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KU’s HCTRS receives accreditation certificate from GCC Center

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KARACHI: The Halal Certification, Testing, and Research Services (HCTRS), a part of the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) at the University of Karachi, has reached a significant milestone by earning an accreditation certificate from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Accreditation Center. This achievement was celebrated during an official meeting at the HEJ … Read more

KU seminar shed light on Israeli-Palestinian war conflict

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KARACHI:  Department of International Relations of the University of Karachi organized and hosted its 6th seminar under the Sheikh Mutahir Ahmed Lecture Series.

The event, titled, The Middle East Crisis, and held at the KU’s Chinese Teachers Memorial Auditorium. The IR scholars and experts enlightened the audience with insightful knowledge and first-hand information from the speakers.

The theme of the seminar encompassed the war zone “Gaza” and also the neighboring areas of the occupied land of Palestine.

The speakers spoke about the historic Israeli-Palestinian conflict, its present shape, and the current Iranian strikes on Israel and the repercussions it may have in the region and elsewhere.

The former Ambassador Dr. Jamil Ahmed shed light upon the Israeli ideology of genocide and ethnic cleansing of the Palestinians.

He engaged the audience to reflect on Israel’s involvement in the Palestinian lands. He emphasized that majorly, diplomacy works as a weapon to end wars.

He said that the world wars ended with treaties which itself is proof of the role that diplomacy plays.

Jamil Ahmed referred to the historic meeting of 1897 in Switzerland, where the idea of a Zionist Movement and Greater Israel first emerged. He also explained how the Israeli agendas and political participation in international politics influence decisions and actions worldwide.

Another speaker, Air Commodore (Retd) Jamal Hussain, who is a defense analyst, spoke about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict concerning Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran. He pointed out that the military and political objectives of Israel have compelled her to initiate and stay in the war for about a year now.

Jamal Hussain added some technicalities depicting his expertise in the area of war studies that Israel’s air war capabilities do not very well pay off. This, he mentioned, is because Palestinians (Hammas and Hezbollah) possess greater capabilities and practices of conventional warfare (ground operations) than Israel fails to possess.

A renowned journalist Tariq Abul Hassan, known for his news coverage and first-hand information from the conflict zones, also enlightened the participants of the conference with his experiences while covering the Israeli-Palestinian war.

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Teaching is not just job but sacred profession: Dr Khalid Iraqi

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KARACHI: The University of Karachi and an alumni association of the university, Unikarians International, arranged a special ceremony to appreciate teachers’ role in developing society.

The event was organized in connection with World Teachers’ Day.

 

The KU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Khalid Mahmood Iraqi mentioned that a teacher is the architect of any nation or society. Any society that does not respect teachers can never grow and it is not capable of facing challenges.

He said that a teacher is a role model for his students, as he/she teaches his/her thoughts in the minds of students which guides them throughout life. The role of teachers in the development of nations cannot be ignored.

The KU VC Prof Dr Khalid Iraqi shared that students give more respect to teachers who, besides teaching, help them learn about different aspects of life and the norms and values of society.

He expressed that unfortunately, today’s teachers do not have enough time to build the character of their students and also not guiding them about their future. He observed that a society respects you when you contribute to the welfare of a society. There is also a lack of home-based training in respect of teachers in the present age.

The KU VC Prof Dr Khalid Iraqi added that teachers spend their lives for moral and spiritual reform and prosperity. Teaching is not just a job but a sacred profession and a responsibility and should be performed with accountability.

On this occasion, Unikarians International President Professor Ejaz Ahmed Faruqi said that it is our responsibility to appreciate the hard work and dedication of our teachers, both parents and teachers are happy to see their child’s growth and progress more than their own. “We have seen a lot of changes in our daily lives but no one has been able to change the position of the teacher to date.”

He said that teachers make the personality of students and universities are recognized not only by the buildings but by its teachers.

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Model statutes must be implemented at all KU Centers

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KARACHI:  “The appointment of a new Director in ICCBS, University of Karachi, should be done under the Act Code of the University of Karachi.

The higher authorities must take notice of the unwanted interference of the former Directors and donors into the administrative affairs of Karachi University.

The university’s Vice Chancellor must call a meeting of the KU Senate to ensure the implementation of model statutes at all university centers.”

These views were expressed by the University Syndicate Member Dr Riaz Ahmed, Senate Member Prof Dr Firdous Imran, Faisal Hashmi, Iftikhar Ahmed and others in the meeting held at the Staff Club on Wednesday.

Many teachers, officers, and employees of the ICCBS participated in this meeting. Dr Riaz Ahmad criticized the unnecessary interference of retired professors and capitalists in the administrative affairs of the university and said that this interference is damaging the educational and research activities of the research center while the faculty, staff, and students are suffering from severe mental distress.

He said that teachers, officers, and employees can bring their long-standing problems to the authorities through peaceful protest.

Prof Firdous Imran said that there is a need for a regular social media campaign against the illegal interference of influential people in ICCBS.

Dr Faiz Muhammad said that a uniform policy should be established for all the centers of Karachi University.

Faisal Hashmi paid tribute to those who raised their voices against the lawlessness in ICCBS and announced the full support of the Officers Welfare Association.

Iftikhar Ahmed said that the Employees Welfare Association earlier was with the oppressed people and it is still with the oppressed.

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Experts call for creating awareness about protecting ozone layer

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KARACHI:  Every person in society should know the importance of a clean and healthy environment and its effect on human life and all living things, and they must play their role in improving the environment in our surroundings.

We need to create awareness among the masses about the need to protect the ozone layer and the environment for the future of our generations.

