Islamabad Jobs Staff Required for Printing Publishing Company
Much more needed to address plight of quake victims: HRCP
Friday 27 September 2013
Press release
Lahore, September 27: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has voiced serious expressed concern over the plight of the people affected by this week’s earthquake in Balochistan and stressed that the victims are in need of much more attention and emergency relief than had been made available to them so far. In a statement issued on Friday, HRCP said: “As more details become available of the devastation caused by this week’s earthquake in Balochistan, and in Awaran district in particular, it is apparent that the situation is considerably worse than previously thought. The casualties are believed to be much higher than had been initially reported. Thousands of people have been rendered homeless and rescue teams are yet to reach many affected areas of Balochistan. People in many places are said to be spending their nights in the open and are yet to receive food, water or medical supplies. HRCP calls upon the Balochistan government to spare no effort to help the victims of the disaster and the federal government to immediately support the provincial government in whatever it needs help with, both in terms of rescue and emergency relief and for longer-term rehabilitation and recovery efforts. HRCP also wishes to express its strong dismay over Baloch insurgents’ attempts to hamper rescue and relief operations. The Commission particularly disapproves of an attack on a helicopter carrying the head of Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) chief in the affected region and earnestly hopes that the insurgents would desist from exploiting the stricken population’s misery and be more considerate of their humanitarian needs at this difficult time.”
Zohra Yusuf
Chairperson
Much more needed to address plight of quake victims: HRCP
Lahore, September 27: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has voiced serious expressed concern over the plight of the people affected by this week’s earthquake in Balochistan and stressed that the victims are in need of much more attention and emergency relief than had been made available to them so far. In a statement issued on Friday, HRCP said: “As more details become available of the devastation caused by this week’s earthquake in Balochistan, and in Awaran district in particular, it is apparent that the situation is considerably worse than previously thought. The casualties are believed to be much higher than had been initially reported. Thousands of people have been rendered homeless and rescue teams are yet to reach many affected areas of Balochistan. People in many places are said to be spending their nights in the open and are yet to receive food, water or medical supplies. HRCP calls upon the Balochistan government to spare no effort to help the victims of the disaster and the federal government to immediately support the provincial government in whatever it needs help with, both in terms of rescue and emergency relief and for longer-term rehabilitation and recovery efforts. HRCP also wishes to express its strong dismay over Baloch insurgents’ attempts to hamper rescue and relief operations. The Commission particularly disapproves of an attack on a helicopter carrying the head of Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) chief in the affected region and earnestly hopes that the insurgents would desist from exploiting the stricken population’s misery and be more considerate of their humanitarian needs at this difficult time.”
Zohra Yusuf
Chairperson
Quaid Azam University Islamabad Sixth General Convocation 2013
Quaid Azam University Islamabad Sixth General Convocation 2013
.jpg)
Auto Industries Development Policy (AIDP)
Wednesday 25 September 2013
|
|
Government of Pakistan
Ministry of INDUSTRIES & PRODUCTION
|
PRO TO MINISTER
Islamabad: September 25, 2013
PRESS RELEASE
Ghulam
Murtaza Jatoi, Federal Minister for Industries and Production has said that the
new Auto Industries Development Policy (AIDP) will be presented to the Cabinet
for approval in coming November which will set direction for the auto
manufacturers in the country. He said that the long wait of the auto sector for
a clear vision from the Government will soon be over and they will invest in
Pakistan with renewed confidence. He was talking to a delegation of the Toyata
Motors lead by Mr. K. Tanada, President Toyota Motor Corporation Asia Pacific.
The
Minister said that the Government envisages a long-term and consistent policy
for automobile sector which will boost the confidence of the investors and will
encourage manufacturing in the country. He was of the view that no action plan
can become fruitful unless all stake holders are taken on board and their
reservations are taken care of. Therefore, before the finalization of AIDP ll,
all the stake holders will be consulted once again and their positive proposals
which would be beneficial for the industry, consumers and the Government will
be incorporated in the final draft. He said that the basic aim of the
Government is to provide an investment-friendly atmosphere in the country and
the investment will pour-in automatically. He claimed that the policies that
the current Government is introducing will make Pakistan the most suitable country
of the region for foreign investment. Mr. Jatoi said that auto industry should
introduce new and cheap variants in the market to cater to the needs of growing
middle class. He also stressed the need to introduce vehicles which are
environment-friendly and consume less fuel to cope up with the energy
deficiency in the country.
