Day: December 2, 2022

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MNA Makhdoom Syed Mobeen Ahmed paid tribute to the VC on the occasion of his visit to Liaquat Pur campus 

Bahawalpur, December 02, 2022 (PPI-OT):Islamia University Liaquat Pur (sub-campus) is a long-standing dream of the people of Liaquat Pur Tehsil which has been shamefully realized today. Engineer Professor Dr. Athar Mehboob Vice Chancellor Islamia University Bahawalpur played a key role in the fulfilment of the dream. Today Member National Assembly Makhdoom Syed Mubeen Ahmed paid tribute to the Vice Chancellor for this gift to the region on the occasion of his visit to Liaquat Pur campus.

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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FJWU-USEFP Project Team Delivers Faculty Professional Development Training to Faculty of Women University Swabi 

Rawalpindi, December 02, 2022 (PPI-OT):Project Team of Fatima Jinnah Women University delivered a three days extensive Faculty Professional Development Workshop at Women University Swabi. The workshop is a part of an ongoing University Partnerships Grant Program funded by US Government and administered by United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan.

Faculty training focused on the pedagogic research skills as a way to advance and extend research in universities. The training modules are based on the newest emerging approaches in research practices considering the inclusion of global perspective.

Prof Dr Shahana Urooj Kazmi, Vice Chancellor Women University Swabi inaugurated the workshop. Dr Kazmi addressed the closing ceremony of the workshop appreciating the effectiveness of the training program.

The trainers of the program include Dr Saima Hamid, Vice Chancellor Fatima Jinnah Women University. Dr. Saima Hamid delivered training on the ethical considerations and associated challenges in social sciences research.

Dr Aneela Maqsood (Project PI, Associate Professor of Applied Psychology) delivered training on emerging action research models including intervention research. Dr Adeela Rehman (Co-PI, Dept of Sociology) trained the faculty on grant writing. Dr. Shazia Hashmat (Dept of Communication and Media Studies) talked on qualitative research approaches and analysis.

Dr. Shaheryar Naveed (Dept of Public Administration) delivered training on content analysis and implementation science. The team includes partner trainers from United States of America including Prof Michael Hirsch and Dr Sadaf Sajjad. US trainers talked about incorporating global aspect in research and developing global competencies among academicians and researchers.

For more information, contact:
Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU)
Old Presidency,
The Mall, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51 9270050 – 54
Fax: +92-51 9271168
Email: publicadmin@fjwu.edu.pk
Website: www.fjwu.edu.pk

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SPIE-OPTICA GIKI Chapter Organized Photonics Pakistan’22 

Swabi, December 02, 2022 (PPI-OT):SPIE-OPTICA GIKI Chapter conducted Photonics Pakistan’22. It was a nationwide event that had almost 150 participants from different parts of Pakistan. The event had several modules aimed at promoting Engineering, GIK Institute and Photonics as well as showing the guests our hospitality and providing adequate recreational activities.

These modules included Photonics Trivia, Speaker session, Photonics Hands-on Workshop of Photonics Science and Engineering, laser maze, hiking, coinage challenge, open debate and social activities.

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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Full dress rehearsal for 2nd Convocation will be held at 12 o’clock noon time on 5th December 2022 in UoH 

Haripur, December 02, 2022 (PPI-OT):It is for the information of all concerned that full dress rehearsal for convocation will be held on campus at 12 o’clock noon time on the 5th of December 2022.

In this connection, all registered graduates are hereby informed to collect your gowns and invitation Cards from the vendor setting in examination section on 5th of December from 0900 o’clock to 1130 o’clock via payment of Rs. 250/- as rent and Rs. 1000/- as security amount refundable on return of gown to the vendor on the same day (As communicated by the Vendor).