Unfortunately, schools, colleges, and even universities are not educating students about social values and norms whereas in the west students regardless of what they are studying get proper information and teach about the importance of social aspects and the role of individuals for the betterment of society.

We have to give topmost priorities to the social interests and civic issues of a society over the political benefits else we will never be able to progress in the right direction. These views were expressed by the Vice Chancellor of the University of Karachi Prof Dr Khalid Mahmood Iraqi.

He was addressing the seminar organized by the KU Landscape and Gardening Council in collaboration with the KU’s Institute of Environmental Studies on the World Ozone Day under the theme of ‘Ozone for Life, Plant More Trees, Reduce Air Conditioners’ at the IES.

The International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer is celebrated every year on September 16, and it was designed by the United Nations General Assembly.

Dr Iraqi mentioned that clean drinking water is essential for a healthy life because it cures many diseases but ironically a large number of people in the country do not have access to clean drinking water.

On this occasion, an environmentalist Syed Mosuf Ali gave a detailed presentation on the importance of ozone and its impact on environmental pollution, saying that the loss of sunlight to the earth is due to the emission of chlorofluorocarbons from greenhouse gases.

Meanwhile, Karachi University Pharmacy Science Club arranged its first science fair at the new building of the faculty of pharmacy.

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KU, ICAN signs MoU to enhance quality life of children, young adults

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KARACHI: The Department of Psychology of the University of Karachi and Icon for Child and Adult Nurturing (ICAN), a nongovernmental organization, working to promote positive mental health and wellness of children, young adults, and mothers in society, inked the memorandum of understanding to enhance the quality of life of children, young adults, and mothers at the Vice Chancellor Secretariat.

The KU VC Prof Dr Khalid Mahmood Iraqi and the Founder and Director of the ICAN Dr Sajida Hassan signed the MoU document in presence of the ICAN team.

On this occasion, the Director of the ICAN Dr Sajida Hassan shared that the organization was formed to establish a connection with communities to serve society. She mentioned that the ICAN is committed to enhancing the overall quality of life for individuals across various life stages, focusing on children and young adults.

She asked the KU administration to start short courses or a specialization degree program on child psychology in the department.

According to her, the ICAN’s strength is derived from close partnerships with grassroots community-based organizations. She added that the organization is working with the University of Leicester, the University of Birmingham, the Welcome Trust of the UK, the Anna Freud Trust, the Economic and Social Research Council, and the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), in conjunction with Professor Panos Vostanis Child Psychiatrist UK Director of WACIT among many others.

Dr Khalid Mahmood Iraqi observed that we haven’t addressed the issues related to a child and mother whereas in the West this matter is given due importance. He said that parents need to be aware of their child’s health as they have to play a vital role in the upbringing of a child.

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KU symposium on Mpox focuses on creating mass awareness

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KARACHI:  With the population burst and climate change, the world is facing serious challenges of viral epidemics. Only knowledge-based progress can lead us out of these challenges.

These views were expressed by Dow University’s Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Mohammad Saeed Quraishy on Wednesday.

He was addressing the symposium on Mpox: evolution and clinical manifestation, jointly organized by the Department of Microbiology of the University of Karachi and the Association of Microbial Sciences at the KU’s Chinese Teachers Memorial Auditorium.

The DUHS VC Prof Dr Saeed Quraishy stressed to students to create mass awareness and to take maximum benefit of this symposium. He mentioned that mass awareness can help us resolve such large challenges faced by the health sector.

He informed the audience that the very first case of Mpox was reported some 50 years ago, however, the recent surge in the cases indicates a threat to the emergence of new viral diseases.

Another speaker, the Principal of the Dow College of Biotechnology Prof Dr Mushtaq Hussain explained the evolution of viruses in general and Mpox virus in particular. He said that the high mutation rate coupled with the high mortality rate of Mpox virus highlighted the possible serious threats.

He reminded the recent cases of the lumpy pox virus were also due to the mutation in the pox virus which is a relevant virus to the Mpox virus.

He mentioned that the updated viral genome database presents the evolution of clade I virus which is more virulent and prone to mutations.

A speaker consultant on infectious diseases at the DUHS Dr Muniba Ahsan provided details about Mpox viral transmission and pathogenesis.

She mentioned the presence of clade II virus in the cases of Mpox reported from Pakistan which is a sigh of relief as this virus of this type has less mutation ability, virulence, and death rate.

“There shouldn’t be any havoc or rumors in this regard. Since Mpox is only transmitted from humans, either through contact or fomites, therefore, the patients of skin diseases should be diagnosed based on their past exposure.”

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KU MCD launches departmental digital magazine

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KARACHI:  The Department of Mass Communication of the University of Karachi launched its print and digital magazine called ‘Mediaverse’ as well as the magazine’s website.

The launching event was held at the KU Chinese Teachers Memorial Auditorium to bring student’s creative projects into the digital age.

The KU Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Prof Shaista Tabassum said that students should adopt the approach of responsible journalism.

She advised that content should help in bringing positive change in society and helpful for others to learn something from it.

She said that stepping into a digital world is a good sign as the department has recently launched a new degree program ‘digital media marketing’ and observed that such initiatives will help departmental students to connect with the digital world.

Speaking at the event the KU Chairperson MCD Prof Dr Asmat Ara shared that this is a project of second-year students and added that they along with their teacher had a dream of launching a print as well as digital magazine and its dedicated website.

She mentioned that they worked hard for seven months to achieve it. Dr Asmat Ara expressed that it shows the dedication and teamwork of faculty members and students of the department.

During the ceremony, students shared their personal experiences and recounted the journey from conceptualizing the magazine to turning it into reality, their collective effort was applauded by the audience.

