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Sialkot, February 13, 2023 (PPI-OT):A seminar on “Restructuring Bureaucracy in Pakistan” in which Vice Chancellor of Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) Dr. Nadeem ul Haque, Bureaucrat Fawad Hassan Fawad and Former Governor of State Bank Dr. Ishrat Hussain were the chief guests, was held at the University of Management and Technology. The seminar was attended by Rector UMT Dr. Asif Raza, Acting President UMT Lt Gen Javed Hasan (Retd), Director of School of Governance and Society (SGS) Dr. Aisha Azhar, senior management, faculty and students.

Director SGS Dr. Aisha Azhar warmly welcomed the chief guests and the attendees at the seminar and gave an overview of governance, rule of law and the responsibility of civil servants. Dr. Nadeem ul Haque in his talk stated that Pakistan lacks a proper governance system and the need of the hour is the critical review of the bureaucratic structure. Talking about the way forward, Dr. Nadeem advised a critical reform of the complete system in order to make Pakistan a progressive nation. He highlighted that the major foundation of transformation should be universities and the education system.

Mr. Fawad Hassan speaking on the topic said that there is a dire need to streamline and transform the civil service in Pakistan. Talking about the resolution, he said that we need to improve the procedure of policymaking, reform the total governance structure and reorganize the local political parties.

Dr. Ishrat Hussain expressed that it is a pleasure to see all the progress UMT has made. Talking to the audience, he said that we need to deploy the top officers in service in the local government, those who perform well and sincerely. In his closing remarks Dr. Ishrat advised aiming at the overall reform on all levels rather than just reforming the bureaucracy. A question-answer session was conducted and souvenirs were presented to the chief guests at the end of the session.

For more information, contact:
Sialkot Campus,
University of Management and Technology (UMT)
21-A, Small Industrial Estate, Shahabpura Road, Sialkot, Pakistan
Tel: +92-52-3241801-7
Email: info@skt.umt.edu.pk
Website: https://skt.umt.edu.pk

Lahore, February 07, 2023 (PPI-OT):There is a strong, special and unique relationship between Pakistan and Turkiye which is based on the spirit of brotherhood, common history and mutual goals, Rector UMT Dr. Asif Raza. University of Management and Technology (UMT) organized special talk on Pak-Turkiye Relationship where Acting President UMT Lt Gen Javed Hasan (Retd) and Rector UMT Dr. Asif Raza warmly welcomed the Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan His Excellency Dr Mehmet Pacaci.

Acting President Lt Gen Javed Hasan (Retd), Rector UMT Dr. Asif Raza, DG UMT Professor Abid Shirwani, members of Turkish consulate, senior management of UMT, a large number of faculty and students were also present.

Rector UMT Dr. Asif Raza in his welcome note expressed that it is both a pleasure and a privilege to welcome H.E. Dr. Mehmet Pacaci and the consulate members at UMT. He said that there is a strong, special and unique relationship between Pakistan and Turkiye which is based on the spirit of brotherhood, common history and mutual goals. Speaking to the audience he said that the faculty and students of UMT have benefited from the Turkish educational system and vice versa.

Dr. Asif Raza also announced scholarships worth 1 million for Turkish students and said that we look forward to stronger ties between the two counties and collaboration with the Turkish industry through internships and employment opportunities.

Acting President UMT Lt Gen Javed Hasan (Retd) in his address welcomed H.E. Dr. Mehmet at UMT and said that Pakistan is Turkiye’s home away from home. He also shared that Pakistan will overcome the difficulties faced by following the example of Turkiye.

His Excellency Dr Mehmet Pacaci, Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan paid gratitude for inviting and hosting him at UMT. Sharing his views, he said that the Pak-Turkish relationship is built on rarely existing dynamics, unique and apparelled bond, deeply rooted in common faith, linguistics and history.

He shared that for centuries the relations between the two countries have been nurtured on different occasions and have been tested at various times and both have always rushed to provide support to each other. H.E. Dr. Mehmet stated that Turkish universities are pleased to have Pakistani students on board because of their academic ability.13000 Pakistani students are being educated and trained in Turkiye, he added.

