Tradition, Innovation, Excellence Vol. 08 No. 02 KECH NEWS July - Dec 2020 BI-ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF UNIVERSITY OF TURBAT

In this issue Important News & Events at UoT

1 Prime Minister visits UoT, addresses faculty & Students 2 Prime Minister Imran Khan visits UoT, address faculty & Students (Cont) 3 5th meeting of UoT’s Senate held, Zubaida Jalal laid the foundation Prime Minister Imran Khan visits UoT, stone of institute at UoT addresses faculty and Students 4 Paigham-e- Conference held in UOT Prime minister Imran Khan on 13th November, 2020 had visited 5 UOT signed the MoUs, University of Turbat and addressed to the faculty, administrative 11th meeting of Academic Council staff and students of the university. He also inaugurated 6 11th meeting of UOT’s Finance and Planning Committee held, numerous development projects including “Establishment of 10th ASRB meeting HELD at UoT, University of Turbat Phase-ll) Brigadier Saqib visits UoT 7 RCCI delegation visits UOT, Governor Balochistan Justice (R) Khan Yasinzai, Chief BHC Judge, Lawyers and Law Minister Balochistan Jam Kamal Khan Alyani, Chief Minister maker visit Law Department 8 VC inaugurates Jameh Masjid in UOT, Panjab Sardar Muhammad , Federal Ministers BRSDP held in UoT, Zubaida Jalal, , Assad Umer, Ejaz Shah, Murad Saeed, MoU signed with E-academy Deputy Speaker National Assembly Qasim Khan Suri, Provincial 9 ORIC hosted SEssion at UOT, ORIC organized workshop at UoT, ministers Mir Zahoor Ahmed , Sardar Muhammad Saleh Ph.D Scholars re-joined UoT Bhutani, Engineer Zamruk Khan Achakzai, Mir Saleem Khosa, 10Meeting with THE Principals, MOU UoT and District Administration, Mir Ziaullah Langau, , Noor Muhammad Dummar, Mir Arif Orientation session on CSS exams Muhammad Hassani, Bushra , Sania Nishtar, Auwn Abbas, 11ISPR delegation visits Uot, Malik Naeem Khan Bazai, Haji Muhammad Khan , Mir Imran Ehsaas Scholarships in UoT, Khan , members provincial assembly Lala Abdul Rasheed, philanthropist program UOT 12Governor Balochistan & VCs Syed Ehsan Shah, Akbar , Qadir Ali Nael, Mahjabeen Meeting, Sheeran, chief secretary Balochistan Captain Fazeel Asghar, 10th Syndicate meeting Held Aamir Mehmood Kiani, Coordinator to CM Mir Abdul Rauf Rind, CONTACT INFO UNIVERSITY OF TURBAT Spokesman Government of Balochistan Liaqat Shahwani, Addl OFFICE M-8 ROAD, GINNAH, TURBAT MAKRAN BALOCHISTAN, Chief Sec Dev Abdul Rehman Buzdar, provincial Secretaries, PAKISTAN (+92) 852400502 Commissioner Mekran, officers, Deans Directors, faculty EMAIL: [email protected] Website: http://www.uot.edu.pk members, administrative staff and students of the university EDITORIAL STAFF were present on this occasion. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF - Prof. Dr. Abdul Razzaq Sabir EDITOR - Ijaz Ahmed Addressing to the faculty, admin and students of the University SUB-EDITOR - Salman Essa DESIGNER - Bilal ur Rehman PM Imran Khan said that the Punjab government increased PHOTOGRAPHER - Meer Bahad Baloch July - Dec 2020-Bi-Annual Newsletter of University of Turbat (Kech Makran) Balochistan 1 Prime Minister Imran Khan visits UoT, addresses faculty and Students (Contd.)