Later, a panel discussion titled “Contentpreneurship in the Age of Digital Media and AI” was held and the panelists shared their diverse experiences in the fields of digital content creation and entrepreneurship, offering students valuable insights into the rapidly evolving digital media landscape.

Usman Riaz, the creator, and brainchild behind Pakistan’s first even hand-drawn animated movie The Glassworker, talked about how finding a financer for a film is one of the biggest challenges in Pakistan but he also mentioned that he has been pretty privileged in this regard yet the journey wasn’t smooth.

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SHC suspends KU decision on Justice Jahangir’s degree

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KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC)  has suspended the recommendation of the University of Karachi(KU) committee and the decision of the syndicate in the case of the degree of Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri, judge of the Islamabad High Court.

A two-member bench, comprising Justice Salahuddin Pahwar and Justice Amjad Ali Sahito, heard the petition challenging the university’s authority in the matter.

The petitioner’s lawyer said that the Fairmen’s Committee and the Syndicate declared the degree of Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri ineffective, the Syndicate decided in a non-transparent manner.

Justice Salahuddin Panhwar inquired on whose request all this happened. The petitioner’s lawyer said that the degree of Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri is 30 years old.

Judge said that they are saying that Islamia Law College has written a letter, what is the relation of the petitioners with this case. On which the petitioner’s lawyer said that the petition was filed on behalf of the lawyers.

The petitioner’s lawyer said that a member of the syndicate was picked up by the police for 8 hours, on which Justice Amjad Ali Sahito said that don’t talk about politics here. The person whose degree you are canceling should be called. Any application can be made in the judicial commission.

The court suspended the recommendations of the University of Karachi’s In Fairmen’s Committee and the decision of the syndicate, restraining Karachi University from taking further steps related to the case.

The Sindh High Court issued notices to the Deputy Attorney General, Advocate General Sindh and others and sought a detailed response within three weeks.

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KU seminar highlights importance of building life skills in youth

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KARACHI: A seminar on building life skills in youth a Local Challenge Fund by the Higher Education Commission Pakistan, and supported by the World Bank, was organized by the Institute of Clinical Psychology in collaboration with the KU Office of Research, Innovations and Commercialization at the KU Chinese Teachers Memorial Auditorium.

The objectives of the event were to highlight the role of youth in the prevention of substance use and mental health problems in the community, to develop knowledge, healthy skills, and abilities to face difficult situations in their lives, address myths related to substance use and mental health problems and to build self-confidence, communication skills and pro-social behaviors to cope with difficult situation in young people to enable their positive development, and developing an educational climate, environment policies, which support health-promoting behaviors of youth.

Prof Dr Khalid Mahmood Iraqi during his address said that before we talk about the world, we need to see how much corruption is there in our society, how much truth we speak, and how much this system promotes merit. He observed that we have to prove through our actions that we are better Muslims, and then we invite the world to Islam.

He mentioned that without improving our basic education system in the country, we cannot produce good people and prepare them better. We need to improve our basic education system to compete with the world. We need to make our society safe and inclusive.

A wellness counselor at Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology Dr Muzaffar Ali said that addiction is a chronic relapsing mental illness. If we continue to call it only a social evil and a bad habit, we will never go towards its treatment.

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KU seminar highlights importance of presence of mangroves

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KARACHI: Muhammad Ajmal Khan Institute of Sustainable Halophyte Utilization of the University of Karachi organized a one-day seminar on the importance of mangrove conservation in commemoration of World Mangroves Day in collaboration with the KU Institute of Environmental Studies and Sindh government’s Forest Department at the KU MAK-ISHU Conference Hall.

The Chief Conservator of the Sindh government’s Forest Department Riaz Ahmed Wagan informed the audience that the provincial government is working hard for the restoration of mangroves across the coastline as they are essential for coastal resilience and facing serious challenges due to the diversion of water and silt, over-exploitation and heavy grazing.

He shared that the Indus Delta is located in Thatta, Sujawal, Badin and Karachi districts. He mentioned that early records show the existence of eight species of mangroves, but, presently, only four are found i.e. Avicennia marina, Rhizophora mucronata, Aegiceras corniculatum, and Ceriops tagal.

The chief guest, Riaz Wagan expressed that mangroves also have economic importance as according to the World Bank 2022 report, the value of one hectare of well-stocked mangrove forest area is US$ 58,000, and the overall asset value of mangroves of the Indus Delta is approximately US$ 1, 22, 00 million by way of supporting fish and shrimp breeding, timber, tourism, habitat provision to wild life,  grazing ground for the livestock of locals, besides provisioning services, global climate regulation (carbon sequestration and retention), soil (and sediment) erosion control, coastal protection, solid waste remediation, soil erosion control, and recreation and education related services.

He shared that shortage of fresh water and silt depositions from the River Indus, enhanced deltic salinity levels, increased rate of coastal erosion, sea-intrusion in fertile areas, industrial and municipal pollution result in the death of young seedlings and associated marine life. Cutting of mangroves for fuel, fodder, and grazing are also some direct threats to the mangroves.

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KU confers 15, 341 degrees in various fields

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KARACHI: As many as 15, 341 degrees were conferred to students of degree recipients of 2021 and 2022 in various fields in 32nd Convocation of the University of Karachi was held at the Expo Center on Saturday.

The Governor of Sindh and the Chancellor of the public sector universities, Muhammad Kamran Khan Tessori was the chief guest. The Chairman Sindh Higher Education Commission Dr S. M. Tariq Rafi was the guest of honor.

As many as 322 gold medals were also awarded to the position holders.

