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6 Sunday, February 11, 2018 Biz IMF chief urges Arab states to cut spending KARACHI: DUBAI: IMF chief Christine Lagarde on Saturday urged Arab countries to slash public wages and subsidies in order to rein in spending, achieve sustainable growth and create jobs. Speaking at the one-day Arab Fiscal Forum in Dubai, Lagarde welcomed “promising” reforms adopted by some Arab countries, but insisted much more was needed to overcome daunting economic and social problems. Low oil prices are weighing on the finances of Arab oil exporters, while importers are battling with rising debt, unemployment, conflicts, terrorism and refugee inflows, the International Monetary Fund’s managing director said. Almost all Arab countries have posted budget deficits over the past few years and Arab economies grew at just 1.9 percent last year, half the global rate, according to the Arab Monetary Fund (AMF), which co-organised the event with the IMF. Yet Arab public spending ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) in collaboration with its members has donated an amount of Rs.0.5 million for the Islamabad Lawyers Club. For this purpose, a delegation of Islamabad High Court Bar Association led by its President Arif Chaudhry visited ICCI and Sheikh Amir Waheed President ICCI in a ceremony presented the cheque of Rs.0.5 million to Arif Chaudhry. Sardar Tanvir Ilyas Chief Executive Gulf Construction Company, Sheikh Amir Waheed, remains very high, especially in oilrich Gulf states, where government expenditures exceed 55 percent of gross domestic product, Lagarde said. She said many Arab governments had taken steps to contain spending, but the measures have often been temporary. Public spending reforms should focus on cutting costly subsidies President and Khalid Javed, Zafar Bakhtawari and Atif Ikram Sheikh former Presidents ICCI contributed to the said amount. Speaking at the occasion, Arif Chaudhry, President, Islamabad High Court Bar Association thanked ICCI for donating a hefty amount for Lawyers Club. He said that ICCI and IHC Bar Association have common objectives to serve the cause of their members and they should develop close cooperation to promote the interests of lawyers and business communities. He assured that whenever needed, IHC Bar Association would fully support business community in better protection of its genuine rights. Sheikh Amir Waheed, Business and Lawyers Community to make joint efforts for common objectives LARKANA: Visitors take keen interest in different vegetables and fruits during Livestock Dairy Fisheries Agriculture Exhibition in connection of Shahar-e-Benazir Festival held at Municipal Stadium. SCO starts 3G and 4G internet service in Gilgit-Baltistan GILGIT: Special Communication Organization (SCO) has started 3G and 4G internet service in Gilgit-Baltistan from today (Saturday). A spokesman of the organization said that the internet service will continue on trial basis free off cost till further orders. He said Sim for this purpose is available at SCO franchises. Subscribers have been asked not to pay more than 200 rupees for the sim after getting a proper receipt. EU says Bayer Monsanto must not hurt competition in digital farming: paper FRANKFURT: Bayer “Digitalisation is radically (BAYGn.DE) needs to changing farming. ensure that a merger with rival Monsanto (MON.N) does not stifle competition We need to beware that through the merger, competition in the area of digital in digital farming, the farming and research European Union’s is not impaired,” Verstager C o m p e t i t i o n told Germany’s Commissioner Margrethe Rheinische Post. Verstager told a German A Danish politician newspaper on Saturday. Bayer’s $63.5 billion who is serving as Europe’s top anti-trust watchdog, takeover of U.S. Verstager told the paper Monsanto, announced in the European 2016, is set to create the Commission’s role was world’s largest seeds and not to block mergers, but pesticides company. to ensure they are structured [IFR3fvQLn] in a way which does not hinder competition. “It is our task to ensure that farmers still have a choice over seeds, pesticides, fungicides and insecticides even after the merger,” Verstager told the paper, adding that the Commission plans to publish its antitrust verdict by April 5. Verstager said that Bayer was being cooperative with the competition watchdogs, a factor that would help the Commission keep to the April 5 deadline. President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry said that lawyers and business community were two important stakeholders of the city and they should make