Day: July 2, 2021

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Punjab University organizes seminar on regional security situation

Lahore, July 02, 2021 (PPI-OT): A Seminar on “Abraham Accords: Israel-India Nexus in Indo Pacific and Implications for Regional Security and Interests of Pakistan” was jointly organized by Regional Integration Center, University of the Punjab, Department of Political Science, University of the Punjab, and Golden Ring Economic Forum. Punjab University Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Niaz Ahmad Akhtar welcomed the guest speakers and emphasized on creating a dialogue on the geopolitical issues. The focus of discussion evolved around maritime environment in Indian Ocean, the US China rivalry and it’s implications for Asia Pacific, Growing influence of US-India cooperation in Indo Pacific and involvement of Israel in Indo Pacific post Abraham Accords.

The experts agreed that this emerging situation and increasing role of QUAD in the Indian Ocean pose clear threat to the interests of China, Iran, Russia and Pakistan. The logical response to the evolving situation defining geostrategic landscape of this region is cooperation of these states making a golden Ring based on their geo economic interests. Prof. Dr. Iram Khalid Chairperson, Department of Political Science, Punjab University emphasized the strategic role of CPEC for Pakistan in this entire situation which is strategic target also in wake of this political and strategic environment.

President Golden Ring Economic Forum Lt. Gen. (R) Sikandar Afzal highlighted the philosophical and historical background of Abraham Accords insinuating the growing role of Israel in the region. Chairman GREF Mr. Hasnain Reza Mirza introduced the role and purpose of the think tank, Golden Ring Economic Forum. Dr. Zainab Ahmed, Research fellow GREF explained the conceptual transformation from Asia Pacific to Indo Pacific and it’s implications for Pakistan and how geo-economics now precedes geo politics to transform the geo strategic landscape. Gen (R) Muhammad Yusuf highlighted the interests of Israel in the region and it’s implications.

Lt.Gen (R) Ghulam Mustafa, Geopolitical analyst explained the roles of the US CENTCOM and INDO PACIFIC COMMAND and their operations encircling China, Russia, Iran and Pakistan. Prof. Dr. Rana Eijaz Ahmad highlighted the weaknesses of Pakistan’s institution which hinder preparedness to deal with evolving situation. Dr. Farid Malik, Former Chairman Pakistan Science Foundation emphasized how Chinese model has so many lessons for Pakistan.

Dr. Hasnain Ahmed explained the ideological and conceptual sensitivity of Israel for Pakistan’s society. The session was moderated by the Director, Regional Integration Centre (RIC) Dr. Fouzia Hadi Ali. In his concluding remarks Prof. Dr. Saleem Mazhar, Pro Vice Chancellor and the Patron-in-Chief of RIC, Punjab University emphasized on cultural intercourse of golden Ring states to facilitate diplomatic and economic ties.

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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PRC Sindh provided first aid training to KMC City Wardens

Karachi, July 02, 2021 (PPI-OT): The Pakistan Red Crescent-Sindh Training Institute held a one-day emergency first aid training for KMC (Karachi Metropolitan Corporation) City Wardens on July 1, 2021, at the City Institute of Image Management (CIIM), KMC head office in Karachi. More than 25 city wardens attended the training.

Kanwar Waseem, Provincial Secretary, Pakistan Red Crescent Sindh, was the chief guest at the closing ceremony of the training session. Addressing to the event, the Provincial Secretary said that Pakistan Red Crescent is highly committed in providing basic health and First Aid facilities to maximum people of the country to deal with emergencies, hence for, a series of training/workshops are being organized at national and regional levels. He emphasized that first aid training is very important for everyone, whether they are at work or at home.

He highlighted the importance of the subject and said that not only accidents are frequent but also heavy rains and collapse of buildings are very common in Karachi. “After getting First Aid Training, KMC City Wardens will be able to save the precious lives”, remarked by Provincial Secretary. Drawing attention to the millstones achieved by Pakistan Red Crescent, Kanwar Waseem stated that the training institute is providing training more than 5000 people annually with an aim to have a “First Aid in every Home”.

Director CIIM KMC Muhammad Shahid appreciated the cooperation of Pakistan Red Crescent Sindh. He also highlighted the importance and need for such training for city wardens. The closing ceremony was attended by DSP Karachi Sindh Police Muhammad Tariq Mughal, Metropolitan Commissioner KMC Afaque Saeed, Director City Wardens KMC Raja Rustam and First Aid Trainer PRC-Sindh Syed Muhammad Khan. Certificates were also distributed to the participants.

