Day: November 26, 2022

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Green Crescent Trust launches its 160th charitable school in Karachi 

Karachi, November 26, 2022 (PPI-OT):Green Crescent Trust (GCT) said on Saturday that it has launched its 160th charitable school in Sindh as a step forward to achieving its goal of enrolling 100,000 out-of-school children in the province by the year 2025. According to GCT information, the new charitable school has been opened in an underprivileged part of the Azizabad area of Karachi.

The new GCT school in Azizabad in the next few years will enroll a total of 720 students from underprivileged families for education up to class 8th. Another GCT school is functional nearby and has been functional for past many years. The location of the two schools shows that the issue of out-of-school children in the midst of Karachi is as grave as in a faraway rural area in Sindh.

A large number of concerned philanthropists, dignitaries from various walks of life, and donors of the GCT attended the launching ceremony. Speaking at the launching ceremony, the GCT CEO, Zahid Saeed, thanked the concerned donors and philanthropists for continuously supporting the drive of this charity to educate underprivileged students in Sindh. He said the generous and uninterrupted support this charity had been receiving from its donors would enable it to achieve the target of increasing the number of its charitable schools in Sindh to 250 by 2025 for enrolling a total of 100,000 children from needy families.

He said the concerned donors and philanthropists had to come forward and generously support genuine charitable drives in the education sector as they did so during the coronavirus pandemic and as in the recent flood calamity, which had massively damaged the school infrastructure in Sindh. Zahid Saeed informed the audience that the GCT has employed over 1400 qualified teachers to educate around 29,000 students from underprivileged areas of Sindh. 2,000 orphan children are fully supported by GCT.

He praised the noble services of GCT patron-in-Chief, Sardar Muhammad Yasin Malik, who had been exceptionally supporting genuine charitable causes in the society including the campaign to enroll out-of-school children in the country.

Zahid Saeed mentioned that the GCT is fully open to the idea of launching partnerships with like-minded charities to further its goal of educating every child in the province. Zahid Saeed told the audience that the GCT partnered with the Sindh government also in furthering its drive to educate underprivileged children. For this purpose, GCT has been running 17 schools in partnership with the Sindh Education Foundation, Government of Sindh.

For more information, contact:
Green Crescent Trust (GCT)
Office # 310 and 311, Plot # E1-RSM Square Commercial Area,
Block 7/8, Shaheed-e-Millat Road, Karachi, Pakistan
Tel: +92-21-34556238
UAN: +92-21-111-111-GCT (428)
E-mail: info@gct.org.pk
Website: www.gct.org.pk

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AIOU defers exams in Islamabad, Rawalpindi

Rawalpindi, November 26, 2022 (PPI-OT):Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has postponed today’s examinations to be held in Islamabad and Rawalpindi owing to the PTI’s long march.

An AIOU spokesman said on Saturday that except Islamabad and Rawalpindi examinations will be held as per schedule in all other cities and tehsils. The examinations for spring semester which were put off were under AD, ADC, Bed, BBA and BS (ODL) programs. The postponement also included exams under MA, Med, MSc and MBA programs, the spokesman added. The deferred examinations will now take place on December 14, the AIOU spokesman said.

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/

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4th Youth Literature Festival-2022 inaugurated

Khairpur, November 26, 2022 (PPI-OT):The 4th Youth Literature Festival (YLF)-2022 inaugurated at Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur. Prof. Dr. Taj Muhammad Lashari, Dean Faculty of Social Sciences and Prof. Dr. Akhtiar Ali Ghumro, Director Institute of Commerce jointly inaugurated the festival.

Speaking on this occasion, Prof. Dr. Taj Muhammad Lashari said I am highly thankful to Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto, Vice Chancellor who entrusted me to preside this event. He said that the poetry of Hazrat Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai (R.A) has vast and multidimensional societal aspects. Latif Sain is the poet of beauty, nature and struggle. His poetry is related with the masses. He was a great feminist; he presented the plight of women in his 7 Sormis. It is matter of great pleasure that the first session of the panel discussion of festival starts with the poetry of Shah Latif so the purpose of this panel discussion aimed at too aware the youth about the poetry of Shah Latif because it is the need of the time to promote the essence of message of Shah Latif among the youth.