joint efforts for conducive business environment and better development of the city. He said lawyers were playing important role for delivery of justice to the aggrieved parties and business community was playing key role in the economic development of the country and stressed that government should resolve issues of lawyers and business communities on priority basis. Muhammad Naveed Senior Vice President, Nisar Mirza Vice President ICCI, Zubair Ahmed Malik Chairman Founder Group, Zafar Bakhtawari, Khalid Iqbal Malik, Atif Ikram Sheikh, Muzzamil Sabri former Presidents ICCI and Khalid Chaudhry former Senior Vice President ICCI also spoke at the occasion and assured that business community would cooperate with IHC Bar Association in efforts aimed at promoting the interests of lawyer community. Haroon wooes German investors to Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Revenue/Federal Minister Haroon Akhtar Khan has called for re-doubling of efforts to strengthen businessto-business partnerships and forge new collaborations between Pakistan and Germany. "Pakistan is an ideal market with vast opportunities for investment in many sectors of the economy and the German investors should benefit from our pro-investment and business-friendly policies to make healthy returns on their investments," he said while talking to His Excellency Martin Kobler, Ambassador of Federal Republic of Germany to Pakistan, who met the Minister along with representatives of the German-Pakistan Chamber of Commerce at FBR House. Haroon Akhtar Khan appreciated the ongoing local German investment and business initiatives in Pakistan and hoped the number of German companies engaged in business in Pakistan would grow considerably in the coming days given a vast improvement in the law and order and security situation in Pakistan. He also briefed the envoy on the sacrifices rendered by the Pakistani nation and its military and para-military forces for eradicating the evil of terrorism and contributing to the regional security. Martin Kobler told the Minister the strength of the German economy was its medium-sized companies and it would be good for businessmen from both German and Pakistan to forge business collaborations and join partnerships in the medium-sized enterprises in Pak which he conceded had a huge potential for growth in coming years. and public wage bills whilst boosting efficiency in areas like health, education and public investment, she said. “There is really no excuse for the continued use of energy subsidies,” Lagarde said. “They are extremely costly —- averaging 4.5 percent of GDP among oil exporters and three percent of GDP among oil importers.” All six members of the Gulf Cooperation Council and many other Arab countries have reduced energy subsidies in recent years, but their cost is still high. AMF chairman Abdulrahman al-Hamidy said the value of Arab energy subsidies dropped from $117 billion in 2015 to $98 billion last year, according to a study by his organisation. Lagarde warned that higher growth and stringent reforms were needed to create jobs for young Arabs. “Youth unemployment is the highest in the world —- averaging 25 percent, and exceeding 30 percent in nine countries,” she said. “Moreover, over 27 million hopeful young people will join the workplace over the next five years.” Hamidy said Arab economies must grow at 5-6 percent annually to create the necessary jobs, adding that half of the Arab world’s estimated 400 million population is under 25 years old. Punjab govt to provide Mash seed to farmers at subsidized rate R A W A L P I N D I : Agriculture Department Punjab has started a program to provide verified seed on subsidized rates for cultivation of Mash crop. According to the implementation plan started under the special directive of Chief Minister Punjab Mian Shahbaz Sharif, farmers belonging to District Rawalpindi, Jehlum, Attock, Chakwal, Sargodha, Khusaab, Mianwali, Bhakkar, Faisalabad, Toba Tek Singh, Jhang, Chinoit, Gujrat, Mandi Bahuddin, Okara, Pakpattan, Multan, Sahiwal, Lodharan, Khanewal, Vehari, Muzzafargarh, Layyah, DG Khan, Rajanpur, Bahwalpur, Rahim Yar Khan and Bahawalnagar are eligible to submit their application for this subsidy scheme. Farmers may get application form free of cost from office of Deputy Director (Ext), Assistant Director (Ext) and Agriculture Officer (Ext) of their districts. LONDON: A flawless diamond, the size of a large strawberry, is expected to fetch a world record price when it comes to market at Sotheby’s in London this month. Weighing just over 102 carats, the round, brilliant white stone is smaller than a 118-carat oval