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Department of Community Medicine, Isra University, Hyderabad organized a three-day academic, research and awareness event, started from April 23, 2018 and continued till

Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CIE), ORIC, Isra University, Hyderabad organized a Grand Finale of Business Plan

April 25, 2018. The theme of the World Health Day was Universal Health Coverage: Everyone, everywhere under the slogan of Health for All. WHO Regional Director

Competition 2018 on Thursday, 19 th April, 2018 at Asadullah Kazi Auditorium, Isra University, Hyderabad. The objective of this

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Isra University with the collaboration of Isra University debating Society organized First Round of 20 th All Pakistan Inter-University Declamation Contest for award of Allama Iqbal Shield 2018 on 18 th April 2018. Prof. Dr. Feroz Memon, Associate Dean, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Isra University, was the chief guest of this occasion, and he appreciated students by expressing his views regarding the competition. Dr. Memon further said that such activities are very important to enhance the confidence and knowledge among the students which helps them to boost their capabilities. Besides, he said, these competitions motivate the youth and develop competitive skills among them. So, Universities should organize such events. The debate took place on bilingual basis (English/Urdu) in which the students presented their views. Students from different departments of Isra University Hyderabad part icipated in the competition. The declamation contest was judged by Ms. Yasra Aslam, Assistant Professor Department of Management Sciences, Mr. Ahmed, lecturer, Isra Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences and Ms. Annam Inayat, Patron

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message was displayed on the screen followed by the Poster Exhibition shown by Isra students and Karachi Institute of Health Sciences (KIMS) .The judges gave their decision for 3 best posters awards made by KIMS and 3 best poster awards by 3 rd year MBBS students of Isra University. The topics of best posters were Child Abuse, Malaria and pulmonary TB. Certificates and the cash

prizes were distributed in the participants. Those who participated in Posters competition were Hasnain, Alina and Aisha, Shagufta Naz and Afaq, Kumail, Natasha and Syeda Dua Fatima, Aqsa Gulshan, Yasir and Wardha. A total of 18 posters were displayed in exhibition. The workshop was on the theme of strengthening Research Culture among Medical Students in which the National facilitators and local facilitators were invited to conduct the various sessions. On the first day of workshop i.e. April 23, 2018 following sessions were held: Research and its purpose, How to formulate a Research Question, Study designs for Research, How to conduct literature search, SPSS, Manuscript writing and group

interactive sessions. Over 300 participants were registered in the workshop, 60 computers were used for SPSS Version 23. The students learnt from second day sessions about basic research, sampling procedures, study designs, sample size calculation and the test of significance like Chi-square test and Students t test.Facilitators gave overview of Mandeley and Endnote data

programs during formal and informal discussions. Prof Dr. Shafi Muhammmad Jatoi, Associate Dean Clinical, Prof Feroz Memon and Prof. Salman Kazi visited workshop sessions and appreciated the efforts of Community Medicine Department. They said that this is the evidence based era and research is needed in every medical and health sciences fields. Dr. Kolachi told the western Universities have opened the doors for the communities in selecting research topics according to local health problems and we are also in touch with 20 000 people in Hatri Union Council of Matiari district to survey their major health problems The workshop was supported by HEC and Isra University.

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A one day seminar to celebrate the World Health Day 2018 was held on 25th April at Asad Ullah Kazi Auditorium Chaired by Renowned Researcher Dr. Ramesh Kumar, a PhD in Public Health, and Assistant Professor in HSA, Islamabad. The theme of world Health Day was Universal Health Coverage (UHC) the speakers told full packed auditorium with over 600 participants that Universal Health Coverage is to provide needed health care services without financial hardship for every one and everywhere UHC means that all people and communities receive the health services they need without suffering financial ruin. UHC enables everyone to access the services that address the most important causes of disease and death and ensures that the quality of those services is good enough to improve the health of the people who receive them. WHO estimates that half of world is without essential health coverage and more than 100 million people become poor as result of paying for health from their pocket about 10% of household income for getting needed quality health care is being spent by 12% world population. Further, they told world has to extend UHC to one billion more health care needy people by 2023. The panel discussion was conducted by Dr Ambreen Sahito in which Prof. Dr. Feroz Memon, Prof. Dr Abdul Sattar Memon, Dr. Rafi Siddiqui, Dr. Iqbal Memon, Dr. Abdul Rahman Pirzado, Prof. Seema Mumtaz, Mrs. Robacca Wilson, Prof. Dr. Shafi Muhammad Jatoi, Prof. Fida Hussain

