Day: December 16, 2021

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A book “Education Policies in Pakistan” by renowned educationist and former Vice Chancellor AIOU Dr. Shahid Siddiqui unveiled at University of Education 

Lahore, December 16, 2021 (PPI-OT):The second edition of the book “Education Policies in Pakistan; Politics, Projections, and Practices” by renowned educationist and former Vice Chancellor Allama Iqbal Open University Prof. Dr. Shahid Siddiqui was unveiled at the Township Campus of University of Education, Lahore yesterday.

The Book launching ceremony was organized by University of Education, Lahore and Oxford University Press jointly. The author Prof. Dr. Shahid Siddiqui along with renowned educationist and Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Talat Naseer Pasha (S.I.), Sales Director, North, Oxford University Press, Fayyaz Hussain Raja, Dean, Beachonhouse National University, Prof. Dr. Tariq Rehman, Director Academics, School of Education, LUMS, Dr. Faisal Bari, Director Centre for Governance and Policy, Information Technology University, Dr. Yaqub Bangash and a large number of students attended the ceremony.

Speaking on the occasion, Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Talat Naseer Pasha (S.I.) said that Dr. Shahid Siddiqui’s book “Education Policies in Pakistan” is the pulse of the educational situation of the Pakistan, with it we can not only sort out the issues but also solved them. This book covers all aspects of the education system of the country, I think this book will serve as a guide for every teacher and they must study it. Dr. Pasha said that this book attempts to critically study the education policies in Pakistan in a holistic manner.

The rationale for the education policy and its planning process are discussed in detail. It also attempts to understand the processes of planning and implementing education policies through a socio-political context. It covers vision and goals; primary, higher, and technical and vocational education; literacy rates; female education; language; special education; religious education; curricula; and teacher education, he added.

Prof. Dr. Shahid Siddiqui in his address said that the best education system is the foundation on which the building of development and prosperity of any country can be erected. Today we have the examples of developed and civilized countries around the world who made education system as a base of their developments and national achievements. Therefore, every Pakistani, especially the educated class, should realize their responsibility and play their role in achieving this goal. At the end of the ceremony, Director Division of Education, University of Education, Dr. Muhammad Ayaz Khan thanked the participants.

For more information, contact:
University of Education
Tel: +92-42-99262223-4
Email: vc@ue.edu.pk
Website: www.ue.edu.pk

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IBA alumna receives her PhD from Victoria University, Australia 

Karachi, December 16, 2021 (PPI-OT):Dr. Salsabil Shaikh, BBA Class of 2013, has successfully completed her PhD in Business and Management from Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia. The title of the thesis is ‘A critical analysis of e-waste management and recycling in Pakistan: a life cycle assessment’, which can be accessed here. Her PhD was funded by the Research Training Program – RTP International scholarship.

Moreover, Dr. Shaikh has also published two journal papers as the first author in Q1 journals of high impact factors (10.204 and 7.145). The first paper titled ‘A cost-benefit analysis of the downstream impacts of e-waste recycling in Pakistan’, was published in the Journal of Waste Management, and her second paper titled ‘An exploratory study of e-waste creation and disposal: upstream considerations’, was published in the Journal of Resources, Conservation and Recycling.

For more information, contact:
Executive, Communication and Public Affairs,
Institute of Business Administration Karachi (IBA)
Main Campus: University Road, Karachi – 75270, Pakistan
UAN: +92-21-111-422-422 (Ext. 269)
Fax: +92-21-99261508
Email: raza.lakhani@khi.iba.edu.pk
Website: https://www.iba.edu.pk

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GIK’s Team Omega Stands 3rd in Microsoft Imagine Cup’s global Epic Challenge 

Swabi, December 16, 2021 (PPI-OT):This year, as a celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Microsoft Imagine Cup, Microsoft introduced the most premier and global category of Imagine Cup competition called the EPIC challenge. The EPIC challenge winners got direct entry into Imagine Cup world finals, a $1000 grant, and exclusive project reviews from Microsoft.

