Category: Education

Islamabad, Dr. Ali Metab Alahmari, Director of the President’s Office at International Islamic University (IIUI), visited the new medical center located at the university’s male campus, following directives from IIUI President, H.E. Dr. Hathal Homoud Alotaibi. This visit highlights the university’s commitment to enhancing healthcare facilities as part of its infrastructural reforms under the new strategic plan.

According to International Islamic University Islamabad, the new medical center is designed to offer high-priority medical services to students. Dr. Ali Metab Alahmari, accompanied by Principal Medical Officer Dr. Khalil-ur-Rehman and Incharge Dr. Wakeel Hussain, reviewed the operational aspects and the services provided at the center. The medical staff briefed them on the utilization of facilities, which include laboratories, patient beds, and the capacity for daily patient visits. Currently, the center has four emergency beds and plans to further equip with X-ray machines, ECG, and other radiological tools shortly.

The visit underscored the university’s dedication to providing top-tier medical facilities to its students, aligning with President Alotaibi’s focus on student welfare as a critical aspect of the university’s development strategy.

Haripur, The University of Haripur has scheduled its 3rd Convocation for May 11, 2024. This event marks a significant occasion where graduates are recognized for their academic achievements. Registered students are required to participate in a full dress rehearsal on May 10, a day before the actual ceremony.

According to The University of Haripur, all students who have registered for the convocation must download their updated Acknowledgment Cards from the university’s dedicated convocation website. The website provides essential details regarding the ceremony and the necessary preparations for participating students.

The convocation and its preceding rehearsal are pivotal for ensuring a seamless ceremony that honors the graduates’ hard work and dedication throughout their academic journey at the university.

Rawalakot, Sardar Muhammad Shamim Khan has been promoted to grade 20 and officially assumed the role of Director of Planning and Development at Jamia Poonch, University of Poonch Rawalakot. His new role comes as part of a broader effort to expedite development projects at the university which have previously faced significant delays.

According to University of Poonch Rawalakot, Khan, who previously served as the Treasurer of the university for about six years, has embraced his new responsibilities with a commitment to live up to the trust placed in him by Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Zakaria Zakir. During his tenure as treasurer, Khan was recognized for his transparent handling of the university’s financial affairs. His promotion is part of a strategic move to reinvigorate the university’s development projects, which are said to be worth billions of rupees.

On assuming his new role, Khan expressed his readiness to tackle the challenges ahead and pledged to work diligently to complete the ongoing projects. Meanwhile, Vice Chancellor Zakir has congratulated Khan and another university official, Adnan Javed, on their new roles, emphasizing the urgent need for dedicated work to recover lost time on construction and development projects at the university.

Islamabad, A three-day international conference titled “Ijtihad Balmqasid” was organized by the Department of Thought, Islamic History and Culture at Allama Iqbal Open University. The conference focuses on the use of ijtihad— a traditional Islamic legal tool — to address contemporary issues within the framework of Islamic law.

According to Allama Iqbal Open University, the conference aims to explore the application of ijtihad, which involves making informed legal decisions by considering the purposes of Shariah in the context of modern challenges. This practice, deeply rooted in the ancient traditions of Islamic thought, is increasingly relevant today as scholars and researchers seek to align traditional Islamic jurisprudence with the current needs and issues facing the Muslim community.

The main sources of Islamic law, including the Holy Qur’an, the Sunnah, Ijmaa (consensus), Qiyas (analogical reasoning), and Ijtihad, are fundamental in providing solutions that are not only in accord with divine intentions but also beneficial for humanity. The conference highlighted the importance of understanding the objectives of Shariah and using ijtihad to derive laws that serve the general interests of Muslims today.

Participants at the conference include selected researchers, teachers, and research students who were invited to present papers and share insights on the versatile applications of ijtihad. The event serves as a platform for exchanging ideas and experiences, fostering a deeper understanding of how ijtihad can be utilized to solve new problems that have arisen in modern times.

Lahore, The Department of Mathematics at the University of Punjab is set to host a weekly seminar on Thursday, April 18, 2024, featuring discussions on advanced topics in the field, including derivations on Lie algebras and graph theory.

According to University of The Punjab, the seminar will commence at 3:00 PM in the Seminar Hall of the Mathematics Department. Scheduled presentations from distinguished speakers, namely Kinza Abdul Ghaffar, Muhammad Mudassir Abbas, and Muhammad Bilal, will cover specialized topics such as “Variants of derivation on Lie algebras,” “ISI energy change due to an edge deletion,” and “a-distance energies and spectral radii of graph operations.”

The university has extended invitations to all faculty members and research scholars, particularly those involved in MPhil and PhD programs, to engage in this academic discourse. The coordinator of the Departmental Seminar Series, Dr. Zeeshan Yousaf, emphasizes the significance of these seminars in fostering an environment of scholarly discussion and research collaboration.

Lahore, The Vice Chancellor of Punjab University, Prof Dr. Khalid Mahmood, emphasized the significant challenge universities face in equipping a growing youth population with necessary skills amidst evolving industry trends. His remarks were made during an awareness seminar on Thursday, organized by the Transport and Masstransit Department, Government of the Punjab, and the Bank of Punjab, focusing on a new motorbike provision initiative for students.

According to University of The Punjab, the event highlighted various government efforts to support student mobility and access to education, including the Chief Minister’s Youth Initiative which provides motorbikes to students. The seminar took place at the PU Institute of Education and Research’s Waheed Shaheed Hall and was attended by notable figures such as Secretary Transport Dr. Ahmad Javed Qazi, Registrar Dr. Ahmad Islam, and other officials from the Punjab Higher Education Commission and Punjab Information Technology Board.

Prof. Dr. Mahmood lauded the government’s initiatives aimed at enhancing student welfare, including the distribution of laptops, free internet access, and the newly introduced e-bike scheme, which he noted as particularly beneficial given the university’s growing need for more student transport solutions. He highlighted the importance of such schemes in aiding especially female students to overcome transport challenges.

Secretary Transport Dr. Ahmad Javed Qazi also spoke at the seminar, reinforcing the notion that young students are the future of Pakistan and deserve every opportunity to access quality education easily. He elaborated on the government’s vision of making these initiatives interest-free and student-friendly to foster educational attainment and encourage the youth to contribute to national development.