August 2007
Pak Students Excel in
International Science Olympiads-2007
Interview: Dr. Ishrat Husain
Profile: Accreditation & Attestation Division, HEC
Commission Events
Varsity News
Listings and Announcements
...Much More Inside
Table of Contents
INTERVIEW
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Dr. Ishrat Husain .......................... By Waseem Khaliqdad
PROFILE
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Accreditation & Attestation Division, HEC
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Commission Approves Plagiarism Policy
Pak Students Excel in International Science Olympiads-2007
Front Cover: Pakistani students represent
their country at the 39th International
Chemistry Olympiad (IChO-2007) at
Moscow, Russia.
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Course on Leadership and Programme Evaluation
Workshop on Research Proposal Writing at AMC
CALL Workshop at Air University
HEC to Implement SAP ERP Software
HEC Delegation Visits Austria
Workshop on Biosafety, Health and Environment
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Foundation University Holds Convocation 2007
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Workshop at GCU under Joint Higher Education Link Programme
Workshop on Storage Technologies at UAAR
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KSS Workshop on Crystal Structure Determination
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University of Education Holds First Convocation
Conference on Optical Communication and Network Technology
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Seminar on 60 Years of Independence
Educational Cooperation among China, Pakistan Urged
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Accredited Laboratories for Testing Agricultural Commodities Needed
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Social Sciences Receiving Due Attention:
Dr. Ishrat Husain
After bringing about considerable reforms in the banking sector of the
country while he was Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan from 19992005, Dr. Ishrat Husain is now-a-days rendering his services for more
significant issues of national importance. Besides serving as Chairman,
National Commission for Government Reforms, Dr. Ishrat is also
Chairman of the HEC Committee on Development of Social Sciences.
Dr. Husain received his MA in Development Economics from Williams
College and PhD in Economics from Boston University, receiving
International Student Award for outstanding academic achievement. He
is a graduate of the Executive Development Programme jointly
sponsored by Harvard, Stanford Universities and INSEAD. Before coming
to Pakistan, he worked for over 20 years at the World Bank rising to the
position of Chief Economist and Director for Africa and then East Asia and
Pacific Regions. He was kind enough to spare his valuable time for an
interview with HEC News and Views:
HEC News and Views: How do you compare the state of education,
especially higher education, in Pakistan with developing countries of the
world?
A leading economist and
an HEC Distinguished
National Professor, he is
the author of a dozen
books, has contributed 15
chapters in edited books
and more than 25 refereed
journal articles. Two of his
books "Pakistan: The
Economy of an Elitist
State" and "Economic
Management in Pakistan:
1999-2002" are popular in
and outside Pakistan.
Dr. Ishrat Hussain: The things that have been missing in our
education system are access and quality of education. Without progress
at these two levels, all other efforts remain meaningless and once you
provide the youth access to quality education, it definitely affects all
other aspects of national development. Take the examples of China and
Korea; you will see that they spent a lot on education, improved the
access and quality of education and results are there.
I must say that HEC is making commendable efforts to make these
improvements in our higher education sector. Since the inception of HEC,
finances have not been a problem for faculty members and higher
education institutions but leadership and commitment is a must for
effective utilization of these incentives. And once our higher education
sector is strengthened, we shall also find competent teachers for primary
and secondary education.
HEC N&V: Since you are Chairman of the HEC's Committee for
Development of Social Sciences, how would you respond to the criticism
that Social Sciences have not been given the due importance as
compared to natural sciences?
Dr. Ishrat Hussain: There are people who always portray the facts in a
negative manner. Like other subjects, the Social Sciences, Arts and
Humanities have also been given utmost attention. HEC is putting a lot of
efforts to develop these areas. Frankly speaking, the response from the
faculty members and Social Sciences departments has been very poor.
HEC is a funding and standardization agency. Opportunities are being
provided, now it is upto the concerned people to take full advantage and
come up with concrete proposals. What is required is leadership and
commitment.
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Interview
HEC N&V: What do you think are the significant
achievements of the Committee for Development of
Social Sciences?
HEC N&V: What steps has the Committee taken to make
the research journals of Social Sciences more credible?
Dr. Ishrat Hussain: The Committee has set the basic
criteria for HEC recognized journals. First of all, the
journals should be published on a regular basis.
Dr. Ishrat Hussain: The Committee is making efforts to
motivate the faculty members of social sciences all over
the country. I have myself visited faculties of Social
Sciences in various universities around the country. The
main objectives of the Committee include availability of
scholarships, promotion of research culture in Social
Sciences, institutional development, linkage programme
with foreign universities, establishment of Social
Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Pakistan
and improving the standard of HEC recognized journals.
So we are working on different aspects and guiding the
people of Social Sciences disciplines to initiate a change
and revamp the whole system. The Committee is acting
as a catalyst to bring about the desired changes.
The editorial boards of these journals should have
diverse membership. There must be one international
referee and the journal should also be internationally
indexed.
HEC N&V: What would you suggest to inculcate a
culture of research, especially among faculty members of
our universities? Moreover, do you agree that the
condition of PhD for promotion in universities is justified?
Dr. Ishrat Hussain: Research is a serious business and
a university teacher is supposed to produce quality
research in addition to his teaching assignments. You can
not force anybody to do research; a faculty member
should realize himself its significance. As far as
encouragement is concerned, opportunities are in
abundance.
HEC N&V: Is the Committee also considering the
strengthening of Social Sciences at pre-university level?
Dr. Ishrat Hussain: No, our focus is to strengthen the
education of these subjects at university level. We believe
that if our university departments produce competent
graduates, many of them will ultimately join colleges and
will be capable of changing the curriculum and teaching
methodology at that level.
However, there are people who are producing quality
work. Regarding condition of PhD degree, you can't say
that everybody who completes PhD becomes a good
researcher. A person with less qualification may produce
good work but while acquiring a doctorate degree, the
student learns basic skills and methods required to carry
out research.
HEC N&V: The Committee is paying attention to
development of linkages with the foreign universities. Is
there any progress and how would these linkages help?
HEC N&V: What should be done to eradicate the
menace of plagiarism?
Dr. Ishrat Hussain: Through these linkages, the faculty
members and outstanding students may go in the linked
institution; similarly the faculty members of that
department may be invited for talks and lectures. It may
also help in the development of curriculum as well as
necessary facilities.
Dr. Ishrat Hussain: Plagiarism is a serious crime and
the offenders must be punished accordingly. A strong
evaluation system is the only solution to check any sort of
cheating in research.
Some individuals have come up with proposals and are
utilizing these incentives but still tangible proposals,
especially from departments and institutions, are
awaited. This is a wonderful opportunity for the
departments of Social Sciences to get connected with
their counterparts abroad.
HEC N&V: What would you suggest to improve the
management structure in the university departments?
Dr. Ishrat Hussain: In my opinion, the deans and
chairmen should not be given so much power. Our
Committee has also recommended that these positions
should be rotated among faculty members.
HEC N&V: Are you satisfied with the role of private
sector universities as far as social sciences are
concerned?
The appointments should be performance-based and if
someone is delivering properly, he/she may be given a
chance to continue. The dean or a chairman should not
act like a thanedar.
Dr. Ishrat Hussain: I think, the Social Sciences
departments of private universities are much more
developed as compared to those of the public
universities. Institutions like LUMS have much
established faculties of Social Sciences.
By Waseem Khaliqdad
E-mail: wkhaliqdad@hec.gov.pk
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Profile
ACCREDITATION & ATTESTATION DIVISION
HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION
The initiatives taken by the Higher Education
Commission (HEC) have helped in rapid transformation
of the higher education sector of Pakistan. But each and
every step is taken after ensuring that quality is not
compromised at any stage.
ACCREDITATION CELL
The Accreditation Cell deals with the following:
Private Universities
The Higher Education Commission, as per Education
Policy of the Government of Pakistan, has adopted a
liberal policy for encouraging the private sector to
establish high-quality institutions to cater to the surging
demands of student community. At present, there are
56 universities/institutions in the private sector.
As a part of developing a sustainable system of quality
assurance in the universities and degree awarding
institutions, the Commission has adopted a strict
procedure for attestation and accreditation.
'Accreditation and Attestation (A&A) Division' HEC is
carrying out following statutory functions as assigned
vide Section 10 (1) of the HEC Ordinance of 2002:
The Division is also carrying out inspection of private
sector universities/institutions as follow-up of decisions
of Chancellors' Committee. The evaluation and physical
inspection of private universities is made in relation to
fulfillment of requirements of Cabinet Criteria.
a) Operations of private sector universities entrusted
vide clause (d) which states “prescribe conditions
under which institutions including those that are not
part of the State educational system may be opened
and operated”
Based on inspection reports, private universities/
institutions have been categorized into four Categories
viz: Category W (universities/institutions meeting
criteria requirements); Category X (universities/
institutions with minor short-comings); Category Y
(universities/institutions not meeting criteria
requirements); and Category Z (universities/institutions
seriously deficient).
b) Establishment of universities/institutions vide
clause (f) which states, “advise the Federal
Government and the Provincial Governments on
proposals for granting a charter to award degrees in
both public and private sector”
c) Equivalence of foreign and local degrees as well as
Deeni Asnaads vide clause (o) which states,
“determine the equivalence and recognition of
degrees, diplomas, and certificates awarded by
institutions within the country and abroad”
The outcome of first inspection was alarming but upon
conscientious efforts and persuasion, the sponsors of
the most institutions have shown substantial
improvement.
Establishment of Universities/Institutes
A proactive policy is followed for establishment of
universities and institutions of higher education both in
public and private sectors. For smooth processing of
establishment of new universities/institutions of higher
education, the Federal Cabinet on February 27, 2002
approved the 'Criteria/Guidelines for the Establishment
of a New University or an Institution of Higher
Education'.
In addition, the A&A Division has also been assigned the
following jobs:
d) Franchising of local institutions with foreign
universities
e) Attestation of degrees/diplomas/certificates
For better discharge of its functions, the A&A Division is
administratively divided into following three cells:
The Criteria highlights parameters in the shape of
academic, financial and physical infrastructure to be
satisfied by universities/institutions prior to the grant of
Charter. The Criteria/Guidelines were later amended by
the Federal Cabinet on October 04, 2006.
i) Accreditation Cell
ii) Attestation Cell
iii) Equivalence Cell
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Department Profile
With an objective to improve governance and
management of universities/institutions, a Model
Federal Universities Ordinance (FUO), 2002 was
promulgated on November 13, 2002. The Chancellors'
Committee has necessitated for implementation of FUO,
2002 in Charters of all universities/institutions to be
established in future.
EQUIVALENCE CELL
The equivalence certificates are issued to determine the
equivalence of degrees/diplomas awarded by
accredited/chartered local and foreign universities/
institutions. The determination of the equivalence of
awards conferred by chartered universities/institutions
of higher education falls within the jurisdiction of the
HEC, whereas determination of equivalence of
credentials at secondary and higher secondary level
primarily rests with the Inter-Board Committee of
Chairmen (IBCC). Following parameters are involved for
determining equivalence of degrees:
Franchising of Foreign Institutions
The internationalization of higher education brought
university education at the forefront of globalization.
