Reception hosted by Salute in honour of newly appointed and promoted faculty members 

Khairpur, October 22, 2022 (PPI-OT):A Reception Dinner was hosted by Shah Abdul Latif University Teachers Association (SALUTA) in the honour of newly appointed and promoted Faculty Members. Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto, Vice Chancellor presided over the reception while Prof. Dr. Noor Ahmed Shaikh, Vice Chancellor Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University of Technology and Skills Development, Khairpur was the guest of honour.

Speaking on this occasion, Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto said the process of appointments and promotions of Faculty Members was made in line with the minimum eligibility criteria of Higher Education Commission (HEC), Islamabad on the recommendations of Selection Board approved by the Syndicate.

The entire process was made in a transparent manner and on the basis of merit. Since long time, the Selection Board was not held so there was an acute shortage of hiring of Faculty Members to render their academic services and to restart the various programs of M.S, M. Phil and Ph.D. After recruitment of highly qualified faculty, we are in a position to restart the Postgraduate programs.

Dr. Ibupoto appreciated the hospitality extended by the SALUTA to host the dinner. Dr. Ibupoto stressed the newly appointed and promoted Faculty Members to deliver their services with utmost devotion and commitment as part of national duty.

Prof. Dr. Noor Ahmed Shaikh said I am highly thankful to President and General Secretary SALUTA for inviting me on this auspicious occasion. He said I am part and parcel of this University. This University is rendering marvellous services for the academic uplifting in the leadership of the incumbent Vice Chancellor Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto.

Prof. Dr. Akhtiar Ali Ghumro, President SALUTA appreciated the contribution of Vice Chancellor Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto for the holding of Selection Board. He commended the efforts of Vice Chancellor for appointing and promoting the Faculty Members as result it will enhance ranking of the University. He said the entire process of Selection Board was made in a transparent and impartial manner.

Prof. Dr. Agha Nadia, Vice President SALUTA appreciated the efforts of entire team of SALUTA for organizing this dinner in the honour of Faculty Members. The untiring efforts of Vice Chancellor are highly commendable. By hiring new Faculty Members, it will strengthen the capacity building of the University.

Prof. Dr. Hissamuddin Shaikh, General Secretary SALUTA cordially welcomed the newly appointed and promoted Faculty Members. He also extended his special thanks to the Vice Chancellor for gracing this event as chief guest.

At the end, the Musical Concert was held. The classical singer Ustad Abdul Ghafoor Soomro and Jinsar Ali Samo performed Sufi, Folk and Cultural songs. The reception was attended by the Pro-Vice Chancellors, Deans of Faculties, Directors, Chairpersons, Sectional Heads, Faculty Members and their families. The proceedings of the event were conducted by Ms. Paras Niaz Khaskheli and Mr. Abdul Rasheed Soomro.

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Three-day international conference on governance and quality assurance in higher education institutes concluded 

Khairpur, March 11, 2022 (PPI-OT):Three-Day International Conference on Governance and Quality Assurance in Higher Education Institutes concluded at Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur jointly organized by the Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC), Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur in collaboration with Higher Education Commission, Pakistan, and Pakistan Network of Quality Assurance in Higher Education (PNQAHE), Khyber Medical University, Peshawar and The Shaikh Ayaz University, Shikarpur.

Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto, Vice Chancellor, Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur presided over the concluding session while Mr. Muhammad Mureed Rahmoon, Secretary, Universities and Boards Department, Govt. of Sindh was the chief guest. Prof. Dr. Sarosh Lodhi, Vice Chancellor, N.E.D University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi, Prof. Dr. Saleem Raza Samo, Vice Chancellor, Quaid-i-Awam University of Engineering, Science and Technology, Nawabshah, Mr. Saifullah Abro, Deputy Commissioner, Khairpur and Prof. Dr. Zia-ul-Haque, President, PNQAHE and Vice Chancellor Khyber Medical University Peshawar were the guests of honour.

Speaking on this occasion, Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto said that there are five basis of quality assurance in Higher Education Institutes i.e. teachers, students, parents, society and government but there is direct relationship between the two segments teachers and students. We teachers are responsible for the promotion of quality. Dr. Ibupoto said during the course of conference, different suggestions and recommendations were given by the foreign and national scholars.

These recommendations are value-added and will be sent to the concerned quarters for implementations. Dr. Ibupoto accorded especial thanks to Mr. Muhammad Mureed Rahmoon Secretary Universities and Boards who spared his precious time to grace the conference and also the guest Vice Chancellor of different Universities of Pakistan.

Mr. Muhammad Mureed Rahmoon said that higher education is based on trainings, capacity building, but we must concentrate on the improvement of Primary Education because it is the baseline of the nation and students groom from the Primary Education. He said that government will support in the fields of research and development and projects on multilateral fields.