higher education scholarships for Baloch students from 135 to 360. He said “elevating Balochistan ‘part of my Eemaan’ and Pakistan’s progress depends on Balochistan.” He promised to provide “maximum funds” for Balochistan’s education sector. In his address, the prime minister said: “The prosperity of Pakistan is linked with the prosperity of Balochistan and his government is making all-out efforts to bring Balochistan on par with other parts of the country in terms of development Prime minister said advancements in information technology had opened up a multitude of opportunities for virtual education and urged students in Balochistan’s remote areas to avail online facilities to gain education. PM said the “new revolution coming in the world” was crucial for the youth and Pakistan had a young population. “So, to obtain the most benefit from the information communication technology, it was necessary for us to provide Internet facilities to Balochistan’s far- off areas,” he said. PM Imran Khan also addressed to the notables and elders of district Kech and announced an extensive and multidimensional package for the development of South Balochistan. Prime minister Imran Khan laid foundation stones of various socio-economic uplift projects for the development of underprivileged districts of South Balochistan. PM also laid foundation stone of the project “Establishment of University of Turbat phase-II of Rs.1.54 (B). During briefing on this occasion, the Vice Chancellor University of Turbat Prof. Dr. Abdul Razzaq Sabir along with project consultant termed this project as testament of another big achievement accomplished by the Turbat University in short span of time that speaks volume of tireless efforts of the administrative staff, faculty members, students, project section and representative of the area. He said that the phase-II of the university includes 6 academic blocks, 6 lecture halls, 2 girls’ hostel, 1 boy’s hostel, 1 mess blocks, 10 faculty and staff houses, common facilities and other components. VC added that the PC-1 of the project was approved on 6th June 2020 in CDWP and administrative approval was given on 7th October, 2020. The design and construction duration of the project is 36 months. Vice Chancellor thanked PM Imran Khan for visiting Turbat University and laying foundation stone of many projects including phase-II of the university. He said University of Turbat has the honor for being the ever first university in Balochistan which was visited by any Prime Minister of akistan.P PM also held a separate meeting with both CMs, Governor Balochistan, Commander Southern Command, Zubeda Jalal and . He also held a meeting with federal and provincial ministers Senators, MNA, MPAs cabinet members and parliamentarians in video conference hall of the University. PM also planted a tree in the lawn of the university. Later on, PM Imran Khan addressed to notable of the area in the University of Turbat’s Multi Purpose Hall. During this event, Minister Planning Asad Umar announced 600 Million project for the southern Balochistan. 2 July - Dec 2020-Bi-Annual Newsletter of University of Turbat (Kech Makran) Balochistan 5th meeting of UoT’s Senate held

Governor Balochistan and Chancellor University of Turbat (UoT), Justice (R) appreciated the tireless efforts and services of the Vice Chancellor of the University of Turbat Prof. Dr. Abdul Razzaq Sabir and his entire team for the rapid success of Turbat university in short time and he said “It is certainly commendable that the University of Turbat under his dynamic leadership is on the path of development in a very short period of time.” He expressed these views while presiding over the 5th meeting of the Senate of UoT held at Governor House, Quetta on 9th September, 2020. Prof. Dr. Abdul Razzaq Sabir VC UoT, Engineer Farooq Ahmed Bazai VC BUITEMS, Prof. Dr. Dost Muhammad Baloch VC LUAWMS, Muhammad Hashim Gilzai Provincial Secretary for Colleges, Higher & Technical Education, Tariq Lasi Additional Secretary Finance, Dr. Niamatullah Gichki Ex-Principal KMC Turbat, Mr. Qaseem Khan Kakar Additional Secretary Governor Secretariat , Prof. Dr. Akarm Dost Ex-dean Student Affairs UoB, Dr. Taj Baloch, Ghulam Farooq Registrar UoT, Prof. Dr. Abdul Saboor Dean Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences UoT, Prof. Dr. Gul Hassan Dean faculty of Legal Education UoT, Dr. Adeel Ahmed Assistant Professor UoT , Mr. Shakir Ali, Ms. Ruqia Lecturer UoT and Khadija Bashir representative University Alumni were present on the occasion. Governor Balochistan and other members of the Senate expressed their satisfaction on the rapid progress of the University. Governor said that every resident of the province is proud to see such a large number of women seeking higher education from remote areas of the province. Besides other important decisions the Senate approved the formation of new Syndicate and Academic Council of the University and after successful completion of tenure of incumbent Vice Chancellor, the Senate also formed a new Search Committee under the convener-ship of Engr. Farooq Ahmed Bazai VC BUITEMS for appointment of a new VC of UoT. In a resolution moved by Dr. Dost Muhammad Baloch, the Senate unanimously appreciate the services of Prof. Dr. Abdul Razzaq Sabir, the first and founder Vice Chancellor of the University for his Tireless Services to bring UoT in the list of country’s best rising university in a short span of time during his tenure. Zubaida Jalal laid foundation stone of Education Institute at UoT