H.E.Dr. Mehmet further shared that cooperation between the two countries has never failed. 190 MoUs and agreements have been signed between Pakistan and Turkiye and our trade volume increased to 1.5 million dollars in 2022.We plan to reach a 5-million-dollar trade volume in a short period, he added. Concluding his remarks, Dr. Mehmet said that in coming years the capacity of support and collaboration between Pakistan and Turkiye will grow and wished success to the UMT students.

Rector UMT Dr. Asif Raza along with Acting President Lt Gen Javed Hasan (Retd) presented a souvenir to Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Mehmet Pacaci.

For more information, contact:
Media Coordinator,
University of Management and Technology (UMT)
C-II, Johar Town, Lahore, Pakistan
UAN: +92-42-111-300-200
Tel: +92-42-35212801-10
Fax: +92-42-35184789
Email: yaqoob@umt.edu.pk
Website: https://www.umt.edu.pk

Sialkot, January 20, 2023 (PPI-OT):A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed on dated between University of Management and Technology, Sialkot Campus and AirSial.

Objectives of the MoU are as under:

To create a strategic alliance and seamless linkage among the parties in the areas of Learning and Development, Research, Innovation, Entrepreneurship and other avenues including UMT Consulting and Career Opportunities for UMT participants. To make efforts to develop, maintain and further improve the rapport of parties by collaborating with each other.

To provide branding opportunity to the parties.

First Party to become regular source of well-groomed and trained Human Resource provider for the Second Party in all the disciplines.

For more information, contact:
Sialkot Campus,
University of Management and Technology (UMT)
21-A, Small Industrial Estate, Shahabpura Road, Sialkot, Pakistan
Tel: +92-52-3241801-7
Email: info@skt.umt.edu.pk
Website: https://skt.umt.edu.pk

Lahore, January 20, 2023 (PPI-OT):University of Management and Technology (UMT) with the collaboration of Office of Forums and Events, Department of Political Science and International Relations and UMT Press organized a seminar on the topic of Fall of Dhaka: Search for the Truth. Lieutenant General Retired Ghulam Mustafa, General Retired Javed Hasan, Senator Javed Jabbar, Senior Journalist Mujeebur Rehman Shami, Dr. Junaid Ahmed, Shamshad Ahmed, Rector UMT Dr. Asif Raza, Dr. Shoaib Parvez, faculty members and a large number of students participated in the seminar.

Dr. Shoaib Parvez moderated the seminar and warmly welcomed all the distinguished guest speakers.

Lieutenant General Retired Ghulam Mustafa, Senior Defense Analyst encouraged UMT for organizing a seminar on such an important topic. He said that Pakistanis have always been presented and highlighted in the wrong perspective as we did our best to share food, terrain and resources. Even when we were losing the war, the Bengalis wanted to stay united and were heartbroken, he shared. He also said that the role of Pakistan army has been positive and important. The army was limited in number and resources, yet fought bravely. Lieutenant General Ghulam Mustafa advised the youth to move on, analyze the context of history in a balanced outlook and play a role to make Pakistan a progressive nation.

Senator Javed Jabbar expressed his views and said that the future is unknown but the history is all clear in front of us to explore and learn. Elaborating the topic, he said that the most catastrophic decision was to suspend the national assembly which unleashed the wave of violence and dreadful acts were undertaken silently. Indians and Bangladeshis tarnished the name of Pakistan, he added. Senator Javed further said that the search for truth is unsupported and forgotten. We need to remain focused and learn from India’s pivotal role in creating Bangladesh. The reality further needs to be probed with research, he advised.

Dr. Junaid Ahmad, the keynote speaker expressed his gratitude to UMT for organizing such an event. Addressing the audience, he said that we need to understand the creation of Pakistan was miraculous and we need to be very grateful and thankful for this blessing. Elaborating the issue, he said when floods and cyclones hit West Pakistan, the funding was not properly utilized by the government, the elections were not fair and India took advantage and supported Bengalis at that time. The truth of the matter is that we did not give them a fair share of value and funds which resulted in the separation from Bengalis. Dr. Junaid emphasized that there are powers working to dismantle Pakistan but we are not giving attention. We need to learn from history in order to save our honour, he suggested.

Writer and Diplomat Shamshad Ahmad in his talk said that the search for the truth is still ongoing because everything around us is a lie. He stressed that now Pakistan is in a worst condition than 1970 because the nation does not have the principles and sentiments like the nation of 1970. Mr. Shamshad said that only the youth can take Pakistan out of the gruesome condition.

