January 24, 2023 – Page 2 – Newswire Pakistan

January 24, 2023January 25, 2023

CSSPR, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung team up for research in security, foreign policy and regional issues

Lahore, January 24, 2023 (PPI-OT):The Center for Security, Strategy, and Policy Research (CSSPR) at the University of Lahore (UOL) is all set to pursue a collaborative research endeavour with Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) Pakistan. A MoU was recently signed between FES and CSSPR, as per the terms of which both parties will organise conferences, seminars, and symposia, as well as conduct data-driven research, with a view of giving policymakers input on important issues.

The MoU was signed by Dr Rabia Akhtar (Director, CSSPR) and Dr Niels Hegewisch (Country Director, FES Pakistan), which will help in bridging the gap between policy and practice. With their proven expertise in dissecting traditional and non-traditional security and foreign policy issues, CSSPR and FES Pakistan will launch and execute projects on regional connectivity, geo-economics, and other critical topics. The emphasis will be on analysing future trends, mapping risks, and identifying smart, cost-effective solutions to major problems.

CSSPR and FES will also focus on pressing issues like food security, water security, applications of new technologies, and the scourge of climate change. Also, this MoU will not only facilitate exchange between scholars and students but will also create opportunities for capacity-building.

Moreover, the said MoU will lead to the publication of research-oriented outputs like reports, books, and monographs. Both Dr Akhtar and Dr Hegewisch said this intellectual collaboration will advance the cause of the sound, research-rich policymaking in Pakistan.

This MoU is one of the many others CSSPR has signed and will sign going forward to expand UOL’s international footprint as one of the top research-intensive universities in Pakistan. With UOL committed to bringing about positive social change, initiatives like this will be extremely beneficial because they will allow best practices to be shared and implemented.

As a result of this cooperative arrangement, students across departments will gain a lot of exposure, which will be critical to channelling their energies towards research and, by extension, fulfilling one of the core values of the UOL.

For more information, contact:
The University of Lahore
1 – KM Defence Road, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-111-865-865, +92-42-35322501 +92-42-35321761
Email: info@uol.edu.pk
Website: www.uol.edu.pk

January 24, 2023January 25, 2023

Faculty Promotions

Swabi, January 24, 2023 (PPI-OT):Following Faculty Members are promoted:

Dr. Ghulam Abbas promoted from Associate Professor to Professor

Dr. Fahd Nawaz promoted from Associate Professor to Professor

Dr. Masroor Hussain promoted from Associate Professor to Professor

Dr. Rashid Ali promoted from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor

Rector and Pro Rectors congratulated them for their promotion with effect from January 01, 2023.

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/

January 24, 2023January 25, 2023

Meeting of Board of Advanced Studies (BASR-01) of 2023 held at IIUI

Islamabad, January 24, 2023 (PPI-OT):Meeting of Board of Advanced Studies and Research (BASR-01-2023) was held at New Campus. The meeting was held under the chairmanship of Prof. Dr. Ahmed Shuja Syed, Vice President (R and E) of International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI). The meeting was Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khan, Director (Academics and Examinations), Dr. Sohail Abdullah, In-Charge, Directorate of Graduate Studies (DGS), IIUI, Deans of the faculties and other relevant officials from Research Section (Examination) of the University.

During the meeting, the board discussed and analysed synopses of PhD and MS students of Faculty of (Usuluddin) Islamic Studies, Faculty of Sciences, Central Library and International Institute of Islamic Economics, IIIE, IIUI. On this occasion, Chair of the Meeting, Dr. Ahmed Shuja Syed directed to focus academic excellence in research projects and urged to provide updated guidance regarding use of advanced research technologies to the research scholars keeping in view of societal needs.

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

January 24, 2023January 25, 2023

Orientation Ceremony for newly admitted students at HCBF – Fall 2022

Lahore, January 24, 2023 (PPI-OT):A grand orientation ceremony for newly admitted students in the degree programs, BBA 1st Semester, BBA 5th Semester (Morning and Evening) and MBA-2years (Morning and Evening) was organized at HCBF on Thursday, 19th January 2023. The ceremony was attended by all faculty members, administrative heads and more than 600 newly admitted students. The ceremony was started with recitation of Holy Quran and Naat Sharif (Pease be upon Him).