Shaikh Prof. Hussain Bux Kolachi, Prof. Salman Farsi Kazi, Dr. Sajjad Kazi and Dr. Manzoor Jamli, Dr. Arsalan Uqaili spoke on UHC and other various topics of clinical, surgical, and public health importance and suggested that technology has allowed to reduce treatment and diagnostic time from months and weeks to days and hour hence universal coverage through camps and small health Facilties centres clinics is possible and students, community, private sector and government sector can join hands under Public Private Partnership to provide essential and much needed health care coverage and services to everyone and everywhere whether curative, or preventive or palliative care.WHO Sindh Office Head Dr Sara Salman, Dr Badar Munir sent letter and Video Message of Acting Regional Director Dr. Jaouad Mahjour which was screened and heard by students and other participants with full interest. WHO Sindh Office Head Dr Sara Salman and Dr. Badr Munir suggested during visit before event to Isra University Hyderabad that Family Health Practice Model is way to increase UHC and it will be implemented in two district of Sindh Shaheed Banazirabad and Hyderabad.Moreover, Isra University will be associated in this endeavor. Dr. Mohammad Assai Ardakani WHO Representative for Pakistan was also thankful and appreciated for implementing UHC in Pakistan and launching family Health Practice Project. WHO Team assured to provide publications to Isra Library Hyderabad.

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The Department of Cardiology of Isra University Hospital Hyderabad conducted a workshop on Research methodology for Clinical Postgraduate students of Isra University at Isra Hospital library on 17 th April 2018. The workshop was part of series of workshops with the support of OBS Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd. Dr. Faizan Shoukat was the facilitator whereas Prof Feroz Memon, Dr. Mohammad Kashif Shaikh, Dr. Shazia Kazi and Dr. Faraz Farooq Memon were the faculty members who oined the sessions along

Deputy Director TB control Sindh offered free diagnostic and Treatment Service at Isra welfare Hospital on behalf of Government of Sindh. Prime Minister Health Insurance scheme be implemented in all District of Sindh, Medical students in comments termed WHO Day seminar very informative and they participated in health walk while girls students Miss Fatima Kolachi, Maham Shab and Ruqqiya also delivered power point presentation on Maternal Mortality and Hand Hygiene topics. The workshop and WHO Day Seminar was funded by Higher Education Commission of Pakistan and supported by Isra University and organized by Department of Community Medicine under supervision of Prof. Hussain Bux Kolachi and Guidance from Dean, Dr. Abdul Rahim Memon, Associate Deans Dr. Shafi Muhammad Jatoi and Dr. Abdul Sattar Memon and Vice Dean Dr. Salman Kazi. The Vice Chancellor was thanked for encouraging such health and research activities in Isra University. The impact of such events creates health awareness and will help making health delivery system in Pakistan more UHC oriented to achieve sustainable goal by 2030 specially Goal 3 which says Good Health for all ages and WHO aim towards Health for All.

with about 30 post graduate students and house officers. This workshop addressed the difficulties faced during Topic selection and Synopsis approval. The session was of its kind with interaction and discussion for ways to simplified research methodology. The facilitator also offered future support to minimize the difficulties faced by the students. In the end Prof Feroz Memon thanked all the attendees, organizers and the facilitator. Moreover, He also assured to conduct these workshops on regular basis.

