Month: February 2017
”We are happy to host the 13th ECO Summit and look forward to advancing our mutual goals, Pakistan’s Foreign Secretary Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry … By ;Asghar Ali Mubarak..
”We are happy to host the 13th ECO Summit and look forward to advancing our mutual goals, Pakistan’s Foreign Secretary Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry
By ;Asghar Ali Mubarak
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Secretary Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry said ,”We are happy to host the 13th ECO Summit and look forward to advancing our mutual goals in the coming days, leading up to the Summit.” Pakistan has always attached great importance to ECO .He said that Pakistan had faced the brunt of terrorism and was greatly affected by Afghanistan’s instability.Terming Afghanistan as its twin brother and extending full support for the country’s peace process, the foreign secretary welcomed the upcoming Economic Cooperation Organization’s special meeting on Afghanistan in Kabul.“Let me assure our Afghan brothers that we would continue to contribute to the ECO efforts to provide assistance to Afghanistan,” he said at the Senior Official Meetings (SOM) scheduled February 26-27 ahead of the 13th ECO summit in Islamabad on March 1.“We are happy to host the 13th ECO summit and look forward to advancing our mutual goals in the coming days leading up to the summit,” a press statement quoted him as saying.“Pakistan has always attached immense importance to the organisation and its objective as demonstrated by our active role in the ECO,” he said.The theme as well as key focus of the ECO summit is “Connectivity for Regional Prosperity”.Economic integration and connectivity are the main pillars to galvanize economic growth, create job opportunities, expand trade, improve competitiveness and usher prosperity in the region, Chaudhry said.There is a need to create a world-class logistics infrastructure within the ECO region for speedy movement of goods and people at a reduced cost that would stimulate investment and growth.“The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a major initiative in this regard. This is a mega project which would benefit the entire region. The economic corridor is anticipated as a game changer not only in Pakistan-China context but it would also complement the economies of the entire neighbourhood, especially the ECO region,” he said.Pakistan last hosted the third ECO Summit in Islamabad in May 1995.
Foreign Secretary Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry highlighted the need to create a world-class logistics infrastructure within the Economic Coordination Organization (ECO) region for speedy movement of goods and people at a reduced cost that would stimulate investment and growth.He said that “Pakistan has always attached immense importance to the organization and its objective as demonstrated by our active role in the ECO”.“China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a major initiative that would help achieve the core objectives of ECO. This is a mega project which would benefit the entire region,” he said.The CPEC is anticipated as a game-changer not only in Pakistan-China context but it would also complement the economies of the entire neighbourhood, especially the ECO region, he added.He said the 13th ECO Summit has adopted the topical theme of “Connectivity for Regional Prosperity” as its key focus. The economic integration and connectivity are the main pillars to galvanize economic growth, create job opportunities, expand trade, improve competitiveness and usher prosperity in the region.He said the importance of trade figures show that ECO countries cannot be over-emphasized. Pakistan attaches great importance to its trade relations with the ECO countries and desires to significantly raise the volume of its trade with the member states, he added.ECO Vision 2025, he said, is an important document which would steer the Organization and serve as a roadmap for the success of the Organization in the coming years.Its emphasis on infrastructure development, facilitation of transit among member states and free trade would offer potential and practical remedies for the region’s socio-economic development. “We see the adoption of Vision 2025 as a step in the right direction,” he said.Peace in Afghanistan is very dear to us, he said. Pakistan is major affectee of the instability in Afghanistan and considers Afghanistan as its twin brother and fully supports the peace process in Afghanistan, he added.“We welcome the upcoming ECO Special Meeting on Afghanistan under the ambit of ECO in Kabul this year and let me assure our Afghan brothers that we would continue to contribute to ECO’s efforts to provide assistance to Afghanistan.”Chairing the session, he welcomed the members to Pakistan and said,”We are happy to host the 13th ECO Summit and look forward to advancing our mutual goals in the coming days, leading up to the Summit.” Pakistan has always attached great importance to ECO and will remain in the forefront for the actualization of its agenda, he added.“Our deep appreciation is due to Secretary General ECO Halil Ibrahim Akca and his team for their hard work and support in making these events successful.”He also acknowledged the valuable contribution made by the member states of ECO towards regional cooperation and economic integration. However, about the financial health of ECO Secretariat, he said the issue of outstanding arrears by some Member States has become a serious impediment in the smooth functioning of the Secretariat. “We hope that the member states in arrears would take measures for the payment of their dues at the earliest.”As regards Scale of Assessment, he said some of the Member States including Pakistan have agreed to the proposal of ECO Secretariat. Pakistan is working out a plan in this regard, he informed.He also expressed his gratitude to the Permanent Representatives for diligently working on the draft and clearing almost 75% of the Islamabad Declaration. “The remaining paragraphs, I am confident, would be adopted in a spirit of cooperation, and mutual accommodation,” he added.He said he was sure this august house will examine closely the progress, achieved so far and work together to take the Organization forward. “I am confident that with our collective efforts, we can make ECO a vehicle for progress and prosperity in our region.”The two-day Senior Official’s Meeting of the Economic Cooperation Organization concluded in Islamabad .The Meeting was chaired by the Foreign Secretary Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry.The Senior Official Meeting deliberated on issues such as the work plan of ECO, reports and recommendations emanating from sectoral meetings, follow up of the implementation of decision of the previous Ministerial meetings as well as preparation for 22nd COM and the 13th Summit.The Agenda for the 22nd ECO Council of Ministers Meeting to be held tomorrow was also finalized.The meeting approved the ECO Vision 2025 and decided to place it before the Council of Ministers meeting to be held tomorrow.The meeting agreed on text of Islamabad Declaration and recommended its approval by the COM.
