SMIU CHRONICLE a Print Media Lab Publication Department of Media & Communication Studies SMI University Pays Tribute to Alumnus Muhammad Ibrahim Joyo

NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2017 Karachi Vol 1, Issue 4 SMIU CHRONICLE A Print Media Lab Publication Department of Media & Communication Studies SMI University pays tribute to alumnus Muhammad Ibrahim Joyo

By Abdul Bari to pass exams only, but he wanted that he had rusticated some students dreams of their poor parents will be November 9, 2017. to groom the personalities of from the university but Joyo sahib shattered. They also highlighted his services KARACHI: Sindh Madressatul students as the individual who have became disturbed on the situation Prof. Saleem Memon, Dr. rendered for Sindh’s education, litera- Islam University organized literary social and national consciousness, over such an act and was of the view Fahmida Hussain, Dr. Ayub Shaikh, ture, language and culture. SMIU also reference in the honor of its alumnus love and respect for people and that students should be given another Mr. Anees Memon and Mohsin Joyo screened a documentary about life and former teacher late Mohammad who can play their role for the punishment, but they should not be also paid tribute to late Mohammad and services of Mohammad Ibrahim Ibrahim Joyo on November 19 in betterment of nation and society. expelled from the university because Ibrahim Joyo, who passed away on Joyo. the inner courtyard of the university. Dr. Mohammad Ali Shaikh, Vice The literary reference wasChancellor of SMIU in his welcome attended by eminent scholars, address said that hon. Mohammad intellectuals and writers including Ibrahim Joyo had a deep association Noorul Huda Shah, family of Rasool with his Alma-Mater Sindh Bux Palijo, deans, chairpersons, Madressatul Islam, which was spread faculty, staff members and students over fifteen years as Mr. Joyo enrolled of SMIU, in a large number. at SMI in 1930, when another While addressing the gathering, great scholar and former student Pakistan's senior politician, of SMI, Dr. Umer Bin Mohammad intellectual, writer and former Daudpoto was its Principal. student of SMI, Mr. Rasool Bux Palijo He passed his matriculation in said, “Mohammad Ibrahim Joyo 1934 and joined SMI as a teacher in was a great theorist of Pakistan and 1938 remained associated till 1947. Dr. an extraordinary person, who had Shaikh further said, “Joyo sahib was a never compromised on his principles, committed and dedicated educationist struggled for fundamental rights of and intellectual of the country.” common man and worked for Sindhi Prominent columnist and writer literature and language till his death.” Ms. Zahida Hina said that Mohammad Mr. Rasool Bux Palijo, 87, had Ibrahim Joyo had remained as a remained student of Mr. Mohammad shelter for us for almost one century. Ibrahim Joyo at Sindh Madressatul He was against extremism of all Islam in 1940s. He was of the kinds and exploitation of people. opinion that Mohammad Ibrahim "Another Mohammad Ibrahim Joyo INNER COURTYARD, SMIU: Vice Chancellor of Sindh Madressatul Islam University Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali Shaikh speaking on Joyo didn't commit a single mistake will not born again." she added. the occasion. — Muhammad Nasir Rafi /SMIU in his entire life of 102 years and Mr. Mazhar Jameel, a biographer proved to be an exemplary man. of Mohammad Ibrahim Joyo said that He further said that, "Joyo every aspect of his life needs to be Sahab gave the society ideals and followed as he worked for neglected values of simplicity, selflessness, people of society. "After creation of humbleness, love for human Pakistan, he had a great opportunity being and consciousness for basic to participate in politics because at rights of common folk." Another that time Sindh was being changed, stalwart of Sindhi literature and but he preferred to work intellectually progressive thinker of the country. and make people awake through Mr. Palijo shared that no one his work" Mr. Mazhar Jameel said. can even imagine the level of Mr. Mazharul Haq Siddiqui, For- knowledge of Mohammad Ibrahim mer VC, University of Sindh in his Joyo regarding the world history. speech said that Mohammad Ibra- Recalling his school days at Sindh him Joyo always thought about bet- Madressatul Islam University, terment and bright future of youth. Mr. Palijo said that Mohammad While recalling an incident of Uni- INNER COURTYARD, SMIU: Mr. Rasool Bux Palijo sharing INNER COURTYARD, SMIU: VC of SMIU with the family of late Ibrahim Joyo didn’t teach students versity of Sindh, Mr. Siddiqui said his views. — Muhammad Nasir Rafi /SMIU M. Ibrahim Joyo and friends. — Muhammad Nasir Rafi /SMIU 02 SMIU CHRONICLE | NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2017 UNIVERSITY NEWS

SBI Chairperson Naheed Memon Dr. Munir Moosa attendes VAS program at UC Berkeley deliveres lecture at SMIU By Staff Reporter low at the University of California, which will be published in 2018. He By Sagar Sammy KARACHI: Dr.Munir Moosa, As- also delivered lectures, which were sistant Professor, Department of Ed- valued by scholars. Dr. Munir also got KARACHI: Ms. Naheed Memon, ucation at Sindh Madressatul Islam opportunity to attend various social Chairperson Sindh Board of In- University was invited by Centre for and cultural gatherings, organized by vestment visited SMIU on October Studies in Higher Education, Univer- the university during the program. 16 to deliver a lecture to students, sity of California as Visiting Academ- He represented Sindh Madressat- faculty and staff members on In- ic Scholar ‘VAS’ in September 2017. ul Islam University and received rec- vestment opportunities in Sindh. UC Berkeley is a globally recog- ognition in the form of certificates, In her speech, she said that due nized institution which has pro- shield and letters of recognition. to the development of technolo- duced high luminaries. It is glob- Vice Chancellor SMIU, Dr. gy in the country; the industries ally ranked as one of the top ten Muhammad Ali Shaikh also appreci- have been redesigned. There are so universities in the world. It was ated his efforts and achievements. many opportunities that are wait- the very first time that a Professor ing for the students not only at na- from the Pakistani University was tional but also at international level. SIR SHAHNAWAZ BHUTTO AUDITIORIUM, SMIU: Ms. Naheed Memon delivers selected by CSHE, UC Berkeley. In order to highlight the importance lecture at SMIU. — Muhammad Nasir Rafi /SMIU Dr. Munir successfully complet- of China Pakistan Economic Corri- ed a small scale research study titled dor (CPEC), she said that CPEC is a derabad, Larkana and Sukkur. Also, tion of SMI; the plot was serving as “Exploring elements of human rights mega project. we require amusement parks, she an- Qafila Saraye where caravans of trad- in education policies at the higher It will link with many countries nounced that now resorts will be set ers from NWFP (today Khyber Pakh- education level, and Identifying the to Pakistan. Due to this project, the up at Keenjhar and Haleji Lakes soon. tunkhwa), Punjab, Baluchistan and challenges faced by higher education major problems of the country like Vice Chancellor of Sindh Madres- Iran used to come but after the advent to promote human rights values: A load shedding, transportation, roads satul Islam University, Dr. Muham- of railway line in Karachi, the impor- case of Pakistan and USA” with Dr. CALIFORNIA, USA: Dr. Munir Moosa and highways will also be resolved. mad Ali Shaikh while addressing tance of Qafila Saraye came to an end John Douglass, Senior Research Fel- with a group of scholars at UC Berkeley. She further said that OBOR ‘One Belt the students said that there are many and then Khan Bahadur Hassan Ali One Road’ will be the revival of silk opportunities available in business Effendi purchased the plot to estab- route that will connect Pakistan and and trade of the country. The youth lish an educational institute which is China to the world market. should not only be dependent on jobs SMIU today. While highlighting the problems but they should avail those opportu- Ms. Memon also visited the his- of Sindh, Ms. Memon shared that nities. toric Jinnah Museum and appreciated there is a need of five or even four-star While talking about the history of the historical belongings placed in the hotel in other cities of Sindh like Hy- SMIU, he said that before the founda- museum.

