Vol. XII, Issue III — ISSN 2305-7947 Winter Semester 2012-2013 A Quarterly Newsletter of
Innovation and Creation..... Our new vision Greenwich Multidisciplinary Research Conference (GMRC-II)
Feature Films are Great Prospect of our Film Industry Wajahat Rauf Greenwich Alumnus
Thoughts Too Deep For Tears ‘Work with Passion’
Dr Ruth Pfau Founder of Mary Adelaide Leprosy Centre The city wears black at the tragic death of Shahzeb GREENWICH UNIVERSITY Winter Semester 2012-2013 GREENWICH UNIVERSITY Winter Semester 2012-2013
Editor
G-Vision has been an excellent quarterly publication since the last twenty five years, as the magnificent reflection of the distinctive Greeenwichian culture and an evidence of the remarkable capabilities of the students of Greenwich Univ ersity. The added brilliance of Student Ambassadors adds pride to the EDITORIAL BOARD performance. The youth have always been the percussors of change and form, rules and norms. Delving through the pages of history we find numerous instances Patron of young people launching and succeeding in the crusade for economic Ms Seema Mughal independence, equality, justice and freedom. This millennium has dawned upon us with a plethora of hopes and expectations. The youth have the most Vice Chancellor vital role in achieving these goals as young people have tremendous energy, towering ambitions, dedication and devotion. They have the might of extensive Editor thinking, vivid imagination, hard struggle, innovation and advancement. By Farhat Saleem capitalizing on their individual skills and talents, they can modify the course of the world.
Coordinators Greenwich University provides an excellent platform and immense opportuni - Ahmed Kamarn ties through state of the art facilities, world class faculty and solid organiza - Ayla Hassan tional structure for the students to hone their skills, implement their ideas, realize themselves in physical and intellectual fields and promote their initia - Iqbal Jamil tives.. It allows to make possible intellectual enrichment and youth promotion. Lubna Ahsan Parveen Arshad At Greenwich, our vision is for a generation of connected, confident and opti - Rub Nawaz mistic young people with a deep sense of purpose and belonging. Our mission is to empower young Greenwichians to be successful learners and creative, ac - Sabah Baloch tive and valued citizens. We do this through research, initiatives and partner - Tahira A. Khan ships and by harnessing the passion of our existing student and alumni.
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CONTENTS Editor
Shahzeb Khan ( Jan 31, 1992 - Dec 25, 2012) ...... 04 ‘Work with Passion’...... Dr Ruth Pfau (Interview) ...... 06 Greenwich Multidisciplinary Research Conference (GMRC-II) ...... 10 Expression of Feelings Through Drama ...... 12 The Lifeline we Cherish....Wajahat Rauf, our Alumnus (Interview) .... 13 Allama Iqbal Debate Contest ...... 18 Achievements ...... 19 Siah Sufaid, Express TV Show ...... 20 Fashion Show - Fall 2012 ...... 21 Achievements of Media Students ...... 24 Mr Hassan Mansoor —Greenwich Leads in Business ...... 25 Pink Ribbon — Breast Cancer Awareness Day ...... 25 Greenwich is What Greenwich Does ...... 26 PTV goes English ...... 26 From our National Corridors: Merewether Tower ...... 27 The Curtain Falls on Cowasjee, the Veteran Journalist ...... 28 Beauty Care..... Dr Afzal Lodhi’s talk at Greenwich ...... 30 Health Care ...... 31 Great Channels to Express Yourself & Earn Laurels ...... 32 Greenwich is not only an Institution, it’s a Lifestyle! ...... 33 Convocation 2013, Curtain Raising ...... 33 Reaching out.... Greenwich Stalls at Beacon & Bahria ...... 34 Rotaract Activity.... A visit to Oyster Island ...... 35 What a Way to Hangout at Greenwich University ...... 36 Entrepreneurial Passion ...... 37 Sports ...... 38 Congratulations! ...... 39 Dean’s List ...... 39 GREENWICH UNIVERSITY Winter Semester 2012-2013
Shahzeb Khan 31 January, 1992 – 25 December, 2012 Heroes never die, They just leave before good-bye. RIP (rest in peace), Shahzeb Khan! Your light will glow forever and your voice will fill the classrooms, the cor - ridors, the courtyards, the sports ground, the cafeteria, the library, and everywhere that eyes can see and heart can feel! Like a legend, you will live on and on…… Shahzeb, a 19 year old cheerful, sociable, energetic and extremely polite and courteous young man, living in the Country Club apartments in D.H.A., Karachi, with his parents and siblings, was brutally murdered Fateha for the departed soul just because he stopped the gangsters from teasing was highly loved by teachers, friends, neighbours and his sister. Everyone is shook up by what happened colleagues. and the cruel way in which he was taken…. just dev - astating and unforgettable. Greenwich University organized Fateha Khuwani for the departed soul on 29 December, 2012 on the cam - He was the only son of his parents. A student of pus. In the evening the students and staff held a can - Greenwich University Undergraduate Programme in dlelight vigil in his memory. His friends shared their Mass Communication and Media Studies, Shahzeb grief and sorrows and tearfully recalled the moments 4 0 e g a
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spent in his company, also his ideas and feelings on matters of mutual concern. The Vice Chancellor men - tioned it as an irreparable loss for his parents and for the nation as a whole as well as for the University as he was a member of Greenwich family. Peaceful protest rallies were organized by students, members of the civil society, religious organizations and political workers against the heinous killing and scathing voices were raised against feudals and crim - Leaving behind memories — deceased Shahzeb (2nd R) with friends
cause brutality and barbarism has become the code of the day and those called responsible failed to stretch forth a saving hand while there was still time! The tragic news spread and took over the entire nation like wildfire. Within a couple of days, the face book page created for him had more than 60000 sub -
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pakistan Iftikhar Mohammad Shahzeb’s Father talking to media Choudry has taken suo moto notice inal elements outside Karachi Press Club. Large scale protests also reverberate across the media channels of the murder of Shahzeb Khan. condemning the nefarious act in the strongest terms and demanding arrest of the perpetrators. scribers. They made it clear that the protest was not merely for Shahzeb but for a greater cause to fight in - May Almighty Allah rest the soul in peace and give justice and inequality. The campaign for “justice to strength to the bereaved family to bear the most tragic Shahzeb” is a beacon of light for justice, a voice for loss, for the saddest epitaph which can be carved in the hundreds of thousands of unknown fallen victims memory of dearest Shahzeb is that he was lost be - in Pakistan.
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It was in November that some faculty members went on a visit to the Mary Adelaide Leprosy Centre in Karachi. Impressed greatly by Dr. Pfau, the founder of the centre, they extended her an invitation t o visit the University to which she agreed. We took the opportunity to ask her a few questions which she replied candidly.
Work with Passion — Dr Ruth Pfau
Greenwich University (GU): Your stop at Karachi GU: How was your experience in Pakistan when was unplanned. Do you think it was fate that you first came here? brought you here to help the people? (R P): “You know I always say if I wouldn’t be happy (Ruth Pfau): “I am absolutely convinced that it is here, why would I stay! Nobody forces me. I am fate. God guides you. And if He finds someone who happy here. The people are very nice and hospitable can do it, He will just push you and pull you and and back then they were even better- more kind, make you do it.” compassionate and friendly. When I see the first pic - tures, you can clearly see how generous and tolerant GU: What changes have you observed in the this society once was. Unfortunately now, things are Pakistani society from 1960’s till now? different.”