West Asian Baseball Cup2017; Pakistan reached in semi-final after defeating Iraq 25-0 in Islamabad;By ;Asghar Ali Mubarak
West Asian Baseball Cup2017; Pakistan reached in semi-final for match with Iran
By ;Asghar Ali Mubarak
ISLAMABAD: The defending champions Pakistan reached into the semi-final of the 2017 West Asian Baseball Cup after defeating Iraq 25-0 in Islamabad on other day. Arsalan Jamshed and Faqir Hussain scored four runs each, while Captain Sumair Zawar, along with Amin Afridi, Riaz Khan and Wasim Ali, scored three apiece. Umair Bhatti and Muhammad Majeed, contributed two runs each, while Fazal Khan chipped in with one run. Usman confident of defending baseball title for fifth time.Pakistan are ranked 24th in the world and fifth in Asia, while they have been the western division’s champions for the past three editions.Rafi has been playing baseball for the last eight years, although this was the first time he represented Pakistan internationally. “Domestically I play for Army and I can safely say that more players are joining baseball now. I’m just excited that I got to be a part of this team in this tournament; it has been extremely exciting for all of us.”Pakistani-Canadian teen left in intensive care after baseball bat attack.Pakistan Federation Baseball (PFB) is hosting the tournament while Nepal, Iran, Sri Lanka and Iraq are featuring in the event taking place in Islamabad. India was also invited but visa issues scuppered their participation. Centre fielder Muhammad Rafi was in buoyant mood after the match and said that the team is confident of defending their crown. “This match was quite easy. We have a decent team and it’s all about how we coordinate among ourselves. We’ve been the top side till now and we are confident that we will be able to defend this crown,” he said.Meanwhile, for Iraq’s first baseman Mohamed Abdul Wahab Ali, the tour has been a learning curve and he is hoping to come back the next time as well. “The tournament is great, but the sad thing is that we didn’t play too well. However, we are hoping to come back next year and put in a better performance. We need to improve our batting significantly and we have a whole year to do that.”PFB Executive Director and team manager Syed Fakhar Ali Shah lauded the government for their assistance in helping the federation hold an international event in Pakistan. He, however, rued the fact that not much is being done about improving the facilities in the country. Beleaguered Knicks finally get something to cheer about.“We only have two baseball fields in the country; the Pakistan Sports Board has set one up, while the other one is a private field. We have a lot of potential but we are not utilizing it to its fullest. I hope events like these can convince the government to increase their support in developing the sport,” he said. Earlier Sri Lanka and Nepal wins against their opponents on the second day of the 13th West Asia Cup Baseball Championship here at the newly-constructed baseball ground in Pakistan Sports Complex.
Nepal outclassed Iraq 13-3. Despite having the services of 4 Japanese coaches, Nepal looked highly rusty and in the first 5 innings of the match as they managed to score only 2 runs. They did score two more runs in the next two innings, but Iraqis remained in the hunt and it was the last two innings, which made the difference and helped Nepal beat Iraq.Anil Pariyar was star of the day for Nepal as he scored 3 runs, while Milan Thapa, Jeewan Nath, Achit Karki and Man Kumar hit two runs each and Rajesh Basnet and Binod Koirala one run each. Jaffar Hussain, Mustafa Layth and Martatha Sultan scored one run apiece for the losers.The second match of the day saw Sri Lanka trouncing Iran 23-0. The Lankans made a superb start and kept on dominating throughout the match. Sandan, Asanka, Nelan scored 4 runs each, while Iiresh and Naween chipped in with 3 runs each, Sameera scored two and Krishna and Sanah one run each for the winners.Earlier defending champions Pakistan routed Nepal 16-1. Zakir Afrdi, Arsalan Junior, Sameer and Arif scored two runs each, while Waseem Ali and Riaz scored a home run each. Denesh Singh scored the only run from the losing side. The India-Iraq match was called off due to non-issuance of visas to the Indian team.Inter Provincial Coordination (IPC) Minister Riaz Hussain Pirzada inaugurated the championship, while PSB Director General Akhtar Nawaz Ganjera, DDG Facilities Agha Amjedullah, Assistant Director Hostels Malik Imtiaz Hussain, Shabeena Aftab and others were also present on the occasion.PBF president Syed Khawar Shah said that “It is Indians fault, as if they had started visa process according to set criteria, they would have definitely given Pakistani visas. It would have been nice, had the Indians come and play in Pakistan, but we have to move on now. We have cancelled all the matches involving India and now it is 5-team competition, the semi-finals of which will be played on February 28 and final on March 1.”
13th West Asia Baseball Cup starts from today at Islamabad. 200 players and officials from six countries participating in the event. By.Asghar Ali Mubarak
13th West Asia Baseball Cup starts from today at Islamabad. 200 players and officials from six countries participating in the event.
By.Asghar Ali Mubarak
Islamabad-Over 200 players and officials from six countries are participating in the 13th West Asia Baseball Cup starts from today Feb 25 to March 1 at Islamabad.This was stated by Syed Khawar Shah, president of Pakistan Federation Baseball (PFB), addressing to media at PSB Media center Islamabad. Syed Khawar Shah, president of Pakistan Federation Baseball said that India, Iran, Iraq, Nepal and Sri Lanka had confirmed their participation in the event to the Baseball Federation of Asia (BFA). Pakistan is the defending champions of the West Asia Baseball Cup; expect to face tough fight from Iran and Sri Lanka who are considered strong teams. Khawar appreciated the help the PFB was receiving from Minister for Inter-provincial Coordination Riaz Hussain Pirzada and director general of the Pakistan Sports Board Akhtar Nawaz Ganjera in staging the West Asia Baseball Cup. Khawar said that India would definitely fulfill the commitment to take part in the event because its participation had been confirmed through the BFA.