Many foreign universities are franchising institutions in
developing countries to provide educational
opportunities. To provide quality foreign education at
comparatively cheaper rates, the Commission has also
allowed collaboration/franchising of local institutions
with the foreign universities. In this context, 'Policy
Guidelines' have been approved by the Equivalence &
Accreditation Committee of HEC for collaboration of
institutions in Pakistan with institutions abroad. After
verification of necessary institutional gadgets, the
Commission has allowed franchising/ collaboration of 12
institutions.
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Accredited/recognized status of awarding
universities/institutions
Admission requirements
Duration of study
System of Education and Assessment
Bilateral agreements
Decisions taken by the Equivalence & Accreditation
Committee
The accredited status of concerned university/
institution is confirmed after consulting the directories
published by international agencies like UNESCO and
organizations e.g. Embassies/High Commissions.
Steering Committee of Provincial Education
Secretaries
In order to coordinate activities of the Commission with
Provincial Governments, a Steering Committee of
Provincial Education Secretaries including Education
Secretary, AJ&K was constituted in 2003. To date, six
meetings of the Steering Committee have been held.
Certificate for conversion of CGPA into percentage/
Marks/Division are also issued by the office. For
conversion of CGPA awarded on scale of 4, 5 and 6, a
formula has been approved by HEC Equivalence &
Accreditation Committee and is followed accordingly.
ATTESTATION CELL
Final Deeni Sanad 'Shahadatul Almiya Fil Uloomal Arabia
wal Islamia' awarded by recognized Wafaq/Tanzeem/
Rabit ul Madaris/Deeni institutions is considered as
equivalent to MA Arabic/Islamic Studies for purpose of
teaching Arabic, Islamic Studies and for pursuing higher
studies. In addition, the Equivalence Cell provides
information on status of foreign universities/institutions
and corresponds with Provincial Governments,
universities/institutions, embassies, high commissions,
public service commissions and other agencies.
The degrees/diplomas/transcripts awarded by the
chartered universities/institutions, both in public and
private sectors and final Deeni Sanad 'Shahadatul
Almiya Fil Uloomal Arabia wal Islamia' awarded by
recognized 'Wafaq/Tanzeem/Rabit-ul-Madaris/Deeni'
Institutions are attested by the Attestation Cell.
To minimize the chance of forgery, authorized
signatures, specific text format and embossing
inscribed on the awards are verified before the
documents are stamped and attested.
Focal Person:
The samples of degrees/diplomas/transcripts are also
available with the HEC. Attestation stamps with security
features are used for sanctity of stamps. The attestation
is made only at the HEC Secretariat. For facilitation
purposes, attestation is also provided through M/S
Gerry's/FedEx courier service.
Muhammad Javed Khan
Director General (A&A)
Ph: 051-9257508
E-mail: mjkhan@hec.gov.pk
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Commission Approves Plagiarism Policy
Prof. Dr. Sohail Naqvi, Executive Director, HEC briefs the Commission Members about major initiatives and
achievements of the Higher Education Commission
The Higher Education Commission has approved the
plagiarism policy under which the faculty members
guilty of copying research work of others and publishing
it as their own will be dismissed from the service. This
was decided during the 13th Commission Meeting held at
HEC Secretariat recently under the chairmanship of
Prof. Dr. Atta-ur-Rahman, Chairman, HEC.
The Commission also approved the recommendations
of the Selection Board regarding appointment of three
persons as Distinguished National Professors.
Earlier, the Chairman HEC welcomed the members and
informed them about recent programmes of the HEC
including E-books scheme.
The policy will be sent to all the universities so that it can
be formally adopted and implemented through their
statutory bodies. The Commission agreed that those
universities who do not follow the governance and
quality criteria laid down by the HEC would have their
development and recurring projects curtailed.
A detailed presentation was made by Prof. Dr. Sohail
Naqvi, Executive Director, HEC describing how the
programmes of the Commission are resulting in
enhancement of high-quality research output,
improving standards of education, enhancing access
and making university education relevant to the national
needs.
The Commission members were of the view that
teachers are role models for the students and that there
should be zero tolerance for teachers who are found
cheating and publishing the work of other persons as
their own. Moreover, HEC has also acquired a software
for checking plagiarism and a blacklist of plagiarists has
been created which is given on the HEC website.
“Particular emphasis is being placed on scholarships to
leading universities in technologically advanced
countries and some 2000 scholarships have already
been awarded for foreign universities while 1000 will be
awarded during the current financial year”, he said.
Prof. Dr. Atta-ur-Rahman, Chairman, HEC is being conferred Honorary Degree of
Doctorate of Education by the Coventry University, UK in recognition of his services
and commitment to restructuring higher education in Pakistan. Dr. Atta-urRahman obtained his PhD from Cambridge University, UK in 1968 and was
later awarded the degree of Doctor of Science by the same institution. He
is the first scientist from Muslim world to have won the prestigious
UNESCO Science prize (1999). He has also secured the Federation of
Asian Chemical Societies Award (Hiroshima, Japan, 1997) and the ECO Prize (2000). Prof. Atta-ur-Rahman was the first
scientist from Islamic world to be selected as the Fellow of Royal Society (FRS) in recognition of research carried out
within the Islamic world in the 360 year history of the Society. He was elected as "Honorary Life Fellow", a prestigious
honour by Coventry University in May 2007.
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Pak Students Excel in International
Science Olympiads-2007
The teams of talented students selected
by the STEM Careers Project, a joint
venture of Higher Education Commission
(HEC) and Pakistan Atomic Energy
Commission, represented Pakistan in the
18th International Biology Olympiad
(IBO-2007), 38th International Physics
Olympiad (IPhO-2007), 39th
International Chemistry Olympiad
(IChO-2007) and 48th International
Mathematics Olympiad (IMO-2007) held
in July 2007 at Canada, Iran, Russia and
Vietnam respectively.
The efforts made by the STEM Careers
Project and the home institutions in
selecting, preparing and sending the
teams paid dividends when these
students won awards at these Olympiads
bringing international recognition for the
country.
Abeera Ali won bronze medal at IBO2007, Canada; Anita Pabani, bronze
medal, IChO-2007, Russia; Shaina Khan,
bronze medal, IChO-2007, Russia;
Zaeem Hussain, bronze medal, IMO2007, Vietnam; Sohaib Afzal, Honorable
M e n t i o n , I M O - 2 0 0 7, V i e t n a m ;
Muhammad Zeeshan Javed, Honorable
M e n t i o n , I P h O - 2 0 0 7, I ra n a n d
Muhammad Suleman, Honorable
Mention, IPhO-2007, Iran.
IPhO team with Dr. Ibrahim Qazi (3rd in front row) and
Mr. Al Hasanat Rasul (2nd in front row) in Iran
problems that only the most talented youth can answer. Besides
grooming talented youth for careers in Science, Technology,
Engineering & Mathematics, the STEM Careers Project also organize
annual National Science Talent Contest (NSTC) for coaching talented
students in collaboration with institutions including PIEAS, HEJ, NIBGE,
GIKI, and SMS for participation in International Science Olympiads.
The teams were led by Dr. M. Sarwar
Khan of NIBGE (IBO-2007), Dr. Ibrahim
Qazi of GIKI and Mr. Al Hasanat Rasul of
STEM Careers Project, HEC (IPhO-2007),
Dr. Khalid M. Khan and Dr. Shaiq Ali of
HEJ, Karachi University (IChO-2007) and
Dr. A. D. Raza Choudary and Mr. Ahmed
Mahmood of SMS, GCU (IMO-2007).
These annual International Olympiads
provide pre-university science students
from around the world an opportunity to
compete in solving challenging
theoretical and experimental science
IChO team with Dr. Khalid M. Khan (1st from right) and
Dr. Shaiq Ali (1st from left) in Russia
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IBO team with Dr. Sarwar Khan in Canada
IMO team with Mr. Ahmed Mahmood Qureshi (C) in Vietnam
The Project also organizes annual National Engineering
Competitions in collaboration with NUST and GIKI.
Moreover, the Project also plans to launch the 5th
National Science Talent Contest (NSTC-5) for talented 1st
Year FSc/A-Level students from September this year.
It is worth-mentioning that many students selected
under the National Science Talent Contest (NSTC-3)
have also been able to secure fully funded admission for
higher studies in top world universities such as Stanford,
MIT, Harvard, and Oxford.
The website (www.nstc.edu.pk) can be visited for
participation in NSTC-5 or for more information about
STEM Project.
Course on Leadership and Programme Evaluation
A course on 'Leadership and Programme Evaluation'
was organized by the Department for Educational
Development (DED), Aga Khan University, Karachi in
collaboration with Higher Education Commission from
July 16-27, 2007.
The course was aimed at developing participants' vision
and strategic plan for educational management,
improve their skills to manage and lead educational
programmes more effectively and develop evaluation
plans for educational programmes including Nursing,
MBBS programmes, Residency or Postgraduate
programmes.
Participants of the Course at the Aga Khan University, Karachi
The participants, belonging to different institutions, are
involved in teaching at undergraduate and
postgraduate levels in addition to middle or top level
leadership and management in their respective
institutions.
Chicago was the lead faculty for first week of the course,
which focused on Leadership.
The second week focused on Programme Evaluation
and was conducted by Dr. Rukhsana W. Zuberi (MHPE),
Associate Dean Education and Chairperson, DED and Dr.
Syeda Kauser Ali (MHPE), Senior Lecturer, DED and a
well known educationist.
The course was inaugurated by Dr. Mohammad
Khurshid, Dean, AKU Medical College. The resource
persons included national and international experts in
the field of medical education.
The instructional strategies employed during the course
included case-based discussions, interactive facilitator
led presentations, individual presentations by course
Dr. Alan Schwartz, Associate Professor at the
Department of Medical Education, University of Illinois,
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participants, group work, group presentations and
reflective assignments.
leadership styles to improve the effectiveness and
efficiency of their departments and institutions. They
will also be able to use appropriate programme
evaluation approaches to improve their programmes
besides contributing to the National Programme
Evaluations by Accrediting Bodies.
The participants were assessed on their contributions
and participation in all activities and individual
presentations, critique and for providing insights to
any/all topics, and distance learning assignments.
In her concluding remarks, Mrs. Shamim Shami, Deputy
Director, Learning Innovation, HEC highlighted the
activities of Learning Innovation Division.
They were required to submit two application-oriented,
research-based distance learning assignments for final
certification and credits, one assignment on Leadership
and the other on Programme Evaluation.
She assured the audience that the Higher Education
Commission will continue its support for the
professional development of faculty members.
The course enabled the participants to understand their
own leadership style, improve upon it and use other
styles, apply the various organizational frames and
Workshop on Research Proposal Writing at AMC
A workshop on 'Research Proposal Writing' was
organized by the Learning Innovation Division, HEC in
collaboration with Army Medical College, Rawalpindi
recently. Thirty seven participants from various medical
colleges and hospitals of twin cities attended the
workshop.
Kiyani, Deputy Surgeon General; President and
Members of the Executive Council of Amcolian Alumni
Association (AAA) also attended the workshop.
