Vol. XV, Issue II - ISSN 2305-7947 Fall Semester 2014

A Quarterly Periodical of

Karachi-Pakistan

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Scholastic Collaboration Pledged Greenwich University signs MoU with University of Sindh, Jamshoro for Collaboration in Research & Development

Prof. Dr. Adeeb ul Hassan Rizvi An angel in disguise for the ailing humanity

Ayesha Leghari Greenwich Alumna Imran Khan (Gold Medalist) Greenwich Alumnus Head of Social and Behaviour Regional Manager South Change, Communication Department, Greenstar Dear Readers,

YET AGAIN, GVision readers will find an issue filled with changes that capture the environment of Greenwich University at large. The past few semesters have been an exciting time for our magazine and with each semester we try to improve and build upon our previous issue. We are trying to give you a multitude of new experiences and perspectives by penning down the diversified activities. We have tried to encapsulate the EDITORIAL BOARD Greenwichians’ actions and provide a window into day to day life at the campus.

Many events have occurred throughout this semester that will Patron undo ubtedly be penned in the history books of Greenwich University. Vice Chancellor As you already know, Greenwich’s culture and success is society Ms Seema Mughal oriented and multi- dimensional. This semester we are excited to congratulate some of our Greenwich family members for their hard Editor earned, dynamic achievements. In this issue you will find an update Rizwana Amin on th e Memorandum of Understanding signed by Greenwich University with the University of Sindh, Jamshoro for collaboration in Research Coordinators & Development. Tahira Khan We have covered the overwhelming Independence Day celebrations. The Adeela Siddiq most glorified and hyped event of this semester ELECTIONS are also Ahmed Kamran highlighted. Keeping the tradition alive, students’ exhilaration was at its Rub Nawaz peak. And indeed, they had a reason to do so. The implications of such delight and unification were vast, and there was much promise in what Students Contributors the students could and will achieve. Farah Bano Maliha Tariq Finally, we want to appreciate and acknowledge the Faculty, staff and Moona Hameed students in their contributions. We as a team want to ensure that our Rabia Nadeem Nizam readers receive this information in the most exciting, aesthetically appealing, and informative way possible. We strive to maintain the rich Sehar Nadeem tradition and history of GVision. We hope you enjoy this edition. Syed Umaid Raza Please contact us at [email protected] for any comments or Layout & feedback, which will be gladly taken into consideration for the next Graphic Designing semester’s issue. Also, be sure to visit our online Gallery to see more Shazia Anwar images of the University, the Faculty and students who dwell it.

Photography Concluding on this note, “ The one universal ever- Abdul Wasay operating law throughout has been the law of change. Nature never stands still and never Bilal Javed duplicates herself. Life is always in the process of Muhammad Fahimuddin becoming something else”. Vijay Ratan Jedia Rizwana Amin Editor CONTENTS

Scholastic Collaboration Pledged ...... 04 Patriotism at its Peak! ...... 06 ‘Public Awareness Seminar’ SIUT ...... 08 Student Development Council ‘Elections 2014’ ...... 11 Imran Khan, Greenwich Alumnus (Interview) ...... 13 Seminar ‘Future of Media in Pakistan’ ...... 16 Prof. Dr. A.Q. Mughal SI ...... 17 Greenwich’s Pride — Syed Absar Hussain ...... 18 The Silver Jubilee – Ehtisham Ali ...... 19 Candle Lit vigil in Solidarity with Palestinians ...... 20 IUMUN’14 attended by Greenwichians ...... 20 Ayesha Leghari, Greenwich Alumna (Interview) ...... 21 Rotaract Club Acknowledging Ceremony ...... 24 Greenwich Aficionados ...... 25 Workshop ‘Creative and Innovative Teaching Methodologies’ .... 27 Screening of Greenwich Television Station (GTV) ...... 29 Greenwich University Congratulates Mr Burhanuddin ...... 30 Story of Injustice — “Bano” ...... 31 In the Memoriam of our Beloved Maroof Nizam ...... 32 Obituaries ...... 34 ‘Expressing Freedom’ Joshinder Chaggar ...... 35 A Greenwichian — Tabish Oza ...... 36 Ali Suria in World Youth Championship ...... 37 Sports ...... 38 Dean’s List ...... 39 GREENWICH UNIVERSITY Spring Semester 2014 GREENWICH UNIVERSITY

Prof. Dr. Abida Taherani, Vice Chancellor University of Sindh, Jamshoro (L) presenting University Shield to Ms Seema Mughal, Vice Chancellor, Greenwich University. (C) Mr Saeed Kamal Mughal, Registrar, Greenwich University (R) was also presented with traditional sindhi ajrak

SCHOLASTIC COLLABORATION GreenwichP UnLiveErsDity siGgnsE MeD morandum of Understanding with University of Sindh, Jamshoro for collaboration in Research & Development

Greenwich University has signed Memorandum of Dr A.Q. Mughal, Research Professor, Prof Dr Syed Understanding with University of Sindh Jamshoro on Arshad Karim, Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, Prof Monday, August 4, 2014 at University of Sindh, Dr Syed Arshad Imam, Director, Office of Research Jamshoro. The MoU signing Ceremony was held at Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) , Mr Zafar University of Sindh Jamshoro. The Greenwich University Iqal Saifi, Head Department of Economics and Finance delegation comprised of Ms Seema Mughal, Vice and Mr Rab Nawaz, Special Assistant to the Vice Chancellor , Mr Saeed Kamal Mughal, Registrar, Prof Chancellor.

The Vice-Chancellor, Ms Seema Mughal inking the document Greenwich Memento for Prof. Dr. Abida Taherani

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The group at the entrance The delegation on the way to the Institute

Prof. Dr. Abida Taherani , Vice Chancellor, University of Sindh, has shown keen interest in joint research A visit to conferences, socio cultural and educational tours, and joint research. Institute of Sindhology is one of the major resources on the history The Vice Chancellor and the Registrar appreciated it and of Sindh. It was the first research institution showed interest in arranging a visit of Greenwich of its kind, and brought Sindhology to the University’s students and faculty to Sindhiology Center forefront of international research. Sindhology and also to write their research papers on it. is referred to as knowledge about Sindh.

The Delegation also visited Area Study Centre – Far East Being affiliated with an academic institution & South East Asia, where they were welcomed by Prof. Dr. Hamadullah Kakepoto, Director, Area Study Centre. (Sindh University), the institute contributes The delegation was shown the huge library and the beau - to the scientific research and academic tiful architecture of the building. The delegation was studies in the subject of Sindhology. served with the delicious traditional Sindhi Lunch. v Rab Nawaz Special corners are devoted for people such Special Assistant to the Vice Chancellor as Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Allama I.I. Kazi, Hassan Ali Affendi, Pir Hussamuddin Rashdi, Syed Gulam Mustafa Shah, Muhammad Usman Diplai, and Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto.

Prominent artefacts include the harmonium on which Ahmed Ghulamali Chagla composed the National Anthem of Pakistan The Vice-Chancellors during discussion

Officials in front of a traditional mural

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Patriotism at its Peak!! Greenwich University Celebrates Pakistan’s 68 th Independence Day Students singing National song

There were songs, speeches, poster making, Naat and tiating our programs. Just as we were celebrating Qirat practice for a whole week leading up to August 14 Pakistan’s 68th anniversary, Shahroz, our scholar, was when the entire student body, faculty and staff all donned celebrating his 21st birthday. the national colors of ‘green and white’ to strut the front courtyard full of glamour and clamor. Then, there was a Dua, by a first semester student Mehwish Misbah after which everyone was invited to the flag hoisting ceremony by the Vice Chancellor, Ms. Seema Mughal, Director Administration and Personnel, Mr Saeed Mughal with all faculty and students. Everyone collectively sang the national anthem and soon followed the in chorus, the national song, ‘Hum Zinda Quom Hain’.

Mr. Ahmed Kamran, constantly motivated the crowd by his valor inspiring adjectives when he called on students one after the other to render patriotic songs and speeches. Samir Ansari a student, plays the key board, is a yank for Ms Seema Mughal, Mr Saeed Mughal and Naveed Absaar Mughal hoisting the flag on the Independence Day the crowd and kept the audience entertained. Hussain , a masters student, under the name Mir Zohair Ali, launched his first national song album on August 14th The entire atmosphere was charged with a mood of as well. He sang and entertained the crowd with a voice patriotism whereas on the other hand was skepticism of which was nurtured and matured at Greenwich over the the outc ome from the ‘ long march’ proceeding to the years. capital city . Sitting below the raised platform in front of the stage was Greenwich University started Pakistan’s 68th Independ - a group of children from Sirat ul Jannah , a home caring ence Day Celebration program with a Qirat recitation, by for children, who are a part and parcel of all our age the eloquent Arabic speaking student Shahroz Reigi, who specific programs. There was fun and frolic for them in recited a verse in classical high & low notes, atypical ini - the back yard as all kinds of swings, goodies, candy floss,

Maria, Mehwish, Naureen, Shahroz, Abad and Najamuddin displaying their talent during the celebration

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Absaar, Muzzamil, Maliha, Ayesha, Nimra, Komal, Imtiaz and Naz singing National songs

games and rides was part of the university, for public viewing. The independence flavor for them. This first prize went to Saira Shaikh , ensued by the effort of Ms. Husna second to Syeda Farwa Khatoon Alam, our faculty who motivates Zaidi, third Furqan Thabdawala students to volunteer for community and fourth to Sapna Jatoi. service time and time again. The generous distribution of drinks and The speech competition in English cold water kept everyone heat ab - went to Abad Mehmood , first sorbent and waving the national flag Noreen Safdar, second and Maria to and fro. Sami third. In Urdu the prizes went Students participated actively in submitting their original vision for Pakistan as to what they wish Pakistan to be and how would they contribute to bring progress and development in Pakistan Ms Seema Mughal, presenting donation Mr Aqeel Ahmed & Mr Ahmed to Ms Ghufran owner of Sirat ul Jannah, Kamran during the show with Ms Tahira and Ms Husna

The event concluded with the to Syed Najmuddin Soharwardi, attractively dressed girls and hand - first, and Umair Hassan , second. somely attired boys taking photo - graphs and sharing pleasantries over Next we had a national song singing the lavishly arranged brunch with tea, competition where Imtiaz Ali was coffee and drinks. first, Larib Siddiqui was second and Students penning down their vision Suleman Farooq was third. Many faculty and staff members brought family who always enjoy The day concluded with the screening such events at Greenwich University of a project based documentary in as well the Greenwich KAK auditorium by students who had worked tirelessly Leading up to the independence to produce a piece of talent and fine v day event was the theme poster art . Students actively participating in competition ‘Youth a nd Pakistan’ Tahira A Khan submitting their vision which was displayed around the Assistant Professor

Marrium, Larib, Naveedullah, Amber, Omer and Sidra showing patriotism by singing songs

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Public Awareness Seminar on

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An angel in disguise for the ailing humanity Prof. Dr. Adeeb ul Hassan Rizvi initiated as a pioneer in treating kidney related diseases in Pakistan and now has expanded his services by providing free medical treatment for kidney, liver diseases, cancer and ethical organ transplantation. Dr Rizvi and his team have rendered their unwavering, persistent and devoted efforts to serve humanity. He is highly praiseworthy and renowned for his benevolence and tolerance for the welfare of the society. Indeed, an eminent name performing a Prof. Dr. Adeeb ul Hassan Rizvi phenomenal and promising job only for the sake of addressing the audience ailing humanity, who does not demand any praise.