In the examination year 2021, 8, 041 students and in the year 2022, 7, 297 students completed their studies in BA, BA (H), BA/LLB, BBA, BE, BEd (H), BEd (third year), BSc, BPA (H), BS, BS (FMT), BS (two years), BS (BBA), BS VS, BSCS, BSSE, DPT, EMBA, HRM, MA, MAS, MBA 1.5, MBA 2.5,  MCS, MCom, MEF, MEd, MIBF, MPA, MLIS, MPA, MSc, MSCM, Pharm-D.

As many as 47 PhD scholars, 33 MPhil/LLM/MS/MD scholars, and recipients of two Doctor of Science degrees also received their degrees during the 32nd Convocation.

On this occasion, Governor Sindh Kamran Tessori expressed that higher education plays a key role in producing social and political leaders, and intellectuals for a society.

He mentioned that the position holders are the future of our country and hoped that these students would use their abilities, education, and skills to strengthen Pakistan.

The guest of honor, the Chairman SHEC Prof Dr Tariq Rafi shared that this event serves as a testament to the transformative power of education and its profound impact on both individuals and society as a whole.

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KU awards 125 MPhil, 52 PhD, other degrees in various disciplines

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KARACHI: The Advanced Studies and Research Board of the University of Karachi has awarded one DSc (Doctor of Science),  52 PhD, 125 MPhil, eight M.S. Course Work (30 cr. Hr.), and two LLM, and one MS (Master of Surgery) degrees in various disciplines during the recently held ASRB meeting.

The KU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Khalid Mahmood Iraqi chaired the meeting which awarded DSc degree to Professor Dr Syed Ghulam Musharraf (Chemistry), and PhD degrees to Rooma Asajed (Applied Economics), Ayisha Aman Ullah (Biotechnology), Amber Khan (Biotechnology [KIBGE)], M. Hamza Farooqui (Business Administration), Syeda Farah Bukhari (Chemistry), Shahbaz Shamim, Muhammad Ramzan, Areej Alvi, and Anila Bashir (Chemistry [HEJ]), Mahpara Naeem (Commerce), Afaq Ali Khan, Rabia Shakir, Arbab Muhammad Jehandad (Economics), Syed Sikander Shirazi and others.

Meanwhile, the MPhil degrees were awarded to Muhammad Hammad Ul Haque, Syed Mujtaba Ali Nizami, Seemab Naeem, Saira Bano, Lucky Bizenjo, Syeda Sadaf Shah, Muhammad Ishfaq, and Naila Rehmat (Applied Economics [AERC]), Iqra Shehzadi, Naima Saleem, and Farzeen Jamal (Biochemistry), Bakhtawar (Biochemistry [BMSI]), Uzma Hafeez (Biotechnology), Urooj Alam, Syeda Marya Zaidi, and Hareem Shaheen Abbasi (Biotechnology [KIBGE]), Syeda Nida Zehra Rizvi, Namera Khalid, Samreen, and Farooq Ahmed (Botany), Abdul Manun, and Lubna Mairaj (Chemistry), Zamara Sarwar, Hira Naz, Kinza Naseer, Nabeela Kausar, Atiya Habib, Faisal Khan, Sadia Gul, Nadeem Ahmad, Zahida Batool, and Mahjabeen Hassan (Chemistry [HEJ]), Habiba Ali, and Aqsa Saleem (Clinical Psychology), Faheem Ahmed, Ahsan Manzoor, and Saima (Computer Science), Zunaira Nadeem (English [Literature]), Sehar Azhar Dar, and Michael Hieman Simon (European Studies), Syed Jazib Shamim (General History), Saba Naz (Mass Communication), and others.

During the ASRB meeting, the Master of Surgery (MS) degree was awarded to Dr Syed Fahad Ahmed (MBBS) in Oral and Maxillo Facial Surgery and the LLM (Law) degrees were awarded to Shakeel Ahmed and Erum Iftikhar Ahmed.

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KU Academic Council approves HEC Graduate Education Policy

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KARACHI: The meeting of the Academic Council of the University of Karachi approved the Higher Education Commission’s Graduate Education Policy in light of the recommendations submitted by the committee formed in the KU Academic Council’s previous meeting.

The committee had recommended a few observations and suggestions and asked the house to adopt them along with the HEC graduate education policy. The Academic Council members approved the recommendations along with the HEC policy.

The committee’s detailed report would be submitted to the KU VC Prof Dr Khalid Iraqi and later that report will be sent to HEC-Islamabad.

The KU Academic Council was chaired by the KU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Khalid Mahmood Iraqi and the meeting was held at the Chinese Teachers Memorial Auditorium on Friday.

The Academic Council approves the HEC Undergraduate Education Policy for BS and AD programs. It also approved the Senate resolutions to implement the Quran’s translation and Seerat course as compulsory subjects across the campus.

The House formed a five-member committee to review ‘our vision, our mission’ statements and submit its report in the upcoming meeting. Professor Dr Iqbal Azhar will head the committee while Prof Dr Faiyaz H. M. Vaid, Prof Dr Nabeel Ahmed Zubairi Prof Dr Bilquis Gul, are Prof Dr Noreen Mujahid will be its members.

The Academic Council also approved the proceedings of the Board of Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences meeting held on November 10, 2023.

Earlier, prayers were offered for the departed souls of the Iranian President Dr Seyed Ebrahim Raisi, and KU faculty members.

The KU has recently conferred the Doctor of Philosophy (Honoris Causa) in the KU Faculty of Islamic Studies to the honorable President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Dr Seyed Ebrahim Raisi.

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KU Syndicate approves to establish campus’s medical, dental college

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KARACHI: The Syndicate meeting of the University of Karachi in principal approved the proposal of establishing KU’s medical and dental college.

