President Mamnoon Hussain Appreciates Dr Hasan Sohaib Murad for Promoting Business Education in Pakistan

University of Management and Technology

Volume 16

Issue 6 April 2014

From the Content Highlights Editorial Desk he future of higher education is dependent to a large extent on the The Rector with degree of innovation in the educational the President of Pakistan cultureT across the globe. As students demand higher quality and flexibility, the challenge is to provide the same to them at considerably 01 reduced costs. Add to this the enormous impact of globalization and what some analysts call the 'transformation of education into an Internet business', and you have a rapidly changing landscape. This is a time when most countries of the world are working towards an expansion of Dr Ahmed Murad delivers Khurram their education systems. Nowhere is this Murad Memorial required more than in Pakistan where the sheer Lecture at UMT demographic reality demands renewed efforts 02 at setting up an infrastructure and cultivation of intellectual capital. UMT is doing its part by providing forums for discussion that serve as points of convergence for exchange of ideas and strategies. The Deans Dr Hasan Sohaib and Directors Conference held in Islamabad and Murad delivers the 4th ICoBM 2014 held at IBA Sukkur were keynote address at steps in the same direction. The impact of 4th ICoBM 2014 globalization is being felt here also and the UMT 03 business school has taken the lead by signing MoUs with universities in Italy and China. There is much that will interest the reader in this issue of UMT Moments and Momentum. Mohammad Shahid Hussain, Apart from the usual spate of activities, we have CEO and MD, GTR, Interview: also arranged an exclusive interview of Mohammad Shahid remains optimistic Mohammad Shahid Hussain, CEO and Managing Hussain, CEO and Director of General Tyre and Rubber Company. about the MD, GTR economic outlook of His insight into the corporate culture and the country 27 optimism for the economic outlook of Pakistan is worth reading. Every great dream begins with“ a dreamer. Always

remember, you have within you the strength, the – EDITORIAL patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to Muhammad Taufeeq Arjmand Zahra change the world. Zafar Siddique Madiha Salman – PHOTOGRAPHY “—Harriet Tubman Mehr Yaqoob – Designed By Ozma Nawaz – PRODUCED BY Office of Communications and Media University of Management and Technology Lahore, Pakistan President Mamnoon Hussain receives a shield during the conference

Dr Hasan Sohaib Murad, Rector UMT, and President Mamnoon Hussain, snapped at the Deans and Directors Conference

President Mamnoon Hussain appreciates Dr Hasan Sohaib Murad for promoting business education in Pakistan

In his inaugural address at the Deans entrepreneurial thrust and a significant January 27-28, 2014 at Serena Hotel, and Directors Conference on Emerging step towards transformation of Islamabad. This was the first of the Challenges of Business Schools in business and management education. series of four strategic level Pakistan, President of Islamic Republic He appreciated Dr Hasan Sohaib conferences being organized by of Pakistan, Mamnoon Hussain said Murad, Chairman NBEAC, his team, the NBEAC. that education and skilled human HEC and sponsors for arranging the The conference was attended by Deans resources are the real asset of a nation. conference to facilitate this dialogue by and Directors of Business Schools in The President urged necessary changes bringing together a unique mixture of Pakistan, Chairman HEC Engr. Syed in business education in the country to deans, academics, entrepreneurs and Imtiaz Hussain Gilani, Executive meet international standards and to policy makers. Director HEC Prof Dr Mukhtar make it more relevant to the demands The conference was organized jointly Ahmed, and Chairman NBEAC Dr of modern industries and enterprises. by the Higher Education Commission Hasan Sohaib Murad. Earlier, a shield The President said the theme of this (HEC) and National Business Education was also presented to the President of conference was a fine example of Accreditation Council (NBEAC) on Pakistan.

University of Management and Technology 01 4th International Conference Khurram Murad Memorial Lecture 2014 on Business Management Dr Ahmed Murad speaks on the Development, Competitiveness and Innovation transformative message of the Quran February 26-27, 2014

Dr Ahmed Murad delivered a thought Quran is that of equity and fairness. freedom in surrendering to Allah. He provoking lecture on “The This is the most difficult standard to was willing to make sacrifices to Transformative Message of the Quran” uphold because at times it can go achieve more. He was a hard worker, before a huge gathering of intellectuals, against your own kind. He said that the totally loyal and faithful to the cause of Dr Hasan Sohaib Murad emphasizes need for sustainable competitive advantage educationists, dignitaries, teachers, modern world has deviated from these Islam. On a personal note, Dr Hasan Addressing the opening session of 4th crises. It demands a tailored / holistic Malaysia, Nepal and Greece students and enlightened members of values. Societies think that they can added that Khurram Murad was an International Conference on Business approach for each specific economic participated in the conference. The 4th the general public. Dr Murad, a deal with problems from a position of exemplary father who took special Management (ICoBM) 2014, held at setup. Innovative solutions can be ICoBM 2014 was organized by the distinguished academic based in the strength. The Quran tells us to live not interest in the upbringing of his Sukkur IBA, Dr Hasan Sohaib Murad effectively deployed to cope with the Sukkur Institute of Business USA, was the keynote speaker for this for yourself but for something greater. children. highlighted strategies and implications challenge of development as they Administration in collaboration with year's Khurram Murad Memorial Dr Ahmad Murad said that the mistake The lecture concluded on question and for sustainable competitive advantages supplement the required critical University of Management and Lecture which was organized by UMT that many of us make when we try to answer session. Rahat ul Ain, Director, in the constantly evolving business ingredients of development and Technology (UMT), Lahore, and Shah on March 4, 2014 to commemorate the explain the true message of Islam to School of Governance and Society world. The thrust of his views was in competitiveness, including generating Abdul Latif University(SALU), Khairpur, services rendered by the late Khurram the outside world is that we claim that (SGS) at UMT, distributed certificates to keeping with the theme of the ideas, engaging new actors and at Sukkur IBA on February 26-27, Murad - an avid thinker, prolific writer it is not different from the modern the participants of the course on conference - development, foreseeing solutions to emerging 2014. Conference partners included and one of the architects of the current world but the Quran made no such “Perspectives on Islamic Law: competitiveness and innovation. problems. UMT, Sukkur IBA, Shah Abdul Latif Islamic resurgence in Asia, Europe and claim. Evolution and Contemporary Dr Hasan said that development raises Delegates from eleven countries University, South Asian Network for Africa. Earlier, Rector UMT Dr Hasan Sohaib Discourse”. It is worth noting that the tough challenges for all stakeholders in including the United States, United Development and Environmental Dr Murad said that the revolutionary Murad gave the opening remarks. He course was taught by Dr Ahmed view of the global financial crisis Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, China, Economics (SANDEE) and Dawn Media and transformative message of the said that Khurram Murad found his Murad. coupled with both food and energy India, Finland, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Group.

02 University of Management and Technology University of Management and Technology 03 4th International Conference Khurram Murad Memorial Lecture 2014 on Business Management Dr Ahmed Murad speaks on the Development, Competitiveness and Innovation transformative message of the Quran February 26-27, 2014

02 University of Management and Technology University of Management and Technology 03 The 3rd Invention to Innovation Summit 2014 was organized by UMT in strategic partnership with Pakistan Science Foundation, Institute of UMT partners with Research Promotion, and College of leading organizations to Pharmacy, Punjab University. The two- day Summit (March 19-20, 2014) organize 3rd Invention to included display of innovative ideas, technologies and products. Case Innovation Summit 2014 studies of successfully commercialized technologies were also presented. Dr Hasan Sohaib Murad, Rector UMT, and Abid H K Shirwani, Director General, UMT, attended the opening session of the Summit which was also graced by the presence of industry speakers, academicians, and high ranking government officials. Ahsan Iqbal, Federal Minister for Planning and Development, was also present on Abid H K Shirwani and Dino Fortunato exchange MoU after the signing ceremony this occasion. A special souvenir was presented to Dr Hasan Sohaib Murad by Dr Mujahid Kamran, VC, Punjab UMT inks MoU with Italian universities University. Dr Mujahid Kamran, VC, Punjab University, presents souvenir to Dr Hasan Sohaib Murad on the 3rd Invention to Innovation Summit 2014

An agreement was signed between (ORIC), chaired the ceremony on behalf teacher and staff exchange in different UMT and two Italian universities on of Rector UMT. research programs from e-certification March 19, 2014 on the initiative of Dino Fortunato, an Investment courses to PhDs via various grants. Center for Supply Chain Research Promotion Expert from United Nations Abid Shirwani presented UMT's vision (CSCR) in strategic partnership with Industrial Development Organization of expanding education on a wider CNW Business Global Trade and (UNIDO) was the chief guest on this scale in future. He appreciated the Transport which is working effectively occasion. Other guests included Imran efforts done by CSCR and CNW Global to build academic collaboration in all Choudhry, Manager, Italian Promotion Trade and Transport for this academic disciplines of education. Unit (UNIDO), and Touqir Khan Lodhi, collaboration and staying The prestigious Italian universities Executive Director, Asia-Europe CNW internationally competitive. included UNIMORE-Modena and Business Global Trade and Transport, The ceremony was attended by Dr and CEO, Aries Logistics Pvt. Ltd. Dino UNIVPM – ANCONA. Abid H K Rukhsana Kalim, Dean SBE, Ijaz Dr A R Kausar, Director IAS, addresses opening session of Retail Conference 2014 Shirwani, Director, Office of Research, Fortunato highlighted the key points of Yusuf, Director CSCR, and senior Innovation and Commercialization collaboration with Italian universities faculty members. and emphasized the need of student, UMT and LumenSoft Technologies Pvt. Ltd. organize Retail Conference 2014 UMT inks MoU with School of Business Administration, SWUFE, China University of Management and distinguished guests on behalf of Dr LumenSoft Pvt. Ltd., gave the welcome Technology, Lahore, and LumenSoft Hasan Sohaib Murad, Rector UMT. He address. Manqoosh ur Rehman and Technologies Pvt. Ltd. organized a discussed the academia and business Syed Rashid Hussain Shah, Assistant The Office of Internationalization at (SWUFE), China. The MoU provides an Initiatives are planned to ensure that retail conference on February 19, 2014 linkages for retail industry. He stated Professors at UMT, Haroon Ahmed, SBE has signed Memorandum of opportunity for our faculty and doctoral students learn from leading at the Pearl Continental, Lahore. Dr A R that UMT is providing the latest and CEO Access Retail, and Monis Rehman, Understanding (MoU) between SBE- students to explore international faculty around the globe to get an early Kausar, world renowned professor of emerging marketing models that will CEO Rozee pk, also shared their UMT and School of Business horizons and enrich their experience start developing their own research knowledge management and Director, enhance the co-creative knowledge and thoughts and views. The Nation was Administration, Southwestern through networking with School of programs and networks. Institute of Applied Science (IAS) at skills which will be fruitful in the near the media partner of this conference. University of Finance and Economics Business Administration, SWUFE. UMT, welcomed the delegates and future. Earlier, Abdul Aziz, CEO,

