One-day awareness seminar on minorities rights held 

Khairpur, December 30, 2022 (PPI-OT):A One-Day Awareness Seminar on Minorities Rights was held at Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur organized by the Marvi Rural Development Organization (MRDO), Sukkur and Peace and Harmony Society of University.

Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto, Vice Chancellor, Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur presided over the seminar while Mr. Giyan Chand, Former Senator was the chief guest. Mr. Javed Ahmed Jiskani, Deputy Inspector General (D.I.G) of Police, Sukkur Division and Ms. Pushpa Kumari, Member Sindh National Lobbying Delegation of Minorities Organization were the guests of honour.

Talking to the participants of the seminar, Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto said that Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur is organizing series of seminars and conferences on the academic, social and economic issues. Dr. Ibupoto said in Pakistan minorities have equal and ample opportunities. In the flag of Pakistan, white colour reflects regarding the status of the minorities. He said we must strive to protect the rights of minorities.

Dr. Ibupoto said Sindh is the cradle of Sufism. In Sufism, there is respect for human dignity, peaceful co-existence. We have to care our minorities as per provision of the constitution of Pakistan. The message of our Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W) is also for the promotion of human values and dignity.

Mr. Giyan Chand said we have loyalty with our homeland. We are faithful with our country. In Pakistan, we have enormous facilities. We have representation in Parliament even we have representation in the federal and provincial cabinets. He stressed the need to contain the forced conversion and forced marriages. He commended the promulgation of the Hindu Marriage Act-2018 which is glaring example of the Government’s protection to minorities.

He appreciated that the Government is committed to provide protection to the minorities in the country. Mr. Giyan Chand stressed the need to work for the uplifting the marginalized communities also. He also appreciated the efforts of the Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto and Chief Executive Officer MRDO Ms. Ghulam Sughra Solangi for organizing this seminar in befitting manner.

Mr. Javed Ahmed Jiskani said this seminar is meaningful for the promotion and protection of the rights of the minorities. He said in western society, there is diversity in ethnic and religion because society is liberal. He said in Islam, there is no compulsion on conversion of religion. He said Meesaq-e-Madina is glaring example of peaceful co-existence when Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W) migrated to Madina, he signed this memorandum.

The rights of Jews and Christians were protected. He said loyalty with state is mandatory. In our country, the rights of minorities are guaranteed by the constitution under chapter of fundamental rights. He stressed the need to change the mind-set and strive for rule of law. He said the laws which are drafted shall be implemented in letter and spirit. Mr. Jiskani remarked that the plight of the minorities is deplorable in neighbouring country.

Ms. Pushpa Kumari said that it is the need of the time that political parties may incorporate in their political manifesto the rights of minorities. She appreciated the policies of the present Government of Sindh adopted secular policies. She said that the legislation regarding Hindu Marriage Act may be trickle down to Union Council level.

Mr. Mukesh Kumar from Hindu Panchayat said that the education facilities for minorities may be extended so they could get education freely. Mr. Ranjhan Das, Assistant Director Minorities Affairs, Govt. of Sindh said that this seminar aimed at to create awareness regarding the rights of the minorities. He said we are providing funds for needy minority persons without any discrimination.

Mr. Shoukat Noonari, Renowned Anchor Person said Sindh is the land peace and harmony. He quoted the example of Shrine of Sachal Sarmast where approximately 10 Hindus are buried. We have solidarity with the minorities residing in Sindh. Ms. Saira Solangi, General Manager MRDO shed light on the working of the MRDO. She said we are striving to empower the women. We are also committed to protect the rights of the minorities.

Mr. Salman Ali, Grants Manager MRDO said that we are working the different Union Councils of the Khairpur to provide the basic facilities to the marginalized communities and capacity building of the Union Councils.

Prof. Dr. Taj Muhammad Lashari, Dean Faculty of Social Sciences accorded welcome address to the guests and participants. He said it is our collaborative and collective responsibilities to care about the rights of the minorities. Dr. Lashari said this seminar will pave a way for the sensitization in the youth regarding the rights of minorities.

