FARUKH SHEHZAD

DNA

ISLAMABAD: The High Commission of Malaysia organised a Farewell Golf match in honour of its departing Acting High Commissioner, Mr Deddy Faisal bin Ahmad Salleh at the Islamabad Club Golf Course.

The golf match was joined by more than 55 golfers including the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps Ambassador Atadjan Movlamov, Ambassador Suh Sangpyo of the Republic of Korea  as well as other diplomats.

Top professional Pakistani golfers including Mr Muhammad Munir, Mr Talib Hussein, Mr Ali Ashgar, Mr Muhammad Nazeer, Mr Zubir Satti, Mr Tariq Mahmood and  Mr Zarsheed Ahmad also graced their presence at the 18-hole match.

Mr Deddy Faisal bin Ahmad Salleh will be leaving Pakistan on 28 October 2022 after serving Islamabad for 3 years 2 months and 10 days. He arrived in Pakistan as Deputy Head of Mission on 19 August 2019.

In his remarks, Mr Deddy said that his posting in Pakistan is one that he will remembered as it is filled with beautiful memories and he had made many connections with the friendly Pakistani people. Pakistan is his third diplomatic postings abroad after serving in Sudan and Canada. He will take up a new diplomatic post as the Consul General of Malaysia in Davao City, Phillipines.

Mr Deddy also promotes golfing in Malaysia as the country has more than 200 golf courses where one can enjoy  round of golf surrounded by the cool hills and tea plantations or alternatively head down to the fringes of the South China Sea. Golf resorts with beautiful beaches, spas, water sports, and shopping are available in each Malaysian golf destination. And it all occurs in a warm tropical climate tempered by year-round sea and mountain breezes. Top golf course designers like Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer have all brought out the best features of the local environment whilst incorporating their own unique styles and features in the golf courses located throughout Malaysia, the nearby islands of Penang and Langkawi and further afield in Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo, he added.

In conclusion Mr Deddy expressed his heartiest gratitude and appreciation to the Government and particularly the people of Pakistan for their warm hospitality and genuine friendship that he forged throughout his 3 years tenure of posting here. He also thanked the support of the Pakistan’s Government for Malaysia’s candidature in the recently concluded elections where Malaysia was successfully re-elected to the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the Council of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).  He prayed that the close brotherly relationship between Malaysia and Pakistan will continue to be strengthened in years to come.

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SHARJAH, SEP 7: Victory for Green Shirts means they join Sri Lanka in the final and end India and Afghanistan's Asia Cup 2022 campaigns.

Teenage Naseem Shah’s clutch sixes on back-to-back balls of the final over helped Pakistan defeat Afghanistan by one wicket in their Super Four match of the Asia Cup 2022 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.

Heading into the final over, Pakistan needed 11 runs with just a wicket in hand, thanks to an astonishing batting collapse. However, the 19-year-old Naseem, whose primary job is that of a pacer and who came in to bat at number 10 when all seemed lose, turned the match on its head.

As Fazalhaq Farooqi went searching for yorkers but only found full tosses, Naseem took full advantage and dispatched both over the boundary line for maximums, triggering a sequence of wild celebrations worthy of wining the entire tournament.

Earlier, fast bowler Haris Rauf led an inspired Pakistan bowling attack that limited Afghanistan to 129-6. Rauf took 2-26 after Pakistan elected to field first knowing victory would secure a place in Sunday’s final against Sri Lanka and knock India out of the T20 tournament.

Afghanistan struggled to put together any significant partnerships, with Ibrahim Zadran (35) the lone batsman to put up some genuine fight.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz started cautiously before hitting pace bowler Mohammad Hasnain for two straight sixes at the end of the second over.

Hazratullah Zazai joined in with a few boundaries but soon lost his partner after Rauf bowled Gurbaz with an angling delivery that clipped the off stump.

Zazai’s innings was cut short by Hasnain who bowled the left-handed opener on 21.

Ibrahim and Karim Janat attempted to rebuild against a disciplined Pakistan spin attack, which kept the scoring to under seven an over.

Janat looked to launch left-arm spinner Mohammad Nawaz into the stands but succeeded only in skying to long-on.