The members recommended submitting a detail feasibility report along with the objective analysis to the Syndicate members for further deliberation.

The conceptual approval to establish KU’s medical and dental college was approved so that the University of Karachi could invite interested parties to the medical and dental college project.

The KU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Khalid Mahmood Iraqi chaired the Syndicate meeting, which was held at the VC Secretariat on Wednesday.

The KU Syndicate approved the minutes of the Finance and Planning Commission meeting dated December 29, 2023, and proposed to revise the budget for 2024-25 at the earliest.

The Syndicate also approved the appointments of the chairperson and director(s) in various departments and institutes.

The KU Syndicate also granted permission to the faculty, staff, and employees of centers for a funeral in the campus’s graveyard.

The Syndicate members agreed to award BPS-19 to assistant professor (Temporary) to the in-service lecturers BPS-18 based on PhD qualification on the availability of the budgeted posts in the concerned departments.

The Syndicate asked the KU Registrar Prof Dr Abdul Waheed to check the previous syndicate resolution and record for the up-gradation of various non-teaching posts and share his report with the members in the next meeting.

The KU Syndicate also approved the suggestion of the Advanced Studies and Research Board to award the MPhil degree to (late) Syed Tanveer Hayder after his demise based on external reports.

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Benazir Bhutto faces countless problems, difficulties in her life: Nisar Khuhro

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KARACHI:  The Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Chair of the University of Karachi organized a conference on ‘reconciliation: vision of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto’ at the KU Chinese Teachers Memorial Auditorium on Friday.

The provincial minister for universities and boards Muhammad Ali Malkani, President of Pakistan People’s Party Sindh Senator Nisar Ahmed Khuhro, and others gathered to pay homage to the first female prime minister of Pakistan.

The Senator Nisar Ahmed Khuhro said that everyone should refrain from defaming the country to achieve their personal interests. Benazir Bhutto was a visionary politician who represented the country to the world both as a female leader and as a PM of Pakistan.

He stressed that there must be a habit of listening and bearing others’ points of view. The late party head gives this vision to us, and we all are following it. He mentioned that Benazir Bhutto faced countless problems and difficulties but did not leave the path of democracy.

Khuhro said it is the responsibility of all of us to highlight her achievements. She was not only the greatest scholar of democracy, but also a responsible citizen, an excellent writer, a brilliant speaker, and a member of civil society.

He further said that the assemblies were formed for five years, but unfortunately in the past, four assemblies were dissolved from 1988 to 1998 and shared that this made the people of Pakistan very angry.

He informed the audience that the language issue was created between the then west and east Pakistan and that matter crafted a huge gulf between both portions and we both suffered an enormous loss.

On this occasion, the provincial minister of the Universities and Boards Muhammad Ali Malkani said that Benazir Bhutto never loses patience even in the most difficult situations and always called democracy the best revenge.

Meanwhile, the KU acting Vice Chancellor Justice Retired Hasan Feroz said that people should research, MPhil and PhD on Benazir Bhutto’s personality. She has an eternal struggle for democracy in Pakistan and the world widely appreciated her efforts.

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KU seminar urges gender equality in society

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KARACHI: The role of educated mothers is very essential for the development of societies, a knowledgeable mother can easily educate and train her children in a good way, and the home environment they created can guarantee a well-educated and well-behaved family.

They maintain houses in order and have a major influence on a child, their love and care can mold them into a caring person or spoil their personality. We can witness that there is a lack of counseling, guidance, and training in the parental system in our society and its effects in front of us.

These views were expressed by the Director General of the Charter Inspection and Evaluation Committee of the Sindh Higher Education Commission, Dr Nauman Ahsan.

He was addressing the inaugural session of the seminar organized by the Center of Excellence for Women’s Studies of the University of Karachi in collaboration with the KU Faculty of Law, KU Students’ Advisor Office, KU Office of Research Innovation and Commercialization, and Sindh Higher Education Commission in connection with the International Women’s Day 2024.

The KU CEWS’s seminar titled “Dukhtaran-e-Pakistan: Accelerating Gender Equality, Economic Empowerment and Peace Building and Perception Management” was held at the Karachi University.

Dr Nauman Ahsan shared that as Pakistanis we all break each and every rule and regulation but as soon as we land on the soil of any other country we are willing to obey and follow their rules without any hesitation.

“We will not stand in queues, and do not mind if we drive the wrong way on the streets in our motherland, but we cannot do the same in any foreign country, as we know what kind of reaction and punishment we will get there.”

During his presidential address, the KU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Khalid Mahmood Iraqi said that countries cannot be developed without promoting gender equality and empowering women.

He mentioned that the money spent on the education system is not an expense but an investment for our future, and added that without quality education we cannot achieve our goals.

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KU awards 19 PhD 54 MPhil other degrees in various disciples

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KARACHI: The Advanced Studies and Research Board of the University of Karachi has awarded 19 PhD, 54 MPhil, nine M.S. Course Work (30 cr. Hr.), and two Master of Surgery (MS) degrees in various disciplines during the recently held ASRB meeting.

The KU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Khalid Mahmood Iraqi chaired the meeting which awarded PhD degrees to Sadia Rehman, Nida Baig (Biochemistry), Samrah Shariq (Business Administration [KUBS]), Rafiullah (Chemistry), Fazila Rizvi (Chemistry [HEJ]), Assma Ashraf (Clinical Psychology), M. Amin Sharif, Fasseh Ahmed, and Syeda Bushra Batool (European Studies [ASCE]), Abdullah (Law), Tooba (Mathematics), Mariyah Yacoob Bawa, Sayed Zaheer Abbas, and Nayyar Mahmood (Microbiology), Maryam Niaz (Molecular Medicine), Muhammad Saeed (Physics), Mohsin Hasan Alvi, and Mehwish Jabeen (Public Administration), and Saima Hasan (Teacher Education).