Mr. Ali Raza Lashari conducted the proceedings of the seminar. Shields and traditional Ajraks were distributed among the guests. A large number of teachers, officers, employees, media persons, civil society activities and students attended the seminar.

For more information, contact:
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Email: info@salu.edu.pk

Annual examinations 2021 will commence from tomorrow December 29, 2022 

Khairpur, December 29, 2022 (PPI-OT):Syed Mehdi Shah Rashdi, Controller of Examinations, Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur has announced that Annual Examinations-2021 of ADA (B.A), ADS (B. SC), ADC (B. Com), ADS (Home Economics) Part-I and M.A (Previous) will commence from tomorrow Thursday December 29, 2022 at all affiliated Degree Colleges of University at Sukkur and Larkana regions. The timetable of examinations, examinations material and admit slips of appearing candidates have been sent to all Degree Colleges and at their respective centers.

The Controller has also announced that Annual Examinations of ADA (B.A), ADS (B. SC), ADC (B. Com), ADS (Home Economics) Part-II and M.A (Final) will be conducted from Thursday January 05, 2023 at all affiliated Degree Colleges of University at Sukkur and Larkana regions. The Controller has announced that Inspection Teams have also been constituted for smooth and transparent conduct of examinations. The candidates are advised to appear in the Examinations as per timetable.

For more information, contact:
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One-day awareness seminar on banking on equality for female student held

Khairpur, December 29, 2022 (PPI-OT):One-Day Awareness Seminar on “Banking on Equality” for Female Students of Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur was held at University organized by the State Bank of Pakistan in collaboration with Entrepreneurship Society of University.

Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto, Vice Chancellor, Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur presided over the seminar while Dr. Sharjeel Noor Channa, Deputy Commissioner, Khairpur was the chief guest, Mr. Roohal Khan Khoso, S.S.P, Khairpur, Prof. Dr. Minhoon Khan Laghari, Director Institute of Business Administration and Mr. Muhammad Ismail Chief Manager State Bank of Pakistan, Sukkur were the guests of the honour.

Talking to the participants, Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto said Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur is catering the academic needs of the area as well as country with excellence. Dr. Ibupoto appreciated the efforts of State Bank of Pakistan for empowering the women. Dr. Ibupoto stressed the need for seed money to the business incubation centre at University with the help of the State Bank of Pakistan.

He said this seminar will provide ample opportunities to the female students of the University in the job opportunities and internship facilities at State Bank. He extended his cordial thanks to Deputy Commissioner Khairpur and S.S.P Khairpur for sparing their precious time to attend this seminar.

Dr. Sharjeel Noor Channa said Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur is contributing positively for the capacity building of the students and socioeconomic building. He said it is matter of immense pleasure and rejoice for me that I remained student of this University.

He remarked that women empowerment is essential for change for future generation and for social fabric. He lamented that there is domestic violence with women, it is need of the time to change our mind-set. He said this awareness seminar will be a soft message for the women empowerment. He commended the efforts of Vice Chancellor Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto for taking drastic actions for the better governance of the University.

Mr. Roohal Khan Khoso said that it is need of time to provide social justice to the women at large so owing to lack of education, male dominated society and poverty, women are denied from their legal rights. He stressed the need to provide women rights because women are also agent of social change.

He remarked that entrepreneurship has importance in Sindh because local product is available i.e. handicraft, cultural items but there is need to recognize their significance and women handmade items may be exported abroad for marketing. Prof. Dr. Minhoon Khan Laghari said this is a very good initiative taken by the State Bank of Pakistan for providing equal opportunities to the female students.

He said the Institute of Business Administration has a business plan. We have to embark this plan to collaborate with government and private organizations. Mr. Muhammad Ismail said there is gender gap in our society.

