir Ashrafi addressing a Haramain al-Shorfeen conference at local hotel while Saudi Arabia's ambassador Noor Al Lamki is sitting on the stage.
APP47-170124 LAHORE: January 17 - Special Assistant to Prime Minister and Chairman Pakistan Ulema-e-Islam Council, Allama Tahir Ashrafi addressing a Haramain al-Shorfeen conference at local hotel while Saudi Arabia's ambassador Noor Al Lamki is sitting on the stage.
Special Assistant to Prime Minister and Chairman Pakistan Ulema-e-Islam Council, Allama Tahir Ashrafi addressing a Haramain al-Shorfeen conference at local hotel while Saudi Arabia's ambassador Noor Al Lamki is sitting on the stage.
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LAHORE: January 17 – Special Assistant to Prime Minister and Chairman Pakistan Ulema-e-Islam Council, Allama Tahir Ashrafi addressing a Haramain al-Shorfeen conference at local hotel while Saudi Arabia's ambassador Noor Al Lamki is sitting on the stage.

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LAHORE: January 17 – Special Assistant to Prime Minister and Chairman Pakistan Ulema-e-Islam Council, Allama Tahir Ashrafi is presenting shield to Saudi Arabia’s ambassador Noor Al Lamki during Haramain al-Shareefain conference at local hotel.