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March 25, 2023
The Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and the University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Peshawar have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in a bid to further improve industry-academia linkages.
According to a statement issued here on Friday, a signing ceremony was held at the chamber’s house in which SCCI President Muhammad Ishaq and Director Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (ORIC) UET Peshawar Dr Nasru Minallah inked the MoU.
Senior SCCI Advisory Committee member Dr Khalid Khan, Manager University Industry Linkage, UET Dr Tariq Khalil, Office Manager Dr Jawad Ali Shah and others were present.
Ishaq termed the signing of the MoU with UET a milestone step towards strengthening industry-academia linkages, saying the SCCI started a series of MoUs with public and private sector universities.
He elaborated that the MoU aimed at equipping graduates and young students with technical skills besides the completion of their academic pursuits so that it would enable them to get instant employment opportunities.
The SCCI president apprised the meeting that the chamber had recently inked a memorandum of corporation (MoC) with the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (Tevta) under German Organisation (GIZ) Tevta Support Programme.
Under the GIZ Tevta Support Programme, he said, the SCCI and Tevta would jointly conduct capacity building and job training sessions to bring improvement in youths/graduates skills and ensure their job placement in various trade organisations and industries.
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March 25, 2023
The Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and the University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Peshawar have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in a bid to further improve industry-academia linkages.
According to a statement issued here on Friday, a signing ceremony was held at the chamber’s house in which SCCI President Muhammad Ishaq and Director Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (ORIC) UET Peshawar Dr Nasru Minallah inked the MoU.
Senior SCCI Advisory Committee member Dr Khalid Khan, Manager University Industry Linkage, UET Dr Tariq Khalil, Office Manager Dr Jawad Ali Shah and others were present.
Ishaq termed the signing of the MoU with UET a milestone step towards strengthening industry-academia linkages, saying the SCCI started a series of MoUs with public and private sector universities.
He elaborated that the MoU aimed at equipping graduates and young students with technical skills besides the completion of their academic pursuits so that it would enable them to get instant employment opportunities.
The SCCI president apprised the meeting that the chamber had recently inked a memorandum of corporation (MoC) with the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (Tevta) under German Organisation (GIZ) Tevta Support Programme.
Under the GIZ Tevta Support Programme, he said, the SCCI and Tevta would jointly conduct capacity building and job training sessions to bring improvement in youths/graduates skills and ensure their job placement in various trade organisations and industries.
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For the first time in the country’s history, the National Curriculum Council (NCC) has allowed the publication of religious textbooks for students of seven minority religious groups enrolled in educational institutions supervised by the federal government.
The issuance of the no-objection certificates (NOCs) by the NCC will allow the National Book Foundation (NBF) to publish textbooks on Hinduism, Sikhism, Christianity, Bahai, Zoroastrianism, Kalasha and Buddhism.
According to the seven different NOCs, students of the minority communities from grade one to three will be taught religious textbooks in schools in the federal capital or educational institu working under the ambit of federal government.
NCC chief Maryam Chaghatai told The Express Tribune that the decision is only applicable to the schools that are under the administrative control of the federal education ministry and added that education is a provincial subject under the 18th Constitutional Amendment.
Religious textbooks to be published for students of minority groups
SAFDAR RIZVIFor the first time in the country’s history, the National Curriculum Council (NCC) has allowed the publication of religious textbooks for students of seven minority religious groups enrolled in educational institutions supervised by the federal government.
The issuance of the no-objection certificates (NOCs) by the NCC will allow the National Book Foundation (NBF) to publish textbooks on Hinduism, Sikhism, Christianity, Bahai, Zoroastrianism, Kalasha and Buddhism.
According to the seven different NOCs, students of the minority communities from grade one to three will be taught religious textbooks in schools in the federal capital or educational institu working under the ambit of federal government.
NCC chief Maryam Chaghatai told The Express Tribune that the decision is only applicable to the schools that are under the administrative control of the federal education ministry and added that education is a provincial subject under the 18th Constitutional Amendment.
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April 8, 2023
The National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST-Islamabad) and Shandong Jiaotong University, China have reached an understanding whereby a state-of-the-art “Intelligent Transportation International Joint Laboratory” will be established at NUST.
