Tag: University of the Punjab

Lahore, March 17, 2023 (PPI-OT): Prof. Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Zoologist of the Year Award is ZSP’s premier scientific award, and this year it is presented to Professor Zulfiqar Ali, University of the Punjab. Dr. Ali’s pioneering work on conservation biology and environmental health has had significant impact on zoological sciences.

His work has induced people to reconsider how environmental policies and the protection of wildlife can shift paradigms in light of contemporary circumstances. With data supporting the new scenarios, he has made particularly significant contributions to scientific understanding of the connections between environmental health, climate change impacts, and wild species as drastic declines in populations. Professor Ali has written more than 170 articles and books related to wildlife, (Impact Factor publications 152 with citation 1689). Obtained his MSc degree in Zoology from University of the Punjab in 1991 and PhD in 2005. He has supervised research work of 28 PhDs and 63 MPhil students besides several MSc/BS.

He is founder of the New Zoological Museum in Punjab university, established wildlife department in UVAS, and provided services to many national and international organizations with his expertise in wildlife management. His work and expertise lie in the area of wildlife conservation that includes: wildlife surveys, habitat assessment, wetlands management, community mobilization, and sustainable natural resource planning. He has developed and implemented plans to reduce the negative impacts of human activities on biodiversity. His additional expertise as environmental health specialist also recognized with many international research articles and a text book of air pollution monitoring.

Prof. Ali is Life Fellow of Zoological Society of Pakistan, Fellow of Zoological Society of London, Linnaean Society of London, Aerosol Society, British Ecology Society, British Natural History Museum, Society of Wetlands Scientist, Society for Ecological Restoration International, and WWF-Pakistan.

Prof. Ali was also awarded WWF-International Prince Bernhard Award for Nature Conservation in 2002. He has attended 23 international and 31 national’s conferences, seminars and workshops.

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, March 16, 2023 (PPI-OT): A 5-member delegation from Umm Al-Qura University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia led by the Vice President Prof Dr Fahd bin Ahmed Al-Zahrani visited Punjab University. PU Dean Faculty of Information and Media Studies Prof Dr Khalid Mehmood, Director External Linkages Dr Sobia Khurram and others were present on the occasion. Dr Khalid said that PU enhancing international connections with world’s leading academic and research institutions.

The delegates thanked PU administration on providing friendly atmosphere to international students with good opportunities of higher learning and stressed the need to promote academic relations between the two countries. Later, souvenirs were presented to the delegation.

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, March 15, 2023 (PPI-OT): Punjab University Hailey College of Banking and Finance (HCBF) organized a discussion in which Senior Advisor at World Bank Deepak Khanna, HCBF Principal Dr Ahmad Muneeb Mehta, Additional Registrar Dr Abbas, faculty members and others were participated. In the discussion the honourable guest shed light on various financial and banking tools that may be utilized for effective risk management and poverty alleviation in terms of Pakistan as well as global context.

Deepak Khanna was kind enough to offer his expertise to the College in pursuit of research excellence through College conference and research journal platforms. Dr Ahmed Muneeb Mehta thanked to Deepak Khanna for sharing his valuable time and presented a souvenir as well.

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, March 13, 2023 (PPI-OT): The Public Defense of Mr. Hassan Siddique’s PhD dissertation in the discipline of Communication Studies is scheduled to be held on (Monday) March 20, 2023 at 12:00 noon. in the Edward Said Board Room of the School of Communication Studies (SCS), University of the Punjab, Lahore. All the faculty members and M. Phil/PhD students are welcome to participate in the Public Defense.

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, March 13, 2023 (PPI-OT): Punjab University Registration Branch has resumed Online Registration Portal for Private Candidates of Associate Degree Arts / Science and Commerce. According to Deputy Registrar General the online registration portal will be opened for private candidates of Associate Degree Arts / Science and Commence till March 20, 2023 with single fee.

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, March 13, 2023 (PPI-OT): Punjab University Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Niaz Ahmad Akhter has expressed his grief and sorrow over the sad demise of Vice Chancellor Government College University Faisalabad, Professor Dr Shahid Kamal. In his condolence message, the VC prayed that the departed soul may rest in eternal peace and Almighty Allah may grant courage to the members of bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss. Dr Shahid Kamal served as dean, director, principal and professor at Punjab University.

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/