(R P): “ You see, changes are a part of life. When the GU: You witnessed World War 2, are there any communists took over our part of Germany it lessons relating to the war that you would like to changed too. Even now, when you look at Germany, share with us? it kept changing but only for the good. No matter bad came at Germany. The people faced it with determi - (R P): “I have not anything to say to this. I just have nation, harmony and unity but the Pakistani change questions. I wonder why bad things happen. Maybe is very different. Pakistan has developed but some they happen to bring out the good in us. During the people are spoiling all the good aspects of this won - war I only had the wish to survive. At first, there were derful country. This country has witnessed a very no feelings of what was going around. Then the war
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GU: Do you think there is a possibility of posi - “I don’t believe in talking, I believe tively changing the people who are trying to ruin Pakistan? in doing. When you work, others (R P): “This is also my question. It is a fact that will look at you and start to work somewhere this group grows on our soil and this is the same soil that has produced many many good too. Continuously nagging a person people. I would like to know why are some people so cruel?” to do something will not help. You GU: How can we motivate the Pakistani people need to set good examples and trust to work as selflessly as you? me, they will always follow.” (R P): “I don’t believe in talking, I believe in doing. When you work, others will look at you and start to work too. Continuously nagging a person to do something will not help. You need to set good ex - (R P): “We should learn to live by fulfilling our needs amples and trust me, they will always follow.” only. God has given a lot. They only lack the ability and drive to share. Foregoing our wants can help us GU: What got you started with social work? save the lives of others by tending to their basic (R P): “Fate. The war opened my heart and I could needs. It is so much easier to live with what we only relate to Pakistan. I wanted to do something and need and not hanker after extra.” bring a positive change because I know God sent me to do this.” GU: Our youth has lost trust in government offi - cials. You have worked with some of them. How GU: Out of all the awards that you have received, was your experience? which award do you cherish the most? (R P): “Most of the government officials were very (R P): “In the beginning, the Pakistani government cooperative and I had a good experience working gave ‘tamgha’ as they call it, in real gold coins. So with them. When we started working, we started from every time I got my ‘tamgha’, I would melt the gold scratch and without their help I could not have come and help a leprosy patient but then they changed this this far and accomplish so much. They put in a lot of and coins were only gold-coated. I also got some pa - hard work and worked selflessly. The Pakistani so - tients married with the help of those gold coins.” ciety is full of hard-working and considerate people. It is a lovely nation. GU: What kept you motivated in helping people
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Dr. Ruth Katherina Martha Pfau was born in 1929 in Germany. She is a member of the Society of Daughters of the Heart of Mary, who has devoted the last 50 years of life to fighting leprosy in Pakistan. She landed in Karachi unexpectedly in 1960 while she was on her way to India. In 1996, Pakistan was declared by the World Health Organization to have Devoted over 50 years for Pakistan
controlled leprosy making Pakistan (R P): “Initially yes but then with time when we nearly one of the first countries in Asia to cured leprosy, we widened our horizons and got in - volved in other kinds of social work. Some of which achieve this goal and most of the includes: TB patients, the deprived and needy. Throughout this journey of lending a helping hand credit goes to Dr. Pfau. we have also been blessed by the chance to unite couples (our patients) in the holy bond of matrimony She witnessed the Second World and now we have also put our hand into educating young children and women. We educate women War at the tender age of 10 and about how to take care of themselves and on other social and personal topics. lost her brothers in the war. Even though the war took away a lot from GU: How many leprosy centers does Pakistan have? her it also enlightened her and (R P): “There should be about 157 to 163 leprosy guided her to the path of helping centers in Pakistan. We tried our level best to spread and inspiring humanity. She is the them out and distribute them as equally as possible all over Pakistan. We have been successful in reach - receiver of many prestigious awards ing the far off and less travelled areas of Baluchistan and NWFP now called Khyber PakhtunKhwa. I es - including Order of the Cross, tablished all the centres through personal effort. In Sitara-e-Pakistan, Hilal-e-Imtiaz, Karachi alone I set up 7 centres. Hilal-e-Pakistan and Nishaan-e- GU: Do you think the Government can play a more solid role in helping Pakistan move up the Quaid-e- Azam. This disciplined and ladder of good health and success? compassionate philanthropist still (R P): “The Government has been involved since I strives to help the world and inspire came here in 1960s and to whatever little extent but 8
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NGOs involved like LRBT and SIUT. These NGOs are playing a vital role in improving the health and welfare of the people. Even a common man has some responsibility towards other fellow citizens and so we should all play our part. We should only use what we need and we should use the resources that will fulfill our desires to help others. The world is full of resources but the distribution of those resources is
“We should learn to live by fulfilling our needs only. God has given a lot. They only lack the ability and drive to share. Foregoing our wants can
help us save the lives of others by GU: What message would you like to give to our tending to their basic needs. youth? (R P): “The youth needs to give more value to friend - It is so much easier to live with ship and to help others. People should be our focus. The ones who help others grow will also grow. Love what we only need and not hanker is not cheap, It is very expensive and so if you spread love you are very rich.” She continued, “To after extra.” you I would say that whatever you do, do with pas - sion because passion brings interest and work done with passion is done well.” highly unfair. If every individual would play their role and help others, the world would be a much better Interview by: place to live in. I always give the example of the Misha Hassan (BS38 3342) young boy who while holding a ball that didn’t belong Sehar Nadeem (BS41 3607) to him told me that the ball should belong to him be - Zain Waheed Khan (BS 38 3342) cause I don’t need it but he does. Similarly, we
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Innovation and Creation..... Our new vision 2nd Greenwich Multidisciplinary Research Conference (GMRC-II) “If we knew what we were doing it wouldn’t be research.” Albert Einstein
Speakers delivering lectures during Multidisciplinary Research Conference
Universities are the hub for research that plays a GMRC-II was yet another milestone in Greenwich’s vita l role in shaping the future of a nation. Green - history. Highlights of the proceedings included wich University has always believed in producing recitation of verses from the Holy Quran by Mr. world class leaders and conferences are a perfect Ahmed Kamran, In-Charge of Student Affairs. Dr. opportunity for academia, s tudents, and practition - Shair Sultan Mughal, Dean of Management ers to make significant contributions in multidisci - Sciences delivered a warm welcome address to the plinary fields. This year was no different as the audience. Following the introduction to the session, 2nd Greenw ich Multidisciplinary Research Confer - a number of research papers were presented by ence (GMRC-II) was organized by the Greenwich stu dents and graduates of both Greenwich Research & Development Centre (GRDC). It was University as well as those belonging to other held on Saturday, 10 November, 2012 from 2:00 pm academic institutions. These included SZABIST, to 6:00 pm. IQRA University, Jinnah College for Women and 0 1
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Mr Shafqatullah HR consultant (L) chairing the first session of Dr Arshad Imam, Head of Bussines Administration the conference, Mr Nawaz Ahmed, Head of Research, Greenwich University, chairing the 2nd parallel Greenwich University (C) and Engineer Raees Ahmed Lodhi,(R) session. Mr Moez Allidina, coordinator of the RM & SF WaridTelecom chairing the 2nd parallel session conference is on the right
Indus University. Prof. Dr. Nadeem Ahmad Tamimi cinating. Indeed, his contributions and dedication to of PAF-KIET, Mr. Amir Saifullah and Mr. Mohib research at Greenwich University cannot be ignored. Billoo of Greenwich University were some of the GMRC-II was chaired by Mr. Nawaz Ahmed and Mr. presenters. In addition, Mr. Muhammad Saleem Saifullah; and there were three distinguished guest Butt presented an extraordinary book review on speakers from the industry who graced the event. bribe and handed out complementary books to First, Mr. Sajjad Ahmad , Head of Corporate Finance members in attendance. at Tuwarki Steel Mills enlightened the audience with his marvellous speech. The other two guests were Mr. Izhar Hussain , Pharma Industrialist and Di rector , CEE at Institute of Business Administration (IBA) and Mr. Muhammad Saleem Butt , Director of Federal Board of Revenue , both of whom delivered outstanding addresses to the audience.
Finally, shields of Greenwich University were pr esented to the esteemed guests by Dr. Shair Sultan Mughal, Dr. Arshad Imam and Mr. Zafar Iqbal Saifi , which was followed by group photo - graphs and refreshments to finish off. Overall, Participants of the conference GMRC-II proved to be a great success and once again, it corroborated with Greenwich’s Of the various multidisciplinary topics presented, commitment towards building careers. case studies, comparative and causal research papers kept the audience engaged, and the analy - Moez Allidina. sis along with Question & Answer session conducted Member, American Society by Mr. Nawaz Ahmed, Assistant Professor and for Tranning and Development,
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Expression of feelings through drama Sajid Hassan - Guest Speaker
Greenwich University invited Mr Sajid Hassan, a renowned Actor and Dramatist, to deliver a lecture on Drama and its effects. The audience comprised of a large number of media students. Mr Sajid Hassan a great actor gave the talk in his informal casual style which made the session more interactive and inter - esting. He also shared his experiences during shoot - ings and at the start of his career, discussing at length the changes Drama industry of Pakistan has gone through in the course of time.