Prof. Dr. Mubbsher Munawar Khan, Principal, HCBF formally welcome the newly admitted students with warm greetings and wishes. Dr. Khan expressed his pleasure to see a good proportionate ratio of male and female students. He wished to see the same equity based on gender on the graduation ceremony when award would be given.

He shared a brief history and importance of HCBF and paid a rich tribute to Sir Ganga Ram, and Malcolm Hailey for their love and vision for commerce education. While highlighting the peculiar feature of degree programs at HCBF he acknowledges and praise Dr. Khawaja Amjad Saeed (Late) for his efforts. He said HCBF is the first and only college in this region providing professional degrees to better serve banking and insurance sector.

He said, at HCBF we have a great legacy of our graduates serving key positions in corporate sector, specifically in banks and insurance companies at national and international level. He further, highlighted on the importance of university education and research and urge to be updated with emerging knowledge relevant to their studies.

He told students about the tradition of HCBF convocations, international business conferences, research journal, and library and computer lab facilities. He also shared the infrastructural development, like HCBF Administrative and Research Block, and construction of New Academic block consisting of auditorium with 500 seating capacity, state of the art 15 conference and seminar room, development of new library rich with journals, periodicals, books and online facilities and computer lab equipped with latest and best services.

At the end he promised students to provide every possible sports and extra- curricular activities and other sessional festive environment along with best academic practices. Dr. Ahmed Muneeb Mehta, Chairperson HCBF Admission Committee, Mr. Muhammad Iftikhar, Incharge tours, disciplinary and HCBF Newsletter, and Dr. Zargham Ullah Khan, Controller Examination also addressed the students and briefed them about their academic and administrative roles and formal policies of college.

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/

January 24, 2023January 25, 2023

PRCS Chairman Sardar Shahid Ahmed Laghari Calls on Governor Punjab Muhammad Baligh Ur Rehman

Lahore, January 24, 2023 (PPI-OT):Chairman Pakistan Red Crescent Society Sardar Shahid Laghari called on Governor Punjab Baligh Ur Rehman at Governor House here on Monday. In the meeting, Governor Punjab appreciated the role and services of Red Crescent in dealing with climate change and natural calamities. He lauded PRCS services and humanitarian assistance in mitigating the suffering of the vulnerable and distressed during flood response 2022.

The Governor of Punjab assured that government will fully support PRCS Punjab Branch and would take all possible measures to strengthen its programs and interventions in the province and to improve its coordination mechanism and district branch network for efficient service delivery.

Speaking on this occasion, PRCS Chairman Sardar Shahid Ahmad Laghari said that Red Crescent was in the forefront of serving the suffering humanity. He said that PRCS Punjab branch should build synergies at province level on disaster preparedness and disaster contingency planning just like we have at national level.

He said all the branches are arms of National Headquarter and he is visiting all the provinces and meeting with PHQ leadership to bring harmony among all the branches. He requested the support of Governor of Punjab in increasing the district branch network, volunteer base and coordination mechanism of PRCS Provincial Branch.

He said that Red Crescent will expand the scope of its welfare projects in Punjab with the support of its Movement Partners and stakeholders. Chairman PRCS Punjab Branch Justice (R) Sheikh Ahmed Farooq, Secretary General PRCS Muhammad Obaid ullah Khan, Secretary PRCS Punjab Muhammad Zahid and others were also present on this occasion.

For more information, contact:
Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS)
PRCS National Headquarters, H-8, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-300-8508138
Ph: +92-51-9250404-5
Fax: +92-51-9250408
E-mail: hilal@isb.comsats.net.pk
Web: http://www.prcs.org.pk

January 24, 2023January 25, 2023

Punjab University Institute of Social and Cultural Studies organizes seminar on safety awareness

Lahore, January 24, 2023 (PPI-OT):Punjab University Institute of Social and Cultural Studies (ISCS) Department of Public health in collaboration with the Workplace Health Promotion Community (WHPC) has organized a seminar on ‘Occupational health and safety related to oil and gas sector’ at conference room of ISCS. On this occasion, Asim Mushtaq, OSH Expert from Pakistan Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited, enlightened the students on various aspects of OSH.

He presented the history, aims and core function of the health and safety with real time videos that was very informative. The seminar was attended by Program Coordinator BS Workplace Health Promotion ISCS Dr Nauman Ali, faculty members and students.