The Sindh University authorities have posted Mr.Abdul Majeed Panhwar as Deputy Registrar (Academic-I). He will also hold the charge of Public Relations Officer of the University till further orders. The Registrar University of Sindh Prof. Dr.Muhammad Siddique Kalhoro has
issued a notification in this regard.
On outstanding educational services rendered by Sindh University Vice Chancellor Prof.Dr.Nazir A.Mughal in Pakistan, National NGO Tahrike Istaqlal Lahore in coordination with University Punjab has awarded Quaid-i-Azam Gold Medal to him on Saturday December,25,2010 along with a number of outstanding citizens which included Government services, NGO and retired personal. Quaid-i-Azam Gold Medal was awarded to Prof.Dr.Nazir A.Mguhal in a memorable ceremony of academicians, members of civil society which was organized on occasion of birth anniversary of founder of Pakistan Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah in Lahore. Large number educationists, intellectuals, representatives of NGO’s and civil society from different parts of Country as well as Vice Chancellors of public and private sector Universities attended the ceremony. On this occasion the Chairman of the Tahrik Istaklal Sher Bahadur Khan Chughtai in his presentation lauded educational and research services of Dr.Mughal and expressed hope that dream of Dr.Mughal for making the University of Sindh as best among the Universities of Asia will be actualized with his tremendous efforts for academic excellence. Earlier Dr.Mughal also conducted “leadership and higher education workshop” organized by the WISE Institute of Education, Doha at Qatar and was awarded certificate of educationist-2010 in October this year. He was also decorated with Gold Medal by Senior Minister for Education and Literacy Pir Mazharul Haq in academic convocation of IMSA on December, 23.
The eminent Botanists of University Sindh Prof.Dr.Muhammad Tahir Rajput and Dr. Syeda Saleha Hassney through their research have discovered new species of salvadora from Sindh- Pakistan. The species is also named it after a world renowned Taxonomist Prof.Dr. Syed Irtifaq Ali former Vice Chancellor of University of Karachi on his valuable services in the field of Science. The both texnomist of the University made the discovery while visiting the different parts of province of Sindh. The scholars have said that species discovered was previously misidentified under salvadora persica by earlier botanists but their new research based on micro-morphological studies of seed, pollen grain and fruit color clearly indicate that this new species is quite different from already discovered species of salvadora. The species was discovered from calcareous rocks of Jamshoro by the scientists for this discovery a large number of living plants and herbarium specimen were examined by the scientists. Dr.Rajput while highlighting about the discovery of new species has said that in Pakistan three species of Salvadora are found which are commonly called Pillu. He further informed that the new species taxonimcally belongs to class Angiospermae and family Salvadoraceae which commonly grow in graveyards, deserted areas and also saline wasteland throughout middle and lower Sindh. Highlighting economic impact of discovered species salvadora , the scholars reveals that the bark and root of this plant have both antibiotic and antiseptic properties. The root and young stem are used as miswak (Crude Medicated tooth brush). They said that because of its medicinal value particularly stem and roots used as Miswak is very popular, due to this reason people have started business of selling miswak to Arab countries specially Saudi Arabia and earning a lot of foreign exchange. The scholars further said that the young branches and leaves of salvadora are used as camel fodder also its wood is used as fuel. The Fruit of Salvadora oleoides is eaten in rural areas and Juice of stem and roots are used in making tooth paste. The scholars are also worried about the extinction of salvadora from Pakistan because of its medicinal value the natural plants are chopped at alarming rate for their young steams and roots which are transported to Arab Countries for their use. They urged upon the government to take measures to save and conserve this natural plant wealth. They also advised that with preservation and promotion of salvadora they government as well as farmers can earn money on account export of this natural plant product.
