November 22, 2021 – Page 3 – Newswire Pakistan

November 22, 2021

GCU holds an exhibition of Sadequain’s Paintings

Lahore, November 22, 2021 (PPI-OT):Distinguished painter and art historian, Dr Ajaz Anwar, has inaugurated the Art Gallery at the GCU’s Department of History of Art with an Exhibition of Sadequain’s paintings. The opening ceremony was addressed by Sadequain’s nephew Sultan Ahmad, who donated the prints of paintings for the permanent collection of the Gallery.

Sultan Ahmad highlighted that Sadequain belonged to a group of artists who believed in the art for life. His art reflected the problems of a common man. He strongly believed in a continuous struggle. Sadequain’s paintings showed the complexity of stagnation and struggle in human behaviour.

Dr Ajaz Anwar, former Director of NCA Art Gallery, maintained that the abundance of Sadequain’s paintings in the art galleries and media shows that the master artist “continues to paint posthumously”. He was a versatile artist–a painter, a poet, and a calligrapher. He will continue to inspire the coming generation of artists.

Dr Hussain Ahmad Khan, the Director of the Institute of History, mentioned that “During the exhibition, we see how Sadequain’s paintings overpowered humans’ emotions. His distinguished style of calligraphy and the use of colours has a personality that strongly influences its viewers. His artworks enable us to accept multiple perspectives which is important to promote in a society which is struggling with extremism.”

Prof Dr Asghar Zaidi, the Vice Chancellor of GCU, in his message, said that it was an honour for us to exhibit the paintings of a legendary artist for the inauguration of the gallery. His paintings give us a message of hope, struggle and mysticism. He informed that the Department of History of Art is the first of its kind in Pakistan.

“We have recently hired new faculty members who have PhDs in Art History from Edinburgh and SOAS with a vast experience of teaching abroad. We have also a curator and scholar who has established many museums in Pakistan recently. We are collaborating with leading art institutions for strengthening and internationalizing our Art History programmes.” He also said that the Department of History of Art at the Institute of History would organize an international conference on Sadequain’s artworks soon.

For more information, contact:
Public Relations Department,
Government College University (GCU)
Squash Complex, GC University, Lahore, Pakistan
UAN: +92-42-111-000-010 Ext: 296
Tel: +92-42-99213343
Cell: +92-321-8440769
Email: registrar@gcu.edu.pk
Website: http://www.gcu.edu.pk

November 22, 2021

A Transformational Learning Experience – REDC’s Management Development Programme 2021

Lahore, November 22, 2021 (PPI-OT):The Rausing Executive Development Centre (REDC) at LUMS conducted its Management Development Programme (MDP) from November 1 – 12, 2021, for a diverse group of senior executives. This flagship programme attracts leaders from across the corporate sector and helps them transition to strategic management positions within their organisations.

Recognised as a transformational experience, the two-week residential programme gives its participants insight into different corporate functions, enabling them to expand their knowledge related to digital ecosystems, competitive strategy, strategic finance, leadership, innovation and global value chains.

The extended stay offers them an opportunity to step back from their work commitments, rejuvenate core management acumen and acquire a competitive edge in today’s innovative world. Salman Najeeb, Financial Controller at International Industries Limited, and a programme participant shares, “It was a good break from work routine to step back and analyse the fundamentals of your company against best practices and theories. It teaches you to respect and serve all around you with the same passion and an enhanced understanding of their function.”

Directed by Dr. Jamshed Hassan Khan and Dr. Muhammad Adeel Zaffar, the programme creates a uniquely immersive learning experience for its participants, enabling them to integrate key functional areas of the organisation to drive a result-focused business strategy.

Asadullah Saleem, General Manager, Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund, shared his positive experience and says, “The entire programme is very interactive and based on real-life learning through case studies. MDP helps you zoom out to look at the bigger picture.”

During the 12-day engagement, programme participants experience learning through a mix of interactive case discussions, exercises, simulations, group work and industry experts panel discussions. It emphasises the need to embrace changing business realities and develop new skills necessary to sustain the workflow during challenging times.

Hassan Raza, Senior Manager Production at Indus Motors Company Limited, also shares his feedback and notes, “It was a great experience meeting with leaders of different organisations and having their insights, learning their work culture and their way of dealing with matters. The programme is highly recommended for those who want to lead their organisations.”

A unique feature of the MDP is peer-to-peer learning, which is supplemented by in-depth interaction with LUMS faculty and experienced industry leaders. MDP offers an opportunity for individuals who are required to manage multiple functional areas in an integrated manner and drive organisational growth.

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

November 22, 2021

BARD Foundation Pledges to Establish Research Chairs at LUMS

Lahore, November 22, 2021 (PPI-OT):The Bilquis and Abdul Razak Dawood (BARD) Foundation has pledged to establish two research chairs at LUMS. These will be funded through an endowment worth PKR 400 million; one at the Suleman Dawood School of Business (SDSB), and the other at the Mushtaq Ahmad Gurmani School of Humanities and Social Sciences (MGSHSS).

The BARD Foundation is a venture undertaken by Bilquis and Abdul Razak Dawood to enable less fortunate individuals to realise their potential as champions in their chosen field. The Foundation’s primary goal is people development with a special focus on skills. One such initiative of the Foundation is Descon Technical Institute (DTI), which imparts vocational skills to enable individuals to change their lives for themselves and their families.