Sajid Hassan is a well-known actor from Pakistan. speaker is very well aware of the ins and outs of the He started off as a theater artist and eventually industry. moved to television. Sajid Hassan's first major drama series was Khalij. He became more renowned since One of his later plays is Tan Sen which was a popu - his involvement in the play Dhoop Kinare in which he lar series. Some of his most popular plays are: played a comedy role. He has written several plays Sitara aur Mehrunnissa, Dhoop Kinare, Agar, which include Kuchwa Aur Khargosh and Gum . He is Khaleej, Masuri, Jaaye Kahaan Yeh Dil, Kuchwa also the first Pakistani actor to work in an Indian Aur Khargosh, Jab Hatheli Per Chand Likhna, television series ‘Tanha’ in 1997. Anokha Bandhan, Yad tou Aayen Gay, Rani, Jab Jab Dil Miley, Koi Aur Hai, Aa Mere Piyar ki Khush - Drama is a unique literary tool to explore and boo, Bewafiyan, Nijaat, Shikwah, Lahasil, Aashti, express human feelings. It is an essential form of Mulaqat. He earned greater recognition and popu - behavior in all cultures, it is a fundamental human larity from his involvement in the play Dhoop Kinare. ac tivity. Drama has the potential, as a diverse Recently he also had a role in Angelina Jolie’s film ‘A medium, to enhance cognitive and effective devel - Mighty Heart’. opment. A high degree of thinking & feeling is involved and subsequently it aids in the develop - During the session he emphasized on the impor - ment of skills for all other learning. tance of Media Studies because it polishes the skills and students come to know about new and hidden Media students referred to general and political is - talents. He commended the Media schools for play - sues that are projected in plays. They also referred ing an important role in bringing up skilled and tal - to glamour and too much of harsh reality in plays ented youngsters on-screen, off-screen and in print these days. Students asked questions and shared media as well, as Sajid Hassan is associated with their views about media. Also, they shared many print media too. light moments with the actor. Students were keen to know about the changes in the drama industry, Greenwich University media department focuses on which made the session more interactive, as the skilled and experienced people to come and share their experiences and give valued suggestions to the students.
It was an hour long session followed by refreshments and photo session with the guest speaker. The ses - sion ended with a vote of thanks. Shield was given to Mr Sajid Hassan by Greenwich University. It’s a privilege for the media students to have a sea -
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Our Alumnus: The Lifeline we Cherish Tv and then worked full-time with the Geo network for 5 years heading their youth channel called 'Aag'. It was on Saturday, 8 December, 2012 that we had Now I am back at my self-owned production an informative talk with one of our illustrious alum - company called 'Showcase' and doing several nus Mr. Wajahat Rauf who, by virtue of his talent and projects for television while a feature film for cinema hard work, has carved his niche as a brilliant all is on the table as well. rounder in the field of media … director, composer, actor, singer, script writer and producer. During the GU: Could you please tell us a little about your talk his wife was also present actively participating family life? in the conversation and every bit supportive of her husband. His son Aashir also came by and, on hav - WR: My wife and I were together in Greenwich for ing been asked by us, it was quite delightful to listen our bachelor’s and were engaged in our second se - to a lovely English song which he sang quite confi - mester together at Greenwich. We have been to - dently. Here are some excerpts from the interview: gether for 18 years and by the grace of God have been happily married for almost 16 years now. We Greenwich University (GU): Could you please en - are blessed with 2 wonderful sons Aashir the eldest lighten us with more information of your busi - being 10 and Nayel who is 7. ness and the nature of your job?
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WR: Work and family both are important hence one our media has a lot of potential and so whatever they should try to balance them. In a corporate job, you are doing is for every one’s betterment in this smaller work 6 days and can only give one day to your fam - as well as broader perspective. This will get them ac - ily. But with the production house, you shoot in spells tively involved in their respective jobs. Last but not and sometimes you get 10 days off at a stretch after the least, paying your employees, actors, crew and working for 20 long days. So it balances work and staff on time is extremely important. family time. My wife has been supportive throughout and my children have adjusted well to my work and the media industry. Our sons have grown up seeing a lot of showbiz people so they are extremely com - fortable when they come to my shoots.
GU: What is your perception of Greenwich University?
WR: Greenwich is my second home. Even when I visit there now, everyone greets me warmly and comes to meet me like we meet our close relatives. I am sure that the present students are treated with the same love and affection and this just gives stu - w After doing his master’s in Mass Communications, Wajahat Rauf dedicated his time and resources towards bringing in change in the Pakistani media and inspiring people to become trend-setters like him and think out of the box. w Headed AAG TV as a part of GEO television network. w Now producing youth genre films. w Always striving to inspire and encourage the youth. Wajahat’s first world — The Family w Served on the GEO Network Managing Committee and the Committee for Fire Records, GEO’s record label. dents more confidence in the fact that you can al - w He has a self-owned production house that has produced ways count on Greenwich. Once you leave Greenwich you realize that no matter when you en - over 150 hours of programming for main stream television counter problems or things change in life Greenwich channels such as ARY Digital, Hum TV, TV One, ARY University and the faculty will always be there to sup - port you. Greenwich is much more than a second Music, AAG. home. w Produced and directed corporate films and music videos. w Most key projects were produced by him for the youth to GU: How do you involve and motivate your staff when important and strategic decisions need to help them relate to life, its problems and guide them to so - be made? lutions.
WR: Your attitude should be friendly and under - w He is multi-talented. He not only produces but writes, di - standing in order to motivate those working under rects and contributes towards the lyrics and music for you. We should bear in mind that having a positive songs. attitude will help us elicit positive productivity. We should be calm at all times and treat our employees w Wajahat Rauf has tried out in both small-scale and as best as possible making them feel wanted and re -
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GU: Would you please tell us something about your directorial debut that took place in Mr.Tahir Hussain’s advertising course.
WR: It was a “chai” advertisement, “Lajawab Chai” as we called it. That was one of my most favourite courses. We made a song and a Jingle, it was a lot of fun. At that time since technology was not so ad - vanced, professional editing was not a possibility but depending on our limited resources we did a good job.
GU: How did Greenwich nurture your passion for performing arts? Wajahat Rauf in singing mood WR: “Mosiqaar” was a music society that we founded in Greenwich. It was very successful at that choice. I studied for IBA admission test but ended up time a nd as we kept on working on it, Greenwich not taking it as I wanted to go to Greenwich. Green - provided us with full support. I was also a part of the wich is liberal and gives students access to teach - Drama Society and we had to work hard to meet the ers. Access to teachers is a quality hard to find in agendas of different Societies. We did the “Heer- other universities. Apart from this Greenwich is al - Ranjha” tabloid at a cultural evening show which was ways encouraging no matter what the students a super success. No matter what we did, how cre - choose to do. ative we got or how many risks we took, Greenwich always supported us. Even though it took a lot of GU: We have heard that when you produce convincing and persuasion at times but in the end dramas or serials, you target the younger gen - Ms. Seema Mughal, Mr. Saeed Kamal Mughal, Mr. eration, why is that so? Mian Afzal and Mr. Muneer Khan always supported us and made sure we got what we wanted in order to WR: Always… I always have the youth in mind be - pull off our events. This support and encouragement cause they are the future of our country. My youth kept building our confidence, and the grand events days were filled with love, music, friends and good the admin helped us organize made our Greenwich memories and what I write about are slight exagger - memories more colorful and wonderful. ations and amplification of real life experiences. An - other reason why I focus on the youth is that GU: If you get a second chance to study, would “saas-bahu” is not quite my thing. Every person has you join any other institute? their own flavor, their own signature and this is mine. Abroad people have a variety of channels catering WR: No! Greenwich only would always be my first to all the different types of people, many of them also for the youth but we are not that privileged.
GU: Why did you choose production as your field of study?
WR: I chose production because I have had great love and passion for movies since a very young age. The production standard and quality in Pakistan was not very good when I started and so I wanted my style of work to be projected on TV. The first narra - tive I did was called '6 degrees' . It was about 6 teenagers studying in the U.S. who visit Karachi and find out that their visas have been cancelled. It was about the confusions we all face in our teenage
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Wajahat Rauf with crew members
called M’live, could you please tell us about the GU: Greenwich now has a functioning media inspiration and purpose behind the venture? department, i s there any career guidance that you would like to give our media students? WR: Fresh back from the U.S.A., inspired by the house of blues, I wanted to open something like that. WR: Our youth has a choice between TV and Films When in U.S.A I loved listening to live bands. So I among other media related careers like advertising started this venture and many bands like Noori, etc. But I'd say television is more rewarding. Films Aaroh, E.P and Meekal Hassan played there on would be more satisfying. weekends. There it also had a wall of fame, where celebrities would sign and leave hand prints. Per - GU: You have gained a lot of experience and haps it was my attempt to bring a slice of Hollywood expertise in your field of choice. Would you like to Pakistan. to share it with the growing minds in your alma mater?
I would pursue “films” from day one of WR: Yes, of course, I would love to invest my my career. Working in T.V has been experiences with the talented youngsters at Green - wich University. I am always ready to contribute in really good and has paid the bills. But any form whenever Greenwich requires my humble what would satisfy my soul would be a services. film for cinema. As we notice, the Interviewed by: Sehar Nadeem (BS41 3607) trend in media here is rather Ameer Hamza Asif (BS41 3646) Photography by: Danial Iqbal (BS40 3528) retrogressive whereas the youth in general want something innovative and progressive so they can march ahead on the same footings as other developed nations of the world. In films, you can be creative and apply your own views and concepts.
