Diamonds are Forever – Pakistan Leadership Conference 27 to 30 May at UOG

I place high value on this conference. It is an historic moment for us. Today world has grown complex and without skills of living and learning, it is pretty difficult to cope up with life. Communication Skills are at the root of leadership skills. We have invested a huge amount of money in arranging this course where 17 trainers will help 44 students to imbibe essential leadership skills in a heuristic mode; learning by doing things. It is an intensive course workshop, with 12 hours working day w.e.f 27 to 30^th May. I am sure you will make the best use of this golden opportunity. Unfortunately we as a nation are in a deep crisis. Lawlessness, bloodshed; terrorism is taking a heavy toll. We need to develop leadership skills of our youth by disseminating tolerance, love, affection and harmony; so as to weld multi-ethnic and multi-lingual communities into a unified nation. These views were expressed by Prof Dr Mohammad Nizamuddin in his keynote address, while chairing the “Pakistan Leadership Conference” 27-30 May 2012,at Hafiz Hayat Campus, University of Gujrat(UOG). The conference and its attendant workshop has been organized by UOG in collaboration with University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN), NGO, Global Youth Leadership GYL and Higher Education Commission (HEC). Mr Murtaza Noor of the HEC was the Chief Guest whereas Dr J Thompson Founder of GYL and Dr Melling co-founder of GYL and Director of Center for volunteering and community leadership (UCLAN) were the guests of honour and graced the stage.

 Ms Aneesa Rahat Director Student Service Center UOG also accompanied them on the stage. Dr J Thompson from the California University USA detailed the formation of GYL and its activities around the world; serving communities and students. She said, “Few will have the greatness to bend history itself, but each of us can work to change a small portion of events, and in the total of all these acts will be written the history of this generation... It is from numberless diverse act of courage and belief that human history is shaped. Dr Melling in her assertive address emphasized the need for adopting a more proactive pedagogy. She detailed the merits of critical pedagogy pioneered by Paulo Frère a Brazilian who has introduced revolutionary methodologies in learning. She referred to ‘Pedagogy of the oppressed’ by Paulo Frère, as the most liberating pedagogy for the human mind and soul. She said the GYL was working on Frere’s concepts of developing critical consciousness, peer interaction, situational learning and Dialogue as the gateway to consientization.

Mr Murtaza Noor thanked the guests, Vice Chancellor, Registrar and Directors of UOG for managing such an innovative conference. Madam Aneesa Rahat in her vote of thanks; thanked all and sundry for their contribution in making this vital conference a success. Erion Frankin from Los Angeles California University introduced his team of 17 instructors. Besides 44 learners and trainers, Mrs Jehan Ara Nizam, Mr Akram Bhatti (Registrar UOG), Mr Aqeel Tahir Director QEC, Dr Javed Sajjad, Ms Azra Ghani Director A & C, Sheikh Abdul Rashid Director Media & Publications Dept. Prof Humayum Ghauri, Mr Yaqoob Manager ORIC, Prof Nasir Majid Head Dept. of Law, Mr Shahid Minhas, Dr Zahid Yousaf Head of Mass Com Dept. Ms Sidra Sociology Dept. Mr Imran Librarian, Mr Faisal, Mr Saqab and Mr Zahid and Ms Shama were also present among the audience.  

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Seminar on “Ending Feudal System or Opting for Rule of Law” at UOG

There may not be classical feudalism present in Pakistan but the psychological aspects of feudal culture, mores, values, social practices are still rampant in Pakistan. Law is an integral part of a system and works with in that system. Rule of law means equity and justice for all; irrespective of religion, caste or creed. The powerful classes in a society try to manipulate law. If they are successful then it becomes the law of the jungle. Law operates in a healthy society to iron out differences and settle disputes. The ruling classes of a society always have an upper hand in communicating their opinions at the thresh-hold of law. These views were expressed by Prof Mohammad Akram Bhatti Registrar University of Gujrat (UOG) while addressing a Seminar on “Ending Feudal System or Opting for Rule of Law”. The seminar was organized by Quaid-e-Azam society of History & Pakistan Studies Department in collaboration with Political Science and International Relations Department, at Hafiz Hayat UOG.

Prof Syed Shabbir Hussain Shah Director CHIPP was the Chief Guest. Whereas Prof Dr Freshullah Director Social Sciences, Mushtaq Bhatti Director Evening Program and Sheikh Abdul Rashid Director Media & Publications, Dr Muhammad Mushtaq Head of Pol.Science Department were the Guests of Honour. The main focus of the seminar was a thesis lecture by Dr Akhtar Hussain Sandhu Head Deptt. of History and Pakistan Studies. Dr Akhtar Hussain in his thesis lecture propounded the theory that feudalism was not an entity disturbing any socio-cultural cum political patterns of our life. Moreover some feudals were in the vanguard of Pakistan movement. He was of the view that instead of wasting our energies on eradicating feudalism we should direct our energies towards establishing rule of law; to create harmony and balance in the society and uproot social evils. He severely criticized the middle classes for not playing a proactive role in national affairs. We should instill moral virtues in our youth to create a healthy society.

Syed Shabeer Hussain Shah in his speech which was a critique of Dr Sandhu’s lecture, lashed out at the rampant lawlessness, crime, violence and terrorism in our body- politics. He criticized the feudals which had been perpetuated by the British Colonialists. However he was of the view that the state of Pakistan has mainly been manipulated by dictators, military junta in tandem with other forces of establishment. These so called rulers were infact surrogates of imperialist powers that be. Sheikh Abdul Rashid made an excellent critique of the proposition and pinpointed different forces flouting the law. He said that feudals and bourgeoisie were no less responsible for this unpalatable situation. Dr Freshulla in his comments declared democratic system as the best system and for that education is the best available mediums. There was a very heated question-answer session in which Mr Fayyaz Shah, Prof Shahid Minhas, Prof Syed Imtaiz Haider, Prof Humayun Ghauri critiqued the proposition. Many of the students also participated in the debate and asked some very pertinent questions. 

MA Fine Art & MSc Physics and Applied Psychology Annual Exam schedule of UOG

MA Fine Art and MSc Physics and Applied Psychology Part-I Annual Examination for 2012, are likely to begin in the first week of July 2012. According to Professor Maqsood Controller of Examination of University of Gujrat (UOG) only regular students can submit their admission forms. MA Fine Art students can submit their forms form May 21 to May 28 with a fee of Rs. 2800/-. Similarly MSc Physics and applied Psychology students can submit their forms form May 21 to May 28 with a fee of Rs. 3275. M. A Fine Art students can submit their forms with double fee of Rs. 5600/- from May 29 to June 1. M.Sc Physics and Applied Psychology students can submit their forms with a double fee of Rs. 6550 form May 29 to June 1. Concerned Principals of the Institutions are requested to ensure that the forms are filled up correctly, requisite documents attached and fees deposited before terminal date. Examination forms are available w.e.f May 18^th to June 1^st, in the following banks: Bank of Punjab, Main Branch, Hafiz Hayat Campus UOG, Branch Code (0165), Bank of Punjab Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi Branch code (0184). It is further cautioned that admission forms of unregistered candidates shall not be entertained.  
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