The MPhil degrees were awarded to Ibrar Hussain (Agriculture and Agribusiness Management), Kiran Tariq (Applied Economics), Jaweria Ahmed, and Sardar Muhammad Ahsan Ahmed (Applied Economics [AERC]), Syeda Zehratul Fatima (Biochemistry), Afnan Abdul Shakoor, and Sarwat Saher (Biotechnology), Ayesha Maqsood, Saima Afzal, Samma Ain (Botany), Sadaf Samreen (Chemical Engineering), Abdul Qadir (Chemistry), Syeda Fatima Tuz Zohra, and Muhammad Sohail Khan Rafiq (Chemistry [HEJ]), Maleeha Anwar (Computer Science), Muhammad Faisal, Fahim, and Zulqurnain Farid Khan Ghori (Criminology), Halima Ibrahim (Environmental Studies), Wadiha Akhtar, and Teba Abdul Lateef (Food Science and Technology), Tehmeena, and Rubia Shoukat (International Relations), Rabia Saleem, Aezaz Ul Haq, Sumaira Risal, Fatima Hasan, and Muhammad Siddique Tahiri (Islamic Learning),  Hira Ashfaq (Library Science), Noor Us Saba, Iqra, and Hafiza Sana Parveen Soomro (Microbiology), Nayab Shah, Humaira Hassan, and Ifrah Fahim (Molecular Medicine), Muhammad Adil (Pakistan Studies), Yumna Tahir (Pharmaceutics), Urooba Shahab, Aisha Hasan, Aniqa Naz, Aimen Inamullah, and Bibi Sarah (Pharmacology), Shafi (Political Science), Ahmad Khan, Umar Farooq, Sana Faheem (Psychology), Muhammad Hanif, and Abdul Munem (Quran and Sunnah), Kaneez Fatima, Hassan Zaheer, and Afifa Fatima (Sociology), Ayesha Younus (Special Education), and Nousheen Tabassum, and Muneeb Ul Hassan (Urdu).

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KU Academic Council approves allocation of quota of 2% seats for minorities

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KARACHI: The meeting of the Academic Council of the University of Karachi approved the allocation of the quota of two percent reserved seats for religious minorities on the campus.

The Universities and Boards Department of the Sindh government has written a letter to the public sector universities to adopt the agenda as a policy matter.

Meanwhile, the participants of the meeting mentioned that the merits of admissions criteria would remain the same for the religious minorities and the students should fulfill their applications to secure their admissions.

The KU Academic Council was chaired by the KU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Khalid Mahmood Iraqi and the meeting was held at the Chinese Teachers Memorial Auditorium on Monday.

The KU Academic Council approved the Anti-Plagiarism Policy 2.0, issued by the HEC-Islamabad, and also approved the Pharmacy Council of Pakistan’s recommendations to give 10 additional admissions/seats to Gilgit/Baltistan and Balochistan in the faculty of pharmacy.

In light of the letter of the Higher Education Commission Islamabad, regarding the implementation of the Affiliation Policy 2024, the committee was formed. The convener of the committee is Prof Dr Faiyaz Vaid, and members include Prof Dr Anila Amber Malik, Prof Farah Iqbal, Prof Tanzeem ul-Firdoos, Prof Munawar Abbas, and Prof Muhammad Ashraf.

This Committee would prepare a detailed report after mutual consultation and submit it to the KU VC Prof Dr Khalid Iraqi and later that report will be sent to HEC-Islamabad.

To implement the Seerat course, Quran’s translation, Tajweed, and Tafsir course, as per the direction of the Senate Secretariat Islamabad, the KU Academic Council formed a five-member committee.

During the meeting, the representatives of college teachers highlighted the problems they are facing due to the absence of the college’s academic calendar and shared that it is causing serious issues for the colleges affiliated with the University of Karachi.

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KU moot calls for raising awareness of rare diseases

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KARACHI: Mental health and behavioral health disorders impose a significant and under-recognized burden on the global healthcare system, affecting social needs basic human rights, and the economy.

Between a quarter and a half of the global population is affected by a mental disorder at some point in life. Today, nearly one billion people live with a mental disorder, and in low-income countries, more than 75 percent of people with the disorder do not receive treatment.

Every year, close to three million people die due to substance abuse. The human cost is immense as around 800,000 people commit suicide every year, and that is a leading cause of death among young people.

These views were expressed by the renowned psychiatrist and meritorious Prof Dr Iqbal Afridi during his address at the Rare Disease Day 2024 organized by the Dr A. Q. Khan Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering of the University of Karachi at its Chinese Teachers Memorial Auditorium on Thursday.

He informed the audience that about 50 percent of mental health disorders start by the age of 14. People suffering from untreated mental health disorders are unable to realize their desired potential and are all too often exposed to a wide range of human rights violations.

“Between 2011 and 2030, the cumulative economic output loss associated with mental disorders is projected to be US$16.3 trillion worldwide.”

Dr Iqbal Afridi shared that given the chronic nature of the disease, this translates into a significant economic impact worldwide. It is expected that in the next 10 years, depression will put more burden on nations than any other disease.

He quoted that according to the World Health Organization, the Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted or, in some cases, halted critical mental health services in the 93 percent of countries worldwide, while the demand for mental health is increasing.

Meanwhile, the KU VC Prof Dr Khalid Mahmood Iraqi said that based on data worldwide, there is no doubt that rare diseases are increasing around the globe.

Dr Afsheen Ali from KU KIGBE shared that the primary goal of this campaign is to increase awareness among the public and decision-makers about the rare disease and its influence on the lives of families living with these conditions.

