August 22, 2022 – Page 9 – PPI News Agency

NHMP conduct safety briefings to passengers, drivers, stewards

ISLAMABAD: As per directions from Inspector General National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) Khalid Mahmood, safety briefings were conducted to passengers regarding emergency exits and safety protocols onboard passenger busses.

Bus drivers and stewards were also briefed about safety requirements. Passengers were given an orientation on the rear emergency door and how to open it, says a statement issued here on Monday.

This initiative is a part of NHMP’s ‘#NoMore’ campaign that has seen deployment of technological innovations and a strict enforcement regime. NHMP remains committed to serving Pakistan through equal enforcement of the law and improving the safety of commuters on all national highways and motorways. The NHMP has also begun enforcement through a comprehensive PSV tracker system.

Balochistan closes schools as unprecedented rains kill 777 in Pakistan

QUETTA: The Balochistan government has announced to close all public and private schools for five days after torrential rains claimed nine more lives in different districts of the southwestern province, according to a report on Monday.

According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), overall rain-related death toll in Pakistan has reached 777, with Balochistan is worst-affected province where 225 people have lost their lives so far.

Besides causalities, the underprivileged province has also suffered massive infrastructure damage as flash floods swept away various major roads, houses and educational institutes. The provincial education department in a notification said that all schools will remain closed from Monday to Friday.

An official said that ongoing rains and floods have damaged over 550 schools in all districts across the province. Last week, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) directed Commander Balochistan Corps to undertake all measures to assist Govt of Balochistan for rescue, relief and rehabilitation efforts on emergency basis in coordination with civil administration. According to ISPR, the army chief issued the directives when he called the corps commander to get an update on flood situation.

“Unprecedented rains have caused devastation to human life and communication infrastructure especially in Balochistan. Army resources be utilized to help affected population and restore critical communication infrastructure as immediate temporary measure,” the military media wing quoted COAS as saying. Pakistan Army stands with flood affected population in this difficult testing time and shall undertake this assistance effort as national obligation, Gen Bajwa said.

PCB confirms details of England’s Test tour of Pakistan

KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board today confirmed details of England’s tour of Pakistan for three Tests, which will be played in December. This will be England’s second half of the tour, following seven Twenty20 Internationals in Karachi and Lahore from 20 September to 2 October.

According to a PCB information on Monday, Ben Stokes’ side will open the tour with the first Test in Rawalpindi from 1-5 December, before both sides move to Multan for the second Test from 9-13 December. Karachi will host the third Test from 17-21 December.

This will be the first time England will play a Test in Rawalpindi, which has previously staged 12 matches with the home side winning five and losing three. When England last toured Pakistan in 2005, they lost the Multan Test by 22 runs. The venue has staged five Tests, with Pakistan winning three and losing one.

National Stadium was considered Pakistan’s happy hunting ground until Nasser Hussain’s side in 2000 ended Pakistan’s 34-Test unbeaten record, winning the third Test in near darkness by six wickets. Pakistan’s only other loss in 44 matches in Karachi was against South Africa, who won the 2007 Test by 160 runs.

Nonetheless, with 23 Test wins, the National Stadium remains Pakistan most favourite Test venue.

Zakir Khan, PCB Director – International Cricket: “We are pleased that Pakistan and England Test rivalry, which has historically produced close and tight matches, will return to our backyards in December. Both the sides have evolved since they last played in Pakistan in 2005 and have recently been playing entertaining and exciting cricket. I remain confident this series will live up to the expectations of the global cricket fans who want to watch and enjoy competitive and thrilling matches.

“Pakistan cricket fans have waited for almost 17 years to see elite England players in action. And although they have enjoyed watching a number of them live in the recent editions of the HBL Pakistan Super League, nation versus nation Test cricket is the pinnacle where international stars and heroes are born.”

Clare Connor, ECB Interim Chief Executive Officer: “The return of our men’s Test team to Pakistan for the first time since 2005 will be an historic occasion. The opportunity to play Test cricket in front of passionate cricket-lovers in Pakistan after such a long time is something to be cherished.

“We have been working closely with the PCB over recent months and I am grateful to them for everything they have done, and continue to do, to make our Test and T20 tours a mouth-watering prospect for all involved.”

The three Tests will count towards the ICC World Test Championship 2021-23. No.4 ranked England are presently sitting in seventh position on the Test championship table, while sixth-ranked Pakistan are fifth.

Schedule of Tests:

1-5 December – 1st Test, Rawalpindi

9-13 December – 2nd Test, Multan

17-21 December – 3rd Test, Karachi

Schedule of T20Is (matches to start at 1930 PKT):

20 September – 1st T20I, Karachi

22 September – 2nd T20I, Karachi

23 September – 3rd T20I, Karachi

25 September – 4th T20I, Karachi

28 September – 5th T20I, Lahore

30 September – 6th T20I, Lahore

2 October – 7th T20I, Lahore

Indus at high flood in Guddu, Sukkur

SUKKUR: Indus river is in high flood at Guddu and Sukkur barrages due to heavy monsoon rainfalls across the country, according to a report on Monday.

Indus river inflow at Guddu barrage is 4,82,900 cusecs of water, while the outflow was recorded at 4,82,900 cusecs. The river inflow at Sukkur barrage was recorded at 4,17,900 cusecs, while the discharge was 4,17,900 cusecs.

The inflow of river water at Kotri Barrage was measured 2,46,800 cusecs, while the outflow has also been recorded 2,46,800 cusecs. Indus has been in low flood in the downstream of Kotri Barrage.

The Indus River has been in high flood at Taunsa and Guddu barrages as widespread rainfall hits the country, the FFD said. The inflow of river water at Tarbela Dam has been measured 2,57,000 cusecs, while the discharge has been recorded 2,40,800 cusecs.

