Day: January 6, 2022

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Session with Syed Abu Ahmad Akif (SI) on KIBF side-lines 

Islamabad, January 06, 2022 (PPI-OT):IPS Press – the publishing and bookselling arm of Institute of Policy Studies – hosted an evening with Syed Abu Ahmad Akif (SI) – a former federal secretary, member IPS-National Academic Council, and a literary figure, with several books to his credit as an author, translator, and editor. The event held on January 2, 2022 in the side-lines of the 16th Karachi International Book Fair (KIBF) attracted a number of book lovers from different walks of life.

Akif has recently edited an anthology of case studies on governance in Pakistan titled Breaking the Breakers (IPS Press, 2021) and has translated in Urdu the memoirs of Azmat Ashraf Refugee (Dar-ul-Kashf, 2022). The latter, an autobiography, narrates the author’s three family migrations: first, after 1947 Partition from India to East Pakistan; second, from Bangladesh to Pakistan after the 1971 tragedy of the fall of East Pakistan, and later from Pakistan to Canada. The session hosted by Shakil Khan concluded with a book signing ceremony in which many participants got their copies autographed by Syed Akif.

For more information, contact:
Outreach and Publications,
Institute of Policy Studies (IPS)
1, Street 8, F-6/3, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-8438391-3 (Ext: 122)
Fax: +92-51-8438390
Website: www.ips.org.pk

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Online Accreditation for the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou, China 10 – 25 September, 2022

Lahore, January 06, 2022 (PPI-OT):It is informed that the 19th Asian Games are scheduled to be held from 10 September to 25 September, 2022 in Hangzhou, China. The Organizing Committee has invited applications from the media personnel through NOC Pakistan.

The media person who meets the following criteria can send request for Media Accreditation Application in the subject Games:

Must belong to an Organization / Media with Nationwide coverage

Must have covered at least Regional Games

Nomination must be received through Chief Editor / Senior Official of the Media Organization.

The following documents / information of the nominee may be sent for online accreditation:

Scanned copy of passport (must be valid atleast upto 01 February, 2019)

High Resolution Digital Photograph with WHITE BACKGROUND ONLY

Nomination letter from the Chief Editor on the letterhead of the organization.

Undertaking on the Stamp Paper that the nominated person will return immediately after conclusion of the Games and will borne all expenses of his/her participation i.e. air travel, accommodation, local transportation etc. including that the nominated person will abide by the rule of law of the host country as well as of the games.

Mobile No. / WhatsApp No.

Email

Current Residential Address

Mobile No. of the Chief Editor and address of the Media Organization

It is reiterated that Media Accreditation Application will only be considered if all the above information / documents are sent to POA Secretariat latest by 31 January, 2022. After this date no request will be entertained.

It may please also be noted that media accreditation application is subject to approval of competent authority.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

For more information, contact:
Pakistan Olympic Association
Olympic House, 2-Hameed Nizami (Temple) Road,
Lahore, Pakistan
Postal Code: 54000
Phone: +92-42-36280002, +92-42-36373753
Email: info@nocpakistan.org
Website: https://nocpakistan.org/

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Spreading colours of joy to the life of our patients 

Karachi, January 06, 2022 (PPI-OT):In collaboration with Nelson Paints, the Psychosocial Team of the Indus Hospital and Health Network (IHHN) transformed the Day care Room of the Korangi Campus’ Pediatric Complex with its bright colours. Pediatric Oncology patients undergoing chemotherapy spend the day in the Day care. Cancer treatment is draining and more so for children, which is why the hospital environment becomes overwhelming for them.

The Psychosocial Team arranged a painting activity to make the Day care more colourful to deal with this. The “under the sea” theme was chosen after the children voted for it. With the help of volunteers, a 10-hour long activity took place on December 19, 2021, to paint the room. The volunteers also hung hand-painted sea creatures on the ceiling.

The next day when the patients arrived at the Day care Room, their reaction was heart-warming. They were shocked, happy, excited, and awe of the whole transformation. The children said they felt as if they were in real under the sea.

Nelson Paints has been a steadfast supporter of IHHN. Over the years, Nelson Paints have collaborated with Indus on various projects. Mr. Siraj Uddin, Managing Director, Nelson Paints is one of Indus Hospital and Health Network’s Corporate Ambassador. He was part of first cohort of IHHN Corporate Ambassador Program.

For more information, contact
The Indus Hospital (TIH)
C-76, Sector 31/5, Opposite Darussalam Society,
Korangi Crossing, Karachi – 75190, Pakistan
Tel: +92-21-35112709-17
Fax: +92-21-35112718
Email: crd@indushospital.org.pk
Website: http://www.indushospital.org.pk/

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Zenas BioPharma Appoints Dr. John Orloff to Board of Directors

BOSTON and SHANGHAI, China, Jan. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Zenas BioPharma, a global biopharmaceutical company committed to becoming a leader in the development and delivery of immune-based therapies, today announced the appointment of John Orloff, MD to its Board of Directors. Dr. Orloff joins the Zenas Board with over 25 years of experience successfully leading global research and development organizations across multiple therapeutic areas including autoimmune diseases.

“We are extremely pleased to welcome Dr. Orloff to the Zenas Board of Directors,” said Lonnie Moulder, Founder and Executive Chairman of Zenas. “John’s leadership and extensive expertise in research, development, and medical and regulatory affairs will be invaluable as we advance our portfolio of innovative immune-based therapeutics and continue to expand our pipeline via business development.”

