Nelson Mandela Corner at Quaid-i-Azam University
'Nelson Mandela Corner' to be set up at QAU library
Islamabad, May 27: Speakers at a seminar on Wednesday unanimously agreed
that Pakistan and South Africa should work closely to strengthen
economic, political and social ties for the benefit of the two
countries. The seminar on 'Pakistan-South Africa Relations:
Exploring Opportunities for Collaboration' was organised by the History
Department of Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) in collaboration with the
QAU Alumni Association. QAU Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Masoom
Yasinzai, in his address, said that they would establish a Nelson
Mandela Corner in the library to pay tribute to the great leader, who
put in brave resistance against discrimination based on race and colour. Addressing
the seminar, High Commissioner of South Africa Daniel Jabulani
Mavimbela said South Africa and Pakistan established full diplomatic
relations in 1994 and both countries joined other nations in pursuing a
policy of peaceful co-existence and conflict resolution. He said both
the countries are enjoying cordial bilateral relations that offer an
enormous potential for enhancing the mutual annual trade volume that
currently stands at $450 million. The high commissioner said
South Africa exports items to Pakistan worth $240 million annually
whereas the figure stands at $210 million in case of Pakistan, adding
that major export items from Pakistan to South Africa include cotton
yarn, woven fabrics, leather, rice and textiles. "The extension and
consolidation of trade and economic relations will benefit both the
countries and their people as well," he said. He said his
country is facing numerous challenges such as poverty, under
development and crime, and they are trying hard to address the root
causes that require a proper understanding of people's needs and
response within the parameters of good governance. The news
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3-day course concludes at KEMU
Lahore: The three-day postgraduate course 'Gastroenterology and
Hepatology' has come to an end at the King Edward Medical University
(KEMU). The course was conducted to celebrate the 150 years of
excellence of the University. Editor-in-Chief The Nation Majid
Nizami was the chief guest on the first day. He applauded the doctors
for their valued contributions and praised the senior doctors for
encouraging the PG trainees. He also distributed shields among the
members of organising committee. The objective of this conference was
to educate the doctors and aware the people regarding the prevalence of
Hepatitis B & C, gastroi-ntestinal problems of the patients and
their complications. More than five hundred doctors from across the
country took part in this postgraduate course. On the first day,
audio-visual endoscopy workshop was held for the first time in KEMU.
During the workshop, the guests talked about essentials of endoscopy
and other issues related to upper and lower GI bleeding. The organising
committee comprised Prof Irshad Hussain, Prof Aftab Mohsin, Dr Shahid
Sarwar, Dr Bilal, Dr Sandeep Raj Kunwar, Dr Rabia, Dr Nasir Butt and Dr
Asif.
Maqbool, Dr Naeem, Dr Shahzad, and Dr Kashif. Other major
guests who graced the event included KEMU Vice-Chancellor Prof
Zafarullah Khan, Mayo Hospital MS Dr Zahid Perviaz, Prof Anwaar A Khan
and others. The nation
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PU Seminar
Lahore: The Institution of Communication Studies of Punjab University is going to
organise seminar on "Media Ethics" in the Hameed Niazmi Memorial
Conference Room here at 11am on Thursday. American Scholars Sherry
Ricchiard and Frank Folwell will be the main speakers. The main
objective of this seminar is to inform students about the role of
ethics in Pakistan and Western countries particularly America in
journalism.
PU teachers condemn blasphemy
Lahore: A meeting of the Punjab University Academic Staff Association (PUASA) was
held under the chairmanship of it acting President Prof Dr Abdul
Ghaffar here on Wednesday. According to a press release, PUASA members
condemned and denounced the blasphemous caricatures competition posted
on Facebook and Youtube. They appealed to the Muslim heads of states to
adopt a clear-cut stance on the issue and demanded a permanent ban on
Facebook and Youtube.
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English debate held at JSPSC
Rawalpindi: An annual inter-house English debate competition was held at the Joint Services
Public School and College (JSPSC), Rawalpindi Cantt, under the
patronage of vice-principal Zareen Kamran, says a press release.
Principal Air Commodore (r) Muhammad Naseer was the chief guest. The
students of class 6 and 7 expressed their thoughts on the topic
'English as Medium of Instruction.' Aiman Alam from House spoke against
the topic and held her opponents speechless. She got a hard-earned
first position. Students of 8th and 9th standard discussed 'technology
- a blessing or curse.' The news
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