Day: September 19, 2022

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Technology to strengthen economy- Hammad Azhar 

Lahore, September 19, 2022 (PPI-OT):Former Federal Finance Minister Hammad Azhar has said that developments in various fields of technology will lead to the strengthening of the economy of Pakistan. He was addressing orientation for youth: ‘Taleem aur Hunar Sath Sath’ at Punjab University Al Raazi Hall here on Monday.

Adviser to Chief Minister Punjab Dr Arsalan Khalid, Motivational Speaker Syed Qasim Ali Shah, Director General Punjab Information Technology Board Sajid Latif, entrepreneurs, students and people from different walks of life participated on this occasion. In his address, Hammad Azhar said that education coupled with skills would play a role in bridging the gap between industry and academia.

He said that our universities should also work for improving the skills of students along with degrees. He said that in order to improve the education system of the country, we have to get rid of the rote learning system. He said that according to the vision of Imran Khan, efforts would be made to change the structure of traditional politics with the help of youth.

He said that had there been merit in the country, open courts could have been needless. He said that China had made great progress in a short time with the help of modern technology. He said that there was a lot of potential in Pakistan’s IT industry.

Dr Arsalan Khalid said that the Punjab government believed in actions more than words. He said that in the past, little attention was given to digital skills. He said that for the promotion of modern technology, the government, universities and the IT industry must launch joint initiatives.

Syed Qasim Ali Shah said that the skills industry had developed a lot in a few years and a few years ago there were no terms like motivational speakers. He said that rote learning system must be discouraged. He said that instead of job-seeking mind-set, we should promote the culture of entrepreneurship.

Sajid Latif thanked the participants and said that one should learn from the failures in life and move forward. He said that IT industry of Pakistan is developing and acquisition of skills with degree is the commitment of Punjab government. Later souvenirs were presented to the guests.

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/

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NOP Summer Coaching Session 2022 comes to an End 

Lahore, September 19, 2022 (PPI-OT):The wheels were set in motion as the summer dawned for another exciting National Outreach Programme (NOP) Summer Coaching Session. After a two-year online stint, NOP Summer Coaching Session (SCS) 2022 started with the same zeal and with amplified energy this year. This year’s coaching session was filled with new experiences for the participants and those administering the entire session.

The NOP has witnessed continued success after building on the NOP Online Application System in its fifth year of operation, receiving 10,292 applications for the SCS, another milestone achieved by the team. After a gruelling and rigorous verification process, 727 participants from far-flung areas of Pakistan were invited for the session, out of which 650 arrived at the campus this summer. For the smooth execution of the SCS, a dedicated team of volunteers was engaged and invited one week before the commencement of the session for training and operational purposes.

With 413 male participants and 237 female participants hailing from cities such as Zhob, Pishin, Waziristan, Tharparkar, Dara Adam Khel, Umer Kot, Qila Abdullah, Quetta, Kasur, Skardu, Hunza, Chitral, Malakand Division, Azad Jammu Kashmir, Rajanpur, DG Khan and Bahawalpur; this year’s coaching session too, proved to be as diverse as it has been in the previous years. Approximately 99% of the participants were from outside of Lahore and resided on campus for the session.

After a detailed orientation session, students were engaged in the 15-day programme designed to stimulate their academic, mental, and physical growth and enrich them with wholesome extracurricular experiences.

The NOP Team also added Critical Thinking and Presentation Skills Classes to inculcate the participants’ conceptual thinking and public speaking skills. Simultaneously, lab sessions were organised to acquaint students with the basics of digital management including filling the Financial Aid application.

Interspersed between classes, attendees could listen to some of the brightest minds in and outside LUMS through various motivational talks. Dr. Adam Zaman from the Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering educated the attendees about the multiple disciplines and majors offered at LUMS, while Dr. Haniya Azam inspired students to identify the gifts they carry within them. LUMS alumni Dilkasha Tarannum and Sharjeel Shahab spoke of their journeys at LUMS and encouraged students to face their fears and be their own competition

The session’s first significant event kicked off with the academic gameshow ‘Challenge Your Talent’, whereby students engaged in educational and enjoyable activities and won fun prizes. This was followed by a movie screening to reinforce the necessity of maintaining a work-life balance.

The Sports Gala took place in the second week of the session, highlighting the importance of physical activity and providing students with the chance to engage in sports such as badminton, table tennis, cricket, volleyball, football, and basketball. In addition, the Scavenger Hunt put their guessing game to the test, specifically organised to engage female participants. Multiple teams solved clues scattered across the campus to obtain the grand prize.

Finally, a Drama and Music Night ensued where attendees participated in showing off their acting and singing skills in front of their peers. Participation in all the organised events was unprecedented, and feedback received on the ground was very positive.

NOP is grateful to all the stakeholders who helped make this session a success. This unparalleled academic coaching merged with a diverse set of soft skills and extra-curricular activities has not only set the foundation for applying to LUMS but has equipped the participants with the skills they shall utilise in all spheres of their academic careers.

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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The Directorate of ORIC IUB organized a certificate distribution ceremony at the VC Secretariat, BJC, and IUB 

Bahawalpur, September 19, 2022 (PPI-OT):Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob, Vice Chancellor, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur has said that the research activities have to be prioritized according to the aspirations and needs of the country so that the fruits of the research activities in the universities benefit the country.

