Tag: University of Turbat

Turbat, March 20, 2023 (PPI-OT):Mr. Kiya Hashum and Ms. Murwarid, MPhil scholars, at the Department of Chemistry, defended their MPhil dissertation successfully on 16th March 2023. They have completed their research work under the supervision of Dr. Muhammad Haroon, Assistant Professor, Chemistry Department. Dr. Kamran Tahir, Associate Professor, GOMAL University, Dera Ismail Khan, has participated as an external examiner of both scholars through the video link.

Ms. Zianab MPhil scholar, Department of Chemistry, defended her MPhil dissertation successfully on 17th March 2023. She has completed her research work under the supervision of Dr. Roohullah, Associate Professor, Chemistry Department. Dr. Hamidullah, Associate Professor, BUITEMS, has participated as an external examiner of the scholar through the video link.

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

Turbat, March 20, 2023 (PPI-OT):The Dean of, the Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Turbat (UoT), Prof. Dr. Abdul Saboor has said that the University of Turbat is committed to providing quality education and facilities to its students to pursue their academic journey successfully. These views were expressed by him while addressing a welcome program organized by the senior students of the Department of Sociology at UoT on 15th March 2023 to welcome newcomers.

Dr. Abdul Saboor noted that students should maintain a healthy balance between academic and extracurricular activities during their studies at university. He congratulated the students on securing admission to the Department of Sociology of the university. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Muhammad Yaseen, Head of the Sociology Department explained the importance and scope of sociology in the contemporary world.

The Students presented various segments of shows including song, poetry, drama, and tableau which reflected the message of education and the socio-cultural landscape of Baloch Society. Faculty member Mr. Nadil Shah talked about the university’s facilities, academic programs, resources, and scholarships available at the university for students. He appreciated the efforts of organizers and thanked the Dean of Faculty, Head of Department, faculty members, and students for their support and enthusiasm in organizing the fresher’s fayre 2023.

He assured the students that they would get guidance and support from the teaching and administrative staff of the university at each and every step of their academic career at university. The event helped the fresh students feel comfortable and motivated to pursue their academic journey at Turbat University.

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

Turbat, March 20, 2023 (PPI-OT):A panel discussion on “Reconciliation Process in Balochistan: Problems, Challenges, and Way Forward” was held at the University of Turbat (UoT) on 17th March 2023. The program was organized by the Department of Political Science. The aim of the panel discussion was to engage academia and youth in the solution of longstanding problems and challenges in Balochistan.

Prof. Dr. Nazir Hussain, former Dean of Social Sciences and Director of the School of Politics and IT, Quaid Azam University, Islamabad, Ms. Saba Aslam, Founder and Executive Director, Islamabad Institute of Conflict Resolution, and Prof. Dr. Gul Hassan, Dean, Faculty of Legal Education, UoT participated in the discussion as panellists, while the program was moderated by Mr. Muzaffir Hussain, Assistant Professor of Political Science Department and Director Student Affairs, UoT.

The panellists emphasized that the problems in Balochistan could only be addressed through approaching the people and true leadership of Balochistan for debate and dialogue. They stressed the importance of unity among different ethnic communities in Pakistan and advocated for honesty, moral values, and acceptance of diversity and differences in opinion in the country. The role of youth, academia, politicians, media, civil society, provincial government, the federal government, and different stakeholders in the reconciliation process was talked over during the panel discussion and question-answer session with the faculty members and students.

The panellists noted that the chronic trust deficit at government and societal levels is the major obstacle towards the reconciliation process and called for immediate confidence-building measures for the resolution of problems in Balochistan. They argued that the reconciliation process cannot be result-oriented without resolving the root causes of backwardness, perception of deprivation, exploitation, and marginalization in Balochistan. They emphasized that the legitimate political and economic rights of the people of Balochistan should be brought at par with the rest of the county for perpetual peace and progress of the province.

Mir Asghar Rind, a former provincial minister and politician from Balochistan, also highlighted different issues of Balochistan before the panellists. Dr. Mansoor Ahmed, Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University of Turbat welcomed the guest speakers and on behalf of the Vice Chancellor of UoT Prof. Dr. Jan Muhammad, he expressed gratitude to the guests and participants for attending the academic discussion on the reconciliation process in Balochistan. Prof. Dr. Abdul Saboor Baloch, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences highlighted some ways forward for making the reconciliation process successful in Balochistan. The program was attended by faculty members, administrative staff, notables, civil society, the business community, and students in large numbers.

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