To discuss this initiative, Vice Chairman, Descon Engineering Limited and Board Member of the BARD Foundation, Faisal Dawood, and Manager, Corporate Communications, Descon Engineering Limited, Zainab Ahmad, met with LUMS’ senior leadership on November 15. Vice Chancellor, Dr. Arshad Ahmad; Provost, Dr. Farhat Haq; Honorary Dean SDSB, Dr. Alnoor Bhimani; Dean MGSHSS, Dr. Ali Khan, and Director Advancement, Nuzhat Kamran were present at the meeting.

Mr. Dawood is a member of the Board of Directors of Descon Engineering, and also serves on the Board of the National Management Foundation, LUMS. Descon Engineering, as well as the Dawood family, have been associated with LUMS since its inception. Their contributions towards the Law School, the M-1 male hostel, as well as the SDSB Endowment Fund, which helped advance the Business School, have played a significant role in establishing the University as a premier educational institution.

Dr. Arshad thanked Mr. Dawood for his generosity and said, “We couldn’t be more grateful to you and your family for being the custodians of LUMS. We would like to thank you for establishing these chairs, which will be modelled along the lines of the chairs established at the Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering.” At the meeting, Mr. Dawood shared that he would like to honour his parents and family members through this contribution. He also added that he and his family are committed to taking this legacy forward.

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

November 22, 2021

Student’s Advisor Office commemorates Youm-e-Iqbal at Female Campus

Islamabad, November 22, 2021 (PPI-OT):To commemorate Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal’s legacy on 9th of November every year, Iqbal Day is celebrated, Allama Iqbal, philosopher and the “Poet of the East” is deeply concerned with youth. To remind his message, Directorate of Students’ Affairs, Female Campus, International Islamic University (IIU) organized a competition of Iqbal’s’ poetry in connection with You- e-Iqbal.

The activity, in supervision of Dr. Sumayya Chughtai, Students’ Advisor, Female campus, was in the Auditorium Fatima-tuz- Zahra Block of Female Campus. The event was moderated by Ms. Naila Rafique Deputy Student’s Advisor.

Speaking on the occasion as a Chief Guest, Prof. Dr. Najeba Arif, Dean Faculty of Languages and Literature, FLL, IIUI discussed Iqbal’s message of Khudi (The Self). She said that post-modern era is based on individualism that discourages collectivism which consequently destroys the notion of nation and Ummah. She emphasized on the need of true understanding of ‘Khudi’ to build a true nation.

The competitions were categorized as ‘Kalam-e-Iqbal Maa Trannum’, ‘Kalam-e-Iqbal Tehtul Lafz’ and Bait Bazi. The responsibility of judgment was performed by Dr. Taimia Sabiha, Dr. Bi Ameena and Dr Sheraz Fazal Dad.

The Competition of Taranum was won by Rafia Abid of Psychology Department, Samra Rehman of Shariah and Law stood 2nd and Syeda Maryam Naqvi Faculty of Shariah and Law got 3rd position. In the competition of Tehtullafz, Sundus Moin of Psychology Department got first position, Ramsha Ali Faculty of Shariah and law got 2nd and Umaima Zainab, Faculty of Ussuludin got 3rd position. Bait Bazi competition was won by Team B comprising Iffat Sardar (BS Psychology) Rafia Abid (BS psychology) and Zarwasha (Faculty of Shariah and Law).

Dr. Sumayya Chughtai while addressing to the audience said that Allama Muhammad Iqbal was a great poet, philosopher, scholar, and politician. She said that Dr. Iqbal gave message of Muslim unity, self-confidence, knowledge and continuous progress. The students’ advisor opined that Allama Iqbal used poetry as a medium to convey the message of Quran.

She said we praise Allama Iqbal for his acknowledge and services as he also gave the concept of separate homeland for the Muslim of subcontinents. The Covid-19 SOPs were followed in the true letter and spirit by the students and faculty members during this activity.

For more information, contact:
Public Relations,
International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI)
Room No.118, Admin Block, New Campus,
H-10 Sector, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9019249
Fax: +92-51-9257909
Email: iiuipublicrelations@iiu.edu.pk
Website: www.iiu.edu.pk

November 22, 2021

Annual Health Screening

Lahore, November 22, 2021 (PPI-OT):Annual Health Screening Camp was organized by “Alkhidmat Foundation Karachi’s Orphan Care Program” Malir and Airport Cluster’s in which specialist doctors performed general health screening of the children.

For more information, contact:
Al-Khidmat Foundation Pakistan
711, Block J-2 Johar Town, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42 35957260
Fax: +92-42 35957261
Email: info@al-khidmatfoundation.org
Website: http://al-khidmatfoundation.org/

November 22, 2021

Easy Marriage Project

Lahore, November 22, 2021 (PPI-OT):Alkhidmat Foundation Women Wing under its Easy Marriage Project, distributed wedding boxes among the 15 needy girls including 2 Christian ones. Chairperson PHA, Shehla Ahsaan, doctors, lecturers and other distinguished women from different walks of life attended the ceremony and expressed best wishes for the girls.