Day: January 6, 2023

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Mr. Cemal Sangu, Consul General of Turkiye visits SMIU 

Karachi, January 06, 2023 (PPI-OT):Mr. Cemal Sangu, Consul General of Turkiye has said that relations of Pakistan and Turkiye are very much friendly and Turkish government is trying to strengthen these brotherly relationships more strong. He expressed these views during a meeting, he held with Vice Chancellor of Sindh Madressatul Islam University Dr. Mujeeb Sahrai, deans and other officials of the university on Thursday at the Conference Room of SMIU, during his visit to SMIU.

Mr. Cemal Sangu said people of Pakistan especially of Sindh are of mystic thoughts. This land of Sindh has a number of prominent mystic poets like Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai. Similarly, people of Turkiye are believers of Sufism and we have also saint-poet Maulana Jalaluddin Rumi. Hence, we are working to bring people of Sindh and other provinces of Pakistan close to Turkish people for spreading love and harmony in the world.

Tracing relationship of Sindh with Turkiye, he said founder of Sindh Madressatul Islam University Hassanally Effendi had strong relations with Turkiye’s Ottoman rulers. That is why he was given titles of “Bey” and “Effendi” by Sultan of Turkiye in the 19th century.

“Government of Turkiye feels proud on the services of Khan Bahadur Hassanally Bye Effendi, rendered for promotion of modern education in Sindh by establishing the great institute of Sindh Madressatul Islam,” the Consul General said and added that the Turkish government with the collaboration of Department of Culture and antiquities of government of Sindh is working to restore the home place and tomb of Hassanally Effendi located in Hyderabad City.

“There was no proper care and cleanness at the home and last resting place of Khan Bahadur Hassanally Effendi. Even there was a narrow street leading there, no vehicle could pass from it. This is why, our team members went there by foot,” he said and maintained that we have requested the commissioner of Hyderabad for clearing the street that leads to Effendi’s home.

Mr. Cemal Sangu announced one PhD scholarship for a student of SMIU in Turkey’s University of Ankara or University of Istanbul. “This first scholarship will be given to a female student of SMIU on poverty cum merit bases. The SMIU shall nominate its deserving candidate for the scholarship. He said this scholarship will be given to SMIU student every year due to the association of its founder Hassanally Effendi’s relationship with Turkiye.

He further said Turkish government had given 128 scholarships to Pakistan’s students for undergraduate, graduate and post graduate programs, last year. Therefore, students of Pakistan must be encouraged to avail these opportunities.

Vice Chancellor of SMIU Dr. Mujeeb Sahrai lauded the offer of Turkish Consul General for giving a scholarship to SMIU’s student for PhD. He said SMIU will open a Rumi Chair in SMIU and Turkish Corner, where information about Turkiye’s history, literature, culture and education will be available for SMIU’s students. Dr. Sahrai also said SMIU will support a scholar who will conduct research on the relations of Hassanally Effendi with Ottoman Empire.

Mr. Khalil Ibrahim Basaran, TIKA Karachi Program Coordinator talked on the projects of TIKA in Sindh and said we are working to support the people of Sindh as they are Sufi from their core of heart. In this respect we are arranging Turkish language classes here also. Documentaries on SMIU and TIKA were also screened on the occasion.

On the occasion, Dr. Mujeeb Sahrai gave away shields and Ajrak as a gift to the guests. They also presented a souvenir to the Vice Chancellor. The meeting was attended by deans of SMIU Dr. Aftab Ahmed Shaikh, Dr. Jamshed Halepoto, Dr. Zahid Ali Channar, and Advisor to Vice Chancellor Dr. Abdul Hafeez Khan, Director ORIC Dr. Aamir Iqbal Umrani, Registrar Ghulam Mustafa Shaikh and Ms. Uzma Batool, Additional Director Planning and Development.

