Day: November 1, 2021

Posted on

Tree Plantation at University of Engineering and Technology

Lahore, November 01, 2021 (PPI-OT):Intending to play their part in world-wide campaigns for conservation of the natural environment, Team Art and Design from the Department of Architecture conducted “Plantation Drive 2021” in UET Lahore Main Campus, to honour the holy month of Rabi al-Awwal. This drive was sponsored by the alumni of the Department, notably Ar. Haseeb Saleem and Ar. Moyaed Bakhsh.

The event was immaculately executed by the students of Architecture Department in high spirits, with support from the worthy Vice Chancellor Dr. Syed Mansoor Sarwar, Dean Faculty of Architecture and Planning Dr. Rizwan Hameed, Chairperson Architecture Dr. Munazzah Akhtar, and faculty members of the Department. As a result, 90 saplings were planted throughout the campus at different spots, in concern and love for the future generations that are still to set foot on Mother Earth. Let us continue to make efforts for a safer, sustainable, and greener Pakistan in hopes of elevation of life standards throughout the country!

For more information, contact:
Public Relations Officer,
University of Engineering and Technology (UET)
G.T. Road, Lahore – 54890, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-99250274, +92-42-99029358
Cell: +92-321-9467302
Email: tanveerqasim@yahoo.com
Website: www.uet.edu.pk

Posted on

M.A/ M.Sc. Candidates Roll No’s and Examination Centres for Annual Examinations 2021 

Peshawar, November 01, 2021 (PPI-OT):M.A/ M.Sc. Annual Examinations-2021 Candidates Roll No and Examination Centre details are uploaded for information of all concerned.

Visit here to view details:

http://www.uop.edu.pk/examinations/rollno/

For more information, contact:
Media and Protocol Officer
University of Peshawar
Tel: +92-91-9218463
Email: mpo@upesh.edu.pk
Website: www.upesh.edu.pk

Posted on

LUMS Vice Chancellor Participates in THE Emerging Economies Summit 2021 

Lahore, November 01, 2021 (PPI-OT):THE Emerging Economies Summit 2021, held in Dubai on October 19, brought together leaders from across the world to map out the future of higher education in emerging economies. LUMS Vice Chancellor, Dr. Arshad Ahmad participated in a panel discussion titled, ‘What will employability mean in the digital age?’ He was joined by Prof. Chandrika Wijeyaratne, Vice Chancellor, University of Colombo; Walid Al Zaher, Chief Research Officer, G42 Healthcare and Zaher Srour, Director of Partnerships (Middle East), Coursera. The discussion was moderated by Tim Sowula, Head of Content and Engagement, Times Higher Educations (THE).

Dr. Ahmad discussed the role of LUMS and the challenges facing universities in low and middle-income countries. “For developing countries like Pakistan, the real challenge for a university, that wants to have a great impact, would be to participate in the nation-building that is sorely needed,” he said. “We focus on issues of water, as we do with poverty concerns, equity issues and the list goes on. Whether it is energy or sustainability, these are the kind of umbrellas under which the university can focus on in trying to amplify its impact.”

He also explained that small universities can be more agile and adapt curricula more easily to address such challenges. “Many institutions are using old models and ways of thinking that create more challenges rather than create localised indigenous solutions, which we need in order to be able to get closer to what employers are thinking.” Thus, a more value-based education is essential and qualities such as honesty, integrity and a sense of giving back to something bigger warrant attention at universities, he explained.

Mr. Walid Al Zaher, Chief Research Officer, G42 Healthcare explained that COVID has impacted many things. “It has changed the landscape and the map of recruitment and talent and has just made it very obvious that in order for you to move forward, you have to use the newer generation’s talents.”

Prof Chandrika Wijeyaratne, Vice Chancellor, University of Colombo, elaborated on the current problems being faced in her country. “We cannot divorce ourselves from the ongoing pandemic, the fact that on-site, in-person presence of our students is very patchy. Still, we are managing it while there is a continuous online activity. No doubt the research activities, particularly the field-based, community-based learnings have been dampened.”

Mr. Zaher Srour, Director of Partnerships (Middle East), Coursera, spoke about how blended learning has become an important trend in universities. “Blended learning is here to stay, and now universities not only in developed countries but in emerging countries are expanding their online teaching and learning capacities.” The Emerging Economies Summit 2021 was held in partnership with the United Arab Emirates University.

For more information, contact:
Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)
D.H.A. Lahore Cantt. 54792
Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-35608000
Fax: +92-42-35725048
Website: www.lums.edu.pk

Posted on

Since July 2021, there has been a slight decrease in the number of people who relied on government or NGO assistance to cover their household’s basic needs: Gallup and Gilani Pakistan 

Islamabad, November 01, 2021 (PPI-OT):According to a survey conducted by Gallup and Gilani Pakistan, since July 2021, there has been a slight decrease in the number of people who relied on government or NGO assistance to cover their household’s basic needs.

A nationally representative sample of adult men and women from across the four provinces was asked the following question, “In the past 7 days, did you ‘rely on government or NGO assistance to cover your household’s basic needs? (Only reporting percentage of people who agreed).” In response to this question, only 1% of people agreed that they relied on government or NGO assistance to cover their household’s basic needs in August 2021 as compared to 3% in July 2021.

Question: “In the past 7 days, did you ‘rely on government or NGO assistance to cover your household’s basic needs? (Only reporting percentage of people who agreed).”