“The federal government He was full of praise for the IPC Minister and PSB Director General for frequently visiting newly-prepared baseball ground, where the championship would take place. “I am grateful to IPC minister and PSB DG for helping us in conducting two-month long training camp of Pakistan baseball team and also providing us free of cost accommodation, meal and world class arrangements. Making strict security arrangements, accommodation and food to the participating teams for the West Asia Baseball Cup,” said Khawar .He said that the minister of IPC will be the chief guest on opening day. the minister of IPC also ready to help the federation to host the first league in Islamabad in which top players from foreign countries would also compete, on the pattern of the PSL.The Pakistani team Players who attended the training camp in Islamabad are Umair Imdad, Sumair Zawar, Waqas Ismail, Adnan Butt, Ali, Zubair Nawaz, Syed Dur-i-Hussain, Fazal-ur-Rehman, Abu Bakr Virk, Arshad Khan, Attique, Tahir Mahmood, Abdul Rehman, Zakir Afridi, Ameen Afridi, Inayatullah, Tauseef, Ihsanullah, Faqeer Hussain, Arsalan Jamshaid, Ubaidullah, Riaz, Latif, Jawad Ali, Mohammad Zohaib, Mohammad Usama, Mohsin Jamil, Umar Farooq, Rafi, Saddam Hussain, Nauman Zulfiqar, Hamza Moazzam, Majeed, Rizwan, Wali Khan, Abdullah, Mohammad Irfan, Mohammad Usman, Tariq Nadeem, Kashif Iftikhar, Atif, Arif, Mohammad Waseem, Mushtaq Hussain.Officials: Syed Fakhar Ali Shah (manager), Rana Tanveer (assistant manager), Mussadiq Hanif (head coach), Sarfraz Ahmed, Basit Murtaza (coaches); Mohammad Ramzan (camp commandant).He disclosed that the Pakistan Federation Baseball has decided to hold the 14th National Women Baseball Championship will also be played in the first week of May 2017 in Islamabad while the Pakistan women baseball team will also participate in the Asian championship in 2017.He said that 14th National Women Baseball Championship would be held in the first week of May in Islamabad while the Pakistani women baseball team would also participate in the Asian Championship .Pakistan Federation Baseball (PFB) President Syed Khawar Shah said that Pakistan had won the previous three West Asia Cups and in the current event, Pakistan would be defending the title.He said, “Besides Pakistan, teams from India, Iran, Iraq, Nepal and Sri Lanka will be participating in the mega event. “Pakistan Federation of Baseball (PFB) president Syed Khawar Shah requested Pakistani High Commission (PHC) to issue visas to Indian baseball team, which is arriving to feature in the 13th West Asian Baseball Cup 2017, commencing from February 25 here at Pakistan Sports Complex.He said the Indians arrival meant a lot to Pakistan and neighboring countries, while it would also send a very clear message to all that Pakistan is capable of hosting international events. “The arrival of Indian baseball team will certainly reduce the tension between the two countries and bring their people and players closer to each other. I request the Interior Minister and Prime Minister to look into this matter and resolve it.“It will be a great set back to peace efforts and prove to be a body blow, if the Indian team fails to arrive due to non-issuance of visas. They are waiting in New Delhi to get visas and willing to come and play here. I am hopeful the timely intervention of the Interior Minister can resolve the issue and Indian team will arrive by today evening and participate in grand opening ceremony to be held today (Saturday) at 10am, where IPC Minister Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada will be chief guest,” he added. Meanwhile Welcoming Pakistan’s plans to expand the development of baseball, World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) president said this high-level collaboration will boost game’s positioning in this high-potential region. Pakistan will be the focus of the upcoming XIII West Asia Baseball Cup 2017, as the nation welcomes the National Teams of India, Iran, Iraq, Nepal, and Sri Lanka to the Pakistan Sports Complex in Islamabad from 25 February to 1 March. A 22-member baseball team, including 16 players, on Tuesday left for Pakistan to take part in the 13th West Asia Baseball Cup slated to be held from February 25 to March 1 in Islamabad.
Tent pegging is popular game in Pakistan, Provincial Minister for Revenue Ali Amin Gandapur Model Tent Pegging Islamabad Cup 2017 organized by Pakistan Sports Board Islamabad will starts today. By.Asghar Ali Mubarak
Tent pegging is popular game in Pakistan, Provincial Minister for Revenue Ali Amin Gandapur
Model Tent Pegging Islamabad Cup 2017 organized by Pakistan Sports Board Islamabad will starts today.
By.Asghar Ali Mubarak
Islamabad-The Provincial Minister for Revenue Ali Amin Gandapur the sports-concerned organizations to actively take part in the sports event to promote soft image of the country and spread a message of peace, love and brotherhood. He said that Tent pegging is popular game in Pakistan. He hoped that his team Ali Amin Khan of Ganda Por club is participating in Model Tent Pegging Islamabad Cup 2017 organized by Pakistan Sports Board Islamabad collaboration with Pakistan Tent Pegging Association and Pakistan Horse Breeders Equestrian & Racing Foundation. ’our team is strong and balanced and will delivered good result among participating more than hundred team’ ’He appreciated the horsemen, saying tent-pegging was a 2500-year-old Indian game practiced by warriors to mount predawn raid on an enemy camp, using game’s skills to severe or uproot tent pegs. He urged the government to promote this native. Arranged by the Pakistan Sports Board in collaboration with the Pakistan Tent Pegging Federation (PTPF), the two-day tent pegging competition will begins at Pakistan Sports Board Islamabad. The two days event will attend by 100 renowned clubs and individuals comprising 800 horsemen from different cities of Punjab, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Azad Jammu Kashmir. The event included competitions in single, double and four-man team categories. A large number of people from the twin cities and diplomats are invited in the opening ceremony to hails the professional skills of the riders. On the first day of the event, single man competitions will be held. The following Tent pegging popular teams of Pakistan ALI AMIN KHAN OF GANDA POR CLUB <Ali Amin Gandapur Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Minister>, DERA ISMAIL KHAN- GUJAR CLUB GUJRAT- AL MASOOM CLUB – QAISER PATWARI SAB GOLRA- FALCON CLUB PASWAL – ISLAMABAD RIDING CLUB- ISLAMABAD GHAZI CLUB- MALIK MASOOD OF MISRIYAL – CH. SABAR BAKRA MANDI, – RAWAL GHAZI CLUB SEHAM, – AL- KHIYAM MUSHADI CLUB – MALIK ORANGZAIB OF NONA- PINDI GHAZI CLUB- NAQVI AL BUKHARI CLUB- RAJA SAJID SAB OF PIND HOON- MALIK EHSAN GHANI OF BHADHANA KALLAN- CH SIKANDAR GONDAL OF NORKA- KOH E NOR GHAZI NEZABAZ CLUB- CH MAJID SAFEED SAB OF BEHRIA TOWN- HG GHANI SAB OF BOKRA- ALAMDAR GHAZI NEZABAZ CLUB- SADAT CLUB GUJAR KHAN- POTHOHAR HAIDRY CLUB GIJAR KHAN- SYED RAHAT ALI SHAH OF CHOA KHALSA- CHAKWAL GHAZI NEZABAZ CLUB- KALAS STUD KALAS – RAJA MAZHAR SAB OF CHAKWAL- RAJA ATIF