JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2018 Vol 2, Issue 5 SMIU CHRONICLE A Print Media Lab Publication Department of Media & Communication Studies

SMI Varsity VC inaugurates Festival of Arts and Ideas By Abdul Bari introduce our younger genera- among the great ancient civi- tion their cultural and moral val- lizations of the world includ- KARACHI: Vice Chancellor SMI ues, which they have lost due to ing Chinese, Greek, Egyptian , Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali the influence of other cultures.” and Babylonian civilizations. Shaikh inaugurated Festival of Arts Talking about the objective of As the Indus Valley Civiliza- and Ideas on December 8, 2017. the festival he said, “we have orga- tion was one of the most devel- 40 sessions were held and at- nized this festival at the place from oped eras of the human his- tracted good audiences. tory, it should also inspire the They included lectures by inter- young people of the modern national and national speakers, Related stories inside times to make a devel- panel discussions, screening of oped country in every field of life. documentaries, photography and He said that innovative ideas painting exhibitions as well as sing- where founder of Pakistan Quaid- channel through deep thinking ing and quiz competitions. Shah i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah had and that festival would help stu- Latif’s seven heroines were depict- received his early education since dents to think out of the box and ed in tableaus during four days. this festival is a part of the celebra- to be innovative and creative. He While addressing the inaugu- tions in connection with the 70th also shared the purpose of screen- ration ceremony, Dr. Muham- years of Pakistan’s independence.” ing classic movies to make youth mad Ali Shaikh who also presid- Dr. Shaikh further said the as well as to enable them to par- SMIU, KARACHI: VC SMIU, Dr. Shaikh cuts the ribbon to inaugurate Festival of Arts ed the event said, “We have to Indus Valley Civilization was ticipate in various forms of art. and Ideas, 2017. — Muhammad Nasir Rafi /SMIU

Reception in honor of International Media Conference’s delegation held Foundation stone of new campus unveiled By Staff Reporter About the new campus, Dr Shaikh said it would be complet- KARACHI: The Madressatul ed in three phases. The federal Islam University (SMIU) formally government had approved Rs1.57 got the foundation stone laid on billion for the first phase which December 25, 2017 by Governor would be completed in three years. Muhammad Zubair on its new cam- He said during the first phase, pus in the Education City, Malir. infrastructure would be made, The new campus is a part hostels for 200 girls and as many of the designated site for the boys; 35 staff residences, gym, Education City established sports facilities, a building hous- by the Sindh government. ing the vice chancellor’s secretariat On the occasion, Governor and other offices would be made. INNER COURTYARD, SMIU: Sindh Madressatul Islam University hosts a reception in the honor of the delegation of International Zubair said he was proud to have The total cost of the project is Media Conference, on Januray 8 at inner courtyard of Main Building of the university. Journalists of more than 24 countries along with visited the mausoleum of Quaid- Rs 12 billion. He said the HEC senior journalists of Pakistan attended the reception. Report on Page 10 e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah had funded the project. While the and unveiled the foundation Sindh government and Feder- stone for the new campus of an al government had owned it and institution, which was alma ma- both had chipped in accordingly. SMIU organizes first International Conference ter of the founder of the nation He said former President Asif Ali on Computing & Related Technologies

By Staff Reporter ty on December 28 and 29, 2017 the country participated in the in collaboration with Higher Ed- conference. The aim of this con- KARACHI: The first-ever interna- ucation Commission of Pakistan ference was to provide an oppor- tional conference on information at Marriot. tunity for participants to discuss technology was organized by the Some nine experts from abroad recent advancements in the field Sindh Madressatul Islam Universi- and several others from across of Computer Science and Related Technology and analyze challeng- es faced by the community in the 21st century.The target audience included Computer Scientist, In- formation Technology Research- MALIR: Governor Sindh, Muhammmad Zubair laid the foundation stone of SMIU’s er, graduate and undergraduate new Malir campus. — Muhammad Nasir Rafi /SMIU students, Computer and Infor- mation Technology Professionals. "It is indeed great honour for me Zardari and former Chief Minister The Conference covered the top- to be in this ceremony when the of Sindh, Syed Qaim Ali Shah had ics including Computer architec- Sindh Madressatul Islam Universi- supported for the cause immensely. ture and design, Artificial intelli- ty is beginning construction of its Besides, he added, Chief Minister gence, Pattern recognition, Human new campus. It is one huge occa- Syed Murad Ali Shah had allotted computer interaction, Computer sion that the Prime Minister is pre- 10 acres of land in Hawkesbay area. networking, Software engineer- siding over a function for another Ghulam Raza Bhatti, member ing, Data management, DataC mega project of the Islamia College operation and planning, HEC, said KARACHI: MoU signing between SMIU and one of Romanian is under- University and I am here on his way. Continued on Page 10 behalf doing the same in SMIU.” Continued on Page 10 02 SMIU CHRONICLE | JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2018 FESTIVAL OF ARTS & IDEAS’ NEWS

SMIU's 4-day Festival of ‘Dual faces’ scores first position

Arts and Ideas starts By Staff Reporter nology Karachi and SMIU's M. Azeem Khan got second and third with film fair KARACHI: The documentary com- positons respectively for their doc- By Usama Arain petition was held at Shahnawaz umentaries on Heritage of Sindh. Bhutto Auditorium of on Decem- Ahmed Shah said documen- KARACHI: The 4-Day Festival of Arts and Ideas started at Sindh ber 8, 2017. tary films have been produced Madressatul University on December 7, 2017 with screen- Students belonging to differ- on several ideas but still there ing of three classic films, Ben Hur (1959), The Bridge on the ent universities participated in new ideas needed for produc- River Kwai (1957) and The Fall of the Roman Empire (1964). the documentary competition. ing quality documentaries. The film Bun-Hur was just a follow up of the film "The Fall of the -Ro Some 10 documentaries were short- Speaking on the occasion an- man Empire." While the film The Bridge on the River Kwai was based listed and presented out of total 22. other panelist, Anjum Rizvi said on World War II and America's prisoners of war and Japan's role in it. Dual faces, a documentary film crazy ideas have always attract- The event was held at the Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto of Auditorium and produced by SMIU's Zahid Ab- ed much in the world. Dean of SIR SHAHNAWAZ BHUTTO AUDITI- was presided by Dr. Muhammad Ali Shaikh, Vice Chancellor of SMIU. bas secured first position, while the Business Administration ORIUM,SMIU: A group of participants, The program was attended by students, their family mem- Bhawish Raj, a student of Nation- , SMIU, Dr. Parvez Can- organizers and jury of documentary com- bers, faculty and staff of the university in a large number. al University of Sciences & Tech- nar also spoke on the occasion. petition of Festival of Arts and Ideas.

Italian professor delivers lecture on SMIU organizes lecture on spirituality in oceanic exquisitness of China

By Abdul Basit By Usama Khatri the color of yellow temperamental difference between eastern and KARACHI: Prof. Thomas Dahn- KARACHI: Dr. Weimin Del- western. She show the graphical hardt of Ca’ Foscari University of croix-Tang, a professor with Uni- culture perfect impression of the Venice, Italy delivered an insightful versity of Sanya, Hainan, China, tropical geographical island. She lecture on the topic ‘Contacts be- presented her essay on the dou- also discussed about the gate way tween Hindu and Muslim Sufi spir- ble-sidedness of the oceanic cul- of China 200BC-200AD from the ituality in South Asia’ held on De- ture of China’s tropical island mainline which travelled to China. cember 8, 2017 at inner courtyard Hainan on December 10, 2017. She also discussed about during Festival of Arts and Ideas. She said located in between the border lands. In the book Dr. Dahnhardt said that many the South China Sea, the eastern of Anazaldua’s speaks about centuries have passed since the and western, marine and con- the hybridity that articu- expanding forces of Islam brought tinental, indigenous and Hak- lates simultaneously Hain- the first Muslims to the land of riv- INNER COURTYARD OF SMIU: Prof. Dr. Thomas Dahnhardt of Ca’ Foscari University ka cultures met and interacted. an Island as a borderland. er Indus between the 7th and 8th of Venice, Italy spoke diligently on the topic ‘Contacts between Hindu and Muslim Sufi In a session on women and gender She suggested shared experience century AD. Ever since coming in spirituality in South Asia.’ issues in Pakistan. She addressed of hybridity. There is no industry contact between the pre-existing Pakistani expertise culture. or close to marine. As the liter- culture and environment of an- acknowledgment and assimilation however, made the fact clear We can have friendly rela- ature is concerned more about cient and the dynamic ener- led to the emergence of extreme- that Sufism is considered an tions with Karachi and San- ocean land and sea. gy inherent in the message propa- ly rich and fascinating cultural integral part of Islam, which could ya. She lives in Xisha Island. Dr Weimin also said many gated by the Prophet Mohammad environment which is described not be detached from the religion. Here she discussed The Ana- people travelled to western ar- (PBUH) to Islam had led to the as Indo-Islamic civilization. According to the Italian scholar, Su- lects of confucious she translat- eas. Adopted different culture. knowledge and ideas on numer- The charismatic presence and fism should not be detached from ed the language and discussed As we always see the China in ous fruitful contacts on multiple concerted actions are exercised Islam and Islam should also not eastern and western culture. same culture but as the culture levels and many different fields for Sufis turned out to be instru- be detached or deprived of Sufism. The roots that are linked by the has been exported and import- between these two civilizations. mental not only in the attractive- He said nowadays, the term Sufi is Oceanic culture versus continental ed massively therefore, the re- Dr. Dahnhardt added that the ly growing number of individu- being used for all sort of purposes. culture. China is associated with lations and culture is shared. co-existence of Sufis and yogis als in the fort of Islam but also In the old times, Sufism was the re- have been attested from early days in getting underway the process ality without a name but now it has and discussed the various princi- of reciprocal influence that must become a name without any reality. ple Sufi orders of the time includ- have characterized pre-modern Prof. Thomas Dahnhardt, with ing the Chishtiyah, Qadiriyyah, South Asia during the centu- the international recognition in Qalandariyah, and Suharwardiya ries of rule by Muslim and Hin- command over many eastern which established their presence du Kings culminating in the 300 languages, cultures, and reli- all over the sub-continent and years of Mughal Imperial power. gions, is a Ph.D. holder on the their interaction with the Hindu Under the umbrella of spiritual topic of exploration of the cross- yogis especially that fostered the leadership, remarkable symphyses cultural spiritual development in tradition to ‘go deep in the religion’ between Hindu and Muslim culture Naqshbandi-Mujaddidi Sufi order in the search for the greatest truth. and cults overtime is inaugural in colonial India,has been working He also added that over center parts of the subcontinent. on his research for several years in INNER COURTYARD, SMIU: Dr. Tang while receiving the shield of participation and the period, the process of reciprocal In this lecture, Dr. Dahnhardt Oxford center for Islamic studies. appreciation from the VC SMIU, Dr. Shaikh (L) and delivering her lecture(R).