The resource persons of the workshop included Prof. Dr.
Anwar Siddiqui, Prof. Dr. Rehana Siddiqui and Dr.
Naureen Hadwani from the Aga Khan University,
Karachi.
The workshop was inaugurated by Lt. Gen. Mushtaq
Ahmed Baig, Surgeon General, Pakistan Army and
Director General Medical Services. Prof. Dr. Riaz-ul-Haq
Tariq, Member (Academics) HEC; Maj. Gen. Shafique
Brig. Syed Imran Majeed, President AAA highlighted
academic activities of the Association and appreciated
Participants and speakers of the Workshop with Ms Noor Amna Malik, DG Learning Innovation, HEC
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support provided by the HEC for such
workshops. He emphasized the fact
that as the number of participants was
increasing therefore arrangements had
to be made for two workshops on each
subject to cater to the emerging needs.
Dr. Riaz-ul-Haq Tariq appreciated the
efforts of the Association to promote
research and development among
undergraduate and postgraduate
doctors. He stressed the need for
training activities that contribute to
quality research in the field of Medical
Sciences.
Lt. Gen. Mushtaq Ahmed Baig
emphasized the requirements for good
research methodology and its applications for writing good
research articles.
He dilated on the facts that the data available to the doctors should be
translated into research articles that can help and contribute in policy
decision making so as to provide good medical care.
Ms Noor Amna Malik, Director General Learning Innovation, HEC was
chief guest at the closing ceremony. Maj. Gen. Farooq Ahmad Khan,
Vice Principal was also present on the occasion.
Ms Malik appreciated the facilitators for their efforts in delivering the
knowledge of research proposal writing to the participants.
She acknowledged the efforts put in by the organizing committee and
the AAA to provide a platform for learning of various aspects of
research. She renewed the commitment of HEC to provide funds and
support for such academic activities in future.
CALL Workshop at Air University
A five-day orientation workshop for
English language practitioners on
“ E x p l o r i n g Te c h n o l o g y - b a s e d
Instruction: CALL Options” was
organized by the Higher Education
Commission in collaboration with
Humanities Department, Air University
Islamabad recently.
Twenty participants from different
universities participated in the
workshop.
The workshop focused on the divide at
the classroom level in Computer-Assisted
Language Learning (CALL) that was
centered on how those who have
technology, use it in the pursuit of
effective language teaching and
learning.
Theoretical and practical approaches
towards electronic resource sharing
were introduced during the workshop.
Prof. Abida Hassan, Dean Social
Sciences, Air University was chief guest
at the concluding ceremony. She
appreciated the organizers for
conducting a successful workshop.
Workshop participants with Mr Fida Hussain, Director Learning Innovation, HEC
Mr. Fida Hussain, Director Learning Innovation, HEC said that CALL
workshops and courses help the faculty members not only to
incorporate technology in language learning but also help developing
online faculty community and resources accessible for all the
stakeholders.
“We are planning to conduct such courses and workshops in future so
as to equip the faculty with modern technology which they could use in
teaching and learning”, he said.
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HEC to Implement SAP ERP Software
In order to improve its processes and
streamline the activities of the Higher
Education Commission as per
international standards, it has been
decided to implement an Enterprise
Resource Planning (ERP) Solution of
international repute.
For this purpose, the contract has been
awarded to Siemens Pakistan. Siemens
will implement mySAP based ERP. In the
first phase, this ERP will be implemented
in HEC’s main office and later its scope
will be extended to all public sector
universities of the country.
Siemens is a global service partner of
SAP and has certified SAP partnerships in
43 countries worldwide. The Company
has an edge over other organizations
due to its excellent knowledge in other
areas of technology such as Process
Automation and infrastructure etc.
Being a global service partner and
certified service provider of SAP, all
Siemens' SAP solution implementations
are backed by Siemens AG and SAP.
Siemens has a large pool of SAP
consultants in all parts of the world
having excellent skills and exceptional
project implementation experience.
The modules of SAP to be implmented in
HEC include FI/CO (Finance and
Controlling module), HR Module (Human
Resouce Management), MM (Material
Management) and Project System (For
Projects of HEC).
Implementation of SAP in HEC as an ERP
software has been formally begun.
Siemens team deputed for HEC has
shifted to HEC premises and has started
working in close co-ordination with
Business Automation System (BAS) team
of HEC. A presentation was given to
Siemens consultants by BAS team to gain
a better understanding of the
departments and objectives of the
Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad, Member O&P, HEC presents certificate to a participant of
SAP training. Mr. Muhammad Yaqoob, Adviser Finance and
Ghulam Mujtaba Kayani, DG Finance are also present
Commission as an organization. The ERP system is likely to be deployed
by October 2007.
Meanwhile, the Business Automation System (BAS) team of HEC
arranged a 40-day training programme of SAP (Finance module) for
HEC employees. The training was aimed at capacity building of
employees to effectively use the new international software of SAP.
The training inculcated in the participants all necessary skills of using
the SAP well before its implementation. Around 20 participants from
Finance, Audit, Budget, HRD and IT departments attended the course.
Four trainees including Mr. Ghulam Mujtaba Kayani, Mr. Kamran Nazir,
Mr. Sayim Sohail and Mr. Usman Bashir got distinction in the training.
The certificate distribution ceremony was held in HEC Auditorium on
July 30, 2007. Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad, Member Operation and Planning
was the chief guest. Mr. Muhammad Yaqoob, Adviser Finance and Dr. S.
M. Raza, Adviser HRD were also present on the occasion.
Dr. Mukhtar appreciated the performance of the participants. He
stressed the need for more hard work and dedication to make the HEC
processes efficient through the new computer software of SAP.
“This project will go a long way in further improving the processes of
HEC and would be beneficial to the universities for further promotion of
higher education in the country”, he said.
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HEC Improving Facilities at Universities: Dr. Naqvi
“HEC has revamped the courses for
Information Technology and improved
facilities at universities according to
emerging needs of the country”.
Addressing the students participating in
the first National Physics Talent Contest
at the Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute
(GIKI), Prof. Dr. Sohail Naqvi, Executive
Director HEC said that the Commission
wa s w o r k i n g s y s t e m a t i c a l l y t o
strengthen public sector engineering
universities across the country. He said
that facilities, including laboratories were
being provided to the institutions to bring
about a result-oriented change in the
higher education system.
The Executive Director said the faculty
had to play an important role in achieving
the objectives of providing quality
education, adding that 40 per cent of the
HEC funds had been allocated for
teaching. "We want to impart quality
education to students according to
requirements of the country”, he said.
Dr. Naqvi said that the medical and
engineering varsities were being
strengthened but regretted that social
Participants of the first National Physics Talent Contest with
Prof. Dr. Sohail Naqvi, Executive Director HEC and
Dr. Abdullah Sadiq, Rector GIKI
sciences field, was lagging far behind. He said the Commission was
taking steps to improve this field. He informed the students how the
HEC was formed, its achievements and its future plans. “Engineering
universities were on decline when the HEC was founded but now all
these institutions impart quality education to the youth”, he said.
Dr. Abdullah Sadiq, Rector GIKI said the Contest was part of the
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) career
project, a joint venture of the HEC and Pakistan Atomic Energy
Commission.
HEC Delegation Visits Austria
A delegation of the HEC led by its
Chairman Prof. Dr. Atta-ur-Rahman
visited Austria from August 6-8 to hold
further discussion for the establishment
of University of Engineering, Science and
Technology Pakistan in Lahore.
Talking about UESTP, he said the University would be a replication of
good modern universities and standards of partner foreign universities
would be adopted to ensure quality education. He said the HEC has
planned to commence the Master's programme of the University in
Autumn 2008 at an alternative site till the completion of ongoing
construction work.
The Chairman apprised the Austrian side
of the steps taken by the Pakistan
Government to achieve targets set in the
field of education. He made a particular
mention of about 2,000 per cent increase
in the higher education budget, the
doctorate and post-doctorate level
foreign scholarships programme and
ongoing work for setting up nine
universities in Pakistan.
Dr. Atta-ur-Rahman said that successful students of the University
would get degrees of the partner universities in Austria that would be
later on converted into a joint degree. He also held separate meetings
with Austria's Minister for Science and Research Johannes Hahn,
Minister for European and International Affairs Ursula Plassnik and
former Austrian Chancellor Wolfgang Schuessel.
The foundation stone of the UESTP was laid in November 2006 by
President General Pervez Musharraf. The then Austrian Minister for
Education Ms. Elizabeth Gehrer was also present at the ceremony.
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Workshop on Biosafety, Health and Environment
Effective HR Utilization Needs Conducive Environment
The National Core Group on Life Sciences,
Higher Education Commission organized a
Workshop on 'Biosafety, Health and
Environment: A New Frontier' in collaboration
with the Institute of Environmental Studies,
MAH Qadri Biological Research Centre,
University of Karachi recently.
Prof. Dr. Pirzada Qasim Raza Siddiqui, Vice
Chancellor, University of Karachi, in his inaugural
address, strongly emphasized the need for
safety of human health and advocated the better
quality of life. “Quality of work environment
plays an important role in the beneficial
utilization of human resource”, he said.
The Vice Chancellor reiterated that all
organizations involving human resources must
provide a conducive work environment so that
the country reaps socio-economic benefits and
other tangible positive impacts.
A large number of participants from public and
private sector universities, government and nongovernment organizations attended the
Workshop and benefited from the course and
technical lectures delivered by the subject
experts. Dr. Moazzam Ali Khan, Incharge of the
Institute welcomed the Vice Chancellor and the
participants.
During the Workshop, experts in the relevant
fields spoke on the importance of occupational
health and safety in everyday life. They
emphasized the need for adopting safety
measures by the employees and urged the
employers for providing sound and safe
environment to their workers.
Prof. Dr. Pirzada Qasim Raza Siddiqui, Vice Chancellor, University of
Karachi addresses the inaugural session of the Workshop
They were critical that health and safety issues must be given
due priority as they deserved so as to save the lives of common
men.
It was recommended that documentary films,
brochures/handouts and small booklets pertaining to health
and safety issues should be made available in national and local
languages.
Moreover, they asserted that hazardous waste should be
treated and disposed as per WHO guidelines. They were of the
opinion that strict laws and legislations be enforced without any
further delay with the follow up so that there shall be no loss of
time and money.
In the closing session, certificates were awarded to the
participants. Most of the participants were of the opinion that
more programmes on the subject be organized so as to develop
trained manpower for the country.
The International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) has designed 10
technical courses for unemployed youth that will be taught free of cost.
The courses will be taught at IIUI's Iqra Centre for Technical
Education (ICTE) in collaboration with the National Vocational
and Technical Education Commission. The selected candidates
will receive Rs. 1,000 scholarship per month as well.
However, the students will have to pay for their
transportation and accommodation.
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Foundation University Holds Convocation 2007
The Convocation 2007 of the Foundation
University, Islamabad was held at
Convention Centre recently. Prime
Minister Shaukat Aziz was the chief guest
on the occasion.
A total of 500 graduates belonging to
Foundation University Institute of
Management and Computer Sciences,
Foundation University Medical College
and Foundation University College of
Liberal Arts and Sciences were conferred
degrees this year.