It is need of the time to enhance female ratio in the banking sector as result capacity building of the State Bank enhanced. He said gender diversity and inclusion are very essential for prosperity of the country. Similarly, the State Bank is also committed to provide job opportunities, internship and loan facilities to the girls as well as transgender. He appreciated the good will gesture extended by the Vice Chancellor.

Miss Roma, Officer State Bank, Sukkur delivered presentation on the topic. She shed light on state of women financial inclusion in Pakistan. She said equal opportunities for all genders to access and to take part in all financial endeavours are critical for sustainable and inclusive economic growth in any country.

She said banking on equality policy pillar depend on women centric products and outreach targets. She said that our aim is to increase women ratio in financial sector to 20% by 2024. She said that we are committed to provide all possible facilities to the female students at educational institutions. Prof. Dr. Taj Muhammad Lashari, Dean Faculty of Social Sciences accorded his vote of thanks to the participants.

He said this seminar will equip the female students to aware about the career building. Syed Toufiaue Hussain Shah, Assistant Chief Manager, State Bank of Pakistan, Mr. Fawad Hussain Assistant Director State Bank of Pakistan, Sukkur Mr. Pardeep Kumar Officer State Bank of Pakistan Sukkur, Prof. Dr. Khalida Mahar, Ms. Shahida Amir Chandio, Ms. Saira Chandio, Ms. Shazia Solangi, Mr. Zohaib Memon, Ms. Asia Ruk, Ms. Shumaila Rabab Rizvi, Ms. Taj Bibi, Ms. Afroze Kalhoro, Ms. Sadia Larik, Ms. Muneera Sajjad and large number of female students attended the seminar. Mr. Ali Raza Lashari conducted the proceedings of the seminar.

For more information, contact:
Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur
Tel: +92-243-9280051-4
Fax: +92-243-9280060
Email: info@salu.edu.pk

One-day health awareness workshop and medical diagnostic camp 

Khairpur, December 15, 2022 (PPI-OT):A One-Day Health Awareness Workshop and Medical Diagnostic Camp was organized by the Department of Biochemistry, Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur in collaboration with Khairpur Medical College (KMC), Khairpur.

Prof. Dr. Abdul Hussain Shar, Dean Faculty of Natural Sciences and Prof. Dr. Taj Muhammad Lashari, Dean Faculty of Social Sciences jointly inaugurated the camp. Prof. Dr. Abdul Hussain Shar said it is matter of immense pleasure for me that the Department of Biochemistry is organizing this community engagement activity. He said the Faculty Members and Students will be benefited from this camp.

Prof. Dr. Taj Muhammad Lashari said that the Department of Biochemistry is rendering marvellous academic and research services. Dr. Lashari appreciated the patronage of the Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto for providing viable platform for such activity.

Dr. Mukesh Kumar, Medical Officer Kousar Hospital, Khairpur briefed about health awareness, healthy food, life style. He stressed the need to avoid from junk and fatty food and advised the participants to participate in sports activism. Earlier, Dr. Abdul Majid Ansari, Chairman Department of Biochemistry briefed the salient features of the workshop. He accorded special thanks to the sponsors of the camp.

Six Medical Officers from Kausar Hospital, Khairpur and Civil Hospital Khairpur enlighten the importance of healthy life style, diet and regular medical tests. Doctors also checked blood pressure, oxygen saturation, BMI, and advised the participants for medicine and change in life and food style.

The Research Officers and Technicians from Agha Khan Lab, LUMHS and A-One Lab performed the different biochemical tests that include ESR, BSR, Clotting Factor, Cholesterol, Uric Acid, Hb%, Hepatitis B and C, Malaria Parasite F and P, Typhoid and Blood Groups free of cost.

The workshop was arranged for the Final Year students of Department of Biochemistry to apprise them about commercial scale of lab systems and how to use commercially available kits used in routine. In addition, this workshop also provided a platform to students of final year, how to communicate with doctors on results and advice on behalf of biochemical tests.

