Day: January 24, 2023

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Communication and Design Program at Habib University – A Unique Combination of Skill-based Practical Training 

Karachi, January 24, 2023 (PPI-OT):

High Quality Student Experience

Choosing a career path in media can be daunting, as family and friends may question your decision. But if your passion for the field burns brightly, rest assured that choosing a media-related degree will be one of the best decisions you ever make.

This is particularly true if you choose a program like the Communication and Design Program at Habib University, where the curriculum is designed to be student-centered and engaging, making the journey of discovering your passion for media an enjoyable and fulfilling one, just like it was for me.

Even though 99% of me wants to go for the design side of the program, the remaining 1% would love to experience the acting workshops, screenwriting, theatres, radio shows, movie productions, clubs and cabinets dedicated to the communication side. Well, here is the plot twist when I tell you that this is possible here at Habib University, a place that enables me to enjoy both aspects of my degree, leaving 100% of me satisfied with no regrets!

Different Programs, Single Degree

This all sounds too good to be true even for a design student but a reality for all my media enthusiasts out there. You might be wondering why I am referring to design and communication as different programs despite it being a single degree; it is because in the last two years, Habib University restructured the program and split it into two, making one of them a priority over the other according to what you want to focus more on. That does not mean you do not get to study the other, but you have one as a primary concentration and the other as a secondary concentration.

Gaining Hands-on Experience

Not only is this about the studies but also about gaining hands-on experience with all the cameras, lighting, scripting, stage sets, art direction, green rooms, creative direction, casts and even directing or producing short films, music videos, documentaries, etc. I might also start running a radio show with my friend group alongside or work in Habib’s Communication and Design Productions (CND Productions) as one of the above-mentioned roles.

Lastly, you do not need any prior experience for this, I had none. Trust me I am someone who switched my whole plan after getting to know about this degree during Covid-19 and had no experience but now I am in my sophomore year knowing more than I expected to know and even working internships alongside.

Special thanks to all the highly qualified and friendly faculty present to help, guide, and teach me, which makes the journey so much more worthwhile, and my time at Habib University like I said, is 100% worth it!

Do not miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity to kick-start your career in media, apply now for the admissions fall 2023. For more information regarding Communication and Design Program, visit, https://habib.edu.pk/academics/ahss/comm-design/.

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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VP R and E holds preparatory meeting for commencement of new MS and PHD programs

Islamabad, January 24, 2023 (PPI-OT):A first formal meeting of the Steering Committee under the Chairmanship of Prof. Dr. Ahmed Shuja Syed, Vice President (R and E) comprised by the Worthy President of International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) for all interdisciplinary Graduate Programs (MS and Ph.D.) in the University, was held here in Dr. Zafar Ansari Seminar Room at Faculty Block (Male Campus) of the university.

On this occasion Professor Dr. Ahmed Shuja Syed, shared objectives for the formulation of the Steering Committee following the vision of the Worthy President, IIUI for implementation of IIUI Strategic Plan 2022-2026. The Steering Committee Meeting Chair discussed MS and PhD programs of Nano science and Engineering and Energy Systems Engineering.

Dr. Shuja said that Interdisciplinary programs are top of the line market competitive trends for internationally research oriented programs across the globe while, in the wake of the university’s Strategic Plan we will include the markets top of the line programs for students choice during their admission at IIUI. VP (R and E) said that it’s a start of the new horizons of MS and PhD programs in the university.

The Chair also discussed the IIUI’s Faculty of Sciences, CIRBS and CAEPE’s jointly introduced new MS and PhD program in Nano science and engineering which is a top of the line market oriented program in the technology related disciplines. The committee reviewed and evaluated the proposal for introducing this program during the meeting.

On this occasion the committee discussed input and valued suggestions from the members of the committee. Dr. Shuja added that the committee after following the formal process will submit its recommendations to the Academic Council for approval.

During the meeting the committee also discussed and evaluated the Energy Systems Engineering program in MS and PhD and obtained valuable suggestions from the members of the committee.

