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Online Start-up Showcase by Aspire Pakistan 

Lahore, May 16, 2022 (PPI-OT):

For all Aspiring Start-ups,

ASPIRE Pakistan is helping promising startups and entrepreneurs from Pakistan to grow in their respective startups. National Idea Bank and Pakistan100 are two major projects which are running under the umbrella of ASPIRE and propelled by a large network of Overseas Pakistanis.

To build a strong connection for these startups around the world, we will conduct an online STARTUP SHOWCASE ON 29TH MAY FROM 9:00-10:30 PM.

The event is aimed at celebrating 10 STARTUPS from our growing portfolio of promising startups that the experts hand-picked from across Pakistan to present inspiring stories by their entrepreneurs.

Please register yourself today on the given link below:

REGISTRATION LINK: https://bit.ly/3FFwcCh

Looking forward to having you all there.

For more information, contact:
Forman Christian College
Ferozpur Road, Lahore 54600, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-99231581-8
Fax: +92-42-99230703
E-Mail: contact@fccollege.edu.pk
Website: www.fccollege.edu.pk

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Launch of PSF-NSFC Joint Scientific Exchange Program

Lahore, May 16, 2022 (PPI-OT):Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF) in collaboration with the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) has launched a Joint Scientific Exchange Program (JSEP) and invited joint proposals from HEC-Chartered Universities, public sector, Research Centres, and Institutes. Proposals are solicited in the following priority areas that are aligned with the national strategies of both Pakistan and China:

Computer Science: Internet to things (IoT), Blockchain. Biometrics, Big data, Virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), Deep Learning, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Information and communication (including 5G).

Mechanical Design and manufacturing (including Robotics,3D printing, and Drones).

Macro Governance and Policy.

Climate Change and Mitigation.

Water, Food, and Ecosystem Security.

The call for proposals is open since 14.04.2022 and the deadline for submission is 16.06.2022. The detailed guidelines along with application proforma are available on the PSF website www.psf.gov.pk.

For more information, contact:
Ferozpur Road, Lahore 54600, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-99231581-8
Fax: +92-42-99230703
E-Mail: contact@fccollege.edu.pk
Website: www.fccollege.edu.pk

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Vice Chancellor visits First Semester Examinations 2022

Khairpur, May 16, 2022 (PPI-OT):Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto, Vice Chancellor, Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur paid a visit of First Semester Examinations-2022 of various Faculties, Institutes and Departments. Talking to the appearing students, Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto said that youth is a dynamic force for positive change because they could contribute in every segment of the society positively.

He stressed the students to concentrate their efforts and energies for the pursuit of academic excellence, skills and new trends prevailing in the modern age. During the visit, the Deans of Faculties, Directors, Chairmen and Incharges remained present. The Vice Chancellor felt his entire satisfaction over the arrangements for the smooth conduct of Examinations.

For more information, contact:
Shah Abdul Latif University (SALU)
Old National Highway, Khairpur, 66020 Sindh, Pakistan
Tel: +92-243-9280051-4
Fax: +92-243-9280060
Email: info@salu.edu.pk
Website: https://salu.edu.pk

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UCS, a project of Beaconhouse, signs seven school franchising MoUs in Karachi 

Karachi, May 16, 2022 (PPI-OT):United Charter Schools (UCS), a project of Beaconhouse Group, has successfully signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with leading educationists to franchise seven more facilities of the UCS with the aim to play an important role in the provision of quality education of an international standard to generations of young Pakistanis. To celebrate the occasion, a dinner was hosted by United Charter Schools at the Pearl Continental, Karachi.

Fatima Kasuri, Project Director at the United Charter Schools presided over the signing ceremonies, along with Naveen Shahid Butt, Deputy Director; Omar Mushtaq, Senior Manager Business Development; and Haseebullah Qureshi, Regional Head at UCS. The MoUs were signed between United Charter Schools and seven franchisees: Salman Ashfaq from Gulshan-e-Maymar Campus, Irfan Qureshi from Gulshan-e-Iqbal Campus, Adnan Kazi from F.B Area Campus, Furqan Kazi from Gulistan-e-Jauhar Campus, Imran Ansari from Rafaye-e-Aam Campus, Zeeshan Yousuf from M.A Jinnah Campus, and Erum Farooq Edhi from Clifton Campus.

Fatima Kasuri appreciated the efforts of all stakeholders in transforming United Charter Schools from a handful of campuses into an expanding network of leading schools in Pakistan. Speaking on the occasion, she stated, “At UCS, we believe that every child has a right to quality education in line with international standards, enhanced with latest technology use. Our education model enables our students to become confident, creative, independent, and critical thinkers enriched with knowledge, skills, and attitudes that empower them to become responsible global citizens. These partnerships with our franchisees reiterate our consolidated efforts in building a solid foundation for students’ successful futures.”