Scholar questions Dravidian theory of ’s root

By Muhammad Abdullah the formulation of the Sindhi script vidian system with other Dravidi- ensued 170 years ago a few years an languages and the Indo-Aryan KARACHI: Dr. Matthew A. Cook, a after Sir Charles Napier conquered system as a whole as its sisters. professor of NCCU, USA, gave an Sindh against the wishes of most "I personally have issues accepting international lecture on December of the bigwigs of the British colo- this fourth theory,"said the professor. 9, 2017, the third day of the four- nial empire. However, he focused "This model is hard to sustain."He, day Arts and Ideas Festival being chiefly on the issues that arose however, said there were different an- organized by the Sindh Madressat- when it came to decide for the stan- swers about the origins of Sindhi lan- ul Islam University at its campus. dard script for a language, which guage. He is an eminent scholar from the reigned the region for millennia. However, there were certain North Carolina Central University He said there were four theo- amusing information available in with PhD in anthropology and an ries about the origins of Sind- the records, which gave fascinat- expert on Asian studies and Indian hi, three of which explored its ing debate and intellectual argu- languages. Topic of his lecture was roots in the Indo-Aryan system. ment between the two British offi- the ‘origins of the Sindhi language’. However, the remaining one in- cers, also eminent linguists, when INNER COURTYARD, SMIU: Dr. Cook being given honorary award by VC SMIU. He In that thought-provoking lec- sisted that today's modern Sindh it came to decide for the script for talked about standardizing the Sindhi language in colonial South Asia. ture he discussed the ‘politics’ that was derived from the Proto-Dra- the modern Sindhi. SMIU CHRONICLE | JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2018 03

FESTIVAL OF ARTS & IDEAS’ NEWS SMIU CHRONICLE Communication is important, says Mehtab Rashdi Elections are pathway towards

By Zubair Suleman democracy: Iftikhar Ahmed

KARACHI: Sindh Madressa-tul-Is- By Syeda Qandeel Zehra lam University organized “Dis- tinguish Lecture” as the part of KARACHI: On Saturday, 9th SMIU Festival of Arts & Ideas December, organized a lecture onDecember 08 Sir Shah Nawaz from seasoned journalist Mr If- Bhutto Auditorium of SMIU. tikhar Ahmed on the topic of Mehatab Akbar Rashidi, a jour- ‘Democracy and phenomenon nalist,teacher and producer was of election’ in inner courtyard. the Chief Guest of the event. It was organized on the 3rd day of The aim of the event was to con- the festival where Mr iftikhar said vey message that communication SIR SHAHNAWAZ BHUTTO AUDITIORIUM, SMIU: Ms. Mehtab Rashdi speaking to that vote is the most powerful thing is an art. Communication is nec- audience. a common man have in their hand. INNER COURTYARD, SMIU: Seasoned essary in our daily life. Nowadays Every single person should come journalist and intellectual Mr. Iftikhar people using new media for com- give her flowers just because due Even she gave the best exam- out for bring change in the poli- Ahmed while addressing SMIU students munication for example, wattsapp, to the way she communicate. ple that the youth nowadays take tics of the country and for better and faculty. facebook etc. In her address she She further discussed that com- a keen part in using internet but development but unfortunate- said that while she was a student munication is important in every if sometimes due to some reason ly only 40% people come out for He added, we counted the her parents asked her to become aspect of life. they lost their internet connec- casting their votes which is not as votes in lanterns but there a doctor but her aim was to be- She also told that social media is tion they realise that their fami- productive as 60% votes can be. were no corruption in election. come a good teacher just because the fastest medium to communi- ly members are also nice people. He also discussed about the role He asked the youth to take ac- she wants to spread love and cate but in my point of view verbal At the end souvenir was of political parties that they must tive part in elections and use their peace through communiaction, communication is very important prsented by Shaista Moham- have a clear vision,honest work- vote for the change. “At least 60 the students of her class called to understand the feelings and mad Ali Sheikh to Mehtab Akbar ers and strong leadership for con- per cent turnout ratio in gener- her “Phoolon wali miss”, students thoughts. Rashidi. vincing those 60% people to cast al elections is must for the real their votes who do not participate change in the country.” he said. in election. he added, it could only In response of a question, he be made possible when the politi- said, A common man should cal parties were themselves strong, compare the vision of political Class system is the biggest hurdle: I A Rehman carried programs which reflected parties and should vote for the basic issues of the general public. one whose vision is more clear By Muhammad Abdullah He remind the elections of 70s and beneficial for the country. when the resources were less Dean of Business Administration KARACHI: Senior human rights but leaders made people agree Department, Dr. Zahid Chanar activist Mr. I. A. Rehman, who to vote and people played their presented the souvenir to the has received many national and role in fair and free elections. guest. international credentials for hu- man rights activism, delivered a lecture at the inner courtyard of the main building of Sindh Madressatul Islam University Reading habit still during Festival of Arts and Ideas. Mr. Rehman recited Iqbal’s poet- presists: OUP managing ry, “lap pe aati hai dua ban k tam- mana meri” and then shed some SIR SHAHNAWAZ BHUTTO AUDITIORIUM, SMIU: Dr. A.I. Rehman while giving director light on the history of human rights lecture on human rights. internationally and then in Paki- By Staff Reporter stan. He also shared some inci- rights have been declared but issues of the country, he told dents of dark ages occurred due to still people are not getting the the audience, a society can nev- KARACHI: Ameena Sayyid, man- lack of knowledge of human rights. rights they deserve”, He added. er develop without the partici- aging director, Oxford University Mr. Rehman discussed the is- Furthermore, Mr. Rehman en- pation of women in the struggle. Press, Pakistan, spoke over the sues of society. He was of the view couraged the youth to be more Question and answer session rampant book piracy issues in Pa- that class system is a big hurdle in active and start working for the held at the end. kistan on December 10, 2017. resolving general issues. Accord- country at the grass root lev- Honorable Vice Chancellor SMI She said it deprived writers from ing to him, no society can pros- el, as the young blood has to University Prof. Dr. Muham- being paid royalty they deserved per if it does not respect the poor. manage the governing system mad Ali Shaikh appreciated the and also cost heavily on publishers. “We did not have the right of the country in the future. efforts and struggle of Mr. I. A. She said reading habit had not to education until the Arti- He also suggested the students Rehman in the field of human faded away in Pakistan, but it was cle 25A was added to the Con- to empower themselves with the rights and also presented a country of many cultures and SIR SHAHNAWAZ BHUTTO AUDITIO- stitution of Pakistan in 2010. knowledge of the rights of a com- an honorary shield identities, thus, the standards vary RIUM, SMIU: Ameena Sayyid delivering It’s been 70 years that human mon man. While talking on the to him. vis- a -vis topics of books. her speech.

Ex commissioner gives administrative accountibility priority over financial

By Saqib Saleem ed but because of little follow-up will link with other countries of the they did not become functional. world and it would fetch wealth KARACHI: Shoaib Ahmed Sid- He further said, "The same in terms of increased exports. diqui, federal secretary for plan- has been happening in Kara- The CPEC will help increase ning and development and for- chi. A number of such proj- the country's GDP by 23 per- mer commissioner of Karachi, ects have met the same fate. cent,” he added. He also dispelled said administrative account- Unless administrative account- the impression that more Chi- ability is needed more than ability is not begun, the country nese than Pakistanis will be em- the financial accountability. cannot progress in real terms," He ployed with the CPEC projects. He shared his opinion while was of the view that China-Paki- Mr. Shoaib Ahmed Siddiqui also delivering a lecture at SMIU Fes- stan Economic Corridor (CPEC) highlighted the different develop- tival of Arts and Ideas on De- was extremely important project ment prospects of Pakistan, cember 10, 2017 in the inner for the country because construc- he encourages the youth to take courtyard of the main building. tion of roads was very founda- part in the efforts of government He also said that many proj- tion of a country's development." SIR SHAHNAWAZ BHUTTO AUDITIORIUM, SMIU: Ex- commissioner Shoaib for the real progress of the coun- ects were pompously inaugurat- Through this project Pakistan Ahmed Siddiqui delivering his lecture. try. 04 SMIU CHRONICLE | JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2018 FESTIVAL OF ARTS & IDEAS’ NEWS

