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Final notice to make course selection – FALL 2022 

Lahore, November 21, 2022 (PPI-OT):

Dear Students,

You are hereby informed that the course selection due date for add/drop/replace course(s) for the Fall 2022 semester has been extended from November 19, 2022, to Friday, November 25, 2022.

Student(s) who fail to enroll/ select any course(s) within the due date of course selection will be declared as “Inactive Student”. Such students may continue their studies through “Readmission” as per the University rule/policy, upon payment of the prescribed Re-Admission Fee in the very next semester.

Note:

Students shall be responsible for late course enrolment, and if any quizzes or assignment(s) have been given or taken

No request for the enrolment of course(s), and semester unfreeze will be considered after the above said due date

Fee vouchers once issued will not be adjusted/revised.

1st semester students facing any difficulty email the respective Department (Contact Us Academic Department https://www.vu.edu.pk/contact.aspx)

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

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A MoU was signed between the Islamia University of Bahawalpur and Rahim Yar Khan Chamber of Commerce and Industry 

Bahawalpur, November 21, 2022 (PPI-OT):A memorandum of understanding was signed between Islamia University Bahawalpur and Rahim Yar Khan Chamber of Commerce and Industry for mutual cooperation and participation. The signing ceremony of the agreement was held at Rahim Yar Khan Chamber of Commerce and Industries. On this occasion, Engineer Professor Dr. Athar Mehboob, Vice Chancellor Islamia University Bahawalpur Mian Saad Hassan, President Rahim Yar Khan Chamber of Commerce and Industry signed the agreement.

Under this agreement, business seminars, conferences, workshops will be organized and business opportunities will be increased with the cooperation of both institutions. In the same way, the students will be provided with research projects, internships and facilities in the industry. Apart from this, business start-ups in the field of IT, promotion of alumni network, organization of various job fairs, establishment of business incubation centers and organization of training programs for faculty and staff members at international and national level are also mutually shared. will be ensured. The focal person of this agreement will be Assistant Professor Rahim Yar Khan Campus, Fahad Javed Baig and General Secretary Rahim Yar Khan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mohammad Usman Azhar.

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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Digital South Punjab Roadshow 2022 is going on with great success in the districts of South Punjab 

Bahawalpur, November 21, 2022 (PPI-OT):Digital South Punjab Road Show 2022 is going on in the cities and towns of Rahim Yar Khan District. Last night the Digital South Punjab Road Show was inaugurated with the anniversary celebrations of Sadiqabad Tehsil. Today, on the second day, a huge ceremony was organized in Rahim Yar Khan. Vice Chancellor, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob was the chief guest on this occasion.

Rizwan Majeed, founder Digital South Punjab Road Show, Director IT, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur and IT experts, entrepreneurs and important people from all over Pakistan were present. Vice-Chancellor Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob said in his address that in the era of knowledge economy, Digital South Punjab Road Show will prove to be the best way to bring the knowledge workers of South Punjab to the global market. He said that he has been serving in South Punjab for the last 8 years.

There is immense potential and talent in the youth of this region and through the Digital South Punjab campaign, these youths will make South Punjab the center of information technology not only in Pakistan but also in the world. He said that 8 years ago, he started the work for the establishment and construction of Khawaja Farid University of Information and Technology, Rahim Yar Khan then the educated youth of this region supported him and made the impossible possible in a short period of 4 years. A world-class university was established in the last district of South Punjab.

Now these youths have taken the initiative to make South Punjab the hub of IT and they hope that our youth will make this region the center of IT in the world with their faith and determination. He said that by connecting agriculture and related sectors with IT in this region, the destiny of this region can be changed and a great chain of social and economic development can be started which will bring prosperity to this region.

He said that through the Digital South Punjab road show campaign, policy makers, decision-making institutions will get awareness of the talent of this region and patronize IT infrastructure and IT entrepreneurs in this region and connect them with the national and global market. Digital South Punjab Roadshow Founder, Director IT, Rizwan Majeed said that this sector has billions of dollars of potential and through e-business this region can be connected to the global market. Their endeavour is to bring experts from all over Pakistan to meet local entrepreneurs and create an integrated network of contacts that connects them to the global economy. On this occasion, various institutions belonging to the IT industry set up stalls where the youth are being given awareness about entrepreneurship.

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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VC Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob reviewed various activities on the occasion of his visit to Rahim Yar Khan Campus 

Bahawalpur, November 21, 2022 (PPI-OT):Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob, Vice Chancellor, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur reviewed the teaching, research and development activities on the occasion of his visit to Rahim Yar Khan Campus today. On this occasion, he also visited the under construction academic block consisting of 41 rooms at a cost of 187 million rupees. This academic block consists of faculty rooms, lecture theatres, classrooms and laboratories. The Vice-Chancellor said that this academic block will help meet the rapidly growing needs of teachers and students in the campus.

In the briefing on the occasion, it was mentioned that the campus has made extraordinary progress in every field in the last three years. The number of students has increased from 900 to 7500, similarly the number of faculty members has increased from 13 to 150. The Vice-Chancellor appreciated the efforts of Director Campus Umair Ashraf for landscaping the campus and making the campus green. He also planted saplings in the campus as part of the plantation drive. The Vice-Chancellor also inaugurated the state-of-the-art fitness center and gym for faculty members and students during his visit to the campus.

On this occasion, the Vice Chancellor also visited the museum site in the campus to preserve the biodiversity of Cholistan. The Vice-Chancellor also inspected the new water tank to improve the water requirements of the campus. During the visit, Campus Director Umair Ashraf briefed the Vice Chancellor about the ongoing curricular and co-curricular activities in the campus and informed that steps are being taken to add new classrooms and laboratories as well as sports facilities in the campus. The campus has achieved the status of a mini university and most of the campus has been landscaped.