Khan Bahadur Hassan Ali Effendi Library conducts Digital Resources training

By Staff Reporter al subscription fee for all resources courses available for students: including IEEE and due to HEC’s •System Fundamentals for Cyber Se- KARACHI: Khan Bahadur Hassan efforts the same resources, Paki- curity Ali Effendi Library in collabora- stani Universities are accessing in •Fundamentals on Patent Protection tion with A&jdeftek, HEC Consul- $43,995 while other Universities •Cloud Computing I: An Introduc- tant conducted a day long hands on in the world are paying $168,995. tion ProQuest learning Resources and He also shared a Quiz Chal- •An introduction to Leadership: A IEEEXplore digital resources on lenge which has maximum partic- primer for the practitioners December 6 for its faculty and stu- ipation’s points and game prizes. •4G Broadband LTE dents in the library’s DRC lab.Ses- He also un-folded the news of on- sion was conducted by Mr. Rashid, line courses, which are paid courses Ms. Mahjabeen Ali, Additional General Manager A&J. He shared but they made it possible to get it free Librarian, gave vote of thanks and the efforts done by HEC to promote for SMI University. After completing appreciated the efforts done by HEC digital resources in Universities the course, an IEEE Certificate will which included 4-month trial to oF Pakistan. be issued for those who pass the test. Sindh Madressatul Islam University He said that the IEEEXplore has The benefit is two-fold, one is in- of accessing the IEEEXplore from De- published the World’s one third re- ternational certification and the cember 1, 2017 to March 31st, 2018. sources of Engineering and Comput- other is being included in a lucky 60 participants included students er Sciences. He further acknowledged draw for I-Pad prize for winner. and faculty members attended the that HEC very well negotiated annu- Following are the free hands-on training.

By Staff Reporter hance the thinking horizons of our Media briefing on festival held youth as well as to enable them to KARACHI: Sindh Madressatul Is- participate in various forms of art. lam University arranged media Dr. Ambreen Fazal, Incharge briefing on December 4, regarding Chairperson, Department of Media the Festival of Arts and Ideas and and Communication Studies and first International Conference on Convener, Ms. Zunaira Jalali, Coor- Computing and related technolo- dinator of the festival and Ms. Sidra gies to be organized in December. Agha, coordinator of documenta- “International and national ry competition gave presentation scholars, academia, social scientists, about the festival. economists, journalists and experts On the occasion Prof. Dr. Syed of other fields are attending the Asif Ali, Dean faculty of IT at festival. In this respect all prepara- Sindh Madressatul Islam University tions have been finalized.” Said Vice briefed the media persons about the Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad International Conference on Com- Ali Shaikh while talking to press puting and Related Technologies, during a media briefing, held at a which is organized by Department local hotel. of Computer Science. He also said that the festival is He said that 12 research scholars are being organized to celebrate 70 coming to attend the conference from years of independence of Pakistan. four continents of the world includ- He said that the basic objectives of ing Asia, Africa, North America and KARACHI: Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali Shaikh, briefing the media. organizing this festival are to en- Europe. SMIU CHRONICLE | NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2017 03

UNIVERSITY NEWS SMIU CHRONICLE VC SMIU shares views in Sindh Literature Festival Department of Media and Communication Studies organizes World Television Day

By Staff Reporter Agha Shirazi, while addressing the audience said that TV was the revolu- KARACHI: Department of Me- tionize medium for spreading infor- dia and Communication Studies mation to the masses. And still in the of Sindh Madressatul Islam Uni- digital era, importance of television versity organized Internation- can’t be ignored because digital world al TV Day on November 21 at Sir needs connectivity and internet pene- Shahnawaz Bhutto Auditorium. tration which can be a hurdle at times. Renowned media persons Saddam He also suggested that students of Tufail and Agha Shirazi were the chief the media will have variety of options guest. Documentaries by students of and opportunities once they will join the department were also aired in the field. Ms. Ifrah Imam, Lecturer the program which were appreciat- Department of Media and Commu- ed by the audience and the guests. nication Studies organized the event.

SLF, BEACH LUXURY, KARACHI: SMIU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali Shaikh sharing his thoughts as panelist in SLF.