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Allama Iqbal Debate Contest Recollections
Participants of Allama Iqbal debate competition
Allama Iqbal intra-university debate contest was held and finally after listening to some brilliant deliveries, at Greenwich University on 6 November, 2012, my turn had come. I slowly got up from my seat and un der the umbrella of Higher Education Commission started walking towards the front and as I walked I (H.E.C). The august house opened with the most could see all the eyes turning towards me. Each step debatable motions: that I took made me more nervous and the feeling of backing out and leaving the room was overtaking Pen is Mightier than the Sword me. So as I approached the front of the hall, I took a Love is a Dream deep breath in and told myself to have faith. The dif - Marriage is an Alarm ficult part was over and with just a little more perse - Har Fard hai Apne Muqaddar ka Sitara (Urdu) verance and confidence, I would be able to finally share my ideas and achieve what I wanted. The room was full of young minds keenly listening to the arguments presented by those in favour and With that thought in mind, I climbed up and took against the motion, along with the three esteemed centre stage. I started speaking slowly as I intro - judges, who were seated right next to the main duced myself to the audience and judges. All three stage, carefully observing and paying attention to judges gave a welcoming smile in appreciation of the heated arguments. I was seated near the back my courage to stand in front of the audience. I felt row with the rest of the contestants. There was a cer - the warmth in their smiles as it reassured my self- tain feeling of unease and nervousness among us. confidence and helped me to compose my thoughts. Although the audience was full of bright intellectuals, I now saw the gradual change in my perception. we could not help but feel tense as the feat of being What I had perceived to be the haunting eyes of un - able to climb up to the podium and speak confidently known strangers were turning out to be the curious seemed like a daunting challenge. Even though the glance of the avid listeners. The more I spoke the hall was nice and cosy, I could feel a cold sweat more comfortable I felt as I started to build a bond going down my neck. The task of going in front of a with the audience since I was delivering ideas and full capacity audience and speaking extempore sent provoking thoughts that they could relate to. a chill down my spine, as my turn to speak came nearer and nearer. Just a glimpse of the rest of the contestants could tell anyone that this feeling of nervousness was shared by us all.
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Different moods of the participants
As my speech progressed, I kept thinking in the back I quietly sat back in my seat again, with a feeling of of my mind that this wasn’t such a daunting task as content, trying to repay the good gesture to the rest I had previously perceived it to be. It was actually of my peers as they had done for me. quite enjoyable instead as there was high level of in - tellectual stimulation involved. Nearing the end of my There was only one thought that was going through performance, all my nervousness and tension had my mind which was that things are not as hard as faded away and I was fully confident about my topic. they may seem, you only need to try. I was lucky This confidence was then reassured with the ap - enough to be awarded the 2nd place in this chal - plause of very enthusiastic and loving audience, who lenging debate contest. But my real achievement had patiently and carefully listened to each and that day was to be given the opportunity, and be able every word that I had said. After being kindly appre - to stand up on a platform as prestigious as the ciated for my speech and my effort, I humbly went H.E.C. debate where I shared my ideas in an attempt back to my seat with the rest of the contenders. But to inspire my peers and learning the this time instead of feeling nervous and tense I felt lesson that our dreams can come true relaxed, confident and at ease. I had realized that if we have the courage to pursue delivering my speech wasn’t as hard as it had initially them. seemed. With the great support of everyone that was present in the room, along with a little bit of faith and Mirza Bilal Asad Baig determination I had managed to achieve something. BS41 3603
Achievements
Muhammad Ali Asif (BS29 2316) Student of Mass Communication and Media Studies, secured 1st prize in the Interuniversity Joke Competition 2012, held at Mohammad Ali Jinnah University. Asif, we feel proud of you! Congratulations!
The Vice-Chancellor congratulates you and lauding your efforts, said that it is a remarkable achievement. The management, faculty and all the staff of Greenwich University shower praise for your distinguished achievement. Your victory will be the role model for other students too. Your talent has spoken in a big way. Asif won the competition by doing mimicry in his own style which was highly appreciated by the audience. Keep it up…. The universities participating in the event: Iqra University, Mohammad Ali Jinnah University, IBA,
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Express News TV channel Programme ‘Siah Sufaid’ Large scale participation of students
Probing Questions were raised by the students of Greenwich University, about the future of youth, dur - Politicians listening to students’ views ing the interactive session on “Khudi Debate-Siah Sufaid” organized by the Express News TV chan - They said that the political parties, whether in Govt. nel in collaboration with Greenwich University, at or opposition, have miserably failed in providing job Greenwich University Campus. opportunities to the youth.
The theme of the event was “Pakistani Noujawan Ki Siasat Fashion Zada Ya Sanjeeda” . Representatives of various political parties and media were present Had the political parties in the pannel to answer the apprehensions of the youth. The students said that the youth is very much involved the youth, the shape of the country would have been much better than the present scenario
The discussion provided the students of Greenwich Univ ersity a platform where they expressed their views freely on political and social issues of Pakistan. Many students were of the opinion that it was a healthy exercise and provided an opportunity Large gethering during the talk at Greenwich Courtyard to have a dialogue with the representatives of various political parties. willing to participate in politics but the political par - Iqbal Jamil ties were reluctant to provide any opportunity or plat - Head, Department of Mass Communication form for the grooming of the youth. They said that and Media Studies the history of political parties clearly shows that they did not give party tickets to the educated and young people to contest elections. The students were of the opinion that most of the political parties do not have any student wing and even if there is one, they did not have any say in the affairs.
The students regretted that the youth of Pakistan have no say in the political process and that is why the political parties have no innovative ideas to solve
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Greenwich Rocks “Greenwichians turn Africans” Fashion show followed by a Food Mela magnificently showcased through clothes, makeup, accessories as well as food.
The time frame for the event was 3 hours and I must say that the students really worked awfully hard to put up the show enjoyed and appreciated by everyone. These hours were crucial for every student, after all it was a project for their final exam! To organize such a gorgeous event with the guests exceeding the limit of 450 and going up to 650, made the students even more motivated.
Hosts of the African show The theme “African Inspirations” was sub divided into 3 categories such as “Once Upon a Time” , “Congratulations to the Creativity and Innovation “Desert Breeze” and “Going Wild” . The masters of Class for doing such a wonderful job. You have the ceremony as chosen by Mr. Abdullah Dewan were created a new bench mark for others to follow. Warda Saeed and Abeer Ali Ansari, who introduced to God bless all of you.” — Dewan Abdullah Farooqui the audience the concept of the show followed by wel - Faculty member & Project Director come speech by Mr. Abdullah Dewan, the faculty.