Panel discussion highlights ‘Pakistan’s education system: A robot factory’ issues of Pakistan’s By Uzair Khan have skills. They do all the things 4 things are important to that they have learned. make a society educated like economy KARACHI: Pakistan’s education Similarly, students do the to think, to have a choice, to By Hafiz Maaz Bin Khalid the school while if we talk about system is a robotic factory: said things that they learn from the have skills and to transform the Pakistan only 67% children get Dr. Iqbal Memon while talking to school. On these basis, he com- knowledge. KARACHI: A conversation corner their primary education. He fur- in a conversational corner on the pared students with robots and But these days our society and entitled ‘State of Economy in Pa- ther added that from 1960 to topic “Pakistan’s educational sys- the schools with robot factories. education system is not working kistan’ was organized by Sindh 1990, Pakistan’s economy was in tem: A robot factory” held on De- Ms Sadiqa Salahuddin while on these four principles. Ms Sind- Madressatul Islam University its best condition and at that time cember 8, 2017 during the Festi- expressing her views said, “ac- hu said, “this education system is during Festival of Arts & Ideas country’s GDP rate was around 6% val of Arts and Ideas. cording to survey, 60% students just banking system”. in Sir Shah Namwaz Bhutto Au- while today it has fall to 5.28%. The Panelists for this conver- left the school just because of the Mr. Irshad Ahmed made the ditorium on December 8, 2017. Dr. Zahid discussed the caus- sational corner included Dr. Iqbal attitude of the teachers and there teachers responsible for this type Mr Ateeq ur Rehman, CEO at es and hurdles of the production Memon, Chairman Board of In- are no facilities to study; librar- of education system. He said that Coastal Packers & Movers, Mr Nasir process. He said that China has termediate and Secondary Ed- ies are almost finished.” She said “teachers are responsible because Zaidi, President Federation of Paki- 40% saving rate while our sav- ucation Hyderabad, Ms Sadiqa that Mass Education is a big deal they are the instructors and they stan Chambers of Commerce and ing rate is very low, and then we Salahuddin, Executive Director and it is the responsibility of gov- should be trained properly”. Industries, Mr Zahid Ali Channar, have to borrow and recently we Indus Resource Center, Ms Amar ernment and parents to not make At the end of the discus- Dean Business Administration, borrowed 16 Billion dollars, the Sindhu, Chairperson Department it complicated. sion, question and answer ses- Management and Commerce SMIU problem lies in the policy making. of Philosophy, Fault line is not in our schools sion was conducted while Dr. and Ms. Mahnoor Pervaiz, student We are the poor economy of rich- and Mr. Irshad Ahmed, or other institutions; it is in our Syed Asif Ali, Dean Faculty of SMIU were among the panelists. est country and 10th emerging Academician. society. Information Technology pre- Ms Quratulain Nazeer, Lec- economy in Pakistan. Mahnoor Dr. Memon compared students While talking on this top- sented the shield to the turer, Department of Business represented the young generation with robots and said that robots ic, Ms Amar Sindhu said that panelists. Administration moderated the of Pakistan and was of the view program. Mr Rehman talked that we spend more and save less. about the infrastructure improve- We have to motivate our youth to- ment and said that we are far wards entrepreneurship. She quot- behind many countries, we ex- ed that around 13.1 million sav- Laws must be implemented to stop gender port less but import more as a ings in decreases due to Inflation. based violence, say experts result we face deficit in budget. Question answer session was While Mr. Nasir Zaidi talked followed at the end and Dean By Abdul Basit about the youth initiatives and Information Technology Dr. initiatives and causes, he said Syed Asif Ali presented shields KARACHI: A conversation corner that in India 96% children go to to the guests. was held on the topic “Women & Gender issues in Pakistan” in SMIU Festival of Arts and Ideas at its inner courtyard on December 10, 2017. The panelists were Dr. Khali- da Ghous, Human rights activ- ist, Ms. Mahnaz Rehman, Resi- dent Director, Aurat Foundation, & Mrs. Shaista Muhammad Ali. Dr. Khalida Ghous said that “there are many laws which en- INNER COURTYARD, SMIU: The panel discussed gender related probledm. sures the gender equality and eq- uity but these laws are not help- historical background of struggle highlighted some cases that were ing to create the social justice”. of women. She emphasized that reported on mainstream media She also highlighted the impor- there is a need of holistic approach due to harassment and domestic tance of working women that their to resolve these kind of issues. violence. work is not documented, these are She further said that it’s not They said that the women and gen- those skilled women who are do- only about economic empower- der issues will not be decreased un- ing the home based work but un- ment of women but it is about til and unless the laws are properly fortunately they are not getting as changing the social and wrong implemented. much importance as they should.” cultural norms that are asso- The event was followed by SIR SHAHNAWAZ BHUTTO AUDITIORIUM, SMIU: The panelists discussing the Ms. Mahnaz Rehman highlight- ciated with women & gender. question and answer session state of economy in Pakistan. ed the issues and discussed the Mrs. Shaista Muhammad Ali and lucky draw at the end.

Experts see electronic, digital media as way forward

By Syed Zahid Abbas Guest speakers of the panel dis- media; “ These days, media is being less to hope for any betterment. journalism. Social media is easy to cussion were Director, CEJ-IBA, used for only business purposes. Abdul Basit said; Channels will use and more fast in speed. That’s KARACHI: One of the events of and renowned journalist Kamal No one cares about what they are get matured and one day, they will why people are diverting toward it. Conversational corner was panel Siddiqui, Najia Asher Journal- showing on television and what it start producing better programs. Dr. Ambreen Fazal also agreed Dissuasion on Electronic Media: A ist, Dr. Ambreen Fazal, In-Charge will cause. Total destruction of our Mr. Kamal replied that, they with Ms Najia Asher and said that way Forward on December 9, 2017. Chairperson of media department society.” will not get matured unless social media is a very fast and easy It was hosted by Ms Sidra Agha, at SMI university and Abdul Ba- He further said that every chan- they have the system of ratings. to approach. It has allowed women a lecturer in the department of Me- sit, student of SMI university. nel is busy in the race of increas- He also asked students to use to speak for their rights. They have dia and Communication Studies. Mr. Kamal said about modern ing their ratings. So, it will be use- social media carefully and try to raised their voice through internet switch the channel, when Media because on the internet, there is no is broadcasting wrong or unethical one stop them and to force them. programs. “Does the social media decrease The more you will watch the value of any Television person- their shows, the more rat- ality?” asked by Ms Sidra Agha. ings they will get and the more, On this question, Ms Najia Ash- programs they will produce. er replied that the social media Ms Najia Asher said that from last does not decrease the value of any 17 years, we have seen huge devel- Television personality but it does opment of digital media and because increase. Instead of spending so of social media, the process of pro- much time on television, these Per- ducing verified News is disturbed. sonalities can increase their value Resulting the fake News is being by just creating their own videos, promoted without getting checked. blog, tweets, photos and shows She claimed that talk shows' rat- on social media in very less time. ings was decreasing on television In the end of the event, stu- because social media has emerged dents were asked to ques- INNER COURTYARD, SMIU: The panel questioned the maturity of digital media. as the powerful facet of the modern tion the guest speakers. SMIU CHRONICLE | JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2018 05 FESTIVAL OF ARTS & IDEAS’ NEWS

Media is restrict- ‘Climate change to have huge impact on envoirment’ ed, says panelists By Faiza Fatima By Uzair Khan KARACHI: “Environmental Issues KARACHI: SMIU organized Con- of Pakistan” was held on Decem- versation Corner entitled “Free- ber 9, 2017 in the Inner Court- dom of media: Corporate, State yard from 01:45pm to 2:45pm. and non-state interest” during The following guests who were Festival of Arts and Ideas on De- on this conversation corner were cember 9, 2017 at inner court- Ms. Tania Saleem (Social Activ- yard of the main building. Pan- ist, Founder of SNF), Dr. Amin elists of the session included Qureshi (Assistant Professor SMI Ghazi Salahuddin, Mazhar Ab- University), Mr. Zeeshan (Stu- bas and Dr. Ayoub Shaikh. dent of SMIU). The Moderator Dr. Ambreen Fazal, Chair- was, Dr. Hashim Zuberi, (Assis- person Department of Media tant Professor, Department of and Communication Stud- Environmental Science, SMIU). ies moderated the session. Head of the festival: Dr. Abdul While talking on the freedom of me- Malik Abbasi was present there. INNER COURTYARD, SMIU: Dr. Ameen Quraeshi (second from left) while answering a question from audience. The topic of the dia Ghazi Salahuddin said it is the Organizers were; Mr. Wadeed discussion was ‘Environmental Issues of Pakistan.’ objective coverage with the respon- Baig, (SMIU Student, Depart- sible behavior and freedom lies ment of Media Studies), Mr. Syed tunity, people of these places and even causing a great deal of issue. “Climate change is the main in raising the voice of the rights. Maaz Jilani, (SMIU Student, are unable to work and live problems for the societal peace. thing for our ‘survive’ and as we He was of the view that Pakistani Department of Media Studies) life peacefully. Unfortunate People are just watching, few know that the earth is covered with media is working in the right direc- The major and daunting reason of ly, authorities of our country of them are aware of the immi- 80% of water. But due to this issue tion but there is no input from the environmental issues in the coun- are not serious on this mat- nent danger related to environ in 2050, we will not have wheat audience. People are not reading try is due to the climate change, ex ter and don not talk much but mental hazards but nobody re- crop that could not complete bio- newspaper as a result circula- plained by Ms. Tania Saleem. with hesitation about the envi- flects or highlights the issue. logical cycle”. He sadly added that, tion of newspapers is decreasing. She further said that it ronmental issues of Pakistan. Making the matter worse, all the “Pakistan is backward in this sit- He also added that media causes more disasters and earth Mr. Zeeshan expressed his woe- disasters that have been encoun- uation and has no contribution”. is not fulfilling the job with honest quakes which we can witness in ful words by discussing that there tered by the country yet are nearly Mr. Zeeshan raised the issue of behavior and journalists are also Baluchistan, Hazara, and Kashmir. is no pertinent management sys- neglected by the political parties deforestation in which people burn failed in fighting for their freedom. Coming to the urban areas, tem which gives attention to this and the government agencies. the trees that contains a huge Dr. Ayoub Shaikh said that Pa- this issue is increasing day by cause and work it out. Indus- Dr. Amin Qureshi said about this smoke and everyone faces its terri- kistani media has 50% power day. Because of lack of oppor- trial lives are quickly increasing issue claiming it as not the isolated ble effects in our environment. and the rest of half power is re- stricted from different platforms and usually they have to fol- low and obey the restrictions. He said that Pakistan has lit- Experts link prosperity in Pakistan to SMI Model eracy problem. There is no cul- ture and freedom to question entrepreneurial mindset of youth school takes and challenge the authorities. He was also of the view that By Salman Khan he talked about Facebook who does not part in festival press and nation fall together. have their content, similarly UBER a big Mr Mazhar Abbas said that KARACHI: A conversational corner on ‘En- transport service does not own their cars. Journalists and their different bod- trepreneurial potential for youth in Paki- He was also of the view that before start- ies have done great struggle during stan’ organized on December 10, 2017 in ing a business a person should work in the the regimes of dictators. While dis- the inner courtyard of the main building field as an employee to get experience and cussing the work of media he said during SMIU Festival of Arts and Ideas. expertise. He shared his own example and that people in the media industry Mr. Rizwan , CEO Medisave Pharma and said that he started his business with hun- are irresponsible, they don’t create Ms. Naheed Memon, Chairperson SBI dred and twenty-five thousand rupees and at awareness of rights. People are also were the panelist of the session while Ms. the moment is an owner of three companies. not supporting media channels. Sehrish Abro moderated the program. Ms Naheed Memon said that commer- She told about the current entreprene- cial banks in Pakistan are not playing vi- urial conditions in Pakistan. Mr. Rizwan tal role, as in the region we have low- said that our universities and institutions est ranking in entrepreneurial sector due are not producing entrepreneurial mindsets, to lack of access to financial markets. they are only discussing theoretical con- She was of the view that to start a new busi- cepts. Even students after completing their ness, there is a need of financial support and MBA aims to get a good job but why don’t backup which is not provided by banks and they think of starting their own business. other public sector organizations. As a result, KARACHI: Students of SMI Model School also took For initiating a startup, creative busi- many businesses close down within a year. part in the festival of Arts and Ideas by presenting a INNER COURTYARD , SMIU: The pan- ness idea is required and not a big invest- She also suggested that business com- show on Quaid-e-Azam Karachi mein, quiz, folk per- elists discussing freedom of media in Pa- ment, ideas automatically attract inves- munities should support aspiring entre- formance in Sindhi, Mazahiya Musharia in and kistan. tors in the market. While citing examples preneurs in coming up with new startups. Sindhi Boli, a Sindhi tableau on December 9, 2017.

