Day: December 30, 2022

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Department of Psychology Held Workshop on Time Management 

Islamabad, December 30, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Department of Psychology organized two workshops on time management for its 7th and 8th-semester students. The resource person Dr. Sabahat Haqqani, HoD Psychology, equipped students with time management skills by helping them understand what time management is, how it can be operationalized and what are different components of time management.

Students were also provided with an opportunity for self-assessment of their time management, hands-on experience in setting SMART goals, and understanding how long and short-term goals can be achieved through time management. Learning skills through play was also enhanced.

At the end of the workshop, feedback was taken from the participants and they were informed that an e-certificate of attendance will be awarded to those who attended the workshop. The Department of Psychology plans to organize more events of this kind in the future.

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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Engineer Professor Dr. Muhammad Amjad has been appointed Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, IUB 

Bahawalpur, December 30, 2022 (PPI-OT):Engineer Prof. Dr. Athar Mehboob Vice Chancellor and Prof. Dr. Naveed Akhtar Pro Vice Chancellor, Deans, faculty members and students have congratulated Engineer Prof. Dr. Muhammad Amjad on being appointed Dean of Faculty of Engineering. In this regard, a notification was issued by the Governor’s office today.

The Vice-Chancellor said that Engineer Professor Dr. Muhammad Amjad is an able and respected teacher and researcher. The Vice-Chancellor further said that in the last few years, the College of Engineering has shown outstanding performance in all fields.

The Pakistan Engineering Council has also appreciated the performance of the Faculty of Engineering and the high quality of teaching and research in all disciplines. The Vice-Chancellor expressed hope that Engineer Professor Dr. Muhammad Amjad will continue to work with the same spirit for the development of the Faculty of Engineering and the welfare of students.

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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Research activities at the Islamia University of Bahawalpur were integrated with national economy, Director NCBI 

Bahawalpur, December 30, 2022 (PPI-OT):Professor Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Bandisha, Director of National Cotton Breeding Institute Islamia University Bahawalpur has said that according to the vision of Vice Chancellor Engineer Prof. Dr. Athar Mehboob, research activities in Islamia University Bahawalpur have been integrated with national economy and social prosperity.

According to the guidance of the Vice-Chancellor, the research activities are compatible with the social and economic development of Wattan e Aziz, especially Bahawalpur region. In this context, National Cotton Breeding Institute was established in Islamia University Bahawalpur. Bahawalpur is an agricultural region and majority of the local population is engaged in agriculture.

Pakistan’s economy is also dependent on agriculture and the textile industry plays a key role in this regard. Islamia University Bahawalpur-based cotton varieties are effective and successful in increasing yield through environmental changes and various diseases, insect attacks and weed eradication. Cotton the varieties also have excellent results in high temperature and water scarcity.

For the first time in the history of Islamia University Bahawalpur, through the National Cotton Breeding Institute, partnership with private institutions has started and marketing of cotton varieties has been started. With this initiative, Islamia University Bahawalpur has taken a step towards the goal of self-sufficiency by selling its cotton seeds.

On the other hand, local farmers also got the opportunity to benefit directly from the research conducted by the university. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Bandisha said that he is grateful to Vice Chancellor Eng. Prof. Dr. Athar Mehboob for making Islamia University Bahawalpur a fourth generation university, patronizing and encouraging university scientists and working for the prosperity of the farming community.

Partnerships with private institutions have been initiated through TUT and marketing of cotton varieties has been started. With this initiative, Islamia University Bahawalpur has taken a step towards the goal of self-sufficiency by selling its cotton seeds. On the other hand, local farmers also got the opportunity to benefit directly from the research conducted by the university.

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Bandisha said that he is grateful to Vice Chancellor Eng. Prof. Dr. Athar Mehboob for making Islamia University Bahawalpur a fourth generation university, patronizing and encouraging university scientists and working for the prosperity of the farming community.

Partnerships with private institutions have been initiated through TUT and marketing of cotton varieties has been started. With this initiative, Islamia University Bahawalpur has taken a step towards the goal of self-sufficiency by selling its cotton seeds.

On the other hand, local farmers also got the opportunity to benefit directly from the research conducted by the university. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Bandisha said that he is grateful to Vice Chancellor Eng. Prof. Dr. Athar Mehboob for making Islamia University Bahawalpur a fourth generation university, patronizing and encouraging university scientists and working for the prosperity of the farming community.

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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PCATP has issued NOC to IUB to start Bachelor of Architecture Program (B.ARCH. 5 years) 

Bahawalpur, December 30, 2022 (PPI-OT):Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Islamia University of Bahawalpur has been granted NOC by Pakistan Council of Architects and Town Planners (PCATP) to start Bachelor of Architecture Program (B.Arch. 5 years)

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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Public Alert – Department of Geography

Lahore, December 30, 2022 (PPI-OT):All those applicants who have applied for admission to BS Geography 1st Semester (2022-2026) and 5th Semester (2022-2024) Regular/Morning program BUT could not secure admission in the Geography Department are hereby informed that the applications are invited to get admission in the above mentioned Programs against the Vacant Seats left amongst the General Merit Lists already uploaded in Punjab University Web Portal.

Interested applicants can submit their applications along with Original Documents to the office of the Department of Geography till Tuesday 3rd January, 2023.