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KU conference highlights problems in Pakistani political culture

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KARACHI: Everyone is aware of the problems of the Pakistani political system and culture, and there is a need for civil society to come forward and help the government in making a comprehensive policy on the country’s problems. The universities should also engage in this process to get better results.

Pakistan is a multicultural economy with a lot of diversity but unfortunately, we are not rectifying our old mistakes and this is one of the major causes of our problems. Our political system is weak because our social system has not been strengthened during the last seven decades and we also lack in maintaining social and moral values. We can overcome these problems by filling the deficiency with devotion and dedication.

These views were expressed by the Chairman of the Sindh Higher Education Commission Prof Dr S.M. Tariq Rafi (TI) during the inaugural session of the first day of the two-day-long international conference on the transformation of ideas in Pakistan’s political culture.

The event was jointly organized by the Department of Political Science of the University of Karachi and the Institute of Business Management at the KU Chinese Teachers Memorial Auditorium.

He said that universities are hubs of enhancing the skills, learning process, and mindsets of youngsters and they, directly and indirectly, learn a lot from their faculty members, that’s why it is very important that our teachers should make themselves available to students to listen to their problems and try their best to solve it, besides teaching them in a best possible way.

Chairman Sindh HEC Prof Dr Tariq Rafi, who was the chief guest of the conference, expressed that our universities should also initiate intra-province exchange programs for the students so that they can learn from the experiences of students and faculty of other provinces as well.

He shared that it was good to see that a leading public-sector university and a prominent private-sector university have joined hands and shared information among the masses.

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KU strictly follows zero tolerance policy against harassment: Dr Iraqi

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KARACHI: The Office of Students’ Advisor of the University of Karachi in collaboration with Ombudsperson for Protection Against Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Fospah) of the government of Pakistan arranged an awareness seminar on protection against harassment (Workplace Harassment Act) at the Chinese Teachers Memorial Auditorium on Monday.

The Federal Ombudsperson for Protection Against Harassment of Women at the Workplace, Government of Pakistan, Fauzia Viqar during her address said that only 21 percent of the total population of females in the country are working, but now as the inflation ratio has increased to more than 35 percent, the proportion of the working women must be increased.

Pakistani females should go out for work because it has become very difficult to rely on a single income and almost impossible to meet the expenses.

Fauiza Viqar while giving a reference to research conducted in 2018, shared that around 80 percent of college-going girls in Punjab, who use public transport, have admitted to experiencing harassment. She mentioned that this is a huge number, and reflects our social problem. She urged that this issue must be resolved on an emergency basis.

She informed the audience that another study highlighted that 57 percent of working women have faced harassment in the workplace. According to her, this is a reported figure and there are chances that more females have gone through the same experience at least once in their lives.

Fauzia Viqar mentioned that working women mostly face harassment during the initial stage of their professional career, or working in junior positions, or at the time of joining organizations.

She observed that to ensure the implementation of laws related to harassment, it is important that the affected people should raise their voices against this nuisance.

She advised that people who are around the victim and have proper information related to harassment matters should also raise their voices against it to prevent such incidents.

Meanwhile, the KU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Khalid Mahmood Iraqi said that the University of Karachi strictly follows the policy of zero tolerance regarding harassment.

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KU cancels two admissions for submitting counterfeit marksheet

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KARACHI: The University of Karachi canceled the admissions of two students from the morning program-2024 after the verification from the KU Examination Department and the Board of Intermediate Examination Karachi.

The in-charge KU Directorate of Admissions Dr Saima Akhtar mentioned that both admissions were canceled with immediate effect as their marksheets were forged.

According to details, Syed Muhammad Nasir son of Syed Jamal Nasir, having form number 676693 and marksheet seat number 109416 was enrolled in BS Third Year in the department of Karachi University Business School.

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KU, World Bank discusses potential of establishment of CESS

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KARACHI: A five-member delegation of the World Bank(WB) led by its Senior Social Development Specialist of Social Sustainability and Inclusion Global Practice Imran ul Haq met the Vice Chancellor of the University of Karachi Prof Dr Khalid Mahmood Iraqi

During the meeting, they discussed the potential of the establishment of the WB’s Centre for Environmental and Social Sustainability initiative in Pakistan. WB’s Imran Haq informed that the World Bank is interested in creating a center of excellence in the province which could help in catering the environmental issues, and help in providing durable and long-lasting solutions, and social sustainability in the country.

He shared that the proposed CESS project aims to create ownership among individuals and all the stakeholders including governments, industries, masses, and academia besides the capacity building of a society.

Imran ul Haq mentioned that the WB delegation has shortlisted four possible varsities for the establishment of CESS and the University of Karachi is one of them.

According to him, they have linked up with 16 universities and after a thorough process, they have shortlisted four universities in Karachi and initially met with the heads of all three institutions before visiting the KU.

He elaborated that the CESS is supposed to strengthen the partnership of donors, governments, industries, academia, and others in environmental and social sustainability of the development process as well as help in improving environmental conditions, safeguarding social values, educating the importance of the CESS to society, doing in-depth research, preparing policies to protect the environment and improve the quality of the environment.

He said that the WB would like to take other donor agencies on board too regarding the CESS and hoped that with the collaboration of institutions like the Asian Development Bank, and Japan International Cooperation Agency the CESS project would be more useful for society.

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KU, NACTA inks MoU to counter extremism and its threat to society

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KARACHI: The University of Karachi and the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) signed the memorandum of understanding to establish collaboration and partnership to counter extremism and its threat to society, and institutions and spread the importance of ethical and moral values, socio-economic development, and rule of law.