Mr.
K. Tanada said that the philosophy of his company is to contribute not only to
the economy but also to the society of the country in which it has a
manufacturing unit. Every year Toyota offers technical training courses to the
Pakistani human resource in car engineering which is enhancing the professional
capabilities of the work force of Pakistan. He further said that Toyota is also
planning to invest in the auto vendor industry in Pakistan.
Federal Public Service Commission Press Release
Professional / Screening Tests for General
Recruitment Cases
Advertised by FPSC (Adv. No. 07-08/2013).
Federal Public
Service Commission will hold professional / Screening Tests for General
Recruitment against various posts advertised by the Commission in Consolidated
Advertisement Nos. 07-08/2013 (excluding Case No. F.4-101/2013-R-Adv. No.
08/2013) w.e.f. 29.9.2013 to 30.9.2013
simultaneously at Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta, D.I.Khan,
Gilgit, Multan and Sukkur.
It is for
information of the candidates that Admission Certificates of all registered
candidates alongwith Syllabi and Time-Table etc., have been uploaded and
displayed on FPSC’s website www.fpsc.gov.pk.
As per lates policy of this office the candidates must visit FPSC’s website to
get print out of their Admission Certificate for their specific case number to
appear at the allocated centers according to the scheduled date and time. The
candidates will not be issued Admission Certificates through post. In order to
be admitted to Examination Hall, all candidates must bring Admission
Certificate, original CNIC and original Treasury Receipts (TR) of fee payment
for the post applied for. In case any of these documents are not brought to
test centre, the candidates shall not be permitted admission to Exaimination
Hall to take the test.
For further
clarification / details, the candidates may contact on U.A.N. No.
051-111-000-248 (7:00AM to 5:00PM) or Phone No. 051-9205075 Ext. 236, 243, 298,
320,241 during working hours.
Malaysia and Turkish educationists visits AIOU, agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation on higher education level
Islamabad
– 25th September 2013 Vice-Chancellor, Open University Malaysia,
Prof. Anuwar Ali and Chairman, Turkish higher education council, Prof. Dr. Jennifer Cetinsaya on Wednesday
visited the Allama Iqbal Open University(AIOU) and decided to open new avenues
of bilateral cooperation at the level of higher education.
On
their arrival at the University’s main campus, they were received by the AIOU
Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Nazir Ahmed Sangi, who briefed them on the
performance and the development work of the University for combating illiteracy
and ensuring access to quality education at the mass level.
They
were also taken around the various departments of the University to show them
the existing ‘state-of-the-art’ facilities for 1.3 students across the country.
The visiting educationists evinced keen interest in the university’s educational
pursuits. Both sides agreed to enhance
their bilateral cooperation, taking benefit from the expertise and experiences in
the higher education sector.
They
lauded the AIOU’s for its outstanding work and said it was emerging as one
top-level universities in the Muslim World. They said, the AIOU enjoyed rich
capacity and potential meeting the students’ educational requirements, as per
international standard.
While
recording his comments about AIOU, Prof. Anuwar Ali said that he was highly impressed by the University’s high-standing after
visiting the IT-based educational facilities at the AIOU’s main campus. Dr.
Anuwar Ali appreciated leadership qualities of Dr. Sangi and his efforts and initiatives
providing financial support to the poor and needy students.
Dr.
Anuwar said his University was looking forward joining-hands with AIOU for
exchange of experiences, expertise and faculty members for promotion of
education, particularly at higher educational levels.
Briefing
the visiting guests on the university’s performance, Dr. Sangi said that it had
set up video-Conferencing system at its main campuses throughout the country for
interaction between AIOU’s teachers and students. AIOU, he said is amongst the 17-Mega
Universities around the world and this University has the credit of educating
people from class one to Ph.D level.
The
University has recently launched students’ support schemes, including ‘educate-a-child’
scheme, open schooling system, ‘Earn to learn’ scheme that aimed at providing
educational facilities to all segments of society and encouraging the poor and
talented students. The University is planning to get license for TV live
broadcasting. The Book-ware house of the AIOU is the largest one in Asia, he
remarked.
