Month: October 2019
Director General South Asia Dr. Mohammad Faisal, summoned the Indian Cd’A Mr. Gaurav Ahluwalia over Ceasefire Violations by India on 19th and 20th October 2019
Director General South Asia Dr. Mohammad Faisal, summoned the Indian Cd’A Mr. Gaurav Ahluwalia over Ceasefire Violations by India on 19th and 20th October 2019
By;Asghar Ali Mubarak
Islamabad; The Director General (SA & SAARC), Dr. Mohammad Faisal, summoned the Indian Cd’A Mr. Gaurav Ahluwalia today and condemned the unprovoked ceasefire violations by the Indian occupation forces along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jura, Shahkot and Nausehri Sectors on 19th and 20th October, 2019. Due to indiscriminate and unprovoked firing by Indian occupation forces, including use of heavy artillery, five innocent civilians, Muhammad Rafaqat s/o Haji Azam aged 28 years, Haji Azam aged 60 years, Haji Sarfaraz s/o Ghulam Rabbani aged 47 years, residents of Village Nausadda and two non-resident civilian labourers Mr. Liaqat and Mr. Faisal, embraced shahadat, while six others, including women and children, sustained serious injuries.
The Indian occupation forces, along the LoC and Working Boundary, have continuously been targeting civilian populated areas with artillery fire, heavy calibre mortars, and automatic weapons. This escalation in ceasefire violations by India is continuing from 2017, when the Indian forces committed more than 1970 ceasefire violation.
Pakistan categorically rejects Indian media reports about so – called “launchpads” being targeted by India along the LoC. Earlier, highlighting the Indian threat to regional peace and security, Pakistan has called upon the P5 to ask India to provide information about the so – called alleged “launchpads” and stated its willingness to arrange a visit of the P5 diplomats to those locations to expose Indian falsehood. Heinous Indian targeting of civilians is a typical attempt by India to divert international attention from the humanitarian nightmare in IOJ&K.
The deliberate targeting of civilian populated areas is indeed deplorable and contrary to human dignity, International Human Rights and Humanitarian Laws. The ceasefire violations by India are a threat to regional peace and security and may lead to a strategic miscalculation.
The Director General (SA & SAARC) urged the Indian side to respect the 2003 Ceasefire arrangement; investigate these and other incidents of ceasefire violations; instruct the Indian forces to respect the ceasefire, in letter and spirit and maintain peace on the LoC and the Working Boundary. He urged that the Indian side should permit UNMOGIP to play its mandated role as per the UN Security Council Resolutions.
“Law Moot Court Competition 2019” Award distribution ceremony held at High Court Bar Rawalpindi
“Law Moot Court Competition 2019” Award distribution ceremony held at High Court Bar Rawalpindi
Report; Asghar Ali Mubarak
Rawalpindi: The High Court Bar Association Rawalpindi organized Prize Distribution ceremony for the winners of the “Law Moot Court Competition 2019” on other day.This was first ever Law Moot Court Competition in the History of Lahore High Court Bar Association. The Senior Judges Mr.Justice Tariq Mehmood Abbasi,Mr.Justice Mirza Viqas Rauf,Mr.Justice Muhammad Shahid Abbasi and Mr.Justice Shamash Mirza and other senior lawyers and executive body’s elected Secretary Muhammad Faisal Malik Jonit Secretary Miss Farzana Aziz,Ms Shireen Hafza CEO ‘’The Best Law College’’ Principal Rawalpindi Law college Sardar Ghazanfar Ali and Asghar ali Mubarak Ali and others were awarded with certificate along with Flower Bouquet from President High Court Bar Association Rawalpindi Mulik Ghulam Mustafa Kandwal during the simple but impressive prize distribution ceremony of “Law Moot Court Competition 2019 which was took place on 29.7.19 held at High Court Bar Association Rawalpindi on 15 OCT 2019 during the prize distribution ceremony. Advocte Muhammad Sulaiman got 1st position in over participants while ,Imran Awan got 2nd and Rabia Rafique declared 3rd awarded with handsome cash prizes along with crystal Shields.Lahore Bar (presently Lahore High Court Bar) as a collective group took birth somewhere before 1892-93 and its first President was elected in 1893. In 1910 the Executive Committee recommended that the Bar Association should be registered. The General House on 9 June 1910, accepted the recommendations and registered it as Bar Association. The earliest trace of the Lahore Bar as a body to be acknowledged and accepted starts from 1882. In October, 1882, the Judges of the Chief Court passed Resolution requesting Mr. C. H. Spitta, Barrister-at-Law (then a leading member of the legal fraternity and later to become a temporary judge of the Chief Court) to convince a Special Meeting of the Bar, to devise measures to root out touting. In compliance with this Resolution, Mr. C. H. Spitta convened a meeting of the Lahore Bar on 22 November 1882, in the Bar Room and at which five Barristers and thirteen Pleaders attended. The meeting was presided by Mr. C. H. Spitta. At the meeting, ten resolutions to root out touting were passed by the Lahore Bar and their copies transmitted to the Registrar of the Chief Court, for his attention. These were received and under the orders of the Judges, circulated by the Chief Court to all the Commissioners and Superintendents of the various Divisions for compliance. Apart from the above, there is no further evidence of the Lahore Bar till 1892-93. Out of the Association’s available records, the register containing the Minutes of the earliest General Meetings of the Chief Court Bar Association starts from the year 1893. The file dealing with the subject “Touts-High Court” amongst the High Court’s records contains the copy of a letter addressed to the Secretary of the Bar Association in 1892 and his seems to be the earliest letter traceable from the various High Court files addressed to the legal fraternity practicing in the Chief court in its capacity as an Association. From these items of evidence, it can fairly be inferred that the Lahore Bar assumed some maturity by 1882 and became an entity which commanded attention and to which the Chief Court had to look to for assistance. But the Lahore Bar as a collective group or entity took birth somewhere after 1882 and before 1892-93.
