Day: October 12, 2021

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The 24th National Baseball Championship continues at Army Cricket Ground, GHQ, Rawalpindi

Rawalpindi, October 12, 2021 (PPI-OT): The 24th National Baseball Championship organized by Pakistan Federation Baseball is underway at Army Cricket Ground GHQ Rawalpindi. Sheikh Mazhar Ahmed, Secretary General, Pakistan Federation Baseball while talking to media, said that Syed Fakhar Ali Shah, President, Pakistan Federation Baseball was the Chief Guest on the second day of the championship. Senior Vice President Pakistan Federation Baseball Muhammad Mohsin Khan welcome the Chief Guest. Other representatives of the federation Jamil Kamran, Musaddiq Hanif and Fakhar Amir Kazmi were also present on the occasion.

According to Sheikh Mazhar Ahmed, three matches were played on the second day of the tournament. In the first match, Pakistan Police defeated Punjab 2-0. Ikram and Malik scored one run each for the police team. The second match of the second day was played between the teams of Islamabad and Baluchistan. Islamabad easily beat Baluchistan 12-0. For Islamabad, Aziz scored 3 runs, Tariq, Fayyaz and Jawad scored 2 runs each while Fazal-e-Rabi, Owais and Rehan contributed one run each.

The third match was played between Pakistan Army and Sindh teams. Army team defeated Sindh 46-0 in a one-sided contest. Arsalan, Younis and Nazir scored 6 runs each, Asad, Faqir Hussain, Shehzad and Wasim Akram scored 5 runs each while Muhammad Hussain and Abdullah scored 4 runs each.

For more information, contact:
Pakistan Federation Baseball
Punjab Stadium, Ferozepur Road,
Lahore, Pakistan
Tel. +92-42-353-41121
Fax + 92-42-357-11828
E-mail: pakistanfederationbaseball@hotmail.com

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ACCA launches new Career Navigator tool to inspire and boost career moves

Islamabad, October 12, 2021 (PPI-OT): ACCA today launched the free new Career Navigator tool to help accountants and finance professionals progress their careers and take advantage of job opportunities in the resilient sector. The digital tool identifies the core skills accountants need at each level of their career to allow them to be successful in the next decade. It lays out the way for finance professionals to move forward and highlights opportunities for them to advance by developing the right skills.

The Career Navigator has analysed more than 120 private and public sector global finance roles and outlines the skills and experience required, so members and students can plot their career path, right from junior levels to chief executive. Where they lack training, the tool will link them to Continuous Professional Development (CPD) courses to fill the gaps.

ACCA aims to help students and members to grow into senior leadership roles by identifying exactly what capabilities are required at every level and helping them to map their own skills. The tool will make it transparent to them what steps they need to take in order to give them the competitive edge to achieve the next step in their career path.

If a management accountant aspires to become a chief financial officer (CFO), Career Navigator will help to open the door to their next step, recommending courses to achieve the targeted learning and skills required. It will also link to inspiring case studies of CFOs in ACCA’s magazine Accounting and Business.

The Career Navigator also offers links to current vacancies on the ACCA Careers site at the level members are researching, so that they can seamlessly apply for a new role if they are a good match for the skills and experience needed. ACCA Careers carries over 200,000 jobs each month with global opportunities for accountancy and finance professionals at all levels. It also offers careers advice and virtual careers fairs.

Over the last year, global hiring hotspots where there have been most job applications include Pakistan, Malaysia, UK and UAE, according to data from ACCA Careers. Nigel Bicknell, head of ACCA Careers, said: ‘It’s clear that ACCA talent has been able to maintain a very strong career position throughout the pandemic.

‘Our qualified accountants and students continue to be in high demand and are highly valued for their skills, many of which have been showcased by the economic effects of the pandemic. The demand for forward thinking sustainable business and finance professionals, across all sectors globally, has never been greater.

‘We believe the Career Navigator can give another boost to finance professionals’ careers. Knowing what skills you need right now, and in the future, is key to long-term career and business success. Our tool brings together everything you need to set your route to success.’