diamond sold in Hong Kong in 2013, which currently holds the record price per carat. But Sotheby‘s, which also handled that Hong Kong sale, expects the smaller stone’s rarity and high quality will see it Pakistan's 11 companies to join Ambiente Fair in Frankfurt Pakistan's 11 companies are joining Ambiente Fair in Frankfurt, which will start from 9 February 2018 and will continue by 13 Feb. From Pakistan 11 exhibitors are participating, out of which 7 exhibitors are participating under the TDAP pavilion in Halls 10.0 and 10.3. Exhibitors from Pakistan are not only showcasing huge quantity but also high quality of the products in these halls like Pakistan Souvenirs, Sharp Edge, Anaya Salt, Civil Metal Works, Fatima Enterprises and Tariq Glass Etc. They are exhibiting with the products covering interior decoration items, MUZAFFARABAD: Sardar Masood Khan, President Azad Kashmir has said that Mehbooba Mufti’s wish to join CPEC can only be made possible if her government ceases being a facilitator to Delhi’s oppressive rule in Indian Occupied Kashmir and also if Indian force’s halt cross-border fire over the LOC. The President made these remarks at the inaugural session of the panel discussion titled ‘Kashmir at Present: Quest for Empowerment and Progress’ organized by the Alumni Association of National Security Workshop (AAN) of the National Defence University held KARACHI: Peek Freans’ iconic Pied Piper has become a household name over the years. After almost five decades, several best-selling products and millions of satisfied cravings, Pakistan’s leading biscuit manufacturer, English Biscuit Manufacturers (Private) Limited steps into a new food category as they launch their latest brand ‘Peek Freans Cake Up’ - a centre-filled wholesome cupcake range with real goodness inside. ZeelafMunir, Peek Freans Cake Up comes in four real and diverse flavours; Chocolate, Strawberry, Caramel and Double handicrafts, kitchen accessories & other consumer products. Khalid Rasheed – here at the Presidency in Muzaffarabad. The event was attended by Major General Mohammad Samrez Salik, HI (M), Director General ISSRA, Lt. Gen (R) Agha Muhammad, Ministers of AJK Government, alumni of NSW, senior military and civilian officers, Vice Chancellors of AJK Public Sector Universities and a large number of student Highlighting the priorities of the present AJK Government, the President said special emphasis is being given to three key elements, namely: accelerating the pace of the freedom movement for the Director Fatima Enterprises said, "The response from visitors is positive. We are hoping for lucrative orders from trade buyers. We are so proud to showcase our products in Ambiente being a representative of Pakistan." Hasham – Owner of Civil Metal Works said, "Ambiente has provided us exposure to meet genuine buyers. It is a good experience to visit the fair and we are hopeful for getting good response from trade buyers." The fair is observing a strong increase in the number of exhibitors and visitors around the world. Ambiente started with a clear increase in number of global buyers and exhibitors who displayed new and high quality of products. Ambiente is by far the most international event of its kind with buyers from all over the world. This year, around 4,441 are exhibiting with increase in number of visitors each day. Ambiente sets the pace for the world of consumer goods. The unique diversity in the dining, giving and living areas offers a comprehensive overview and shows the innovative capacities of this pulsating sector. Without good governance economic development cannot take off: AJK President MUZAFFARABAD: President AJK Masood Khan addressing the panel discussion titled ‘Kashmir at Present: Quest for Empowerment and Progress’ organized by the Alumni Association of National Security Workshop (AAN) of the National Defence University at Presidency. Chocolate. These deliciously soft, moist and fresh cupcakes come with a twist — a luscious centre-filled surprise comprising of real fillings of strawberry pulp, caramel and cocoa. At this occasion, Dr Managing Director and CEO of EBM, said “for over 50 years we have served the nation by giving them nutritious wholesome biscuits. attract an even higher price. “That (stone sold in Keeping in line with this endeavor and the spirit of innovation that we firmly believe in, we are bringing another wholesome, delectable treat for our loyal consumers; a fresh and moist cupcake brand, bursting with real flavours. Ayesha Janjua, Head of Marketing said, “Real ingredients lead to real taste - the universal truth that lies at the heart of our unique and freshly