News Archive
March 2012
M.Phil / M.Phil. leading to Ph.D. / Ph.D. & M.S. (Surgery) / M.D. (Medicine) Admissions 201231 March 2012 Admissions announced by the B.A.S.R. :: Advertisement | Prospectus | Admission Form | BASR members | Post Graduate Committee Postponed paper of B.D.S. Final Annual Examination 201228 March 2012 The paper will now take place on 3-April :: Read More D.C.N. Annual Examination 201128 March 2012 Examination form and fee submission schedule has been announced :: Read More B.Sc. (Pass) First and Second year Practical Examination 201226 March 2012 Program of Chemistry Practical for left over candidates has been announced :: Read More Last date for admissions in B.A. / B.Sc. / B.Com (Pass) extended26 March 2012 University of Karachi has announced that the last date for admissions in First Year and Second Year of B.A./B.Sc/B.Com (Pass) has been extended till April 16th 2012. On condition of availability of seats, forms can be obtained and submitted in the respective colleges with a late fee of Rs.1000. Youth Workshop26 March 2012 "Capacity building is imperative for strengthen the Youth community as a whole and increasing its professionalism and effectiveness in every sphere of life. Hence, the need of time is to empower Youth with skills in public outreach and advocacy for the issues related to nation building. Experts identify this as crucial for sustainable development of the country," these views were expressed by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Qaisar during his address to a workshop titled "Youth Workshop", mutually organized by the Department of Public Administration and Ground Breakers Society, here at the campus. Chairperson, Department of Public Administration, Prof. Dr. Khalid Iraqi shed light on the objectives of the workshop and said that the main idea behind organizing the workshop was to empower the young minds of our nation. Meeting of the Academic Council22 March 2012 "University of Karachi will allow all the existing students of BS 1st, 2nd and 3rd year to switch their program from BS to Bachelors (Honors). Semester rules 2002 will be applied on them. However, in order to bring uniformity in the examination and evaluation procedures, passing percentage for both, BS and Bachelors (Honors) Program, will be 45%," this decision has been made in a recent meeting of Academic Council which was chaired by the Vice Chancellor - Prof. Dr. Muhammad Qaisar. In the beginning of the meeting, minutes of 5 previous meeting of the Academic Council were approved. Moreover, minutes of 8 meetings of the Board of Advanced Studies and Research had also been approved. Members of the Academic Council collectively gave approval for the five year BA, LLB Honors Program. In the recent meeting of the Academic Council, an approval was given for the affiliation of 23 institutions. Moreover, the Vice Chancellor, while considering the efficiency of teaching and research in the University, suggested that the examinations of BA, B.Sc and B.Com may be conducted in the respective colleges. The decision was highly appreciated by the faculty members. In relation, it was decided that a proper strategy will be devised in a meeting with the college principals. B.Sc. (Pass) First and Second year Practical Examination 201219 March 2012 Program of Physics Practical for left over candidates has been announced :: Read More University signs consortium with Idaho University, USA, to enhance its scientific research16 March 2012 "Since globalization brings with it significant challenges, it also provides an opportunity for unifying research practices across international boundaries. International research collaboration among Universities has intensified and is frequently regarded as an indicator of quality and a way in which to develop and disseminate scientific knowledge to newly developing countries. It is indeed prestigious for University of Karachi that it is a part of a number of international consortiums that are leading to more productive research outcomes," these views were expressed by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Qaisar during his addressed to the signing ceremony of Memorandum of Understanding between University of Karachi and University of Idaho, USA. The MoU is designed to foster a friendly relationship through mutual cooperation in the sphere of teaching and scientific research between both the Universities. Dr. Shahana Urooj Kazmi, Pro-Vice Chancellor informed that specific areas have been highlighted in the MoU for potential future collaboration, these include Aquaculture, Animal and veterinary sciences, Agriculture and Water resource management.The agreement was signed by Prof. Dr. Muhammad Qaiser Vice Chancellor University of Karachi ; Prof Dr AbDul Hameed Bajoi Vice Chancellor, LUAWMS; Prof. Dr Talat Naseer Pasha Vice Chancellor , UVAS ; Dr Robert J Harder , Interim Director, Intl. Program office, University of Idaho and Dr Barbara A. Rasco for Dr. Da niel J. Bernardo. Moreover, University of Karachi along with 10 other following institutions in Pakistan and the United States has established a consortium for using their collective expertise to evaluate, develop, and implement practical solutions to enhance aquaculture and fisheries productivity in Pakistan. the members of consortium will work jointly and through partnerships between the individual members to achieve its stated purpose.The other Universities are Lasbela University of Agriculture, water and Marine Sciences (LUAWMS), Lasbela ; University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) ; Government College University, Faisalabad (GCUF) ; Bahria University National Center for Maritime Policy Research (NCMPR) , Karachi ; Sindh Agriculture University (SAU), Tandojam ; University of Veterinary &Animal Sciences(UVAS), Lahore; University of Idaho, (Uldaho), Moscow,ID, USA ;and Washington State University, College of Agriculture, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS), Pullman, Washington, USA. Seminar on The Contemporary Western Model of governance at ASCE16 March 2012 "True democracy led South Korea to rise from being a devastated survivor of the Korean war into a modern global economic powerhouse. Similarly, Bangladesh made a fresh start towards democracy in 1990 and since then its uplift in economic development is evident. However, it is an unfortunate fact that the utility of liberal democracy in Pakistan is indeed questionable", these views were expressed by the speakers at a workshop organized by the Area Study Centre for Europe, University of Karachi. Three day floral exhibition inaugurated16 March 2012 A three day floral exhibition has been organized by Centre for Plant Conservation, University of Karachi, here on Friday evening. While addressing to the ceremony, Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Qaisar said