Recording
his comments about AIOU, Prof. Dr. Jennifer Cetinsayay said the university was
doing outstanding work and it had set a good model of providing quality
education and fighting illiteracy for the rest of the Muslim World. He paid
tributes to the university’s vice chancellor and his team for introducing some
rare students-friendly schemes. His country, he added, wished to learn from its
experience and strengthen bilateral cooperation.
(Ubaidullah Mumtaz)
Public Relations Officer
+23-09-2013.gif)
AIOU plays unprecedented role for promotion of women education across Pakistan
Dr. Anisa, VC Aizahra University, Iran
Islamabad
– 24th September 2013 ”Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) is playing unprecedented role for
promotion of women education across Pakistan and efforts its level best for
uplifting living standard of women through quality education”
This
was stated by the Vice-Chancellor, Aizahra University Iran during her visit to
AIOU. She was accompanied by S.Susan Marandi, Director, Inter-University and
International Academic Affairs, Aizahra University, Iran.
The
two-member Iranian delegation was received and welcomed by the Chairperson,
Department of Women and Gender Studies, AIOU, Prof. Dr. Rifat Haq.
Dr.
Anisa lauded the moves and initiatives of the Vice-Chancellor, AIOU Prof. Dr.
Nazir Ahmed Sangi for eliminating illiteracy by providing equal access to
quality education though setting-up of model study centers and regional
campuses across the country.
While
briefing the Iranian delegation, Chairperson, Department of Women and Gender
Studies, Prof. Dr. Riffat Haque said that AIOU under dynamic leadership of its
Vice-Chancellor, AIOU Prof. Dr. Nazir Ahmed Sangi has launched various projects
for eradicating illiteracy i.e. Open Schooling System, Educate a Child Scheme,
Earn to Learn Scheme, ten schemes for students etc. She said that the
Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Sangi has focused all his attention towards promotion of
women education in the country, varied women programmes, a record number of facilities for female students have been
undertaken during the last three years, accordingly the confidence of female
students raised at vast level and the ratio of female students is increasing
rapidly which reached 58% of the total enrollment, he added.
Dr.
Riffat further said that AIOU has also launched a plan of open schooling system
to provide middle and matric level educational facilities to drop-out females
students on country-wide basis and around one million female students to be
provided primary level education. The open-schooling project was introduced
to educate the dropout female girls and women who couldn’t continue their
studies, because of financial or social constraints, she added.
Dr.
Anisa appreciated the of Open-schooling system of AIOU and said that this
project will increase the literacy rate and definitely will be a roadmap for
promotion of women education in Pakistan. She expresses her hope for joint-venture
with AIOU for promotion of Iranian’s women education and uplifting their living
standards on the outline of AIOU. She also visited the Radio/TV studios of the
University where Dr. Riffat Haque said that AIOU is planning to extend its
existing live FM radio transmission to its campuses in all major cities across
the country. She said that setting-up a high definition video broadcasting
studio at the Main campus of University is also under-consideration.
Dr.
Riffat Haque also briefed the Iranian delegation about the academic programmes,
initiatives, achievements and planning of the Department of Gender and Women
Studies for the empowerment of women.
(Ubaidullah Mumtaz )
Public Relations Officer
Home Remedies That Actually Work
Monday 16 September 2013
1) Listerine cures toenail fungus
Soaking your feet in Listerine mouthwash for 15-20 minutes, twice a day, will cure most cases of toenail fungus. Listerine contains antiseptic and disinfectant ingredients; it has been used for everything from curing gonorrhea to cleaning floors.
Listerine is also good for curing blisters (dab onto blister 2-3 times per day to dry it out), and dandruff.
2) Yogurt cures bad breath
Studies have shown that live bacteria in sugar free yogurt can suppress levels of bad breath-causing bacteria. If the bad bacteria can't survive, your breath smells sweeter.
3) Olive oil cures Eczema
Olive oil is rich in vitamin E, so it's a great skin moisturizer. Apply extra virgin, unrefined olive oil to your skin after showering, while your skin is still damp. The olive oil seals in moisture and helps soothe painful Eczema flair-ups.
4) Sugar stops the hiccups
Hiccups are annoying, but now you can stop them within one minute simply by swallowing a teaspoon full of dry sugar. Experts believe that the sudden sweetness on the tongue overloads the nerve endings in the mouth and stops the hiccup spasm.
