September 5, 2022 – Page 3 – Newswire Pakistan

September 5, 2022September 6, 2022

We will not let Imran Khan to weaken Pakistan: Former President Asif Ali Zardari

Islamabad, September 05, 2022 (PPI-OT):Former President of Pakistan and President Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians, Asif Ali Zardari in a statement said that the whole nation can see who the ‘fitna’ is. President Zardari said that today, everyone can see the difference between a beast and a human. Referring to Imran Khan, President Zardari said that it seems as if this person has connived with others to weaken this country. We will not let him do this as long as we live.

We will not allow our institutions and generals to become controversial for this man’s lust for power, President Zardari said. From our soldiers to generals, everyone is brave and loves the country. The whole nation is standing with the flood victims and trying to help them in every possible way while this person (Imran Khan) is playing ‘jalsa jalsa’. Only the federal government can be seen working in Punjab and KP, while the provincial governments of these provinces are busy preparing for public gatherings.

For more information, contact:
PPP Media Cell (Sindh)
Pakistan People’s Party (PPP)
Peoples Secretariat Shikarpur Colony,
Behind Mazar-e-Quaid-e-Azam, Karachi, Pakistan
Cell: +92-305-3370383
Email: contact@ppp-tu.com
Website: https://www.ppp.org.pk

September 5, 2022September 6, 2022

Series of three-day workshops on ‘essentials of curriculum planning and delivery’ – a partnership between NDHPE and NCL/RD DTE

Rawalpindi, September 05, 2022 (PPI-OT):In the world of academia, curriculum is a multifaceted term which calls for an in-depth knowledge and thorough understanding so as to impart quality education to the learners. It is a sophisticated blend of educational strategies, course content, learning outcomes, educational experiences, assessment, educational environment, and students’ individual learning styles and timetables.

NUMS Department of Health Professions Education (NDHPE) and NUMS Center for Lifelong Learning / Resource Development (NCL/RD Dte) joined hands to conduct a sequence of three-day workshops on ‘Essentials of Curriculum Planning and Delivery’ from 5th July 2022 to 25th August 2022 at AFPGMI and NUMS PWD Campus.

The workshops effectively garnered interest and were ardently attended by the faculty members of College of Nursing, NUMS Department of Public Health (NDPH), NUMS Department of Nutrition and Dietetics (NDND), NUMS Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences (NDSBS), NUMS Department of Psychology (NDP), and NUMS Department of Biological Sciences (NDBS).

Day one of the workshops were centered on Curriculum Development. It has three approaches: content, process, and product. It aims to polish the skillset of graduates by refining their leadership and management skills, problem solving, policy making, knowledge base, collaboration, innovation, adaptability, and ethical practices.

While day one featured the techniques of making curriculum outcomes, day two was all about Curriculum Delivery. Its primary focus was on choosing suitable teaching and learning tools aligned with the session and course outcomes. It underlined the application of appropriate model of instructional design to teaching sessions to facilitate learning.

Socrative App was discussed as an effective tool to gather instant feedback about students’ understanding. Also, the concept of ‘flipped classroom’ was defined where the content becomes available to students beyond usual classroom time, thus preparing them to ask intelligent questions from their teachers.

Day three of the respective workshops were principally focused on Assessment. Assessment not only motivates the students to identify their learning deficiencies including ways to overcome those deficiencies, but also communicates the faculty ways to improve teaching methods and content modification. NDHPE resource persons called to audience’s attention the significance of the said topic through the following hands-on activities:

Developing a course related to the faculty members’ respective specialty, and a session for the teaching strategy assigned to the group Improving MCQs according to best evidence over a period of two months the workshops enjoyed great participation from a total of 77 diversified faculty members. The well-versed resource persons handled the challenging topic with their impressive teaching skills and poised personalities.

Correspondingly, NCL/RD Dte played a crucial role in ensuring flawless facilitation of the sessions in the face of uncertainties. It was a great team effort towards achieving the bigger goal of NUMS faculty development by eating the elephant one bite at a time. This workshop by NDHPE and NCL/RD Dte is undertaken in relation to SDG 4 (Quality Education).

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

September 5, 2022September 6, 2022

Canadian High Commissioner calls on CM Punjab Ch Parvez Elahi

Lahore, September 05, 2022 (PPI-OT):Canadian High Commissioner Ms Wendy Gilmour called on Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi at his office on Monday. She discussed matters of mutual interest and expressed regret over flood-related losses. The CM welcomed international assistance to flood affectees and maintained that the flood has caused colossal damages and the government was following a comprehensive strategy to rehabilitate the affected people. Pakistan and Canada enjoy the best friendly relations while a good number of Pakistanis are also residing there, he remarked.

However, there is a need to take solid steps to promote trade and economic relations by expanding cooperation in education, health and energy production sectors, he maintained. A proactive approach is needed to promote trade and economic cooperation between Canada and Punjab province and the time has come to take steps for further expanding cooperation in different sectors.