04 University of Management and Technology University of Management and Technology 05 The 3rd Invention to Innovation Summit 2014 was organized by UMT in strategic partnership with Pakistan Science Foundation, Institute of UMT partners with Research Promotion, and College of leading organizations to Pharmacy, Punjab University. The two- day Summit (March 19-20, 2014) organize 3rd Invention to included display of innovative ideas, technologies and products. Case Innovation Summit 2014 studies of successfully commercialized technologies were also presented. Dr Hasan Sohaib Murad, Rector UMT, and Abid H K Shirwani, Director General, UMT, attended the opening session of the Summit which was also graced by the presence of industry speakers, academicians, and high ranking government officials. Ahsan Iqbal, Federal Minister for Planning and Development, was also present on Abid H K Shirwani and Dino Fortunato exchange MoU after the signing ceremony this occasion. A special souvenir was presented to Dr Hasan Sohaib Murad by Dr Mujahid Kamran, VC, Punjab UMT inks MoU with Italian universities University. Dr Mujahid Kamran, VC, Punjab University, presents souvenir to Dr Hasan Sohaib Murad on the 3rd Invention to Innovation Summit 2014

04 University of Management and Technology University of Management and Technology 05 Dr Hasan Sohaib Murad presides over 11th meeting of NBEAC; accreditation awarded to six business schools SPA launches new MPS programs

For the first time, School of MPS programs are for professionals knowledge and skills in order to retain Prof Dr Hasan Sohaib Murad, seven business Professional Advancement (SPA) is who are looking to specialize in the their jobs in a highly competitive Chairman NBEAC, presided over the schools have launching Master of Professional subjects of their interest to fast track business environment. SPA not only eleventh council meeting of the been visited by Studies (MPS) from Fall 2014. MPS is a their career. The faculty brings the understands these trends but also National Business Education NBEAC in last six type of 18-year master's degree latest research and industry practice to makes periodic estimates for future Accreditation Council (NBEAC) held on months. program concentrated in an applied incorporate in studies. With this 18- developments which provide March 13, 2014 at Higher Education Accreditation was field of study. While other master year qualification, people can benefit in professionals a dynamic platform to Commission, Islamabad. The Council awarded to six degrees programs tend to focus on a spectacular way. They have the ability equip themselves for the mounting applauded Dr Hasan and his team for business schools. research and theory, Master of and the opportunity to: competition. Any professional who Professional Studies emphasize wishes to excel in his field and be conducting the First Deans and The Council – Make a difference Directors Conference. It is worth noting appreciated the practical skills, and often require some internationally recognized for his/her amount of fieldwork or an internship to – Improve their employability work needs to advance in these that the Chairman has also announced Peer Review complement classroom learning. degrees. the second Deans and Directors Panels and Accreditation Guidance business schools to expedite the – Get their feet on the career ladder accreditation process. Dr Rafiq The MPS programs are specifically Conference that would be arranged by Committees for their commitment to – Gain skills for success the business schools of Karachi. Prof make the visits successful and for Baloch, Director General, QAA, offered designed to enable the mature learner MPS Programs Aman briefed council members about sparing their precious time for the full support from the Quality Assurance to create a customized plan of graduate – Study while they work study tailored to their personal and – MPS Organization Development and the agenda items. It was reported that visits. It was decided to provide Agency for evaluator's trainings and These programs are aimed mainly at: professional goals. This degree offers Consultancy mentoring through zero visit to awareness seminars. students the opportunity to gain the – Working professionals with – MPS Advertising and Brand advanced knowledge and skills graduate degree Management necessary to respond successfully to – New graduates with a bachelor's new and emerging career degree and relevant work – MPS Public Health opportunities. Rector UMT Dr Hasan Sohaib Murad experience – MPS Information and There are many benefits of studying The recent trends of the business Communication Technology this postgraduate program being chairs high level world suggest that professionals will offered in different fields as top-up of continuously need to learn new – MPS Agribusiness faculty and staff meeting SPA master degree programs. These

Dr Hasan Sohaib Murad, Rector UMT, chaired a special meeting of deans, directors, chairpersons of Muhammad Ishaq and academic departments, and heads of management offices on February 6, Farhan Daud Qazi 2014. The focus of the meeting was to share his vision of taking UMT to win 17th Hajj Draw the next level of academic We extend our heartiest congratulations and best wishes excellence. to Muhammad Ishaq, Security Guard, UMT Hostels (Emp Dr Hasan stressed upon the faculty Code 6129) and Farhan Daud Qazi, Assistant Professor, universities and the time has come He especially focused on the UMT th to work towards standardization of to plan strategically so that all web and said that it should reflect SEN (Emp Code 2708), on winning the 17 Hajj Draw. Dr Hasan Sohaib Murad, Honorable Rector, UMT and Abid courses and ensure that merit based growth parameters of a modern and the latest changes so that all visitors H K Shirwani, Director External Affairs, conducted the student evaluation is adhered to. He futuristic university are met. He browsing the UMT website get the Hajj Draw and announced the name of winners. said that UMT is a well respected advised all stakeholders to work in required information. name among private sector coordination to carry UMT forward.

06 University of Management and Technology University of Management and Technology 07 Dr Hasan Sohaib Murad presides over 11th meeting of NBEAC; accreditation awarded to six business schools SPA launches new MPS programs

06 University of Management and Technology University of Management and Technology 07 Director SLP Syed Imad-ud-Din Asad speaks at Heidelberg University, Germany UMT becomes first university in the Punjab Syed Imad-ud-Din Asad [LL.M. Professor Asad also elaborated on the Muslim political movement that to enter into alliance with SAP ERP (Harvard); Founder and Director, history of Muslims in the Indian emerged in the form of All India Center for Law and Muslim League in Policy; Founding 1906. Professor Asad Director and Associate was clear that both Professor, UMT School Iqbal and Jinnah of Law and Policy] gave envisaged a modern a talk, titled "Islamic Islamic state. He UMT has entered into an alliance with benefit through hands-on experience better opportunities for industry Law in Pakistan," to moved on to SAP ERP, world leading business with the world's leading business collaboration. graduate students at describe how Islam Faculty of Law, has influenced the software company. UMT is the first software, better understanding of how As a result of this premium academic University in Punjab (in public and businesses are run, and greater Heidelberg University, legal system in alliance, UMT has received a status of Germany on February Pakistan. private sectors) which has successfully employability potential with higher pay "SAP Associate Membership". got an alliance with SAP. This will yield and a more rewarding career. The 3, 2014. Throughout the talk, enormous benefits for faculty and alliance will lead to professional He began by describing the participants participants of UMT. Students will development of faculty members and the concept of raised different revelation, the primary questions pertaining source of Islamic law. to rights of non- SBE: the only business school in Pakistan He defined its two Muslims, lack of forms, i.e., the Quran political equality and the Sunnah, and between Muslims in alliance with top 3 ERP solution providers subcontinent. He analyzed the various explained their inter se status. He then and non-Muslims, justice system, death reasons for the decline of Muslim rule It is worth mentioning that SBE has comprising of 48 computers is Dr Rukhsana Kalim, SBE Dean, faculty moved to ijtehad and discussed its penalty, foreign relations, terrorism, in India and its eventual takeover by already achieved an academic alliance operative in the campus. members, departmental coordinators significance as a method for the and other problems confronting the the British. He then focused on the with Microsoft Dynamics ERP in This has further leveraged the brand and the whole staff deserve development of Islamic law. country. Microsoft Dynamics. Microsoft created equity of SBE-UMT as a world class commendation for their efforts to make a dedicated portal for UMT and gave business school, which has successfully this alliance possible. Special licenses and servers to UMT. UMT is the sealed three top ERP solution commendation is also in order for Syed first university in Pakistan to have providers (SAP, ORACLE, and Microsoft Hussnain Abbas Shah, Chairman, successfully established an Alliance Dynamics) as its main academic Department of Information System at with Microsoft Dynamics. This Alliance partners. SBE is now the only business SBE, for his untiring efforts to achieve Talk on registering allows UMT to offer Microsoft school in Pakistan which has all three the same. Certification for different modules. ERP solution providers on board at one patents in the US Currently, a fully dedicated ERP Lab point of time. The Center for Law and Policy hosted a for securing talk, titled "Registering Patents in the patents in U.S.A.," by Rana Sajjad Ahmad [LL.M. Pakistan. Saad (Columbia); Member of the New York Enam Bar; Partner, Rana Ijaz and Partners] explained US and Saad Enam [J.D. (Santa Clara); law regarding Member of the Washington Bar] on these matters. January 3, 2014. The audience mainly The speakers and answer session. In the end, Syed comprised of law professors and then focused on why and how Imad-ud-Din Asad, Director, School of students. Pakistanis should register their patents Law and Policy, thanked both speakers Sajjad Ahmad began the talk by in the United States. for taking the time out to share their The Top 3 ERP Solution Providers Worldwide explaining patents and the procedure The talk was followed by a question views and expertise on the matter.

