AUGUST 2017 Vol 1, Issue 2 SMIU CHRONICLE A Print Media Lab Publication Department of Media & Communication Inauguration of Grandson of SMI founder, Bilawal Bhutto Senate hall By Staff Reporter visits the campus KARACHI: Mr. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, co-chairman of ’s ‘Young people should ruling party, i naugurated the Senate come to the fore and Hall of SMIU on May 26, 2017 conquer the world with He also presided over a meeting of Vice Chancellors of various their knowledge, ideas universities of Sindh. It was also and vision for the future attended by Chief Minister Sindh of this nation’ Syed Murad Ali Shah, members of his cabinet, members of statuary By Hunain Ameen bodies of SMIU and senior faculty and officials of SMIU. KARACHI: ‘Today, as I stand here, Dr Muhammad Ali Shaikh, Vice at the threshold of one of the oldest Chancellor SMIU briefed the meeting institutions of modern knowledge in about higher education in Sindh. the Subcontinent, I am both humbled During the interactive session all the and filled with pride’, said Mr. Bilawal Vice Chancellors talked about the Bhutto Zardari, on his official issues of their universities and gave visit to Sindh Madressatul Islam some suggestions. CM Sindh Syed University (SMIU) on May 26, 2017. Murad Ali Shah assured the heads of He further said that he takes pride in the universities that the problems of being a descendent of Khan Bahadur Auditorium: Vice Chancellor SMIU Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali Shaikh presents homage to chief guests: Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Murad Ali Shah, CM Sindh — Muhammad Nasir Rafi /SMIU Hassanally Effendi —the Founder of this illustrious institution— and Khan Bahadur Mohammad youth through institutions that would a history such as this and having Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto— one of its Ayub Khuhro, and Shaikh Abdul open new doors for research based embraced the provision of quality finest students— who dedicated Majid Sindhi, just to name a few. knowledge building, coupled with education along with imparting his life to the fight for . Talking about the students of SMIU opportunities to practise their newly practical knowledge to its students, Addressing the students and faculty of he said that seeing all these bright found skills and knowledge before the institution is all geared up for SMIU, he said that Sindh Madressatul eyed young people who are currently applying them to the real world. producing new legends who will Islam is the institution that educated pursuing their quest for quality Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali make us all proud with their success. Senate Hall: Bilawal Bhutto Zardari shaking hand with Vice Chancellor of SMIU, Dr some of the most renowned & higher education gave him renewed Shah also visited the university Earlier, Dr Muhammad Ali Shaikh, Muhammad Ali Shaikh after inagurating the dedicated educationalists, fine jurists hope for a modern and prosperous along with Mr. Bilawal Bhutto. He Vice Chancellor of SMIU in his Senate hall — Muhammad Nasir Rafi /SMIU and visionary leaders who went on to Pakistan that can compete with also appreciated and encouraged speech welcomed Mr. Bilawal, CM the universities and of their employees change the course of history of this bright minds anywhere in the world the efforts of SMIU team in Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah, Vice will be resolved on priority basis. nation and its people. Not only that, whilst simultaneously retaining spreading the quality education. Chancellors of various universities The VC and heads of higher but changed the very map of the world. pride in its own history and culture. Syed Murad Ali Shah said that SMIU of Sindh and other guests. educational institutes who attended Besides Quaid-e-Azam He was of the view that the is no stranger to prodigious achievers, Mr. Bilawal visited Jinnah the meeting were, Dr. Muhammad Mohammad Ali Jinnah himself upgradation of SMI University in such as Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad museum and took keen interest Ajmal Khan, VC Karachi University, other luminaries also studied 2012 was in accordance with the Ali Jinnah, Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto and in the relics of Quaid-e-Azam Dr. Sarosh Hashmat Lodhi, VC, here like Sir Abdullah Haroon, Sir vision towards improved higher Sir Abdullah Haroon to name a few. Mohammad Ali Jinnah, Hassanally Ghulam Hussain Hidayatullah, education opportunities for Pakistan’s He said that he is sure that with Effendi and other alumni of SMIU. Continued on Page 02 First national research conference on management, leadership & entrepreneurship “We need to produce priority to entrepreneurship as this (Meritorious Professor, Mehran sector generates job opportunities University), Prof. Dr. Rizwan leadership and for people of the country. He Raheem (Indus University), Dr. Asif encourage also talked on importance of Khan (Head Human Resources and entrepreneurship” business in the present-day world. Succession Planning Management By Poorab Sarhan Prof. Dr. Abuzar Wajidi, Director Wing, National Bank of Pakistan) & Institute of Health & Business Prof. Dr. Zahid Ali Channar (Dean, KARACHI: The first National Management, Jinnah Sindh Medical Faculty of Management, Business Research Conference on Management, University said that the concept Administration and Commerce) Leadership and Entrepreneurship, of management has been changed while the co-chairs of the sessions organized by the Department of today. Now people don’t want to were Dr. Mohammad Asim (Associate Business Administration of Sindh NRCMLE - 2017: Vice Chancellor Prof Dr. Mohammad Ali Shaikh with keynote speakers of think globally, but act globally. Professor, KUBS), Dr. Mian Abdullah the national conference held at SMIU — Muhammad Nasir Rafi /SMIU Madressatul Islam University Prof. Dr. Aurangzeb in his speech said Tahir (Deputy Director, Monetary (SMIU) at Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto speech, he said that despite having people to become entrepreneurs. that this is the era of collaboration Policy Department, State Bank of Auditorium May 24th, 2017. huge resources in the country, He also said that SMIU is publishing and not of the competition. He was Pakistan), Dr. Ahmer Qasim Qazi Theme of the conference was we have not progressed much in research journals of international of the view that the role of leadership (Assistant Professor, SMIU), Dr. Management, Leadership, and research work including fields like standard that shows SMIU’s has changed in the present-day world. Mujeeb ur Rahman Abro (Assistant Entrepreneurship. Topics presented science, technology, management, preference being given to the research. Earlier Prof. Dr. Zahid Ali Channar, Professor, SMIU), Dr. Subhash in the conference ranged from leadership and entrepreneurship. The keynote speakers of the Dean, Faculty of Management, Guriro (Assistant Professor, SMIU), Leadership, Entrepreneurship, “In the colonial era, there were event were Prof. Dr. Aurangzeb, Business Administration and Dr. Ambreen Fazal (Assistant Human Recourse Management, fewer resources; technical and other Prof. Dr. Mohammad Rais Alvi, Commerce welcomed the guests Professor, SMIU) and Dr. Stephen Marketing, Accounting and facilities but we got best railway Director (KASBIT), Prof. Dr. and said that the basic objective John (Assistant Professor, SMIU) Finance, Economics, Marketing, system, local bodies system, education Abuzar Wajdi (Director Institute of organizing this conference is to There were total of 60 abstracts Organizational Behavior, IT system and other civic facilities. On of Health & Business Management, promote research culture in the & full papers received against call management, Supply Chain the contrary, the country has less Jinnah Sindh Medical University). country. He further stressed, “The for papers for the consideration Management, Strategic Management, progressed today, when we have more Prof. Dr. Mohammad Rais Alvi, prime aim of tertiary level education in the conference though only 21 International Business Management, resources and educated manpower,” Director KASBIT, in his keynote is to conduct research. Therefore, research papers were selected to Operations Management to Dr. Muhammad Ali Shaikh said and address said that SMIU has taken fostering research is an integral part be presented in NRCMLE. Event Small Business Management. added that it’s a need of the day, that we a good initiative to encourage of the strategies of SMI University.” was attended by distinguished The event was inaugurated by should produce dynamic leadership research in the country by The Conference had four sessions scholars of research from Worthy Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. in all fields of the society, improve organizing research conference. which were the sessions were chaired Muhammad Ali Shaikh. In inaugural management system and encourage He was of the view that he gives by Prof. Dr. Iqbal A. Panhwar Contined on Page 02 02 SMIU CHRONICLE | AUGUST 2017 UNIVERSITY NEWS Strategic goals for Pakistani higher education institutions -Experience of past, present and future By Staff Reporter KARACHI: Quality Enhancement Cell of Sindh Madressatual Islam University organized an online seminar on “Strategic Goals for Pakistani Higher Education Institutions -Experience of Past, Present and Future” at Senate Hall of the university. It was attended the staff from Garrison College University, Lahore, University of Sarghodha, Fatima Jinnah University, Rawalpindi, Indus University, Karachi, Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto University, Liyari, and the Higher Education Commission’s regional office, Karachi. While addressing the seminar, Dr Muhammad Ali Shaikh, Vice Chancellor of SMIU said that the basic role of universities is the Graduation ceremony: President Manmoon Hussain is presenting Gold medal to a student alongwith Governor Sindh Muhammad Zubair and Vice Chancellor SMIU Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali Shaikh — Muhammad Nasir Rafi /SMIU creation of knowledge to