SARGODHA UNIVERSITY Quarterly NEWSLETTER

JULY-SEPTEMBER 2020 | VOL 14, NO 3 Y R

O SARGODHA UNIVERSITY RANKS T ND R S

E 2 IN TEACHING V O AMONG PAKISTANI VARSITIES C

BUDGET 2020-21 P-2 SYNDICATE ENDORSES LANDMARK DECISIONS

THE UNIVERSITY HEC'S INSTITUTIONAL P-12 COMMEMORATES PERFORMANCE EVALUATION P-5 REPORT LAUDS THE PAKISTAN'S EFFORTS UNDERWAY YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE A VIRTUAL SESSION ON 21ST CENTURY P-7 EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS AND INFORMATION LITERACY SYNDICATE SYNDICATE APPROVES BUDGET 2020-21 The Syndicate approved Rs 3.788 billion surplus budget for the fiscal year 2020-21.

Vice Chancellor is presiding over the Syndicate meeting held on July 27, 2020 he allocations are aimed at imparting quality e d u c a t i o n , i n t ro d u c i n g i n n ova t i o n s , Tpromoting applied research, facilitating UNIVERSITY SYNDICATE ENDORSES students through scholarships, fee waivers, and development projects. Foreseeing the financial crunch and pressure in the LANDMARK DECISIONS prevailing COVID-19 situation, the Syndicate mid the pandemic, the University of Despite the financial burden on the institution due to meeting, presided over by Vice Chancellor Dr Ishtiaq Sargodha in its first syndicate meeting of the the lockdown, the syndicate unanimously gave the Ahmad, decided neither to increase the fee of on- Ayear 2020, endorsed significant decisions verdict for the allocation of surplus budget for the campus students nor to create any post. after thorough deliberations in the presence of the fiscal year 2020-21 without incurring financial The Syndicate members were briefed on the chair Vice Chancellor Dr Ishtiaq Ahmad and other burden on students; approved the online education financial health of the university on which they syndicate members on July 27. policy adopted by the academic council; endorsed the expressed satisfaction. The University expected a The house was briefed about the sustainable decisions of Selection Boards for the appointment of total grant of Rs 1.050 billion from the Higher measures approved by the academic council for the teaching and non-teaching staff to improve quality Education Commission (HEC), which is 29.46 percent smooth transition of online education while ensuring teaching and service delivery; granted the status of of the total budget, while the University would quality and transparency intact during the Emeritus Professor to Retd Prof Dr Nawaz Tahir in generate the rest of 70.54 percent f rom own challenging times of academic closure. recognition of his services to the higher education, resources. and approved 'Endowment Fund Rules 2020' for broadening the horizon of knowledge and research. The syndicate made a major increase in research funding from Rs 26 million to Rs 60 million to increase University's international ranking and socio- economic impact research, as it was a policy of the SYNDICATE CONFIRMS SYNDICATE ACCLAIMS THE administration to promote research culture. The ENDOWMENT FUND STATUS OF PROFESSOR EMERITUS varsity also allocated Rs 11 million for participation in RULES-2020 TO RETD PROF DR NAWAZ TAHIR national and international conferences. o meet the growing perpetual financial needs n recognition of the scholarly The Syndicate also approved the allocation of of the University and to supplement its c o n t r i b u t i o n i n h i g h e r Rs 11.450 million for the Office of the Research revenues for advancement in educational and Ieducation, the syndicate Innovations and Commercialisation (ORIC) and the T granted the status of Professor Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC). research activities, the Syndicate considered the Emeritus to Dr Muhammad 'Endowment Fund Rules-2020' that were formulated Moreover, the body accorded Rs 70 million budget to Nawaz Tahir, the retired professor during the meeting of Finance and Planning waive off tuition fee of Hafiz-e-Quran, orphans and in the Department of Physics. Committee. other deserving students while HEC's scholarships Dr Tahir is an eminent scientist, a renowned scholar, Amid the financial crunch due to soaring rise in worth Rs 75 million and Punjab Educational and a distinguished researcher. His research inflation, uncertain income from the student fee, and Endowment Fund (PEEF) scholarships will also be proficiencies were acknowledged at all the highest unexpected cuts in government grants, the provided to students. The University has also forums, and he was awarded Tamgha-e-Imtiaz in University, through endowment funds would be able allocated an amount of Rs 36.941 million and Rs 35 2011. With almost 750 publications at his disposal, he to strengthen its existing programs and research million in lieu of subsidy on transport and internet was conferred upon the Research Productivity Award activities required to expand its institutional and facilities respectively. by the Pakistan Council for Science & Technology academic prof ile according to the rules and during the years 2011 to 2015. The meeting also approved Rs 69.950 million for new regulations enunciated in Endowment Fund Rules- development projects from its own sources and Dr Tahir rendered his services at various levels and led 2020. Rs 95.395 million for ongoing works to be completed. different committees and councils during his stay at The meeting also agreed to institute an Endowment The Funds would be utilized to provide support for Sargodha University since 2004. He has expertise in Fund with Rs 1 billion from its sources to strengthen the smooth running of the affairs of the Institute and t h e m o n o t o n o u s a n d c o m p l e x a r e n a o f the research culture at Sargodha University. promote the educational and research objectives. Crystallography/Material Sciences.

