Day: July 6, 2021

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Strengthening Primary Health Care in Pakistan

Rawalpindi, July 06, 2021 (PPI-OT):The NUMS Department of Public Health chaired by Prof Dr. Uzma Hassan, conducted a Practical Learning activity on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. The event engaged Students to structure and expresses their ideas on the course material covered in ‘Primary Health Care.’ Prof Dr. Uzma Hassan, realizes that students’ projects and class presentations are stimulating as well as celebratory way to bring together disparate pieces of course material.

BSPH semester is a marathon effort, Dr. Hina Shan, course instructor brought a thoughtful drive to the final stretch of semester ensuring that the course’s conclusion is meaningful. Realizing the importance of integration and drawing connections the students from both the batches worked on the theme “Strengthening Primary Health Care in Pakistan” and PHC’s contribution in establishing a link between Universal Health Coverage and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Primary Health Care is a foundation of Public Health and is considered a springboard into future endeavours of Public Health. Students of BSPH consider PHC as step forward in a longer trajectory in the field of Public Health. Students participated with vigour in the class activity by giving presentations and a comprehensive video on the said topic.

Good health and wellbeing let children to learn and adults to earn, helps people escape from poverty, and provides the basis for long-term economic development. Public health and Primary healthcare are considered a cornerstone in building a Sustainable Health System for the 21st century. Social protection, poverty alleviation, empowered people and communities, education, food safety, hygiene and sanitation, economic development, multi-sectoral action and policies are strongly related to the health of population in each community.

Government of Pakistan is maximizing efficiency within the existing system, however, in all arrangements; there is a special focus to safeguard the interests of the poor. There are many programs, initiatives and interventions that have been launched by the Government of Pakistan. Ehsaas is an umbrella initiative under the Division of Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety.

Ministry of National Health Services Regulation and Coordination (MoNHSR and C), National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) and National Institute of Health (NIH) are prestigious institutions of the country involved in multi-disciplinary public health related activities. Lady Health Workers Program and Expanded Program on Immunization have contributed towards prevention and promotion also involved in service delivery at several levels – particularly in the case of maternal, neonatal and child health. A One Health Hub has officially been established at NIH to prevent and control zoonotic diseases and contributing in the field of Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance.

In Pakistan reforms at the level of basic healthcare facilities are underway. Transferring management to lower levels of government, restructuring of financing, service delivery and management arrangements are being done at national level. In Pakistan PHC is vital for delivering each aspect of UHC. PHC can contribute to the achievement of targets for goals other than SDG3 (Health and Wellbeing) including those related to poverty, hunger, education, gender equality, clean water and sanitation, work, and economic growth.

For more information, contact:
National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS)
The Mall, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9270677
Email: info@numspak.edu.pk
Website: http://numspak.edu.pk

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Dr. Syed Fahad Ali Shah has published a research article in “Energy” journal

Chitral, July 06, 2021 (PPI-OT):Dr. Syed Fahad Ali Shah, faculty department of Economics, University of Chitral has published a research article entitled “Sustainable economic growth and export diversification potential for Asian LNG-exporting countries: LNG-Petrochemical nexus development using product space model” in “Energy” journal having 7 impact factors as a Principal author. Energy journal is categorized “W” by HEC, Pakistan, and ranked “Q1” by Clarivate Analytics.

Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0360544221015826

For more information, contact:
University of Chitral
Chitral, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Tel: +92-943-412819
Website: https://uoch.edu.pk

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Dr. Imran Batada joins IoBM as Chief Technology Officer and Director Center for Information Technology

Karachi, July 06, 2021 (PPI-OT):Dr. Imran Batada has joined as Chief Technology Officer and Director Center for Information Technology in the IT Department w.e.f July 5, 2021. Dr. Imran Batada’s career spans over 20 years locally and internationally in executing and managing large-scale projects, strategic development, formulating policies, managing large teams, implementing ERP Projects, and carrying out research work. He obtained a Doctorate in Teaching and Technology from Assumption University, Thailand.

Before joining IoBM, Dr. Batada was associated with IBA Karachi as Director Center of Information and Communication Technology (CICT). He has also been involved with the Government of Sindh by providing consultancy in different projects. He has provided consultancy on organizational development to different private and public sector organizations.

Additionally, he also has several years of teaching experience at various well-known universities in Pakistan. He also launched a ‘Sindh Research Incubation Centre’ (SRIC) with the Government of Sindh. He volunteers his time to mentor Startups and inspires aspiring entrepreneurs to evolve their businesses. He frequently participates as a keynote speaker and panellist in local and international conferences.

He has won several awards including CIO 200 Awards by the Global CIO Forum in 2020 and the Living Legend Excellence Award by Ideal Excellence Award back in 2018. Dr. Imran Batada contributes to a local newspaper on a regular basis by writing articles about newly emerging disruptions and strategies to sustainable economic development.

