Day: June 3, 2022

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Notice: Extension of Registration and Fee Submission Date with Late Fees Rs.3000, PhD Programme

Karachi, June 04, 2022 (PPI-OT):In continuation of this office earlier notice of even number dated 27-05-2022, the last date for submission of fee for those students, who have already registered on or before 27-05-2022 for Spring 2022 in all departments offering PhD Programmes has been extended upto 10-06-2022 with late fees Rs.3000/=.

For more information, contact:

NED University of Engineering and Technology

University Road, Karachi – 75270, Pakistan

Tel: +92-21-99261261-8

Fax: +92-21-99261255

Email: registrar@neduet.edu.pk

Website: www.neduet.edu.pk

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NFEH asks government to take effective actions to resolve environment issues

Karachi, June 03, 2022 (PPI-OT):On the eve of the World Environment Day to be observed on June 5, President National Forum for Environment and Health (NFEH) Muhammad Naeem Qureshi said Friday that Pakistan is facing tremendous environment issues, particularly climate change, heatwaves, air pollution, water contamination and deforestation, resultantly, public health and the country’s economy has suffered heavy losses.

In a statement, Qureshi said that Pakistan’s forest cover has massively deforested to 5.01 percent of its total land, which is too low, as UN standard says a country should have at least 25 percent of its total land under forest cover. Qureshi said such deforestation has contributed to warming as mean summer temperature in the country has risen alarmingly. Sindh’s temperature in 60 years has risen by 2 degrees centigrade while Karachi has warmed by 3 degrees centigrade in the same period. There is need to reduce this temperature by ensuring mass tree plantation in and out of the city, he added.

He said that the federal as well as provincial government had still not done sufficient work to tackle the environment issues, which was the matter of great concern. He said that Pakistan is among the top 10 countries of the world most affected by climate change in the past 20 years. He said, “The changes in climate had started around fifty years back due to rapid industrialization with substantial geopolitical consequences. As things stand, we are at a crossroads for a much warmer world; therefore, effective and efficient strategies are required to tackle climate change causing crippling water crisis in the country.”

He said that Pakistan’s climate change concerns include increased variability of monsoons, the likely impact of receding Hindu Kush-Karakoram-Himalayan (HKH) glaciers due to global warming and carbon soot deposits from trans-boundary pollution sources, threatening water inflows into Indus River System (IRS), severe water-stressed conditions particularly in arid and semi-arid regions impacting agriculture and livestock production negatively, decreasing forest cover and increased level of saline water in the Indus delta also adversely affecting coastal agriculture, mangroves and breeding grounds of fish.

Pakistan’s water sector remains vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. To ensure that Pakistan is adequately prepared to deal with the changing climatic realities, it is important to understand the nexus between water availability, agricultural productivity and climatic variability, NFEH president said. There is also need to control water losses in rivers, canals, tributaries, and water courses by cementing their canals besides adapting to water conservation measures like drip irrigation system, says NFEH president. He said that 40 percent of drinking water is lost in Karachi due to leakages and pilferage, so actions should also be taken to stop leakages and water theft.

He said that air pollution in the country is also rising constantly due to lack of solid steps and investments. Lahore and Karachi have featured on the list of the world’s top four most polluted cities by capturing third and the fourth rank respectively. The government needs to ensure action against smoke emitting vehicles across the country, particularly in big cities, stop garbage burning in cities and towns besides reducing industrial emissions as per international standards, says Qureshi. The NFEH president asked the federal and provincial governments to come forward with long term strategies and effective actions to tackle all environmental issues so as to save people and the country from environmental impacts.

For more information, contact:

Media Coordinator

National Forum for Environment and Health (NFEH)

309, Al-Sehat Center, Hotel Regent Plaza, Shahrah-e-Faisal,

Karachi, Pakistan

Tel: +92-21-35653676, +92-21-35213853

Fax: +92-21-35651797

Email: nfehpak@gmail.com, info@nfeh.org

Website: www.nfeh.org.pk

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ISSI-NIDS Roundtable

Islamabad, June 03, 2022 (PPI-OT):The China Pakistan Study Centre at the Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad (ISSI) organized a Roundtable discussion with a delegation from National Institute of Defense Studies (NIDS), Japan on June 3, 2022. The roundtable session was moderated by Director CPSC, Dr. Talat Shabbir.