that such exhibitions bring us close to nature and provide us the opportunity to praise its beauty. In addition, it also provides an awareness regarding biodiversity and plant conservation. The organizer of the exhibition, Prof. Dr. Anjum – Director Centre for Plant Conservation, informed that more than 2000 species of flowers have been displayed in the exhibition. She added that this exhibition fulfills the main objectives of the Centre of Plant Conservation which include the facilitation in providing awareness in the field of plant conservation. This is the first time that such exhibition has been arranged by the University. The exhibition will continue till 20th March 2012. A worth mentioning fact is that the exhibition is exhibited not only for University stakeholders but for common citizens of Karachi as well. Seminar in memory of Arfa Karim16 March 2012 Department of Mathematics is organizing a three day series of seminars in memory of Arfa Karim, which will be inaugurated on 19th March 2012 at 9:30 am in the Department of Mathematics. A documentary film related to Arfa Karim will also be showed. Registration of B.A. / B.Com. / B.O.L. and Improvement External 201114 March 2012 Schedule of submission of registration announced :: Read More M.A. / Double M.A. External Annual Examination 201113 March 2012 Submission of Examination forms and fee for Fresh candidates :: Read More M.B.B.S. Final Professional Annual Examination 201213 March 2012 Program has been announced :: Read More University signs MOU with Agribusiness Support Fund13 March 2012 Department of Agriculture & Agribusiness Management, University of Karachi has signed a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") with Agribusiness Support Fund (ASF) under the USAID Agribusiness Project. Under this agreement, the ASF will provide financial support to the Department of Agriculture & Agribusiness Management for conducting training programs, workshops, seminars, undertaking research & development activities, etc. within specific areas of Horticulture, Livestock, Dairy and Fisheries, and environment friendly approaches to plant protection. The MoU was signed by Mr. Nazeer Ahmed Essani, Regional Program Manager ASF, Karachi and Prof. Dr. Muhammad Qaiser, Vice Chancellor, University of Karachi. Centre for Plant Conservation - Botanical Garden, University of Karachi11 March 2012 Centre for Plant Conservation-Botanical Garden, University of Karachi, is organizing a three day floral exhibition titled CPC Flower show 2012 from 16th to 18th March at the Botanical Garden. Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Qaisar will inaugurate the ceremony on 16th March at 4:00pm. The exhibition will communicate the mission of the centre which is to conserve and restore the rare endemic plants of southern region of Pakistan through tissue culture. The exhibition will provide awareness regarding the importance of plants and flowers in human life. That is why the exhibition is open for common people as well. Registration of M.A. / Double M.A. and improvement of Division 20108 March 2012 Date of submission of registration :: Read More Entrepreneurship Perception Survey of Youth7 March 2012 This survey has been designed to analyse the perceptions young people have regarding entrepreneurship in Pakistan. The information gathered will be presented at the National Youth Entrepreneurship Conference which is taking place in March 2012 :: Survey Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan visits University after eight years5 March 2012 Modern research is imperative for the development of any country. It is pertinent that national heroes who have shown notable rigour in playing their roles in the country's development must always be remembered and their works should be made available for the upcoming generation, these views were expressed by Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan, Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Qaisar, Prof. Dr. Abid Azhar and others while addressing Faculty, Students and Staff of Dr. A.Q. Khan Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (KIBGE), University of Karachi, during a ceremony organized in honour of the visit of Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan to KIBGE, University of Karachi. The fact needs to be accentuated that Dr. Qadeer Khan has visited his Alma Mater after eight years. On this occasion, he expressed his satisfaction on the fact that Dr. A. Q. Khan Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering is satisfactorily playing its part in the progress of the country's research sector. He added that this institute is the one which was initiated by him and is now being nurtured by the scholars and knowledge seekers of Karachi University. Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Qaisar appreciated the visit of Dr. Qadeer and invited his more frequent presence in the campus. Karachi University Alumni Trust Scholarship 20123 March 2012 Scholarship detail has been announced :: Read More Al-Rehman Welfare Trust Scholarship 20123 March 2012 Scholarship detail has been announced :: Read More Dr. Burney chairs a session at WSEAS AIKED 2012 conference3 March 2012 Dr. Aqil Burney, Professor of Computer Science at DCS-UBIT University of Karachi , returned from UK after presenting his work at the 11th WSEAS International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Knowledge Engineering and Data Bases (AIKED '12). The conference took place in Cambridge UK between February 22-27, 2012. He also chaired the Knowledge Engineering and Databases II session held on February 24, 2012 :: Picture | Conference Program HEC ranks KU as the second best university of Pakistan1 March 2012 Higher Education Commission has ranked University of Karachi as the second best university of Pakistan in general universities (large) category. In this regard, Chairman Higher Education Commission- Dr. Javed Laghari - congratulated the Vice Chancellor, KU - Prof. Dr. Muhammad Qaisar. In his letter, Dr. Laghari said that this is the first time ever that HEC has ranked Pakistani higher education institutions on quality, teaching, and research."Since the ranking was based on the QS World universities Ranking model, we see a strong possibility that Karachi university may also qualify amongst the world's leading universities in the QS ranking", added Dr. Laghari. Vice Chancellor, KU, Dr. Muhammad Qaisar conveyed his greetings to the students, teachers and researchers of KU and said that their efforts have brought KU at this esteemed position. Constant and tireless struggle will lead this University towards the path of ultimate success.
Students Loan Scheme1 March 2012 Ihsan Trust (Qarz e Hasna) facility of interest free loans for the students has been announced :: Read More |
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