Day: September 23, 2021

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Pepsi joins hands with PCB as title partner of National T20 

Rawalpindi, September 23, 2021 (PPI-OT):Pepsi has joined hands with the Pakistan Cricket Board as title partner of the National T20. The six-team tournament commenced at the Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi today with the opening clash between Balochistan and Northern.

PCB and Pepsi have a long-standing, time-tested partnership which will flourish further with the National T20 title partnership. The indomitable spirit of Pepsi and Pakistan cricket will be evidenced in this tournament which is in sync with Pepsi’s commitment towards promoting cricket in Pakistan.

Pepsi and PCB will bring an exhilarating experience to Pakistani fans at the stadium and those watching on TV/ live streaming. Defending champions Khyber Pakhtunkhwa take on Home City Central Punjab in the second match of the day which begins at 7:30 PKT. Pakistan’s best shortest format players will be seen in action in the 33-match tournament.

The first 18 games will be played in Rawalpindi while the last 15 matches will be played at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, the home of Pakistan cricket.

For more information, contact:
Media Manager,
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore 54600, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-5717231-4
Fax: +92-42-5711860
Website: www.pcb.com.pk

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95% of Pakistanis support the Punjab Government’s decision to make the teaching of the Holy Quran as a compulsory subject from the first to the twelfth grade across the province: Gallup and Gilani Pakistan 

Islamabad, September 23, 2021 (PPI-OT):According to a survey conducted by Gallup and Gilani Pakistan, 95% of Pakistanis support the Punjab Government’s decision to make the teaching of the Holy Quran as a compulsory subject from the first to the twelfth grade across the province.

A nationally representative sample of adult men and women from across the four provinces was asked the following question, “Recently, the Punjab government has made the teaching of Holy Quran as a subject compulsory in schools across the province from first to twelfth grade. Some people support this initiative of the Punjab government, while some people oppose this initiative of the government. What is your opinion about it?” In response to this question, 95% said they support it while 1% said they do not support it. 4% did not know/did not respond.

Question: “Recently, the Punjab government has made the teaching of Holy Quran as a subject compulsory in schools across the province from first to twelfth grade. Some people support this initiative of the Punjab government, while some people oppose this initiative of the government. What is your opinion about it?”

For more information, contact:
Head Office,
Gallup Pakistan
Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-8445080
Email: isb@gallup.com.pk, caf@gallup.com.pk
Website: www.gallup.com.pk

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REDC Hosts Programme on ‘Leadership through Problem Solving and Decision Making’ for KPK Officers and Ministry of Water Resources 

Lahore, September 23, 2021 (PPI-OT):The Rausing Executive Development Centre (REDC) at LUMS hosted a 5-day programme on strategic decision making and problem solving for public sector officials engaged with the implementation of USAID funded programme on Water Management for Enhanced Productivity (WMfEP). The programme that is being implemented through a partnership with the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), was designed and offered in the backdrop of ongoing projects and activities within the irrigation and agriculture sector in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Directed by Dr. Shakeel Sadiq Jajja, and supported in teaching by Dr. Jamshed H. Khan, Dr. Adeel Zaffar, Dr. Jawad Syed and Dr. Ghazal Zulfiqar, the programme provided learning opportunities to mid-level and senior management of GoKP and Ministry of Water Resources (MoWR) sensitising them to understand and capitalise on the challenges and opportunities of their industry.

During the 5-day engagement, the participants learned about the impact of leadership styles on decision making, data analysis, negotiation skills, managing diversity, team building and working effectively with the development sector to make sensible trade-offs using the available resources.

Instructors of the programme emphasised that decisive leadership and problem solving is crucial to the successful implementation of any project or activity and the organisation and their stakeholders alike, benefit from these effective leadership skills.

Speakers from the USAID highlighted the need to embrace changing dynamics of the sector and encouraged participants to find new and innovative ways to manage the challenges which could prevent water scarcity in the coming times.

