Day: September 26, 2022

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Awareness session on “The Global UGrad-Pakistan Program” held at Turbat University 

Turbat, September 26, 2022 (PPI-OT):An awareness session on “The Global Undergraduate Pakistan Program” was organized by the Department of Natural and Basic Sciences on 19th September 2022 at University of Turbat. Dietitian Parveen Noor was the guest speaker of the session. Faculty members and students attended the session.

Speaking on the occasion, Die titian Perveen Noor said that “The Global Undergraduate Pakistan Program is designed to award undergraduate Pakistani students enrolled at a university in Pakistan. It offers cultural/academic exchange through a non-degree program for a semester at a university in The United State of America. Sharing his views on the occasion, Dr. Haneef Ur Rahman, Dean Faculty of Science and Engineering extended his gratitude to Perveen Noor for conducting an awareness session with the students of Turbat University.

For more information, contact:
University of Turbat
University Town Ginnah, M-8 Road Turbat,
Balochistan, Pakistan
Tel: +92-852-412045
Email: info@uot.edu.pk
Website: https://uot.edu.pk

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Applications Open for Gates Cambridge Scholarship 

Lahore, September 26, 2022 (PPI-OT):Each year Gates Cambridge offers c.80 full-cost scholarships to outstanding applicants from countries outside the UK to pursue a postgraduate degree in any subject available at the University of Cambridge. Approximately two-thirds of these awards will be offered to PhD students, with approximately 25 awards available in the US round and 55 available in the International round.

The selection criteria are:

Outstanding intellectual ability reasons for the choice of course a commitment to improving the lives of others leadership potential

Who can apply? https://www.gatescambridge.org/apply/eligibility/

Timeline: https://www.gatescambridge.org/apply/timeline/

How to apply: https://www.gatescambridge.org/apply/how-to-apply/

Website: https://www.gatescambridge.org/

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

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Capital University Held Orientation for Fall 2022 Intake 

Islamabad, September 26, 2022 (PPI-OT):Capital University of Science and Technology (CUST) has organized orientation on September 24th, 2022 for newly enrolled students in Fall-2022 semester. The event was arranged to give brief overview to the newly enrolled students regarding curriculum, University rules and regulations and teaching methodology etc.

Respective Deans, HoDs and Faculty members addressed the students and welcomed them. He informed the students that you are a unique and talented mix of students who have come to join us from every corner of the country.

We are all happy and excited to receive you as newly born members of this great family called as CUST family. The CUST community consists of academicians, administrators, and support staff all who are dedicated to ensure that you achieve your goals.

Your joining CUST comes with a lot of expectations on your part, parents, colleagues and lecturers. All of us have one thing in common, and that is to see you succeed in your studies, failure to do so will lead to disappointments and frustrations and we are expecting that you will not disappoint us. We have endeavoured and we shall continue to provide facilities in the form of books, workshops/ laboratories to facilitate the programs.

After the briefing session, students were taken on a visit to the campus, including the library, academic blocks and other important sections.

For more information, contact:
Capital University of Science and Technology (CUST)
Islamabad Expressway, Kahuta Road, Zone-V, Islamabad, Pakistan
UAN: +92-51-111-555-666
Tel: +92-51-4486700-4
Email: info@cust.edu.pk
Website: https://cust.edu.pk

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[IIOE Global Webinar] – Building the Higher Education Digital Infrastructure 

Lahore, September 26, 2022 (PPI-OT):With a global network of universities and enterprises, on Friday September 30th 2022, IIOE organises a webinar about ‘Building the Higher Education Digital Infrastructure’ focusing on the hardware and software transformation of HEIs.

For this special event, IIOE invites four key enterprise partners, and university representative speakers to exchange insights and ideas about university-industry collaboration for higher education digital transformation in the post-epidemic era.

[IIOE Global Webinar]: Building the Higher Education Digital Infrastructure

[Date]: Friday, September 30th, 2022

[Time]: 1:00 PM ~ 2:30 PM (Pakistan Time)

[Language]: English

[ZOOM Registration]: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AgVnFWUzSaurZfFDv-JHpg

What are the new applications and integrations for education digital transformation?

How can we establish university-industry collaboration for incremental innovation?

What are the potential pathways to involve multi-stakeholders in higher education development?

IIOE is dedicated to bringing innovative theories and practices to higher education professionals worldwide in realising Higher Education digital transformation. We look forward to welcoming you to the event!

For more information, contact:
Public Relations Officer,
University of Engineering and Technology (UET)
G.T. Road, Lahore – 54890, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-99250274, +92-42-99029358
Cell: +92-321-9467302
Email: tanveerqasim@yahoo.com
Website: www.uet.edu.pk

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Dr. Masoom inaugurates a level block and attends Pak-Saudi national days’ celebrations at Peshawar 

Islamabad, September 26, 2022 (PPI-OT):Rector, International Islamic university, Islamabad (IIUI), Prof Dr Masoom Yasinzai inaugurated the ‘A Level Block’ of IIUI Schools and College Khyber Campus, Peshawar.

In addition, a special event commemorating the National Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Diamond Jubilee of our Beloved Nation Pakistan was organised by the students of Khyber Campus.

Rector IIUI lauded the efforts of Dr. Abdullah Khan, Director IIUI Schools Khyber Campus, the Campus Management, teachers and students for their captivating and well researched presentations.

Prof. Dr. Masoom Yasinzai further announced that this grand campus in Hayatabad, Peshawar with 200 plus rooms, three blocks spread over 20 kanals was perfect to be part of IIU as a sub Campus in future.

Ms. Saneeha Khalid, Training Management Specialist Institute of Professional Development (IPD), Director Mardan Campus, Warsak Road Campus and Nowshera Campus were also present on the occasion.

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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Imran Khan appreciates Punjab Govt steps for saving educational institutions from drugs during a meeting with CM Ch Parvez Elahi 

Lahore, September 26, 2022 (PPI-OT):Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Imran Khan and Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi held a detailed meeting at Chief Minister’s Office to discuss the prevailing political situation, development schemes and solutions to problems being faced by the people on Monday.

Imran Khan appreciated the steps taken by the Punjab government for the rehabilitation of the flood-hit population and to save educational institutions from drug addiction. The Punjab government’s aid package would ensure early rehabilitation of the affected families; he said and regretted that the past government has committed enmity with the people by stopping welfare-oriented programs. The welfare schemes should be accelerated to provide necessary relief to the people, he stressed.

The CM apprised that all hospitals in the province would be converted to solar energy in phases. While briefing about the Punjab Control of Narcotics Substance Act, 2022 the CM added that strict legislation was being enacted to make educational institutions drug-free. Strict punishment would be proposed for selling drugs in higher education institutions.

The government was legislating to keep the minimum punishment up to two years and maximum life imprisonment. The owners, as well as employees, would be responsible for selling and use of drugs in educational institutions; he said and added that an autonomous institution, special force and special courts would be set up to eradicate the drug trade.

The CM said that heirs of those who died due to rains and floods have been given one million rupees per person. The aid amount has been increased to redress damages to houses, crops, and livestock; he said and added that new development schemes were also being started according to Imran Khan’s vision as the welfare of the common man was a focal point of the Punjab government.

Senior Minister Aslam Iqbal, Minister for Specialized Healthcare Dr Yasmin Rashid, former federal minister Hammad Azhar, Hafiz Farhat Abbas, Ch. Iftikhar Ghumman, Wasim Ramey, Mudassar Machiana, chief secretary and others 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