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Clinical bowling performance by the Indian team vs UAE

World Cup standings of all the 14 participating teams (on run rate basis) as on 27 February, 2015.

1. New Zealand (+3.586) is at the top of the 14 combined teams of the both groups.

2. Pakistan (-2.260) is at the bottom of the 14 combined teams of the both groups, which includes Scotland, Afghanistan and even the UAE.

“Change is the end result of all true learning.”

— Leo Buscaglia

Second SOS appeal to the PM Pakistan..!

Dear Mr. Prime Minister,

AoA.

Sir,

The below mentioned SOS appeal was submitted to you on 12 February, 2015 on behalf of the 180 million Pakistanis, to Save Our Souls from the dangers of the swine flu epidemic, rapidly engulfing India, where now according to the latest figures more than 1000 persons have died and many thousands badly affected by this dreaded disease.

However, till now there is total inertia in your government regarding initiation of precautionary measures, to protect Pakistani population from the looming dangers of this health catastrophe.

Sir, you are once again earnestly requested to urgently order taking of all possible health protective measures to safeguard PakIstan from the chances of spread of Indian swine flu in Pakistan.

Best Regards,

Syed Nayyar Uddin Ahmad
Lahore.
27 February, 2015.

SOS Appeal to the Prime Minister of Pakistan
12 February, 2015

Dear Mr. Prime Minister,

AoA.

Sir,

In view of the very serious medical emergency of swine flu epidemic in India where 216 people have died just in the current month of February and and 407 deaths have occurred since January 2015, you are requested for taking emergency measures for the protection of Pakistani population from the spread of rampant Swine Flu in India.

Sir, in this regard, kindly impose a immediate ban of any direct and indirect import of chicken feed and all such types of items from India, which may affect the population in Pakistan, with this dreaded disease. Also please make strict arrangements for medical check up of all persons arriving from India in Pakistan.

Sir, in this connection, your kind attention is also invited towards an unconfirmed news item published earlier that even members of your delegation were not allowed to enter the USA, without the confirmation of the Polio vaccination. This shows the level to which extent the government’s can go, to protect their citizens from contagious diseases.

NEW DELHI: As many as 216 people have lost their lives to swine flu across the country in the first ten days of February as the death toll due to the contagious disease mounted to 407 this year, mostly in states like Gujarat and Rajasthan.

The latest government data said that 5,157 cases of the disease has been reported since January 1 this year till February 10 and the health ministry is drafting guidelines for vaccination of health workers who are in contact with H1N1 patients.

The health ministry had earlier said that swine flu has claimed 191 lives in the country against the total number of 2,038 cases reported in January this year.

“It was noted that during January 1 to February 10 the total number of H1N1 cases is 5,157 and number of deaths are 407.

“Largely, the cases are from Delhi, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Telangana while the deaths largely are in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Telangana,” the health ministry said in a statement on Wednesday.

The statement came today after health secretary B P Sharma chaired a high-level meeting to review the status of H1N1 influenza being reported from different states.

The ministry said that after getting expert advise, it was decided that various health institutions treating swine flu cases be “advised” to get the health workers, who are in contact with such patients, vaccinated.

“This will be in addition to the proper personal protective measures being followed at the hospitals. Guidelines are being drafted for vaccination of healthcare workers and these will be shared with the states for dissemination to all health institutions,” the statement said.

The Health Ministry has already placed an order for enhancing stock of diagnostic kits to be supplied to the lab network under Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) being used for testing H1N1 influenza.

“To enhance the level of preparedness, additional 60,000 Oseltamivir medicines and 10,000 N-95 masks are being procured. In addition, NCDC has floated a tender for additional 10,000 diagnostic kits,” the statement said.

Best Regards,

Syed Nayyar Uddin Ahmad

Lahore.

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THE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY: Harvard Business Review

February 27, 2015

Delegate Your Work Without Fear of Resentment

Despite the benefits, many managers feel uneasy about delegating work to their teams. One main concern is that your staff will resent the additional work. If you want to build a foundation for effective delegating, you can’t just dump grunt work on people; you have to manage their expectations with open discussions. Let them know they’ll get opportunities to do new and interesting work. Explain how new projects will expand their capabilities, and that you’ll support them as they make their own decisions. When you do have dull administrative work or a beastly project, such as organizing a cluttered image library, be upfront about it: acknowledge that it may be beneath your employee’s abilities, but it has to be done. Give the reasons why. Providing a larger context will lessen the sense of drudgery and motivate your employee to complete the work without resentment.

Adapted from “Delegating Work (20-Minute Manager).”

“You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.”

— Jon Kabat-Zinn

A most urgent message to the PM Pakistan…http://t.co/HU5tAdob6N

Respected Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Sahab,

AoA.

