Day: December 14, 2021

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The 8th Silk Road International Film Festival Held in Fuzhou – Winners of the Golden Silk Road Awards Announced

The 8th Silk Road International Film Festival Opening Ceremony

FUZHOU, China, Dec. 14, 2021 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– From December 8th to 12th, the 8th Silk Road International Film Festival was held in Fuzhou City, Fujian Province, China. The event was sponsored by China Media Group, Fujian Provincial Government and Shaanxi Provincial Government, and organized by the Fujian Film Administration, Fuzhou Municipal Government and CCTV-6 Film Channel.

The winners of 8th Golden Silk Road Awards are as follows:

-I Never Cry, for Best Film;

-Celine Sciamma, Director of Petite Maman, for Best Director;

-Gong Zhe was honored as Best Actress for her role in Island Keeper;

-Liu Ye was honored as Best Actor for his performance in Island Keeper;

-Turaj Aslani (Iraq/Syria), for Best First-time Director;

-Lennert Hillege (Netherlands), for Best Cinematography;

-Crossing the Yalu River, for Best Visual Effects;

-The Mole Agent (Chile), for Best Documentary Film; and

-Where Is Anne Frank (Belgium/Luxembourg/France/Netherlands), for Best

Animation Film

According the Office of Executive Committee (Fuzhou) of the Silk Road International Film Festival, during the five-day Festival, nearly one hundred film professionals from countries and regions along the Silk Road gathered in Fuzhou and discussed the development of the film industry. Movies are used as a tie to promote cultural exchanges between China and the countries and regions along the Belt and Road.

Source: Office of Executive Committee (Fuzhou) of the Silk Road International

Film Festival

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Learn how to protect yourself from bacteria and viruses this winter

Karachi, December 14, 2021 (PPI-OT): Our body needs nutritious foods to protect us from bacteria and viruses. Know the magic of natural fruits, spices, and vegetables to boost up your immunity.

Ginger contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which help in strengthening immunity.

Almonds are rich in vitamin E as well as manganese. It lowers oxidative damage and improves immunity during ageing.

Green Tea contains a high level of antioxidants, including epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), which boosts the immune system. It is also a healthier tea as it contain fewer calories and less caffeine than coffee.

Kiwis are a perfect source of vitamins C and K, potassium, and folate, which work hand in hand to build healthy immune cells, develop strong immune responses, and fight off infections.

Citrus Fruits such as lemons, oranges, sweet oranges (Mosambi) have a high content of antioxidants and vitamin C, which form the starter pack for boosting immunity. They also have anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties.

Turmeric during infections, turmeric stimulates the formation of antibodies that fight off diseases. It also has curcumin, which reduces inflammation and soreness, especially after workouts.

Grapes are rich in a wide range of healthy compounds, including resveratrol, which helps build immunity. They also have antioxidants and polyphenols that play a role in equipping cells to fight against infections.

Spinach is a perfect source of vitamins A, C, and E, beta carotene, as well other antioxidants that help in replenishing cells and building immunity.

Garlic is a tasty flavour-enhancer that contains allicin, a sulphur-rich compound that braces your cells to fight off viral infections such as the flu and COVID-19.

Pumpkin is an immune system booster food containing high amounts of beta carotene antioxidants, which turns into vitamin A in your body. It also has vitamin C, an essential nutrient in enhancing your immunity.

Pomegranate and Apple are a good source of vitamin C, pomegranates are also known for their antimicrobial and antiviral properties.

Sweet Potatoes contains high levels of vitamin A in the blood which can help enhance immune responses. Sweet potatoes have beta carotene, which converts to vitamin A and boosts immunity.

Low-Fat Yogurt is a perfect food for the immune system as it contains active cultures of probiotics that stimulate the immune response to fight infections.

For more information, contact:
Marketing and Communications,
The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH)
Stadium Road, P.O. Box 3500, Karachi – 74800, Pakistan
Tel: +92-21-111-911-911
Email: akuh.information@aku.edu
Website: https://hospitals.aku.edu/pakistan/

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Review Meeting with the Master Trainers of Social and Religious Tolerance held

Khairpur, December 14, 2021 (PPI-OT): A Review Meeting of the Master Trainers of Faculty of Social Sciences, Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur who availed training on Social and Religious Tolerance. Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed, Vice Chancellor presided over the review meeting.