In 1910 the Executive Committee recommended that the Chief Court Bar Association should be registered and that the Secretary should take necessary steps for this purpose. The General House in its meeting held on 9 June 1910, accepted the recommendations of the Committee.
ABOUT LAHORE HIGH COURT
Lahore High Court is headed by a Chief Justice. Mr. Justice Sardar Muhammad Shamim Khan (born 1 January 1958) is a Pakistani jurist who is 48th and current Chief Justice of Lahore High Court. Mr. Justice Sardar Muhammad Shamim Khan was appointed as justice 19 February 2010 Took oath as Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court on 1 January 2019 and will be retired on 31 December 2019 .The bench consists of Justices and additional judges. The retirement age of Chief Justice and Justices is 62 years. The Additional Judges are initially appointed for one year. After that their services could either be extended or they could be confirmed or they are retired. The current Chief Justice of Lahore High Court is Justice Sardar Muhammad Shamim Khan and Court is currently made up of the following Justices (in order of seniority).The Lahore High Court is based in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. It was established as a high court on 21 March 1919.The Lahore High Court has jurisdiction over Punjab. The High Court’s principal seat is in Lahore, but there are benches in three other Pakistani cities: Rawalpindi, Multan and Bahawalpur. A proposal was sent by lawyers to set up new high court benches in Faisalabad, Sialkot, D.G.Khan and Gujranwala divisions but full court of Lahore High Court turned down this request.
In 1849, the East India Company defeated the Sikh Empire and assumed control of administration within the Punjab. A Board of Administration was constituted and the Punjab was divided into Divisions, Districts and Tehsils. The Divisions were controlled by Commissioners, Districts by Deputy Commissioners and Tehsils by an Assistant and Extra Assistant Commissioners.
The Board of Administration consisted of Sir Henry Lawrence, John Lawrence and Charles Grenville Mansel. In 1858 the Punjab, along with the rest of British India, came under the direct rule of the British crown and decisions with regard to administration and justice were now made under the authority of the monarch, Queen Victoria. By 1864, a proliferation of court cases necessitated an expansion to the judicial structure in the province. The Punjab Courts Act, (XIX of 1865) introduced seven grades of courts, combining judicial and administrative functions and claiming jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases. The Court of Tehsildar was the lowest court, whilst the Court of the Judicial Commissioner became the highest court in the land. Over time, as appeals to the Chief Court greatly increased, later Acts namely the Punjab Courts Act, (XVII of 1877) and Punjab Courts Act, (XVIII of 1884) repealed earlier Acts and restated the law regarding the courts’ constitution, powers and jurisdiction. Additional judges were appointed, and greater finality was granted to the decisions of the lower appellate courts. By 1884, there were four classes of courts subordinate to the Chief Court, namely the Divisional Court, the Court of the District Judge, the Court of the Subordinate Judge, the Court of Munsif. On 1 April 1919, the Chief Court of the Punjab was elevated to the status of a High Court, becoming known as Lahore High Court, by Letters Patent granted pursuant to Section 113 of the Government of India Act, 1915. The Letters Patent by King-Emperor George V also appointed a Chief Justice and six puisne justices, and declared the Court’s jurisdiction over the Punjab and Delhi provinces. The Government of India Act, 1935 removed the barrier that the Chief Justice must be a Barrister Judge and opened the position to Civilian Judges. An age limit of 60 years was set for High Court Judges. By virtue of the Government of India (High Court Judges) Order, 1937, a maximum number of Judges for the various High Courts in India was fixed. In each case the number so stated was exclusive of the Chief Justice but included all additional judges. For the Lahore High Court the maximum number was fixed at 15.On 30 September 1955, the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan established the province of West Pakistan, and gave the Governor-General the power to establish the West Pakistan High Court, which was established in 1956. Judges from the Chief Court of Sind and the Judicial Commissioners Court at Peshawar became judges at the West Pakistan High Court. On 1 January 1981; it was ordered that the Lahore High Court would create benches at Bahawalpur, Multan and Rawalpindi. The order also specified that the Lahore High Court judges could hold circuit courts anywhere in the province, with judges nominated by the Lahore High Court Chief Justice.The first Chief Justice at Lahore was Sir Henry Meredyth Plowden in 1880. The current Chief Justice is Sardar Muhammad Shamim Khan, incumbent since January, 01 2019.
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit the culture capital of Pakistan BY;ASGHAR ALI MUBARAK
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit the culture capital of Pakistan
BY;ASGHAR ALI MUBARAK
Their Royal Highnesses (TRHs) The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge today visited Lahore – the bustling, vibrant culture capital of Pakistan.They began their day by visiting the SOS Children’s Village, a charitable organisation at the heart of Lahore that provides a home and family structure to over 150 young children. The Duke and Duchess then joined a birthday party for one of the children, which games, music and traditional Pakistani food.TRH then visited the National Cricket Academy in Lahore. To enjoy Pakistan’s most popular sport they participated in a match with children from the British Council’s DOSTI programme. DOSTI promotes sport as an integral part of children’s development and encourages social integration, increased self-esteem and the development of important life skills. The Duke and Duchess also had the opportunity of meeting Pakistani cricketing icons Waqar Younis, Hasan Ali, Sana Mir and others at this event.In the afternoon TRH visited the iconic Badshahi Mosque for a tour and a discussion with faith leaders to better understand how they are promoting interfaith harmony within their communities.Finally, the Duke and Duchess visited to start-of-the-art Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre. This was visited previously by the late Princess of Wales. The Duke and Duchess took time to visit the children’s ward, talking to patients undergoing treatment at the hospital and some of their families.There are an estimated 4,400,000 orphans in Pakistan. These children face numerous challenges, including limited access to food, education and financial stability. SOS Children’s Village is an international organisation active in 135 countries. Its head office is in Austria. This is the largest child welfare organisation in the world. It focuses on providing community projects including schools, medical centres, agricultural projects, vocational training and production centres. There are 10 SOS villages in Pakistan. The Children’s Village in Lahore has been running since 1977 and provides a home for 150 children.