be agent of change in the society and producing quality manpower. Therefore, only First convocation of SMIU: A groundbreaking event universities are a unique place, where a group of scholars, researchers and 116 students of his feelings on the occasion said, state where the role of women is highly Chancellor of Sindh Madressatul intellectually rich persons exist. SMIU were formally “It is matter of happiness for me that important because they constitute Islam University threw light on He further explained the role of Sindh Madressatul Islam University is more than fifty percent of Pakistan’s Madressatul Islam the universities which is to create conferred the moving forward with a great measure entire population. Hence, the wheel of as a school in 1885 followed by its knowledge, but they must work degrees of success. Simultaneously, I hope, it national progress can be accelerated elevation to the level of college by the beyond their existing knowledge. Dr By Fatima Afzaal will be more developed in the future.” with the equal participation of girls hands of Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Shaikh said that the public sector While congratulating the recipients and women in the national workforce. Ali Jinnah in 1943 and then to universities are offering different KARACHI: Sindh Madressatul of degrees, Governor of Sindh, Mr. Zubair the status of university in 2012. programs related to different fields Islam University organized its first Mr. hoped Ahmed said that it was a moment He said that it was a historic of life, while private universities Convocation on February 18, 2017 that they would be serving the of honor for him to attend the first moment in the history of Sindh are focusing only on those degree at PAF Museum, where degrees were nation with, fidelity, discipline and convocation of the Alma-Mater Madressatul Islam University as it awarding programs, that may confered on 116 students of SMIU. dedication in their practical lives. of founder of Pakistan, Quaid-e- had organized its first convocation. become source of money earning. President of Pakistan Mr. Mamnoon While addressing girl students, Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah. He He further added that SMIU is Hussain along with Governor President of Pakistan asserted appreciated that there is no bigger working as a leading institution Endowment Fund Sindh Mr. Zubair Ahmed, who is that they should receive ample source of inspiration than the name of the country by producing also Chancellor of SMIU and Vice education in tune with their will; of Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali leaders in every sphere of life. reactivates after 84 Chancellor of SMIU, Dr Muhammad and overcome all obstacles in Jinnah. Besides, he also assured, The first convocation was attended years Ali Shaikh, presented 6 gold and 6 the course of educational career. “I shall extend my full support by academicians, deans, faculty, By Staff Reporter silver medals to students respectively. Morever, he reiterated that women for development of Sindh students and staff members of President of Pakistan Mr. play a vital role in the nation building. Madressatul Islam University.” SMIU and other distinguished KARACHI: Sindh Madressatul Mamnoon Hussain while sharing He was of the view that Pakistan is the Dr Muhammad Ali Sheikh, Vice guests. Islam University has reactivated Endowment Fund after an interval of 84 years on March 9, 2017. The last person who had generously 13th Syndicate meeting contributed Rs.5000/- for the By Staff Reportor Dr Naila Rozi, Associate Professor endowment fund on August 21, of SMIU, Dr. Ambreen Fazal, 1933 was Khan Sahib Haji Murad KARACHI: SMIU held 13th Assistant Professor, Mr. Asif Hussain Bukhsh Mari. This historic fact was meeting of Syndicate of SMIU in Samo, Lecture of SMIU and Mr. shared by Dr Muhammad Ali Shaikh, the month of April. Dr Muhammad Gulzar Ahmed Mughal, Registrar Vice Chancellor of SMIU in the first Ali Shaikh, Vice Chancellor of SMIU. Besides that Syndicate meeting of Board of Governors of of SMIU chaired the meeting. nominated two new members SMIU’s Endowment Fund, which was It was attended by Mr. Salman for the Selection Board of SMIU. held at SMIU’s Committee Room. Farooqui, Federal Ombudsman, Among them were Justice (retd.) The meeting was attended by the Justice (retd.) Agha Rafique Ahmed Sarmad Jalal Usmani, former judge members of BOG including: Mr. Khan, former Chief Justice of of Supreme Court of Pakistan and Nauman K. Dar, President of HBL, Shariat Court, Justice (retd.) Deedar Mr. Sharif Baloch, former Education Mr. Jahangir Siddiqui, founder of JS Hussain Shah, former judge of Secretary of Sindh. On this occasion Bank, Mohtarma Nadira Panjwani, Supreme Court of Pakistan, Mr. the Syndicate appreciated services of a noted philanthropist, Mr. Ghulam Ghous Bux Mahar, nominee of its former two members: Justice (retd.) Ali Surhio, Director Finance and National Assembly of Pakistan, Mr. Hamid Ali Mirza and Mr. A. W. Qazi. Prof. Dr Aurangzeb, Dean of Faculty Rahim Bux Channa, nominee of The Syndicate of SMIU decided Committee Room: Vice Chancellor SMIU Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali Shaikh briefing the of Business Administration of SMIU. Higher Education Commission of that the university will strengthen 13th syndicate meeting — Muhammad Nasir Rafi /SMIU One more member, Justice (retd) Agha Pakistan, Mrs. Aziz Fatima Mughal, its academic partnership with that it should be continued for should organize a conference in Rafique Ahmed Khan, former Chief Additional Secretary, Department the universities of China, more three years and England, which special research studies Justice of Shariat Court of Pakistan, of Education, Government of Turkey, Malaysia, and Europe. Malaysia and European countries should be conducted and presented who could not attend the meeting Sindh, Prof. Dr. Syed Asif Ali, Dean After evaluating SMIU’s Leadership should be included in it. on China’s role in Pakistan’s due to being out of the country. Information Technology, SMIU, Program, the Syndicate decided The Syndicate said that SMIU economic development.

Senate hall inaurgation Countinued from Page 01 Hussain Yousfani, Vice Chancellor, National Research Conference Countinued from Page 01 PUMHS, Benazirabad, Ms. Shahnaz NED University, Prof. Nisar Ahmed Asghar Channa, Vice Chancellor, Wazir Ali, Acting President, renowned institutes of the country and commitment to organize such Siddiqui, Director, IBA, Sukkur, SMBBMU, Larkana, Prof. Dr. Akhtar ZABSIT, Mr. Wajeeh Uddin Ahmed, including , knowledgeable event for researchers. Dr. Farrukh Iqbal, Director, IBA, Baloch, Vice Chancellor, BBSU, Lyari, Chancellor, Jinnah University for SZABIST Karachi, Bahria University, Lastly, in the closing ceremony, Mr. Karachi, Dr. Noshad Shaikh, Vice Karachi, Prof. Dr. Faizullah Abbasi, Women, Karachi, Prof. Muhammad University, Gulzar Ahmed Mughal, Registrar, Institute of Business and Technology, SMIU presented certificates to Chancellor, LUMHS, Jamshoro, Dr. Vice Chancellor, Dawood University, Rais Alvi, Director, KASB Institute ISRA University Hyderabad, the presenters & shields to the Syed Muhammad Tariq Rafi, Vice Karachi, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Aslam of Technology, Karachi, Dr. IHM DOW University of Health chairs and co-chairs of the sessions Chancellor, Jinnah Sindh Medical Uqaili, Vice Chancellor, (MUET), Hakeem Abdul Hannan, Vice Sciences Karachi and Sir Adamjee followed by the vote of thanks to the University, Karachi, Dr. Abdul Jamshoro, Dr. Mujeebuddin Memon Chancellor, Hamdard University, Institute of Management Sciences. audience by Dr. Ahmar Qasim Qazi, Karim Baloch, Vice Chancellor, Vice Chancellor, Sindh Agriculture Karachi and Mr. Hunaid Lakhani, All the presenters, participants Assistant Professor, Department of QUEST, Nawabshah, Prof. Ghulam University, Tandojam, Dr. Azam Chancellor, Iqra University, Karachi. and guests appreciated the efforts Business Administration, SMIU. SMIU CHRONICLE | AUGUST 2017 03 DEPARTMENTAL NEWS SMIU CHRONICLE Art exhibition organized by Media & Communication Studies Department of Business Administration department organizes Leaders Day world. The students of fourth semes By Faiza Riaz Business students of politics, science, technology, the leaders including Allama Iqbal, ter cheered up the audience by philosophy, humanity, social work, , Liaquat Ali KARACHI: Indeed the art has always performing mime drama in their reintroduce business, education and human rights. Khan, Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah, the power to transform, educate, unique way. It is a technique of successful leaders of The exhibition was held in the Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, Abraham inspire and motivate its audience expressing an idea or mood or the world premises of SMIU, which was Lincoln, Hillary Clinton, Fidel Castro through different ways. portraying a character entirely attended by a large number of and the CEO Twitter Jack Dorsey. Like every semester, also in this by gesture and bodily movement by Abdul Bari students, faculty and staff members. The students who participated semester the department of Media without using words. Some students Posters were carrying pictures, brief in the event said that they have KARACHI: Students of Sindh introduction and major contribution chosen the roles of successful Studies organized an impressive showed up in famous character styles Madressatul Islam University's of the leaders, leadership styles, world leaders, to reintroduce them exhibition on May 18, 2017 in the and they behaved whole day in the Department of Business and their goal oriented quotations. with other students of SMIU. backyard of the main building. same style. Administration organized the The uniqueness of the exhibition They also said that these leaders are "Leadership Day" on May 10, 2017 was that all the students were role models for young generation; by displaying the posters of world present in the get up of chosen hence, we have tried to highlight their leaders, belonging to the fields leader. The students highlighted roles, struggle and achievements.

