Newsletter July to Sep 2014

ISRA NEWS

July-September 2014

One Day Seminar on

“Prevention of Latrogenic Fistula”

IEEE Student Conference on Engineering,

Science & Technology (SCONEST) 2014

Sports Gala 2014

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Prof. Dr. Ghulamqadir Kazi

Dr. Hameedullah Kazi

Mr. Irfan Haroon

Ms. Syeda Ifra Naqvi

Ms. Nimra Saleem

Ms. Syeda Asifa Jafri

Ms. Madiha Baloch

Ms. Noor-us-Saba M. Aslam

Mr. Yasir Shaikh

Independence Day Flag Ceremony

Training and Development International

Research Workshop

Charity at Home:

Ration Distribution Among IIF Staff

World Physical Therapy Day (IIRS Karachi)

“Research is the need of today and it is the tool that innovative

students use. For this reason the importance of conferences like

SCONEST today is greatest than ever,” such was said by Prof. Dr.

Mujeeb-uddin Sahrai Memon, Vice Chancellor, Sindh Agriculture

University, Tandojam while acting as the chief guest of Student

Conference on Engineering Sciences and Technology

(SCONEST) 2014 held on 13 September at Isra University,

Hyderabad under the banner of IEEE International organized by

IEEE Isra student branch.

SCONEST is the most vital series of research paper competition

held annually in different universities across Pakistan conducted

by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

International that aims to familiarize new scientists and engineers

with the field of purposeful research.

Inaugurating the competition Prof. Dr. Hameedullah Kazi, Chair,

SCONEST 2014; Head of Executive Council, IEEE Isra Student

Branch and Pro-Vice Chancellor, Engineering and Management

Sciences, Isra University, Hyderabad welcomed the authors,

dignitaries, guests and participants and expressed, “The

fundamental aim of this conference is to inculcate the culture of

research and innovation among the students and to utilize the

intellect of these young minds in fostering technological

advancement.”

This year around 350 students from Lahore, Peshawar,

Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Islamabad, Khairpur, Nawabshah, Swabi,

Karachi, Jamshoro and Hyderabad participated in the national

competition sponsored by Isra University, Higher Education

Commission of Pakistan (HEC), IEEE Karachi Section and

RASTEK. Out of a total of 70 full research paper submissions, 30

were finally accepted, addressing different areas including

Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunication, Civil, Mechanical,

Computer Science, Software Engineering and IT.

The chief guest of the closing ceremony Prof. Dr. Abdul Ghani

Kazi, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Department of Health Sciences, Isra

University presented awards and shields to the organizers and the

authors. The top three paper presenters were awarded with shields

and cash prizes.

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IEEE Student Conference on Engineering,

Science & Technology (SCONEST) 2014

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SCONEST 2014 Pictorial

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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Isra University

Hospital and United Nation Funding Population Agency (UNFPA)

jointly organized a one day seminar on “Prevention of Iatrogenic

Fistula” on 13 September 2014 at Isra University, Hyderabad. The

one day seminar was conducted for gynecologists, obstetricians

and post graduate trainees from all public and private hospitals of

Hyderabad and Nawabshah.

Urogenital fistula - one of the major health problems of developing

countries - is an abnormal communication between genital tract

(vagina, cervix, and uterus) and urinary tract (bladder, urethra, and

ureter) secondary to obstetrical trauma or iatrogenic insult, causing

continuous urinary leakage.

The program started with recitation of versus from Holy Quran,

followed by scientific presentations, and video demonstrations.

About 200 doctors attended the seminar that aimed to refresh their

knowledge about surgical anatomy, highlight the iatrogenic causes

of urogenital fistulae, and observe the preventive measures to

minimize the risk of developing iatrogenic fistulae during simple

and complicated surgical procedures. Professor Emeritus Dr. Aftab

A. Munir, Isra University warmly welcomed all the distinguished

guests at the occasion. Prof. Dr. Asadullah Kazi who was invited as

the chief guest of the seminar observed in his speech that the

attention of developing countries is essentially concentrated on the

reduction of maternal mortality, however, attention also must be

focused on complications of child birth which are not fatal, the

most disabling of which, is obstetric fistula. He further said that the

condition had been virtually eliminated in most of the developed

world, persisting only in some developing countries, like Sub-

Saharan Africa and parts of the Indian subcontinent. Following

him the Guest of Honor of the seminar, Pro-Vice Chancellor &

Director, Isra Hospital, Dr. Abdul Ghani Kazi expressed his hope

that if proper attention is paid iatrogenic fistulae can be prevented

and promised to extend free treatment to the suffering women.