Afghanistan kept losing wickets and fast bowler Naseem Shah bowled Mohammad Nabi for a first-ball duck in the captain’s 100th T20 international as Afghanistan slipped to 91-5.

Ibrahim took Afghanistan past 100 but soon fell caught behind to Hasnain. Rashid Khan added some runs to the total, hitting Rauf for a four and six in the final over to finish unbeaten on 18 off 15 balls.

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COURTESY DAWN NEWS

DUBAI, SEP 4: Pakistan have managed to beat India in a last over thriller by 5 wickets as the Green Shirts completed an equation of mammoth 182 runs against Rohit Sharma XI during the Super 4s stage in the 8th match of Asia Cup at Dubai Cricket Stadium on Sunday.  

-PAKISTAN‘S INNINGS-

First Over

Bhuvneshwar Kumar started off to bowl the first over and was welcomed by Mohammad Rizwan with a boundary on first ball. Skipper Babar Azam also got off the mark with a boundary as Kumar in his first over conceeded nine runs. 

Second Over

Skipper Rohit Sharma introduced Arshdeep Singh in second over, who went for three runs.

Third Over

In the third over, Bhuvneshwar bounced strongly, but in the last ball, Babar hit a boundary as the over went for nine runs. Pakistan reached 19 at this stage.

Fourth Over

Rohit Sharma cleverly introduced spinner Ravi Bishnoi who dismissed skipper Babar Azam, who scored 14 (10). In his successful over, Bishnoi only conceded three runs as Pakistan reached 22-1, while Fakhar Zaman joined Rizwan .

Fifth Over

Hardik Pandya came into the attack and welcomed by Rizwan with a four. Moreover, Zaman also opened his account, with a boundary. In the last ball, Rizwan played a delicate shot. This over went on to be expensive for India as the Green Shirts smoked 14 runs in Pandya’s over. At this stage, Pakistan reached 36-1.

Sixth Over

Arshdeep Singh came in to bowl in the 6th over and was hit for a massive six, clobbered by Rizwan. But, Arshdeep bounced back and conceded merely eight runs.

Seventh Over

Yuzvendra Chahal, who replaced Jadeja, conceded seven runs in his first over. At this stage, Pakistan reached 51-1 

Eighth Over

Sharma brought Bishnoi back into the attack, who bowled a ‘tidy’ over, giving away just six runs.

Ninth Over

Chahal continued to bowl in the ninth over, providing India with a wicket of Zaman who tried to hit over mid wicket, but find Kohli who take a  clean  catch as Zaman scored 15 (18). The new batter, who joined the wicket was Mohammad Nawaz who scored a boundary in the last ball as the over went for 10 runs.

Tenth Over

Mohammad Nawaz clobbered a six in the tenth over, which was bowled by Hardik Pandya. The over went for nine runs. Pakistan reached 76-2 in 10 overs.

Eleventh Over

In the 11th over, Chahal conceded 10 runs as Rzwan smashed a massive six. At this Pakistan reached 86/2.

Twelfth Over

Mohammad Nawaz smoked six off Bishnoi s third over as Pakistan reached 96-2. In this over, Bishnoi conceded 10 runs.

Thirteenth Over

Arshdeep Singh was back into the attack and conceded 11 runs. This was an eventful over as Rizwan completed his 50 off 37 deliveries. Meanwhile, Nawaz played a ‘lovely’ straight drive.

Fourteenth Over

Pandya bowled an expensive over as he went for 12 runs.

Fifteenth Over

Mohammad Nawaz hit two consecutive boundaries in Chahal’s last over, while Rizwan damaged the over with a ‘gutsy’ cut. Yuzvendra Chahal conceded 15 runs.

Sixteenth Over

Bhuvneshwar utilized his experience and picked up an important wicket of Mohammad Nawaz, who scored 42 (20). He bowled an economical over and just conceded four runs. At this stage, Pakistan, reached 139-3.

Seventeenth Over

In the seventeenth over, Hardik Pandya came to bowl and conceded nine runs as Rizwan who was looking good and scored a boundary was removed by Pandya on 71 (51).

Eighteenth Over

In the eighteenth over, Pakistan managed to score six runs in Bishnoi s over.