2 3 SARGODHA UNIVERSITY RANKS SECOND IN HEC'S INSTITUTIONAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION TEACHING AMONG PAKISTANI VARSITIES REPORT LAUDS THE EFFORTS UNDERWAY The University of Sargodha has the potential of becoming one of the premium n terms of teaching, Sargodha University clinched the second position in Pakistan according to the universities of Pakistan, states the IPE Report 2020 ITimes Higher Education World University Rankings 2021, while in terms of overall performance against the calibrated performance indicators, the University retained its global rank at 1001+. More than 1,500 universities from 93 countries and regions qualified for THE World University Rankings 2021. Only 17 universities of Pakistan fulfilled the eligibility criteria set for the ranking in Times Higher Educa t i o n. T h e c ri te ria were based on 13 performance indicators grouped into five areas: of teachers' sheer dedication and sincerity Teaching (the learning environment); Research towards their profession. The ranking would (volume, income, and reputation); Citations (research enable the students to make an informed influence); International Outlook (staff, students, and decision while selecting a university for their The University's administration is briefing the Review Panel about the institutional performance of Sargodha University research); and Industry Income (knowledge transfer). desired degree program. According to the performance indicators, Sargodha or the promotion of good governance and to launching a facilitation center, empathized and Dr Ishtiaq Ahmad University ranked at number 2 in teaching, 5 in enhance quality education and research in ethical conduct of highly qualified faculty, updated industry income, and 8 in international outlook In recent years, Sargodha University has undergone Fhigher education institutions, the Quality knowledge structure of students, signif icant among the 17 other ranked universities of Pakistan. major institutional and academic reforms to Assurance Agency (QAA) of the Higher Education improvement in impact factor publications, active Globally, Sargodha University ranked at 706 for its enhance its global profile. Consequently, in 2020, it is Commission, Islamabad, has issued a report based participation of students in professional club activities, and ample safety and security Teaching standard, 806 for International Outlook, ranked by the Times Higher Education as 401+ Young on the findings during the three-day visit of the Review Panel for Institutional Performance management in the campus. 1087 for Industry Income, 1313 for Citations, and 1375 University in the world, 401+ University in Asia, 500+ Evaluation (IPE) of Sargodha University on February for Research. University in Emerging Economies, and 600+ The panel, while sharing the general observations, 18-20, 2020. University in terms of its Impact on SGDs. The suggested improvement in the peer review To get ranked as the second leading university University was also ranked 401-450 Asian University To examine the institutional level performance mechanism of classroom-teaching to improve of Pakistan for teaching by the world's in the QS World University Rankings for 2019 and against eleven IPE standards, a Review Panel of teaching standards; formulate structured policy to prestigious ranking institute is the testament 2020. professors from COMSATS, Islamabad, University of develop linkage with local industry for the promotion Agriculture, Peshawar, and the University of Sindh, of research, innovation, and commercialization; Jamshoro, examined the infrastructural facilities, establish project management unit, and launch acquainted itself with the institutional resources, and continued professional development program for Features held discussion with the faculty members, faculty and staff. administrative officials and students during their ¢ Access to COVID-19 Online Resource Hub which The Panel recommended minor administrative SARGODHA visit. includes access to webinar recordings, IIE's adjustments that could be carried out through UNIVERSITY surveys on the impact of COVID-19 on U.S According to the IPE Report, despite the off-grid sensitized administration and proactive approach. campuses, and infographics on IIE's research locality, the University performance is better than the They also suggested that formal bodies like universities in urban areas and has an immense Syndicate should be fully involved in the process e ¢ Free and unlimited access to IIENetwork and potential to become one of the leading universities of during the implementation phase. INSTITUTE OF JOINS THE Open Doors online for all designees INTERNATIONAL Pakistan. The report appreciated the initiative of EDUCATION ¢ Free subscription to IIE Interactive - IIE's weekly GLOBAL email newsletter, and IIENetworker Magazine ¢ Free copy of Open Doors report on international FACILITATION CENTER LAUNCHES CAREER COUNSELING IIENETWORK student mobility or internationalizing the campus, developing ¢ Eligibility to participate in the Andrew Heiskell SERVICES FOR INFORMED ADMISSION DECISIONS Awards for Innovation in International Education global linkages, and strategic partnerships, o guide the young aspirants of Admissions Fall By simplifying all the procedural formalities through ¢ FSargodha University is honored with a one Free access to the IIENetwork Membership 2020 for informed decisions regarding the one window operation with the mission to facilitate Directory containing comprehensive listings and year complimentary membership of the degree they want to pursue, the Facilitation students, visitors, and alumni, the Facilitation Center Washington-based Institute of International resources for networking and internationalizing T Center launched career counseling services in has resolved almost 50,000 queries through all the University, as well as important contact Education (IIE) Network, a global membership collaboration with the counseling center. modes in the past one year. network of more than 7,000 professionals at 1,300 information for all IIE offices and other member institutions. To deal with the public queries with instant response higher education institutions around the world, on In its continuous efforts of providing services to its and better services, the Facilitation Center utilizes ¢ Premium access and discounts to IIE internal and external public, the Facilitation Center August 26. various modes of response including a front desk for conferences and events resolved above 15,000 queries faced by the students The membership with IIENetwork will not only walk-in, call centre, emails, and social media. The ¢ related to admissions, academics, examinations, and open new horizons of information for the students, Information sharing of all the various IIE HEC, in its Institutional Performance Evaluation (IPE) accounts by promptly responding to the emails and faculty, and staff of the University but also plays a administered scholarship and fellowship report, also appreciated the initiative of establishing social media amid the University closure due to the pivotal role in the internationalization of the p r o g r a m s f o r s t u d e n t s , s c h o l a r s , a n d the Facilitation Center and its functioning to resolve Sargodha University. administrators. pandemic. issues faced by the students.

4 5 VIRTUAL SESSIONS CHINESE 21ST CENTURY CULTURE EMPLOYABILITY

Prof Chen Yunxiang Dean, College of International Studies, SKILLS AND IN FOOD Henan Normal University, China or the promotion of Chinese culture with a cuisine, Huaiyang cuisine, and Northern cuisine. INFORMATION better understanding of their food, the ¢ Chinese chopsticks are round on the eating end Confucius Institute in collaboration with the F which symbolizes heaven, and the other end is Caryn Anderson Pakistan Institute of China Studies (PICS) organized a LITERACY square which symbolizes earth. session on 'Chinese Culture in Food' on July 23. o inculcate critical thinking, creativity, a world that increasingly requires collaboration, ¢ The philosophical idea behind using a pair of Chinese food culture strongly reflects China's culture, communication skills, information literacy, creativity, critical thinking, adaptability, and chopsticks indicates that Chinese people follow and social skills essential for career prospects perseverance. history, politics, philosophy, and religion, as well as the T the principles of Tai Chi and Ying Yang. among students, Lincoln Corner at Sargodha st ¢ The 21 Century employability skills do not only colourful social life of Chinese people. According to the University in collaboration with American Centre ¢ Chinese dumpling is one of the most important provide a framework for successful learning in Chinese belief, eating good food can bring harmony and Islamabad US Embassy organized a webinar titled foods in Chinese New Year. As the shape of the the classroom but also ensure that students can closeness to the family and relationships. '21st Century Employability Skills and Information Chinese dumpling is like the ancient gold ingots thrive in an everchanging and dynamic Literacy' on September 11. so it symbolizes wealth. information landscape. Caryn Anderson, a researcher, an experienced ¢ ¢ Key Points Glutinous rice ball is usually eaten together with educator, and library specialist participated as a The education system should equip their family. The shape of the balls and the bowls students with a range of skills essential to cope ¢ keynote speaker, and shed light on the set of Traditionally, Chinese cuisine is divided into four symbolize family togetherness and show smooth with technological growth, demographic trends, major styles: Guangdong cuisine, Sichuan essential skills for inclusive and empowered future in progress in the coming new year. the digital society. About more than 180 participants and socio-economic changes. Along with the re g i s te re d fo r t h e we b i n a r t h a t i n cl u d e d development of cognition, these skills also rely on professionals, students, and cross-border partners the interdependence of cognitive, social, and from Nepal. emotional characteristics.