Talking to the participants of the meeting, Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto said it is a great opportunity for us that maximum number of Faculty Members of Social Sciences among the 6 Universities availed the training on Social and Religious Tolerance organized by the Inter-University Consortium for the Promotion of Social Sciences (IUCPSS) at Lahore. He said the training aimed at for capacity building of the capacity building and it provided a conducive environment for linkages and interaction.

Dr. Ibupoto appreciated the efforts of Mr. Muhammad Murtaza Noor, National Coordinator, IUCPSS who contributed positively for organizing such academic interaction. Mr. Muhammad Murtaza Noor, National Coordinator, IUCPSS highly appreciated the efforts of Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto for motivating the Faculty Members who participated in the training programs. He assured the Vice Chancellor that 20 students of the University will also avail visits and trainings at University of Punjab, Lahore very soon as part of the academic exchange.

Prof. Dr. Taj Muhammad Lashari, Dean Faculty of Social Sciences and Focal Person IUCPSS SALU Chapter welcomed the guests and participants of the meeting. He said such training workshops will mitigate the perception of extremism and provide a viable platform for national cohesion and nation building. The participants of the meeting assured that they will inculcate the idea of peace and tolerance in the minds of the students.

The Certificates of Appreciation were given to the participants of the training workshop from the platform of IUCPSS. Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto, Mr. Muhammad Murtaza Noor, Prof. Dr. Taj Muhammad Lashari and Mr. Mureed Hussain Ibupoto, Registrar gave the away Certificates of the Appreciation. Mr. Ali Raza Lashari, Coordinator IUCPSS, Northern Sindh conducted the proceedings of the certificate distribution ceremony. The Directors, Chairmen and Incharges of the Institutes and Departments under Faculty of Social Sciences attended the meeting.

For more information, contact:
Shah Abdul Latif University (SALU)
Old National Highway, Khairpur, 66020 Sindh, Pakistan
Tel: +92-243-9280051-4
Fax: +92-243-9280060
Email: info@salu.edu.pk
Website: https://salu.edu.pk

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FJWU Inter-University Naat Qiraat Competition, December 2021

Rawalpindi, December 14, 2021 (PPI-OT): Terms and Conditions:

1. University/College/Institute must provide names of participants and their respective department as a verifiable entry prior to event by filling and sending attached forms to the event management team.

2. Students are required to show both University ID Card and CNIC for verification.

3. Registration Fee to participate in each category is Rs. 500/- each (For Team Rs. 1000/-)

4. Registration can be done prior to event online to avoid hassle.

5. On-spot registration of entries will also be entertained by Registration Desk on event day.

6. Registration Fee can be submitted online. The details for online submission are as under:

Account Title: ORIC

Account Number: PK15WOM0039011146310001

Bank Name: First Women Bank Limited

Branch Name: Fatima Jinnah Women University Branch Rawalpindi

Branch Code: 0039

7. In case of on-spot registration fee can be submitted against the challan form attached with detailed document for convenience. The Challan form will be submitted in First Women Bank Limited Branch here at Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi Campus

8. The Competition has two Categories Naat and Qiraat only

9. For Naat filmi or pop song-based tones will not be accepted in competition.

10. For Naat and Qiraat, all rules will be equally applied on all participants.

11. Language must be Urdu for Naat and Arabic for Qiraat.

12. Team from each institute must comprise of 02 participants performing in categories separately.

13. Only participating member will be allowed to perform under one category only.

Date of Event: 17 December 2021

For more information, contact:
Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU)
Old Presidency, The Mall, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51 9270050 – 54
Fax: +92-51 9271168
Email: publicadmin@fjwu.edu.pk
Website: www.fjwu.edu.pk

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KP Govt plans to build GIK Institute new academic and residential block, Mohammad Atif Khan

Swabi, December 14, 2021 (PPI-OT): Mohammad Atif Khan, provincial minister for science and technology and IT, said that the KP government would build a new academic and residential block in Ghulam Ishfaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology. He was addressing the students’ after the inauguration of the Catalyst Technology Incubation Centre in GIK Institute. The two gatherings were also attended by Prof Dr Fazal Ahmad Khalid, SI, Rector, GIK Institute, Sardar Aminullah Khan, Pro-Rector, Admin and Finance, Prof Dr Wasim A Khan, Pro-Rector Academics, deans, directors, provincial secretary of Science and Technology, Dr Ambar Ali Khan, Dr Faisal and Dr Sajid Shah and various other officials.