For further details, you can click on the following website: https://imranbatada.com/

For more information, contact:
Institute of Business Management (IoBM)
Korangi Creek, Karachi, Pakistan
UAN: +92-21-111-002-004
Tel: +92-21-35090961-67
Fax: +92-21-35090968
Email: omer.iftikhar@iobm.edu.pk, mec@iobm.edu.pk
Website: https://www.iobm.edu.pk/

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H.E Mr. Abdul Basit’s book launch held at IoBM

Karachi, July 06, 2021 (PPI-OT):“Hostility: A Diplomat’s Diary on Pakistan-India Relations and More is not a memoir but a critical account of what happened in Pakistan-India relations during my eventful stint in New Delhi as Pakistan High Commissioner”, said H.E Mr. Abdul Basit. He was speaking at his book launch that was jointly organized by the Pakistan Council on Foreign Relations (PCFR) and the Institute of Business Management (IoBM) on Saturday, July 3, 2021.

While addressing veteran diplomats and corporate executives at IoBM, H.E Mr. Basit, former High Commissioner of Pakistan to India, shared insights into the Pakistan-India relations that always attract global attention. Present on the occasion were Mr. Talib Karim, President IoBM; Mr. Shahid Amin, former Ambassador and Chairman PCFR; and Mr. Ahsan Mukhtar Zubairi, Secretary-General and CEO, PCFR. The vote of thanks was delivered by former Ambassador and Vice Chairman PCFR, Mr. Jamil Ahmed Khan (Sitara-i-Imtiaz).

In the picture, from left to right: Mr. Ahsan Mukhtar Zubairi, Secretary-General and CEO, Pakistan Council on Foreign Relations (PCFR); H.E Mr. Abdul Basit, former High Commissioner of Pakistan to India; Mr. Talib Karim, President IoBM; and Mr. Shahid Amin, former Ambassador and Chairman PCFR.

For more information, contact:
Institute of Business Management (IoBM)
Korangi Creek, Karachi, Pakistan
UAN: +92-21-111-002-004
Tel: +92-21-35090961-67
Fax: +92-21-35090968
Email: omer.iftikhar@iobm.edu.pk, mec@iobm.edu.pk
Website: https://www.iobm.edu.pk/

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Turbat University project is very important, Deputy Chairman Planning Commission

Turbat, July 06, 2021 (PPI-OT):Deputy Chairman Planning Commission of Pakistan Dr. Muhammad Jahanzeb Khan along with Additional Chief Secretary of Balochistan Hafiz Abdul Basit visited University of Turbat (UoT) on 1st July 2021. The Vice Chancellor of University of Turbat Prof. Dr. Jan Mohammad and Commissioner Makran Division Shah Irfan Gharshin along with other officers gave him a warm welcome on his arrival at UoT.

Dean faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Prof. Dr. Abdul Saboor, Registrar Ghulam Farooq, Deputy Commissioner Ketch Hussain Jan Baloch and officials of National Highways Authority were also present on the occasion. Deputy Chairman Planning Commission was briefed by the heads of different departments regarding on-going and new development projects of South Balochistan during a meeting held at video conference room of UoT.

During meeting, the UoT’s project Director Manzoor Ahmed Baloch highlighted the salient features of the phase-I and phase-II of the Turbat university project. The phase-II of University of Turbat project had been inaugurated by the Prime Minister of Pakistan Mr. Imran Khan during his visit to UoT on 13th November 2020.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Muhammad Jahanzeb Khan thanked the university administration and said that the project of Turbat University was very important and he would try to provide more funds to the University for the Development Works of Phase-II.

He said that there was a need to provide more facilities and attractive incentives to the teachers in the far flung areas of Balochistan. Deputy Chairman said “the university needs digital connectivity and I would seek support from the Universal Service Fund (USF).”

He said that the university could not be run on student’s fees only; therefore, the provincial and federal governments should provide adequate funding and scholarships to the university so that the underprivileged students could continue their studies without any financial burden on their families.

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

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Recruitment Drive: Nishat Apparel Lahore

Faisalabad, July 06, 2021 (PPI-OT):Nishat Apparel Lahore visited NTU for campus recruitment drive of fresh graduates of batch 2017-2021 of disciplines BS Textile Engineering (Garment Manufacturing and Textile Processing), BS Textile and Apparel Merchandising, BS Textile Management and Marketing on Friday 25, June 2021 at 11:30am. Mr. Mirza Mahmood Akhtar (Dy. Director Job Placement and Career Counselling Cell) assisted with the support services of Advisor Office to the Nishat Apparel team.

For more information, contact:
National Textile University (NTU)
Sheikhupura Road, Faisalabad 37610, Pakistan
Tel: +92-41-9230081-90
Fax: +92-41-9230098
Email: info@ntu.edu.pk
Website: http://www.ntu.edu.pk