Initiated by China Study Centre at NUST, the partnership is aimed at promoting research and development in the field of intelligent transportation, and will augur well for achieving multiple Sustainable Development Goals (viz. Sustainable Cities & Communities; Industry, Innovation, Infrastructure, etc) by promoting sustainable, efficient, and inclusive transportation systems in the two countries.
Dr Osman Hasan, Pro-Rector Academics, and Vice President Jiang Huaping signed the agreement virtually on behalf of NUST and Shandong Jiaotong University respectively. Lt-Gen Engr Javed Mahmood Bukhari (retd), Rector NUST, also graced the occasion with his presence, besides members of senior management and faculty from both universities.
NUST teams up with Jiaotong University of China
Press ReleaseApril 8, 2023
The National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST-Islamabad) and Shandong Jiaotong University, China have reached an understanding whereby a state-of-the-art “Intelligent Transportation International Joint Laboratory” will be established at NUST.
Initiated by China Study Centre at NUST, the partnership is aimed at promoting research and development in the field of intelligent transportation, and will augur well for achieving multiple Sustainable Development Goals (viz. Sustainable Cities & Communities; Industry, Innovation, Infrastructure, etc) by promoting sustainable, efficient, and inclusive transportation systems in the two countries.
Dr Osman Hasan, Pro-Rector Academics, and Vice President Jiang Huaping signed the agreement virtually on behalf of NUST and Shandong Jiaotong University respectively. Lt-Gen Engr Javed Mahmood Bukhari (retd), Rector NUST, also graced the occasion with his presence, besides members of senior management and faculty from both universities.
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GWADAR – The Pak-China Technical & Vocational Institute (PCTVI) and the University of Gwadar have announced three-month certificate courses for the young aspirants of Gwadar to equip them for jobs in the modern labour market. The courses are available free of cost for all interested candidates.
The training courses will be conducted with the collaboration of the National Vocation and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) under the Prime Minister’s Youth Skill Development Program.
The University of Gwadar in collaboration with NAVTTC has announced a three-month “Amazon Virtual Assistant” program for local students. To bridge gender-gap, the course is available for both male and female students. ‘Virtual Assistant’ is an important course through which successful candidates acquire online jobs. Amazon Virtual Assistant can offer his/her services to different companies that sell their products on the platform.
PCTVI Gwadar in collaboration with NAVTTC has offered two types of courses including ‘Overhead Crane Operator in Shipping Industry’ and ‘General in the Shipping Industry’. The duration of the course is six months while candidates ages between 18 and 40 can apply to avail of this golden opportunity. Interested candidates can register online or hand deliver their documents to PCTVI Gwadar.
The state-of-the-art PCTVI has been built with the Chinese Government’s grant under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in the port city of Gwadar. The people of Gwadar are the main stakeholder of the Port City of Gwadar. Their participation in the operation and management of the deep-sea port, participation in industrial and commercial businesses, and in urbanization processes is key to all long-term developmental initiatives. This PCTVI is designed to shape and enhance the skills of the active population of Gwadar to participate in the growth of the port city.
University of Gwadar and PCTVI announced free courses for local students
April 8, 2023
GWADAR – The Pak-China Technical & Vocational Institute (PCTVI) and the University of Gwadar have announced three-month certificate courses for the young aspirants of Gwadar to equip them for jobs in the modern labour market. The courses are available free of cost for all interested candidates.
The training courses will be conducted with the collaboration of the National Vocation and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) under the Prime Minister’s Youth Skill Development Program.
The University of Gwadar in collaboration with NAVTTC has announced a three-month “Amazon Virtual Assistant” program for local students. To bridge gender-gap, the course is available for both male and female students. ‘Virtual Assistant’ is an important course through which successful candidates acquire online jobs. Amazon Virtual Assistant can offer his/her services to different companies that sell their products on the platform.
PCTVI Gwadar in collaboration with NAVTTC has offered two types of courses including ‘Overhead Crane Operator in Shipping Industry’ and ‘General in the Shipping Industry’. The duration of the course is six months while candidates ages between 18 and 40 can apply to avail of this golden opportunity. Interested candidates can register online or hand deliver their documents to PCTVI Gwadar.
The state-of-the-art PCTVI has been built with the Chinese Government’s grant under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in the port city of Gwadar. The people of Gwadar are the main stakeholder of the Port City of Gwadar. Their participation in the operation and management of the deep-sea port, participation in industrial and commercial businesses, and in urbanization processes is key to all long-term developmental initiatives. This PCTVI is designed to shape and enhance the skills of the active population of Gwadar to participate in the growth of the port city.