5) Chewing peppermint or cinnamon gum eases commuting stress
Studies have shown that chewing peppermint or cinnamon gum increases awareness and reduces fatigue by as much as 20%. Test subjects reported 25% less frustration and 30% increased alertness. The drive also seemed 30% shorter for those who chewed the gum, versus those who did not.
6) Biting on a pencil cures headaches
Tension headaches can often arise from unconsciously clenching your jaw. Gently holding a pencil between your teeth forces your jaw muscles to relax, easing your headache.
Wipe your feet with a vodka-soaked rag to eliminate foot odor. Vodka contains alcohol, an antiseptic that is very drying. Alcohol destroys odor-causing fungus and bacteria and dries out the moisture that lets these organisms grow.
Motion sickness causes excess saliva, which can make you queasy. Eating olives or sucking on a lemon at the first signs of sea sickness can help ease nausea thanks to the tannins contained in these items.
9) Tomatoes cure acne
Tomatoes have a lot of vitamins C and A, antioxidants and acidic content, so they can be used to treat a variety of minor skin ailments. This cure is especially good for oily skin. Mash one small tomato into a pulp, then spread the pulp on your face and let it sit for one hour. Wash it off with tepid water and pat dry. Repeat once a day for a week.
Converter 4 Video 2014
Converter 4 Video:
Fast video conversion for you!
Our brand-new video conversion program Converter4Video lets you convert your videos in an intuitive, fast and convenient way. You do not have to worry about any codecs. You do not need to know, which format is supported by your device. Thanks to the support of all popular video formats, popular devices of all known manufacturers are supported. With the integrated compression technologies of Converter4Video, video conversion becomes a breeze.
Other Top features of Converter4Video:
Processing videos for the web
Unfortunately the web does not support all existing formats. But Converter4Video can process your video file to be easily embedded into any website.
Extract audio from videos
Converter4Video enables you to extract the audio track (music, voices, sound) from any video file and to save it separately as an MP3 file.
Direct video upload to YouTube
With Converter4Video you can process your video file with ease and upload it to YouTube immediately.
Syed Talat Hussain exposed News TV rating fraud
Senior journalist Syed Talat Hussain exposed News TV rating fraud Here is his column
AIOU promotes video-conferencing technology to teach at higher education level
Thursday 12 September 2013
AIOU promotes video-conferencing
technology to teach at higher education level
Prof. Dr. Nazir Ahmed Sangi
ISLAMABAD,
SEPTEMBER 11: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) will extensively apply
video-conferencing technology for upgrading teaching level at the
higher-education level, particularly in running
the classes of MBA at study centres.
All
the study centres will be gradually linked with main resource centre through
video conferencing in order to ensure equal access to quality education, said
the Vice Chancellor AIOU Prof. Dr. Nazir Ahmed Sangi while presiding over the
meeting of University Deans and academicians. The video conferencing network
has been set up set up at almost the university’s main campuses.
The
meeting reviewed the up-gradation and implantation process of MBA’s academic
programs. It was noted there has been upward trend in the students’ enrolment
in the MBA program in the recent years.
It
was decided that a strong mechanism will be evolved to effectively address the
problems and issues relating to the MBA’s programs, so that it could meet the
international standard and enable the students to serve the nation in a better
way.
The
Vice Chancellor emphasized that the MBA education should be a source of
promoting an efficient business and marketing network in the country. The AIOU,
he added would make all possible endeavour to provide updated research-based
education to its students on all its academic programs.
He
assured that the teaching methods and research-evolution process will be
further strengthened to meet the required of the students. He advised relevant
departments to prepare comprehensive
The
meeting was attended by Prof. Dr. Rashid A. Naeem, Dean of Social Science, Majed
Rashid, Director E-Learning, Syed Hasasn Raza, chairman Department of Business
Administration and Assistant Prof. Muhammad Ayub Sheikh.
( Ubaidullah Mumtaz )
Public Relations Officer
AIOU to spend its annual saving for providing fee concession to poor students
AIOU to spend its annual saving for
providing fee concession to poor students
Islamabad
– 11th September 2013 Allama Iqbal Open University
(AIOU) has decided to spend its annual saving for providing fee concession to
poor students and expending infrastructure net-work of the University.