SOS Villages aim to provide a home, family and community for the children. They generally comprise of 15 family homes, a community hall, administration offices, mosque, director’s residence, grocery shop, workshop, dispensary, essential staff residences and large playgrounds.The SOS Village is run through donations and sponsorship. 25% of the funding comes from private donations. Stories of former orphans can be found here -https://www.sos.org.pk/Person/SuccessStories.
National Cricket Academy Lahore and the DOSTI Programme.The sport event showcases the British Council’s DOSTI programme. This is a ‘sports for peace’ initiative that aims to break social barriers and promote community cohesion. It helps children facing challenges such as gang-related crime or low school retention. It promotes sports as an integral part of children’s lives and demonstrates the benefits to health, social integration, and self-esteem. There will be an opportunity to speak to the children to hear about how sports have helped their everyday lives and community.The two teams have a mix of boys and girls from underprivileged backgrounds. One team will be captained by a boy and the other by a girl. There are two sets of children: 10 from Karachi (in the South of Pakistan) who will be playing the cricket match, with their age between 10-14 years. 20 from Sheikhupura (a city in Punjab) who will be spectators, with their age between 8-9 years.
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge witness the impact of climate change in northern Pakistan BY;ASGHAR ALI MUBARAK
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge witness the impact of climate change in northern Pakistan
BY;ASGHAR ALI MUBARAK
Islamabad :The impact of climate change on fragile and remote communities was seen by Their Royal Highnesses (TRH) the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge today on a visit to Pakistan’s mountainous Chitral District.TRH saw how communities are responding and adapting to the effects of climate change, which is a key area of interest for The Duke and Duchess at home and globally.They first visited the remote Chiatibo Glacier in Broghil National Park to see how climate change is causing glaciers to melt, creating risks for downstream communities. They received a detailed briefing on glacial melting, climate change and its causes and implications from Pakistani hydrometeorologist and glacier expert Dr Furrukh Bashir of the Pakistan Meteorological Department.Afterwards TRH travelled to Bumburet, home to the Kalash minority, to see the damage that flooding linked to climate change has already caused in the region, and to learn how communities are responding. They saw first-hand the extensive damage done by a 2015 Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) and received a briefing from the community on how the lives of local people were affected. They then saw a first aid drill performed by volunteers from the local Emergency Response Team, which is supported by UK Aid, a river crossing drill performed by the regional Search and Rescue Team.Finally, TRH met members of the Kalash and Sunni communities in the settlement of Karakal, to learn more about their distinctive culture. Climate Change As climate change effects are accentuated at altitude, a 1.5°C global temperature increase (the limit of what the world might realistically be able to achieve through rapid and concerted action) is likely to mean warming of c.2.2°C for northern Pakistan’s mountains. This could lead to a loss of 36% of its glaciers by 2100.The melting of the region’s glaciers poses immediate problems for the communities living below them. Temporary glacial lakes have been forming at an increasing rate and expanding in volume since the 1990s. When these burst, in ‘Glacial Lake Outburst Flooding’ incidents (GLOFs), downstream communities are often devastated. A GLOF in Bumburet in 2000 destroyed 40% of cultivatable land, and another in 2015 washed away roads, houses and other infrastructure. Disaster preparedness training and monitoring equipment installed by NGOs meant there was enough warning of the 2015 GLOF for the community’s volunteer Emergency Response Team to evacuate those at risk. As a result, no lives were lost. Broghil National Park Established in 2010 with support from the WWF, Broghil National Park is a haven for indigenous and migratory fauna, especially rare Pamirian and Siberian birds. The Broghil Valley is largely treeless Alpine tundra, at around 3500m in elevation. It stretches over 310,000 acres and is sparsely populated. The settlement of Ishkarwaz, close to the Chiatibo Glacier, is home to the world’s highest polo ground, which every year hosts a celebrated yak polo tournament. The Park is in the remote and sparsely populated north-east of the Chitral District, adjacent to the Wakhan Corridor, a strip of Afghanistan which borders Pakistan to the south and Tajikistan to the north. The Hindu Raj range and the many glaciers that flow from it form the southern side of the Broghil Valley.The UK Government, through DFID, is contributing to a pioneering project, called Building Disaster Resilience in Pakistan, which looks at how to provide early warning of GLOF events to downstream communities. This is now being scaled up into a programme covering vulnerable communities across northern Pakistan. £33.9m of UK aid has been provided so far. The world’s poorest communities are often the hardest hit by the consequences of climate change – this community is a key example. The UK is committed to ensure that resilience building for local
Islamabad Serena Hotel Bags Two Travel Awards for in Vietnam… BY;ASGHAR ALI MUBARAK
Islamabad Serena Hotel Bags Two Travel Awards for in Vietnam…
BY;ASGHAR ALI MUBARAK …….
Islamabad Serena Hotel bags two awards for ‘Pakistan’s Leading Hotel’ and ‘Pakistan’s Leading Presidential Suite’ whereas Kabul Serena Hotel won ‘Afghanistan’s Leading Hotel’ and Dushanbe Serena Hotel won Tajikistan’s Leading Hotel Award. The CEO Islamabad Serena Hotel Mr. Aziz Boolani received the awards at the ceremony in Vietnam and sends his congratulations to the entire Serena team and a huge thank you to our wonderful guests who voted for Islamabad Serena Hotel services. Islamabad Serena Hotel is more than just a comfortable stay at the only 5-star deluxe hotel in Pakistan, an affiliated member of the Leading Hotels of the World. It is a vivid immersion into the culture, heritage and lifestyles of Pakistan’s capital, a relatively undiscovered city boasting exhilarating scenery as well as some of the most colorful musical and culinary traditions in the world.The Islamabad Serena Hotel is the finest hotel of Pakistan. It is a hotel with character, luxury and tradition. The hotel is made on fourteen acres of area with beautiful gardens, public areas, corridors, rooms and restaurants with special emphasis on trademarks of Islamic architecture. The architecture and interiors of Serena Islamabad is a reflection typical of Pakistani cultural heritage, the structures also depict the skills and craftsmanship.