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The National Assembly Standing Committee on Federal Education and Professional Training on Thursday approved a bill for the establishment of a private university despite opposition from the Higher Education Commission (HEC).
The committee met with MNA Makhdoom Syed Samiul Hassan Gillani in the chair and took up the bill moved by Dr Nisar Ahmed Cheema.
The proposed National University of Security Sciences will be set up in Islamabad. The HEC in its working paper had informed the committee that there were deficiencies in the paper work of the proposed university; therefore, the bill should not be passed for the time being. However, the committee passed the bill conditionally.
“Upon consideration of the National University of Security Sciences Islamabad Bill 2022 (moved by Dr Nisar Ahmed Cheema, MNA), the committee was informed by the HEC that certain prerequisites were yet to be met by the management of the proposed university. Therefore, the bill may be pended till completion of the said codal formalities,” read a statement issued by National Assembly Secretariat after the committee meeting.
It said the ministry pleaded that withholding of the bill was not advisable as a considerable span of time had already elapsed. The committee after due discussion recommended that the bill, as introduced, may be passed by the National Assembly. The management of the university was however directed that the university could only start functioning on completion of all the codal formalities and their subsequent concurrence by the HEC.
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The National Assembly Standing Committee on Federal Education and Professional Training on Thursday approved a bill for the establishment of a private university despite opposition from the Higher Education Commission (HEC).
The committee met with MNA Makhdoom Syed Samiul Hassan Gillani in the chair and took up the bill moved by Dr Nisar Ahmed Cheema.
The proposed National University of Security Sciences will be set up in Islamabad. The HEC in its working paper had informed the committee that there were deficiencies in the paper work of the proposed university; therefore, the bill should not be passed for the time being. However, the committee passed the bill conditionally.
“Upon consideration of the National University of Security Sciences Islamabad Bill 2022 (moved by Dr Nisar Ahmed Cheema, MNA), the committee was informed by the HEC that certain prerequisites were yet to be met by the management of the proposed university. Therefore, the bill may be pended till completion of the said codal formalities,” read a statement issued by National Assembly Secretariat after the committee meeting.
It said the ministry pleaded that withholding of the bill was not advisable as a considerable span of time had already elapsed. The committee after due discussion recommended that the bill, as introduced, may be passed by the National Assembly. The management of the university was however directed that the university could only start functioning on completion of all the codal formalities and their subsequent concurrence by the HEC.
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Jun 9, 2023
"We should provide alternate ways of treatment to our people so that they can get better health facilities. Cooperating with China can help us achieve that,"said Syed Shabib ul Hasan, vice chancellor of Hamdard University, the oldest and largest traditional medicine college in Pakistan.
During COVID-19, Pakistani traditional medicine, Unani medicine, played a part in Pakistan and traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) also played a great role in China along with allopathy. "We have signed MOUs with Chinese universities to promote traditional medicine, including identification and cultivation of herbal medicine and mutual recognition of quality standards." Syed Shabib ul Hasan noted.
This year, more TCM training programs are provided to Pakistani students. The acceptance of TCM in Pakistan has also been increasing these years. "Chinese government has invested and provided opportunities to train Pakistani students in TCM.
However, we are not giving such importance to our traditional medicines." Syed Shabib ul Hasan stressed that Unani medicine should be promoted in the same way that TCM has been promoted. "We can develop medicines on the basis of our herbal plants, and China can help." He added.
"WHO has calculated that more than 42% of drugs available in the market are derived from plants or natural products.
There is richness of herbs in Pakistan, we have advantages in topography." Ahsana Dar Farooq, Dean of Eastern Medicine of Hamdard University suggested doing joint research projects about how Unani practitioners and TCM practitioners diagnose a disease to see what is common and what is different between the two systems.
"There are many similarities between TCM and Unani medicine. For example, we both focus on balancing and holistic, which means considering the whole body, while allopathic medicine focuses on a single symptom. I think the m
ain difference is the ingredients. TCM has some ingredients that are not in our area."
"The effect of their collaboration is that more Unani herbs will be used in China, more Chinese herbs will be used here," said Hakeem Abdul Bari, head of Research and Development in Hamdard Laboratories of Pakistan.
