Day: December 5, 2022

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Announcement of Rector’s Merit Award Ceremony (Spring 2022) 

Lahore, December 05, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Office of the Controller of Examinations (OCE) at the University of Management and Technology (UMT), Lahore has scheduled the Rector’s Merit Award Ceremony (Spring 2022) on Tuesday, December 06, 2022. The ceremony will formally begin at 11:00 am sharp in the UMT Greens.

Mr Kashif Anwar, President Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry will be the chief guest of the ceremony. The worthy Rector, all Deans/Directors, Controller of Examination and the high achiever students of the university along with a single parent will grace the occasion with their presence. Congratulations to the ambitious students, their parents and the faculty!

For more information, contact:
Media Coordinator,
University of Management and Technology (UMT)
C-II, Johar Town, Lahore, Pakistan
UAN: +92-42-111-300-200
Tel: +92-42-35212801-10
Fax: +92-42-35184789
Email: yaqoob@umt.edu.pk
Website: https://www.umt.edu.pk

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The 17th edition of International Conferences on Emerging Technology successfully concluded at GIKI 

Swabi, December 05, 2022 (PPI-OT):The 17th edition of International Conferences on Emerging Technology (ICET 2022) successfully concluded on November 30, 2022 at the Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology. Speakers in the concluding ceremony of the two-day international conference on Wednesday said that the emerging technologies can help in rapid solution of various problems confronting mankind in the present rapidly changing and complicated world.

The International Conference of Emerging Technologies was organized by the Computer Science Faculty of GIK Institute and scholars from across the country and abroad participated and expressed their views to tackle various complicated issues in a creative way.

Prof Dr Mohammad Mujahid, Rector Pak-Austria Fachhochschule Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology (PAF-IAST) was chief guest in the concluding ceremony. He spoke in detail about the emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, augmented reality, the internet of things, and quantum computing.

Activities like conferences/workshops are very important because this is how you learn to improve and develop your skills, applied research which could benefit the local community and resolve the problems like issues related to recent pandemic (COVID), energy, and climate change. Prof Mujahid, said that PAF-IAST Center for Mineral Resources and Technologies, Center for Railway Engineering and Center for Artificial Intelligence all are demand driven and aimed to solve local problems.

Prof Dr Sarfraz Khurshid Vice Chancellor of Information Technology University of Punjab said that there are plenty of research opportunities, you only need to get the right track and meeting with different researchers to get in-depth idea of innovation, their experience can help you excel a lot and the students should take research focus courses while knowing how they could achieve his objective.

Prof Dr Fazal Ahmad Khalid said that the emerging technologies can help companies to create power transformation to drive revenue in the present era of tough competition. Dr Masroor Hussain, coordinator of the conference said that a total of 45 research papers were accepted out of 170 research papers submitted from 31 countries including United States, China, Malaysia and Pakistan and every research paper was reviewed by at least two different reviewers.

Dean Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering Engr. Dr. Ahmar Rashid acknowledged the dedication and hard work of all the organizers of the ICET 17 on behalf of the steering committee, including GIK Administration, Rector, Pro-Rectors, Deans and Directors, Keynote Speakers, Chairs, Co-Chairs, Faculty Members, FCSE Staff, Students, Participants, and Conference Organizers particularly:

Conference Patron: Prof. Dr. Fazal Khalid, Sitar-e-Imtiaz

General Chairs:

Dr. Wasim Ahmed Khan

Sardar Aminullah Khan

Steering Committee Members:

Dr. Zucker

Dr. Tan Li

Dr. Aydin

Dr. Fahad Saeed

Dr. Waqar Mahmood

Dr. Sajjad A. Madani

Dr. Shahzad Sarfraz

Dr. Khurram Khurshid

Program Chairs

Dr. Masroor Hussain

Prof. Dr. Syed Fawad Hussain

Dr. Usman Habib

Local Organization and Registration Committee

Dr. Raja Hashim Ali

Dr. Usman Haider

Technical Program Committee:

Prof. Dr. Zahid Halim

Prof. Dr. Arshad Islam

Prof. Dr. Hafeez ur Rehman

Dr. Taj Muhammad Khan

Dr. Imran A. Siddiqui

Registration co-Chair

Mr. Sajid Ali

Online Management Committee

Engr. Badr e Munir

Ms. Beenish Urooj

Publication and Industrial Co-Chairs

Dr. Omar Osman Khan

Dr. Ghulam Abbas

Dr. Ali Zeeshan Ijaz

Dr. Muhammad Tariq Khan

Local Arrangements, Finance and Marketing

Engr. Muhammad Mohsin Zafar

Dr. Rashad Jillani

Engr. Dr. Muhammad Hanif

Engr. Ali Shaukat

ACM Society

IEEE Society

Graduate Student Society

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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IIU president reviews arrangements for extravaganza 

Islamabad, December 05, 2022 (PPI-OT):H.E. Dr. Hathal Homoud Alotaibi, President, International Islamic University (IIU) in Monday evening visited the male and female campuses to review the arrangements for the mega event extravaganza 2022. The IIUI President was briefed about the arrangements made at both sides of the campus such as book fair, flower exhibition and food stalls on the first day.

