Tag: Mohsin Naqvi

  • Chairman PCB plans to upgrade three important stadiums

    Chairman PCB plans to upgrade three important stadiums

    Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Mohsin Naqvi has decided to upgrade three important stadiums in the country before next year’s Champions Trophy.

    A meeting headed by Chairman PCB was held yesterday in which Nespak officials gave a briefing on the upgradation of stadiums.

    Mohsin Naqvi called for the final design plan for the upgrade of Gaddafi Stadium in three days, while in the second phase, the design plan for the upgrade of National Cricket Stadium Karachi and Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will be prepared.

    The upgradation of the three stadiums will be completed before the Champions Trophy.

    Mohsin Naqvi said, “The facilities for cricket fans in the stadiums will be improved, as per the need, the stadiums will be increased. The facilities in the boxes of Gaddafi Stadium will be improved. Upgradation work will be completed with quality and speed.”

    Pakistan will host the International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy next year.

  • No more recommendations; team selection to be on merit, says PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi

    No more recommendations; team selection to be on merit, says PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi

    Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Mohsin Naqvi has made it clear to the national players that from now, the team will be selected only on merit and no more recommendations will be accommodated.

    Naqvi stressed that he is not stopping any player from earning money but Pakistan should be their first priority.

    In a meeting with national players involved in Pakistan Super League (PSL) in Islamabad, Mohsin Naqvi said, “Whenever the team will be selected after today, it will be on merit. I will not tell anyone that you people should not earn money. Give Pakistan first priority, in any case I am not telling anyone to reduce their earnings. “

    Talking about the practice of adjusting players who do not come on merit, the Chairman stated, “If you see something like this, all you have to do is send me a message and I’m telling you, I’m a very friendly guy and I’m also mean. So mean that if a single complaint is heard, the whole team will go.”

  • Mohsin Naqvi’s appointment as PCB chairman challenged in Islamabad High Court

    Mohsin Naqvi’s appointment as PCB chairman challenged in Islamabad High Court

    The appointment of Mohsin Naqvi as the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has been challenged in the Islamabad High Court (IHC), which has made the plea admissible.

    The court issued secretarial notices to Mohsin Naqvi and the Prime Minister. After hearing the preliminary arguments, the court reserved its decision on the admissibility of the petition.

    Earlier, Chief Justice Islamabad High Court Amir Farooq had reserved the decision on the petition being admissible. The Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court had asked the petitioner’s lawyer why he thought the appointment was wrong?

    The petitioner’s lawyer had said that according to the constitution there is a difference between the elected and the caretaker prime minister, the former cannot appoint chairman PCB as that role rests with the prime minister.

    Justice Amir Farooq got angry when the petitioner’s lawyer spoke while writing the order, asking him to wait.

    Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi was elected as the new chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on February 7. Naqvi has been elected as the 37th chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board unopposed.

    In this regard, a special meeting of the PCB Governing Board was held on Tuesday, February 6 at the National Cricket Academy, a special meeting of the PCB Governing Board was called by Election Commissioner Shah Khawar.

  • Mohsin Naqvi elected unopposed chairman of PCB

    Mohsin Naqvi elected unopposed chairman of PCB

    Caretaker Chief Minister of Punjab Mohsin Naqvi has been elected unopposed chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for the next three years.

    On January 19, Zaka Ashraf resigned from the post of PCB chairman, after serving as chairman since July last year. He was initially appointed for four months and later, his tenure was extended by caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar till the ODI World Cup 2023.

    After accepting the resignation of former PCB Management Committee Chairman Zaka Ashraf, Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kakar nominated Mohsin Naqvi as his candidate in the PCB Governing Body.

  • Mohsin Naqvi Appointed Head of PCB Management Committee

    Current interim Chief Minister of Punjab, Mohsin Naqvi has been appointed as Appointed Head of Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman (PCB) Management Committee.

    In the past 13 months, the Pakistan Cricket Board has got its fourth new chairman. After accepting the resignation of former PCB Management Committee Chairman Zaka Ashraf, Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kakar has nominated Mohsin Naqvi as his candidate in the PCB Governing Body.

    According to the PCB constitution, Election Commissioner Khawar Shah will form a 10-member board of governors as the interim chairman, with Mustafa Ramday as the other representative of the prime minister.

    Mohsin Naqvi will no longer be caretaker Chief Minister of Punjab after the general elections. After this, he will participate in the election of PCB chairman and become a strong candidate to become the head of the cricket board for three years.

    On January 19, Zaka Ashraf resigned from the post of PCB chairman, after serving in the post since July last year. He was initially appointed for four months and later, his tenure was extended by caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar till ODI World Cup 2023.

