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Eid Mubarak from Team RealKarachi

Faraz Ahmed — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:43:43 +0000

EID MUBARAK TO ALL THE MUSLIMS AROUND THE WORLD.

7th National Science Talent Contest Launched

Faraz Ahmed — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:17:02 +0000

The seventh National Science TalentContest (NSTC) has been launched by the STEM Careers Programme in collaboration with Higher Education Commission (HEC) and Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS). The nationwide screening test will be held on 17th of January in eight major cities of the country, while deadline for receiving nomination forms is December 11.

NSTC is aimed at inspiring youth of the nation to opt for careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, and preparing them for participation in the annual International

Olympiads in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics.

The students are initially selected through a nationwide screening test from among applicants with at least 75% marks in their SSC or O-level examinations, studying in FSc/A-Level (Part-I).

Subsequent selection is done through a series of training camps through a process of teaching and testing.

Fifty selected students will be invited to a series of training camps in different home institutions, including National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (NIBGE), Faisalabad for Biology; HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry, Karachi for Chemistry; School of Mathematical Sciences (SMS), GCU Lahore for Mathematics; and PIEAS, Islamabad for Physics.

In 2009, Pakistani students participated in the International Olympiads for the fourth time and won seven Bronze Medals and two Honorable Mentions. It is worth mentioning here that students selected and groomed under NSTC have also been able to secure admissions with scholarships for their higher studies in top ranking universities such as Stanford, MIT, Harvard, Yale, Cornell, Caltech, Mc Gill, University of Toronto and Oxford etc.

NUST to hold its 6th convocation in October

Faraz Ahmed — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:00:59 +0000

National University of Science and Technology (NUST) will hold its 6th convocation in the last week of October. Degrees and gold medals would be awarded to the masters, M.Phil/Ph.D students who have graduated after December 6, 2007, said spokesperson of the university here.All the interested graduates have been advised to inform the registrar about their willingness to attend the convocation by providing necessary information including name, registration number, year of passing, telephone number and mailing address.
The graduates can bring only two guests in the convocation Hall. Further information can be obtained from the phone numbers

SDC unveils training program on AutoCAD

Faraz Ahmed — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:15:29 +0000

Skill Development Council, Deputy Chairman, Muhammad Aslam Bhutta has unveiled a comprehensive training program on AutoCAD here on Tuesday. While inaugurating the programme he said that this will introduce students to the processes, tools, and methodology of computer drafting with AutoCAD, the world’s leading software for design and drafting.

He underlined the acquisition of knowledge and skill for eliminating of poverty and unemployment from the country. This multipurpose class is intended for those who have little or no experience with AutoCAD. During the course, students will acquire basic skills used for AutoCAD software and design techniques toward various applications.
Bhutta said, “If you love watching your work become a reality? Then design and shape the world around you with the
powerful, flexible features found in AutoCAD design and documentation software.” It is important that more and more AutoCAD users are venturing out of their traditional and familiar two-dimensionalworld to explore the possibilities of 3D space.

Thanks to many software enhancements in this area, 3D is an increasingly useful and widespread tool. However, the leaps into three dimensions require some changes in thinking and drawing habits. Out of seven participants three are from UET, Texila and belong to Bangladesh, one each from Oxford Brookes University, London, Pakistan Meteorological Department, Air University, Telenor Pakistan. Referring to the programs of the Council, Deputy Chairman said that it is focusing to maximize the potential of participants through the acquisition of knowledge and skill; it also provides extra ordinary on-target training and motivation of honesty, quality, self respect, performance & integrity to all participants to prepare the nation to respond to the needs of the country.

Matric Board to issue marks sheets from November 10

Faraz Ahmed — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 23:00:53 +0000

The Marks Sheets pertaining to SSC Part-I (ClassIX) Science Group-Annual Examination-2008 will be ready for collection effective Nov 10 to 13 onward. According to a notification issued Thursday the marks sheets will be available for collection as per folloing schedule: below.
Date Name of Town
10.11.2008 New Karachi, North Nazimabad, (Old District Central) Gulberg, Liaquatabad
11.11.2008 Jamshed Town, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, (Old District East) Shah Faisal Town, Landhi, Korangi
12.11.2008 Malir, Bin Qasim, Gadap (Old District Malir)
13.11.2008 Keamari, SITE, Baldia, Orangi (Old District West)
13.11.2008 Lyari, Saddar (Old District South)
All the heads of recognized secondary Schools have been requested to send their representative with Authority Letter to collect the same on the mentioned dates from the Conference Hall, Ist Floor, Block B of the Board from 9-30 a.m. to 4 p.m (without break).

