Day: February 2, 2023

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2nd International Conference on Knowledge-Based Textiles

Faisalabad, February 02, 2023 (PPI-OT):National Textile University is organizing the 2nd International conference on Knowledge Based Textiles on 14-15 February. The conference is being hosted by the School of Engineering and Technology under the umbrella of the Grand Challenge Fund Project (KnowTex). This is the second conference in the KnowTex knowledge-based conference series. KnowTex is a research project funded by Pakistan’s Higher Education Commission.

The primary goal of this conference is to assess the status of value addition in textiles and to develop a scientific plan for product diversification in order to achieve long-term growth in textile exports. The conference will bring together leading academic scientists, research scholars, and industry specialists to debate and exchange their knowledge, experiences, and research achievements in all fields of textiles. Sustainability and Circularity in Textiles, Innovations in Textile Processes, Advanced Textiles, Economy, and Textile Business, and other important domains will be covered at this year’s conference.

The conference will feature keynote speeches, invited talks, panel discussions, workshops, and poster presentations. The conference is co-organized by seven institutes and universities, three of which are national and four are international. The international co-organizers include Donghua University in China, University Technology Malaysia in Malaysia, Northumbria University and Taxonomy in the United Kingdom.

The national co-organizers include NED University, BUITEMS, and Pakistan Circular Fashion Council. This collaboration of national and international institutes and universities is expected to provide a diverse range of perspectives and expertise, making the conference an exciting and informative event for all attendees.

The conference will feature speakers from a diverse range of countries including Malaysia, France, the United Kingdom, the United States, Italy, Turkiye, China, Vietnam, Croatia, Estonia, and Iran, who will present their research on textile-related topics.

Additionally, at the national level, all of the prominent textile universities in the country will be represented, including UET Lahore, MUET Jamshoro, NED Karachi, BZU Multan, BUITEMS Quetta, UET Taxila, and PIFD Lahore. This event is completely sponsored by several industries. INTERLOOP Limited is the Platinum Sponsor. Nizam Sons, US Denim, iTextiles (Pvt.) Ltd., and Sapphire Textile Mills Ltd. are the Gold Sponsors, and WWF Pakistan and ELEVATE are the Silver Sponsors.

We are expecting large gathering of textile professionals from all across the Pakistan. The professionals who want to participate it, the conference registration open until 5th February for industry and academia. For more information, visit https://conference.knowtex.pk/

For more information, contact:
National Textile University (NTU)
Sheikhupura Road, Faisalabad 37610, Pakistan
Tel: +92-41-9230081-90
Fax: +92-41-9230098
Email: info@ntu.edu.pk
Website: http://www.ntu.edu.pk

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Chess team of Sindh University won the second position in All Pakistan HAC Inter-Varsity Chess Championship 

Jamshoro, February 02, 2023 (PPI-OT):Sindh University Jamshoro team won the second position in the 15th All Pakistan HAC Inter-Varsity Chess Championship organized by Dow University of Health Sciences. Teams from 24 universities of Pakistan participated in this championship organized in collaboration with Higher Education Commission Islamabad. In the championship, competitions were held between 4 groups consisting of 6 teams each.

3 in the competition, Islamia University of Bahawalpur team 2 against one, Government College University Hyderabad against 3, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Lahore team 2 against one, Iqra University Karachi in the quarter finals.

The team won the second position in the championship by defeating the team of 2 rounds against one and in the semi-final against Namal University Islamabad by 2 rounds against one. The Sindh University team players included Abdul Mairaj, Muhammad Najmuddin, Syed Saram Wasti and Suresh Kumar, who participated in the championship under the leadership of Director Sports (Boys) Ajved Ahmed Bhatti.

On the other hand, after securing a good position in the championship, the players of the chess team along with Director of Sports (Boys) Ajved Ahmed Bhatti met the Vice Chancellor of Sindh University Professor (Meritorious) Dr. Muhammad Siddique Kalhoro in his office and showed him the runner-up trophy. Vice Chancellor Dr. Kalhoro expressed his happiness on the success of Sindh University’s chess team and congratulated the director of sports and the players of the team.