  • Artificial rain in Lahore; Just looking like a wow

    Artificial rain in Lahore; Just looking like a wow

    In a historic stride, Lahore on Saturday witnessed its maiden experiment with artificial rain, revealed caretaker Chief Minister of Punjab, Mohsin Naqvi.

    Addressing the media in Lahore, the caretaker CM Punjab said that the occasion marks the first successful venture into artificial rain in the country’s history. He revealed that this morning, Lahore, previously the most polluted city, experienced artificial rain for the first time.

    Naqvi clarified that no additional funds were allocated for this initiative, however, he expressed willingness to spend money if needed to combat smog. Rainfall occurred in approximately 10 areas of Lahore, covering a planned region of 10 to 15 km.

    He expressed gratitude to the Environment Department and the UAE team for their exhaustive scrutiny of the process, culminating in the eagerly awaited results.

    Detailing the procedure, Naqvi disclosed that 48 flares were deployed for cloud seeding, specifically targeting the Shahdara area.

    Looking ahead, Naqvi mentioned the upcoming installation of smog towers. He emphasized that the artificial rain experiment, being both novel and impactful, is currently under observation for short-term and long-term effects. Results from the artificial rain are expected tonight.

    Naqvi shared insights into the cloud seeding mission, noting that it was executed some time ago, directing clouds towards Shahdara and Muridke.

  • No pictures of Mohsin Naqvi with promotion of flyovers, underpasses allowed: Lahore Court

    The Punjab government provided assurances to the Lahore High Court on Wednesday, that the image of the caretaker chief minister of Punjab, Mohsin Naqvi, would not be utilized in advertisement campaigns promoting development projects.

    Justice Sultan Tanvir Ahmad presided over the proceedings, which involved a petition challenging the promotion of the caretaker CM in ads related to the construction of flyovers and underpasses in Lahore.

    Additional advocate general represented the government and made a commitment to the court that the image of the caretaker CM would not be incorporated into any official campaign from now on.

    Read more: Awam ka kitna paisa laga hai Mohsin Naqvi ki publicity par?

    Acknowledging the government’s undertaking, Justice Ahmad resolved the petition while cautioning against a recurrence of such practices in the future.

    The judge emphasized the importance of responsible use of public funds, stating that individuals using public money for self-promotion would be held accountable.

    A citizen, Hafiz Israrul Haq, filed a writ petition on November 17, challenging the promotion of the caretaker chief minister on the construction of flyovers in the city.

    The judge declared that those who promoted themselves with public money would be held accountable.

    The petition stated, “The Govt. of Punjab designed a plan in order to construct a flyover at Shahdara Chowk to facilitate the public and started to construct the Fly over at Shahdara Chowk Lahore to make smooth flow of traffic as it is the duty of the Govt. to create easiness in the life of the inhabitants and to facilitate them but the Govt. of Punjab after completion of Construction of project of Fly Over started to advertise on electronic, Print Media and by displaying flexes/ sign board to make publicity with the name and style of “MUHSIN SPEED” which they are not authorized as if they have completed the work before time it is not permitted to advertise the same from the public exchequer rather they may advertise for publicity from their pockets not form the public money.”

  • Aakhir Lahore ki roads kab khulein gi?

    Aakhir Lahore ki roads kab khulein gi?

    Lahoris can finally take a breath of relief as Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab has given dates for the inauguration of under-construction roads in Lahore.

    Cavalry Ground Underpass

    A mega infrastructure project in Lahore Cantonment, the Khalid Butt underpass (Cavalry Ground), is set to open on November 26 as the pace of work on construction activities has been accelerated.

    With the completion of this project, along with the Ghora Chowk flyover, residents will enjoy signal-free drive from Cantonment to Gulberg, Kalma Chowk, and vice versa, saving precious time and energy.

    Ghora Chowk Flyover

    The estimated opening date of Ghora Chowk Flyover project is December 7.

    The project is located at the intersection of Masood Anwari Road and Walton Road. Once completed, it will address bottlenecks, providing smooth passage for 180,000 vehicles daily, which currently congest the whole intersection up to Khalid Butt Chowk.

    Central Business District (CBD) Main Boulevard

    The estimated opening date of Central Business District (CBD) Main Boulevard project is December 31.

    Traffic burden on Ali Zeb Road and Ferozepur Road will be reduced, as motorists seeking access to Walton Road and reaching various phases of DHA would prefer using this new road.

    The main CBD has been divided into two districts— Quaid district and Bab district.

    Quaid district will consist of the land from Kalma Chowk to the originating point of the flyover, while the Bab district will comprise the land starting from the endpoint of the flyover and ending at Walton Road (Bab-e-Pakistan).