The Islamabad Serena is a remarkable blend of architecture with rich, elaborated and vivid designs where the artisans have really showed their magic on the ceilings, floors, walls and furnishers.
The hotel has nine multi-cuisine restaurants and roof-top swimming pool. Each luxuriously decorated room has all modern amenities and spacious seating. Leisure facilities include the Maisha Spa & Health Club, which is the first of its kind in the country. The full-services Spa offers the absolute latest in holistic treatments and Spa experiences while the Health Club includes a well-equipped gymnasium, sauna and steam with plunge pool, massage rooms and a temperature-controlled swimming pool. The Business Centre and nine meeting rooms provide all the support for professional business sittings.
Security
The hotel is strategically surrounded by grounds that prevent direct access by any of the treks. Inside of the hotel has several measures has been taken into serious account to make sure that unexpected events never happen.
The Serena Hotel Islamabad is a treat for visitors and business travelers in Islamabad.
A 24-hours security system with upgraded high-tech capability and a complete and comprehensive Crisis Management plan has been deployed at the Hotel so as to tackle any unforeseen incidents. The Islamabad Serena Hotel offers several facilities to its guests as enumerated below:
Facilities / Fact Sheet
Number of Rooms & Suites : 387
Free Limousine Airport Transfer Service
Location of Serena Islamabad
The Islamabad Serena Hotel is located in the most exclusive secure area of Islamabad, next to the Diplomatic Enclave at the foot of the Margalla Hills, The hotel is a land mark of Islamabad. It is spread on 14 acres of land, with beautiful gardens and serene water shore of the Rawal Lake in close proximity.
The Islamabad Serena is only 20 minutes drive from Benazir International Airport Islamabad for which hotel offers free private car transfers.
The architecture and interiors
The architecture and interiors of this fabulous Hotel building is a mere reflection of typical Pakistani cultural heritage depicting the skills and craftsmanship of native artisans. In this state-of-the-art building, local traditions are elegantly combined with latest technologies in order to provide a comfortable stay to our prestigious guests.
The true spirit of the Hotel is reflected in the aesthetics of the public areas, corridors, rooms, and restaurants, highlighting trademarks of Islamic architecture. The Hotel’s remarkable architecture is a blend of rich, elaborated, and vivid designs where the artisans have really shown their magical skills especially on the ceilings, floors, and walls.
The Islamabad Hotel is built on six levels and its terraces reflect pavilions depicting the natural topography Northern valleys like Hunza & Gilgit Pakistan. On the ground floor, the Banquet Halls are designed to accommodate as many as 1700 guests with separate entrances whereas the main entrance of the lobby (located at the upper ground level) gives an easy access to Hotel’s resident guests and patrons using the restaurants and other facilities.
The Islamabad Hotel is built on six levels and its terraces reflect pavilions depicting the natural topography Northern valleys like Hunza & Gilgit Pakistan. On the ground floor, the Banquet Halls are designed to accommodate as many as 1700 guests with separate entrances whereas the main entrance of the lobby (located at the upper ground level) gives an easy access to Hotel’s resident guests and patrons using the restaurants and other facilities.
Restaurants
Specialty restaurants, offering a wide variety of cuisines along with the rooftop swimming pool give spectacular views of the meticulously landscaped gardens surrounding the Hotel building. Each luxuriously decorated room is furnished with modern amenities and spacious seating. Leisure facilities include the Maisha Spa & Health Club, which is the first of its kind in the country. The full-services Spa offers the absolute latest in holistic treatments and Spa experiences, while the Health Club includes a well-equipped gymnasium, sauna and steam with plunge pool, massage rooms, and a temperature-controlled swimming pool. The Business Centre and nine meeting rooms provide all the support required to professionally conduct business activities.
Zamana Restaurant offering Continental Buffet for lunch and dinner
Dawat Restaurant; a fine dining restaurant serving Pakistani cuisine with live music
Al-Maghreb Restaurant with Moroccan and Lebanese specialty cuisine
Rakaposhi, Café and Ice Cream Parlor with indoor & outdoor seating
Bazaar Court; serving a range hors d’œuvres and specialty grilled items
Lobby Lounge, open 24 hours a day, offering tea, coffee, soft drinks, and light snacks
Nazara Lounge; a unique and special restaurant, located on the 6th level of the Hotel’s Margalla Wing
Baradari, a seasonal outdoor BBQ restaurant serving traditional Pakistani BBQ (Opening Soon)
Wild Rice; an all Asian Cuisine restaurant (Opening Soon)
Recreation
Maisha Spa & Health Club
Two temperature controlled Swimming Pools
Other facilities
Shopping Arcade
Conference / Events Center
24-hour Business Centre
Wi-Fi Access
High Definition TV with International Channels
Currency Exchange
Room service, Valet & Laundry
24-hour Doctor on Call
ACCOMMODATION
Total guest rooms: 105. Interiors inspired by the rich Punjabi and Swati cultures reach their fullest expression in the elegantly furnished hotel guest rooms. Within these luxurious surroundings are found the most modern amenities. Each room enjoys views overlooking the Margalla Hills or Rawal Lake.
Guest room amenities : Flat screen televisions with satellite and in-house video channels, Direct dialing telephones, Internet and e-mail facilities, Radio, Electronic safes, Air – conditioning, Bathrooms with bathtubs and separate shower and Hairdryers.
RECREATION
The health club at the Islamabad Serena is very special. The surroundings are the very essence of peace and tranquility. In this day and age of feng shui and aromatherapy, the ancient design of Moorish baths is resurrected in a modern structure and houses separate areas for men and women.
Series of columns clad with mirrors and bordered with terra cotta Zillij tiles, recreate an authentic atmosphere. The fresh whites in the ceramic glaze accent the rich blues, which are typically Moorish in design.
