Day: November 21, 2022

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NOP Team Attends Session at Karnal Sher Khan Cadet College Swabi

Lahore, November 21, 2022 (PPI-OT):In an effort to maximise its outreach and build liaison, the National Outreach Programme (NOP) team attended the first ever Education Connect arranged by the Karnal Sher Khan Cadet College Swabi (KSKCCS) in October 2022. The event was led by the Sherian Alumni Association, with the objective to guide KSKCCS students about future opportunities in different universities across Pakistan. Delegates from top-ranked institutions across Pakistan attended the event to share information about the diverse opportunities in various fields.

The event kicked off with a brief note from the Principal of Karnal Sher Khan Cadet College, Brigadier (R) Wajid, who explained the purpose behind organising such an event. Afterwards the team was guided to the auditorium where they addressed more than 700 cadets. They were given a detailed presentation about LUMS, the NOP, and the opportunities available for talented students through the NOP scholarship. Students were given a comprehensive overview of the Summer Coaching Session application process. A question and answer session was also held where cadets were able to inquire about the admission criteria and the various facilities available at LUMS.

Feedback obtained from the educators and administrators was very positive and they thanked the team for visiting the institution. The Principal stated that students under his tutelage were eager to submit their applications for the NOP Summer Coaching Session (SCS) 2023. Similarly, Abdul Basit, President, Karnal Sher Khan Cadet College Alumni Association, praised the informative nature of the presentation content.

The Principal awarded the NOP team with appreciation shields and certificates, thanking them for participating in the event. Based on established communication built between LUMS and Karnal Sher Khan Cadet College Swabi and its Alumni Association; NOP Centre looks forward to seeing cadets from the college in the upcoming SCS 2023.

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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Final notice to make course selection – FALL 2022 

Lahore, November 21, 2022 (PPI-OT):

Dear Students,

You are hereby informed that the course selection due date for add/drop/replace course(s) for the Fall 2022 semester has been extended from November 19, 2022, to Friday, November 25, 2022.

Student(s) who fail to enroll/ select any course(s) within the due date of course selection will be declared as “Inactive Student”. Such students may continue their studies through “Readmission” as per the University rule/policy, upon payment of the prescribed Re-Admission Fee in the very next semester.

Note:

Students shall be responsible for late course enrolment, and if any quizzes or assignment(s) have been given or taken

No request for the enrolment of course(s), and semester unfreeze will be considered after the above said due date

Fee vouchers once issued will not be adjusted/revised.

1st semester students facing any difficulty email the respective Department (Contact Us Academic Department https://www.vu.edu.pk/contact.aspx)

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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A MoU was signed between the Islamia University of Bahawalpur and Rahim Yar Khan Chamber of Commerce and Industry 

Bahawalpur, November 21, 2022 (PPI-OT):A memorandum of understanding was signed between Islamia University Bahawalpur and Rahim Yar Khan Chamber of Commerce and Industry for mutual cooperation and participation. The signing ceremony of the agreement was held at Rahim Yar Khan Chamber of Commerce and Industries. On this occasion, Engineer Professor Dr. Athar Mehboob, Vice Chancellor Islamia University Bahawalpur Mian Saad Hassan, President Rahim Yar Khan Chamber of Commerce and Industry signed the agreement.

Under this agreement, business seminars, conferences, workshops will be organized and business opportunities will be increased with the cooperation of both institutions. In the same way, the students will be provided with research projects, internships and facilities in the industry. Apart from this, business start-ups in the field of IT, promotion of alumni network, organization of various job fairs, establishment of business incubation centers and organization of training programs for faculty and staff members at international and national level are also mutually shared. will be ensured. The focal person of this agreement will be Assistant Professor Rahim Yar Khan Campus, Fahad Javed Baig and General Secretary Rahim Yar Khan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mohammad Usman Azhar.

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/

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Digital South Punjab Roadshow 2022 is going on with great success in the districts of South Punjab 

Bahawalpur, November 21, 2022 (PPI-OT):Digital South Punjab Road Show 2022 is going on in the cities and towns of Rahim Yar Khan District. Last night the Digital South Punjab Road Show was inaugurated with the anniversary celebrations of Sadiqabad Tehsil. Today, on the second day, a huge ceremony was organized in Rahim Yar Khan. Vice Chancellor, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob was the chief guest on this occasion.

