47th Meeting of the Board of Governors of Bahria University 

Islamabad, September 10, 2022 (PPI-OT):Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi NI (M) S. Bt, in his capacity as Pro-Chancellor/ Chairman BoG, chaired the 47th Board of Governors (BoG) Meeting at Bahria University Head Office Islamabad.

Earlier, upon arrival, Chief of the Naval Staff inaugurated the Center of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence (CoEAI) at Bahria University Islamabad Campus. During inauguration, CNS emphasized the importance of Research and Development in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its impact on the future of Pakistan. The BoG meeting was attended by board members including Rector BU, senior Civil/Naval officers and relevant top management of Bahria University.

For more information, contact:
Bahria University
Shangrilla Road, Sector E-8, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-111-111-028
Fax: +92-51-9260885
Email: info@bahria.edu.pk
Website: www.bahria.edu.pk

IoBM Holds Orientation for Fall 2022

Karachi, September 10, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Orientation session for the Fall 2022 Semester was held on Saturday, September 10, 2022. The program was planned, coordinated, and executed under the leadership of Ms. Sabina Mohsin, Executive Director Admissions, Administration and Finance. IoBM’s various departments including Admissions, Academics, Finance, IT, Security, Student Affairs, Maintenance, Media, and General Administration worked in close coordination to make this event a success. The event was attended by the Rector, Deans, Heads of Departments, faculty members, and management. A documentary highlighting IoBM’s history and campus life was shared at the onset of the event. Ms. Tahira Naseem was the Master of Ceremonies. Aliha Hussain (BBA, first semester) recited the verses from the Holy Quran with translation.

Earlier, during his speech, Mr. Talib Karim, President IoBM, welcomes the students and emphasized upon the virtues of leading a disciplined life. He was confident that life at IoBM will groom the students’ personalities and help them build their future as was the case with graduates who are now placed at key positions in leading organizations. Mr. President advised students to respect their country, parents, and teachers. He believed Pakistan is a land of promise and potential. He encouraged the students to play their role in the development of Pakistan for they are the future pillars of the country.

During his Welcome Address, Dr. Shujaat Mubarik, Dean CBM welcomed the future of Pakistan to IoBM. He paid a heartfelt tribute to IoBM’s Late Founder President who envisioned an institute that has become one of the leading business schools in Pakistan. He shared key details for students to remember and adhere to while studying at IoBM. These included rules regarding the Continuous Assessment System, Academic Counselling, Maintaining Attendance, Student Societies, Workshops and Seminars, Code of Conducts, Semester System, and Credit Hours.

While sharing her Alumni Experience, Ishma Ghazanfar, IoBM’s graduate, gold medallist, and valedictorian from the Class of 2021 advised students to not miss classes unless it’s an emergency. She suggested students find a balance in life to focus on studies and extracurricular activities. She shared that the students should learn concepts and theories in class and develop learning habits. She asked students to set high standards, envision their goals, aim for excellence, and perform all tasks to the best of their abilities.

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/

The Future of NFTs – An Opinion by IoBM’s CTO Dr. Imran Batada 

Karachi, September 10, 2022 (PPI-OT):Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are non-modifiable digital assets that represent artworks, music pieces and other real-life objects and sit on a block chain. The NFT market is robust and continuously developing, leading to a rise in NFT users and transactions.

The NFT collection is built on community, culture, and utility, and it is an excellent indicator of how innovation happens. NFTs have a lot of potential that allows investors to actively develop strategies to ensure the right returns. NFT developers are designing more engaging utilities. For example, some travel and entertainment companies are selling tickets through NFTs. This removes the need for any kind of customer service in between.

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/

IIUI Leadership Firm to raise standards 

Islamabad, September 10, 2022 (PPI-OT):H.E. Dr. Hathal Homoud Alotaibi, President, International Islamic University (IIU) has reiterated his resolve that university leadership will not leave any stone unturned to bring the name and fame of the university at top level. H.E. Dr. Hathal Homoud said that every effort is being made to properly execute strategic plan keeping in view the proper utilization of physical resources and human resources. He said that many departments have been aligned with their mandate properly and Dawah Academy is one of them.

Dawah Academy’s role is being maximized from just training body to research and higher education. The Academy will offer higher level programmes in addition to training. He elaborated that excess staff, in each department and institute including Dawah Academy and other constituent units is being rationalised and right sized keeping in view the quantum and scope of the work.

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

Notice for Fall Semester 2022

Lahore, September 10, 2022 (PPI-OT):

Dear students,

We hope you had a restful summer and are getting ready to come back to campus for the Fall Semester. Before we welcome you back, there are a few things we wish to inform you about.

First, the Fall Semester will begin on October 3, 2022, for continuing students. To accommodate this change, there will no Fall break and you are advised to plan your semester accordingly. We will, however, finish our Fall Semester on time. For more information, please visit the Academic Calendar (link below).

Academic Calendar

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

VC IUB Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob attended the first meeting of the committee established by HED Punjab 

Bahawalpur, September 10, 2022 (PPI-OT):Vice-Chancellor, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob, attended the first meeting of the committee established by Higher Education Department, Govt. of the Punjab for the policy of appointment of professors and associate professors in public universities and evaluation foreign PhD theses.

The convener of the committee is Prof. Dr. Syed Mansoor Sarwar, Vice-Chancellor University of Engineering Lahore and other members include Prof. Dr. Tariq Mehmood, Vice-Chancellor University of Narowal, Prof. Dr. Kanwal Amin, Vice-Chancellor University of Home Economics, Lahore. This special committee for appointment will soon submit its recommendations to the Higher Education Department, Govt. of the Punjab.

For more information, contact:
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB)
University Chowk, Gulshan Colony, Bahawalpur,
Punjab – 63100, Pakistan
Tel: +92-62-9250235
Fax: +92-62-9250335
E-mail: info@iub.edu.pk
Website: https://www.iub.edu.pk/