BHOON CHAKWAL – SYED BADI UZ ZAMAN SHAH – Raja Ajmal of AJK- KHAN HORSEMANSHIP CLUB PIPPLAN – PUNJAB CLUB GUJRAT MIYA AKHTER SAB- MALIK NAVEED SAB JUND BASAL- GHIBA CLUB PINDI GHIB- MALIK ASGHAR GHAIBA – NAWAB RIDING CLUB KOT FATEH KHAN – KAMAL ANAND BOSAL SAB – WAEEM PATWARI SAB HARI PUR- SYED ABBAS HAIDER SHAH OF FSD- HUSSAIN ABBAS SAYED OF ROJOA SADAT – AL AWAN CLUB ATTOCK – SYED ATA HAIDER SHAH OF HARI PUR – MALIK ZARRAR AWAN OF SARGHODHA – RAJA ZARRAR SAJAD OF FSD – ZUBAIR WARRICH SAB OF PHALIYA MUNDI- MIYA WAQAR PURI SAB OF FSD- CH FAISAL SAB OF SUMAILA MUNDI- AL BADAR NEZABAZ CLUB OF GUJRAT- MIRZA IRFAN BAIG OF KOANKH GUJRAT – RAJA TAHAVAR ZAMAN KIYANI JEHLUM- CH MAJID FAROOQ OF PASWAL – RAJA ALI ASGHAR OF PORAN – MIRVAL HORSE RIDING CLUB – MIRZA QALB E ABBAS SAB – SHEIKH YASIR RAZA RODIKHAIL- MALIK SABTAIN KHAN OF MIYANWALI- MALIK MUSHTAQ OTRA SAB- NAEEM KHAN GAJAL OF HARIPUR ALI RAZA KHICHI- QAISER SANDHO ROYAL CLUB- Shah e Mardan club- MAJ SHAHARYAR OF ATTOCK- MUDASAR TIWANA OF SARGHODHA- SYED HASSAN MEHMOOD GELLANI- CH SIKANDAR TIWANA OF FSD- AL KABEER TENT PEGGING CLUB BANNU- JANAB ASAD OTRA OF MIYANWALI.- HAQ BAHO CLUB JHUNG- SARDAR IRFAN DOGAR MNA are participating in the two days events. In Pakistan tent pegging is known as Neza Bazi as well. It is played in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and some parts of Sindh and Balochistan. There are many clubs who have owned different and unique style of Turban and Waistcoat to identify their clubs. People decorate their horses for the competition. Every club arranges a Neza Bazi competition. All clubs are invited to participate in the competition. Clubs from all the districts of Pakistan participates there.The pre-eminent tent pegging games remain centered in Asia and the Middle East, with the International Tent Pegging Championships and the continental Asian Games traditionally enjoying the highest number of competitors and participating states.The Tent-pegging Model Tent Pegging Islamabad Cup 2017 organized by Pakistan Sports Board Islamabad will be starts at 10:30am on 25-02-2017 at Sports complex Islamabad
Tent pegging is a cavalry sport of ancient origin, and is one of only ten equestrian disciplines officially recognized by the International Equestrian Federation. Used narrowly, the term refers to a specific mounted game with ground targets. More broadly, it refers to the entire class of mounted cavalry games involving edged weapons on horseback, for which the term “equestrian skill-at-arms” is also used.
Cavaliers have practiced the specific game of tent pegging since at least the 4th century BC, and Asian and later European empires spread the game around the world. As a result, the game’s date and location of origin are ambiguous.
In all accounts, the competitive sport evolved out of cavalry training exercises designed to develop cavaliers’ prowess with the sword and lance from horseback. However, whether tent pegging developed cavaliers’ generic skills or prepared them for specific combat situations is unclear.
According to the International Equestrian Federation, “most equestrian authorities are of the opinion that tent-pegging originated in India in the middle ages in the battle fields as a tactics used by the horsed cavalry against elephant mounted troops “A cavalier able to precisely stab the highly sensitive flesh behind an elephant’s toenail would cause the enemy elephant to rear, unseat his mahout, and possibly run amok, breaking ranks and trampling infantry. However, other scholarly sources suggest that the sport originated earlier in Central Asia or the Middle East and was later on popularized in India.
The term “tent pegging” is certainly related to the idea that cavaliers mounting a surprise pre-dawn raid on an enemy camp could use the game’s skills to sever or uproot tent pegs, thus collapsing the tents on their sleeping occupants and sowing havoc and terror in the camp. However, there are few reliable accounts of a cavalry squadron ever employing such tactics.
Because the specific game of tent pegging is the most popular equestrian skill-at-arms game, the entire class of sports became known as tent pegging during the twilight of cavalry in the twentieth century.The specific game of tent pegging has a mounted horseman riding at a gallop and using a sword or a lance to pierce, pick up, and carry away a small ground target (a symbolic tent peg) or a series of small ground targets.
The broader class of tent pegging games also includes ring jousting (in which a galloping rider tries to pass the point of his weapon through a suspended ring); lemon sticking (in which the rider tries to stab or slice a lemon suspended from a cord or sitting on a platform); quintain tilting (in which the rider charges a mannequin mounted on a swivelling or rocking pedestal); and Parthian (i.e., mounted) archery.
A given tent pegging competition’s rules specify the size and composition of the target; the number of consecutive targets placed on a course; the dimensions and weight of the sword, lance, or bow; the minimum time in which a course must be covered; and the extent to which a target must be struck, cut, or carried.
Today, tent pegging is practiced around the world, but is especially popular in Australia, India, Israel, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. The Olympic Council of Asia included tent pegging as an official sport in 1982, and the International Federation for Equestrian Sports recognized it as an official equestrian discipline in 2004.
From the results of the 2008 International Tent Pegging Championships, the world’s three leading national teams are currently Canada, India, and Oman. Members of cavalry regiments and mounted police forces remain dominant in world-class tent pegging.[9]
The United States Tent Pegging Federation is working on introducing tent pegging on the sidelines of polo in the United States. In late 1990s, many efforts were made mostly solo efforts by individuals like H.E Prince Malik Ata Khan and Maharaja of Dunlod, H.E Raghuvendra Pratap Singh to promote tent pegging in USA. EFI tent pegging pioneers provided much encouragement to export tent pegging to the USA. Also H.E Prince Malik Ata Khan, the icon of modern-day tent pegging supported the idea of formation of a Tent Pegging as an organized sport in the USA. All of their thrust was to establish an organization in the United States so that USA could represent itself on the international front. At present the USTPF, working hard to promote Tent Pegging in the USA. The promotion efforts include two Tent Pegging Training Clinics initiated in October 2014 and June 2015 to compete in the international Arena. The USTPF was recognized by the USEF as Alliance Partner in 2015 .