ACCA launched the Career Navigator last week with a flagship global digital event hosted by ACCA president Mark Millar and chief executive Helen Brand. Mark said: ‘I’m particularly pleased about the launch of the Career Navigator, which really adds to the range of employability and career support that we have for our members and future members.

‘It’s critical that as professional accountants, we think ahead, make the most of the role we can play in driving positive change, and grasp the opportunities all this presents, so that we are the sustainable business and finance professionals of the present, and of the future.’

For more information, contact:
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Pakistan (ACCA)
Office No. 5, 2nd Floor, SNC Centre,
Fazal-ul-Haq Road, Blue Area, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-111-222275
Fax: +92-51-2876605
Email: info@pk.accaglobal.com
Website: www.pakistan.accaglobal.com

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42nd meeting of the Academic Council of University of Sindh Jamshoro held

Jamshoro, October 12, 2021 (PPI-OT): The 42nd meeting of the Academic Council of the University of Sindh Jamshoro was held under the chair the Vice-Chancellor Professor (Meritorious) Dr. Muhammad Siddique Kalhoro in the Senate Hall of the VC Secretariat that recommended various decisions including abolishment of BA, B.Sc., B.Com and M.A programs and commencement of Associate Degree (AD) as well as BS (4 years) programs in the affiliated colleges as suggested by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Islamabad.

According to SU sources, the meeting was attended by all the professors of the university and officials of affiliated colleges including the regional directors of Sindh Education Department, Mirpur Khas and Hyderabad as members of the academic council. Addressing the meeting, SU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Siddique Kalhoro asked the Regional Directors of affiliated Colleges to send the names of the professors of each discipline to the SU’s Inspector of Colleges as per their seniority so that their appointment in the Academic Council might be made on the basis of merit.

He also briefed the House on the financial affairs of the university, budget, details of fees, monthly expenses, operational expenses and other matters in depth. He also briefed the members about the Associate Degree (AD) program, its background and other issues introduced by HEC as an alternative of BA, B.Sc., B.Com. and MA.

During the meeting, the Principal of Zubeda Girls College Hyderabad requested the VC to ask the professors of the university to train the college teachers and come to give academic lectures at different occasions. On this, the Vice-Chancellor agreed that the professors of the university were ready to provide training to the teachers of the colleges free of cost.

The Vice-Chancellor agreed to extend varsity’s all-out cooperation with the teachers of the affiliated colleges and give them training in order to impart quality education to the students at intermediate level. Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Syndicate Member Dr. Arfana Mallah on the occasion said that the university used to train college teachers till 2008, but later she said the process was discontinued due to unknown reasons.

She said that it should again be resumed for the betterment of students and college teachers equally. She said that professors of different departments of Sindh University were ready to extend their academic cooperation to the college teachers. Registrar Dr. Ghulam Muhammad Bhutto, Pro-Vice Chancellor Sindh University Thatta Campus Prof. Dr. Rafiq Ahmed Memon and others were also present on the occasion.

For more information, contact:
Director
Centre for Pure and Applied Geology
University of Sindh
University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan
Tel: +92-22-9213167
Cell: +92-300-9375193
E-mail: shsolangi@usindh.edu.pk
Website: www.usindh.edu.pk

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Azhar is Pursuing His Dream Education

Karachi, October 12, 2021 (PPI-OT): The Citizens Foundation has always been committed in its mission to positively impact the future of its students, but 2019 marked a significant moment for the student body at TCF. The Professionals Academy of Commerce and TCF signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will allow five new students to enrol in PAC to study Chartered Accountancy every year. PAC has taken the responsibility of paying the tuition fee, the cost of books for TCF students and providing them with any facility that will help them complete their degree. Due to this partnership, TCF students now have the opportunity to pursue a Chartered Accountant certification from a top-notch institution in the country.