Minister for Defense Production Madam Zubeda Jalal laid foundation stone of the Mir Jalal Khan Institute of Education Policy and Management Block at University of Turbat on 26th October 2020. Prof. Dr. Abdul Razzaq Sabir Vice Chancellor University of Turbat, Dean Faculty of Law Prof. Dr. Gul Hassan, Deputy Commissioner Kech Major (R) Muhammad Ilyas Kibzai, Raheema Jalal and faculty members were also present at the occasion. Speaking on the occasion Madam Zubaida Jalal said that every steps possible will be taken to uplift the education in far flung areas of Balochistan. Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Dr. Abdul Razzaq Sabir thanked Federal Minister for her keen interest in the development of University of Turbat. July - Dec 2020-Bi-Annual Newsletter of University of Turbat (Kech Makran) Balochistan 3 Paigham-e-Pakistan Conference held in University of Turbat

A two-days-long Pegham- e-Pakistan Conference was organized in University of Turbat (UoT) on 26th and 27th October 2020. The event was organized in collaboration with UoT, Islamic Research Institute International Islamic University Islamabad, Balochistan Rural Support Program (BRSP), National Rural Support Program (NRSP), Federal and Provincial government, Higher Education Commission of Pakistan and Zalmi Foundation. Under Paigham-e-Pakistan, a dialogue session between Faculty and Ulema, and Dukhtaran-e- Pakistan National Conference were held on 26th October at Multipurpose Hall of the university. While Regional Youth Conference for Peace Building and Social Cohesion was held on 27th October 2020 at the same venue. The Conference was attended by UoT’s Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Abdul Razzaq Sabir, Registrar Ghulam Farooq, Controller of Examinations Tanvir Ahmed , Dean Faculty of Law & Director QEC Prof. Dr. Gul Hassan, Dean Faculty of Science and Engineering Dr. Haneef Ur Rahman, CEO BRSP Nadir Gul Bareech, Senior Manager HR Abdul Rahman, Chief Finance Officer Muhammad Asim, Audit Manager Abdul Ali, Mulana Anwar-ul-Haq Haqqani, Qari Abdul Hafeez, Sardar Iqbal Khilji, Commissioner Mekran Division Tariq Qamar Baloch, Assistant Professor Changez Baloch, Deputy Commissioner Kech (R) Major Alyas Kibzai, Dr. Kashif, Mr. Hamza, Ms. Luluwa, NRSP Regional Manager Mir Yousaf Baloch, Ulema, Scholars, faculty, notables, civil society members, media persons, students and people from all walks of life in large number. Addressing on the occasion of Dukhtaran-e-Pakistan (Daughters of Pakistan) National Conference as chief guest Federal Minister for Defense Production, Madam Zubaida Jalal announced continuation of 50 scholarships and internships as per the students’ academic requirements at the Turbat University. Addressing on the occasion Prof. Dr. Abdul Razzaq Sabir said that University of Turbat feel proud to host 2nd Pegham e Pakistan Program (National Narrative of Islamic Republic of Pakistan). Highlighting the performance of UoT the VC said the achievements accomplished by Turbat University within short span of time, speak volumes of the tireless efforts of the University’s faculty, administrative staff and students for making this day a reality. Commissioner Mekran Division Tariq Qamar, Fatima Khan, Akaram Tareen, Assistant Professor Changez Baloch, Assistant Professor Dr. Tahir Hakeem, Assistant Prof. Dr. Abdul Qayyum, Madam Raheema Jalal, Dr. Atta Ur Rahman and Qari Anwar-ul-Haq also spoke on different thematic areas on the occasion. Controller Examinations and Chief Organizer of the event Mr. Tanvir Ahmed extended vote of thanks to the speakers, organizers, notables, guests, audience, teachers and students for their participations and contributions in the conference. In order to celebrate the contributions of women to the social fabric and the overall good of the community, an artisan festival was also held by BRSP during conference. Artists from the entire province participated. Handy-crafts displayed to showcase the skills of women workers gained much appreciation by the visitors at the event. Zalmi Foundation Camp was also organized at the Cricket Ground of UoT on 27th October 2020. The purpose the Open Cricket Trial was to select players for PSL-6 Edition. The two-day-long Pegham-e-Pakistan Conference was also organized in the University of Turbat’s Gwadar Campus on 28th and 29th October 2020.