He told us that a number of Chinese herbs have already been commonly used in Paksitan. "Herbs whose names include Chini or Khatai are mostly from China, such as Revand Chini, Jazwar Chini, Revand Khatai. Cinnamon also comes from China, which we call Dar Chini. There are also many herbs going to China from us, such as fennel."
Pakistani herbal medicines have rich resources in the treatment of respiratory and skin diseases, and the products are exported to Central Asia and other countries. "Our lab is collaborating with Chinese institutions that also order from us. There are at least 15 to 20 types of herbs exported to China from here." He added.
Unani and TCM to provide more medical options
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"We should provide alternate ways of treatment to our people so that they can get better health facilities. Cooperating with China can help us achieve that,"said Syed Shabib ul Hasan, vice chancellor of Hamdard University, the oldest and largest traditional medicine college in Pakistan.
During COVID-19, Pakistani traditional medicine, Unani medicine, played a part in Pakistan and traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) also played a great role in China along with allopathy. "We have signed MOUs with Chinese universities to promote traditional medicine, including identification and cultivation of herbal medicine and mutual recognition of quality standards." Syed Shabib ul Hasan noted.
This year, more TCM training programs are provided to Pakistani students. The acceptance of TCM in Pakistan has also been increasing these years. "Chinese government has invested and provided opportunities to train Pakistani students in TCM.
However, we are not giving such importance to our traditional medicines." Syed Shabib ul Hasan stressed that Unani medicine should be promoted in the same way that TCM has been promoted. "We can develop medicines on the basis of our herbal plants, and China can help." He added.
"WHO has calculated that more than 42% of drugs available in the market are derived from plants or natural products.
There is richness of herbs in Pakistan, we have advantages in topography." Ahsana Dar Farooq, Dean of Eastern Medicine of Hamdard University suggested doing joint research projects about how Unani practitioners and TCM practitioners diagnose a disease to see what is common and what is different between the two systems.
"There are many similarities between TCM and Unani medicine. For example, we both focus on balancing and holistic, which means considering the whole body, while allopathic medicine focuses on a single symptom. I think the m
ain difference is the ingredients. TCM has some ingredients that are not in our area."
"The effect of their collaboration is that more Unani herbs will be used in China, more Chinese herbs will be used here," said Hakeem Abdul Bari, head of Research and Development in Hamdard Laboratories of Pakistan.
He told us that a number of Chinese herbs have already been commonly used in Paksitan. "Herbs whose names include Chini or Khatai are mostly from China, such as Revand Chini, Jazwar Chini, Revand Khatai. Cinnamon also comes from China, which we call Dar Chini. There are also many herbs going to China from us, such as fennel."
Pakistani herbal medicines have rich resources in the treatment of respiratory and skin diseases, and the products are exported to Central Asia and other countries. "Our lab is collaborating with Chinese institutions that also order from us. There are at least 15 to 20 types of herbs exported to China from here." He added.
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QUETTA : University of Gwadar on Thursday afternoon decided to set up a center for China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Study Center and Center for Marine Affairs and Marine Sciences.
In this regard, the third syndicate meeting of the University of Gwadar was held at the regional center of Higher Education Commission Quetta under the chairmanship of Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Abdul Razzaq Sabir.
"Apart from a few new teaching departments, the Syndicate decided to establish a CPEC Study Center and a Center for Marine Affairs and Marine Sciences," an official statement issued after the meeting said.
UG Pro Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Syed Manzoor Ahmed, Secretary Colleges and Higher and Technical Education Balochistan Hafiz Abdul Majeed Bohir, Registrar Daulat Khan, Director Finance Shafi Muhammad, Acting Dean Faculty of Management Sciences and syndicate members attended the meeting. Commerce and Social Sciences Professor Dr. John Muhammad and Acting Controller of Examinations Dr. Qamber Farooq were also present.
The UG Registrar presented the agenda of the meeting to the House for consideration and decisions.
The forum deliberated in detail on each agenda and decided on important issues such as sanctioning the initiation of new programs and regularization of contract employees who have completed all recruitment procedures and completed their probationary period.
The members considered and resolved all urgent problems related to academic, administrative and financial matters of the University.
The House approved the minutes of the first meeting of the Syndicate, the third meeting of the Academic Council, the third meeting of the Finance and Planning Committee for budget estimates for the financial year 2023-24 and the annual report of the University for the year 2023.