For more information, contact:
The University of Haripur
Hattar Road near Swat Chowk, Haripur,
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Tel: +92-995-615384
Fax: +92-0995615384
Email: registrar@uoh.edu.pk
Website: http://www.uoh.edu.pk

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Planning Commission Conducts Seminar in FJWU to spread awareness on pro-women legislation 

Rawalpindi, December 02, 2022 (PPI-OT):YDFs of Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives conducted seminar in FJWU as part of 16 days of activism on behalf of the Planning Commission. The seminar was held to spread awareness among women regarding pro-women legislature. The penalists from FIA, NCSW, and FJWU gave their presentations to students to familiarize them with the relevant legislature and platforms.

Vice Chancellor FJWU, Dr. Saima Hamid celebrates 16 days of activism at the University each year. She is a staunch advocate of women empowerment and development. Acting Vice Chancellor, FJWU, Prof. Dr. Azra Yasmin, welcomed the penalists and collaborated with the team from the Planning Commission to arrange the seminar.

Dr. Shaheen Arif, Gender Advisor, NCSW, explained pro-women constitutional guarantees, and legislature that is ensured by the government of Pakistan.

Dr. Nadia Khadem, HoD Law Department, FJWU, illuminated students on important laws that were put in place to protect women from the violation of their property rights, cyber space, and personal lives.

Dr. Ayaz Khan, Additional Director Cyber Crime Wing, FIA had an illuminating session with the student in which they were advised on how they can save themselves on social media.

On the International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women, the Planning Commission established a Gender Unit which would work to include a gender perspective in the development and economic policies. The series of seminars conducted is part of Ministry’s initiative to protect women rights and fight discrimination and violence against women.

For more information, contact:
Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU)
Old Presidency,
The Mall, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51 9270050 – 54
Fax: +92-51 9271168
Email: publicadmin@fjwu.edu.pk
Website: www.fjwu.edu.pk

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#BridgingTheGap: Workshop for Artisan Women Micro-entrepreneurs

Lahore, December 02, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Centre for Business and Society (CBS) in partnership with Kaarvan Crafts Foundation (KCF) and MBA Women in Business Club (WIB), LUMS organised a two-day workshop, #BridgingTheGap, for artisan women micro-entrepreneurs belonging to Multan’s textile sector.

The event, held at the Suleman Dawood School of Business (SDSB), was generously sponsored by Syeda Henna Babar Ali.

Led by Dr. Misbah Tanveer Choudhry, Director,CBS and conducted by student volunteers belonging to LUMS MBA, MS Business and Public Policy, MS Supply Chain and Retail Management and MS Technology Management and Entrepreneurship programmes, the workshop focused on providing business and life skills to 32 women micro-entrepreneurs belonging to Multan.

The aim was to mitigate the urban-rural divide and enable female micro-entrepreneurs to earn dignified livelihoods for themselves and their families.

Essential life skills including negotiation, communicating confidently, selling and persuasion, quick problem-solving and relationship-building were covered. Each student volunteer was paired with 2-3 artisan micro-entrepreneurs and were prompted to explore different ways of growing the entrepreneur’s business by looking into issues such as effective book-keeping, quality assurance, reducing operational costs, differentiating the entrepreneur’s product, procurement of materials, accessing markets and diverse distribution channels and gauging demand.

Most importantly, major sessions of the workshop were dedicated to connecting the entrepreneur to a digital platform, catalogue photography of their products and using Canva to curate customised logos and posters for their businesses.

What made this workshop a truly one-of-its-kind programme was the concept of reciprocal sharing and learning. While the participating women micro-entrepreneurs benefited from an enriching learning experience from the graduate students from the business, public policy, supply chain, and technology and entrepreneurship programmes; the LUMS student volunteers, too, had much to learn from the unique journeys of these women micro-entrepreneurs who navigate tough business terrains, and attain success despite several socio-cultural and financial limitations.

The workshop concluded on a positive note where CEO of Karvaan Crafts Foundation (KCF), Mr. Danish Jabbar, presented Dr. Alnoor Bhimani, Honorary Dean of SDSB, one of the most meaningful and unique souvenirs; a piece of fabric (still attached to the embroidery frame), on which 100 women artisan micro-entrepreneurs had woven their dreams in colourful dhaga (threads). Shields were also presented to Syeda Henna Babar Ali and CBS’ collaborating partners KCF and MBA WIB.

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