08 University of Management and Technology University of Management and Technology 09 Director SLP Syed Imad-ud-Din Asad speaks at Heidelberg University, Germany UMT becomes first university in the Punjab Syed Imad-ud-Din Asad [LL.M. Professor Asad also elaborated on the Muslim political movement that to enter into alliance with SAP ERP (Harvard); Founder and Director, history of Muslims in the Indian emerged in the form of All India Center for Law and Muslim League in Policy; Founding 1906. Professor Asad Director and Associate was clear that both Professor, UMT School Iqbal and Jinnah of Law and Policy] gave envisaged a modern a talk, titled "Islamic Islamic state. He UMT has entered into an alliance with benefit through hands-on experience better opportunities for industry Law in Pakistan," to moved on to SAP ERP, world leading business with the world's leading business collaboration. graduate students at describe how Islam Faculty of Law, has influenced the software company. UMT is the first software, better understanding of how As a result of this premium academic University in Punjab (in public and businesses are run, and greater Heidelberg University, legal system in alliance, UMT has received a status of Germany on February Pakistan. private sectors) which has successfully employability potential with higher pay "SAP Associate Membership". got an alliance with SAP. This will yield and a more rewarding career. The 3, 2014. Throughout the talk, enormous benefits for faculty and alliance will lead to professional He began by describing the participants participants of UMT. Students will development of faculty members and the concept of raised different revelation, the primary questions pertaining source of Islamic law. to rights of non- SBE: the only business school in Pakistan He defined its two Muslims, lack of forms, i.e., the Quran political equality and the Sunnah, and between Muslims in alliance with top 3 ERP solution providers subcontinent. He analyzed the various explained their inter se status. He then and non-Muslims, justice system, death reasons for the decline of Muslim rule It is worth mentioning that SBE has comprising of 48 computers is Dr Rukhsana Kalim, SBE Dean, faculty moved to ijtehad and discussed its penalty, foreign relations, terrorism, in India and its eventual takeover by already achieved an academic alliance operative in the campus. members, departmental coordinators significance as a method for the and other problems confronting the the British. He then focused on the with Microsoft Dynamics ERP in This has further leveraged the brand and the whole staff deserve development of Islamic law. country. Microsoft Dynamics. Microsoft created equity of SBE-UMT as a world class commendation for their efforts to make a dedicated portal for UMT and gave business school, which has successfully this alliance possible. Special licenses and servers to UMT. UMT is the sealed three top ERP solution commendation is also in order for Syed first university in Pakistan to have providers (SAP, ORACLE, and Microsoft Hussnain Abbas Shah, Chairman, successfully established an Alliance Dynamics) as its main academic Department of Information System at with Microsoft Dynamics. This Alliance partners. SBE is now the only business SBE, for his untiring efforts to achieve Talk on registering allows UMT to offer Microsoft school in Pakistan which has all three the same. Certification for different modules. ERP solution providers on board at one patents in the US Currently, a fully dedicated ERP Lab point of time. The Center for Law and Policy hosted a for securing talk, titled "Registering Patents in the patents in U.S.A.," by Rana Sajjad Ahmad [LL.M. Pakistan. Saad (Columbia); Member of the New York Enam Bar; Partner, Rana Ijaz and Partners] explained US and Saad Enam [J.D. (Santa Clara); law regarding Member of the Washington Bar] on these matters. January 3, 2014. The audience mainly The speakers and answer session. In the end, Syed comprised of law professors and then focused on why and how Imad-ud-Din Asad, Director, School of students. Pakistanis should register their patents Law and Policy, thanked both speakers Sajjad Ahmad began the talk by in the United States. for taking the time out to share their The Top 3 ERP Solution Providers Worldwide explaining patents and the procedure The talk was followed by a question views and expertise on the matter.

08 University of Management and Technology University of Management and Technology 09 Seminar on developing entrepreneurial SGS organizes Round Table Conference on Local attitudes in Pakistan Government—Past, Present, and Future

2014. Naeem Zafar, a identify the best opportunities, Ahmad Yar Hiraj explains working serial entrepreneur, understand size of the market and author of five books on build the right team at the right time in of the local government system entrepreneurship, and order to gain success in emerging a faculty member at entrepreneurial environment. the University of Dr Rukhsana Kaleem, Dean SBE, California Berkeley, thanked the esteemed speaker for Center of sharing his views with the audience. Entrepreneurship and She also encouraged the students to Technology, was the take the lead in coming up with guest speaker. thought provoking innovative ideas Naeem stated his and make them successful by picking Naeem Zafar, entrepreneur, teacher and author, shares the recipe for success personal experiences the critical points shared by the The Center for Entrepreneurship and of becoming a speaker. Ahmad Yar Hiraj, Former Nazim 2001. He explained each related issue the School of Governance and Society Khanewal, provided an overview of the by using a comprehensive PowerPoint (SGS) participated. A question and Innovation (CENTIN) and Institutional successful entrepreneur. He said, “An The event was attended by MS and structure, functions, responsibilities, presentation. He also presented a answer session followed the Linkages (Foreign), UMT, Lahore, held a individual should be focused, sincere, MBA students, faculty members of SBE, and several other aspects of the local critical analysis of the inherent presentation by the Nazim. Some seminar on 'Developing highly ambitious and a good CENTIN and Foreign Linkages team. It government system that was weaknesses in the system and made participants expressed their Entrepreneurial Attitudes in Pakistan' communicator”. He emphasized that was moderated by Sundas Nazir. at the University Campus on January 6, students should do market research, implemented under restructuring by some suggestions to remove those reservations on the worth and merit of the National Reconstruction Bureau in weaknesses. All students and faculty of the system. The Round Table provided UMT holds book launching ceremony new learnings to all participants. of Dr Shahid Siddiqui Shaigan Sharif Malik presents critical analysis of local government system

Dr Shahid Siddiqui explains the basic ideas behind the book “Language, Gender, and Power” Shaigan Sharif Malik, Former Federal critical flaws in the system, including at the lowest level of governance.” The Department of English Language Dr Hasan Sohaib Murad shared his and human relationships. The book Secretary and Former Member NRB, the non-devolution of financial and Literature, UMT, organized a book views on the topic. Professor Shahzaib highlights the politics of representation All students and faculty of the SGS and provided a public servants' perspective autonomy, and the non-devolution of opening ceremony of Professor Dr Khan, Dr Abdul Hameed and Dr Asim and hegemony with regard to women some other UMT students and officials on the local government system legislative powers to the local tier of Shahid Siddiqui, Dean of Social Kareem also shared their thoughts and with special reference to language. The participated. A question and answer implemented under the National government. He also discussed at Sciences, Lahore School of Economics, views. The book focuses on the role of readers are encouraged to realize that session followed the presentation by Reconstruction Bureau in 2001. He was length the principle of subsidiarity on March 19, 2014. The title of the language as a powerful tool in on the one hand language is a tool of the resource person. The students speaking in the second roundtable which signifies that “if a public service book was “Language, Gender, and representing and structuring the control and hegemony while on the obtained clarity and in-depth analytical conference on local government held on function has to be performed by the Power: The Politics of Representation world. It explores how language can other hand it can be used to mount insight into the local government March 31, 2014. He pointed out some government, it can best be performed and Hegemony in South Asia”. help construct stereotypes, identities, resistance against hegemony. system.

10 University of Management and Technology University of Management and Technology 11 Seminar on developing entrepreneurial SGS organizes Round Table Conference on Local attitudes in Pakistan Government—Past, Present, and Future

10 University of Management and Technology University of Management and Technology 11 Prof Molana Yusuf Khan throws light on responsibility of youth based on Seerat-un-Nabi (SAW)

The Department of Islamic Thought and Civilization invited Prof Molana Yusuf Khan as guest speaker in a seminar on contemporary world and responsibility of youth in the light of seerat-un-nabi (SAW)' at the University Campus on January 1, 2014. Molana Yusuf Khan is an eminent scholar of hadith and has hosted many religious programs for radio and television channels which include PTV, Geo, Dunya and Express. Prof Khan stated that the life of Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) is the perfect role model for the youth of today. The aim of the seminar was to make youth and the general public aware of the foundational element of holding on to the Sunnah (practices) of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as the way to improve our lives, society and world at large and to make students realize their individual Dr Mumtaz Ahmad Salik, Head, DITC, presents a souvenir to Molana Yusuf Khan responsibilities.

Chief Operating builds your identity. They emphasized Officer (COO), that Divine-set values lead to Treet Group of tranquility, success and eternal peace CSCR arranges Companies, with multiple examples of living talk on success delivered a talk legends in different fields. They advised on "Success and everyone to take pride in their values, and values values” on March 16, 2014. be distinct and unique, learn English as They were invited by Ijaz Yusuf, a tool, and build Pakistan without Director CSCR. corrupting the values and your identity. The speakers said that a person is The session generated a lively debate Prof Dr Andrea Fleschenberg Dos identified by individual value, and followed by a question and answer Ramos Pinéu from Germany, visiting people perceive each other by their session. At the end, Ijaz Yusuf professor at National Institution of values. People loose values, possibly for presented UMT souvenirs to the Pakistan Studies, Quaid -i- Azam success. However, life lived in distinguished speakers. University Islamabad, and Imran Aziz, concurrence to core moral values

12 University of Management and Technology Preparation, Characterization and Antibacterial Sensitivity of ZnO Nanoparticles on Broad Spectrum of Microorganisms

Sammia Shahid, Sumera Siddique, Zaheer Hussain Shah

Department of Chemistry, School of Science & Technology, University of Management & Technology, Lahore-54770, Pakistan, Department of Physics, School of Science & Technology, University of Management and Technology, Lahore-54770, Pakistan