Gwadar University's decision to set up CPEC Study Centre, Center for Marine Affairs and Marine Sciences
By Shafqat AliJun 16, 2023
QUETTA : University of Gwadar on Thursday afternoon decided to set up a center for China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Study Center and Center for Marine Affairs and Marine Sciences.
In this regard, the third syndicate meeting of the University of Gwadar was held at the regional center of Higher Education Commission Quetta under the chairmanship of Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Abdul Razzaq Sabir.
"Apart from a few new teaching departments, the Syndicate decided to establish a CPEC Study Center and a Center for Marine Affairs and Marine Sciences," an official statement issued after the meeting said.
UG Pro Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Syed Manzoor Ahmed, Secretary Colleges and Higher and Technical Education Balochistan Hafiz Abdul Majeed Bohir, Registrar Daulat Khan, Director Finance Shafi Muhammad, Acting Dean Faculty of Management Sciences and syndicate members attended the meeting. Commerce and Social Sciences Professor Dr. John Muhammad and Acting Controller of Examinations Dr. Qamber Farooq were also present.
The UG Registrar presented the agenda of the meeting to the House for consideration and decisions.
The forum deliberated in detail on each agenda and decided on important issues such as sanctioning the initiation of new programs and regularization of contract employees who have completed all recruitment procedures and completed their probationary period.
The members considered and resolved all urgent problems related to academic, administrative and financial matters of the University.
The House approved the minutes of the first meeting of the Syndicate, the third meeting of the Academic Council, the third meeting of the Finance and Planning Committee for budget estimates for the financial year 2023-24 and the annual report of the University for the year 2023.
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Jun 21, 2023
Scholarship recipients pose for a photo with Vice-Chancellor and other KIU staff. Photo provided to Gwadar Pro]
GILGIT - At least 130 students from Karakoram International University, (KIU) Gilgit-Baltistan received cheques under the “China-Pakistan Friendship–Ambassadorial Merit-cum-Need Scholarship” program on Tuesday.
The checks were distributed to meritorious and deserving students in a ceremony held at Musharraf Hall, KIU. The scholarship program, which is supported by the Embassy of China in Pakistan, is designed to encourage gender balance and the female students have at least 50 percent quotas both in KIU’s main campus and sub-campuses.
The regular students, both in undergraduate and graduate programs, of all disciplines of KIU Main and Sub Campuses can apply for the scholarship.
Fifteen students enrolled in PhD, MPhil and MS classes on the main campus received the scholarship based on merit. Of them, nine were female students, including Nazia Hassan, a PhD student in the Department of Biological Sciences.
130 KIU students received China-Pakistan Friendship Scholarship
By Tahir AliJun 21, 2023
Scholarship recipients pose for a photo with Vice-Chancellor and other KIU staff. Photo provided to Gwadar Pro]
GILGIT - At least 130 students from Karakoram International University, (KIU) Gilgit-Baltistan received cheques under the “China-Pakistan Friendship–Ambassadorial Merit-cum-Need Scholarship” program on Tuesday.
The checks were distributed to meritorious and deserving students in a ceremony held at Musharraf Hall, KIU. The scholarship program, which is supported by the Embassy of China in Pakistan, is designed to encourage gender balance and the female students have at least 50 percent quotas both in KIU’s main campus and sub-campuses.
The regular students, both in undergraduate and graduate programs, of all disciplines of KIU Main and Sub Campuses can apply for the scholarship.
Fifteen students enrolled in PhD, MPhil and MS classes on the main campus received the scholarship based on merit. Of them, nine were female students, including Nazia Hassan, a PhD student in the Department of Biological Sciences.
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The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), after completing mandatory requirements, has applied to the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) for its accreditation programme and to to initiate the process.
After the promulgation of the PM&DC Act 2022, the council took up the matter of the WFME recognition on priority.
President PM&DC Prof. Dr. Rizwan Taj constituted a WFME accreditation cell consisting of experts from all over Pakistan and conducted several meetings for extensive deliberation to fulfill all the requirements of the WFME application.
PMDC furthermore, carried out various workshops nationwide for the said purpose. Almost 124 colleges participated in the workshop.
The panel of experts from all over the country was taken on board for the WFME accreditation process. In the first step, the WFME after assessing the PMDC’s application has approved its eligibility for the WFME recognition.