It
was decided to enhance its existing capacity and potential for providing best
possible services to the students.
This
was decided at the 53rd meeting of the finance committee of AIOU
which met under the Chairmanship of its Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Nazir Ahmed
Sangi.
AIOU
has made a substantial in its annual savings in the recent year as compared to
the corresponding period, through better financial management, mainly by controlling financial wastages, irregularities
and corruption at various levels.
The
finance committee approved 4.650 billion budget for the current year which
shows thirty three percent increase as compared to the previous year
AIOU
has made a substantial in its annual savings in the recent year as compared to
the corresponding period, through better financial management, mainly by controlling financial wastages,
irregularities and corruption at various levels.
The
committee noted with satisfaction that 96% expenditure of the University is
being met through its own resources which reflects the strong financial health
of the University that was achieved through a better financial strategy and the
administrative management, putting strict check on its annual income and
expenditure The AIOU as an educational institution in public sector has achieved
a singular distinction in the country, becoming self-sufficient in meeting its
annual expenditures.
The
committee highly appreciated the steps taken by the Vice-Chancellor for efficiently
mobilizing and utilizing the University’s financial resources. It was noted that annual growth of the
University in terms of development and students’ enrollment has been
unprecedented, and in this connection the efforts of the Vice-Chancellor were
highly appreciated.
There
had been special focus on opening of University’s new campuses and providing of
latest technology-based educational facilities to the students.
Video-conferencing, setting-up digital libraries and ‘state-of-the-art’
laboratories were given special attention. It was decided that a reasonable
amount that is received through admissions should be diverted to ‘Educate a
Child’ scheme so that maximum number of drop-out students could be brought into
the educational net. It was noted that Rs. 100 million were specially allocated
in the budget to facilitate the poor students, giving them fee concession.
Eight special schemes were recently launched to accommodate the needy and
deserving students, They will be awarded special scholarships and concession in
the annual fee.
The
finance committee also approved in principle a housing scheme prepared for the
residence of University’s employees. It was agreed that University will provide
necessary funding for its implementation. The coordinator of the scheme, Zafar
Ilyas has been asked to work-out the details of the scheme, ensuring maximum
benefit to the low-paid employees. The proposed housing plan will be place
before the statuary body of the University for its approval at an appropriate
time.
It
was also decided that the senior posts including Registrar, DRS will be
upgraded through proper restructuring work and the proposals to this effect
will be submitted before the next meeting of the finance committee.
The
meeting was attended, among others by the Registrar, Bashir Muhammad Chaudhry,
Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, Prof. Dr. Rashid A Naeed, President ASA,
Prof. Dr. Zafar Ilyas, Suleman Saleem, Treasurer and the renowned journalist
Qazi Asad Abid, as an external member.
(Ubaidullah Mumtaz)
Public Relations Officer
USAID Power Distribution Program joins hands with ACCA Pakistan
USAID Power Distribution Program joins hands with ACCA Pakistan
Islamabad, 9 September 2013: Through partnerships with over 8,500 employers across the world, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) seeks to formally recognise and reward leading organisations that offer continual learning and development support to ACCA trainees. Following this lead, ACCA Pakistan recently awarded the USAID Power Distribution Program with platinum approved employer status.The USAID Power Distribution Programworks jointly with government-owned power distribution companies (DISCOs) in Pakistan to improve their performance througha reduction in losses, and improvement in both revenues and customer services. Through this program, the United States Government provides assistance and support to the Government of Pakistan in its efforts to reform the power sector to end the current energy shortfall.
The ACCA-approved employer program will assist the USAID Power Distribution Program in aligning workforce training and professional development, ensuring that ACCA trainees and members continue to acquire the learning needed to do their jobs to the highest standard whilst upholding the ethical standards expected from an ACCA professional.
