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Al-Shifa Trust expands services beyond borders

Rawalpindi, March 19, 2022 (PPI-OT): Al-Shifa Trust has signed an agreement with the Government of Gambia to provide short-term specialised professional training to their doctors and deserving patients from the West African nation will be offered free treatment. Al-Shifa Trust and the Gambia will also work together to offer ophthalmic services via telemedicine facility available at trust’s eye hospitals.

While speaking at the signing ceremony, Major Gen. (Retired) Rehmat Khan, President Al-Shifa Trust said the remote delivery of healthcare services over the telecommunications infrastructure will help improve the quality of life of people with no need for an in-person visit. Telemedicine allows healthcare providers to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients and it can also be used to take exams, he added.

He said that Al-Shifa will also ensure remote patient monitoring, which is also known as telemonitoring, that allows patients to be monitored in their homes using mobile devices that collect data about temperature, blood sugar levels, blood pressure or other vital signs. Rehmat Khan said that we are very pleased to extend our services beyond borders and this new collaboration is the first step in this regard which is very encouraging.

Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital has already decided to expand its outreach to the countries that are members of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to build their capacity, prevent blindness and provide timely eye care, he informed. He said that we will put our best efforts in upgrading the skills of doctors and paramedical staff hailing from OIC countries through distant learning which in turn will enable them to serve the patients in a better way, he said.

The visiting delegation included Minister Dr Lamin, Executive Director MCA Madam Janneh Kaira, DG Pharmaceutical Services Mr Babanding Sablly, Deputy Director Health Dr Snyassi, Focal Person Madam Misbah Sadiq, and Mr Abdullah. Members of the visiting delegation lauded the services of the trust and thanked their management for cooperation. They said that meeting with the trust officials was very productive and hoped that it will go a long way in serving humanity.

For more information, contact:
Executive Director,
Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital
Jhelum Road, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Phone: +92-51-5487820-24, 0336-5487666
Fax: +92-51-5487827
Email: ed@alshifaeye.org
Website: https://www.alshifaeye.org/

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5-Day hands-on training course on ‘Fat Rich Dairy Products’ concludes at UVAS

Lahore, March 19, 2022 (PPI-OT): The Department of Dairy Technology of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore in collaboration with Livestock and Dairy Development Department Punjab (L and DD) organised five days hands-on training course on ‘Fat Rich Dairy Products (Butter, Desi Ghee, Ice Cream, Frozen Dessert)’ under the project ‘Capacity Building of dairy farmers and industry stakeholders on milk value chain’ at City Campus.

Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Nasim Ahmad chaired the concluding ceremony and distributed certificates among the participants while Project Director Dr Muhammad Junaid and 15 participants/professionals from all over the country, public/private sectors dairy industries of were present.

Speaking on the occasion, Prof Dr Nasim Ahmad said that it is direly needed to work on the food safety and security to control the wastage of food to cater the need of increasing population of Pakistan. He advised participants to enhance networking with other professionals and spread the technical knowledge with other which learnt from this training.

He thanked Punjab Government and Livestock Department for providing financial assistance to arrange such training for the capacity building of dairy professionals. The objectives of the training were to introduce the concept and processing of fat rich dairy products to the audience for value addition in dairy businesses and also introduce the status and types of fat rich dairy products in Pakistan.

Various aspects have been discussed during five day training related to global status of fat rich dairy products and their comparison with the current situation in Pakistan, determination of butter composition and oxidation in butter cream and ghee, introduction to cream method of separating the cream from milk, process involved in the cream like pasteurization and sudden cooling, sensory evaluation of fat base products, determination of adulteration of vegetables fat in cream, butter and desi ghee, production of ice cream and market scope of frozen and fat rich dairy products etc.

 

For more information, contact:

Public Relations Officer

University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS)

Syed Abdul Qadir Jillani (Out Fall) Road,

Lahore – Pakistan

Tel: +92-42-99211374, +92-42-99211449

Email: webmaster@uvas.edu.pk

Website: www.uvas.edu.pk

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Punjab University Hailey College of Banking and Finance 8th Convocation

Lahore, March 19, 2022 (PPI-OT): Punjab University Hailey College of Banking and Finance (HCBF) will organize its 8th Convocation on Sunday (today) at 10:30am at Pearl Continental hotel, Grand Ball Hall-B, Lahore. PU Vice Chancellor Prof Niaz Ahmad Akhtar will be the chief guest on the occasion.