baked cupcakes. Therefore our brand message, “real goodness inside” champions the use of real and fine ingredients and takes Peek Freans Cake Up a step ahead. The product will not only Hong Kong) fetched $260,000 a carat, currently right to self-determination of the Kashmiris; good governance; and economic development. The President said on the occasion, Azad Kashmir is poised to start off an economic revolution that is being catalysed by the AJK Government with the active collaboration of the Federal Government of Pakistan. He added that without good governance economic development cannot take off in a holistic manner and thereby, the AJK Government has taken a series of steps to promote meritocracy, the rule of law, access to justice, accountability and transparency. Pakistan’s leading biscuit manufacturer EBM steps into a new food category with the launch of “Peek Freans Cake Up” appeal to children but will also strike a chord with parents who are looking for healthier food options. The brand also talks about the importance of spending real time with loved ones. Just as real ingredients help you truly savor the taste, real moments with your loved ones enrich your life - the key message the brand wants to share in its upcoming campaigns. Peek Freans Cake Up is now available nationwide, making it much easier to get your cupcake cravings met. So grab a Cake Up and spend some quality time with your friends and family. 'Rarest white diamond ever' to be sold in London the world record for any colourless diamond. This one being a round brilliant cut - the asking price will be north of that,” Patti Wong, chairman of Sotheby’s Diamonds told Reuters. The diamond is the only stone over 100 carats to have been given the highest grades in every criteria by the Gemological Institute of America, which judges a precious stone’s quality, Sotheby’s said. It has not disclosed the asking price for the stone, which will be sold in a private sale.
Foreign security expert in Karachi to review arrangements for PSL final KARACHI: A security consultant tasked by the ICC, FICA and various international cricket boards has arrived in Karachi to review security arrangements in the city for proposed final match of the Pakistan Super League. Reg Dickason of Eastern Star International, a security firm that gives advice to the International Cricket Council (ICC), Federation of International Cricketers’ Associations (FICA) and various boards, was received in Karachi by lower-tier Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials. Dickason was roped in by the PCB in an attempt to Sports Reporter KARACHI: Former Pakistan Cricket team captain and President Pakistan Disabled Cricket Association (PDCA) Rashid Latif has announced that the Four-Nation Disabled Cricket Tournament in the month of November this year in Pakistan. He also announced future international activities of PDCA and Pakistan Disabled Cricket Team. Rashid said that the Pakistan Disabled Cricket Team will participate in Triangular Cricket Series in the month of July this year in England. Host England, Pakistan and Bangladesh will compete in the series. He said this at the news conference here at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Saturday held in the connection of 6th National Disabled T-20 Cricket Championship, which will start from February 13 to February 16 in Rawalpindi and Islamabad. He said Pakistan and PDCA has been a founder of Disabled Cricket and this cricket is very KARACHI: Reg Dickason with Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, IGP AD Khawaja and others. regain the international community's confidence in security arrangements in popular among the disabled persons around the world and PDCA has played a vital role in the development of Disabled Cricket. Rashid further said he was the keen to see the world cup for disabled cricketers and now we are very happy to announce that the World Cup for Disabled Cricketer will be played in England in next year and England will be host of this world cup. Rashid thanks the PCB for giving the NOC for the Four Nation Tournament in Pakistan in which Bangladesh, India, Afghanistan and Pakistan will play in November this year in Karachi. He also thanked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Interior and Governor of Sindh for grant the permission and NOC for the event they are arrange the full security and promise the full support to PDCA for organizing the event. Rashid also louded the effort of Founder of Disabled Cricket Saleem Karim. He started the Disabled Cricket from Karachi in 2007 and Pakistan. He was also involved in security arrangements for