United Charter Schools offers an Oxford-based high-quality curriculum that is also in sync with the objectives of the government mandated Single National Curriculum. UCS follows a hybrid learning system made possible with its proprietary online portal system INFINITY – a comprehensive dashboard for school management, administration, and faculty. It offers a holistic teaching and learning methodology that promotes social and cultural development of young minds.

For more information, contact:
Beaconhouse Group Corporate Office,
Beaconhouse
10-11 Gurumangat Road, Gulberg-III, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-111-232-266
Fax: +92-42-35712027
Email: info@beaconhouse.net
Website: https://www.beaconhouse.net/

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Tribute paid to ex-captain of Pakistan Hockey team Hanif Khan

Karachi, May 16, 2022 (PPI-OT):Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET) and Aligarh Institute of Technology (AIT) appointed the renowned Olympian Hanif Khan as Sports Consultant to promote sports activities at the campus. The ceremony was held by the Sports Department to pay tribute to the former captain of Pakistan National Hockey Team, Hanif Khan that was attended by Mubashir Mukhtar, Ahmed Alam, Dr Majid, Nasir Ali, Pervez Iqbal and others.

Speaking on the auspicious occasion, the noted Olympian, Hanif Khan said, “Actions speak louder than the words. I am a man of action. Right now, I have nothing much to say about but soon I will prove my worth with my work and performance. I wish to prepare a brigade of skilled players who may contribute to Pakistan at national and international level.

Chancellor SSUET, Jawaid Anwar said, “We need to separate sport from politics that is constantly damaging Pakistan’s sports. Political interference in games affected the quality of sports. Whereas, selection on merit enhances the quality of performance in games and increase the productivity in sports activities. I hope that this alliance will help to produce good students, good players and good human being. Sports make you able to bear the defeat and to rejoice victory.

Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Vali Uddin said that Sir Syed University took initiative to make an alliance with the real sportsmen. The university not only participated in games at regional and national level but also organized the sports events for Higher Education Commission and Government. Induction of Hanif Khan in our team ensures a great achievement with result-oriented output.

Convenor Aligarh Institute of Technology, Engr. Muhammad Arshad Khan said that sports keep youth involved in positive and healthy activities. Registrar Syed Sarfraz Ali said that Sir Syed University gives importance to the sports and offers maximum facilities to the players.

To improve the quality of sports we have included the experienced Hanif Khan in our team. Chairman Karachi Hockey Association, Gulfraz Khan, said that it is the start of a new journey. We assure you to keep the sports out of politics. We have a good infrastructure and needed youth that will be available by the university. Convenor Sports, Qazi Nasar said, “We are trying to establish Sports Centre at the campus and to improve the quality of games. Nasir Ali, Olympian Ahmed Alam, and Haider Hussain, also spoke on the occasion.

For more information, contact:
Deputy Director Information,
Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET)
University Road, Karachi-75300, Pakistan
Mobile: 0333-2197581
Tel: +92-21-4988000-2, 4982393-474583
Fax: +92-21-4982393
Email: ahdaccani@gmail.com
Website: https://ssuet.edu.pk/

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SMIU organizes a workshop on “Learn: How to Create CRUD Applications from Scratch using Java” 

Karachi, May 16, 2022 (PPI-OT):Department of Computer Science and Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) of SMIU jointly organized a workshop on “Learn: How to Create CRUD (Create, Read, Update and Delete) Applications from Scratch using Java,” on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at the Senate Hall of the university.

More than 100 students of various IT departments of SMIU including Department of Computer Science, Department of Software Engineering and Department of Artificial Intelligence and Mathematical Sciences; participated in the workshop, which was held in two shifts.

Mr. Irfan Ali Kandhro, PhD Scholar, who also works as a lecturer in Department of Computer Science of the university conducted the workshop. He talked on the core objectives of Java programming language with Database Management System (DBMS) in detail. He elaborated that how these programming languages differ from other high level programming languages like C and C++. “This kind of comparative study helps students to get a clear idea about different programming languages,” he said.

Kandhro said the objective of workshop was to provide hands on experience to students with Java programming and its object-oriented features and this workshop will help them in learning the writing, compiling and execution of Java programs and building robust applications by using Java’s object-oriented features. Thus, it will help the students to empower themselves with programming skills and related knowledge.

Also, the aim of the workshop was to boost competency of students, prepare them to compete in the technologically driven job environment, and enable them to develop and implement innovative solutions to the programming languages issues. During the session, CRUD (Create, Read, Update and Delete) operations were practically taught to the students.

For more information, contact:
Sindh Madressatul Islam University (SMIU)
Aiwan-e-Tijarat Road, Karachi-74000, Pakistan
Tel: +92-21-99217501-3
Fax: +92-21-99217504
Email: info@smiu.edu.pk
Website: www.smiu.edu.pk