Day: January 3, 2022

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Higher Education Commission of Pakistan has signed a contract with the world’s most popular Massive Open Online Courses service provider, Coursera International

Khairpur, January 03, 2022 (PPI-OT): Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has signed a contract with the world’s most popular Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) service provider, Coursera International, and acquired 50,000 licenses for two years at a discounted price. HEC through its initiative Digital Learning and Skills Enrichment Initiative (DLSEI)” intends to provide an opportunity to students and faculty members of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to secure Certifications from world-renowned universities, which will enhance their learning capabilities and skills for professional development. A verified certificate from a world-renowned online platform can serve as proof for an employer that someone is abreast with cutting-edge tools and skills needed for a competitive career globally.”

For further details, please click https://dlsei.hec.gov.pk/courses/search

Note: Registration will be on the first come first serve basis within each university stipulated quota. Therefore, all the students and faculty members are advised to visit the office of the IT Manager (Focal person of the program) for registration with following details:

  1. Name 2. F/Name 3. CNIC 4. Uni Name 5. Roll Num 6. Program 7. Department 8. Semester 9. Campus 10. Email 11. Contact Number 12. Payment received 13. Courses of Interest 14. Disabled (yes/no) 15. Registration fees Rs. 4000 (refundable)

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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Technical skills for 2022 by Dr. Imran Batada

Karachi, January 03, 2022 (PPI-OT): Today’s world is significantly changing from time to time due to the advancement of technologies. The market has reflected the kind of community we are living in. We are now entering the robotic world that has impacted the human workforce. This means most humans will work remotely while robots perform their tasks.

The skills gap for demanding technical skills in companies is growing and has led to the emergence of technologist specialties. The Covid-19 pandemic has further increased the skills gap and accelerated digitalisation in all sectors. This article discusses the top 10 technical skills that people need to learn to remain relevant in technical job markets in 2022.

For more information, contact:

Institute of Business Management (IoBM)

Korangi Creek, Karachi, Pakistan

UAN: +92-21-111-002-004

Tel: +92-21-35090961-67

Fax: +92-21-35090968

Email: omer.iftikhar@iobm.edu.pk, mec@iobm.edu.pk

Website: https://www.iobm.edu.pk/

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IoBM signs MoU with Solutions Inc

Karachi, January 03, 2022 (PPI-OT): The Institute of Business Management (IoBM) and Solutions-Inc signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Thursday, December 30, 2021. Through this collaboration, IoBM becomes an academic strategic partner for the upcoming 8th Pakistan CIO Summit and 6th IT Showcase. Moreover, it will help bridge the academia-industry gap. The signatories of the MoU were Dr. Imran Batada, CTO and Director CIT, IoBM, and Mr. Kamran Saeed, CEO Solutions-Inc. Present on this occasion were IoBM’s President, Mr. Talib Karim; Dr. Tariq Rahim Soomro; Rector; Dr. Shujaat Mubarik, Associate Dean CBM; and Dr. Seema Ansari, Associate Dean CES.

 

For more information, contact:

Institute of Business Management (IoBM)

Korangi Creek, Karachi, Pakistan

UAN: +92-21-111-002-004

Tel: +92-21-35090961-67

Fax: +92-21-35090968

Email: omer.iftikhar@iobm.edu.pk, mec@iobm.edu.pk

Website: https://www.iobm.edu.pk/

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University of Turbat and Jiangsu University agrees to sign cooperation agreement

Turbat, January 03, 2022 (PPI-OT): University of Turbat (UoT) and Jiangsu University (JSU) China agreed to sign a cooperation agreement. This consensus was made during an online meeting between the representatives of both universities held on 31st December 2021.

Prof. Dr. Jan Muhammad, VC UoT, Dr. Mansoor Ahmed, Pro VC UoT, Dr. Ghulam Jan, Director ORIC UoT, Mr. Chaker Hyder, PSO to VC UoT, Prof. Gao Jing, Dean Overseas Education College, JSU, Dr. Wu Wenhao, Director of Admission Office, Overseas Education College, JSU and Ms. Hua Hue, Admission Officer, Overseas Education College, JSU attended the online meeting.

Besides enhancing collaboration in different fields, the collaborators also intend to engage in Belt and Road Initiative PhD faculty members and collaborative programs in the field of Engineering, Agronomy, Science, Medicine, Management, etc. for the interests and benefits of both institutions.

For more information, contact:

University of Turbat

University Town Ginnah, M-8 Road Turbat,

Balochistan, Pakistan

Tel: +92-852-412045

Email: info@uot.edu.pk

Website: https://uot.edu.pk

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University of Turbat announces entry test schedule for admission in BS/MA/MSc programs

Turbat, January 03, 2022 (PPI-OT): University of Turbat has announced the schedule to conduct the entry test and interview for admission in BS, B.Ed. (Hons) and MA/MSc programs for the academic year 2022. The entrance test and interview for admission in the programs of 04 years B.Ed. (Hons) and 02 years MA (Education) will be conducted on 8th January, 2022 while the entrance test and interview for admission in rest of 04 years BS and 02 years MA/MSc programs in different disciplines will be conducted on 9th January, 2022 at 10:00am in the respective department, UoT’s main campus.

All candidates are directed to report to their respective department at 09:30am on given date along with their original CNIC/form-B and original educational documents. Classes will commence from 3rd week of January, 2022. Following COVID-19 SoPs including wearing face mask will be mandatory during entrance test. The date of entrance test for admission in M.Phil./MS program will be announced later. The entry test and interview for admission in UoT’s Panjgur Campus will be held in the first week of March, 2022. The admission in LLB (05) years program will subject to clearance of Law Admission Test (LAT) conducted by HEC. The phone number 0852400529 may be contacted during office hours for further information.

 

For more information, contact:

University of Turbat

University Town Ginnah, M-8 Road Turbat,

Balochistan, Pakistan

Tel: +92-852-412045

Email: info@uot.edu.pk

Website: https://uot.edu.pk

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Last date for the submission of online job applications is 5th of January 2022

Islamabad, January 03, 2022 (PPI-OT): On Account of Bank Holiday on 03.01.2022, the last date for the submission of online applications against various advertised posts is extended till Wednesday the 5th of January 2022.

 

For more information, contact:

Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU)

Ashfaq Ahmed Road, Sector H-8,

Islamabad – 44000, Pakistan

Tel: +92-51-111-112-468

Email: director_sac@aiou.edu.pk, support@aiou.edu.pk

Website: http://www.aiou.edu.pk/