The focal person of Fistula Project of UNFPA Hyderabad Centre

and Professor of Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Isra

University Hospital, Prof. Dr. Pushpa Srichand said that the

victims of this condition lead a miserable life, the constant soakage

with urine leads to severe local excoriation and dermatitis and

other medical morbidities in the form of limb contractures,

amenorrhea, bladder and vaginal calculi and sub fertility. Most of

these women are socially out casted and disliked by their husbands

leading to marital disharmony and divorce. The negative social

behavior deprives them of their right to live a healthy life.

She informed that the reported incidence of urinary fistula is 1% in

Ethiopia and India. The World Health Organization estimates more

than 2 million women around the world are suffering from

urogenital fistulae. In Pakistan about 5,000 to 6, cases of

urinary fistulae occur each year. The exact prevalence is very hard

to estimate since majority of the sufferers are from low resource

areas having no or poor access to health care facilities. The myths

of having an incurable illness and unawareness about treatment

centers often lead to delay in seeking treatment.

The problem remained unaddressed until November 2005 when

UNFPA took the initiative as a campaign to end fistula in Pakistan.

At present there are 7 main centers and several referral centers for

fistula patients in Pakistan. The fistula referral center was

established at Isra University Hospital in December 2011, and

since then it is providing free treatment facilities, and conducting

awareness and training programs. The enormous support from the

administration department and UNFPA has made possible to treat

more than 100 patients free of cost and provide them rehabilitation

support.

The previous studies from Pakistan show obstructed labor as the

main cause of urogenital fistula, but recently Isra Hospital received

an increased number of patients after gynecological and obstetrical

surgeries mainly hysterectomies and caesarean section, which

might be due to lack of proper surgical training of doctors

performing these surgeries. For this reason a hands-on session on

“Bladder injury Repair” was conducted to improve the surgical

skill of doctors to deal with common complication of bladder

trauma encountered during gynecological and obstetrical surgery.

The seminar concluded with the vote of thanks presented by the

Head of Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Isra University

Hospital, Prof. Dr. Nishat Zohra who also distributed certificates

among the participants.

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One Day Seminar on “Prevention of Latrogenic Fistula”

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Independence Day Flag Ceremony

To look back and recall a fresh start of Pakistan on its 67 birthday

a flag hoisting ceremony took place at Isra University Hyderabad,

Sindh on 14 August 2014 where the Chancellor Isra University

Prof. Dr. Asadullah Kazi hoisted the flag of Pakistan. Pro-Vice

Chancellor (Health Sciences) and Director Isra University

Keeping in view the importance of exam as a measure of progress,

Isra Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences (IIRS), Karachi organized

a seminar on "How to Succeed in Exam" on 9 May 2014 at its

Campus. Students from the department of physiotherapy (DPT)

along with faculty of IIRS attended the session.

The event was facilitated by Dr. Muhammad Saad Khan, Certified

Hypnotherapist , Licensed Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic

Programming (NLP ), Transformation Mind Technologies

Practitioner and visiting faculty at IIRS. Mr. Khan highlighted the

general obstacles and hardships students confront while preparing

for exams and how they can overcome such hurdles, the sort of

Hospital (IUH) Dr. Abdul Ghani Kazi, Pro Vice Chancellor

(Engineering & Management Sciences) Dr. Hameedullah Kazi,

Director QEC Abdul Qadir Memon and other officers and staff

members of Isra University and Isra Hospital also participated in

this event.

mental and physical strengths they require and the recommended

activities during exams to avoid fatigue and stress.

The session was designed to assist students in developing

confidence in their own ability to achieve by emphasizing the skills

and techniques they can make use of to attain success in exams.

The interactive session also included activities for students'

participation making it a lively learning experience.