In recent years, the unique and varistors. Invisible thin film transistors specific surface area and high surface fascinating properties of nano (TFTs) using ZnO as an active channel energy. This aggregation occurred structured materials have triggered have achieved much higher field effect probably during the process of tremendous motivation among mobility than amorphous silicon TFTs calcination. Antibacterial activities scientists to explore the possibilities of [Hossain et al., 2004]. against four different microorganisms using them in industrial and Nano particles have received increased were evaluated by determining the biotechnological applications. attention regarding their potential minimum inhibitory concentration Inorganic materials such as metal and utility in biomedicine. In this study, we (MIC), minimum bactericidal metal oxides have attracted lots of have investigated the antibacterial concentration (MBC) and zones of attention over the past decade due to activity of ZnO nano particles with inhibitions using different their ability to withstand harsh process various particle sizes. ZnO nano concentrations of ZnO nanoparticles. conditions [Fu L et al., 2005]. Of the particles were synthesized by The antibacterial activity was directly inorganic materials, metal oxides such conventional precipitation method proportional to the concentration and as TiO2, ZnO, MgO and CaO are of using zinc sulphate and sodium inversely proportional to the particle particular interest as they are not only hydroxide as precursors followed by size in all the microorganisms; stable under harsh process conditions the calcinations of precipitates at moreover Gram positive bacteria were but also generally regarded as safe 350oC for 6 h (sample A) and 550oC generally more affected than Gram materials to human beings and animals for 2 h (sample B). The products were negative bacteria. [Stoimenov et al., 2002]. Zinc Oxide characterized by X-ray diffraction The stability of ZnO nanoparticles (ZnO), a wide band gap (3.36 eV) II-VI (XRD) analysis and morphology of the combined with potent antibacterial compound semiconductor, has particles was evaluated by Scanning properties favors their application as attracted intensive research effort for Electron Microscopy (SEM). The antibacterials against broad spectrum its unique properties and versatile detailed structural characterizations of microorganisms. applications in transparent electronics, using XRD of both samples Note: This paper was presented in a ultraviolet (UV) light emitters, demonstrated that products were conference on Frontiers of Nanoscience and piezoelectric devices, chemical sensors crystalline in structure and sample A Nanotechnology at PINSTECH, Islamabad and spin electronics [Lee et al., 2005]. had smaller particle size as compared from June 03-05, 2014. Zinc oxide is an interesting to sample B. Moreover, SEM result Full paper can be accessed at semiconductor material due to its showed that particles in sample A were http://acta.chem-soc.si/60/60-3-660.pdf application on solar cells, gas sensors, aggregated mainly due to the large ceramics, catalysts, cosmetics and

University of Management and Technology 13 days. Electricity was available only from Chananain, a small town located 2 kms breathtaking view. We wished to have 7 pm to 10 pm. The light was not away from the Leepa Valley right on the more time for this area. It was a enough to read documents with small LoC. We were more than eager to get wonderful experience to see this place, Traveler'sDiary fonts but enough for us to recognize this thrilling experience. We tried to get an absolute beauty and a complete Diary each other. The night was chilly and this made it difficult for us to sit in the open for long to enjoy the calmness of the Traveler's place. We had to step inside and every added quilt was telling how far the mercury had gone down. The morning was dedicated to Leepa. The rain was falling and chilly air forced me to close the window of the jeep. The excitement reached its peak when we crossed the small bazaar of Reshain Gali and entered into a new wonderland. The rain added new colors to the landscape, transforming it into a dream like scene straight out of a picture post card. The valley was widening up and we reached to the top of a ridge in about 40 minutes to see a breathtaking view of snow clad peaks located in Indian Held Kashmir. The spell of the place mesmerized us and we were feeling delighted in getting close towards a A Heaven not too far; place unique in setting and beauty. The Leepa Valley journey started again and the jeep entered the last stretch of this journey The Summer Was At Full to end up in the main bazaar. The bazaar was having different shops Swing and every new morning dawns to the AJK Tourism Department to get The first impression about this place selling items of everyday use and it was with an increase in the mercury. I reservation slips for Daokhan, our first was not very exciting; the track had a busy time for them. So, eventually we found myself surrounded in a series of destination about 76 kms from here. changed into a slushy road because of were in Leepa Valley with relaxed and commitments consuming all energies We had taken prior booking so frequent rainfall. This place lacked happy frame of mind. to make life just a routine. And I facilitation became relatively easy. adequate boarding facilities for a Leepa is a must see place for every decided to deviate from this routine The weather was hot and it was painful comfortable stay. It was lunch time so tourist, a landscape that has something and move to the mountains again. So to sit in the bus. The rays of the sun we entered a small inn to find to offer every taste and has a fascinating eventually I, along with old friend Sunrays were finding their way something to eat before leaving for view for every eye. Its lush green rice Sagheer, decided to visit Leepa Valley through the body already exhausted Daokhan by jeep. fields and typical wooden houses give a located on the Line of Control (LoC) in after the overnight travel. We were the We hired a jeep to cover the next 5 kms wonderful view. It was not a small town, Azad Kashmir at an altitude of 1677 only tourists in this bus. Rest of the ascending track up to Daokhan. This the population was sizeable and all meters. This valley is famous for its passengers were all locals who seemed place was a beauty, located sorts of basic facilities were available. jeep for Chananain but in vain. We fascination. This concludes our journey enchanting and unspoiled beauty. quite acclimatized with everything. majestically at an altitude of 2490 People were caring and helping. Hotels decided to trust our legs and walk. We for this wonderland, which has a It was a hot and humid night of late meters overlooking the whole valley. with adequate facilities were not were in the bazaar that was about 1 km landscape that takes you in its spell and The romance of travelling was slowly available here but that is quite away from the road leading to leaves you mesmerized for the rest of May in Lahore when we left for diminishing and reality had taken All signs of fatigue and tiredness were Abbotabad to reach Muzaffarabad via replaced with satisfaction and understandable as this valley remained Chananain. your life. The journey was a beauty from charge from fantasy. This state of mind under direct shelling from across the start to end. Nature was at its best in Ghari Habib Ullah. In Muzaffarabad, we was replaced with satisfaction when happiness. In just 5 kms, everything So we were in Chananain. This was were surprised to see the volume of transforms and a beautiful landscape border but I hope that once peace another beauty, a small village with all these parts of the world. So plan to be we finally entered a small typical returns to this place, then this area will there for a peaceful and memorable stay traffic that has increased sharply over mountain bazaar located on the edge welcomes you. The people were the basic facilities. Chananain is situated the years. The single road was not courteous and hospitable to the be developed. on the Line of Control at an altitude of away from the hustle and bustle of the of a road known as Main Boulevard of cities. wide enough to accommodate all four Reshian Gali. The bus covered this tourists. We were the only guest of this While taking tea, we decided to 2226 meters. This village was wheelers but we managed to get access distance of 71kms in five hours. four-room rest house for the next two implement the proposed plan of visiting surrounded by high hills offering

14 University of Management and Technology University of Management and Technology 15 days. Electricity was available only from Chananain, a small town located 2 kms breathtaking view. We wished to have 7 pm to 10 pm. The light was not away from the Leepa Valley right on the more time for this area. It was a enough to read documents with small LoC. We were more than eager to get wonderful experience to see this place, Traveler'sDiary fonts but enough for us to recognize this thrilling experience. We tried to get an absolute beauty and a complete Diary each other. The night was chilly and this made it difficult for us to sit in the open for long to enjoy the calmness of the Traveler's place. We had to step inside and every added quilt was telling how far the mercury had gone down. The morning was dedicated to Leepa. The rain was falling and chilly air forced me to close the window of the jeep. The excitement reached its peak when we crossed the small bazaar of Reshain Gali and entered into a new wonderland. The rain added new colors to the landscape, transforming it into a dream like scene straight out of a picture post card. The valley was widening up and we reached to the top of a ridge in about 40 minutes to see a breathtaking view of snow clad peaks located in Indian Held Kashmir. The spell of the place mesmerized us and we were feeling delighted in getting close towards a A Heaven not too far; place unique in setting and beauty. The Leepa Valley journey started again and the jeep entered the last stretch of this journey The Summer Was At Full to end up in the main bazaar. The bazaar was having different shops Swing and every new morning dawns to the AJK Tourism Department to get The first impression about this place selling items of everyday use and it was with an increase in the mercury. I reservation slips for Daokhan, our first was not very exciting; the track had a busy time for them. So, eventually we found myself surrounded in a series of destination about 76 kms from here. changed into a slushy road because of were in Leepa Valley with relaxed and commitments consuming all energies We had taken prior booking so frequent rainfall. This place lacked happy frame of mind. to make life just a routine. And I facilitation became relatively easy. adequate boarding facilities for a Leepa is a must see place for every decided to deviate from this routine The weather was hot and it was painful comfortable stay. It was lunch time so tourist, a landscape that has something and move to the mountains again. So to sit in the bus. The rays of the sun we entered a small inn to find to offer every taste and has a fascinating eventually I, along with old friend Sunrays were finding their way something to eat before leaving for view for every eye. Its lush green rice Sagheer, decided to visit Leepa Valley through the body already exhausted Daokhan by jeep. fields and typical wooden houses give a located on the Line of Control (LoC) in after the overnight travel. We were the We hired a jeep to cover the next 5 kms wonderful view. It was not a small town, Azad Kashmir at an altitude of 1677 only tourists in this bus. Rest of the ascending track up to Daokhan. This the population was sizeable and all meters. This valley is famous for its passengers were all locals who seemed place was a beauty, located sorts of basic facilities were available. jeep for Chananain but in vain. We fascination. This concludes our journey enchanting and unspoiled beauty. quite acclimatized with everything. majestically at an altitude of 2490 People were caring and helping. Hotels decided to trust our legs and walk. We for this wonderland, which has a It was a hot and humid night of late meters overlooking the whole valley. with adequate facilities were not were in the bazaar that was about 1 km landscape that takes you in its spell and The romance of travelling was slowly available here but that is quite away from the road leading to leaves you mesmerized for the rest of May in Lahore when we left for diminishing and reality had taken All signs of fatigue and tiredness were Abbotabad to reach Muzaffarabad via replaced with satisfaction and understandable as this valley remained Chananain. your life. The journey was a beauty from charge from fantasy. This state of mind under direct shelling from across the start to end. Nature was at its best in Ghari Habib Ullah. In Muzaffarabad, we was replaced with satisfaction when happiness. In just 5 kms, everything So we were in Chananain. This was were surprised to see the volume of transforms and a beautiful landscape border but I hope that once peace another beauty, a small village with all these parts of the world. So plan to be we finally entered a small typical returns to this place, then this area will there for a peaceful and memorable stay traffic that has increased sharply over mountain bazaar located on the edge welcomes you. The people were the basic facilities. Chananain is situated the years. The single road was not courteous and hospitable to the be developed. on the Line of Control at an altitude of away from the hustle and bustle of the of a road known as Main Boulevard of cities. wide enough to accommodate all four Reshian Gali. The bus covered this tourists. We were the only guest of this While taking tea, we decided to 2226 meters. This village was wheelers but we managed to get access distance of 71kms in five hours. four-room rest house for the next two implement the proposed plan of visiting surrounded by high hills offering

14 University of Management and Technology University of Management and Technology 15 The Three Basic Secrets of All Life@ UMT Successful Presentations

Carmine Gallo is the communications coach for the world's most admired brands. He is a popular keynote speaker and author of several books, including international bestsellers. His new book, The Apple Experience, is the first book to reveal the secrets behind the stunning success of the Apple Retail Store. Speaking to students of Stanford Business School about the art and science of persuasion, pitching, communication, and presentation skills, Carmine shared three specific techniques.