Vision Problems related to Vitamin A deficiency in rural area is rising as Milk is less consumed than sold to urban markets, typhoid drug resistant cases are highest in Hyderabad city in Pakistan and world more study is underway at Isra TB is big problem and Pakistan is fifth High burden country for MDR Tuberculosis in world. 30% people suffer from one kind or other from mental disorders in Pakistan Hypertension cardiac and Diabetes is big problem increasing plastic use for food and water packaging is global problem and is menace for health, drainage, sanitation system and environment. A PhD student of Management sciences who attended Research workshop and world health day seminar expressed her views and said event was rewarding and rich of learning for undergraduate and post graduate and PhD scholars has improved thei r research conduct ing skills She thanked HEC and Isra Authorities for providing such academic, research and awareness opportunity combined at their doorsteps and convenient to attend for female students She thanked facilitators and Department of Community Medicine for holding high quality workshop and Seminar.

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Isra Debating Society and Mr. Inayat Dal, Lecturer, Department of Management Sciences, Isra University Hyderabad. Moreover, the contest was organized at universities level (each position holder in English and Urdu) received 1st , 2nd & 3rd positions and cash prizes of 5,000/-, 3,000/- and 2,000/ respectively.

In Urdu Language Ms. Sadaf Shaikh stood 2 nd runner up whereas, Ms. Muniba Arain stood runner up and Ms. Khair un Nisa Noonari was the winner. For English language Ms. Kiran Siddiqui got 2nd runner up position, Mr. Shayan Baloch stood runner up and Mr. Samiullah Saifullah secured first position. Winners of both

languages are qualified for the second round of 20th All Pakistan Declamation Contest on Regional Level for the award of Allama Iqbal Shield 2018.Dr. Feroz Memon, Vice Dean, Department of Medical Sciences, Isra University, Hyderabad distributed prizes and certificates

among the winners, Judges and the member of the organizing committee. A huge number of students, faculty members attended the event. The event was organized by directorate of student affairs.

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session was to brainstorm investment ideas that may contribute in economic growth and development of Pakistan. It was a national level contest to inspire innovative entrepreneurship ideas for venture funding and business growth. It was based on inter institute business plan competition for academic institutes and universities of Pakistan. After excessive rounds of shortlisting, only 23 teams among 52 teams were shortlisted and were able to present their ideas in the final round. Teams were from Sukkur IBA Sukkur, Sindh University Campus Naushahro Feroz, University of Sindh Laar Campus Badin, Bahria University Karachi, Sindh Madressatul Islam University Karachi, Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology Karachi, Hisha Ideas Hyderabad, Gexton Education Hyderabad, Mehran University of Science and Technology Jamshoro, Szabist Hyderabad and Isra University,

Hyderabad. Out of 23 teams, three teams were awarded with first, second and third positions. The respected judges awarded 1 st Prize to the team of Mehran University of Science & Technology, Jamshoro entitled as “Let Us Communicate”, 2 nd prize was awarded to the team of Isra University, Hyderabad entitled as “The Sewing Room” and 3 rd prize was awarded to the team of HiAST Hyderabad entitled as “MAKTAB.” The respected judges were Mr. Jawad Ahmad (Chief Operating Officer, Logical Technologist), Mr. Zeeshan (Director, Verge Systems), Dr. Vivek Anand (Associate Professor, Isra University, Hyderabad), Ms. Yasra Aslam (Assistant Professor, Isra University, Hyderabad) and Ms. Humaira Jabeen (Senior Lecturer, Isra University, Hyderabad). The organizing team was consisted on ORIC staff and Isra Entrepreneurial Society.

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Session on Seven Habits of Highly Effective People

Qamaruddin Mahar (H.O.D) DMS, who distributed certificates among speakers, and organizing team.