The seminar titled Public Awareness Seminar on and at the same time a great opportunity to display our Transplantation was organized by the students of Mass students’ work. The challenge was accepted and the first Communication & Media Studies Department Greenwich group produced Pashtawa . University Karachi as their final project under the supervision of their course in charge Ms. Tahira Tariq . Our second group collected donations from students of This seminar was held in collaboration with Sindh Insti - Greenwich University who by cutting their personal and tute of Urology Transplantation (SIUT) on Wednesday, canteen expenses donated a handsome amount to SIUT. 24th September, 2014 at Agha Hassan Abidi Auditorium, Our third group was very lucky to get an early suitable Dewan Farooq Medical Centre SIUT Karachi. date before their final examination from the busy schedule of Dr. Adeeb Rizvi for Public Awareness Seminar and During initial meeting with SIUT officials, it was revealed screening of films. that a short film on decease organ donation is already produced by Hum TV. A short film was required to be The seminar started at its scheduled time with the recitation produced on living organ donation so both aspects of from Holy Quran by Dr. Nasir Luck of SIUT. It was well organ donation could be covered. It was a big challenge attended by faculty members, students and general public. A very impressive welcome address and introduction of SIUT was given by Professor Dr. Adeeb Rizvi director SIUT. According to him four decades ago SIUT started its journey as an eight bed ward in Burns Unit of Civil Hospital Karachi. In 1991 it was granted the status of an Institute. In 2005 was created as a charitable trust for the benefit of the public aiming to provide medical facilities and financial assistance to those who are at the end stage of renal diseases. SIUT is located in the vicinity of Civil Hospital of Karachi with its hub of activities taking place Greenwichians during the Seminar at Dewan Farooq Medical Complex. With 500 beds and

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Ms Tahira Tariq, Ms Sultana Siddiqui and Prof. Dr A.Q. Mughal addressing the audience

facilities spread over 400,000 sq ft. at its Karachi hospital, SIUT is regionally one of the most well equipped center for renal diseases and transplantation. It provides me immense pleasure and fills my heart with pride at the enthusiasm of the Professor Ejaz Ahmed of SIUT discussed the students and faculty of Greenwich University Transplantation topic. According to him each of us can save lives or help as many as 50 people by donating in creating awareness amongst masses organs and tissues from our body. He explained that there by organizing a seminar in collaboration with are two types of organ donation. First is the deceased Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation organ donation in which organs of a clinically dead (SIUT) and producing a short film “Pachtawa ” person are transplanted. Second is living organ donation in on organ transplantation. which a person donates his organs to a patient whose organs have failed due to some illness. In Pakistan an estimated 100,000 people die each year due to end stage Strongly believing in this that “Saving a life is organ failure. This figure includes 25,000 patients with equal to saving the entire humanity” kidney failure, 50,000 with liver and 10,000 with heart Greenwich University has always emphasized failure. The main reason for majority of these cases is the and participated in Corporate Social Activities. want of an organ donor. While there is hope for patients Keeping the tradition alive, we have once with kidney failure due to availability of living donors, again demonstrated our commitment and the answer for patients with end stage liver, heart or pancreas failure is deceased organ donation. He described dedication in serving the noble cause of organ donation as a life saving medical process. community development.

Sultana Siddiqui, director of Hum TV productions, Dr. Adeeb Ul Hassan Rizvi is a man of altru - stressed the need for organ donation and urged our young generation to come forward to donate organs. She praised ism who gives selfless trust not only to console the efforts of students and Greenwich University for but to heal the deprived sick. His optimistic producing short film Pashtawa. approach, efforts, selfless leadership and devotion towards serving the ailing humanity Dr. A.Q. Mughal , Research Professor of Greenwich University stressed the need for organ donation and is highly commendable. The collective effort of according to him millions of family members are Dr. Rizvi and his team, providing free public suffering and thousands of patients are living a miserable health care with honor and dignity is highly acclaimed on an international level.

Here, I would like to appreciate and acknowledge the effort put in by Ms. Tahira Tariq, Faculty member, Department of Mass Communication and Media Studies and all the students who have worked with utter devotion in putting up the show. Seema Mughal Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Rizvi receiving cheque from Prof. Dr A.Q. Mughal

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TV focusing on the events that led to the first "Gift of Life Donor"; Mr. Naveed Anwer in 1998. Zindagi is the true story of Naveed who was in comma after a road accident and his family decided to donate his organs.

The whole team of Pashtawa with Ms. Tahira Tariq was called on stage by the Director, SIUT, Dr. Rizvi and the audience gave a standing ovation to the “Pashtawa” production team. A question answer session between the attendees and panel of SIUT doctors was an important segment of the day. Panel of SIUT Doctors during the question answer session: L to R Dr Anwer Naqvi, Dr Mujahid, Dr Ejaz Ahmed, Dr Nasir Luck and Prof Dr Rizvi

life due to their organ failure. He offered Greenwich University’s help to SIUT in performing social research.

Students of Greenwich University Ms. Sualeha Qureshi and Mr. Muhammad Adil Gujjar described that their aim was to create awareness and campaign for organ transplantation through lectures and seminars in educa - Mr. Mian Muhammad Afzal commenting on the unwavering tional institutions. The objective of this seminar was to and successful efforts of Dr Rizvi and his team members propagate campaign by targeting students of Mass Media of different universities and use mass media to deliver Dr. A.Q Mughal presented Greenwich University shield message to masses in creation of a healthy society. to Dr. Rizvi in acceptance of services provided by SIUT to the mankind and a cheque donated by students of Greenwich University for SIUT.

Ms. Tahira Tariq thanked Dr. Adeeb ul Hassan Rizvi, Dr. Anwer Naqvi, Dr. Waseem Khan, Dr. Murly, Dr. G. M Sheikh, Mr. Shamshad Hussain and Mr. Liaqat of SIUT for their kind effort to make this seminar a memorable one. She offered special thanks to the Faculty members and students of Federal Urdu University and Karachi University who actively participated in seminar.

Mustafa Ali Qureshi, student of Mass Communication and The seminar ended with a token of thanks by Dr. GM Media Studies who recorded the entire program and Sheikh of SIUT followed by tea. the interview of Dr Rizvi Participants were seen filling gift of life forms at organ “Pashtawa” meaning regret was screened which was donation desks for donation of their organs after death. A produced by students of Greenwich University and special feature of the day was the photo session of organ directed by Ms. Tahira Tariq. donors with Dr. Adeeb Rizvi. Our readers who wish to be v 'Zindagi' meaning 'Life' was screened produced by Hum a donor are requested to contact SIUT for furthur details

Prof Dr Rizvi with the students and faculty of Mass Communication and Media Studies of Greenwich University

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Student Development Council (SDC)

‘tGhrourghe neewn Pwollinig cSohftw aErel deevceltopieod bny tshe 2Un0ive1rs4ity ’

Greenwich University Student Development Council with complete enthusiasm in the electioneering. elections were held on September 13, 2014 for the Post of President, Vice President, General Greenwich University is the first and only university Secretary, Joint Secretary and the Treasurer . The which has launched the computer based bio matrix elections of the student body are held every year with software for the elections to make the process of the aim to provide leadership, representation, and voting transparent and to avoid fabricated results unity in the student body as a whole through extra- which leaves the students thoroughly satisfied and curricular activities and services for the University maintains an atmosphere of a healthy competition. and the society. The ambience at the campus was The software has been designed by Greenwich vibrant and electrifying where students participated University IT Department.

Candidates expressing their future plans Voting performed through bio matrix during their elections campaign software for transparent elections

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Results of the electuion were announced at 7:30 p.m. by the Vice Chancellor, Ms. Seema Mughal.

Following candidates bragged the posts.

President Usman Jafferani Vice President Naveed ullah General Secretary Arish Bhatti Joint Secretary Laraib Rajput

Treasurer Saad Shafique Elections’ campaign at its peak!

Greenwich University congratulates to the office We wish them all the success towards their aims to bearers of the newly elected Student Development provide leadership, representation, and unity in the Council. student body as a whole through extra-curricular activities and services for the University. v

The Vice Chancellor, Ms Seema Mughal announcing the results of “SDC Elections 2014”

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Imran Khan Greenwich Alumnus & Regional Manager, South, telenor

“Our values serve as a guide for our everyday work”

Mr. Imran Khan is a technology and sales pute as the premiere leading Public Cloud expert with nearly ten years of experience in Computing Service in Pakistan. implementing sales and product development strategies for IT companies, telecom Prior to working for Telenor, Mr. Khan was operators, ISP’s and data center companies. In the Director Sales and Marketing Centre-X his current role he is working as the Regional Solutions, which was technology startup built Head of Business Solutions South for Telenor with partnerships with leading international Pakistan and looks at the entire portfolio of IT service providers and oversaw all com - services ranging from GSM, devises , IT as munications and sales activities for interna - well as new and upcoming products. tional and local customers. While serving as the Assistant Vice President for CubeXS Imran leads a team of more than 50 individu - Weatherly, an AT&T company, Mr. Khan als in a region that spans from Quetta to managed and developed the marketing and Dharki. Prior to this he was serving as the VP sales strategies that lead to industry leading for Corporate Sales For Cybernet , and Head account acquisitions and innovative new of Sales for RapidCompute , both part of the il - product developments. Mr. Imran Khan lustrious LAKSON Group of Companies. managed the communications strategies Mr.Khan led the strategy and product devel - and pricing analysis for Maersk Line, a opment component at Cybernet and aided in leading shipping company. Mr. Khan the development of policies and procedures for received both his Masters of Business the newly developed unit. Ad ministration in Marketing and a Bachelors He was responsible for taking the units to of Science from Greenwich University in record sales growth over his 4 year tenure Karachi, Pakistan with distinctions and a and succeeded in positioning RapidCom holds multiple deans list honors .