BRIEF INTRODUCTION Key Points About the Panelists ¢ ¢ The 21st Century learning refers to the skills and Caryn Anderson, Training and Strategy Expert, TO HENAN PROVINCE technologies that position students to succeed in Knowledge E Associate Editor, Library and Information Science Research, USA Prof Zhao Yang Director, International Programs, Henan Normal University, China

o apprise the audience about the culture, ¢ Important traditional art and craft products are, tourist spots, traditions, and historical Junci, a type of porcelain originating in Yuzhou CONNECTING WITH ALUMNI Tsignificance of Henan province, the Pakistan known for its unpredictable color patterns; the Institute of Chinese Studies in collaboration with the jade carvings of Zhenping, and Luoyang's THROUGH INTERACTIVE SESSIONS Confucius Institute organized a webinar titled 'Brief Tangsancai 'Tang Three Colors,' that are Introduction to Henan Province' on July 30. earthenware figurines made in the traditional argodha University on June 6, launched first engaged to share the University's role in Key Points style of the Tang dynasty. of its kind the 'Alumni Webinar Series' under accomplishing their academic and professional ¢ Yu opera (Yuju) is the local form of Chinese opera. the theme of “Life at Sargodha University” to goals. ¢ Four of the eight great ancient capitals of China, S It is well-known and popular across the rest of Luoyang, Anyang, Kaifeng, and Zhengzhou are provide alumni with a platform to keep their China. Henan Quju and Henan Yuediao are also The initiative of Sargodha University for located in Henan. Zhengzhou is the capital of connections, associations and feelings alive by important local opera forms. connecting with alumni is Henan Province. sharing their 'Campus Life' with all of the people who ¢ At the national level, there are 16 historical sites in commendable. Through this platform, ¢ Henan is known for its historical prosperity. It is were once a part of the Institute. Henan, while there are 267 tourist spots at the alumni would be able to interact with China's third most populous province with a The series is aimed at cherishing memories of provincial level. Some of the tourist spots are their old friends and former classmates population of over 94 million, and the fifth- student life, sharing life experiences, success stories Mount Jigong on the southern border, and one of largest provincial economy of China and the again, re-live their experiences the five sacred mountains of China, Mount Song and valuable ideas to inspire the enrolled students. largest among inland provinces. This activity would enhance the social networking of together, share what they are up to near Dengfeng are located in Henan Province. today, and rekindle friendships that ¢ It has many famous universities, institutes, and Shaolin Temple on Mount Song, Youguo Temple the University with graduates working in a reputable academies including, Henan University, with the Iron Pagoda, and White Horse Temple in organization at distinguished posts and carrying the were made years ago. Luoyang are the famous temples gathering Zhengzhou University, Henan Normal University, University's name forward. Through social media Moinuddin Haider and Henan University of Science and Technology. tourists attraction. platforms, alumni across the world would be Lieutenant General Rtd.

6 7 Celebrating United Nation's International Youth Day 2020 CONFERENCES 'THE YOUTH MUST TAKE CHARGE OF THEIR FUTURE'

Nadeem Afzal Chan Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Parliamentary Coordination Ishtiaq Ahmad Faqeer B. Sein Sabiha Shaheen he Youth Media Network, an initiative of the ¢ To participate in the decision making and pursue students of Communication and Media politics as the career, young vocal minds should TStudies Sargodha University, celebrated the be provided with constructive platforms to nder the theme of 'Education for Sustainable in which students can build knowledge and International Youth Day by holding a special virtual participate in or influence the democratic Society,' the Department of Education develop beneficial skills required for solving session 'Imagining Youth for Taking Charge of process and utilize the political space. organized a day-long international online complex problems. Future' on August 12. ¢ U For meeting the challenging demands of our conference titled 'Educational Sciences and ¢ There is a need to provide students with iSTEM During deliberation, the speakers laid great changing socio-economic landscape, the youth Research' on August 6. learning opportunities that can enhance focus emphasis on the need for launching initiatives to needs to develop a greater breadth of skills to The conference aimed at highlighting global on computational thinking while incorporating utilize the young talent in the best suitable manner at evaluate and apply knowledge. innovations and trends in education for transforming relevant science, and engineering design international level with a pledge ¢ The educational institutions should play a a society into a sustainable one. It provided a thinking as the impetus of iSTEM. a national and platform for exchanging and sharing research to empower youth for a bright future of the nation. significant role in enhancing the cohesion in ¢ Transformative learning promotes objective society in general and youth in particular. experiences and results in all aspects of Pedagogical and Educational Sciences. knowledge of the world and subjective ¢ Lack of opportunities, guidance, and freedom of Recommendations In addition to an inaugural and concluding session, knowledge of the inner self while these two expression are the main barriers in youth ten parallel academic sessions were arranged in together could form holistic knowledge. ¢ The youth is an asset and growth engine of the empowerment process that must be addressed. which scholars presented about 90 research papers ¢ To achieve goals, only knowledge is not country. With innovative ideas, youth has the ¢ The government should make effective policies with an attempt to generate a scholarly debate and a necessary, but we also need moral and ethical power to attain the targets of development and to enhance the talent of our youth and bring it at productive deliberation on revamping education for values to reach where we want to. accelerate progress. a sustainable future. par with international individuals. ¢ Teachers, the agent of transformation and ¢ To harness youth potential and ensure maximum sustainable education, should see a significant utility of young minds, the youth has to equip About the Panelists Key Points reduction in dropout rates. We need to with the essential skills of critical thinking, emphasize the fact that one size does not fit all. knowledge building, creativity, and articulation ¢ Nadeem Afzal Chan, Special Assistant to the Prime ¢ There is a need to reset educational goals for ¢ of ideas with strong communication and Minister for Parliamentary Coordination transformative education by bridging the gap There is no consensus upon one policy for presentation skills. ¢ Dr Ishtiaq Ahmad, Vice Chancellor, Sargodha between latest research with practices, revisiting sustainability education, but there is a broad University curricula, adopting latest teaching skills and consensus that it requires a shift towards active, ¢ C h a n g e i n l i te ra t u re i s c r u c i a l fo r t h e ¢ Faqeer B. Sein, Petro-physicist and Progressive Writer approaches, instil commitment and inculcate participative, and experiential learning methods advancement of society as thought provoking values among teachers and students for that engage the learner and make a real ¢ Sabiha Shaheen, Executive Director, Bargad Youth literature allow raising questions and gives a establishing a sustainable society. difference to their ability to act. deeper understanding of issues and situations. Development, Lahore ¢ A values-based education system should be developed to bring about a positive change in society. About the Speakers ¢ LAW COLLEGE GRADUATES ACE ¢ The major educational challenge of the 21st Dr Paul A Asunda, Associate Professor, Department of century is the acquisition of new sets of skills Technology Leadership, and Innovation (TLI), Purdue COMPETITIVE JUDICIAL EXAM required by students and teachers alike. To cope University, USA. hree students of the College of Law Sargodha with this challenge, we need to take stock of the ¢ Dr Peter Charles Taylor, Adjunct Professor, Australia, University have been recruited as Civil Judge cum prevailing paradigms of learning in Pakistan. School of Education, Murdoch University. Magistrate through competitive judicial exam held in There has always been a difference of opinion ¢ Dr Cusrow J Dubash, Vice Rector, FC College. T about the goals, dynamics and assessment of November 2019. A total of 6885 candidates applied for the ¢ Dr Shahid Siddiqui, Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, post and 3165 were appeared in the test. Among only 28 education. This difference has its roots NUML. passing candidates, Ms Ujala Naeemi session (2010-15), Mr competing for philosophical positions that Syed Zeeshan Haider session (2011-16), and Mr Bilal Hassan construct, justify and rationalize particular ¢ Dr Rafaqat Ali Akbar, Director, Institute of Education session (2009-14) of the College of Law Sargodha University educational approaches. and Research, Punjab University. were declared successful. In this regard, the Lahore High ¢ To promote Education for Sustainability and the ¢ Dr Nasir Mehmood, Dean, Faculty of Education, AIOU . Court has issued the notification of recruiting 27 judges. Bilal Hassan Zeeshan Haider Ujala Naeemi 21st century economy, create learning experiences

