Month: October 2022

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Online session on “Hazards of drug abuse and the roadmap for its prevention” held at University of Turbat 

Turbat, October 13, 2022 (PPI-OT):An online session on the hazards of drug abuse and the roadmap for its prevention was organized by Anti-Narcotics Force Pakistan in collaboration with Public Sector Universities in Balochistan on 12th October 2022. Students and faculty from the University of Turbat participated in the event.

Dr. Shah Mir Baloch, Assistant Professor, of the English Department, and Director of Student Affairs served as the focal person for the session representing the University of Turbat in the event. Mr. Amjad Habib, Chairman Department of English was also present on the occasion.

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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Registration Open for Prime Minister National Innovation Award 2022 

Lahore, October 13, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Government of Pakistan has started Prime Minister National Innovation Award 2022. It is an initiative of the Prime Minister Youth Program. Financial and Technical support with incubation option. Eligibility for all Pakistani Nationals Youth aged b/w 15 to 30 years, and the deadline is November 15, 2022.

The National Innovation Award is an opportunity for young entrepreneurs to present their innovative ideas related to 8 thematic areas with a specific focus on Eco-Innovation for a chance to win up to PKR 2 million.

Thematic Areas are:

1. Water Management and Sustainability (Irrigation, Water conservation, Waste and Water Treatment.)

2. Climate Change and Environment (Climate Mitigation, Disaster Management, Metro-scale pollution reduction, climate modelling.)

3. Information Technology and Telecom (Artificial Intelligence, Cyber security, Cloud Computing, Big Data, Disparities in access to technology, 5G, and healthcare using ICT.)

4. Sociology and Philosophy (Intellectual heritage, material culture, future of work and family, politics, gender, and population.)

5. Urban Planning (Preservation of urban space and life, Planning of Second Tier Cities, Transportation, and Waste Collection.)

6. Innovative Governance and Reforms (Responsiveness to Citizen Services, Citizen Scorecards)

7. Sustainable Energy (Electric mobility, Smart energy, Transmission, and Grid issues.)

8. Food Security (Agriculture and Nutrition, Sustainable food eco-system.)

Registration Link: https://pmyp.gov.pk/HEC/InnovationLeague

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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Department of Zoology have visited Manawan Fish Hatchery 

Lahore, October 13, 2022 (PPI-OT):Department of Zoology, Division of Science and Technology, Township campus organized a study tour to Manawan Fish Hatchery on 13th October, 2022 for students of BS and MS Zoology. This study tour was initiated under the visionary leadership of the Worthy Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Talat Naseer Pasha (S.I and H.I.), support of Prof. Dr. M. Alam Saeed (Director, DSnT) and motivation of Prof. Dr. Shagufta Andleeb (Chairperson, Department Of Zoology).

Dr. M. Mudassar Shahzad and Dr. Fatima Sughra supervised the study tour. Students of MS and BS visited the BioFloc system, Fish Hatchery for Induced Breeding, Fish Museum (having more than 500 preserved samples), Fish Library (One of the largest Fish book collection center in Pakistan), Biochemistry lab, Pathology lab as well as Quality and control department at Research and Training Institute.

Dr. Ansar Mahmood Chatha (Director Research and Training Institute) warmly welcome to the faculty members and all students. Mr. Abdur Rehman (Deputy Director), Mr. Bilal Ahmad (DDF) Mr. M. Tanveer (Senior Chemist) and Ms. Maria Yousuf (Research Assistant) briefed the students about different parts of the center.

During practical demonstration of Induced Fish Breeding Mr. Abdul Rahman guided the students how to identify the male and female fishes, how to inject Ova prim with required quantity and where to inject the syringe in fish body.

He also demonstrated the students about the procedure of selection and acclimatization of fishes and how to obtain the fish larvae after the process of artificial egg fertilization. Students learnt a lot with keen observation and interest in different segments. Study tours always play a major role in the learning of students practically at higher levels.

For more information, contact:
University of Education
Tel: +92-42-99262223-4
Email: vc@ue.edu.pk
Website: www.ue.edu.pk

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GIK Delegation Participated at Inaugural ceremony Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Science Agenda 

Swabi, October 13, 2022 (PPI-OT):A delegation consisting of senior faculty members and Startups from The Catalyst GIK Incubator participated and exhibited their startup products/services at the inaugural ceremony of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Science Agenda Program.

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Science Agenda has been launched by the Directorate General of Science and Technology (DoST). The Event was also attended by Pro Rector Academics Prof. Dr Wasim A. Khan.

Provincial Minister for Science and Information Technology, Mr. Atif Khan personally inaugurated the program which is designed to link budding entrepreneurs and scientists to the usage and utilization of the numerous resources present in the province. The Minister for Food, Youth, and ST and IT also visited Booths of Start-ups and appreciated their work as well as assured his departments support for their ventures.

It was stated that 13 science programs will be researched and implemented under the KP Science Agenda Program at an estimated cost of 1.5 billion rupees. These programs include research into archaeology, space sciences, precious stones, biomedicine etc. It is hoped that this program will aid in the strengthening of the provincial economy and will strengthen employment opportunities as well.

For more information, contact:
Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology (GIKI)
Topi 23640, District Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Tel: +92-938-281026
Fax: +92-938-281032, +92-938-281041
Website: https://www.giki.edu.pk/

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WES Ant harassment Awareness Session 

Swabi, October 13, 2022 (PPI-OT):Women Engineering Society (WES) under the Student Affairs Department organized an event called “Anti-Harassment Awareness Session” in collaboration with Harassment Complaint Cell (HCC) on 10th October 2022 for the faculty members and entire student body which included undergraduates, postgraduates.

The session comprised of the institute’s policies on harassment and the procedure that is required to file an official complaint of the offences committed against any person residing on campus. The institute’s harassment policies were delivered by Dr Dur e Zehra, the member of HCC.

The community of GIK Institute was educated with the general perception and details regarding possible harassments. The students were also introduced to Women Engineering Society and the work it aims to accomplish in making this campus a safer and better place for everyone. The following HCC members were attended the session:

Ms Dur e Zahra

Mr Sher Ali Shah

Ms Shanza Rehan

Mr Amin Qureshi

For more information, contact:
Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology (GIKI)
Topi 23640, District Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Tel: +92-938-281026
Fax: +92-938-281032, +92-938-281041
Website: https://www.giki.edu.pk/

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Pharma Spark Society Celebrated World Teachers Day at Capital University 

Islamabad, October 13, 2022 (PPI-OT):Pharma Spark Society arranged bidder for worthy teachers of the Faculty of Pharmacy to commemorate the World Teacher’s Day by arranging a post day activity. Students wrote down the heartfelt comments regarding kind and hard-working passionate teachers. The compliments were then set to soft board for soft ones i.e. nation builders.

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