Prof. Dr. Akhtiar Ali Ghumro said such types of festivals encourage students to participate in the healthy activities. The efforts of incumbent Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto are laudable for the youth. The Students Society Centre is a viable platform which provides learning environment for students. He accorded his cordial thanks to organizers of the festival.

Dr. Mahar Khadim, Dr. Allah Wasayo Soomro, Dr. Ruqaya Amur, Dr. Ibrahim Kharal, Mr. Hassan Shaikh, Mr. Khawand Dino Larik talked in the panel discussions on the “Study of Poetry of Shah Latif” and “Sindhi Literature, Prose and Poetry”. They said that Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai is the poet of love, affection, harmony and beauty. His message is universal which is based on promotion of international peace and progress. They said that Latif connects the traditional folk tales with the divine love. Latif is regarded as the greatest Sufi poet of the Sindhi language. His poetry pertains to oppressed class and poor people.

Ms. Paras Niaz Khaskheli, Assistant Professor, Institute of English presented welcome note. She said the Youth Literature Festival is intends to organize to inculcating the idea of literature, education and entrepreneurship among the students. The credit goes to our Vice Chancellor for always supporting students of the University; it could only be possible because of his encouragement. She appreciated the untiring efforts of Organizing Committee for organizing this festival.

Mr. Ali Raza Lashari, Incharge Students Societies Centre extended vote of thanks to the guests and participants. He said under the visionary leadership of the Vice Chancellor, the students are participating in co-curricular activities with enthusiasm. Mr. Amar Iqbal, Mr. Manzoor Lashari, Mr. Yaseen Junejo, Ms. Shumaila Rabab Rizvi, Ms. Asia Ruk, Mr. Salman Ali and large number of students attended the festival. Mr. Raheel Burdi, Mr. Ahsan Jamsheer, Mr. Muhammad Siddique Shar and their team were the organizers of the festival.

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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Haripur Chamber of Commerce and Industries delegation visited The University of Haripur

Haripur, November 26, 2022 (PPI-OT):A representative delegation of Haripur Chamber of commerce visited University Of Haripur agreeing on mutual collaboration and cooperation between The University and academia. According to the details the leading delegation of Haripur Chamber of Commerce and Industries visited University of Haripur and meet with the Vice Chancellor Professor Shafique ur Rahman the delegation included Chamber President Tayyab Khan Swati former president Safir Akhter And Senior management of the university were also present in the meeting including Registrar Riaz Muhammad Chairman Biology Department Dr. Aziz Ullah, Director Admin Muhammad Iqbal Focal Person University-Industry Linakages, Mr. Waqas Ali, The meeting discussed various possibilities of bilateral cooperation and agreed on the following issues.

University of Haripur will establish a consortium comprising of Hatter Industry, Abbottabad University (AUST) Pak Austria Institute (PAFIAST), Hazara University, Swabi University Compsats University etc. in which the best collaboration between industry and academia will be planned in this regard research and practical work will be done on the challenges and their appropriate solutions. University of Haripur will create a District Potential Cell and in collaboration with the Chamber will develop a database on available and future potential business industry, minerals, and employment opportunities in district Haripur.

The Vice Chancellor said that the university plans to establish an excellent laboratory with reference to minerals, Haripur chamber of commerce suggested that university of Haripur should start research on the importance of vitamin D in cancer. Haripur chamber of commerce will fully cooperate in this regard which was agreed upon at the coming days various groups will be formed between the two institutions to plan and work with full cooperation.

For more information, contact:
The University of Haripur
Hattar Road near Swat Chowk, Haripur,
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Tel: +92-995-615384
Fax: +92-0995615384
Email: registrar@uoh.edu.pk
Website: http://www.uoh.edu.pk

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APNS delegation meets CM Chaudhry Parvez Elahi 

Lahore, November 26, 2022 (PPI-OT):Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi met with the All Pakistani Newspapers Society (APNS) delegation at his office. The Chief Minister while talking with the APNS delegation stated that by the grace of Allah Almighty the political situation is under control adding that until Allah Almighty does not want no harm will be done to the Punjab government. Allah Almighty has bestowed an authority on him and whatever is granted by Allah Almighty no one can snatch it. CM maintained that by the grace of Allah Almighty Punjab government is intact and will complete its term.