Sir,

The subject mentioned news item published by the daily “The Express Tribune” dated 30 June, 2014 (Link :- http://tribune.com.pk/story/729174/big-four-pakistan-to-earn-450-million-in-cricket-cycle/ )is being submitted below for your kind perusal because, the PCB is going to auction its media rights (for the next five years) tomorrow on 27 February, 2015 and it is in Pakistan’s interest to ensure that nothing less than $450 million is earned by the PCB from the auction of the media rights, for the next five years till 2020.

The amount of the $450 million is the figure himself quoted By Mr. Najam Sethi, which was reported by the daily “The Express Tribune” as detailed below, for your ready reference please.

Moreover, it is very strange arrangement by the PCB that although, the bidding rights issue is a marketing department’s domain yet, the Director Marketing PCB, is NOT included as a member of the bidding committee, which includes Mr. Najam Sethi, about whom, conflict of interest is reported.

Recently, this matter of conflict of interest, was considered such an objectionable and serious matter by the Indian Supreme Court that it removed the chairman of the BCCI, Mr. Srinivasan, from his post and debarred him from contesting any future elections of the BCCI.

Sir, in view of the seriousness of the matter and as per 100% transparency policy of your government, it is suggested that alongwith Mr. Khalid Mahmood, Ex.Chairman PCB, a member from each of the following organisations, should also attend this bidding process of the PCB, as observers:

– NAB
– FIA
– Public Procurement Regulatory Authority
– Office of the Auditor General of Pakistan
– Transparency International Pakistan

In this regard, if it is necessary the bidding process may be delayed for a few days, to ensure that the representatives of the above mentioned departments can attend the bidding meetings, in due course of time.

Best regards,

Syed Nayyar Uddin Ahmad

Link of the ET news :- http://tribune.com.pk/story/729174/big-four-pakistan-to-earn-450-million-in-cricket-cycle/

LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board chief Najam Sethi claimed on Monday that his country will earn $450 million from the next eight-year cycle, mainly from four series with arch-rivals India.
India and Pakistan signed an agreement to play six series, four of which Pakistan will host in the next eight years, on the sidelines of an International Cricket Council (ICC) annual conference in Melbourne last week.
The windfall for Pakistan was made possible after they conditionally agreed to approve an ICC revamp that gives major powers to cricket’s “Big Three”, India, Australia and England.
The shake-up, which Pakistan initially opposed, was formally endorsed at the meeting in Melbourne.
“We would have been left isolated and gone bankrupt in two years had we not approved the revamp,” Sethi told media on return from Australia.
“We get the most revenues when we play with India and if all goes well we are set to earn $300 million from the four series we host against India,” he said.
Sethi said Pakistan gained significantly during the ICC meeting.
“Pakistan have been included in the executive committee of the ICC for one year, with India, Australia and England as the permanent members, which means we will be at the forefront of most of the decisions,” said Sethi.
That, Sethi claimed, will get Pakistan the most funds after the Big Three.
“We will get revenues on fourth number, and I can say with confidence that in the next eight year cycle we will get $150 million dollars from the ICC,” he said, bringing the total takings to $450 million.
This compares to Pakistan receiving $10 million from the ICC per year in the last seven-year cycle, Sethi added.
The first of the series with India is scheduled for December next year, likely to be played in United Arab Emirates.
“The agreement is now on paper and I hope that the day will also come when PMs of both the countries clear it, then the two countries will also play in Pakistan. But at the moment it is not possible,” Sethi added.
International cricket in Pakistan has been suspended since March 2009 when militants attacked the Sri Lankan team bus, leaving eight people dead and seven visiting players injured.
But Sethi said there would be no compensation if India does not play due to non-clearance from New Delhi.
“There was no compensation before, there is none now. This is not the norm in mutual series when government does not give permission.”
Mohammad Aamer’s return
Sethi also said banned paceman Mohammad Aamer will be able to play domestic cricket before his worldwide ban expires in August next year.
“The ICC committee will finalise changes in the anti-corruption code in October this year after which the PCB will submit an application on relaxing the ban on Aamer and in the last year of his ban Aamer will be able to play domestic cricket to get ready for the international matches,” said Sethi.
Aamer was banned for five years on charges of spot-fixing during the Lord’s Test against England in 2010. Then-Pakistan Test captain Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif were also banned for a minimum of five years in the same case.

“When I say it’s you I like, I’m talking about that part of you that knows that life is far more than anything you can ever see or hear or touch. That deep part of you that allows you to stand for those things without which humankind cannot survive. Love that conquers hate, peace that rises triumphant over war, and justice that proves more powerful than greed.”

—Fred Rogers (1928-20003)
Television Host, Educator, Minister, Songwriter

My 25 February, 2015 slot of Samaa TV program “Mission Melbourne” from 20.15 minutes to 23.05 minutes (total 2 minutes 50 seconds length)…Link:- http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2i440u