Senior Journalist Mujeeb Ur Rehman Shamiwhile addressing the seminar said that to understand history, we must revisit history keeping in view the situation of that time. Due to the addiction of power of Pakistan’s politicians, East Pakistan was separated from all of us, he said. We have not learnt from history that decision making organizations should not be dissolved but provided security, he said. He advised the youth to live peacefully with each other and give one another their personal space.

Lieutenant General Javed Hassan, Chief Advisor to President UMT drew attention to the fact that Bangladesh is the reaffirmation of the two-nation theory. He also emphasized that the Bengalis started the movement that there should be one nation not two. At the end of the ceremony, UMT Rector Dr. Asif Raza presented souvenirs to the guest speakers of the event.

For more information, contact:
Media Coordinator,
University of Management and Technology (UMT)
C-II, Johar Town, Lahore, Pakistan
UAN: +92-42-111-300-200
Tel: +92-42-35212801-10
Fax: +92-42-35184789
Email: yaqoob@umt.edu.pk
Website: https://www.umt.edu.pk

Sialkot, January 17, 2023 (PPI-OT):University of Management and Technology President Ibrahim Hasan Murad met with Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), H.E Mr. Hissein Brahim Taha at the OIC Headquarters in Jeddah. During the meeting, Mr. Murad briefed the Secretary-General on the activities of UMT and its achievements. The two sides stressed the importance of enhancing the corporation between the University of Management and Technology, Islamic universities and OIC.

H.E. Mr. Hissein Brahim Taha appreciated the dynamic vision of Ibrahim Murad and encouraged the UMT initiative to grant scholarships to students from the OIC member states, especially to the least developed countries. Such initiatives would lead the youth of Muslim countries to pursue higher education, he said.

President UMT Mr. Ibrahim Murad expressed his sincere gratitude for the warm reception by the Secretary General of OIC. Mr. Murad and Secretary General discussed potential collaboration opportunities between OIC and UMT. They also exchanged viewpoints to promote a better understanding of Islamic values and culture around the globe.

Mr. Murad also highlighted how combined efforts would support students from the OIC Member States and Muslim Ummah to acquire quality higher education. Furthermore, President UMT and the Secretary General of OIC decided to work together for a united and progressive Muslim world in the foreseeable future. Research collaboration between OIC and UMT was also discussed.

For more information, contact:
Sialkot Campus,
University of Management and Technology (UMT)
21-A, Small Industrial Estate, Shahabpura Road, Sialkot, Pakistan
Tel: +92-52-3241801-7
Email: info@skt.umt.edu.pk
Website: https://skt.umt.edu.pk

Lahore, January 14, 2023 (PPI-OT):President Ibrahim Hasan Murad met His Excellency Shaykh Dr. Muhammad bin Abdul Karim Al Issa on the special invitation at the Muslim World League headquarters in Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. During the visit, Mr. Ibrahim Murad discussed areas of mutual cooperation with H.E. to increase global harmony via interfaith dialogue based on Abrahamic religions.

H.E. Shaykh Dr. Muhammad bin Abdul Karim Al Issa exchanged views on topics of common interest, including leveraging the Charter of Makkah in furthering educational objectives at the university. Mr. Murad and Secretary General shared views on future collaboration and how the Pakistan’s Ranked 1st private sector university UMT can offer its expertise to facilitate and assist the cause of global harmony.

President UMT Ibrahim Murad highlighted the importance of quality education and its role in shaping the future of coming generations and stressed that universities should work towards enlightening the minds of our youth. The two discussed ways to create better opportunities for youth engagement, in order to provide them with a platform for innovative and constructive dialogue.

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia will continue sharing long-standing fraternal relations and mutual support besides remaining committed to engaging in meaningful dialogue and collaboration to build a better, brighter and more united tomorrow. H.E. Shaykh Dr. Muhammad bin Abdul Karim Al Issa also presented a souvenir to President UMT Mr. Ibrahim Hasan Murad.

For more information, contact:
Media Coordinator,
University of Management and Technology (UMT)
C-II, Johar Town, Lahore, Pakistan
UAN: +92-42-111-300-200
Tel: +92-42-35212801-10
Fax: +92-42-35184789
Email: yaqoob@umt.edu.pk
Website: https://www.umt.edu.pk