For more information, contact:
Head Office,
Gallup Pakistan
Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-8445080
Email: isb@gallup.com.pk, caf@gallup.com.pk
Website: www.gallup.com.pk

Posted on

Government must make the agreement with TLP public, demands Senator Khokhar 

Islamabad, November 01, 2021 (PPI-OT):The government must immediately make the agreement signed with the banned TLP public, demanded Senator Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar. “The government should inform the parliament and the nation about the agreement signed in the dark of the night. The citizens of this country have a right to know what has been agreed with a banned organisation that had paralysed the country, disrupted everyday life and business for 12 days. The protesters martyred innocent policemen.”

Senator Khokhar asked if the sacrifices of Punjab Police personnel were in vain or if the culprits would be caught and punished. Senator Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar added, “When the Hazara community was not burying their dead, Imran Khan said he would not be blackmailed, but here the entire state has surrendered. This is not even how grocery stores are run, let alone a state! “History is witness that Pakistan has suffered a great deal whenever the state has surrendered before such elements,” added Senator Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar.

For more information, contact:
PPP Media Cell (Sindh)
Pakistan People’s Party (PPP)
Peoples Secretariat Shikarpur Colony,
Behind Mazar-e-Quaid-e-Azam, Karachi, Pakistan
Cell: +92-305-3370383
Email: contact@ppp-tu.com
Website: https://www.ppp.org.pk

Posted on

ACCA Pakistan in collaboration with ACCA Bangladesh, Middle East and Sri Lanka celebrates Global Ethics Day to raise one voice for sustainable and ethical business practices

Islamabad, November 01, 2021 (PPI-OT):ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) Pakistan, Bangladesh, Middle East and Sri Lanka organised “Global Ethics Week 2021” bringing together top international industry experts for a five-part webinar series of discussions, spanning over three days, focused on ethics and its impact on life and society, especially businesses.

Partners of the Global Ethics Week 2021 were CFA Society Bangladesh, CFA Society Pakistan, CFA Society Sri Lanka, Habib Bank Limited, ICMA Pakistan, Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance, Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited, Pearl Initiative, The Pakistan Business Council’s Centre of Excellence in Responsible Business (CERB) and The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors.

Key messages from Helen Brand (ACCA CEO) and partners – Margaret Franklin (President and CEO, CFA Institute), Ehsan Malik (CEO, Pakistan Business Council) and Muhammad Aurangzeb (President and CEO, HBL) – revolved around how finance professionals are both well placed and trained to promote public good and make a real contribution to ethical sustainable businesses.

The panel conversations unanimously endorsed that ethics is the global currency to build trust and sustainable economic growth. Moreover, all speakers reaffirmed that the role of accountants and finance professionals (in today’s uncertain and fast evolving world) is key to ensuring confidence of stakeholders, creating transparency in the business dealing and driving a culture where people are encouraged to call-out unethical behaviours.

Special video messages were sent by Imran Ismail (Governor Sindh), Walid Iqbal (Senator), Taimur Jhagra (Finance and Health Minister KP), Asif Peer (CEO, Systems Limited), Asim Siddiqui (Country Managing Partner, EY Ford Rhodes) and Dr. Amjad Saqib (Founder, Akhuwat Foundation) – to show their support for ACCA’s efforts towards creating an ethical environment for businesses and industries to prosper.

Sajjeed Aslam – Head of ACCA Pakistan stressed the importance of the role of accountancy professionals in creating a more ethical and sustainable world. He said, “Trust, accountability, and integrity are fundamental to ensuring trade, building societies, and supporting economies across the globe. Strong ethical principles and good ethical behaviour will be important enablers to build trust in the digital age. Professional accountants are in a unique position to drive ethical and sustainable business decisions leading to an overall positive impact.”

Present at the event were notable names including, but not limited to – Aamir Khan (Chairman, SECP), Ahsan Jamil (CEO, PICG), Andrew Tarbuck (Head of Capital Markets, Al Tamimi), Arif Al Islam (MD and CEO, Summit Communications Bangladesh), Arif Masud Mirza (Regional Head of Policy, ACCA MESA), Barkan Saeed (Treasurer, P@SHA), Chaaminda Kumarasiri (Chairman, HCP Consulting Sri Lanka), Dr. Inayat Hussain (Executive Director, SBP), Dr. Mizanur Rahman (Commissioner, Bangladesh SEC), Fazeela Goplani (Head of ACCA Middle East), Md Shaheen Iqbal (President, CFA Society Bangladesh), Mohammad Shoaib (CEO – Al Meezan Investments), Narayanan Vaidyanathan (Head of Business Insights, ACCA), Nauman Asif Mian (CFO, Bayt.inc), Omer Zaheer Meer (Chairman MNP, ACCA Pakistan), Rashmi Peiris Paranavitane (Director, CFA Society Sri Lanka), William Tohme (Head of CFA Institute MENA), Zia Ul Mustafa (President, ICMA Pakistan) and Zinnia Huq (Director Finance Excellence, Unilever Bangladesh).

The event was broadcasted live on www.facebook.com/ACCA.Pakistan and https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/acca-pakistan, as well as on the market pages of Bangladesh, Middle East and Sri Lanka where it gathered not only a staggering amount of views and reach but also greatly positive views from the audience.

For more information, contact:
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Pakistan (ACCA)
Office No. 5, 2nd Floor, SNC Centre,
Fazal-ul-Haq Road, Blue Area, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-111-222275
Fax: +92-51-2876605
Email: info@pk.accaglobal.com
Website: www.pakistan.accaglobal.com