The Chief Minister highlighted that we did enormous works for the welfare of people as our intentions are pure and we are heading in the right direction. Allah Almighty granted us an opportunity and we are serving the masses. CM Parvez Elahi remarked that it is all due to the grace of Allah Almighty adding that we take decisions by always remembering Allah Almighty and derive its fruit as well. Now we are deriving fruits of having positive intentions as we have no malice towards anyone along with holding a positive thinking. We did works of more than a year in only two and a half months. CM ordered to pay the remaining payments of the newspapers within one month further adding that regional newspapers will be allocated 25% quota along with giving coloured advertisements.

President APNS Sarmad Ali acknowledged that CM Parvez Elahi is a media friendly Chief Minister and has always fully supported the newspapers. He lauded the CM for always showing affection in order to resolve problems of the newspapers. Khushnood Ali Khan remarked that since the Chief Minister assumed his office payments to the newspapers have been started. Matters pertaining to overall political situation and to the newspapers came under discussion during the meeting.

President Sarmad Ali, Vice Presidents Jamil Athar, Shahab Zubairi, Secretary General Naz Afreen Sehgal Lakhani, Joint Secretary Mohsin Bilal, Secretary Finance Muhammad Awais Khushnood, Mujeeb ur Rehman Shami, Syed Sajjad Bukhari, Mumtaz A. Tahir, Khushnood Ali Khan, Saba Omer Yousaf, Muhammad Younas Mehr, Syed Mumtaz Ahmed Shah, Qasim Ali, Syed Muhammad Munir Jillani, Omer Mujeeb Shami, Hamayun Gulzar, Dr. Tanvir A. Tahir besides others were included. Principal Secretary to CM Muhammad Khan Bhatti, Secretary Information Asif Bilal Lodhi, Press Secretary to CM Iqbal Ch and DGPR Afraz Ahmed were present on the occasion.

For more information, contact:
Mediacell, Pakistan Muslim League
30-C, Chaudhry Zahoor Elahi Road,
Gulberg-II, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-35878428
Fax: +92-42-35877329
Website: www.pmlmediacell.com

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Provincial Minister Excise and Taxation and Narcotics Sardar Muhammad Asif Nakai and MNA Talib Nakai call on CM Chaudhry Parvez Elahi 

Lahore, November 26, 2022 (PPI-OT):Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi met with the Provincial Minister Excise and Taxation and Narcotics Sardar Muhammad Asif Nakai and with Member National Assembly Talib Nakai. The Provincial Minister Sardar Muhammad Asif Nakai apprised him about the performance of the department and progress on Narcotics Substances Act 2022. The Chief Minister while talking on the occasion stated that he has resolved to purge the society from the scourge of narcotics adding that there is a dire need to undertake stringent measures in order to prevent the educational institutions from the addiction of narcotics. He emphasized that we have to prevent the new generation from the harmful effects of narcotics at all costs.

CM Parvez Elahi highlighted that we have decided to do strict legislation in order to purge the educational institutions from narcotics. CM asserted that stern punishments will be awarded in schools, colleges and universities on the usage of narcotics and drug-peddling. CM apprised that an autonomous institution will be established to eradicate narcotics from the society and Special Courts will be set up along with establishing Anti-Narcotics police stations.

The owners of the educational institutions and staff members will be held responsible on drug- peddling and usage of narcotics. CM vowed to save the new generation from the evils of narcotics in the educational institutions at any cost adding that drug- peddling in the educational institutions is highly intolerable. CM asserted that those found involved in drug-peddling in the educational institutions will not be able to escape from the stern grip of law and punishment. CM resolved to save the new generation from the scourge of narcotics under any circumstances.

For more information, contact:
Mediacell, Pakistan Muslim League
30-C, Chaudhry Zahoor Elahi Road,
Gulberg-II, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-35878428
Fax: +92-42-35877329
Website: www.pmlmediacell.com