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KARACHI - Federal Minister of Planning & Development Asad Umar chaired the signing ceremony of a historic MoU between the Kajaani University of Applied Sciences and Pakistan, to launch an initiative to train 1 million students on disruptive technologies like; AI, IOT, Gaming-Tech, Health-Tech, etc. This is the first and the largest ‘Mass IT Education Program’ in collaboration with a government university and ICT research hub of Finland. It will be managed by prestigious institutions like the “Kajaani University of Applied Sciences”, Finland, “Allied ICT”, Finland and the VU Pakistan, while also engaging regional and local partner Vendor Junction and IX, in Pakistan to provide technical expertise. Former Federal Minister of Information-Technology Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui also graced the occasion, accompanied by senior officials of the Ministry of IT & Telecom, CEO of Kajaani University Matti Saren, Rector of VU- Naeem Tariq, delegates of Allied ICT Finland and Global Alliance, etc.
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University and ICT Research & Development Hub from Finland to train 1 million Pakistani students on Disruptive-Technologies
The Federal Minister of Planning & Development – Asad Umar, chaired the signing ceremony of a historic MoU between the Kajaani University of Applied Sciences and Pakistan, to launch an initiative to train 1 million students on disruptive technologies like; Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IOT), Gaming-Tech, Health-Tech, etc. This is the first and the largest ‘Mass IT Education Program’ in collaboration with a Government university and ICT research hub of Finland. It will be managed by prestigious institutions like the “Kajaani University of Applied Sciences”, Finland, “Allied ICT”, Finland and the Virtual University (VU) Pakistan, while also engaging regional and local partner – Vendor Junction and Integration Xperts (IX), in Pakistan to provide technical expertise.
The former Federal Minister of Information-Technology – Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui (MNA) also graced the occasion, accompanied by senior officials of the Ministry of IT & Telecom, CEO of Kajaani University Matti Saren, Rector of VU-Mr. Naeem Tariq, Delegates of Allied ICT Finland and Global Alliance, etc., while the CEO of Vendor Junction – Sayed Jawed also witnessed the signing ceremony, along with Mr. Umair Azam – Managing Director of Integration Xperts (Representative in Pakistan). All these stakeholders have been working hard for the last one year, to make this venture a reality.
The Federal Minister of Planning & Development – Asad Umar, chaired the signing ceremony of a historic MoU between the Kajaani University of Applied Sciences and Pakistan, to launch an initiative to train 1 million students on disruptive technologies like; Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IOT), Gaming-Tech, Health-Tech, etc. This is the first and the largest ‘Mass IT Education Program’ in collaboration with a Government university and ICT research hub of Finland. It will be managed by prestigious institutions like the “Kajaani University of Applied Sciences”, Finland, “Allied ICT”, Finland and the Virtual University (VU) Pakistan, while also engaging regional and local partner – Vendor Junction and Integration Xperts (IX), in Pakistan to provide technical expertise.
The former Federal Minister of Information-Technology – Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui (MNA) also graced the occasion, accompanied by senior officials of the Ministry of IT & Telecom, CEO of Kajaani University Matti Saren, Rector of VU-Mr. Naeem Tariq, Delegates of Allied ICT Finland and Global Alliance, etc., while the CEO of Vendor Junction – Sayed Jawed also witnessed the signing ceremony, along with Mr. Umair Azam – Managing Director of Integration Xperts (Representative in Pakistan). All these stakeholders have been working hard for the last one year, to make this venture a reality.
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Punjab University - Lahore
It was established in Lahore in 1882. It was from the beginning both a teaching and an examining body, and it was the first higher education institution in India in a majority Muslim area.
In the early days of the university, it received donations by ruling princes and individuals.
Key figures in iits later academic development were G.W. Leitner, an Englishman of Hungarian origin who was the first registrar, and Professor A.C. Woolner, vice-chancellor in 1928–36.
Punjab University - Lahore c.1900's
It was established in Lahore in 1882. It was from the beginning both a teaching and an examining body, and it was the first higher education institution in India in a majority Muslim area.
In the early days of the university, it received donations by ruling princes and individuals.