Speaking on the occasion, Prime Minister
appreciated the welfare and educational
role of the Fauji Foundation. He also
commended the efforts of the
Foundation for establishing a stream of
educational outlays across the country,
especially an institution for higher
learning in the form of Foundation
University.
He congratulated the graduating
students and urged them to inculcate in
themselves the values of diligence,
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz gives medal to a graduate during
Convocation 2007 of Foundation University
honesty and discipline. “This in turn will project a positive image of
Pakistan in the comity of nations”, he said.
The Prime Minister stressed that illiterate nations could not make
progress and that the Government is alive to meet the fast track of
educational requirements of the 21st century. “Every possible effort is
being made to set the educational standards of Pakistani institutions
as comparable to international institutions”, he said.
DIHE Holds First Convocation
The Degrees were awarded to 942
students during the first convocation of
Dadabhoy Institute of Higher Education
(DIHE), Karachi held at the Mohatta
Palace recently. The degrees were
conferred in the disciplines of MBA, BBA,
BCS, B-Tech, B-Tech (Hons) and Law.
constituted the first batch. "The youth is the architect of any nation and
the progress of nations depends on their performance. I am sure that
the education you have received will certainly play a vital role in
bringing about prosperity in this country."
The Chief Minister also announced 20 scholarships for deserving
students including 10 for urban and 10 for rural areas.
Dr. Arbab Ghulam Rahim, Chief Minister
Sindh was chief guest while Mr. Abdullah
Dadabhoy, Chairman, DIHE Board of
Governors presided over the ceremony.
Thirty students received gold medals in
various disciplines.
In his welcome address, Mr. Dadabhoy highlighted the aims and
objectives of DIHE. He said that the Dadabhoy Foundation plans to
establish a world-class University on 250 acres of its own land in the
Hawksbay area. "The plans and designing of the huge campus have
been completed by the world renowned architects of Singapore and
work on the site has already begun”, he said.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief
Minister congratulated the DIHE
administration on the Institute's first
convocation and also the students who
On the occasion, executive excellence awards were conferred on Haji
Abdul Razzak Yakoob, founder of the ARY Group, Mr. Shaukat Tareen,
Chairman KSE and Mr. Zia Shafi Khan for their contribution in their
respective fields.
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Workshop at GCU under Joint
Higher Education Link Programme
The Department of Economics,
Government College University, Lahore
organized a one-day workshop on
'Advising Client Entrepreneurs about
Strategy' recently.
The Workshop was part of an agreement
between GCU, Lahore and Cranfield
University, UK under the Higher
Education Commission and British
Council's Joint Higher Education Link
Programme Phase I.
The Workshop aimed to train the
professionals and faculty members
about the entrepreneurship and
strategy.
P r o f. J o s e p h G . N e l l i s , P r o Vice Chancellor, Cranfield University UK,
who is also the Link Coordinator from his
University for the said programme was
resource person for the Workshop. He
was assisted by Mr. Uzair Ahsan,
Lecturer, Department of Economics, GCU
and Assistant Link Coordinator from
GCU, Lahore.
Speaking in the first session, Mr. Uzair
Ahsan described the concept and
importance of strategy for
entrepreneurs. He explained the various
aspects of strategy and its role in the
process of attaining and maintaining a
competitive advantage for firms. He also
Workshop participants with Prof. Joseph G. Nellis, Pro-Vice Chancellor,
Cranfield University UK
suggested the possible competitive positioning for entrepreneurs
about value propositions.
The second session, which was based on the blue ocean strategy
concept, featured the discussion by Prof. Joseph Nellis. While
considering the different options available to entrepreneurs for
strategy formulation, he asserted that entrepreneurs should focus on
innovation and remain ahead of other competitors by creating 'blue
oceans'. He explained the concept of 'blue oceans' as a space in market
which is least competed for by the entrepreneurs. He also discussed the
role of technology in creating and maintaining the blue oceans and
make competition by other rival firms irrelevant.
The Workshop was attended by professionals from Small and Medium
Enterprise Development Authority (SMEDA), TUSDEC, TEVTA, Kashf
Foundation, Bank Alfalah's SME Division and the British Council.
The International Islamic University, Islamabad is co-hosting a conference
on 'Tashkent the Capital of Culture of Islamic World' from September 45, 2007 at its Faisal mosque campus. The Conference is being
organized in collaboration with the Embassy of Uzbekistan,
Islamabad and the Society of Asian Civilizations (SAC),
Pakistan. In this regard, Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui,
President IIUI presided a preparatory meeting that was
attended by Mr. Obek Arif Osman, Ambassador of the
Republic of Uzbekistan in Islamabad, Prof. Dr. Z. A. Qureshi, President SAC and others. The meeting reviewed various
aspects of cultural interaction of Pakistan and Uzbekistan and awareness about Central Asian Civilizations.
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Workshop on Storage Technologies at UAAR
Workshop participants with Dr. Khalid Mahmood Khan, VC, University of Arid Agriculture and faculty members
A two-day training workshop on “Controlled and
Modified Atmospheres to Preserve Post-Harvest Quality
of Stored Grains” was recently organized by the
Department of Entomology, University of Arid
Agriculture, Rawalpindi (UAAR) in collaboration with the
HEC and Pakistan Science Foundation.
Dr. Khalid Mahmood Khan, Vice Chancellor, UAAR,
appreciated the Department of Entomology for
organizing the Workshop. He informed the gathering
that UAAR provides a forum for open discussions on the
topics of immediate national concern.
He said that there was a need for trained people to save
stored grains and it was also the responsibility of
universities to train people through various degree
courses to preserve food. He praised the Higher
Education Commission and Pakistan Science
Foundation for providing financial assistance to arrange
the Workshop.
The basic objective of the Workshop was to equip the
professionals from Food, Extension and Quarantine
departments and NGOs with advanced storage
technologies, involving use of inert gases, heat and
phosphine to control the resistant pests.
Mr. Fayyaz Bashir, Secretary Agriculture, Government of
the Punjab was chief guest in the inaugural ceremony.
Speaking on the occasion, he said the Government
acknowledged the importance of agriculture sector and
was focusing on increasing the yield per hectare and
reducing post-harvest losses.
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Aslam, Chairman, Department of
Entomology, highlighted various achievements of the
Department and the University to introduce new
agricultural technology. At the concluding session, Prof.
Dr. Muhammad Ashfaq, Chairman, Department of
Agriculture Entomology, University of Agriculture,
Faisalabad was the chief guest.
“Agriculture is a very important sector. It contributes 23
per cent to the country's GDP and is also the biggest
sector in terms of employment, providing jobs to 45 per
cent of the population at national level and 60 per cent
at the rural level”, he said.
At the end, the Workshop participants recommended
that there is a need of comprehensive study of different
pest/friendly fauna of post-harvest products which are
covering the geographical regions of the country. It was
also suggested to develop new pest management
strategies suited to local conditions by exploiting the use
of indigenous plant materials as protectants in grain
storage management and basic training course for new
entrants in food handling agencies.
Mr. Bashir said food grains constituted an integral part of
our life and that the country was self-sufficient in their
production. “It is estimated that the country loses 20 per
cent of food grains during handling and storage,
however by using modern technologies post-harvest
losses of stored grains can be minimized”, he added.
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KSS Workshop on Crystal Structure Determination
The Khwarzimic Science Society (KSS),
Lahore organized a three-day National
Workshop on 'Crystal Structure
Determination using Powder X-ray
Diffraction (XRD)' at the Institute of
Biochemistry and Biotechnology,
University of the Punjab, Lahore.
The workshop dealt with various aspects
of determining crystal structures and
touched upon symmetry, crystal lattices
and structures, Fourier description of
diffraction, peak indexing, determining
unit cell shapes and sizes and atomic
positions, crystal structure refinement
and peak profile analysis.
The participants came from a carefully
selected mix of backgrounds including
Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Soil and
Environmental Sciences, Materials
Science, Agriculture, Engineering and
Geology. The opening lecture was given
by Dr. N. M. Butt, Chairman, Pakistan
Science Foundation on “Diffraction
Studies of Nanostructures”.
Dr. Saadat Anwar Siddiqi, President of
KSS and Chair of the Advisory and
Organizing Committees presented an
overview of KSS, coinciding with tenth
anniversary of the Society. He said that
with very meager resources, the Society
has been able to maintain an unmatched
track record of scientific events of very
high quality and caliber.
Dr. Jamil Anwar, Dean of Sciences,
University of the Punjab was chief guest
at the opening session. He praised the
efforts of KSS and its team in organizing
the Workshop and maintaining an
illustrious record of uplifting the popular
science culture. The Workshop was
hosted in collaboration with the Centre
for Solid State Physics, University of the
Punjab and the financial support of Bana
International and Bruker-AXS, Germany.
The latter also invited Dr. Menges Goetz,
one of the key speakers, who traveled all
the way from Germany for the workshop.
Group photograph of the workshop participants
The first day of the workshop covered the basics of crystallography
including symmetry, point and space groups, crystal lattices and the
seven crystal systems. Special emphasis was laid on crystallographic
notation and the seasoned speakers, especially Dr. Saadat Anwar
Siddiqi, Professor at Centre for Solid State Physics, carefully addressed
the myriad problems students routinely faced while trying to
understand crystal systems. He was very clear in marking the
difference between lattices and structures, and explained Miller
indices, planes, directions and fractional coordinates. An exercise
worksheet was also handed out to the students.
The second day dealt with diffraction and crystal structure
determination. It featured lectures by Dr. Falak Sher from PIEAS,
Islamabad who covered peak indexing, space group determination
using systematic absences and the phase problem.
Dr. Sabieh Anwar from School of Science and Engineering, LUMS,
Lahore covered the physical basis of diffraction focusing on the duality
between the real and reciprocal spaces, the Fourier and the convolution
connections to crystal structure determination.
On the final day, Dr. Falak Sher wrapped up his discussion with the
Rietvald method of refining trial crystal structures. He took the example
of computer-based refinement methods, the freely available
programme, GSAS. He went through the working of the application
with real examples. On the same day, Dr. Menges Goetz from BrukerAXS, Germany described the instrumental, sample and background
contributions to peak profiles. He elaborated the 'fundamental
parameters' approach to analyzing peak profiles and its role in refining
crystal structures. Moreover, Dr. Arshad Bhatti from COMSATS Institute
of Information Technology, Islamabad was invited to lecture on
“Microscopic Characterization of Nanostructures” and Dr. Umair
Manzoor from the same University spoke on “Electron Microscopy and
Electron Diffraction”.
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University of Education Holds First Convocation
“The universities must strive to promote
quality education. The Government has
charted out plans for teachers besides
providing an environment conducive for
education”.
This was stated by Lt. Gen. (R) Khalid
Maqbool, Governor Punjab while
addressing the first Convocation of the
University of Education, Lahore recently.
The Governor, who is also Chancellor of
the University, said that the Government
has allocated nearly Rs. 1 billion for the
development of campuses of the
University of Education.