4 July - Dec 2020-Bi-Annual Newsletter of University of Turbat (Kech Makran) Balochistan UoT, IIUI, BRSP and NCSW agree to extend mutual cooperation

The University of Turbat has signed three MoUs with different institutions for extending cooperation and exchanging expertise in respective emerging fields. The signing ceremony of the MoUs was held on 27th October 2020 at Multipurpose Hall of UoT. On behalf of Islamic Research Institute, International Islamic University, Islamabad (IRI-IIUI) Prof. Dr. Zia-ul-Haq Director General IRI-IIUI while Prof Dr. Abdul Razzaq Sabir Vice Chancellor University of Turbat signed the MoU.In pursuance of MoU both universities would jointly explore new avenues of cooperation in the fields of mutual interests. In order to foster academic and research cooperation, the two organizations have agreed to seek opportunities in a variety of academic, research and cultural areas, Mr. Nadir Gul Nareech Chief Executive BRSP and Prof. Dr. Abdul Razzaq Sabir signed another agreement. National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW) in Balochistan and UoT entered into an agreement for extending cooperation in joint research activities, exchange of faculty members, staff, students and researchers.Ms. Fatima Khan Member NCSW in Balochistan and Prof. Dr. Abdul Razzaq Sabir VC UoT signed the MoU. Mr. Chakar Haider PSO to VC UoT, and Shaukat Tareen were also present on this occasion. Turbat University holds 11th meeting of Academic Council The 11th meeting of the Academic Council of University of Turbat (UoT) was held at meeting room of the university on 19th November, 2020. Prof. Dr. Abdul Razzaq Sabir VC UoT chaired the meeting. The meeting was attended by Ghulam Farooq Baloch registrar, Prof. Dr. Abdul Saboor Baloch dean faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Dr. Hanif Ur Rahman dean faculty of Science & Engineering, Tanveer Ahmed controller of examinations, Syed Shabeek director finance, Ijaz Ahmed director UoT’s Gwadar campus, Zuhra Baloch Principal Girl’s degree college Turbat and heads of the all teaching departments. The house approved the minutes of the 10th meeting of Academic Council and the minutes the 10th meeting of Advance Studies and Research Board. The meeting also approved the courses of BS program to be taught in the newly introduced department of History and Sociology in UoT. Besides discussing the matters related to the policy and courses for admission in 5th semester in UoT after completion of BA/B.Sc. The house also discussed and resolved the matters related to devising courses and procedures for two years AD program in affiliated colleges. The house also resolved the agenda item of the formation of Departmental Admission Committee (DAC) for admission in MS/M. Phil. program. Prof. Dr. Abdul Razzaq Sabir appreciated the efforts of the faculty members and administrative staff for their contributions towards the advancement of the university in short time. He underscored that the achievements of UoT speak volumes of the tireless efforts made by the faculty members, administrative staff and public representatives of the area for making this day a reality.

July - Dec 2020-Bi-Annual Newsletter of University of Turbat (Kech Makran) Balochistan 5 11th meeting of UOT’s Finance and Planning Committee held Vice Chancellor University of Turbat Prof. Dr. Abdul Razzaq Sabir said that special attention was being paid to the use of latest technology in academic, administrative and financial matters of the University for enlisting the university one of the best institution of higher education in the country. He expressed these views while presiding over the 11th meeting of the Finance and Planning Committee of the University held in UoT’s committee room on 25th July 2020. The meeting appreciated the excellent administrative and financial management of the university and expressed satisfaction over the rapid development of the university in short span of time. The meeting was also attended by the Secretary Social Welfare Department Mr. Manzoor Ahmed Zehri, Ex- Executive Director SKBZ Dr. Taj Baloch, Associate Professor LUAWMS Dr. Manzoor Baloch, UoT’s Director QEC Prof. Dr. Gul Hassan, Registrar Ghulam Farooq, Controller Examinations Tanvir Ahmed and Acting Director Finance Shabeek Syed. 10th ASRB meeting of Turbat University held The 10th meeting of Advanced Studies & Research Board (ASRB) University of Turbat (UoT) was held on 4th September 2020 at university with Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Abdul Razzaq Sabir in the chair. The meeting was attended by UoT’s Registrar Ghulam Farooq, Dean Faculty of Arts and Social Science and Director IBLC Prof. Dr. Abdul Saboor, Dean Faculty of Science and Engineering Dr. Haneef Ur Rahman, Controller of Examinations Tanveer Ahmed, Chairman Management Science Department Dr. Waseem Barkat, Assistant Professor Dr. Adeel Ahmed, Principal Government Degree College Turbat Dr. Wahid Bakhsh, Principal Government Girls Degree College Turbat Ms Nazal and Lecturer Sidra Abdul Ghafoor. During meeting, thesis submitted by the Research Scholars from various Teaching Departments of UoT were discussed and approved by the members of the ASRB. The meeting also recommended for awarding M.Phil degrees to three scholars. Apart from educational and research activities, necessary decisions were also taken on other matters after intellectual deliberation and discussion during meeting. The members of the meeting presented various suggestions for promoting modern research techniques and advanced studies at Turbat University. Brigadier Saqib visits Turbat University Brigadier Saqib Frontier Corps South Balochistan on September 23, 2020, visited University of Turbat. He was welcomed by, Dean Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences Prof. Dr. Abdul Saboor, Registrar UoT Ghulam Farooq, Dean Faculty of Law Dr. Gull Hassan, Dean Faculty of Science and Engineering Dr. Hanif Ur Rahman, Director Public Relations Ijaz Ahmed, Controller of examination Tanvir Ahmed, faculty members and administrative staff. Brigadier Saqib had an interaction session with UoT’s faculty and administrative staff, where he briefed the participants about the “induction of female soldiers into frontier corps south Balochistan”. At the end Prof. Dr. Abdul Saboor presented the shield to Brigadier Saqib.