Later on Counsel General visited Jinnah museum along with Vice Chancellor of SMIU and other officials, where he shown keen interest in relics of founder of Pakistan Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali, Hassanally Effendi and other alumni of SMIU. He also offered that they will translate the certificate which had been given to Hassanally Effendi by Turkish government and which are written in Turkish language. The Turkish Consul General visited other sections of the university including Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto Auditorium, I.T. Tower and incubation center.

For more information, contact:
Sindh Madressatul Islam University (SMIU)
Aiwan-e-Tijarat Road, Karachi-74000, Pakistan
Tel: +92-21-99217501-3
Fax: +92-21-99217504
Email: info@smiu.edu.pk
Website: www.smiu.edu.pk

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Register in DLSEI Phase-II Free of Cost 

Lahore, January 06, 2023 (PPI-OT):HEC launched the Digital Learning and Skills Enrichment Initiative (DLSEI) Phase-II with the collaboration of Coursera.

This program will provide an opportunity to access 6000+ online courses from top-ranked global universities and companies. Learners can register FREE OF COST in multiple courses till 30th June 2023.

Register today and dive into the pool of learning through the following link: https://eservices.hec.gov.pk/#/auth/login

For further information, visit: https://dlsei.hec.gov.pk/

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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Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi announces to establish girls hostel worth Rs. 42 crore and IT lab in the University of Gujrat 

Lahore, January 06, 2023 (PPI-OT):Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi said that Imran Khan is an honest and a straightforward person. Neither he is a coward nor kneels down before anyone and believes in doing constructive work. Wherever someone says anything wrong about Imran Khan then I give a befitting reply, CM stated. Imran Khan urges everyone not to get afraid of anything, work hard and then leave the result at the mercy of Allah Almighty.

Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi while addressing the 7th Convocation ceremony at the University of Gujrat stated that the number of lies which Shahbaz Sharif has spoken in his life time have no precedent.

Shahbaz Sharif’s name is included in the Guinness Book of world records on telling lies however Sharif brothers have hidden it. Shahbaz Sharif closed Chaudhry Parvez Elahi Institute of Cardiology Wazirabad after coming into power. Shahbaz Sharif has been badly exposed after coming into power.

CM stated that the PDM gang has brought massive price-hike in the country and whenever they come into power they take away dollars with them abroad adding that they ask Ishaq Dar to bring the dollars back. If the rulers are dishonest then they are deprived of the blessings of Allah Almighty.

CM underscored that Imran Khan even sitting at home is working for the betterment of Pakistan. We are moving towards betterment of our future after ascertaining right direction under the dynamic leadership of Imran Khan. Imran Khan created a revolution in the health sector through the health card scheme.

CM stated that he often gives his point of view before Imran Khan which often proves correct adding that we have set the direction right to make a progressive nation under the leadership of Imran Khan. Experience has its own course which often proves correct. CM highlighted that our intentions are honest and we are moving in the right direction.

If the intensions are noble then Allah Almighty also grants help. PML-N made a propaganda that how come they can arrange money and by the grace of Allah Almighty we have plenty of money and also thank Allah Almighty. CM revealed that we are also utilizing the Ehsaas Programme for the rehabilitation of flood affectees adding that monthly assistance will be given to a family having two children.

We are providing free education and books to the children and have increased the stipends of children to 100 percent. Nazra and Quranic translation has been made compulsory for students in schools and colleges. CM stated that we are not doing any wrong work and will be blessed with success adding that we are laying the foundation of our new generation on religion. We have done a lot of work with regard of religion and a historic work has been done on the matter of Khatam-e-Nabuwat (SAW).

The objectives behind providing excellent education, health and treatment facilities are to obtain the target of making Pakistan a welfare state. CM stated that Gujrat is not a district but a division and adding that Gujrat will be made a center of excellence by all means. No one will need to go abroad for undergoing treatment or getting education. Doctors will also be hired from abroad.

700 bedded Children Hospital will be established in Gujrat and better surgery equipment’s then cyber knife for the treatment of cancer will be introduced. A separate dental college will be established in Gujrat and Chaudhry Parvez Elahi Institute of Cardiology Wazirabad will be upgraded from 200 beds to 400 beds.