The Chairman

Department of Geography,

Quaid-e-Azam Campus, University of the Punjab, Lahore

Tel: 042-99230419; 99231239

Email: chairman.geog@pu.edu.pk

For more information, contact:
Registrar,
University of the Punjab
Quaid-e-Azam Campus, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-99231102
Fax: +92-42-99231103
E-Mail: registrar@pu.edu.pk
Website: http://pu.edu.pk/

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Nominees for the ICC Awards 2022 announced ahead of global vote 

Dubai, December 30, 2022 (PPI-OT):Following three days of announcements on official channels, the International Cricket Council (ICC) have unveiled the full list of players shortlisted for the ICC Awards 2022, highlighting the star performers from across the men’s and women’s game during a blockbuster year of cricket.

The ICC Awards 2022 will comprise a total of 13 categories, and the shortlists have revealed the names thrown forward for voting in format-specific categories, as well as the overall categories – the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year, and the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy for ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year.

Voting is set to commence next week where global cricket fans will have the chance to submit their votes alongside a specialist ICC Voting Academy comprising prominent cricket media representatives to determine the 2022 winners.

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam, Zimbabwe all-rounder Sikandar Raza and New Zealand paceman Tim Southee are all nominated in the running for the coveted Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy which celebrates the overall best performing men’s cricketer. These three are named alongside England’s Ben Stokes, who seeks to claim the prize for the second time after his maiden win in 2019.

The nominations for the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy features some of the biggest names in the women’s game. Amelia Kerr of New Zealand, Beth Mooney of Australia and Nat Sciver of England all enjoyed remarkable form in 2022, and they are joined on the shortlist by India’s Smriti Mandhana who could become the first ever back-to-back winner in this category.

Among the other names in contention to defend their prizes from 2021, Pakistan duo Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan are shortlisted in the ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year and ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year categories respectively.

Elsewhere, the Players of the Tournament from the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup and the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup are recognised with Alyssa Healy shortlisted in the Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year category following a record-breaking campaign, and Sam Curran nominated for the Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year thanks to his heroics in England’s surge to the trophy.

ICC Awards 2022 – shortlists:

Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year; Babar Azam (PAK), Sikandar Raza (ZIM), Tim Southee (NZ), Ben Stokes (ENG)

Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy for ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year; Amelia Kerr (NZ), Smriti Mandhana (IND), Beth Mooney (AUS), Nat Sciver (ENG)

ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year; Jonny Bairstow (ENG), Usman Khawaja (AUS), Kagiso Rabada (SA), Ben Stokes (ENG)

ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year; Babar Azam (PAK), Shai Hope (WI), Sikandar Raza (ZIM), Adam Zampa (AUS)

ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year; Alyssa Healy (AUS), Shabnim Ismail (SA), Amelia Kerr (NZ), Nat Sciver (ENG)

ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year; Sam Curran (ENG), Sikandar Raza (ZIM), Mohammad Rizwan (PAK), Suryakumar Yadav (IND)

ICC Women’s T20I Cricketer of the Year; Nida Dar (PAK), Sophie Devine (NZ), Smriti Mandhana (IND), Tahlia McGrath (AUS)

ICC Emerging Men’s Cricketer of the Year; Finn Allen (NZ), Marco Jansen (SA), Arshdeep Singh (IND), Ibrahim Zadran (AFG)

ICC Emerging Women’s Cricketer of the Year; Yastika Bhatia (IND), Darcie Brown (AUS), Alice Capsey (ENG), Renuka Singh (IND)

Shortlists for these categories were determined by a specialist panel of cricket writers and broadcasters, identifying the nominees based on statistics and overall achievements in international cricket through the calendar year.

ICC Men’s and Women’s Associate Cricketers of the Year will also be announced from the action in 2022. These categories will not feature shortlists and will be determined solely by the ICC Voting Academy.

The final categories that comprise the ICC Awards 2022 are the ICC Spirit of Cricket Award, and the ICC Umpire of the Year Award.

The ICC Spirit of Cricket Award acknowledges an action, moment, gesture, or decision on the field of play in international cricket during the year which best reflects the Spirit of Cricket, with the winning entry selected by the ICC.

The ICC Umpire of the Year Award celebrates the outstanding umpire from the calendar year, and is determined by votes collected from the Emirates Elite Panel of Match Referees, as well as playing captains from ICC Full Member nations.

Voting

Voting in the ICC Awards 2022 will commence next week where the ICC Voting Academy will submit their selections alongside global cricket fans, who will once again be encouraged to vote at icc-cricket.com for their winners.

Results of the ICC Voting Academy selections and the fans’ vote will be combined to determine the winner in each of the shortlisted categories.

In addition to the individual awards, five ICC Teams of the Year will be also decided by the ICC Voting Academy, identifying the standout XIs from the international stage in men’s and women’s cricket.

Following the conclusion of the voting period, winners of the ICC Awards 2022 will be announced later in January 2023.

For more information, contact:
Headquarters,
International Cricket Council (ICC)
Street 69, Dubai Sports City,
Sh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE
Phone: +97-143828800
Fax: +97-143828600
E-mail: enquiry@icc-cricket.com
Website: www.icc-cricket.com