8 9 YOUTH DIGITAL CONFERENCE 2020 EMPOWERING YOUTH DIGITAL MEDIA & WITH DIGITAL LITERACY FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION FOR THE FUTURE EXPERIENCES, CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS n connection with the United Nations World The conference revolved around various themes in Youth Skills Day 2020 for developing skilled which esteemed experts and trainers including; Iyouth, a 10-day long, Youth Digital Conference senior media practitioners, academicians, CSP was organized by the students from the Department officers, psychologists and motivational speakers, Dr Ishtiaq Ahmad Sabookh Syed Azaz Syed Noman Yaser of Communication and Media Studies, on July 7-17. engaged youth in positive activities, and provided ¢ them with a way forward in the complex digital n the wake of the unprecedented digital shift in Marketing officers have been controlling the The conference aimed at motivating youth about the education due to the pandemic, the importance editorial board and deciding what to publish or world. prospects and challenges of technological Iof online education was highlighted in a not, while, social media is a platform where you advancement by equipping them with necessary The conference channelized the potential of concluding session under the title 'Digital Media & express freely. social graces, personal development, and character youth by inculcating critical thinking, cultivating Freedom of Expression: Experiences, Challenges and ¢ Freedom of expression does not mean that you Prospects' on July 16. building to meet the needs of highly competitive digital skills, promoting information literacy, have every right to say anything at anywhere but In the concluding session, the distinguished it comes with the responsibility. workplaces. The youth were given awareness on skill and generating critical discourse required for the development programs enabling the educated speakers sensitized the youth about the maximum ¢ Youth should be imparted with digital literacy in utility of digital learning platforms and stressed on the fast-paced technological world as social youth to get jobs as per their skills and potential. digital age. developing digital competencies to equip media has become one of the most important themselves with essential critical skills required to instruments of hybrid warfare. excel in the digital future. ¢ Policy Research Institute for Social Media (PRISM) will be established at Sargodha University for studying different dimensions of social Key Points media/digital spaces and to recommend policy- ¢ Journalism is an art of articulating public opinion. level interventions, rebuttal propaganda, and The real art and the responsibility of the aware youth about digital threats. PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACTS OF PRACTISING SKILLS journalists is to delink the political element and ¢ There is a need to tackle down the authenticity COVID-19 ON YOUNGSTERS Speaker: Jumana Noor power association from the information based challenges of the free flow of information on on facts. social media, check and balance mechanism and Speaker: Tehmina Safdar Motivational Speaker ¢ educating youth about using social media Criminal Psychologist, District Jail, Kasur Social media has given the power to influence public opinion by eliminating the monopoly of appropriately. o increase psychological resilience and n informative session on 'Practising Skills' groups and institutions to regulate the flow of mitigate the impacts of extended lockdowns, was organized to guide the youth about the information. By promoting citizen journalism, Ta s p e c i a l s e s s i o n u n d e r t h e t i t l e o f Amajor differences between knowledge and social media has given a tough time to traditional About the Panelists 'Psychological Impacts of Covid-19 on Youngsters' skill, as knowledge without implementation leads to media. ¢ Dr Ishtiaq Ahmad, Vice Chancellor, Sargodha was organized. The session deliberated that the delusion of competency. The session discussed University ¢ Due to fake, false or manipulative contents at educational institutions may proactively reach out how to convert learning and passion into skills and ¢ Azaz Syed, Award-winning Senior Investigative social media, the challenges of the authentic and and try to offer tele-mental counselling services and how to monetize learning skills before starting a Journalist reliable information are increasing, however, it provide specialized guidance, especially to the career. ¢ Sabookh Syed, Senior Journalist, Writer, Analyst could help to generate debate and enhance ¢ students struggling with mental health issues. To achieve true competency in a skill one must; Noman Yaser, Assistant Professor, Communication critical thinking among youth. Coping skills of the youth can be enhanced by - Learn - Reflect - Implement - Share and Media Studies, Sargodha University providing them with an opportunity to verbalize their To conclude, practising skills is not limited to learning feelings. Therapists and psychiatrists can also shift a concept and implementing it, rather, one must their mode of service delivery to telehealth hunt for relevant professional opportunities to gain INTERNATIONAL VIRTUAL CONFERENCE ON operations and start providing remote check-ins, experience, and achieve a career in the field of the which have already been adopted in many countries desired skill. POLITICAL CONFLICT & PEACE-BUILDING IN A around the world. CHANGING WORLD s an academic partner, the Department of September 17 – 18. Sociology and Criminology, in collaboration While critically examining the causes of conflicts at n interactive session on the 'Guidelines for CSS' clarified all the with International Association for Social A the regional and global level, the researchers confusions of CSS aspirants. With its bottom-up approach, the Science and Humanities (IASSH) and The GUIDELINES FOR CSS explored various dimensions of launching peace- session discussed every step and hurdle that might be faced by International Institute of Knowledge Management Speaker: Ayesha Amjad A building initiatives with an inclusive approach the students. The myth-busting part of the session was remarkable in (TIIKM), Sri Lanka, organized the 7th International Assistant Commissioner, essential for harmony and social cohesion in a itself as CSS is something that tends to have so many misconceptions Conference on Social Sciences 2020 (ICOSS-2020) Inland Revenue Service pluralistic world. More than 30 research papers were around it. through a virtual platform with a title 'Political presented with a representation of 16 countries. Conflict and Peace-Building in a Changing World' on

10 11 THE UNIVERSITY COMMEMORATES BROADCASTED SPECIAL TRANSMISSION ON PAKISTAN'S FM VOV 98.2 he campus radio FM 98.2 broadcasted special transmission YEARS Tto celebrate 73rd I ndependence Day of Pakistan. On this occasion, the radio broadcasted national songs, OF specially prepared Independence Day programs to revive the spirit of patriotism and launched its morning INDEPENDENCE transmission.

