Day: October 26, 2022

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Final Notice – Extension in Last Date to Apply for Admissions – Fall 2022 

Lahore, October 26, 2022 (PPI-OT):To facilitate potential candidates who could not apply for admission within due date (Tuesday, October 25, 2022) due to late result declaration by the Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education / Universities, the University has decided to extend the last date for Fall 2022 admissions till Monday, 31st October 2022 other than MSCS/Biological Sciences Merit-based programs.

2. This is the last chance for candidates to apply for Fall 2022 Admissions. No further extension shall be given after 31st October 2022.

3. Applicants are advised to submit Admission Application Form at respective Campus(s) by October 31, 2022, without any delay.

4. Classes will commence with effect from Tuesday, 1st November 2022.

Note:

Admission Fee paid after due date(s) by the applicant(s) shall not be considered for admission.

The University reserves the right to make any change in Admission Schedule, as required.

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

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LUMS HR Hosts Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign 

Lahore, October 26, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Office of Human Resource at LUMS organised a Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign in collaboration with Cancer Care Hospital, Chughtai Lab, and Dr. Noreen Zafar, a certified obstetrician and gynaecologist. As early detection is crucial in fighting and recovering from breast cancer, this awareness campaign was designed to help the LUMS community in taking the earliest steps in the prevention of the disease.

The campaign was commemorated on October 18, 2022, when all female staff above the age of 40 at LUMS were offered free mammography exams in collaboration with Cancer Care Hospital. This was followed by an awareness session by Dr. Zafar and a free medical camp by Chughtai Lab on October 21.

During the session, Dr. Zafar emphasised how early deduction and preventive measures can lead to full recovery. “One out of eight women in Pakistan have a chance of developing breast cancer,” she said. She highlighted the significance of the Mammography exam as it can detect cancer cells before they appear in a physical examination. She also suggested that every woman above 40 years of age should get a mammogram at least once a year.

While addressing the common myths associated with breast cancer, Dr. Zafar explained that breast cancer can also be found in men. She suggested lifestyle changes including daily exercise to help reduce the risk of breast cancer. She also demonstrated how to perform a self-examination every month so that the slightest change can be detected easily. The talk concluded with an interactive question and answer session.

For more information, contact:
Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)
D.H.A. Lahore Cantt. 54792
Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-35608000
Fax: +92-42-35725048
Website: www.lums.edu.pk

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Quality Enhancement Cell held workshop on Office Management 

Islamabad, October 26, 2022 (PPI-OT):PDC being a hub for human resource development is continuously working to build up the capacity of academic and non-academic staff for enhancing the quality of services rendered/delivered to various stakeholders of CUST. In this backdrop, PDC organized the second consultative session of the workshop on subject “Office Management” on Monday, October 24, 2022 from 10AM to 1PM at Staff Room, D-Block (2nd -Floor). The objective of this workshop is to enhance the requisite skills and competencies of the mid-career administrative staff for effective office management. The participants of the workshop include the non-academic staff from 12 administrative offices such as Library, Media, IT, GSO, Accounts, QEC, ORIC, Examination, Registration, Admission, VIS and FM Radio.

Dr. Ahsan Mahmood (Assistant Professor, Management Science Dept.) was the resource person for the said workshop. The resource person started the workshop by providing a brief overview of theoretical knowledge discussed in the first session of the workshop held on Tuesday, September 20, 2022.He further informed the participants in today’s workshop session all participants are supposed to perform activities which will help them to optimize their efficiency. Dr. Ahsan Mahmood instructed the participants to perform the “Activity no 1” related to chalking out their daily routine task and prioritize them along with the required time to perform it and discussed it.

The resource person guided the participants to prepare the yearly activities calendar and then break it down into quarterly, monthly, weekly, and daily activities. He also apprised them to make daily task sheets and find out the trend of activities in order to avoid any mismanagement. After this, Dr. Ahsan Mahmood asked the participants to share the strategies, they employed to manage the pressure at peak hours mentioned in “Activity no 02”. The participants were of the view, that they prioritize the tasks of peak hours and work as an effective team to accomplish them. The resource person told them, that the most effective strategy to manage the pressure of peak hours in office is to reallocate the task and resources between co-workers based on the skills and competency level.