SMIU backyard: Art work of Media & Communication Studies’ students was diplayed— Haifz Maaz /SMIU Students of the first, second, third and This was supervised by Ms. Khushboo fourth semester together organized Rafiq, most of the students chose exhibition and showcased the projects Hollywood characters except the of the subjects including photography, few in which Mirza Galib’s character creativity and idea development, was dominating who entertained basic design and development the students and faculty by reading support communication. Galib’s poetry. Under the supervision of Ms. Students of creativity and idea Ifrah Imam students of photography development under the supervision displayed their best shots in which of Ms. Sidra Agha presented their they portrayed wildlife photography, Art work. Dr. Ambreen Fazal, street photography and nature Chairperson Department of Media photography as it is the language that Studies inaugurated the exhibition & can be understood anywhere in the students enjoyed a lot. SMIU: Students presenting herself as Melinda Gates and Maheen Rehman as a mark of appreciation — Hafiz Maaz /SMIU

Department of Education organizes poster and nd speech competition SMIU organizes 2 National Leadership Program, 2017 By Afzal Khan Later on, the delegation visited Meanwhile, the delegation had also Ahmad Yousif Ahmad Al-Draiweesh By Gazein Baloch Riphah International University; and visited several departments of Quaid- thought highly of Dr. Muhammad Ali KARACHI: Department of KARACHI: Under the National Prof. Dr. Anwar-ul-Haq(VC of Ripah e-Azam University, Islamabad. Sheikh, Vice Chancellor of SMIU for Education organized competitions Leadership Program, the delegation University) advised the students to Apart from that, the chairman of NLP. including poster & speech of Sindh Madressatul Islam tread on the footprints of Quaid- Higher Education Commission of Likewise, the delegation had a competition on International University: Admin, Faculty and e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah as Pakistan, Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed also golden opportunity to meet Mr. Women’s Day in March. Students studendts paid a meaningful visit to a great decision maker.Afterwards, hosted a reception for the delegation. Baleegh-ur-Rehman(Minister of actively participated to highlight the Islmabad in January where they went the SMIU’s delegation also went to In addition, the delegation had paid a State for Federal Education and status of women in society. Students to National University of Science see a pluralistic version of Pakistani call on Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Professional Training), Mr. Salman delivered speeches to share their and Technology (NUST),which was cultural artifacts, representative of all Mian Saqib Nisar, who described Farooqi (Federal Ombudsman) , Mr. views on social discrimination and to welcomed by Director of Student’ provinces at Lok Versa, Islamabad. education, equality before law, Qamar Zaman Chaudhry ( Chairman share the strategy to promote equal Affairs Department. On the same day, Sindh Madressatul honesty and integrity as preliminaries of National Accountability Bureau) rights. Students honored the women The director, as a token of pleasure Islam University’s delegationhad to human security and satisfaction. and Mushahid Hussain Syed (ex. who have paved the path towards on the arrival of delegation, briefed a pleasant meeting with Prof. Dr. Over and above, SMIU’s delegation Federal Minister and current Senator) our progress and struggled to take the students about establishment of Pervaiz Iqbal Cheema, Dean Faculty also cherished the moments at in Islamabad. Sindh Madressatull ‘womanhood' to a level where it is the university, its degree programs, of Contemporary Studies at National University of International Islamic, Islam university’s delegation also now. In last participants were given societies and clubs. Defense University. Islamabad. The president, Prof. Dr. visited the National Assembly. prizes and certificates. Intelligent Computing: Transforming life through AI By Bilal Zafar KARACHI: Computer Science Department of Sindh Madressatul Islam University organized a seminar on Intelligent Computing: Transforming life through AI at Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto Auditorium. 14 students participated in the seminar. Ms. FaizaYousufa Chief Consultant of OuttaBox, was chief guest of the seminar. My trash, my pocket By Syed Farhad Rizvi KARACHI: Final semester students of Media and Communication Studies: Farhad Rizvi, Waleed Siddique and Sadaf Ghouri ran a campaign to spread awareness in correspondence to the increasing amount of trash around the city, the small initiative known as My Trash My Pocket to infuse into the youth to carry their wrappers and litter instead of spreading it around. It was their project of course, Development Support Communication, 8th semester. Islamabad: A group of NLP 2017 delegation in National Assembly — Muhammad Nasir Rafi /SMIU 04 SMIU CHRONICLE | AUGUST 2017 EDITORIAL & OPINION

SMIU CHRONICLE BUSINESS INCUBATION CENTERS AND START- A publication of Print Media Lab Department of Media and Communication Studies UPS FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS Sindh Madressatul Islam University By Aisha Aslam in public or private sector office space, management be made compulsory and Patron-in-Chief: Dr. Ambreen Fazal jobs, there are also the training and much more. free at least at the primary Editor-in-Chief: Dr. Mujeeb Abro “I have always mentioned people who prefer taking They are basically thelevel for all girls. Women, Managing Editor: Ifrah Imam (L ayout Design), that no nation can ever risks and start their own catalyst tools for regional or if provided with proper Nosheen Hussain (Content Design) be worthy of its existence business. And amid those, national development and resources, can achieve a Editor: M. Hunain Ameen| Asst. Editor: Afzal K. Buledi that cannot take its women the number of women prosperity.Women need breakthrough; because Co-ordinator: Gazein Baloch| Layout Incharge: Syed Aylia Abbas along with men. No struggle entrepreneurs is increasing more help since we live in a they are the ones who Photography Incharge: Hafiz Maaz can ever succeed without rapidly. society which is patriarchal make things possible. A women participating side The major factorsin social order and woman can successfully For feedback [email protected] by side with men. There are contributing to poor dominated a male family run a house so why not two powers in the world. employment trends for member. Therefore, thebusiness. People just have One is the sword and the females in Pakistan include major problems befalling to believe in women, to PAKISTAN - at 70 other the pen. However low literacy rates, social and women, in my opinion, is witness the wonders. there is a third power cultural taboos and norms lack of experience. Dearth Ministry of Labour Pakistan as 16th largest economy in clinching the cricket world cup of stronger than both, that of that impede their active of economic and social and Manpower should the world by 2050, World Economic 1999 in are colorful feathers in the the women.” participation in national support is another big help women by giving Report cape of Pakistan. Quaid-e- economic activity. To be an problem for them. But, these them entrepreneurship Pakistan turned 70 on August 14, Similarly, Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan, Azam puts stress on the entrepreneur is not a piece business incubators are opportunities.Gender 2017. It had been a tumultuous a nuclear physicist, Abdul Sttar Edhi, significance of women in of cake whether it is for man widely helping and fulfilling discrimination, social journey. Exciting. Adventurous. a philanthropist, Dr.Syed Adeebul every walk of life, including or a woman. However, it is the business needs of injustice and low literacy Unpredictable. Sometimes uplifting. Hasan Rizvi, a medical messiah at entrepreneurs impliedly. still attemptable, there are people. Incubation centers rate are the root causes of Often heartbreaking. And, often, rash Transplantation, Arfa Abdul Karim Women, in contrast with some great challenges facing are now working almost in dismaying employment and dangerous. But never had there Randhawa world’s youngest Microsoft men, are equally important women especially. Women every region of Pakistan. situation for female been a dull moment. Certified Professional at the age of 14 for the prosperity and are capable of starting any In 2009, government of workers and professionals Seventy years ago on 14th August and many more are epoch making success of a society and a type of business, including Pakistan has announced in the country. However, 1947,an independent Muslim nation in the history of Pakistan’s post country. Pakistan’s female catering, educational to establish 12 incubation enhancement of state in the form of Pakistan was independent period. population is estimated venture, textile and centers for women, where international cooperation carved out in tune with Two Nation At the present, World Economic to be 48.65 percent of the tech businesses, fashion women could seek help through ratification of Theory based on Islamic Ideology Report revealed Pakistani economy total, the majority of which designing and many others. for not just tech start-ups international declarations under the auspices of a determined is 25th largest economy in the world, lives in the country’s rural In the past, Women used to but for any other sort of of the United Nations leader, Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad likely to be the 16th largest by 2050 areas. According to Labour show a low degree of interest business as well. and other international Ali Jinnah, who spearheaded Pakistan based on its gross domestic product Force Statistics (LFS) 2012- in technology. On the If we talk specifically about organizations could Movement in the shape of All India at purchasing power parity. 