Research activities in the Islamia University of Bahawalpur have been aligned on the same lines for the past few years with the aim of contributing to the social and economic development of the country. The Vice-Chancellor expressed these views while addressing the ceremony of distribution of certificates to the best researchers of the year 2020 on behalf of the Directorate of Research ORIC.

On this occasion, certificates of appreciation were awarded to 2 top researchers from each faculty. The Vice-Chancellor said that the aim of our research activities is to bring positive effects in the society so that the university practically participate in the development of the society.

Pro Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Naveed Akhtar, Dean Faculty of Islamic Learning Prof. Dr. Sheikh Shafiq-ur-Rehman, Dean Faculty of Law, Prof. Dr. Aftab Hussain Gillani, Dean Faculty of Management Sciences, Prof. Dr. Jawad Iqbal, Dean Faculty of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Prof. Dr. Saeed Buzdar, Treasurer Prof. Dr. Abu-Bakr, and senior teachers were present.

Director ORIC Dr. Muhammad Atif briefed about the short and long-term research projects in his directorate and said that along with the publication of research activities, attention should has been drawn towards innovation, inventions, research grants and business activities so that Research activities get promoted in universities.

For more information, contact:
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB)
University Chowk, Gulshan Colony, Bahawalpur,
Punjab – 63100, Pakistan
Tel: +92-62-9250235
Fax: +92-62-9250335
E-mail: info@iub.edu.pk
Website: https://www.iub.edu.pk/

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PU IAP Director, Faculty members and Students congratulate Ms. Aasma Yousuf on successfully defending her PhD dissertation

Lahore, September 19, 2022 (PPI-OT):Director, Faculty members and Students of Institute of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab congratulate Ms. Aasma Yousuf on successfully defending her PhD dissertation. Ms. Aasma Yousuf’s PhD research was on “Factors of Compulsive Hoarding and its Therapeutic Intervention” and her internal examiners were Prof. Dr. Rukhsana Kausar, Vice Chancellor Govt College Women University, Sialkot and Dr. Iram Fatima, Associate Professor at IAP, PU. External examiners for Ms. Aasma Yousuf’s PhD thesis were Prof. Dr. Iftikhar-Un-Nisa, Director Department of Clinical Psychology, Shifa Tameer-e-Milat University Islamabad and Prof. Dr. Zainab Fotowat Zadeh, Professional Scientist/ Head Child and Adolescents Mental Health, Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning (PILL). Director Institute of Applied Psychology, Prof. Dr. Rafia Rafique and Faculty Members of IAP congratulated Prof. Dr. Rukhsana Kausar and Dr. Iram Fatima for successful PhD defence of Ms Aasma Yousuf.

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/

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An International seminar titled “Islam and the West” was organized by the Department of Quranic Studies, IUB

Bahawalpur, September 19, 2022 (PPI-OT):An International seminar titled “Islam and the West” was organized by the Department of Quranic Studies, at Abbasia Campus, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur. Dr. Zia ur Rehman, Chairman Department of Quranic Studies welcomed and thanked the guests and participants. Seminar was presided over by Prof. Dr. Sheikh Shafiq ur Rehman, Dean, Faculty of Islamic Learning. Guest Hon’ble speaker Toaha BZ Qureshi Member of order of the British Empire, delivered an exclusive talk. The guests of honor were Prof. Dr. Ishtiaq Ahmad Gondal, Sheikh Zayed Islamic Center, University of Punjab Lahore and Naseer Ahmad Nasir, former president of Press Club Bahawalpur also addressed in the seminar. A large number of teachers and students participated.

For more information, contact:
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB)
University Chowk, Gulshan Colony, Bahawalpur,
Punjab – 63100, Pakistan
Tel: +92-62-9250235
Fax: +92-62-9250335
E-mail: info@iub.edu.pk
Website: https://www.iub.edu.pk/

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President Asif Ali Zardari’s message on Mir Murtaza Bhutto’s martyrdom anniversary

Karachi, September 19, 2022 (PPI-OT):Former President of Pakistan and President Pakistan People’s Party Parliamentarians, Asif Ali Zardari while paying homage to Shaheed Mir Murtaza Bhutto on his martyrdom anniversary said that history will remember him as a hero who never bowed down to dictators. He was a brave and democratic leader. A conspiracy was hatched to murder the brother of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto and remove a democratic government in its garb.

Asif Ali Zardari said that Shaheed Mir Murtaza Bhutto fought for the restoration of democracy and sacrificed his life. Today, Garhi Khuda Bakhsh Bhutto’s graveyard has been inhabited by martyrs and has become Ganj Shaheedan, from where the sun of democracy rises. Asif Ali Zardari said that the world will always remember Shaheed Mir Murtaza Bhutto as a freedom activist.

For more information, contact:
PPP Media Cell (Sindh)
Pakistan People’s Party (PPP)
Peoples Secretariat Shikarpur Colony,
Behind Mazar-e-Quaid-e-Azam, Karachi, Pakistan
Cell: +92-305-3370383
Email: contact@ppp-tu.com
Website: https://www.ppp.org.pk