What more can any student aspire for than such words The show started with an introductory video clip in - of appreciation for the 3 months of hard work, sleep - corporating the three themes; Lareb Jaffer introduced less nights, and highly imaginative thinking! the theme, ‘Once Upon a Time’ to the audience. The theme showcased a fusion of the old and modern cul - The class of Creativity and Innovation, Fall 2012 was ture of Egypt at large and the audience traversed into assigned the theme of Africa where a total of 8 groups the era of Cleopatra with her domineering personality had to present cultures of different African countries and, the Pharaohs of Egypt. In half an hour, this group such as Egypt, Morocco, Seychelles Island, Mada - presented a skit followed by a fashion show and the gascar, Sahara Desert, Masai Mara, Tropical Africa idea of love, power and cruelty being their main focus and last but not the least Wild Africa, as their mid- was executed both in the skit and the fashion show term project. This formed the basis for their final proj - through props, clothes by Zahabia and makeup by ect in the form of an event which we all attended with Nina Lotia and A Square which was ended on live so much zeal and enthusiasm on November 14, 2012. music performance arranged by the group. Theme “African Inspirations” as the name suggests was an assimilation of many different cultures that was Next was the turn of “Desert Breeze” group who took 1 2
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up the ramp and entranced the audience with their raphy, and B.Sheikh for make up extravaganza. story line and the elements brought by them. Hira Ar - shad on behalf of the group introduced the theme by The event was covered by different channels such shedding light on the contrast between the sophisti - Indus, Samaa TV, Devida and Star News Asia with still cated Moorish culture and the ruggedness of the photography done by Syed Daniyal Iqbal and Rabia J. Berber culture. Beginning with a silhouetted belly The best part of the event and I must say an achieve - dance which kept the audience thoroughly mesmer - ment for the students was that their designers and ized, also kept them intrigued to see what more the makeup artists as well jewelers were sponsored. theme had in store for them. In half an hour, the group Mr. Abdullah Dewan appeared on the stage to thank of 17 members presented a skit based on the royal life our Vice Chancellor, Ms. Seema Mughal who had of the Moors and presented the sub Saharan culture supported the students throughout the time during through the extravagant clothes of Humayun Alamgir which the preparation for the event had been in (male designer), Afshan and Nuzhat as well as Ruby progress on campus only. The Honorary Consul Gen - Shakeel (both female designers), jewelry was provided eral of Russia, Mr. Andrey V. Demidov and his wife by Sarwana and make up done by Beenish Pervaiz. who had taken out their precious time to be a part of With an hour underway, came the turn of the third the fashion show, were most cordially thanked. This theme, “Going Wild” . Maham Karimi took up the stage was followed by us as we thanked the sponsors and on behalf of the group briefly introduced what they namely, Mansha Brothers, Ramada, Koomo tyres, were going to present. Going Wild, as the name sug - Voltage, Raavian Shipping, The Palm, NBP, SAP, SA gests was a blend of the Masai Mara culture and that Motors and Kamameyshi for generous contributions. of the Seychelles Island, hence it was divided into 3 The audience, as they expressed themselves, were categories: that of the fish, birds and beasts. The awestruck at the level of student effort and dedication crowd enjoyed the serenity and tranquility of nature towards the event and the popularity of the show. The that was brought on the ramp in the form of a Flamingo thunderous applause was a testament to the effect. dance, the serenity in the walk of the fish and the No wonder the demand to watch the show far ex - power walk of the wild beasts. Two acrobats were ceeded the estimated number of attendees. With an called in to further show how wild the “Going Wild” end to the Fashion Show came the turn of the Food was! Three cheers to Qandeel Fatima for clothing Mela which was set up and arranged in the front court
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A dazzling display of Afican costumes
yard. There was music, proper seating arrangement learn how far they are supposed to use their imagina - done for the guests to enjoy their meals which in - tion and creative skills in the most efficient manner. cluded Shawarma, Bar B Q, Hareera and Pinacolada, This is the reason why each group had a group leader served to give an African feel. The food and setup namely Fahad Noor, Hira Altaf, Ahsan Khan, Osama, of the whole event was done by Marcopolo Events Talha Bhadelia, Umair Zia, Maham Qureshi, Abdur Rehman Mandvia and Abu Bakr Awan to put a tight rein on their group members and guide them throughout. To assist all the groups throughout the course and provide them with details as directed by Mr. Abdullah Dewan, two coordinators were as - signed: Warda Saeed and Abeer Ali Ansari . With the budget allocation made by Mr. Dewan, and money collection under Emad Mujeeb Sheikh , it was jointly decided by the whole class for 8 tickets to be sold by each student, which challenged not only their marke ting skills but also their persuasive skills in terms of the sponsors.
H.E. Consul General of Russia, Mr. Andrey V. Demidov and his wife signing the visitors’ book, while the Vice Chancellor Student performances at such scale are not only and Mr Abdullah Deewan look on. entertaining, but they also provide and this was placed under the responsibility of yet students with vital skills no textbooks again a group of 14 students to showcase their skill can teach..... ranging from handling and dexterity. fi nances to politics, creativity and ingenuity. The motive behind the event was for the students of Warda Saeed Creativity and Innovation class to understand and BS35 2929 3 2
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Achievements of
Media Students Screening Talents
The video projects produced by the students of Mass Communication & Media Studies were screened in Famous Actor Mr Adnan Siddiqui signing visitors’ book front of a large and enthusiastic gathering at the while Mr Muneer Khan, Manager Coordination, looks on spacious court yard of Greenwich University. In all eighteen videos were screened, including two Following projects of the students were screened: dramas, six songs, four documentaries and six short films on various topics. The drama "Khawabon Kay Drama: ‘Khawaboon Kay Rishtay’: Students: Ariba Rishtay" and “C-54” were produced by the stu - Shah, Amber Arshad, Zaheer Dada, Rejah Khalid dents of Master’s and Bachelor’s respectively. The Ansari and Naeem Khan Chando. students also produced Greenwich song and vi - sualized the famous song filmed on Raj Kapoor’s Drama: ‘C 54’: Students: Muhammad Taqy, Amina "Awara Hoon" . Suleman, Rehab Siddiqui, Cozil Altaf, Furqan Thapedawala, Amna Shah. Standing ovation was given by the guests and the students after the screening of every video. Lot of Short Film: ‘The Confession of the Thug’: excite ment and enthusiasm was shown by the Students: Shaiban Haq, Fawwad Raheem, Soha students during the screening . Malik, Wajid Naeem, Syed Omair Ahmed, Zain Wahid, and Subhan Mir. Greenwich Song was The Chief Operating Officer of Indus TV Network, Mr visualized by three different groups of students. Zaheer Khan who was the chief guest on the occa - sion lauded the efforts of the students and said that Awara Songs: Awara Song was the subject and by screening of the video projects the students will students made video on the original track of Awara be motivated to produce their own films with innova - from Raj Kapoor’s original production during 50s. tive ideas. Famous actor Adnan Siddiqui was also present on the occasion. Daniyal Iqbal, Tayyab Gani, Adeel Usman, Fasi- ur-Rehman, Taimur Gaznavi, Mina Fatimah, Bilal bin Baber, Irtiza, Haris Javed and Qirat Baber were the participants in Awara songs. It is to be noted here that there were a total of 3 AWARA songs that were selected for screening.
Untold Stories: Waleed Chohan, Daniyal Iqbal, Anum Pervez, Junaid Qadri were assigned to do one positive and one negative story in the project. This project focused on stories never told before.
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Greenwich Leads in Business!!! Hassan Mansoor Greenwich organized a Marketing and Sales Guest Speaker session with Mr Hassan Mansoor, Unit Head – Cash Management & Local Correspondence, at Habib Bank Limited.
It was an interactive session based on question answers on sales and mar - keting management. The young speaker shared his professional experi - ences a nd practical work with BBA and MBA students.
Audience was specifically from BBA and MBA courses. Many students were Banker Mr Hassan Mansoor from MBA executive who have working experience too, and they shared their sharing his experience experiences in sale and marketing. Guest speaker also shared his experi - ence of Cash Management and Remittances w ith new ventures.
Students eagerly exchanged ideas even after the session and discussed about the practical experi - ence in banking sector and sale tactics. It was an hour long session, which students fully enjoyed and also learnt new things. Session was followed by re - freshments. In future Greenwich University plans to The Guest Speaker with Faculty and students organize more such sessions.
“PINK RIBBON” Breast Cancer Awareness Day
Dr Rohail spelt out preventive A group photo of enthusiasts on the Pink Ribbon day measures againt breast cancer
The enthusiasm that burns embers at Greenwich cer and its effects in society. It was an interactive, ques - University is as always a fever to participate and indulge tion & answer session after which the students, faculty in awareness for all. Another such occasion celebrated and staff took part in two more lecture sessions wear - was Pink Ribbon Campaign where our youth spread ing pink ribbons, shirts, and dresses. awareness with significant zeal and enthusiasm. We hope many of our students are sensitized on the topic After the guest speaker session food stalls were set up of breast cancer and will hopefully be able to protect in the front court yard of the university where a concert themselves in future. was also arranged for the students. There were photo - graph sessions with every one wearing the pink ribbons Greenwich University celebrated Pink Ribbon Day on they had contributed. An amount of Rs6,700/- was col -
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Greenwich is what Greenwich does! the scenario was absolutely different and it was a pleasant surprise. The venue was full of my colleagues and staff members. They gave me a warm welcome and informed that I was awarded an L.C.D (T.V) through a lucky draw arranged by the Management. The Vice-Chancellor and the Registrar along with all the staff members present on the occasion congratulated me warmly and handed over the gift amid great applause . Registrar, Mr Saeed Kamal Mughal handing over LCD, to the winner of Lucky Draw: Mr Humayun Fur (L) and Mr Sarfaraz (R) In addition to the above an L.C.D. (T.V) was awarded to a junior staff Mr. Sarfaraz It’s fun for all to be at Greenwich also through the lucky draw.