Key figures in iits later academic development were G.W. Leitner, an Englishman of Hungarian origin who was the first registrar, and Professor A.C. Woolner, vice-chancellor in 1928–36.
Punjab University - Lahore c.1900's
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HEC Orders All Universities to Begin Online Classes
Higher Education Commission (HEC) has directed all universities and accredited institutions with sufficient resources to start online classes.
Following the outbreak of Coronavirus in Pakistan, the government ordered the closure of schools, colleges, and universities across the country.
According to an official notification, HEC has asked all universities which have well-built learning management systems (LMS) to initiate online classes. This way, education will not be compromised.
Moreover, universities facing technological, technical, or spatial limitations can remain closed for academic activities till 31 May 2020 and mark the said period as summer vacation, HEC has clarified.
In the meantime, these universities shall make arrangements for conducting online classes in case the closure is extended because of the Coronavirus pandemic, the notification stated.
Such universities shall plan, acquire, train, and shall be able to execute an LMS from June 01, 2010, so that ongoing semester could resume even in an eventuality of the extended closure of universities.
Expressing his views on the development, HEC Chairman Dr. Tariq Banuri said:
We don’t know how long the restrictions will stay in place. The experience of other countries is quite varied. If the restrictions get lifted on June 1, the teaching will take place face to face. In the meantime, it will only be online.
Steps to Ensure the Quality of Online Learning
Higher Education Commission (HEC) has directed all universities and accredited institutions with sufficient resources to start online classes.
Following the outbreak of Coronavirus in Pakistan, the government ordered the closure of schools, colleges, and universities across the country.
According to an official notification, HEC has asked all universities which have well-built learning management systems (LMS) to initiate online classes. This way, education will not be compromised.
Moreover, universities facing technological, technical, or spatial limitations can remain closed for academic activities till 31 May 2020 and mark the said period as summer vacation, HEC has clarified.
In the meantime, these universities shall make arrangements for conducting online classes in case the closure is extended because of the Coronavirus pandemic, the notification stated.
Such universities shall plan, acquire, train, and shall be able to execute an LMS from June 01, 2010, so that ongoing semester could resume even in an eventuality of the extended closure of universities.
Expressing his views on the development, HEC Chairman Dr. Tariq Banuri said:
We don’t know how long the restrictions will stay in place. The experience of other countries is quite varied. If the restrictions get lifted on June 1, the teaching will take place face to face. In the meantime, it will only be online.
Steps to Ensure the Quality of Online Learning
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Why are majids always open in Pakistan?? When they know it is going to be noiling hot and hard to stand on floor and pray on a Friday. Shouldn't the masjids have central heating and cooling?
Apparently, that large complex next to the Grand Jamia Masjid is an Iqra University campus building
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U/C University Centre at Aga Khan University Hospital
The first highrise building on the Stadium Road Campus, the University Centre will house academic and administrative functions. Of the seventeen story structure, the first seven floors will house administrative functions and the top seven floors the new Faculty of Arts & Sciences (FAS) and the Graduate School of Government & Public Policy (GSGPP).
Inaugurated in 2021 (planned)
Functional area
262,000 sf (excluding basements)
450,500 sf (including basements)
Facilities
Administration: Offices, Conference rooms, Training and Collaboration rooms, Prayer space, Kitchen and Staff Dining.
Academic (FAS & GSGPP): Classrooms, Lecture halls, Library, Multipurpose halls, Innovation hub, Faculty offices, Seminar and Discussion rooms.
The first highrise building on the Stadium Road Campus, the University Centre will house academic and administrative functions. Of the seventeen story structure, the first seven floors will house administrative functions and the top seven floors the new Faculty of Arts & Sciences (FAS) and the Graduate School of Government & Public Policy (GSGPP).
Inaugurated in 2021 (planned)
Functional area
262,000 sf (excluding basements)
450,500 sf (including basements)
Facilities
Administration: Offices, Conference rooms, Training and Collaboration rooms, Prayer space, Kitchen and Staff Dining.
Academic (FAS & GSGPP): Classrooms, Lecture halls, Library, Multipurpose halls, Innovation hub, Faculty offices, Seminar and Discussion rooms.