He said that the huge responsibility lies to the Universities to equip the students with the knowledge. There is no need of bulk degrees but degrees with quality are essential for nation building. He assured that Universities and Boards Department will support Universities financially and administratively. He appreciated the dynamic efforts of Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto and his team for organizing this international moot in befitting manner.

Prof. Dr. Sarosh Lodhi said that quality is perception. It is limit less. Quality has benchmarks. Quality is gaining momentum day by day. Dr. Lodhi said quality is based on ethics and values. It is need of the time that better human resource may be produced with the help of quality education and research. He also extended felicitation to Prof. Dr. Iram Rani Director QEC, Shah Abdul Latif University, and Khairpur for organizing this result-oriented conference.

Renowned foreign and national scholars Dr. Anca Prisacariu from Romania, Dr. Bassam-Alhamad from Bahrain, Dr. Donald Staub, Dr. Bahar Gun from Turkey, Dr. Rukhsana Kaleem from Lahore, Prof. Dr. Minhoon Khan Laghari and Prof. Dr. Iram Rani, Secretary of the conference also shared their views. They appreciated the hospitality extended by the host University.

Prof. Dr. Asif Shaikh, Director, QEC, N.E.D University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi accorded vote of thanks. The concluding session was attended by the Deans, Directors, Chairpersons, Sectional Heads, Teachers and Students.

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Kamyab jawan talent hunt weightlifting launching ceremony held 

Khairpur, March 11, 2022 (PPI-OT):Prime Minister’s Pakistan Kamyab Jawan Talent Hunt Weightlifting Launching Ceremony was held at Syed Qaim Shah Jillani Indoor Sports Complex, Shah Abdul Latif University, and Khairpur. Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto, Vice Chancellor, Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur along with Prof. Dr. Fateh Muhammad Mari, Vice Chancellor, Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam, Prof. Dr. Amanat Ali Jalbani, Vice Chancellor, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Shaheed Benazirabad and Syed Nasir Shah, Director General Quality Assurance, Higher Education Commission, Islamabad inaugurated the event.

Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto extended his cordial thanks to the Prime Minister Secretariat and Higher Education Commission for allocating weightlifting event to Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur. Dr. Ibupoto said that this Kamyab Jawan Program is gaining momentum across the country under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister of Pakistan, as result, sports activism emerged countrywide. Dr. Ibupoto commended the efforts of Mr. Muhammad Murad Pirzada, Director Physical Education and his team for organizing this event in befitting manner.

Prof. Dr. Fateh Muhammad Mari congratulations to Prime Minister Office for providing patronage and proper guideline, as result, the physical activism has started in the University. He said sports activities are integral part of academic life. He appreciated the endeavour of Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto for providing a viable platform for sports activities at the campus. He said to the sportsmen that you are lucky enough having modest infrastructure at SALU.

Earlier, Mr. Muhammad Murad Pirzada, Director Physical Education welcomed the guests and participants. He briefed that it is pride and rejoice for us that our university is among the 25 Universities of Pakistan who got Kamyab Jawan Event. He said in Zone-H we will organize six events of different sports. Mr. Zulfiqar Ali, Director Sports Sukkur conducted the proceedings of the ceremony.

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ibrahim Keerio, Principal, Khairpur Agriculture Engineering College, Prof. Dr. Taj Muhammad Lashari, Dean Faculty of Social Sciences, Prof. Dr. Samina Rajper, Focal Person Kamyab Jawan Program, Prof. Dr. Khalida Mahar, Provost Hostels (Girls), Dr. Syed Baqir Shah, Chairman Sports, Mr. Ishrat Ali Mirani, Student Advisor, Mr. Nisar Ahmed Noonari, Director Finance, Mr. Ghulam Mujtaba Jatoi, Deputy Director Physical Education, Mr. Taj Muhammad Mahar, Sports Officer, Ms. Farida Chohan, Sports Officer (Female) and large number of officers, employees and students attended the ceremony.

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PHD open defense seminar held in the Institute of Computer Science 

Khairpur, March 04, 2022 (PPI-OT):Ph. D Open Defense Seminar was held in the Institute of Computer Science, Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur presided over by Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto, Vice Chancellor. Ph. D Research Scholar Mr. Abdur Razzaque defended his research on the topic “Scalability Approaches for Internet of Things (IOT) Bases Smart Campus System to Enhance Operating Effectiveness” under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Javed Ahmed Mahar.

Speaking on this occasion, Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto said that the research work of the scholar will enhance the smart campus system based on Internet of Things. He said this emerging technology requires new system, architectures and infrastructure to meet smart application necessities. Dr. Ibupoto said we are committed to provide the basic facilities to the research scholars so they could embark their research in convenient and conducive environment.

