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By Abdul Qadir Qureshi (Pakistan News & Features Services) The Governor of Sindh, Mohammad Zubair, has vowed to promote an investor-friendly climate in Karachi in fulfillment of a desire by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif who wants to see the country’s biggest city returning to its old image of the city of lights and the hub of commercial activity. In a recent interview, the Governor outlined his vision to transform the violence-prone city and once again make it attractive for foreign and domestic investment.  “The Prime Minister has a desire to transform Karachi back to the city of lights and conducive to investments,” the Governor said and, citing PM directives, added that he would make all possible efforts to make the city an attractive destination for business activity.  Although, maintenance of law and order in provinces is the responsibility of the respective provincial governments, the governor stated that he would coordinate with the Chief Ministe...

By Abdul Qadir Qureshi (Pakistan News & Features Services) “Pakistan has always maintained cordial relations with the United Kingdom (UK) over the years. With more than two percent UK nationals tracing their roots to Pakistan, the two nations share unique ties.” This was stated by Ambassador Jamil Ahmed Khan, now also a respected analyst, while participating in a recent talk show on a TV channel.  Responding to a question, he emphasized on enhancing framework of intelligence sharing on all security related issues, thus augmenting the efforts of UK encountering terrorism.  Pakistan, he said, has an old ally in UK and it is the need of the hour that they joined hands in curbing terrorism in Pakistan by harnessing diplomatic efforts to eliminate the proxy war its neighbours indulge in.  The Ambassador did not hesitate in pointing that quite a few organizations engaged in terrorism in Pakistan were being supported by some of its neighbouring countrie...

By Abdul Qadir Qureshi (Pakistan News & Features Services) Glowing tributes were paid to Prof Dr S M Makhdumi, the former Dean of Faculty of Engineering, Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET), Karachi, who was laid to rest on March 22. He was also a member of the Board of Governors and member of the Academic Council at the university.  He did his PhD in civil engineering from Nottingham, UK, MSc in Structural Engineering from Manchester, UK, and his BE (Civil Engineering) from the NED University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi, where he also went on become chairman of the civil engineering department and later, Dean of Faculty of Engineering.  He was also a consultant to many engineering firms in Pakistan who benefited from his vast experience in design of structures including multistoried buildings, industrial concerns, bridges and varied structures. He was associated in over 500 projects in the country. The burial of Prof Dr...

By Abdul Qadir Qureshi (Pakistan News & Features Services) Prof Dr Sarosh Hashmat Lodi, who was working as the Dean, Civil Engineering & Architecture, has taken over as the new Vice-Chancellor of the NED University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi, on March 22. A recipient of numerous awards for his scholastic accomplishments over the years, he was the front-runner for the post which became vacant following the completion of tenure of his immediate predecessor, Prof Dr Mohammad Afzal Haque.  Having proven track record in the field of academics and administration, he is expected to lead the turnaround of the NED University, which is the oldest engineering institution of the metropolis.  Currently the university has an enrollment of about 12,000, comprising of around 9,000 undergraduate students while the rest are engaged in master’s and PhD studies. At the time of taking over,  Prof Dr Sarosh Lodi’s top priority would be to streamline an...

By Abdul Qadir Qureshi (Pakistan News & Features Services) Prof Dr S M Makhdumi, serving as Dean, Faculty of Engineering, at the Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET), Karachi, passed away after a brief illness on March 21. Cardiac arrest was described as the reason for his death although he was having issues in his kidney lately. He is survived by one son and three daughters.  He was a man of high stature and his death is being considered as a great loss to the academic sector. He had worked as the chairman of civil engineering department for 11 years and served in the capacity of Dean of Faculty of Engineering for the years at the NED University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi, prior to joining the SSUET.  The SSUET Chancellor, Jawaid Anwar, Vice Chancellor, Prof Dr Syed Jawaid H Rizvi, Registrar, Syed Sarfraz Ali, office-bearers of the Aligarh Muslim University Old Boys Association (AMUOBA), senior Aligarhians and his colleag...

By Abdul Qadir Qureshi (Pakistan News & Features Services) Pakistan woman One-day cricket captain Sana Mir has desired stern action against spot-fixers to eradicate this menace from cricket. “Whoever disrespects green-shirt should be banned and punished without any mercy,” she told reporters at the National Stadium, Karachi, where women training camp was taking place.  She regretted that match-fixing and spot-fixing had brutally damaged the image of Pakistan cricket as well Pakistan  She considered it a very serious issue and it should be dealt accordingly and those found guilty should never be allowed play for Pakistan again. Pakistan suffered a blow when trio of Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Aamir were convicted in 2010 for spot-fixing during the tour of England.  Now spot-fixing controversy involving southpaw opener Sharjeel Khan, Khalid Latif, Mohammad Irfan and Shahzaib Hasan in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) has caused another ...

By Abdul Qadir Qureshi (Pakistan News & Features Services) Some of world’s top wrestlers will be seen in action in international bouts to be held in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad in May, a spokesman of Pakistan Wrestling Entertainment (PWE) revealed on March 20. “We are planning to hold bouts in three major cities involving around 20 wrestlers,” Zeeshan Bashir, Director of PWE Middle East on his arrival with four wrestlers from Dubai.  These wrestlers having landed at the Quaid-e-Azam International Airport in Karachi included Tiny Iron (USA), Flesh Gordon (France), Yaseen Usmani (Algeria) and Badshah Pehalwan Khan (Pakistan/USA).  The launching press conference of the PWE officials and wrestlers was to be held at Hotel Movenpick, Karachi, on March 21.  He said that they were working on dates and list of wrestlers and it will be prepared in due course of time.  “Pakistan is badly lacking in international sporting activities and we are...