Lucky Draw Award I would like to take this opportunity to express my sin - For Greenwich University Staff cere gratitude for this kindness and gesture of goodwill on the part of Management. It indicates that the Man - On 22 November, 2012, at about 02:30 p.m. I, agement is all out to look after the welfare of the staff Humayun Fur (Examination Department), was called and, in response thereof, we all must make our best to report to the Vice-Chancellor in the Executive Board efforts to make this prestigious institution an exem - Room. I got mentally prepared to submit the details of plary one. different assignments entrusted to me and explain my Humayun Fur Attendance Cordinator position thereof. But when I entered the board room,
ture and painting the good image of the country. As pre - liminary research they visited Greenwich University for PTV Goes English the channel’s promotion and to get the students’ opin - ion about it. They said efficient strategy has been Pakistan Television Network channel is a state chan - planned to make the new channel vibrant and prof - nel and the largest media organization in the country. itable. The launching of this new channel will add one The service rendered by PTV at all times has remained more to the list of five channels PTV owns. remarkable. It has played important roles in wars, earthquake, flood and other disasters. The plays broad - Group of five crew members from PTV interviewed al - cast by PTV are highly admired not only in Pakistan but most fifteen students and few faculty members. Ques - all across the region. Many well known media icons tions were mainly based on different perceptions about have worked in this organization. the English Channel, aiming to know its potential worth and younger generation’s ideas. The main function of PTV is to provide public service broadcasting within Pakistan and abroad. It makes pro - The main objective of launching the English version is grammes for all its viewers/listeners in drama, docu - to facilitate the international diplomatic community, for - mentaries, current affairs, entertainment and sports. eign journalists, investors and foreign visitors towards These programmes are produced in Urdu as well as all better understanding of Pakistan and its culture as cur - regional languages i.e., Sindhi, Punjabi, Pashto and rently Pakistan does not have any English channel and Balochi. While producing its programmes it pays due the international community has to rely on foreign attention to the interest and aspirations of all strata of media reports about Pakistan. PTV English is also society and tries to reflect those effectively in its pro - aimed at providing a platform for the youth, boosting grammes. their confidence and flashing their abilities, creating
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a P GREENWICH UNIVERSITY Winter Semester 2012-2013 From Our National Corridors Merewether Tower
National cultural sites are places of profound importance. KPT building. It stands tall at the intersection leading to two They bear witness to a nation's defining moments and of the most famous and busiest thoroughfares. It was com - illustrate its human creativity and cultural traditions. missioned as a memorial for Sir William L. Merewether, who served as Commissioner of Sindh from 1867 to 1877. Opin - The Merewether Tower in Karachi tells its own unique story, ions vary of its old residents, who believe different stories in a part of thegreater story of Pakistan, contributing a sense of the making of the tower, e.g.: that it was built to honor time, identity, and place to our understanding of Karachi and Freemasons present in Karachi at that time. It was designed of the country as a whole. We need to re - by a city engineer James Strachan and the foundation stone store and preserve our national heritage for was laid by the Governor of Bombay, Sir James Fergusson they promote our spectacular historical in 1884. After eight years of construction, it was opened for background. public in 1892. The Memorial Tower stands on a platform 44 feet square and rises to a height of 102 feet. The clocks are 70 Beautifully carved, elegantly designed, feet from the ground where each of the clock’s four faces is adorned with mysterious motifs, seven feet in diameter. The larger bell at the top announced Merewether Tower is a well-known land - hour marks while the smaller bells range at each quarter. They mark. Or rather, a very well-heard one. don’t, Anymore. Even if they had, it would be lost in the Thousands pass by the intersection be - noise pollution orchestrated by street vendors, bus drivers and tween MA Jinnah and II Chundrigar conductors. road where it stands proudly remind - ing us of Karachi’s glorious past. Come here on a Saturday or Sunday if you want to have an Very few ever take a second to con - idle look at the monument. Park your car in one of the template on its existence. Why is smaller streets on M.A. Jinnah road. Make your way past the there a David’s star on it? What vendors. Enter the gate and ignore the complaints of the gar - are the two faces carved out on dener if he makes noise. Technically no one can stop you from each side signifying? visiting the place. Feel the dictatorship of time the landmark has endured. See the most prominent symbol of Judaism Well, I’ll answer those riddling marked proudly on the monument and graffiti below it.The questions. In the middle of the David’s star may not have to do anything with Judaism and tower is an engraved Star of might be just another motif, the way it’s been used by Persian David, set in stone. Some up - craftsmen on Mughal monuments like Agra fort and holder of religion has thought - Humayun’s tomb. A small lawn is maintained by couple of fully spray painted Yahoodi gardeners. It has been repaired during Mr.Naimatullah’s (Jew) on the tower, perhaps nazimship. to mark it for demolition in future as the myth says so. This monument is to be reckoned with, one of the few The face carved on the original Eleanor of Castile monuments. The more I re - Merewether Tower is in searched and the more I had the understanding of this land - memory of Eleanor of mark, the more infatuated I became with every detail that had Castile who was the meaning. This is beauty at its best. Every de - wife of King Edward I. sign in this building tells a story on its own. As I walked and observed I experienced an in - A little background describable feeling. It was enlightening. of the Merewether Tower….. Raffe Hassan Merewether Tower, BS41 3697 or Tower as the con - ductors shout, even those who have not seen it, have at least heard about it in echoing sound
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The Curtain Falls….. 13 April, 1926 – 24 November, 2012
and ours, who represented Mohammad Ali Jinnah’s ideals and convictions to such an extent that he would, on many occasions, pen down his father’s and his own experiences with Jinnah himself, and in doing so, he endeavoured to convince the public, and youth in particular, to break free from the vicious and unforgiving vices of society, and in turn, reminded his readers what Jinnah had envisaged for the country that he wanted to make possible.
Jinnah once said, “There are two powers in the world, one is the sword and the other is the pen,” and Cowasjee em - bodied the latter power in every way. He was so well- versed in that field, that young, aspiring journalists used to look up to him and frequently take his advice and ask for his opinion on an array of topics.
It is rare to find a person with a vividly unique persona, Apart from journalists, countless writers, doctors, lawyers, multitudinous talent, vast knowledge, and heartfelt gen - businessmen, and students alike, looked up to him, since erosity. He was a man revered for his writing ability, his un - he wasn’t just a mere source of inspiration, but was a men - paralleled wit, his charm, his bravery, and most of all, his tor and guide for them as well. honesty. He was a businessman, a philanthropist, a colum - nist, a legend - He was Ardeshir Rustom Cowasjee. Abdullah Dewan, businessman and Assistant Professor at Greenwich University, recounts a brief meeting during his He was born in Karachi on 13 April, 1926 to Rustom Fakir - teenage years with Mr. Cowasjee. He narrated an experi - jee Cowasjee, a businessman in merchant shipping, and ence when Cowasjee came to his residence looking for Mucca Rustomjee. He attended the Bai Virbaiji Soparivala Dewan’s brother who had driven over the speed limit and Parsi High School (BVS) and graduated from DJ Science therefore, earned himself an earful from Cowasjee for his College, Karachi, after which he joined the family shipping transgression. business, the Cowasjee Group. He married a young doc - tor, Nancy Dinshaw in 1953 and has a daughter, Ava, who Cowasjee knew the importance of education and empha - works for the family business, and a son, Rustom, who is sised on its widespread availability because he strongly an architect in the United States of America. felt that if it were in hands-reach of people, it could poten - tially change the fate of the nation. He voiced that opinion In 1988, he began to contribute to the ‘letters to the editor’ with such ease, that it sounded as if it were child’s play. As section in the daily Dawn newspaper, and due to his well- researched, sharply accurate, brutally honest, and fearless articles that became an exposé for high-profile, corrupt of - ficials and their counterparts, he made enemies and was threatened countless times, but that mattered little to him. In fact, his columns were so well received that it led him to become a permanent columnist for Dawn.
He had zero patience for corruption at any level, and con - sistently wrote against it, including environmental degra - dation, animal rights violation, incompetence, nepotism, and lawlessness that plagued the society. This attribute of his categorised him as a whistleblower, as he left no stone unturned in making the public aware of the injustice that took place in the country. Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto had him ar - rested, without reason, for 72 days, but it is speculated that Bhutto did so because Cowasjee was vocal about Bhutto’s policies and authoritative ways. 8 2
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the Chairman of the Cowasjee Foundation, he was also The afternoon of November 24, 2012 was indeed a the noble financier of grants and scholarships to students melancholic one, as we, as a nation, lost a key member wishing to pursue their higher education locally and over - of society and a citizen like no other. That citizen was seas and has been a consistent donor for The Citizen’s Ardeshir Cowasjee. He was a man of innumerable words Foundation (TCF) schools as well. He wished that others and a true veteran in most fields, ranging from politics, to would also follow his footsteps and provide such educa - arts. He will be dearly missed by all tional opportunities to students willing but unable to pur - those who knew him, and even sue education. though he left his physical presence for a heavenly abode, his ideals and he will truly remain ingrained in our Jinnah once said, “There are hearts and minds forever. Abeer Ali Ansari two powers in the world, one is BS33 2784 the sword and the other is the pen,” and Cowasjee embodied “..... nothing works with logic in this place.” Ardeshir Cowasjee the latter power in every way. I had the opportunity of meeting the icon on Tuesday, 20 December, 2011, when Ardeshir The Cowasjee Foundation has been a regular donor to Cowasjee was awarded the Jinnah Award other establishments as well.The Lady Dufferin Hospital, Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (S.I.U.T.) conferred for outstanding and dedicated serv - and the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases ice to Pakistan in recognition of a lifetime of (NIC VD), to name a few, are the beneficiaries of the fight and philanthropy in the midst of a na - foundation. tion where one is punished for dissent. Cow - Ardeshir Cowasjee wasn’t just a humanitarian, he held a asjee was known for his scathing criticism of deep attachment to animals as well, and would frequently politicians and the religious right. compare the attitudes of people towards animals as a litmus test to judge the depth of their character. He had several pets who became companions throughout his life, the most recent ones being his dogs, Jack Russell Terriers, Billie, Captain and Lulu, a cat, Tobey, and an Australian Cockatoo, Ben. Whenever someone would come to visit him, he had at least one of them around him, and if the guest was lucky, they would be greeted by his zealous terriers.