argodha University celebrated 73rd Independence Day of Pakistan A VIRTUAL SESSION ON with full patriotic zeal and zest through various activities to renew the SIGNIFICANCE OF Spledge for safeguarding the motherland against any threat and hope for love and peace to follow. INDEPENDENCE DAY n the day, Riaz Shad Co-Curricular Forum of the University organized a Ovirtual session in which Heads of various Departments discussed the immense sacrifices given for the creation of Pakistan and paid tribute to the martyrs. Dr Munir Gujjar Director Riaz Shad Co-Curricular Forum FLAG HOISTING CEREMONY n this auspicious occasion, a flag Ohoisting ceremony was convened. The Vice Chancellor Dr Ishtiaq Ahmad hoisted the National Flag while the University security guards conducted the guard of honor by marching towards the flag of Pakistan. MUSIC SOCIETY RELEASES COVER VERSION OF A PATRIOTIC SONG he music society of Sargodha University prepared and released cover version of “Tera Karam Mola” in connection with the T rd celebrations of 73 Independence Day and to Pakistan is a gift from Almighty Allah and the day pay tribute to the national legend Junaid should be celebrated with full vigour. We should ADORNING CAMPUS Jamshed (late). The production of HAC Studio stay united in order to meet all challenges that WITH LIGHTS and vocals of the University students Hassan are being faced by Pakistan. We must pledge to Arif, Measum Raza, Vishaal Arif, Mohsin Raza, s part of the Independence Day turn the country into a prosperous, ever-growing Muhammad Bilal and Moeen were highly celebrations, the University buildings internally as well as externally a strong state. appreciated by the viewers across the country. were illuminated and the campus was Dr Ishtiaq Ahmad A decorated with Pakistani flags and lights.

12 13 WEBINAR SERIES

SDG 4: QUALITY EDUCATION SDG 1: NO POVERTY NO Digital Education 1 POVERTY QUALITY Why Does 'No Poverty' 4 EDUCATION amid the Pandemic Matter?

Dr Joe Bishop Dr Susan Bridges Dr Laurent Lima Dr Nasir Mahmood

Dr Muhammad Dr Anjum Halai Dr Faisal Bari Dr Christian Oldiges Dr Sohail Jahangir Malik Dr M Ali Kemal Faizal Bin A Ghani

mid the academic closure triggered by the the challenges of connectivity and quality in o elaborate on the global perspective of sanitation, for allowing the poor to participate outbreak, the quest to ensure quality online education. multidimensional poverty and to understand and contribute to the growth. Aeducation through e-learning platforms is a ¢ The model of higher education should be the national poverty alleviation strategies, the ¢ There is a need to ensure inclusive growth by major challenge for the higher education institutions T improving human capital and creating updated as the COVID-19 has provided the Department of Economics organized a webinar worldwide. Inclusive and equitable education for all is employment opportunities for the poor people. education sector with an opportunity to think titled, 'Why Does 'No Poverty' Matter?', on August 25. an integral part of UN Sustainable Development about new ways and to create a customized ¢ The government can help in creating an enabling Goals (SDGs). Focusing on sustainable education, the response in teaching methods. International experts on economy and poverty environment to generate productive Department of Education organized a webinar on ¢ The basic purpose of education is to enable the alleviation identified the lack of coordination employment and job opportunities for the poor, 'Digital Education amid the Pandemic,' on July 7. vulnerable, and marginalized segments of individuals to fit into society, increase collective between government and private sector, capacity to society. The Government should formulate The renowned educationists from the local and global intellect, induce decision making power, and deliver, absence of authentic data, skilled human strategies and fiscal policies that stimulate pro- inculcate problem-solving skills. It should not be community discussed the features of sustainable resource, and scarcity of funds as the key challenges poor growth and reduce poverty. compromised while modifying any mode of online programs, optimal academic assessment, ¢ education. for achieving the SDG 1: No Poverty, at its required The academic community must increase challenges, experiences, opportunities and a way awareness about the impact of poverty, fiscal ¢ pace. forward from the higher education perspective amid To avoid the issues of plagiarism and text devolution and improve coordination among the manipulation, the various modes of assessment the COVID-19 pandemic. stakeholders to pace up progress for eradicating including open book exams, projects, short poverty in all its forms by 2030. quizzes and collective document development Findings & Recommendations ¢ ¢ Resources should be devolved to the lowest rung should be utilized. The coronavirus pandemic has pushed millions Findings & Recommendations of people into extreme poverty across the world, of society to reduce social and economic ¢ Innovation, authenticity and creativity would be inequalities. The civil society, the government ¢ Amid the unprecedented academic closure, which is an unprecedented rise in global poverty. required to enhance digital education. The and other private and public institutions should universities are under immense pressure to ¢ Over the past few decades, good governance hybrid course design has enabled the education work together for the eradication of poverty. address the challenges of assuring quality relevant to poverty alleviation has gained top institutes to attain synchronization and generate ¢ education through online teaching-learning priority in development agendas. Due to The youth should bring into an economic interest among faculty members in making framework by setting up alternative programs to practices. The radical transformation of the potentially weak political and administrative online material (video production, graphics etc.). strengthen the linkages between academia and education system is the only way out to provide, areas of governance, developing countries have industry for building strong institutions. maintain and ensure the quality of education in to deal with enormous challenges related to ¢ this new landscape. social services and security. The provision of household facilities, protection of About the Panelists ¢ land rights and redistribution of resources to the ¢ Poverty is detrimental to economic growth, as Digital learning has become imperative not only ¢ Dr Joe Bishop, Professor, Eastern Michigan University, lowest level of society would play a pivotal role in during the pandemic but also in the post- poverty undermines social cohesion, increases USA political and social tensions and, sometimes reducing inequalities and promoting inclusive pandemic scenario. The policymakers have to ¢ Dr Laurent Lima, Director, Department of Education, drives instability and conflicts. The traditional economic growth. think about strategically utilizing and allocating growth strategy of Pakistan is ineffective and one resources in a manner that allows smaller Université Grenoble Alpes, France policy fit in all does not work. institutions to develop expertise from larger ¢ Dr Susan Bridges, Director, University of Hong Kong, ¢ About the Panelists universities. Hong Kong. The developing countries have to progressively develop social protection systems to support the ¢ Dr Christian Oldiges, Director of Metrics and Policy, ¢ ¢ Dr Faizal Bin A Ghani, Associate Professor, University of The spectrum classes would be a suitable option vulnerable and marginalized segments of Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative, UK as it provides students with a welcoming learning Malaya, Malaysia society. ¢ Dr Sohail Jehangir Malik, President, Innovative environment. There is a need to update ¢ Dr Anjum Halai, Professor, Aga Khan University ¢ The government should develop and implement curriculum, facilities and resources for Development Strategies, USA ¢ Dr Nasir Mehmood, Professor, Allama Iqbal Open rapid and sustained economic growth reforms in developing an online culture by implementing ¢ University areas such as education, healthcare, adequate Dr Mohammad Ali Kemal, Economic Policy Advisor, rules and regulations for digital education. SDGs Support Unit, Ministry of Planning Development ¢ Dr Faisal Bari, Associate Professor, LUMS food, shelter, social security, hygiene and ¢ Cohesive global efforts are needed to cope with and Reforms, Pakistan