2013, of the estimated 180 contrary women have now tech start-ups then there are assist the government . There are a multitude of other million people, only 12.51 expressed immense interest many business incubators in achieving the desired As we count down to the country’s landmarks to the credit of Pakistan million Pakistani females in it. As mentioned in the which are currently results. Without the 70th birthday, it may be useful to look as well. Pakistan did not leg behind of various ages are in preceding account that working throughout the creation of opportunities back at the journey to see what lessons in cooperation with international employment of some sort. embarking upon a business country, including Plan9, for women in mainstream we could have learned. Pakistan is organizations for collective defense However, while this shows is a hard nut to break. a Lahore based business occupations, Pakistan’s bound in tangible as well as intangible and maintain world peace; she joined that female participation Hence, Business Incubation incubator with almost 60 dream of joining the club elements of national power; such South East Asian Treaty Organization in economic activities Centers have been start-ups, The Nest I/O, of developed countries will as she is 6th populous nation, 36th in 1954 and Central Treaty gradually increased over established to help those a technology incubator remain only a dream. With largest area and 6th largest armed Organization in 1955 respectively. the period in question we who are passionate about associated with the respect to the importance force in the world coupled with an Likewise, to support the cause of may notice that nowadays, the launch of their business. Pakistan Software Houses of women, on the eve of immense geo-strategic importance. Third World Countries; Pakistan women are working side by In general, incubation Association (PASHA), Muslim league meeting Right after the creation, a couple took an active part in Non-Aligned side with men, essentially in centers are often sponsored Microsoft Innovationat Muslim University of of social, political, economic, Movement in 1979. Pakistan held 2nd almost every field. Likewise, by private companies or Center in Lahore and Aligarh March 10, 1944,the admistrative and territorial problems summit of Organization of Islamic entrepreneurship is one municipal entities and Karachi, and many more. founder of Pakistan, Quaid- beset the nascent state of Pakistan. In Council in Lahore in 1974. of those many fields of public institutions aimed These incubation centers e-Azam has rightly stated; pursuance of multilateral diplomacy, Pakistan conducted peaceful nuclear businesses where women at helping to create and are helping people without “Another very Pakistan officially joined the United explosions in 1998. Surprisingly have also made big strides grow young businesses any gender discrimination. important matter which I Nations on 30 September 1947. enough; Pakistan is the only Muslim by leaps and bounds. by providing them with For an effective workforce want to impress upon you For the smooth run of government, country with nuclear weapons. According to necessary support and in entrepreneurs, the is that no nation can rise to the rules of business were formulated The long and short of it is that after a business dictionary, financial and technicalcapacity of the women the height of glory, unless in the light of Government of elapse of 70 years on her birthday, entrepreneurship implies services. Against it, trends workers should be women are side by side with India Act, 1935 along with guiding Pakistan’s socio-politico economic “The capacity andhave changed a bit as some enhanced through creation you. We are victims of evil principles of Objective Resolution dimensions of life progressed at willingness to develop, incubation centers are of more vocational training customs. It is a crime against of 1949 and Basic Principles snail’s pace. There is still a long way organize and manage a specifically built to kick start institutions and through humanity to shut up women Committee. In this respect, Pakistan’s to go. For this, Political will is at business venture with tech start-ups. Business on-the-job trainings. Since within the four walls of constitutional development evolved the forefront. Drawing inspiration, any of its risks in order to incubators are helpful in it is the key to the success houses as prisoners”. So it is from the constitution of 1956, 1962 which inculcates a strong sense of make a profit.” Where most many ways as they provide and economic growth of rightly sad that when there and finally to 1973. national cohesion, rule of law, a people indulge themselves basic needs of a business like a country, education must is a will there is a way. Unfortunately, for lack of a robust economy and political system, charismatic political leadership and pluralistic social order, democratic frequent dissolution of political political culture, universalization of RISING BRAIN DRAIN IN PAKISTAN governments became a hallmark of education, respect for fundamental By Rana Aamir Abbas computer science, commerce Pakistan confronted with the scarcity Pakistani political culture. human rights Pakistan could turn ‘an and information technology of knowledge economy developers Moreover, dearth of a strong Asian Tiger’ in the foreseeable future, Brain drain is a multidimensional departments,who are migrating to the and ultimately lead to the death of federation and democracy, good with a special reference to ‘China and complex phenomenon. developed countries, like the USA, a nation. New mega projects in the governance, economic prosperity, Pakistan Economic Corridor’ (CPEC) Nowadays, we often come to hear Canada ,Germnay and to European shape of CPEC has been started in religious harmony and institutional that is guarantor of peace, prosperity about the term, Brain Drain in our and Middle Eastern countries as well. Pakistan, which is being considered rapport hovered over the horizon and progression of Pakistan And daily life on media as well as by According to Bureau of Immigration the game changer project for this of Pakistan likes the sword of the this is the way to mark a day on 70th literary people and intellectuals; but and Overseas Employment since region. CPEC will boost up the Damocles. birthday of a country. only a few people are familiar with 1971 up to September 2016 almost economic development of Pakistan, Pakistan has still made big strides in Otherwise, the specter to the the term. 9.4 million overseas Pakistanis are but on the other hand Pakistan is every field of life on an unprecedented existence of Pakistan from four Brain drain is an intended working or living around the globe. facing the loss of knowledge economy scale. Noble laureates Mohammad corners will continue to haunt phenomenon of migration from the Most overseas Pakistanis are working in the shape of brain drain. So by Abdus Salam the physicist, Malala Pakistani national territorial integrity developing countries in favor of the in the Middle East, 49.2%, Europe, keeping all these facts, it is the dire Yousafzai the educationist and and political sovereignty. developed countries by skilled labor 28.3% and USA 16.2%. According need of the time to combat this loss of with a higher level of education, to a Gallup survey of Pakistan,about knowledge economy. generally following a better income, 63% youth of Pakistan showed their The main causes may be Idea, Passion, Success living standards and job security as interest to go abroad for a job. As unemployment, political instability, “It’s not about ideas. It’s about making ideas happen.” - well as to enhance their professional many as 38% youth of Pakistan social factor, the economic factor, Scott Belsky, co-founder of Behance. skills ina comfortable environment. said they would like to settle down bad governance, quality of life, less In fact, these skilled and professional themselves abroad. The scenario foreign investment. Specially, the “I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 people are the backbone of a country’s has been changed in the economies terrorism might be a key factor times I’ve been trusted to take the game's winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over economy, who contribute towards of world as world has moved from for external migration. keeping and over and over again in my life and that's why I succeed.” - achieving the desired economic goals. agricultural to industrial economy. in view the facts and figures, it Michael Jordan, NBA Hall of Famer. Youth under the age of 25 constitutes And now war is on for increasing is an eye opener for authorities 63% of the total population of “knowledge economy” of the and policy makers concerned in “There’s nothing wrong with staying small. You can do big things with a small Pakistan. Youth has the power to countries. Pakistan as a developing Pakistan that the Government team.” - Jason Fried, founder of 37signal. steer the country into the next phase nation also needs to incorporate the should take necessary measures to “Ideas are easy. Implementation is hard.” of political stability and economic policies, which address the factors combat this intellectual migration Guy Kawasaki, founder of AllTop. developments if they effectively of brain drain. Pakistan has to avoid from the country by offering the utilize their skills. With every passing the ultimate impact of brain drain, youth better job opportunities and “If you just work on stuff that you like and you’re passionate about, you don’t have year of Pakistan, it’s an increasing which otherwise may shallow the should formulate such a system to to have a master plan with how things will play out.” trend among the youth of university society from “best and bright brains”. provide these intellectuals with better Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook. graduates of business, medical, The increasing trend may make socioeconomic incentives.