Isra University Department of Management Sciences organized a session on 07 Habits of Highly Effective People on 27 th April 2018 in Asadullah Auditorium. The 7 Habits motivational session was based on the content from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, authored by Stephen Covey, which is considered one of the most impactful books ever written on personal effectiveness, leadership development and change. The purpose behind organizing this session was to help students lead their life in a truly effective way. The session was attended by various faculty members and Dr Hameedullah Kazi (P.V.C) was the guest of honor, speakers for the session were Miss Annam Inayat and Miss Naina Qadri. Session was started with the recitation of the Holy Quran, then speakers one by one presented the seven habits and elaborated how to apply them in daily life. Session came to the end with appreciation speech and certificates distribution ceremony by Dr.

A MoU with NAVTTC to impart trainings in Prime Minister Youth Skills Development Program (PMYSDP), Phase-4, Batch 2, was signed on 15 May 2018. Prof. Dr. Hameedullah Kazi, Pro- Vice Chancellor, Engineering & Management Sciences & Engr. Saad Khan Baloch, Assistant Professor, Isra University went to Head Office, NAVTTC, Karachi, Sindh to sign it. Isra University has become a proud partner of NAVTTC in imparting trainings in Prime Minister Youth Skills Development Program. It is the 4 th time that NAVTTC has approved Isra University for giving trainings in six sectors/trades i.e. Book Keeping & Accounting, Auto CAD, Graphic Designing, Lab Assistant, Dental Assistant and Gynae Assistant for Phase-4, Batch-2.

“MoU Signing of Prime Minister Youth SkillsDevelopment Program”.

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Prof. Dr. Hameedullah Kazi, Project Director & Pro-Vice Chancellor, Engineering & Management Science distributed certificates and cash awards on a Certificate Ceremony of the midterm skills Competition organized at Isra University on 06 April 2018. The Certificates and Cash awards were given among the top position’s trainees of the NAVTTC Prime Minister Youth

Final Assessments of NAVTTC Prime Minister Youth Skills Development Program, Phase-4, Batch-1 were held on 19 April 2018. In total 125 trainees gave away their assessments in which external examiners also came and conducted the exams in 07 trades i.e. Auto CAD, Book Keeping & Accounting, Graphic Designing, Hardware & Network Technician, Gynae Assistant, Lab Assistant and Dental Assistant. Isra University got Positions Isra University got 1st & 2nd Position in Mid Term Skills Competition in the trade of Graphic Designing on 26 April 2018 at CEAD, Jamshoro. Vijay Kumar got1 st Position while Nida Bhatti got 2nd Position among 16 trainees participating in the competition. Participating trainees were from across all the zones of Hyderabad. Prof. Dr. Hameedullah Kazi, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Engineering & Management Science, Isra University, Hyderabad, Project Head, NAVTTC, Prime Minister Youth Skills Development Programs encouraged and congratulated both the trainees.

Skills Development Program, Phase 4, Batch 1 in the trades of Book keeping & Accounting, Auto CAD, Graphic Designing, Hardware & Network Technician, Gynae Assistant, Dental Assistant and Lab Assistant. Moreover, Dr. Kazi congratulated the whole team and the position holders.

PMYSDP Certificate & Cash Awarding Ceremony

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The Department of Cardiology Isra University Hospital Hyderabad and Pakistan Hypertension League (Hyderabad Chapter) organized a public awareness program on 15 th May 2016 in connection of World Hypertension Day 2018 at Isra University Hyderabad. Prof. Dr. Feroz Memon and Dr. Shazia Kazi delivered lectures on Prevention & Management of Hypertension. A screening for BP blood was also arranged, about 160 people were screened and consultation was provided to them by experts.The program was well appreciated by all the faculty members and the session was concluded by Dr. Muhammad Kashif Shaikh with the vote of thanks.

Capacity Development & Employment Project. The team also saw the facilities offered at Isra University. Moreover, the team was very happy to the facilities at offer.