Nineteenth Over

In the nineteenth over, Bhuvneshwar conceded one six and two fours as he gave 17 runs.

Twentieth Over

In the twentieth over, Arshdeep Singh gave seven runs and a wicket during which Pakistan clinched a fabolous victory.

-INDIA’S INNINGS-

First Over

In the first over, KL Rahul started proceedings for India and Naseem Shah came to bowl. In the second ball KL Rahul off the mark and in the third ball Naseem Shah bowled absolute beauty to Indian skipper Rohit Sharma but Sharma smoked four in the next delivery. In the last ball Sharma clobbered six. India scored 11 runs in Naseem Shah’s first over.

Second Over 

Mohammad Hasnain conceeded nine runs in his first over. India on this moment scored 20 runs in two overs.

Third Over

Naseem continued in the third over but was hit for a six on two occasions by KL Rahul as India continued to ensure things going in right direction. In this over, India scored 14 runs. Shah in his two overs on this stage conceded 25 runs.

Fourth Over

Haris Rauf replaced Mohammad Hasnain, but was welcomed by skipper Sharma with four and a six. As in his first over, Haris went for 12 runs.

Fifth Over

Considering the early pressure mounted by India, Babar introduced spinner Mohammad Nawaz, who after delivering a dot ball was hit for a four by KL Rahul. But after Nawaz managed to have some control and conceded eight runs. As India on this reached 54 without any loss.

Sixth Over

Starting his second over, Haris get rid of Sharma who was looking for a big hit, but failed to time the ball and find Kushdil, who made no mistake to grab the catch as Sharma gone after scoring 28 (16). In successful over, Haris conceded seven runs as Virat Kohli joins KL Rahul.

Seventh Over

Coming to attack, leg-spinner Shadab Khan dismissed opener KL Rahul who scored 28 (20). Suryakumar Yadav came to bat and hit a four on his first ball, but Shadab came back strongly and beat Yadav on two occasions. India conceded nine runs.

Eight Over

Nawaz, in his second over conceded eight runs.

Ninth Over

Shadab continued to bowl his second over, during which Naseem Shah was ‘sloppy’ in a field as Shadab give eight runs.

Tenth Over

Nawaz came to bowl in the tenth over and removed Suryakumar with a ‘clever’ delivery who scored 13 (10). Nawaz only gave away five runs as India reached 93/3.

Eleventh Over

In the 11th over, Mohammad Hasnain came to bowl in his second spell. During which Virat Kohli scored a boundary. In his second over, Hasnain conceded eight runs as 100 up for India.

Twelfth Over

Nawaz ensured to kept things tight as he only conceded four runs.

Thirteen Over

In the 13th over, Naseem Shah conceded two boundaries as he gave 13 runs to the opposition.

Fourteenth Over

Shadab came into bowl in the fourteenth over and gave Pakistan important breakthrough in Pant s form who scored 14 (12). Shadab conceded eight runs.

Fifteenth Over

Mohammad Hasnain came into bowl and bagged a ‘golden’ wicket of Hardik Pandya who scored golden duck. Hasnain conceded nine runs in this over. India at this point scored 135/5 as Kohli was unbeaten on 40 (28), while Deepak Hooda joined Kohli.

Sixteenth Over

Shadab Khan started the sixteenth over as he only went for five runs. Shadab Khan finished his spell, conceding only 31 runs and taking two wickets in his four overs.

Seventeenth Over

Haris Rauf came into bowl in the seventeenth and conceded eight runs.

Eighteenth Over

Mohammad Hasnain started off the eighteenth over, during which Deepak Hoodak played a delicate shot to earn boundary. Meanwhile, in this eventful over Kohli brought his half-century in style with a ‘gigantic’ six.

Nineteenth Over

Naseem Shah came to bowl and removed Deepak Hooda who scored 16 (14). Shah bowled a fine over as he conceded seven runs.

Twentieth Over

Haris Rauf came into bowl in the last over of India’s innings as he conceded thirteen runs as India posed a total of 181-7. With excellent fielding, Kohli was removed on 60 (44) after his run out. In the last two balls, Haris Rauf conceded two boundaries.