Development of Karachi as mega city discussed By Salman Khan the development of Karachi is not ing a question she said that Laws grow on it and understand the prob- Shaikh, deans, faculty mem- one man’s responsibility but is the help people to know what should lems and they will try to resolve it. bers and students attended the KARACHI: SMI University orga- responsibility of every single cit- be preserved and valued, secondly Vice Chancellor SMI Univer- event. Session was followed by nized a conversational corner en- izen without any discrimination. by laws are supposed to be made. sity Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali question and answer at the end. titled “Development of Karachi She also shared that there was Mr. Arif Hassan shared a move- as a mega city of Sindh” held in no pollution before but citizens ment where students par- Inner Courtyard of main build- of Karachi can make and develop ticipated as volunteers and ing during Festival of Arts and their city in a better way. Some worked for one elevated station. Ideas on December 9, 2017. areas are not developed; drainage He was of the view that for the Panelists of the session includ- system is not built properly for ex- mutual benefit, we should work ed Ms. Yasmin Lari, Chair and ample Liaquatabad. She said our together and look how the sys- Chief Executive, Heritage Foun- youth can be active for this work tem operates by working togeth- dation of Pakistan and Mr. Arif as they can work as volunteer. er. One issue is the policy. He Hassan, Architect, while the mod- Government should also play said that we have best schools, erator was Ms. Zonaira Jalali, the role for the benefit of city and colleges, universities and talent- Student Welfare Officer at SMIU. we citizens should also play our ed students to work on this goal, While talking about “Develop- role rather complaining. Ms. Lari we have 78% home sectors here. ment of Karachi as a mega city of was of the view that women can If we seriously work on these INNER COURTYARD, SMIU: Moderator Ms. Zonaira Jalali (L) engaged in conversa- Sindh”, Ms. Yasmin Lari said that bring a big change. While answer- issues, the future generations can tion with Mr. Arif Hassan (C) and Ms. Yasmin ( R ). 06 SMIU CHRONICLE | JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2018 EDITORIAL & OPINION

Significance of festivals SMIU CHRONICLE

Sindh Madressatul Islam Uni- societies irrespective of geo- an emblem of a progressive A publication of Print Media Lab versity's four days Festival of graphical differences, religious nation. Most importantly, it Department of Media and Communication Studies Arts and Ideas commenced creed, social status and eco- indicates enlightenment and Sindh Madressatul Islam University from Thursday, 7th Decem- nomic conditions. aesthetic taste of celebrators ber and continued till Sunday, No doubt, they are integral in a society. Patron-in-Chief: Dr. Yasmeen Sultana 10th December, in its premis- components of a culture, re- The celebration of festivals Editor-in-Chief: Nausheen Hussain es. flecting materials as well as develops the intellectual and Editor: Afzal K. Buledi | Asst. Editor: Wafa Mansoor The festival was organized non-material aspects of societ- moral faculties, especially by Managing Editor and Layout Design: Ifrah Imam to celebrate 70 years of the ies spanning all over the world. educating those who take a Coordinator: Abdul Bari independence of Pakistan. To be more precise, it is a keen interest and participation Proof Reader: Samreen Riaz Ahmed Therefore, during four days of joyful celebration that in- in observing convivial gather- Photographer: Nasir Rafi the festival, international lec- cludes eating, drinking, sing- ings. ture programs, distinguished ing and dancing. Likewise, Similarly, it has also the ca- For feedback [email protected] lectures, conversation corner, festivals show extrovertness, pacity for learning and trans- bookshelf sessions, documen- gregariousness, outgoingness mitting knowledge of cultural tary competition, painting and and sociability of an individu- beliefs, customs, arts, values, relieve people from monotony traction from our day to day, photography's exhibition, per- als in a society. attitudes, material traits and of life and create an environ- exhausting routine of life, and formance by SMIU's students Besides, there are multi- practices to succeeding gener- ment of cultural harmony and give us some inspiration to re- on seven famous folklores of ple types of festivals, e.g. mu- ations. peaceful coexistence accompa- member the important things Sindh, singing and quiz com- sic, art, cultural, drama, film, Surprisingly, there are sev- nied by national cohesion. . and moments in life. petitions, screening of classic dance and seasonal festivals. eral variables in festivals of Festivals teach us to forget In the last, festivals play a film, Message of Peace and Interestingly, festivals are different societies yet there are our enmity and embrace one paramount role in character Universalism in Mystic Poetry, marked at micro as well as cultural universals prevailing another in a bond of love. They and nation building, personal- fun fare, national and inter- macro levels by local commu- in all festivals of world societ- are expressive ways to cele- ity development a socialization national cultural shows and nities. In other words, there ies. brate glorious heritage, culture of people, exposing them to a school show were organized. are local, national and inter- More importantly, festivals and traditions. They are meant variety of experiences of life. Festivals are always an oc- national festivals across the help in preserving and diffus- to rejoice special moments and Without any iota of doubt, casion of conscious, mean- world to entertain and educate ing cultural artifacts through emotions in our lives with our festivals are the cradle of ingful and purposive celebra- the participants. celebration of festive activities. loved ones. cultural base and has a ver- tions, mainly geared towards In fact, it always infuses a The effects of festivals are In addition, they connect satile role to play by enter- recreation, prevalent in all fresh spirit in the soul of dead very wholesome for an individ- us with our families and back- taining and education the well-organized and developed societies and is regarded as ual and for the society. They grounds. They give us a dis- people.

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Opportunities of students in Pakistan sessions and won prizes. Moreover, multiple stalls quickly get to the scene to treat the sick or injured. were arranged. There were different varieties in the Save lives Give way to the Ambulance food stalls. Students and their guests also enjoyed. There are various opportunities for the students Students were also facilitated with transport due to Hafiz Maaz Bin Khalid studying in Pakistan. late night events. Department of Media and Communication Studies If they want to become a doctor there are numerous People enjoyed with highly enthusiasm and whole- medical universities from which they can graduate heartedness that they will never forget it. and same as if they want to become an engineer They wish to celebrate more festivals like this again Technology there are various merit base universities like NED, in future. MUET etc. After graduating from these universities or other Faiza Fatima Technology is important for everyone. In previous institutes in Pakistan they can have multiple job Department of Media and Communication Studies era, there was a dark ages. People lived on moun- opportunities and can be provided with internship tains and forests, but today is the modern era. Sci- offers like practice year. entists has invented a lot of technology. Technology Those students who want to study abroad, many In the celebration of completing 70 years, Sindh made life easier. We use a lot of technology in daily universities or institute provide them abroad study- Madressatul Islam University arranged 40 different routine. ing facility from Pakistan, events and the festival was named as “Arts & ideas” We operate a computer in daily. Computer is a For those student who want to be a media person or one of the event was “documentary competition”, modern technology. Nowadays the information is on a journalist, there are various institutes in Pakistan in which many talented students applied but only our fingertips. We visit all places within second, but which are giving mass-communication or media sci- three students managed to win the cash prizes and there are some disadvantages in technology. Scien- ence degree with internship facility. For them there awards. These three students were selected from top tists invented some dangerous weapons like hydro- are various platforms like T.V studios news room, ten. Every student was supported and got the plat- gen bomb and atom bomb. Nowadays, countries are etc. provided by institutes. form to enhance their skills. These kind of events scared of another country, because many countries And in Pakistan there are various ARTS institutes, will definitely help the students to learn and have a have an atom bomb which give the chance to enhance those students brighter future. those are interested in acting, film making, dance, Hermain Pir painting etc. Like NAPA Syed Zahid Abbas Department of Media and Communication Studies So in Pakistan students have bright future with Department of Media and Communication Studies hundreds of opportunities. Necessity of Public Libraries Aqsa Shah Give way to the ambulance Department of Media and Communication Studies Libraries urge individuals to explore the world With the increasing traffic on roads, ambulances through books and to lead them to think critically SMIU Festival of Arts and Ideas. are facing some troubles in performing their du- and play an important role in the life of a nation. It ties. More and more vehicles in the busy roads is essential for the enhancement of moral, educa- of Karachi and other major cities of Pakistan are tional and social values of a society. In the big city The blithesome and monumental festival of ARTS refusing to yield to emergency vehicles. Instead of like Karachi, we can hardly find few libraries which and IDEAS in Sindh Madressatul Islam University clearing and pulling to the side of, when an ambu- clearly shows our priorities in this domain. The was arranged in the month of December from 7th to lance approaches, many vehicles are racing ahead absence of sufficient public libraries creates lack of 10th. Our honorable Vice Chancellor Dr. Muham- of ambulance or following closely behind them to awareness of important issues and is problematic mad Ali Shaikh started festival with the opening pass more quickly through traffic. The bottom line is especially for students. Attainment of knowledge ceremony. The festival was consisted on that people who don’t stop for ambulance increase is the fundamental right of all the individuals of a multitudinous events with many informative lec- the chance that someone who is in critical condition society. I wish we realize the importance of public li- tures and also talk about social issues in the coun- will die because ambulance can’t reach them or get braries and try to incorporate some in our localities try and discussed their solutions. them to a hospital fast enough. and communities. On the other side, the entertaining and amusing Whenever an ambulance red light is flashing, sessions were also followed in which students show whenever its siren is on, It means a life is at stake, Sameer Ali Khan their talent and skills in the competitive you must giveway to the ambulance, so that it can Media and Communication Studies