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Greenwich University (GU): Tell us about your job?

Imran Khan ( I K ): I am Telenor Pakistan’s Regional Manager - South (Sindh & Baluchistan Provinces) for Corporate & SME Sales. Telenor Pakistan (with a current subscriber base of 35 million within 10 yrs in Pakistan) i s 100% owned by the Telenor group which is among the Largest Mobile Operators of the World with 172 million subscribers. In my current role, I lead a team of 35 dynamic individuals who penetrate deep into the market with GSM (Voice, SMS, 2G/3G Internet etc.) and non-GSM (Easy Paisa Mobile Wallet Accounts, Tracking Solutions etc.) products. Our Clients consists of an assortment of Small & Medium Enterprises (SME) and Large Corporates (e.g. K-Electric, Engro Foods, House of Habib etc.)

(GU): What competition do you face with other Telecommunication companies?

( I K ): With the increase of tele-density in the market and cut throat competition, the market size is getting shorter by the day. And to spice up the proceedings, the general customer demand on the other hand is also be coming more price-intensive where masses are switching o perators over meagre tariff differentials. All of this added to the fierce Govt. Regulations for Telcos and planned/unplanned closure of mobile services has condensed the margins for Operators substantially. So overall, the competition in the market is basically geared towards fancy/crowd-pulling ATL adverts and tariff changes.

(GU): What is 3G? And why is it hyped so much?

( I K ): 3G is a phenomenal advancement in technology with unlimited features and endless possibilities in the field of mobile internet. Though as a Nation we have de - layed the launch of this premium technology for a long time, it will take another few years to actually gain valued Besides education, it has given advantage from its use. According to a survey, an esti - mated 3.43 billion people globally depend on mobile serv - me confidence. The confidence ices as integral part of their daily lives and these services given by Greenwich University are actually redefining the way people communicate on a has proven to be quite handy. daily basis. There have been major advancements in the field of Medicine and Technology itself with the advent of It has enabled me to face 3G/4G services the world over. Data allows us to make challenges of the corporate changes in the industry by allowing to push devices, to sector. Thanks to our faculty push broadband and penetration into mobile applications. 3G opens up many revenue portals for all the Telcos al - because they are the only ones lowing them to commoditize voice. who taught us how to speak in front of people without (GU): What skills are required in your position on a day to day basis? hesitation ( I K ): As a leader of a team of diversified human beings of different backgrounds, castes and creeds, it is very nec -

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Imran Khan with Mr Mian Muhammad Afzal, Ms Rizwana, Ms Moona in a pleasant mood after the interview.

essary for a Manager to be inspiring, be respectful, make curriculum activities. For example captains of sports it easy for others and keep promises and these very teams or heads of debate teams are considered to possess genuinely are also the values preached and practiced by leadership qualities and are assumedly better at conflict our Organization as well. Also, on a professional scale, I resolution. am required by my job description of be a good listener, a conflict resolver and a good negotiator. (G U ): Your one weakness and one strength?

(G U ): What educational preparations would you ( I K ) I am a very softhearted person so, I tend to give recommend for someone who wants to advance in this people more time than usual to sort themselves out and field? sometimes people take advantage of this. This is my weakness. And my strength is that I am not a political per - ( I K ) Well, two things! The first one is a good GPA. It is a son, I am a very straightforward person, I do not care myth that GPA does not matter in professional life, well it about the repercussions, and I never sugarcoat. does! It would not matter when it is your third or fourth job because then one's CV represents the reputation but in first (G U ): Could you please tell us about your family life? two jobs it matters a lot as the employer has no yardstick to measure your talent so he/she fully relies on your GPA. ( I K ) Family life is very challenging because me and my wife work full time. We only get to see our children after And secondly, extra curriculum activities are very we come home from work. We try very hard on their imporant. I realized it when I started working, the em - education. Our lifestyle has become a bit western, mean - ployers really prefer those who were in any sort of extra ing, we work the entire week but we utilize our weekends as we try to coverup for the days we were not fully avail - able. We take kids to parks, for breakfast and lunch, to malls, and if we plan on staying at home then we watch a cartoon together or play video games as me and my eld - est son love playing them.

(G U ): What has Greenwich University given you?

( I K ) Well, besides education, it has given me confidence. The confidence given by Greenwich University has proven to be quite handy. It has enabled me to face chal - lenges of the corporate sector. Thanks to our faculty be - cause they are the only ones who taught us how to speak in front of people without hesitation. v

Interview by: Moona Hameed BS46 5092

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R The Future of Media in Pakistan by Media Research students

A The seminar was held on September 10, 2014, at yet gives them the glee that’s needed. Just because for Greenwich University’s auditorium, where all students him Pakistani media was a 15 year old for him hence, he

N gathered for the eccentric point of views of the guest did not speak pessimistically about it but with his high speakers, on the topic “Future of Media in Pakistan” . spirits got the youngsters in the room interact with him, I M E S Mr Hafeez Khattak, Mr Shahzad Khan, Mr Javed Mehr and Dr Akhlas Ahmed.

The seminar started off with Mina Fatima introducing the answered their questions and motivated them to join the topic to the audience and inviting Mir Shahrose for the field and make it better. recitation of the Holy Quran, right after which Dr Akhlas Ahmed was on stage to introduce the guests and for wel - Mr. Javed Mehr was the last one to speak, he is the chief come addressing, inviting them to give their opinion one pattern of Siindh Public Library and head of Sindh T.V. by one. He spoke with a distinct Sindhi accent, which a lot of students seemed so enjoy. He talked about interior Sindh, First one to speak was Mr Hafeez Khattak, who is a how the media has spread all over the rural areas of Sindh Senior Journalist and chief bureau of Karachiupdate.com. as well. He referred just not the electronic media but the He had a poetic manner of speech and spoke very print media as well. His exuberance about the future of optimistically about the bright future of Pakistani Media. Pakistani Media revolved mainly on the bases of how He compared it with the past saying “ first there used to be there are channels in different regional languages and not just one channel (PTV) , now there are more than 50 just that but even newspapers being published in regional languages which could be understood by all, based on their location. He concluded by saying media of Pakistan is penetrating everyone and believe it or not it’s getting faster day by day. It was a very interactive and motivational session for the media students of Greenwich University. Which not just enlightened them with the future of Pakistani Media but their own future as well. In the end, the 3 very propitious and encouraging guests Audience during the Seminar were given appreciation shields by Dr Sher Sultan and Mr Zafar Iqbal Saifi.Vote of Thanks was by Anum Komal, channels running”. “Initially there was only one T.V v anchor and now there are many”. He also spoke about the Rabia Nizam and Hadia Rais. New Media which is the Internet, taking over the youth Rabia Nadeem Nizam immensely. He concluded the future of Pakistani Media BS 393435 by saying that there will be a time when channels will be running through smartphones. And the media world will be in everyone’s pocket.

The second guest was Mr Shahzad Khan , an anchor of News One, also a political analyst. He changed the at - mosphere of the room with his hilarity and humorous way of speech. He compared Pakistani T.V channels to a 15 year old child who plays with people’s emotions yet en - A group photo of the guests with Dr Akhlas and Dr. Sultan tertains them, who disturbs them with disasters false news Mughal, Dean, Management Sciences

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With enthusiasm and hard work like yours, success was certain to be achieved

Prof. D‘Sirta Ara-.iQ-Im. tMiaz’ughal Congratulations on this wonderful achievement

The Greenwich family proudly Congratulates its distinguished Professor Dr A.Q. Mughal for the 3rd highest prestigious Civil Award “Sitara-i-Imtiaz” conferred upon him by the President, Islamic Republic of Pakistan on the 68th Independence Day of Pakistan.

Dr. Abdul Quadir Mughal born on January 7, 1944, is a Research Professor at Greenwich University. He was previously Pro-Vice Chancellor and Vice Chancellor, of Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam. He is the first Professor Emeritus of the Agriculture University. Before his appointment as Vice Chancellor, he was serving as Ad - visor, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT) Islamabad since 2004. He has also served as Advi - sor (P&D), Advisor (Academics), Member (WT) and Chairman of the erstwhile University Grants Commission seminars, workshops and of Pakistan; and as Executive Director of the Higher Ed - trainings all over the world. His train - ucation Commission of Pakistan. Dr. Mughal has received ing on Planning and Appraisal of Agricultural Projects at a high quality education from the most prestigious inter - Pakistan Institute of Development Economics, Manage - national institutions. On his meritorious work in the field ment for Agricultural Research Technology at the Iowa of education & research Dr. Mughal has been awarded State University and Crop Modeling Training at the Uni - ‘Azaz-e-Fazeelat’ by the President, Islamic Republic of versity of Florida, USA are notable. Pakistan. Dr. Mughal possesses rich experience of 47 years (BPS Dr. A. Q. Mughal graduated from University of Sindh in 17 to 22) in the administration and teaching of higher 1966 and received M.Sc. Honors in 1970. He also education, basic and adaptive research, and planning and received M.S.degre from the American University of appraisal of research & development projects. Two Beirut, Lebanon in 1975. In 1979, Dr. Mughal was models: ‘Clinic-Hospital system for back-up service for awarded World Bank Fellowship. Under this program he farm machinery’ and ‘An approach to small holder earned Ph.D. from the Cranfield Institute of Technology, mechanization research and development in Pakistan’ are UK in 1983. Dr. Mughal also won the Fulbright Research already to his credit. His experience, as a Visiting Award in 1989 for post- doctoral research at the Iowa State Scientist at the National Soil Tilth Laboratory USA, University, Ames, Iowa, USA. working on the development of a Soil Tilth Index and its use in examining the energy efficiency of tillage systems, Dr. Mughal has acquired professional experience by is getting significance all over the world. On this research, attending national and international conferences, he has been honored with US-1993 ‘Exceptional Merit Paper Award’ . Dr. Mughal has also been recognized by ‘Who is Who in the World’ . He has produced three PhDs. in the field of Power & Machinery (Agricultural Engineering), one in 2003, second in 2005 and third in 2014. He was elected Vice President of the Executive Council of Federation of Universities of Islamic World in 2009.