The subjects of discussion during the roundtable included Japan’s national security environment and its policy, Pakistan’s national security policy in light of the recent expanded framework of security, Japanese and Pakistani perspectives on Russia-Ukraine conflict and Japanese and Pakistani perspectives on situation in Afghanistan. Dr. Talat Shabbir, Director China Pakistan Study Centre briefed the Japanese delegation on ISSI, its organizational structure and working.

The participants from ISSI included, Dr. Talat Shabbir, Director China Pakistan Study Centre, Mr. Malik Qasim Mustafa, Director Arms Control and Disarmament Centre, Ms. Amina Khan, Director Centre for Afghanistan, Middle-East and Africa and Dr. Neelum Nigar, Director Centre for Strategic Perspectives.

While the participants from National Institute of Defense Studies (NIDS), Japan included, Colonel Yuka Nakazato, Colonel Kensuke Fujihata, Captain Tomoakai Kato, Commander Yoshitaka Hirano, Ms. Ochi Kasumi, Captain Shogo Yamauchi, Colonel Satoshi Masaka, Colonel Ryohei Saito, Mr. Hidenori Miyazawa, Mr. Tomoaki Yoshida and Mr. Eijli Takagi.

Growing significance of emerging technologies, self-defence activities of Japan, balance of power, counter-terrorism, evolving situation in Afghanistan, rising inflation in Pakistan, Japanese assistance to Ukraine and Pakistan’s bilateral relations with Russia and Ukraine were some of the key issues discussed. The roundtable was helpful in bringing together diverse viewpoints and insightful perspectives from Japan and Pakistan.

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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Directorate of Students Affairs (Female Campus) organizes Closing Ceremony of Spring Gala-2022

Islamabad, June 03, 2022 (PPI-OT):The closing and prize distribution ceremony of the Spring Gala 2022 was held here at the female campus (FC) of the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) that was graced by the President, IIUI Dr. H.E. Hathal Homoud Alotaibi. The mega event was organized by the Directorate of Students Affairs, DSA Female Campus of the university.

The gala witnessed dozens of competitions between 9 faculties and around 50 departments. These events of sports and co-curricular activities included cricket, athletics, tug of war, badminton, volleyball, futsal, basketball, Hifz, naat, quiz, bait bazi, essay writing, photography and making, flower arrangement and entrepreneurial gala, business activity competitions, Debate in essay writing in English, Urdu and Arabic, flower arrangements, calligraphy and painting competitions, video and photography competitions and web development competitions.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Hathal motivated the female students to remain active in the cu-curricular and extracurricular activities. He said the role of women is vital in the progress of any society. He said that talented students especially females shall be provided maximum opportunities to excel. He congratulated the female campus management on organizing a successful event and assured of every possible support for the youth. He said such events are the richest sources of healthy life. The IIU President opined that education and the role of women can lead to the solution of the leading problems of society. He said that sports galas are an omen of women empowerment and also a symbol of confidence.

In her speech, Vice President female campus, Dr. Samina Malik praised the students saying that the confidence they showed in gala shall remain with them throughout their lives. She advised them to focus on learning the knowledge, art of argument and mastering the trait of confidence to win the society.

Students Advisor, Dr. Sumyya Chughtai, in her remarks apprised of the objectives of the sports gala and also appreciated the efforts and hard work of her team. She said the health of women is vital for the progress of society. She opined that study in the university cannot be confined to the game of numbers but performance in sports and co-curricular activities is equally important. She vowed that such constructive events shall continue at the campus. On the occasion, Chairpersons, officers and staff of the sports office and other organizing team members were also present.

On the occasion, President, IIUI awarded prizes to winning teams of the competitions. Faculty of Basic and Applied Sciences was declared best in sports competitions while, Faculty of Social Sciences was declared best faculty in other competitions.

