Day: March 4, 2022

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TUF renews MoU with DATH for drug control 

Faisalabad, March 04, 2022 (PPI-OT):The University of Faisalabad (TUF) has been already declared as smoke and drug free Institution, three years ago by the Drug Advisory Training Hub (DATH), a non-government organization working on abuse of drugs.

In this context, Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was renewed between both the institutions witnessed by Mr Zahid Hussain, Commissioner Faisalabad division and Mr Muhammad Haider Amin, Chairman Board of Governors TUF. Syed Zulfiqar Hussain Consultant Anti-Drug/Narcotics, Chairman DATH and Ms Zahida Maqbool, Additional Registrar, TUF signed the agreement. The agreement was renewed with aim to restrain youngsters from the consumption of drugs which is increasing at an alarming pace.

On this occasion an awareness seminar on “Drug abuse prevention among youth” was also organized in Mukhtar Auditorium of the University. Mr Imran Baloch, Director Focus Rehabilitation, Syed Mohsin, Coordinator Education Program (DATH), Heads of Departments, faculty members and large number of students attended the seminar.

Addressing the audience Mr Zahid Hussain, Commissioner said that that new trends of drug addiction are increasing among the youth particularly students which is an alarming situation. He said that the government is fully aware of the gravity of the problem and we are making all efforts to control drug menace in the society.

Commissioner also appreciated the efforts of the University Management under the auspices of Madinah Foundation in health and education sector. Mr Muhammad Haider Amin in his address stressed the need for collective efforts aimed at creating awareness of the harmful effects of drugs use among the youth. TUF with collaboration of its affiliated Madinah Teaching Hospital is already taking measures for the rehabilitation of drug addicts, he added.

Syed Zulfiqar Hussain highlighted the issue of drug usage among students. He said that a comprehensive planning should be introduced about use of drugs in educational institutions because our youth is our future in the country. Mr Zahid Hussain also planted as a sapling in the University and launched the spring plantation drive of TUF.

For more information, contact:
The University of Faisalabad
Health Sciences Campus (For Female)
Sargodha Road University Town, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-41-8868326-30
Fax: +92-41-8868220
Email: admission@tuf.edu.pk
Website: www.tuf.edu.pk

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IIU President addresses welcome orientation ceremony 

Islamabad, March 04, 2022 (PPI-OT):H.E. Dr. Hathal Homoud Alotaibi, President, International Islamic University addressed an enthralled audience of newly admitted students on Friday in a welcome orientation ceremony at Faisal Masjid. The ceremony was organized by Directorates of Students Affairs (male and female) of the university.

In a maiden speech to the new students in presence of Vice Presidents, Deans, DGs, Professors, senior faculty members and relevant officials, the IIU President urged the students to adopt patience and consistency adding that these are the attributes that lead to success. He opined that same is the case with the education as it needs immense hard work, dedicated learning and devotion.

The IIU President highlighting the importance of virtual learning stressed upon the students to adopt online virtual free courses. “You are the future, take the responsibility and raise the lamp of knowledge, we will always be there to make your life a real success” Dr. Hathal said while discussing the importance of youth. He told that the university is preparing a curriculum according to the latest changes and trends to make our place among the top universities of the world.

IIU President urged the students to disseminate peace while reiterating the resolve the Islamic character building, disciplined conduct and peaceful atmosphere of learning will be ensured on campus. “I wish you a successful journey of education” he prayed at the end of his speech. On the occasion, the IIU also inaugurated the website of Directorate of Student Advisors.

In his speech, Vice President Academics Prof. Dr. Ayaz Afsar elaborated the international character of the university. He said the university is having students from more than 40 countries and a dedicated campus for female students is a unique distinction.

Dr. Ayaz mentioned the recent ranking that IIUI is among top 200 youngest universities across the world. He also shared accolades won by university researchers being among the top 2 percent of the world. The Vice President also told that university focuses on every aspect of providing elite resources of learning and university will soon have a separate library for the female students.