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By Kazim Mansoor

KARACHI: SMI University orga- nizes national and internation- al culture performances in the Festival of Arts & Ideas 2017 on December 9, 2017 in Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto Auditorium. Students reflected the cultural heritage of different national and international cultures through their performances in two differ- ent programs themed on culture. While portraying international culture, they performed on Ital- ian, Arabic, Chinese, African, South Asian, American culture. SIR SHAHNAWAZ BHUTTO AUDITIORIUM, SMIU: Female students of SMIU SIR SHAHNAWAZ BHUTTO AUDITIORIUM, SMIU: Dhamal, traditional folk dance The participants performed the presenting cultural dance of China Republic. was performed by the male students of SMIU. traditional dance performanc- es on Chinese fan dance, South section highlighted Sindhi, Pun- The participants were wear- Asian cultural walk was event who appreciated the efforts Asian “dandiya” dance, Arabic jabi, Balochi, and Pashto culture. ing the Turkish, Italian, Asian, also presented to the audi- of the students on portraying “dabke” dance, African mask The event was attended by African costumes during ence to show beauty and di- the cultural importance of dif- dance, Central Asian “whirling” large number of students, fac- their dance performances. versity of different cultures. ferent nations all over the world. dance. “Qawali” and Italian po- ulty members and guests. The audience lauded the ef- Prof. Dr. Syed Asif Ali, Dean Event was also followed by a etry were also recited. Students Students were attired in different forts of the participants. Faculty of Information Technol- lucky draw where two individu- on national cultural performance cultural and traditional dresses. At the end of the program, an ogy was the chief guest of the als among audience won the gift.

Battle for Tansen of SMIU Photography, painting exhibition held By Ali Hadi raphy from students on build- ings, portraits, landscapes, KARACHI: The photography and streets, birds and still life. painting exhibition was arranged The paintings were complete- by the students of SMIU in the ly thematic possessing artistic backyard of Main building as part ideas which were visited and duly of four days SMIU Festival of Arts & appreciated by the VC SMIU, Ideas-2017 where students depict- Dr. Muhammad Ali ed art and portrayed their work. Shaikh, and other nation- The exhibition covered photog- al and international scholars.

SIR SHAHNAWAZ BHUTTO AUDITIORIUM, SMIU: A group of students performing a musical item in Battle of Tansen.

By Abdul Bari The theme of the competition Siddiqui while the winners of was “Ishq-e-Alast” (Sufism), “Be- Urdu singing competition included KARACHI: SMI University organized daari” (Patriotic Songs) and “Sad- Shahrukh, Asad Khan and Noman singing competition entitled ‘Battle abahar” (Classical). Judges for Karimi respectively. for Tanseen of SMIU’ both in Sind- the competitions were Mr. Wafa The winners got the title of “Tan- hi & Urdu languages on December Mansoor, Ms. Sahar Channa, seen of SMIU.” 9 and 10, 2017 at Sir Shanawaz Ms. Nazia Ashraf and Ms. Ma- Dean faculty of Informa- Bhutto Auditorium of SMIU. heen Iqbal from SMI University. tion Technology, Prof. Dr. Syed The event was organized on The Judges selected the best Asif Ali appreciated the efforts of two consecutive days on 9 and singer from each category. the participants. 10 December at Sir Shahnawaz Winners of Sindhi competi- Event followed by the lucky Bhutto Auditorium and in inner tion were Mushahid Hussain, draw and two winners of the BACKYARD, SMIU: VC SMIU Dr. Shaikh interacting with SMIU students during the courtyard of the main building. Samad Lashari, and Murad lucky draw won the gifts. exhibition of photography and painting.

Fakhr-e-Pakistan wins speed quiz competition

By Abdul Bari was based on the celebrations Faculty of Business Administration, of 70 years of Pakistan so the Management and Commerce Dr. Za- KARACHI: SMI University orga- teams were named accordingly. hid Ali Channar, Assistant Professor nized speed quiz competition in the Questions ranged among the Dr. Mujeeb ur Rehman Abro and Festival of Arts and Ideas 2017 at eight categories including geog- Assistant Professor Dr. Subhash. Sir Shah Nawaz Bhutto Auditori- raphy, current affairs, environ- After a tough competition um on December 8 & 10 in order mental science, sports, literature, Fakhr-e-Pakistan won the competi- to encourage and appreciate stu- information technology, interna- tion and Shan-e-Pakistan stood as dents to urge for knowledge gaining. tional relations and Islamic studies. the runner up. The event was also Four teams participated on the After three rounds on the first followed by a lucky draw. first day of the Quiz show includ- day, two teams were selected Dean faculty of Information Tech- ing Shan-e-Pakistan, Fakhr-e-Pa- for the final round on next day. nology Prof. Dr. Syed Asif Ali appre- SIR SHAHNAWAZ BHUTTO AUDITIORIUM, SMIU: Participants of the quiz while kistan, Azm-e-Pakistan and Is- Theme of next day was Kasauti. ciated the efforts of the participants answering questions. taqlal-e-Pakistan as the festival Judges of the Kasauti included Dean and organizers. 08 SMIU CHRONICLE | JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2018 S FESTIVAL OF ARTS & IDEAS’ NEWS

Abbas Hussain explains Shah Latif Chair’s director reviews classic books to students most popular Sindhi books

By Syed Athar Ali Shah read classic you find something By Usama Khatri the themes, heroines, topics, the other book, as he had new in it, he further added. language, background, context, consumed all time over KARACHI: Student committee of He later suggested some great KARACHI: Sindh Madressatul diction, cultural importance, . Sindh Madrassa-tul-Islam Uni- classics to the audience which in- Islam University organized an symbolism, similes, metaphors, He thanked SMIU for giv- versity organized event named cluded Masnavi by Rumi, Shara- event “Bookshelf” as the part of and other things present in the ing him a chance to speak ‘Bookshelf’ as a part of SMIU Fes- fuddin Mureri’s ‘The Hundred Let- SMIU Festival of Arts & Ideas on Risalo. to students of SMIU over the tival of Arts & Ideas on Saturday ters’, Door Lessing’s ‘Shikasta’ and Saturday 9 December 2017 at Sir He could not speak about occasion. 9 December 2017 at the inner many other greatest classic books. Shah Nawaz Bhutto Auditorium courtyard of SMIU main building. In response of a question asked of SMIU. Prof. Saleem Memon, Abbas Hussain, the director to him, he said, A book should Ex Director of Karachi University of teacher’s development center remain there at least for 2 to 3 was the Chief Guest of the event. was the speaker of the session. generations to become a classic. First he talked about Shah Jo Sindh Madrassa-tul-Islam Univer- He also highlighted the im- Risalo, the book based on the po- sity organized the 4 days festival of portance of Hamlet by Wil- etry of “Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai”. Arts & Ideas to celebrate the 70th liam Shakespeare in our lives. On this occasion he said, “When anniversary of Pakistan’s indepen- In his concluding remarks, he Latif used to recite his poetry dence where series of events and appreciated the idea of the SMIU his companions used to write it. lectures were organized. Bookshelf Festival of Arts & Ideas and ap- One day Latif thought that if was organized on the 3rd day of plauded the efforts of the man- the poetry he recited could not the festival and the event was ti- agement for organizing the event. inspire the people and the people tled as “Why we read the classics”. He said, these events and festi- would admire him as a “Fitnah” Chief guest of the session vals help youngsters to learn new so he asked his companions Mr. Abbas Hussain highlight- things and groom their personality. to throw all the work in the river”. SIR SHAHNAWAZ BHUTTO AUDITIORIUM, SMIU: Prof. Saleem Memon addressing ed 14 reasons of Italo Calvi- Dean of Business Administra- He talked at great length about the audience while pondering Shah Latif’s life and work. no, why people read classics? tion Department, Dr. Zahid He said, Classics are those Chanar presented the souvenir to books which you cannot for- the guest and thanked get for your entire life once you him for the informative have read it. Every time you session. ‘Literature is more philosophical than history’ By Abdul Bari muor” and he frequently used this had written about the philosophy quality in his literature. He also and life style of a common man. KARACHI: Professor Sehar Ansari talked about the diction, phras- Third book was from Miss Qur- was invited as the speaker on three es and the style of his poetry. ratulain Hyder, it was her novel popular books on December 10, The second book about which he “Aag Ka Darya” which is a land- 2017. The event was a part of SMIU talked was “Zavia” written by Mr. mark novel that explores the Festival of Arts and Ideas 2017. Ashfaq Ahmed who is a well-known vast sweep of time and history. Prof. Sehar first of all appre- writer, dramatist and broadcaster. Musing over the novel, Prof. An- ciated the event and expressed He said that In Zavia, Ashfaq Ahmed sari said that.Aag Ka Darya (Riv- his happiness over the same. has briefly discussed the human life er of Fire), her magnum opus, is a Speaking about Ghalib, he said and we can learn as much as we want landmark novel that explores the that Mirza Ghalib’s poetry was full from it. In his fictions, Ashfaq Ahmed vast sweep of time and history. of Sufism, morality and motivation. has tried his best to present the real It tells a story that moves from One can clearly understand the life of common man so his readers the fourth century BC to the aim of life while reading Mirza could get a lesson from his prose. post-Independence period in In- INNER COURTYARD, SMIU: Mr. Abbas Hussain engaged himself fully with the audi- Ghalib. Of all the qualities Gha- If someone read Zavia, he or dia and Pakistan, pausing at the ence during his session. lib had, one of the finest was “hu- she might feel that Ashfaq Ahmed many crucial epochs of history.