Successful presentations accomplish their intended effect— they move people to action, close a sale, receive project funding, etc. Some very specific techniques can be used to pitch ideas to colleagues, instructors, and professional investors. Rector UMT presents souvenir to Gary Armstrong, Director, Cemal Usak, Vice President JWF, gives talk International Development, Coventry University on Pak-Turk relations Successful presentations are understandable, memorable, and emotional.

Understandable Successful presentations are free of jargon, buzzwords, complexity, and confusion. Although there are many ways to make a presentation clear and understandable, the “Twitter-friendly headline”, used extensively by Steve Jobs, is the most effective. In 2001 the iPod was “1,000 songs in your pocket.” In 2008 the MacBook Air was “The world's thinnest notebook.” Steve Jobs always described his products in one sentence. Even before Twitter existed, Jobs' product descriptions never exceeded 140 characters.

Bestselling author and skilled public speaker Daniel Pinkabout says that when he prepares for a presentation he asks himself, “What's the one big idea I want people to take away from my presentation?” If you're pitching a product, what's the one thing you want your customers or investors to know about it? If you can express it in 140 characters or less, you'll help your audience make sense of your product and how it will benefit their lives.

Prof Hartmut Wellerdt from The University of Applied Sciences, School of Textile and Design students of BTFD Memorable Bremen, Germany, conducts Executive MBA students training final year present their work in exhibition If your audience cannot remember what you said in your presentation or recall your idea, it doesn't matter how great it is! Here the rule of three works best. Neuroscientists generally agree that the human mind can only consume anywhere from three to seven points in short term, or “working memory” (This is why the phone number is only seven digits. Long ago scientists discovered if you ask people to remember eight digits, they forget just about the entire sequence of numbers). The magic number—not too many and not too few—seems to be three.

Try to incorporate the rule of three in your presentations. You can divide your presentation into three parts, discuss “three benefits” of a product, or give your audience “three action steps” they can take. Packaging the content into groups of three makes it far easier to remember.

Emotional There's a large body of research that shows the emotional component of a message trumps the analytical. Yes, you need to show data and evidence to reinforce your position, but it's the emotional part of a presentation that often moves people to action. Storytelling is the easiest and most effective way to make your presentation emotional. A A match during HEC All Pakistan University Zone D Chess match in progress during Punjab Youth prominent attorney won the largest punitive judgment against a pharmaceutical company at the time by telling the Championship 2013-14 Festival, 2014 story of the person who lost his life in his opening statement. The drug company used data and scientific evidence. In the end, the jurors were moved by the simple story that opened the trial.

Adapted from http://www.forbes.com/sites/carminegallo/2013/02/22/the-three-basic-secrets-of-all-successful- presentations/

16 University of Management and Technology University of Management and Technology 17 The Three Basic Secrets of All Life@ UMT Successful Presentations

Adapted from http://www.forbes.com/sites/carminegallo/2013/02/22/the-three-basic-secrets-of-all-successful- presentations/

16 University of Management and Technology University of Management and Technology 17 SPA student Zahid Malik passes Chartered SBE Students of UMT secure 1st position in NBSC Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing - Part 1 evaluated and rated by Harvard Zahid Malik, student of SPA, passed student to pass the diploma. Rector In a mail sent from UK, Zahid Business School, USA Chartered Postgraduate Diploma in UMT Dr Hasan Sohaib Murad has thanked his teacher Farah Naz for Marketing - Part 1. The qualifications congratulated Farah Naz, Assistant the outstanding guidance and passed include Emerging Themes Prof SPA, and whole CIM team for teaching provided by her that helped (ET), and Managing Corporate this success, adding that 'this is a him to pass the examination. Reputation (MCR). He is the first SPA dream come true'.

UMT students studying in MBA 2014 was held at LUMS on February in 34 teams who participated from Program at School of Business and 6-8. This year, Harvard simulation different business schools nationally. Economics (SBE) won the most application was designed for teams Among many other universities, the UMT IEEE students win speed wiring sought after national level business who were put in charge of the top business schools of LUMS, LSE, schools competition named Synergies product introduction of two models UMT, IBA, BZU participated in the and math geek competition 2014 - Supply Chain and Marketing of mobile phones. Team members competition. Students of UMT IEEE have won two wiring competition along with cash Excellence through simulations were responsible for designing the competitions at IEEE Week 2014 in prize worth Rs 10,000 conducted annually by Lahore product, forecasting its demand, FAST-NUCES. The teams were University of Management Sciences determining its production schedule, Team 2: Usama Masood won Math accompanied by Muhammad Haris, (LUMS) and Global Management Club and keeping the shareholders happy. Geek along with cash prize worth Rs Electrical Engineering Department (GMC) at Suleman Dawood School of 10,000 The winning team comprised of faculty member. The two Business based on a simulated model Mohammad Jawad Raza Khalid competitions included Speed Wiring There were several teams who designed and authorized by Harvard (team leader), Usman Hanif Khan, and Math Geek. participated from well known Business School. Zain-ul-Abdin, and Maria Jamil universities which included UET Team 1: Waseem Amjad Sheikh Synergies include world renowned Hafiza (coordinator and internee at Lahore, UET Taxila, FAST, NUST, and Shayan-ul-Haque won speed business simulations and case CENTIN). Sundus Nazir, CENTIN LCWU and Hamdard University. studies used by the best universities coordinator, was the supervisor. The related to different disciplines. It entire project owed its success to comprises of two simulations related Rashid Hussain, Project Director. UMT students win 1st prize in Brain Teaser to marketing and supply chain and a There were altogether 105 students case based competition. Synergies – IEEE 2014 competition at MAJU, Islamabad UMT students enthusiastically round. They secured runner-up Brain Teaser (1st Prize): Usama participated in 2014 IEEE prize in Speed Wiring. The winning Masood, Syed M Abdullah, Sheroze competition held in MAJU Islamabad team comprises of the following Zahid Yazdani and won 1st prize in Brain Teaser by students. Speed Wiring (Runners up): Abdul SEN Graduate secures 89 percent marks in Security defeating IST Islamabad in the final Rehman, Ghulam Muhayuddin System Engineer Course/Training from Dubai IEEE UMT team wins leading positions in INNOFEST'14 at COMSATS IEEE UMT team participated in accompanied by Waseem Amjad UMT Student Chapter), Usama Muhammad Usman Bashir, electrical secured 89% marks and stood 3rd out Usman is currently working as Security INNOFEST'14 held at COMSATS. Sheikh, Chair IEEE UMT. The teams Masood engineering graduate of the School of of 25 participants. Sharing his System Engineer in Security System Students from UMT participated in that were sent were able to achieve all Engineering (SEN) at UMT has achievement with his teachers and Installation company in Dubai, UAE. We Team 2 (Second Position Holders): Speed Wiring. The teams were the three positions in Speed Wiring. successfully completed Security System mentor back at UMT, Usman has wish him all the success in the future M Bilal Arif, Ch Azzad ud Din finalized by Muhammad Haris, Engineer Course/Training from attributed his success to the knowledge and hope that he will maintain Team 1 (First Position Holders): Electrical Engineering Department Team 3 (Third Position Holders): DUBAI- Police Academy (DPA) offered gained at UMT. relationship with his alma mater. Waseem Amjad Sheikh (Chair IEEE faculty member, and were Abdur Rehman, Ghulam Mahyouddin by TAVCOM, United Kingdom. He

18 University of Management and Technology University of Management and Technology 19 SPA student Zahid Malik passes Chartered SBE Students of UMT secure 1st position in NBSC Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing - Part 1 evaluated and rated by Harvard Zahid Malik, student of SPA, passed student to pass the diploma. Rector In a mail sent from UK, Zahid Business School, USA Chartered Postgraduate Diploma in UMT Dr Hasan Sohaib Murad has thanked his teacher Farah Naz for Marketing - Part 1. The qualifications congratulated Farah Naz, Assistant the outstanding guidance and passed include Emerging Themes Prof SPA, and whole CIM team for teaching provided by her that helped (ET), and Managing Corporate this success, adding that 'this is a him to pass the examination. Reputation (MCR). He is the first SPA dream come true'.