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ADVERSE IMPLICATIONS OF ENERGY CRISES IN PAKISTAN By Mazhar Abbas Jessani Energy is an essential to There is also a rapid growth in on petroleum product. Natural Gas shedding of 8 hours.According to the place where Sun arises 165 days in a business, household, transportation, renewable energy resources; most is another source of energy power experts, the water recourses in Gilgit year is the feasible for Solar Energy. infrastructure, information technolo- notably they are Water, Wind and Solar generation which is clean and safe, Baltistan can produce 200,000 MWs Similarly, we see in place like Karachi gy, agriculture, and other sectors. Power. Fossil fuels are the dominant efficient and environment friendly electricity, which is purely Green which has 300 days of sun in a year. Any nation that wants to grow its sources of energy, powering the fuel. It contributes about 48 percent energy and also pollution free. While, We are still looking towards other economy and improve the living global economy. Although Pakistan of the total primary energy supply Pakistan needs 24,000 MW to fulfil countries to import electricity; standards, must secure a healthy is an atomic country, but for Power mix in the country.At present, the her energy demand satisfactorily. the previous government had energy supply.like other countries, generation it mainly depends upon total requirement of electricity in If we talk about Wind energy as signed an agreement (100MW) and Pakistan also possesses numerous non-renewable sources of energy, Pakistan is 24,000 MW (Mega Watt) an alternative solution, Karachi is an an MoU (1,000MW) with a sources of energy. Earlier, coal was e.g. oil, gas and water resources in peak hours, particularly in summer ideal place to design Wind Turbines; neighbour country, Iran. Further, considered as a cheaper source of to fulfil energy requirements. and in which the recorded shortfall because Karachi is in between the China has also offered to export energy for electricity production, but Original resources of oil are not is around 8,000 MW (Mega Watt). Deserts of Balochistan and Arabian 4,000MW of electricity to Pakistan it has now become more climate risky. enough to reduce energy need of It means the nation has to suffer 8 Sea which is the best Wind Corridor; for which a memorandum Therefore, trying to find a low- a growing economy. As a result, hours of load shedding. The division of and has the potential to generate of understanding has also cost gas as the best alternative is Pakistan has to import large quantity load shedding varies from city to city, electricity approx 50,000 MWs. been signed. For a prosperous inevitable in the current scenario. of oil and oil based products from if the big cities suffer less than 8 hours So, we need only 24,000 MWs; and progressive nation and Besides, responding to the Middle East countries, especially than the small cities; and villages have while we have 250,000 MWs green country, it is need of the hour to adopt challenges that domestic supplies from Saudi Arabia. According to to suffer more than hours, but we have energy; but we don’t utilize it. We feasible alternative sources of energy cannot keep up with demand, a the Economic Survey, in 2015-16 the shortfall of 8000 mega watts. And, still have the solar assets; the experts to cope with rapidly growing need versatile approach is required. around 17.2% of import bills are for this purpose we have to face load of European Countries say that the of energy.

CLIMATE CHANGE –A Growing Trend By Zoya Kamal

According to UNO, “Climate change on different resources, such due to the occurrence of a number conditions are enumerated as below: the years to come. Although we are change” means a change of climate as water reservoirs, agricultural of extreme events of unparalleled not sure about the rate of increase which is attributed directly or land, energy deposits and ecosystem. intensity casting irrevocable 1. The increase in Earth’s temperature in temperature in the future, but indirectly to human activity that Likewise, climate change has loss to the natural wealth. is causing the glaciers to melt and there according to the situation at hand, alters the composition of the global equally negative bearings on both In Northern parts of Pakistan, there is an expansion of warmer seawater. one can safely predict it’s not going atmosphere and which is in addition public as well as private sectors. are about 4000 glaciers. While in Due to the melting of glaciers, the to be an ideal one. If people keep the to natural climate variability observed The rate of climate change now the Southern areas, there are deserts sea level in the 20th century has risen emission of greenhouse-gasses at the over comparable time periods.” is many times faster than past that are close to the Arabian Sea. about 16cms higher. Scientists predict current rate, the Earth’s temperature Studies show us that the major few years, hence ecosystem of Rainfall and temperature slopes that in the 21st century it might rise may rise as much as up to 4 to 12 contributors of the air pollution the Earth can hardly adjust. are contrary to each other as winter up to 59cms which might become degree Fahrenheit by the year 2100. are the western countries because Stanford University has given a report and summer rainfall concentrates in a threat to marine communities. However, if we make changes by the demand of clothes, toys and on climate change defined as under: the northern areas. The upward and using renewable resources instead of many other household materials is downward interface, under rising 2. The warmer temperature of the fossil fuel, this will reduce the rate of more in the developing countries “The changes that are coming frequency and amount of intense Earth has caused heavy rain falls temperature increase to 2 to 5 degree as compared to under developed in the environment are at a pace hydrological actions, makes the Indus in many areas causing floods in Fahrenheit. Conservation of water countries. Western people want to which is faster than anything that is Delta extremely risky zone for the parts of the Earth. And if the global is also very important for stopping buy cheaper toys and mobile phones observed in the past 65 million years.” sustainable production of the crops. warming does not stop, many the Global warming because this that are indirectly causing deaths, If we look at the past 100 years, parts of the Earth will see floods. helps control the Earth’s temperature. due to the air pollution produced Similarly, different scientistspeople would burn coal, oil, and wood When the climate is at its extreme, in the creation of these things. and climate change researchers for their homes and for factories to 3. Due to Global warming, the heat waves produce— very common Due to such air pollution the have further elaborated the same run. Burning these fossils releases temperature of the summer season phenomenon now. We can safely countries of the Eastern part of phenomenon of climate change: carbon dioxide and many other gasses will continue to rise rapidly. Moreover correlate the increasing mortality the world are also affected and the “If the greenhouse gas emission is that are directly causing the global there will be decreased moisture rate across the world to heat waves. pollution level is increasing in the not reversed and the Earth stays warming; because these greenhouse in the soil, which will cause heat Secondly, there is surge in the rate of eastern countries as well, and the on the same pace of changing gasses increase the temperature waves to generate. And it is expected evaporation and transpiration leading major culprits behind this pollution climate then the Global temperature of the earth and eventually that extreme heat-days will occur to soil drying which directly stems the are some developed countries will rise 5 degree Celsius.” affect the environment change. in every two to three years which crop failure. These heat waves are a such as, America and China. In these climatic situations, it is Reports and studies notify that will spread over the entire world. big threat to the ecosystem as it halts/ In the present era, the climate change difficult for the ecosystem to survive. during the past 100 years, the 4. One more report suggests that hinders the biological growth in the is so rapid that we cannot deny the As different researchers predict Earth’s surface temperature has the Arctic Ocean will become animals, plants and living organisms. importance of its projection in policy that plants and animals will move spiked up to 0.6 Celsius, which ice-free in mid of century. If these heat waves remain making, management of resources each day by one yard towards the may not seem a big number; but What happens in the future will persistent, there will be alarming and technological advancement. The North or in the higher areas to even one-degree increase can affect be decided by the choices we make damages in the form of sunburns; Skin information, required for forecasting protect themselves ,and live in the the Earth’s surface noticeably. now and in the next few years. These cancers; strokes whereas the climate change, will help in predicting conditions that are tolerable for them. Few changes that are observed on choices will determine how much leaves and fruits from the plants latent adverse impacts of climate Such changes in the climate are the earth’s surface due to the climatic the Earth’s temperature shall rise in may smother.