The Institute of Modern Sciences and Arts Hyderabad (IMSA) affiliated with the University of Sindh has conferred degrees of MBA, BBA and BCIT to 328 candidates in its 6th Convocation held on Thursday. The convocation was arranged at Sindh University’s Old Campus Hyderabad which was attended by a large number scholars educationists, recipients of degrees and their parents. The Provincial Senior Minister for Education and Literacy Pir Mazharul Haq Shahnawaz who is also pro Chancellor of the Universities in province of Sindh was Chief Guest while Vice Chancellor University of Sindh Prof.Dr.Nazir A.Mughal presided over the convocation. The Vice Chancellor on this occasion declared the convocation open in starting and conferred the degrees upon the candidates while the Minister for education decorated with medals to top scorer students in MBA and BBA of different batches. Out of 328 candidates 129 candidates have received degrees of MBA, 89 of BBA and 10 candidates of BCIT. 6 medals were awarded to candidates of MBA and 6 medals to BBA candidates on their outstanding performance. Speaking on this occasion the Provincial Minister said that youth should prove in practical life with abilities, knowledge and skills in this competitive world and added that they must understand that without knowledge they will not be able achieve the goals in the life. He lauded efforts made by IMSA an institute in private sector and said that IMSA has earned name by providing service to the society. He said that with completion of education and with conformation of degrees the candidates have achieved the first important steps in the life. The parents as well as teachers have done their duty Pir Mazharul Haq said adding that now graduates have to perform their duty by serving the Nation with honesty, dedication. He said that the youth staying in cities are very lucky they are getting good education with lot of facilities therefore they must prove their worth with their hardworking and abilities. Highlighting great services of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, the Provincial Minister said that she was great visionary leader and added that she in 1993 directed him to open window for the education in private sector for catering the needs of the modern age of the society. He said that during his tenure of premiership charter was granted to three private sector Universities. He said that their government is committed to fulfill the five E’s as identified by Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto which includes Employment, Education, Energy, Environment and Equality. The Minister also advised the candidates to work hard and always remember their parents at every stage as they dedicated all efforts for good education of their children. The Vice Chancellor University of Sindh Prof.Dr.Nazir A.Mughal speaking on this occasion said that Convocation is a very important part of students life. Congratulating graduating recipients, the Vice Chancellor also congratulated to parents of the recipients and said that my blessings are with parents who saved every penny for education of their children. Dr.Mughal while appreciating IMSA for graduating more than 3000 students during one decade and for organizing convocation on regular basis. He said that now after completion of degree the responsibilities lies upon the graduates to dedicate their life for the service of the nation and to
work with honesty and dedication to their work. You are future of Pakistan and Pakistan depends on youth Dr.Mughal said while addressing to graduates and added that you must adopt innovative approach for development of the Country. He said that the University of Sindh has mobilized its resources to maintain the standard of education through research and added that the University is proud that with support of Higher Education Commission rules and regulation for M.Phil and Ph.D has been adopted for the implementation of it. I have launched academic reforms with help of faculty members and employees of the University through executive council Dr.Mughal said and added that executive council has played role as think tank. The University in now days can not depends on only one leadership Dr.Mughal said and pointed out that purpose of setup of executive council was to seek help and suggestions from every member and that they should also feel a part of the University. Dr.Mughal said that from January,2011, semester system would be implemented with its original sprit in the University and added that same system would also be extended in the affiliated colleges for the quality of education. Dr.Mughal pointed out that in 1997 during his first tenure of Vice Chancellorship, he had made efforts to develop rules and regulations for implementation of semester system but after his departure it was not implemented with its original spirit. Dr.Mughal said that he is going to streamline the semester system in year 2011 and added that semester system is an honor system for teachers as well as for the students. He said that under academic reforms the admission and examination system is also streamlined and days for conduct of semester examinations has also been decreased from the months. Dr.Mughal said that under the academic reforms which already finalized by the Executive Council and approved by the Syndicate , the copy of academic programs, outline of course will be handed over to students in class on first day of commencement of session while teachers would dedicate 10 hours in a week for guidance their students apart from four courses teaching. The Vice Chancellor said that efforts have been made to develop academic linkages with the Universities abroad and said that during his visit to China he has signed academic linage agreements with two Universities.
Dr.Mughal pointed out that he has made efforts for balancing the budget of the University for the first time in the history of the University In recognition of services rendered by Dr.Mughal in field of higher education and research, the IMSA awarded gold medal which was decorated
him by the Senior Minister of Education and Literacy. A certificate of appreciation was also awarded to the Vice Chancellor. Syed Shafiq Hyder Mousivi Chairman of IMSA speaking on the occasion highlighted academic programs for promotion of education and facilities provided by IMSA. Pro Vice Chancellor Dr.Rafia Ahmed Shaikh, Deans of the various Faculties of the University Dr.Anwar Ali Shah, Dr.Muhammad Tahir Rajput, Registrar Dr.Muhammad Siddique Kalhoro, Controller of Examinations Muhammad Nawaz Narejo, Director Affiliated Colleges Bashir Ahmed Shaikh and others also attended the convocation.