Moreover, he guided the participants to make a task deployment plan according to the nature of activities/task performed during peak hours. Dr. Ahsan Mahmood, guided them various effective stress management strategies which participants can exercise in their office situations, in order to improve their official assignments in an effective manner. It was a very interactive session where participants of the workshop asked their queries regarding the difficulties/problems faced during office peak hours, while performing their daily tasks, which were well addressed by the resource person. The workshop was concluded with the QA session after which the resource person assigned a task to all participants in which they are supposed to provide details regarding various strategies learned during the workshop for office management.

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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Department of Environmental Science holds cleanliness drive at Campus

Islamabad, October 26, 2022 (PPI-OT):The HEC driven Green Youth Movement Club formed by Department of Environmental Science, IIUI in its aim to make the Campus a clean and green environment to be in, organized a cleanliness drive. The drive was held on as part of the campaign that is going on already for weeks. In the supervision of Dr. Sarah Amir, Focal Person- Green Youth Movement Club, around 400 students from all over the campus participated in the cleanliness drive aspiring for a healthy environment in the campus.

The event was addressed by Dr. Ayaz Afsar, Vice President Academics, IIUI and DEAN Faculty of Basic and Applied Sciences, Dr. Mohammad Irfan Khan. Speaking on the occasion both of the guest speakers appreciated the participants, shared insights regarding the importance of cleanliness and efficient waste management.

The commencement of the drive was marked by ribbon cutting ceremony inaugurated by Dr. Ayaz Afsar and Dr. M. Irfan Khan. The students were divided into 5 teams according to 5 target locations for trash collection inside the female campus. The teams were instructed to report back with filled trash bags in front of Hazrat Fatima Block within an hour, shortly after which the cohort holding hand-made banners and posters, led by Dr. Sarah Amir and Dr. Nadia Akhtar (Department of Environmental Science) descended outside the campus for an awareness walk.

The organizers said that the outcome of this drive was not only a tidied-up campus, but it helped raise awareness on significance of a clean environment and also provided a platform for the students of the entire female campus to work for our environment. This huge outcome was a resultant of the efforts made by faculty, students, and GYM cabinet of IIUI, they opined.

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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First Lady stresses promotion of tolerance in society

Islamabad, October 26, 2022 (PPI-OT):First Lady Begum Samina Alvi on Wednesday said that intolerance is the root cause of the many societal issues and its solution only lies in following the life of Holy Prophet (PBUH). She was addressing a Seerat un Nabi (PBUH) conference held at the Faisal Masjid Campus organized by Dawah Centre for Women (DCW) of Dawah Academy, International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI).

Begum Samina Alvi stressed upon adopting the teachings of Islam and disseminating the attitudes of peaceful co-existence adding that Islam is the religion that provides a comprehensive plan of life to live and let live others with peace and tolerance. The First Lady opined that knowledge, education and tolerance are the keys to take a society to the heights of glory and success. She said the great virtues of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) such as high morals and tolerance attracted people to the true message of Islam.

Islam was accepted due to the affability the society found in the life and teachings of Holy Prophet (PBUH). She also opined that education of women in the light of the teachings of Seerah is important saying that it would help in building a well tolerant society.

Begum Samina Alvi also stressed upon a robust awareness campaign about breast cancer to reduce the mortality rate in women and highlighted the vital aspects of timely screening, precautionary measures and treatment. Begum Alvi regretted that due to the delayed diagnosis of breast cancer, numerous lives were lost whereas it was prevalent in a large number of women which was a matter of grave concern.

In the conference, keynote address was delivered by Nighat Hashmi, a famous scholar, who opined that intolerance is the devil’s attitude that ultimately leads to deterioration. She presented the historical landscape of the tolerant and intolerant attitudes saying that tolerance and urge to peace are the attributes of Prophets.

She added that fear of Allah Almighty always protects humans from intolerance, while intolerance she said is all about uncertainty, chaos, unrest and societal challenges. She presented examples of the life of the Holy Prophet such as the happenings of Taif and Hudaibia accord. On the occasion, Vice President female campus, Dr. Samina Malik thanked the first lady for sparing time and joining the conference. She vowed that IIUI would continue such efforts to disseminate peace in the society.

Dr. Faryal Ambreen, Incharge, DCW apprised the audience of the aims and objectives of the conference, while she also elaborated the role of DCW and scope of Dawah Academy. The event was also attended by Director General Shariah Academy, Dr. Farkhanda Zia, senior officials of the female campus, faculty members and a large number of students.