Mr. Hari Pardhan, International TVET Practitioner Nepal, along with Dr. S. Irshad Hussain, Ex-Joint Educational Advisor, Ministry of Education and other GIZ officials visited Isra University on 26 April 2018. The team met with the project team of GIZ TVET

A Certificate Ceremony of Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Youth Development Program was held on 18 April 2018, at the Asadullah Kazi Auditorium. The chief guest on the occasion was Ms. Hina Dastigir, Special Assistant to Chief Minister on BBSYDP & Ex-Advisor on BBSYDP. Ms. Hina Dastagir in her speech was thankful to the administration of Isra University and expressed that in future Isra University will remain proud partners too. Furthermore, she gave away the certificates in 08 non-medical related Trades of Phase X i.e. CIT, Networking, E-Commerce, Bookkeeping & Accounting, Auto CAD, Electrician, Electronic Technician and Entrepreneurship while she also gave away certificates to 8 medical related Trades of Phase 9 i.e. Dispensary, Laboratory, Blood Bank, OT Technician, Ultrasound, X-Ray, Ophthalmology, Physiotherapy, ECG, Pediatrics and DSA. Overall, nearly 275 trainees graduated. Moreover, Dr. Hameedullah Kazi, Project Director, BBSYDP, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Engineering & Management Sciences, also spoke on

The sacred month of Ramadan is not only about fasting, but it also teaches one to facilitate the less-privileged in every possible manner. Keeping this in view, the Isra Islamic Foundation (G) Limited, parent organization of Isra University distributes rations

among the lower salaried staff of the IIF, Isra University, Isra Hospital, Isra Welfare Hospital (671 persons) on 23 May 2018. This program is the calendar event of Isra Islamic Foundation, and is held every year in the month of Ramadan.

the occasion and congratulated all the graduating trainees and thanked Ms. Dastigir for traveling all the way from Karachi and ensured to continue its support for BBSYDP Programs in future.

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Certificate Distribution Ceremony of BBSYDP

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Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC), Isra University, Hyderabad organized a Session on Research Grant Proposal and Technology Development Fund on 7 th April, 2018 at Lecture Room no: 009, Block B, Isra University, Hyderabad. The objective of this session was to build the capacity of faculty members and researchers to hunt and write effective funding

Interviews of NAVTTC Prime Minister Youth Skills Development Program, Phase-4, Batch-2 were held on 16 & 17 April 2018. Mr. Hussain Ahmed, Director, NAVTTC, Islamabad and Mr. Abdul Sammad, Deputy Director, NAVTTC, Islamabad conducted the interviews. In total 976 applicants were interviewed in 06 trades i.e. Auto CAD, Book Keeping & Accounting, Graphic Designing, Gynae Assistant, Lab Assistant and Dental Assistant. The team also met Prof. Dr. Hameedullah Kazi, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Engineering & Management Science, Isra University, Hyderabad, Project Head, NAVTTC, and Prime Minister Youth Skills Development Programs.

Office of research, Innovation and Commercialization with collaboration of United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) organized a live session on Fulbright Scholarships on 11 th of April, 2018. The facilitator of the session was Mr. Syed Faraz

Hussain. The objective of this session was to provide awareness of Fulbright Scholarships to the students and faculty of Isra University, Hyderabad.

proposal. This helped researchers to utilize their research skills for the development of the community. The facilitator of this session was Prof. Dr. Hameedullah Kazi (Pro-Vice Chancellor, E&MS and Director, ORIC, Isra University, Hyderabad). The participants were from Sindh University, Jamshoro and Isra University Hyderabad.