By Abdul Bari The three-day festival includes pan- Dr. Shaikh said that the word el discussions on variety of topics. university is derived from uni- KARACHI: Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali Dr. Muhammad Ali Shaikh said versality; the basic concept of Shaikh, Vice Chancellor SMIU along that at the time of partition, the university is to interact, to ac- with Dr. Suleman Shaikh, Dr. Rafique Sindh province had only one uni- cept the difference of opinion. Memon, Director Department of versity but now the Sindh has more He also highlighted the weak- Linguistics and Literature, Universi- than 52 universities including public nesses of the universities in the ty of Sindh Jamshoro and Director and private sector but the expansion fields of computer sciences, med- Szabtech Ms. Waheeda Mahsar was of the universities are only in num- ical sciences, and social sciences. invited as a guest speaker in a pan- bers not in the quality of education. Panelists suggested and recom- el discussion session entitled “Role He added that the universities in mended that the dialogue sessions of universities in shaping minds” Sindh are declining due to low qual- and the culture of research should moderated by Dr. Riaz Shaikh. ity education and global ranking be promoted. They recommended The three-day 2nd Sindh Litera- of universities which depends on that we have to give equal impor- ture Festival 2017 was organized in different parameters, for example, tance to social sciences because SIR SHAHNAWAZ BHUTTO AUDITIORIUM, SMIU: Renowed T.V personality Sadd- Karachi to promote Sindhi culture, consists on foreign faculty, foreign the world’s biggest problems can am Tufail sharing his views on evolution of TV in Pakistani Society. — Muhammad art, language, heritage and literature. students and the culture of research. be solved through social sciences. Nasir Rafi /SMIU

Department of Computer Science to organize An Hour with an Author International Conference By Zaeema Muhammed Ali appreciated by the gathering. Mr. Mubashir Ali Zaidi was on Computting & KARACHI: Literary Society of SMI then invited on stage where he Related Technologies University invited Mr. Mubashir shared his professional and lit- Ali Zaidi, a renowned short sto- erary experiences with students. By Staff Reporter ry writer and journalist for a talk He talked about the significant on his literary journey, with refer- role of journalism and explained KARACHI: Department of Com- ence to his “Sou Lafzoon Ki Kah- that today's youth is tempted by puter Science at SMI Univer- ani” (one hundred words story). the glam of media while few en- sity is organizing an interna- In this regard, an interactive session ter in the field of journalism to tional conference entitled “1st "An hour with an author" was held at pursue their passion. He empha- International Conference on Com- Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto auditorium on sized on the need of reading which puting and Related Technologies” on November 2. is crucial for uplift of our society. 28-29 December at Marriot Karachi. At the beginning of the program, He also shared stories from his National and International students presented few stories from SIR SHAHNAWAZ BHUTTO AUDITIORIUM, SMIU: Deans Dr. Zahid Ali Channar & life and read out some short stories scholars will be participating in the his books that they found worthwhile Dr. Syed Asif Ali (from left) presenting souvenir to Mr. Mubashir Ali Zaidi. — Muham- from his books, which got tremen- conference and will present their and fascinating which were greatly mad Nasir Rafi /SMIU dous applause from the audience. researches in front of the audience. The aim of this conference is to provide an opportunity for participants to discuss re- cent advancements in the field of SMIU celebrates Teacher’s Day Computer Science and Related Tech- nology and analyze challenges faced tribute to teachers by organizing var- their teachers in different languag- by the community in the 21st century. ious activities on the Teacher’s Day. es. A group of students presented The target audience includes Program was presided over by the Mushaira organized by Art Society. Computer Scientist, Information Vice Chancellor Sindh Madressat- A theatrical performance and a Technology Researcher, graduate ul Islam University Dr. Muhammad documentary about the role of teach- and undergraduate students, Com- Ali Shaikh. Student’s Societies of ers were also presented on the occa- puter and Information Technology SMIU presented variety of programs. sion. Dr. Zahid Ali Channar, Dean Professionals. The Conference will In which a documentary was pre- Faculty of Management, Business Ad- cover the topics including Comput- sented by literary society in which ministration and Commerce and Dr. er architecture and design, Artificial students expressed their views Syed Asif Ali, Dean Information Tech- intelligence, Pattern recognition, Hu- about students-teacher relationship. nology also spoke on the occasion. man computer interaction, Comput- SIR SHAHNAWAZ BHUTTO AUDITIORIUM, SMIU: Vice Chancellor, Deans, Prin- At the end of the documentary, In the end Deans of Sindh er networking, Software engineering, cipal Officers and Students after Flag Hoisting ceremony. — Muhammad Nasir Rafi / students of different departments Madressatul Islam University pre- Data management, Database sys- SMIU thanked teachers and Vice Chancel- sented a shield to Dr. Muhammad Ali tems, Cloud Computing, Computer lor for providing healthy and compet- Shaikh who appreciated the teach- languages, Information security and By Faiza Raiz Madrassatul Islam University cele- itive environment in the university. ers and their roles in society and cryptography, Emerging computing brated teacher’s day program at Sir In open mic session students encourage them to work with more technologies. KARACHI: On October 5 Sindh Shahnawaz Bhutto Auditorium to pay read short poems to pay tribute to dedication. 04 SMIU CHRONICLE | NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2017 EDITORIAL & OPINION

