Day: January 4, 2023

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Chairman HEC reviews financial issues of Balochistan’s universities

Turbat, January 04, 2023 (PPI-OT):Chairman Higher Education Commission (HEC) Prof. Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed said universities of Balochistan were playing their due role in providing higher education, and health education, and special attention was being given to resolving the financial issues of the varsities. He expressed these views while talking in a conference with the Vice Chancellors of all the universities of Balochistan at BUITEMS Quetta on 3rd January 2023.

He said that he would personally assess the problems and difficulties faced by the universities of Balochistan and take steps to solve them in consultation with all the Vice Chancellors and the government of Balochistan. He said that university management should facilitate the students in acquiring modern education engaging in quality activities and keeping them away from negative activities.

He said HEC has asked the central government to obtain funds for the timely completion of ongoing development projects in the universities. On this occasion, the Vice-Chancellors of all the universities including VC UoT Prof. Dr. Jan Muhammad briefed the Chairman about the financial and other issues being faced by their respective universities.

VC UoT Prof. Dr. Jan Muhammad, VC UoB Prof. Dr. Shafiqur Rehman, VC BUET Khuzdar Dr. Ehsan Ullah Kakar, VC Mir Chakar Khan Rind University Sibbi Dr. Syed Mushtaq Ahmed Shah, VC Gwadar University Prof. Dr. Abdul Razzaq Sabir, VC SBK Dr. Sajida Noureen, VC Bolan Medical University Prof. Dr. Farida Kakar, VC Loralai University Engineer Prof. Dr. Maqsood Ahmad, and VC LUAWMS Dr. Dost Muhammad Baloch were present on the occasion.

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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DLSEI 2023 – free learning opportunity through Coursera 

Sargodha, January 04, 2023 (PPI-OT):

HEC – DLSEI 2023 Program

DLSEI 2023 – Registration: Jan 2023 – July 2023

HEC has launched DLSEI in 2023 with 18000 “Free” Coursera licenses

Fee: ZERO – Free for public and private university Students, Faculty and Staff

License Allocation: First come First serve, no quota for any university

No. of Courses: Full Coursera catalog: 5000+ Coursera courses and 3000+ guided projects available

License Duration: 7 months for each cohort – Cohort 1 – until July 31 2023 Cohort 2 – until Feb 14 2024

Eligibility Criteria: Students, Faculty and Staff of universities with edu.pk email id will be self-verified, others can still apply with supporting documents

Registration Process (for a Learner*)

1. Learner visits eservices.hec.gov.pk and Registers if they already have an account or Signs Up if they do not have an account

2. Learner selects option to apply for DLSEI Coursera license and goes to Application Form for eCourses

3. Learner fills the application form with edu.pk email address. Note that this email id is important for HEC to Verify the Learner and allot the license.

4. If a Learner does not have an edu.pk email id, they can apply with supporting documents (their previous semester/ education Transcript or result card, Admission or Registration Card in case of a Student, or Employment document in case of Faculty or Staff) and their verification will be done by the Focal person of the concerned University.

5. After submitting the Application, Learner should wait for the License allotment email that has the link to “Join” the program on the DLSEI-Coursera portal

6. No fee payment is required.

A Learner can be a Student/ Faculty member or Staff of a HEC recognized University

License Revocation

HEC team will monitor Learner activity and reserves the right to revoke licenses if Learners’ are not using it based on the below criteria.

Learner joins the program but does not make any progress in at least one course in the first 15 days after license allocation email is sent.

Learner does not click on the license allocation email link or joins the program in the first 15 days after license allocation email is sent.

Learner joins the program but does not complete at least one course (of any duration) in the first 4 weeks after license allocation email is sent.

Once license is revoked, it will be allotted to the next person in the waiting list of applicants maintained by HEC.

Course Availability

More than 5000 courses, 3000 guided projects, 50 industry certifications and 400 specializations are available for enrolment via DLSEI. HEC and Coursera have specially curated learning tracks based on in-demand job roles. There is no limit on how many courses a Learner enrol into and complete. The license allows unlimited learning for a period of 7 months Learner get e-certificate for each course they complete.

Certain courses that are part of Coursera’s Master Track certificates, degree courses and those that are from certain universities/ industries like Stanford, Wharton, PwC, etc. are not available as part of this catalog.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where should I go to register?

eservices.hec.gov.pk

2. Can faculty and staff also register? Is there a limit on how many Students/ Faculty / Staff can register from a university?

Yes, Faculty and staff can register. There is no limit per university – it is on a First come First serve basis.