Showing satisfaction upon ongoing arrangements and preparations, IIU President directed that all the committees must keep working with dedication and ensured of all possible support and cooperation to make this event a real success. He said the event is indeed a precious opportunity to provide a platform to the students to showcase talent in multiple activities.

The president IIUI was accompanied by Vice President A and F, Vice president Academics at male campus. Students Advisor male, Provost male and other relevant officials were also present on the occasion. In the female campus, IIUI President was apprised by Vice President female campus along with Students Advisor female and provost female.

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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Extravaganza 2022 to kick off on Tuesday 

Islamabad, December 05, 2022 (PPI-OT):Extravaganza 2022 organized by International Islamic University will start from Tuesday. In this event, a book fair, flower exhibition and food gala have been organized on the inaugural day in which the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia Nawaf Saeed Al Maliki, Minister of Information and Broadcasting Maryam Aurangzeb, diplomats of many countries, top leadership of the university and eminent personalities will participate.

This event will continue till December 9, in which students will showcase their talents in literary competitions, media hunt, Qirat, arts exhibitions, Al marjaan Aladbi, speeches and declamations, funfair and IT based activities. A Muhsaira shall also be held at the new campus.

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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Department of Biological Sciences organizes seminar on Bioethics and Biosafety 

Islamabad, December 05, 2022 (PPI-OT):Dr Javed Muhammad, General Secretory PBSA and Dr. Sumera Abid, Bioethics National Coordinator were Resource persons of the workshop, talked about Bioethics and Biosafety issues related to biotechnological Research, Risk assessment and Personal protective equipment in labs. Students also participated in practical demos how to use protective measures in laboratory for personal safety.

Dr. Asif Mir, Chairman Department of Biological Sciences in his welcome address apprised participants about the importance of bioethics and biosafety in research. Prof. Dr. Ayaz Afsar, Vice President Academics in his remarks congratulated the department for organizing this event on a very important topic and need of the day issue as due to recent advances in the field of biotechnology it generates security and safety issues.

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Irfan Khan, Dean Faculty of Basic and Applied Sciences in his Inaugural address emphasized that students should have clear understanding and awareness about the bioethics and national biosafety guidelines issued by the Government in implementation of Cartagena protocol under UN Convention on Biological Diversity and must adopt in their practical life.

Beside this Oath taking ceremony of Acacia Society of Life Sciences (ASLS) was also held during this occasion. Dr Shaista Sohail, Executive Director HEC administered the oath of all newly elected office bearers of ASLS. Dr. Shaheen Shahzad, Incharge Programs, Department of Biological Sciences and Event Convener gave vote of thanks to Chief Guest, Vice President, Dean and the resource persons for delivering thought provoking lectures with practical demonstration. The workshop had great impact on students, making them learn more about the bioethics and biosafety needed today.

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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IHHN and Government of Balochistan care for children with cancer

Karachi, December 05, 2022 (PPI-OT):Cancer is one of the major causes of death in children. Every year, around 300,000 children are diagnosed with cancer worldwide. Approximately 8,000 children fall prey to this deadly disease in Pakistan and most of them succumb to death because of the lack of healthcare services. Though we have no reliable cancer data for Balochistan, approximately 14% of the children coming to The Indus Hospital, Korangi Campus come from Balochistan.

While analysing the deadly consequences of not having a pediatric oncology unit, the Government of Balochistan decided to establish a cancer unit at the Sheikh Zayed Hospital, Quetta, in April 2021. The unit was established under a public-private partnership with Indus Hospital and Health Network (IHHN).

The unit is currently operational with 14 in-patient beds, 7 day-care beds, and 2 emergency beds. It provides patients with cancer treatments through the following: chemotherapy, laboratory services, a blood bank, a day-care center, and a modern pharmacy stocked with medication used to fight cancer.

An inauguration ceremony was formally held on December 5, 2022. According to an agreement with the Government of Balochistan, IHHN will manage and run the Pediatric Oncology Unit. Chief Secretary of Balochistan, Aziz Ahmed Uqaili, Dr. Abdul Bari Khan, President, IHHN, Dr. Muhammad Shamvil Ashraf, Executive Director, Medical Services, IHHN, were present there along with other dignitaries.

The Government of Balochistan has the mandate to deliver quality healthcare services to the people through an efficient and effective service delivery system, which is accessible, equitable, culturally acceptable, affordable, and sustainable. It aims to improve the health and quality of life of the people by providing them access to essential healthcare services.

According to the MoU, the Health Department handed over the management and operations of the Pediatric Oncology Unit to IHHN. IHHN has agreed to undertake the responsibility in accordance with the terms and conditions mentioned in the agreement.

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/