6 July - Dec 2020-Bi-Annual Newsletter of University of Turbat (Kech Makran) Balochistan RCCI delegation visits Turbat BHC Judge, Lawyers and Law University maker visit Law Department

A delegation of Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce Balochistan High Court (BHC) judge Justice and Industries (RCCI) headed by Mr. Muhammad Muhammad Hashim Khan Kakar on 1st Nasir Mirza president RCCI visited University of September 2020 visited faculty of Law and Public Turbat (UoT) on 18th November 2020. Library of University of Turbat located in the city. During visit, the delegation had very productive MPA Syed Ehsan Shah, Commissioner Makran interactive session with the faculty members of the Division Mr Tariq Qamar Baloch, Deputy department of Management Sciences, Commerce Commissioner Kech Major (retd) Muhammad and Economics. Ilyas Kibzai, , Advocate Mehrab Gichki, and other Besides Sector Commander South Brigadier officials of District Administration as well as Abdullah Saeed and Col. Habib Ur Rehman, the Lawyers of Balochistan Bar Council and Kech Bar delegation was also accompanied by the RCCI Senior Council were accompanying him. Vice President Mr. Usman Ashraf, Vice President Mr. On behalf of UoT’s Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Abdul Shahraiz A. Malik and local businessmen. Razzaq Sabir, the honorable Judge was received Mr. Mirza assured that RCCI would assist the students at the Faculty of Law by Prof. Dr. Gul Hasan, Dean of University of Turbat in every possible way to Faculty of Law, Ghulam Farooq, Registrar UoT, make them better Entrepreneur and Businessmen. Ganguzar Baloch Deputy Registrar, Mehmood He said that RCCI would arrange internship Amir Chairman Department of Law and the opportunities for ten students of the Turbat teachers of the Faculty. University in first phase. Justice Hashim Khan Kakar carried out a detailed Dr. Waseem Barkat Chainman Management inspection of the under-construction building Sciences department and Assistant professor Dr. of law department and was briefed about the Ghulam Jan Baloch briefed the visitors regarding project by Prof. Dr. Gul Hasan and XEN B&R Mr. university’s future plan and the achievements Abdul Qayyum Baloch. accomplished by it in short span of time. Syed Ehsan Shah announced to provide an Mr. Essa Kareem Chairman Commerce department, amount of Rs. 50 (M) for construction of Mr. Bebagr Gichki Chairman Economics department dedicated building for the purpose. and other faculty members were also present on this occasion. On behalf of Prof. Dr. Abdul Razzaq Sabir, UoT’s Vice Chancellor, Mr. Ganguzar Baloch presented the shields to the visitors.

July - Dec 2020-Bi-Annual Newsletter of University of Turbat (Kech Makran) Balochistan 7 VC inaugurates Jameh Masjid (Main Masque) of the UoT The newly built Main Masjid building named “Jameh Masjid Jameha Turbat” (Main Masque University of Turbat) was formally inaugurated on Friday, September 18, 2020 (Safar 1, 1442 AH) at main campus UoT, by the Prof. Dr. Abdul Razzaq Sabir VC UoT in the presence of faculty members, administrative staff, project team and Ulemas including Ghulam Farooq Registrar, Dr. Haneef Ur Rahman Dean Faculty of Science and Engineering, Tanveer Ahmed Controller of Examination, Ijaz Ahmed Director UoT’s Gwadar Campus, Moulana Zuhair Pesh Imam, Maulavi Mukhtar Ahmed Naib pesh Imam,Engineer Manzoor Ahmed Project Director, Dr. Adeel Ahmed Assistant professor, Dr. Waseem Barkat Assistant Professor Dr. Naeem Ullah, Dr. Roohullah, Abdul Hakeem, Abdul Jabbar, Changez Ahmed, Engineer Bilal Ur Rahman PSO to Vice Chancellor, Ganguzar Baloch Deputy Registrar and other staff of the university. After the inauguration of the Masjid, the Vice Chancellor and other offered Dua. “Business Research and Self Development Program” in UoT