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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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa aim resurgence as Quaid-e-Azam Trophy moves towards the business end 

Lahore, October 26, 2022 (PPI-OT):Khyber Pakhtunkhwa entered this year’s edition of Quaid-e-Azam Trophy with back-to-back titles. Their run in this edition, however, has shocked many. At the halfway stage of the 10-round league phase, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa find themselves languishing at the bottom of the points table with three of their five matches ending in draws and two in defeats.

They have accumulated only 31 points, and have played against all their oppositions. When the second and final half of the four-day first-class tournament commences tomorrow, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will look to implement their learnings from the first five rounds and turn the fortunes around.

The schedule for the sixth round is the same as the first one’s with the roles of home and away sides reversed, so Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will be eager to avenge their 134-run defeat by Balochistan when the two sides meet at Multan Cricket Stadium.

Balochistan, since the win in their tournament opener, have had struggles of their own as their next four games resulted in two draws and two defeats, and that’s something Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will hope to exploit. Balochistan are only 16 points better than Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and are placed fourth in the points table.

The Abbottabad Cricket Stadium will stage the contest between top-ranked Northern and fifth-placed Southern Punjab. Northern have had an excellent first half of the tournament. Their three wins – the most for any side this edition – have garnered them 91 points. Southern Punjab, however, have not won any match to date.

When these two teams met in the first round, Northern, who were the finalists last year and in the 2019-20 edition, inflicted a heavy 10-wicket defeat on Southern Punjab. Since, Southern Punjab drew all four contests, while Northern enter this contest with a convincing nine-wicket win against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Rivals Central Punjab and Sindh will face off in front of broadcast cameras at the Pindi Cricket Stadium. Interestingly, all of Central Punjab’s five matches have ended in draws, but one must expect a stiff contest from Sindh, who defeated Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan in the fourth and fifth rounds and enter the sixth round on a high.

Top performers

When Central Punjab and Sindh played in the first round, Abdullah Shafique scored a splendid 232 that remains the highest score of the tournament. The right-handed Test opener has since scored a century and two half-centuries in six innings and dominates the run-scoring charts with 531 runs at an average of 88.50.

His Central Punjab and Pakistan teammate, Azhar Ali sits a rung beneath him. The experienced middle-order batter is only the second player to have piled up more than 500 runs this season. He is also one of the three batters to score double-hundreds – Northern’s Faizan Riaz being the third one – and has scored 503 runs in only five innings at a staggering average of 100.60.

Sindh captain Saud Shakeel produced one of his best knocks against Balochistan in the last round and registered his highest first-class score of 187 not out. The left-handed middle-order batter is the only player to have faced over a thousand balls in this season and has converted all of his 50s into 100s, which brings to light his remarkable consistency. Saud has the third most runs this season (486 at 69.43).

Central Punjab would have gone back to drawing board ahead of their match against Sindh after watching Abrar Ahmed take wickets for fun this year. The mystery spinner is in blistering form and has 28 wickets at an average of 17.68 from only three matches. It seems like the batters have no clue on how to read him as his six innings have resulted in four five-wicket hauls and one four-fer with six for 100 being his best figures of the tournament.

After a fantastic display of fast bowling at the Multan Cricket Stadium, in which he took six wickets in the first innings and five in the second against Southern Punjab, Central Punjab’s Mohammad Ali is second on the list of bowlers with the most wickets with 20 at an average of 20.25.

Twenty-year-old Mubasir Khan is third on the list with 17 wickets at an average of just a shade over 25. The Northern all-rounder was player of the tournament in the last edition and has stretched his form this season as well.

Cricket Associations Championship 2022-23

Quetta’s Bugti Stadium will host Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan as the six second XI sides of the teams participating in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy continue their journeys in the four-day non first-class tournament. This will be the first Cricket Associations Championship match in the city this tournament.

Karachi’s UBL Sports Complex and NBP Sports Complex will host Southern Punjab v Northern and Sindh v Central Punjab respectively.

Central Punjab have won four of their five matches and lead the points table with 98 points. Sindh are second with three wins and 78 points. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan and Southern Punjab – all having won two matches – are third, fourth and fifth, and Northern with a solitary win and 49 points are sixth.

For more information, contact:
Media Manager,
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore 54600, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-5717231-4
Fax: +92-42-5711860
Website: www.pcb.com.pk