Ardeshir Cowasjee experienced a femur fracture in August 2012, after which, it was claimed that he wasn’t his usual self. Later on, he suffered from pneumonia, which was the reason why he was hospitalised, and on Saturday 25 Ardeshir Cowashee (Late) with Ms Tahira Khan, Faculty November, 2012 afternoon, he succumbed to his illness member of Greenwich University at the Jinnah Awards and passed away.
On my way to the funeral, I couldn’t help but find myself in He was also known as a successful business - a pensive mood, thinking about the loss that has befallen man, social activist, and an active philan - the nation. He was a living treasure to Pakistan and an thropist. asset that many recognised, even without meeting him in person. Upon arriving at the funeral, I noticed that people from all walks of life came to pay their last respect to him Mr Cowasjee dedicated time and effort to which was a testament to the number of lives, and more focus on creating awareness about the mis - importantly, hearts that Mr. Cowasjee touched over the deeds of Pakistan’s rulers and the different time he was with us. Some attendees knew him for decades, and others knew him their whole lives and these ways in which people are exploited by their 9
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completely quit smoking. h c i God has bestowed us with the ozone layer which pre - w vents us from harmful sun rays but unfortunately n Dr Afzal Lodhi giving tips for healthier skin e human activities have damaged it and we are getting e r Greenwich University welcomed Dr Afzal Lodhi for exposed to unfiltered rays. The direct exposure of G guest speaker session under the umbrella of Green - harmful rays has increased the risk of severe skin dis - wich Community Development Forum. Dr. Afzal Lodhi eases. The application of sun screen on the skin es - is a very renowned Dermatology Consultant with sig - pecially on hands, neck and face help in preventing nificant expertise in cosmetic procedures. Dr Lodhi is a various skin diseases. Dr Lodhi shared some pictures registered member of Pakistan Medical and Dental which showed treatments and its positive results. Council. Taking care of your skin and enhancing your image is In 28 years of his practice he has had several suc - an important individual approach, it is an integral part cessful cases to his credit. He has treated many fa - of feeling and looking good. Media has also played a mous celebrities, television personalities and very important role by spreading positivity about such politicians. treatment. It gives an opportunity to openly talk about the advantages and disadvantages of botox shots, Dr Lodhi shared his views regarding skin problems in fillers and lasers. Asia specifically as he is the first one to present a re - Guest speaker session was followed by questions and search paper in the European Medical Association answers, with refreshments for the guest. Over-all it Conference about laser treatment on Asian skin. was an effective session of skin issues, myths, diet and natural changes which affect our skin. Even after the The field of dermatology has been revolutionized in our session ended students kept on asking questions from region during the past few years. People now have the Doctor. Greenwich University thanked Dr Lohdi greater awareness and discuss cosmetic procedures with a vote of thanks and the Greenwich Memento. very openly. Ayla Hassan (Fac) It is very important for a patient to consult a trained der - matologist for laser treatments so they can handle the case effectively. The equipment such as lasers and botox shots should be of quality standard. In most of the cases, no precautions are needed.
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Doctors’ message at the seminar was e “Health is Wealth” r G The North Carolina Dental Practice and Aesthetics Oral health is a personal International and Greenwich University arranged a health program regarding Oral Health (dental) con - responsibility for all as cerns and Skin Care on 11 November 2012. one grows up
The objective of the session was to create aware - This is a social responsibility to create convenient ness among students and staff about Oral Health collaboration for people accessing and living around (dental) concerns and Skin Care. Dr Kay Marie Ab - Greenwich University to promote healthy choices dullah explained that certain growing adults have oily skin which can be treated with appropriate diet The Doctors attending were: and skin care. However at puberty most adolescents · Dr Kay Marie Abdullah, MD, FACS breakout with bumps and an oily textured surface on the epidermis. These must not be touched with un - · Dr Sanya Mooraj, BDS, Msc sterilized fingers or material. There are face wash (University of London) and cleansing swabs that can be carefully applied. · Dr Beenish Qamar, BDS, RDS Oral health is a personal responsibility for all as one (Consultant Dental Surgeon) grows up. There was a lot of stress by Dr Sanya · Dr Ruaaz Aziz, Morth (Prince Philip DH, UK), Morth RCS (Edinburgh, UK), Specialist Orthodontics
There were large number of attendees who bene - fited from the session which is one of a series of such events. The North Carolina Dental Practice Team with the Aesthetics International Team was
coordinated by Bakhtawar Babar.
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“The Social Affair” Great Channels to Express Yourself and Earn Laurels
Participants at the Conference
The Social Affair was organized by the class of · Abid Beli “Entrepreneurship through Social media management and marketing on 6 October, Media“ 2012. The idea behind this event was very impor - · Imtiaz N. Mohammad “What Makes Social tant, based on the present day demands. it was or - Network “ ganized to create awareness about the importance · Ejaz Asif “Social Media Mindset” of social media and to provide opportunity to stu - · Muhammad Mustafa “Make Money Online dents to socialize with professionals from the cor - From Your Living Room” porate world. The event also comprised of a food carnival which It was followed by a Guest speaker session where included lots of food stalls, games etc., a gig was professionals from different industries related to also organized where young and enthusiastic stu - social media spoke about the impact of social dents also performed and displayed their brilliant media and its contributions towards improvements skills. in the corporate world in particular and the society in general. The event was very well coordinated, students enjoyed a lot and yet a great The guests represented different organizations and learning experience for the spoke on the following topics: upcoming media graduates . · Shaharyar Popalzai, “Social Media and the Hafsa Qadeer Modern Newsroom “ BS35 2945 · Amin ur Rehman “The Changing Face of KESC Creative Head, SDC through Social Media” 2 3 e g a
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Greenwich is not only an institution, it’s a lifestyle!
matches on the big screen with my friends, played sports and participated in the biggest sports festival at LUMS (Lahore University of Management Sciences), prayed at the nick of time in the girls common room before exams, faced challenges and learnt to com - pete, had fun with my mates at national and interna - tional trips and much more, simply a great lifestyle. Ms Sabah Baloch Dear friends, my advice to you is, never compromise on your values. I have had the opportunity and Aims and ideals add meaning to our lives. Greenwich honour of being the only student maintaining a 100% University has been the platform where I met my ATTENDANCE throughout my bachelor’s and ideals and achieved my aims. I have obtained my pro - master’s at Greenwich University, this has also helped fessional education from Greenwich University and me in my career tremendously. Therefore, VALUE today I am working here as Relationship Manager. TIME! I would like to share with you something really Experience at Greenwich is one of the best that hap - magnificent which my teacher at high school taught pened to me! It has allowed me to grow into a stronger me , a remarkable latin phrase which changed my life individual ready to face the challenges of the practical , CARPE DIEM which means SEIZE THE DAY/MO - world. It has enriched my thought process and given MENT i.e., “Live as you were to die tomorrow.” In me the ability to think out of the box. It is because of order to get motivation and satisfaction, one needs to Greenwich that I was capable to work in the leading be loyal to oneself, one’s institution and one’s family. firms and banks like ABN Amro and Standard Char - Hard work with faith,passion and positivity adorns you tered of Pakistan. I see myself progressing from a stu - with success! dent to a successful professional and the credit goes to Greenwich University for transforming me into a My stay at Greenwich University has been a wonder - successful individual. ful one and I have some beautiful memories from here and lasting friendships which I would cherish my en - Greenwich is not only an institution, it’s a lifestyle! It is tire life. where I laughed, I cried when my grade curves went Sabah Baloch from right to left or left to right, where I watched cricket Relationship Manager
CONVOCATION 2013 CURTAIN RAISING
The Vice-Chancellor and the Registrar chaired a meeting of the Academic and Administrative Staff on 22 November, 2012. They informed the staff about the decision of finalizing Convocation date, and appre - ciated the efforts of staff in making the previous Convocations significant with their sincere efforts, they hoped that the forthcoming Convocation would be
more creative and delightful with their persistent efforts .