Meezan Bank launches SMS Alert Service

Faraz Ahmed — Thu, 22 May 2008 20:32:09 +0000

Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s largest Islamic Bank has launched SMS Alert Service for all its customers nationwide. An announcement here on Thursday said that with SMS Alert service customers of the Bank will be informed of multiple account transaction(s) on their mobile phones within minutes.
It said that the Meezan Bank customers once signed up with this service would receive an instant SMS alert from Meezan Bank on their respective mobile phones on any of the following transactions that occur on the customers’ current or savings accounts.
Transactions include debit transaction when an amount is deducted from customers’ current or savings account(s), credit transaction when an amount is deposited to customers’ current or savings account(s), low balance when the balance in customers’ account(s) falls below a threshold amount (specified by the customers beforehand) and Cheque bounce whenever the customers’ issued or deposited Cheque gets dishonored due to any reason.
The essence of this service is to provide added convenience and security to all Meezan Bank customers and would be helpful in assisting them for monitoring day-to-day account activity.
Meezan Bank has a wide range of products and services providing one stop shop for all Riba-free banking needs. The Bank is always looking to provide customer convenience by offering innovative and value-added products and services.
The launch of the Meezan SMS Alert service is continuation of its commitment to provide its customers with best possible services combined with latest advancements.
Meezan Bank presently has 102 branches in 31 cities across Pakistan All branches are ‘on-line’ and are supported by state of the art 24/7 Banking services to all its customers, which includes 90 ATMs, Internet Banking and a Call Center that operates 24 hours a day seven days a week.
Meezan Bank offers a comprehensive Debit Card that is accepted at over 3,000 outlets across Pakistan, the statement further pointed out.

International conference at KU on Wednesday

Faraz Ahmed — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:53:30 +0000

KARACHI: An international conference will be organised at the Karachi University campus on April 16.

An announcement here on Tuesday said the day-long moot would be held under the auspices of the Department of Islamic History, University of Karachi.

It also pointed out that the topic of the conference will be “Pakistan: Challenges and Response”.
The moot will be presided by Prof. Dr. Syed Salman Nadvi of the Durban University, South Africa, and Prof. Dr. Moinuddin Aqeel of Osaka University, Japan.

SSUET’s orientation ceremony held

Faraz Ahmed — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 23:29:37 +0000

Some 1200 male and female students admitted to different dsiciplines of engineering in Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology were provided the vision and academic guidance at an “orientation ceremony” held here Monday prior to start of regular classes right from today.
Addressing the ceremony, Chancellor SSUET and President Aligarh Muslim University Old Boys Association, Engr Z.A. Nizami gave a broad outline of the vision behind the establishment of this University.
He pointed out that this university was named after great reformer and educationist Sir Syed Ahmed Khan who had refused establishment of any educational institution after his name during his lifetime but had consented to if anyone established an institution after his death and named after him.
Mr Nizami said that Aligarh University was an institution for which no person less than founder of Pakistan Quaid-e-Azam Mohammed Ali Jinnah had profound respect and love.
He said that this University’s world-wide reputation can be judged from the fact that its web site had over half a million hits since its establishment.
Chancellor SSUET informed that this university, which has Pakistan’s biggest computer lab and best faculty, has academic agreements with 18 renowned universities of USA and UK.