CM further stated that Gujrat Industrial Estate under one widow operation will be launched in coming six months. Development projects have been launched in Mandi Bahauddin, Hafizabad and Wazirabad.

CM while addressing the convocation stated that the presence of 62 percent female students in the Gujrat University gives an excellent example of women empowerment. The environment has changed entirely with the establishment of a university in Gujrat as educated youth have eliminated the culture of fight and quarrel.

CM said that he is overjoyed to know that the sapling which was planted in the shape of Gujrat University has become a strong tree. CM appreciated the performance of Vice Chancellor of Gujrat University and stated that Prof. Dr. Shabbar Atique and his team is doing an excellent work. He said that no country can make any progress without attaining education nor a strong nation can be built. Allah Almighty blessed upon him the opportunity to serve the people again.

The land of Gujrat holds the distinction of having two Nishan-e-Haider. CM announced to establish state-of-the-art Engineering University at the cost of Rs.9 billion in Gujrat. The students after getting education from the Engineering University will also be given employments.

CM further announced that girl hostels will be set up in the University of Gujrat worth Rs.42 crore adding that Rs.15 crore will be disbursed to the University of Gujrat for purchasing 8 new buses. IT lab at the cost of Rs.4 crore will be established in the Gujrat University and we are also planning to build an auditorium in collaboration with US Aid and other philanthropists.

Earlier, Vice Chancellor University of Gujrat Professor Doctor Shabbir Atique presented a thanks giving address. Lord Wajid Khan was conferred an honorary degree of Doctorate. CM awarded gold medals to 123 male and female students including Ghazala Yasmin, Hafiz Mohsin Ali, and Kiran Sarfraz. MNA Hussain Elahi, MPA Abdullah Yousaf, Mian Imran Masood, Chairman Punjab Higher Education Commission Dr. Shahid Munir, Prof. Dr. Nizam-ud-Din, Secretary Finance Mujahid Sher Dil and Secretary C and W Dr. Sohail Anwar were also present in the convocation ceremony.

For more information, contact:
Mediacell, Pakistan Muslim League
30-C, Chaudhry Zahoor Elahi Road,
Gulberg-II, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-35878428
Fax: +92-42-35877329
Website: www.pmlmediacell.com

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Habib University’s Graduate School Curation Program – Creating Tomorrow’s Innovative Researchers

Karachi, January 06, 2023 (PPI-OT):Habib University’s educational model is founded on ensuring students’ success and enabling them to overcome widespread political, economic, and sociocultural challenges through programs that meet global criteria. The Graduate School Curation Program is a framework for conducting undergraduate research in Pakistan in line with the University’s mission to champion student success while fostering creative thinkers and leaders who positively impact society.

Through a 2.5-year undergraduate research and learning journey, the Graduate School Curation Program prepares exceptional students to pursue big ideas and become leaders in their fields of scholarship and discovery.

“The Graduate School Curation program supports intellectual curiosity, wide-ranging inquiry and engagement with the community,” says Anum Asi, Director Graduate School Curation Program and Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication and Design. “And it does so while fostering equity – most undergraduate research opportunities are ad hoc, landed by chance or through prior relationships.

Many students who go on to graduate study or scholarships have family members who have done the same before. This program aims to streamline the process and thereby open the world of engaging scholarship to many more students who will go on to become leaders in their fields.”

“The Graduate School Curation Program supports intellectual curiosity, wide-ranging inquiry and engagement with the community.”

SHAPING STUDENTS INTO INNOVATIVE COLLABORATORS

Students accepted into the GSCP pursue their intellectual interests in and beyond their primary major. They are enrolled in specialized seminars through which they learn how to develop, execute, and present their own research and improve their writing skills.

They receive funding to pursue questions and topics that they are excited by, benefitting from close engagement with Habib University’s world-class faculty and with a diverse cohort of academically exceptional and motivated peers who become life-long collaborators.