Dr. Mughal has also worked as Dean of Agricultural Engineering Faculty for over four years (March '86- August '89 and June'94 to Nov.'95). His management experience also includes working as Chief (Agriculture) for two years (1976-77) in the provincial Planning and Prof Dr A.Q. Mughal with his better half Ms Raina Mughal Development Department, entrusted with the task of

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planning and execution of agricultural projects in Sindh Machinery Management, Soil Tilth Management, Use of province. He has served as Chairman and Member on Energy in Agriculture and Sustainable Agriculture. He is various management bodies of the University. He has also a Member on the Editorial Board of International served on the Executive Council of Pakistan Society of Agricultural Engineering Journal published from AIT Agricultural Engineers and Pakistan Engineering Bangkok, Thailand and Co-editor of Agricultural Council. Dr. Mughal fully participated in preparing the Mechanization in Asia (AMA) Journal, published from ‘Education Policy 1998-2010’ and was a Member of the Japan. Dr. Mughal is Founder Member of the Asian ‘Task Force on Improvement of Higher Education in Association of Agricultural Engineering (Thailand), a Life Pakistan’ constituted by the Government of Pakistan in Member of the Pakistan Engineering Council and 2001, which resulted in the establishment of Higher Agricultural Foundation of Pakistan. He is also Member of Education Commission of Pakistan. the American Society of Agricultural Engineers, Sigma Xi, a Scientific Research Society of USA, and Dr. Mughal is a prolific writer and researcher on a wide International Soil Tillage Research Organization of the variety of agricultural subjects particularly on Farm Netherlands. v

Greenwich’s Pride

StuYdeEnt Dof M BAA B(MaSrkAetinRg), DHegrUee SProSgrAamImN e

Greenwich University besides the standard curriculum, always encourages and supports its students to partici - pate in extra-curricular activities which help to broaden their horizon and develop them into more rounded personalities, whether it is an individual or a group skill development. The students’ body of Greenwich University is a dynamic and vibrant community comprising profes - sionals and future corporate leaders. They are expected Absar Hussain presenting his second DVD to to engage in various co-curricular activities as part of the Vice Chancellor, Ms Seema Mughal after the the requirements of various courses in their program . launching of his first National Song “Aye Watan”

Syed Absar Hussain, a student of MBA (Marketing) Rufi at Movenpik Hotel (April 2014), and with Asim Degree Programme joined Greenwich University in Azhar at A.R.Y. Music Azme Pakistan (March 2014). 2012. During his first semester he was motivated by Ms He has attended various TV shows i.e CNBC, live on Tahira Khan, Assistant Professor and Event Coordina - Jaag TV, Bakra Eid Especial 2013, Live on Metro One tor, Department of Humanities, to utilize his beautiful TV – 6th September 2014 Defence Day Special trans - voice and skills of singing on a bigger level. mission, Live on Masala TV (HUM) 5th September 2014 Defence Day Special transmission, Live on Masala TV Under her guidance, Absar participated in the Aman Ki (HUM) 14th August 2014 Independence Day Special, Asha trip to India in 2012, where he performed in Dehli, Live @ 9 with Chef Gulzar, Live on Jaag TV (CNBC) Gurgaon & Aagra. During a performance at Gurgaon. 1st August 2014 (Mohammad Rafi Special on his 34th Mr. Deepak Talvar, (Head, Rotary Aman Ki Asha India) Death Anniversary), Live on PTV Morning Show Subh- gifted a harmonium. As per Absar this harmonium for e-Nau – 13the June 2014, Indus Television – Tribute him is his life time achievement. shows - 13 August 2014 As its first step Greenwich University has sponsored so He has launched various musical videos i.e : Album: “Ae many events for Absar to show his talent to the world, i.e. Watan” – Tribute to National Heroes in which he sang Greenwich University Silver Jubilee Celebrations songs Ae Watan (Tribute to Ustad Amanat Ali Khan), (April 2012), A Tribute to Mohamamd Rafi at Green - Rah-e-Haq (Tribute to Naseem Begum). wich University (April 2013). After this he has per - formed at various events i.e. Tribute to Kishor Kumar, We wish Absar a very bright future, and best of luck Song: Mere naina sawan bahado (August 2014), Tribute for all his future endevours, alongwith assurance of he is a to Ahmed Faraz, song: ye alam Shauq Ka, (June 2014). Greenwich University’s full support, as Greenwichian, and once a Greenwichian…..... is He has also performed with famous singer Naeem Abbas always a Greenwichian!

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THE SILVER JUBILEE

Yes!!! It’s Emyh Stilviesr Jhubaileme at AMy lGi reenwich!!

It takes twenty five years to complete and commemorate left me and I never ever left Greenwich. Because Green - a step taken in the past. These are golden moments to wich is not my office, it’s my home. As a Home is the remember and celebrate. The birth in which one simply place where your heart resides. Home is the place where becomes an event but there are occasions where our luck one is whole. Home is the glow you hold in your eye. bears fruit, may be marriage. There are other turns in life Home is safe and a place of peace. Home is where all as well which take us to our bright future and brighter strivings cease. Home is protective against the others. present. We do owe our regards and gratitude to our Home is full of sisters and brothers. Home is where you institutions, teachers and God. After two and a half find your rest. Home is where you feel your best. Home meaningful decades of progress in life, its’ now 25 is a memory that follows your being. Home is a dream years!! 25 long years... I am celebrating the Golden Ju - for those agreeing. Home is the place where reserves bilee of my life, and the Silver Jubilee of my Golden life fall.Home is the place you yearn to call. Home is where Ehtisham’s journey of 25 years at Greenwich

at Greenwich… Yes!!! My Greenwich…My Greenwich the family meets. Home is a place of restful retreats. which made me…my Greenwich which is my identity… Home is the place you know you’ll be heard. Home is the My Greenwich, which is my family, my Greenwich… place where nothing blurs. Home is all these wonderful which means everything to me in my life. things. Home is the place you develop wings. Home is the place that you’ll find one day. Home is the place I remember my 1st day at Greenwich on July 24, 1989, where your heart will stay…my sweet home, my Green - when I came for the Interview. I was so confused. After wich. All the Greenwichians whether Staff, Faculty, Stu - the interview by my mentor Mr Saeed Kamal Mughal, the dents or Alumni, they all are family members - Very dear Visionary Founder of Greenwich University, I was ap - and very near. pointed at the front desk. It was an amazing experience for me to be a part of the Southeastern University pro - My relation with Greenwich is not a professional rela - gramme which had just started. I can’t forget the day of tion; it’s a relation of heart and soul. It’s a relation of a our first Convocation of Greenwich University, held at flower and its fragrance, it’s a relation of a moon and its Beach Luxury Hotel. We had worked hard for this event stars, it’s a relation of a mother to her child. just as we work for a wedding in our family. The convo - cation was a huge success.... I am so glad that Allah has I am very grateful to my mentors: Ms Seema Mughal, shown us the day that I have witnessed the 9th Convoca - Vice Chancellor, Mr Saeed Kamal Mughal, Director Ad - tion... May Allah bless us to see millions of such convo - ministration & Personnel, all Staff, Faculty, Students and cations of My Greenwich. Alumni, for their kind support towards my long journey at my Greenwich. I shall always be proud to be a senior I tied the knot on January 10, 1992, which was attended member of the Greenwich Family. by all the staff members from Security Guard to the Director. I pray to Allah, the Almighty, for the long life of my Greenwich University!! Love you Greenwich and all the I saw everything at Greenwich…..the ups and downs of Greenwichians! I wish to celebrate my golden, diamond my life…. happiness and sorrows, but Greenwich never and platinum jubilee celebrations with My Greenwich. Amen! v

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Candle Lit Vigil in Solidarity with Palestinians

In solidarity with the Palestinians, Greenwich We, the youth of Pakistan, welcome the ceasefire University organized a Candle Lit Vigil at the agreemen t in Palestine that brings an end to the suffer - University Campus. This was held in lieu of the walk ing and loss of lives, particularly among civilians. The that was to take place on Saturday, August 30, 2014. humanitarian situation in Palestine must be addressed and we call on the parties to respect the ceasefire. All the students, faculty and staff members participated in the Candle Light, and passed the resolution that the We commend mediation efforts and urge the Israelis and humanitarian situation in Palestine must be addressed on Palestinians to seize the opportunity to negotiate a permanent basis. The youth of Pakistan, especially the comprehensive and sustainable agreement. students’ body of Greenwich University discussed and reached a sustainable agreement to address the root After the candle light, prayers were offered for the unity causes of the conflict and bring fundamental change to of Muslim Ummah, Palestine and Pakistan. v the situation in Palestine.

The students, Faculty and staff members Showing solidarity with the GAZA people praying for the unity of muslim Ummah

Greenwichians participated in Iqra University Model United Nations’14 IUMUN’14 (Iqra University Model “United IUMUN’14, from Greenwich University, Maliha Nations’14) was held by Iqra University at their EDC Tariq, who has attended a number of MUNs before. campus, from 28th till 31st August. It was a four days, The best part about the delegation was that, it had most IT-based conference, first time held in Pakistan. There of the first time experiencing MUN people and they were more than 500 external and internal delegates, were all excited and enthusiastic for learning as well as who came just to attend a thrilling experience from winning. The four day conference went smoothly, not only Karachi but also from Hyderabad. along with entertainment sessions and the social events. On the last day, the delegates were awarded From Greenwich University, a delegation of 6 stu - with certificates. After a thrilling experience, the dents (Ibrahim Munaf, Subbayyal Anfal, Noreen delegation also looks forward to attending MUNs in Awan, Hussain Betulwala, Shazma Karam and future. v Maliha Tariq) went under the brand ambassador of Maliha Tariq BS45 4069

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Ayesha Leghari Greenwich Alumna (Gold Medalist) and Head of Social and Behaviour Change, Communication Department, Greenstar

“Consumer Insight is one of the most essential tools for effective communication”

Ms. Ayesha Leghari is a communications Government of Sindh and the Department of expert with nearly ten years of experience in Health. Prior to working for PSI, Ms. implementing communications strategies, Leghari was the head of marketing and especially for the nonprofit and health communications for the Aman Foundation’s sectors . In her current role she is serving as healthcare services and she oversaw all social and behavior change communication communications activities for 5 (five) advisor to Greenstar Social Marketing and is different brands while managing partner - employed by Greenstar’s affiliate Population ships with public and private sectors. Services International. She is also heading While serving as the Associate Director the newly formed Behavior Change Com - of Business Development for the Nay munication and Corporate communication Jeevan Welfare Organization, Ms. Leghari department at Greenstar. Prior to this she managed and developed the marketing was serving as the Deputy General Manager strategies that lead to the tripling in number for Behavior Change Communication for of beneficiaries signed up for insurance and PSI’s USAID funded Maternal and Child a ten-fold increase in potential clients. Ms. Health program in Pakistan, Ms. Leghari led Leghari managed the communications the Health communications component of strategies and brand management for Air - theprogram and managed the development waves Media (TV One, NewsOne, Radio1 of mass media, mid media, and interpersonal FM 91 and Waseb TV), a television and communication campaigns. She was radio company, and Taxpulse. Ms. Leghari responsible for overseeing the testing and received both her Masters of Business production of the campaigns, which bring Administration in Marketing and a family planning and healthy maternal and Bachelors of Science from Greenwich child health behavior messaging to women University in Karachi, Pakistan with of reproductive age and their influencers, distinctions and holds Gold Medal in while maintaining relationships with the Masters of Business Administration.

