Month: December 2022

Khairpur, December 30, 2022 (PPI-OT):A Ph. D Open Defense Seminar was held in the Department of Zoology, Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur presided over by the Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto. Ph. D Research Scholar Ms. Majeeda Ruk, Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology defended her research on the topic “Biochemical, Bacterial and Molecular Screening of Mastitis in Dairy Cattle of District Khairpur Sindh Pakistan” under the supervision of Dr. Javed Ahmed Ujjan and co-supervision of Dr. Sham Lal.

Speaking on this occasion, Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto said our country is basically agriculture country. Livestock has great significance in its economy. The scholar has carried out research work on indigenous topic. Cattle mastitis disease which is prevalent in the buffalos and cows. The research work of the scholar will be beneficial for the dairy development.

Ph. D Research Scholar Ms. Majeeda Ruk said that owing to dairy cattle, mastitis diseases, there is huge economic loss to livestock especially cows and buffalos. Moreover, my research will create awareness among the owners of livestock of the Gambat, Thehri and Khairpur areas. She suggested that antibiotic amoxiline drug is effective for treatment of cattle mastitis diseases.

Prof. Dr. Abdul Hussain Shar, Dean Faculty of Natural Sciences said hygienic measures may be taken to avert from this diseases. He appreciated the work of the research scholar may be expanded at country level so the economic progress may be enhanced.

Dr. Javed Ahmed Ujjan, Chairman Department of Zoology and Supervisor said that this disease has been found at Thehri, Khairpur and Gambat areas at large. The work of the research scholar will pave the way for future research scholars.

Dr. Sham Lal, Co-Supervisor, Prof. Dr. Ayaz Hussain Qadri and Prof. Dr. Rubina Mushtaque, Research Experts also spoke on this occasion and commended the research work of the scholar. They said this will be a value added piece of work for the Department of Zoology. Prof. Dr. Naveed Ahmed Shaikh, Director Postgraduate Studies conducted the proceedings of the seminar. The seminar was declared as successful. A large number of teachers and scholars attended the seminar.

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Khairpur, December 30, 2022 (PPI-OT):A One-Day Awareness Seminar on Minorities Rights was held at Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur organized by the Marvi Rural Development Organization (MRDO), Sukkur and Peace and Harmony Society of University.

Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto, Vice Chancellor, Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur presided over the seminar while Mr. Giyan Chand, Former Senator was the chief guest. Mr. Javed Ahmed Jiskani, Deputy Inspector General (D.I.G) of Police, Sukkur Division and Ms. Pushpa Kumari, Member Sindh National Lobbying Delegation of Minorities Organization were the guests of honour.

Talking to the participants of the seminar, Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto said that Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur is organizing series of seminars and conferences on the academic, social and economic issues. Dr. Ibupoto said in Pakistan minorities have equal and ample opportunities. In the flag of Pakistan, white colour reflects regarding the status of the minorities. He said we must strive to protect the rights of minorities.

Dr. Ibupoto said Sindh is the cradle of Sufism. In Sufism, there is respect for human dignity, peaceful co-existence. We have to care our minorities as per provision of the constitution of Pakistan. The message of our Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W) is also for the promotion of human values and dignity.

Mr. Giyan Chand said we have loyalty with our homeland. We are faithful with our country. In Pakistan, we have enormous facilities. We have representation in Parliament even we have representation in the federal and provincial cabinets. He stressed the need to contain the forced conversion and forced marriages. He commended the promulgation of the Hindu Marriage Act-2018 which is glaring example of the Government’s protection to minorities.

He appreciated that the Government is committed to provide protection to the minorities in the country. Mr. Giyan Chand stressed the need to work for the uplifting the marginalized communities also. He also appreciated the efforts of the Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto and Chief Executive Officer MRDO Ms. Ghulam Sughra Solangi for organizing this seminar in befitting manner.

Mr. Javed Ahmed Jiskani said this seminar is meaningful for the promotion and protection of the rights of the minorities. He said in western society, there is diversity in ethnic and religion because society is liberal. He said in Islam, there is no compulsion on conversion of religion. He said Meesaq-e-Madina is glaring example of peaceful co-existence when Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W) migrated to Madina, he signed this memorandum.

The rights of Jews and Christians were protected. He said loyalty with state is mandatory. In our country, the rights of minorities are guaranteed by the constitution under chapter of fundamental rights. He stressed the need to change the mind-set and strive for rule of law. He said the laws which are drafted shall be implemented in letter and spirit. Mr. Jiskani remarked that the plight of the minorities is deplorable in neighbouring country.

Ms. Pushpa Kumari said that it is the need of the time that political parties may incorporate in their political manifesto the rights of minorities. She appreciated the policies of the present Government of Sindh adopted secular policies. She said that the legislation regarding Hindu Marriage Act may be trickle down to Union Council level.

Mr. Mukesh Kumar from Hindu Panchayat said that the education facilities for minorities may be extended so they could get education freely. Mr. Ranjhan Das, Assistant Director Minorities Affairs, Govt. of Sindh said that this seminar aimed at to create awareness regarding the rights of the minorities. He said we are providing funds for needy minority persons without any discrimination.

Mr. Shoukat Noonari, Renowned Anchor Person said Sindh is the land peace and harmony. He quoted the example of Shrine of Sachal Sarmast where approximately 10 Hindus are buried. We have solidarity with the minorities residing in Sindh. Ms. Saira Solangi, General Manager MRDO shed light on the working of the MRDO. She said we are striving to empower the women. We are also committed to protect the rights of the minorities.

Mr. Salman Ali, Grants Manager MRDO said that we are working the different Union Councils of the Khairpur to provide the basic facilities to the marginalized communities and capacity building of the Union Councils.

Prof. Dr. Taj Muhammad Lashari, Dean Faculty of Social Sciences accorded welcome address to the guests and participants. He said it is our collaborative and collective responsibilities to care about the rights of the minorities. Dr. Lashari said this seminar will pave a way for the sensitization in the youth regarding the rights of minorities.

Mr. Ali Raza Lashari conducted the proceedings of the seminar. Shields and traditional Ajraks were distributed among the guests. A large number of teachers, officers, employees, media persons, civil society activities and students attended the seminar.

For more information, contact:
Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur
Tel: +92-243-9280051-4
Fax: +92-243-9280060
Email: info@salu.edu.pk