Closing the event, the facilitator was presented with traditional

Sindhi Topi and Ajrak as a symbol of affability and respect and was

also awarded a certificate.

How to Succeed in Exam – A One Day Seminar

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Multi-variate statistical methods. According to Mr. Naseem, “The

researcher must be critical in their approach towards choosing

population sample size in order to derive meaningful research.” At

the end of each session, participants including Dr. Fatehuddin

Khand, Dr. Hanif Lakho, Dr. Haji Khan Khoharo, Dr. Sajjad Kazi,

Dr. Hussain Bux Kolachi, Dr. Suhail Ahmed Bijarani, Dr. Nudrat

Zeba, Dr. Shaukat Memon, Dr. Umair Soomro, Dr. Sajjad Almani,

Dr. Tufail Memon, Dr. Mashkoor Ansari, Dr. Shomail Saeed

Siddiqui, Dr. Shagufta Memon, Dr. Zaheer Memon, Dr. Salman

Kazi, Dr. Ali Akbar Shah, Dr. Farkhunda Nadeem, Dr. Ghulam

Shah, Dr. Navaid Kazi, Mr. Munaza Kadri, Dr. Uzma Tariq, Dr.

Mashal Rasheed, Dr. Madiha Khalid Memon, Dr. Rafiq Solangi,

Dr. Kiran Shaikh, Farooque Bozdar, Dr. Sumaira Awan, Dr. Azra

Rajpar, Dr. Khadija tul Kubra, Dr. Anila, Dr. Naila Qureshi, Dr.

Humaira Bukhari, Dr. Shahab, Mr. Murad Memon, Ms. Salma

Khand and Dr. Maria Dhahri discussed the issues facing them in

their PhD and MPhil program thesis and dissertation with the

facilitators online. Dr. Schehar Bano facilitated the final session on

'Inferential Statistics of the day for publishing research in Impact

Factor Journals'. She provided participants with tips and insider

knowledge for maximizing the chances of getting published in

high quality journals and encouraged participants to go beyond

publishing, towards book review and editorial roles.

Second day of the workshop facilitated by Mr. Muhammad Akram

provided a hands-on training for using SPSS software and work

exercises. During the session, randomly selected participants were

asked to perform the tasks online. Between the sessions, a foreign

speaker Prof. Muralikrishna discussed on Data Sampling

Techniques – Meaning and Different Types of Techniques. In his

discussion, he also answered several questions pertaining to

established sampling methods mentioned in the literature. Given

the hands-on nature of the workshop the participants particularly

enjoyed the second day.

At the end of the workshop, Dr. Kabir

Dherwani, Chief Organizer

of the workshop and Dr. Din Muhammad Shaikh, Organizer for the

Basic Medical Science, thanked RCTD on behalf of Isra

University acknowledging the meaningfulness of the workshop.

Also, they humbly acknowledged the efforts of Mr. Danish Vassan

and Mr. Akbar Memon from the IT department, Mr. Razaullah, Mr.

Moinuddin and Mr. Amjad Shah from Multimedia department, and

Mr. Hassan Chandio from the VC Secretariat for their efforts

towards running the session smoothly.

The Medical education and Physiology department of Isra

university in collaboration with Research Center for Training and

Development (RCTD) organized a two-day workshop on

“Program for capacity building in Inferential Statistics and

Inferential Analysis” from 18 to 19 July 2014 at Isra University,

Hyderabad via high definition (HD) video-conferencing, marking-

off their first ever collaboration.

RCTD renders a wide range of training and development services

to postgraduate researchers particularly assisting them in planning,

conducting and publishing high quality research. The joint

workshop was organized for capacity building of postgraduate

students in basic medical, clinical and dental science in inferential

statistics, majority of who are engaged in their M Phil and PhD

thesis work. The aim of the workshop was to educate participants

on the conditions for using inferential statistics, analysis,

interpretation of the data and publishing the results using

Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS™).