He said the Government was striving
hard to solve problems faced by
teachers. “The Punjab Government
plans to recruit more than 25,000
teachers this year while 75,000 have
already been employed in the past three
years to ensure quality education”, he
added.
He said that 200 acres of land had been
allocated to University's Okara Campus
and case for another 1000 acres is in
process. “In return, the University will
have to provide quality education and
produce excellent teachers to cover
shortage of quality teachers”.
Dr. Munawar S. Mirza, Vice Chancellor,
University of Education said that 'a
specialized University in the field of
education is a new concept in Pakistan'.
She said that China, Russia, Japan,
South Korea and Thailand have a
number of Education Universities.
Governor Punjab greets a graduate of University of Education
while Punjab Minister of Education and Vice Chancellor look on
The Vice Chancellor said that a number of new programmes have been
designed that meet the HEC criteria, international standards and needs
of the society.
“Masters in Leadership and Management Studies, Specialized MPhil
programmes and PhD will be launched in the coming session. The
University will focus on raising the quality of education through IT on all
its campuses”, she said.
Mian Imran Masood, Punjab Education Minister, Vice Chancellors of
some local universities, faculty members and a large number of
students attended the Convocation.
The Chancellor conferred degrees upon the successful graduates of
BEd, MEd, BSEd and MSEd degrees. Thirteen students were awarded
gold medals for their excellent performance during their academic
sessions.
‘Government Enhancing Standard of Higher Education’
“It is a top priority of the Government to
exploit all resources in enhancing the
standard of higher education in the
country”. This was stated by Lt. Gen. (R)
Khalid Maqbool, Governor Punjab while presiding over a meeting of the
public sector development projects (PSDP), establishment of centres of
excellence and strengthening and up gradation of selective
departments at the Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU),
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Rawalpindi recently. The Governor said that the
Provincial Government would give all help in carrying
out various development projects at the FJWU.
An amount of Rs. 48 million have been allocated to
procure new and modern equipment for the
Biotechnology, Microbiology and Chemistry laboratories
while Rs. 35 million would be spent to build a sports
complex with sports hall, volley ball, badminton and
basket ball courts.
During the meeting presentations were made to the
Governor about programme strengthening and
development projects by three universities including
Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi; University
of Engineering and Technology, Taxila and University of
Arid Agriculture, Rawalpindi.
Moreover, a sub-campus of FJWU over 200 acre land
with a cost of Rs. 30 million would be established in
Sialkot.
The meeting also decided that a School of Architecture
will be established in the Sujhan Singh Havali campus of
the FJWU.
The Vice Chancellors of the three universities briefed the
Governor about their development projects. The
meeting was also attended by all the deans,
chairpersons and senior faculty members of the FJWU.
The Governor also visited the newly constructed
Environmental Sciences and Communication Sciences
blocks of the University. He visited the campus radio
'Voice of Women' and had recorded his Independent
Day message.
The Governor, who is also Chancellor of the FJWU,
assured its Vice Chancellor of his co-operation in the
execution of future plans. The Governor has already
approved new projects worth Rs. 115 million for various
projects at the FJWU.
Conference on Optical Communication
and Network Technology
A three-day International Conference on 'Optical
Communication and Network Technology' was recently
organized by the University of Engineering and
Technology, Taxila.
have been approved to be launched in UET, Taxila that
would help strengthen ties between universities and
industry.
He pointed out that a large number of engineers were
needed to speed up the process of development in the
departments of communication, building and the
production of oil, gas and electricity.
Lt. Gen. (R) Khalid Maqbool, Governor Punjab was chief
guest at the inaugural ceremony. Speaking on the
occasion, he said that with the expansion of fiber optic
technology, the internet communication and video
conferencing would be increased.
Earlier, Dr. Habibullah Jamal, Vice Chancellor, UET Taxila
said that under the leadership of President Musharraf,
Pakistan had become an important part of Silicon Valley.
The Governor said that the manufacturing of electronic
components and the preparations of new computer
software in Pakistan could help gain foreign exchange of
billions of dollars as compared to America and Europe.
“Our engineers have the ability to utilize the modem
techniques in telecommunication as there is no lack of
laboratories, technical knowledge and resources in the
engineering universities”, he said.
He said that Government through HEC has expanded
the standard of engineering education in the country.
The Conference was sponsored by Higher Education
Commission, City University, Hong Kong, New South
Wales University, Australia and CISCO.
He said that Industrial Engineering Department and
Renewable Energy Resource Development Programme
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University of Peshawar, Japanese University Sign MoU
The University of Peshawar and Saga
University, Japan have signed a
Memorandum of Understanding
according to which both the Universities
will encourage and promote academic
and scholarly activities while tuition,
entrance and examination fee will be
mutually exempted for research scholars
of both the institutions.
The Agreement was signed by Prof. Dr.
Haroon Rashid, VC, University of
Peshawar and Prof. Nakahara Toru on
behalf of Dr. Akira Hasegawa, President
of Saga University, Japan.
The two Universities agreed to
encourage exchange of faculty, staff
members, students and exchange of
publication and relevant academic
scholarly information.
Both Universities will send only their PhD
students to the counterpart institution
and length of stay will not be longer than
one year.
Similarly, number of exchanged students
will not be more than three per year and
the academic credits obtained at the host
Prof. Dr. Haroon Rashid, Vice Chancellor, University of Peshawar and
Prof. Nakahara Toru of Saga University, Japan sign the MoU
university will be accredited according to the regulations of the home
university.
Earlier, Prof. Nakahara was briefed about the University of Peshawar. He
showed keen interest and lauded the role of University in the field of
education and research.
He was told that presently 104,000 students were enroled and the
University has six academic faculties and five centres of excellence.
Seminar on 60 Years of Independence
A seminar titled '60 years of
Independence' was organized by the
International Islamic University,
Islamabad (IIUI) recently.
Independence Day give us an opportunity to look back, note our
mistakes and renew our energies for moving forward in a better way. “If
we continue to solve our issues without bringing any change or
improvement to our conscience, we may suffer the same way for
another 60 years”, he warned.
The seminar was attended by Sahibzada
Yaqub Ali Khan, former Foreign Minister,
Senator S. M. Zafar, Altaf Hasan Qureshi,
Editor Urdu Digest, Dr. Manzoor Ahmad,
Rector IIUI, Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui,
President IIUI and a large number of
university teachers and students.
Senator S. M. Zafar said Pakistan was liberated through the vote of
common people. “Despite a number of constitutional, social, economic
and security issues, Pakistan still enjoys independence and is moving
towards its destination that is a combination of democracy and Islam.
Ask Palestinians, Kashmiries and Chechans the value of independence
if you are disappointed with the state of affairs in Pakistan”, he said.
Speaking on the occasion, Sahibzada
Yaqub said that occasions like
Dr. Manzoor said, “One of the most important questions we must think
about is why Pakistan left behind when other countries of the world
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(L to R) Sahibzada Yaqub Ali Khan, Former Foreign Minister; Senator S. M. Zafar, Former Law Minister; Altaf Hussain Qureshi,
Editor Urdu Digest; Dr. Manzoor Ahmed, Rector IIUI; Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui, President IIUI and
Dr. Husain Ahmed, Students Adviser IIUI speak during seminar on 60 years of independence
made remarkable progress. Nations achieve their goals
through knowledge and we have to excel in this area to
become a developed nation”.
that youth of Pakistan must know the sacrifices made
for this homeland. He said that Sindhi, Punjabi, Pathan,
Balochi and many other ethnic groups scarified for
Pakistan with a sense of oneness and the same sense
can lead us out of current distressed situation.
Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui narrated his personal
experience of migration from India to Pakistan and said
Educational Cooperation among China,
Pakistan Urged
“Mutual cooperation in the field of education and
research between Pakistan and China is need of the
hour to strengthen existing ties between the two
countries”. This was stated by Prof. Dr. Bashir Ahmad,
Vice Chancellor, University of Agriculture Faisalabad
while talking to a Chinese delegation that visited the
University recently.
Dr. Ahmad said that there is a lot of potential in the
agriculture sector to explore new vistas for the scientists
and researchers of both the countries. He informed the
delegation about HEC scholarship programmes through
which faculty members and students are being sent to
China for higher studies. “The UAF scientists are also
being benefitting from the mutual cooperation
programme”, he added.
Mr. Zen Ming, Senior Executive CM Pak Chinese cellular company
calls on Prof. Dr. Bashir Ahmad, Vice Chancellor, UAF
Mr. Ming explained about new programme initiated by
CM Pak for the student community in Pakistan. He said
that due to significance of UAF as a pioneer agricultural
institution in sub continent, CM Pak wants to launch free
connection campaign among the students and faculty
members to facilitate them with cheapest rates. He also
highlighted the educational programme of CM Pak for
provision of free books to needy students of various
educational institutions in Pakistan.
Mr. Zen Ming, Senior Executive, Chinese Telecom
Company briefed the Vice Chancellor about functioning
of cellular company and said that CM Pak Company
started functioning in February 2007 and within four
years 2500 new base station would be setup in Pakistan.
He added that CM Pak has invested US $ 700 million and
this investment would be enhanced in future.
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Seminar on 'Video Registration and High Dynamic
Range Imaging’
An eight-day seminar on 'Video Registration and High
Dynamic Range Imaging' was held at Ghulam Ishaq
Khan Institute of Engineering, Science and Technology
on August 3, 2007. Numerical estimation, algorithm
evaluation and application of the video registration in
different problems like georegistration, face recognition
and number plate recognition were discussed during the
seminar.
Dr. Yaser Ajmal Sheikh said that the main objectives of
the seminar were to introduce the concept of video
registration and high dynamic ranges and to discuss the
applications of video registration in industry and in
research.
Registration is a central task in a number of applications
including georegistration, automatic target recognition,
target tracking and medical imaging, he said adding that
they covered two paradigms in registration, featurebased and direct registration.
The experts spoke on various high dynamic range (HDR)
imaging including acquisition, storage and display of the
HDR data, its current applications in space technology,
munitions analysis and potential applications of HDR
data in future related to machine vision.
Dr. Erum Arif Khan said that HDR imaging is an emerging
field that allows capture of the actual illumination of a
scene. “As the acquisition of HDR data becomes
affordable, this field promises to bring about immense
changes in the design and performance of all kinds of
images and video image and video processing
algorithms”, she said.
The seminar was attended by university professors and
academic staff, people from industries and graduates of
various leading universities and institutes from all over
the country.
Accredited Laboratories for Testing Agricultural
Commodities Needed
A network of accredited testing laboratories for the
purpose of exporting fruits, vegetables and other
agricultural commodities to global market is need of the
hour. This was stated by Prof. Dr. Bashir Ahmad, Vice
Chancellor, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF)
while talking to three-member delegation of Pakistan
Kinnow Processors and Exporters Association recently.
Haji Muhammad Azam, Chairman Pakistan Kinnow
Processors and Exporters Association highlighted the
problems faced by farming and exporting communities
for the purpose of grading, sampling and packing at
international standards.
He urged the need for establishment of accredited
testing laboratories at town level so that target of export
can be achieved.