VC UoT Prof. Dr. Abdul Razzaq Sabir on 18th November. 2020 inaugurated the “Business, Research & Self Development Program (BRSDP)” held in UoT’s video conferencing room organized by the Management Sciences Department. The inaugural ceremony was attended by the administrative staff, heads of various teaching departments, faculty members, and students of the University. Speaking on the occasion, VC appreciated the efforts of the chairman Management Sciences department Dr. Waseem Barkat. Dr. Ghulam Jan and other faculty members for initiating innovative programs and activities for digging out and polishing the skills and hidden talents of the university’s students in the line of modern needs. Highlighting the objectives of the program, Dr. Ghulam Jan and Dr. Waseem Barkat said that BRSDP is aimed to produce researchers, entrepreneurs, and leaders who could yield a high impact on society. MoU signed between UoT and eAcademy A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between University of Turbat and eCademy Educational System Pvt Ltd on Research/Development/Collaboration here on 23rd July 2020 in meeting room of UoT. Prof. Dr Abdul Razzaq Sabir (TI) VC UoT and Mir Executive Chairman e-Academy signed on the documents. The purpose of this MoU is to provide framework to UoT and eAcademy to cooperate and coordinate with each other on the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth. A formal Linkage between UoT and eCademy is considered vital to boost research and technical cooperation in the areas of teaching and learning using technology in general within the country. Dean faculty of Law Prof. Dr. Gul Hassan, Director UoT’s Gwadar campus and representatives of eAcademy were also present on this occasion. 8 July - Dec 2020-Bi-Annual Newsletter of University of Turbat (Kech Makran) Balochistan UoT’s ORIC hosted session on Business Incubation Program

An Awareness Session on Business Incubation Program (COHORT- 4) was held in video conference room of University of Turbat (UoT). The program was conducted by the National Incubation Center (NIC-Quetta) on 13th October, 2020 in collaboration with UoT’s Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC). The session was attended by the faculty members and students of the university. In his welcome address Dr. Haneef-Ur-Rehman, Director ORIC has highlighted the achievements accomplished by the Turbat University in short span of time in the leadership of Prof. Dr. Abdul Razzaq Sabir. Mr. Nisar, the Executive Manager and Mr. Rehmat, the Manager from NIC Quetta spoke on the occasion as keynote speakers. The session was comprised with an awareness lecture by Mr. Nisar regarding COHORT-4 followed by an in-house Entrepreneurial Activity where students showcased their business ideas, talent and entrepreneurial skills in different groups. At the end Dr. Haneef Ur Rehman presented the shield to the guest speakers. ORIC organized a two day’s workshop in UoT The office of Research Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) organized a two day’s workshop on 11 and 12 August, 2020 at video conferencing room of University of Turbat (UoT). Dr. Yarjan Abdul Samad, Dr. Warda Inam, Dr.Waqas Rashid, Mr.Benjamin Ting, Ameer Hamza and Abdullah were among the panelist who shared their views with participants through video link. The workshop was attended by the UoT’s students. The purpose of the workshop was to motivate the students of UoT to bring new business ideas and find the solution to the problems. The workshop was also aimed to prepare the participants for startup competition and avail funds and investment in Pakistan and from different countries for their business ideas being implemented. Dr. Haneef Ur Rahman Director ORIC and Dean Faculty of Science and Engineering was the chief organizer of the workshop. At the end, Dr. Haneef Ur Rehman thanked the panelists for being available for the students of UoT. Two more faculty members re-joined UoT after Ph.D. Two more scholars Dr. Ghulam Jan Baloch and Dr. Tahir Badini after completing their Ph.D. have joined back the University of Turbat (UoT). Dr. Ghulam Jan Baloch and Dr. Tahir Badini completed their Ph.D. in the discipline of Management Sciences from University Sains Malaysia. Another scholar Mr. Chakar Hyder after completing his MS Degree in Political Science from Near east University Cyprus has also joined back the University of Turbat. After their joining, the number of Ph.D. faculty members in the University raised to sixteen. The UoT’s Vice Chancellor (VC) Prof. Dr. Abdul Razzaq Sabir hoped that the Ph.D. /MS faculty members would play an important role in further promoting the research culture in the university.