On the first day, the workshop divided into three two-hour sessions

focused on the discussion of key concepts and methods of

inferential statistics required for conducting research as a

requirement for thesis/paper writing or research project. The first

two sessions conducted by Mr Muhammad Akram Naseem

focused on understanding the role inferential statistics can

accomplish to help participants interpret the data and draw

conclusion, population sampling including techniques, errors and

sampling mean, testing hypothesis testing, avoiding type I and II

errors, concept of p value, and significance of using Bi-variate and

Training and Development International Research Workshop

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Sports Gala 2014

The annual Sports Gala 2014 was organized from September 5th

2014 to September 19th 2014 at Isra University Hyderabad, Sindh.

Students throughout the university from all the faculties

participated in the event with great zest and zeal. The event lasted

for two weeks, initial week for female participants and the final

week for male participants. The gala comprised of vast variety of

games namely cricket, basketball, football, throw ball, badminton,

volleyball, squash, table tennis and chess. From all over university

16 teams participated in cricket tournament marking it as most

significant game of all. Matches were held from 4:30PM to 8:30

pm were organized at university sports ground.

Tournament for Females were held at female sports area. In Cricket

the team of MBBS IV with a sweep of 6 wickets beat MBBS II and

stood winners. The chief guest on the occasion was Dr. Afroz Kazi,

Professor, FM&AMS, who distributed certificates and shields

among female students.In the events of Badminton Almas Nasir

beat Aida Khan 1-0 in the finals and last but not the least event

Table Tennis, Almas Nasir won the tournament by scoring a point

against Anza Khawaja. Maham Khan was the winner of chess

competition where as in the throwball, team of Zackies beat

Throwlers 2-1, while in Basketball the winner was MBBS 4 year

beat BDS XI 2-1.

Final week of gala for male participants was a week of struggle and

excitement. After their endless efforts and hardwork 'Alumni XI'

After beating 'BDS XI' by 20 runs was declared winner. Player of

the tournament was Dr. Hassan Ali, from Alumni XI, Best Batsman

was Engr. Saad Khan Baloch, Assistant Professor, Electrical

Engineering Department, from Alumni XI and best bowler was

Ubaid Rajput from BDS XI.Winners and rest of the participants

were awarded with certificates and trophies by the Chief Guest on

the occasion, Dr. Ghulam Qadir Kazi, Vice Chancellor, Isra

University.

Table Tennis, Chess and Badminton were held which concluded

the second week. In the final of Table Tennis event Faizan Hashmi

beat Bilal Aatif 3-0, while in Badminton the winner was Shan Ali

who beat Shahzad Khan 15-7 and in Chess Ahsan Aslam scored a

point attaining victory against Muhammad Qais. winners as well as

participants were appreciated and given prizes by Prof. Dr.

Ham

eedullah Kazi, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Engineering &

Management Sciences.

For Football tournament Afghan XI beat GM XI by 5-4 goals in the

final to lift the championship. The Chief Guest on the occasion was

Prof. A. G. Kazi, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Isra University who gave

away the trophies.

Sports gala is the most awaited event of the year because it not only

gives them a break from their studies but also increases their

mental and physical stability. To facilitate students with a healthy

environment and to look after their physical and mental growth

Isra University has always played a vital role and aims to provide

students such activities in future as well.

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Sports Gala 2014 Pictorial

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World Physical Therapy Day is celebrated worldwide on 8th

September. The day is an opportunity for physical therapists from

all over the world to raise awareness about the crucial contribution

the profession makes to keeping people well, mobile and

independent.

Isra Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences (IIRS) Hyderabad

celebrated World Physical Therapy Day on 11 September 2014 at

the Asadullah Kazi Auditorium, Isra University Hyderabad with

professional zeal and zest.

The day started with the recitation of the Holy Quran followed by

the welcome note by Dr. Sajjad Kazi who invited the chief guest

and faculty members for the cake cutting ceremony to formally

initiate the celebrations.

The chief guests at this occasion were Dr. Abdul Ghani Kazi, Pro-

Vice Chancellor Health Sciences and Director, IIRS along with Dr.

In connection with the World Physical Therapy Day Isra Institute

of Rehabilitation Sciences, Isra University Karachi celebrated the

World Physical Therapy Day on 8 September, 2014. The event

started with the cake cutting ceremony followed by a free seminar

on Leprosy. The facilitator of the event was Daniel Karamat,

Health Education officer MALC (Marie Adelaide Leprosy Center)

Karachi.