Send your letters to the Editor at LETTERS TO THE EDITOR [email protected] Positive Pakistan Garbage In City in the past and have become so gross and lewd that they just give the message of obscenity to our youth. Our youngsters and Nowadays, garbage is found scattered all over the city. Pakistan holds 4 out of the top 14 highest peaks in the world; K2 potential generation are compelled to think that comedy and fun The condition of cleanliness in the city is horrible. Karachi is is the 2nd highest mountain in the world. becoming a big mess. There is an urgent need for disposing of can be done only by being immodest, nasty and salacious. If our movies sustain an actual weight in terms of the garbage generated in the city. Pakistan has world’s largest irrigation system i.e 3 times bigger inspiring subject matter, appealing acting, witty entertainment, Even the manholes are chocked with garbage. Due to the than Russia’s canal system even though Pakistan is at least 10 touching story and wonderful dialogue speaking then nobody accumulation of garbage in the manholes people are facing times smaller than Russia. sewerage problems. In stagnant water, harmful insects and flies needs to append vulgarity and Indian customs to our films. generate. Many diseases like malaria and other bacterial and Pakistan has the world’s highest paved international road – the Faiza Fatima viral diseases can also evoke in the city. Karakoram highway, which is said to be the 8th wonder of the Department of Media and Communication Studies I request KMC authorities to take this matter seriously, and world. make this city clean and healthy as soon as possible.5 Importance of Education Pakistan has Khewra salt mine, which is the 2nd largest salt mine Syeda Shadab in the world. Department of Media and Communication Studies Primary or elementary education. It is considered a human right for every child to get the opportunity for education. The world’s largest volunteer ambulance service providing Blunders of Pakistani Media School education lays the foundation stone for the child's future. organization operates in pakistan that was founded by a. Sattar Education is as important for a girl as a boy's child . She has the edhi, a social worker of international fame. Pakistani media is now arising from doom to boon. right to access education should not be compromised at any Quite a number of films have been shot and adorned the cinema cost. Pakistan is making 80% of the world’s soccer balls at one of the screens which are being liked, entertained and appreciated by Illiteracy is a social evil. An illiterate person finds it largest facilities in sports good in sialkot. our people. But what’s the inconspicuous weak spot from which very difficult to cope up with various aspects of life that involves our notable directors and revering writers are not aware of and reading, writing, arithmetical calculations. Pakistan treasures one of the rare species of dolphin known as this thing is ultimately fixing a dreadful hole in the triumphant Education makes us humble. It creates awareness and expands ‘blind dolphin’ in waters of Indus river, one of the longest rivers realm of our media. This is the adaption of Indian customs, style our vision. We become more aware about everything that in the world. and practice in our movies. We don’t need an item song in our surrounds and effect our life. It helps us to develop a disciplined movie to get entertained. life. It is known fact that an educated person gets better earning Pakistan is ranked 25th in terms of overall agricultural production We don’t demand long songs which are subsumed opportunities. with chickpeas on top,5th in mangoes, 6th in dates, 8th in rice, under complete disgusting, indecent and vulgar scenes. A Education is of utmost importance for eradicating the 9th in wheat and 10thin orange production in the world. movie can still get hit if it really conveys a beautiful message or unemployment problem of our country. It is also essential to something that is worth watching. It is regrettable to say that improve the trade and commerce and also to bring prosperity to Pakistan is one of the largest nations in the world containing our media personnel used to involve such tasteless scenes and our country. oldest civilizations in history like Mehrgarh, on the Kachi plain develop humdrum plots which cannot carry the interest of of Balochistan, dates back to 2500-6000 BC, one of the earliest viewers till the end of the movie. Unfortunately, our comedy Hermain Pir known farming villages of Indus Valley Pakistan and Mohen-Jo- shows have lost their true essence and real colors as they had Department of Media and Communication Studies Daro along River Indus, dates back to 3000 BC. 06 SMIU CHRONICLE | AUGUST 2017 REVIEW & LITERATURE Painting Review Fiction Girl with a Sky has no limit ! pearl earring By Anmol Memon enthusiasm and commitment. Above By Hunain Ameen all he was ‘the man of his words’ Artist: Johannes, Jan or Johan It was morning, a small and cramped and had already started working on Vermeer (1632-75) — Dutch painter village where the aurora showed its establishing a training centre for the during late renaissance period and beautiful colors with full bright light women of the village. In between Dutch golden age. Vermeer created of sun behind an old broken small all of that struggle and striving, 66 known masterpieces (as per house, a flock of little birds made their there was someone who was falling mentioned in an essay published way high up towards the sky, they for Ayan’s courage, gratitude and in early 19thcentury) out of which seemed a constellation of stars. Their cautiousness. All of his traits and only 34 paintings are attributed melodious chirping was bewitching. virtues fascinated her, starting from to his name today. In his lifetime, It was no ordinary morning.Between his way of talking to dealing with Vermeer had seen little fame. this invigorating mornings, a curtain each person of the village. This was no He, in fact, died leaving his family moves from the most beautiful house other then Anaya. By looking at the under serious financial debt. Records of the village, “Ohh! There she is. efforts Ayan was putting into training show that Vermeer’s work and his Anaya” a fortuitous voice came; it was centre, she started motivating people name were almost omitted from Dutch one of the kids playing right outside to go and join his magnificent cause. history. He was barely mentioned the house. Anaya waved towards For this, she first started with her anywhere despite his masterly work them, before she could utter a word father. Her untiring efforts and hours and finesse in every department of wearing blue and golden turban are essentially associated with the an abhorrent and unpleasant voice of persuasion yield finally and her his paintings: work of light, excellent looks back at you so inquisitively Pearl, we’d never have a consensus came down her way. father agreed to help Ayan and Anaya treatment, use of pigments, colors and persuasively yet when observed, or a unanimous tie breaker for the “Come clean my shoes, I am getting was jumping with joy. She wanted to which became popular in post 18th seem stunningly innocent and serene. masterpiece’s ambiguity. Clearly late.” The voice ordered. rush towards Ayan and tell him how century when his attributed work This painting is validly argued to be if seen within the spectrum of “Yes baba,” she sighed abominably happy she was for him. To celebrate was rediscovered and highly admired. a tronie— a random facial expression, his complete work, Vermeer has “Do it fast; you have got to do the the achievement she ran down the He had an increasing taste in encasing face/head, as opposed to some inclination towards the dishes as well,” another voice added broken paths of the congested streets, ordinary life and domestic scenes. He be a portrait— commissioned by ornament complimenting the beauty up. midway a thought touched her mind, unlike his contemporaries, usually individuals with power and wealth, and peacefulness of girl’s face. “Ok Amma,” she sighed again looking “You are just an ordinary girl, he does avoided superficial elitist lifestyle and intended to portray their social Technically pondering, the painting at her beautiful hands. not even know you, and how could its depiction. His painting style was position back in the time. ‘The Dutch earned whatever accolades it did While doing the dishes, you be so overjoyed and unrealistic.” inspired from Baroque art movement Mona Lisa’, as it is often referred and still is, due to its light work and a random thought came across her This thought stopped her on the that was heavily followed and which to, is one of the most universally color treatment using expensive way: “I wish I could go to college just way, with sorrow in her heart and had been in trend well before his birth. famous and talked about paintings pigment and subtle touch. The like all my cousins residing in the hopelessness in mind, her feet slowly Artwork: currently housed in The Mauritshuis contrast with background and color big towns do. I wish I was allowed to and gradually flipped around and The girl with a pearl museum in The Hague, Holland. scheme worked out for the painting make friends. Friends, the ones who moved in the opposite direction. earring is an enchanting piece of art The focal point of this picture can be brought it to life. Among many other will always stay by me.” She was walking and thinking of the which, when looked at, force you to confused between the girl’s eyes and things, it, figuratively, hypnotizes She was so mesmerized in possible ways to manifest her feelings stay hooked. A beautifully poised, her pearl earring and if it wasn’t for you while literally captures your the daydream that a glass slipped out in front of Ayan and to make herself elegant girl, believed to be a maid, the other paintings of Vermeer that attention even if momentarily. of her hands and broke. “Oh hey! I an apple his eye. Subsequently, she am never getting a friend, neither decided to confess her feelings on the WEBSITE REVIEW am I going to college.” She said while day of inauguration of the training EdX- An online collecting the broken pieces of glass. centre. The illusion of even being educational institutes and some and professors. According to edX: A deep cut appeared on her right Ayan’s number one priority had free platform of learning famous names among those institutes “You will be asked to submit your thumb while picking up the pieces. bought her on top of the world. “Best Courses. Top Institutions. are “Harvard University, “Berkeley photo and a photo of an official ID “As if I did not have enough After waiting much, the day was Learn anytime, anywhere.” University, “The University of through the use of a webcam. As worries already,” she said in a rage. finally there, the day Ayan and Anaya Queens