18 University of Management and Technology University of Management and Technology 19 UMT Employees Spring Sports Gala 2013-14 Excellent Result by the Over 300 employees participate; Taufeeq Umar The Knowledge School (TKS) students and Abid H K Shirwani grace prize distribution

ceremony TKS management emphasizes not only on academics but also ensures holistic development of its students along with special focus on morals and extra-curricular activities. Our hard work has proved fruitful in the form of extraordinary results of 9th and 10th classes. TKS students secured good position in their respective districts and overall result of TKS is 100% with majority of students achieving A and A+ grades. These bright students have established The Knowledge School as one of the top schools for academics and overall development of students. Congratulations to all students, network associates, principals and teachers on these wonderful results. We wish best of luck to all these students in future.

soccer and chess. Exciting the event so well. He emphasized to th th Taufeeq Umar, Test cricketer, Muqdas Iqbal 9 529 Tausif Raja 9 512 competitions were seen in a congenial Pakistan Cricket Team, and Abid H K include more sports in the gala next and pleasant environment. UMT team year and also to make the event more Shirwani were the chief guests for M Abdul Hadi 9th 525 M. Irfan 9th 509 members showed great enthusiasm in colorful and attractive. th th M.Shakeel 9 524 Nauman Ahmed 9 509

th th Usama Musdaq 9 516 Muniza Mukhtar 9 509 Saima Iqbal 9th 515 M Mubashir Ayub 9th 508

Isha Fatima 9th 515 Rizwana Allah Ditta 9th 502

Bahawalpur Campus, Bahawalpur Raja Aslam Campus, Chakwal

Sumera Ramay 10th 988 Kainat Raza 9th 457

Yusra M. Hayat 10th 966 Azka Zainab 10th 1003

Urwa Batool 10th 965 Madiha Shahid 10th 996

Laiba Rasheed 10th 956 Aqsa Ayub 10th 972

Rahim Yar Khan Campus Pasroor Campus, Pasroor

Amna Shabir 9th 516 Ehtisham Khalid 9th 504

Ayesha Qureshi 9th 504 Javeria Khalid 9th 501

Quaid Campus, Lahore Hussain Campus, Head Marala

Ammara Masood 9th 479 Urooj Fatima 9th 488

Ahmed Arham Niaz 10 th 985

th Usman Siddiqui 10 967

20 University of Management and Technology University of Management and Technology 21 UMT Employees Spring Sports Gala 2013-14 Excellent Result by the Over 300 employees participate; Taufeeq Umar The Knowledge School (TKS) students and Abid H K Shirwani grace prize distribution ceremony TKS management emphasizes not only on academics but also ensures holistic development of its students along with special focus on morals and extra-curricular activities. Our hard work has proved fruitful in the form of extraordinary results of 9th and 10th classes. TKS students secured good position in their respective districts and overall result of TKS is 100% with majority of students achieving A and A+ grades. These bright students have established The Knowledge School as one of the top schools for academics and overall development of students. Congratulations to all students, network associates, principals and teachers on these wonderful results. We wish best of luck to all these students in future.

Over 300 UMT employees all sports. This year different sports the prize distribution ceremony. The Knowledge School Result 2014 participated in Spring Sports Gala events for female staff were also held. Speaking on the occasion, Abid H K 2013-14 over a period of five days in Female employees participated in Shirwani appreciated the sports Roses Campus, Haveli Lakha March 2014. Games included cricket, table tennis, badminton, spoon race activity and commended the tug-o-war, table tennis, badminton, and darts. organizing committee for managing Name Class Marks Name Class Marks soccer and chess. Exciting the event so well. He emphasized to th th Taufeeq Umar, Test cricketer, Muqdas Iqbal 9 529 Tausif Raja 9 512 competitions were seen in a congenial Pakistan Cricket Team, and Abid H K include more sports in the gala next and pleasant environment. UMT team year and also to make the event more Shirwani were the chief guests for M Abdul Hadi 9th 525 M. Irfan 9th 509 members showed great enthusiasm in colorful and attractive. th th M.Shakeel 9 524 Nauman Ahmed 9 509

th th Usama Musdaq 9 516 Muniza Mukhtar 9 509 Saima Iqbal 9th 515 M Mubashir Ayub 9th 508

Isha Fatima 9th 515 Rizwana Allah Ditta 9th 502

Bahawalpur Campus, Bahawalpur Raja Aslam Campus, Chakwal

Sumera Ramay 10th 988 Kainat Raza 9th 457

Yusra M. Hayat 10th 966 Azka Zainab 10th 1003

Urwa Batool 10th 965 Madiha Shahid 10th 996

Laiba Rasheed 10th 956 Aqsa Ayub 10th 972

Rahim Yar Khan Campus Pasroor Campus, Pasroor

Amna Shabir 9th 516 Ehtisham Khalid 9th 504

Ayesha Qureshi 9th 504 Javeria Khalid 9th 501

Quaid Campus, Lahore Hussain Campus, Head Marala

Ammara Masood 9th 479 Urooj Fatima 9th 488

Ahmed Arham Niaz 10 th 985

th Usman Siddiqui 10 967

20 University of Management and Technology University of Management and Technology 21 Spring Boom Festival at UMT Sialkot Campus

UMT Sialkot to commence Fall 2014 semester in new campus UMT Sialkot Campus is pleased to in Sialkot, its magnificent premises has volleyball, and transport facility on announce that it will start its Fall-2014 added to its credentials. The purpose- pre-determined routes are other semester in their new state-of-the-art built campus consists of 51,597 square salient features that make the campus In March 2014, UMT Sialkot Campus local educational institutes, teachers, flying lanterns were also arranged. In building located at 10 km Daska Road. meters (102 kanals) adjacent to the stand out. Highly qualified and trained organized a festival to celebrate the parents, businessmen and media short, the whole festival was fun- The stunning architectural beauty of potentially most posh private housing faculty, personal attention to every arrival of the Spring season. The two- persons enjoyed the festival. packed. It offered a lot for students to the new campus and its conduciveness scheme in Sialkot. It includes an student through counseling, and day Spring Boom Festival, held in new learn, for businesses to promote their to provision of a healthy educational enormous 56-kanal sports complex, societies and clubs for extra-curricular Students and small local businesses campus of the university, featured displayed stalls with different items of brands and for participants, in general, environment are beyond adequate modern auditorium and seminar halls activities all go together to ensure numerous colorful activities and was to enjoy. A massive marketing description. with video conferencing facility, latest complete education of students. garments, footwear, cosmetics, attended by well over 2000 visitors artificial jewelry, local cultural and campaign was launched by SKT computers, engineering and fashion each day. UMTIANS to give awareness to Suffice it to say that the campus is an designing labs, and well-stocked The massively wide and large campus Chinese foods, beverages, stationery Anwar Hussain Bajwa, Chairman Press and a lot more. Students presented students of other institutions about the exponent of modern architect and can library with international books, e- equipped with latest modern Spring Boom. well stand in a position to get itself books, journals, newspapers and HEC- technology and other educational Club Sialkot, Umar Darand, a comedy shows, played tragicomedy celebrated as a world-standard approved magazines. The clean and facilities befittingly demonstrates the prominent politician, Asif Saeed dramas, sang songs, made face educational institute. Although UMT is spacious cafeteria, lush-green grounds futuristic goals of UMT in Sialkot. Haider, Director UMT SKT, inaugurated paintings and took part in various the 1st ever HEC-approved University for cricket, football, hockey and the festivity. Students from various indoor games. Swings, folk music and

22 University of Management and Technology University of Management and Technology 23 Spring Boom Festival at UMT Sialkot Campus

22 University of Management and Technology University of Management and Technology 23 Research ILM Group of Colleges and Publications

Dr Haroon Rasheed selected as HEC approved supervisor Dr Haroon Rasheed, Assistant Professor and Director MBA (P) Program, SBE, has been selected as ILM College Bhalwal inaugurated by Ibrahim Hasan Murad HEC approved supervisor for a period of three years, for PhD level students funded under various HEC in-country scholarship programs. Ibrahim Hasan Murad, Director UMT, along with Regional Director ILM Colleges Zahid Warraich, inaugurated the newly launched campus of ILM Dr Haroon has a cumulative experience of more than 12 years in public and private educational Group of Colleges at Bhalwal, District Sargodha. The inauguration ceremony institutes as well as corporate sector. He is also working with State Administration of Foreign Expert was attended by faculty members, local dignitaries and educationists. The Affairs, Govt. of China as Foreign Expert on Airline Industry. Prior to joining UMT, he served at Wuhan attendees expressed their high hopes for the future of the college, adding that University of Technology, China, B. Z. University Multan, TEVTA and Indus Institute D.G. Khan. He has the youth of the city would benefit tremendously by this addition to the published seven research papers in international journals and conference proceedings. His research academic landscape. areas include service marketing, customer satisfaction, service failure and recovery particularly in airline industry of China and Pakistan.

Congratulating ILM, Ibrahim Hasan Murad said, “I salute the sponsor of ILM College Bhalwal for construction of such a beautiful purpose-built campus in Dr Dawood Mamoon ranked no 21 among top 25 per cent Bhalwal. We at the Head Office, Inshallah, will provide support at all levels for economists of Pakistan by IDEAS International the quality education for the people of Bhalwal.” Dr Dawood Mamoon, Associate Professor and Chairperson, Department of Economics, has been ranked no 21 among top 25 percent economists of Pakistan by IDEAS International, IDEAS is an international repository of economists worldwide that registers their research work. It also ranks the authors of these works based on impact factor of their research. Workshop arranged for marketing and admission staff of ILM Group of Colleges Dr Dawood Mamoon obtained his PhD from Institute of Social Studies, the Netherlands. His PhD research has been published in the world's leading economics and political economy journals. His papers are currently being taught at University of Ontario and University of Alaska. He is also an A workshop was arranged by Muhammad Zahid Warraich, Regional affiliate of Harvard Business School's Micro Economics of Competitiveness (MOC) Network. Previously, Director, ILM Group of Colleges, at Head Office of ILM Colleges at UMT he worked with Pakistan Institute of Trade and Development as Joint Director Research Campus, Lahore. The workshop focused on devising the most effective strategies for the upcoming marketing and admission Campaign 2014-15 . Milestones achieved by Dr Mohammad Showkat Rahim The attendees were briefed about the various techniques of convincing potential students and turning them into actual students of ILM Group of – Appointment as editorial board member of Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences Colleges. They were asked to portray the advantages of studying in the ILM Dr Mohammad Showkat Rahim Chowdhury, Professor of Mathematics, School of Science and Colleges and academic excellence maintained by them over the past years. Technology at UMT, has been appointed as one of the Editorial Board Members of the Journal of Basic & Applied Sciences which is being published from Canada by LifeScience Global. The training session was very interactive and the participants asked many – Research paper presentation at SEOUL ICM 2014 questions. Dr Mohammad Showkat Rahim Chowdhury has received travel grants from the Organizing Committee of "Seoul International Congress of Mathematician, 2014" (SEOUL ICM 2014) which will be held in Seoul during August 13-21, 2014. Dr Chowdhury has already registered for SEOUL ICM 2014 and for Muhammad Zahid Warraich presented constant one of the satellite conferences in Dongguk University in Korea near Seoul (August 8-11, 2014) to patronage and meritorious services award present his research papers.