Mystic message of peace, universalism explored

By Faiza Raiz

KARACHI: An event on Day three of Sindh Madressatul Islam Uni- versity’s Festival of Arts and Ideas highlighted the message of peace and universalism through docu- mentary, poetry, and performanc- es on December 09, 2017 at Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto Auditorium. The event popularized the message of three famous mystic poets: Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai , Bulleh Shah, and SIR SHAHNAWAZ BHUTTO AUDITIORIUM, SMIU: Maulana Jalaluddin Rumi. Ms. Noorulain was the compare of the event. Program was divided in three parts: Life and journey of the great saints, recitation from the selected verses, and dance performance on the kalams related to those enlightened Sufis. The audience and the chief guests were thrilled by the dance performance on the kalams on Shah Latif and Bulleh Shah. However, the performers depict- ing the whirling dervishes on the mausoleum of Rumi caught the audience by awe and surprise. The verses instilled the spiritu- ality in the hearts of the listeners. SIR SHAHNAWAZ BHUTTO AUDITIORIUM, SMIU: Ka- Program ended with loud cheers lam of was presented in the form of performance by and applause by the spectators. SIR SHAHNAWAZ BHUTTO AUDITIORIUM, SMIU: The students performing Rumi’s whirling dance. students. SMIU CHRONICLE | | JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2018 09 FESTIVAL OF ARTS & IDEAS’ NEWS

Fun fair adds colour to festival By Ali Hadi tion for palmistry, environment awareness section, cultural relat- KARACHI: SMIU festival of Arts ed items, nail art and mehndi de- and Ideas 2017 included fun- signs, gaming zones, digital photo- fair which was organized near li- graphic booth with different props, brary during 8-10 December, it SMIU radio stall, wall of kindness caters various stalls arranged by stall were part of the funfair. students and different societies. SMIU Radio stall caught the Vice Chancellor SMIU Prof. attraction of visitors where they Dr. Muhammad Ali Shaikh vis- convey their messages, sang ited the stalls while inaugurat- songs and entertain the public. ing the festival, he appreciat- Funfair was the crowd- ed the efforts of the students. ed area throughout the SMIU: SMIU VC visiting stalls on the first SMIU: The view of one stall of fun fair. SMIU: Female students pose for the Book stalls, food stalls, a sec- three days of the festival. day of Festival of Arts and Ideas. Students display their art and cartf work. photo on their stall.

Seven queens of Latif presented in plays

By Rehan Khan, Hammad Saleem On December 8 2017, play ry a washer man and no one else. prince, a ruler of , Sindh. Sunday, 10 Dec 2017 and the and Hamza Arshad on ‘Sassui Punnu’ was orga- He asked Punnhun to prove that A girl of this class, Noori, attracts stories were “Momal Rano”, “Sor - nized at the inner courtyard. he was worthy of Sassi by pass- the attention of Jam Tamachi, who ath Rai Diyach”, Lilan Chanesar. KARACHI: Sindh Madressatul Is- Sassi was the daughter of the ing the test as a washer man. madly fell in love with her and raised Momal Rano or Mumal Rano lam University Organized “Seven Raja of Bhambore in Sindh. Punnhun agreed to prove his love. her above the ladies of royal blood. is a romantic tale of Momal Heroines of Folklore” as a part of Upon Sassi’s birth, astrologers While washing he tore all the and Rano from the Sindhi folk- SMIU Festival of Arts & Ideas on predicted that she was a curse clothes as being a prince he is a tragic love lore and Rajasthani folklore. 8-10 December, 2017 at Inner for the royal family’s prestige. had never washed any clothes; story which reverts the classi- It is a multifaceted story that en- Courtyard of the main Building The Raja ordered that the he thus failed the agreement. cal motif of Hero and Leader. tails adventure, magic, schemes, and Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto Au- child be put in a wooden box But before he returned those The heroine Sohni, unhappily beauty, love, ordeals of separation ditorium, where students per- and thrown in the Sindhu. clothes, he hid gold coins in the married to a man she despises, and above all romantic tragedy. formed on legendary folklores. A washer man of the Bhambo- pockets of all the clothes, hoping swims every night across the river The love of Momal and Rano Performances on “Seven Hero- re village found the wooden box this would keep the villagers quiet. using an earthenware pot to keep is an allegorical metaphor for ines of Folklore” were organized to and the child inside. The wash- The trick worked and Sas- afloat in the water, to where her the love of the soul and divine. highlight mystical stories of Shah er man believed the child was a si father agreed to the marriage. beloved Mehar herds buffaloes. The separation and longing be- Abdul Latif Bhittai among the blessing from God and took her The second phase of these stories One night her sister-in-law re- tween two lovers parallels the young generation. Seven heroines home. As he had no child of his was organized at auditorium on places the earthenware pot with separation of the Divine and the is a name commonly referred to own, he decided to adopt her. Saturday, 9 Dec 2017 and where a vessel of unbaked clay, which human soul and longing of both the seven female characters that When Sassi became a young three stories were performed by dissolves in water and she dies the divine and the human soul appear in the poetry of great Sind- girl, she was as beautiful as the student and the stories were in the whirling waves of the river. to merge and dissolve into each hi poet . fairies of heaven. Stories of her “Noori Jam Tamachi”, “Sohni other much like Momal and Rano In his acclaimed work ‘Shah Jo beauty reached Punhun and he Mahiwal” and “Umar Marvi” Umar Marvi or Marui is a folk- were unified in the burning fire. Risalo’. They famous character became desperate to meet Sassi. tale from Sindh and about a vil- The human soul, ruh, longs for included Marui, Moomal, Sassui, The handsome young Prince Noori Jam Tamachi is a fa- lage girl Marvi Maraich, who re- Allah and in absolute overpower- Noori, Sohni, Lilan and Sorath. therefore travelled to Bhambo- mous tale of Prince Jam Tama- sists the overtures of a powerful ing self-abnegating devotion cares They have conveyed the mystic re. He sent his clothes to Sassi’s chi’s falling in love with the King and the temptation to live nothing for the world or society and & poetic message of Shah Bhit- father a washer man so that he charming fisherwoman Noori. in the palace as a queen, prefer- seeks union with divinity in the tai, these seven queens have re- could catch a glimpse of Sassi. Noori makes Jam happy with ring to be in simple rural envi- crazed love experienced by Sufis. mained celebratory icons in the When he visited the waterman’s her perfect surrender and obedi- ronment with her own village folk. for their brav- house, they fell in love at first ence which causes him to raise On the last day of festival re- Sorath Rai Diyach is one of ery, passion, loyalty, commit- sight. Sassi ‘s father was dispirit- her above all the other queens. maining three stories were per- the historical romantic tales from ment and character’s strength. ed, hoping that Sassi would mar- Jam Tamachi was a Samma formed at the inner courtyard on Sindh. It is included in seven pop- ular tragic romances. Sorath was the queen of King Rai Diyach of Girnar, Junagadh now in Gu- jarat who sacrificed herself for the sake of her love for husband. Diyach gave his head to wan- dering minstrel and followed him to the world of dead. Highly pleased with the songs of min- strel, Bijal, Diyach offered him to ask for anything he liked to have. As the intrigues of fate would have it, his son asked for his head. The kind and generous king gave it. INNER COURTYARD, SMIU: Saeed Shah and INNER COURTYARD, SMIU: A beautiful scene from the play Mahnoor Perveez hosted the session. ‘Noori Jam Tamachi.’ Lilan Chanesar is tradition- al story which dates back to the time of Jam Chanesar, one of the Soomra rulers in the 14th cen- tury Thatta, Sindh. It has often been retold in Sindhi and Persian. SIR SHAHNAWAZ BHUTTO AUDITORIUM, SMIU: The main idea to present these Momal Bughio performed the role of “ Moomal” in legendary stories in this festi- Moomal Rano. val was to highlight the impor- tance of these fictional stories among the youngsters. Many youngsters don’t have knowl- edge about these and many oth- er stories about their civilization. The students performed brilliant- ly and were applauded by the au- dience. In the concluding remarks Vice Chancellor Dr. Muhammad Ali Sheikh appreciated the efforts of the students and said these type of events help youngsters know about their INNER COURTYARD: A scene from the play ‘Sorath heritage and increase their knowl- INNER COURTYARD: A scene from the play ‘Lilan Chanesar.’ Rai Diyach.’ edge. 10 SMIU CHRONICLE | JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2018 UNIVERSITY NEWS