World XI also was alone sponsored for the PDCA and Disabled Cricket and now this unique cricket is playing around the world. On the occasion General Manager Domestic PCB ShafiqAhmed, Muhammad Younus of ICRC, Syed Shahzad Shah of PTCL, Director PDCA Sabih Azhar and Media Manager Muhammad Nizam were also present. team’s recent visit to Lahore. The security consultant Master Paints/Rizvi qualify for Master Paints Polo Cup 2018 final Sports Reporter KARACHI: Master Paints/Rizvi’s defeated Master Paints Blacks 6-5 in a thrilling match to qualify for the main final of the Master Paints Polo Cup 2018 here at the Lahore Polo Club (LPC) ground. It was a very close-contested encounter which was ended 5-5 when the final whistle of the match was blown. The match then entered the sudden death chukker, where Hamza Mawaz Khan came from behind to pump in the match-winning goal for Master Paints/Rizvi’s and also helped them book berth in the main final. Juaz Cruz Losada was the real hero of the match as he fired fabulous four goals while Mumtaz Abbas and Hamza Mawaz Khan (one goal each) completed the tally for the victors. From the losing side, Hissam Ali Hyder and Saqib Khan Khakwani equally played outstanding polo and banged in a brace each while Agha Musa struck one but their efforts went in vain in the end, when they lost the crucial match by a margin of one goal. Both the teams kept on struggling to score a goal in the first chukker but their efforts couldn’t bear fruit and the first chukker remained goalless. In the second chukker, Saqib Khakwani scored the opening goal off a spot penalty to give Master Paints Black 1-0 lead which was soon equalized by Losada who also converted spot penalty successfully and then in the dying moments of the chukker, he converted another spot penalty to give Master Paints/Rizvi’s 2-1 edge. The third chukker was fully dominated by Master Paints/Rizvi’s as they thwarted three tremendous goals two by Pak gains International Socca Federation membership, Shahzaib Trunkwala elected Vice-President Sports Reporter KARACHI: The International Socca Federation successfully concluded in Birmingham with Pakistan becoming a member of the new 52- associate governing body in the process and Mr. Shahzaib Trunkwala elected as Vice-President. The ISF aims to govern the 5, 6 and 7-a-side football format and cater to the masses that play the smallsided game on an amateur level across the world. Attendees at the event also elected Mr. Thanos Papadopoulos as the Joint CEO, who was quick to highlight the potential of the game and how it can be used for human development in multiple areas around the world. The Federation will also be organizing the first ever World Cup under it’s banner in Portugal this year in October, where Pakistan is also set to feature. Losada off a field goal and 60- yard penalty and one by Mumtaz Abbas, who fired a fantastic field goal to further enhance their lead to 5-1. Master Paints Black made a strong comeback in the fourth chukker as they hammered four back-to-back goals two by Hissam Ali Hyder and one each by Agha Musa and Saqib Khakwani to level the score at 5-5. Both the teams then utilized all their skills and efforts to convert one more goal to ensure crucial victory, but both failed to add a single goal and when the final whistle was blown, the match was tied at 5-5. Abida Parveen to perform at PSL opening ceremony KARACHI: Legendary Sufi singer Abida Parveen will perform at the opening ceremony of the third edition of Pakistan Super League. An announcement from PCB confirmed that Abida Parveen will be among the performers at the opening ceremony of PSL in Dubai on February 22. “The Internationally acclaimed Sufi singer will perform a Sufi act which will include a Sufi medley of her best songs,” said the statement from PCB on Saturday. American singer Jason Derulo is also among the artists lined up for the glittering opening ceremony of PSL which will be followed by the opening match between Peshawar Zalmi and Multan Sultans. Pakistani pop icons Ali Zafar, the voice behind PSL anthems for all the three seasons, and Shahzad Roy will also be among the performers of the opening ceremony. has a law-enforcement background spanning over 16 years, during which he worked predominantly in specialist criminal investigation units and national task forces targeting organised crime. Following his police career, Dickason established companies which provided close protection to diplomats, politicians, international sporting teams and high-net-worth individuals globally. He has been contracted as a security consultant and adviser for numerous international