For more information, contact:

Sindh Provincial Branch,

Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS)

Hilal-e Ahmar House, G 2 Khayaban-e-Iqbal, Zone A Block 7,

Teen Talwar, Main Clifton Road, Karachi, Pakistan

Tel: +92-21-35306227, 35306228, 35306229

Fax: +92-21-35830376

E-mail: phq@prcsindh.org.pk

Website: http://www.prcsindh.org.pk/

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CPEM: IHHN’s Third Step towards Health Emergency Preparedness

Karachi, July 02, 2021 (PPI-OT): The inauguration ceremony of the third annual Certification Program in Emergency Medicine (CPEM) for doctors and health professionals took place on June 29, 2021 at the Korangi Campus. The event was attended virtually by faculty and students from Pakistan and Bangladesh. Dr. Megan Rybarczyk, Assistant Professor, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania and academic lead of the CPEM program, opened the ceremony with an introduction to the audience. She explained the program’s origin and its goals to help improve emergency care delivery. The one-year program will help foster the development of Emergency Medical Services (EMS).

With the enrollment of 60 physicians from Pakistan and Bangladesh and 11 faculty members from eight institutions across four countries, this year’s program will be the first time that the certification course will be taught across international borders through a mix of virtual and hands-on training methods.

“I want to thank the leadership of Indus Hospital and Health Network and all the institutions involved for their foresight and support in making CPEM possible,” Dr. Rybarczyk said. Dr. Ziauddin Ahmad, advisor to the Bangladesh Society of Medicine and advisor for CPEM, Bangladesh, was excited to start the new session of CPEM. “I hope that all the candidates take this opportunity to learn, not only for passing their exams but using their skills for the benefit of both countries.”

Dr. Abdul Hanif, pediatric surgeon and the Program Director of CPEM, Bangladesh, said, “If we make a good teacher, we can make a good doctor, and eventually this doctor will serve the nation. It is all about bringing smiles to the faces of our patients.”

Dr. Mir Saaduddin Ahmad, Emergency Medicine Consultant and the program coordinator of CPEM, Bangladesh, thanked the students for attending and noted that the program was intended to sharpen the students’ skills and add to their expertise to ultimately help their community and nation.

Dr. Zafar Zaidi, Dean, Senior Executive Director, IHHN, and Dean, Indus University of Health Sciences said that this was the first time the program has gone international and hoped it would become regional and further away in coming years. “This is a great opportunity for those participating in improving your skills in EMS and, as Dr. Megan Rybarczyk rightly pointed out, an opportunity to understand what is required of an Emergency Room specialist and consultant and to pursue that as a career.”

He wished everyone the best of luck and added, “The greatest thank you comes from the patients who will benefit from all of this.” The ceremony ended with an orientation session and online pretest for the candidates.

For more information, contact

The Indus Hospital (TIH)

C-76, Sector 31/5, Opposite Darussalam Society,

Korangi Crossing, Karachi – 75190, Pakistan

Tel: +92-21-35112709-17

Fax: +92-21-35112718

Email: crd@indushospital.org.pk

Website: http://www.indushospital.org.pk/

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Indus Kay Sitaray Shine on Frontline Heroes this Doctors’ Day

Karachi, July 02, 2021 (PPI-OT): The students and faculty of Indus Kay Sitaray (IKS) celebrated Doctors’ Day with gift baskets for the COVID Unit, Pediatric Oncology staff and other faculty of the Indus Hospital, Korangi Campus. The children worked with zeal and enthusiasm in the morning as they made the final preparations before heading out to hand the doctors their presents.

Fifteen-year-old Nigaar was excited as she worked closely with a friend to wrap the gift baskets. Dr. Ghulam Qadir, Pediatric Oncologist is her consulting physician, and when asked about her time with him she said, “He’s my absolute favourite. He speaks with me in Farsi, which is my mother tongue, so I enjoy our talks whenever he is here. Aur mujhay school bhot pasand hai, aur main shukriya ada karna chahti hu apni teachers aur doctors ka (And I like my school very much, and for that I would like to thank my teachers and doctors).”

The children marched out of the school, gift bags and Thank-You banner in tow, as they visited the hospital’s different departments. Dr. Waira Zainab, a medical officer from the COVID Unit, was pleasantly surprised by the children’s arrival. “It’s been a difficult time for us during the pandemic, but this beautiful presentation and gifts from the children have brought all of us a lot of joy,” she said, “and their thoughtfulness and gratitude have made our day.”

