Federal Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira Visits Second Working Day of Global Youth Leadership Conference at UOG

Gujrat: I have been extremely delighted to visit this workshop and find our youth involved in learning leadershipsskills which are infact life skills bolstered up by communication skills. Our youth is our real asset. They are our future. They are in interaction with 17 trainers, who have come across from around the globe. Interaction with other cultures, other civilizations is extremely useful. I thank and congratulate Prof Dr. Mohammad Nizamuddin Vice Chancellor, of this university who is introducing a new paradigm of learning;  learning beyond  the classroom. I own this university as my own University. I am always at your service and it will be a pleasure for me to serve this university in any way I can. I also appreciate the guest trainer leaders from UCLAN (University of Central Lancashire) and from California University US, withtheir global youth leadership GYL team from around the world. These views were expressed by QamarZamanKaira Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting. He was addressing Global Youth Leadership Conference at the University of Gujrat on its second working day.

The conference has been arranged by UOG in collaboration with UCLAN, GYL and the Higher Education Commission HEC.  Dr. Prof Mohammad Nizamuddin Vice Chancellor UOG chaired the session whereas Registrar UOG Mr. AkramBhatti, Dr. J. Thompson from California University U.S and Dr. Melling UCLAN- UK, graced the stage along with the Chief Guest. Dr. Nizamuddin VC in his address thanked QamarZamanKaira for his active participation in the development works of the UOG. He announced that construction work on a 1 billion project  a ‘Conference Centre’  accommodating 1800 students shall start in July.  He also announced that with the help of the Punjab Government we are initiating an Endowment Fund of Rs. 60 million which shall further boost up resources for curricular and co-curricular activities. We are leaving no stone unturned in procuring resources for establishing Arfa Kareem Computer Center at the University.  He appreciated the services of UCLAN &GYL and HEC in contributing their lot for development of skillsamong our youth.

Earlier DrMelling in her speech spelled out the rationale of her program. She is the cofounder of GYL. She was employing the “Pedagogy of the oppressed” by Paulo Frere as her source book for developing strategies for developing true life serving skills and liberating the minds of her students. She was using heuristic techniques i.e.  learning by doing. Group leaders of students expressed delight in learning many new skills. Ghania Bilal said that she has learned to think out of the box, and to manage complex life situations.Mahjabeen Malik was happy with the methodology of teaching which was play way and situational learning.

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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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PEEF’S Vice Chairman DR. Mohammad Amjad Saqib Distributes Cheques Among Scholarship Holders At UOG

Gujrat: The Govt. of the Punjab have allocated Rs. 10 billion for PEEF scholarship funds; out of which Rs. 8 billion have already been delivered, to PEEF. We are regularly dispensing scholarships worth Rs. 12 million, on the basis of merit to more than 30 thousand students. In the University of Gujrat (UOG) alone, 263 students are being dispensed scholarships worth 20 million rupees. I am pretty confident that that this service of ours shall bear fruits of creativity, innovation and research. I feel a pleasant, freshness, vibrancy and gusto in the ambience of UOG. This creation of the intellectual environment is the greatest contribution of the charismatic leadership of the University. These ideas were expressed by PEEF Vice Chairman Dr Mohammad Amjad Saqib as Chief Guest in a ceremony of distribution of cheques to more than 70 students. Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Mohammad Nizamuddin in his address to the house recalled that UOG is at all times concerned about the welfare of talented but poor students. We have dispensed 11 million rupees among the deserving this year. We are establishing an Endowment Fund of Rs. 60 million, to support national talent constrained by financial resources. We are working on a humanitarian paradigm of financially  supporting each and every deserving student, so that financial constrains do not inhibit talent in burgeoning into intelligence and creativity. He thanked the Chief Guest and expressed his hope of PEEFs continued financial support to the scholars of this university.  The event was organized by the Student Services Center (SSC) and on its behalf its director Ms. Aneesa Rahat also thanked the guests. Khawar Haneef and Zakria Kanwal on behalf of scholarship winners extolled the vision of Chief Minister Mr. Shahbaz Shareef who is the true architect of this visionary scheme of funding the needy intellectuals. 

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Chairman 'Rumi Forum' and 'Cultural Dialogue Centre' Mr. Harun Koken visits UOG

Gujrat: Our message is Peace, Love and Harmony. We are interested in Education, Dialogue and new thought. We believe in exchange of information and ideas. UNESCO is supporting us. We are basically a (Khidmet) services movement. We are nonpolitical and influencing civil society movements. We are publishing “Fountain” a bimonthly magazine of Scientific and spiritual thoughts and have 3000 subscribers in Pakistan. M Fatehullah Gulen is our beacon light who has penned more then 65 books on Islamic cum socio-cultural dimensions. We are running ‘Rumi Forum’ for spiritual interaction. We distribute books to universities as a courtesy. We have conducted more than 15 international conferences in Chicago, Al-Azhar and other important academic centers of the world, in collaboration with others. We have conducted a Peace Conference in Karachi and are in the process of organizing a conference in collaboration with Punjab University through HEC. 25 new theses are likely to be presented in the conference. 18 schools in Pakistan have been established as a Pak - Turk joint venture. We have established 2000 schools around the world.

 These views were expressed by Mr Harun Koken Chairman Turkish NGOS, ‘Rumi Forum’ and ‘Cultural Dialogue Center; in his dialogue with the Vice Chancellor University of Gujrat Professor Dr Mohammad Nizamuddin on a visit to UOG along with his delegation. Mr Suat Erguran Vice President and Mr Hizmatulla were accompanying him. The V.C UOG Prof Dr Mohammad Nizamuddin in his talk appreciated Rumi’s thoughts. The UOG has conducted many Seminars and Symposia on mysticism. We are also interested is establishing a Sufi Chair and presented the case to the Governor, who has liked it. We would like to collaborate with you in working together to organize joint ventures for social sciences research, mysticism, human rights and on other cultural issues. He emphasized the need for democracy and democratic way of working whereby to dissolve ethno-linguistic identities and emerge as one Pakistani nation. He appreciated the TurKish model of tolerance. The Vice Chancellor gifted some of the newly published books of UOG as a courtesy gesture, to the delegation. Conversely Mr Haroon Koken presented books published by his organization to the Vice Chancellor and donated some books to the UOG library.

 Prof Syed Shabber Hussain Shah also participated in the talks. Sheikh Abdul Rashid, Director and Prof Humayum Ghauri from Media & Publications department were also present in the meeting

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One Day National Technical Work shop on Air Pollution Assessment at UOG

 

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