Day: September 2, 2022

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Web 3.0: The Future of the Internet. An Opinion by IoBM’s CTO Dr. Imran Batada 

Karachi, September 02, 2022 (PPI-OT):At first, there was Web 1.0, which was upgraded to Web 2.0, and now Web 3.0 is here with us. At first, Web 1.0 was basically about creating static websites before the emergence of dynamic web pages. The websites made at that time were simple and often unresponsive. Web 2.0 came with some transformation, and there were more web interactions and the emergence of social media networks.

There was also user-generated content, and users had control of the content they got. The increase in internet access through smartphones also played a huge role in the growth of Web 2.0. The websites became more responsive as more apps came to be, including social media sites like Instagram, video media sites like YouTube, service apps like Uber, etc.

Through digitization, both businesses and people have benefitted. People can use social networks to market their products and reach the right audience. Freelancing has also grown diversely, allowing people to hire a freelancer to design their apps or websites, or other tasks. Ideally, you can source a lot of help from the global world through the internet.

Web 2.0 led to the growth of the internet and more interactions. Influencer marketing has also grown in which influencers market products for clients; the influencers’ followers may be among potential customers. The emergence of Web 3.0 will play a huge role in the continuation of connectivity. Web 3.0, an upgrade of Web 2.0, is the future and the next generation. Instead of having a centralized perspective like Web 2.0, it will have a decentralized type of impact. Additionally, Web 3.0 will play a major role in our lives based on its features.

For more information, contact:
Institute of Business Management (IoBM)
Korangi Creek, Karachi, Pakistan
UAN: +92-21-111-002-004
Tel: +92-21-35090961-67
Fax: +92-21-35090968
Email: omer.iftikhar@iobm.edu.pk, mec@iobm.edu.pk
Website: https://www.iobm.edu.pk/

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​AKUH inaugurates newly renovated Operating Rooms 

Karachi, September 02, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, inaugurated four newly renovated Operating Rooms (ORs) designed to provide cutting-edge treatments and procedures to patients. The inauguration ceremony, held at the AKUH’s Main Stadium Road Campus, was attended by President Dr Suleiman Shahabuddin, VP Finance and CFO, Ms. Shagufta Hassan, CEO, Dr Shahid Shafi, Dean, Dr Adil Haider, Chair Department of Anaesthesiology, Dr Asad Latif, along with other chairs, department heads and management of the University Hospital.

These four inaugurated ORs were completely renovated from scratch to meet higher international standards and best practices. The newly renovated ORs include isolated room air handling systems and Hepa filters, while two new ORs are also equipped with Holmium and CO2 lasers, features which will allow better care to the patient as well as procedures not offered earlier. Renovation work will start in other ORs in the next few months as well.

On the occasion, President AKU, Dr Suleiman Shahabuddin, congratulated all the teams involved for successfully concluding the renovation project and lauded their hard work and dedication. Dr Shahabuddin also emphasized the importance of maintenance of existing facilities and infrastructure to enhance patient satisfaction and service levels, as the University Hospital nears four decades of operations.

Congratulating the work done by everyone involved, from the OR Team to the Design, Construction, and Procurement teams, CEO AKUH, P, Dr Shahid Shafi commented, that this renovation process was entirely led by the end users, the OR team, who worked collaboratively with different stakeholders to manage the entire project.

“What makes us different in our approach is how we take care of our patients,” said Dr Shafi while addressing how the newly renovated ORs enable AKUH to contribute towards enhanced patient care and safety. Dr Asad Latif, Chair Department of Anaesthesiology, which manages OR Operations, spoke about the collaborative planning and challenges involved in the renovation project without compromising patient care during renovation. He thanked all the stakeholders involved in the project for their continuous support.

AKUH’s operating rooms can cater to all surgical patients, including those with planned (elective) and emergency procedures. The University Hospital also offers same-day surgeries in a separate surgical day-care section, which has an additional suite for patients to recuperate for a few hours before same-day discharge.

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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Red Crescent Medical Camp for flood victims in villages of Mirpurkhas

Mirpurkhas, September 02, 2022 (PPI-OT):District Red Crescent Branch Mirpurkhas in collaboration with Muhammad Medical College organized a free medical camp for the flood-affected people at Goth Allah Bachayo Rajor near Saman Goth area of Mirpurkhas. Doctors have provided treatment and medicine to more than 500 men, women, and children.

Dr Syed Razi Muhammad Chairman District Red Crescent Branch Mirpurkhas appreciated the efforts of doctors and supporting staff of Muhammad Medical College. Dr. Razi said that everyone who was affected by the floods deserves free and good care, so Pakistan Red Crescent will continue to organize more free medical camps in Mirpurkhas district in collaboration with Mohammad Medical College and other organizations.

For more information, contact:
Sindh Provincial Branch,
Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS)
Hilal-e Ahmar House, G 2 Khayaban-e-Iqbal, Zone A Block 7,
Teen Talwar, Main Clifton Road, Karachi, Pakistan
Tel: +92-21-35306227, 35306228, 35306229
Fax: +92-21-35830376
E-mail: phq@prcsindh.org.pk
Website: http://www.prcsindh.org.pk/

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IoBM and WANZ IT Sign MoU

Karachi, September 02, 2022 (PPI-OT):WANZ International Technology (Pvt.) Ltd. (WANZ IT) and the Institute of Business Management (IoBM) signed a memorandum of understanding on August 31, 2022. The MoU will set forth the understandings and intentions between IoBM and WANZ IT for providing maximum facilitation to young IoBM entrepreneurs and graduates from IT and business management faculties to participate in foreign and domestic exhibitions, conferences, or seminars organized by WANZG in North America, UK or Pakistan.