Mohammad Moeini-Feizabadi, Director Academic, Graduate School Curation Program and Senior Lecturer in the Department of Social Development and Policy shared, “The Graduate School Curation Program is the first structured and curated undergraduate research program in Pakistan where students are engaged in research which is locally contextualized.

Through research and publications, they can smoothly transition to the top global institutions for postgraduate studies.” He further emphasized, “The common myth is that research should be conducted at the graduate level, but we reached the conclusion that our students have the capacity to conduct research as undergraduates.”

“The Graduate School Curation Program has equipped me with 21st century research and analytical skills.”

THE REMARKABLE JOURNEY OF GSCP SCHOLARS

“The Graduate School Curation Program has equipped me with 21st century research and analytical skills,” said Samana Batul, a student of Comparative Humanities, Class of 2024. Samana worked with Muzammil Patel, Dean’s Fellow and Lecturer in the Comparative Humanities Department at Habib University, on a project investigating Sufi reformation in North-western British India during the late 19th century.

She highlighted, “I can now navigate critically through literature review and identify authentic sources. And my communication skills have improved because of the interactive sessions that we have during this transformative journey of 2.5 years.”

Bisma Barkat Ali, a Social Development and Policy student, 2024, said, “The GSCP gives you a very clear idea of the skills and resources you need for higher education. Besides gaining research experience, you also gain a firm grasp about how to plan your graduate school journey which can otherwise be a very confusing maze for students.”

Bisma shared that the GSCP enabled her to conduct exciting research in Comparative Humanities with a professor she may not have been able to work with otherwise as a Social Development and Policy major. She is now planning to pursue further education in Heritage Studies.

“The program cultivates and develops conscious, global citizens through courses, service, potential research abroad opportunities and interdisciplinary engagement with their GSCP cohort.”

SUMMER TEHQIQ RESEARCH PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

The Summer Tehqiq Research Program (STRP) is a key component of the Graduate School Curation Program journey. Co-run with the Office of Research at Habib University, the STRP is a 10-week initiative during which students enrolled in the Graduate School Curation Program become Mohaqiqs (research scholars), working on both faculty-led and independent research projects. Some students with excellent research skills or profiles who are not a part of the GSCP can also apply to become a part of the faculty-led Summer Tehqiq projects.

During summer 2022, students worked with faculty mentors on wide-ranging projects that included topics such as women’s inclusion in the financial sector, gender-sensitive messaging in curricular materials and cost and energy-efficient water-metering infrastructure. “Habib University continues to be an institution of first choice for students and this is possible because of innovation and sustainability in Habib University’s educational model which prioritizes student-centricity.”

Habib University continues to be an institution of first choice for students and this is possible because of innovation and sustainability in Habib University’s educational model which prioritizes student-centricity. The Graduate School Curation Program cultivates and develops conscious, global citizens through courses, service, potential research abroad opportunities, and interdisciplinary engagement with their GSCP cohort. The next round of applications for the GSCP Class of 2025 is now open and the deadline is January 06, 2023.

For more information, contact:
Habib University
Karachi, Pakistan
Tel: +92-21-34301051-55
Email: marketing@habib.edu.pk
Website: www.habib.edu.pk

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5 Reasons to get Admission to PhD. Management Sciences in 2023 

Islamabad, January 06, 2023 (PPI-OT):No matter where you stand at your professional level, you can always excel in your field with a PhD. Ph. D. is the top-most level of formal education in any discipline. A chance to get an edge over other counterpart-participants in career development also comes with abundant knowledge of your field. This article is going to disclose the five significant reasons to gain admission to PhD. in Management Sciences in 2023.

PhD. in Management Sciences-Brief Introduction

The PhD programme is centred on research. PhD students are expected to carry out excellent research in relevant fields. The professional and qualified faculty invests significant resources in creating and providing courses on innovative research methodologies. In CUST, the faculty also generously support the development of a research-oriented environment where doctorate students can flourish as management scientists.