The Provincial Minister for Fisheries Mr.Zahid Ali Bhurgri has said that special effort will be made to patronize the artists of Sindh and to promote their services. He was speaking as Chief Guest at a seminar on Our Art: Past and Present organized by the Institute of Art and Design University of Sindh in collaboration with Sindhi Adabi Board Jamshoro at the Institute on Wednesday. The Provincial Minister while lauding valuable services of Artists of the Country especially province of Sindh said that they promoted name of the Country in abroad through their art contribution. He urged upon the management of Board and Institute to prepare a feasibility report and a list of artists and said that he personally will approach to the Chief Minister of Sindh for allotment of residential plots to the artists of the Sindh. He said that their Government has always respected the artists and promoted their services and added that artists are the key part of any civilized society. Mr.Bhurgri highlighted efforts taken by the Shaheed Benazir Bhutto for the patronizing the artists of the Country and said that their government is working on same footprints set by the Shaheed Benazir Bhutto. He said that for the acknowledgment of high services of renowned artists awards will also be given the artists of Sindh. Renowned artist and short story writer Fatah Halepoto speaking on this occasion highlighted services of senior artists and teachers who taught art in the schools. Sharing his memories of teachers Mr.Halepoto said that their teachers contributed a lot to teach art to their students. We must work practically instead of lip services for promotion of art Mr.Halepoto said and added that our society specially educated people, writers and intellectuals should come forward for promotion of art and contribution of artists. He appreciated efforts of Sindh University and Sindhi Adabi Board for organizing such important seminar. Speaking on the occasion Mr.Inamullah Shaikh stressed the need of writing of history of Sindh in independent manner and said that art contribution of Sindh will took a special space in history of Sindh. He also lauded great services of artists like Gul Muhammad Khatri and
others and said that there is dire need that the Government should patronize art with special steps and encouragement. He said that history of Moen Jo Daro, old buildings of British period and tombs at the Makli are great witness of the history of art. He said that the available history of Sindh is only one way account of history and there is need to engage historians to writer independent history of Sindh. He said that art can flourish in two conditions which are availability of high resources and also through art resistance. He said that more number of institutes would play essential role for good shaping of the society and added that art can give new birth to Sindh.
Mr.Abdul Fatah Daoudpota in his paper said that presently more than 100 Sindhi speaking artists are working in very well manner in different institutes of the Country. He said that many artists of them are working on socio-political art, portraits, life, water color and other aspects of the art. Dr.Muhammad Ali Bhatti Director Institute of Art and Design announced that collaborative work on art will continue to promote the art. He also highlighted programs imitated by the Institute and degree courses in different disciplines. Dr.Bhatti also appreciated services of senior teachers and scholars of the institute for the development of the institute and said that their services always be remembered. Prof.Anjam Pirzada, Mr.Niamat Khilji, Mr.Saeed Mangi also expressed their views and highlighted history of different aspects of the art. Syed Zawar Naqvi Secretary of Sindhi Adabi Board said that the papers presented in the seminar will be published in book form and added that this book will be first to be available to readers and art lovers. He pointed out that the Board has already initiated work for writing of history of Sindh and assigned work to the scholars in different districts of the province. He said that a book on Musky written by Ustad Ameer Ali is under process for the publication and will be soon available on music for the first time in history of Sindhi literature. Dr.Rafia Ahmed Shaikh Pro Vice Chancellor, Dr.Muhammad Siddique Kalhoro Registrar, Shaikh Aziz, Mr.Naseer Mirza, Taj Joyo and others were present. The Minister also inaugurated the art exhibition at the Benazir Bhutto Gallery where art work of A.R.Nagori, Muhammad Ali Bhatti, Fatah Halepoto and number of famous artists was displayed. In Acknowledgment of services special shields were awarded to A.R Nagroi, Gul Muhammad Khatri, N.Q Shaikh, Zafar Kazmi, Mansoor Alam Abro which were received by their families and shields were also awarded to F Fatah Halepoto, Ali Nawaz Phull and others on their art contribution. 
Sindh University’s Board of Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration has approved to launch M.Phil in Business Administration, MBA Honour and M.Com honours degree programs from the new academic session.
The scheme was approved by Board of Faculty of the Commerce and Business Administration University of Sindh in its 9th meeting which was presided over by Prof.Dr.Anwar Ali Shah G.Syed Dean of the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration. The meeting was attended by Prof.Dr.Khowaja Amjad Saeed former pro Vice Chancellor University of the Punjab, Prof. Gul Zaman Kazi, Director of Institute of Business Administration Prof.Khair Muhammad Zardari, Director Institute of Commerce Dr.Noor Muhammad Jamali, Prof. Manzoor Ahmed Shaikh, Prof.Agha Riaz Hassan and other senior faculty members. The meeting discuss the importance of the M.Phil degree program in Business Administration and also MBA Honours and M.Com honours programs in the University. The meeting considering the need of research in Business Administration approved the scheme and decided to launch M.Phil in Business Administration to boost up research in the Business Administration.
The meeting also approved to start MBA Hnours and M.Com Honours degree programs after completion of 4-year BBA Honours and 4-year B.com honours respectively.
The meeting expressed the deep sorrow on sad demise of Prof. Dr.Muhammad Ayoob Shaikh former Director Institute of Commerce University of Sindh and former Director General College education, Government of Sindh Dr. Rafiq Ahmed Siddiqui and expressed heartfelt sympathy with the braved families. The meeting paid tributes to the unforgettable services of Late Dr.Muhammad Ayob Shaikh and Dr.Rafiq Ahmed Siddiqui.