New and emerging national tent pegging associations have helped spread the sport’s popularity. The Australian Royal Adelaide Show the British Tent Pegging Associationand the United States Cavalry Association now hold annual national championships and demonstrations in their respective countries. The recognized international governing body of Tent Pegging is International Tent Pegging Federation. The ITPF headquarters are located in Muscat, Oman. It was founded as World Tent Pegging Federation in 2013 by representatives from England, Australia and South Africa, Pakistan, India and others renamed the World Tent Pegging Federation in 2014, and took up its current name in the same year. Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) is the ‘Highest Governing Body’. Essentially ITPF is very new and does and does not have full world recognition and not all countries which play tent pegging are its members. Also EFI is the largest equestrian body in the world that recognizes and governs tent pegging competitions.Tent pegging being primarily a foreign game from the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent, and was faded from the equestrian sports map of the USA. However, Tent Pegging was well known prior to the World War II in the continental USA. As a need of present times, with tent pegging being played in many countries around the world, USTPF came into existence as a National Governing Body for Tent Pegging and to promote tent pegging domestically and represent USA internationally. USTPF was formed in 2013 in USA. USTPF participated in many international events the 2016 and USA secured the place in the International Tent Pegging arena.The ITPF has 28 members: The ITPF is responsible for the organisation and governance of Tent Pegging’s major international tournaments, notably the Tent Pegging World Cup. It also appoints the judges and referees that officiate at all matches and events. Each nation has a national federation which regulates Tent pegging events played in its country. The Tent pegging federation also selects the national squad and organizes home and away tours for the national team. The ITPF has 28 members’ countries in beginning. Following are the members of the federation. Oman, Pakistan, Yemen, India, USTPF, Tentpegging Germany, British Tent Pegging Association, Australian Tentpegging Federation, Afghanistan, South Africa, UAE, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Norway, Sudan, Qatar, Netherlands Association for Mounted Skill-at-Arms ‘Saint Georges’ (NVBW), Namibia, Lebanon, Kazakhstan, Jordan, Iraq, Egypt, Iranian Tentpegging Association, Canada, Bahrain, and Denmark.Since its formation the ITPF has organised several international competitions.After the formation of the federation, the world body decided to launch their own World Cup competition. The first and the inaugural Tent Pegging World Cup was organised by the Oman Equestrian Federation (OEF) at Al Rahba Farm, Barka, Oman from March 31 to April 4, 2014. The participant countries were Pakistan, Oman, Qatar, Yemen, Iraq, Egypt, South Africa, Britain and Australia who qualified the Sudan and Pakistan qualifying events in January and February respectively.South Africa won the event by a total of 758.5 points and clinch the enviable honour of being the first world champions. Oman got second position with 693.5 points. Sudan, who finished with 654 points, took the third place.
These International Events in Tent Pegging being held in New Delhi over the years considered because of various factors with the maximum participation from the countries all over the World. No other Tent Pegging International Event held anywhere in the World over the years can be compared with it. No other country has the availability of resources that India has in terms of horses and expertise.
The 2007 International Tent Pegging Championships were held in Muscat, Oman. This event was rare of its kind as each continent was represented by a single national team: Europe by Britain, whose team came from the Household Cavalry and the Royal Horse Artillery; the Middle East by Oman, whose team came from the Royal Cavalry; Asia by Pakistan; Africa by South Africa, whose team had been selected from national civilian trials; the North America by Canada, whose team was led by Akaash Maharaj and last year’s champion, India, whose team came from multiple branches of their armed forces.[
2013 World Equestrian Tent Pegging Championship, New Delhi. USA made history in March 2013! Team USA was represented by Ahmed Husain Zubair under the banner of USTPA (Trademark registration filed in 2011) participated in the 2013 World Equestrian Tent Pegging Championship and put USA on the world Tent Pegging map for the first time in history. At the conclusion of this world championship, in March 2013, WTPF (now ITPF) was founded with USA represented by Ahmed Husain Zubair from USTPA as one of its founding member countries.2015 Asian & International Equestrian Tent Pegging Championship, New Delhi. These are the only International Events hailed as Mega Events in Tent Pegging being held in New Delhi over the years considered because of various factors with the maximum participation from the countries all over the World. No other Tent Pegging International Event held anywhere in the World over the years can be compared with it. No other country has the availability of resources that India has in terms of horses and expertise.The Asian & International Tent Pegging Championship 2015 was held at GautamBudh University, Gr. Noida, New Delhi from 10 to 15 March 2015. Sudan won the Gold Medal. The countries participated are Sudan, Oman, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Jordan, Russia, India, USA, Pakistan, Great Britain, Lebanon and Germany.In this edition of Penta Grand 2015, the Great Noida Horse show was also organised. It included an open competition for all riders of the country in 68 event disciplines including show jumping, pegging, endurance, hacks, gymkhana events. Various categories for participation of children were available in the gymkhana events.
‘’Prime Minister’s Green Pakistan Programme ‘’Tree plantation drive kicked off at Pakistan Sports Board Islamabad
‘’Prime Minister’s Green Pakistan Programme ‘’Tree plantation drive kicked off at Pakistan Sports Board Islamabad
By ;Asghar Ali Mubarak
ISLAMABAD: Under Prime Minister’s Green Pakistan Programme and on the direction of Director General Pakistan Sports Board Islamabad Akhtar Nawaz Ganjera the tree plantation drive starts at Pakistan sports complex Islamabad on other day.The Director General Pakistan Sports Board Islamabad Akhtar Nawaz Ganjera set a target of planting of all kinds of trees nearly 1000 at PSB this year. Through the tree plantation drive Prime Minister’s Green Pakistan Programme Rs. 500 million would be spent on tree plantation in the Islamabad Capital Region. Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif ordered to all departments to take part in the National plantation drive to make Pakistan Green, clean and aimed planting 100 million trees all over the country. Pakistan sports complex Islamabad has target ten thousand trees plantation in this seasons. The Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif himself planted a sapling at the Prime Minister Office; at the starts of the national campaign that was initiated simultaneously in all the provinces. The Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif in his special message said his government is committed to make the country green, with extensive plantation. He said the campaign was vital to protect the environment and counter the negative impact of the climate change. It is mentioned here that due to extensive cutting of trees has led to deforestation and effective measures were needed to reverse the change. The federal government would provide a fund of Rs 3.5 billion, while a matching grant would come from all the provinces and regions. A group of school children is also invited for today events.Over 100 events have been arranged throughout Pakistan, while Chief Ministers of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Punjab, Balochistan, Sindh and Azad Jammu and Kashmir would also inaugurate the scheme the same day in their respective provinces.