 

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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Attention Islamabad and Rawalpindi Students!!! Important Announcement Regarding Fall 2021 Final Term Examinations

Lahore, March 19, 2022 (PPI-OT): Due to the 48th session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM), the Fall 2021 Final Term Examinations in Islamabad and Rawalpindi of the following dates have been shifted to later dates:

 

Sr. No. – City – Centers – Dates

 

  1. Islamabad – VIBD01, CIBD15, CIBD16 – March 21st, 22nd and 24th 2022

 

  1. Rawalpindi – VRWP01, PRWP07, PRWP10, PRWP16, PRWP17 – March 21st and 22nd 2022

 

The date sheet of affected students has been updated accordingly. Affected students are advised to please take a fresh printout of their exam entrance slip by visiting the date sheet interface:

 

https://datesheet.vu.edu.pk/.

 

Note:

 

  1. There is no change in the Examination schedule of all other cities. The Examination in all other cities will be conducted as per the schedule.

 

  1. In case of any query, please email to conduct@vu.edu.pk

 

For more information, contact:

Virtual University of Pakistan (VU)

M.A. Jinnah Campus, Defence Road, Off Raiwind Road,

Lahore, Pakistan

Tel: +92-42-111-880-880

Fax: +92-42-99200604, +92-42-99202174

Website: www.vu.edu.pk

 

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Punjab University Institute of Applied Psychology organizes sports day

Lahore, March 19, 2022 (PPI-OT): Punjab University Institute of Applied Psychology (IAP) organized its Annual Sports Day 2022. Dean Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences Prof Dr Umbreen Javed, Director IAP Prof Dr Rafia Rafique, Dr Afifa, faculty members and students participated in the event.

 

On this occasion a number of games including cricket, badminton, chess, ludo, tug of war, lemon and spoon race, three leg race, sac race and musical chair were arranged for the students. Several stalls were also put up by the students of IAP. In the end, Prof Dr Umbreen Javed distributed trophies, medals and certificates among the winners and appreciated their enthusiasm towards sports.

 

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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No-confidence proceedings must begin on Monday: Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari

Islamabad, March 19, 2022 (PPI-OT): Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has warned the Speaker National Assembly to follow the constitution, law and rules and call the assembly session on Monday. Otherwise, the entire opposition will not let the OIC conference take place.

 

Chairman PPP said that Imran Khan has lost the confidence of the majority of members and his government is dissolved for all practical purposes. We are progressing towards the restoration of democracy. Imran first used foul language and now has resorted to use force.

 

He first attacked the parliament lodges which are the extension of the parliament and yesterday attacked the federation by attacking the Sindh House. Imran Khan is conspiring against democracy by the use of violence and is creating a constitutional crisis. He wants to give an opportunity to the third force to intervene. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that Imran who calls himself a sportsman so he should display a sportsman spirit and must not start ball tempering at the end of the inning.

 

Chairman Bilawal said that the Speaker wants to violate law, rules and the constitution. He must call the session on Monday so the proceeding of the no-confidence motion starts. If the session is not called or the no-confidence does not start after offering prayers and Fateha for the members who have passed away, then we will see how they are able to hold the OIC conference. The national and international situation demands for the law, rules and constitution to be followed. If this does not happen, then we will keep sitting there until we do not get our right.

 

Responding questions by the journalists, Chairman PPP said that Imran has been defeated and the bureaucracy is not bound to take any order from Imran Khan. The president should also not take any suggestion by Imran Khan. The entire lawyers’ community has filed a petition in the Supreme Court which is being heard.

 

Chairman Bilawal appreciated the Supreme Court for taking notice of the attack on the Sindh House. The opposition wants for the OIC conference to be held peacefully but the Prime Minister has ruined the environment. If the Speaker starts the no-confidence motion after the Fateha then there will be no problem, Chairman Bilawal said.

 

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