The Vice Chancellor University of Sindh Prof.Dr.Nazir A.Mughal has stressed the need of justice by the Deans as academic leaders to solve the academic problems by paying full attention with justice.
The Vice Chancellor expressed these views in a informal get-together with academia and scientists on occasion a luncheon party hosted by Prof.Dr.Muhammad Tahir Rajput Dean Faculty of Natural Sciences University of Sindh on Monday. The Vice Chancellor pointed out that Deans are empower to solve the academic matters and they should act as academic leaders. He has decentralized his powers and Deans of the faculties as academic leaders should play their role in solving the academic matters Dr.Mughal said.
The academic gathering was attended by noted botanists Dr.Ross Masood Chairman of the department of Botany University of the Punjab, Dr. Riffat Iqbal Professor of Botany of Forman Christen College University Lahore, eminent scientist Dr.Shahnazwaz Arbani, Heads of various institutes and departments of Science Faculty, members of Syndicate Prof.Syed Abdul Ghaffar Shah, Prof.Intizar Ali Lashari, Registrar Dr.Muhammad Siddique Kalhoro, Chief of Staff of Vice Chancellor and Advisor Planning and Development Mr. Muhammad Hussain Shaikh and other senior faculty members.
The Hostel Provost of Boys Hostels University of Sindh Prof.Ghulam Ali Jareko has extended last date up-to December,29 for submission of hostel allotment applications by fresh and interested candidates selected for admissions in the University for academic session 2011.
The concerned candidates are hereby advised to obtain hostel allotment forms from the Habib bank Limited Jamshoro on prescribed fee.
The Director Admissions University of Sindh Mr.Akhtar Ahmed Memon has notified and displayed on website www.usindh.edu.pk, the 1st up-to-date list of successful candidates selected for admissions to Bachelors degree program and 3rd up-to-date merit list of successful candidates selected for admissions to Masters degree program for academic session of 2011 here on Monday.
The concerned candidates are hereby advised to deposit their admission fee through bank challan at HBL Jamshoro. The successful candidates selected for admissions on merit as well as on self finance scheme in morning and evening programs in Bachelors and Masters degree programs in up-to-date 1st list for Bachelors and 3rd up-to-date list for Masters degree program should check their names at the website. The candidates already selected for admissions and deposited their admission fees in first merit list for Bachelors and 2nd up-to-date list for Masters degree programs are hereby advised to deposit the difference of fees up-to December,24.
The University of Sindh has taken lead to introduce 18 credit hours Ph.D degree program in science disciplines from academic session 2011. The recommendations were made in a unanimous in 10th meeting of the Board of Faculty of the Faculty Natural Sciences University of Sindh here on Tuesday.
The meeting discussed in detail about Ph.D degree programs in different disciplines of Science under course work and recommended to start 18 credit hours Ph.D course work under the Faculty of Natural Science. The Dean Faculty of Natural Sciences Dr.Muhammad Tahir Rajput presided over the meeting which was attended by senior Professors of various institutes and departments as well as science scholars from various Universities and affiliated degree colleges. The meeting was convened after one and half year which dealt with a heavy
agenda having 38 items concerning with various academic matters related to Faculty of Natural Science. The meeting recommended the uniformity marking system in college side B.Sc level degree and revised courses in different disciplines at college side M.Sc level. The meeting recommended uniform scheme of number of papers and number of marks in theory and practical examinations at B.Sc level at college side. The meeting recommended theory paper of B.Sc of 100 marks and practical of 50 marks and there shall be four papers at college side B.Sc level in 11 different subjects.
The Dean Faculty of Natural Sciences Dr.Muhammad Tahir Rajput highlighted reforms done by Vice Chancellor Dr.Nazir A.Mughal which includes concept of workload, four course per faculty , introduction of new courses , inviting experts to evaluate the final Ph.D seminar, formation of departmental promotion committee, creation of faculty grievances committee
, decentralization of powers and recognition of Deans as an academic leaders for significant contribution of the Vice Chancellor. Dr.Muhammad Tahir Rajput informed that the Faculty of Natural Sciences is offering degree courses in 23 disciplines under the 18 institutes and
departments.
He said that 276 faculty members are working in different science departments and added that in the University there is maximum number of Ph.D in the faculty of Science. Dr.Tajput lauded efforts made by Vice Chancellor Dr.Nazir A.Mughal for introducing academic reforms including steps for balancing of budget of the University. The effort of the Vice Chancellor in balancing the University budget were highly appreciated by the members of the board of
faculty. Dr.Rajput pointed out that the Faculty of Science is regularly publishing research journal and appreciated services of eminent scholar Dr.M.Y.Khuhawer for his contribution as its Editor.