Vice President, Female Campus, Prof. Dr. Samina Malik in her speech focused on Islamic character of university, its traditions, its approach to adopting modern trends and peaceful milieu of learning. She discussed the distinction of separate campus of the university and also shared the vision of management to inculcate Islamic teachings and its efforts to produce balanced and harmonious minds.

Earlier, Students Advisors Dr. Tauqeer Hussain Sargana and Dr. Summiya Chughtai in the introductory remarks apprised of the vision, facilities and major events under Directorate of the Students Affairs and code of conduct. They told about the co-curricular, sports activities, fitness facilities, career counselling and recreation based activities.

They also announced that construction of a national cricket academy shall be completed in a couple of years that will be a first this sort of facility at any university in the country. The academy will be having state of the art sports center and an international level ground. Students were also briefed by them about various societies for the students.

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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LUMS Vice Chancellor Talks to Aaj TV about Teaching and Learning Post Pandemic 

Lahore, March 04, 2022 (PPI-OT):In the wake of the pandemic, the approach to teaching and learning underwent a major transformation, and educational institutes around the world had to quickly adapt to online learning. With the world now returning to normalcy, a hybrid model has emerged and is here to stay. Vice Chancellor, Dr. Arshad Ahmad spoke to Anchor Sidra Iqbal on Aaj TV on March 3, 2022, to discuss how LUMS is responding to this transformation.

LUMS adopted a hybrid model so that students could benefit from both online and offline learning. “We have learned some very important lessons during COVID-19. Despite the road bumps, everyone embraced online learning within weeks; this ‘platform learning’ has now become the front and centre, as people have ease of access and they can learn at their convenience.

However, while online learning does give flexibility to the university, we should never think that online is replacing in-person learning,” explained Dr. Ahmad. This has given universities the opportunity to redesign courses to better engage students, improve accessibility for students from different parts of Pakistan.

“Physical laboratories or experiential learning cannot be created online. However, we can benefit from the online availability of data and enhance our research initiatives,” he added.

Ms. Iqbal also congratulated Dr. Ahmad on being the first South Asian to be awarded the “Educator of the Year” award from the Academy of International Business (AIB), a premier global organisation of international business and management scholars. Established in 1959, AIB’s membership spans more than 70 countries worldwide. AIB fosters excellence in education by advancing the highest professional standards in international business and management.

There was also a discussion regarding the recent initiatives announced by Prime Minister Imran Khan in the educational sector in which graduates will not be provided internship placements, and those investing or freelancing in the IT sector will be provided tax exemptions.

Dr. Arshad acknowledged that these developments are a step in the right direction and will provide an opportunity for students to gain practical experience. However, more needs to be done, as less than one per cent of the country’s GDP goes towards education.

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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Overseas Examinations Guidelines and Demo Test – Fall 2021 Final Term

Lahore, March 04, 2022 (PPI-OT):Overseas students shall adhere to the “Code of Conduct Outside of Pakistan” from the following link:

https://handbook.vu.edu.pk/HandBook_Pages/ExaminationsOutsidePakistan.htm

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Overseas Exam Software and related materials have been made available for download. Please make sure to install the latest exam application available on the link given below. Students must follow the sequence of instructions given below for smooth and error-free installation:

A student must have complete administrative access to their machine (i.e., desktop or Laptop). The internet connection must be personal. Do not use an office system and internet connection with administrator restrictions/policies.

HARDWARE

Core i3 (or above)

2 GB of Ram (Minimum)

Internet Connection (2 MB Minimum)

One external USB webcam with a built-in microphone, wide lens, and at least a 2-meter-long cable.

Note: A student may use their mobile as an external webcam with DROIDCAM app

OPERATING SYSTEM

Use only a Windows 10 (64 bit) system equal or above version 1909

For MAC users the exam application is not compatible with the MAC Operating System. However, a student may Dual Boot their MAC system with a Windows Operating System by following the instructions mentioned in the given link https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201468

Note: Use of Virtual Machine Software is strictly prohibited.