According to the MoU, both parties are determined to create a partnership to inculcate national harmony and to prevent students from the various dimensions and ill effects of violent extremism and terrorism

They hoped that this MoU would help to educate students against extremist ideologies and agendas by encouraging critical thinking via various curricular and extra-curricular activities and support the students in de-radicalization and re-integration into society as productive citizens

As per the MoU, the KU will share with NACTA the directory of research experts in areas of extremism, de-radicalization, counter-terrorism, conflict, peace studies, and other areas of relevance and both Parties will continue updating the directory.

This directory may be used when any particular assistance is required from a researcher on a specific topic. The FM radio channels or any other outreach platform at the universities will also be utilized for the purpose.

Both parties will undertake workshops, seminars, and discussions to enhance sensitization amongst the teachers against extremism and terrorism in the institution and will train the teachers to identify, rectify, and/or report such elements to competent authorities.

They will take steps to review the existing curricula and make recommendations for inclusion of the national harmony and peace, and to prevent extremism, hate material, radicalization, and terrorism on and off campus.

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KU’s Professor wins 37th Khwarizmi International Award

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KARACHI: Prof Dr Raza Shah, the Senior Professor at the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), the University of Karachi, has won the 37th Khwarizmi International Award (KIA) in Biological and Chemical Sciences.

Prof. Raza Shah will attend the 37th KIA Award Ceremony at the end of February in Tehran, where the Pakistani scientist will be awarded the trophy, certificate, and cash prize of 20,000 USD by the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

The award is given to the most prominent scientists in the world and is considered to be a highly prestigious award in the world in general and Iran in particular.

The ICCBS, University of Karachi Director, Prof Dr Farzana Shaheen congratulated Prof. Raza Shah for his great achievement.

According to the spokesman of the ICCBS, University of Karachi, the awards have been announced by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology, Iranian Research Organization for Science and Technology to recognize the valuable achievements of the researchers, innovators, and inventors in the field of Science and Technology.

It is worth mentioning here that the Khwarizmi International Award is named in memory of the achievements of Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi, the Iranian mathematician and astronomer.

According to the ICCBS Spokesman, Prof. Shah, working in the area of Nanomedicine and Supramolecular Chemistry, has authored six books (Elsevier) and also edited four books (Elsevier), along with 12 chapters in books and more than 460 research articles in international journals with impact factor more than 1700 with H-index 50.

He led the vaccine (COVID-19) phase-1 clinical trial of Sinopharm company in Pakistan. He led the DRAP-approved clinical trial for treating COVID-19 patients with traditional Chinese medicines.

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KU welcomes fresh students batch 2024

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KARACHI: University of Karachi and its alumni association—the Unikarians Internations—warmly welcomed the Nawardan Jamia (fresh students of the batch 2024) at the KU Silver Jubilee Gate on Monday.

The distinguished graduates along with the KU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Khalid Mahmood Iraqi, President of Unikarians International Prof Ejaz Ahmed Faruqi, UNESCO award winner Pakistani botanist and researcher Prof Dr Zabta Khan Shinwari, KU faculty members, employees, staff, students, and others welcome the fresh batch of students and their parents at the campus main gate.

The University of Karachi celebrated the Youm-e-Jamia (University Day) by reliving the historic procession of one of the largest public sector universities when the newly enrolled students and alumni along with the KU VC Prof Dr Khalid Iraqi, registrar, deans of all faculties, members of Senate and Syndicate, chairpersons and directors of various departments, research centers and institutes, and faculty members and employees, and new students followed the Huffaz-e-Quran, who were reciting the Holy Quran, and stepped inside the campus from the Silver Jubilee Gate and gathered at the ground adjacent to the New Administration Building.

A large number of students, and parents attended the grand central orientation ceremony which was held adjacent to the KU New Administration Building.

On this occasion, the renowned scientist Prof Dr Zabta Khan Shinwari said that he had never witnessed such a welcome at any university in the country.

“I have never seen the warm welcome given to these newcomers in my whole life. The tradition of gathering at the main gate of the campus and entering inside it while reciting the Holy Book.”

Dr. Shinwari said if a person wants to see a whole country in one place then he/she visit the KU. Addressing the newcomers, he said that you guys are lucky that despite having such a large population of Karachi, you guys got admission to the University of Karachi, the biggest university in the country.

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Medical and dental internship program concluded at ICCBS

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KARACHI: The medical and dental internship program has been completed at the Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research (PCMD), University of Karachi.

As many as 20 students (final year) and recent graduates of M.B.B.S. and B.D.S. have completed their training in various areas of biomedical sciences.

Prof. Dr. Farzana Shaheen, the Director of the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi, distributed the internship certificates among the participants, belonging to various medical universities of Pakistan, including Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi Medical and Dental College and others.

Speaking at the certificate distribution ceremony of the medical and dental internship program 2023, held at the ICCBS, University of Karachi, Prof. Farzana Shaheen congratulated Prof. Dr. Asmat Salim and her team for organizing such a useful and unique internship program. Prof. Dr. Zaheer-Ul-Haq and other faculty members were also present on the occasion.

The Director highlighted the significance of the research training program for medical and dental students and graduates and said that this short exposure to basic and clinical research in a world-class institution was expected to create research interest in the medical students.

This year, the training of 20 medical students and graduates in various disciplines of Molecular Medicine shows the strong commitment of the ICCBS, University of Karachi, to science, research, and academics.

Prof. Asmat Salim, in her speech, said that the Dr. Panjwani Center conducted this internship program for recent medical and dental graduates, and students every year in December.

The objective of the program is to provide them an opportunity to be involved in research activities at the molecular and cellular levels, she said.

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