A Poster and Mini Project Competition were also organized on

that day. The posters and projects exhibited were based on scope of

Physical Therapy in different domains. The event was graced by

Dr. Muhammad Asif, Principal of IIRS, Karachi Campus who

visited all the exhibits and encouraged the students to indulge

themselves more into such kind of practical learning experience.

Lastly, Dr. Muhammad Asif distributed certificates and shields

among the winners and runner-ups.

Second Position Secured at Second All Sindh Tri-Lingual

Declamation Contest 2014.

Second All Sindh Tri-Lingual Declamation Contest was held at

Latif Auditorium, Liaquat University of Medical And Health

Sciences (LUMHS) Jamshoro. This contest was the sequel of the

first season held in 2013 and was organized on 15 September 2014.

Nearly 25 educational institutions (universities, colleges and

schools) participated in the competition. Each institution

participated as a team

comprised of three members for three

different languages including English, Urdu and Sindhi.

Isra University also partook in the event with its talented and

Sajjad Kazi, Administrator, IIRS.

Students of final year and third year DPT highlighted the

importance of the day by describing the relevance of World

Physical Therapy Day and answered the questions of the

participants. Dr. Naveed Ahmed Khanzada, Lecturer of Physical

Therapy presented a tribute in honour of late Dr. Muhammad

Salabat Khan, the father of Physical Therapy in Pakistan. In his

tribute he enlightened the services and tremendous efforts of Dr

Muhammad Salabat Khan towards the physical therapy

profession.

After the tribute of Dr. Naveed Khanzada, students presented

tableau on the awareness of Physical Therapy and concluded the

day by marking the unity and solidarity of the global physical

therapy community.

dynamic trio of speakers including Ms. Madiha Baloch for English

language, Ms. Fizza Ali Bhatti for Urdu language and Mr.

Dharmendar Kolhi for Sindhi language. Ms. Madiha Baloch stood

victorious by securing 2 position for English language. She was

highly appreciated by the management and administration of Isra

University for her exceptional performance at the provincial level.

The chief guest at the occasion was Prof. Dr. Noshad A. Shaikh,

Vice Chancellor LUMHS. The jury members were from different

universities including professors from University of Karachi,

University of Sindh and LUMHS so that the results could be fair

and transparent.

World Physical Therapy Day 2014

World Physical Therapy Day (IIRS Karachi)

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Charity At Home - Ration Distribution Among IIF Staff

CCNA Certificate Distribution Ceremony

Islam teaches humanity and brotherhood to build a stable and

prosperous society. The month of Ramadan brings great

opportunities for us to implement our religion's teachings and

contribute towards the welfare of our society. Availing such an

opportunity, Isra Islamic Foundation (G) Limited, parent

organization of Isra University distributed rations among the lower

salaried staff of the Isra Islamic Foundation (IIF), Isra University,

Isra Hospital, Isra Welfare Hospital and its associated organs.

A certificate distribution ceremony of CCNA certification (Cisco

Certified Network Associate) was held at Isra University,

Hyderabad on 8 August 2014.

CCNA is a certification program for entry level engineers that

helps maximize their investment in foundational networking

knowledge. At Isra University this course was organized by the

recently established Isra Cisco Academy, Department Of

Computer Science with the collaboration of Cisco Net Academy. A

total of 4 students were enrolled in the 1 batch of CCNA. The

enrolled students were required to clear a series of tests that

included Cisco module test, chapter exams and recommended labs

Ration distribution is IIF's calendar event and is organized every

year in the sacred month of Ramadan. Under this program a decent

amount of groceries is provided to the employees to fulfill their

extra needs of the month and to somewhat share their financial

burden. Such act of charity is very important and should be

practiced often and every organization should realize its

responsibility to help its humble staff members.

from Cisco net academy. All of the 4 students cleared these tests

and were awarded with Cisco

academy certificates and

congratulatory letter. Moreover, they were also awarded with a

discount voucher of 58% for the CCNA certification.

