Day: May 24, 2023

Lahore, May 24, 2023 (PPI-OT): Simmons University Kotzen Scholarship in the USA 2023-24 is proven to be a perfect fit for millions of students like you. If you don’t believe in this, come and visit the campus. While choosing the educational institute, you follow the strategy of investing as a minimum input over maximum output. Therefore, Simmons provides you with 100% financial support with a quality-centered education.

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Every woman, applying for the first time as a fresher in the University is eligible.

If you want to submit the Simmons test scores, 28 or higher than that on the ACT whereas 1300 or higher than that on the SAT is recommended.

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You need to answer the short questions of a maximum of 250 words.

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For more information, contact:

COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus

Defence Road, Off Raiwind Road, Lahore Pakistan

Tel: +92 042-99204786,

FAX: +92 (42) 99203100

E-Mail: admissions@cuilahore.edu.pk

Websites: https://lahore.comsats.edu.pk

Lahore, May 24, 2023 (PPI-OT): The Department of Dairy Technology of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore arranged Dairy Forum-2 with the theme “Achieving Food Security through Climate Resilient Sustainable Dairy Value Chain” on Wednesday at a local hotel under its project ‘Capacity Building of Dairy Farmers and Industry Stakeholders on Milk Value Chain’.

Secretary Livestock and Dairy Development Department Punjab Muhammad Masoud Anwar chaired the forum, UVAS Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Nasim Ahmad, Vice-Chancellor University of Education Prof Dr Talat Naseer Pasha, DG Punjab Food Authority Raja Jahangir Anwar, Director Corporate Affairs and Agri Business Friesland Campina Engro Pakistan Syed Saud Ahmed Pasha, Member Planning and Development Punjab Aslam Javed, dairy farmers and professionals, researchers, students, industry representatives and livestock officials were present.

Speaking on the occasion, the secretary livestock said that the Livestock and Dairy Development Department is working on breed improvement, genetics, productivity enhancement, capacity building of farmers and strengthening of veterinary services. He said that capacity building of dairy farmers and industry stakeholders on milk value chain of UVAS addressed the main issues of dairy sector. He lauded the role of UVAS in the development of livestock department/sector and providing policy guideline. He said that we can’t progress without controlling foot and mouth disease.

Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Nasim Ahmad spoke about the Capacity Building of Dairy Farmers and Industry Stakeholders on Milk Value Chain project of UVAS, how it was conceived and its impact on promotion and development of dairy sector and the national economy. He said that although this projecting is completing in June 2023 yet the university aims to initiate such projects in meat and poultry sectors also.

Vice Chancellor University of Education Prof Dr Talat Naseer Pasha spoke about significance of dairy development and called for replicating it many times across the Punjab province. DG Punjab Food Authority Raja Jahangir Anwar about importance of regulatory framework for dairy sector and Coordinator Punjab SDGs Jhang Muhammad Azam Ali about Sustainable Development Goals in Dairy Business. Project Director Dr Muhammad Junaid briefed the forum audience on achievements of the Capacity Building Project on Milk Value Chain during 2021-2023. Dairy farmers shared their success stories with the forum audience. Member Planning and Development Punjab Aslam Javed also spoke on the occasion. Livestock farmers and dairy professionals, researchers, academicians and students attended the dairy forum.

For more information, contact:

Public Relations Officer

University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS)

Syed Abdul Qadir Jillani (Out Fall) Road,

Lahore – Pakistan

Tel: +92-42-99211374, +92-42-99211449

Email: webmaster@uvas.edu.pk

Website: www.uvas.edu.pk

Lahore, May 24, 2023 (PPI-OT): In the light of directions of the Governor Punjab/ Chancellor PU, the VC Prof Dr Khalid Mahmood has constituted the committee of experts to carry out the latest research for development of quality seed of rice, wheat and cotton.

The committee has been constituted to strengthen industry-academia linkages. The committee consists of Chief Executive, Guard Agricultural Research and Services (Pvt). Ltd, Shahzad Ali Malik will be the convener while Chairman Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics PU Prof Dr Muhammad Arshad Javed, National Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology Prof Dr Abdul Qayyum Rao, Senior Superintendent Gardens, RO-II office Dr Nasim Ahmad Yasin and Director ORIC Prof Dr Shakil Ahmed.