“I am delighted to work with the Zenas leadership team and fellow directors as the Company rapidly progresses an exciting immune-based pipeline,” said Dr. Orloff. “I look forward to contributing to the Company’s continued development as it strives to deliver on its mission to bring innovative medicines to patients in need.”

Dr. Orloff currently serves as a venture partner with Agent Capital. In his most recent executive role, he served as Executive Vice President and Head of Research and Development at Alexion where his leadership in expanding the development pipeline to 30 programs supported the recent $39 billion acquisition of Alexion by AstraZeneca.

Prior to Alexion, Dr. Orloff served as Global Head of R&D and Chief Scientific Officer at Baxalta, and has also held executive leadership roles with Novelion, Baxter International, Merck Serono, Novartis and Merck Research Laboratories. Before entering the biopharmaceutical industry, he was a faculty member of the Yale University School of Medicine. Dr. Orloff received an undergraduate degree in chemistry from Dartmouth College, earned his medical degree from the University of Vermont, College of Medicine and completed a fellowship in endocrinology and metabolism at Yale University School of Medicine.

About Zenas BioPharma

Zenas BioPharma is a global biopharmaceutical company based in the USA and China committed to becoming a leader in the development and delivery of immune-based therapies for patients in the US, China and around the world. Zenas is rapidly advancing a deep pipeline of innovative therapeutics that continues to grow through our successful business development strategy. Our experienced leadership team and network of business partners drive operational excellence to deliver potentially transformative therapies to improve the lives of those facing autoimmune and rare diseases. For more information about Zenas BioPharma, please visit www.zenasbio.com and follow us on Twitter at @ZenasBioPharma and LinkedIn.

Investor and Media Contact:
Joe Farmer
Zenas BioPharma
IR@zenasbio.com

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Chairman, NEPRA at the Latest ‘Leaders at LUMS’ Session

Lahore, January 06, 2022 (PPI-OT):Chairman of National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA), Mr. Tauseef H. Farooqi (MBA 1996) shared his personal and professional journey, and the life lessons he learnt along the way. Held on December 14, 2021, the session shed light on his experience within NEPRA and the power, water and energy sectors of Pakistan and UAE. Moderated by Dr. Alnoor Bhimani, Honorary Dean, Suleman Dawood School of Business, the conversation also covered the CSR initiatives undertaken by NEPRA in recent years.

Mr. Farooqi is an Electrical Engineer from UET Lahore, and during his MBA at LUMS, he was awarded the meritorious Asian Development Bank Scholarship. He has nearly 30 years of experience in the power sector in Pakistan and the UAE.

His career started with WAPDA in 1991 and he has since then worked for various global companies on multi-billion-dollar projects such as the International Power, UK on Pakistan’s largest Kot Addu power plant. Mr. Farooqi has developed the top three IWPP projects in Abu Dhabi, working with CMS Energy of USA on Taweelah A2, and Shuweihat. He also has experience with Marubeni of Japan on their largest investment outside Japan in Taweelah B, Abu Dhabi’s largest power plant.

Dr. Bhimani asked Mr. Farooqi about the biggest challenge he has faced within NEPRA, Pakistan’s federal power sector regulator, overseeing licensing, generation, transmission, and distribution. “The most difficult part of my job was to change the status quo. I wanted to be a change agent for the organisation, and to be one there is a long way to go. Every day there are challenges that are new in nature and on solving those, we are moving towards our goal inch by inch.”

Mr. Farooqi recently set up a CSR department in 2020 with a focus on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) concerning education, health, employment and skills development, women empowerment, environment, and clean water and sanitation. NEPRA has already conducted various CSR drives, but has also taken initiatives to increase gender equity within the organisation. “Forty per cent of the female staff at NEPRA has been hired by me in the last two years, and each of them has opportunities equal to any NEPRA employee,” he said.

Towards the end, Dr. Bhimani asked Mr. Farooqi on what experiences he would want to be remembered for, to which he replied, “I wish to take NEPRA to the heights it deserves and I would also like to give a voice to every single employee of NEPRA, where they stand for the right cause. Furthermore, my goal is to reduce the price of electricity, remove the existing inefficiencies in the system and undertake new initiatives in the renewable energy sector of Pakistan.” At the end of the session, Dr. Alnoor Bhimani presented a shield and thanked Mr. Farooqi for his time and lauded the initiatives he has undertaken at NEPRA.

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

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Three Mathematics PhD Scholars defended their Ph.D. Dissertations 

Lahore, January 06, 2022 (PPI-OT):Three Ph.D Scholars from Department of Mathematics, University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Lahore, Ms. Kanwal Jabeen, Rana Muhammad Akram Muntazir and Mr. Qasim Ali, presented the complete findings of their research in public defense in the presence of external examiners Distinguished National Prof. Dr. Taswar Hayat (TI, HI), Department of Mathematics, Quid-e-Azam University Islamabad, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ashraf, CASPAM, BZU-Multan, Prof. Dr. Saif Ullah, GCU-Lahore, Dr. Ahmer Mahmood, Associate Professor, IIU-Islamabad and Dr. Shahid Mubeen Chairman Department of Mathematics UoS-Sargodha.

Ms. Kanwal and Rana Akram completed their research under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Muhammad Mushtaq, Chairman Department of Mathematics and Co-supervisor Prof. Dr. Shamaila Shahzadi, Department of Physics of the later one. Also, Mr Qasim completed his research under the supervision of Dr. Samia Riaz, Assistant Professor Department of Mathematics, UET-Lahore. The Worthy Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Syed Mansoor Sarwar also joined this event and congratulated the scholars and their supervisors for completing the research work well in time.

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