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Greenwich University (GU): Could you please enlighten us with more information of your business and the nature of your job?

Ayesha Leghari (A L): I am currently working for Green - star as the head of social and behaviour change commu - nication department, it is a new phenomenon and it is quite similar to what commercial organisations do in terms of marketing. And as the name simple indicates, the role is to change the mindset of individuals and it is not just to adopt a particular product but also how to live a healthy life. The nature of the business is family planning, birth spacing, and mother and child's health.

(GU): What is Greenstar? When and how did it start?

(A L): Greenstar works through the private sector and with the Government of Pakistan, to inform and empower people and improve access to quality, affordable health products and services. The focal point of all Greenstar's efforts is "Sitara" – the Pakistani woman with a need for Recently, Greenstar has partnered with the public sector healthcare. We work towards helping "Sitara" meet her and donor agencies to implement voucher schemes, which health needs, and those of her family. provide subsidized access to institutionalized health care for mothers. The long-term goal of integrating maternal In Pakistan 25% of married women have an unmet need health and family planning initiatives is to increase access for family planning. Maternal mortality remains high, at points for the provision of information and uptake of services. an estimated 276 deaths per 100,000 live births. Infant mortality remains at 78 deaths per 1000 live births 1. At Greenstar we believe that as we meet the health needs of "Sitara" , we meet the needs of a nation. If I'm to re-select any field, it would not be any other but marketing and (GU):What is the vision and mission of Greenstar?

the institute would be no other but (A L): Our Vision Greenwich University. In past 10 Greenstar envisions a Pakistan where people plan their years of my professional life, I have families and have improved maternal and child health and met people from different institutes reduced tuberculosis burden. Greenstar aims to be an or - ganization of competent professionals, passionate about but the grooming which Greenwich improving the lives of people in Pakistan. University has provided is far more. Our Mission I was initially an introvert when To improve the quality of life of low-income people I joined Greenwich, but it groomed throughout Pakistan by increasing access to and use of me in becoming an extrovert. health products, services, and information. (GU):Who is Ayesha Leghari in personal life?

In order to help meet this gap in provision of health serv - (A L): I am mother of two boys, my personal life is dedi - ices, Greenstar offers a range of over 20 socially mar - cated to my children, and it revolves around them. During keted2 products and services for family planning, the day hours I'm completely professional, but as soon as reproductive health, mother and child health, tuberculo - I reach home, my role completely transforms into being a sis, nutritional supplements for children and safe water. mother. I help my sons with their homework and try to Greenstar's products are distributed through a nation-wide spend quality time with them. network of over 7000 franchised clinics, 75,000 retail out - lets and community based distribution. The private sector (GU): Tell us about your childhood, how was it dif - social franchise health outlets are strengthened by Green - ferent? star's training and health services team, which enhances (A L): My childhood was very conventional; my father skills of service providers and quality of services.

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(GU): How did Greenwich University nurture your passion?

(A L): I think the faculty that we have, had played a very great role. The classes that I attended were not just re - volving around the subject matter or the books but, it was more interaction, sharing experiences, and learning from our professor's experiences. I had Principles of Marketing as one of my courses and I started to develop my interest in marketing and this way I discovered myself. And Greenwich University is one of the leaders in the field of communication.

(GU): What are the essential tools for an effective com - Ayesha Leghari receiving Gold Medal in Convocation 2010 munication? was a bureaucrat so I moved from city to city after almost (A L): I think one of the most basic mistake that we every three years, which led me to make friends in every make while developing any communication material or part of this country. I was the only sister of two older any communication message is that we tend to put out brothers, so my childhood was quite boyish. perceived opines and perceived knowledge into the commercial campaign that we are developing, we will (GU): How do you involve and motivate your staff not really focus on the consumer's insight and we assume when an important company's strategic decision is our target audience to think in a particular manner, and needed to be made? we apply all our strategies revolving around that (A L): My strategy is to take them along, at times strate - particular thought. So I think, one if the most important gies are not trickled down to the second-tier or the third- tool is consumer's insight. tier, but I try to involve them. I sit with my team and we (GU) : What is your perception of Greenwich brainstorm, then we place our thoughts randomly some - University? where on my room's door/window on sticky notes and then we try to organise them. So in that way, they are in - (A L): volved in the decision making process. My perception of Greenwich University is very strong , I think I am who I am, is because of Greenwich (GU): If you get a second chance to study, would you University. There is not a single platform where I have join any other institute, which one would you choose not been appraised, be it an International platform or and why? wherever I have been appraised, I have always men - tioned that my grooming has come from Greenwich (A L): If I'm to re-select any field, it would not be any University. other but marketing and the institute would be no other but Greenwich University. In past 10 years of my profes - (GU): Would you like to share some memories from sional life, I have met people from different institutes but Greenwich University that are close to your heart? the grooming which Greenwich University has provided is (A L): far more. I was initially an introvert when I joined Green - Sure! I got engaged while I was still studying in wich, but it groomed me in becoming an extrovert. Greenwich University, I met my soulmate there only. There is another cherished memory that I have, I received a Gold Medal during my convocation and my son was six months old, I walked down the aisle wearing that medal and later putting it on my son. I still have a picture from that day and it's framed on a wall in my house.

(GU):How would you define your stay at Greenwich University? (A L): Phenomenal! If it is to be concluded in one word. whatever I have learnt at Greenwich University has contributed substantially towards my success in my professional life. v Interview by: Moona Hameed BS46 5092

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Rotaract Club Acknowledging Ceremony A young professional who wants to make his or her com - munity a better place, desires to travel around the world, lives with other Rotracters in countries he or she travels to and enjoys volunteer work. Such students get a chance to volunteer by being part of the Rotaract Club of Greenwich Creek.

A good number of these student volunteers were appreci - Ms Tahira giving introduction of Rotaract & ated by the mother club, Rotary Club of Karachi Creek on Rotary Club members Thursday August 21, 2014 fall semester . The senior lead - ership members pinned appreciative theme pins relating Rtn Mr Muneeb Khan President to the present year, pins from collaborative clubs in Rtn Mr Shabi Mehdi Past President Canada from the provinces of Ontario and Quebec and Rtn Roohi Feroze Vice President different clubs in the US. Also many who had volunteered Rtn Ayesha Ahmed Member for the dissemination of polio related information were Rtn Maqbool Shamsi President Elect honored with polio pins. Everyone was reminded about the upcoming international day of polio October 24 which The student who were appreciated and pinned were is when immunizations will take place again, the national Zeeshan Ahmed, Hafza Qadeer, Saddam Musthaq Arain, quiz competition and awareness campaigns will be and Shameer Khan Chandeo. Staff members included carried out aggressively among all segments of society.

Rotaractors pinned by Ms Tahira, Ms Ayesha and Mr Muneeb Khan

The Vice Chancellor of Greenwich University was in - Ms Shazia Anwer, Mr Fahimuddin and Mr Abdul Wassay. ducted as a member of the Rotary Club of Karachi Creek. On the other hand staff and students were appreciated for Volunteers who were appreciated but couldn’t make it to the volunteer work rendered. the ceremony were Qutub uddin Sheikh, Saad Saeed, Salar Khoso, Muhammad Adeel Qureshi, Maria Batool Jafry, The Rotary Club Members included Sherbaz Khan and Syed Abdul Rafay and Rub Nawaz. v Rtn Ms. Tahira A Khan - PP & Assistant Governor 2013- Tahira A Khan 2014 Distt 3271 Assistant Professor

The Rotary club members with Ms Tahira and students

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Greenwich Aficionados Souvenir Presentation Ceremony

To acknowledge and appreciate the devotion of students towards their alma mater, a reception was arranged by Mr. Saeed Kamal Mughal, Director, Administration & Personnel on Saturday, September 13, 2014.

Souvenirs were presented to the students by Ms. Seema Mughal, the Vice Chancellor, Mr. Saeed Kamal Mughal, Director, Administration & Personnel The Vice Chancellor addressing and v appreciating Greenwich Aficionados and Research Professor. Dr. A. Q. Mughal. Greenwich Aficionados

Abeer Afridi MS44 3909 Mina Fatima BS38 3256 Aishad Siddiqui MS40 3554 Mir Haider Ali Talpur BS35 3038 Barryia Ansari BS39 3401 Muhammad Fauz BS43 3823 Bilal Javed Mughal BS39 3404 Mustafa Tariq BS38 3310 Danial Saddiq BS44 3990 Muzamil Sohail BS43 3873 Farha Khan ME44 4004 Sagar Batheja BS45 4055 Farrukh Bashir BS38 3355 Samir Ansari BS38 3333 Furqan BS38 3811 Sara Mumtaz BS43 3842 Hamza Ansari MS45 4019 Shahmeer Khan BS42 3750 Hamza Ashfaq Mirajkar MS47 5157 Shahryar Ahmed BS39 3490 Hira Altaf MS44 3889 Sheetal Munraja MS44 3971 M. Ali Qureshi BS43 3829 Syed Bilal Hasan BS41 3616 Mahad Javed ME45 5031 Taimor Altaf Memon BS39 3427 Maria Jaffery BS35 2930 Umer Khan MS43 3880 Maryam Zaara Ali BS36 3147 Waleed Chohan BS39 3416

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Pictorial Glimpses of the Event

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Creative and Innovative P O WToerkaschohp ifonr Sgch Mool aentdh Colledgeo Tleoacgheires s H

Innovation helps create new methods for alliance cre - The first trainer was Mr. Muntazir Haide r a seasoned ation, joint venturing, and flexible work. Innovation in - consultant and corporate trainer, who focused on S volves deliberate application of information, imagination “Motivating students and making studies more

and initiative in deriving greater or different values from practical” . Mr. Muntazir Haider, Senior Corporate K resources and includes all processes by which new ideas Trainer, is an Assistant Professor Greenwich University. are generated and converted into useful techniques. A seasoned consultant and corporate trainer – leading his R When we use a word technique we define skill or com - venture The Brand Consultants – Mr. Haider has years mand in a particular activity that’s why Greenwich Uni - of experience providing his services to corporate and ac - O versity always believes in innovation with perfect ademic arena. Having worked with organizations namely command. Standard Chartered, Nokia, Pepsi, Pizza Hut, etc., and W

Ms Munira, Prof. Dr Sadrudin Pardhan, Mr Ali Saeed, Mr Muntazir Haider, addressing the audience

On Tuesday June 10, 2014, Greenwich University had academic institutions namely IBA – Karachi, SZABIST, organized a workshop on “Creative and Innovative Iqra University, Greenwich University, Herriot Watt Uni - Teaching Methodologies” at Dr Kamal Ahmed Khan versity, Middlesex University and others. His experience Auditorium, with the aim to provide guidance to the makes him one of the preferred consultants and trainer in teachers of school and colleges about cognitive and au - Pakistan and UAE. His philosophy of Interaction Based tonomous teaching methodologies which will be helpful Learning (IBL) has been widely accepted and acknowl - in their professional life. edged across his clientele.