Prof. Dr. Amir Ahmed Khuhro, Director Institute of I.R, Dr. Javed Ahmed Ujjan, Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Malik, Dr. Shaista Khan, Dr. Abdul Rehamn Phul, Dr. Sadia Qamar, Dr. Sanaullah, Dr. Saleem Rind, Mr. Ali Raza Lashari, Mr. Saleem Lashari, Mr. Maqbool, Mr. Parwan Ujjan and others attended the workshop.

For more information, contact:
Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur
Tel: +92-243-9280051-4
Fax: +92-243-9280060
Email: info@salu.edu.pk

Mock session on Sindh Provincial Assembly held 

Khairpur, December 15, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Mock Session on Sindh Provincial Assembly was organized by the Department of Political Science, Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur. Prof. Dr. Taj Muhammad Lashari, Dean Faculty of Social Sciences presided over the session. The students of the Department participated as Members of Ruling and Opposition Parties.

Speaking on this occasion, Prof. Dr. Taj Muhammad Lashari said that public opinion should be given priority for better governance. He said that Universities produce future leaders who are the main stakeholders for the development of the country and the nation. Dr. Lashari said that the purpose of such types of activity aimed at to apprise the students about the legislation process in the Assembly and the role of Assembly Members representing different constituencies about the problems confronting the masses.

Dr. Lashari said that under the patronage of the Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto, the co-curricular activities are in full swing at campus. The learning capacity of the students has been strengthened. Ms. Shahida Amir Chandio, Incharge Department of Political Science said that it is a matter of rejoice that the students of the Department of Political Science have the skills to play a better role in the future. She said that the students of Political Science Department will avail Internship Programs in Sindh Assembly.

She informed that the students of the Department of Political Science have also availed a visit of the Sindh Assembly while in the future the students will be given an opportunity to visit the National Assembly and the Senate as study trips. Prof. Dr. Naveed Ahmed Shaikh, Director Post Graduate Studies said that for the betterment of the future, the youth should move forward according to the challenges of the time, especially the youth should take advantage of social media.

Mr. Ishrat Ali Mirani said that the youth have to play a role to resolve the problems faced by individuals in the society. This is the best practical model for political science students. Earlier, in the Model Assembly Session, the elected members of various constituencies gave a briefing on the measures taken during the recent floods and rains on health, education, agriculture and various sectors. Various question and answer sessions were also held on this occasion.

The Focal Person of this session of the Model Assembly was Mr. Akhlaq Ahmed Larik, while Mr. Ali Nawaz Soomro and others addressed the assembly. A large number of teachers and students participated in this session of the assembly. Sumbul Khakhrani performed the duties of speaker.

For more information, contact:
Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur
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Fax: +92-243-9280060
Email: info@salu.edu.pk

Annual conference on sustainable development hosted by SDPI, Islamabad 

Khairpur, December 10, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), Islamabad hosted the Annual Conference on Sustainable Development during Unusual Times. The President of Islamic Republic of Pakistan Dr. Arif Alvi presided over the inaugural session.

Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmad Ibupoto, Vice Chancellor, Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur and Prof. Dr. Naveed Ahmed Shaikh, Director Postgraduate Studies and Focal Person of MoU signed between SDPI and SALU attended the session. The Ministers from related Ministries and Ambassadors from many countries attended the conference. The team of SDPI thanked all Universities representatives and particularly SALU for participating in the conference.

Talking on this occasion Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto said the MoU signed between the two prestigious Institutions will be metrialized practically in order to achieve the set goals. He said the SDPI is working for the betterment of sustainable policies for the betterment of the country in promoting the sustainable development for socio-economic development. Dr. Ibupoto said Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur as premiere institute is working for the academic, research and development of the region at large.

For more information, contact:
Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur
Tel: +92-243-9280051-4
Fax: +92-243-9280060
Email: info@salu.edu.pk