sporting events since 1996 and has managed international teams as well. Ricky Ponting eyes Australia T20 job SYDNEY: As he prepares to be feted for an outstanding playing career, Ricky Ponting has his eyes firmly on a future role as Australia's Twenty20 coach, a part of the move towards separate coaches for the game's three formats that grows inevitable with each passing series. While he has assisted the current all-format coach Darren Lehmann in the current triangular series, Ponting is eager to be head coach in the shortest form, having used much of his past five years since retirement immersing himself in T20, whether as coach of Mumbai Indians or commentating on the Big Bash League. He is set to mentor Delhi Daredevils in this year's IPL, and it is Australia's turn to host the World T20 in 2020 - the only ICC tournament the country has never won. Discussions between Ponting and Cricket Australia's team performance manager Pat Howard are ongoing as to how to make the role work after Lehmann's contract expires following the 2019 World Cup and Ashes double in England, with the schedule and the national teams competing for priorities among the issues still being thrashed out. Ponting pointed to the way that Australia won a home Ashes series they had prepared rigorously for then fell away badly in the ODI series that followed - against a largely recast England ODI team - as a sign of things to come. KARACHI: Shahzeb Trunkwala, who has been appointed as Vice President of recently launched International Socca Federation (ISF), vows to bring more international football to Pakistan in future. Pakistan has been accepted as the member country of the federation. Pakistan will also be sending its team in the inaugural six-a-side World Cup scheduled to be held in Lisbon, Portugal from October 5 this year. One of the think-tank and key official of Leisure Leagues, which brought Sunday, February 11, 2018 Sportlight Ronaldinho and Friends comprising of several foreign players last year, Shahzeb said in a message from Birmingham that he will be trying his level best use this platform to promote and bring more international football action to Pakistan. “I will be trying my level best to bring more international football action to Pakistan. We are very hopeful that football will see good days in coming years in the country,” he said. The inaugural conference of International Socca Federation (ISF) was held in Birmingham on 7 Shahzeb vows to bring more Int’l football to Pakistan in future Dr M. Arif Hafeez Sports Reporter KARACHI: Muhammad Amir and Noor Alam each scored hat-tricks and two goals for Lyari Youth Football Club and Sattar Football Club respectively in South District matches of the sixth round of Leisure Leagues Karachi Youth Initiative Football Tournament here at Lyari’s Gabol Park. Amir first scored hattrick as Lyari Youth defeated Young Baloch FC by 3-0 score while later in the second match against the same side, Amir again produced some more fireworks scoring two goals to give his team another 2-0 victory. Meanwhile, Noor Alam also put on a similar display like that ofAmir for his team Sattar FC, which defeated Shaheed Raja FC first by 3- 0 score and then by 2-0 score-line – thanks to Noor. Muhammad Maaz of Sabir Sports also scored a hat-trick in his team’s 3-0 victory against Qadir School. The second tie between the two sides ended in a goalless draw. These six matches were a part of the one hundred matches played at five different venues namely Gabol Park (South District), 16- Star Football Ground (District Central), Ansar PTCL co-sponsors National Disabled T20 Cricket Championship Union Football Stadium (District East), Mohammadi Stadium (District Malir) and Khyber-Muslim Football Stadium (District West) on Saturday and Sunday. Twenty teams are equally divided into two groups Group A and Group B and are playing two matches against one another on home and away basis against other teams in their respective groups. According to Leisure Leagues rule book, a league cannot have more than ten teams. Therefore, the twenty teams playing at one venue have been divided into two groups of ten teams each. A total of 100 teams twenty teams from each of the five districts namely District South, Central, East, Malir and West are participating in the mega tournament. More than nine hundred matches will be played to eventually identify ‘Leisure Leagues Karachi Champion’. Leisure Leagues is organizing this league for the underprivileged youngsters of the city in order to keep them involved in healthy activities and subsequently away from unsocial activities. Leisure Leagues also believe that