The approved employer certificate was presented to Craig R. VanDevelde, Chief of Party, USAID Power Distribution Programby Arif Masud Mirza, head of ACCA Pakistan. “USAID Power Distribution Program is working in all nine government owned DISCOs of Pakistan. Our key emphasis is to improve governance and human resource practices. We are working together with DISCOs to introduce a performance-based system in Human Resources, besides our achievements in finance in introducing updated internal audit and accounting manuals in DISCOs,” remarked Craig VanDevelde, Chief of Party of the USAID Power Distribution on the occasion.“Through collaboration with ACCA, we aim to provide quality human resource in Finance & Audit departments of government-owned power distribution companies (DISCOs). This will ensure continuous improvement in these areas and at the same time motivate young professionals to serve these DISCOs which need them the most at this time of energy crisis. ”
Commenting on the support ACCA will extend to the USAID Power Distribution Program, Mr.Mirza stressed, “ACCA produces accounting professionals that have both technical and business acumen, who are able to meet the resource needs of both public and private sector organisations. We are immensely pleased to join hands with the USAID Power Distribution Programfor recruiting a talented pool of ACCA students, trainees and members. Further, we see the USAID Power Distribution Programas a key partner in coaching and forming the future finance leaders of our profession.”
Islamabad, 9 September 2013: Through partnerships with over 8,500 employers across the world, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) seeks to formally recognise and reward leading organisations that offer continual learning and development support to ACCA trainees. Following this lead, ACCA Pakistan recently awarded the USAID Power Distribution Program with platinum approved employer status.The USAID Power Distribution Programworks jointly with government-owned power distribution companies (DISCOs) in Pakistan to improve their performance througha reduction in losses, and improvement in both revenues and customer services. Through this program, the United States Government provides assistance and support to the Government of Pakistan in its efforts to reform the power sector to end the current energy shortfall.
The ACCA-approved employer program will assist the USAID Power Distribution Program in aligning workforce training and professional development, ensuring that ACCA trainees and members continue to acquire the learning needed to do their jobs to the highest standard whilst upholding the ethical standards expected from an ACCA professional.
The approved employer certificate was presented to Craig R. VanDevelde, Chief of Party, USAID Power Distribution Programby Arif Masud Mirza, head of ACCA Pakistan. “USAID Power Distribution Program is working in all nine government owned DISCOs of Pakistan. Our key emphasis is to improve governance and human resource practices. We are working together with DISCOs to introduce a performance-based system in Human Resources, besides our achievements in finance in introducing updated internal audit and accounting manuals in DISCOs,” remarked Craig VanDevelde, Chief of Party of the USAID Power Distribution on the occasion.“Through collaboration with ACCA, we aim to provide quality human resource in Finance & Audit departments of government-owned power distribution companies (DISCOs). This will ensure continuous improvement in these areas and at the same time motivate young professionals to serve these DISCOs which need them the most at this time of energy crisis. ”
Commenting on the support ACCA will extend to the USAID Power Distribution Program, Mr.Mirza stressed, “ACCA produces accounting professionals that have both technical and business acumen, who are able to meet the resource needs of both public and private sector organisations. We are immensely pleased to join hands with the USAID Power Distribution Programfor recruiting a talented pool of ACCA students, trainees and members. Further, we see the USAID Power Distribution Programas a key partner in coaching and forming the future finance leaders of our profession.”
HOUSING SCHEME FOR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OFFICERS AT KURRI ROADZONE IV, ISLAMABAD
HOUSING SCHEME FOR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OFFICERS AT KURRI ROADZONE IV, ISLAMABAD
We are pleased to intimate our esteemed members that all lingering issues including work award for the construction of housing units have been resolved.Moreover, regarding progress of infrastructure development work, the management has already tasked contractors to resume work at site till 31st August, 2013 and work has been resumed accordingly.
Keeping in view the schedule of payments viz-a-viz the development workat the site, the Competent Authority is pleased to allow three months (one installmenti.e. 25thJuly, 2013) relaxation in payment of installments to all allottees of Kurri Road,therefore next installment is due on 25thof October, 2013.
PHA FOUNDATIONMINISTRY OF HOUSING & WORKSGROUND FLOOR SHAHEED E MILLAT SECRETARIAT,JINNAH AVENUE, BLUE AREA, ISLAMABAD
We are pleased to intimate our esteemed members that all lingering issues including work award for the construction of housing units have been resolved.Moreover, regarding progress of infrastructure development work, the management has already tasked contractors to resume work at site till 31st August, 2013 and work has been resumed accordingly.
Keeping in view the schedule of payments viz-a-viz the development workat the site, the Competent Authority is pleased to allow three months (one installmenti.e. 25thJuly, 2013) relaxation in payment of installments to all allottees of Kurri Road,therefore next installment is due on 25thof October, 2013.