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/

Lahore, May 24, 2023 (PPI-OT): In connection with the Book Day, Punjab University Library organized introductory talks on books titled ‘Naey Naqad kay naam Khatoot’ by Nasir Abbas Nayyar and ‘Big Capital in an unequal world: the micro-politics of Wealth in Pakistan’ by Rosita Armytage. On this occasion, Chief Librarian Dr Muhammad Haroon Usmani, Institute of English Studies Assistant Professor Dr Shahzeb Khan, Prof Dr Nasir Abbas Nayyar, faculty members and students were present. Dr Usmani shed light on the Urdu book and explained the theme and style of the book “Naey Naqad kay naam Khatoot”.

He said that although the wisdom of the book is written to guide an imminent literary critic of literature, everyone can be benefited from it. Dr Shahzeb Khan described the anthropology of wealth politics of Pakistan as explored and narrated by Rosita Armytage in her book “Big Capital in an unequal world: the micro-politics of Wealth in Pakistan”. Dr Shahzeb stressed that reading such books is necessary to identify the actual causes of problems in Pakistan and ponder on the solutions. Later, Dr Nasir Abbas distributed the Book Lovers’ Award among the ten highly engaged readers of the library.

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/

Lahore, May 24, 2023 (PPI-OT): The Office of Human Resources and Atlas Honda Limited collaborated to launch the “Women on Wheels” initiative at LUMS on May 18, 2023. This collaborative effort aims to empower women by equipping them with the necessary skills to learn how to ride a bike. The initiative achieved this goal by engaging participants in a Real-Time Simulation activity that enhanced both their understanding and skills. Following the simulation, a practical bike riding training boot camp was conducted to further develop their innate potential and refine their abilities.

The initiative commenced with an inaugural session that marked the importance of women empowerment, prioritising and highlighting the significance of road safety, and fostering independence, particularly through enhanced mobility. Mr. Muhammad Zafar Iqbal, General Manager, After Sales, Atlas Honda, delivered a keynote speech appreciating the determination and efforts of both organisations in ensuring the success of this initiative. He highlighted Atlas Honda’s commitment to social responsibility, particularly their engagement in the promotion of safety at various institutional levels. He also highlighted that their programme has successfully trained over 5,000 women demonstrating the monumental impact the initiative has had on the mobility and empowerment of women.

Various aspects such as road safety, including the identification of major causes of accidents, were covered extensively in the session. Participants learned about response times, the proper use of lights and indicators, the significance of wearing helmets, and the importance of peripheral vision while driving.

The event concluded with a dynamic question-and-answer session, facilitating an in depth and meaningful interaction among the participants. Mr. Amer Khan Durrani, the Director of General Administration and Services, took this opportunity to commend Atlas Honda for their unwavering dedication and extended good wishes for all their future endeavours. As a gesture of support to the LUMS community, special benefits were provided by Atlas Honda, including discounts on bike and car oil changes, as well as other free services for bike users.

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

Islamabad, May 24, 2023 (PPI-OT): The Arms Control and Disarmament Centre (ACDC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organized a Seminar on “25 Years of Youm-e-Takbeer: Promoting Peace, Stability, and Development.”

In his welcome remarks, Director General ISSI Ambassador Sohail Mahmood stated that Youm-e-Takbeer was always an occasion for national pride as well as thanksgiving. He paid rich tributes to the leaders, scientists, engineers, technicians, security personnel, strategists and diplomats who had made invaluable contributions over the decades in Pakistan’s nuclear journey. He added that Pakistan’s nuclear programme, supported by complete national consensus, remained the bedrock of our impregnable national security and an invaluable source for accelerated socio-economic progress.

In the 25 years since crossing the Rubicon, Pakistan had maintained a robust operationalized deterrent capability accompanied by an impeccable nuclear safety and security regime. Pakistan’s credentials as a responsible nuclear state had been reinforced internationally. Also, active nuclear diplomacy continued to project Pakistan’s policies of restraint and responsibility internationally and make efforts for mainstreaming in the nuclear order.

In introductory remarks, Malik Qasim Mustafa, Director ACDC-ISSI, said that the Pakistani nation commemorates “Youm-e-Takbeer” as a day when it conducted nuclear tests and restored the balance of power in South Asia. Pakistan’s nuclear capability has not only augmented national security but had ensured survival against aggression by a large and more powerful adversary, India. Over the years, Pakistan developed a robust command and control structure, stringent export control law, rules and regulations and a national nuclear safety and security regime, which was in line with international law and best practices. Pakistan had pursued peace, stability and development through its nuclear programme.