Dr. Seema Habib, a medical officer of the Pediatric Oncology Department, and the staff took pictures with the children as, one by one, they handed each doctor a gift basket. She appreciated the initiative taken by the children and staff of IKS and said, “This means a lot to everyone here, and we’re glad that the children are having a small field trip around the hospital and meeting with the staff. It will definitely motivate and cheer them up, as we are.”

After spending the day visiting various faculty members, they met with Dr. Abdul Bari Khan, CEO, Indus Hospital and Health Network (IHHN). The children presented him with his gift basket, which he accepted with a smile and a hug. He said, “This is a heart-warming moment, and seeing these children enjoying themselves and interacting with the staff is very moving.”

Once they delivered all the gifts baskets, the children and faculty headed back to the classroom, exhausted but proud of themselves as they concluded their first-ever celebration of National Doctors’ Day at the Indus Hospital, Korangi Campus.

For more information, contact

The Indus Hospital (TIH)

C-76, Sector 31/5, Opposite Darussalam Society,

Korangi Crossing, Karachi – 75190, Pakistan

Tel: +92-21-35112709-17

Fax: +92-21-35112718

Email: crd@indushospital.org.pk

Website: http://www.indushospital.org.pk/

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Senior PTI leader from AJK joins Pakistan Awami Tehreek

Lahore, July 02, 2021 (PPI-OT): Tahir Khokhar, former senior parliamentarian of PTI and minister who held various portfolios such as transport, tourism, cooperatives, archives and youth affairs, has decided to join Pakistan Awami Tehreek along with his companions. He made this announcement at a crowded press conference at the PAT central secretariat. PAT Secretary General Khurram Nawaz Gandapur, central vice-president Raja Zahid Mahmood, Secretary Coordination Arif Chaudhry, Sardar Mansoor Khan, Sardar Ijaz Saddozai, Raja Asim Ikram, Sardar Shahzad and others were present on the occasion.

PAT Secretary General welcomed Tahir Khokhar and his companions on their joining the PAT family and said that they would prove to be an asset of the party. Speaking on the occasion, Tahir Khokhar said that he was proud to become a member of Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri’s revolutionary caravan. He said that he is a political worker and his whole life has been spent in the struggle for the rights of the underprivileged sections of society. He said that he suffered imprisonment during the martial law of Zia-ul-Haq, went into exile and was subjected to torture. He said that he kept on struggling in the AJK Assembly as the representative of the overseas Kashmiris.

Tahir Khokhar said that he remained part of MQM, was elected member of the assembly twice and also remained part of the cabinet. He said that the PTI leadership contacted him in 2020 and extended an invitation to him to join the party. He said that Imran Khan gave a vision of the elimination of corruption and status quo but it dawned upon him after becoming part of the PTI that these claims were hollow and confined to only talk shows. He said that today PTI has been held hostage by different mafias and the party has deviated from the ideological path.

Tahir Khokhar stated that the elections in AJK are going to be held in July. The party, he said, asked for applications in return for heavy fees and conducted the facade of the interviews. The party’s parliamentary board and some invisible forces started trading the party tickets through their front men on the other hand. He said that the ticket for the candidature from LA 34 Jammu 1, from which he was elected with heavy mandate was sold out to a parachuter, adding that the same was repeated in many constituencies.

The veteran leader from AJK said that tickets were sold to a wealthy family in return for payment of millions of rupees in the constituencies of migrants. He said that the PTI leader of AJK has been rendered wholly helpless. He said that on the one hand, PTI Chairman talks about transparency of elections and deploying electronic voting machines for this purpose, the AJK leadership of the party is involved in making fake votes in the constituencies of the migrants whose proofs have been handed over to the concerned institutions but to no avail.

Tahir Khokhar said that a ticket of one constituency is being sold for millions of rupees and those receiving kickbacks and money include a minister in addition to the parliamentary board members. He said that PTI is violating every principle and electoral ethic in order to ‘conquer’ Azad Kashmir. He said that a new history of corruption and malpractices is being created. He said that it was after deliberations he reached the conclusion that the only party that has the solution to the problems facing the masses is PAT. He said that this is the only political party which is free of corruption and struggling for the rights of the poor.

For more information, contact:

Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT)

365-M, Model Town,

Lahore, Pakistan

Tel: +92-42-111-140-140

Email: info@pat.com.pk

Website: www.pat.com.pk