Day: March 14, 2023

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Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Organizes FeteX’23

Islamabad, March 14, 2023 (PPI-OT): FETEX’23 organized by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (DECE), Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET) of International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) commenced here at the new campus on Tuesday. At FETEX’23 students are provided a platform to showcase their abilities and talents to demonstrate their skills practically apart from their academic activities at campus.

Prof. Dr. Nabi Bux Jumani, Vice President (A and F), IIUI inaugurated the event. In his speech he said that the event is of a great importance as it will be a source of improvement in varsity’s ranking at global level as well as it has provided a platform to students to shine by showcasing skills. Referring to the vision of IIUI President, Dr. Jumani vowed that the university administration will leave no stone unturned by providing such platforms to the students to enhance their capabilities. He added that the Faculty of Engineering and Technology is one of the top faculties at national level while it’s our utmost desire to bring it to the top at international level.

Prof. Dr. Mansoor Akbar Kundi lauded role of the IIUI’s administration for supporting the academic and extracurricular events like FETEX for engineering students. Dr. Shahid Akram, Chairman DECE, FET, IIUI Dr. Shahid Akram urged students to participate in the event with full spirit. He added that that the two days’ event is specially designed for the engineering students to portray their talents in FETEX. He added that the event is organized by the department every year as it brings numerous interesting activities including sports and technical competition like Line Robotics, Speed Wiring, PCB Designing, Speed performing Soft Skills, Content Creation, MATLAB Guru, E-Gaming, Mini Cricket, Futsal, Badminton, Arm Wrestling, Table Tennis, Tug of War, Project Exhibition, Qirat Competition and many other activities.

Dr. Shahid congratulated the In-Charge FETEX’23, Dr. Tayyab Ali for making all arrangements at faculty indoor and outdoor with coordination of faculty members and students on this occasion. The inaugural ceremony was also attended by Prof. Dr. Muhammad Amir, Director, ORIC, senior faculty members and a large number of Engineering Students of the department. It is pertinent to mention here the entire event was sponsored by IIUI Alumni by establishing the stalls of the companies. The sponsoring organizations include CORVIT Institute, MEC, K and E Solar, Karachi Electronics (KE) and Galaxy Enclave. The event also included seminars and workshops headed by professionals from different firms and institutes, who put light on career counselling and ways to achieve desired goals regarding area of study, that helped students get motivated to achieve their future destinations.

FETEX’23 will be concluded with distributions of certificates along with the cash prize money and shields to the winners and runner-up’s, tomorrow on 15th of March, 2023.

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 arrest warrant of Imran Khan, who took protective security and injunction from the judiciary, has been issued by the judiciary: Secretary General Pakistan People’s Party Syed Nair Hussain Bukhari

Karachi, March 14, 2023 (PPI-OT): Pakistan People’s Party Secretary General Syed Nir Hussain Bukhari has said that the judiciary issued the arrest warrant of Imran Khan, who sought protective security and an injunction from the judiciary, against the rule of law and equal justice. The innocent does not run away from the judicial administration but faces the judges.

The person hiding under the bed did not have the courage to show his masculinity. Secretary General People’s Party Nir Bukhari has said that the Punjab government is controlling the law and order situation in Lahore and the lives and property of the citizens. Actions should be taken against the conspiracy to play with and the safety of the lives and property of the citizens should be ensured. Nir Bukhari has further said that this is freedom, justice and the rule of law.

Canes should be thrown on government employees and they should be fired. Is resistance to law the supremacy of law? Nir Bukhari has said that to prove innocence, one has to appear in courts and not hide in cellars and hide in black deeds and unpardonable nationalism. Crimes should be witnessed. Nair Bukhari has further said that Imran Khan will be directly responsible for the loss of any citizen or public servant.

For more information, contact:
PPP Media Cell (Sindh)
Pakistan People’s Party (PPP)
Peoples Secretariat Shikarpur Colony,
Behind Mazar-e-Quaid-e-Azam, Karachi, Pakistan
Cell: +92-305-3370383
Email: contact@ppp-tu.com
Website: https://www.ppp.org.pk

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LUMS Signs MoU with Fauji Fresh n Freeze

Lahore, March 14, 2023 (PPI-OT): LUMS and Fauji Fresh n Freeze Ltd. signed an MoU on March 8, 2023. The agreement is aimed at enhancing, creating and implementing joint initiatives that can reduce the gap between academic and industrial sectors. As part of this agreement, selected Fauji Fresh n Freeze Ltd. employees will have the opportunity to be enrolled in the Executive MBA programme offered by the Suleman Dawood School of Business (SDSB) at LUMS.

The ceremony was attended by representatives from Fauji Fresh n Freeze Ltd., including Mr. Muhammad Ahmad, Deputy General Manager, and Ms. Shanza Haider, Head HR and Shared Services. Dr. Tanveer Shehzad, Associate Dean and Associate Professor, SDSB represented LUMS.

Mr. Ahmad lauded LUMS’ efforts saying, “As a current student of the MS Supply Chain and Retail Management programme at SDSB and an alumnus of Rausing Executive Development Centre, I am proud to say that LUMS is a great place for learning and improving your knowledge base. This MoU is a great opportunity for Fauji Fresh n Freeze employees to benefit from LUMS and we look forward to strengthening ties with the University for many more programmes at the five schools.”

While expressing his thoughts on the partnership, Dr. Shehzad said, “This partnership is a wonderful step towards advancing education-industry linkages. I am delighted that Fauji Fresh n Freeze will be sending their employees to the EMBA programme at LUMS.”

