Sir Syed University to organize IEEE International Multiple Conference in December

By Abdul Qadir Qureshi

Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET) will be organizingthe most prestigious 14th IEEE International Multiple Conference -2011 (INMIC)in Karachi from December 22 to 24.

The three-day conference, to be held with Institution of Electrical andElectronics Engineers (IEEE) as co-sponsor, will be attended by some 300delegates from abroad and home.

The exhaustive arrangements being made for the forthcoming international mootwere reviewed in depth at a meeting presided over by Chancellor Z.A. Nizami andattended, among others, by acting Vice-Chancellor Dr Jawed Rizvi, RegistrarShah Mahmood Hussain Syed, Dean Prof Dr Najib Ahmed, Chairman Computer EngineeringDepartment, Director Planning and other concerned officials.

It was informed that the conference is being held every year for the last 13years alternatively at Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore and this year it is beingheld in Karachi with Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology –Pakistan’s largest private sector engineering institution.

The meeting was told that besides opening session on December 22, theconference will have four parallel technical sessions, a Ph.D symposium withpapers to be presented by Ph.Ds, four tutorial sessions besides talks byinvited speakers.

It was revealed that so far a total of 372 submissions received out of which163 screened out and 209 sent to national and international reviewers with eachpaper having been sent to three reviewers. The meeting was told that so far 86papers have been accepted.

Chancellor Z.A. Nizami directed that there should be no letup in thearrangements to be made for the forthcoming conference as the moot, because ofits international importance, will send a positive image about Pakistan.

He pointed out that the conference will provide a good opportunity for nationaland international researchers and practitioners to present the mos advanced andfuture challenges in the fields of applied Information technology, computerengineering, electronic, communication etc.

Mr Nizami said the symposium will provide an opportunity to Ph.Ds to presenttheir progress. He observed that all available resources will be employed tomake the conference a grand success.

Sohail Wajahat advises engineers to work hard to achieve excellence

Karachi Observer Report

The Chairman of the Pakistan State Oil (PSO), Engr Sohail Wajahat Siddiqui, hascalled upon the engineers of the future to pledge to strive relentlesslytowards achieving engineering excellence.

“You should have complete knowledge of your respective engineering fields andfind out their own specialized core”, he told them while delivering a lectureon “Engineering Excellence” at Sir Syed University of Engineering andTechnology (SSUET), Karachi.

The lecture was organized by the SSUET in collaboration with ManagementConsultancy and Training Services (MCTS), headed by former IG Sindh and anex-DG NIPA, Niaz Ahmed Siddiqi.

Engr Sohail Wajahat suggested that all the career counselors at schools andcolleges should help the students in letting them choose their field orotherwise they will not be able to achieve excellence.

In his 90-minute talk, Engr Sohail Wajahat, who recently quit Siemens Pakistanto head Pakistan State Oil as its chairman, was candid in telling thegraduating engineers to try to understand the meaning of “excellence” andstrive hard to achieve it for a bright future.

He pointed out that engineering is something in which people find differentsolutions and the upcoming graduates should come out as “valued engineers” withthree basic values which, if carried by them in life, they would end up asexcellent engineers.

An excellent engineer should firstly be excellent human being with excellenceand innovation being other values, he exhorted.

In order how to achieve excellence, the PSO Chairman narrated his own exampleand said that his parents firmly implanted in his mind that he should always befirst class first with respect to parents being the foremost principle and hetruly came up to their expectations.

He told the engineering students that in order to achieve excellence they willhave to keep clear targets before them and they will have launch successfulideas or otherwise people would not listen to them.

Replying a question, Engr Sohail Wajahat said that PSO has no responsibility inthe ongoing power crisis as it is only a fuel supplier. He said the problem iswith generation and distribution and this cannot be achieved without makinginvestments.

He said a permanent solution to power crisis lies in continuous operation ofplants as well as regular payment of bills by the consumers.

To another question, Chairman PSO said that every institution must have aResearch and Development (R&D) budget to help the faculty and students incarrying out their research activities.

He did not agree with a questioner that utility organizations like powersuppliers subject the common consumers to harassment. On the contrary thedishonest people do not pay taxes and steal electricity and make complaints, hestated.

“We live beyond our means and do not limit ourselves to our budget”, has saidadding that this kind of behavior gives rise to corruption.

He was of the view that our engineers having passed out in 80s or 90s do notupdate themselves although they are engaged in the profession of teaching theyounger generation. This is not excellence and they should update themselveswith latest knowledge to being excellence in engineering.