PMDC and WFME will now coordinate to schedule the visit of the international body's assessors who will undertake a site visit to Pakistan to inspect the PMDC and its entire regulatory systems. The team will evaluate the complete accreditation process of a medical college by PMDC. The entire process including physical site assessment and inspection is expected to be completed within 12 months before 2024.
The WFME recognition of the PMDC and its accreditation programme will enable all graduates of these colleges licensed by the PMDC to have the ability to train and work in the USA and internationally without any restriction.
President PMDC stated that the body has been striving to complete the mandatory requirements and develop the standards as per not only WFME standards, but also international best practices and ensuring that medical education is put on a path of constant improvement and attaining internationally recognised quality as well as ensuring that Pakistan’s medical education and doctors are duly recognised internationally.
Prof Dr. Rizwan Taj added that this is a major achievement after the tireless effort of PMDC. The federal minister of health also appreciated the efforts.
PMDC submits application for WFME recognition
Accreditation programme will enable graduates of licensed colleges to train and work in the USARazya Khan
July 11, 2023
The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), after completing mandatory requirements, has applied to the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) for its accreditation programme and to to initiate the process.
After the promulgation of the PM&DC Act 2022, the council took up the matter of the WFME recognition on priority.
President PM&DC Prof. Dr. Rizwan Taj constituted a WFME accreditation cell consisting of experts from all over Pakistan and conducted several meetings for extensive deliberation to fulfill all the requirements of the WFME application.
PMDC furthermore, carried out various workshops nationwide for the said purpose. Almost 124 colleges participated in the workshop.
The panel of experts from all over the country was taken on board for the WFME accreditation process. In the first step, the WFME after assessing the PMDC’s application has approved its eligibility for the WFME recognition.
PMDC and WFME will now coordinate to schedule the visit of the international body's assessors who will undertake a site visit to Pakistan to inspect the PMDC and its entire regulatory systems. The team will evaluate the complete accreditation process of a medical college by PMDC. The entire process including physical site assessment and inspection is expected to be completed within 12 months before 2024.
The WFME recognition of the PMDC and its accreditation programme will enable all graduates of these colleges licensed by the PMDC to have the ability to train and work in the USA and internationally without any restriction.
President PMDC stated that the body has been striving to complete the mandatory requirements and develop the standards as per not only WFME standards, but also international best practices and ensuring that medical education is put on a path of constant improvement and attaining internationally recognised quality as well as ensuring that Pakistan’s medical education and doctors are duly recognised internationally.
Prof Dr. Rizwan Taj added that this is a major achievement after the tireless effort of PMDC. The federal minister of health also appreciated the efforts.
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HYDERABAD: Professor of South Asian and Post-colonial Pakistan Studies, North Carolina Central University and President, American Institute of Pakistan Studies (AIPS) USA Dr Matthew A. Cook has said that the American Institute of Pakistan Studies (AIPS) will assist the Pakistan Study Centre (PSC), University of Sindh in bringing US faculty for conduct of training and development of strong academic linkages with the US varsities.
He said that the teachers and scholars of Sindh University should send the manuscripts regarding Sindh, its culture, heritage and civilization, which will be published in Scopus verified Journal of Pakistan Critical Studies. This he said while talking to an interactive session at the Pakistan Study Centre, University of Sindh Jamshoro on Monday.
Dr. Matthew A. Cook hoped that the session would be a first step towards establishing academic linkages and research cooperation between the American Centre and the University of Sindh. He said that such sessions will ensure people to people contact between the USA and Pakistan. “There is great potential and talent in the faculty members and PhD scholars of the University of Sindh Jamshoro”, he said and added that the SU faculty members were highly qualified from abroad but they needed further opportunities of training and research collaborations.
Dr Matthew A. Cook, who is a PhD in Sociocultural Anthropology, said that he wanted to collaborate with the SU faculty members on research projects, adding that though the Universities in Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore were included in mainstream, yet better would be to establish academic linkages with the University of Sindh as it housed 48000 students simultaneously.
SU’s Dean Faculty of Social Sciences Professor Dr. Hamadullah Kakepoto said that the main purpose of the session was to explore the various opportunities for research collaboration, bring the US senior faculty for conducting training workshops at SU, teachers & students exchange programmes and to develop academic linkages with American varsities.