Rizwan Majeed, founder Digital South Punjab Road Show, Director IT, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur and IT experts, entrepreneurs and important people from all over Pakistan were present. Vice-Chancellor Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob said in his address that in the era of knowledge economy, Digital South Punjab Road Show will prove to be the best way to bring the knowledge workers of South Punjab to the global market. He said that he has been serving in South Punjab for the last 8 years.

There is immense potential and talent in the youth of this region and through the Digital South Punjab campaign, these youths will make South Punjab the center of information technology not only in Pakistan but also in the world. He said that 8 years ago, he started the work for the establishment and construction of Khawaja Farid University of Information and Technology, Rahim Yar Khan then the educated youth of this region supported him and made the impossible possible in a short period of 4 years. A world-class university was established in the last district of South Punjab.

Now these youths have taken the initiative to make South Punjab the hub of IT and they hope that our youth will make this region the center of IT in the world with their faith and determination. He said that by connecting agriculture and related sectors with IT in this region, the destiny of this region can be changed and a great chain of social and economic development can be started which will bring prosperity to this region.

He said that through the Digital South Punjab road show campaign, policy makers, decision-making institutions will get awareness of the talent of this region and patronize IT infrastructure and IT entrepreneurs in this region and connect them with the national and global market. Digital South Punjab Roadshow Founder, Director IT, Rizwan Majeed said that this sector has billions of dollars of potential and through e-business this region can be connected to the global market. Their endeavour is to bring experts from all over Pakistan to meet local entrepreneurs and create an integrated network of contacts that connects them to the global economy. On this occasion, various institutions belonging to the IT industry set up stalls where the youth are being given awareness about entrepreneurship.

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/

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VC Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob reviewed various activities on the occasion of his visit to Rahim Yar Khan Campus 

Bahawalpur, November 21, 2022 (PPI-OT):Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob, Vice Chancellor, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur reviewed the teaching, research and development activities on the occasion of his visit to Rahim Yar Khan Campus today. On this occasion, he also visited the under construction academic block consisting of 41 rooms at a cost of 187 million rupees. This academic block consists of faculty rooms, lecture theatres, classrooms and laboratories. The Vice-Chancellor said that this academic block will help meet the rapidly growing needs of teachers and students in the campus.

In the briefing on the occasion, it was mentioned that the campus has made extraordinary progress in every field in the last three years. The number of students has increased from 900 to 7500, similarly the number of faculty members has increased from 13 to 150. The Vice-Chancellor appreciated the efforts of Director Campus Umair Ashraf for landscaping the campus and making the campus green. He also planted saplings in the campus as part of the plantation drive. The Vice-Chancellor also inaugurated the state-of-the-art fitness center and gym for faculty members and students during his visit to the campus.

On this occasion, the Vice Chancellor also visited the museum site in the campus to preserve the biodiversity of Cholistan. The Vice-Chancellor also inspected the new water tank to improve the water requirements of the campus. During the visit, Campus Director Umair Ashraf briefed the Vice Chancellor about the ongoing curricular and co-curricular activities in the campus and informed that steps are being taken to add new classrooms and laboratories as well as sports facilities in the campus. The campus has achieved the status of a mini university and most of the campus has been landscaped.

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/

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IHHN and Getz Pharma Celebrate World Children’s Day 2022 

Karachi, November 21, 2022 (PPI-OT):Getz Pharma (PVT) Limited partnered with Indus Hospital and Health Network (IHHN), Korangi Campus, to celebrate World Children’s Day for the hospital’s deserving pediatric patients. During their visit, the team from Getz Pharma toured the hospital’s pediatric play area and Indus Kay Sitaray – IHHN’s hospital-based school. They also held a gift distribution ceremony for the hospital’s pediatric patients bringing smiles to their innocent faces. The ceremony was attended by patients, their family members, and IHHN’s pediatric healthcare staff.

For more information, contact
The Indus Hospital (TIH)
C-76, Sector 31/5, Opposite Darussalam Society,
Korangi Crossing, Karachi – 75190, Pakistan
Tel: +92-21-35112709-17
Fax: +92-21-35112718
Email: crd@indushospital.org.pk
Website: http://www.indushospital.org.pk/