July - Dec 2020-Bi-Annual Newsletter of University of Turbat (Kech Makran) Balochistan 9 Meeting with Principals of affiliated colleges A meeting between officials of UoT and principals of affiliated colleges was held on 25/09/2020 inthe meeting room of UoT. The meeting discussed and resolved the matter related to phased out BA/B.Sc. program and newly introduced Associate and BS Degree programs being/to be taught in the UoT’s affiliated colleges. The meeting was chaired by the UoT’s Registrar Ghulam Farooq Baloch, Controller of Examinations Tanvir Ahmed, Director UoT’s Gwadar Campus Ijaz Ahmed, Deputy Registrar Ganguzar Baloch, Assistant Controller Nadeem Jan and Shahid Khalid, Principals of affiliated colleges which includes Govt. Atta Shad degree college Turbat, Girls college Turbat, Boys degree college Panjgur, Girls degree college Panjgur, Boys degree college Gwadar and Girls degree college Gwadar. UoT and District Administration to start CSS, PCS preparatory classes The University of Turbat (UoT) in collaboration with the District Administration Kech will soon initiate an educational program in its city campus under which professional English language courses and dedicated courses for preparation of students for CSS and PCS examinations will be arranged. This was agreed in a small and impressive Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony on 2nd September 2020 in the UoT’s faculty of law which was especially graced by honorable judge of Balochistan High Court (BHC), Justice Mohammad Hashim Khan Kakar. This idea was in fact, floated by the honorable Justice Hashim Kakar who was anxious to provide maximum professional and technical knowledge at the doorsteps of the people of Makran division, especially district Kech. The MOU was signed by Mr. Ghulam Farooq, Registrar UoT and Major (Retd) Muhammad Ilyas Kibzai, Deputy Commission Kech. The ceremony was also attended by many prominent leader, intellectuals and notables of the area including MPA Syed Ihsan Shah, Dean Faculty of Law (UoT) Prof. Dr. Gul Hasan, Member Senate Dr. Taj Baloch, Deputy Registrar Ganguzar Baloch, ADC Kech Khurrum Baloch, Chairman Department of Law Mehmood Amir and a number of other teachers, students and local eminent persons. Orientation session on CSS exams held in Turbat University

The Orientation Session on CSS preparatory classes was held at Multipurpose Hall of University of Turbat on 15/10/2020. Speaking on the occasion Prof. Dr. Gul Hassan Dean faculty of Law was optimistic that with the proper guidance of competent teachers, the participants of CSS preparatory program, after completion of their training program, would qualify different commissioned / competitive examinations under federal and provincial government. He thanked Prof. Dr. Abdul Razzaq Sabir VC UoT, District Administration of Kech and Hamood Ur Rehman for providing the opportunity of the CSS preparatory classes to the youth of Mekran. Mr. Hamood Ur Rehman Ranjha (PAS) shared his success story and informed the participants of orientation session about the techniques and approaches how one can pass the competitive examinations with his/her hard work and diligence. Ganguzar Baloch Deputy Registrar, Syed Taimor Shah, Ayaz Hakim Procurement Officer, Salman Essa Program Coordinator for CSS and PMS and students in large number attended the Session. 10 July - Dec 2020-Bi-Annual Newsletter of University of Turbat (Kech Makran) Balochistan ISPR delegation visits Turbat University

A delegation from Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) paid a visit to University of Turbat (UoT) on 16th December 2020. The delegation which included Brigadier Awais, Lieutenant Colonel Ahmed and Major Wadood called upon Prof. Dr. Abdul Razzaq Sabir VC UoT in his chamber. UoT’s Registrar Ghulam Farooq, dean faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Prof Dr. Abdul Saboor and PSO to Vice Chancellor Chakar Hyder were also present on the occasion. VC UoT briefed the visitors regarding the future plan and the achievements accomplished by the Turbat University during last seven years. The delegation appreciated the tireless efforts and services of the UoT’s Vice Chancellor and his entire team for the rapid progress of Turbat University in short span of time. Cheque distribution ceremony under Ehsaas Scholarships in UoT