He told the new entrants that students graduating from here do not ind any problem in having a job as their CVs are sent to some 3600 mployers nation-wide and score of its graduates were today serving World-wide on good positions.
Mr Nizami said that one significant feature of SSUET is that no political activity takes place here as all the political parties have given their commitment in this regard.
He said the University gets lot of financial help and assistance which is passed on to deserving students and the fact is that no students left without admission because of his financial constraints.
Chancellor said that students in this university are prepared to deal with various situations.
Earlier former Acting Vice-Chancellor and General Secretary AligarhMusliim University Old Boys Association (AMUOBA), Engr Zakkir Ali Khan in his intellectual discourse told the students that being students of this uuniversity, they were the real torch-bearer of the mission that had been undertaken by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan.
“We expect you that during your stay here and even thereafter you will follow the footprints of Sir Syed and Aligarh spirit for the cause of promotion of education and progress of Pakistan”.

DUHS holds orientation session for students enrolled with its programmes

Faraz Ahmed — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 23:26:54 +0000

Dow University of Health Sciences here on Monday arranged a series of introductory classes for degree programme in physical medicine, dental care and diploma as well as degree programmes in nursing and medical technology respectively. Students with different backgrounds and academic qualifications attended these classes in large number and appreciated the exercise under-taken for their orientation about the professional education they intend to pursue.
Concerned directors of the programme include Dr. Nabila Soomro (Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation), Dr. Sharaf Ali Shah (Institute of Nursing), Dr. Sarwat Hasan (Institute of Medical Technology) and Dr. Mohammad Amin (Dental Care School).
Dr. Nabila Soomro said the current academic session 2008 is witnessed to have the Institute’s first training programme in Prosthesis and Orthosis Sciences and second of its degree level programme in Occupational Therapy.
She said the 40 students enrolled with the occupational therapy programme would be trained in management and rehabilitation of the physically handicapped.
Dr. Soomro highlighted importance of the programme and called for establishment of more such institutions across the country so as to provide quality support to the impaired, either free of cost or at subsidised rates.
Dr. Sharaf Ali Shah said the curriculum of nursing training and education has been derived from Aga Khan University and that the DUHS Institute of Nursing was aimed at meeting the shortage of qualified and well trained nurses in the country.
Dr. Sarwat Hasan said the DUHS Institute of Medical Technology was presently offering training in four different fields including Operation Theater, Critical Care, Ophthalmology and Clinical Pathology.
Students are being offered diploma as well as degree level training in these four subjects so as to meet the acute shortage of trained technologists, Director, DUHS Institute of Medical Technology said.
Dr. Mohammad Amin cited DUHS Institute of Dental Care as first of its kind of facility in the country where diploma courses are offered to individuals interested and capable of being trained as dental technologists, dental hygiene technicians and dental surgery
assistants.

The fresh entrants to these institutes were also provided ith an pportunity to meet their teachers and get acquainted with the curriculum and details of classes they would be required to attend.

Admissions to BCS commence

Faraz Ahmed — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 12:01:45 +0000

The process of admissions to three-year BCS degree programme has commenced in six government colleges in the metropolis.
An announcement to this effect was made in a statement issued on Friday.
The institutions are: Government D.J. Science College, Government Commerce College, Government College Stadium Road, Government National College, Sir Syed Government College for Women and Government Khursheed Girls College.
Those desirous of seeking admission can secure the forms from these colleges.
The filled in admission forms would have to be submitted in the respective institutions by January 14, it was further pointed out.

New academic session at Karachi University commences on Jan 10

Faraz Ahmed — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 12:00:43 +0000

The classes of the new entrants at Karachi University for the academic session 2008 will commence from January 10.
This was announced by the spokesman of Karachi University on Wednesday.
He said more than 4,000 students were admitted to various teaching departments of the institution. Meanwhile, the Vice-chancellor of Karachi University, Prof. Dr.
Pirzada Qasim Raza Siddiqui, has welcomed the new entrants. In a message on the occasion of the new academic year 2008, he reminded that they are now affiliated to a large institution of the country where their prime objective should be to acquire knowledge and education so as to get adequate acquaintance with science and
technology.

He advised that by enhancing their academic capabilities they must be prepared to meet the increasingly tough multiple challenges of modern time. The Vice-Chancellor asserted that a number of former students of Karachi University have been playing leading role in various fields of life and serving the nation and country which is an element of prestige and honor for themselves and their alma mater. This tradition of the varsity, he pointed out, should be carried on with more enthusiasm. Relating acquisition of latest knowledge and research in all fields of sciences as essential and the most significant source of bringing about progress and prosperity, Prof. Siddiqui urged upon them to devote themselves for studies benefiting from all modern facilities provided by the University of Karachi.