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Oyster Island
Friday, 30 November, 2012, Rotract Club arranged a Around 4 p.m. we were docked at the island known as crabbing trip for its members and the students of “Oyster Island.” Apparently most of us had a picture in Greenwich. We were forty students and a few teachers. our mind that we would be stopping somewhere in the sea to catch crabs or do some fishing but were taken Warm winter afternoon, the tides were low and the stu - to this amazing island instead. It was zenith for pho - dents were really excited; we were moving from one tographers. The tough part was climbing up the moun - side of the boat to the other causing imbalance and tain. Sand was moist and cold, some considered it an creating a lot of chaos. There were pretty amazing expedition whereas others considered it as torture but sights to look at. We saw oil tankers docked in water once everyone was on the top their perception and as we moved ahead for our destination we could changed. see a strip of rocks laid together; they looked like big pastels made out of concrete laid in water, as an eye Exploring an island was fun apart from crabbing or candy. Later it turned out that the government is mak - fishing, and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Everywhere one ing a road to connect all the small islands. could lay their eyes on were amazing sights bragging about the greatness of nature. Standing on top and gazing down, one could see the golden tides with the reflection of the sun hugging the shore back and forth. Around quarter to six, all of us were called down for dinner. But some stayed back to enjoy the sunset and sit back and relax. To make things more interesting, a bonfire was lit up with dead leaves. Around twilight the sky was painted in shades of purple and orange. Coming down was like an exercise for all of us. By this time we were hun - gry like anything. Sitting down with faces that you’ve seen passing by you in university but never got the chance to talk, was of course interesting. It was less of an island expedition and more like a social interaction towards the end of the day. By the time we were done around thirty minutes past seven, we decided to move back towards the city. By then most of us were tired, so some decided to go on the upper deck of the boat and lie down. Up on the sky was the blanket of stars right over us moving slowly as the water carried us to
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What: A Google+ Hangout on Air featuring Hamid Jafari, head of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, and other leading figures from the world of polio eradication
Where: Hosted from the Global Poverty Project’s The End of Polio Google + account and saved version available here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07bh8Iiw_s w&feature=em-uploademail-new Mr Darsi with Greenwich Rotractors
When: Who: Friday, November 2, 6 pm Geneva time, 1 pm ● Moderator: d'Arcy Lunn (Global Poverty Project, New York time, 5 pm London time, 10 am Los An - The End of Polioadvocate) geles, 10 pm, Islamabad. Saturday, November ● Hamid Jafari (GPEI head and primarily credited 3, 4 am, Melbourne, 6 am NZ. with eradicating polio in India) ● Rod Curtis (UNICEF India, Communication Why: Specialist Polio Eradication Unit) ● To create a unique engagement point for our ● Fatima Riaz (NUST Bioreach Society founder & existing supporters. young Pakistani polio campaigner) ● To allow those who have just started on the polio ● Ksenia Solo (Canadian actress, celebrity and producer of future polio story movie) awareness/advocacy journey to learn more and ● Janice Nichols (polio survivor and author of Twin become more deeply engaged with this issue. Voices) ● To give our supporters a sense of community ● Audrey King (March of Dimes Canada, polio and ownership, by allowing them to submit survivor and post-polio ambassador) questions and hear from other polio networks Tahira Khan and supporters. Assistant Professor
ENTREPRENEURIAL PASSION Greenwich Graduate at Port Grand
Fahad Azad, Graduate of Greenwich University l aunched “juicylicious” at Port Grand on 7 December, 2012. A large variety of fruit Juices i.e. sugarcane, apple, pineapple, coconut pomegranate, and others are available on subsidized rates. We wish Fahad best of luck for his future endeavors, and appreciate his entrepreneurial passion. Keep it up!!
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Sports HEC ZONE”G” HEC ZONE “G” FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT TABLE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP ORGANIZED BY GREENWICH UNIVERSITY 14 &15 NOVEMBER, 2012.
Football team with Sports Manger
HEC ZONE “G” tournament was organized by IQRA University from 6 to 7 November, 2012. Around 13 The Runner up with Ms Sadia Shaikh, Manager teams participated in this event . Our team lost in the Sports, and Mr Iqbal Jamil Semi Final against Iqra University by 2-1 score. This Greenwich University organized HEC ZONE “G” team was formed after two years of hard work of the Table tennis Championship on 14 & 15 November, students with the coach. They trained and played many Inter Club Tournaments which gave them a 2012. Around 09 universities participated in this sense of confidence and made them physically event:- strong. We won the Quarter Final against KASBIT University 3-0. Greenwich University, Karachi University, IoBM University, Iqra University, IBT, PAF Kiet, Ziauddin The semi final lasted for one hour forty minutes Un iversity, Aga Khan University and Sir Syed including extra time. The lone goal was scored by University. Haseeb Nadeem of Greenwich University. The match was wonderful and highly exciting to watch The Winner and Runner Up of the of the Doubles with all the players exhibiting good team work and event were Karachi University and Iqra University. skills. The team comprised of the following students:- The Winner and Runner Up of the Singles event 1. Abbas Lone (CAP) were Kamran Sarang of Karachi University and Mian 2. Shahmeer Ali Khokhar 3. Haseeb Nadeem Asad Omer , Greenwich University . 4. Azmarae Adam Khan 5. Umer Abid M i a n A s a d O m e r d e feated the following teams:- 6. Uzair Bhakrani (V.CAP) League match Aga Khan University 7. Mehtab Hassan Quarter Final match Iqra University 8. Moin Nawaz Semi Final match IoBM University 9. Umair Arshad 10. Taha Kamran He lost Final match against Karachi University with a 11. Jawad Lakhani very narrow margin but has qualified for the HEC 12. Omer Murtaza Zone “G” Final Round. He played the tournament
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DEAN’S LIST CONGRATULATIONS! Undergraduate — Fall 2012 BS40 3527 Syed Abdul Rafay 3.67 BS41 3603 Mirza Bilal Asad Baig 3.60 BS33 2767 Soha Malik 3.60 Asad Omer of Greenwich University has made us ex - BS36 3087 Fahad A. Farooqi 3.50 ceedingly proud by achieving ‘Runner up’ position in BS35 2965 Sharon Braganza 3.50 “ALL PAKISTAN HEC INTERVARISTY TABLE TEN - BS40 3518 Mustafa Nadeem 3.40 NIS CHAMPIONSHIP” which took place in NED Uni - BS40 3508 Kousar Gulzar 3.40 versity, Karachi, from 2 to 4 December, 2012. BS36 3096 Muhammad Fawad Rahim 3.40
Besides this he has also qualified for the “National Graduate — Fall 2012 Games” for HEC team which will take place in Lahore MS41 3700 Muhammad Nadeem Khan 4.00 from 22 to 28 December, 2012. MS38 3349 Amber Arshad 3.75 MS30 2513 Anum Khan Niazi 3.75 Congratulatory messages were received from MS40 3566 Khawaja Arsalan Arif 3.60 Ms.Sadia Sheikh, Manager Sports Greenwich Uni - MS34 2859 Mirza Mustafa Baig 3.60 versity, from Universities all over Karachi and HEC it - self for gloriouslyqualifying in the Final round. They We offer our heartiest feliciation to all even said history is made by Greenwich itself as now the distinguished students who made we will be known with honour in Pakistan for Sports as it to the Dean’s List. well, besides academics. WELL DONE !
Sports Manager Ms Sadia Sheikh receiving certificate from Mr Danish Thaba Mr Asad Omer receiving the Souvenir Ms. Sadia Sheikh, Manager Sports of Greenwich University, has qualified as Fifa Asad Omer’s Match statistics are as under:- National Instructor in Administration and Management. Out of all participants coming LEAGUE MATCH: Won against UET BANNU 3-2 from the SAARC countries, only 8 of them QUARTER FINAL: Won against SUPERIOR qualified and Greenwich must feel proud that she is the first ever Pakistani to qualify for this UNIVERSITY 3-2 position. Seen in the picture is Sadia Sheikh SEMI FINAL: Won against TOP SEEDER FAHEEM receiving Certificate and Gift from the Vice RAZA 4-1 President, Asian Football Confedration (AFC) FINAL: Lost against KAMRAN of KARACHI Mr.Ganesh Thapa. UNIVERSITY 3-2 after a very close fight. The final course for selection was conducted We wish him Good Luck for his future endeavors. in Nepal from 07 to 14 October 2012. She
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