It is pertinent to mention here that as per the devised Terms and References (TOR’s), the Steering Committee would be responsible for the review of proposals for MS and Ph.D. programs, which are inter / multidisciplinary in nature and offered as inter-faculty / inter-departmental / inter-functional units basis, duly received from the program committees.

The committee will recommend / suggest / devise frameworks for the smooth functioning including the academic, administrative and financial matters / business model pertaining to these programs in the university and assess the functional / conduct and quality of existing programs in the specific category and recommend the measures for improvement, competitiveness and sustainability.

The meeting was attended by Prof. Dr. Rehmat Elahi, Director Quality Assurance (QAD), Professor Dr. Muhammad Arfan Dean Faculty of Sciences, Dr. Sohail, In-Charge, Graduate Studies (DGS), Department Chairs / heads of functional units of Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences CIRBS, Physics, Center for Advanced Electronics in Photovoltaic Engineering CAEPE, Electrical and Computer Engineering and Mechanical Engineering and official from Directorate of Graduate Studies (DGS), IIUI.

During the meeting all members deliberated their inputs during the meeting and at the end the Chair vowed that the team will follow the pragmatic approach for implementation new disciplines in sciences at IIUI so that academic excellence to deliver a quality education system and provision of the quality of education in a competitive environment can be assured in future.

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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The Sindh University to establish software house, launch IT related skill development courses

Jamshoro, January 24, 2023 (PPI-OT):The Sindh University management has decided to establish a software house in a bid to start on various productions and start IT related skill development courses to provide immediate employment to the youth on the internet under the spirit of community service. The decision was taken in an important meeting of computer, software and IT expert teachers, which was chaired by the Sindh University Vice-Chancellor Professor (Meritorious) Dr Muhammad Siddique Kalhoro here on Friday.

On the occasion, Dean Faculty of Natural Sciences Professor Dr. Wazir Ali Baloch, Dean Faculty of Engineering and Technology Professor Dr. Khalil ur Rehman Khoumbhati and PhD holder teachers of Computer Science, Software Engineering and Information Technology were present.

In the meeting, it was said that in view of the current challenges and testing times, it was the need of the hour to increase varsity’s financial resources by launching various projects so that the university could benefit in the days to come.

The VC said that there was no shortage of highly qualified and trained people in Sindh University; with their help, a lot of money could be earned by establishing a software house as he said the field of information technology was wide for earning point of view.

He said that two more Ph.D. teachers will be added in the Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) to hunt different projects from Sindh as well as federal HEC. He said that proposals should be submitted to the Federal Higher Education Commission and Sindh government to get more and more projects, while the students of the third year and the final year should also be included in the projects.

The house unanimously decided to establish a software house in the varsity, which will be registered regularly in the relevant forum and the products will be produced and sold in the market at a professional level. The meeting also agreed that skill development courses in IT and computer fields will be conducted to help the SU students and other youth of the province get employment through the internet, which was termed as the spirit of community service.

In the meeting, the Vice-Chancellor Dr Kalhoro said that the proposed software house will work under the supervision of Sindh University’s Technology Incubation Center. It was decided in the meeting that there will be another follow-up meeting after 15 days, in which progress will be made in relation to the establishment of a software house and initiation of skill development courses.

For more information, contact:
Director
Centre for Pure and Applied Geology
University of Sindh
University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan
Tel: +92-22-9213167
Cell: +92-300-9375193
E-mail: shsolangi@usindh.edu.pk
Website: www.usindh.edu.pk

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Inauguration of 2nd International Watercolor Exhibition at Hakkara Art Gallery, Islamia University of Bahawalpur

Bahawalpur, January 24, 2023 (PPI-OT):Commissioner Bahawalpur Raja Jahangir Anwar along with Vice Chancellor Islamia University Bahawalpur Engineer Professor Dr. Athar Mehboob and President Bahawalpur Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chaudhry Zulfiqar Ali Mann inaugurated the second international watercolor exhibition at Hakra Art Gallery Islamia University Bahawalpur.

Bahawalpur Museum, Sir Sadiq Art Club and College of Art and Design Islamia University Bahawalpur in collaboration with 186 artists from 42 countries exhibited their work. Commissioner Bahawalpur Raja Jahangir Anwar speaking on this occasion said that the exhibition of works of great artists from all over the world in Bahawalpur is a big event and a great gift for art lovers.