Vice Chairman ILM Colleges Sargodha Liaqat Ali Warraich presented an award to Muhammad Zahid Warraich, Regional Director, ILM Group of Muhammad Usman Ali completes professional training courses in CCNA Colleges, acknowledging his constant patronage and meritorious services and CCNP for the Group. The award was presented in a special ceremony organized Muhammad Usman Ali, Lecturer, School of Engineering (SEN), has completed professional training for the purpose. Senior officials of the ILM Group of Colleges, members of courses in CCNA and CCNP from Corvit Systems Lahore, and passed CCNA CISCO certification exam on the Head Office team and other dignitaries graced the occasion with their March 18, 2014 with 100% result (1000 out of 1000). It is an American Certification and has worldwide recognition. After obtaining this certification, Usman has been recognized by the CISCO presence. organization as “Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing and Switching” with ID CSCO 12573672.

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24 University of Management and Technology University of Management and Technology 25 Mohammad Shahid Hussain, Research CEO and MD, GTR, remains optimistic Papers about the – A research paper titled "Towards an Ethical Theory of Organizing" authored by Dr Naveed Yazdani, Director SPA, and Dr Hasan Sohaib Murad, Rector UMT, has been accepted for publication in the Journal of Business Ethics. economic outlook of – A research paper titled “On metric dimension of flower graphs and convex polytopes” authored by Dr Ayesha Riasat, Assistant Professor, SST, has been published in Utilitas Mathematica 92(2013) pp. 289-409. the country – A research paper titled “On the Betti numbers of some classes of binomial edge ideals” authored by Dr Sohail Zafar, Assistant professor, SST, has been published in Electronic Journal of Combinatorics. The current impact factor of the journal Mohammad Shahid Hussain, CEO and Managing Director, General Tyre and Rubber Company, has a diverse corporate portfolio while working with some of the top is 0.53. companies during the course of his professional career. He was declared winner of – A research paper titled “Tensile Properties of Cotton Yarn as Affected by Different Yarn Singing Machine Variables” authored the CEO of the year award (2013), and was selected as one of the100 performing by Dr Nabeel Amin, Director STD, has been accepted for publication in the Pakistan Journal of Scientific and Industrial CEO's & Leaders of Pakistan (2014). During his stint in the top position at General Research. It is expected to be published in Ser. A: Phys. Sci. Volume 57, 2014. Tyre and Rubber Company, he has streamlined the company's diverse range of – A research paper titled “The Post 9/11 Demand to Reform Madrasa Education & its Response in Pakistan” has been operations while also contributing in tripling the gross profit of the Company in five years time. A marketing and management guru, Shahid Hussain is well known for his presented by Fatima Sajjad, Lecturer, SSS&H on Jan 6, 2014 in the 3rd International Conference on Education in Pakistan: expertise in business development and competitive analysis. With a business Practices and Challenges held at University of Education, Lahore. diploma from IMD Business School, Switzerland, he is also a graduate with a – A research paper titled "Social Construct of Scarcity: A Challenge for the Sustainability of Ground Water in Lahore" authored bachelor in economics from the University of Karachi. by Wasif Ali Waseer, Lecturer, SSS&H, has been presented in the 12th International Asian Urbanization Conference at Today, he is one of the most respected corporate leaders of Pakistan. UMT Moments Banaras Hindu University (BHU), India, Dec 28-30, 2013. and Momentum team conducted this interview via email, asking him about his plans – A research paper titled “Symbolic Interactionism: The Role of Non-Verbal Communication in Teaching Practices” has been for the future and the economic prospects of the country. presented by Muhammad Haneef, Research Assistant, SSS&H, in the 3rd International Conference on “Education in Pakistan: Practices and Challenges” held on Jan 6, 2014 at University of Education, Lahore. – Research paper authored by Dr Abdul Hameed, Dean SSS&H, has been published in international conference proceedings. Q: What is your futuristic vision for Manager Bangladesh for Tetra Pak, affiliation with world renowned tyre The bibliographical details are as under: Hameed, A. & Manzoor, A. (2014). Making children visible as right bearers for education. Husain, A., Masih, A., Husain, I. and the General Tyre and Rubber Country Manager Sri Lanka for Tetra manufacturer Continental of Germany Company of Pakistan? Pak, Director Business Development which happens to be the fourth largest Bhatia, H.K. (Edts.). Proceedings of International Education Conference on the Theme “Eduaction as a Right Across the for Makro Cash & Carry, General tyre company in the world. By virtue of Levels: Challenges, Opportunities and Strategies”. Held on March 10-11, 2014 New Delhi. A: General Tyre or GTR as we call it – A research paper titled "Biologically Inspired Self-Reconfigurable Hexapod with Adaptive Locomotion" authored by Ammar now, God willing, is on its path to Manager Sales for Fed globe/Kolson, this affiliation, we are under obligation Chief Executive for Next Pak and now to follow all safety and quality Akhlaq, Ayesha Umber and Jameel Ahmad has been accepted for poster presentation in PEMC 2014, 16th International taking a quantum leap in the near CEO and MD of General Tyre. parameters laid down by Continental. Power Electronics and Motion Control Conference and Exposition, September 21-24, 2014, Antalya, Turkey. future. Our ten-year plan envisages – Research paper authored by Dr Sadia Saleem, co-authored by Dr Zahid Mahmood has been published in Pakistan Journal major investments driven by growth Q: What have been the economic of Psychological Research which is an HEC recognized journal with X category. The complete reference of the paper is given strategies and improved profitability achievements of General Tyre and My career would be a below: while maintaining our leadership Rubber Company under your combination of working Saleem, S., & Mahmood, Z. (2013). Risk and protective factors of emotional and behavioral problems in school children: A position as a tyre manufacturer. tenure? mostly with multinationals, prevalence study. . Pakistan Journal of Psychological Research, 28(2), 239-260. Q: What have been the important A: The Company was unfortunately hard work, dedication, highlights of your career so far? making losses for two years in a row integrity, ability to learn from Research papers authored by UMT graduate students accepted in ICEET 2014 gurus, and speed to action and when I joined. This situation however A: I started off at the very basic level of decision making The following five papers authored by the graduate students of UMT under the supervision of Mashood Nasir, Assistant being a salesman more than 30 years changed and it went into profits from professor, SST, have been accepted in International Conference on Engineering and Emerging Technologies (ICEET 2014). ago but extremely determined, focused the very first year of my joining and – Modeling and Control of a Doubly Fed Induction Generator for Grid Integrated Wind Turbine, authored by Kiran Siraj, Haris and confident from the very beginning there has been no looking back since Furthermore, our local experience Siraj and Mashood Nasir to reach heights at some point in time then. The gross profits shot up by which now stands at more than 50 – Analysis of Multiple Maximum Power Points (Mpps) Under Partial Shading Conditions authored by M Umar Zahid, M Imran in my life. three times during the last five years years provides us a major edge against and Mashood Nasir while the profit before tax more than Over the years, trying to build the all competition. We best understand – Comparative Analysis of Photovoltaic and Fossil Fuel Based Electric Power and Energy Generation in Developing Countries doubled during the same period. above characteristics in my personality Pakistani roads and over a period of authored by Hamid Suhail, Ali Imran Rashid and Mashood Nasir Q: Why should customers choose time have been able to develop tyres – Analysis of Calculation Methods to Evaluate Losses and Efficiency of Wind Generators authored by Majid Ali and Mashood made me grow to a level where I was considered worth taking positions General Tyre and Rubber Company? that are best suitable for these roads. Nasir – Design of a Grid Connected Photovoltaic Power Module for Pakistan authored by Bilawal Rehman and Mashood Nasir such as Country Manager Marketing & A: General Tyre & Rubber Company is Q: How can we compete globally sales for Tetra Pak Pakistan, Country the only company in Pakistan having with our competitors?