The health club is equipped with a full service center, featuring a steam room, dry heat and sauna and state-of the-art exercise equipment. Massages are available by appointment.
The health club leads you to the glimmering waters of the swimming pool set in an intimate oasis. Arches similar to those adorning the rooftop define the space surrounding the pool, creating a walkway and providing privacy.
The garden behind the pool area is screened from the rest of the gardens; and a semi-circular wooden counter decorated with traditional Swati carvings rests in the gardens as the pool bar counter. Light refreshments are available at this counter. An open kitchen caters to the gourmet needs of the guests.
MEETINGS & CONFERENCE
Business and social gatherings are expertly accommodated at Islamabad Serena Hotel. Six, purpose-designed, meeting rooms are available for conferences, receptions and banquets – large or small. Each room is equipped with the latest audio-visual equipment. In addition, the Grand Ballroom is able to accommodate 1000 people, or a sit-down dinner seating of 800 guests. Rooftop banquet and main lawns are also available.
The multi-lingual staff of the Business Centre is available 24 hours a day to meet the wide-ranging needs of our guests. The Centre is equipped with personal computers, fax machines, direct-dialing telephones, internet and e-mail facilities.
Deluxe Room Inclusions: Airport pick-up and drop by Hotel Limousine, Welcome Drink, Breakfast in Zamana Restaurant, Mini-Bar, Spouse Stay Free (including breakfast), Fruit Basket and Daily Local Newspaper.
Executive Club Rooms and Suites Inclusions: Airport pick-up and drop by Hotel Limousine, Welcome Drink, Breakfast in Zamana Restaurant or Room Service or The Executive Club Lounge, 24 hrs Executive Lounge Service, Mini-Bar, Spouse stay free (including breakfast) Free Local Calls / Faxes / Internet, Fruit Basket, Daily Newspaper, Laundry/Pressing/Dry-Cleaning (2 pieces per day), Board/Meeting Room for upto 8 persons (subject to availability)
Contact us for special rates for meetings and conference
Other Serena Hotels in Pakistan.
Faisalabad Serena Hotel An other 5 star hotel with true Euthenics of the Punjab Excellent decor & Food.
Quetta Serena Hotel: Built in traditional Balouch style architecture. Offer very neatly kept rooms and excellent service.
Gilgit Serena Hotel: The best Hotel in Gilgit
Swat Serena Hotel: An old palace of ex ruler of Swat valley converted into a beautiful hotel. Large Green areas/lawns & elegant rooms
Hunza Baltit Inn: Small Hotel in the high mountains of Pakistan offers breathtaking views of Rakaposhi & Ultar Mountain. The hotels is small but worth every moment one can stay a week without getting board of seeing just the scenery of Hunza valley.
Serena Hotel Islamabad provides tight security for guests which makes difficult for normal guests to get in and get out of the hotel. Beware hotel serena islamabad’s security staff is always alert and might disturb your freedom at the hotel surroundings. Other wise Islamabad serena hotel is extremely pleasant hotel, Our serena hotel Islamabad rates are lowest room rates online, The Serena hotel in Islamabad is located on club road next to Islamabad club road, This hotel is the best serena hotels in Pakistan.
میچ فکسنگ یا ٹیم اسپرٹ کی کمی۔۔۔پاکستانی ٹیم کو بےبی سری لنکن ٹیم کے ھاتھوں شکست۔۔۔رپورٹ۔۔۔اصغر علی مبارک سے۔۔۔۔۔۔
میچ فکسنگ یا ٹیم اسپرٹ کی کمی۔۔۔پاکستانی ٹیم کو بےبی سری لنکن ٹیم کے ھاتھوں شکست۔۔۔رپورٹ۔۔۔اصغر علی مبارک سے۔۔۔۔۔۔
۔۔۔۔۔۔۔میچ فکسنگ ۔سٹےبازی ٹیم اسپرٹ کا فقدان یا ضرورت سے زیادہ خوداعتمادی۔۔۔ پاکستان کرکٹ ٹیم کو بےبی سری لنکا ٹیم کے ھاتھوں اپ سیٹ شکست۔ پاکستانی ٹیم ھوم گروانڈ اور ھوم کراوڈ کا ایڈوانٹج کا فائدہ نہ اٹھا سکی سری لنکا کے تین میچوں پر مشتمل سیریز ھارگئی۔ تفصیلات کے مطابق سری لنکن ٹیم کے ھاتھوں پاکستانی ٹیم کی شکست پر کئی سوال جنم لے چکے ہیں سوشل میڈیا پر اس سیریز کے حوالے سے دلچسپ تبصرے دیکھنے کو ملے میچ فکسنگ کے الزامات کی بازگشت سنائی دی۔حقیقت تو یہ ھے پاکستانی ٹیم نے میچ تھالی میں رکھ کر پیش کیابڑے بڑے ناموں سے مزین پاکستانی ٹیم بےبی سری لنکا ٹیم کے آگے ریت کی دیوار ثابت ہوئی13 سال بعد پہلی مرتبہ پاکستانی ٹیم انتہائی منفی ریکارڈ اپنے نام کر بیٹھی ھے، برسوں بعد قومی کرکٹ ٹیم یکے بعد دیگرے میچز میں اننگ کے تمام اوورز کھیلنے میں ناکام رہی اور پوری ٹیم پویلین لوٹ گئی۔ پاکستانی ٹیم طویل عرصے سے آئی سی سی ٹی ٹوئنٹی رینکنگ میں نمبر ون ٹیم ھے اور حالیہ سیریز میں بکیز نے پاکستان کی جیت پر تگڑا ریٹ لگایا نمبر ون پاکستانی کرکٹ ٹیم کو بےبی ٹیم کے ھاتھوں شکست نے کئی سوالات اٹھادیئے ھیں بازوں کی مایوس کن کارکردگی کے باعث پاکستانی ٹیم منفی ریکارڈ بھی اپنے نام کر بیٹھی ہے۔ٹی ٹوئنٹی کرکٹ میں دنیا کی بہترین ٹیم تصور کی جانے والی پاکستانی کرکٹ ٹیم 13 سال مسلسل 2 میچز میں اپنی اننگ مکمل نہ کر پائی۔ سری لنکا کیخلاف مسلسل 2 میچز میں پاکستان کی پوری ٹیم اوورز مکمل کیے بنا ہی پویلین لوٹ گئی۔ جبکہ پاکستان کو سری لنکا کے ہاتھوں پہلی مرتبہ ٹی ٹوئنٹی سیریز میں شکست کا سامنا کرنا پڑا ہے۔تین ٹی ٹونٹی میچز کی سیریز کے دوسرے مقابلے میں سری لنکا نے پاکستان کو 35رنز سے شکست دیکر ٹی ٹونٹی سیریز جیتی ۔ایک پہاڑ جیسے ہدف کے تعاقب میں قومی بلے بازوں کے ہاتھ پاوں پھول گئے،اور پاکستانی ٹیم کی وکٹیں خزاں رسیدہ پتوں کی طرح ایک ایک کر کے گرتی رہیں پہلے میچ میں مایوس کن کارکردگی دکھانے والے احمد شہزاد اور عمر اکمل اس بار بھی ناکام ھوئے اور ٹیم کو ڈبو دیا، عمر اکمل مسلسل دوسرے میچ میں صفر پر آﺅٹ ہوئے جب کہ احمد شہزاد نے 16 گیندوں پر 13 رنز بنائے، کپتان سرفراز احمد 26 رنز کی مزاحمت کرسکے، سپنر ڈی سلوا نے ایک ہی اوور میں تینوں کی وکٹیں حاصل کیں۔
اوپنر بابراعظم 3 اور فخرزمان 6 رنز تک ہی محدود رہے، عماد وسیم اور آصف علی نے چھٹی وکٹ کیلئے 74رنز کا اضافہ کیا جس کے بعد عماد وسیم 28گیندوں پر8چوکوں کی مدد سے47رنز بنا کر اودانا کی گیند پر آﺅٹ ہوئے،وہاب ریاض کی اننگز میں7رنز تک محدود رہی،شاداب خان صفر کی خفت سے دوچار ہوئے،آصف علی29رنز بنا کر چلتے بنے لاہور قذافی سٹیڈیم میں کھیلے جا رہے سیریز کے دوسرے ٹی20 میچ میں سری لنکا کے ٹی20 کپتان داسن شناکا نے پاکستان کےخلاف ٹاس جیت کر پہلے بیٹنگ کا فیصلہ کیا۔پہلے میچ کے ہیرو گوناتھلیکا اس بار ناکام رہے اور صرف 15رنز بنا کر عماد وسیم کا شکار بن گئے ، فرنینڈو 8رنز بنا کر شاداب خان کی پھرتی کے باعث رن آﺅٹ ہوگئے ، راجا پکسا اور جے سوریانے تیسری وکٹ کے لیے شاندار بلے بازی کا مظاہرہ کرتے ہوئے 94رنز جوڑے جس کے بعد جے سوریا34رنز بنا کررن آﺅٹ ہوئے ،راجا پکسا48گیندوں پر 77رنز کی دھواں دھار اننگز کھیلنے کے بعد شاداب خان کا شکار بنے ،بھانوکا بھی بغیر کوئی رن بنائے رن آﺅٹ ہوگئے،اودانا8رنز بنا کر وہاب کی گیند پر بولڈ ہوئے،پاکستان نے 25 رنز کے اندر 3 وکٹیں حاصل کر کے کم بیک کی پوری کوشش جسے شناکا نے ڈی سلوا کے ساتھ مل کر ناکام بنا دیا اور 27 رنز کا اضافہ کرکے مجموعے کو 182 تک پہنچادیا، شناکا 15 گیندوں پر 27 رنز بنا کر اور ڈی سلوا 2 رنز بنا کر ناٹ آﺅٹ رہے۔
پاکستان کے سب سے تجربہ کار بولر محمد عامر سب سے مہنگے ثابت ہوئے جنہوں نے 4 اوورز میں 40 رنز دے کر بھی کوئی وکٹ حاصل نہیں کی جب کہ محمد حسنین اپنے 4 اوورز میں 39 رنز دئیے اور کوئی وکٹ نہ حاصل کر سکے ، شاداب خان کو 38 رنز کے عوض ایک وکٹ ملی،وہاب ریاض نے 31 اور عماد وسیم 27 رنز دےکر 1،1 وکٹ لینے میں کامیاب رہے۔
سری لنکا نے سیریز کے پہلے ٹی20 میچ میں پاکستان کو 64 رنز سے شکست دی تھی۔
۔عمراکمل اور احمد شہزاد کو ڈومیسٹک کرکٹ میں کارکردگی پر ٹیم شامل کیاگیامگر وہ جس طرح آوٹ ھوئے اس پر تحقیقات ھونی چاہیے۔ماضی میں بھی دونوں کھلاڑیوں پر میچ فکسنگ کےالزامات لگ چکے ہیں اور ڈسپلن پر سزائیں بھی بھگت چکے ہیں۔قومی ٹیم کے بلے باز عمر اکمل کو ان فٹ ہونے کے باوجود سری لنکا کے خلاف ٹی ٹونٹی سیریز کے لیے قومی ٹیم میں شامل کیے جانے کا انکشاف ہوا ہے ۔ 29سالہ عمر اکمل گھٹنے کی انجری کا شکار تھےاور نیشنل کرکٹ اکیڈمی میں ٹریننگ کے باعث ان کی اس انجری میں مزید اضافہ ہوگیا تھا اس کے باوجود ہیڈ کوچ او ر چیف سلیکٹر مصباح الحق نے ان فٹ عمر اکمل کو سری لنکا کے خلاف ٹی ٹونٹی سیریز کے لیے قومی ٹیم میں شامل کرلیا اور ٹیم میں شامل کیے جانے سے قبل ان کا فٹنس ٹیسٹ بھی نہیں لیا گیا عمر اکمل کو گھٹنے کی انجری کی سرجری کروانی ہے ۔ قومی ٹیم کے ٹریننگ سیشن کے دوران بھی عمر اکمل نے ٹریننگ نہیں کی بلکہ وہ ٹیم مینجمنٹ کی جانب سے دی گئی ہدایات کے مطابق صرف رننگ کرتے نظر آئے ۔پاکستان اب بھی ٹی ٹوئنٹی رینکنگ میں نمبر ون ہیں، دوسری ٹیم سری لنکا کی ہے جس نے ورلڈ ٹی ٹوئنٹی ٹائٹل تو ضرور جیتا ہے لیکن اس وقت اس کی رینکنگ نمبر 8 ہے۔
اس سے قبل تین ون ڈے میچز کی سیریز کراچی میں کھیلی گئی جو پاکستان نے 0-2 سے اپنے نام کی جبکہ پہلا ون ڈے بارش کے باعث منسوخ کردیا گیا تھا۔پاکستان اور سری لنکا کے درمیان دوسرےٹی ٹونٹی میچ سے قبل ہیڈ کوچ اور چیف سلیکٹر مصباح الحق نے کپتان سرفراز احمد کے ہمراہ اسٹیڈیم میں جا کر پچ کا جائزہ لیا جس کے بعد مشاورت کر کے حتمی 11کھلاڑیوں کا فیصلہ کیا گیا تاہم تجربہ کار کوچ درست فیصلہ نہ کر سکے۔پاک سری لنکن ٹی ٹونٹی کرکٹ سیریز کے موقع پر سکیورٹی کے سخت اقدمات کئے گئے۔ میچ سے قبل قذافی سٹیڈیم کی جانب آنے والی تمام سڑکوں کو دوپہر دو بجے ہر قسم کی ٹریفک کے لئے بند کردیا گیا جبکہ دوپہر 12 بجے سے رات تک شاھدرہ سے گجومتہ تک میٹروبس سروس بند رہی۔
