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Karachi, April 30, 2022 (PPI-OT):DHA Suffa University will remain closed from 2nd May 2022 to 6th May 2022 on account of Eid-ul-Fitr.
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Manager Marketing,
DHA Suffa University (DSU)
DG-78, Off Khayaban-e-Tufail, Ph-VII (Ext.),
DHA, Karachi-75500, Pakistan
Tel: +92-21-35244871
Email: sabah.baloch@dsu.edu.pk
Website: www.dsu.edu.pk
Chitral, April 30, 2022 (PPI-OT):It is notified for the information of all concerned that the University of Chitral will remain closed from 2nd May 2022 to 6th May 2022 (Monday to Friday) on the occasion of the Holy Festival of Eid-ul-Fitr.
It is further notified that the following office timing will be observed after Eid-ul-Fitr from 9th May 2022 (Monday):
Monday to Friday – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
This is issued with the approval of the Vice-Chancellor University of Chitral.
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University of Chitral
Chitral, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Tel: +92-943-412819
Website: https://uoch.edu.pk
Rawalpindi, April 30, 2022 (PPI-OT):Fatima Jinnah Women University is geared towards contributing in the sustainable development of the country. The vision of the university is to aspire and innovate for a sustainable future by promoting higher education, research, collaboration and community engagement to achieve societal empowerment. The University is consolidating and advancing its academic achievements, research productivity and community impact by focusing on Sustainable Development Goals.
A large number of courses offered at the university under different programs and the research carried out by faculty members and students in varied fields cater to addressing and achieving sustainable development goals. The Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Ranking is a global ranking that assesses participating universities’ impact on society in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
In this regard, the university participated in Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022, and has been ranked 801 among top 1000 world universities, out of a total of 1,406 Universities from 106 countries/regions, which applied for Impact Ranking. This overall Impact Ranking puts FJWU in the 27th place out of a total of 63 Pakistani universities ranked by Times Higher Education in 2022.
A breakdown of FJWU’s performance in each of the four SDGs that it applied for is presented below:
FJWU Ranked by THE Impact Rankings, 2022
Gender Equality: 3rd Top Pakistani University and 101 in Top 200 International Universities
Quality Education: 401 in Top 600 International Universities out of 1180 institutions
Good Health and Wellbeing: 801 in Top 1000 International Universities out of 1101 institutions
Partnerships for the Goals: 1001+ out of 1438 International Universities
For further details about FJWU Impact Ranking click the FJWU Profile on Times Higher Education web link given below: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/fatima-jinnah-women-university
Fatima Jinnah Women University offers a wide range of 64 academic and research programs at graduate and post-graduate levels, under the faculties of Science and Technology, Law Commerce, Management and Administrative Science, Arts and Social Sciences, Education, and Islamic and Oriental Learning, targeting areas of national and international development to achieve Sustainable Development Goals.
These programs go through extensive Continuous Quality Assurance and Enhancement mechanisms, and are at par with national and global standards of higher education. Female students, researchers and organizations from all over the world participate in these programs and conduct research through student and faculty exchange, scholarship programs and university-industry partnerships. The university is on a fast track to expand its outreach by reengineering its service mechanisms, and encouraging international partnerships for a sustainable future through quality higher education.
FJWU offers its students a rigorous yet lively culture for lifelong learning to enable them to achieve higher education and advance research and development for a progressive future. FJWU is developing a legacy of women leaders, who are creating a vibrant academic and professional environment for women to thrive in their fields. Women who are eager to create an impact in the society by virtue of their higher education and research are welcomed to join FJWU as teachers, researchers, administrators, and students to advance the cause of a quality sustainable future.