Three very well renowned trainers from both cooperate SocialBakers.com – an independent social media plat - and educational sector were invited as guest speakers. form – rates Muntazir’s profile within the top 100 Twit - ter profiles of Pakistan. He is associated with SMEDA (SME Development Authority), PSTD (Pakistan Society for Training and Development) and DKV (Dubai Knowl - edge Village).

Following him was Mr. Ali Saeed a well-known name as a motivational trainer, stressed upon “ Mind map the - ory” , and its usefulness in modern teaching methodolo - gies. Mr. Mohammad Ali Saeed , Chief Executive Officer, SAAO Capital is an Assistant Professor Green - wich University. Mr Muhammad Ali Saeed is a well know Motivational Trainer. He holds and MSc in Fi - nance & Economics from prestigious Graduate School An active audience during the workshop

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Ms Seema Mughal and Prof Dr A.Q. Mughal presenting the University Shield to Mr Ali Saeed, Prof Dr Sadrudin Pardhan and Mr Muntazir Haider

of Business at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, He has also been involved in the conceptualisation and Scotland and Bachelor’s in Business & IT from the development of the Professional Development Centre, Curtin Business School at the University of Curtin, Northern Areas, and the Professional Development Australia, and is currently pursuing his M.Phil. in Centre Lead-in Project in East Africa. Economics . Prior to joining AKU-IED (between 1989 and 1993), he Lastly, came Prof. Dr. Sadrudin Pardhan (CEO) of served as Chief Executive Officer of the Aga Khan Agha Khan Education Services of Pakistan who was the Education Service, Pakistan. Dr Pardhan was born in main trainer of the session and focused primarily on Kenya, where he completed his high school level studies. teaching methodologies and how it got revolutionized. He did his PhD in Chemistry from Uppsala University, Dr. Sadrudin Pardhan, who is the Director. Dr Pardhan Sweden, and studied for a postgraduate Diploma in joined Aga Khan University-Institute for Educational Ed ucation from the same university. His teaching subjects Development (AKU-IED) in April 1993. He is currently were chemistry, physics and mathematics. He was the holding the position of Professor and Director of Out - Principal Lecturer (first one appointed by the Kenyan reach Programmes and Activities at the Institute. Government) at the Kenya Science Teachers College. From 1969 to 1979, he was the Deputy Principal of Dr Pardhan was involved in AKU-IED’s planning in Kenya Teacher’s College in Nairobi, Kenya. During 1989 and played a key role in its establishmenet in that period, besides teaching and teacher education, he 1993. At AKU-IED, he has been involved in curriculum was involved in curriculum planning and development, planning, teaching, finance and administration. In the evaluation at the national level, and materials devel - initial years of AKU-IED, he played an important role opment. in developing collaborative relationships with various institutions and educational systems. He has been Dr Pardhan has many published articles to his credit. He responsible for co-ordination with funding agencies has also written a number of educational reports, books and developed a reporting mechanism. He has been and manuals. actively involved in outreach activities of the Institute. The impact of this informative workshop was excellent. Teachers’ feedback was amazing as they felt they learned a lot from this session which could be useful for them in their professional life.

More than 100 people attended this workshop from dif - ferent educational institutes. The session was a great suc - cess for all, as most of the attendees found the session quite fruitful and were completely satisfied.

Greenwich has organized many successful workshops, and this one was no exception to it. v

A Group Photograph with the Vice Chancellor Adeela Siddique and Guest Speakers Lecturer, Department of Economics & Finance

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Screening of Greenwich Television Station In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failur e. — Bill Cosby

Greenwich Television Station is envisioned to be a student television station run by Greenwich University with the help of students broadcasting University news and student produced soap operas, news bulletins, enter - Ms Tahira Tariq, Mr. Shahariyar Sajid tainment programs, music shows and much more. Work - and Mr. Sami Baloch expressing their views ing for GTV is not only restricted to the media studies students, but the students from all other disciplines will currently working as producer at Ajj TV. be encouraged to work as their extracurricular activity. Mr. Sami Baloch who is Executive Programmes Manager It is proposed that from administrative point of view GTV at Pakistan Television Corporation was invited as chief will work as broadcast journalism laboratory and from guest to judge other productions by our students. Mr. Sami financial point of view initially it will be supported by Baloch joined PTV in 1984 as Assistant producer and has Greenwich University and afterwards it will become self- worked as drama and music producer / director at differ - sufficient by receiving its budget from advertisements ent PTV stations. He also got professional training of broadcasted on the channel. production from PTV Academy and from Japan Televi - sion. He has successfully directed many dramas and music As our first step towards GTV, students of Theories of programs in Urdu and different regional languages such Communication I & 2 and students of News Writing and as Sindhi and Balochi. Reporting as their final project organized an event named as Screening of GTV on Saturday, 24th May 2014. Our event GTV screening started at 7 pm by the recitation of Holy Quran. The best programs produced by our students The aim of the event was to provide a platform for media were My Karachi, an eye opening video which describes students to display their creativity and the result of their living condition of Karachi due to law and order situation, hard work in front of the world and give their work due re - crime, war between gangsters and political parties. The news spect and admiration it deserves. Different programs pro - coverage and photography was unbelievable. duced by students were shows as a broadcast from GTV and was displayed on big screen. Media professionals Greenwich Bonfire edition was a video of different events from the field were also invited to give expert comments and life within Greenwich University. The most exciting and to motivate students. part of this program was its unique coverage of an event named as Pet Show held at Greenwich University. Famous news anchor and producer Mr. Shahariyar Sajid of Ajj TV was invited to grace the event and to comment Sense or sensation was about clash of ideas and was pre - on news and documentary section of GTV. Mr. Shahariyar sented in an amazing way describing what our ideas were holds a masters degree in electronic media from Karachi and what our ideas are now. University and has worked with Waqat News Channel, A-Plus Channel and Indus News & Indus Vision. He is Documentary film on Peela School Renovation Project

Mr Zafar Iqbal Saifi giving certificates to Maasha, Danish, Zubair, and Hafsa Qadeer

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Mr. Sami Baloch giving certificates to Mansoor, Haris, Waleed, Zain, Noreen, Rabia, and Kiran

was shown and efforts of Greenwich students were low students experienced such activities during their job. highlighted in a memorable way. The condition of GTV was an opportunity for students to come forward and school before and after renovation was screened and display their talent. He praised Greenwich University for audience was very much impressed by efforts of our providing such a golden opportunity to its media studies students and management of Greenwich University for students. creation of a better study environment for the children from underprivileged schools by renovating and The event ended by a word of thanks from the manage - repairing the school building. ment. Souvenirs were presented to the honorable guests by Dr. Arshad Syed Karim, Dean Social Sciences and News Bulletin was one of the most important programs of Humanities. Mr. Zafar Iqbal Safee, Head, Department GTV because it is natural desire of human beings to know of Economics & Finance presented certificates to the what is happening around them. Sidra Syed reported what participants. v is happening around us as a professional news castor. Tahira Tariq Lecturer, Department of Mass Communication & Affoah an Urdu language play was very much appreciated Media Studies covering our today’s media role which sometimes by giv - ing news updates and information creates panic and un - certainty. CONGRATULATIONS!!! Our chief guest Mr. Sami Baloch appreciated students for From Greenwich University their hard work, creativity and talent. He praised univer - sity management for conducting such a wonderful event for students. According to him from script writing to pho - tography everything was complete and in professional way. He further said that the script and dialogues were very good and delivery of actors was as good as profes - sional actors. He offered internship for interested students at PTV.

Mr. Shahariyar Sajid remembering his University days told that such opportunity as GTV Screening was not available to him and students of his time. He and his fel -

To MR BURHANUDDIN Senior Accounts Assistant On securing the first (1st) position in Pakistan, In G1 Management Accountant Gateway (CIMA) 2014.

Students during the ceremony Well done and Keep it Up!!

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1947: A Real Life Event STORY OF INJUSTICE

Students at Play

A theatre play he“ld byB the calass nof Saoima G” hazanfar (Media Seminar) on 10th September 2014 at Greenwich University. The theatre play “Bano” was a real life event happened in the late 1947 during the separation of the subcontinent, the story revolves around Bano Naseeb a girl who lived in Ludhiana in love with a boy a supporter of AIML named Hassan, both of them got engaged before Hassan leaves to Rawalpindi to attend the meeting of Muslim League. Riots of Hindu, Muslims and Sikhs started soon after the meeting and the village of Bano was immensely affected by it. Students performing brilliantly married her forcefully and forced her to convert to his religion.

After becoming a prisoner of Basant Singh for years she finally somehow escaped from his home and tried to find Hassan, after successfully finding Hassan she became disheartened to see he was no more a part of her life because Hassan was engaged to another girl.