Career Prospects After PhD. Management Sciences

After doing a PhD, the candidates can enjoy various career opportunities. The PhD empowers a doctor’s level of knowledge and skill to its holders. Which eventually helps you stand tall in the crowd. You can choose any of the following professions.

University Lecturer

Policy Analyst

Management Consultants

Chief Executive Officer

Strategic Manager

Market Research Analyst

Business Development Manager

Quantitative Analyst

Product Manager

Marketing Coordinator

General Manager

Brand Manager

Marketing Manager

Financial Analyst

Human Resources Manager

Earning Potential After PhD. Management Sciences

PhD holders can earn massive amounts of money due to their expertise and top-level professional degree worldwide. The same trend is followed in Pakistan as well. However, exact salary calculations after completing a PhD in Management Sciences are not a good idea to pursue. There are multiple reasons that decide the salary potential of any candidate in any organisation and at any placement. Yet, reliable resources project an earning potential of a PhD holder in Pakistan annually up to Rs. 2M (PKR).

Reasons to Pursue PhD. in Management Sciences

Pursuing a PhD in Management Sciences is an excellent idea for the following five reasons.

You will get a competitive edge over non-PhDs.

PhD sharpens thinking muscles so that you will be a better thinker

After completing your PhD. Management Sciences, you will be an Expert

You can become a Scholar

Empowerment to Make a Difference

Let us discuss these by one.

Whether you work in teaching, consulting, research or something else different, a PhD in Management gives you an outstanding level of credibility by demonstrating your expertise in your subject and a lifelong commitment to learning. This gives you another level of professional education in management sciences that will make you stand apart from the crowd.

A top-notch PhD in Management programme teaches you how to produce information instead of just encouraging you to consume it. By pushing past passive learning, you will develop new levels of critical thinking that you apply in novel and exciting ways in your career, company, and the subject of interest.

By earning a PhD in management, you can learn new methods for managing people in a society that is becoming more interconnected. You can pick up valuable abilities that can be used in any line of work. By giving you knowledge outside of your firm, the degree may also enable you to affect your current position significantly. Once you start your studies, you could discover that your co-workers come to you for advice and direction.

You will have the knowledge and assurance necessary to present at academic conferences after earning a PhD in management. You will develop your scholarly voice, author a dissertation, and even write peer-reviewed articles that are published in the top journals in your area of expertise. With a PhD in Management, you can advance your career in ways you never imagined and become both a scholar and a practitioner.

Your PhD. from CUST equips you with the most contemporary trends, knowledge, and abilities to help you concentrate on furthering the greater good and improving your business and community. Students gain an understanding of how new developments in management can be used to benefit others through studies, projects, and debates. Our students have utilised their PhD in Management degrees in rewarding, varied positions across the world by researching the most recent management principles and theories.

Admission Criteria for PhD. Sciences

For admission to PhD in Management Sciences, it is essential to fulfilling the prerequisites to stay eligible for a post-graduate level of education. The criteria settlement is done by the education governing body of Pakistan (HEC). The criteria are available below.

BS/MS degree in relevant discipline. The Graduate Admission Committee shall establish relevancy.

Minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0 (Semester System) or 60% marks (Annual System)

Admission Test / HEC-approved Test

Statement of Purpose

Interview

Get Admission to PhD. in spring 2023

If you have prepared your statement of purpose and have a brilliant research idea to author a research paper on it, it is your ideal time to initiate your PhD in Management Sciences. The good news is that the PhD admissions for spring 2023 are open now. You can apply online!

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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Open House Webinar (DLSEI-COURSERA) 2023 

Lahore, January 06, 2023 (PPI-OT):HEC is arranging an open house webinar for the students to inform them about the importance of Digital learning and how they can enrol in the DLSEI project and get free access to COURSERA portal. All the respected Focal Persons are requested to circulate the message among their students and faculty members so maximum audience can participate and get the necessary information pertaining to the project.

Details of the webinar:

6th Jan 2023 – 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm PKT

Zoom Link – https://coursera.zoom.us/j/96279940310

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/