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Career Development Center (CDC), under the Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) organized a “Recruitment Drive” with collaboration of Habib bank limited. It was held on Thursday, 26th April, 2018 at Block-C. Isra University, Hyderabad. The facilitator of this session was

The WHO two members team comprising of Dr. Sarah Salman and Dr. Bader Munir from Sindh Office visited Isra University on 19 th April, 2018. Main purpose of the visit was to review celebration of World Health Day being held on 25th April and pre WHD workshops on the topic of Strengthening of Students Research as supported by HEC. Prof Dr. Hussain Bux Kolachi, Dr. Abdul Rahim Memon and Dr. Salman Kazi briefed about the various clinical, basic and public health programmes. WHO offered the books and journals for the Isra library and offered sharing in the Family Health Project of Hyderabad with Isra University. WHO team appreciated ISRA PUBLIC HEALTH awareness and community health services and research activities under the aegis of Department of Community Medicine of Isra University.

Career Development Center (CDC), under the Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) organized a session on “CV, Resume & Cover Letter Writing” with the collaboration of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd. It was held on Thursday, 27th April, 2018 at Block-C. Isra University Hyderabad.

The facilitators of this session were Mr. Atif Ali Memon (Regional HR Manager Business Partner) and Mr. Asad Ali Junejo (Assistant Manager – HR). The objective of the session was to build the capacity of students & staff for writing the effective Resume, CV & Cover letter in order to get shortlisted.

Mr. Muhammad Ali Raja, Regional Chief at Habib Bank Limited. The objective of the Recruitment Drive was to provide the opportunity for the students of Isra University, Hyderabad to grab the chance of getting the placement in HBL

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World Health Organization Visits Isra University

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Dr. Navaid Kazi (Dean Isra Dental College) addressed the importance of clinical case presentation and gave vote of thanks to Dr. Mehwish Memon on her arrival and contribution in Clinical case presentations by final year students was conducted on 17th April 2018 at Isra Dental College Hyderabad. Program was organized by Department of Operative Dentistry at Asad Ullah Kazi Auditorium and Dr. Zahid Iqbal, (HOD & Associate Professor) was the program facilitator. Faculty of Isra Dental College, postgraduate students, house officer and final year

students attended the program. Presentations were evaluated by external Dr. Mehwish Memon (Assistant Professor Operative Dentistry LUMHS Jamoshoro). Nazish Qureshi got the first position. Shield was given to Nazish Qureshi on getting first position by Dr. Navaid Kazi (Dean), Dr. Amtul Kazi (Administrator) and Dr. Zahid. Shield was also given to Dr. Mehwish for appreciation on her valuable contribution for this program.

A technical visit to Pakistan Cables Factory, Karachi was organized on 03 April 2018. In total 18 students from the departments of Computer Science & Electrical Engineering participated in the visit, accompanied by Engr. Saad Baloch & Ms.

Rabia Siddiqui. The students got to know how the cables are manufactured. Moreover, they visited different sections in the factory which included strand section, PVC preparing section, copper wire rolling section, hot copper burning furnace section etc.

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Financial management is a core subject in business studies. Purpose of this course is to enhance financial management skills. Keeping in view course’s objective, in order to give in-depth analysis in the subject, guest speaker was invited from the industry on 16 th April 2018. Mr. Tariq Wafai, Assistant Manager, Client Services Securities Services Department, Standard Chartered Bank was the speaker of the day. He gave an elaborated overview of the management of finance in service sector specifically in the context of Pakistan. Audience was the interested students and faculty members in finance. After the session, chair-person of the Department of Management Sciences presented souvenir to the speaker. Session was a learning opportunity for the student and a mean to give insight of the real world.

The management of Isra University Hospital, Hyderabad in collaboration with gastroenterology department and department of management Sciences, Isra University, Hyderabad organized a health awareness program for the students of management and computer sciences on 04 th May 2018. Dr. Nadeem Bajkani, Gastroenterologist was the speaker of session. The purpose of the session was to aware the students regarding the common gastro diseases like Ulcer, Hepatitis and Diarrhea. Moreover, Dr. Bajkani highlighted the prevention of such diseases and answered the queries of students related to the health management.