Presently six students from TCF are enrolled at PAC – amongst them is Azhar Saleem. Azhar completed his matriculation from TCF Secondary School 47/MB Jauharabad Campus and achieved a high score of 94%. His teachers always knew that he was destined for great things, and along with his Principal, hoped that Azhar would be able to pursue education that would help him become the best version of himself.

Azhar enrolled in Superior College Jauharabad for his intermediate and graduated with a respectable 75% and an A grade. After graduating, Azhar was at a crossroads. He knew that he wanted to pursue higher education and had a passion for becoming a chartered accountant; however, financial difficulties prevented him from pursuing his dreams.

Azhar’s elder brothers were already studying so there were limited finances to pay for his education. Someone had to begin earning for the family at home as well, so Azhar decided to be the one to sacrifice on his education. He moved to Lahore and joined a Pharmaceutical Company as a worker. He worked on machines and as a packer – both low skilled and low paying jobs with limited opportunity for growth, but because of a lack of alternatives Azhar had no choice but to begin working.

Azhar had made peace with his circumstances when the Alumni team at TCF reached out to him with an offer that would change his life – PAC was giving him the opportunity to pursue his dream of studying chartered accountancy. Azhar gladly accepted and has been a high performing student at PAC for the past two years.

After graduating, Azhar plans to begin his career by joining an accounting or auditing firm. He hopes to earn a good income to support his family, as well as his local community. His long-term aspiration is to start his own accounting and auditing firm that will ensure accountability and transparency in Pakistan. We are immensely grateful to PAC for their partnership with TCF and the potential it has to change the lives of our students through education.

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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Tree Plantation Drive at CERP

Lahore, October 12, 2021 (PPI-OT): CERP organised its first ever tree plantation drive on Monday, October 11, 2021 at the Nawaz Park in Shadman. The tree plantation was held as part of the Employee Engagement Initiative, through which the entire CERP community, including all the employees along with their families were invited to plant Jamun, Sukh Chayn, Amaltas, and Kachnar trees in the small scenic Nawaz Park.

The activity was facilitated by the Pakistan Horticulture Authority (PHA) as part of the larger Clean and Green Pakistan initiative. Tree plantation is one of the key strategies to address climate change, helping to improve climate levels and biodiversity in the region. Through this, the employees of CERP were encouraged to take part in the larger campaign and raise awareness regarding the dire need for environmental initiatives.

For more information, contact:
Centre for Economic Research in Pakistan (CERP)
29-P Gulberg II, Lahore – 54660, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-35777844
Email: contact@cerp.org.pk
Website: https://www.cerp.org.pk/

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World Tourism Day Seminar held at the CEES

Lahore, October 12, 2021 (PPI-OT): World Tourism Day 2021 was celebrated in College of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of The Punjab. The theme of the event was “Inclusive Tourism For All”. Mr. Asif Mehmood, Tourism Advisor to Chief Minister Punjab and Tourism expert Mr. Yasir Rasheed C.E.O of Road and Story, graced the event as honourable guests.

The guests were welcomed by Prof. Dr. Sajid Rashid Ahmad Principal CEES. Both experts shared their experiences and knowledge with the students. The experts agreed on the increasing need for qualified professionals in the Tourism industry. Mr. Asif Mehmood enlightened the students about the different ongoing Tourism projects in Punjab and encouraged them to adopt Tourism as a profession because of the many new opportunities in the tourism industry.

Mr. Yasir who is also a PU alumni encouraged the students to pursue their education in Tourism. He also stressed that tourism is the best mechanism to increase the GDP of Pakistan as Tourism is the multi-billion dollar industry. Dr Sajid Rashid Ahmed said that students in CEES are receive a holistic education in tourism and hospitality with special attention towards current issues of sustainability and ecotourism
The session was followed by a question answer session where the guests answered the student’s questions.

Dr Muhammad Kamran concluded the event by thanking three honourable guests, and the management, faculty and students who participated in the event and contributed to its success. He also reiterated that such events will become a regular feature at CEES.

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/