Education begins at home SMIU CHRONICLE

A publication of Print Media Lab Education is a fundamental hu- be contend with large classes and far less time on the internet in coun- Department of Media and Communication Studies man right. Everybody is entitled to tight budgets, since they simply can- tries like Korea, China, Finland and attend school and learn. Educat- not give every child the kind of in- Singapore outperform Australian Sindh Madressatul Islam University ing children is an investment for dividualized attention that would be students in international mathemat- the future and for the peaceful and ideal. Research tells us that schools ics and science tests. On the con- Patron-in-Chief: Dr. Ambreen Fazal prosperous societies. Early child- that have a lot of parent involvement trary, Oxford University’s Professor Editor-in-Chief: Dr. Mujeeb Abro Editor: Afzal K. Buledi | Asst. Editor: Abdul Bari hood care and education is the most are frequently more successful than Susan Greenfield says that too much Managing Editor: Ifrah Imam (L ayout Design), cost-effective and efficient invest- those that don’t. time in front of screens and surfing Nosheen Hussain (Content Design) ment to start a lifelong path of learn- Unfortunately, not enough par- the net, especially with young chil- Proof Reader : Samreen Riaz Ahmed ing and to ensure all children has a ents are meaningfully involved in our dren, interferes with brain devel- Assistant Layout: Syed Alia Abbas fair chance to reach their potential. community, and children are suffer- opment and the ability to sit still, Photography: Muhammed Nasir Rafi Specially, when it comes to their ing as a result. Low parent involve- concentrate and not be distracted. child’s education, there’s no doubt ment can be caused by a number of Primary school teachers now that parents want their child enrolled things, including poor communica- complain that many young children For feedback [email protected] in the best school where teachers tion between teachers and parents begin school with no idea of what a are motivated, well-qualified and about children and working parents. book is (when handed one they try effective classroom practitioners. The latest research from the Orga- to swipe the page like you would Parents have to realize that they are nization for Economic Co-operation with an e-reader) and they’re incapa- motivated to learn for learning’s sake, Here they learn life skills that their children’s first teachers and and Development proves that Aus- ble of focusing on the task at hand. and have more control over their ac- can help them prevent diseases. that unless they take responsibili- tralian students spend the most time Moreover, observation also shows ademic performance; because they They may receive life-saving vac- ty it is unfair to expect teachers and on the internet of any in the world. the best way parents can help their pre- adopt their parents’ positive atti- cines, fresh water and nutrient school to take their place in real. Whether playing games, social school children is to memorize times tudes towards school and learning. supplementation at home. Healthy Without an iota of doubt, children networking, using chat rooms or tables, play number games and make However, parents may not al- development in early childhood, es- spend significantly more time at home downloading videos and music, sure they have good hand-eye co-or- ways have the tools and background pecially during the first three years of then at school therefore, a child's Australian students, on average, dination by doing physical things to support their children’s cogni- life, plays an important role in pro- home is the most important learn- spend more than three hours a day such as catching and throwing balls. tive and psychosocial development viding the basis for a healthy life and a ing environment they will ever have. online — with most of it at home In fact, parents play a critical throughout their school years. Like successful formal school experience. If there’s one thing that just about on weekends and during the week role in their children’s education. In China, Sri Lanka, America ,France In sum, healthy children with everyone involved in education when parents should be in charge. the early years surrounding children and many other developed coun- positive early learning experiences agrees on, it is when parents are ac- The evidence is that being on- with pictures and print and reading tries, there are Parent Teacher As- and supportive, involved parents are tively and constructively involved in line leads to lack of sleep, being those books or parents who talk to sociations (PTA) in Pakistan, which thus most likely to succeed in school. their children’s education, it makes late for school, feeling lonely and their teenage children about polit- includes goal setting, development Parents have a paramount part in a big difference in how well students underperforming academically. ical and social issues, who turn off and implementation of program physical and psychosocial health of do in school. Parents are not only The OECD research also con- the screens and sit around the din- activities, assessment, personnel children. Quality teachers also need their children’s first teachers; but also cludes: “Learning outcomes ner table also give their children decisions and fund allocations, etc. similar support for their tasks in they are the only teachers kids have are negatively related to inten- an advantage, highly is essential. Parents also offer children a schools; because education begins throughout their entire childhood. sive surfing on the internet.” Besides, observation shows that safe environment, with support, at home. Meanwhile school teachers must No wonder students that spend children of involved parents are more supervision and socialization.

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Public and Traffic and pressures are high. Failing to manage your time damages in saving the life of those drowned. In many beach incidents, your effectiveness and causes stress. It seems that there is never people had died on the spot because they did not get first aid I want to draw attention of the city administrator and other enough time in the day. But since, we all get same 24 hours, why services at the moment. related authorities about the problem caused by everyday traffic is it that some people achieve so much more with their time Authorities should pay attention to the issue and try to resolve it jams in Karachi. It is not just about bad roads or constructions, than others? The answer here lies in good time management. as soon as possible. but there is also a role of traffic police. Where they should con- Time management refers to the way that you organize and plan trol and make people aware of the traffic rules. how long you spend on specific activities. A good time manage- By Samia Saman The bonding between traffic police and public is not really good ment strategy has enormous benefits including greater produc- Department of Media and Communication Studies in Karachi. Police lost their esteem in front of public, by bribery, tivity and efficiency, a better professional reputation, less stress, leniency and unprofessional way of duty. And because of their increased opportunities for advancement, greater opportunities SL 3 final at Karachi image, public usually do not pay attention to them. to achieve important life and career goals. Whereas failing to Increasing number of vehicles is another issue; they are increas- manage your time effectively can have some very undesirable As PSL2 final held at Lahore, and was organized by Mr. Najam ing day by day which is again creating problems, as banks are consequences like missing deadlines, inefficient work flow, poor Sethi, the chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board and also the issue vehicles on lease, on the contrary roads have similar capac- work quality, a poor professional reputation and higher stress chairman of PSL committee. PSL final was a huge event and ity as previous. It means we have more number of vehicles daily levels. showed peaceful and positive image of the country. After on the same roads which have limited capacity. Roads are also Good time management allows you to accomplish more in this event world X1 team also came and they played three in bad condition and most of the areas are under-construction shorter period of time which leads to more free time, which T20 matches and they enjoyed a lot. Now, Najam Sethi has which cause the traffic to divert on alternative routes; further let you to take advantage of learning opportunities, lower your announced the final match of PSL3 to be held in Karachi at causing them to create huge traffic on those roads. stress and helps to focus, and leads to more career success. Each National stadium of Pakistan. This decision of Najam Sethi has We as an individual, pretend to be happy in our own circles. benefit of time management improves another aspects of life. been taken very positively by Karachiites. I, being a student and Rules, regulations and laws need to be followed by all segments a cricket lover, appreciated this decision. of the society to ensure better situation, as it is said that the Hermain Pir discipline of a nation can be seen on the roads. The role of traffic Media and Communication Studies Department Hamza Ghazi police is also very important along with the public to stop the Media and Communication Studies Department matter from being worse. Lack of Life guards in Karachi Necessity of Public Libraries Muhammad Afshaar Rizwan Karachi is known as the king of natural seashores and people Department of Media and Communication Studies from different regions of the world come here for the picnic. In summer vacations people usually visit to different sea sides of Libraries urge individuals to explore the world through books Time Management Karachi such as different beaches, Sea view, and Hawks bay, thus and to lead them to think critically and play an important role in at the same time the number of lifeguards at the beaches should the life of a nation. It is essential for the enhancement of moral, Researches show that students usually have different stressors be increased. As due to the minimum number of lifeguards, one educational and social values of a society. In the big city like in their life and most of them cause due to the lack of time or two people drowned into the water every week due to non – Karachi, we can hardly find few libraries which clearly shows management. Time management is the most important skill availability of emergency rescue services at the Seaside. our priorities in this domain. The absence of sufficient public one should learn in life specially being the student we should Last month 12 picnickers had drowned at Hawks bay, their lives libraries creates lack of awareness of important issues and is practice it to make it a habit that helps even in professional life. could have been saved with the immediate and timely rescue of problematic specially for students. Attainment of knowledge is Different assignments, projects, mid and final terms should help lifesavers. According to the size, the land of Hawks bay is very the fundamental right of all the individuals of a society. I wish us in growing our skill rather than we get confused on the way enormous which further requires that the number of beach we realize the importance of public libraries and try to incorpo- of achieving our targets and meeting our deadlines. Time man- attendant ought to be increased who can frequently control over rate some in our localities and communities. agement is the process of organizing and planning how to divide the emergency situation, they must have certain specific equip- your time between specific activities. Good time management ment as well as these rescuers should be trained and they must Sameer Ali Khan enables to work smarter not harder. Even when time is light know how to tackle with the cruel waves that can help them Media and Communication Studies