14 15 SDG 2: ZERO HUNGER SDG 8: DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH ZERO DECENT WORK AND 2 HUNGER The Zero Hunger Challenge: 8 ECONOMIC GROWTH Can We Build it Back Better? Food Security and Safety Assessing Pandemic Driven Situation in Pakistan Economic Challenges Dr Keshavan Dr Zulkifli Dr Ansar Niranjan Khair Suleria

Dr Muhammad Dr Muhammad Dr Muhammad Nasir Umair Arshad Khalid Bashir

Dr Sun Huaping Majyd Aziz Dr Muhammad Nasir Dr Faisal Abbas

o discuss food security and safety situation and the business community. n connection with the UN Sustainable ¢ To reduce the damage caused by the pandemic, globally, and challenges being faced by ¢ Through massive awareness drive on social Development Goal 8: Decent work and economic state-owned enterprises through their public TPakistan, the Institute of Food Science and m e d i a , t h e p r o m i n e n t p u b l i c f i g u r e s , Igrowth, the Department of Economics organized investment should play an active role in the Nutrition organized a webinar titled 'The Zero motivational speakers, and other social activists a webinar titled 'Can We Build it Back, Better? smooth running of the business activities. Hunger Challenge: Food Security and Safety should spread the message for maximum Assessing Pandemic Driven Economic Challenges,' Situation in Pakistan,' on August 18. participation to end hunger. to discuss the economic implications of COVID-19 in ¢ Small and medium enterprises should be given To attain the targets of the UN Sustainable ¢ The Government should boost social protection Pakistan on July 21. tax exemption or they might be given loans on programs and promote the global food trade. Development Goal 2: Zero Hunger by 2030, the food To deal with the economic fallout of COVID-19, the low or minimal interest rate. ¢ To increase food production, it is essential to keep international and national economists called for investing experts and nutritionists stressed upon achieving the domestic supply chain moving and support ¢ In the post-pandemic scenario, we need to food security, improving the nutritional status of the small farmers' capacity. in human capital, creating employment through Small and promote tourism in the country. But for its population and promoting sustainable agriculture in ¢ Through subsidies and grants to small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), promoting local tourism, promotion, firstly, we need to invest in the Pakistan. medium-sized enterprises, the government enhancing E-commerce, and increasing innovations for infrastructure development in the targeted should support the small-scale food processors productivity. The experts urged to encourage sustained and businesses. areas. economic policies for achieving higher levels of ¢ Through the propagation of human values, the ¢ For economic growth, the public-private Findings & Recommendations productivity through technological innovation. ¢ With regard to the present scenario under the spirit of food distribution, donation and sharing partnership must be adopted in the major areas should be fostered to eradicate hunger without potential impact of COVID-19 on the world's of the economy. poorest people, it is necessary to encounter the compromising the dignity of malnourished and instant food needs of the vulnerable groups of starved strata of society. Findings & Recommendations ¢ The Government should take actions on the population. ¢ To minimize economic damage due to the balancing employment creation and ¢ The right to food is fundamental to human About the Panelists pandemic, there is a need to introduce economic production, and plan to create dignity that should be addressed ingenuously ¢ Dr Keshavan Niranjan, Professor, Department of Food 'Economic Stimulus Package,' a combined employment opportunities for the worst-hit without any interest of economic and political and Nutritional Sciences, University of Reading, UK gain. package of the monetary and fiscal policy, segments of the society from the lockdown. ¢ Dr Zulkifli Khair, Senior Lecturer, School of Human ¢ In order to ensure food security of naturally including employment guarantee schemes, tax Resource Development and Psychology, Universiti perishable food in all the regions across Pakistan, reforms, cutting of red tapism, investing on SMEs, Teknologi, Malaysia we need Hi-Tech solutions for preservation, and improving R&D for innovations leading About the Panelists processing, and packaging with better transport ¢ Dr Hafiz Ansar Suleria, Mckenzie Fellow, School of towards productivity. ¢ facilities. Agriculture and Food, University of Melbourne, Dr Sun Huaping, Professor, School of Finance and ¢ Agriculture and food systems in Pakistan need to Australia ¢ In these challenging times, the 'smart lockdown' Economics, Jiangsu University, China ¢ be made sustainable from farm to fork. Dr Muhammad Nasir, Chairperson, UN-Scaling up will only have a marginal impact on resuming ¢ Majyd Aziz, Former President, Karachi Chamber of ¢ Food security and safety can be achieved by Nutrition Business Network, and General Manager normal production and revenue generation. All (Scientific and Regulatory Affairs) Friesland Campina Commerce and Industry, Karachi improving food processing and value addition. political parties of Pakistan should sign a 'Charter ¢ (Engro Foods), Pakistan ¢ Dr Faisal Abbas, Associate Professor, National Stability and consistency in food and agriculture of Economy' as the coronavirus has hit Pakistan's policies are essential for ensuring food security. ¢ Dr Muhammad Umair Arshad, Associate Professor, University of Science and Technology, Islamabad Institute of Home and Food Sciences, GC University, economy hard. ¢ For hunger eradication, good management has ¢ Dr Muhammad Nasir, Senior Research Economist, become an indispensable requirement. It is direly Faisalabad ¢ The firms should be encouraged to bring labor Pakistan Institute of Development Economics, needed to tackle food security and safety ¢ Dr Muhammad Khalid Bashir, Assistant Professor, back on work with strict SOPs and assure all other Institute of Agricultural and Resource Economics, Islamabad situation in Pakistan as a shared commitment safety measures. between government, farmers, food industries, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad

16 17 SDG 6: CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION SDG 5: GENDER EQUALITY GENDER CLEAN WATER 5 EQUALITY 6 AND SANITATION Gender Equality and Women Water Crisis: Why is Empowerment: A Catalyst Pakistan Running Dry? for Change

Dr Nurhafilah Dr Sher Banu Dr Anita Anis Musa Allana Dr Danish Mustafa Dr Shaheen Akhtar Dr Rizwan Ullah Abdul Aijaz Dr Rubina Dr Noreen Dr Gulnaz Kokab Hanif Saher Anjum