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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Senior Journalists Mr. M Shakeel Taskeen and Mr. Junaid Bukhari visited IUB and met the WVC Engr. Prof Athar Mahboob

Bahawalpur, February 02, 2023 (PPI-OT):Vice-Chancellor Islamia University Bahawalpur Engineer Professor Dr. Athar Mehboob has said that the Bihar Semester admission campaign is going on in the university and thanks to the program in line with market needs at BS, MPhil and PhD level across the country including South Punjab. Students are applying for admissions. The Vice-Chancellor expressed these views to senior journalists Muhammad Shakeel Tahsin and Junaid Bukhari. Director Press Media and Publications Shehzad Ahmed Khalid was also present on this occasion.

The Vice-Chancellor said that on behalf of the Higher Education Commission today MPhil Zoology, MPhil Physics, MPhil Education for Bahawalpur Campus, MPhil Education Leadership and Management for Bahawalpur Campus, MPhil for Rahim Yar Khan Campus. Permits for education programs have been announced.

A total of 74 MPhil and PhD programs have been approved in the last three years. And it is a manifestation of research works. On this occasion, Muhammad Shakeel Tahsin said that Dr. Athar Mahboob’s reforms for Islamia University Bahawalpur have far-reaching results. Kudos to the Vice Chancellor for providing thousands of higher education and employment opportunities to local students.

Senior journalist Junaid Bukhari said that the programs of the university in M ​​departments like health and medical sciences, engineering, nursing have provided quality education to the students at the local level, with which the parents and students are very satisfied.

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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IUB has signed a MoU with CDA to introduce the heritage of Cholistan to the world 

Bahawalpur, February 02, 2023 (PPI-OT):A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Islamia University Bahawalpur and Cholistan Development Authority Bahawalpur. Vice-Chancellor Engineer Professor Dr. Athar Mehboob and Managing Director Cholistan Development Authority Bahawalpur Tariq Mahmood Bukhari signed the memorandum of understanding. According to the agreement, the two institutions will conduct a joint survey for the discovery of archeology in Cholistan. Will organize lectures, conferences.

On this occasion Prof. Dr. Shazia Anjum Dean Faculty of Chemical and Biological Sciences, Prof. Dr. Javed Hasan Chandio Dean Faculty of Arts and Languages, Imtiaz Hussain Lashari Sub Divisional Officer, Dr. Khalil Ahmed Additional Director, Muhammad Faisal Siddique Secretary Culture and Heritage Research Center. Mohammad Zubair, Mohammad Ejaz Ur Rahman Department of Archeology were also present.

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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PIMA Participation in the WHO meeting 

Islamabad, February 02, 2023 (PPI-OT):Central Secretary General of Pakistan Islamic Medical Association Dr. Iftikhar Burney participated in a meeting hosted by World Health Organisation at WHO Country Office Islamabad on 1st February 2023.

The meeting was arranged in connection with Malaria Eradication Program in flood-affected areas of Pakistan. PIMA was specially invited to attend this meeting. The participants were highly impressed by relief activities of PIMA in flood-affected areas.

WHO has intended to arrange such meetings fortnightly with a view to enhance their relief work jointly with AKF and PIMA in flood-affected areas of Pakistan? Malaria Endemics will be main focus of the joint efforts. Many national and international consultants of WHO were participants in this meeting.

For more information, contact:
Media Coordinator,
Pakistan Islamic Medical Association (PIMA)
Central Secretariat, 12-Shalimar Centre, 2nd Floor,
F-8 Markaz, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-2261943
Fax: +92-51-2857132
Cell: +92-332-5564935
Email: pima@dsl.net.pk, media.pima@gmail.com
Website: www.pima.org.pk

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Babar, Sarfaraz and Shaheen feature in special edition of PCB Podcast

Lahore, February 02, 2023 (PPI-OT):As the eighth edition of the HBL Pakistan Super League continues to grip the imagination of the entire nation, the Pakistan Cricket Board has released a special edition of the PCB Podcast, which is available here for free download and editorial use.

