February 2023 – Page 4 – Newswire Pakistan

February 28, 2023March 1, 2023

Seminar on Entrepreneurship Organized by BIC and SSBC

Lahore, February 28, 2023 (PPI-OT):The Business Incubation Center (BIC) under the umbrella of ORIC, VUP in collaboration with the Student Start-up Business Center (SSBC), VUP organized an awareness seminar on “Entrepreneurship” with the theme “How easy it is to become an Entrepreneur?” VU students, Alumni, Faculty, and Staff from 11 campuses across Pakistan participated in the awareness seminar through different modes including video conferencing.

Dr. Faisal Tehseen Shah, Director of ORIC delivered the opening remarks at the event and welcomed all the guests. Dr. Muhammad Rizwan Saleem, Assistant Professor, Virtual University of Pakistan, Mr. Waqas Ahmed, CEO Pak Star Automobile (Pvt.) Ltd. and Ms. Mehreen Omer, CEO of Myne’s Cakery delivered valuable sessions at the seminar as keynote speakers.

All the guest speakers shared their entrepreneurial experiences and guided the participants about how a new entrant can stand a business in the competitive market. The representative of BIC and SSBC also guided the VU students about how they can get funding of up to Rs. 500,000/- along with training from the VU and industry experts.

In the end, Dr. Zafar Alvi, Project Director of the DigiSkills Training Program was invited as the Chief Guest of the Ceremony. He guided the students to take a step in the field of Entrepreneurship. He emphasized the students focus on developing their skills which will help them a lot in launching their startups. The students also get a free trial of an electric scooter brought by Pak Star Automobile (Pvt.) Ltd.

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

February 28, 2023March 1, 2023

An interactive seminar on “Women Empowerment in Pakistan” by the IUB

Bahawalpur, February 28, 2023 (PPI-OT):Fatima Jinnah Women Leadership Center and SDGs Collaboration Center, the IUB jointly conducted an interactive seminar on “Women Empowerment in Pakistan: Challenges and Way Forward’ with UN Delegation.

The session was moderated by Dr. Salman Bin Naeem, Director SDGs Collaboration Center and Dr. Samar Fahad, Director of the Fatima Jinnah Leadership Center. Dr. Mariam Soharwardi, Additional Director of SDGs Collaboration Center, highlighted the most recent initiatives taken by these centres to advance women’s empowerment, and lessen gender inequality. Dr. Mariam Soharwardi and Dr. Samar Fahd also maintained how gender equality and women’s empowerment are linked to achieving the other goals.

Ms. Sharmeela Rasool, the UN Women country representative stressed upon the significance of gender equality and engaged in conversation with students to learn more about Pakistan’s progress towards the 17 SDGs of the UN Global Agenda and what will be needed to accomplish them by 2030.

She applauded FJWLC and SDGs CC efforts for taking initiative to empower women and female students in the Southern Punjab by providing education, awareness, skills and capacity building and other opportunities to achieve their professional aspirations. Mr. Younus Khalid representative UN Women discussed about challenges, barriers and possible solutions for women empowerment.

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Saleem Chairman, Department of Applied Psychology focused on efforts of IUB for ensuring mental health for well-being. All faculty members and students enthusiastically participated in interactive seminar. UN Women delegates congratulated the Vice Chancellor Eng. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob, Prof. Dr. Rubina Bhatti, Dean of the Faculty of Social Science and all team for their outstanding effort to establish these centres for recognizing and advancing women’s empowerment in Pakistan, particularly in the area of Sothern Punjab and wished for the eventual success in advancing our women and reducing gender inequality.

Prof. Dr. Rubina Bhatti said that to achieve the goals related to quality education, gender equality, climate change, good governance, health and welfare, sustainable cities, green campus project, innovations, peace and justice etc. timely steps have been taken under the leadership of Dr. Athar Mahboob. On this occasion, all faculty members and students participated fully in the interactive seminar.

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/

February 28, 2023March 1, 2023

Internship Program Completed by The Students of Mass Communication at The VUTV Network

Lahore, February 28, 2023 (PPI-OT):The Mass Communication Department, VUP organized a 6-week internship program for the students of BS and MS Mass Communication programs at the Virtual University Television Network (VUTV) which concluded in Feb 2023.

During the internship, practical training was imparted to the students to enhance their skills in accordance with the latest trends and requirements of the media industry. The internees were given specific knowledge/training of Mobile Journalism (MOJO) also and its utilization in the field by certified domain experts. At the end of the internship program, the internees showcased their short video projects.

Director ICT, VU, Mr. Ehsan Zafar Puri, and General Manager, VU Television Network, Mr. Baber Ali appreciated the work done by the internees and awarded them certificates. The internees expressed their gratitude and acknowledged a well-crafted and informative internship program by VUTV.

February 28, 2023March 1, 2023

Cholistan’s people have a right to their indigenous identity

Lahore, February 28, 2023 (PPI-OT):On concluding a two-day rights camp in Cholistan, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has called on the government to take immediate steps to ensure that Cholistan’s people are no longer deprived of the rights to which they are entitled as equal citizens of Pakistan.

Based on the testimonies that HRCP has documented, foremost among people’s demands is that land in this area be allotted only to native Cholistan’s in accordance with the law. HRCP continues to receive reports that large tracts of land are being allotted to non-locals and that land allotment to locals is being arbitrarily delayed by the Cholistan Development Authority.