or sustainable development, access to clean near future due to the natural flow of western webinar in connection with UNSDG-5, economic growth, rather than merely dealing water and sanitation for all living beings is rivers in Kashmir and Ladakh.. Gender Equality was hosted by the with its ramifications and symptoms. necessary for the survival of the planet. To Department of Psychology under the title of ¢ An effective way of tackling gender inequality is F ¢ To improve water management system in A address the challenges of water scarcity and ever “Gender Equality and Women Empowerment: A entrusting women with entrepreneurial work. By Pakistan, WAPDA and Irrigation departments reducing water per capita of Pakistan, a webinar on Catalyst for Change in Pakistan” on August 11. p r o v i d i n g t h e m w i t h e n t r e p r e n e u r i a l should utilize the services of hydrologists or 'Water Crisis: Why is Pakistan Running Dry?', under opportunities, the unequal pay gap can be ruled hydrogeologists. The panelists laid great emphasis on the out and encourage women to increase their UN Sustainable Development Goal 6, 'Clean Water incorporation of a gender-inclusive approach in participation in the supply chain. and Sanitation', was organized on July 14. ¢ Joint monitoring of the impact of climate change knowledge and economy for achieving sustainable ¢ on the Indus basin and a joint study on the With information revolution and urbanization, a The experts emphasized on conserving water development and economic growth by deconstructing sweeping wave of progressive reforms is taking behaviour of the Himalayan glacier is significant resources, improving water management system, stereotypical gender dichotomy arising from place even in most conservative Muslim states and utilizing efficient water consumption. They to combat the challenges of climate change. socio-cultural and religious narratives. like Saudi Arabia. Such a revolutionary trend is called for devising a strategy focused on a ¢ There is a need to pay more attention to the social challenging the dominant narrative of traditional forces by encouraging equal opportunities, and knowledge-based approach that underscores the and environmental aspects of water Findings & Recommendations diminishing gender bias and segregation in significance of clean water and sanitation. management. The absence of justified and ¢ The inherited cultural and religious notions many other developing countries, including ethical use of water has created relative scarcity inadvertently foster gender dichotomy that Pakistan. Findings & Recommendations among different social classes. should be resolved through a gender-inclusive ¢ Achieving equality between women and men approach in knowledge and economy. also requires institutionalizing a gender- ¢ Water scarcity is an international issue, and ¢ To get more economic, social and environmental ¢ Global 'Me Too' Twitter campaign and local Aurat responsive approach to financing and ensuring Pakistan is eighth on the list of most water-scarce benefits, the Government should improve water March with slogans like 'Mera jism meri marzi,' that adequate investments are made to usage practices and ensure its equal distribution. countries. To deal with the challenges of water belittle the larger quest for gender equity. These implement national plans and policies for gender scarcity, Pakistan should adopt an ¢ A people-centric approach should be adopted, campaigns distract the policymakers from equality and women empowerment. interdisciplinary approach that lies between along with power generation rules to ensure addressing the fundamental issues emanating natural and social distribution of water. equitable water use and the right of every from deep-rooted patriarchal and misogynic expressions in primordial socio-cultural About the Panelists ¢ individual to access clean water. Population growth, climate change, structures such as in Pakistan and much of the ¢ Dr Sher Bano, Associate Professor, National University urbanization, and demographic changes are the Muslim world. of Singapore, Singapore ¢ Dr Nurha Filah Musa, Associate Professor, Kebangsaan main reasons behind the water crisis, while, ¢ About the Panelists The root causes of gender inequality should be University of Malaysia, Malaysia different social practices of water usage to deal addressed that arise from abandoning the ¢ Dr Danish Mustafa, Professor, Department of ¢ Dr Anita Anis Allana, Working Group for Women, Agha fundamental rights of women, denial of equal with the crisis including poor water Geography, King's College, London Khan University, Karachi opportunities in public life, discrimination in the management and lack of political determination ¢ Dr Rubina Hanif, Associate Professor, Quaid-e-Azam ¢ Dr Shaheen Akhtar, Professor, Department of distribution of resources, economic dependency, University, Islamabad have also exacerbated the issue. International Relations, NDU, Islamabad no participation in decision making, and unequal ¢ Dr Noreen Saher, Associate Professor, International ¢ Despite the nationalist Modi government's ¢ Dr Rizwan Ullah Kokab, Associate Professor, History property rights. Islamic University, Islamabad political rhetoric threatening Pakistan for and Pak Studies, GCU, Faisalabad ¢ The focus of policy-makers and stakeholders ¢ Dr Gulnaz Anjum, Assistant Professor, Department of Social Sciences & Liberal Arts, Institute of Business stopping the water of western rivers, India can't ¢ Abdul Aijaz, Lecturer, Department of Political Science, must be on rectifying the fundamental issues marginalizing the status of women in socio- Administration, Karachi create a water supply problem for Pakistan in the GCU, Lahore

18 19 SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure SDG 13: Climate Action INDUSTRY, INNOVATION CLIMATE 9 AND INFRASTRUCTURE Adopting Triple Helix 13 ACTION Climate Change: Innovation Model for A Multifaceted Threat Sustainable Growth to Security of Pakistan

Sadia Munawar Muhammad Arif Dr Muhammad Dr Rashid Ishfaq Goheer Arshad Javed Saeed Faisal Sher Jan Wahaj us Siraj

o promote innovative sustainable mindset, which are a hallmark of status quo in o reflect upon the strategies for dealing with slow down climate change effects. technologies for ensuring equal and any society. the challenges of climate change and analyze ¢ Increase energy eff iciency while utilizing universal access to information and stock its impacts on human health, agriculture, and renewable energy sources and reduce the usage ¢ The investors should be given tax rebates and T T ecosystems, Sargodha University organized a of fossil fuels such as oil, carbon and natural gas. markets, the Noon Business School organized a other financial incentives so that they can webinar titled 'Climate Change: A Multifaceted ¢ For fighting against the looming threats of webinar titled 'Adopting Triple Helix Innovation contribute to the growth of the private sector in Threat to Security of Pakistan,' in connection with UN climate change, we have to adopt the policy of Model for Sustainable Growth,' under the UN the country. SDG 13: 'Climate Action,' on September 1. thinking globally and acting locally. Sustainable Development Goal 9: Industry, ¢ Developing countries should enhance research, ¢ To slow-down the vast increments of global Innovation, and Infrastructure, on September 11. Experts called for an immediate and perpetual upgrade industrial technology, support warming, buy energy-eff icient appliances, response to cope with a living, dynamic and evolving replace regular incandescent light bulbs, use The eminent scholars emphasized upon the need for domestic technology development, increase threat of climate change that cannot be ignored. If the solar panels to generate energy, and install a the adoption of the Triple Helix Model for innovation industrial diversification, and facilitate internal and external threats of climate change on programmable thermostat. to foster economic and social development, as it sustainable infrastructure projects. national security are left unmanaged, it will create ¢ We should train farmers around the world in increases the interaction among stakeholders from ¢ For sustainable growth, internet connectivity, chaos and instability in the country. sustainable and climate-smart agriculture academia, industry and government. The invited and the availability of information and methods as conventional farming involves deforestation and soil depletion. scholars shed light on the significance of innovation communication technologies to access Findings & Recommendations ¢ for the advancement of society for solving social information are essential in developing The government should work with indigenous ¢ Banning plastic will automatically reduce the people to cultivate sustainable livelihoods that problems and enhancing society's capacity to act. countries. levels of pollution to several folds, as it is not only allow them to support their families and bolster ¢ To ensure economic growth through innovation injurious to human health but also deteriorates their capacity to protect their land. the ecosystem. Findings & Recommendations and enhance entrepreneurial capacities with better knowledge and technology transfer, the ¢ The government should formulate sustainable ¢ Innovation can be achieved by incorporating policies, launch massive awareness drives on About the Panelists South Asia Triple Helix Association of Pakistan critical thinking, communication skills and climate change and promote eco-f riendly ¢ Dr Sadia Munawar, Deputy Director, Pakistan should collaborate with the universities, problem-solving techniques among the youth products utilizing green energy usage such as Environmental Protection Agency, Ministry of Climate industries and governmental authorities of the for the successful exploitation of new ideas. electric cars. Change region. ¢ Unplanned migration from rural to urban areas ¢ Dr Muhammad Arif Goheer, Head, Agriculture, Forestry ¢ We must develop reliable, sustainable, and needs to be supervised, as it may lead to various & Land Use/Global Change Impact Studies Centre, resilient infrastructure with improved quality, development concerns such as pressure on Ministry of Climate Change including regional and trans-border urban resources, urban poverty and an increase About the Panelists ¢ Dr Derk Bekker, Chairman, Environmental Sciences infrastructure, to support economic prosperity in slum settlement. ¢ Faisal Sher Jan, Director, National Incubation Center, Department, Forman Christian College and human resource development, with a focus ¢ With the introduction of population control and Advisor to the Board, COLABS ¢ Dr Mohammad Arshad Javed, Professor, Institute of on affordable and equitable access for all. policies, tons of CO2 emissions each year can be avoided. Agriculture Sciences, University of Punjab ¢ ¢ Wahaj us Siraj, CEO, Pakistan First Fiber to The Home To foster an innovative society, we need to break ¢ ¢ Dr Kiran Hina, Assistant Professor, Department of (FTTH) Nayatel, Pvt Ltd There is a need to curb carbon emissions and the barriers of regressive thinking and myopic protect forests because they sequester carbon to Environmental Sciences, University of Gujrat