Atif Khan said that the KP government would extend complete financial support to the GIK Institute and some of its projects would be included in the current financial year and the remaining in the 2022-23 annual development program. He also announced that Chief Minister Mahmood Khan would visit the institute soon to inaugurate the girls’ hostel. The minister said the government has worked on boosting the linkages among the industry, academia and government. “This (improving linkages) is our first and foremost priority,” he said.

“Whenever I visited GIK Institute I was so much impressed that my belief strengthened that Pakistan would soon be economically prosperous and financially sound. The students and academia work hard here,” he remarked. He said only those nations are strong which developed indigenous technology and those lagging behind in this field faced numerous problems and confronted different challenges.

“The development of science and technology is very critical for development in various other fields. If I had the power, I would have diverted all development funds to the field of science and technology,” he said, adding that the development of the nations is linked with the achievements in the field of science and technology.

The minister said that the Education Technology Project would be set up in Mardan, Swabi and GIK College. He said that the KP government had planned to build a Science Museum which would cost Rs 500 million. Prof Khalid said that the institute would submit proposals about the electronic centre, technology incubation centre, reverse engineering, micro hydro-project, building another girls hostel, special technology zone, climate change and education technology project.

“We wanted to be an active partner of the provincial government and ready to play a role in making a cluster of engineering universities in the province,” he said. Earlier, the minister visited the incubation centre and exchanged views with the students about their projects. He admitted that he was impressed by them, especially the manufacturing of drones.

Director, Incubation Centre, Abdullah Soomro, apprised the minister: “We could build our own drone within the next six months if we have the resources. At present we are getting drone making materials from the US and China. A single drone costs Rs 1.5 million but the indigenous can save a lot of foreign exchange and resources.” He also visited the academic block which was financed by the provincial government. The minister gave away certificates to outstanding students at the end of the function.

For more information, contact:
Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology (GIKI)
Topi 23640, District Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Tel: +92-938-281026
Fax: +92-938-281032, +92-938-281041
Website: https://www.giki.edu.pk/

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President AMUOBA, Jawaid Anwar laid foundation to Jama-e-Masjid Sir Syed at SSUET New Campus

Karachi, December 14, 2021 (PPI-OT): The President, Aligarh Muslim University Old Boys’ Association (AMUOBA), and Chancellor, Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET), Jawaid Anwar laid foundation stone for the construction of the Jama e Masjid Sir Syed at the SSUET News Campus in Education City.

The event was attended by the Vice Chancellor SSUET, Prof. Dr. Vali Uddin, General Secretary AMUOBA, Muhammad Arshad Khan, Sardar Yasin Malik, Lt. General (r) Moinuddin Haider, Cmdr. Salim Siddiqui, Registrar Syed Sarfraz Ali Dean Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Aamir, Dean Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Prof. Dr. Mir Shabbar Ali, Dean, Faculty of Computing and Applied Sciences, Prof. Dr. Aqeel ur Rehman, Mr. Mumtaz Kazmi, Mr. Salim Chisti members of AMUOBA and alumni, faculty etc.

Laying the foundation for the mosque, Chancellor Jawaid Anwar said that mosques play important role in Islamic Society. Islamic Doctrines are incomplete without mosques. It is beyond doubts that those who take part in construction of the mosques are the Chosen Men of God. General Secretary AMUOBA, Muhammad Arshad Khand pointed out that Jama e Masjid Sir Syed will be constructed on 45600 sq. feet and around 2000 worshipers will be able to offer namaz in the Jama e Masjid Sir Syed. The Design of the mosque is of the same style as that of Aligarh Muslim University Mosque and it will be given a magnificent look matching international standards.

For more information, contact:
Deputy Director Information,
Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET)
University Road, Karachi-75300, Pakistan
Mobile: 0333-2197581
Tel: +92-21-4988000-2, 4982393-474583
Fax: +92-21-4982393
Email: ahdaccani@gmail.com
Website: https://ssuet.edu.pk/