He welcomed the US delegate and thanked the chairpersons and faculty members of various departments, scholars and researchers for their participation in the interactive session organized by SU’s Pakistan Study Centre. He appreciated the efforts of Director Pakistan Study Centre Professor Dr. Shuja Ahmed Mahesar for organizing such a wonderful event coupled with knowledge for the benefit of the research community.
Director Pakistan Study Centre Professor Dr Shuja Ahmed Mahesar highlighted the importance of developing linkages with the American Institute of Pakistan Studies and other educational institutions. He said that the linkages and research collaboration will prove vital for enhancement and development of research culture at the campus.
“Such scholarly sessions, he believed will increase the understanding of the USA scholars about Pakistan as a moderate and tolerant country of South Asia. He explained that the session was designed to optimize intellectual discourse and mutual learning of the faculty of the University of Sindh who experienced enriching interaction with the US scholar.
HYDERABAD: Professor of South Asian and Post-colonial Pakistan Studies, North Carolina Central University and President, American Institute of Pakistan Studies (AIPS) USA Dr Matthew A. Cook has said that the American Institute of Pakistan Studies (AIPS) will assist the Pakistan Study Centre (PSC), University of Sindh in bringing US faculty for conduct of training and development of strong academic linkages with the US varsities.
He said that the teachers and scholars of Sindh University should send the manuscripts regarding Sindh, its culture, heritage and civilization, which will be published in Scopus verified Journal of Pakistan Critical Studies. This he said while talking to an interactive session at the Pakistan Study Centre, University of Sindh Jamshoro on Monday.
Dr. Matthew A. Cook hoped that the session would be a first step towards establishing academic linkages and research cooperation between the American Centre and the University of Sindh. He said that such sessions will ensure people to people contact between the USA and Pakistan. “There is great potential and talent in the faculty members and PhD scholars of the University of Sindh Jamshoro”, he said and added that the SU faculty members were highly qualified from abroad but they needed further opportunities of training and research collaborations.
Dr Matthew A. Cook, who is a PhD in Sociocultural Anthropology, said that he wanted to collaborate with the SU faculty members on research projects, adding that though the Universities in Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore were included in mainstream, yet better would be to establish academic linkages with the University of Sindh as it housed 48000 students simultaneously.
SU’s Dean Faculty of Social Sciences Professor Dr. Hamadullah Kakepoto said that the main purpose of the session was to explore the various opportunities for research collaboration, bring the US senior faculty for conducting training workshops at SU, teachers & students exchange programmes and to develop academic linkages with American varsities.
He welcomed the US delegate and thanked the chairpersons and faculty members of various departments, scholars and researchers for their participation in the interactive session organized by SU’s Pakistan Study Centre. He appreciated the efforts of Director Pakistan Study Centre Professor Dr. Shuja Ahmed Mahesar for organizing such a wonderful event coupled with knowledge for the benefit of the research community.
Director Pakistan Study Centre Professor Dr Shuja Ahmed Mahesar highlighted the importance of developing linkages with the American Institute of Pakistan Studies and other educational institutions. He said that the linkages and research collaboration will prove vital for enhancement and development of research culture at the campus.
“Such scholarly sessions, he believed will increase the understanding of the USA scholars about Pakistan as a moderate and tolerant country of South Asia. He explained that the session was designed to optimize intellectual discourse and mutual learning of the faculty of the University of Sindh who experienced enriching interaction with the US scholar.
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UAF signs LoI with QAU to promote Pak-China agro collaboration
By Mariam RaheemAug 1, 2023
QINGDAO- The University of Faisalabad (UAF) signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Qingdao Agricultural University (QAU) on Monday to carry out academic exchange and cooperation in teaching, research, and training for the advancement and dissemination of learning.
Both institutions agree to encourage exchanges of faculty and staff, students, joint research activities, and the exchange of academic materials based on their respective resources and needs.
During the signing ceremony, Prof. Dr. Tian Yike, Vice President of QAU, presented an overview of the university's discipline building, personnel training, and international cooperation efforts. He expressed QAU's willingness to engage in in-depth cooperation and exchanges with UAF to contribute jointly to the implementation of the 'Belt and Road Initiative', especially the construction of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
In his video speech, Prof. Dr. Iqrar Ahmad Khan, Vice Chancellor of UAF, praised the achievements made in the construction and development of QAU in recent years. He expressed his willingness to work with QAU to promote faculty and student exchanges and academic cooperation. He also sincerely invited QAU's university leaders to visit UAF.