Vice Chancellor University of Turbat Prof. Dr. Abdul Razzaq Sabir has said that Prime Minister Pakistan Ehsaas Undergraduate Scholarship Program is the largest scholarship project in the history of the country for the students from low income families. He expressed these views while addressing to the cheque distribution ceremony under Prime Minister Pakistan Ehsaas undergraduate Scholarship Program held on 18th August, 2020. The ceremony was also attended by UoT’s Registrar Ghulam Farooq, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Science Prof. Dr. Abdul Saboor, Director Finance Shabeek Syed, Director Student Financial Aid Office Abdul Jabbar, Director UoT’s Gwadar Campus Ijaz Ahmed, PSO to VC Engr.Bilal Ur Rahman, Deputy Registrar Ganguzar Baloch, faculty members and students. Highlighting the objectives of the Scholarship Program, Abdul Jabbar said that more than 650 deserving and talented students of main campus Turbat and Gwadar campus are being awarded scholarships under this project in its first phase. Senator Mustafa Nawaz Kohkar granted 0.5(M) for deserving students University of Turbat’s Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Abdul Razzaq Sabir, on 18th December 2020, had distributed award letters of scholarships to the eight deserving students under philanthropist program of the university. Senator Mustafa Nawaz Khokar, a famous parliamentarian and Human Rights activist had granted Rs, 500,000/- for the financial assistant of those deserving and talented students of UoT who could not pay their tuition fee and other dues due to the low income of their families. VC UoT Extended his whole-hearted thanks to the Senator Mustafa Nawaz Khokar for providing scholarships to the talented and deserving students of Turbat University. Director Finance Shabek Syed, Incharge Scholarships & Students Financial Aid Office Abdul Jabbar, Director UoT’s Gwadar Campus Ijaz Ahmed, PSO to Vice Chancellor Chakar Hyder were also present on the occasion. July - Dec 2020-Bi-Annual Newsletter of University of Turbat (Kech Makran) Balochistan 11 Meeting between Governor Balochistan and VCs

Governor Balochistan and Chancellor Public Sector Universities (PSUs) Justice (R) Amanullah Khan Yaseenzai presided over a meeting of Vice-Chancellors of all the universities of Balochistan province at Governor House Quetta on 15th July 2020. VC UoT Prof. Dr. Abdul Razzaq Sabir, VC University of Balochistan, Dr. Shafiqul Rehman, VC Khuzdar Engineering University, Prof. Dr. Ehsan Ullah Kakar, VC SBK Women’s University, VC LUAWMS, Prof. Dr. Dost Muhammad Baloch, VC Loralai University Prof. Dr. Maqsood Ahmed and VC Mir Chakar Khan Rind University Sibi Dr. Ali Nawaz were also present on this occasion. The preparations and challenges related to online classes were thoroughly discussed in the meeting. The Vice-Chancellors highlighted the situation of online classes of their respective university and challenges faced by the students in terms of internet connectivity. They briefed the Honorable Governor about the academic and infrastructural development of their respective university. 10th Syndicate meeting held at Turbat University

The 10th meeting of the Syndicate of University of Turbat was held on 11/12/2020 here in meeting room of the university under the chairmanship of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Abdul Razzaq Sabir. Vice Chancellor welcomed the members and briefed the house about the working, progress and future planning of the University for ensuring quality education and promotion of research activities in the university. Different recommendations were made in the meeting on academic and administrative matters that were endorsed by honorable members of syndicate. The house lauded the unprecedented progress of the university in short span of time in the leadership of the Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Abdul Razzaq Sabir. The meeting was attended by the Syndicate members Justice (R) Ahmed Baloch, VC Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University (BBSU) Lyari Karachi Prof Dr. Akhtar Baloch, UoT’s registrar Ghulam Farooq, dean faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Prof. Dr. Abdul Saboor, dean faulty of Law Prof Dr. Gul Hassan, dean faculty of Science and Engineering Dr. Hanif Ur Rahman, controller of examinations Tanvir Ahmed and director finance Shabek Syed. Besides confirming the minutes of previous Syndicate, the august body also approved the minutes of eleventh meeting of Academic Council, eleventh meeting of Finance and Planning Committee and eighth meeting of Selection Board. Syndicate resolved a resolution and appreciated the services of Prof. Dr. Abdul Razzaq Sabir, the first and founder Vice Chancellor of the University for his tireless services to bring UoT in the list of country’s best rising university in a short span of time during his tenure. 12 July - Dec 2020-Bi-Annual Newsletter of University of Turbat (Kech Makran) Balochistan