Pro-Vice Chancellor, Engineering and Management Sciences, Isra

University Hyderabad, Dr. Hameedullah Kazi was invited to

distribute certificates among the successful students. Dr. Kazi

while addressing the ceremony congratulated the students as, “I am

very happy for all of you for completing the CCNA course from

Isra Cisco Academy, I wish you the very best for your future

endeavors.”

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The talented and gifted student, Nimra Saleem Shaikh, in her

second year of studying Bachelor of Business Administration, Isra

University, Hyderabad filled with pride when she, the first ever

scholar from Hyderabad, along with 14 other students from

reputed Universities across Pakistan got selected for the bursary

offered by Mahvash and Jahangir Siddiqui Foundation (MJSF),

Pakistan and Sajjad Foundation, Singapore to attend the National

University of Singapore (NUS) Summer Program on Economic

and Enterprise Development 2014 from 14 July to 25 July.

NUS Economic and Enterprise Development Program is a global

annual event conducted by the NUS Entrepreneurship Center,

which has been running for the past eight years.The two-week

program comprises of lectures conducted by professors from NUS,

serial entrepreneurs and angel investors, workshop, dialogue and

networking sessions with entrepreneurs as well as company visits

and leisure trips. The objective of the program is to illuminate the

economic development of Singapore and its journey through thick

and thin. In addition, the program seeks to inculcate

entrepreneurial insights in the participants by engaging them in

The Government of Sindh conducted interviews for endowment

scholarship at Isra University, Hyderabad from 18 to 25 September

2014. Students from Sindh University, Jamshoro; Sindh

University, Dadu; Mehran University of Engineering and

different activities throughout the course of study.

During its visit the Pakistani delegation was also invited to a

meeting where the High Commissioner of Pakistan, H.E. Tanveer

Akhtar Khaskheli, other dignitaries from the Embassy; Mr. Ali

Hussain, Founder, Sajjad Foundation and his wife, and Pakistani

entrepreneurs residing in Singapore were also present. The

meeting was designed to learn about the experience and

entrepreneurial aspirations of the Pakistani delegation and also to

extend the students' connections by introducing them to people in

the corporate sector.

“To be selected for this program and visit the impressive city of

Singapore was a life changing experience and proud moment for

me,” said Nimra adding “but my personal achievement scale rose

another notch when my team, including scholars from China,

Hong Kong, Hungary and India pursuing my business idea, 'My

Personal Scanner' won the runner up title of 'The most Innovative

Business Idea' in the Business Idea Competition held prior to the

Closing Ceremony on 25 July 2014 making the unwanted ending a

happy ending.”

Technology, Jamshoro; Liaquat University of Medical and Health

Sciences, Jamshoro and Isra University, Hyderabad participated in

the interviews.

IU Scholar Makes It to NUS

Endowment Scholarship Interviews

To create awareness about Prime Minister's National Information

and Communication Technologies (PMNICT) fund, a workshop

was held in Isra University, Hyderabad on 6 July 2014. The

workshop was arranged by Higher Education Commission (HEC)

of Pakistan. It was organized with the objective of learning,

motivating, facilitating and guiding different colleges across Sindh

province regarding PMNICT 2014.

The national ICT program was initiated with the objective to

provide access to the deserving talented youth, from Pakistan's

rural, non-metropolitan and marginalized areas to upward social

mobility through ICT education.

This year Isra University has also been short listed by national ICT

R&D fund for participation in PMNICT Scholarship Program

2014. It includes the disciplines of electrical, electronics,

telecommunication, computer science, software engineering and

BBA (IT).

The guest speaker for the day was Mr. Atiq Hassan Shaikh who

with his profound knowledge gave a detailed description of

PMNICT 2014. He also defined and elaborated the techniques and

ways by which a student may achieve the ultimate goal. The event

was attended nearly by 50 principals of different colleges across

the province.

The workshop also included a question answer session facilitated

by the speaker. Feedback regarding the seminar reflected

constructive ideas and positive outcomes which proved it to be a

success.

Workshop on Prime Minister's National ICT Scholarship Program 2014

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Isra University Economics and Finance Society organized a

seminar on "Stock Trading and Bloomberg" on

The aim of this

seminar was to familiarize the students with the tools and

techniques used in selecting stocks and making portfolios of them

through critical analysis of risk return tradeoff. The session also

aimed at boosting the investment culture among the students. The

Pro-Vice Chancellor, Dr. Hameedullah Kazi appreciated the

efforts of team IEFS for organizing such an informative session.