Uninstall antivirus applications and disable windows firewall before installation.

System default language MUST be English (United States).

No proxy software, VPN software, Virtual Machine software, or remote-control software (except Team Viewer) should be installed or configured on the machine (e.g., AmmyAdmin, Remote Desktop Managers, hotspot shield, Log Mein, Parallels Access, VMWare, etc.).

PRE-REQUISITE SOFTWARES AND EXAM APPLICATION INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Download and install in sequence the following pre-requisite softwares and Exam application on your Windows system from the following link only: https://qb.vu.edu.pk

Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable (x64) version 11.0.61030

Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable (x64) version 14.0.24123

VUTES Overseas 2.1 (updated)

Team Viewer (Latest Version)

An icon of VUTES will be visible on their desktop after the installation of the VUTES exam application. Please double-click the icon to run the demo test.

DEMO TEST SCHEDULE

Please use the student ID as a login and password for login into the exam application to check the demo test. For example,

Login ID: BC210XXXXXX

Password: BC210XXXXXX

A student may test their installation by joining any of the following sessions FROM (March 04, 2022) to (March 12, 2022), during the specified session timings as mentioned below:

Session 1: 08:00 AM to 10:00 A.M (PST)

Session 2: 11:00 AM to 01:00 P.M (PST)

Session 3: 02:30 PM to 04:30 P.M (PST)

Session 4: 05:00 PM to 07:00 P.M (PST)

Session 5: 07:30 PM to 09:30 P.M (PST)

After completing the demo test, the student must confirm their installation status by clicking the link “Click here to confirm the installation status” given on http://qb.vu.edu.pk

The Login ID and password mentioned on the datasheet will only be accessible during the actual exam time (i.e., according to Pakistan Standard Time).

Note:

There are no invigilators present during the demo sessions, so no need to reply to the messages during the demo.

A student can send us their feedback at overseasexams@vu.edu.pk or contact us on “Overseas exams” at Skype or through WhatsApp “+92-3000656908” during demo sessions for support.

You must configure your student email on your mobile for regular exam updates.

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

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Sindh University beats Sindh Agriculture University in final match of basketball Zone H 

Jamshoro, March 04, 2022 (PPI-OT):Sindh University (SU) has defeated Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Tandojam in the final of All Pakistan Inter-University Basketball Zone H in a big margin and qualified for the championship.

According to SU’s Director Sports (Boys) Ajved Ahmed Bhatti, the final basketball match of Zone H was played between the teams of the University of Sindh Jamshoro and Sindh Agriculture University Tandojam at Liaquat Medical University Jamshoro, where SU team outclassed its rival and won the match. With this sensational win, the SU team qualified for the All Pakistan Inter-University Basketball Championship 2022, which will be played in two teams in Islamabad.

It may be noted that a total of five teams participated in the event, including teams from the University of Sindh Jamshoro, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology Jamshoro, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences Jamshoro, Sindh Agriculture University Tandojam and Sukkur IBA University.

After the victory of the SU team, the Vice-Chancellor LUMHS Dr. Ikramullah Ujan congratulated the winning team and took a group photo with them. Later, the SU basketball players called on the Vice-Chancellor Professor (Meritorious) Dr Muhammad Siddique Kalhoro at his office. On the occasion, he expressed his joy over the achievement and felicitated the team. He said that the name of Sindh University should be brightened in every field.

Director Sports (Boys) Ajved Ahmed Bhatti said that the VC Dr Kalhoro always motivated and supported the boys who were trying their best in all the games. He said due to the motivation of the Vice-Chancellor, success in various sports was being ensured. He said that under the guidance of the Vice-Chancellor, besides basketball, the SU teams would also emerge victorious in other sports.

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