علاوہ ازیں سکیورٹی کے نکتہ نگاہ سے کرکٹ کے شائقین کے لئے سہ پہر تین بجے قذافی سٹیڈیم لاہور کے داخلی دروازے کھول دئیے گئے۔ لیکن پاکستان اور سری لنکا کی ٹیموں کے درمیان جیسے ہی میچ شروع ہوا سٹیڈیم کے تمام دروازے بند کردئیے گئے۔ سکیورٹی کے اقدامات کے تحت فوج، رینجرز اور پولیس کے ہزاروں جونواں نے ہوٹل سے قذافی سٹیڈیم تک اور سٹیڈیم کے اندر اور باہر سکیورٹی کے فرائض انجام دئے۔ قذافی سٹیڈیم اور گردو نواح کی فضائی مانیٹرنگ کے لئے ہیلی کاپٹر بھی استعمال کئے گئے۔قومی کرکٹ ٹیم کے ہیڈ کوچ اور چیف سلیکٹر مصباح الحق نے کہا ہے کہ عمر اکمل کو ماضی کی کارکردگی پر موقع دیا گیا۔ کوشش کریں گےورلڈ کپ سے پہلے کھلاڑیوں کو میچوں میں موقع دیں گے تاکہ وہ اپنے آپ کو ثابت کر سکیں۔انہوں نے کہا کہ اوس کی وجہ سے میچ میں بال گیلا ہوا،اور مشکلات ہوئیں، مصباح الحق نے کہا کہ امید ہے سری لنکن ٹیم دسمبر میں ٹیسٹ میچز کھیلنے پاکستان آئے گی، پاکستان میں ٹیسٹ کرکٹ کا ہونا بہت ضروری ہے،پاکستان کو پہلے ٹی ٹوئنٹی میں سری لنکا نے 64 رنز سے شکست دی تھی، تیسرا اور آخری ٹی ٹوئنٹی 9 اکتوبر کو کھیلا جائے گا۔سری لنکن کھلاڑی دوسرے ٹی20 میچ کے دوران سری لنکن وزیرکھیل کے والد کے انتقال پر سوگ میں بازؤں پر سیاہ پٹیاں باندھ کر کھیل رہے ہیں۔یاد رہے کہ پاکستان نے 3 ایک روزہ میچز کی سیریز 0-2 سے اپنے نام کی ہے جبکہ پہلا ایک روزہ میچ بارش کے باعث منسوخ ہوگیا تھا۔دوسری جانب سری لنکن کپتان داسن شاناکا نے کہا ہے کہ تمام کھلاڑی پاکستان میں پی ایس ایل کھیلنے کو تیار ہیں۔ سری لنکن ٹیم کے کپتان دسن شاناکا کا کہنا تھا کہ چھ سال بعد نمبر ون ٹیم کے خلاف کامیابی پر بہت خوشی ہے، ہم نے اچھی کرکٹ کھیلی اس لیے فتح ملی،پہلے میچ میں پاکستانی بالر محمد حسنین نے 16 ویں اوور کی آخری گیند پر بھانوکا راجاپاکسا کو آؤٹ کیا اور اس کے بعد 19 ویں اوور کی پہلی دو گیندوں پر ڈاسن شناکا اور شیہان جے سوریا کو پویلین کو راہ دکھائی۔وہ ٹی ٹوئنٹی کرکٹ میں ہیٹ ٹرک کرنے والے کم عمر ترین بولر بن گئے ہیں۔انہیں 12 میچوں میں 12ویں کھلاڑی کی حیثیت سے شامل کیا جاتا رہا۔ قبل ازیں سری لنکا نے تین ٹی ٹوئنٹی میچز کی سیریز کے پہلے میچ میں پاکستان کو 64 رنز سے شکست دی تھی۔پاکستان اور سری لنکا کے درمیان پہلا ٹی ٹوئنٹی لاہور کے قذافی اسٹیڈیم میں کھیلا گیا جہاں سری لنکا نے پاکستان کو جیت کیلئے 166 رنز کا ہدف دیا۔جواب میں پاکستان کی پوری ٹیم 101 رنز بناکر آؤٹ ہوگئی۔ افتخار احمد 25 رنز بناکر ٹاپ اسکورر رہے۔پاکستان نے ٹاس جیت کر پہلے فیلڈنگ کا فیصلہ کیا۔ احمد شہزاد اور عمر اکمل کو طویل عرصے بعد ٹیم میں شامل کیا گیا جبکہ فہیم اشرف کی بھی ٹیم میں واپسی ہوئی تاہم عمر اکمل اور احمد شہزاد ایک بار پھر ناکام رہے۔سری لنکا نے پہلے کھیلتے ہوئے مقررہ 20 اوورز میں 5 وکٹوں کے نقصان پر 165 رنز بنائے۔مہمان ٹیم کی جانب سے اوپنر دنوشکا گوناتھلاکا 57 رنز بناکر نمایاں رہے ۔
President of IKO World So Kyokushin Hanshi Daigo Ohishi terminated Pakistani official Muhammad Abid from the post of branch chief (SPORTS NEWS)
President of IKO World So Kyokushin Hanshi Daigo Ohishi terminated Pakistani official Muhammad Abid from the post of branch chief
(SPORTS NEWS)
Islamabad;The President of IKO World So Kyokushin Hanshi Daigo Ohishi head of Organization and head of boards of management sudden decision to remove Pakistani official sensei Muhammad Abid from the post of branch chief of So-Kyokushin Pakistan immediately says a press release. Shihan Raja Khalid President World So-Kyokushin Pakistan Federation issued official letter to sensei Muhammad Abid says that ,’’ This letter is to inform you that your position as a Branch Chief of Pakistan So-Kyokushin Karate has been terminated, ‘’you are no longer member of our Organization ’’. This decision is by the President Hanshi Daigo Ohishi head of Organization and head of boards of management’’ he further stated. The President Pakistan So-Kyokushin Federation Raja Khalid meets World Sokyokushin’s president Hanshi, Daigo Oishi, and Supreme advisor Hanshi Kazuyuki Hasegawa at the World so Kyokushin tournament at Tokyo Japan few year back. The living legend of world Sokyokushin’s president Hanshi, Daigo Oishi, and Supreme advisor Hanshi Kazuyuki Hasegawa are Oyama Sosai’s direct pupils. The President of the So-Kyokushin Organization became a pupil of Kyokushin Kaikan So honbu in 1960.He won 