June 14, 2022 – Page 3 – Newswire Pakistan

June 14, 2022June 27, 2022

NUMS Cultural Show

Rawalpindi, June 14, 2022 (PPI-OT):On 2nd June 2022, at NUMS PWD Campus, the event of “NUMS CULTURAL SHOW” was zealously organized in compliance with the HEC letter shared by Registrar NUMS. HEC has recommended arranging programs on “Fostering Safe and Inclusive University Environment” in Higher Education Institutes (HEIs). Therefore, NUMS Department of Psychology became a trailblazer and organized the event under the supervision of Ms. Saira Javed (Lecturer Clinical Psychology, NDP/ Incharge Psychologist, N-TRC) and Mr. Muhammad Umar Fayaz (Lecturer, NDP).

Chief Guest for the event was Brig (Retd) Shazia Sarwar Alvi (Director NAVTEC). Also, Prof. Dr. Azam Chaudhry, Dean Faculty of SSH, was the guest of honour for the event in question. Directors and Heads of the departments also graced the occasion with their presence alongside faculty members and students from different departments. Students from diverse departments of NUMS brought the cultural show to life with their magnificent performances in front of a highly appreciative audience.

The event started with the recitation of Holy Quran and National Anthem. After getting approval from Dean (Faculty of SSH) and HoD (Department of Psychology) the event finally kicks started with ‘Mushaira’, where students from different departments of NUMS participated with their cultural poetry which was thoroughly enjoyed by audience. The poetry was rich in cultural, and it encouraged the audience to give the participants a standing ovation. The content of poetry reflected traditions from all cultures of Pakistan and was quite a fruitful experience.

After poetry, students crooned cultural songs one by one and received round of applause from the enchanted audience. Afterwards, the students walked the ramp representing the culture in a unique way. Participating students were beautifully dressed in different cultural attires, and it made the crowd rejoice. Last but not the least, the male students of psychology, social and behavioural sciences along with biological sciences performed an enjoyable cultural dance. The dance left the audience in awe of the synchronized movements of participants.

Finally, the worthy chief guest Brig (R) Shazia Sarwar Alvi (Director, NAVTEC) was invited to share her views regarding the cultural event. She was impressed by the performances of all the participants and emphasized upon the significance of such events. She highlighted that such cultural shows bring in the spirit of nationalism in students and should be promoted more often at university level.

Dean, Faculty of SSH, praised the students for their efforts, and the related team that helped students throughout their preparations from rehearsals to execution of the event. Professor Dr. Azam Chaudhry, sharing his thoughts on the event, highlighted the importance of culture in the new generation and was of the view that preserving our cultural values and rituals should be a matter of pride for the cultural enrichment, and thus it should be passed on to the next generations for our stronger roots. In the end, Professor Dr. Shazia Khalid, HoD NUMS Department of Psychology, acknowledged all the participants for their sincere efforts and thanked all the Heads, Directors, staff and students for making the cultural show a massive success.

For more information, contact:
National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS)
The Mall, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9270677
Email: info@numspak.edu.pk
Website: http://numspak.edu.pk

June 14, 2022June 27, 2022

IUI holds 90th Meeting of Board of Governors

Islamabad, June 14, 2022 (PPI-OT):The 90th meeting of the Board of Governors (BoG) of International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) was held here at the Faisal Masjid campus of the university. The meeting was chaired by Prof. Dr. Masoom Yasinzai, Rector IIUI and Chairman Board of Governors of University. It was also attended by Vice Chairman BoG and President, IIUI, Dr. Hathal Homoud Alotaibi.

Board Members included, Hon. Mr. Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwar, Acting Chief Justice of Federal Shariat Court, Prof. Dr. Bushra Mirza T.I. Vice Chancellor, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Islamabad, Dr. Muhammad Aamir Tuaseen, Chief Executive Director, Majlis Ilmi Foundation Pakistan, Maulana Saeed Yousaf, Jamia Dar-ul-Taleem-ul-Quran, Plandari, District, Sudhanoti, Azad Kashmir, Dr. Naseer Ahmed Akhtar, Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences and HoD Islamic Studies, The University of Lahore, Professor Dr. Anwar ul Hassan Gillani, Nominee of the Chairman HEC, former VC University of Haripur, Prof. Dr. N.B. Jumani Vice President (A and F), Dr. Rehmat Elahi, Director QAD (non-voting member).

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

June 14, 2022June 27, 2022

Addressing research gaps on aging in Africa

Karachi, June 14, 2022 (PPI-OT):In Africa, the number of people over the age of 60 is expected to increase by 2050 – from the current 5.6% to over 15%. However, there is very little data on the aging population. To address these gaps, the Aga Khan University (AKU) and Center for Global Health Equity has received a 338,000-dollar grant from the National Institutes of Health, NIH.

“Over the next 30 years, as Kenya becomes a place where people live longer and need different kinds of care, social structures will need to change. It is vital to begin studying both population-level trends and individual aging trajectories to understand risk factors for health, disability, and well-being in the Kenyan context,” said Dr Anthony Ngugi, Interim Chair, AKU Department of Population Health and co-principal investigator of the study.

The NIH grant supports pilot work to lay groundwork for future grant applications aimed at launching the full-scale Longitudinal Study of Health and Aging in Kenya (LOSHAK), a cohort study of Kenyan adults aged 45 and older. The study will enroll thousands of participants and will follow them over the course of years.