In this regard, the exchange of trade delegations would give impetus to bilateral cooperation, concluded the CM. Ms Wendy Gilmour expressed the desire to promote cooperation between Canada and Punjab in different sectors. Canadian Consular (Commercial) and Senior Trade Commissioner Michael Lazaruk and Chairman Nestle Pakistan Syed Yawar Ali were also present.

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

September 5, 2022September 6, 2022

Imran Khan has proved time and again to be an unguided missile for the country: Chairman PPP and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari

Islamabad, September 05, 2022 (PPI-OT):Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has condemned Imran Khan’s statement against senior leadership of Pakistan Army and asked him to desist from questioning the patriotism of the defence institution and its commanders. Reacting to an address of PTI leader, the PPP Chairman said that Imran Khan has proved time and again to be an unguided missile for the country, its economy, politics and social cohesion.

Targeting senior officials and handing out certificates of patriotism and traitors for the members of different institutions have been hallmarks of this anarchist, he stated. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that Imran Khan was trying to turn Pakistan into countries like Afghanistan, Libya and Syria by creating chaos and anarchy. However, the patriotic forces of Pakistan won’t allow him to succeed in his nefarious designs. PPP Chairman said that armed forces of Pakistan have offered great sacrifices for the defence of this country and the entire country and its people stand behind them in their efforts for the security of Pakistan.

September 5, 2022September 6, 2022

Ismaili Imamat donates $10 million to Pakistan flood relief efforts

Karachi, September 05, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Ismaili Imamat has announced it will be donating US$10 million to support relief efforts following the severe flooding in Pakistan. $5m will be donated directly to the Government of Pakistan while a further $5m will be provided to the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) agencies, including the Aga Khan University, which are engaged in the relief efforts in the country.

The donation comes following a discussion between the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr Shahbaz Sharif, and Prince Rahim Aga Khan, Chair of AKDN’s Environment and Climate Committee and eldest son of His Highness the Aga Khan, the 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims.

Prince Rahim said “I am deeply concerned about the impact of the current floods in Pakistan, which have been intensified by the effects of climate change. These floods, and the many other weather events we are experiencing around the world, require us all – governments, businesses, communities, and individuals – to redouble our efforts to combat the climate crisis which threatens to engulf us. The institutions of the Ismaili Imamat have been mobilised to support the government in its relief and rehabilitation efforts.”

During the discussion, the Prime Minister expressed appreciation on behalf of the people and Government of Pakistan for the unwavering support of the Ismaili Imamat and the AKDN institutions. He also expressed his deepest respects for the work that the AKDN institutions have been delivering in Pakistan since its independence.

The Aga Khan Agency for Habitat and FOCUS are AKDN’s lead response agencies for relief efforts. To date over 8,000 people have been successfully evacuated from affected areas while more than 4,000 families have been provided with food packages since the start of the flooding. Healthcare camps have been set up in several parts of the country by the Aga Khan University and Aga Khan Health Service where over 10,000 flood affected people have been given assistance.

HBL Bank and Jubilee Life Insurance, both part of the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development portfolio, have been active supporters in the relief efforts providing food rations and waterproof tents to over 12,000 families. Additionally, social safety payments by the Government of Pakistan are being disbursed to over 1 million people through HBL’s Konnect platform. AKDN Helicopter operations have also been assisting in rescue missions and supporting the delivery of food items and medicines to remote areas in Chitral and Gilgit-Baltistan.

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

September 5, 2022September 6, 2022

Aga Khan University employees and students donate Rs 5 million for flood relief

Karachi, September 05, 2022 (PPI-OT):Faculty, staff and students of the Aga Khan University (AKU) have donated Rs five million to help the relief efforts in the flood-affected areas. The amount will support the University’s 13 healthcare camps and mobile units that have provided care to over 10,000 people in the affected areas in Matiari, Thatta, Dadu, Badin, Qambar Shahdadkot, Sanghar, Naushahro Feroze, Lasbella, Qila Abdullah and Jafferabad since last week.

“We may face new challenges when the water recedes, for example, the spread of diseases which has already started and hence our fellow citizens may need our support for months. Funds raised by AKU community and supporters will not only enable our teams to continue existing operations but also plan for more camps in the next several weeks,” said AKU President Dr Sulaiman Shahabuddin in his appreciation note to the University community for their generous contributions and to the healthcare and mobile unit teams for their efforts in providing care in the affected areas.

“Whether it is a pandemic like COVID, outbreaks like typhoid and HIV or a climate crisis like these floods, being a national asset, AKU is always on the frontline when the nation needs its services,” he said. AKU’s flood response task force led by Dr Adil Haider, Dean of AKU Medical College and Dr Shahid Shafi, Chief Executive Officer of the Aga Khan University Hospital, is working with the federal and provincial governments, local authorities and partners, including the Aga Khan Health Services, to mobilise medical experts and resources from the University’s sites and hospitals.

As the task force explores options to provide specialist training focused on water-borne and vector-borne diseases to the public health professionals, a free flood disaster treatment MasterClass certificate course for healthcare workers across the country is being organised. AKU’s contribution is part of overall efforts by Aga Khan Development Network in Pakistan.