Dr. Bashir maintained that due to lack of awareness and
illiteracy, farmers are not following international
standards set by WTO which of course is a major hurdle
to export our produce at a huge amount in the world
market. He said that water pollution, heavy amount of
pesticides without consultancy and other factors are
creating problems for export.
Prof. Dr. Abdul Ghafoor, Director Research, Prof. Dr.
Muhammad Ashfaq, Chairman Department of
Entomology and Prof. Dr. Aman Ullah Malik also spoke
on the occasion and presented their research
recommendations.
Mr. Babar Bajwah, representative of Pakistan
Horticultural Export Board, Lahore briefed about the
PHEB vision for the facilitation of exporters and assured
that PHEB and UAF will utilize collaborative efforts to set
up testing laboratories at UAF Campus.
The Vice Chancellor directed the UAF researchers to
design recommendations regarding setting up
accredited laboratories for testing of fruits, vegetables
and agricultural produce. He also formed a committee
comprising scientists from various departments to
provide technical assistance to the farming communities
in this regard.
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Pakistani Scholar Attends 2007 TESOL Conference
Dr. Shahid Abrar Awan, a Fulbright Fellow in California and a former
doctoral scholar of the National University of Modern Languages
(NUML), gave a presentation at 2007 TESOL Convention and Exhibit
held in Seattle, USA. The annual TESOL conference is the biggest
professional event for language teaching professionals in the world.
Dr. Awan's presentation entitled “Assessing Reading in EFL Business
English Programmes,” was aimed at designing reliable and valid tests to
assess reading skills in Business English Teaching (BET).
He underscored the significance of reading construct in Business
English and Communication. Designing reliable and valid tests in BET is
critical because the foundation of a Business English course is the
needs analysis. BET practices involve various test types such as
diagnostic tests, achievement tests and proficiency tests.
Dr. Awan addressed the fundamental concerns in assessing reading
including taxonomy of reading skills, test specifications, validity, and
reliability. No single best method to test reading skills can be prescribed
Dr. Shahid at 2007 TESOL Convention
and a crucial step in test design will be
making construct and context-specific
choices from a range of testing
techniques and methods.
The session involved interactive activities
focusing on identifying assessment
Dr. Mirza Attends World Agroforestry Centre Meeting
Dr. Barjis Baig Mirza, a Foreign Professor at Allama Iqbal Open
University (AIOU) recently represented Pakistan at the South Asian
Regional Agroforestry Working Group Meeting held under the auspices
of the World Agroforestry Centre (International Centre for Research in
Agroforestry).
Dr. Mirza was invited to Kandy, Sri Lanka to attend the meeting, where
he was designated the Rapporteur while Dr. S. S. Baghel, Vice
Chancellor, Assam Agricultural University was Chairman of the
inaugural session.
Besides Dr. Abeygunawardena, University of Perdeniya, Sri Lanka,
many representatives of international academic institutions and world
renowned scientists attended the meeting. This was Pakistan’s first
participation in the programmes and projects offered by the World
Agroforestry Centre.
The World Agroforestry Centre is an international research institution
established in 1978 with a mission to improve human welfare by
reducing poverty, improving food and nutritional security, and
enhancing environmental resilience.
The Centre works in seven regions around the world pursuing its
research-development-education agenda in partnership with National
Agricultural Research System, universities, development institutions
23
Dr. Barjis Baig Mirza
(both government and nongovernment), and ARI (advanced
research institute) partners.
In 1993, the World Agroforestry Centre
launched a programme for Southeast
Asia. The Regional programme works
with the Southeast Asian research and
educational organizations to
understand the opportunities for and
remove constraints to agroforestry
development.
Travel Grants to Teachers
The following travel grants, for the faculty members of public sector universities, were sanctioned in May 2007:
Name & Address of Applicant
Title of Conference
Venue
Date(s) of
Conference
Recommended
Grant in PKR
Mr. Muhammad Asim Rasheed, Lecturer,
D/o Chemical & Material Engg. PIEAS,
Islamabad
To pursue PhD
Canada
7th May to 21st
May, 2007
48,500
Mr. Shaukat Amer, Assistant Prof. D/o
Management Sciences, CIIT, Attock
International Conference on
Management from Islamic
Perspectives
Malaysia
15-16.05.2007
26,160
Prof. Dr. Roshan Shah Rashdi, I/o Science
& Tech Development, MUET, Jamshoro
NanoExpo Conference
UK
16-17.05.2007
137,257
Prof. Dr. Syed Afaq Hussain, D/o
Electronics Engineering, IIU, Islamabad
IAPR Conference on
Machine Vision Applications
2007
Japan
16-18.05.2007
124,585
Mr. Luqman Amrao, PhD HEC Scholar,
NIBGE, QAU, Islamabad
5th International
Geminivirus Symposium &
3rd International ssDNA
Comparative Virology
Workshop
Brazil
20-26.05.2007
147,980
Mr. Ayyaz Mahmood, Assistant Prof. D/o
Management Sciences, CIIT, Islamabad
Academy for Global
Business Advancement
World Congress
Malaysia
21-25.05.2007
115,800
Mr. Ashfaq Ahmad, PhD Scholar, D/o
Management Sciences, Foundation
University, Islamabad
Academy for Global
Business Advancement
World Congress
Malaysia
21-25.05.2007
115,800
Ms. Faiza Mir Lecturer, D/o International
Relations U/o Balochistan, Quetta
2nd Annual Yok -Suny
Collaboration Symposium
Turkey
23-25.05.2007
66,750
Dr. Muhammad Zia-Ul-Haq, Associate
Prof/Chairman, D/o Islamic Law, AIOU
Islamabad.
22nd SSEASR Conference
of South & Southern Asian
Association
Bangkok,
Thailand
24-27.05.2007
104,400
Austria
25-27.05.2007
120,433
Austria
25-27.05.2007
136,895
Austria
25-27.05.2007
137,140
Turkey
27-29.05.2007
136,740
Malaysia
28-29.05.2007
74,060
30 May -01 June
2007
127,470
Mr. Ghulam Rasool, Lecturer, D/o
Computer Science, CIIT, Lahore
Mr. Muhammad Sharif, Assistant Prof. D/o
Computer Science, CIIT, Wah Cantt
Mr. Awais Adnan, Lecturer, D/o Computer
Science, IMS, Peshawar
International Conference on
Computer Information &
System Science &
Engineering
International Conference on
Computer Information &
System Science &
Engineering
International Conference on
Computer Information &
System Science &
Engineering
Mr. Muhammad Rizwan Sabir, PhD
Scholar, D/o Computer Science & Engg.,
UET, Lahore
6th WSEAS International
Conference on Applications
of Electrical Engineering
Dr. Salahuddin, Professor, D/o Statistics,
U/o Peshawar
Second International
Conference on
Mathematical Sciences
Ms. Samana Zehra, Assistant Prof. D/o
Software Engineering, UET, Taxila
The 7th IASTED
International Conference on
Wireless & Optical
Communications-WOC
2007
24
Montreal,
Quebec, Canada
Name & Address of Applicant
Title of Conference
Venue
Date(s) of
Conference
Recommended
Grant in PKR
Ms. Hafsa Zaneb, PhD Scholar, D/o Clinic
for Orthopaedics, Veterinary Medicine
Univ, Vienna
European Workshop on
Movement Science
Netherlands
May 31 to June
2, 2007
33,639
Prof. Dr. Mohammad Nishat, Chairman,
D/o Economics & Finance, IBA, Karachi
Pan-Pacific Conference
XXIV
New Zealand
02-04.06.2007
166,360
Dr. Muhammad Sohaib, Sr. Medical
Officer (Assistant Prof) D/o Medical Sc.
PIEAS, Isb
54th Annual Meeting of
Society of Nuclear Medicine
USA
02-06.06.2007
217,900
Mr. Muhammad Alam Zeb, PhD Scholar,
D/o Mechanical Engg., NWFP U/o Engg &
Technaology, Peshawar
SEM 2007 Annual
Conference on
Experimental Mechanics
USA
3-6.06.2007
161,385
Ms. Fatima Adeel Jalil, MS leading to PhD,
F/o Business Admn. MAJU, Islamabad
2007 European Applied
Business Research
Conference
Italy
04-07.06.2007
105,000
Dr. Shahabuddin Memon, Assistant Prof.
NCE in A/Chemistry, U/o Sindh, Jamshoro
International Conference on
Organic Chemistry (ICOC
2007)
Turkey
05-09.06.2007
92,565
Mr. Khasan S. Karimov, FFHP Professor,
F/o Electronic Engg., GIKI, Swabi
1st International Conference
on Sustainable Materials
Malaysia
9-11.06.2007
102,000
Dr. Rizwan Ur Rashid, Assistant Prof. D/o
Computer Science, MAJU, Karachi
19th IUHPE World
Conference on Health
Promotion & Health
Education
Vancouver,
Canada
10-15.06.2006
194,560
Engr. Liaqat Ali Qureshi, Prof. D/o Civil
Engineering, UET, Taxila
International Conference on
"Sustainable Construction
Materials & Technologies
Coventry, UK
10-13.06.2007
115,000
Ms. Bushra Ahmad Saeed, Senior
Research Officer, HEJ Research I/o
Chemistry, U/o Karachi
Plant Tissue Culture
Symposium
Malaysia
17-21.06.2007
63,490
Prof. Dr. Abdumalik Rakhimov, D/o
Mathematics, FUUAST, Karachi
International Conference
"Trends in Harmonic
Analysis"
Austria
17-23.06.2007
84,927
Dr. Mumtaz Ahmed Kamal, Professor, D/o
Civil Engg.,U/o Engg. & Technology,
Taxila
International Conference on
Advanced Characterization
of Pavement
Greece
20-22.06.2007
95,730
Mr. Nadir Ali Kolachi, Assistant Prof., D/o
Management Science, Bahria University,
Karachi
2007 Oxford Business &
Economics Conference
UK
24-26.06.2007
124,580
USA
24-27.06.2007
170,210
USA
24-27.06.2007
186,710
Jordan
25-28.06.2007
95,941
USA
25-28.06.2007
176,100
Mr. Iftikhar Hussain Gul, PhD Scholar, D/o
Physics, QAU, Islamabad
Dr. Muhammad Anis ur Rehman,
Associate Professor,D/o Physics, CIIT,
Islamabad.
Dr. Amin Badshah, Professor, D/o
Chemistry, QAU, Islamabad
Dr. Muhammad Haroon R ashid, Director,
Campus Head/Faculty of Computer Sc.
CIIT, Abbotabad
International Thermal
Conductivity Conference &
International Thermal
Expansion
International Thermal
Conductivity Conference &
International Thermal
Expansion
Petra International
Chemistry Conference and
Trans-Mediterranean
Colloquium
World Congress in
Computer Science,
Computer Engineering &
Applied Computing
25
Name & Address of Applicant
Title of Conference
Dr. Hassan M. F. Madkour, FFHP Prof., I/o
Biochemistry, U/o Balochistan
Petra International
Chemistry Conference
Prof. Dr. Aurangzeb Hasan, Professor, D/o
Chemistry, QAU, Islamabad
Eight Tetrahedron
Symposium
Mr. Faisal Tahseen Shah, Assistant Prof.