The seminar initiated with his inspiring and motivating words of

wisdom “These constructive activities not only aid in building

knowledge of students but also play crucial role in uplifting their

cognitive, analytical, risk management, entrepreneurial skills”.

He added “In this highly competitive world posing job scarcity,

Tuesday

September 16, 2014 at Isra University, Hyderabad.

students need to build their entrepreneurial skills. This is not too

late that they should run their own portfolios by utilizing their

knowledge, tools, techniques and competitive skills learned in

class rooms and interactive session like this".

The first session of seminar presented by Ms. Nida Shah, Lecturer,

Department of Management Sciences focused on tools and

techniques used for analyzing several investment avenues

including stocks and constructing an optimal portfolio. However,

in the second session Ms. Kinza Yousfani, Lecturer, Department of

Management Sciences introduced the concept of Bloomberg as a

tool for analyzing various financial instruments including stocks

and bonds, elaborated the features of its terminal and importance of

its certification for career growth.

Dr. Muhamad Qasim Chachar, Consultant Physiatrist, Liaquat

University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro delivered a

lecture at Isra University, Hyderabad on 19 September 2014 on the

topic of 'Positive Psychological Change Building of Resilience

The Clinical Rotatory meeting of Pakistan Cardiac Society,

Hyderabad Chapter was held on 25 September 2014 in which

and Self-esteem'. Many students and faculty members from the

Department of Medical Sciences attended the enlightening lecture

to upgrade their medical knowledge.

interesting cases and practice essentials were presented.

Continuing Medical Education (CME)

Pakistan Cardiac Society Meeting

Seminar on Stock Trading and Bloomberg

The Brien Holden Vision Institute Australia &

Isra School of Optometry Join Hands

The Brien Holden Vision Institute Australia has graciously offered

Isra School of Optometry training programs scholarship for the

2015 session in optometry faculty development and the academic

leadership developments. This is accordance to their mutual

understanding to the Human Resource Development and

improvement planning, four faculty members (two for each

category) will be visiting Australia for their training. The

organization hopes that such coordination will increase in

frequency and will result in further improvements. It should be

noted that all the graduated batches of Isra School of Optometry

have at least one student in the Pakistan Optometry Society Role of

Honor.

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Second All Sindh Tri-Lingual Declamation Contest was held at

Latif Auditorium, Liaquat University of Medical And Health

Sciences (LUMHS) Jamshoro. This contest was the sequel of the

first season held in 2013 and was organized on 15 September 2014.

Nearly 25 educational institutions (universities, colleges and

schools) participated in the competition. Each institution

participated as a team comprised of three members for three

different languages including English, Urdu and Sindhi.

Isra University also partook in the event with its talented and

dynamic trio of speakers including Ms. Madiha Baloch for English

language, Ms. Fizza Ali Bhatti for Urdu language and Mr.

Dharmendar Kolhi for Sindhi language. Ms. Madiha Baloch stood

victorious by securing 2 position for English language. She was

highly appreciated by the management and administration of Isra

University for her exceptional performance at the provincial level.

The chief guest at the occasion was Prof. Dr. Noshad A. Shaikh,

Vice Chancellor LUMHS. The jury members were from different

universities including professors from University of Karachi,

University of Sindh and LUMHS so that the results could be fair

and transparent.

Second Position Secured

at Second All Sindh Tri-Lingual Declamation Contest 2014

Isra Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences (IIRS) organized a debate

competition on 15August 2014 at University Club on the topic,

“Independence Day and Its Importance”. Active participation was

seen from different batches of Department of Physiotherapy (DPT)

who voiced their thoughts both in favor of and against the topic.

The chief guest of the competition was Mr. Muhammad Salabat

Khan who in his speech shared his ideas and thoughts on the topic

and also expressed his desire to see more such competitions in the

future.