She then left Hassan alone again and started working in mills for a living but all that did not last for long as A Superb performance of students during play Bano murdered a guy in defense, to save herself from being raped by him, after that Bano spent her life in a Soon Bano lost every single member of her family in the prison where Hassan and his now wife came to visit her v riots and in order to save her she ran away from Ludhiana often. Syed Umaid Raza but was captured by a Sikh named Basant Singh, who BS43-3845

Group photograph of students with Ms Saima Ghazanfer, Course Instructor

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“To live in the hearts of those we love is not to die” In the Memoriam of Our Beloved Maroof Nizam May 5, 1955 – October 6, 2014

Maroof had been one of the pioneer members of Greenwich University. He had worked in various capacities and had always been a strong pillar of Greenwich. Dedicated, cooperative, loving, caring and considerate were some of his personality traits which had made him the apple of everyone’s eye.

A Quran Khawani was arranged on Friday October 10, 2014 on account of the sudden demise of Mr. Maroof on October 6, 2014. All the faculty, staff and students participated in this Quran Khawani. It was indeed a moment of grief for the entire clan of Greenwichians.

My Father — My Ultimate Strength ! one. He loved us no matter what we did; he was always there for us. They say that time is a great healer but even time can’t heal this FAIZAN ALI (Son) wound. We doubt we’ll ever be able to really get over our regrets My father was a great man and forever will be. He parted a week over the things unsaid, things undone and the hugs ungiven. Our back but he is alive and well in our hearts. He lived his life with only solace is that he lived his life on his own, held his head high full devotion to his family, and he never thought about anything and did what he could for everyone around him. other than us, not even himself. My father lived an honest life and taught us to do the same. When we are young our parents; partic - You were a great man and you will be missed. You did well. I hope ularly our fathers; are our superheroes. They are the perfect peo - I can live the life you wanted me to live and do half the things that ple who always have the answers to everything in life but when you did for your family. We miss you and will forever love you we start getting older we rebel against them. We begin to believe that we are smarter than them and that we can’t rely on them. SHAHAN ALI (Son) My dad was more than a father to me; he was my best friend, with However, through all of that, something changes and we mature whom I used to share every single thing in my life. I could talk to and become adults. We come to this point where we realize that him about anything in this world without hesitation. No matter they were right all along. Life is scary and tough but parents are how I acted, he always used to stand by me and guide me through there to help guide us through. They act as our umbrella in the rain; all the problems. No matter how many times I failed, he stood by they themselves get soaked but do all they can to keep us dry. They me and showed me the way and helped me get across the odds. He guide us through by sharing their wisdom and their experiences. made me learn a lot not by saying anything but by having faith in Though they may not be perfect human beings as we had perceived me and having his hand on my shoulder. them to be but they do their best to protect us from harm. A smile on his face always gave boost to my confidence, by which My father was one such man. He may have had flaws but his good I could conquer anything in this world. When my dad used to look qualities outweighed them. He was a man of integrity who never at me and say , “mera beta”, it gave me so much strength that I sold his morals. He was a man who had answers to almost every could overcome any barrier and reach anything in lightning speed. question. He was a man who sacrificed his desires for his family. Hugging him used to make me feel alive and calm as if all my He was a man with a good sense of humor and wisdom. People worries and sorrows were washed away. I miss him, I miss him so loved his presence - regardless of their age. He was also a man of much, I can’t believe he’s gone, I still feel his presence every - tragedy; he lost his father at a young age when he was in college where I go as if he’s with me guiding me through. I can’t control and from that time he had to support his family and study at the my emotions right now I have so much to write and so much to tell same time. Life wasn’t kind to him but he never complained. He the world about my dad, but my hands are shivering. kept his composure and held his head high. He never felt inferior to anyone; people still talk about how confident he was at meet - Every family has problems and our family did too. Problems make ings, at conferences and at seminars. He never complained about family bonds stronger, but this black cloud that was surrounding his worries. He was man who was everything to us. our family made us weak. It sucked the soul out of my father and just because of that evil mist my dad had a change in behavior, To say that we are sad over his demise would be an understate - but we all managed to pull through because of the love my dad ment. He was everything to us, our shelter, our mentor and our gave us. He loved us a lot; he loved us so much that it can’t be put friend. He gave us all that we could but we couldn’t give him any - into words. He was so full of life, courageous and strong that he thing in return. He deserved a lot more for what he did for every - never gave up in his life.

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He helped everyone around him, and just by one smile he could deep affection and love he always showed in meeting him. We all light up everyone’s day. An amazing cook, he always used to be share the pain of the family, relatives, friends, colleagues and the excited about barbeques, dinners and lunches. He made the best associates. food I have ever tasted. He loved to bring people together and plan family get together. The aura he had around him kept every - DR SHAIR SULTAN one happy and bought a smile on everyone’s faces. I can still hear Ah, ol' friend, I weep to see, his laughter in my ears and feel his presence in our house. I miss Thou haste away so soon, my dad and all the things he used to say to me, I wish I could hug As yet the early rising sun, him once more, I wish he could guide me through right now and Hasn't attend his noon, show me the way out like he always used to do. My dad loved Wish you could stay, stay... me, he loved us all. Until the hasting day has run, For the even song, I never had to do anything, he used to do everything for us, I re - Ah, haven't prayed together we, member whenever I had any problems, I just had to give him one Will go with young along... call or message and my work was done. I never realized how much I love my dad until now. He was my hero, my role model MR. ZAFAR IQBAL SAIFI and my friend without whom my life is empty. Mr Maroof was a gem of a person. He was an excellent colleague, kindhearted, very considerate, and always willing to help. May This was a part of life’s bitter truths that my father had to leave us Allah rest his soul in peace. I miss him very much! like this. This is all a part of life, and my dad taught us to be strong and never lose hope. He brought us up as fighters hence we will MS. RIZWANA AMIN keep up the fight and make him proud. ALLAH is great and does Greenwich family lost a remarkably beautiful soul who tragically everything for a reason, and I know he has something great passed from this world into the next on a significant day in Mus - planned for our family. May ALLAH rest his soul in eternal peace, lim Calendar, 10 Zil Hajj. Unfortunately, I had been associated AMEEN. Dad I have no idea how I am going to heal this pain, with him for a very short period of time but I can say confidently but I promise you I will and InshahAllah with the help of that Mr Maroof had an immaculate personality. He will be missed Almighty I will make things better ! I love you and will love you immensely be it any sphere of life at Greenwich University. May till my last breath his soul rest in Peace. Amen!

A Tribute of Affection by some Greenwichians MR. MIAN MUHAMMAD AFZAL You left us so many memories, to us you were so dear, no matter MS. SEEMA MUGHAL & MR. SAEED MUGHAL when we needed you, we always found you near. You gave us all We feel sorry to share our grief and sorrow about our dear Maroof you had to give, gifts both big & small. Most of all you gave us Sb. We have had a very long journey together. Maroof was an icon love the greatest gift of all.Those we love don’t go way, they walk of struggle, hard work, sincerity, boldness, and motivation. We beside us everyday. Unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, are deeply grieved to have lost him. His contribution to the man - still missed & very dear. May eternal rest be granted to beloved agement in the affairs of the University was extremely valuable. Maroof & may Almighty God shower Maroof Sb with eternal He was one of our key members of all Greenwich events. He al - peace and happiness. Ameen! ways persevered in the face of any kind of difficulty due to his extreme hard working ability. We find no words to praise him. He MR. MUHAMMAD MUNEER KHAN was a great man who rendered great services for the University. I feel very sorry over the loss of our beloved Maroof, who was May his soul rest in peace. very dear to us. I wish we could undo what happened and bring him back. His place in our hearts, our work place and daily rou - PROF DR A.Q. MUGHAL tine work will seem empty. He was a highly valuable & respected Happy Go Lucky Person! member of our team here and the effect of his loss is already I was literally laughing with him on Thursday and attending his being felt. Great loss, Big Gap which cant be recovered. I pray funeral after 03 days on Monday. The shock I felt on Monday for his soul to rest in peace. night after getting the news of his death is still on my mind. Dur - ing my short association with him, I found him as a hardworking MR. RAB NAWAZ and willing worker. May Allah (SWT) rest the departed soul in Great men never die!! Sir Maroof you will always live in our Jannah Tul Firdous. Amen! hearts. We love u a lot!!!

MR. NAZIR KHODA BUX MS. SHAZIA ANWAR Greenwich University, Mauritius Branch Campus Ahh Maroof Bahi.... It’s very difficult to write in words that he is Please present our sincere condolences to the family. I will really no more with us!!!Mr Maroof was a GEM. I have been with him miss him. May Allah grant him Jannat ul firdaus!! since ages. He was like an elder brother to me: a wonderful per - son, colleague, Father brother, friend overall a loving and help - PROF DR SYED ARSHAD KARIM ful person who participated in all occasion whether it were Nothing greater sad news we could hear upon the arrival of five moments of happiness or sorrow. He had solutions for all homely days holiday than, the departure of a novel soul and a most love - remedies and illness therefore we used to call him “Greenwich ki able personality of our beloved, Late Maroof Sb. May Allah rest Zubeida Appa:. He was a fantastic person. Words are not enough his soul in peace. I knew Maroof sb for a little short time of only to explain him and express our feelings for him... a month. But in this short span of time he was in my heart with May his soul rest in peace. Ameen!! v

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“Love is stronger than death even though it can't stop death from happening, but no matter how hard death tries it can't separate people from love. It can't take away our memories either. In the end, life is stronger than death.”

OBITUARIES

Greenwich Family lost a number of people in the last 4 – 5 months.

QURAN KHWANI & DUA, was held on Saturday, July 26, 2014 between 10:00 am to 12:00 noon in Dr Kamal Auditorium. The Management, Faculty, and the Students of Greenwich Uni - versity extended their heart-felt condolences to the bereaved family and prayed to Almighty Allah to give them strength to bear this irreparable loss and may the departed souls rest in eternal peace.

Brother of Ume Farwa and Ume Laila (BS36 3132 & MS23 654 ) Brother of Ume Farwa (Student of Mass Communication and Media Studies) and Ume Laila (Alumni- Master of Busienss Administration on Thursday May 8, 2014.

Father of Shazre Bukhari (BS29 2308) Father of Shazre Bukhari passed away on Sunday June 22, 2014

Oan Aanwar Ali Baltistani (BS22 1641) Student of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration expired on Wednesday, July 2, 2014.

Sister of Mr Imran Noman (Office Assistant) Sister of Imran Noman, Maimona Asgher Ali Darwala passed away on Sunday July 13, 2014

Brother of Saad Mahmood Bhatti (BS39 3470) Saad Mahmood Bhatti’s brother, Ayaz Mrhmood Bhatti passed away Monday, July 14, 2014.