By Anmol Memon Story The Illusion- A tale of pasion Thoughts Dull, frail, depleted, a spirit tired adventures and travelling. On one ty, the colors, the mesmerizing view, “I have fought enough with my life, of life and its coldblooded apprais- fine day, I was roaming around my all was gone. now I want peace. I need peace. I als, head bowed down, no strength fields and suddenly a strange man want to die. Could you help me dy- Selection: Saeed Ali to look up, sparkless eyes, long filthy with long grey beard without mous- “All I could discern was sand ing?” looking at the dune he asked. nails, muddled garments. tache came to me and told me about everywhere and hillocks, big, small “Threatened are the har- the beauty of ‘The City of Albazia’. and completely dark. My life just “It has been ages since I have last “What did I use to be and what am flipped upside down. It was all an il- seen my mother, my land, my house. bours, neither slack nor I now?” he whispered to himself, I was impressed by his vigorous lusion. Now I was in a desert, alone, I miss her dearly”, saying this, he sleep, oh sailor, mournfully. voice and optimism. Instantly, all I terrified and astray. Somehow, I man- burst up into tears. Behold! Misty whirling wa- wanted to do was to reach to the city aged to put my broken pieces of hope ters – worrisome, swirling Tears rolling down his eyes, soul of Albazia. together and started looking for life. “I have been trying to find a way and sinister, stirring past right in front of his weak out from ages, but everywhere I see eyes, the vision blurred but the mem- I rushed towards my house as fast “Days had passed, my money was are the dunes like you,” he fell asleep Surrounded with storms, as ories clear as crystal, the splendid, as possible, with all the exhilaration, I lost, and food had been finished. with tears still rolling down his you are, oh mariner, don’t gleaming light of the crystal unbear- told my mother about the city and its Nothing to eat, nothing to drink, cheeks. After a long sleep and shat- slumber.” able. He is commemorating a pleas- beauty. She stood still for a couple of alone, I was wandering in the desert. tered hope, still drowsy, he opened (Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai, ing day at home while having his eyes minutes as if she was intensely calcu- All of sudden a scorpion, from the his eyes slowly. A luminous, lustrous Sur Sri Raag, Chapter III) on the sand dune right in front of his lating something. “Strange,” she said middle of nowhere bit me. Ahhhh! It light with full intensity touched his eyes. amazed. “I have never heard of such was painful, I concluded that I might eyes, a soft hand patting his arm with city and its beauty. You must not go not have much time to live but, I sur- affection and with the other hand, “You see, I was not like this,” keep- there. Never rush for things you are vived. fingers moving in his hair. He looked ing his attention towards the dune as not sure of,” she added. up and saw his mother sitting right The Teacher if the dune could listen to what he That is another thing which only next to him. had to explain. “After her clear negation to my as God knows for how many days I You taught me how to fly plan, I decided to escape the house at was unconscious and was almost in “MOTHER!” he screeched hug- Above the skies... “I was a smart, elegant and charm- midnight when everybody would be coma. It still hurt though, if I touch ging her as tightly as he could. Yes, you! ing lad, who never was worried about into deep sleep. I did as I thought and the wound. where life would take him. I used left the house with a bag full of gold Kissing his head, “What is wrong YOU! You without wings! to love adventures, thrills and peril. coins and with a container of food. “I saw water there, I exclaimed in with you my child? Were you having You taught me how to fly Even though, my mother never ap- happiness. I ran to the water and the a nightmare?” she asked surprisingly. Beyond dreams preciated me. For her, I was careless “The journey was a lot better than moment I touched it, there was noth- (Sonya Florentino) and irresponsible, she always thought what I had thought. At last, after the ing but sand… only sand. “Nightmare?” I was a child who did not know the travel of 30 fatigued days, I was at the difference between good and bad.” doorstep of Albazia. What mesmer- Moreover, I had to fight with “Yes, a nightmare.” she added. izing view it was! The beautiful scen- snakes, had battles with the hawks, The Lost Verse “She was right. I now realize”, he ery was inexplicable. For a second, and almost became the dinner for the “Now wake up and get ready for the sighed, still staring at the dune to re- I cursed myself for not being there fox. fields today. You know your father is I had this verse, spond. earlier in my life but then I thanked waiting there for you.” Giving him God for eventually guiding me there. “You must be thinking why did I a look as if he was pretending to be Inside my mind, “Let me tell you how I ended up With happiness in mind I stepped not hunt them and made my dinner scared so that he would be exempt- That I can't remember.... here, in your world of BEAUTY.”, into the city hoping there would be instead? Well, I tried. However, as ed of going to field and helping his I know it is there, he tried sounding sarcastic just to a lot more to explore. As soon as I soon as I would chase them, they father. I know it is perfect, break the ice. He started interpret- took another step the wind started to would disappear, like they never ex- “You are the best mother. I love I just can't sing it...... ing his miserable journey of being blow with all its intensity, it indicated isted. Maybe it was magic, or may- you. I will never do anything you an adventurous, free soul to a desert a hurricane. Petrified, I tightly closed be it was illusion… just to bother say no to,” he hugged her again Of all the moments, slave. my eyes and the second I opened my me,” agonizingly, he took a deep and went to get ready for the That my life is made of, As I mentioned, I loved eyes, everything was gone, the beau- breath. fields. This verse, will make a difference, It's a statement, It's my pride. E-Sight Glasses ---A Technological Miracle By Bilal Zafar Gaget Review It's just illogical, full of non sense, Technology should create positive role in society. As Doug Engelbart, in- see the world colors, see the green environment of this beautiful world, the Rainbows and colors.... ventor of the mouse, said, blue ocean, the fire that burn in the night so yes now this is possible in this Plentiful of happiness. Hi-tech era with the contribution of scientists who focus to improve this world. “I made a decision to maximize my contribution to mankind. But I can't find... But what would I do?” How does it works? (Was here just a moment ago...) There were so many complicated problems in the world. Things were chang- Esight 3 filled with Hi-tech cameras, magnifiers and video screen the ... and now, is no more... ing at such a large scale. I came to realize that we needed new levels of group most significant electronic glasses that make blind people able to see. (Carlos Aragao) understanding and abilities to work collectively to solve complex problems.” So here I will discuss the latest Technology Esight 3 which is similar with Holo- Lens glasses and uses both AR (augmented reality) and VR (virtual reality) which I discuss in my previous article which hopefully clears you about the AR & VR .