3rd place in the 3rd Japan Tournament, 4th place in the 6th All Japan Tournament, and 4th place in the memorable 1st World Tournament.Because of his excellent record, he became Sosai’s Uchideshi and was given masterful instruction for 5 years. Sosai Oyama referred to Oishi Shihan’s footwork as “Yoto Muramasa” after the famous sword, as his technique had sharpness and deadly force reminded Sosai Oyama of the famous weapon. He was also acclaimed as the “genius of kick work” by Sosai Oyama. He established the Yamanashi branch in 1976.He also established the Shizuoka branch in 1977.He has always been on the front lines along with Shihan Hasegawa. . Their Karate is ‘pure Kyokushin Karate’, directly from Oyama Sosai. To succeed and hand down correct Kyokushin Karate without impurities, and to continue development together, regardless of groups or factions, are aims .People both inside and outside of Japan who support these aims raised the quality of Kyokushin Karate.
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will visit to Pakistan from 14th October to 18th October 2019
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will visit to Pakistan from 14th October to 18th October 2019
By; Asghar Ali Mubarak
ISLAMABAD; The Communications Secretary to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge has today issued the following statement:
Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will undertake an official visit to Pakistan between Monday 14th and Friday 18th October, at the request of The Foreign and Commonwealth Office. This will be Their Royal Highnesses’ first official visit to Pakistan. Whilst The Duke and Duchess’s programme will pay respect to the historical relationship between Britain and Pakistan, it will largely focus on showcasing Pakistan as it is today – a dynamic, aspirational and forward-looking nation. From the modern leafy capital Islamabad, to the vibrant city of Lahore, the mountainous countryside in the North, and the rugged border regions to the West, the visit will span over 1000km, and will take in Pakistan’s rich culture, its diverse communities, and it’s beautiful landscapes. Throughout the tour, Their Royal Highnesses will visit programmes which empower young people, and organisations that help ensure they have the best possible start in life. Access to quality education, particularly to girls and young women is one of the UK’s top priorities in Pakistan. The Duke and Duchess are looking forward to spending time meeting young Pakistanis, and hearing more about their aspirations for the future. Their Royal Highnesses’ programme will also cover how communities in Pakistan are rapidly responding and adapting to the effects of climate change. This a key area of interest for Their Royal Highnesses; they are keen to learn more about the climate change issues affecting Pakistan and our world, and the positive work being undertaken to combat these challenges. Their Royal Highnesses will also spend time understanding the complex security picture in Pakistan. They will learn more about the challenges and opportunities, both of the past and today. The UK has been a key partner for Pakistan, and The Duke and Duchess will meet UK and Pakistan military personnel who are sharing expertise to improve security. As with previous overseas visits, The Duke and Duchess have asked that this tour allow them opportunities to meet as many Pakistanis as possible. Over the course of the visit, Their Royal Highnesses will meet a wide variety of people, including children and young people, leaders from government, business and the charity sector, inspiring conservationists, and well-known cultural figures and sporting stars. This is the most complex tour undertaken by The Duke and Duchess to date, given the logistical and security considerations. Pakistan hosts one of Britain’s largest overseas networks, with the British High Commission in Islamabad being one of the UK’s largest diplomatic missions in the world. The UK’s links with Pakistan are extensive, and Their Royal Highnesses are looking forward to building a lasting friendship with the people of Pakistan.
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