Lt. Gen. (Retd) Khalid Kidwai, Advisor, National Command Authority, and former DG, Strategic Plans Division (SPD), in a special message paid tribute to the founding fathers of Pakistan’s nuclear programme in the political, scientific, strategic and diplomatic fields and salute those whose collective determination, political wisdom, vision and scientific expertise allowed Pakistanis today to live and breathe in an environment of relative peace and stability without fear of external aggression. He stated that Pakistan’s deterrence capabilities were well-balanced and comprised of a triad of land, air and sea forces, which operate under the umbrella of a strong command and control system.

He elucidated elements of Full Spectrum Deterrence and how it keeps India’s aggressive designs including the Indian Military Cold Start Doctrine in check. Full Spectrum Deterrence works on strategic, operational and tactical levels with full range coverage of the large Indian landmass to ensure strategic stability in South Asia. It would continue to ensure that instability would not be allowed to be introduced to South Asia. He added that Pakistan’s nuclear project had delivered in all areas of national endeavour. The deterrence effects created by Pakistan’s nuclear programme were providing a strategic shield for times to come. It had rendered the advantages of relative Indian conventional asymmetry near irrelevant.

Dr Ansar Parvaiz, former Chairman Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC), speaking on “Peaceful Applications of Nuclear Technology in Pakistan” highlighted the technological strides that Pakistan’s peaceful nuclear programme had made. He also talked about the tremendous contributions of nuclear technology in the fields of health, agriculture, energy and industry. Four centres in the agriculture sector helped improve crops yield, crops resistant to drought and pests, efficient management of water resources, and food preservation. He stated that 19 cancer hospitals operated by PAEC were working on the diagnostic and treatment of cancer across the country.

In industry, strides were being made in the field of non-destructive testing. In the energy sector, Pakistan operates 6 Nuclear power plants (NPP). He highlighted that Pakistan had a history of 50 years of safe operation of NPP. He added that K3 and K3 are one of the most advanced NPP. He further explained that nuclear power is a clean and cost-effective option and Pakistan plans to have a capacity of 40,000 MW by 2050. He emphasized the role of nuclear technology in promoting the UN’s sustainable development goals in Pakistan.

Mr. Muhammad Kamran Akhtar Additional Secretary, ACDIS and PP/PD, MOFA, made remarks on “Pakistan’s nuclear deterrence and Diplomacy.” He highlighted Pakistani scientists and the contribution of engineers to socio-economic development through peaceful uses of nuclear technology. He stated that the focus of Pakistan’s nuclear diplomacy was manifold. Pakistan wants to qualify as a country with high technology, and would like to export expertise and peaceful nuclear technology. Pakistan was also interested in Nuclear Suppliers Group membership and being an exporter of peaceful nuclear know-how builds up Pakistan’s credentials.

He highlighted the full legality of Pakistan’s nuclear programme underlining that it had never signed the Non-Proliferation Treaty. Thus, it never violated any law by developing nuclear weapons. This has enabled Pakistan to withstand international pressure. Pakistan also had a principled stance on nuclear disarmament. Pakistan advocates that nuclear disarmament should start with countries with the largest arsenals and should address conventional asymmetry among states. He added that Pakistan has consistently proposed a Strategic Restraint Regime in South Asia. Avoidance of an arms race is in Pakistan’s interest and it is committed to stringent export controls.

The seminar was followed by a robust question and answer session. Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, Chairman, BOG ISSI, concluded the seminar with a vote of thanks. He stated that in the nuclearisation journey, Pakistan was a reluctant nuclear power. Pakistan made many proposals to keep South Asia free of nuclear weapons, however, India rejected all such proposals. Moreover, he said that all efforts were made internationally to cap Pakistan’s nuclear programme, including sanctions but the country remained undeterred in this matter of national security. He lauded the contribution of the scientific community and key government officials in leaping to test nuclear weapons.

The event concluded with the participants giving a standing ovation to all those who had contributed to Pakistan’s nuclear programme since its inception. The Seminar was attended by a large number of eminent former diplomats and servicemen, member of diplomatic corps, academics, area study experts, practitioners, and university students.

For more information, contact:

Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI)

Sector F-5/2, Islamabad – 44000, Pakistan

Tel: +92-51-9202481

Fax: +92-51-9204658

E-mail: strategy@issi.org.pk

Website: http://issi.org.pk/