Nothing is Permanent By Rabiya

I woke up this morning I walk to the forest The leaves were falling They turn into brown The head set has a high speed camera that captures everything in front A sweet breeze was there Esight 3 works for Blind or low sighted people on both Realties. of the user and display image on two screens in front of user eyes and proj- I feel of being getting older ect virtual images in front of user eye. It adjusts color, brightness and mag- nification and even able to capture the image and save in glass memo- Turning of my childhood What is actually eSight 3 and what it does? ry through micro memory card media by using AR (augmented reality). into the elder one I wait there and look at the eSight 3 is the newest technology Hybrid headset and the most in- Affordability old leaves novative Revolutionary Technology for the Legally Blind People that al- They were falling and the low the legally blind people to see or even low sight people to use. Currently this reliable gadget is not affordable by a layman. Es- Through AR (augmented reality) it captures the pictures & through VR ight is being used by about 1000 user. It costs $9,995. It is available new one taking places (virtual reality) gives sight to blind people. only in world’s best store and used by rich people. But hopefully, in fu- I wonder of being my fall- Imagine for a while if someone is unable to see but suddenly someone gives ture, like all other technological devices, this will also get cheaper. ing and the place taking by him a miracle device which gives him a sight from which he will be able to So, enjoy the positive outcomes of the tech world. the new one 06 SMIU CHRONICLE | NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2017 STUDENTS’ CORNER

A journey of delights Our experiences at SMIU

much to traverse I couldn’t manage Mushahid Hussain Shah Hasham Ali Rahoojo to see all of the sightseeing places Department of Business Department of Business but it got me to some of the main Administration Administration attractions of Florida and New York. Orlando Eye, Kissimmee, SeaWorld, Daytona beach, Saint Augustine beach (the oldest city of Florida). Madison Square, New York Water Taxi etc. in New York. Not forgetting the specialty for which West is famous for, someone who has been dieting the whole year had this chance to Eat-it-all, got the golden chance to delight the taste buds with the local restau- rant food like pancakes by IHop, “I am proud of being a part of this “I always lacked confidence to speak famous breadsticks from Olive Gar- historic institution- a nursery of lead- and more often was an introvert. den, mouthwatering sandwiches ers. This University has provided me My admission in SMIU has brought NEWYORK, USA: Ramsha Akmal while enjoying the trip. from Denny’s and Panera bread. opportunities and a chance to grow as up fluent speaking skills in me and It feels like I’ve lived every mo- a person as well as academically. And has made me stand at a better place. By Ramsha Akmal States of America and all by myself. ment and the memories I made all whatever I am today is because of I am still in process of learning To start with, this tour was more by myself is inexpressible, sometimes Sindh Madressatul Islam University.” and yet have to accomplish a lot.” For I always had desirous interest in than a vacation it has been a roller you just need your own company travelling I have had many oppor- coaster ride for me in many aspects to be happy and that’s what I did. Sadaf Zohra Misbah Muhammad Iqbal tunities to travel across the globe, I explored my own capabilities trav- On my way back onboard I got to Department of Media & Department of Computer Science having this trip decided proved to eling alone from booking my tick- make a couple of friends from United Communication Studies be one of the best decisions of my ets to carrying my big luggage, to States of America who were keen to life because this was going to be the manage things in so much of chaos. have me again as their guest on my next first venture all the way to United Perhaps, having limited time and trip. Now Europe is on my checklist.

Allama Iqbal Inter-University declamation competition: SMIU student receives Award of Excellence “For me, SMIU is just like a synonym By Staff Reporter “I am honored being a student of of exposure. Exposure to leadership, SMIU, which is the Alma mater of exposure to studies and exposure to Karachi: Samar Abbas, student of Quaid-e-Azam, I feel motivated Information Technology which has Business Administration depart- just by remembering all of the ef- given me a blissful experience of my ment at SMIU University, stood best forts of our leaders, I am Lucky to life when it comes to my career. SMIU performer in Allama Iqbal Inter- be part of this historical institute.” is a great place to study and the op- university declamation competition portunities it provides has no match.” which was organized by Pakistan Moomal Bughio Women Foundation for Peace at Department of Business Tahir Zaman Beach Luxury hotel on November 21. Administration Department of Environmental He received Award of Excellence Science and cash prize for his performance. Students from all leading universities KARACHI: Samar Abbas at Allama Iqbal Inter-University Declamation Competition. of the city participated in the event.

SMIU student wins Preview Pakistan

Photography Competition “The University is a part of Pakistan's heritage and will forever be impart- “After being a student of SMIU, I am By Staff Reporter nized by Arena Multimedia Pakistan. one of her best and enchanting shot ing knowledge and guidance to the feeling positive changes in my person- Contest started in the month moreover it was about the mesmeriz- youth. This makes me feel immense ality, regarding leadership and presen- KARACHI: Samia Saman Muham- of August and the Award cer- ing view of the city of lights Karachi. pride in myself as I am a part of this tation skills. Activities here, enhances mad Asim khan, a student of Me- emony held in November. She won award, certificate and great institute. Being a part of SMIU our courage and motivation level.” dia and Communication Studies Samia Saman has showcased cash prize as token of apprecia- was one of the best decision of my life. Department at Sindh Madressatul her photography skills and her tion for her work. 162 Photog- SMIU is one of the best institutes that Syed Yousuf Raza Islam University, won Preview Pa- work was very much appreciated. raphers from all over Pakistan let students grow and think smart.” Department of Computer Science kistan Photography Contest orga- The picture she has submitted was have participated in this contest. Sana Jalil Department of BBA

“SMIU is very different from other public-sector universities by being “SMI university is creating bright fu- highly professional. It has been a ture for Pakistan by imparting quality wonderful journey with SMIU. I hope education to its students. I feel really this historical Institute may prosper KARACHI: Samia Saman is receiving the award shield and certificate. honored to be a part of this university.” more in the future.” SMIU CHRONICLE | NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2017 07 UNIVERSITY NEWS

Catch your Dream Literary Society of SMIU organizes Spelling Bee Competition Fourth – A session on entrepreneurship meeting of organized by Senate Science Society held By Bilal Zafar By Sameer Ali Khan