20 21 ALUMNI MEET SUIC 'I FEEL PROUD TO SEE MY GREAT INSTITUTION LEARN, LAUNCH AND GROW: PROGRESSING AND GETTING GLOBAL RECOGNITION', SAYS A PATHWAY TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP o ensure the capacity building of its students, LIEUTENANT GENERAL (R) MOINUDDIN HAIDER and strengthen the entrepreneurial Tell us about the feelings when you recall student life at Tecosystem, Sargodha University Incubation Shortlisted Tech startups GCS? Center (SUIC) launched webinar series under the banner of 'Learn, Launch and Grow'. from new cohort College life is one of those experiences you would most likely never forget. From the first day you The series was designed to aware and train through 'COVID-19 Batch' stepped into campus grounds to the day of interactive sessions with successful entrepreneurs o provide real-time solutions to the emerging graduation, the memories remain evergreen. I still from various national and international issues arising due to the pandemic, SUIC remember the welcoming environment and organizations. They instilled the business mindset by called for pitching innovative business ideas of simplicity of the people. I cherish the golden days of encouraging and accelerating the creation of T tech-startups for the new cohort named 'COVID-19 my life spent at a vast and lush green Campus. innovative business ideas in the Sargodha University fraternity. Batch'. During your stay at GCS, in which kind of activities you More than 100 students from all the departments of were involved as a student? the University applied for the new batch with their At that time, the dynamic debating contests, vibrant online business ideas, among which only four performances at the dramatic club, cricket, and business ventures were shortlisted for startup hockey tournaments were fascinating and boosted incubation and get their business ideas registered enthusiasm among students. My brother, with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Naziruddin Haider, and Giasuddin Haider have been Pakistan (SECP). the persons who inspired me a lot. The one has an athletic record in the 100-meter race and was an Women Inclusion in Tech Vadiya.pk eminent player of hockey and cricket while the other Speaker: Saddeffe Abid An e-commerce platform that would bring was honored with the title of Mr Sargodha, CEO Circle Association less-privileged yet talented vendors across respectively. Pakistan and connect them directly with o enlighten the students on the consumers all over the world. It would What role the teachers of GCS had played in building your importance of technology startups, provide a digital marketplace to artisans particularly in women, SUIC organized a career? T from rural Pakistan for displaying and It was the time when students looked up to their webinar on “Women Inclusion in Tech” on selling their handicrafts. teachers as their guide and mentor, and the August 20. While highlighting the vitality of the relationship between students and teachers was of tech industry, the speaker urged females to respect. Apart from lectures, teachers considered it pursue STEM education and develop digital skills Scholar Study Solutions their duty to groom students and create a classroom to get an edge in the IT Industry. Through a strong network of a professional environment that was more conducive to learning o commemorate the achievements and and experienced team, a Scholarly Study and match students' developmental and academic acknowledge the services of one of the most Solutions would guide young aspiring needs. Strong communication, conducive literary prominent falcons of Sargodha University the students on their career and education environment, and mutual respect were the core T choices, thus helping them to make then Government College Sargodha (GCS), beliefs. The selfless dedication of teachers is hard to Lieutenant General Moinuddin Haider of batch 1957- informed decisions. find nowadays. 60 was invited by the Alumni Association in an interactive session. What impact the University has made on the development Re-live of Sargodha city? Lieutenant General (R) Moinuddin Haider was Re-live will provide counselling through In recent years, Sargodha University has undergone Want to Set a Business/Startup? commissioned in Pakistan Army in 1962, in video and audio sessions. In addition to th major institutional and academic reforms to Speaker: Aamir Habib the 26 PMA long course. He served as traditional clinical services, including enhance its global profile. I feel proud to see this Founder, Voice of Mind. Governor of Sindh from March 1997 to June psychotherapy and psychological testing, great institution progressing and getting global o provide insight on the significance of it would also offer evaluation and 1999 and Federal Interior Minister from 1999 recognition. It has played a significant role in the registration for a business enterprise, consultation. It would help reduce the development of Sargodha city as it is one of the major to 2002. He did his masters in Defence SUIC organized a session 'Want to Set a stigma associated with mental health and public sector universities in the Punjab province. T Studies f rom Royal College of Defense Business/Startup?' on August 24. increase individuals' abilities to maintain Studies, Seaford House, UK, and has the What piece of advice would you like to give to the students? The session highlighted registration as the productive and rewarding lives. distinction of being the first Pakistani to get The University life is not just about hitting the books smart choice for a new entrepreneur for a variety his thesis published in Seaford House Papers. hard. The students should take a proactive role in of reasons. From giving an edge to a startup in Currently, he is Chairing Fatimid Foundation, grabbing numerous learning opportunities that are the market to assuring its legal protection, Mental Therapiva lowering the tax burden, ensuring credibility, a non-profit organization established to accessible. It would help them to think, analyze, and An interactive online therapy program for develop intellectual depth along with wisdom. and limiting its liability, business registration is depression that uses interactive lessons to provide cost-free blood to patients suffering Moreover, it broadens the horizon of knowledge and the stage in the startup world that serves the teach common cognitive and behavioral from Hemophilia and Thalassemia. enriches the personality of the student. company in all these aspects. techniques.

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