Pakistani Journalist Asghar Ali Mubarak Revisits His Episode of Wills World Cup 1996 Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
Pakistani Journalist Asghar Ali Mubarak Revisits His Episode of Wills World Cup 1996 Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
Pakistani journalist Asghar Ali Mubarak revisits his episode of Wills World Cup 1996
ISLAMABAD – Pakistani journalist Asghar Ali Mubarak celebrated his post-match incident memories of Wills World Cup 1996,when England captain Mike Atherton lost his temperament called ”buffon” during the 14th post Match interview at Rawalpindi stadium Atherton was recorded saying,” Can someone get this buffoon out of here?” Feb 25, 1996 England vs. South Africa at Rawalpindi, Pakistani journalist celebrated his post-match incident memories here on other-day .Pakistani journalist Asghar Ali Mubarak briefed media men about that indecent that “My personal, professional and financial life was affected after that world cup incident. He even claimed that the woman he was going to marry had left him because she “did not want to be the wife of a buffoon”.Ali told media men here on other day that “the incident destroyed my life, my engagement was broken and now I have decided not to marry any Pakistani girl.” He disclosed that he still un -married from the last 21years and looking for a foreign woman for marriage .Ali said if I got marriage in 1996 I might be father of 21 year old boy or girl. I am still single ‘”He said during his last visit to India, “I approached Aysha Siddiqui, the ex-fiancé of cricketer Shoaib Malik asking for her hand but he got no response still from her. “
He said that my personal, professional and financial life affected after that incident. Ali later wrote a book in which he launched several personal attacks against Atherton entitled: Buffon; you or me? He even managed to include comments former South African skipper Hansie Cronje and sri lanka great Aruna Ranatunga. The incident meant that Atherton always received feisty reception whenever he visited Pakistan. Michael Atherton walked into a post-match press conference during the 1996 Cricket World Cup after his team had just lost to South Africa by 78 runs at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. He had been dismissed for a duck after facing only four balls. The match itself had been poor with batsmen struggling to make big runs on either side. Graham Thorpe had top-scored with 46in the game.
During the post-match inquisition, one particular journalist, Asghar Ali managed to get under the skin of the England captain. After making several attempts, Ali asked a question on which Atherton was recorded as saying,” Can someone get this buffoon out of here?”
The story grew legs and the England Cricket Board (ECB) was forced to issue an apology on Atherton’s behalf.
Ali attempted to sue Atherton for defamation for Rs12 million (£6 million) on numerous occasions, but never even gleaned an apology for his efforts.
Ali says, “My personal, professional and financial life was affected after that incident.”
He even claimed that the woman he was going to marry had left him because she “did not want to be the wife of a buffoon”.
Ali later wrote a book in which he launched several personal attacks against Atherton entitled “Buffoon: you or me?” He even managed to include comments from morally-safe players such as Hansie Cronje and Arjuna Ranatunga.
The incident meant that Atherton always received a feisty reception whenever he visited Pakistan as England captain.
Ali told media men here on other day that “the incident destroyed my life, my engagement was broken and now I have decided not to marry any Pakistani girl.” He disclosed that he still un married and looking for a foreign woman for marriage .Ali said if I got marriage in 1996 I might be father of 18 year old boy or girl.
He said during his last visit to India, “I approached Aysha Siddiqui, the ex-fiancé of cricketer Shoaib Malik asking for her hand but he got no response still from her. “
He said that my personal, professional and financial life affected after that incident. Ali later wrote a book in which he launched several personal attacks against Atherton entitled: Buffon; you or me? He even managed to include comments former South African skipper Hansie Cronje and sri lanka great Aruna Ranatunga. The incident meant that Atherton always received feisty reception whenever he visited Pakistan.
He continued, “Later, I took the matter to Islamabad court in 2000, on which TCB, ICC and British High Commission were summoned and in response they submitted a written apology on the part of Mike Atherton, and the matter was settled,” he added.
He demanded that there must be some rule at ICC level under which players should be bound to respect others and punished for such incidents.
About; RCS
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is the only international standard cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. This stadium has recently been expanded to cater to the ever increasing number of spectators for the game. With the increase in capacity, it can now hold around 25,000 spectators. Before the construction of Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi Club Cricket Ground had been used as a venue for international matches, including one Test match against New Zealand that was held in March 1965.
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium was a prime spot in the 1995–96 Cricket World Cup. With an eye on the World Cup of 1996, unveiled another new Test venue for the second Test against Zimbabwe in Rawalpindi. Karachi staged Pakistan’s first Test match and Rawalpindi Cricket stadium became the country’s 14th Test ground. The flood lights were added in late 2001 when the Australians were set to tour the Region. The stadium is just 20 minutes from the capital Islamabad and is the only proper international stadium in the territory. Perched on the edge of the city of almost four million people and only three miles away from the capital Islamabad. Rawalpindi was used last January for the fifth and final One Day International against Sri Lanka, which Pakistan won by 117 runs to win the one-day series by a margin of 4–1.The stadium hosted its first Test match in 1993. Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Rawalpindi, Pakistan was established 19th January 1992 and was inaugurated by Prime minister of pakistan mian Muhammad Nawaz Sherif at the time of First ODI match played between Pakistan and Sri Lanka on 19th January , 1992 ,the Capacity of stadium at that time was 15000 . The last test was played between Pakistan and India on 13th to 16th April 2004 the last ODI was played at Pindi stadium on 5th December, 2006 between Pakistan and West Indies .Pakistan, with an eye on the World Cup of 1996, unveils another new Test venue for the second Test against Zimbabwe in Rawalpindi. Karachi staged Pakistan’s first Test match and now Rawalpindi becomes the country’s 14th Test ground. Perched on the edge of the city of almost four million people and only three miles away from the capital Islamabad, the newly-built ground has seating for 18,000 people. Rawalpindi was used last January for the fifth and final one-day international against Sri Lanka, which Pakistan won by 117 runs to win the one-day series by a margin of 4:1.
