Day: November 17, 2021

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Need stressed for Sindh University students to get skills to earn huge money through e-commerce 

Jamshoro, November 17, 2021 (PPI-OT):The entrepreneur, digital marketer and trainer Abdul Wahab has said that modern trends were being introduced with the help of technology to further strengthen the business of e-commerce in the digital market and the youths are required to get skills and training in order to make their place in fast growing dealing of the world.

He said that success in the world of e-commerce was not possible without learning new technologies and contemporary developments. This he said while delivering a lecture titled “How to Start an E-Commerce Career?” held at the Institute of Commerce, University of Sindh, and Jamshoro here on Tuesday.

Entrepreneur Abdul Wahab further said that a large amount of money could be earned through e-commerce, but the condition for it was that the young students must have the skills to use different platforms related to e-commerce. “The youth must get the required skills, expertise and training to earn maximum money in the digital market”, he maintained.

He said that Amazon and Alibaba were the two valuable platforms by which the students of the department of commerce, Sindh University could earn huge amounts. Organizing Committee President Prof. Dr. Ashique Ali Jhatial, members Prof. Qazi Mumtaz Ahmed and Dr. Ashfaq Ali were also present on the occasion. The lecture was attended by a large number of scholars and students.

For more information, contact:
Director
Centre for Pure and Applied Geology
University of Sindh
University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan
Tel: +92-22-9213167
Cell: +92-300-9375193
E-mail: shsolangi@usindh.edu.pk
Website: www.usindh.edu.pk

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The International Tolerance Day Celebrated at Institute of English Language and Literature 

Khairpur, November 17, 2021 (PPI-OT):The International Tolerance Day was celebrated in the institute of English Language and Literature at Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur. The international Day for Tolerance is marked every year on 16 November in order to create awareness about the principles of tolerance.

The Director Prof Dr Syed Zulfiqar Ali shah spoke on the importance of tolerance and advised the participants to practice the rules of tolerance so that we may create a better society to live in. He asked students to promote the culture of tolerance and this message should be shared with everyone in the society in order to discourage the elements which promote intolerance.

Prof. Tanveer Hussain also shed light on the topic and emphasized students to follow the path of empathy and feel the sufferings of others. Miss Paras Niaz, shared her views that nutrition also plays vital role in contributing tolerance. Mr. Abdul Rasheed Soomro, Mr. Yasir Ahmed Bhutto, Mr. Mujahid Hussain Jalbani and some of the students also spoke on the occasion. A large number of students attended the program.

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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Ziauddin University Holds a Two-Day Hands-On Workshop Fundamentals and Applications of Cell Culture 

Karachi, November 17, 2021 (PPI-OT):The Department of Molecular Medicine and Department of Research conducted a hands-on workshop on the Fundamentals and Applications of Cell Culture on 9th and 10th November, 2021. The aim of the workshop was to equip the participants with basic cell culture techniques including harvesting, sub culturing, seeding, cryopreservation and cytotoxicity assays. The participants represented over 5 reputed organizations including Dow University of Health Sciences, SZABIST, University of Karachi and Defense Science and Technology Organization (DESTO).

The program commenced with the recitation from Holy Quran. Dr. Yamna Khurshid welcomed the participants and highlighted the significance of cell culture in the research and pharmaceutical industry. The keynote lecture emphasizing the clinical applications of cell culture was delivered by Executive Director Research, Prof. Dr. Talat Mirza. The Program Coordinator, Dr. Rehan Imad followed forward to give the participants a basic understanding of the terminologies and techniques used in cell culture. The participants were then provided hands-on experience in sub-culturing, plating and reagent preparations by Dr. Rehan Imad, Dr. Abdul Hameed and Dr. Yamna Khurshid. A thought provoking and extremely worthy lecture on fundamentals and utilization of cell culture in designing research projects was conducted by Dr. Shamim Mushtaq.

On day second, Dr. Rehan Imad further broadened the understanding of the participants on the preparation of compounds/drugs and dilutions. He also conducted hands on sessions on drug treatment and MTT assay. Dr. Yamna Khurshid proceeded further and delivered a lecture on In-vitro cytotoxicity and cell viability assay followed by Dr. Abdul Hameed enlightening lecture on primary cell culture modules in advanced research. The participants shared that they gained new insight and valuable knowledge which will help them in designing and developing their research projects. The certificates were distributed among the participants after taking the quiz.