The participation will provide opportunities to connect, interact and network with business and corporate leaders. The signatories were Dr. Imran Batada, CTO and Director CIT, IoBM, and Mr. Ashfaq Ahmed, Director, WANZ International Group of Companies.

Mr. Talib Karim, President IoBM said that IoBM-WANZ collaboration will provide IoBM’s students to add value to their start-ups while the faculty members will explore research-based opportunities. IoBM and WANZ will also arrange the Women Entrepreneurship conference in 2022. IoBM will participate in this conference as an Exclusive Academic Strategic Partner.

Earlier, during his Welcome Address, Dr. Imran Batada shared that this association will promote entrepreneurship opportunities in Pakistan. Mr. Ashfaq emphasized that this partnership will make up for the shortage of IT personnel in Pakistan. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Shoaib Ahmed, Chairman, WANZ International Group Limited said that WANZ IT connects investors with start-ups to nurture Pakistan’s ecosystem.

Also present were Syed Aminullah Hussaini, Co-Founder/Director, WANZ International Group Limited; Mr. Zain ul Abidin, Co-Founder/Director, WANZ International Group Limited; Mr. Farhan Arif, CEO, JAMTech; Mr. Faisal Ahmed, CEO, Zaybiash Private Limited; Mr. Fahad Jafri, Director, NBIA Media Group; Mr. Amin Yousuf, CEO, NBIA Media Group, and Mr. Ebad Shaikh, Officer. IoBM’s Dr. Shahida Wizarat, Dean CESD; Dr. Samra Javaid, HoD ORIC; Mr. Nabhan Karim, HoD Marketing and Communications, were also present.

For more information, contact:
Institute of Business Management (IoBM)
Korangi Creek, Karachi, Pakistan
UAN: +92-21-111-002-004
Tel: +92-21-35090961-67
Fax: +92-21-35090968
Email: omer.iftikhar@iobm.edu.pk, mec@iobm.edu.pk
Website: https://www.iobm.edu.pk/

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Heartiest congratulations from federal minister for IPC, Ehsan Ur Rahman Mizari and DG PSB Col(R) Muhammad Asif Zaman to Pakistan’s young taekwondo player Ayesha Ayaz

Islamabad, September 02, 2022 (PPI-OT):Heartiest congratulations from Federal Minister for IPC, Ehsan Ur Rahman Mizari and DG PSB Col(R) Muhammad Asif Zaman to Pakistan’s young Taekwondo player Ayesha Ayaz who clinched Gold and Silver medal in the ongoing Taekwondo International Championship in Thailand. 11-year-old Ayesha became the first Pakistani female athlete to win two gold’s, a silver and a bronze in International Taekwondo Competitions.

For more information, contact:
Director (PR and MM)
Pakistan Sports Board
Location: Kashmir Highway, Near Aabpara, Islamabad
PABX: +9251 920 2410, 920 2412, 920 2413
Fax: +9251 920 3077
Email: infopsb@sports.gov.pk
Web: www.sports.gov.pk

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The first ever Career Fest, organized by the Government of Gilgit-Baltistan in Gilgit City 

Lahore, September 02, 2022 (PPI-OT):Speakers who all are leaders in different walks of life attended the Fest and shared their life experiences with the youth of GB. Leading organizations including Virtual University of Pakistan, Pakistan Freelancers Association (PAFLA), STEAM Pakistan, Cambridge Institute and many other top universities and organizations set up their stalls during the event. According to the Government of GB, the event has marked the start of a revolution for the youth of GB.

Rector, Virtual University of Pakistan Prof. Dr. Arshad Saleem Bhatti was invited as key guest speaker along with Registrar VU Prof. Dr. Mohsin Javed and Project Director DigiSkills Dr. Zafar Alvi. Dr. Arshad Saleem Bhatti guided the students of Gilgit regarding new and emerging technologies. He said, the developed countries of the world are working on parallel universe, metaverse and Nano chip technologies, and our young generation must know the importance of these technologies.

If we want to succeed in upcoming era, then we shouldn’t be relying on a single skill or a single degree. Degrees won’t be dependent on time scale and the Virtual University will be the pioneer to adopt this system, he added. Virtual University also established a stall at career festival which gained huge attention of thousands of aspirant students from different schools, colleges and Universities of Gilgit, Skardu and surrounding areas.

Later, Rector, Virtual University Dr. Arshad Saleem Bhatti and Registrar VU Dr. Mohsin Javed had a high-level meeting with Chief Minister Gilgit Baltistan Mr. Khalid Khursheed, Chief Secretary GB Mr. Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani and Vice Chancellor, Karakorum International University Prof. Dr. Attaullah Shah at Chief Minister Secretariat Gilgit.

CM Gilgit Mr. Khalid Khursheed asked VU’s administration to establish state of the art VU campuses at Gilgit and Skardu to facilitate the students of GB, which was mutually agreed. VC KIU Dr. Attaullah Shah appreciated the working of VU in disseminating quality education at far flung areas of Pakistan, he asked Dr. Arshad Saleem Bhatti for a mutual collaboration between KIU and VU for academic and research activities. Later, souvenir was awarded to Dr. Arshad Saleem Bhatti by CM Gilgit and VC KIU.

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