The 43rd edition of the PCB Podcast features Peshawar Zalmi’s new captain Babar Azam, Quetta Gladiators’ skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed and Shaheen Afridi, who led Lahore Qalandars to their maiden title last year. The three champion cricketers reflect on the previous events and preview the tournament that will be held in Karachi, Lahore, Multan and Rawalpindi from 13 February to 19 March.

2021 champions Multan Sultans will host reigning champions Lahore Qalandars in the opening match on 13 February, while Peshawar Zalmi will travel to Karachi where they will take on Karachi Kings on 14 February.

Babar Azam, who has the most runs (2,413) in the tournament’s history: “Every HBL PSL edition is super exciting for me because of its competitive nature. There is a different challenge each year as the players with whom you share the Pakistan dressing room all year become your opponents.

“A new franchise, and a new season, this HBL PSL edition holds added significance for me and I am looking forward to making a good start in this journey.

“Sharing the dressing room with different players throughout – one season with Islamabad United and six seasons with Karachi Kings – has helped me a lot. You learn a great deal when you interact with other players, getting to know about their mind-set, training regime and the way they handle different situations.

“It is a dream for me to score a century in the HBL PSL as I already have two T20I centuries and a few more in different leagues. I am positive about achieving the three-figure mark in this HBL PSL, and hoping the right time comes soon for a big score.”

Sarfaraz, who is the only player to captain his franchise in all the seasons: “The HBL PSL has played a very important role in the development of cricket in Pakistan. It has provided exposure to our players and they have learned how to handle the camera and crowd pressure, which is very important to grow as an international cricketer.

“Since it (HBL PSL) is a big brand, everyone follows it, and top players from all over the world are involved, everyone takes note of those cricketers who perform.

“The winning side of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 had the players who proved their mettle in the HBL PSL. Whether it was Fakhar Zaman, Hasan Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Shadab Khan or Rumman Raees, these guys were doing well in the domestic cricket and were picked by the PSL franchises. Their impressive performances in the HBL PSL earned them spots in the national side.

“So, the league’s contribution in the development of cricket in the country is immense.”

Lahore Qalandars had a massive change in their fortunes with the change in leadership. Being the only franchise not to have won an HBL PSL title, the Qalandars, under the captaincy of star speedster Shaheen Afridi, bagged their maiden title by defeating Multan Sultans at their home ground, the Gaddafi Stadium, in front of a jam-packed crowd.

Shaheen, who has 70 wickets (the third most in tournament’s history) at 20.77: “As a captain, I don’t only think about those in the field but also for those who are sitting on the bench. You have to carry each and every player in the team and treat everyone equally and as a match winner, regardless of his seniority.

“The most important aspect of leadership is handling pressure. I need to handle pressure and be good with my decision-making, because if I let the pressure get better of me, my team would crumble. It is also important to lead from the front and outperform myself every time I take the field as it will motivate my players to do well.”

Upcoming HBL PSL media releases:

3 February – New boys on the block

4 February – Fakhar, Sharjeel and Haris talk about becoming explosive opener

5 February – Role of fast bowlers

6 February – Significance of HBL PSL

7 February – PCB Podcast, featuring Imad Wasim, Mohammad Rizwan and Shadab Khan

Previous HBL PSL media releases:

20 January – HBL PSL 8 schedule announced

24 January – Fans to nominate Hamaray Heroes for HBL PSL 8

25 January – Teams strengthen rosters in HBL PSL 8 replacement draft

31 January – Babar Azam will aim to notch maiden century in HBL PSL

1 February – Shaheen raring for his comeback in HBL PSL 2023

For more information, contact:
Media Manager,
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore 54600, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-5717231-4
Fax: +92-42-5711860
Website: www.pcb.com.pk