The challenge was an online global competition constituting regions of the world as:

EUROPE MIDDLE EAST AFRICA (EMEA)

AMERICAS

ASIA

Team Omega GIKI participated in this premier challenge under the supervision of Dr. Zahid Halim and the Machin Intelligence Research Group (MInG). Team Omega showcased their FYP in progress called “Mind Braille”, a modernized solution to empower disabled people. Led by Hanzla Javaid (BCS 28), the team is building a generalized and noninvasive brain computing interfacing methodology to help the motor disabled population in navigating routine smartphone activities.

Team Omega stood at 3rd position as runner up in their region EUROPE MIDDLE EAST AFRICA. More than 600 teams applied from the EMEA region, including teams from top universities of the UK, Turkey, France, and Germany.

The first prize winner in the EMEA region is the “ROZ Development team”, also from Pakistan. The ROZ team consists of Jazz group employees. Within Pakistani varsities, GIKI’s Team is the only team that made it to the highly competitive runner-up category. Other runners up include:

Green Vault, United Kingdom

V Bionic, Saudi Arabia

Alshamayya, Palestinian Authority

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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Roundtable Discussion “National Security Policy” 

Islamabad, December 16, 2021 (PPI-OT):The Arms Control and Disarmament Centre (ACDC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organised a Roundtable discussion session on “National Security Policy,” on December 16, 2021. The purpose of this session was to discuss the comprehensive national security framework to formulate the National Security Policy of Pakistan. Dr Moeed Yusuf, National Security Adviser (NSA), gave a briefing on the national security framework and engaged in an interactive discussion. The session was moderated by Malik Qasim Mustafa, Director, ACDC and was presided over by Ambassador Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry, Director General ISSI.

For more information, contact:
Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI)
Sector F-5/2, Islamabad – 44000, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9202481
Fax: +92-51-9204658
E-mail: strategy@issi.org.pk
Website: http://issi.org.pk/

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100th Patient Milestone: IHHN’s Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program celebrates Accomplishment 

Karachi, December 16, 2021 (PPI-OT):The World Health Organization recognizes Chronic Respiratory Diseases (CRDs) as a severe non-communicable disease that affects 290 million people worldwide, accounting for approximately three million deaths a year. Pakistan suffers from a high burden of Chronic Respiratory Disease. As of 2014, the mortality rate stands at 138.2/ 100,000 in males and 41/ 100,000 among females. Factors such as tobacco smoke, air pollution, occupational chemicals, and dust, among others, have played a significant part in leading to rising CRDs.

In 2018, the Indus Hospital and Health Network (IHHN) established its Lung Health Program to respond to the significant morbidity and mortality associated with chronic respiratory diseases in the country. The program’s objective is to provide high-quality services to prevent, diagnose, and manage lung diseases in Pakistan. It focuses explicitly on non-TB-associated respiratory disorders. Since its establishment, it has led critical projects that have helped make a difference to the health ecosystem in Pakistan.

IHHN runs three main projects under it. Voices Against Tobacco was launched in 2020-21 in association with the Tobacco-Free Kids campaign to emphasize youth empowerment and tobacco control; Obstructive Lung Disease provides specialist education and spirometry services for Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases to primary care centers; and Pulmonary Rehabilitation offers multidisciplinary treatment for breathless patients with chronic respiratory diseases.

In October 2021, the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program enrolled its 100th patient, 62-year-old Samuel Jackson, who complained of breathlessness. Upon examination, he was diagnosed with acute Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). After three months of treatment which included chest and limb physiotherapy, mental health counselling, and COPD education he has been cured.

To mark this momentous milestone, the team at Pulmonary Rehabilitation held an event to celebrate the achievement. The event was attended by Dr. Abdul Bari Khan, CEO, IHHN, executive directors and other faculty members, where they were told about the program and its success so far. A certificate ceremony was also held at the end of the event.

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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Quaid Day Celebration by AKFP 

Lahore, December 16, 2021 (PPI-OT):Under Alkhidmat Orphan Family Support Program, events related to Quaid-e-Azam Day and Communication Skills initiatives were organized in different parts of the country. Interesting, informative and recreational lectures were given to the children to shed light on the life of, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. During the program, the children also expressed their views on various aspects if the life of the Founder of Pakistan.

For more information, contact:
Al-Khidmat Foundation Pakistan
711, Block J-2 Johar Town, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42 35957260
Fax: +92-42 35957261
Email: info@al-khidmatfoundation.org
Website: http://al-khidmatfoundation.org/