such activities can in near future produce football stars for the country. Each player participating Thursday, February 8. ISF aims to represent 2.1 billion footballers in the world and would be endeavoring to promote the game in nooks and corners all around the globe. In its official press release, ISF has also mentioned Lyari as mini-Brazil. With Trunkwala as one of its key officials, better days for football in the country can be expected. Meanwhile, Leisure Leagues has already been actively organizing small sided leagues all over Pakistan. It is also organizing tournaments in schools and colleges. Goals galore for Amir and Noor in Leisure Leagues Karachi Youth Initiative Football Tournament Ortho Work Shop Manager ICRC Pakistan Muhammad Younus said in his speech that organizing 6th National Disabled T-20 Cricket Championship in Karachi and Islamabad with partnership of PDCA is another step forward to assist and support the people of Pakistan and specially people with disability. The event will provide psyco-social rehabilitation for the people with disabilities and will encourage them to participate in such activities. Our partnership with PDCA will help to promote the issues related to different social stigmas attributed to the people with disabilities. Syed Shahzad Shah EVP Marketing and Communication Co-sponsor PTCL on the occasion said PTCL is proud to partner in the noble cause of promoting cricket among the talented disabled Cricketers of our country. These special players need over full support to become part of the healthy society, not to forget cricket campaigns the physically challenged have brought many laurels to the country. PTCLplaying its role in promoting sports at the grass roots level, not only for able bodied people through other initiatives, but also for physically disabled individuals through such tournaments. Hon. Secretary Amiruddin Ansari thanks the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to giving the full support and guidance to PDCA in National and International activities. He also said before this event 4 times PDCA National Championship held in different cities and this is the 1st time the 2nd Phase of the event will be held in twins cities Rawalpindi and Islamabad from the 13 February to 16 February. The 2nd Semi Final will be played on 16th February at in the tournament has been given free kit and football shoes. Conveyance allowance has also been given to each team. “In line with our long standing commitment to giving back to the people of Pakistan, we continue to provide opportunities for the underprivileged youth of Karachi through sports. This initiative will help keep them away from negative activities. And channel their energy in the right direction,” Chairman World Group Mehmood Trunkwala said. Leisure Leagues has been brought to Pakistan by Trunkwala family. The twenty teams of a district have been divided into two groups Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’. Each team in a group will play 18 matches, two matches against every other team in the Group. A total of 900 matches will be played in the first double-league stage. Top teams from Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ will play District final and a District Champion will emerge. Subsequently, the champions from the five districts will play in a ‘Champions League’, playing one match against each other. The top team from the league will become ‘Leisure Leagues Karachi Champions’. Four Nation Disabled Cricket Tournament will be held in Pakistan: Rashid Latif KARACHI: PTCL EVP Marketing and Communication, Syed Shahzad Shah addresses during press conference regarding PTCL Co-Sponsorship got 6th National Disabled T20 Cricket Championship 2018. Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has once again the co-sponsor in this event. ICRC is a marvelous and praiseworthy step of ICRC which will be quite helpful and will play great role in promoting the Disabled Cricketers not only in Pakistan but in other countries also added. We hope that the joint effort of ICRC and PTCL will continue in future. Here also announced the detail. The 6th edition of National Disabled T-20 Cricket Championship Group “C” and “D” matches will starts on Tuesday 13th February 2018 9:30 a.m. at Rawalpindi Stadium, Diamond Cricket Ground and National Cricket Ground total eight teams included title defender Multan will complete in the first face which has been divided in two groups. The Tournament being organized by Pakistan Disabled Cricket Association (PDCA). Recognized and supported by Pakistan Cricket Board.
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