KARACHI: Science Society of SMI KARACHI: The fourth meet- University organized a session on En- ing of SMI University's Sen- trepreneurship entitled, “Catch Your ate was held in the Senate Hall Dream” on November 16, at Shah of the university on October 13. Nawaz Bhutto Auditorium to pro- Provincial Minister of Education, mote the awareness regarding entre- Government of Sindh Mr. Jam Me- preneurship in youth and to encour- htab Hussain Dahar, who is also age them to go beyond boundaries. QUAID-E-AZAM CONFERENCE HALL: Dean Faculty of Management, Business Administration and Commerce Dr. Zahid Ali Pro-Chancellor of SMIU, chaired the It served as the platform for stu- Channar along with lecturer of Allied Department, Mr. Hatesh Kumar, distributes trophy and certificates to winners and runnerups. meeting. Dr. Muhammad Ali Shaikh, dents to observe the realities and — Muhammad Nasir Rafi /SMIU Vice Chancellor of SMIU while pre- generate ideas accordingly and senting the five-year report of the to groom the innovative and cre- By Staff Reporter November 2017 in Quaid-e-Azam thereby increasing their vocabulary university said that the present pro- ative ideas of younger generation. Conference hall at Talpur House. and developing their spelling skill. vincial government of Sindh has giv- A workshop session mentored by KARACHI: Literary Society of Literary society helps making stu- A huge number of students gath- en ten acres of land to SMIU in Hawks acclaimed Entrepreneur Mr. Nasir SMIU organized Spelling Bee dents eloquent and fluent speakers and ered to support their fellows. Bay area, where "Hawks Bay Campus Zaidi was a part of the event to pro- Competition 2017 which com- effective communicators by improv- After a tough competition Mr. of SMIU" will be established soon. vide students quick tips and tech- prised on three rounds. 1st round ing their reading, writing and speak- Mushahid Hussain Shah took Dr. Shaikh appreciated the efforts niques to go for entrepreneurship. took place on November 21. ing skills through their vocabulary. lead and became the winner. of the Government of Sindh and Students appreciated the ef- Total of 120 students participat- Spelling bee is one of such com- Dean Business Administration, said that previously government had forts of Science Society of SMIU ed, among which 32 students were petitions which encourage youth to Commerce and Management, Dr. given one hundred acres of land for and showed their interest in the selected for Second and Semi-final learn new words, their usage and to Zahid Ali Channar distributed prizes SMIU's Malir Campus in the Educa- session. At the end, Dean Infor- round which was held on November be confident and expressive. It aids among the runners up and winner. tion City of Karachi. He said that the mation Technology, Dr. Asif Ali 23. in improving their pronunciation, He also encouraged students to enrollment of the students is increas- presented souvenir to the guest. Final round was conducted at 30th and introduce new words to them take part in such activities. ing every year at SMIU as the present day Main Campus of the university is insufficient to accomodate students and thus demands further campuses. He also highlighted the achieve- Certificate Distribution Ceremony for SMI Model School held ments of the university made in the areas of quality education, re- By Staff Reporter ed certificates to the participants search, training of faculty and of the English Training Program. SMIU's leadership program etc. KARACHI: On October 31, Sindh While addressing the audience, he Sindh Education Minister Mr. Jam Madressatul Islam University orga- said that Model School is an integral Mahtab Hussain Dahar in his speech nized certificate distribution ceremo- part of Sindh Madressah University, said that SMI University enjoys a his- ny for the fifty teachers of SMI Model equal importance is being given to its toric status due to its affiliation with School at Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto Audi- academic development and progress founder of the country Quaid-e-Azam torium on completion of English Lan- by arranging training programs for its Mohammad Ali Jinnah and other guage Course arranged by the institu- teachers and bringing improvement leading figures of Pakistan Movement. tion for the personal and professional in classroom learning of the students. He said that the Government of grooming of the teachers so they can He further said that main objec- Sindh will fully support SMIU in deliver the best to their students and tive of the training was to improve establishment of its new campus can further enhance their careers. communication skills of teachers in SIR SHAHNAWAZ BHUTTO AUDITIORIUM, SMIU: A group of teacher of SMI Mod- in Hawks Bay. The education min- Teachers completed their English English language, that ultimately will el school with SMIU VC Prof. Dr. M. Ali Shaikh. — Muhammad Nasir Rafi /SMIU ister announced that SMIU will Training Program from the Pak benefit students, as teachers should be included in Sindh Education American Cultural Center (PACC) be more focused on quality learn- students of Sindh Madressatul Islam ing. Ms. Nabila Kanwal, Principal of Department's Endowment Fund, with the collaboration of SMIU. ing of their students, for which this Model School will be provided oppor- Sindh Madressatul Islam Model School from where deserving students of Vice Chancellor SMI University Dr. institution has earned reputation. tunities of study tours within the city to and teachers also spoke on the the university will be benefited. Muhammad Ali Shaikh distribut- He also announced that the enhance their observation and learn- occasion. Earlier the SMIU Senate has taken some important decisions and ap- proved minutes of its third meeting. Mr. Justice (retired) Syed Deedar Hussain Shah, former Judge of the Debating Society organizes panel discussion on Social Media Supreme Court of Pakistan, Moinud- din Siddiqui, Director Confucius In- Panelists included Mr. Kamal Sid- stitute of Chinese Language, Prof Dr. diqui, Director Center of Excellence Abdul Rashid, former Dean, Faculty at IBA, Ms. Lubna Naqvi, Freelance of Islamic Learning, KU, Dean Prof. Journalist, Dr. Mujeeb-ur-Rehman, Dr. Zahid Ali Channar of SMIU, Assistant Professor, Department of Dean Prof. Dr. Syed Asif Ali and Media and Communication Stud- Prof. Dr. Aftab Ahmed Shaikh were ies at SMIU and Asad Khan, student among other members of the Senate SMIU. Ms. Quratulain Rasheed, who attended the meeting. Later, Mr. Lecturer, Department of Media and Jam Mehtab Hussain Dahar also visit- Communication Studies moderated ed Jinnah Museum of the University. the event. Panelists shared their views on emerging trend of social media in the vast arena of Mass Media. Kamal Siddiqui discussed the notion of freedom of expression, its limits on the social media and the measures to ensure it. Cyber- crime bill also came in the discussion while Dr. Mujeeb ur Rehman shared some researches on the be- SIR SHAHNAWAZ BHUTTO AUDITIORIUM, SMIU: Lecturer of Department of Media and Communication Studies Ms. Quratu- havior of social media platforms and lain Rasheed as a moderator (C) along with the panelists of the session. — Muhammad Nasir Rafi /SMIU its impact on the human lives. Ms. Naqvi discussed the importance of By Abdul Bari University organized a Panel Dis- and importance of Social Media in the platform for freelancers and the KARACHI: Members interacting during cussion on “Social Media: Where Pakistani Society” on October 26 at opportunities it provided to the new the meeting of senate. — Muhammad Na- KARACHI: Debating Society of SMI the world converges: Role, impact Sir Shah Nawaz Bhutto Auditorium. generation. sir Rafi /SMIU 08 SMIU CHRONICLE | NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2017 University News SMIU CHRONICLE

