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Another MoU signed by Universities of Pakistan and China



Multan, Mar.31 (Gwadar Pro) - On 30th of March, Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan (BZU) and Shenyang Normal University in China (SYNU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding. The president of SYNU Professor Dr. Hao Deyong from SYNU and Vice Chancellor of BZU, Professor Dr. Mansoor Akbar Kundi both attended the online official signing ceremony.

SYNU and BZU Memorandum of understanding signing ceremony (Photo provided by Dr. Abid Ali)


At the meeting, Dr. Mansoor said he is glad to establish inter-university cooperation with SYNU on this special occasion. He hopes that the two universities will carry out teacher and student exchanges, talent training, scientific research and other cooperation. President Prof Dr. Hao Deyong also expressed his gratitude to Dr. Mansoor for his strong support of the cooperation between the two universities and role of Dr. Abid Ali as a active promotor of China Pakistan bilateral cooperation.

"This cooperation was started with my first visit to SYNU during September 2017 when I was invited by the College of Life Science," said Abid Ali, the host of the signing ceremony and the focal person of this cooperation. He is an alumnus of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences and SYNU who currently works as an assistant professor at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad as well as an adjunct professor in SYNU. "After a successful meeting with the International office of SYNU, I was encouraged to write an email to vice chancellor of BZU on cooperation between the two universities. The cooperation will be mainly focused on the language and ecological studies." He said.

In this online meeting, representatives of the two universities discussed plans to jointly develop Chinese language credit hours, diploma or short courses, build an online platform for international Chinese training, exchange guest faculties and intention of establishing Confucius Institute (CI) based in BZU. The implementation of these plans will contribute to the promotion of educational and cultural exchanges between the two countries.

 

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A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) and China's prominent Shenzhou University. Joint research centers will also be set up to benefit from Chinese technology.

 

[JamD]

The removal of Tariq Banuri appears to be due to quite depressing (and expected) reasons. Again such a shame.

I used to have such a high opinion of Dr. Atta ur Rehman but way too many people (from different places) have said things like these. To quote Cowasjee sahb, "Sala sab chor hai..."

Also, in case you hate Hoodbhouy's political or social views, then this video is purely about education and mostly about Tariq Banuri, so please listen to the video before making judgements on the actual matter.


@Goenitz @Bilal Khan (Quwa) @CriticalThought @HRK

 

[HRK]

The removal of Tariq Banuri appears to be due to quite depressing (and expected) reasons. Again such a shame.

I used to have such a high opinion of Dr. Atta ur Rehman but way too many people (from different places) have said things like these. To quote Cowasjee sahb, "Sala sab chor hai..."

Also, in case you hate Hoodbhouy's political or social views, then this video is purely about education and mostly about Tariq Banuri, so please listen to the video before making judgements on the actual matter.


@Goenitz @Bilal Khan (Quwa) @CriticalThought @HRK

I may not be in position to comment about this particular incident but in general If I have to comment then I may sound pessimist but it is a truth that I have lost any hope for the revival of education sector particularly in Sindh (NOTE: I am not much aware about Education sector in Punjab and KPK) but during my stay as a child in Islamabad in 90s education in Capital city was considered much better then the rest of country) but here in Karachi since 90s the political interference has actually remove all the possibility of revival of education under governmental supervision specially in Primary Schooling systems under government same is the case of Government colleges. KU is mixed case still there are some sincere professors left but just in limited number.

 

[Bilal Khan (Quwa)]

Not to sound reductionist, but as a general point, those who are 'too educated' aren't liked by the status-quo folks because those who are too aware are going to ask questions and desire real change.

So, in general, the system is going to work against education if education results in capable thinkers. BTW, this isn't exclusive to Pakistan, I heard about the same happening in Algeria and Egypt (from 2 guys from those places who are semiconductor researchers at AMD).

It goes to @CriticalThought's point about colonialism. It might sound trite and a bit like 'campus kid talk,' but the writing's on the wall, it's obvious. If left to their natural course, no society can be this stupid, there's some kind of external force involved.

Turkey's turning out to be a little different because it was never colonized like the Arab World or South Asia. Yes, it was defeated and occupied in WW1, but it never saw 2-3 generations worth of regressive social engineering from the British.

The unfortunate thing about Pakistan is that in the early 20th century some of our forefathers had broken the colonial bind. They managed to use all of the skills they learned as British subjects to elevate Pakistan. Sadly, in the 1970s they lost the fight against entrenched regressive powers.

 

[Goenitz]

BTW, this isn't exclusive to Pakistan,

Professional rivalry exists everywhere.... like between Professors, in western universities.. I heard even R. Feynman had some.

there's some kind of external force involved.

may be

to work against education if education results in capable thinkers

that is the main thing. People always think of saving themselves. So they don't let any competent person to be around which can replace them.

We actually lack team spirit. Actually, the system is like this, that if you can save your skin, then you can milk the government (sarkari naukri). If it is like 'pvt' system that if one is not productive, then he will be replaced which forces people to meet objectives.

 

[CriticalThought]

The removal of Tariq Banuri appears to be due to quite depressing (and expected) reasons. Again such a shame.

I used to have such a high opinion of Dr. Atta ur Rehman but way too many people (from different places) have said things like these. To quote Cowasjee sahb, "Sala sab chor hai..."

Also, in case you hate Hoodbhouy's political or social views, then this video is purely about education and mostly about Tariq Banuri, so please listen to the video before making judgements on the actual matter.


@Goenitz @Bilal Khan (Quwa) @CriticalThought @HRK

Many thanks. For those who don't want to watch the entire video, around 1.5 weeks ago, the PTI government has passed an ordinance to remove the chairman HEC Tariq Banuri. It turns out that Mr. Banuri:

1. Tried to bring accountability to the government's plan for public-private partnership between government universities and private companies. He had reservations that government allotted land could be used for non-educational purposes. On this, he faced direct pressure from Imran Khan's cabinet.