In the competition, students were evaluated on the content of their

speech, delivery style and body language. Based on these criteria,

Hira Waheed and Muhammad Talha from DPT batch III were the

winners of the competition while Rabia Siddiq, Summaiya Rajar,

Sayma Alam, Sajjad Abbasi, Zubair and Madiha Sheikh were

declared as runners-up

After the declaration of results, Principal of IIRS, Dr. Muhammad

Asif expressed his views as, “Debate is a very healthy activity; it

reinforces your knowledge and strengthens your speaking power.”

Continuing he said, “I heartily appreciate all the participants'

efforts and ideas put forth in the competition and the performance

of IIRS faculty for your untiring efforts that were seen throughout

the competition.” Towards the end he distributed shields and

certificates among the winners as well as faculty members.

Isra Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences Debate Competition 2014

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An article on “Mean Platelet Volume in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus” by authors Haji Khan Khoharo, Ghulam Shah Nizamani and Din

Muhammad Shaikh was published in Magazine Issue dated 16 June 2014.

An article on “Curcuma Longa: A Coloring Agent or A Miracle Spice” by authors Abroo Fatima Qazi, Shaikh DM and Hamid Zia Shaikh

was published in Magazine Issue on 23 October 2014.

Faculty Publications

On 15 August 2014 a lecture along with live surgery and hands on

workshop on Implantology was conducted at Faculty of Dentistry,

Isra University, Hyderabad in collaboration with Megagen

International.

The well-known implantologist, Dr. Ninette Banday was the

speaker of the event who spoke about dental implants, an option for

people with a lost tooth or teeth. He highlighted the proper

procedure to conduct dental implants by demonstrating a live

surgery and also shed light on the advantages of implants.

The program was coordinated by Dr. Zahid Iqbal, Chairperson and

Assistant Professor, Department of Operative Dentistry, Isra

University. The informative session was attended by senior faculty

members, post graduate and undergraduate students from Isra

Dental College as well as Liaquat University of Medical and

Health Sciences, Jamshoro. At the conclusion of the event, Prof.

Abdul Qadir Khero, Dean, Isra Dental College presented the vote

of thanks while Pro-Vice Chancellor, Isra University, Dr. Abdul

Ghani Kazi awarded the speaker with a shield.

Workshop on Dental Implants

PROJECTS OF

ISRA ISLAMIC FOUNDATION GUARANTEE LIMITED (IIF)

Isra University (Main Campus), Hyderabad

l Faculty of Medicine & Allied Medical Sciences

l Faculty of Engineering, Science & Technology

l Faculty of Commerce, Economics &

Management Sciences

l Faculty of Dentistry & Allied Sciences

Isra University Hospital, Hyderabad

Isra Dental College & Hospital, Hyderabad

Isra College of Rehabilitation Sciences

Isra School of Nursing, Hyderabad

Isra School of Paramedics, Hyderabad

Isra Schools Network, Hyderabad & Nasarpur

Health and Welfare Programs

Isra Blindness Control Programs

l Al-Ibrahim Eye Hospital: Malir, Kunri & Kharan

l International Eye Camps

l National Eye Camps

Isra University Welfare Hospital, Hyderabad

Isra General Medical Camps, Rural Areas

Al Tibri Medical College Hospital, Karachi

Al Nafees Medical College Hospital, Islamabad

Isra University (Karachi Campus)

l Al Tibri Medical College & Hospital

l Isra Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences

l Isra Postgraduate Institute of Ophthalmology

l Isra School of Optometry

Isra University (Islamabad Campus)

l Al Nafees Medical College & Hospital

l School of Engineering & Applied Sciences

l Isra School of Rehabilitation Sciences

Markaz Islami Sindh

Isra Quran Academy Programs

l Isra Quran Fahmi Program

l Isra Ta'leemul Quran Program

Madaris-Masjid Support Program

Rural Community Support Program Translation,

Publication and Distribution of Islamic Literature

Educational Programs

ISRA UNIVERSITY

P.O. Box 313, Hala Road, Hyderabad, Pakistan.

Phone: +92-22-2030181-4 Fax: +92-22-2030185 http://www.isra.edu.pk

Islamabad Campus

Isra Institute of

Rehabilitation Sciences

School of Engineering

& Applied Sciences

Hyderabad Campus

Karachi Campus

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