    It is pertinent to mention that the Kalma Chowk Remodeling Project is one of the core components of the Lahore CBD project and aims to allow easy access to the CBD at Walton, avoiding traffic in the vicinity.

    Walton Road

    The estimated opening date of Walton Road upgradation project is January 31.

  • Awam ka kitna paisa laga hai Mohsin Naqvi ki publicity par?

    Awam ka kitna paisa laga hai Mohsin Naqvi ki publicity par?

    The Lahore High Court on Monday expressed concerns about the utilization of public funds in advertisement campaigns showcasing caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi for various development projects.

    Justice Sultan Tanvir Ahmad, while presiding over the case, voiced concerns that taxes collected from the public should be spent judiciously and not misused for self-promotion.

    A citizen, Hafiz Israrul Haq, filed a writ petition on November 17, challenging the actions taken to promote the caretaker chief minister on the construction of flyovers in the city.

    The judge declared that those who promoted themselves with public money would be held accountable.

    The petition stated, “The Govt. of Punjab designed a plan in order to construct a flyover at Shahdara Chowk to facilitate the public and started to construct the Fly over at Shahdara Chowk Lahore to make smooth flow of traffic as it is the duty of the Govt. to create easiness in the life of the inhabitants and to facilitate them but the Govt. of Punjab after completion of Construction of project of Fly Over started to advertise on electronic, Print Media and by displaying flexes/ sign board to make publicity with the name and style of “MUHSIN SPEED” which they are not authorized as if they have completed the work before time it is not permitted to advertise the same from the public exchequer rather they may advertise for publicity from their pockets not form the public money.”

    The judge summoned a complete record of the expenses incurred for an advertisement campaign for the construction of flyovers featuring the caretaker chief minister.

    Additionally, the Court directed the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) to present a thorough record of the construction of the flyovers at the upcoming hearing.

    The move underscores the court’s commitment to ensuring transparency and accountability in the expenditure of public funds.

    A similar issue arose in 2018 when then Chief Justice of Pakistan, Mian Saqib Nisar, took suo motu notice against media advertisements by the provincial government featuring images of then Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif in the lead-up to the general elections.

    Subsequently, the Supreme Court ordered Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif to reimburse the national exchequer Rs5.5 million on March 8, 2018.

    A Punjab government newspaper advertisement carrying his photograph was displayed in court during the hearing.

  • Lockdown restrictions revised in Punjab

    Lockdown restrictions revised in Punjab

    The Punjab government on Thursday revised the terms of the lockdown imposed in multiple districts of the province as major cities grapple with crippling fog.

    In its amended notification, the Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department of the province notified that call centres and international information technology companies will be allowed to operate during the lockdown.

    While markets in the eight smog-hit districts will be allowed to operate today and tomorrow; however, shopping malls and markets will be closed on Saturday and Sunday.

    The notification also states that cinema halls, restaurants and gyms will remain open today as per routine.

    The decision will remain in effect in Lahore, Nankana Sahib, Sheikhupura, Kasur, Gujranwala Narowal, Hafizabad and Sialkot.

    Previous Notification

    A day earlier, an environmental and health emergency had been declared in Lahore, Gujranwala, and Hafizabad divisions for four days due to the prevailing smog conditions.

    Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi made the announcement during a press conference on Tuesday when the air quality index (AQI) in the city measured 390, falling under the category of hazardous.

    At this AQI level, the city maintained its position as one of the most polluted cities with citizens experiencing a hazy and smoggy atmosphere throughout the day. The air quality was severely poor, making it nearly impossible to breathe normally outdoors.

    Notification issued on Tuesday detailed that from Thursday to Sunday i.e., November 9, 2023, to November 12, 2023, all markets, shopping malls, restaurants, cinemas, gymnasiums, schools (public and private), and offices (public and private) will remain closed in Lahore, Nankana Sahib, Sheikhupura, Kasur, Gujranwala Narowal, Hafizabad and Sialkot.

    Also, the movement of people will be limited to and from these areas by public and private transport.

    The following will be exempted from closure:

    • Pharmacies/ Medical Stores
    • Medical Facilities and Vaccination Centers
    • Petrol Pumps
    • Oil Depots
    • Tandoors
    • Bakeries,
    • Grocery / Karyana stores
    • Milk / Dairy Shops
    • Sweet Shops,
    • Vegetable / Fruit Shops
    • Chicken / Meat Shops
    • E-commerce
    • Postal / Courier Services
    • Utility Services (Electricity, Natural Gas, Internet, Cellular Networks /Telecom.

    Large departmental stores will only keep their grocery /pharmacy sections open while all other sections will remain closed.

    It has been suggested by the government that people buy groceries and medicines within the vicinity of their residence.