Land, Massachusetts Institute your course progresses, you may As she stepped in verandah to fetch had been waiting for very long but for By Zoya Kamal of Technology, The university of be asked to re-verify your identity.” the ointment for the wound, a loud different reasons. Quoted by edX, that claims to Texas System, Delft University of X-Series Programs knock on the door made her even The entire village folk had gathered, be the best online learning source Technology, Boston University and X-series programs also offer courses more frustrated. kids were playing around, the for students all around the world. many other renowned institutes that are verified, and are for students “Who is it?” she asked while rolling expressions of love, laughter, and EdX was founded in 2012 by Gerry of the world. If someone wants to who want to get instructions by her eyes in anger. happiness were cherished and that Sussman, Anant Agarwal and Chris become an edX student, there are the experts and high level of class “This is Ayan, Ayan from Islamabad” precious time was no less than a Terman of Harvard University only four simple steps to follow, work from most famous and he sounded dauntless. Hearing festival. Finally, the inauguration and Massachusetts Institute of which are as enumerated as below: renowned universities like Harvard. the voice of a stranger, quickly she ceremony was commenced and Technology. It was created with an 1.Look through the course list and High School Courses covered her face with the dupatta Anaya somehow gathered courage to aim to present the best education to search for any subject, class, time or In this program, they offer college which was hanging on her shoulders go and talk to Ayan. Meanwhile, Ayan everyone around the world. It offers professor. level subjects from English to Biology. earlier. With her veil on, she opened had brought someone to the event a wide range of courses at university 2. To select your desired course, read Moreover, they prepare students the door and she saw was a tall, to introduce her to the people of the level along with some other courses the full description given for each for different entry tests. Secondly; handsome guy. Astonished she was village. without any cost. EdX offers weekly course. teachers will be capable to integrate a by just a glimpse of him and before “Meet my fiancé Zunaira”, he learning options, in which you have a 3. For selecting any course of one’s lot of the content in the class rooms. Ayan could utter a word ‘dub, dub, exclaimed! “We are soon going to lot of options to study through videos, choice, select the option, “Register Credit Eligible Courses dub’ she heard the sound of her mom get married” he added while looking online text and even discussion Now” and the selected course will be These courses establish partnership coming down the verandah. She towards Zunaira. groups, are available. Moreover, edX added to one’s dashboard. with different institutions to help you escaped in fear in a blink of an eye. The moment Ayan spoke of Zunaira offers a lot of interactive activities 4.Start connecting and learning gain college credits at your own tempo. Her mom came and talked to Ayan. was the moment when Ayana’s heart like quizes, labs and videos of through edX. Professional Educational Courses He came down to meet Mr. Mubashir was shattered with blues, pulverized lectures, which are a great source of Courses Offered By edX These courses are for professionals, (Anayas Father) for the women into broken hopes and extreme learning for students. EdX offers eight EdX is presenting five different types who want to work as professionals empowerment project in the village grief. This was the time of misery hundred precise courses containing a of courses which are dexplained here. and looking forward to gaining new but Mr. Mubashir being the head of for her. She wanted to scream, yell, huge range of subjects, featuring like EdX Verified Courses skills, which they can add to their the village refused to take the lead cry aloud to say that he is mine still, real courses, subjects, and professors. These verified courses are for resumes. EdX offers a personalized and to help him. The next morning she could not… After days of being EdX offers a variety of subjects and those people who are looking for a professional certificate for all the a campaign named “Aurat Parhao” heart-wretched and depressed, if you are enrolled in edX you can certificate to prove their completion students enrolled in this course. (Educate Women) started which the dispirited and lugubrious soul get enrolled in architecture, social and satisfying the needs of any Costs of edX Courses Ayan along with his team was leading. gathered its broken pieces again sciences, economics, finance, ethics, institution where they will apply as an Laerning at EdX is free but verified He was determined, ambitious and and decided to move on to conquer math and many more. There is employee. EdX is almost 10 years old, courses start from $60 and more, vigorous. Moreover, he was smart her dreams and to realize the real variety of options for the students and this is not enough to compete and it can be refunded within two and confident about what he was meaning of love. For her, the motive of edX to get enrolled in the courses with some very old online educational weeks; because edX offers a two-week doing. He had made a promise to now was to take the training at its which they prefer. Recently, edX institutions; but edX is equipped refund policy, and for refunding you himself that no matter what obstacles best and to empower each woman in has joined 90 additional worldwide with its best courses, subjects, just need to email at [email protected]. came across, nothing must beat his the town. She came to realize that the dreams not always come true. Instead, PERSONALITY OF THE MONTH one should be rational and realistic in what to achieve in life. By Saeed Ali Shah Therefore, she finally gathered the Sir Syed Ahmed Khan guts to go and join Ayan for the noble In 19th century, when education He realized that Muslims must equip language and wrote multiple essays cause of upbringing the kids and in Muslim world was a huge need, themselves with modern scientific on different topics and influenced women of the village. few people realized the issue and education, of which they were unaware his students to write in . came forward. The name of Sir . To educate the Muslims, he wrote Sir Syed has a great contribution in Three years have passed, Anaya Syed Ahmed Khan topped the list. articles in journals and magazines and creating a progressive mindset in is now the epitome of courage and Sir Syed got his early education in established educational institutions. the Muslim society of sub-continent. success to the village and surrounding Mughal court and also the education He started with school located at According to him, only solution for all areas, she is diligently working for the of the holy Quran; he then studied Moradabad named ‘Gulshan School’, the problems of Muslims is education, training centre and has empowered law at the University of Edinburgh. Victoria school in Ghazipur and through education they can excel in From early age, he had sense of mainly the scientific society for any field of the world, and education hundreds of women, not only from responsibility towards his nation, Muslims, finally in 1875 he started will make their path brighter, so her town but from her other areas as he wrote a booklet named: “The Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental that is why instead of focusing on well. Causes of the Indian Revolt” in College in Aligarh, which later other things, he just focused on Ayan is no more in the village; he which he criticized the policies of promoted to the university because education and it’s his great success is off to another challenging and British government. This publication of his restless efforts and that was that Aligarh produced great leaders was a true need of the time to the only university of Muslims in all fields even Allama Iqbal and industrious journey of his life, make both the parties understand in the south Asia at that time. Quaid-e-Azam seemed to be greatly ultimately to empower more women each other’s needs and demands. He promoted Urdu as national influenced by his thoughts and work. like Anaya. SMIU CHRONICLE | AUGUST 2017 07 VISITS

A delegation of United Kingdom’s BPP University visits SMIU By Kainat Anjum

KARACHI: A delegation of United Kingdom’s BPP University visited Sindh Madressatul Islam University. Delegation was led by Mr. Peter Crisp, Dean and Chief Executive of BPP Law School, UK and Ms. Lil Bremermann. Richard, International Director, BPP Professional Education Group. BPP University’s delegation held a meeting with SMIU’s senior management led by Dr. Muhammad Ali Shaikh at Committee Room of the University where they discussed possibilities of future collaboration and joint programs in the field of education. SMIU’s Deans and Registrar were also part of SMIU’s delegation. Afterwards, the delegation paid a visit to the Museum of Jinnah at the University and shown a keen interest in academic record of Auditorium: Vice Chancellor Vice Chancellor SMIU Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali Shaikh is presenting shield to chief guest DG Rangers Major General Mohammad Saeed —Hafiz Maaz /SMIU the founder of Pakistan Quaid-e- Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah, with special reference to his education DG Rangers Sindh visits SMI University at SMI and Lincoln’s Inn, London. “ Educational institutions and address the students and words to express his feelings about it. Therefore, students have to play their Department of Mass are power houses that faculty staff in Sir Shah Nawaz Addressing the students and faculty role in spreading consciousness among Communication’s Bhutto Auditorium May 4, 2017. of SMIU, he said, ‘Hassanally Effendi their parents, relatives and friends to can bring positive change” The DG Rangers, while speaking had established this institution for prevail peaceful culture in the society. Students’ of UoK on the occasion, said that Sindh people of Sindh with a commitment. At the closing of the event Dr. visits SMIU By Salman Khan Madressatul Islam produced the Therefore, we must expressMuhammad Ali Shaikh, Vice By Preeti Sen founder of the country: Quaid-e- gratitude for such prestigious man.’ Chancellor of SMIU appreciated KARACHI: Major General Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah, for He said that educational Maj. Gen. Mohammad Saeed for KARACHI: Students of Department Mohammad Saeed, Director which the entire nation and especially institutions are power houses his time and for visiting SMIU of Mass ommunication, University General Rangers (Sindh) visited Pakistan Rangers appreciate this that can bring positive change in to address the youth. He also of Karachi visited Sindh Madressatul Sindh Madressatul Islam University institution. He admitted he had no the society and in the country. presented souvenirs to him. Islam University, along with the faculty mbers where they were warmly welcomed by the students of USFEP Executive Director visits SMIU, addresses students Media Studies Department at SMIU. On the occasion, while talking By Hunain Ameen students from Pakistan must learn said, ‘Being a Fulbright Scholar, I know education is unparalleled and even to the delegation, the students of soft skills for their better career. the importance of these programs, though Russia and China are their SMIU shared that it was a matter KARACHI: Ms. Rita Akhter, Earlier, Dr Muhammad Ali Shaikh, which are initiated by the US.” competitors, they send their students of mmense pleasure for them that Executive Director of the United VC of SMIU in his welcome address He said that the quality of American to America. they had gotten an opportunity to States Educational Foundation in welcome the students of University Pakistan (USEFP), visited SMIU of Karachi. After brief acquaintance on March 2 , 2017 She delivered a the guests were offered a guided tour lecture on Educational opportunities of the campus. They went round in the USA to students of SMIU at the Department of Media Studies Shah Nawaz Bhutto Auditorium. and Social Sciences, TV and Radio Her address asserted that every studios, Hassanally Effendi Library, year US extends more than 200 Computer and Print Media Lab, Fulbright Scholarships to students of Coffee House and other departments Pakistan in a number of universities of the University. Later on, the of America. Furthermore, she said delegation visited Jinnah Museum of that scholarships under the “global the University, where they expressed undergraduate program” are also keen interest in the academic record being offered to students in many of Founder of Pakistan, Quaid fields of study. ‘Therefore’ She added, -e- Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, ‘I wish that students and faculty of specially his education at SMIU. Dr SMIU should avail such opportunities, Muhammad Ali Shaikh, VCor of SMI because SMIU’s Vice Chancellor, University addressed the delegation Dr. Muhammad Ali Shaikh is also a at Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto Auditorium, great supporter of the said programs’. where he spoke about the education She shared that lives of countless of Quaid -e- Azam Muhammad Ali students of Pakistan who studied Jinnah at SMI saying that Jinnah in America, have changed and had studied here for more than four concluded that it is in the best years.He added that it was Jinnah interest of students here to avail such who had elevated Sindh Madressatul scholarships. She suggested that to Islam from school to college in 1943. keep up with the modern world, Auditorium: Rita Akhter (Executive Director USEFP) while her presentation — Muhammad Nasir Rafi /SMIU

Accreditational visit of SMIU organizes lecture of Dr. Tariq Rehman NBEAC in Business Administration By Abdul Bari other classical poets of Sindh along founded in 1885 for the Muslims of that has remained with folk stories have enriched the Sindh as an English medium school. much advanced in all the periods department KARACHI: Dr. Tariq Rahman, a literature of Sindhi language. He said Dr Muhammad Ali Shaikh, VC of of history, but today it faces many By Staff Reporter notable linguist of Pakistan visited that SMIU is also a part of history, SMIU in his concluding remarks said problems, that must be redressed. and delivered a lecture at SMIU in KARACHI: Dr. Farooq Azam February. Dr. Rahman is a Pakistani Cheema, Dean of Bahria University academician. He is the author visited Department of Business of many books and publications. Administration with respect to the More importantly, he has been process of accreditation in March. awarded several national as well He also discussed prospects of as international awards. On the ccreditation with the faculty of occasion, he said that Sindhi has Business Administration dept, SMIU. remained a most developed language, He was quite pleased to observe the immortal for its rich literature. He work which was done for the said affirmed that it was the main reason purpose. He appreciated SMIU’s that British rulers declared it as an efforts and commitment aimed at official language of the province. providing quality education at a very He further said that the poetry low cost. He assured his support and of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai and Auditorium: Dr Tariq Rehman during his lecture at SMIU —Muhammad Nasir Rafi /SMIU cooperation throughout the process. 08 SMIU CHRONICLE | AUGUST 2017 STUDENT SOCIETIES & EVENTS SMIU CHRONICLE A tribute to unsung heroes By Staff Reporter an event to pay tribute to me for the work I have been doing. I am KARACHI: An event “Tribute just a peon. However, I am feeling to Unsung Heroes” was organized happy today and thankful to the by the Community Service Society Community Service Society of SMIU on May 8, 2017 to pay homage to for appreciating our unrecognized the non teaching staff of Sindh hard work,” says Ahmed, peon Madressatual Islam University by in SMIU since last 20 years. inviting them to a get together and Students of Sindh Madaressatul by giving a token of appreciation. Islam University were invited The event was organized with the to spread the happiness. aim to acknowledge their hard work The event was based on two phases. they do for people all day long. “This In phase one, students greeted them is the first time someone is giving me by poems and speeches followed by this much respect for the work I do. some games. Lunch was distributed Mostly people look down upon us. among guests, participants, and However, students of SMIU respect volunteers in the second phase. us and treat us as equal,” says sweeper Community Service Society of SMIU Rajwaniti with a big smile on her face. is on its way to create awareness “Never in my wildest dream I have of community services among Token of appreciation: Smiling faces of unsung heroes during the appreciation session conducted by community service society of SMIU — ever thought any would arrange students. Hafiz Maaz /SMIU Science society celebrated Earth Day Essay writing competition By Filza Mujtaba approach in students so they can have science, technology, engineering and a different and a more neutral point of math (STEM). It tries to increase KARACHI: Science society of Sindh view on issues specially things which the profile of women in STEM and, Madressatul Islam University (SMIU) are related to their life. Technological in doing so, create new role models has arranged the poster completion advancements are affecting Earth in who will encourage more girls into on “Earth Day” in May. The students a negaticve way and students should STEM careers and to support women of different departments actively care about this important issue of who are already working in STEM. participated in this competition, their life. Science society aims at The society also arranged SZABIST Best posters were awarded prizes. organizing more events in upcoming completion consoling, the SZABIST Students created innovative and months including Plantation Day, Mechatronics and Computer artistic posters to show their seminar on Entrepreneurship & a Science Department visited perspectives, opinions, thoughts, panel discussion, Ada Lovelace Day SMI University. The Faculty of ideas related to Earth Day in a creative (ALD), Ada Lovelace Day (ALD) SZABIST had elaborated the entire way. The aim of this particular event is an international celebration day technologies which they were giving is to enhance critical thinking and of the achievements of women in in competition in ZAB-E-Fest’17.

Conference Hall: Position holders after trilingual Essay writing competition — Hafiz Maaz / SMIU By Mahnoor Pervaiz conducted at Talpur House, Business Administration Department. All Karachi: Literary Society of SMI participants received certificates and University organized the "Tri- three best write-ups received trophies Lingual Essay Writing Competition" in prize distribution ceremony.The on May 3, 2017 in which 150 purpose of this competition was students registered themselves. to enhance writing skills among The main reason behind opening students and to build a clear vision, competition in three languages Urdu, approach and broad perspective English and Sindhi was to promote on different issues which affects an different languages and to bring out individual in a society. Students being best of writing skills students possess an integral part and the future of the in given languages. Participants nation , should have an idea and clear were given 5 topics among which concept of their surrounding. The they had to choose one topic for essays submited in this competition Talpur House: Students are making posters for the Earth day competition — Bilal Khan /SMIU writing an essay. The competition was cleaarly met the set objectives. Theater drama on cyber crime with the collaboration of USAID and Aurat Foundation By Fatima Afzaal was impressive and outstanding. the cyber crime in our society; then it will badly damage the He futher said that besides The basic objective of the program this is why criminals are playing nation.” Dean, Faculty of Business structural cyber crimes there KARACHI: On Wednesday, was to aware young generation with the lives of innocent people, Administration, Prof Dr. Aurangzeb are economical, ideological and March 15, 2017 a group of about the threat of cyber crime especially of girls and women. said,“With increase of the users personally motivated cyber crimes students of Sindh Madressatul that destroys lives of the people. He said that if this sort of crime of social media, the perforation as well so the society needs Islam University's Department of “There is less awareness about was not stopped immediately of cyber crime will also increase.’’ to work on it. Media Studies and Social Sciences presented a theater drama on cyber crime in SMIU auditorium. They highlighted trauma of an innocent girl, named Sana (character's name) who was trapped by her classmate Sameer (character's name) who blackmailed her with the help of her pictures, which he had taken earlier. At this stage her friend comes out forward to help her. She encourages Sana to get justice through cyber crime law. At last, the criminal young man was sentenced and penalized by the court. The story of the drama left a deep impression on minds of audiences that was mostly comprised of students. The drama seemed as the best way to spread awareness especially among the youth about cyber crime being committed against both genders, male and female. The performance of the students Auditorium: Students performing during a play on the stage — Hafiz Maaz /SMIU