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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IHHN and Getz Pharma Celebrate World Children’s Day 2022 

Karachi, November 21, 2022 (PPI-OT):Getz Pharma (PVT) Limited partnered with Indus Hospital and Health Network (IHHN), Korangi Campus, to celebrate World Children’s Day for the hospital’s deserving pediatric patients. During their visit, the team from Getz Pharma toured the hospital’s pediatric play area and Indus Kay Sitaray – IHHN’s hospital-based school. They also held a gift distribution ceremony for the hospital’s pediatric patients bringing smiles to their innocent faces. The ceremony was attended by patients, their family members, and IHHN’s pediatric healthcare staff.

For more information, contact
The Indus Hospital (TIH)
C-76, Sector 31/5, Opposite Darussalam Society,
Korangi Crossing, Karachi – 75190, Pakistan
Tel: +92-21-35112709-17
Fax: +92-21-35112718
Email: crd@indushospital.org.pk
Website: http://www.indushospital.org.pk/

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Abrar Ahmed and Mohammad Ali earn spots for England Tests 

Lahore, November 21, 2022 (PPI-OT):Mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed and fast bowler Mohammad Ali have been rewarded for their strong first-class performances with maiden Test call-ups as Pakistan announced an 18-player squad for December’s three ICC World Test Championship matches against England.

Twenty-four-year-old Abrar is in red-hot form in the ongoing Quaid-e-Azam Trophy. Before the start of the last round on Sunday (20 November), Abrar had claimed 43 wickets at an average of 21.95. He has recorded five five-wicket hauls in six matches and has played an integral role in turning his side into serious contenders to secure a berth in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy final.

Central Punjab’s Mohammad Ali has been the best fast bowler in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy in the last two editions, taking 56 wickets. His 24 wickets, including two five wicket hauls, at 25.54 in six matches are the most for any fast bowler this first-class season. His 32 wickets at 22.78 in eight matches in 2021-22 were also the most for a fast bowler.

Uncapped Mohammad Wasim Jnr and Zahid Mehmood, who were part of the Test side for the three Tests against Australia earlier in the year, are the other two players to return to the side.

Pakistan squad for England Tests: Babar Azam (c) (Central Punjab), Mohammad Rizwan (vc and wk) (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), Abdullah Shafique (Central Punjab), Abrar Ahmed (Sindh), Azhar Ali (Central Punjab), Faheem Ashraf (Central Punjab), Haris Rauf (Northern), Imam-ul-Haq (Balochistan), Mohammad Ali (Central Punjab), Mohammad Nawaz (Northern), Mohammad Wasim Jnr (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), Naseem Shah (Southern Punjab), Nauman Ali (Northern), Salman Ali Agha (Southern Punjab), Sarfaraz Ahmed (Sindh), Saud Shakeel (Sindh), Shan Masood (Balochistan) and Zahid Mehmood (Sindh)

There are four changes in the squad from Pakistan’s last Test assignment, which was in Sri Lanka that resulted in the two-Test series ending 1-1. The four players who are not part of the side are Shaheen Shah Afridi, Hasan Ali, Fawad Alam and Yasir Shah.

Shaheen was unavailable for selection after he underwent appendicitis surgery on Sunday, which will require three-four weeks’ rest following which he will resume his two-week rehabilitation on his right knee.

Fawad managed 33 runs in four innings of three Tests against Australia earlier this year, while he scored 25 runs in his only Test in Sri Lanka. Hasan Ali took five wickets in his last four Tests against Australia and Sri Lanka, while Yasir Shah bagged nine wickets in Sri Lanka but has managed only 14 wickets in seven Quaid-e-Azam Trophy matches to date.

Muhammad Wasim: “I want to congratulate all the players who have been selected for the historic Test series against England. We have selected this 18-man squad keeping in mind the form of the players, the conditions and the opposition.

“This series has provided opportunities to Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Wasim Jnr and Zahid Mehmood. Abrar has been on the radar since his debut first-class season in 2020-21. He is in outstanding form this season, so it makes sense to make him available to Babar Azam so he can use the confidence and talent of this youngster in the upcoming series.

“Zahid is another bowler who has been in the plans. He has shown improvement over the years and has been part of the successive squads.

“We have boosted our fast bowling stocks with the best available talent. There is no doubt about the skills of Mohammad Wasim Jnr. He moves the new and old ball laterally at high pace, which is a huge plus for any side.

“Mohammad Ali has shown great patience and control, and his numbers speak for his consistency. He has been our best fast bowler in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy with 56 wickets at an average of 24 over the last two seasons.

“I am confident that this team will ensure that the upcoming Test series against England will end in the same manner as it did when they last toured Pakistan in 2005.”

The three Tests are part of the ICC World Test Championship and are scheduled to be played in Rawalpindi (1-5 December), Multan (9-13 December) and Karachi (17-21 December).

Each of the nine teams play six series – three at home and three away – in 2021-23 cycle. The upcoming series is Pakistan’s fifth – their last series will be the two Tests against New Zealand in December 2022 and January 2023. These three Tests will be England’s final appearance in the second edition of the World Test Championship.

Player support personnel: Mansoor Rana (manager), Saqlain Mushtaq (head coach), Shahid Aslam (assistant to head coach), Mohammad Yousuf (batting coach), Shaun Tait (bowling coach), Cliffe Deacon (physiotherapist), Drikus Saaiman (strength and conditioning coach), Abdul Majeed (fielding coach), Ahsan Iftikhar Nagi (media manager), Ammar Ahsan (digital content producer), Lt Col (retd) Atif Azad (security manager), Dr Najeeb Soomro (team doctor), Talha Ejaz (analyst) and Malang Ali (masseur).

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