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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Youth Representatives interact with Members of the National Assembly

Islamabad, June 03, 2022 (PPI-OT):In a UNDP-PILDAT Youth and Parliamentarians Dialogue held today in Islamabad, Youth Representatives shared their detailed policy demands with MPAs. Young representatives belonging to various disciplines from Quaid-e-Azam University Islamabad presented their policy demands on the areas of Human Rights, Electoral Reforms, Climate Change and Revival of Student Unions.

The Following Youth representatives attended the session:

Syed Aaqiab Ali Shah, Muhammad Murad, Agha Muhammad Yousif, Ms. Noor Ul Ain Haider, Ms. Hourab Din, Muhammad Talha Gujjar, Ms. Nayyab Zahra Akbar, Ms. Shumaila Kausar, Hassan Raza Gul, Zulfikar Hussain, Danish Masood, Ms. Amna Mir, Harris Abdullah, Ms. Sania Israr, Ms. Rida Khan, Abdul Basit Khan, Ms. Esha Nasir and Muhammad Fasih Asghar.

The faculty members who attended included: Dr. Marriam Anees, Director Student Affairs Quaid-e-Azam University, Prof Dr. Muhammad Idrees, Dean Faculty of Social Sciences, Quaid-e-Azam University and Dr. Waqas Saleem. Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology, Quaid-e-Azam University.

Ms. Shiza Fatima Khawaj, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Youth Affairs deeply appreciated the clarity with which youth representatives highlighted and presented the issues faced by youth and those close to the heart of youth. She invited the members of the youth to come up with research and suggestions to further improve the policies of water conservation and other aspects highlighted by the youth in their presentations.

In an ensuing discussion between MNAs and Youth on Future Engagement Plan, it was agreed that the SDG secretariat and the Prime ministers office will make themselves more accessable to the youth. Welcoming the participants, Mr. Faheem Ahmed Khan, Senior Projects Manager, PILDAT gave an overview of the project.

The members of the National Assembly who attended the session included Maulana Abdul Akbar Chitrali, MMAP (NA 1, Chitral), Ms. Romina Khurshid Aalam, MNA (PML-N), Ms. Shahida Akhtar Ali, MNA (JUI), Ms. Zahra Wadood Fatimi, MNA (PML-N), Ms. Shiza Fatima Khawaja, MNA (PML-N); SAPM on Youth Affairs, Dr. Shazia Sobia, MNA (PPP)

The dialogue was organised by PILDAT under a UNDP Project Build Leadership Capacity and Mainstream Young Men and Women in Policy Processes Leading to Inclusive and Pro-Youth Legislation.

For more information, contact:

Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development and Transparency (PILDAT)

P.O. Box 278, F-8, Postal Code: 44220, Islamabad, Pakistan

Email: info@pildat.org

Website: www.pildat.org

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After dropping petrol and diesel bombs six days ago, the imported government was not satisfied that another bomb of inflation was dropped on the people again today: Ch Parvez Elahi

Lahore, June 03, 2022 (PPI-OT):Speaker Punjab Assembly Chaudhry Parvez Elahi, while rejecting the brutal rise in prices of essential commodities including petroleum products, said that after dropping petrol and diesel bombs six days ago, the imported government was not yet satisfied that today another bomb of inflation fell on the people. “We have already said that these are incompetent people who have come only to wreak havoc. Pakistan’s economic problems will be lessened not by going to the IMF but by honestly increasing trade,” he said.

In a statement, Ch Parvez Elahi said that the incompetent rulers were squeezing the blood of the people instead of giving relief only to the greed of the government. An increase of Rs 60 is tantamount to destroying the national economy. He further said that a new storm of inflation has been imposed on the people and this cruel decision will only aggravate the circumstances. The price of electricity has gone up and now the knife of taxes is also ready.

The next budget will raise a tumult among the people. Ch Parvez Elahi further said that why 30% cheaper petrol was not taken from Russia, those who gave relief to the people by selling clothes took off the clothes of the people, the imported government has given the people the gift of 12 hours load shedding and inflation.

For more information, contact:

Mediacell, Pakistan Muslim League

30-C, Chaudhry Zahoor Elahi Road,

Gulberg-II, Lahore, Pakistan

Tel: +92-42-35878428

Fax: +92-42-35877329

Website: www.pmlmediacell.com