He appreciated the efforts of Vice Chancellor Engineer Professor Dr. Athar Mehboob, Director Museum Zubair Rabbani and Principal College of Art and Design Maria Ansari for organizing such a large-scale international exhibition.

On this occasion Vice Chancellor Pakistan Institute of Development Economics Dr. Nadeem ul Haq, Dean Faculty of Arts and Languages ​​Prof. Dr. Javed Hasan Chandio, Dean Faculty of Management and Commerce Prof. Dr. Jawad Iqbal, Dean Faculty of Social Sciences Prof. Dr. Rubina Bhatti were also present. Among the major artists from different universities of Pakistan in the exhibition. Like nouns are participles. He also appreciated the efforts of Muhammad Ramzan Bhatti, Fatima Ali and Farjad Faiz in organizing the exhibition.

The exhibition will continue till January 24, 2023 at Bahawalpur Museum and Hakra Art Gallery at Islamia University Bahawalpur. Commissioner Bahawalpur along with the Vice Chancellor discussed with the artists from different universities and saw the students performing watercolor painting and appreciated them. A cake was also cut on the occasion of the International Water Color Exhibition.

Arts and Languages ​​Prof. Dr. Javed Hasan Chandio, Dean Faculty of Management and Commerce Prof. Dr. Jawad Iqbal, Dean Faculty of Social Sciences Prof. Dr. Rubina Bhatti were also present. Among the major artists from different universities of Pakistan in the exhibition. Like nouns are participles.

He also appreciated the efforts of Muhammad Ramzan Bhatti, Fatima Ali and Farjad Faiz in organizing the exhibition. The exhibition will continue till January 24, 2023 at Bahawalpur Museum and Hakra Art Gallery at Islamia University Bahawalpur.

Commissioner Bahawalpur along with the Vice Chancellor discussed with the artists from different universities and saw the students performing watercolor painting and appreciated them. A cake was also cut on the occasion of the International Water Color Exhibition. Arts and Languages ​​Prof. Dr. Javed Hasan Chandio, Dean Faculty of Management and Commerce Prof. Dr. Jawad Iqbal, Dean Faculty of Social Sciences Prof. Dr. Rubina Bhatti were also present.

Among the major artists from different universities of Pakistan in the exhibition. Like nouns are participles. He also appreciated the efforts of Muhammad Ramzan Bhatti, Fatima Ali and Farjad Faiz in organizing the exhibition. The exhibition will continue till January 24, 2023 at Bahawalpur Museum and Hakra Art Gallery at Islamia University Bahawalpur.

Commissioner Bahawalpur along with the Vice Chancellor discussed with the artists from different universities and saw the students performing watercolor painting and appreciated them. A cake was also cut on the occasion of the International Water Color Exhibition were among the major artists from different universities of Pakistan in the exhibition. Like nouns are participles. He also appreciated the efforts of Muhammad Ramzan Bhatti, Fatima Ali and Farjad Faiz in organizing the exhibition.

The exhibition will continue till January 24, 2023 at Bahawalpur Museum and Hakra Art Gallery at Islamia University Bahawalpur. Commissioner Bahawalpur along with the Vice Chancellor discussed with the artists from different universities and saw the students performing watercolor painting and appreciated them.

A cake was also cut on the occasion of the International Water Color Exhibition were among the major artists from different universities of Pakistan in the exhibition. Like nouns are participles. He also appreciated the efforts of Muhammad Ramzan Bhatti, Fatima Ali and Farjad Faiz in organizing the exhibition. The exhibition will continue till January 24, 2023 at Bahawalpur Museum and Hakra Art Gallery at Islamia University Bahawalpur.

Commissioner Bahawalpur along with the Vice Chancellor discussed with the artists from different universities and saw the students performing watercolor painting and appreciated them. A cake was also cut on the occasion of the International Water Color Exhibition.

Interacted with the artists and saw the students doing a practical demonstration of watercolor painting and appreciated them. A cake was also cut on the occasion of the International Water Color Exhibition.