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George Dobell
December 6, 2000
Ashgar Ali promises to continue defamation case against Atherton over ‘buffoon’ remark
George Dobell
There was always the worry that ghosts might return to haunt the first England Test tour of Pakistan for 13 years. Match-fixing and umpiring disputes were known to be the sensitive areas, but with both the teams and the governing bodies determined to ensure a theme of reconciliation, the tour has been a resounding success as far as bridge building goes.
It is strange then that Mike Atherton, of all people, should be at the centre of a long-running controversy. Ashgar Ali, a local journalist, is bringing a civil case for defamation against the former England captain to be heard on December 7 in Islamabad, which coincides with the first day of the Third Test, in Karachi.
Ashgar claims that when Atherton referred to him as a ‘buffoon’ in a press conference during the World Cup of 1996 it “ruined his life personally and professionally.”
An attempt by Ashgar to ask a question was met by blank looks as Atherton claimed not to be able to understand the faltering English. “Can someone get this buffoon out of here?” the England captain finally snapped.
It wasn’t Atherton’s finest moment. Although John Barclay issued an apology on behalf of the English team (in his role as tour manager) at the time, Ashgar has sought, in vain, a public apology from Atherton himself ever since.
It’s unfair to regard a visit to Pakistan as walking through a manners minefield. From London to Lahore, a smile and good intentions are understood. Atherton is an educated, intelligent and normally polite man. He did, however, have the habit of transforming in a press conference. Whether it was his attempt to deal with insecurity when confronted by the massed ranks of the press it is hard to say, but he could become surly and uncommunicative.
Ashgar told CricInfo in an exclusive interview, “I was an accredited journalist and it was a press conference. I hadn’t bothered Atherton in the dressing room or in his hotel. We respect guests in our country, but we do require that they respect us too. I am a great admirer of the British people, particularly Princess Diana, but I cannot respect Mr. Atherton.”
Some sense of proportion and perspective needs to be maintained. The remark doesn’t even seem that rude, to Western ears at least, and this relentless pursuit of Atherton renders Ashgar faintly ridiculous. He insists that the phrase is loaded with particular significance, and believes that his dark complexion (“you would think I’m West Indian” he says) prompted the remark.
“A buffoon is a phrase linked to monkeys and apes,” he tells me. “I know in England the word can mean “joker”‘ or “fool”, but here it has greater significance. It is a very bad thing. It means I am a chimpanzee.”
This isn’t quite right though. Buffoon does not have “ape” derivations in any of the dictionaries I’ve checked. Ashgar is, perhaps, letting himself be influenced by his initial understanding of Atherton’s remarks. He originally thought he heard “baboon”. He points to the “dirt in the pocket” affair, and, somewhat tenuously, Atherton’s declaration against Australia in Sydney in 1995, as illustrations of the true character of the former England captain. Hick was left 98 not out, in Ashgar’s view “because he wasn’t English.”
This is nonsense. To suggest that Atherton is racist is not credible, and the fact that Hick is white and was born on the same continent as Robin Smith and Allan Lamb, amongst others, renders the whole argument plain silly.
But it would be wrong to doubt Ashgar Ali’s sincerity. He is a university graduate and has been vice-president of the Pakistan Sports Journalists’ Association. He is an experienced journalist and relates the extent of this personal tragedy with genuine emotion. Several times in our conversation his voice broke with emotion.
“What you have to understand is that in Pakistan there are two things that matter; money and social stature,” he explains. “When I became a cricket writer I turned my back on money. I wanted to be respected as a journalist. Now everyone knows me as ‘the buffoon’, the respect has gone. It is hard for me to find decent work as my reputation is tarnished. I have nothing to offer. My fiancé didn’t want to be known as the wife of a buffoon, and I can’t blame her for that.
“My younger brother now has two children, and I am still alone. I know there are other women in the world, but when the heart loves one, nothing else in the world is for you. She was my love, and because of Atherton, it is not to be.
“When my fellow journalists see me they snigger and say, “Here comes the buffoon.” No one in Pakistan has supported me. Even my friends and family taunt me, but I thank the international media for keeping the incident in the public eye. I take sleeping pills every night to help me relax,” he says, although whether or not the “international media” are reporting on the incident because they see it as part of their crusade to see justice done is debatable.
Ashgar has written a book: “Buffoon: Me or you?” and is currently looking for a publisher. It contains all sorts of claims that amount to a character assassination. How that will help is beyond me, but Ali thinks that by undermining the credibility of Atherton he will show that his remarks are baseless. This is a flawed argument. The more he brings attention to the incident, I suggest, the more it will be remembered. “You don’t see,” Ashgar replies in exasperation. “I have lost my fiancé, my career and my respect. All I’ve asked for is a written apology. I am not after money.”
But you’ve demanded 12 million rupees, I remind him. What if Atherton shakes your hand and apologises?
“It is only now that I ask for damages,” stresses Ashgar. “I have given him many opportunities to apologise, but now it is too late. An apology will no longer be enough. How can I put this behind me before he takes back his comments and pays for the damage he has caused?”
The damages he is seeking are split into several categories, with the bulk caused by damage to his credibility. He is also seeking damages for “lost practice and mental agony.”
Ashgar Ali is not a quitter. Whatever the outcome of the civil case in Pakistan he intends to pursue Atherton relentlessly in the British courts. “I have a solicitor friend who will work for me and pay all my costs,” he says.
Ashgar also believes that he has been the victim of a conspiracy. He says he has been refused media accreditation for most of this Test series. He is also seeking specific damages as the result of a book he was planning on the 1999 World Cup in England. He claims the British High Commission refused him a visa because there was a desire to protect Atherton.
Ashgar Ali claims to have received letters from a wide variety of sympathisers. He has interviewed several past international team captains, not all of whom are fans of Atherton. Arjuna Ranatunga, and in particular, Hansie Cronje, Ashgar claims, have provided interesting interviews for his book. Hansie Cronje -there’s a character reference for you!
Ashgar’s obsession with Atherton can bring no good to anyone. If he had wanted to prove Atherton wrong he could have ignored the jibes of his “friends” and returned to work with dignity. People would soon have forgotten. His current course of action has the unfortunate effect of opening himself up to ridicule, keeping the incident fresh in everyone’s mind. The longer he persists, the more he’ll prolong the real suffering that he has endured.