Campus Pink Ribbon Day observed at SMIU

Management need to spread awareness among System women and girls about breast cancer, which will help them to get organizes diagnosed at the primary stage. “Our girls and women are usually training gripped with a fear of cancer, that By Staff Reporter is why they are avoiding consulting a doctor, which proves harmful for KARACHI: IT department of SMIU their lives in later days,” she said. organized a technical training ses- Dr Ambreen Fazal, Chairperson sion on Campus Management Sys- Department of Media and Commu- tem (CMS) for faculty members nication Studies at SMIU said, “Early of SMIU during 21-24 August. detection save lives. The more we talk Training sessions were divided ac- about it, the more people are aware and cording to different departments of can take the necessary precautions.” the varsity including Media & Com- As the ratio of breast cancer in munication Studies, Environmental young girls has alarmingly increased Sciences, Business Administration, in last few decades, Pink Ribbon aims Computer Science & Education. to educate the young girls about pre- Sindh Madressatul Islam Universi- vention and early diagnosis. SMIU’s ty is among few of those universi- female students also talked on the ties having paperless environment. subject and emphasized to spread CMS is helping teachers and stu- awareness about the breast cancer. dents to take direct advantage of SMIU: Students are actively participating during the event. — Muhammad Nasir Rafi /SMIU On this occasion Pink Ribbon IT technology and to interact with Dress Competition was held among each other directly for all academ- By Syed Qandeel Zehra The pink ribbon event was that breast cancer is a fatal dis- the female students of SMIU. Doz- ic matters. Varsity already has LMS the highlight of an even bigger ease for women, but in our coun- ens of students wore pink and (Learning Management System) KARACHI: SMI University observed awareness campaign through- try women are taking it as a taboo. formed a giant human ribbon to where lectures are being upload- the Pink Ribbon Day on October 27. out the month of October. Therefore, such ignorance is a spotlight breast cancer and also ed throughout the semester along In this respect a program was held Speaking at the program as a chief major hurdle in beating up breast organized sports activities for the with other quizzes, assignments in Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto Auditorium. guest Mrs. Shaista M Ali said cancer. She said that there is a event. and all course related materials. CMS will go one step ahead by providing options for online en- rolment, selection of courses, fee submission and result. So, now the HEC allowes SMIU to initate QEC conducts faculty complete system is online, faculty Phd program can upload all students’ related activities and students can check their By Staff Reporter ing faculty and staff members of training on Teacher- relevant information by accessing the university has said that HEC's their account anywhere. CMS is al- Karachi: Higher Education Com- decision to permit SMIU to start Student Relationship ready active and students and faculty mission of Pakistan (HEC) has al- PhD programs along with ongoing practiced it in session of Spring 2017. lowed Sindh Madressatul Islam under graduate and graduate pro- By Staff Reporter Quality Enhancement Cell To further enhance the ex- University to start PhD programs at grams, shows its trust on the qual- ensures to train the faculty on var- pertise of faculty, this train- the University by issuing No Objec- ity education of SMI University. KARACHI: Quality Enhancement ious themes and aims to contin- ing session proved helpful. tion Certificate (NOC) in May 2017. He also congratulated Prof Cell (QEC) of Sindh Madressatul ue the trend in future also. This Training has also been conduct- Dr. Muhammad Ali Shaikh, Vice Dr. Syed Asif Ali, Dean, facul- Islam University organized a two- interactive session was followed ed for the new batch so they can Chancellor Sindh Madressatul Is- ty of Information Technology, on hours motivational session entitled by question answer at the end. easily take advantage of this facility. lam University, while congratulat- his efforts taken in this regard. “Effective Teaching for improving Mr. Soomro suggested that teachers Teacher-Student Relationship in should develop element of curiosity in Higher Education” on August 28, students and should appreciate them at Quaid-e-Azam Conference Hall. in discovering the answers of their Mr. Mansoor Soomro, Corpo- questions themselves rather than feed- SMIU launches Faculty Advisory Initiative Program rate Trainer & Executive Educator ing them a pre-assumed or set notion. By Salman Khan satul Islam University's faculty Bhutto Auditorium of the university. moderated the interactive session. He also focused on being cre- members have been nominated to Dr. Muhammad Ali Shaikh The aim of the training was to fa- ative rather than opting for the tra- KARACHI: Vice Chancellor SMI give two hours in a week to various has said that young generation cilitate & encourage teachers to have ditional approach. Faculty found University Dr. Muhammad Ali assigned groups of students for ac- of the country needs counsel- a different approach while impart- this training helpful in practi- Shaikh has launched a program on ademic counseling. Dr. Shaikh said ing to resolve their problems. ing their knowledge to the students. cal implementation and to make October 6 for academic counsel- this while addressing the ‘Faculty Ad- He further said that today's gen- ing for the students of university visory Initiative Program,’ organized eration is the most sensitive, they with the help of faculty members. by Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) need more attention from their In this respect Sindh Madres- on October 6, 2017 at Sir Shahnawaz parents and also from teachers. While citing the example from the past Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali Shaikh said that teachers of the past were most kind, sympathic, dedicated and supportive to their students. They used to establish a bond of respect with their students. Dr. Muhammad Ali Shaikh said that the Sindh Madressatul Islam Universi- ty has a great tradition of teacher-student interaction. Today we are reviv- ing such culture in our institution by initiating the advisory program. Ms. Ambreen Barwani, Depu- ty Director of Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC), also gave presentation on the subject and talked about the SIR SHAHNAWAZ BHUTTO AUDITIORIUM, SMIU: Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Mu- mechanism chalked out by Quality QUAID-E-AZAM CONFERENCE HALL: Faculty atending session on ‘ Effective Teach- hammed Ali Shaikh launching ‘Faculty Advisory Initiative Program,’ organized by QEC. Enhancement Cell (QEC) for students ing for improving Teacher-Student Relationship in Higher Education.’ — Muhammad — Muhammad Nasir Rafi /SMIU counseling. Nasir Rafi /SMIU