3. What if I do not have an edu.pk email id?

Register with your Primary email address and provide Documentary Proof that you are a Student (transcript/ Student card/ Admit Card), Faculty or Staff (employment letter/ employment card). Your application will be verified by University’s Focal Person afterwards.

4. What will be the registration window – start/end dates?

Registrations are open from 1st January, 2023. Licenses will be allotted until seats are full, after which applicants will move into a waiting list. The License is free-of-cost to the students/faculty/staff of the University on a first come first serve basis. Registrations for the first cohort will run until 31st July 2023.

5. Where can I seek more information?

Please visit dlsei.hec.gov.pk.

For more information, contact:
University of Sargodha
University Road, Sargodha, Pakistan
Tel: +92-48-9230811-15
Email: info@uos.edu.pk
Website: https://uos.edu.pk

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What Alkhidmat did When 2022’s Monsoon hit Pakistan causing massive floods

Lahore, January 04, 2023 (PPI-OT):

About Al-Khidmat?

Alkhidmat is a well-known internationally organized Social welfare organization Founded in 1990 and has grown to become one of the largest non-profit organizations in Pakistan. The organization’s mission is to serve humanity and promote social welfare activities across the country. No Matter the Situation when the country fell into an immense crisis, pandemic, or any disaster Alkhidmat with its disciplined volunteer team Help Citizens work with authorities and play a vital role during those difficult times.

Alkhidmat Foundation operates several programs in the areas of education, healthcare, disaster relief, water and sanitation. It also runs many communities’ development projects in Pakistan.

The Flood of 2022

One of the most disturbing things that happened in this country after the Covid 19 were the floods of 2022. These floods have taken the lives of more than 1,900 people, one-third of whom were children, devastated millions of homes and key infrastructure, submerged entire villages and destroyed livestock.

The moon soon raining in 2022 in Pakistan was 3 times higher than in the previous 30 years it was the month of august when a massive moon soon raining, and floods hit Pakistan affecting almost 15% of the country’s population. ‘According to UNICEF REPORT, nearly 27,000 schools, 1,500 public health institutions were among the critical infrastructure that children so heavily rely on that has been destroyed or damaged’.

Al-Khidmat’s Arrival

Al-Khidmat’s entry begins with rescuing the people and ensuring their safety. Perhaps you have seen photographs/videos of Al-Khidmat’s volunteers assisting people to migrate to safe places. From there Alkhidmat start the relief operations for the victims

Al-Khidmat’s Tameer e Watan program;

Al-Khidmat teams went to affected areas to survey damaged houses, mosques, schools, and crops. In order to properly accommodate them Alkhidmat began the rehabilitation of flood victims. Following a proper strategic planning Alkhidmat maintains these relief operations in a highly organized manner. These reliefs include the provision of birth kits, food packages, rescue, seed supplies, shelters, medical aids, clean water, fertilizers, and other services.

The most unique and important initiative Al-Khidmat’s started was the Provision tents and the making of tent cities, assistance in the reconstruction of damaged homes for flood victims, restoration of mosques, and restoration of schools. This initiative is known as Al-Khidmat’s Tameer e Watan program According to data, Alkhidmat spent approximately 15 billion on this program. Alkhidmat was then assigned5B for ATWP;

Following;

Assistance in Houses Construction RS 150,000 per house

Restoration of Schools RS 500,000 per School

Restoration of Mosques RS 1000,000 per

Provision of seeds and farming

Essentials Rs 85,000 performer

The unique thing about Alkhidmat;

While I’m not familiar with other organizations and how their funds flow, Alkhidmat is trusted by donors and the public because it conducts numerous audits to ensure donor and public trust, including internal and external audits, operational audits, and constructive and operational audits in accordance with IIA and GAAP guidelines. Additionally, Alkhidmat has an amazing voluntary team in almost All Districts of PK that is much disciplined.

Conclusion

These kinds of organizations, which work to promote the development and prosperity of the nation, humanity, and the people, should have our support and encouragement. I encouraged young people to join Alkhidmat Youth by becoming either digital or physical volunteers.

Support Alkhidmat

Alkhidmat is dedicated to making a positive impact in our community and they need your help to make it happen. Though also understand that times are tough for everyone, but even a small contribution can go a long way. Even a small contribution counts, and we appreciate your generosity.

For more information, contact:
Al-Khidmat Foundation Pakistan
711, Block J-2 Johar Town, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42 35957260
Fax: +92-42 35957261
Email: info@al-khidmatfoundation.org
Website: http://al-khidmatfoundation.org/

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Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi gives certificates and cash prizes to rescuers for saving life

Lahore, January 04, 2023 (PPI-OT):Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi gave a prize of five lakh rupees and a certificate of appreciation to rescuer Abdul Rahman who led the rescue operation of safely descending a man who ascended the clock tower in Faisalabad. He also gave a reward of one lakh rupees each and certificates of appreciation to rescuers Arsalan Ahmad, Rafaquat Beg, Fahd Amin and Engr Ehtisham for their role in the rescue operation.