To another question Engr Sohail Wajahat said that people always blame othersinstead of being responsible to their own profession to achieve excellence.Engineers should create engineering innovations and keep themselves updated formeeting the future challenges, he added.

He called for continuous training of faculty and described the same as highlyimperative. He said to solve the problems they should find solutions and if notthen they cannot become excellent engineers.

On the occasion Engr Sohail Wajahat offered internship for 10-12 students ofSSUET and called for providing the names of such internees along with detailsof their projects.

At the end of the talk, the chief guest signed the pledge made by upcomingothers along with other participants.

ADMINISTRATOR KARACHI OPENS ARTS & CRAFTS EXHIBITION

Administrator Karachi Mohammad Hussain Syed has said that there is no dearth of talent in our country. Our youth are very talented and if guided and encouraged they can marvelous work in every field.

He was talking to media representatives after opening the Arts and Crafts Exhibition in the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi on Friday.

DCO Karachi Roshan Ali Shaikh accompanied him on this occasion.
Administrator Karachi said that presently 20 to 25 art galleries in the city were displaying the work of young artists.

He also announced to allocate a corner of the weekly books festival in Frere Hall’s lawn for sale of paintings made by young artists.

Administrator Mohammad Hussain Syed appreciated the measures of Arts Council of Pakistan for promoting arts and cultural activities in the metropolis.

He said that this institute at ACPK was providing good opportunity to young painters and artists on very meager fees to get them trained in the field of arts and crafts.
President Arts Council of Pakistan Ahmed Shah briefed the Administrator about the training imparted to young and mostly from middle and lower class youths by Arts and Crafts Institute in Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi.

Administrator Karachi assured him of financial support from the city government.
Regarding spray campaign in the city, Administrator Karachi said that extensive town wise fumigation campaign was being performed three times daily in the city to control the spread of mosquitoes  and other harmful germs including dengue virus.

Quaid’s principle can help cope with challenges: Governor Sindh

Sindh Governor, Dr. Ishrat Ul Ebad Khan on Sunday said the Quaid-e-Azam’s golden principles-Unity, Faith and Discipline can greatly help cope with the challenges being confronted by the country.

He was talking to media after offering fateha at the mausoleum of the founder of the nation Quaid-e-Azam Mohammed Ali Jinnah on the eve of his 63th death anniversary.

Dr. Ebad said the Constitution of 1973 has been restored in such a spirit that would help develop Pakistan as one of the prosperous countries of the world.

“There is a need to prove to the world that we can bring stability not only to the country but also in the region and the world, he added.

He said purpose to visit the mazar-e-Quaid to pay respect and homage to the father of the nation on his 63rd death anniversary.

Earlier, the Governor Sindh laid floral wreath and offered fateha at Mazar-e-Quaid.

Dr. Ebad also inscribed his impressions in the visitors’book.

KESC BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVE ISSUANCE OF 7.25% RIGHT SHARES

Karachi Electric Supply Company’s Board of Director has approved to offer right shares to the shareholders in its meeting held on July 29, 2011. The entitlement of the shareholders, post book closure, would be notified after the approval of Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan.

KESC announced to offer 7.25 per cent right issue as per approval of the Board, that will be 29 ordinary right shares for every 400 ordinary shares held by the shareholders at par, which is Rs. 3.50 per share.

KESC has informed the shareholders that the approval of the Board to the said right issue is subject to approval of SECP and book closure, in order to determine the entitlement of the shareholders to the said issue.

Entrepreneurship as a value added activity in the economical development of any country

Muhammad Yousuf Adil Chairman APMF-Education Board presenting crest to Arif Habib, the Chairman Arif Habib Investment at the YLDP session at the National Museum on Sunday.

KARACHI July 10, 2011: the fourth session of the ‘Youth Leadership Development Programme 2011 on Entrepreneurship organized by All Pakistan Memon Federation (APMF) Education Board at the National Museum of Pakistan on Sunday . Imran Azeem, Training Manager: Shell Livewire Trust briefly explained the concept of entrepreneurship and need of planned, well-thought entrepreneurship as a value added activity in the economical development of any country.

He shared the five tips to be the successful entrepreneur i.e. getting started, big idea, start small, face the challenges and has a back-up plan. The session was then continued by the panel discussion with successful community leaders including Arif Habib, the Chairman Arif Habib Investment, Dr. Miftah Ismail, Director, Ismail Industries, Asif Ismail, President Memon Professional Forum, Khalid Bilwani and Haroon Qassim, Chairman, Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturer Association.