The inflow of river water at Kalabagh has been measured 2,69,000 cusecs, while the discharge has been recorded 2,64,500 cusecs.

The inflow of river water at Chashma has been gauged 3,40,800 cusecs, while the outflow has been measured 3,22,800 cusecs.

Indus River has been in low flood at Tarbela, Kalabagh and Chashma waterworks.

The river has been in high flood at Taunsa Barrage with inflow of the water has been measured 5,50,500 cusecs, while the discharge of water has also been recorded 5,50,500 cusecs.

Pakistan has received above-normal rainfall this year in most parts of the country, which has caused flash floods in the country.

All off-taking canals of Kotri, Sukkur, Guddu and Taunsa barrages on Indus River, have been closed over apprehensions of likely breaches due to flooding in the river.

Heavy rains may generate floods in Karachi, Hyderabad, and other Sindh areas

KARACHI: Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said on Monday that heavy rains may generate urban flooding in Karachi, Hyderabad, Thatta, Badin, Mirpurkhas, Shaheed Benazirabad, Dadu and Sukkur on 23rd and 24th August.

According to the PMD report, flash flooding is expected in Qilla Saifullah, Loralai, Barkhan, Kohlu, Mosa Khel, Sherani, Sibbi, Bolan, Kalat, Khuzdar, Lasbella and hill torrents of Dera Ghazi Khan on 24th August. Travelers and tourists are advised to remain cautious during the forecast period.

Monsoon currents are penetrating in upper parts of the country and likely to intensify in central and southern parts from Tuesday. A westerly wave is also affecting western and upper parts of the country.

On Tuesday, rain-wind/thundershower is expected in northeast Balochistan, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, upper/south Punjab, Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan. Scattered heavy falls are also likely in northeast Balochistan, Sindh and south Punjab during the period.

Past 24 hours weather: Rain-wind/thundershower (with isolated heavy falls) occurred in Sindh, Punjab, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Kashmir.

Rainfall (mm): Sindh: Larkana 157, Khairpur 99, Mohenjo Dharo 98, Sukkur 67, Rohri 59, Jacobabad 46, Padidan 40, Shaheed Benazirabad 20, Dadu, Sakrand 03,

Balochistan: Kalat 40, Barkhan, Zhob 24, Quetta (City 19), Sibbi 10, Khyber

Pakhtunkhwa: Kalam 20, Dir (Upper 16, Lower 02), Mir Khani 09, Parachinar 06, Drosh, Malam Jabba 05, Saidu Sharif 02, Cherat 01, Punjab: DG Khan (City 18), Kot Addu 17, Bahawalpur (City 02), Multan (A/P) 01, Gilgit-Baltistan: Bagrote 10, Gupis 08, Babusar 05, Hunza 04, Gilgit 03, Kashmir: Muzaffarabad (City 02) and A/P 01.

Yesterday’s recorded highest maximum temperatures (°C): Nokkundi 40, Turbat and Faisalabad 38.

ROSEN, LEADING INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Celsius Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action – CEL

NEW YORK, Aug. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of Celsius Financial Products, including CEL Tokens, Earn Rewards high-interest accounts, and/or Celsius Loan products, between February 9, 2018, and June 13, 2022, inclusive (the “Class Period”), against Celsius Network LLC (“Celsius”), Celsius Lending LLC, Celsius KeyFi LLC (collectively, the “Celsius Entities”) and its executives Alexander Mashinsky, Shlomi “Daniel” Leon, David Barse, and Alan Jeffrey Carr (together, “Defendants”), of the important September 13, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Celsius Financial Products, including CEL Tokens, Earn Rewards high-interest accounts, and/or Celsius Loan products you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Celsius class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7586 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than September 13, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, Defendants violated provisions of the Securities Act by selling non-exempt securities without registering it. The complaint alleges that Celsius and Individual Defendants violated provisions of the Securities Act by also participating in Celsius’ failure to register the Celsius Financial Products. The complaint alleges that the Defendants violated provisions of the New Jersey Common Law by possessing the monetary value of Celsius Financial Products of inflated value which rightfully belongs to the Plaintiff and members of the Class.

Also according to the lawsuit, Defendants violated provisions of the Exchange Act by carrying out a plan, scheme, and course of conduct that Celsius intended to and did deceive retail investors and thereby caused them to purchase Celsius Financial Products at artificially inflated prices; endorsed false statements they knew or recklessly should have known were material misleading, and they made untrue statements of material fact and omitted to state material facts necessary to make the statements made not misleading.

To join the Celsius class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7586 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor’s ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

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ROSEN, GLOBAL INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages MINISO Group Holding Limited Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action Initiated by the Firm – MNSO

NEW YORK, Aug. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces it has filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of the securities of MINISO Group Holding Limited (NYSE: MNSO) pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus (collectively, the “Registration Statement”) issued in connection with MINISO’s October 2020 initial public offering (the “IPO”). If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than October 17, 2022.

SO WHAT: If you purchased MINISO securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the MINISO class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7814 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than October 17, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, the Registration Statement featured false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) defendants and other undisclosed related parties owned and controlled a much larger amount of MINISO stores than previously stated; (2) as a result, MINISO concealed its true costs; (3) the Company did not represent its true business model; (4) defendants, including the Company and its Chairman, engaged in planned unusual and unclear transactions; (5) as a result of at least one of these transactions, the Company is at risk of breaching contracts with Chinese authorities; (6) the Company would imminently and drastically drop its franchise fees; and (7) as a result of the foregoing, defendants’ statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the MINISO class action, go https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7814 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.

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Laurence Rosen, Esq.
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The Rosen Law Firm, P.A.
275 Madison Avenue, 40^th Floor
New York, NY 10016
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