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‘’Our target is 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games’’. Vice president Pakistan cycling association Haroon General, Pakistani cyclists will participates Asian Cycling Championship scheduled in Bahrain from 25th Feb 2nd march 2017
‘’Our target is 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games’’. Vice president Pakistan cycling association Haroon General, Pakistani cyclists will participates Asian Cycling Championship scheduled in Bahrain from 25th Feb 2nd march 2017
By.Asghar Ali Mubarak
‘’Our target is 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games’’. Vice president Pakistan cycling association Haroon General, Pakistani cyclists will participates Asian Cycling Championship scheduled in Bahrain from 25th Feb 2nd march 2017
By.Asghar Ali Mubarak
Islamabad- The Pakistan Cycling Federation decided to sends six young cyclists to compete in the 2017 Asian Cycling Championship scheduled in Bahrain from 25th Feb to 2nd March 2017.Pakistani cyclists will participates in two events and individual. Four cyclists will compete in the scratch elite category and one in junior category. No Pakistani women’s and special cyclist are participating in Para-cycling events. In the scratch category, national champion Muhammad Arsalan Anjum of Pakistan Army and Junior Champion Habib Ullah from Islamabad Burhan Ashraf Army, Abdul Basit KPK will take part in the men’s individual road race. Pakistani Junior Champion Habib Ullah will be seen in the junior individual road race. The five athletes are ready to roll, they were training very hard in the past few months to take part in the championship,” vice president Pakistan cycling association Haroon General said in an interview with this correspondent on Thursday. The all cyclists are going to make their international debut and hoped that they will show their best skills and chance to improve their performance, said vice president Haroon General. The vice president Pakistan cycling association Haroon General said that ‘’Our target is 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games’’and we are preparing our best team for that mega event.Mean while Pakistani team will depart for Bahrain Manama on Friday evening.The International teams have started reached in Bahrain for the 37th Asian Road Cycling, 24th Junior Road Cycling and Sixth Para-cycling Championships starting tomorrow and ending on March 2 at Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir.Uzbekistan and China arrived two days and were joined by Iraq, Syria, Hong Kong and South Korea.Bahrain is hosting these championships for the first time.The Para-cycling championship kicks-off on Saturday at 11am with the men’s race to be held over 25.6kms and the women’s over 12.8kms.Malaysia, Iran, India and hosts Bahrain will be taking part in Para-cycling competition.The Bahrain team consists of Ruba Al Omairy and Amal Fardan.The duo earlier took part in the West Asian Paralympic Games.Iran will be participating with two cyclists – Mahdi Mohamady and Burham.Malaysia will participate with the biggest team of eight cyclists and they are Najmy Romzy, Netham Mohammed, Noor Seyafeeq, Raimy Mohammed, Seyazon Rushdy, Tu Kiong, Seyasafeeq Shams Aldeen and Noor Aldeen Sam.India will take part with seven cyclists and they are Kumar Mehta, Abhishek Singh, David Sha, Harjinder Singh, Kumar Ajai and B Singh.
Tribute to martyrs ‘’Musical night held at NPC Islamabad’’ Media had the power to unite the whole nation against any evil thinking, President NPC Shakeel Anjum. By.Asghar Ali Mubarak
Tribute to martyrs ‘’Musical night held at NPC Islamabad’’ Media had the power to unite the whole nation against any evil thinking, President NPC Shakeel Anjum. By.Asghar Ali Mubarak Islam…
Tribute to martyrs ‘’Musical night held at NPC Islamabad’’ Media had the power to unite the whole nation against any evil thinking, President NPC Shakeel Anjum. By.Asghar Ali Mubarak
Tribute to martyrs ‘’Musical night held at NPC Islamabad’’
Media had the power to unite the whole nation against any evil thinking, President NPC Shakeel Anjum.
By.Asghar Ali Mubarak
Islamabad. A Musical night and collective prayer ceremony in memory of martyrs who lost their lives in recent terrorist attacks in different cities of Pakistan held by video journalist association of Islamabad at NPC Islamabad. The renowned Qawal Babar and team performance appreciated by the audience and in this regard a gold shield was presented by the President NPC. Speaking at this occasion President NPC Shakeel Anjum said the media had the power to unite the whole nation against any evil thinking. The journalists’ community should be given protection to freely observe their duties, he added. President NPC Shakeel Anjum, condemned the attacks on media men in Karachi and Lahore and expressed solidarity with the victims. Senior joint Secretary Abid Abbasi said the owners of TV channels should provide bullet proof DSNGs to their employees for the protection of their lives. The Speakers including president NPC Shakeel Anjum, senior joint Secretary Abid Abbasi, president, RIUJ Afzal Butt, senior journalist Asif Bhatti, Sheraz Gerdazi and other said Pakistan is going through a testing time and unity is the need of the hour to defeat the evil of terrorism. President RIUJ Afzal Butt said 120 journalists had been martyred in Pakistan while performing their professional duties. He demanded of the PM to establish a tribunal in accordance with his promise to investigate the killings of journalists. Senior journalist Asif Bhatti also demanded of the government to make sure to all TV channels to get insurance of their all employees. The recent terrorist attacks in different cities of Pakistan could not be described in words. The speakers condemned the killing of Taimur Abbas, an assistant cameraman of a local TV channel in Karachi and demanded the early arrest of the culprits. Addressing the audience media leaders said legislation should be introduced for the protection of journalists and their families. They condemn the targeting of journalists in the terrorist attacks. RIUJ president Afzal Butt demanded of the government to take measures including establishment of a tribunal to investigate all incidents, insurance of journalists, and security of media organizations and announcement of appropriate compensations for the victims’ families. He demanded the owners of TV channels should provide bullet proof DSNGs to their employees for the protection of their lives. Provision of bullet proof DSNG van, jackets, helmets and other necessary equipment should be ensured for media men to observe their professional responsibilities, they said. Office bearers of video journalist association of Islamabad, RIUJ, NPC and dozens of journalists, cameramen and other media workers were present at this occasion.
Pakistan Army’s judo team create history win with record 9 gold one silver medal out of 10 in National judo championships held at PSB Sports Complex Islamabad By.Asghar Ali Mubarak
Pakistan Army’s judo team create history win with record 9 gold one silver medal out of 10 in National judo championships held at PSB Sports Complex Islamabad By.Asghar Ali Mubarak Islamabad –…
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