D/o Computer Science, CIIT, Lahore
Venue
Date(s) of
Conference
Recommended
Grant in PKR
Jordan
26-28.06.2007
86,080
Germany
27-29.06.2007
124,380
2007 International
Conference of Wireless
Networks
London, UK
02-04.07.2007
135,270
Mr. Imran Raza, Lecturer, D/o Computer
Science, CIIT, Lahore
2007 International
Conference of Wireless
Networks
London, UK
02-04.07.2007
135,270
Mr. Muhammad Nafees Qamar, Research
Asso. D/o Computer Science, CIIT,
Islamabad
2007 International
Conference of Wireless
Networks
London, UK
02-04.07.2007
135,270
Mr. Zahoor Jan, PhD Scholar, D/o
Computer Science, National U/o Comp. &
Emerging Sc. Isb
3rd International IASTED
Conference on
Computational Intelligence
Canada
02-04.07.2007
183,760
Dr. Nilofer Sheikh, Professor &
Chairperson, D/o Archaeology, SALU,
Khairpur.
19th International
Conference on South Asian
Archaeology
Ravenna, Italy
2-6.07.2007
111,560
Mr. Adnan Ahmed Khan, PhD Scholar,
Centre for Advance Studies In Engg. UET,
Taxila
Genetic & Evolutionary
Computation Conference
UK
07-11.07.2007
125,300
Mr. Nauman Mazhar, PhD Scholar, Centre
for Advance Studies in Engg. UET, Taxila
Genetic & Evolutionary
Computation Conference
UK
07-11.07.2007
125,300
Mr. Muhammad Shahid Qureshi, PhD
Scholar, D/o Marketing, Technical
University Berlin
17th Global Conference
Internationalizing
Entrepreneurship
Poland
8-11.07.2007
91,599
Ms. Sameen Baluch, PhD Scholar, CASE,
UET, Taxila
11 th World Multiconference
on Systemics, Cybermetics
and Informatics.
USA
8-11.7.2007
183,700
Prof. Dr. Shirin Zubair, D/o English, BZU,
Multan
Gender Unbound
(International Conference)
UK
09-11.07.2007
123,350
Prof. Dr. Nadim Asif, HOD Computer
Science, The U/o Lahore
International Conference on
Software Engg. Theory &
Practice
USA
09-12.07.2007
138,670
Mr. Muhammad Shaban, Research
Scholar (PhD), D/o English, U/o
Management & Tech. Lahore
Globalization of Stress
Canada
09-13.07.2007
112,445
Dr. Fatima Shad Kneez, FFP, Panjwani
Center for Molecular Medicine & Drug, U/o
Karachi
7th IBRO World Congress of
Neuroscience
Australia
12-17.07.2007
179,020
Dr. Saeed Ahmed, Assistant Prof. D/o
Horticulture, U/o Agriculture, Faisalabad
ASHS Annual Conference
2007
Arizona, USA
16-19.07.2007
174,200
Dr. Waqar Ahmad, Assistant Prof., D/o
Horticulture, U/o Faisalabad
ASHS Annual Conference
2007
Arizona, USA
16-19.07.2007
163,700
Mr. Ishtiaq Ahmad, Lecturer, D/o
Horticulture, BZU, Multan
ASHS Annual Conference
2007
Arizona, USA
16-19.07.2007
163,700
26
Name & Address of Applicant
Title of Conference
Venue
Date(s) of
Conference
Recommended
Grant in PKR
Prof. Dr. Yasmin Nilofer Farooqi, D/o
Applied Psychology, U/o the Punjab,
Lahore
115 th Annual APA
Convention 2007
USA
17-20.08.2007
141,000
Dr. Asad Zaman, Director General, D/o
Economics, IIU, Islamabad
South East Asia Meetings of
Econometric Society
India
18-20.12.2006
49,147
Ms. Shamsa Zafar, Associate Prof.,
Obstetrics + Gynaecology, Riphah
University, Islamabad
7th congress of the TurkishGerman Gynecological…..
Turkey
16-20.05.2007
116,260
Ms. Saadia Abid, PhD Scholar, University
of Vcienna, Austria
Conference on Crossing
International Bounderies
Ningbo, China
23-25.05.2007
93,568
Ms. Fozia Andaleeb, PhD Scholar, D/o
Bioprocess Biotechnology, NIBGE,
Faisalabad
2007 IEEE/ICME
International Conference on
Complex…..
China
23-27.05.2007
99,535
Dr. Khuda Bakhsh, Lecturer, D/o
Environmental & Resource Economics,
U/o Agriculture, Faisalabad
8th Econometrics and
Statistics Congress of
Turkey
Turkey
24-25.05.2007
53,760
Ms. Sajida Agha, Asst. Prof., D/o
Behavioural Sc., Isra University,
Hyderabad
1st International Congress
on Addiction
Turkey
28-31.05.2007
61,687
Prof. Dr. M. A. Irfan, D/o Mechanical Engg.,
NWFP U/o Engineering & Technology,
Peshawar
2007 SEM Annual
Conference
USA
04-06.06.2007
183,045
Mr. Abdul Qadir Bhatti, Faculty Member,
D/o Structural Engg., NUST, Rawalpindi
5th Intel Conference on
Concrete under sever……
France
04-06.06.2007
114,000
Hafiz Muhammad Inamullah, Asst.
Prof/Director, I/o Education & Research,
KUST, Kohat
College Teaching &
Learning (TLC) Conference
Italy
04-07.06.2007
140,100
Dr. Qaisar Abbas, Associate Prof., D/o
Management Sc., CIIT, Islamabad
European Applied Business
Research Conference
Italy
04-07.06.2007
99,413
Dr. Naveed Murtaza, Asso. Prof., D/o
Plant Breeding & Gen. BZU, Multan
Plant Canada 2007
Canada
09-14.06.2007
182,640
Mr. Muhammad Shoaib Abdullah,
Lecturer, D/o Business Administration, IIU,
Islamabad
International Business &
Economics Research
Conference
USA
13-16.06.2007
166,460
Prof. Dr. Himayatullah Khan, D/o
Development Studies, CIIT, Abbottabad
3rd International Conference
on Business on Business,
Management & Economics
Turkey
13-17.06.2007
67,166
Hafiz Muhammad Ishaq Asst. Prof., D/o
Business Administration, FUUAST,
Islamabad
3rd International
Conference on Business on
Business, Management &
Economics
Turkey
13-17.06.2007
87,820
Syed Atif Ejaz, PhD Scholar, I/o
Management & Comp Sc., Foundation
University, Rawalpindi
3rd International Conference
on Business on Business,
Management & Economics
Turkey
13-17.06.2007
87,010
Ms. Safia Qamar Minhaj, Lecturer, D/o
Economics, U/o Karachi
3rd International Conference
on Business on Business,
Management & Economics
Turkey
13-17.06.2007
69,356
Mr. Humayoun Naeem, PhD Scholar,
F/o Management Sciences, Foundation
University, Rawalpindi
3rd Asian Academy of
Applied Business
Conference
Thailand
14-16.06.2007
67,400
27
Name & Address of Applicant
Title of Conference
Venue
Date(s) of
Conference
Recommended
Grant in PKR
Prof. Dr. Suhail Aftab Qureshi, D/o
Electrical, UET, Lahore
ICEEI 2007 International
Conference on Electrical
Engineering & Informatics
Indonesia
17-19.06.2007
130,680
Mr. Shamaraz Firdous, Sr. Scientist/PhD
Scholar, D/o Physics & Applied Math.
PIEAS, Islamabad
European Conferences on
Biomedical Optics 2007
Germany
17-21.06.2007
109,000
Ms. Asma Naib, Research Fellow, D/o
Plant Tissue Culture & Biotechnology, U/o
Karachi
Asia Pacific Conference on
Plant Tissue Culture & AgriBiotechnology
Malaysia
17-21.06.2007
64,434
Ms. Sheeba Naz, Research Fellow, D/o
Plant Tissue Culture & Biotechnology, U/o
Karachi
Asia Pacific Conference on
Plant Tissue Culture & AgriBiotechnology
Malaysia
17-21.06.2007
64,434
Prof. Dr.Muhammad Shahid Khalil, D/o
Mechanical Engg. UET, Taxila
8th International Conference
on Data & Web Mining &
their Business Application
UK
18-20.06.2007
108,080
Mr. Ali Dino, Asst. Prof., D/o Mathematics,
SALU, Khairpur
International Conference
“Trends & Challenges in
Applied Mathematics”
Romania
20-23.06.2007
91,700
Mr. Nasim Raza, PhD Scholar, HRD
(Manag. Sciences) NUML, Islamabad
International Education
Management Conference
Malaysia
22-24.06.2007
77,000
Mr. Ghulam Yasin Shaikh, Assistant Prof.
D/o Industrial Engg. & Manag. MUET,
Jamshoro
European & Mediterranean
Conference on Information
Systems - 2007
Spain
24-26.06.2007
120,560
Prof. Dr. Rukhsana Kalim, School of
Business & Economics U/o Management
& Technology, Lahore
Oxford Business &
Economic Conference
UK
24-26.06.2007
137,200
Syed Feroz Shah, Asst. Prof. D/o Basic
Sciences & Related Studies, MUET,
Jamshoro
European & Mediterranean
Conference on Information
Systems - 2007
Spain
24-26.06.2007
128,960
Mr. Sajid Ali, PhD Scholar, C/f Advanced
Mathematics & Physics, NUST,
Rawalpindi
7th International Conference
Symmetry in Nonlinear
Mathematical
Ukraine
24-30.06.2007
110,090
Mr. Muhammad Adam Mohyuddin,
Lecturer,D/o Comp. Sc.& Engg. UET,
Lahore
The 2007 International
Conference on Information
& Knowledge Engineering
USA
25-28.06.2007
154,190
Hafiz Muhammad Shehzad Asif, Lecturer,
D/o Computer Sc. & Engg., UET, Lahore
DMIN2007 – The 2007
International Conference
USA
25-28.06.2007
153,400
Syeda Umema Hani, Lecturer, D/o
Computer Engg., Sir Syed U/o Engg. &
Technology, Karachi
World Congress in
Computer Science, Engg. &
Applications
USA
25-28.06.2007
158,565
Mr. Mushtaq Raza, PhD Scholar, D/o
Computer Sc., SZABIST, NWFP,
Peshawar
International Conference on
Semantic web and Web
Services
USA
25-28.06.2007
169,900
Jordan
25-28.06.2007
99,900
Jordan
25-28.06.2007
98,006
Dr. Haq Nawaz Bhatti, Associate Prof. D/o
Chemistry, U/o Agri. Faisalabad
Dr. Khalid Mahmood, Assistant Prof., D/o
Chemistry, Gomal University, D. I. Khan
Petra International
Conference of Chemistry &
Transmediterranean
Colloquium of Heterocyclic
Chemistry
Petra International
Conference of Chemistry &
Transmediterranean
Colloquium of Heterocyclic
Chemistry
28
Name & Address of Applicant
Title of Conference
Petra International
Conference of Chemistry &
Transmediterranean
Colloquium of Heterocyclic
Chemistry
Petra International
Conference of Chemistry &
Transmediterranean
Colloquium of Heterocyclic
Chemistry
Dr. Bushra Khan, Associate Prof., D/o
Analytical Chemistry, LCWU, Lahore
Dr. Zaibun Nisa Hussain, FHHP, D/o
Chemistry, Lahore College for Women
University, Lahore.