PHA FOUNDATIONMINISTRY OF HOUSING & WORKSGROUND FLOOR SHAHEED E MILLAT SECRETARIAT,JINNAH AVENUE, BLUE AREA, ISLAMABAD
AIOU’s annual saving gets boost by controlling financial wastage's and corruption
Monday 9 September 2013
AIOU’s annual
saving gets boost by controlling financial wastage's and corruption
Islamabad – 9th September 2013 Allama
Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has made a substantial in its annual savings in
the recent year as compared to the corresponding period, through better
financial management, mainly by controlling
financial wastages, irregularities and corruption at various levels.
This was informed to the 53rd meeting of
the finance committee of AIOU which met here on Monday under the Chairmanship
of its Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Nazir Ahmed Sangi. It was decided that the
savings which has been unprecedented will be utilized for further carrying-out
the University’s development plans which aimed at further expanding its infrastructural
network throughout the country and enhancing its existing capacity and
potential for providing best possible services to the students.
The finance committee approved 4.650 billion budget
for the current year which shows thirty three percent increase as compared to
the previous year.
The committee noted with satisfaction that 96%
expenditure of the University is being met through its own resources which
reflects the strong financial health of the University that was achieved
through a better financial strategy and the administrative management, putting
strict check on its annual income and expenditure The AIOU as an educational
institution in public sector has achieved a singular distinction in the country,
becoming self-sufficient in meeting its annual expenditures.
The committee highly appreciated the steps taken by
the Vice-Chancellor for efficiently mobilizing and utilizing the University’s
financial resources. It was noted that
annual growth of the University in terms of development and students’
enrollment has been unprecedented, and in this connection the efforts of the
Vice-Chancellor were highly appreciated.
There had been special focus on opening of
University’s new campuses and providing of latest technology-based educational
facilities to the students. Video-conferencing, setting-up digital libraries
and ‘state-of-the-art’ laboratories were given special attention. It was
decided that a reasonable amount that is received through admissions should be diverted
to ‘Educate a Child’ scheme so that maximum number of drop-out students could
be brought into the educational net. It was noted that Rs. 100 million were
specially allocated in the budget to facilitate the poor students, giving them
fee concession. Eight special schemes were recently launched to accommodate the
needy and deserving students, They will be awarded special scholarships and
concession in the annual fee.
The finance committee also approved in principle a
housing scheme prepared for the residence of University’s employees. It was
agreed that University will provide necessary funding for its implementation. The
coordinator of the scheme, Zafar Ilyas has been asked to work-out the details
of the scheme, ensuring maximum benefit to the low-paid employees. The proposed
housing plan will be place before the statuary body of the University for its
approval at an appropriate time.
It was also decided that the senior posts including
Registrar, DRS will be upgraded through proper restructuring work and the proposals
to this effect will be submitted before the next meeting of the finance
committee.
The meeting was attended, among others by the
Registrar, Bashir Muhammad Chaudhry, Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, Prof.
Dr. Rashid A Naeed, President ASA, Prof. Dr. Zafar Ilyas, Suleman Saleem,
Treasurer and the renowned journalist Qazi Asad Abid, as an external member.
(Ubaidullah
Mumtaz)
Public Relations
Officer
AIOU TO NAME HIS NEW CAMPUS IN SARGODHA AFTER MM ALAM, AIRFORCE HERO OF 1965 WAR
AIOU TO NAME HIS NEW CAMPUS IN
SARGODHA AFTER MM ALAM, AIRFORCE HERO OF 1965 WAR
Islamabad
– 8th September 2013 Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) will name
its new campus in Sargodha after MM Alam, veteran hero of 1965 war. The
construction of the campus will be start within this financial year and would
be provided complete infrastructure and academic network to the students of the
region. Necessary financial allocation for the purpose has already been made.
This
was stated by the Vice-Chancellor, AIOU Prof. Dr. Nazir Ahmed Sangi on the eve
of Air-force day (September 7) while addressing the meeting with University’s
officers held here today.
The
University wishes to project their national heroes through academic pursuits,
he added MM Alam is a big name in the history of Pakistan Air-force.
Dr.
Sangi further said that necessary work is already in progress to find-out
appropriate place for the construction of new campus in Sargodha.
(Ubaidullah Mumtaz)
Public Relations Officer
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