Despite significant investments in water resources and infrastructure development by Government of Pakistan and its partners, good water governance and water management continue to constrain achieving national development objectives. In an agrarian country like Pakistan, it is imminent to build the knowledge and capacity for public sector employees working on initiatives which could assist in better management of water resources and steering the country out of the crisis situation.

The programme proved to be impactful; the participants gave positive feedback and appreciated the effectiveness of the programme.

“Excellent programme experience! I look forward to attending future programmes at REDC.” Dr. Kamran Farid, District Director, Livestock

“Very Informative and devoted sessions to make a good leader with problem-solving methodologies. This is one of the best programmes I have ever attended.” Engr. Nazeer Abbas, Director, Agriculture Engineering

For more information, contact:
Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)
D.H.A. Lahore Cantt. 54792
Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-35608000
Fax: +92-42-35725048
Website: www.lums.edu.pk

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SEECS faculty Dr Rafia Mumtaz’s review paper in MDPI Sensors Journal declared as one of the most cited paper

Islamabad, September 23, 2021 (PPI-OT):NUST is proud to announce that Dr Rafia Mumtaz’s (Associate Professor, NUST SEECS) review paper in MDPI Sensors Journal has been declared as one of the most cited papers in the field of Smart Agriculture, Internet of Things (IoT), and Vegetation Management. The paper focuses on the optimization of crop production using precision agriculture. NUST family congratulates her on this achievement, and we wish her more success in her future endeavours.

For more information, contact:
Director Press and Media Release
National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST)
NUST Campus, H-12, Islamabad, Pakistan
UAN: +92-51-111-11-6878
Tel: +92-51-90851381
Fax: +92-51-90851382
Email: prnust@gmail.com
Website: www.nust.edu.pk

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Dawah Academy’s Regional Centre holds workshop on Career Counselling

Islamabad, September 23, 2021 (PPI-OT):A two-day workshop on career counselling was organized for the students of Balochistan by Sindh Regional Centre of Dawah Academy, of International Islamic University, at Karachi. Addressing the students on the topic of career counselling, Prof. Saleem Mughal said that students should plan for the future keeping in view their aptitudes and tendencies. “Through paper and pen, students can enhance their mental and academic abilities,” he said. He said that in modern times, students who have mastered computer, global languages and their major subject, can progress quickly. He termed the students as the key to success and stressed that students can achieve success by developing their communication skills.

Earlier, Coordinator Dr. Shehzad Channa said that students are the architects of the future and the purpose of this program organized by Regional Dawah Center is to provide career counselling to students and make them aware of new subjects and new trends being introduced in the modern world., educationist and trainer Tasneem-ul-Haq Farooqi said that students are the bright future of the country and youth play a pivotal role in the success of any nation. He urged students to visit libraries and be friends with books to expand their study.

Dr. Syed Aziz-ur-Rehman, in-charge of Regional Dawah Center (Sindh) Karachi, supervised all the matters in the two-day training workshop and also highlighted objectives and purpose of the activity during his speech on the occasion. During the program, the students were also given a tour of Shah Mohi-ul-Haq Farooqi Academy Library and Computer Center. On the occasion, Inamullah Mengal, Assistant Professor, Balochistan Residential College, Khuzdar, thanked the organizers of Dawah Academy and said that similar programs would be organized for students in Dawah Academy in future as well.

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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Get Register yourself with VU Alumni Association! 

Lahore, September 23, 2021 (PPI-OT):The Virtual University of Pakistan invites its Alumni (passed out students) to register with VU Alumni Association to get Amazing Benefits.

Our goal is to keep all of you connected with the Virtual University of Pakistan to build a great community.

We offer social and educational opportunities to our alumni living in Pakistan or across the border, including:

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Updates of Upcoming Event

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https://alumni.vu.edu.pk/Registration/RegistrationForm.aspx

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For any information and query, you can contact us at socail.media@vu.edu.pk.

For more information, contact:
Virtual University of Pakistan (VU)
M.A. Jinnah Campus, Defence Road, Off Raiwind Road,
Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-111-880-880
Fax: +92-42-99200604, +92-42-99202174
Website: www.vu.edu.pk