Date(s) of
Conference
Venue
Recommended
Grant in PKR
Jordan
25-28.06.2007
104,320
Jordan
25-28.06.2007
105,820
Dr. Sajjad Maqbool, Associate Prof. D/o
Transportation Engg. & Management, UET,
Lahore
9th Canadian Conference on
Earthquake Engineering
Canada
26-29.06.2007
183,750
Dr. Siraj-ul-Islam, Assistant Porf., D/o
Basic Sciences, UET, Peshawar
22nd Biennial Conference on
Numerical Analysis
UK
26-29.06.2007
128,200
Mr. Raheel Anwar, Lecturer/PhD Scholar,
D/o Horticulture, U/o Agriculture,
Faisalabad
ASHS Annual Conference
2007
Arizona, USA
16-19.07.2007
159,200
GRANTS TO ORGANIZE SEMINARS
Name & Address of Applicant
Title of Conference
Dr. Sher Khan Sadozai, Chairman, D/o
Chemistry, Gomal University D. I. Khan
7th International & 17th
National Chemistry
Conference
Prof. Dr. Abuzar Wajdi, Chairman, D/o
Public Admin. U/o Karachi
Venue
Date(s) of
Conference
Recommended
Grant in PKR
Dera Ismail Khan
26-28.02.2007
400,000
National Seminar on Local
Government
Karachi
26-27.03.2007
189,400
Dr. Samina Amin Qadir, Professor, D/o
English, FJWU, Rawalpindi
English Language
Teaching: Current Practices
& Future Prospects
Karachi
26-27.03.2007
120,935
Prof Dr. Umar Ali Khan, Associate Dean,
Islamic Intl. Medical College, Riphah Intl
University, Rawalpindi
Workshop on: Assessment:
What Works and what
doesn’t
Rawalpindi
28.04.2007
30,000
Prof. Dr. Alamdar Hussain Bukhari, Dean
& Chairman, D/o Urdu, University of
Sargodha
How to Teach and Write the
History of Literature
Sargodha
11-12.05.2007
33,700
Engr. Muhammad Saeed, HOD, D/o
Electrical Engg., CIIT, Wah Cantt
A Workshop on Wi-Max
Wah Cantt
12.5.2007
120,000
Dr. Asmatullah Khan, Vice Chancellor, U/o
Science & Technology, Bannu
National Level Conference
on e-Govt
Bannu
26.05.2007
193,800
Dr. Abdul Khaliq Professors/Chairman,
D/o Entomology, U/o Arid Agriculture,
Rawalpindi
Controlled and Modified
Atmospheres to Preserve
Postharvest quality of
stored grains
Rawalpindi
29-31.05.2007
277,500
Dr. Zubair A. Shaikh, Director & Asso.
Dean, National U/o Computer & Emerging
Sc. (FAST) Karachi Campus
International Conference on
Information & Emerging
Technologies
Karachi
06-07.07.2007
800,000
Dr. Rubina Tareen, Chairperson , D/o
Urdu, B. Z. University, Multan
The Most Suitable & New
Methodologies &
Techniques of Research
Literature Compatible to
Advance Countries
Multan
2nd Week of
Sept. 2007
87,000
29
Name & Address of Applicant
Title of Conference
Dr. Abdul Sattar Memon, Meritorious Prof.
D/o Surgery, LUMHS, Jamshoro
5th Annual International
Conference
Prof. Dr. Shahid Kamal, Principal, College
of Statistical & Actuarial Sciences, U/o the
Punjab, Lahore
Statistical Data Produced
and Application of statistics
Dr. K. M. Yahya, HOD D/o Computer
System Engg., NWFP U/o Engg. &
Technology, Peshawar
Latest trends in wireless
Communications
Dr. S. M. H. Zaidi, Acting Director, General,
I/o IT, NUST, Rawalpindi
Venue
Recommended
Grant in PKR
24-26.2.2007
539,000
26 & 28.04.2007
794,000
Peshawar
19.05.2007 or
26.05.2007
70,000
International Conference on
Research & Development
and Emerging Technologies
Rawalpindi
29-30.05.2007
806,000
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Riaz Bhatti,
President & Head Academic D/o
Psychiatry & Behavioural Sciences, King
Edward Medical College/Mayo Hospital,
Lahore
4th National Symposium on
Psychiatric updates &
Media / Public Awareness
Lahore
9-10.06.2007
700,000
Prof. Dr. Umar Ali Khan, Associate Dean,
Islamic International Medical College,
Riphah Intl. University, Rawalpindi
Workshop on: Assessment
Techniques
Rawalpindi
18-23.06.2007
125,000
Dr. Mohammad Abid, Chairman, D/o
Computer Science, U/o Peshawar,
Peshawar
Conference on language
and Technolo gy
Peshawar
7-11.08.2007
825,000
Dr. M. Iqbal Bhanger, Director, NCE in
Analytical Chemistry, U/o Sindh,
Jamshoro.
2nd International Seminar on
Analytical Sciences.
Hyderabad
7-9.9.2007
490,000
Dr. Muhammad Hanif Noomrio, Professor
& Chairman, D/o Biochemistry, SALU,
Khairpur
1st National Training Course
on Biochemical Techniques
Khairpur
October
162,620
Dr. M. N. Jafri, Prof. Mubarak Shah, Prof.,
Military College of Signals, NUST & UCF,
RWP
IEEE International
Conference on Machine
Vision
Islamabad
28-29.12.2007
895,000
Dr. M. A. Bodla, Chairman, D/o
Management Sciences, CIIT, Islamabad
COMSATS International
Conference on
Management
Lahore
29-30.12.2007
1,000,000
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Jamshoro
Date(s) of
Conference
Lahore
DDWP Approved Projects
Projects presented and approved in the 43rd meeting of Departmental Development Working Party (DDWP) are as
under:
HEJ, University of Karachi
Project: Development of Infrastructure for Latif Ebrahim
Jamal National Science Information Centre
Cost: Rs. 30 million
University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila
Project: Extension in Academic Block of Electrical and
Civil Engineering Department to Enhance Enrolment
Cost: Rs. 37.975 million
Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi
Project: Construction of Sports Complex
Cost: Rs. 37.500 million
Institute of Space Technology, Islamabad
Project: Construction of Hostel
Cost: Rs. 38.222 million
Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam
Project: Provision of Sports Allied Facilities
Cost: Rs. 35 million
Higher Education Commission
Project: HEC's Outstanding Research Award Series
Cost: Rs. 39 million
Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad
Project: QAU Botanical Garden for Evaluation and
Conservation of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
Cost: Rs. 34.600 million
Higher Education Commission
Project: Country Licenses of Advanced Design Software
for Teaching and Training in Engineering Institutions
Cost: Rs. 39 million
NED University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi
Project: Development of Sports Facilities
Cost: Rs. 38 million
Higher Education Commission
Project: Partial support for PhD Studies Abroad Phase III
Cost: Rs. 38.409 million
University of Balochistan, Quetta
Project: Development of Botanical Garden, Department
of Botany
Cost: Rs. 18.753 million
Project: Consultancy Services for Feasibility Study for Up
gradation of the College of Engineering and Technology,
Mirpur into Engineering University, AJK
Cost: Rs. 29.098 million
University of Science and Technology, Bannu
Infrastructure for Higher Education Facilities
Cost: Rs. 36 million
The Pak-US Joint Research Project launched in 2006 has helped the
Pakistani universities and institutions of higher education to boost
engineering education and create an environment of industry
competitiveness through a vital public-private partnership.
Dr. Rizwan uddin of University of Illinois USA said this while
speaking in a one-day seminar on 'Nodal Methods for Fluid and
Solid Mechanics' under the Pak-US Science and Technology Programme jointly offered by University of Illinois and
Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering, Sciences and Technology recently. He said that the three-year project,
jointly funded by Higher Education Commission, Ministry of Science and Technology and USAID, would help the
universities and institutes to establish a state-of-the-art computation facility for carrying out engineering calculation of
interest to the local industry. Dr. Rizwan said that the nodal methods have been developed for heat transformer, neutron
diffusion and transport, fluid mechanics and other problems. He discussed the nodal methods and their recent
applications and how they can be utilized in the industrial development. The entrepreneurs, he said, could get benefits
from computational mechanics programme to meet the challenges of 21st century in the industrial sector.
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Media Student Awards
‘Ibda'a Media Student Awards' are held in Dubai every year. Launched in 2001, the Awards aim to recognize talented
media students in the region. This annual quest invites creative media projects from students all around the world.
Short-listed candidates gain region-wide exposure and are flown to Dubai courtesy Dubai Media City
(www.dubaimediacity.com) on an all-expenses-paid trip to attend the Gala awards ceremony. Winners walk away with
prestigious internships and cash prizes.
For media students all over the world, this is a chance to showcase their talent on a global scale. Students can participate
in different categories including Journalism, Radio, Digital Photography, Analogue Photography, Film/TV Feature, TV
Documentary, Graphic Design, TV Advertising, Print Advertising, Animation and Best UAE Project.
The contest is open to all undergraduate students. Students who graduated in 2006/2007 are also eligible to apply. All
entries must conform to the criteria of each category and must follow the guidelines for the submission of entries for the
respective category.
All submitted entries will be reviewed and judged by the IAA (International Advertising Association).
Contact:
Imran Sarwar Cheema
Segment Development Manager
Tel: +971 4 391 4555
Direct: +971 4 391 4598
Fax: +971 4 391 4616
Email: imran.cheema@dmc.ae
Website: www.dubaimediacity.com
Mechanical Engineering Scholarships at
King Saud University, Saudi Arabia
The Department of Mechanical Engineering, King Saud University invites application for graduate programme in
Mechanical Engineering. The students will perform basic and applied research in the field of thermal science and
solid mechanics where special emphasis will be on the newly funded centre of excellence for engineering materials,
initiate and conduct experimental studies with a theoretical understanding in the area of solid mechanics and
thermal-fluid sciences, train and supervise undergraduate students in experimental work, assist the investigators in
the interpretation and publication of results and assist in writing proposals.
The Scholarships are available in the general areas of solid mechanics and thermal-fluid sciences. A bachelor degree in
Mechanical or any other relevant field is required. Furthermore, a strong commitment to teaching excellence is essential
and preference will be given to those candidates who have already demonstrated it. Proficiency in both spoken and
written English is essential.
Candidates will be given monthly stipend, in campus housing or housing allowance, free round trip air tickets, medical
coverage in the university medical centre including full dental coverage.
For further information, please visit:
"http://colleges.ksu.edu.sa/eng/index.php?mod=view_content&content_id=194"
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August 2007
Pak Students Excel in
International Science Olympiads-2007
Interview: Dr. Ishrat Husain
Profile: Accreditation & Attestation Division, HEC
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