26 University of Management and Technology University of Management and Technology 27 Mohammad Shahid Hussain, Research CEO and MD, GTR, remains optimistic Papers about the – A research paper titled "Towards an Ethical Theory of Organizing" authored by Dr Naveed Yazdani, Director SPA, and Dr Hasan Sohaib Murad, Rector UMT, has been accepted for publication in the Journal of Business Ethics. economic outlook of – A research paper titled “On metric dimension of flower graphs and convex polytopes” authored by Dr Ayesha Riasat, Assistant Professor, SST, has been published in Utilitas Mathematica 92(2013) pp. 289-409. the country – A research paper titled “On the Betti numbers of some classes of binomial edge ideals” authored by Dr Sohail Zafar, Assistant professor, SST, has been published in Electronic Journal of Combinatorics. The current impact factor of the journal Mohammad Shahid Hussain, CEO and Managing Director, General Tyre and Rubber Company, has a diverse corporate portfolio while working with some of the top is 0.53. companies during the course of his professional career. He was declared winner of – A research paper titled “Tensile Properties of Cotton Yarn as Affected by Different Yarn Singing Machine Variables” authored the CEO of the year award (2013), and was selected as one of the100 performing by Dr Nabeel Amin, Director STD, has been accepted for publication in the Pakistan Journal of Scientific and Industrial CEO's & Leaders of Pakistan (2014). During his stint in the top position at General Research. It is expected to be published in Ser. A: Phys. Sci. Volume 57, 2014. Tyre and Rubber Company, he has streamlined the company's diverse range of – A research paper titled “The Post 9/11 Demand to Reform Madrasa Education & its Response in Pakistan” has been operations while also contributing in tripling the gross profit of the Company in five years time. A marketing and management guru, Shahid Hussain is well known for his presented by Fatima Sajjad, Lecturer, SSS&H on Jan 6, 2014 in the 3rd International Conference on Education in Pakistan: expertise in business development and competitive analysis. With a business Practices and Challenges held at University of Education, Lahore. diploma from IMD Business School, Switzerland, he is also a graduate with a – A research paper titled "Social Construct of Scarcity: A Challenge for the Sustainability of Ground Water in Lahore" authored bachelor in economics from the University of Karachi. by Wasif Ali Waseer, Lecturer, SSS&H, has been presented in the 12th International Asian Urbanization Conference at Today, he is one of the most respected corporate leaders of Pakistan. UMT Moments Banaras Hindu University (BHU), India, Dec 28-30, 2013. and Momentum team conducted this interview via email, asking him about his plans – A research paper titled “Symbolic Interactionism: The Role of Non-Verbal Communication in Teaching Practices” has been for the future and the economic prospects of the country. presented by Muhammad Haneef, Research Assistant, SSS&H, in the 3rd International Conference on “Education in Pakistan: Practices and Challenges” held on Jan 6, 2014 at University of Education, Lahore. – Research paper authored by Dr Abdul Hameed, Dean SSS&H, has been published in international conference proceedings. Q: What is your futuristic vision for Manager Bangladesh for Tetra Pak, affiliation with world renowned tyre The bibliographical details are as under: Hameed, A. & Manzoor, A. (2014). Making children visible as right bearers for education. Husain, A., Masih, A., Husain, I. and the General Tyre and Rubber Country Manager Sri Lanka for Tetra manufacturer Continental of Germany Company of Pakistan? Pak, Director Business Development which happens to be the fourth largest Bhatia, H.K. (Edts.). Proceedings of International Education Conference on the Theme “Eduaction as a Right Across the for Makro Cash & Carry, General tyre company in the world. By virtue of Levels: Challenges, Opportunities and Strategies”. Held on March 10-11, 2014 New Delhi. A: General Tyre or GTR as we call it – A research paper titled "Biologically Inspired Self-Reconfigurable Hexapod with Adaptive Locomotion" authored by Ammar now, God willing, is on its path to Manager Sales for Fed globe/Kolson, this affiliation, we are under obligation Chief Executive for Next Pak and now to follow all safety and quality Akhlaq, Ayesha Umber and Jameel Ahmad has been accepted for poster presentation in PEMC 2014, 16th International taking a quantum leap in the near CEO and MD of General Tyre. parameters laid down by Continental. Power Electronics and Motion Control Conference and Exposition, September 21-24, 2014, Antalya, Turkey. future. Our ten-year plan envisages – Research paper authored by Dr Sadia Saleem, co-authored by Dr Zahid Mahmood has been published in Pakistan Journal major investments driven by growth Q: What have been the economic of Psychological Research which is an HEC recognized journal with X category. The complete reference of the paper is given strategies and improved profitability achievements of General Tyre and My career would be a below: while maintaining our leadership Rubber Company under your combination of working Saleem, S., & Mahmood, Z. (2013). Risk and protective factors of emotional and behavioral problems in school children: A position as a tyre manufacturer. tenure? mostly with multinationals, prevalence study. . Pakistan Journal of Psychological Research, 28(2), 239-260. Q: What have been the important A: The Company was unfortunately hard work, dedication, highlights of your career so far? making losses for two years in a row integrity, ability to learn from Research papers authored by UMT graduate students accepted in ICEET 2014 gurus, and speed to action and when I joined. This situation however A: I started off at the very basic level of decision making The following five papers authored by the graduate students of UMT under the supervision of Mashood Nasir, Assistant being a salesman more than 30 years changed and it went into profits from professor, SST, have been accepted in International Conference on Engineering and Emerging Technologies (ICEET 2014). ago but extremely determined, focused the very first year of my joining and – Modeling and Control of a Doubly Fed Induction Generator for Grid Integrated Wind Turbine, authored by Kiran Siraj, Haris and confident from the very beginning there has been no looking back since Furthermore, our local experience Siraj and Mashood Nasir to reach heights at some point in time then. The gross profits shot up by which now stands at more than 50 – Analysis of Multiple Maximum Power Points (Mpps) Under Partial Shading Conditions authored by M Umar Zahid, M Imran in my life. three times during the last five years years provides us a major edge against and Mashood Nasir while the profit before tax more than Over the years, trying to build the all competition. We best understand – Comparative Analysis of Photovoltaic and Fossil Fuel Based Electric Power and Energy Generation in Developing Countries doubled during the same period. above characteristics in my personality Pakistani roads and over a period of authored by Hamid Suhail, Ali Imran Rashid and Mashood Nasir Q: Why should customers choose time have been able to develop tyres – Analysis of Calculation Methods to Evaluate Losses and Efficiency of Wind Generators authored by Majid Ali and Mashood made me grow to a level where I was considered worth taking positions General Tyre and Rubber Company? that are best suitable for these roads. Nasir – Design of a Grid Connected Photovoltaic Power Module for Pakistan authored by Bilawal Rehman and Mashood Nasir such as Country Manager Marketing & A: General Tyre & Rubber Company is Q: How can we compete globally sales for Tetra Pak Pakistan, Country the only company in Pakistan having with our competitors?

26 University of Management and Technology University of Management and Technology 27 A: Be fair with your customer, deliver the quality of tyres from every aspect more entities and individuals in the tax exactly what you claim while taking and feature of the product. These net. Only by trying to collect tax from the orders, benchmark yourself against stringent tests were carried out the employed community and from a major competitor's prices, reduce thoroughly by these two companies few handful of industry won't take us costs and of course focus on quality benchmarking our tyres against top anywhere. and always keep up your promise on brands of the world. To our pride, Q: What has been the role of General lead time. these tyres were approved by the Tyre and Rubber Company in Q: What are the services and Japanese qualifying either at par or promoting entrepreneurship products being offered by the proving better than the top brand facilities and employment company and how do you maintain names in tyres. opportunities in Pakistan? customer satisfaction? Q: What are the challenges faced by A: We employ collectively around 2000 A: We offer a full range of tyres for the tyre industry of Pakistan and employees including outsourced. We almost all categories, i.e., passenger car how do you view the role of current are also constantly on a lookout to hire government in combating those new young engineers and business problems? graduates as management trainees and Be fair with your customer, A: Tyre industry is confronted with these trainees subsequently become deliver exactly what you various challenges. While energy crisis part of our core trained force. claim while taking the remains to be a common challenge, we Q: How do you see Pakistan orders, benchmark in tyre industry also have to deal with developing over the next five years? massive under invoicing and yourself against major A: I am a diehard Pakistani and always competitor's prices smuggling being carried out by unscrupulous importers and remain optimistic about its future. All smugglers. This has been going on for we need is sincerity with ourselves, tyres, light trucks, buses/trucks, farm years and not much has been done by our work environment and our tyres, rickshaw and motor cycles. We the Government to curb these un- country. Given the potential this also carry a team of experts that run lawful practices. We are now in a country carries, our future will our after sales service all over the situation where either we accept the Inshaallah be very bright. country providing free services to all inevitable or fight for our cause. So we our dealers and customers while of course have decided to fight. We are attending to their complains and using all available forums to raise our We have to deal with claims. Our 5-year warrantee is one of voice against this menace and hope massive under invoicing the major trust builders that brings that the Government will become more and smuggling being our customers back to us repeatedly. pro-active in controlling these carried out by activities which not only injure the Q: What is the impact of ISO unscrupulous importers industry but also bring a big dent to certification on your products and and smugglers the ex-chequer. services? Q: Are you satisfied with the current A: It disciplines you as a team and the Q: Throughout its history, Pakistan taxation policy of the government? processes that are recorded are has proven resilient in the face of followed religiously to bring out A: We believe in paying all our taxes challenges; what growth and consistent product quality. It of course religiously. It's only fair that the investment prospects do you see in goes without saying that carrying ISO Government should be able to collect Pakistan at the current times of certification does also bring more taxes on the income being generated security and political crises? by individuals as well as the corporate confidence and trust of consumers A: Resilient we sure are. In spite of all world. However, what makes one related to GTR being a quality and the challenges being faced today by disturbed is the un-level playing field reputed company. our country, most of our corporate being created where numerous Q: Tell us about the 'Euro' based world is still making money. As said evaders of tax are going scot-free technology engaged in your new earlier, I am hopeful that things will which not only makes it products and how is it different settle down and be more stable soon. counterproductive for those who pay from typical tyres? Once that being the case, no one can all taxes but also adds to more people stop Pakistan from being one of the A: These tyres have been tested abroad joining the bandwagon on evasion of fastest growing economies in the by Toyota and Honda's impartial test taxes since it is so easy to do that. emerging world. drivers who are experts in determining Government should also try and bring

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Unparalleled accreditations, From the unmatched faculty, Content Highlights Editorial Desk most advanced he future of higher education is dependent to a large extent on the labs, well stocked Deans and degree of innovation in the educational Directors library, Conference 2014 cultureT across the globe. As students demand higher quality and flexibility, the challenge is to unprecedented provide the same to them at considerably 01 reduced costs. Add to this the enormous impact learning facilities, of globalization and what some analysts call the 'transformation of education into an Internet excellent business', and you have a rapidly changing academic and landscape. This is a time when most countries of the world are working towards an expansion of Dr Ahmed Murad research delivers Khurram their education systems. Nowhere is this Murad Memorial required more than in Pakistan where the sheer Lecture at UMT environment demographic reality demands renewed efforts 02 at setting up an infrastructure and cultivation of intellectual capital. UMT is doing its part by providing forums for discussion that serve as points of convergence for exchange of ideas and strategies. The Deans Dr Hasan Sohaib and Directors Conference held in Islamabad and Murad delivers the 4th ICoBM 2014 held at IBA Sukkur were keynote address at steps in the same direction. The impact of 4th ICoBM 2014 globalization is being felt here also and the UMT 03 business school has taken the lead by signing MoUs with universities in Italy and China. There is much that will interest the reader in this issue of UMT Moments and Momentum. Mohammad Shahid Hussain, Apart from the usual spate of activities, we have CEO and MD, GTR, Interview: also arranged an exclusive interview of Mohammad Shahid remains optimistic Mohammad Shahid Hussain, CEO and Managing Hussain, CEO and Director of General Tyre and Rubber Company. about the MD, GTR economic outlook of His insight into the corporate culture and the country 23 optimism for the economic outlook of Pakistan is worth reading.