Festival ends with majestic ceremony Sindh cultual day celebrated in and faculty members, who had He further said that during the campus organized different events and set festival both the male and female up best stalls during the festival. students played a very significant Dr Muhammad Ali Shaikh, role by organizing different events. Vice Chancellor of Sindh Madres- This all happened because SMIU satul Islam University has said believes in gender balanced policy. that the students of SMIU have Dr Muhammad Ali Shaikh said tremendous talents and creative that the SMIU Festival will be a and leadership abilities, which yearly feature, because it pro- they exhibited by organizing a vides opportunities to its stu- most successful event of Festival dents to learn from their own SIR SHAHNAWAZ BHUTTO AUDITIO- of Arts and Ideas, recently. experiences while organizing SMIU: Students pose for picture while clad in Sindhi cultural dress. RIUM, SMIU: VC SMIU Dr. Shaikh giving The vice chancellor gave away such events, attending different certificate to one of student committe me- honorarium to 53 students of thoughprovoking sessions and By Staff Reporter All male and female students mebers, Ms. Kainat Memon. the university who had organized listening different successful per- had attired Sindhi cultural dresses about 40 different events during sons. KARACHI: Students of Sindh including Sindhi Topi and . By Staff Reporter the festival. Dr. Ambreen Fazal, convener Madressatul Islam Universi- They showed great joy and plea- Also seven faculty members and of the festival, Mahnoor Pervaiz, ty observed Cultural Day of sure while organizing gatherings in KARACHI: Closing ceremony of twenty students were awarded student's convener and faculty Sindh on Monday December 4, campus to highlight the importance the Festival of Arts & Ideas was certificates on their best perfor- members Mr. Abdul Malik, 2017. They did Jhumar (a form and cultural beauty of the day. held on January 04, 2017 in which mance during the festival. Ms Sidra Agha and Ms. of Sindhi dance) in the ground Prior to it the students of SMIU the prizes and certificates were He also gave prizes to the stu- Nausheen Hussain also shared of SMIU on the rhythm of Ho Model School had also observed distributed among the students dents on their best documentaries. their views regarding the festival. Jamalo, a folk song of Sindh. the cultural day.

SMIU celebrates Eid Milad-unNabi Continued from Page 01 By Staff Report Begum Syed Qaim Ali Shah, malir campus KARACHI: Sindh Madressatul Is- spouse of Dr Muhammad Ali lam University celebrated Eid Mi- Shaikh Mrs. Shaista Muham- the HEC’s 129 projects in 112 universities of the country were going on. He said in the past 15 years, the HEC lad un-Nabi (P.B.U.H) on Decem- mad Ali, and female students, had completed 847 projects.At present, he said, projects were being funded for the Unisity of Sindh, SMIU, ber 15, 2017 at its Sir Shahnawaz faculty and staff members of the Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto University of Law, IBA Sukkur etc. Bhutto Auditorium with a university and SMIU Model Sch- HEC was establishing 66 campuses in various districts of the country. In Sindh, six such campuses had great religious zeal and fervor. ool attended. been established and five of them were functional in , Shahdadkot, Ghotki, Jacobabad and Kashmore. Mr. Gul Mohammad Leghari from the Ministry of Planning, Development and Reform, the era of industrializa- tion, which dominated the world in 18th century, was overwhelmed by the knowledge-based economic develop- ment in 1990s, which too was there to be replaced by the looming digital era in 2030.

Computer conference

base systems, Cloud Computing, Computer languages, Information security and cryptography, Emerging com- puting technologies. The conference was declared open by Dr. Muhammad Ali Shaikh, Vice Chancellor of the SMIU, as dozens of international and Pakistani scholars were there. Dr. Shaikh welcomed the guests from Pakistan and abroad and said that mankind at present was living in the era of revolution of information technology in which 3.6 billion people of the world were enjoying the facility SIR SHAHNAWAZ BHUTTO AUDITIORIUM, SMIU: Female faculty and students of internet. while participating in the Milad. “This has turned the world in a global village, thus, has created its own challenges and issues, which too would be discussed during this conference,” said Dr. Shaikh. He added, without class difference, IT had offered opportunities to the poor and small nations equally to what it offered to the rich countries, however, the real challenge was for the developing countries as to how they could Entry test for Masters, PhD programs held get benefit from it. Three memorandum of understanding were inked by the SMIU, two Romanian universities and a Nigerian By Staff Reporter Communication Studies, Envi- college during the two days’ conference. ronment Science and Education. The SMIU’s vice chancellor, Dr. Muhammad Ali Shaikh signed the MoUs with Dr. Ramona Lile F of University The candidates had come from KARACHI: Sindh Madressatul Is- of Arad, Dr Florin Popentiu of University of Oradea and Dr Muahmmad Adamu Jebba of Niger College of Ed- all parts of Sindh, because SMIU lam University (SMIU) conducted ucation, Minna, Nigeria. In the MoUs, SMIU and the three institutions of Romania and Nigeria agreed to work offers admissions on open merit. an entry test on December 16 together in the field of information technology, and share each other’s experience and scholarly work. While talking before and after ,2017 for admissions in Masters Earlier, Prof. Syed Asif Ali, dean of the faculty of Information Technology, said in his welcoming speech that the test, some candidates said and PhD programs for Spring 2018 it was the first conference of its kind for the SMIU and the country itself. that they are aspirant to get ad- in the premises of the university. He said the SMIU had received around 60 research papers from as many scholars belonging to the countries mission in this historic institution The candidates gave the test in Europe, North America, Africa, Antarctica and across Asia, of which, some 40 such papers had been selected that it provides quality education for different disciplines of MS to be presented in the conference. He said it was the first conference globally in which a session had been dedi- at its campus on the low fee and & Phd including Department of cated for the people of special needs who had improved their way of life by getting benefits from the information has emerged as a most modern Business Administration, Com- technology.SMIU VC, Dr. Muhammad Ali Shaikh congratulated the faculty of IT for organizing the successful university specially of the province merce and Management Science, event, thanked the international scholars who visited Pakistan and shared their knowledge with their counter- of Sindh. Computer Science, Media and parts and students in Pakistan.

Reception for the International Media Conference’s delegates held

By Staff Reporter Chancellor of SMIU said that he tional and international issues. have been curious in investiga- Yousufzai along with other jour- feels proud that a large num- This is why, the role of journal- tive field. He said that every day nalists presented a memento to KARACHI: Sindh Madressatul ber of noted journalists from all ists has become more important journalists are going through Dr Muhammad Ali Shaikh, Vice Islam University hosted a re- over the world have visited Paki- and challenging. very bad time in the world. Chancellor of SMIU. ception in the honor of the del- stan and attended the reception Mr. Jim Boumelha, a senior Therefore, one of their biggest Journalists from more than 36 egation of International Media hosted by SMIU in their honor. journalist of UK said that he allies are students. He said that countries attended this confer- Conference, on January 9 at in- The VC said that being a pro- has been very much impressed students understands what we ence which was held in Karachi ner courtyard of Main Building fessor of media and communi- from the architectural beau- say and identify the issues. from January 5 to January 8 at of the university. Journalists of cation studies, he understands ty of SMIU's buildings. Talking Senior journalist Mr. Ameen hotel Avari. The conference was more than 24 countries along that presently, world media is about relationship of journalists Yousuf and head of the Paki- jointly organized by the feder- with senior journalists of Paki- playing a major role in connect- and students, the UK journal- stan Media Development Foun- al, provincial and city govern- stan attended the reception. ing all parts of the world and ist said that we both, journal- dation Ms Durdana Shaheen ments with different profession- In his welcome address Dr spreading awareness among ists and students have been a also spoke. On this occasion al bodies of journalists in the Muhammad Ali Shaikh, Vice people of all regions about na- part of same mission and also veteran journalist Rahimullah country. SMIU CHRONICLE | JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2018 11 University News