Father of Salar Khoso And Shahal Khoso (BS38 3358 & BS38 3315) Father of Shahl Khoso and Salr Khoso died on Monday, July 14, 2014.

Mother of Abad Mahmood (BS44 3928) Mother of Abad Mahmood died on on Tuesday, July 17, 2014.

Father of Muhammad Ali Naqi (BS302481) Father of Muhammad Ali Naqi passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2014

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“Expressing Freedom” Bharatanatyam is Joshinder Chaggar’s first love.

“Bharatanatyam is Joshinder Chaggar’s first love. This love for dance has morphed and deepened over the years; something she has immersed herself in. It has inspired her to reinvent herself and discover her passion for life and art — whether acting or writing or simply teaching dance. She came to Greenwich to enlighten students about Ms Joshinder during her performance freedom of expression. She danced without music, to signify that barriers can only hold u back if you let them. After moving to Pakistan in 2007, acting is what Chaggar Her dance revolved around expression of freedom, she has been drawn to the most: “I am just enjoying it because showed how we are only bound by the chains we allow to it’s a newer art form for me,” she says, adding that it is a pull us down. welcome break from dancing and something she sees herself doing more of. As with everything else she does, she delved into the field with dedication and intensity, making her theatre debut with Katha’s play Mohabbat Bhi Qayamat Bhi. Her enthusiasm and energy paid off when she received rave reviews for her performance. “I was really proud of myself. I am still learning Urdu and the subtle differences in pronunciations of letters like the kh. To know that I could be on stage with veterans like Sania Saeed and Rehan Sheikh and hold my own; it was an amazing feeling,” she says.

She has taken on more roles: she can currently be seen on Hum TV’s Aye Dasht-e-Junoon, in Sabiha Sumar’s Mr Abid Ali Syed presenting shield to Ms Joshinder upcoming feature Rafina, as well as the short film Poshak. While she sees herself doing more acting in the near future, dance is something, she emphasises, will always She depicted a bird who was free to do whatever it wanted be a part of her life. In Pakistan, in particular, Chaggar to, soaring freely across the skies, moving from one place feels teaching dance has more of a purpose. “It’s like to another without a care in the world. Chaggar demon - dance therapy, the students stand taller, the dupattas come strated that borders only hold back human- and borders off,” she points out. v are created by man himself. We limit ourself and then are Sehar Nadeem upset about it. BS413607

Born in India to a Sikh family, Chaggar grew up in Lagos, Nigeria and Geelong in Australia, and spent her childhood mastering the Indian classical dance styles of Kathak and Bharatanatyam. The dance form that she is most passion - ate about, however, is Bollywood. “As a child, I was a Bollywood fanatic,” she says — something she learnt and perfected, practicing for long hours while she was a stu - dent at Swinburne University of Technology, Australia. Even when working full-time in marketing in Melbourne, she continued to train and studied contemporary dance at Deakin University. A group photo of Greenwichians with Joshinder

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A Greenwichian Tabish Oza Leading Model of Pakistan’s Fashion Industry

Muhammad Tabish Oza, currently the top most model of Greenwich was the environment, co-operative faculty, Pakistan Fashion industry is enrolled for his MBA management and the weekend classes for MBA degree Degree program at Greenwich. He did his initial school - program. v ing from Beacon House School System and intermediate from CAMS. In his early days he wanted to be a crick - eter but due to lack of opportunities he had to leave that. His father is a senior executive Vice President of a bank and apart from that he has a wholesale trading business of paper and paper board.

Tabish started his career by winning a model hunt of style 360. He was the winner among 600-800 contestants.

He has participated in the following campaigns.

• Gul Ahmed • Khaadiman • Nomi Ansari • Amir Adnan • Deepak Perwani • Lawrencepur • Puma • Pepsi • Ptcl • Telenor • Warid glow and many more....

He has been the part of all the leading fashion and bridal weeks of Pakistan since he started modeling. There are couple of other projects in pipeline. This year he has been nominated in Lux Style Award (best emerging talent in fashion) as the best male model.

According to Tabish his experience at Greenwich has been really exciting and satisfactory. The main reason to join

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Greenwich’s Pride ALI SURIA in World Youth Championship

Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence. — Helen Keller

Ali Suria (BS41 3651) student of providing him with great exposure Bachelor of Science in Business and confidence for many such events v Administration has been ranked 3rd in future. by the Sindh Tenpin Bowling Association (STBA) issued in Gvision August 2014, (8 months) Ranking of is a quarterly newsletter Master based on points gained from distributed free of charge. Five(5) Ranking Tournaments Trophies bragged by Ali Your valuable comments and Played from January – August 2014 suggestions are solicited.

The 10-days event kicked off with the team managers meeting on August 6 followed by the opening ceremony in the evening. On Friday, August 8, after a day of official practice rounds, competitions began. The competition came to an end DK-10, 38 Street, Darakshan, Phase VI, after a week on Thursday and Friday Defence Housing Authority, with the masters’ competition. Karachi-75500, Pakistan

Tel: 021-35840397/98, This world cup has proved to be a 35847662,35847663,35847664 learning platform for Ali Suria, UAN: 1111-202-303, Fax: 021-35851910 Email: [email protected] Ali Suria during discussion for a [email protected] private news channel URL: www.greenwich.pk Ali Suria participated in the 13th Designed & Produced by: World Youth Bowling Championship Public Relations & Corporate Affairs Department, Greenwich University in Hong Kong. The event was scheduled to run from August 6 to w Views expressed here do not 16, 2014 at South China Athletic Ali & team while departing for necessarily represent the views of Association Bowling Centre. the competition the University or its officials

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IN- HOUSE SPORTS GALA Fall Semester August 28 to September 5, 2014 In-House Sports Gala started from August 28 to The following teams reached the semifinals: September 5, 2014 at Greenwich University. The Sports 1. Titans played were:- 2. KCC TABLE TENNIS 3. Fockers FC August 21 & 22, 2014 4. Greenwich Home (Staff Team)

The first event of Sports Gala, table tennis started from After two thrilling semi finals K C C and FOCKERS F C August 21 to 22, 2014. 30 students played in this event. qualified for the final. The exciting match between the Following students qualified for semifinals best teams was played on September 5, 2014. KCC won the match. The best performers of this tournament are. 1. Usman Masood BS45 4069 2. Asad Farooq VS47 5218 Irfan Baloch, Naveedullah, Fareed, Ammar, Imtiaz, Babur, 3. Bilal Rahman BS35 2931 Ghassan Butt, Ibrahim, Ahmed Jamali and Manooj Kumar 4. S. Abdullah Rashed BS42 3722 THROW BALL September 12, 2014

Sports Gala’s 3rd event Throw ball started from September 12 , 2014. Students enrolled in the current semester played in this event.

Students who qualified for the final:- Winner: Asad Farooq VS47 5218 Runner Up: Bilal Rahman BS35 2931

Asad Farooq won this match; by displaying his best performance in this tournament and Bilal Rahman was the runner-up. Students who qualified for the final were: CRICKET Winner: Kunzul Akhter’s team (Seniors) August 28 & September 05, 2014 RunnerUp: Saba Habib’s team (Juniors)

Cricket one of the most popular and favorite tournament Senior’s team won this match and Juniors team was the of boys started from August 28 to September 5, 2014. Runner-up 120 students participated in this event. They were divided BASKETBALL in to 15 teams. Each team comprised of 8 students. The September 15, 2014 competition was on knock out basis for the teams to Sports Gala’s 4th event Basketball started from qualify the semifinal. September 15, 2014. 21 students played in this event .

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Students who were qualified for the final are: DEAN’S LIST Winner: Moiz Tariq’s team (Beasts) Undergraduate — Spring 2014 Runner Up: Usman Hafeez’s team (Gulu XI) ROLL NO NAME GPA Beasts won this match and Gulu XI was the Runner-up. BS41 3607 Sehar Nadeem 4.00 VOLLEY BALL BS43 3809 Amber Yamin Khan 4.00 BS44 3929 Rafia Khan 4.00 September 16, 2014 BS44 3947 Mariam Waqar 3.83 BS43 3826 Maliha Yamin Khan 3.80 Sports Gala’s 5th event Volley ball started from BS44 3982 Faryal Yousuf 3.80 September 16, 2014. 35 students played in this event. BS45 4086 Khawaja Mohammad Hamza 3.67 Students who were qualified for semifinals are: BS42 3760 Talha Sadiq 3.60 1. Beaches BS45 4037 Mahreen Latif Memon 3.60 2. Meqw (me Aun) BS46 5160 Abdul Moiz Tariq 3.60 3. Keep walking BS38 3254 Maria Miandad 3.40 BS38 3344 Komal Rauf 3.40 4. Johnie Walkers BS43 3834 Muhammad Yahya Israr 3.40 BS44 3964 Maasha Arai Syed 3.40 BS44 3988 Beburg Rind 3.40 BS45 4030 Rabiya Mughal 3.40 BS45 4073 Mahin Fatima 3.40 Graduate — Spring 2014 ROLL NO NAME GPA MS41 3700 Muhammad Nadeem Khan 4.00 MS43 3850 Maham Ali Khan 4.00 MS44 3946 Osman Hashim Baloch 4.00 MS45 5033 Hira Arshad 4.00 The Final Results MS46 5046 Sheneir Khan 4.00 Winner: Muhmmad Baloaj’s team (Johnie Walkers) MS46 5047 Aamna Aamir 4.00 Runner Up :Naveed Ullah’s team (Beaches) MS46 5048 Zain Wahid Khan 4.00 MS41 3631 Fatima Jaffery 3.80 Johnie Walkers won this match; by displaying their best MS42 3807 Inam Ali Farroqui 3.75 MS44 3986 Umar Mohsin Ahmed 3.75 and Beaches was the Runner-up. MS46 5150 Hafsa Qadeer 3.75 TUG OF WAR September 20, 2014 We offer our heartiest felicitation to all the distinguished students who made it to the Dean’s List. Sports Gala’s 6th event Tug of War started from September 20, 2014. 49 students played in this event. WELL DONE ! Qualifying teams of semifinals: 1. Greenwich Crashers Greenwich Crashers won this match and Naya Pakistan 2. Warriors was the Runner-up. v 3. Naya Pakistan Vijay Ratan , Sports Coordinator 4. Choudhary team

Qualifiying team of the final: Winner: Greenwich Crashers Runner Up : Naya Pakistan

Winners with the Coach and Mr Saeed Kamal Mughal, Director Administration & Personnel

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