Libraries and laboratories when properly used can turn students into scholars, scientists, researchers and intellectuals, he said. A highly qualified, able and experienced team of faculty is available to help explore students potentials and to polish their skills.
Recalling the imagination of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah about the youth and students, Prof. Siddiqui said that Quaid-e-Azam always considered the younger generation as a highly precious asset for the country and nation. The golden principle of Unity, Faith and Discipline must be taken as a means of guidance throughout your varsity life and beyond, the Vice-Chancellor further informed the new entrants. At present time when literacy and acquisition of science and technology is making significant difference among the nations of the world, we as a whole nation, are in immense want of look forward to the enlightened profile of life and this is possible when we learn to seek knowledge making it a source of acquiring wisdom, he added.

He urged the new entrants to concentrate towards the acquisition of knowledge.

Wimax, wireless broadband launched in Pakistan

Faraz Ahmed — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 01:09:42 +0000

WiMax networks and Wireless Broadband services have been commercially launched across the country heralding a new milestone in the Telecom sector of Pakistan.
The launch of commercial WiMax services has positioned Pakistan as the leader in the region to initiate wireless Broadband services that would be available to its consumers nation wide.
Other regional countries including India are yet to offer such services analysts believe that these countries may take a considerable time to reach the position that Pakistan has attained.
WiMax is the latest, ITU recognized, 3G technology capable of providing voice, broadband data and commercial video telephony services.
With the launch of WiMax services in Pakistan, the subscribers to this service will be able to make video calls, telephony through special handsets while callers will be able to see live video/picture of each other in addition to voice conversation.
The users will also enjoy wireless broadband services and will be able to use Internet at much faster speed as compared to normal dialup internet services or fixed line broadband services. These operators are also aiming at providing broadband data solution for corporate users in Pakistan.
At present M/s Wateen Telecom, an international telecom player is offering commercial WiMax services in most parts of the country. Mytel, a local operator in Peshawar, has also launched its commercial operation of WiMax in Peshawar.
On the same front, other Wireless Local Loop operators including Burraq, PTCL, Z-WLL and Cyber Internet are busy in the deployment of WiMax networks. All of these operators are in their testing phase and will soon be able to offer commercial WiMax services in the country.

Special exhibition on Iqbal Day

Faraz Ahmed — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 23:40:22 +0000

The National Museum of Pakistan, Karachi, has arranged a special exhibition to mark the 130th Birth Anniversary of the great poet of East, philosopher and scholar Sir Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal falling on November 9.

A statement on Thursday said that on this occasion, some are letters written in his own handwriting, selected photographs epicting various events of his life achievements, his first
autographed poetic publication, papers presented on different ccasions and his personal relics will be on display for public n the foyer of the Museum.

The exhibition will remain open for public rom 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. on 9th November.
The entry to exhibition will be free for general public, it was further announced.

KU to publish post graduates directory

Faraz Ahmed — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:37:41 +0000

The University of Karachi has initiated the process to publish a department-wise post graduate
directory of the alumni of the institution.
A spokesman said on Sunday that the exercise is aimed at enhancing the liaison among the employers, industries and the professionals.
He stated that the task of compiling the directory has been entrusted to the Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) of the University of Karachi.
To seek the data of the alumni for the proposed post graduate directory, the University has also placed advertisement in a section of the press.
All the former students of the institution have been asked to fill in the form and post or email it to the QEC, University of Karachi.

NIDA to become operational in Karachi by end-October

Faraz Ahmed — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:32:18 +0000

National Institute of Design and Analysis (NIDA) set up by Technology Upgradation and Skill Development Company (TUSDEC) will become operational in Karachi by the end of October.
This is the fourth NIDA becoming operational after the ones set up in Lahore, Quetta and Sialkot.
According to a spokesman of TUSDEC here on Monday, NIDA Karachi will impart training in Computer-aided design (CAD), Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), Computer-aided Engineering
(CAE), Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
This centre will underscore the production of innovative designers,rather than mere software operators.