Dr Muhammad Ali Shaikh, Vice Chancellor of SMIU SMIU organizes faculty training program holds meeting with newly appointed faculty By Staff Reporter Barwani and Mr. Faheem Mustafa Maher on the subjects of Teaching By Staff Reporter KARACHI: Sindh Madressatul Is- Pedagogy, Emotional Intelligence, lam University's ORIC Department Entrepreneurship, Research soft- KARACHI: Dr Muhammad Ali organized a 5-Day Faculty Training ware, Communication Skills, Shaikh, Vice Chancellor of Sindh Program-2018 for newly appointed Mindfulness & Mapping Tech- Madressatul Islam University faculty members of the university at niques and Motivational Skills. has said that the SMIU will send its Quaid-e- Azam Conference Hall. Mr. Gulzar Ahmed Mughal, Reg- its faculty members for PhD pro- Ms Uzma Batool, Deputy Direc- istrar of SMIU said that the main grams to its partner countries tor HRM and focal person of the objective of the training program from the current year. Besides it, training program in her introduc- was to provide ability to commu- SMIU is starting faculty develop- tory speech said that it was a very nicate with the language itself and ment program also on Junuray 11. important training program espe- create connections with a wider He said this while addressing cially for young faculty members. range as well as helpful to main- to the meeting held with new- SANTE HALL, SMIU: VC, Dr. Shaikh addressing the new appointees in faculty. She said that development of staff tain academic integrity in employ- ly appointed faculty members of of SMIU is a regular feature at the ees work. Mr. Ghulam Ali Surhio, various academic departments The Vice Chancellor said that the added that the teachers have a very university. This is why; the said in- Director Finance, Mr. Shakeel of the university, at Senate Hall SMIU is providing world class ed- significant role in shaping lives of house training program was pure- Ahmed Abro, Director HRM and of the university on Janurary 08. ucation to the students of lower young people through education. ly designed for faculty members. others also spoke on the occasion. Dr Muhammad Ali Shaikh said that class and has emerged as one of Hence, they have to understand Ms Batool said that the purpose On the completion of the training SMIU offers all opportunities for el- the best universities of the country. their basic responsibility and per- of the training was to improve the certificates were distributed evation of faculty, but in response "SMIU believes in merit system, form accordingly. The meeting was quality of teaching, research and among the participants. they have to perform their du- this is why it has made all appoint- attended by deans and heads of communication skills of the fac- ties honesty and with dedication. ments on merit, Dr Shaikh said and various departments of SMIU. ulty. Also to provide them a plat- form to experience different ways of learning and self-development. During all the five days of the Three new HODs take charge training program nine training sessions were conduced by differ- By Staff Reporter research experience and played ent noted resource persons includ- major role in the deployment, anal- ing Dr. Abuzar Wajidi, Dr. Shahid KARACHI: Two faculty members ysis and optimization of large scale Qurush, Mr. Mr. Yousuf Ikram, QUAID-E-AZAM CONFERENCE HAL- take the charge of chairpersonship nationwide IT/Telecommunication Mr. Asif Iqbal, Mr. Samad Abbas, L, SMIU: Ms Uzma Batool, focal person of the of their respective departments. projects. Dr. Stephen John, Ms Ambreen training program interacting with faculty. Associate Professor Dr. Malook Dr. Yasmeen Sultana, Assistant Rind took the charge of Chair- Professor, became In-charge person of Computer Science De- Chairperson of the department of partment on Januray 16. He Media and Communication Stud- New transfers, postings ordered earned his Ph.D (Information ies on January 25. Dr. Yasmeen Sultana Technology) from Internation- She completed her PhD from the By Staff Reporter Education has transferred and post- al Islamic University Malayia. Department of Mass Communica- Education. He has 5 years of ed as Director, Directorate of Stu- He has more than 14 years of tion, (UoK). post-M.Phil teaching experience at KARACHI: Under Sindh Madressatul dent Affairs. diversified industry, teaching and Prior to joining SMIU, she served university level and 5 years of re- Islam University ACT 2011 and Stat- Ms. Nausheen Hussain, Lecturer, as Chairperson of the Department search experience. utes made there under, the Com- Department of Media and Commu- of Media Studies at Jinnah Univer- petent Authority ordered following nication Studies has been assigned sity for Women and had 9 years of transfers and positings on Janurary additional responsibilities of the De- teaching experience. 25. partmental Coordinator of the De- Dr. Munir Mossa Serwani, As- Dr. Stephen John, Assistance Pro- partment of Media and Communica- sistance Professor, Department of fessor from Department of Education tion Studies. Education is new In-chagre Chair- has transferred and posted as Direc- Mr. Uzma Batool, Duty Registrar person of Department of Education tor, Office of the Research, Innova- has been transferred and posted as from Janurary 25. tion and Commercialization (ORIC). in Office of Research, Innovation and He holds Ph.D in Education with Dr. Syeda Rakshanda Kaukab, Commercialization (ORIC) as Manag- Dr. Malook Rind a concentration in Human Rights Dr. Munir Mossa Serwani Assistance Professor, Department of er University Industry Linkage-ORIC.

SMIU senate nominates Dr Shaikh for civil award

By Staff Reporter sain Shah, former Chief Justice try and author of many valu- federal government for providing The Syndicate highly commend- of Shariat Court of Pakistan Mr. able books, who has been serv- 1.57 billion rupees for first phase ed SMIU's Festival of Arts and KARACHI: The Syndicate of Sindh Justice (retd) Agha Rafique Ahmed ing Sindh Madressatul Islam of its construction through HEC. Ideas and International IT Con- Madressatul Islam University Khan, nominee of Higher Educa- for last 24 years; therefore he The meeting also lauded the role ference, which were held recent- (SMIU) in its unanimously passed tion Commission of Pakistan Mr. should be awarded Civil Award of Chief Minister Sindh Syed Mu- ly, its National and International resolution has requested the Gov- Rahim Bux Channa, represen- of Pakistan," the resolution said. rad Ali Shah for giving 10 acres Leadership program and standard ernment of Pakistan to nominate tative of Governor Sindh Prof. Dr Mr. Salman Farooqui in his reso- of land to SMIU in Hawks bay. of education of the university. Dr Muhammad Ali Shaikh, Vice Abdul Rasheed, nominee of Secre- lution further said that he himself The Syndicate gave approval The Syndicate approved the ap- Chancellor of Sindh Madressat- tary Education Mrs. Aziz Fatima has remained a student of S. M. of setting up the Institute of In- pointment of Dr. Mohammad ul Islam University for the Civil Mangi, dean and elected mem- Science Collage, which was a part formation and Technologies on Malook Rind, associate Profes- Award of Pakistan due to his re- bers of SMIU and other members. of Sindh Madressatul Islam, there- the said plot in the hawks bay. sor of SMIU as the Chairman of markable services rendered par- In his resolution Mr. Salman Fa- fore he feels proud while seeing In this respect, the Syndicate Department of Computer Sci- ticularly for Sindh Madressatul rooqui said that Dr Muhammad progress and development of SMIU. authorized Dr Muhammad Ali ence for three years period and Islam University, the Alma-Mater Ali Shaikh besides getting eleva- He said that it was a remark- Shaikh, Vice Chancellor SMIU to approved promotion of Direc- of Pakistan Quaid-e-Azam Mo- tion of Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad able achievement of SMIU, that it prepare its plan and then submit tor HRM Mr. Shakeel Ahmed hammad Ali Jinnah and generally Ali Jinnah's Alma-Mater Sindh got back its plot form encroach- it to the . Abro from BPS-19 to BPS-20. for modern and quality education Madressatul Islam to the level of ers. The Syndicate also appreci- in the country on January 12. university, he has performed a ated role of Registrar of SMIU Mr. This resolution was moved by great service for making it one of Gulzar Ahmed Mughal specially Federal Ombudsman and mem- the best seats of learning of the for putting efforts to get evacuat- ber of SMIU's Syndicate Mr. country. Also, due to his day and ed SMIU's plot from encroachers. Salman Farooqui in the 15th night efforts the university got The Syndicate authorized Dr meeting of the Syndicate, which one hundred acres of land in Ed- Muhammad Ali Shaikh, Vice was held on Friday, at the Com- ucation City of Karachi, 10 acres Chancellor SMIU, to prepare mittee Room of the university of land in Hawks bay and recent- plan for construction of an ac- and was unanimously passed. ly has gotten back its precious ademic block on the said plot. The other members who attend- plot, located behind SMIU Model The Syndicate also praised the ed the meeting were former judge School, from illegal occupants. role of Government of Sindh for pro- of Supreme Court of Pakistan Mr. "Dr Muhammad Ali Shaikh is a viding 100 acres of land for SMIU's Justice (retd.) Syed Deedar Hus- great academician of the coun- Campus in Education City and CONFERENCE ROOM, SMIU: 15th Meeting of SMIU syndicate in progress. 12 SMIU CHRONICLE | JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2018 University News SMIU CHRONICLE 3rd National Leadership Program at SMIU

By Abdul Bari great institutions including Nation- al Assembly, Senate, Federal Ombudsman, KARACHI: Sindh Madressatul Islam Univer- Supreme Court of Pakistan and others, they sity organized 3rd National Leadership Pro- met parliamentarians, senators and leaders gram (NLP) from 14-23 January, 2018. of the country who are actively working in different do- More than 70 students, faculty and staff members mains. was the part of NLP in which they visited federal Delegation also explored different fun and tourist capital of the country and got exposure of visiting places to get the most out of their visit.

CABNIT HALL, ISLAMABAD: Honorable Prime Minister of Pakistan was kind to meet and address the students and faculty of SMIU. SMIU delegation was hosted in the hall where cabinet meets. It was an interactive session where the PM answered questions from students relating to CPEC, India-Pakistan relations, environmental issues etc.

HEC, ISLAMABAD: SMIU delegation initiated the visit of NAB HEADQUATER, ISLAMABAD: SMIU delegation visited Higher Education Commission, Islamabad. Chariman HEC the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) headquarter. Chair- Dr.Mukhtar Ahmed delivered his keynote speech to the faculty man NAB held a very detailed interactive session with the stu- members and students of SMIU. dents.

PRESIDENCY, ISLAMABAD: VC SMIU Dr. Shaikh presenting shield to President of Pakistan, Mr. Mamnoon Hussain. It was wonderful to meet with the President of Pakistan at Presidency, Islamabad.

PIPS, ISLAMABAD: A seminar was held today for the students NUST, ISLAMABAD: Students of SMIU visited National Univer- of SMIU on the topic of "Constitution and Working of Parlia- sity of Science and Technology (NUST) today, where they were ment" by Pakistan Insititute for Parliamentary Service (PIPS) at briefed about various departments of the university. its office.

GHQ, ISLAMABAD: SMIU delegation visited General Headquarters (GHQ) of Pakistan Army under SMIU’s National Leadership Program, where Chief of General Staff briefed them on national security.

USEFP, ISLAMABAD: The USEFP works in Pakistan as Fulbright COSMSTAS, ISLAMABAD: SMIU students and faculty mem- Commission. Delegation had a session over there on educational bers visited COMSATS Institute of Science and Technology, and scholarship opportunities in US. They were briefed by its Ex- Islamabad on the opening day of National Leadership Pro- ecutive Director Ms Rita Bruun and her colleagues. gram-2018.

SUPREM COURT OF PAKISTAN, ISLAMABAD: SMIU student paid visit to the Supreme Court of Pakistan, where they were able to witness the proceedings of the court being conducted by Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Mian Saqib Nisar. They also visited museum and gallery of the Supreme Court and observed historic judicial documents.

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, ISLAMABAD: A delegation goes AIR UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD: SMIU delegation led by wor- to Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training, and thy Vice Chancellor SMIU Dr. Muhammad Ali Shaikh visited Air meets Engr. Muhammad Baligh Ur Rehman. University, Islamabad.

PARLIAMENT HOUSE, ISLAMABAD: SMIU delegation of NLP visited Parliament House of Pakistan. Deputy Speaker Mr. Murtaza Javed Abbasi welcomed them on their MURREE: The delegation visited Muree on weekened. During the LOK VIRSA HERITAGE MUSEUM, ISLAMABAD: Delegation arrival in the visitors’ gallery, during the proceedings of the session. Respected members visit of Muree students went round the various spots of Hill City. when to museun to see the cultural heritage of Pakistani people. of the Assembly also welcomed them by thumbing desks.

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