Tag: University of Chitral

Chitral, March 22, 2023 (PPI-OT): Young Peace and Development Corps (YPDC) is an initiative of the Ministry of Planning, Development, and Reforms in collaboration with the Higher Education Commission (HEC). The program aims to engage youth in the development discourse and conflict resolution processes as a policy tool to ensure socioeconomic inclusiveness.

It prepares the youth for their future roles across different sectors from where they can contribute positively and bring positive socioeconomic change. It provides a platform for societal processes (Debate/ Consensus building exercises/Religious Tolerance/Cultural Tolerance etc.), leading to more peaceful societies.

Under this project, empowered “Young Champions of Social Change” are created within safe spaces on campuses also called YPDC Chapters. Currently, there are 80 plus YPDC Chapters across the country. These chapters organize, mobilize, and engage with a wider youth audience to limit their vulnerability towards violence and extremism and take part in policymaking to direct their energies toward development and productivity.

In this connection, the YPDC University of Chitral Chapter has been established and the following cabinet has been approved.

Jamshid Ahmad (President)

Sabahat Rahim Baig (Vice President)

Abdul Wadood (General Secretary)

Azmat Ullah (Media Relation Officer)

Leena Shuragali (Executive Council Member)

For more information, contact:
University of Chitral
Chitral, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Tel: +92-943-412819
Website: https://uoch.edu.pk

Chitral, March 19, 2023 (PPI-OT): The Women Empowerment Section, Youth Development Center, University of Chitral, organized an event in connection with International Women’s Day in collaboration with the Awakening Organization Swat. Mrs. Musarat Jabeen, Principal of Government Girls Degree College Chitral, was the chief guest of the ceremony. The theme for the day was “Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality”.

The theme for the speech competition was “Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality,” while the painting competition focused on the theme of “Embracing Equality.” Mrs. Musarat Jabeen, Chief Guest of the event, Mr. Zahoor Ul Haq Danish, Convenor Student Societies, University of Chitral, and Mr. Irfan Hussain Babak were judges for the speech competition and Mr. Mohsin ul Mulk Siddiqui, Lecture Computer Science, Ms. Asifa Andaleeb, Lecturer Pakistan Studies, Ms. Nazia Aman, Lecturer Philosophy and Advocate Ms. Raheela Kanwal, were judges for the painting competition.

Following the competitions, a panel discussion was held on the topic of “Challenges Faced by Women in Chitral, Opportunities, and the Way Forward.” Panelists briefly shared their thoughts and stories of struggle with the audience. The panelists included Mrs. Yasmeen Cheema, a YouTuber, Miss Hajiya Hussain from the population department, a businesswoman Miss Nazia, the CEO of Nisa Services, Miss Farida Faree, social activist and writer, along with Miss Dilshad Pari, who is first female SHO from Chitral, stationed at police station Shoghor, and Miss Rizwana Bilquis, lecturer of Botany, University of Chitral. The panelists shared their stories and highlighted the important role of women in society.

The winners of the speech and painting competition were awarded prizes. Fahim Ullah, BBA 1st semester, Sawera Hussain, BS English 3rd semester and Faizyab Sadat, BS CS 3rd semester, respectively stood first, second, and third in the speech competition, and Safina and Ambareena BS Economics 7th semester, Sehrish and Nazish BS Economics 6th semester, Samreena Hussain and group BS English 6th semester were first, second and third winners of the painting competition.

Additionally, to acknowledge the services of our proud daughters of Chitral, appreciation shields were distributed among them. The chief guest, Mrs. Musarat Jabeen, and the CEO of the “The Awakening Organization Swat,” Mr. Irfan Hussain Babak also shared their thoughts regarding the importance of gender equality. Ms. Nahida Noor, the head of the women empowerment section, concluded the program by delivering her closing remarks and expressed her gratitude to the participants for their active participation.

For more information, contact:
University of Chitral
Chitral, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Tel: +92-943-412819
Website: https://uoch.edu.pk

Chitral, March 13, 2023 (PPI-OT): The event was organized by the Department of Botany in collaboration with the Forest Department of Chitral. The Chief Guest of the program was Professor Dr. Zahir Shah, the Vice Chancellor University of Chitral while the Guest of honor was Mr. Muhammad Atif Jalib, Assistant Commissioner of Chitral. The Vice-Chancellor said that Pakistan is worst affected by climate change and the recent devastating flood is an example. Climate change can only be controlled through afforestation. event. Sub Divisional forest officer Mr. Umair Nawaz gave a detailed presentation about types of forest in Pakistan and specifically in Chitral. He said that the forest department of Chitral is engaged in ecosystem restoration and afforestation with successful output.

Divisional forest officer Chitral Mr. Asif Ali Shah appreciated the efforts of the university of Chitral in creating awareness among students about the importance of forests. Stage secretary Mr. Hafiz Ullah highlighted that the recent flood has inundated the biodiversity of Chitral. Human input is needed to bring back the lost biodiversity. Dr. Nadeem Hassan, Additional Director of Administration thanked the guests for their time. At the end of the program plant distribution ceremony was held on the lawn of the University of Chitral. Plant saplings were also planted by the Chief Guest and Guest of honor on the lawn of the University of Chitral.

For more information, contact:
University of Chitral
Chitral, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Tel: +92-943-412819
Website: https://uoch.edu.pk