By Abdul Qadir Qureshi (Pakistan News & Features Services) Pakistan's eminent nuclear scientist, Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan, has called upon the young graduate engineers in various fields to equip themselves with latest knowledge in science and technology to serve the cause of the country. "You should not limit yourself to just bachelor degree but should go forth for higher studies in order to meet the present day challenges,” he advised while speaking as the chief guest at the impressive 20th Convocation-2017 of Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET) held at the Karachi Expo Centre on March 19.  Over 1,200 passed out graduates of the SSUET were awarded degrees in their respective engineer disciplines on the occasion. The presentation of gold, silver and bronze medals to top three position holders in each engineering discipline of computer, civil, electronics, biomedical and telecommunication besides computer science was made amidst thunderous ...

By Abdul Qadir Qureshi (Pakistan News & Features Services) All arrangements have been finalized for holding the 20thConvocation-2017 of the Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET), Karachi, at the Expo Centre on March 19.  This year over 1200 students will be receiving their degrees in respective disciplines of engineering which include Computer, Electronics, Electrical, Bio-Medical, Telecommunication and Civil Engineering and Computer Science besides award of degrees to those who completed their Masters and PhD programmes.  On the occasion the students having secured first, second and third positions in their respective disciplines of engineering will be decorated with gold, silver and bronze medals.  Earlier a day before the holding of convocation, the Board of Governors of the university will meet under the chairmanship of Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr Jawed H Rizvi. The board will dispose of an agenda which, among other items, will...

By Abdul Qadir Qureshi (Pakistan News & Features Services) Four employees of the Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET), Karachi, have emerged successful in the 16th Hajj balloting.  The lucky employees were Naib Qasid Shabana Naz, Computer Operator Mohammed Shahzad Khan, Risalat Ali (Farash) and Homoeo Doctor Sofia Arif.  Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Syed Jawed H Rizvi congratulated the four successful employees and advised them that while in the Holy land, they should pray for the Muslim Ummah and progress and prosperity of the country as well as for their university.  He remarked that they have won this great opportunity of performing a most sacred ritual of Islam and hopefully they would devote their time on the sacred land in praying Almighty Allah to win His will. The Registrar SSUET, Syed Sarfraz Ali was also present on the occasion.

By Abdul Qadir Qureshi (Pakistan News & Features Services) Pakistan’s ace Test batsman and ex-captain Younis Khan has complimented the organizers for conducting the exciting Hub Rally Cross at the newly developed Max Dirt Arena 40-KM outside Karachi.  “It’s an exciting and thrilling motorsport and organizer deserved praise and credit for their effort,” he told media corps upon arrival after having fishing overnight round in Gadani Balochistan. The chief organizer of the Rally, Shujaat Sherwani, was also present on the occasion.  Younis Khan, who took a round of the newly inaugurated track, said he had more shocks in cricket than during his short drive with Shujaat Sherwani. “I enjoyed the ride and it was good experience and it was a fun. I wish I could drive fast like Mr. Sherwani did,” he added after the round.  However, he said, it was a giant effort of the organizers to bring many skilled drivers for the competition and he was also pleasantly s...

By Abdul Qadir Qureshi (Pakistan News & Features Services) Demonstrating speed skill and control Asad Khoro won the ‘A’ Prepared Class event of Hub Rally Cross at the newly launched Max Dirt Arena in Hub on March 12. Overall 33 participants including several newcomers featured in the race as hundreds of peoples from around the area turnout to watch some of country’s top racing rally drivers in action.  Driving 4000 cc Toyota Vigo, Asad outclassed top title contender Nadir Magsi with dazzling performance on a twisty and sandy track which also marked the opening of newly developed Max Dirt Arena. Asad clocked four minutes 53.02 seconds while covering the distance of 5 kilometers.  The winner of Jhal Magsi, Hub Rally and Cholistan Rally, Nadir Magsi, was contended the second positon. Driving Toyota Vigo 4000 cc, Nadir Magsi took five minutes four seconds. Emerging Driver, Sahibzada Sultan Mohammad Ali, also showed brilliant controlled driving to finish third. ...

By Abdul Qadir Qureshi (Pakistan News & Features Services) Pneumonia and meningitis account for nearly one in three child deaths in Pakistan every year. A four-year study of the impact of the Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV-10), has found that the vaccine prevents children from contracting deadly strains of the two diseases. The study, funded by the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI) and conducted by researchers from Aga Khan University (AKU), investigated the impact of PCV-10 in Karachi, Hyderabad, Matiari and Thatta.  Researchers found out that the vaccine was 70 percent effective in protecting children from ten strains of pneumonia and meningitis. In addition to studying the vaccine’s effectiveness, researchers also analysed factors affecting the coverage of the vaccine in Thatta and Tando Muhammad Khan, two rural districts of Sindh, the province with one of the lowest rates of immunization coverage.  The implementation of the...