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Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU)
Old Presidency, The Mall, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51 9270050 – 54
Fax: +92-51 9271168
Email: publicadmin@fjwu.edu.pk
Website: www.fjwu.edu.pk
Islamabad, April 30, 2022 (PPI-OT):Headed by Chairman IPS Khalid Rahman, an IPS delegation visited Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) on April 27, 2022 and had an insightful discussion on the topic of Islamic social finance. A presentation on the topic was given online from Karachi by Dr Salman Ahmed Shaikh, assistant professor at SZABIST, and principal investigator of IPS’ project ‘Support to Social Protection including Social Health Protection’.
The presentation was followed by the talks of Chairman IPS and the Institute’s Senior Research Associate Dr Shahzad Iqbal Shaam, after which Chairman CII Dr Qibla Ayaz concluded the discussion. The other participants of the session included Dr Ikram-ul-Haq, secretary, CII, Naufil Shahrukh, GM Operations at IPS, and the Institute’s research team members M Wali Farooqi and Hafiz Usama Hameed.
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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
Karachi, April 30, 2022 (PPI-OT):Despite recent progress, the world is at risk of failing to meet child and adolescent health targets, with more than 8.6 million deaths among children and adolescents (aged 0-20 years) recorded in 2019. Comprehensive, coordinated care that begins at preconception and lasts through adulthood is urgently needed to reduce childhood mortality and improve child and adolescent health, according to a new series published in The Lancet.
The authors of the Lancet Series on optimising child and adolescent health and development called on global leaders and policymakers to replace current approaches to child and adolescent health, which are often fragmented by age groups or specific health conditions, to offer comprehensive care that spans nutrition, preventive health, education, economic, and community support across age groups from preconception through age 20.
The new collection of papers also highlights how the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted health and education services as well economies and social systems, putting recent progress toward achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals in jeopardy and increasing children’s vulnerability to violence, abuse and mental health conditions.
“The challenges faced in responding to the needs of children and families during the COVID-19 pandemic should serve as a wake-up call to the global community, underlining the urgent need to transform the child and adolescent health agenda on a global scale,” said the series coordinator and author Dr Zulfiqar Bhutta, Founding Director of the Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health, and the Institute for Global Health and Development at the Aga Khan University; and Co-Director of the SickKids Centre for Global Child Health, Toronto.
“We have less than eight years to meet the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, and many child and adolescent health targets are off track. A holistic approach that supports children and their families from before birth through early adulthood is urgently needed to bring us back in line, building a foundation that will last a lifetime and improve health outcomes, economies, and society,” added Dr Bhutta.
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Department of Public Affairs
Aga Khan University (AKU)
Stadium Road, Karachi
Tel: +92-21-34930051
Fax: +92-21-34934294, +92-21-34932095
Cell: +92-301-8258028
Email: rasool.sarang@aku.edu, public.affairs@aku.edu
Website: www.aku.edu
Islamabad, April 29, 2022 (PPI-OT):Faithful hailing from twin cities offered ‘Juma-tul-Wida’ prayers with great religious solemnity and fervour here at Faisal Masjid. Dr. Muhammad Ilyas, Director General, Dawah Academy delivered Jumma sermon and led Juma tul Wida Prayer at Faisal Masjid, Islamabad.
In the sermon, Dr. Muhammad Ilyas highlighted the importance and sanctity of the month of Ramzan ul Mubarik and last ten days ibadah of Muslim during aitekaf at mosques. He emphasized on the importance of the study of Quran stating that the Holy Month is the best source to get close to the sacred book. He said that this month is a blessing and a gift for Muslims to get back to the track which has been identified by the Almighty.
He stressed to observe remaining few days of Ramadan with full spirit while saying that it teaches about tolerance in the life. Dr. Ilyas called for unity of Muslims and urged that education must be top priority to deal with the challenges of hour. He said that Islam is the religion of peace and moderation and Muslims must disseminate true message of Islam. On this occasion he also prayed for the peace and prosperity of the country.
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Public Relations,
International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI)
Room No.118, Admin Block, New Campus,
H-10 Sector, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9019249
Fax: +92-51-9257909
Email: iiuipublicrelations@iiu.edu.pk
Website: www.iiu.edu.pk