2. Resisted allocation of budget to projects that were not approved by the planning commission but the Imran Khan government approved the allocations anyway.

3. Tried to hold Atta ur Rehman's HEJ institute accountable by creating a framework for measuring research output. Funding would be tied to research output. The Prime Minister's cabinet reached out officially that he is to cease and desist from this, and not try to hold HEJ accountable because we are satisfied with their work.

Mr. Tariq Banuri and Hoodbhoy then discuss some of Atta ur Rehman's deceptive tactics in the past. Circa 2006-2008 Atta ur Rehman duped Musharraf saying he would create (7 or 8 I don't remember the number clearly) European universities in Pakistan where professors would come from Britain, France etc. He took large sums of money, travelled business and first class, setup offices in these countries, but the result was nothing. Similarly, Hoodbhoy's points out that generating research papers in natural product chemistry involves creating a solution of a plant, identifying chemicals within it, and moving on to the next plant. He has verified from Pakistan's pharmaceutical community that they have not benefited from HEJ's research. He pointed out the case of COVID in which HEJ was unable to help us fight it.

Mr. Tariq Banuri finished on the note that 20 years have already been lost. Within the next 30 years, you will see our neighboring countries rise to the level of European countries, whereas Pakistan will lose its sovereignty. Imran Khan's government has played its part in the destruction of education in Pakistan, and has supported corruption.

 

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COMSATS University Islamabad eager to enhance Industry-Academia linkages and visited Dasu Hydropower Project (4320MW) on the Indus River near Dasu town in Kohistan District of KPK.
The collaboration of academia and industry is very crucial carrying multiple benefits especially in the developing countries.

These linkages help adoption of knowledge and promotion of entrepreneurship. It also aids in the strengthening R&D investment via exploiting the synergies and complementarities present in scientific and technological capabilities. COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), considering the importance of these linkages visited the Dasu (4,320MW) hydropower plant project on the Indus River near Dasu town in Kohistan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province.

The CUI delegation led by the Rector, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Tabassum Afzal, included senior management officials. The delegation visited various construction facilities of the power plant project and the Dasu dam. The delegation was briefed by the project contractor, China Gezhouba Group Company (CGGC) Limited, a Chinese construction and engineering company headquartered in Wuhan, Hubei province of Peoples Republic of China. CGGC is a state-owned firm, 33rd largest contractor by revenue in the world.

The visit was followed by meeting with the senior management of project headed by General Project Manager, Mr. Tan Bixuan. His team included Deputy Project Manager (Civil Works) Mr. Cui Jian, Deputy Project Manager (Admin) Mr. Ha Li, Deputy Project Manager (Procurement) Mr. Yang Shenghua, Project Manager (MW-01) Mr. Qin Jinzhong, Project Manager (MW-02) Mr. Cao Xigao, and Director Technical Mr. Li Yuyong. The consultant for the project Ms. Wang Chun-Ping, Chairperson of Heroboss Technology was also present during the meeting.

Mr. Tan briefed about the company’s other projects including the 969MW Neelum Jehlum Project, Suki kinari Hydropower Project, Kaghan, and Mohmand Dam. He said that CUI is the first higher educational institution visiting their project and approaching them for collaboration. While appreciating the efforts of university he announced internships of 30 students every year with possible placement in the project permanently.

He also invited the delegation to visit their parent company in China and extended hand of possible future collaboration. Mr. Tan appreciated that CUI is moving towards product-oriented research in which Chinese technology transfer can play an important role. He assured that a joint research center will be established at the premises of CUI also in near future and students will get a chance to learn from the expertise of Chinese engineers as well.

The Rector, CUI announced that university will encourage enrollment of project staff in Project Management and other graduate programs of the university. The meeting ended with vote of thanks and exchange of souvenirs.

 

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Recently completed building of Agha Khan University Hospital AKUH Center Karachi

 

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Educational Complex Parachinar, built & established by Pakistan Army for the locals of Kurram Tribal District.

 

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Pakistan Army has built a girls school in place of TTP chief Hakeemullah Mehsud's headquarter.

 

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University of Balochistan Alamdar Campus
Quetta

 

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CCM
(Cadet College Mastung)
One of the best in Balochistan.

 

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Islamia College Peshawar, 1930 (c).

The Editorial Board of the college magazine, The two students at the back wearing Peshawari turbans.


The college magazine is" The khyber", the literary activities of the magazine were in the beautiful" Khyber Union Hall". The picture seems to be of Khyber Union hall
Though the sherwani is not usual to Pashtun society, it is only the Islamia College Peshawar which has this distinctive winter uniform till date.
Islamia college has been remained the hub of quality education in North West frontier province for more than a century

 

[The Accountant]

The removal of Tariq Banuri appears to be due to quite depressing (and expected) reasons. Again such a shame.

I used to have such a high opinion of Dr. Atta ur Rehman but way too many people (from different places) have said things like these. To quote Cowasjee sahb, "Sala sab chor hai..."

Also, in case you hate Hoodbhouy's political or social views, then this video is purely about education and mostly about Tariq Banuri, so please listen to the video before making judgements on the actual matter.


@Goenitz @Bilal Khan (Quwa) @CriticalThought @HRK

His whole interview mn ny y nahi kerny diya ... Corruption etc. Why he is not talking about what did he do to further the education.

Apparently he has nothing to share anything done by him for promotion of higher education.

Dr. Atta had held fhis position during musharaf tenure and i remember that was the golden period for education in pakistan. Alot of scholarships were awarded and alot of foreign qualified people came to pakistan.

Unfortunately zardari period lost all those advancements