The Department of Cardiology of Isra University Hospital conducted 2nd Clinical Rotatory Meeting of Pakistan Cardiac Society Hyderabad Chapter for 2018. It was held on 21 st April 2018 at Asadullah Kazi Auditorium of Isra University. Prof Feroz Memon welcomed all the faculty members, post graduate students, medical officers and house officers. Interesting Clinical cases were presented by 3 Cardiac Service providing institutions of Hyderabad. Dr. Bushra Almani from Isra University, Dr. Atia from Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences and Dr. Abdul Rab Shaikh from Red Crescent Institute of Cardiology presented the cases. Each case was followed by healthy discussion amongst post graduates, consultants and faculty members. In the end Dr. Shazia Kazi thanked all the attendees, organizers and faculty members of Pakistan Cardiac Society for providing such platform for this healthy activity.

Nida Bhatti of Graphic Designing Trade got 3rd Position in Provincial Skills Competition at Marriot Hotel, Karachi in Prime Minister Youth Skills Development Program, Phase-4, Batch-1 held on 30 April 2018. She received Cash Award of Rs. 30,000 and certificate from the Chief Guest Mr. Murad Ali Shah, Chief Minister, Sindh. Nida also qualified for Final Skills Competition at National Level at Islamabad. Prof. Dr. Hameedullah Kazi, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Engineering & Management Science, Isra University, Hyderabad, Project Head, NAVTTC, Prime Minister Youth Skills Development Programs, who was also present on the occasion, congratulated Nida Bhatti on the achievement.

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The orientation of NAVTTC Prime Minister Youth Skills Development, Phase 4, Batch 2 was held on 07 May 2018. Prof. Dr. Hameedullah Kazi, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Engineering & Management Science, Isra University, Hyderabad, Project Head, NAVTTC, Prime Minister Youth Skills Development Programs gave a presentation to the incoming trainees about the project details. The trainees of 06 trades i.e. Auto CAD, Book Keeping & Accounting, Graphic Designing, Gynae Assistant, Lab Assistant and Dental Assistant attended the session. Dr. Kazi welcomed and also wished the trainees best of luck.

Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Youth Development Program officials Mr. Taimur Siyal, Special Assistant to Chief Minister Sindh on BBSYDP, Ms. Sanobar Nisar, Program Officer III along with Khan M. Zangejo, DMC, Hyderabad visited Isra University, Hyderabad on 01 April 2018.

Sciences. The objective of the session was to build Ethics and manner in the everyday work life of Females students who come across with certain issues when they move in professional work in an organization.

The Department of Management Sciences of Isra University Hyderabad conducted a Seminar on “Personality Grooming, Counselling and Guidance of Female Students" at Asadullah Kazi Auditorium on 13 th April 2018. The Facilitators of the session were Female Faculty of Department Management

The team met with Prof. Dr. Hameedullah Kazi, Project Director & Pro-Vice Chancellor, Engineering & Management Science and also saw the facilities offered at Isra University. The team was very happy to the facilities at offer.

Orientation of NAVTTC

Seminar on Personality Grooming,Counselling and Guidance

BBSYDP Officials Visit

Director General, NAVTTC, Sindh, Mr. Rahim Shaikh, visited Isra University to oversee the trainings of Prime Minister Youth Skills Development Program (PMYSDP), Phase-4, Batch 2. He met with the trainees of the project and congratulated them on being selected

in a prestigious institute such as Isra University. Mr. Shaikh also met Dr. Hameedullah Kazi, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Engineering & Management Sciences, Project Director, NAVTTC Programs and thanked for the facilities that are at offer for NAVTTC trainees.

University, Nawabshah. The team played against the host team. Mr. Saad Baloch was the manager.

Isra University participated in HEC All Pakistan Inter University Table Tennis Championship on 08 April 2018 at QUEST

Director General, NAVTTC visit Isra University

Table Tennis Championship

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