Day: June 23, 2021

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GCU initiates research competition on challenges, opportunities in COVID-19 world

Lahore, June 23, 2021 (PPI-OT):The Government College University Lahore has initiated a research competition on the theme of “Challenges and Opportunities in the COVID-19 World”, and cash prizes would be awarded to the best three theses. The undergraduate students of eight academic departments would research on the theme from the perspective of their discipline.

Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr Asghar Zaidi said “it is our prime responsibility to produce research that creates an impact beyond academia, and that can change the experiences of our society. We cannot afford to churn out research that is irrelevant to our present-day needs.”

The Vice-Chancellor said that they see a huge gap between academia, state and industry, adding that in the Western world, funding agencies and Universities always encourage graduate applications and research which have the potential to help the governing institutions and industries to improve the quality of life.”

While explaining the benefits of this initiative for students and society, Prof Zaidi said: “by encouraging our students to write on such themes, we will prepare them for new opportunities of scholarships at the topmost institutions and industries. At the same time, we will be producing a body of knowledge which will be used by policymakers, state officials and even general public to understand the impact of the pandemic and take concrete steps to make human life better”.

Prof. Zaidi further explained that students of the Economics Department would research the impact of COVID19 on Pakistan’s economy, and literature students would analyse literature produced during the pandemic, while GCU’s psychologists would look at the impact of COVID-19 on the mental and physical health of people.

“History students will write on pandemic from the historical point of view. GCU’s environmentalists will highlight the role of environmental studies for reducing the impact of pandemic, and geographers will study the spatio-temporal patterns of Covid-19,” the Vice-chancellor concluded.

For more information, contact:
Public Relations Department,
Government College University (GCU)
Squash Complex, GC University, Lahore, Pakistan
UAN: +92-42-111-000-010 Ext: 296
Tel: +92-42-99213343
Cell: +92-321-8440769
Email: registrar@gcu.edu.pk
Website: http://www.gcu.edu.pk

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Motivational talk on “Positive Mental Attitude is Altitude” by Saeed Anwar

Karachi, June 23, 2021 (PPI-OT):Motivational talk by Mr. Saeed Anwar was arranged by Director Sports /Assistant Professor Mr. Moin ul Atiq and his team under the supervision of Brig. Dr. Ahmed Saeed Minhas (PVC) to inculcate a positive and healthy approach to life that helped him to succeed in the sport field and made him a world-class athlete. He said that the most important element of success is focus on one thing rather than diverting attention on numerous activities without proper direction.

We would like to thank all DSU athletes who worked very hard to make this event successful. Also we would thank MS, EE, ME, CS, HSS Department for the way they got enthusiastically involved and supported the event. Last but not the least, the way PVC facilitated was extraordinary. DHA Suffa emphasizes on holistic character building and the message of Saeed Anwer fits its vision.

For more information, contact:
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

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Jazz and TCF to digitally transform over 1,600 schools nationwide

Karachi, June 23, 2021 (PPI-OT):Jazz, the country’s leading 4G operator and internet and broadband service provider, has collaborated with The Citizens Foundation (TCF) to digitally transform 1,652 TCF schools, to benefit over 266,000 students in Pakistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir. It will also help replace aging tablets and mobile phones that run the TCF’s School Management Application allowing principals to collect data more efficiently.

According to details, the three years collaboration will introduce a blended learning curriculum, revamp of computer labs, and a digital school management system. By revamping the existing computer labs and installing 500 battery-powered audio-visual rooms, TCF will introduce a new, cutting-edge digital literacy curriculum designed for blended learning. Teachers will combine online educational materials with traditional place-based classroom methods to illustrate concepts that are described in the textbooks. 3,584 TCF teachers will also be trained to use this state-of-the-art technology.

Syed Asaad Ayub Ahmad, President and CEO of TCF, said, “Every child deserves and can have a 21st-century education. We have been experimenting with ways to use technology to support learning for many years. Jazz’s support comes at the right time for us to be able to introduce new solutions, which are a model for what is possible in Pakistan.”

“Our support of TCF over the years is based on the mutually inclusive objective of empowering the youth with quality education and skill set that compliments this digital age. We are enabling TCF to complete its digital transformation to provide a robust learning experience that is relevant, valuable, and builds digital-age skills,” added Syed Fakhar Ahmed, Chief Corporate and Regulatory Affairs Officer at Jazz.

He said the Jazz, being driven by the impetus to digitally empower the youth and to assist the government in realising its Digital Pakistan vision, would continue to club its resources and expertise in creating long-term, sustainable solutions and partnerships that uplift individuals and the larger community.