The CM appreciated their hard work and commitment to duty to save the citizens and added that Rescue 1122 has the honour of being the first to arrive in disasters or difficult times. The Faisalabad rescuers have set a high example of duty and we are proud of the institution. I had created this institution which, today, is like a big shade to the needy, he added. DG Rescue 1122 and others were also present.

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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Country Representative of UNFPA calls on CM Chaudhry Parvez Elahi

Lahore, January 04, 2023 (PPI-OT):Dr Luay Shabaneh, country representative of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), called on Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi at his office and agreed to make cooperation more effective for population welfare, especially family planning.

The CM announced the recruitment of approved vacant posts in the Population Welfare Department and added that the government will go all out to achieve the family planning targets. He added that people in rural and urban backward areas will be sensitized about the importance of family planning. Family health clinics and welfare centers will be made more functional and initiatives will be regularly monitored at tehsil and district levels, he stated.

The CM said that the provincial government has decided to give a special package, under the Punjab Ehsaas program, to families adopting family planning measures. The rapidly increasing population is a threat to human survival on the planet as rampant population growth increases health, education, environmental and employment problems.

Public cooperation with government efforts is indispensable to overcoming population-related problems. By controlling the population, the quality of life can also be improved; he said and concluded that all should work to raise societal awareness about population planning.

Dr Luay Shabaneh noted that the Parvez Elahi-led Punjab government was taking exemplary steps for population welfare. We are happy that Chief Minister Parvez Elahi’s programs for population welfare are showing encouraging results. We will continue to work closely with the Punjab government regarding population welfare, he added.

Chief Secretary Abdullah Khan Sumbal, Secretary Population Welfare Salman Ejaz, Secretary Primary and Secondary Health Dr Irshad, DG Population Welfare Saman Rai, Program and Technical Specialist Shoaib Ahmad Shahzad, Technical Specialist (Gender) Sania Durrani and others were also present.

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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CM Chaudhry Parvez Elahi announces to set up Chaudhry Parvez Elahi Institute of post graduate studies at PKLI 

Lahore, January 04, 2023 (PPI-OT):Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi while announcing an another mega project in the health sector said that Chaudhry Parvez Elahi Institute of Post Graduate Studies will be established in the Pakistan Liver and Kidney Transplant Institute at Lahore. CM laid the foundation stone of Chaudhry Parvez Elahi Institute of Post Graduate Studies at PKLI Lahore today.

CM revealed that Chaudhry Parvez Elahi Institute of Post Graduate Studies will be established at the cost of Rs. 3 billion 50 crore adding that funds have been allocated for establishing Chaudhry Parvez Elahi Institute of Post Graduate Studies.

CM disclosed that doctors will be imparted specialized training in 17 subjects after MBBS while nurses will be imparted specialized training in 10 subjects. CM while announcing to earmark 10 acres of land for setting up new block at the Fatima Jinnah Medical University stated that the said land will be allocated in the Knowledge Park of new block of Fatima Jinnah Medical University.

CM apprised that 2 acres land will also be earmarked for Punjab Human Organ Transplant Authority adding that said land will be earmarked in the Knowledge Park for Punjab Human Organ Transplant Authority.

CM informed that opportunities of courses to doctors, nurses and relating to management will be provided in the Chaudhry Parvez Elahi Institute of Post Graduate Studies. Latest courses training will be imparted for the Post Graduate Training.

CM outlined that funds for the bone marrow transplant centres have been allocated and a ban for recruitment in the PKLI has been lifted. Provincial Minister for Specialized Healthcare Dr. Yasmeen Rashid and Secretary Specialized Healthcare Ahmed Javed Qazi gave a briefing to CM Parvez Elahi about the Chaudhry Parvez Elahi Institute of Post Graduate Studies.

Provincial Minister for Specialized Healthcare Dr. Yasmeen Rashid Assembly Members Hafiz Ammar Yasir, Syed Sumsam Bukhari, Principal Secretary to CM Muhammad Khan Bhatti, Former President Bank of Punjab Hamesh Khan, Secretaries of Information, SHC and ME, Finance, DGPR, Chairman PKLI Prof. Dr. Abdul Majeed Chaudhry, Dean PKLI Prof. Faisal Dar, Board Members of PKLI and concerned officials also participated in the ceremony.

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