For more information, contact:
Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)
D.H.A. Lahore Cantt. 54792
Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-35608000
Fax: +92-42-35725048
Website: www.lums.edu.pk

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Celebrating Our Friends and Patrons in Karachi

Lahore, March 14, 2023 (PPI-OT): Changing lives through quality higher education is a deeply personal commitment, and one that patrons and friends of LUMS continue to do. To celebrate donors, alumni, and corporate leaders for their significant contributions and to appreciate their commitment to the University’s growth and success, LUMS leadership was recently in Karachi for the University’s Annual Dinner.

The top contributing donors were presented with shields. These benefactors, such as Atlas Foundation, Bank Al Habib Ltd, PSO CSR Trust and Lucky Cement Ltd., along with many others, have contributed their resources to establish the necessary infrastructure and provide financial assistance for talented students at the University. The LUMS senior leadership, including Dr. Arshad Ahmad, Vice Chancellor; Dr. Tariq Jadoon, Provost; Mr. Mohammed Ali Khan, Executive Director, Strategic Initiatives and Dr. Sabieh Anwar, Dean of the Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering, used this opportunity to engage with the University’s benefactors.

Director, Office of Advancement, Ms. Nuzhat Kamran, started off the evening by extending a warm welcome to the guests and expressing her gratitude for their attendance. She reiterated the LUMS’ mission of empowering the youth of the country by providing them with accessible education and thanked the guests for their support in this mission. She shared stories of LUMS National Outreach Programme scholars, the transformative impact the scholarship has had on their lives and how the scholars are making a difference in their communities.

Dr. Ahmad extended his gratitude to the donors. He highlighted the University’s accomplishments over the past year and outlined its vision for the future. Sharing insights on the initiatives that LUMS has taken to combat the challenges facing Pakistan, from a one-of-a-kind immersive learning partnership with the University of Baltistan, Skardu to the launch of LUMS, Pakistan’s first online platform for high-quality learning, Dr. Ahmad stressed on the importance of amplifying our collective efforts for the national interest of the country. Dr. Arshad also discussed areas where LUMS can make a difference through centres of excellence. “In addition to offering executive education, LUMS has dedicated centres working to address today’s most pressing issues – including climate change, energy, water, and gender equity. For example, Pakistan’s Electric Vehicle Policy was designed at the LUMS Energy Institute and adopted by the federal government.”

Following Dr. Ahmad’s address, Dr. Anwar was invited to talk about the faculty and research programmes at LUMS. He shared that the innovative research being conducted at the Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering at LUMS is focused on seven main areas including the food, water, energy nexus; quantum technologies; health and medicine; technology for development and the internet of things.

He spoke about how these areas are used to solve grand challenges facing our world and help scale up research and improve living conditions in cities. He added that with the backing of generous donors, the school can sustain its innovative approach and provide the students with an exceptional learning experience at LUMS. The evening gave the guests a chance to network with other similar people from various organisations and industries who are enthusiastic about higher education and philanthropy.

For more information, contact:
Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)
D.H.A. Lahore Cantt. 54792
Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-35608000
Fax: +92-42-35725048

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Match officials for HBL PSL 8 Playoffs and final announced

Lahore, March 14, 2023 (PPI-OT): The Pakistan Cricket Board today announced umpire and match referee appointments for the three Playoffs and Final of the HBL Pakistan Super League 8, which will be played from 15-19 March at the Gaddafi Stadium. Roshan Mahanama, former member of the ICC’s elite panel of match referees, will lead the Playing Control Team for the four matches. Alex Wharf and Aleem Dar will be the on-field umpires for the 15 March Qualifier between table-toppers and defending champions Lahore Qalandars and Multan Sultans, while Asif Yaqoob will be the third umpire and Faisal Afridi the fourth umpire.

The 16 March Eliminator 1 involving Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi will see Ahsan Raza and Faisal Afridi as the on-field umpires with Alex Wharf and Rashid Riaz as the third and fourth umpires, respectively. Martin Saggers and Ahsan Raza will perform on-field umpire responsibilities in the 17 March Eliminator 2 featuring the loser of 15 March match and 16 March fixture winner. Rashid Riaz will be the third umpire and Faisal Afridi the fourth umpire.

Rashid Riaz and Alex Wharf will take on the on-field umpire duties during the final on 19 March. Asif Yaqoob and Faisal Afridi will be the third and fourth umpires, respectively.

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

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Abdul Rehman and Umar Gul in coaching staff for Afghanistan T20Is

Lahore, March 14, 2023 (PPI-OT): The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced Abdul Rehman and Umar Gul as the head and bowling coaches of the Pakistan side for the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan later this month. Abdul Rehman is a seasoned coach, who has performed been carrying out duties at domestic level. He was the head coach of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa when they won National T20 and Pakistan Cup, and shared Quaid-e-Azam Trophy with Central Punjab. He also won two National T20s as head coach of Peshawar Panthers and was Peshawar Zalmi’s assistant coach when they won the HBL Pakistan Super League in 2017.

Rehman has also been assistant coach under Andy Flower at Multan Sultans for the last four years. He was Pakistan U19 coach during Bangladesh’s tour of Multan in November last year. Umar Gul, one of the most celebrated T20 bowlers in Pakistan, was Afghanistan’s bowling coach in the recent ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2022. He took 85 wickets at 16.97 in 60 T20Is from 2007-16. Mohammad Yousuf and Abdul Majeed will continue their roles as batting and fielding coaches.

Complete list of player support personnel Mansoor Rana (team manager), Abdul Rehman (head coach), Umar Gul (bowling coach), Mohammad Yousuf (batting coach), Abdul Majeed (fielding coach), Cliffe Deacon (physiotherapist), Talha Ijaz (analyst), Ahsan Iftikhar Nagi (media and digital manager) and Drikus Saaimon (strength and conditioning coach).

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