People have also demanded that Cholistan be made a separate district, consolidating those parts that currently fall within Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar and Rahimyar Khan into a contiguous district. This would give the Cholistani people the opportunity to elect their own national and provincial assembly members, thereby better representing their needs and interests. It would also give them their own domicile and corresponding quotas in employment and education.

Of particular concern to HRCP are Cholistan’s women, religious minorities and gender minorities. HRCP fully supports their demand for better access to healthcare, education and livelihood opportunities without any discrimination based on gender, gender identity or faith.

Access to water and grazing land remains integral to Cholistan’s survival, given that it’s semi-nomadic population depends almost solely on agriculture and livestock. Given the growing likelihood of extreme weather events, such as droughts, in the future, the government must ensure that the area’s population has access to adequate water for the consumption of humans and livestock.

HRCP also demands that the indigenous identity of Cholistan’s native population be recognized and protected. The national census should recognize Marwari speakers as a distinct linguistic group, while the Punjab government must develop a strategy in consultation with Cholistan’s people to ensure that their rich built heritage, artisanship and biodiversity is preserved.

HRCP recommends that the Punjab Assembly hold a special session on the problems faced by the people of Cholistan and promulgate appropriate laws to redress the longstanding grievances of this population.

For more information, contact:
Chairperson
Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP)
Aiwan-i-Jamhoor, 107-Tipu Block,
New Garden Town, Lahore-54600
Tel: +92-42-35864994
Fax: +92-42-35883582
Email: hrcp@hrcp-web.org
Website: www.hrcp-web.org

February 28, 2023March 1, 2023

Results of All Punjab Recitation, Naat and Speech Debates organized in connection with BLCF 2023 have been declared

Bahawalpur, February 28, 2023 (PPI-OT):The results of All-Punjab Recitation, Naat and Speech Debates organized in connection with the four-day celebrations of Bahawalpur Literary and Cultural Festival at Islamia University Bahawalpur have been announced.

Among them, Hafiz Muneebur Rehman Islamia University Bahawalpur won the first place in the recitation competition, Arwa Fatima Ghazi University DG Khan won the second place and Muhammad Hasan Sher Sargodha University Sargodha won the third place, while Zahoor Abbas GC University Lahore won the first place in the Naat competition. University of Sargodha and third position was won by Jawad Azhar GC University Faisalabad.

Similarly, Muniza Riaz Government College Women University Bahawalpur, Kainat Zahoor Islamia University Bahawalpur and Saifullah Emerson University Multan won the third position in Urdu, Punjabi and Saraiki speaking competitions. In Urdu competitions Ali Omar Arsalan Government SE College Bahawalpur, Ahmed Zubair Government College University Gujranwala and The third position was won by Osama Rizwan Punjab University Lahore.

Similarly, in the English competitions, the first position was won by Hasan Shehryar Government College University Lahore, the second position was won by Hamza Emerson University Multan and the third position was won by Manahil Fatima Islamia University Bahawalpur.

Vice Chancellor Islamia University Bahawalpur Engineer Professor Dr. Athar Mehboob, Syed Tabish Alwari, Zulfiqar Ali Mann President Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Nasir Hameed Director Information Bahawalpur, Deans and senior officers distributed the prizes. On this occasion, Director Students Affairs Rizwan Majeed, Registrar Professor Dr. Moazzam Jameel, Treasurer Professor Dr. Abu-Bakr, Director Museum Zaber Rabbani, Director Arts Council and other guests were present.

Later colourful events of Bahawalpur Literary and Cultural Festival were held. Renowned singer Parveen Mastana performed folk songs in the event. Fireworks were displayed on this occasion. Mahfil Sama also in Baghd al-Jadeed campus it was held and renowned Qawal Rizwan and Muazzam performed.

Today Bahawalpur Literary and Cultural Festival will be formally inaugurated on which occasion Commissioner Bahawalpur will be the chief guest. Asghar Nadeem Qasmi, Jami, and other eminent personalities will be present at the event.

February 28, 2023March 1, 2023

Automatic qualifiers for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 confirmed

Dubai, February 28, 2023 (PPI-OT):The automatic qualifiers for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 have been identified after the end of the eighth edition of the tournament that saw Australia win their sixth title at Newlands in Cape Town on Sunday.

As per the qualification process, the top three teams from each group earn direct qualification along with the hosts and the highest ranked team outside of the six direct qualifiers from the 10-team tournament.

Australia, New Zealand and South Africa are the teams to earn direct qualification as the top three teams of Group 1 in the league stage while England, India and the West Indies similarly make it from Group 2.

Bangladesh qualify as hosts of the ninth edition of the tournament while Pakistan make it by virtue of being the next highest ranked team in the MRF Tyres ICC Women’s T20I Team Rankings as of 27 February 2023.

The remaining two spots will be identified through a Global Qualifier to be held in early 2024. The dates and venues of this tournament will be announced in due course.

From the teams who played in this year’s tournament, Sri Lanka and Ireland are the teams failing to get direct qualification. Sri Lanka are currently ranked eighth in the rankings while Ireland are 10th.

For more information, contact:
Headquarters,
International Cricket Council (ICC)
Street 69, Dubai Sports City,
Sh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE
Phone: +97-143828800
Fax: +97-143828600
E-mail: enquiry@icc-cricket.com
Website: www.icc-cricket.com