-PAKISTAN S BOWLING-

For Pakistan, Shadab Khan bagged two wickets (2-31 in 4 overs). While Naseem Shah (1-45 in 4 overs), Mohammad Hasnain (1-38 in 4 overs), Haris Rauf (1-38 in 4 overs) and Mohammad Nawaz (1-25 in 4 overs) took a wicket each.

-PLAYING XI-

Pakistan: Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Shadab Khan, Asif Ali, Mohammad Nawaz (3), Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah

India: Rohit Sharma (c), KL Rahul, V Kohli, SA Yadav, RR Pant (wk), DJ Hooda, HH Pandya, B Kumar, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, YS Chahal

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COURTESY DUNYA NEWS

ISLAMABAD, JUN 29: The Huawei ICT Competition 2021-2022 Global Final in Shenzhen drew to a close on June 25. This year marks the sixth Huawei ICT Competition, which included three competitions – Practice, Innovation and Industry – attracted 150,000 students from more than 2000 universities in 85 countries and regions around the world. After making it through the national and regional competitions, 130 teams from 43 countries and regions faced off in the global final, making this year's finals the largest yet. This year's participants were also the first to compete for a new series of Women in Tech Awards which have been designed to honor the outstanding talent displayed by the young women contestants in the Competition. A TECH4ALL Digital Inclusion Award was also presented during the awards ceremony, as part of Huawei's TECH4ALL Digital Inclusion Initiative.

2021-2022 Regional finals winners, Pakistan’s team one; Sateesh Kumar, Iqra Fatima, and Bhagchand Meghwar along with their instructor Dr. Faheem Khuhawar and team two; Hafiz Rizwan, Adnan Ali, and Mukhtar Memon along with their instructor participated in the practice competition. These students hail from Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Islamiya University Bahawalpur and UET Lahore.In the Innovation Competition, two further teams from Pakistan were nominated this year. Osman Ahsan Sheikh, Muhammad Abdullah Ahsan Sheikh, Aqsa Amir and their instructor Merai Syed represented team ‘Homevism’, comprised of students fromNUST. The second team, ‘Boltay Haroof’, from LUMS consisted of Umer Farooq, Tabish Rafiq, Areej Ahmed and their instructor Muhammad Saeed. After a hotly contested competition, in the Network category of the Practice competition, Pakistan Team One clinched the 1st prize, while Pakistan Team Two grabbed the 3rd prize. In the Innovation competition, Team Boltay Haroof won the 2nd prize, while Team Homevism were awarded the 3rd prize.

Huawei Enterprise's President of Global Partner Development and Sales Xiao Haijun spoke at the event about how indispensable ICT has become to our work and lives. As one of Huawei's key initiatives in talent cultivation, the Huawei ICT Competition is designed to help build an ecosystem that students around the world can use to bridge digital divides and accelerate global digital transformation by improving their ICT knowledge, skills, and innovation capabilities.

CEO Huawei Pakistan, Mr. Mark Meng stated, “Despite the lingering pandemic, this Huawei ICT Competition attracted more participants than before. The achievements and milestones Pakistan students and teachers have achieved reflects on the great vision and determination of Pakistan government towards ICT talent nurturing, innovation and technology adaptation.”

Dr. Faheem, proud mentor of Pakistan’s Team One stated, “This is nothing short of a privilege and honor for Pakistan, we highly appreciate and are thankful to Huawei for the continuous support throughout this journey that led to achieving this level of success. Their cooperative nature and professionalism to resolve issues that ICT academy instructors and students face from all over Pakistan are extremely noteworthy.”

Bhangchand Meghwar, who was born in Tharparkar, Sindh, exclaimed, “I come from a village where there aren’t a lot of resources on hand, being able to represent and win for Pakistan on such a prestigious platform has been nothing short of a dream come true.”

In the future, Huawei plans to continue building education, industry, and public talent ecosystems by establishing talent alliances, integrating talent standards, improving talent capabilities, and demonstrating talent value. Huawei has also announced plans to nurture 1 million certified ICT professionals by 2024 to improve the digital skills of society as a whole. This is intended to promote scientific and technological progress, industry development, and sustainable social and economic development.

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