Research Scholar Mr. Abdur Razzaque said that his research work will be beneficial for accessing present and future smart campus applications and measuring their capacity. He said a smart campus project has been introduced by the HEC for SALU to improve teaching and learning activities. Prof. Dr. Qasid Hussain Mallah, Dean Faculty of Physical Sciences said this research work of the scholar will be a value-added work in the field of computer science.

Prof. Dr. Noor Ahmed Shaikh, Director Institute of Computer Science briefed the participants about the academic and research development of the Institute of Computer Science. He appreciated the efforts of Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto who personally presides over the Open Defense despite his hectic engagements.

External Examiners Dr. Malik Muhammad Saad Missen, Assistant Professor, Department of Information Technology, Islamia University, Bahawalpur, Dr. Saleem ullah, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science, Khuwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology, Rahim Yar Khan, Research Supervisor Dr. Javed Ahmed Mahar also spoke on this occasion. They commended the research work presented by the scholar.

Dr. Naveed Ahmed Shaikh, Director Postgraduate Studies conducted the proceedings of the Open Defense. The Open Defense Seminar was declared as successful. Prof. Dr. Mumtaz Hussain Mahar, Dr. Hidayatullah Shaikh, Dr. Rafaqat Arain, Mr. Mashooque Mahar, Mr. Shahid Hussain Mahar, Mr. Shaijh Hussain Danwar, Mr. Zohaib Memon and large numbers of teachers and research scholars attended the seminar.

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Cheque distribution ceremony of Indus Scholarship held 

Khairpur, February 25, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Cheque Distribution Ceremony of Indus Scholarship was held at Vice Chancellor Secretariat, Shah Abdul Latif University, and Khairpur. Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto, Vice Chancellor gave away the cheques among the needy and meritorious students of Institute of Business Administration awarded by Abdul Fatah Memorial Trust. Talking to the cheque recipients, Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto remarked that I appreciate the generous gesture of donor who extended financial support to the needy and meritorious students of the Institute.

He said I am optimistic that you will properly utilize this financial assistance and after availing a job you will assist the needy and meritorious students on the same footing. Dr. Ibupoto applauded the efforts of Director Institute of Business Administration Prof. Dr. Minhoon Khan Laghari and his team for adopting transparent and judicious procedure for the award of this scholarship.

Prof. Dr. Minhoon Khan Laghari, Director Institute of Business Administration said the students that you have proved your performance on the basis of your merit; you have been awarded this prestigious scholarship. He stressed the students to contribute in future financially to the needy and meritorious students as social responsibility. He also briefed the Vice Chancellor about the salient features of the scholarship.

Total Rs. 171000/- were distributed among the 17 needy and meritorious students of various classes. Prof. Dr. Taj Muhammad Lashari, Dean Faculty of Social Sciences, Prof. Dr. Iram Rani, Director Quality Enhancement Cell, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ismail Soomro, Mr. Mureed Hussain Ibupoto, Registrar, Mr. Zohaib Memon, Secretary to Vice Chancellor and others were present in the ceremony.

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MOU inked between SALU and Makhdoom Abdul Rehman Shaheed educational trust

Khairpur, September 29, 2021 (PPI-OT):A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) inked between Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur and Makhdoom Abdul Rahman Shaheed Cultural, Educational and Development Trust, Khuhra. Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto, Vice Chancellor Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur and Makhdoom Nadeem Ahmed Hashmi, Chairman of the Trust signed the MoU.

The trust shall cooperate for the arrangement of Seminars, conferences on Sufism, Peace, Tolerance, Education, and Culture in collaboration with Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur. The teaching and research work of Makhdoom Abdul Rahman Shaheed and other Saints will be carried out. The trust will establish any institute for the education of Sufism. The University will provide technical support for the development of the syllabus.

Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur under this agreement, will conduct the research work of M. Phil and Ph. D program on Islamic Studies, Sufism, History and Culture. Moreover, the seminars will be organized on the life of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai, Lal Shahbaz Qalandar, Sachal Sarmast, Makhdoom Abdul Rahman Shaheed, Sufi Shah Inayat and others. The Makhdoom Abdul Rahman Shaheed Chair will be established at Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur.

Prof. Dr. Taj Muhammad Lashari Dean Faculty of Social Sciences, Dr. Sajjad Ali Raeesi, Director Institute of Islamic Studies, Prof. Altaf Aseem, Focal Person of the Trust, Dr. Naveed Ahmed Shaikh, Director Postgraduate Studies, Dr. Noor Hassan Chandio, Incharge Department of Geography, Mr. Ashfaque Shaikh, Mr. Zohaib Memon, Secretary to Vice Chancellor and others were present on this occasion.

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