For more information, contact:
Ziauddin University
4/B, Shahrah-e-Ghalib, Block 6,
Clifton, Karachi, Pakistan
Tel: +92-21-35862937-9
Email: info@zu.edu.pk
Website: https://zu.edu.pk

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Ziauddin University Holds a Four Day Workshop on Research Methodology 

Karachi, November 17, 2021 (PPI-OT):The workshop on Research Methodology was organized by the Registrar office through the Department of Research in collaboration with the Directorate of Educational Development (DED) and Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) from 2nd to 5th November, 2021. This workshop has been designed to promote the professional development of the faculty with capacity building in research, enhanced productivity and to improve university ranking. The multidisciplinary participants represented over 10 departments of ZU including College of Eastern Medicine, Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Biotechnology, Gynecology and Obstetrics, ZFOP, ZCOMS, ZCON, ZH, Medical and Dental Colleges.

The program started with the greatest name of Allah and welcome address by Dr. Yamna Khurshid. The keynote lecture highlighting the significance of the workshop and research process was delivered by Executive Director Research, Dr. Talat Mirza. The first two days of the workshop were dedicated to qualitative and quantitative research, literature search, endnote and scientific writing including synopsis, thesis and manuscript and facilitated by Dr. Talat Mirza, Dr. Fauzia Shamim, Dr. Syeda Rakhshanda, Dr. Saeeda Baig, Dr. Shamim Mushtaq, Dr. Rehan Imad, Dr. Farah Ahmed and Mr. Shiraz Khurshid.

On day third, the first session was conducted by Dr. Iram Khursheed underpinning the important characteristics of educational research and types of researches on the basis of application in education. The educational research methods were further enhanced by Dr. Syeda Rakhshanda. Dr. Farah Ahmed and Dr. S. Hasan Danish followed forward to explain the available statistical methods and their utilization using SPSS.

The fourth day was devoted and conducted by Dr. Zulfiqar Umrani, Director ORIC and his team, Engr. Arbaz Adil and Ms. Ambreen Muzammil. They provided adequate knowledge about the ZU research and innovation ecosystem, research for impact, linkages and outreach and grant writing. The honourable Vice Chancellor, Dr. Irfan Hyder delivered an intellectually stimulating and thought-provoking lecture promoting and advocating research culture in ZU. The workshop ended on an energizing and motivating session by an invited speaker Dr. Bilal Ahmed, ORIC Director at SZABIST.

The feedback provided by the participants was highly encouraging and positive for the coverage of all important and generic subject areas of research in minimum time. The participants appreciated the efforts of the organizers. They shared that such workshops are effective and valuable for faculty development and need to be promoted further for more specialized areas.

For more information, contact:
Ziauddin University
4/B, Shahrah-e-Ghalib, Block 6,
Clifton, Karachi, Pakistan
Tel: +92-21-35862937-9
Email: info@zu.edu.pk
Website: https://zu.edu.pk

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IBA student wins bronze medal in HEC Pakistan Intervarsity Swimming Championship 

Karachi, November 17, 2021 (PPI-OT):Ali Raza, a BS Accounting and Finance student (BSAF-5), has won the bronze medal in 1500m Freestyle event at HEC Pakistan Intervarsity Swimming Championship. The competition was held at the Sports Board Punjab, Lahore. Raza has also been selected to compete in Pakistan Open Age National Swimming Championship 2021. We congratulate Ali Raza on this remarkable accomplishment and wish him tremendous success in his future endeavours.

For more information, contact:
Executive, Communication and Public Affairs,
Institute of Business Administration Karachi (IBA)
Main Campus: University Road, Karachi – 75270, Pakistan
UAN: +92-21-111-422-422 (Ext. 269)
Fax: +92-21-99261508
Email: raza.lakhani@khi.iba.edu.pk
Website: https://www.iba.edu.pk

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Guest Lecture by Dr. Lutf Ur Rehman (Expert on Durand Line)

Lahore, November 17, 2021 (PPI-OT):On Wednesday, 3rd November, the Department of Politics and International Relations organized a Guest Lecture on “Durand Agreement: Implications for Pak-Afghan Relations” by Dr Lutf Ur Rehman (Expert on Durand Line Agreement) at UCP’s main Auditorium. Students from various departments showed up to get them sensitized with the nitty-gritty of the topic. While faculty of the International Relations department also attended this event.

The main thrust of this event was to create awareness about the essential value of the Durand line agreement and its impact and repercussions on Pak Afghan ties. Dr Lutf Ur Reman shed adequate light on the historical background of the Durand line, its legal status in International Law (by international law, it is unchangeable). He unfolded the curtain about the history timeline while informing the audience that Pakistan had to pay the high financial cost for the fencing and its advantages to control the cross-border terrorism. He also took stock of the political importance of the Durand Line in the domestic politics of Afghanistan. This event was a great addition of knowledge for IR students.

For more information, contact:
University of Central Punjab (UCP)
Khayaban-e-Jinnah Road, Johar Town, Lahore, Pakistan
Phone: +92-42-35880007
Fax: +92-42-35954892
Email: info@ucp.edu.pk
Website: https://www.ucp.edu.pk/