“Kenyan researchers and our partners can provide data that informs the social and policy adjustments we need in Kenya to address the growing needs of an aging population. Such an approach requires commitment from participants and patience to see how results unfold over the years,” added Dr Ngugi.

Key focus areas include Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, mental health, the health and economic impacts of climate change and air pollution, and factors influencing late-life economic well-being.

Prof Lukoye Atwoli, Dean, AKU Medical College, East Africa said; “We are very proud to be associated with the LOSHAK study which seeks to address major gaps in population-level data on aging in Kenya. This is in line with AKU’s vision to become a global research university through engaging in clinical practice, teaching and enhancing of our research programmes. As an institution, we want to focus on high quality research with high impact on the population of East Africa and beyond that would be strongly aligned with national health research priorities for relevance and impact.”

The LOSHAK study utilizes an existing study platform, the Kaloleni/Rabai Community Health and Demographic Surveillance System, a population-based research platform that includes more than 14,000 individuals over the age of 45 living in coastal Kenya.

Dr Josh Ehrlich, Research Assistant Professor with the Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan and co-principal investigator said, “Our partners at AKU have strong relationships with communities in the coastal region, and these relationships – the trust and understanding they’ve built – make all the difference in the quality of the research.”

Dr Ngugi and Dr Ehrlich will use preliminary data and findings collected during this initial phase to improve the study’s infrastructure and, eventually, to propose a larger rollout in Kenya to field a nationally representative sample. Along with the population-based insights on aging and health in Kenya and the cross-national comparisons LOSHAK will provide, the study also advances the Center for Global Health Equity’s model of collaboration.

“The Center is committed to fostering sustainable relationships as we pursue collaborations with international partners, such as Aga Khan University,” said Joseph Kolars, Director of the Centre for Global Health Equity. “Such relationships go hand-in-hand with projects that are truly co-designed, and LOSHAK is a remarkable example of bringing together two existing studies in a creative way.”

For more information, contact:
Media Executive
Department of Public Affairs
Aga Khan University (AKU)
Stadium Road, Karachi
Tel: +92-21-34930051
Fax: +92-21-34934294, +92-21-34932095
Cell: +92-301-8258028
Email: rasool.sarang@aku.edu, public.affairs@aku.edu
Website: www.aku.edu

June 14, 2022June 27, 2022

Seminar on “Islamic Banking System and Interest (Riba)”

Lahore, June 14, 2022 (PPI-OT):A seminar on “Islamic Banking System and Interest (Riba)” was organized by the Faculty of Law on 7th June 2022. Professor Hafiz Muhammad Ibrahim Sheikh from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, UCP, was invited as a guest speaker. While referring to the injunctions of the Quran, the honourable guest elaborated on various aspects of Riba.

He further emphasized different modes which could be employed to restrain the use of Riba and the consequential exploitation it causes. Later, other elements of the Islamic banking system and their role in minimizing the use of Riba in financial transactions were discussed. Finally, the session concluded with detailed questions and answers and a vote of thanks to the guest.

For more information, contact:
University of Central Punjab (UCP)
Khayaban-e-Jinnah Road, Johar Town, Lahore, Pakistan
Phone: +92-42-35880007
Fax: +92-42-35954892
Email: info@ucp.edu.pk
Website: https://www.ucp.edu.pk/

June 14, 2022June 27, 2022

Spring 2022 Exams Schedule

Lahore, June 14, 2022 (PPI-OT):

Dear students,

Please visit below link to access the Exams Schedule for Spring 2022:

https://www.fccollege.edu.pk/wp-content/uploads/revised-Exams-Schedule-2022Spring-Final-as-of-June-14-2022.pdf

For more information, contact:
Forman Christian College
Ferozpur Road, Lahore 54600, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-99231581-8
Fax: +92-42-99230703
E-Mail: contact@fccollege.edu.pk
Website: www.fccollege.edu.pk

June 14, 2022June 27, 2022

A One Day Training Session on “Pakistan: United for Shared Responsibility” at IRD

Islamabad, June 14, 2022 (PPI-OT):Rector International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) Prof. Dr. Masoom Yasinzai has said that it’s the dilemma that humans are responsible for disturbing the eco system. He was addressing to a session jointly organized by Iqbal International Institute for Research and Dialogue (IRD), Faith for Our Planet (FFOP), Muslim World League, Rural Support Programs Network (RSPN) and Islamic Foundation for Ecology and Environmental Sciences (Ifee) with country’s Cross Sectarian and minority religious leaders.

The event convened some of Pakistan’s major environmental minds to interact with the nation’s religious leadership to exploring practical roles the country’s religious institutions can play in addressing the region’s burgeoning climate challenges.

The speakers included former Inspector for General Forests at Pakistan’s Ministry of Climate Change Dr. Mehmood Syed Nasir, British Islamic Ecotheologian Dr. Fazlun Khalid, Director Islamic Foundation of Ecology and Environmental Sciences (EcoIslam), and the Director Governance and Policy, World Wide Fund of Nature Dr. Imran Khalid, Hindu Pakistani Pandit and community leader Haroon Sarab Diyal, amongst other known dignitaries.

Dr. Masoom said we are destroying the nature. Drastic changes in weather patterns is an alarming sign, he said. He added the droughts are the result of disturbance of the eco system. He called upon academia to work for preservation of natural resources. Dr. Husn ul Amin, Executive Director IRD thanked the collaboration partners of the session and also apprised of the objectives of this activity. He also discussed the demerits of urbanization and deficit of greenery.