For more information, contact:
Head Office,
The Citizens Foundation (TCF)
Plot No. 20, Sector # 14, Near Brookes Chowrangi,
Korangi Industrial Area, Karachi, 74900, Pakistan
UAN: +92-21-111-823-823 Ext: 1416
Fax: +92-21-35113460
Email: info@tcf.org.pk
Website: https://www.tcf.org.pk/

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Capital University holds 27th Meeting of Board of Advance Studies and Research

Islamabad, June 23, 2021 (PPI-OT):27th Board of Advances Studies and Research (BASR) meeting of CUST was held on June 21, 2021. The BASR considered cases of Admission of PhD Program and degree completion cases of MS and PhD. The Board showed its satisfaction over the Academic as well as the Research Productivity of the University.

The Vice Chancellor thanked the Deans, HoDs, Faculty Members and Support Staff for their devotion towards the academic excellence and cooperation. The meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair as well as the participants of the meeting.

For more information, contact:
Capital University of Science and Technology (CUST)
Islamabad Expressway, Kahuta Road, Zone-V, Islamabad, Pakistan
UAN: +92-51-111-555-666
Tel: +92-51-4486700-4
Email: info@cust.edu.pk
Website: https://cust.edu.pk

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Chinese Ambassador visits Faisal Masjid

Islamabad, June 23, 2021 (PPI-OT):Nong Rong, Ambassador of China Tuesday visited Faisal Masjid where he was received by Dr. Muhammad Ilyas, Director General Dawah Academy of International Islamic University (IIUI). The Chinese Ambassador took keen interest in various parts of Mosque as he was briefed about it in detail. Nong Rong was also briefed about International Islamic University, its academics programs, international linkages and particularly its outreach programs by Dr. Muhammad Ilyas.

In meeting with Director General Dawah Academy and IIUI officials in the hall of the Mosque, the Chinese Ambassador thanked for a warm welcome at Mosque. He said every citizen of China has immense love for Pakistan. He added that the friendship is exemplary and historic. He said he is feeling pleasure to visit the grand Mosque which he said indeed is a symbol and recognition of Pakistan. The Ambassador said that we must transfer this love and friendship to Youth so that the bilateral exemplary brethren ties may expand and get strengthened in the future.

Dr. Muhammad Ilyas said on the occasion that the visit of the Chinese Ambassador and his meeting with the Hufaaz is a matter of pleasure for us. He said that Dawah Academy is disseminating message of Islam that is peace, harmony and peaceful coexistence. He also told about the Islamic books translated into Chinese. He said publications of Dawah Academy are hailed across the world as the Academy is focused on dissemination of Islam, trainings for introduction to the real essence of Islam and promotion of Quranic teachings. He also told that more than 700 Chinese students are studying at IIUI. The visit concluded with the verses of Holy Quran those were recited by Dr. Muhammad Ilyas.

For more information, contact:
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

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Quinton de Kock returns to top 10 of MRF Tyres ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings

Dubai, June 23, 2021 (PPI-OT):South Africa’s Quinton de Kock has returned to the top 10 of the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings after top-scoring against the West Indies and helping complete a 158-run victory in St Lucia for a 2-0 win in their ICC World Test Championship series. De Kock’s knock of 96 in the first innings has helped him gain two places and reach 10th position, the first time in 18 months that he is in the top 10. The 28-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman, who has a career-best sixth ranking, was last in the top 10 in December 2019.

Another left-hander progressing in the latest weekly update is Captain Dean Elgar, up one place to 19th after setting the platform for the win with a knock of 77. Rassie van der Dussen has rocketed 31 places to 43rd position after notching an unbeaten 75 in the second innings.

Among South Africa’s bowlers, player of the match Kagiso Rabada is up one place to sixth after taking five wickets in the match while spinner Keshav Maharaj, who completed South Africa’s first Test hat-trick in 61 years during the second innings, has reaped the benefits of his seven-wicket match haul, progressing three places to 28th. Lungi Ngidi is up three places to 41st. West Indies batter Jermaine Blackwood is up 12 places to 44th after scores of 49 and 25, while Shai Hope (up three places to 82nd) and Kieran Powell (up six places to 94th) have also progressed in the list.

Fast bowler Kemar Roach’s seven wickets see him close in on a top 10 place, moving up one slot to 12th among bowlers. Kyle Mayers’s useful medium-fast stuff has helped him move up 51 places to joint-53rd after finishing with three wickets in each innings. Meanwhile, former West Indies captain Jason Holder has lost 28 rating points to slip behind Ravindra Jadeja in the list of all-rounders. The Indian left-hander, who returns to No.1 after last being there in August 2017, is on 386 rating points, two ahead of Holder.

For more information, contact:
Headquarters,
International Cricket Council (ICC)
Street 69, Dubai Sports City,
Sh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE
Phone: +97-143828800
Fax: +97-143828600
E-mail: enquiry@icc-cricket.com
Website: www.icc-cricket.com