Interacted with the artists and saw the students doing a practical demonstration of watercolor painting and appreciated them. A cake was also cut on the occasion of the International Water Color Exhibition.

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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Former Dean Prof. Dr. A.S. Shafique Ahmad presented a book of poetry titled “The Words of the Heart” to WVC Engr. Prof. Dr. A.S. Athar Mahboob 

Bahawalpur, January 24, 2023 (PPI-OT):Former Dean Faculty of Arts Islamia University Bahawalpur Prof. Dr. Shafiq Ahmed to Dean Al Jamia Eng. Presented Former Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Muhammad Afzal Khan was also present on this occasion.

“Abarteen Dil Ki” is a poetry collection by Professor Sarwar Anjum which was published by Punjab University Lahore in the same year. Sarwar Anjum did his MA in Urdu from Punjab University Lahore in 1966 but did teaching duties in Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar and Fort Abbas. The poetry collection contains Ghazals, poems, independent poems and verses.

The Vice-Chancellor thanked Prof. Dr. Shafiq Ahmed for giving the poetry collection and said that the land and personalities of Bahawalpur are prominent in the poetry topics which is a welcome development.

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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German Red Cross with PRCS distributed relief items to 32000 flood-affected families in Sindh 

Karachi, January 24, 2023 (PPI-OT):The monsoon rains have caused widespread damage, leaving thousands of people homeless and in need of urgent assistance. Frequent rains have caused rivers and canals to overflow, leading to the displacement of thousands of people, damage to homes and infrastructure, and loss of crops and livelihoods.

The floods have affected various regions in Pakistan, including all the major provinces. Many communities have been cut off from basic necessities, and even though months have passed, the situation still remains dire. The government and various aid organizations are working tirelessly to provide relief and assistance to those affected. However, the scale of the disaster is overwhelming, and more support is desperately needed.

Pakistan Red Crescent Society Sindh Provincial branch with the assistance of the German Red Cross provided relief assistance with food items, Kitchen sets and Hygiene kits to 32,300 families. This assistance was provided to most flood-affected families in Sanghar, Shaheed Benazirabad, Matiari, Nowshehro Feroz, Dadu, Jamshoro, Larkana, and Khairpur Districts.

In general German Red Cross supported 46,200 families across the country. In Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, 10,650 families were given relief items while in Punjab we helped 3,250 households. A significant portion of relief items was given to 32,300 families in the worst-hit areas of Sindh Province.

The Food Package that was distributed by the German Red Cross consisted of wheat flour 20 kg, basmati rice 15 kg, pulses 5 kg, red beans 2 kg, ghee/ cooking oil 3 kg/ltr, sugar 3.5 kg black tea 0.5 kg and salt 1 kg. This food package was distributed along with the kitchen set with 01 Jug, 01 Ladle, 07 Spoons, 01 Kettle, 01 Cooking Pot, 01 Pacification, 07 Dishes, and 07 Glasses.

This Food package was tailored to fulfil the needs of an average 6 persons family for 15 days. Apart from the food, another concern was to help people counter the unhygienic conditions that were causing widespread diseases among the flood-affected communities.

Our team made sure to provide awareness on the use of hygiene products, for this purpose we conducted 877 Hygiene Promotion Sessions among the communities throughout the country. After the Hygiene Session, we provided hygiene kits to the families.

The Hygiene Kits were customized to support the needs of an average household, consisting of 6 towels, 3 plastic combs, 12 body soaps, 6 laundry soaps, 2 kinds of toothpaste, 6 toothbrushes, 1 scissor, 2 nail clippers, 6 underwear, Menstruation 9×3 hygiene pads, 6 hygiene razors. Even though we provided relief and assistance to the flood-ravaged communities, the scale of the disaster is overwhelming, and more support is desperately needed.

For more information, contact:
Sindh Provincial Branch,
Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS)
Hilal-e Ahmar House, G 2 Khayaban-e-Iqbal, Zone A Block 7,
Teen Talwar, Main Clifton Road, Karachi, Pakistan
Tel: +92-21-35306227, 35306228, 35306229
Fax: +92-21-35830376
E-mail: phq@prcsindh.org.pk
Website: http://www.prcsindh.org.pk/