Day: August 15, 2022

Lahore, August 15, 2022 (PPI-OT):Diamond Jubilee of Pakistan was celebrated at Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology in full zeal and high spirits. All scientific and Para-Scientific Staff participated in the flag hoisting ceremony. National anthem was played on this occasion. This was followed by the recitation of the Holy Quran.

On this event, Director, CEMB Prof Dr Kausar Malik said “Freedom is a blessing of Allah SWT and when it is in the form of an ideological state like Pakistan, then the blessing is a special endowment. On this Independence Day, we should remember all those who have sacrificed for our freedom. We should not take our freedom, physical and spiritual, for granted as our forefathers paid a heavy price to fetch independence to our nation”.

For more information, contact:
Registrar,
University of the Punjab
Quaid-e-Azam Campus, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-99231102
Fax: +92-42-99231103
E-Mail: registrar@pu.edu.pk
Website: http://pu.edu.pk/

Lahore, August 15, 2022 (PPI-OT):In connection with the 75th anniversary of the establishment of Pakistan, a flag-hoisting ceremony was held at Punjab University New Campus outside the Vice Chancellor’s office. PU Vice Chancellor Professor Niaz Ahmad hoisted the national flag. In the ceremony, Chairman Admission Committee Dr. Javed Iqbal Qazi, deans including Dr. Mubasher Manwar Khan, Dr. Moin Nizami, teachers, employees, students and a large number of children participated enthusiastically.

Speaking at the ceremony, Dr. Niaz Ahmad paid rich tribute to those who sacrificed everything for the establishment of Pakistan and said that the establishment of Pakistan was not possible without their efforts and sacrifices. He said that the guiding principles of faith, unity and discipline given by Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah needed to be followed for the development of Pakistan. He said that the Pakistan Army had strengthened the defense of the country and our forces sacrificed their lives for the sake of Pakistan.

Dr. Niaz Ahmad said that Pakistan’s social and judicial systems were very strong and our judiciary was independent. He said that the politicians of Pakistan gave Constitution to the country. Dr. Niaz Ahmad said that the teachers, employees and students should play their active role in the development of the country. He said that today is the day of renewal of pledge for every Pakistani to play his full role in the development of Pakistan.

He said that unless Pakistan was economically strong, we would not be able to take major decisions with more independence. He said that there was a dire need for reforms in higher education, agriculture and various other sectors. He said that Punjab University had played its role in the creation of Pakistan and its development. At the end of the ceremony, prayers were offered for the country’s safety and development. Later, Vice Chancellor Dr. Niaz Ahmad visited Allama Iqbal’s mausoleum and offered Fatiha.

For more information, contact:
Registrar,
University of the Punjab
Quaid-e-Azam Campus, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-99231102
Fax: +92-42-99231103
E-Mail: registrar@pu.edu.pk
Website: http://pu.edu.pk/

Lahore, August 15, 2022 (PPI-OT):In connection with Independence Day the flag-hoisting ceremony will be held on Sunday (today) August 14, 2022 at 8am outside Punjab University Vice Chancellor’s office at Quaid-e-Azam Campus. PU Vice Chancellor Prof Niaz Ahmed will hoist the national flag while faculty members, employees and students will also attend the ceremony.

For more information, contact:
Registrar,
University of the Punjab
Quaid-e-Azam Campus, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-99231102
Fax: +92-42-99231103
E-Mail: registrar@pu.edu.pk
Website: http://pu.edu.pk/

Lahore, August 15, 2022 (PPI-OT):Punjab University Library has organized a poster exhibition on the theme of “Azadi and 14th August” along with a farewell party for its Library interns. The exhibition was arranged as a project assignment for the students of the library and information sciences departments of Punjab University and University of Sargodha. Seventeen students of both the universities were provided practical trainings on conventional and digital services of the library during two months internship program.

The program was specially designed to enhance the students’ IT-based skills i.e. web designing and creating digital OPAC along with stirring administrative and personality skills including communication, critical analysis, presentation and lifelong reading habits. The students admired the efforts of the library instructors and showed their full enthusiasm while working in the library. In his address, Chief Librarian Dr Muhammad Haroon Usmani said that his mission was to serve the community with all his means and abilities.

He said that majority of the librarians were giving their best to the academic community despite all economic and administrative hurdles in the system and he showed his belief that future librarians would not only carry on this mission but would paint a bright portrait of librarianship with their excellent skills. Punjab University Institute of English Studies Assistant Professor Dr Shahzeb Khan inaugurated the exhibition and praised the abilities of the students. He communicated with the students that how they could best play their role in the community and country development. The participants also cut the independence cake.

Similarly, in connection with the Independence Day Punjab University Hailey College of Banking and Finance (HCBF) also organized an event in which the Principal Prof Dr Mubasher Munawar Khan hoisted the Pakistani flag. On this occasion faculty members and employees were present. Later, prayers were offered for the development and prosperity of Pakistan.

For more information, contact:
Registrar,
University of the Punjab
Quaid-e-Azam Campus, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-99231102
Fax: +92-42-99231103
E-Mail: registrar@pu.edu.pk
Website: http://pu.edu.pk/