Vol. XIII, Issue III - ISSN 2305-7947 Winter Semester 2013-2014 A Quarterly Periodical of Greenwich Earns the Most Exculsive Awards Banking Future Lies in Islamic Banking Muhammad Raza Head of Consumer Banking & Marketing Meezan Bank “Smart Thinking Can Lead To Success” Karim Ismail Teli Director, Orient Textile & Ibrahim Group of Companies Greenwich Alumnus Dear Readers, It gives us immense pleasure and joy to see G.Vision take its final shape at the com - pletion of another successful semester: Winter 2013-14.We can look at it and say that it’s an accomplished piece of work. This issue of G-Vision highlights an environ - ment of innovation and several significant events around Greenwich campus as we continue to evolve and grow. It is indeed a matter of great pride to be the editor of an issue where the cover story is all about the unwavering efforts, hard work and dedication of our Vice Chancel - lor and her entire team. Our cover story shines with Greenwich being the first ever EDITORIAL BOARD HEC recognized university to achieve the most prestigious awards namely The Brand of the Year Award and The Brand Scientist Award. Patron It is best said that “life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be under - stood”. Life is an informal school. Each day we have an opportunity to learn. In this Ms Seema Mughal process of trial and error emerges the process of growth. Vice Chancellor Keeping this in mind I believe we have succeeded in putting together a well- Editor rounded, enjoyable memento for everybody. Our students undergo a metamorpho - sis, from being enthusiastic and uncertain youngsters to confident and devoted Rizwana Amin individuals ready to undertake the future challenges. Greenwich University has a tra - dition of encouraging a host of activities aimed at developing responsible, capable Coordinators graduates. Sports, debates, dramas, educational trips, workshops, CSR activities Ahmed Kamran and seminars are just a few of the myriad activities the students are exposed to. Rub Nawaz I would like to acknowledge and appreciate the unwavering efforts and support of Sherbaz Khan my entire editorial board. We sought a few other voices to complement their take on Tahira A. Khan things, but we found refreshing merit in letting the students speak for themselves. We hope you find their creativity and insights as engaging as we did. Contributors Maria Sami Students’ years at Greenwich are spent well with emphasis on both academics and co-curricular activities developing each of our students into competent ones. With Maria Miandad the same spirit we present this magazine for you to enjoy. Layout & Enjoy reading and send us your thoughts, ideas, comments and articles for the next Graphic Designing publication at GVision@greenwich .edu.pk. Visit our online Shazia Anwar gallery to see more images of the University, Faculty and students who inhabit it. Photography Concluding with a quote which has always motivated me Abdul Wasay “See the opportunity in every difficulty; not the difficulty in Vijay Ratan every opportunity.” Regards Rizwana Amin Editor CONTENTS Greenwich University Earns the Most Exclusive Award ............................04 An Interview with Meezan Bank’s Finest ....................................................07 Media knows no boundries ........................................................................10 Consumer Minds (Final Project) ..................................................................12 “Karim Ismail Teli (Interview) ......................................................................13 Displaying Values & Traditions !!! ................................................................17 International Group Exchange hosts visit Greenwich ................................19 World Polio Day ..........................................................................................20 Intra University Declamation Contest ..........................................................21 An Informative session with Rahat Kazmi ..................................................23 Fiery Car Accidents ....................................................................................24 A Session with Khalid Anum ........................................................................25 Chand Raat Mela ........................................................................................26 Workshop on Constructive Learning ..........................................................27 International Day of the Girl ........................................................................29 Youth and Women Entrepreneurship Conference 2013 ..............................30 How to get rid of the dragon of Inflation ......................................................31 Smoking its Hazards !!! ..............................................................................32 The Hobbit Desolation of Smaug .............................................................. 33 A memorable visit to Havard University ......................................................34 Malaysian Research Conference ................................................................35 Greenwich is Dedicated to CSR ..................................................................37 Public service program on Breast Cancer ..................................................38 Katasraj Mandir ..........................................................................................39 Media students’ Video Screening session ..................................................40 Focus o-n Education ....................................................................................41 Healthy Lifestyle ..........................................................................................42 Reflection: How would Mr Jinnah address the nation in present times? ....43 Ways to Combat Poverty ............................................................................44 Sports ........................................................................................................ 45 Dean’s List ..................................................................................................47 GREENWICH UNIVERSITY Winter Semester 2013-2014 GREENWICH UNIVERSITY Winter Semester 2013-2014 Greenwich University Earns the Most Exclusive Awards: First ever HEC recognized university to achieve Brand of the Year Award & The Brand Scientist Award These recognitions are surely reflect - ing the values that are deeply rooted in the founding principles of Green - wich University. The awards endorse the commitment of our institution to create, excel and innovate in the accomplishment of its vision and mission. Brands of the Year Award is the most premier and dis - tinctive recognition for a This award is given to the person be - of time, maintained their brand dis - brand recognized as a cham - hind the Winner of the “Brand of the tinction and quality, stayed ahead pion in its industry / category. Year Award”, organization. Behind through innovative means and are As a winner of “Brands of the every popular and leading brand there iconic in the higher education. Year Award” in the Higher are untiring efforts as well as vision of a brand guardian whose determi - “Brands of the year Award” is the Education sector is an affir - nation and commitment leads the biggest national platform that crowns mation that Greenwich is brand to become the most preferred the brand champions from every sec - identified as a champion in its choice of its beneficiaries. tor. The activity every year covers category. It is pertinent to The motive of “Brands of the Year over 1000 top local, national, regional award” is to honor the most compe - and multinational brands having mention that only one brand ing brands that have endured the test strongest market standing in their re - is declared as winner in every spective categories across Pakistan. industry/category included in The event is regularly organized the contest . every year and now it is successfully entering in its sixth edition this year, 2013. The Brand Scientist Award Brands Foundation Ms Seema Mughal, Vice Chancellor, Greenwich University is the architect Brands Foundation is an independent of this embellishment. Her constant and a vibrant organization established guidelines and evolving of knowl - as a nonprofit public company having edge into practice has triumphantly legal mandate under section 42 of resulted in the acquisition of this companies ordinance 1984 by Gov - Award. ernment of Pakistan. Brands Founda - tion is the first & only public 04 www.greenwich.edu.pk GREENWICH UNIVERSITY Winter Semester 2013-2014 GREENWICH UNIVERSITY Winter Semester 2013-2014 company in its area of services in Pakistan. ization which has achieved Global Pakistan. Recognition of “Accredited Perma - Global Recognition & International nent Observer Status” at WIPO According to law of the land, Brands Accreditation of Brands Foundation (World Intellectual Property Organi - Foundation is the only authoritative zation) the specialize agency of the platform having exclusive legal man - World Intellectual Property United Nations. It is an exceptional date to conduct and organize Brand Organization (WIPO) honor which has ever been received Competitions, IP/Quality survey and by any private sector institution in the Brands evaluation on national level in Brands Foundation is the only organ - history of Pakistan. The Brand Scientist Award An Award for A Woman of Substance Ms Seema Mughal's contribution in the field of higher education