Arif Habib highlighted his journey of success as an inspiration to the community youth. Dr. Miftah advised the prospect entrepreneurs to have clear vision and a set road map to initiate a business expedition. The panel discussion was lead by Ashraf Bawany. In addition Muhammad Yousuf Adil Chairman APMF-Education Board, Abdul Razzak Vayani, Hanif Jakhura, Mahmood Parekh, Majeed Abdani, Altaf Bawany, Shabbir Bilwani also attended the program.

Dr. Ishrat Ul Ebad Khan as Governor Sindh – Pakistan

Dr Ishrat Ul Ebad Khan Monday resigned from the post of Governor Sindh. He has left for Dubai and his resignation yet to be accepted by the President of Pakistan. Speaker Sindh Assembly Nisar Ahmed Khoro took over as Acting Governor Sindh.

Governor Dr. Ishrat Ul Ebad Khan (born March 2, 1963) studied in the prestigious Dow Medical College, Karachi. As a student he had a penchant for politics and emerged as a prominent leader of a popular student organization, APMSO, a student wing of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM). The MQM is the third largest political party of Pakistan and the second largest in Sindh, having representation in the Federal Parliament of Pakistan, the Sindh Provincial Assembly and the Azad Kashmir Legislative Assembly. The party enjoys a large following in all units of the federation because of its welfare-oriented egalitarian political manifesto impacted by Mr. Altaf Hussain, the populist leader of the toiling masses. After graduation, he remained the head of the Medical Aid Committee – poor patients’ welfare entity of the party. Gradually, he became a front rank political figure of the MQM. On his return from almost ten years of political exile in London, he was appointed to the position of the Governor of the province of Sindh. Dr. Ishrat Ul Ebad Khan assumed the charge of his office on December 27, 2002 as the youngest Governor of Sindh. He is the longest serving Governor of any province of Pakistan since its inception in 1947. Earlier in 1990, he was the youngest Minister in the Provincial cabinet of Sindh, holding the portfolios of Housing and Town Planning. Subsequently, he was also assigned the additional charge of Environment and Public Health Engineering Departments.

Firing in Karachi Dance Party: Six Killed including Nawab Akbar Bugti’s grandson

The death toll from the shootout as a result of a scuffle during a party at a bungalow in Defence area of the metropolis has climbed to six while 8 others sustained injuries, Geo News reported Sunday.

According to police, workers of a political party had arranged a program at a rented bungalow at street-7, Khayaban-e-Rahat. The party was on late at night where female artists were also performing when some men from Balochistan tried to crash the party by inviting their uninvited friends.

This led to a fight at the entrance of the party venue. During the brawl one of the men opened fire which resulted in an exchange of fire between the two sides, leading to a situation of total chaos. People began to run in all directions while four people Kamran Shafi, Dr. Iqbal, Mark Josef and Kamran Gil were killed on the spot.

One of Akbar Bugti’s grandsons Talay Bugti who received serious bullet wounds expired during treatment at a private hospital. He sustained two bullet injuries on his chest.

Later, the bodies were handed over their respective families after post-mortem.

Three of the injured were discharged from a hospital after providing medical aid while six were admitted to Jinnah Hospital where Ziauddin succumbed to his injuries.

SP Clifton, Tariq Dharejo said the bungalow was owned by a man named Nasir who often rented it out for this kind of night parties.

The police have recorded the statements of the eye witnesses while 10 people have been arrested.

According to TPO Clifton Town, raids were being carried out to nab the people involved in the incident while the parties were yet to file its FIR. If nobody approached for FIR, then it will be lodged by the government.

Police has taken into custody two cars and as many motor cycles besides two pistols and sound system from the site of the incident. (The News)

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Reshaping Pakistan Pharma Industry: Trends, Challenges & Opportunities

Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (PPMA) is organizing a “1st ever Pakistan Pharma Summit” on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at 9:00 am at Pearl Continental Hotel, Karachi under this year’s chosen theme “Reshaping Pakistan Pharma Industry: Trends, Challenges & Opportunities”.

Prof. Dr. Atta ur Rahman, UNESCO Science Laureate / President, Pakistan Academy of Sciences / Fellow, Royal Society – UK / Coordinator General, COMSTECH, Dr. Farooq Sattar, Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis will be the address at the occasion.

Pakistan Pharma Industry is currently undergoing a transition where it needs to anticipate and adapt to the challenges & opportunities within this evolving landscape to ensure the uninterrupted supply of innovative medicines through research and development.