Issue: 28 - June 2017
Riphah International University Holds its 11th Convocation in
Islamabad
Around 1055 graduates were awarded degrees at 11th convocation
of Riphah International University held on 26th November 2016 at
convention center, Islamabad.
The Degrees were awarded to graduates by President Mamnoon
Hussain in Health and Medical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences,
Management Sciences, Engineering and Applied Sciences,
Computing, Social Sciences and Humanities, Basic Sciences, and
Media Sciences.
17 Zulfiqar gold medals and 50 Chancellor gold medals were
awarded to graduates and post-graduates for grabbing top
positions in their respective disciplines.
President Mamnoon Hussain, the patron in chief of the university,
was the chief guest. Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan H.E Weidong
was the guest of honor at the event. Ambassadors of Mauritius and
Oman also attended the convocation.
Addressing the convocation President Mamnoon Hussain
congratulated the students and their parents and encouraged
them to move forward in their respective fields. He said that it is
heartening that Higher Education Commission has placed Riphah
International University at 2nd Position in its ranking of general
category private sector universities. The President paid rich tributes
to Founder Chancellor (Late) Maj. Gen. (R) Muhammad Zulfiqar Ali
Khan for his vision and services to the nation by establishing a
medical college in 1996 which has now attained the status of a
full-fledged university.
President said that this is an era of knowledge and scientific
development and it requires creative problem solving approach.
Universities therefore need to foster innovative ideas and inventions
as they play pivotal role in the socio-economic development
of a society. He said that as a nation we are facing multi-facet
challenges, among which few are the most complex ones such as
terrorism, extremism, societal discrimination, social prejudice and
corruption. Although government is trying to overcome these
issues but it’s the education which can resolve these issues, he
added. He emphasized that it is only value based quality education
which can help us to improve our future.
President said that China Pakistan Economic Corridor is another
milestone through which Pakistan is now heading towards
economic development and prosperity. He said that as a nation we
should learn from China’s economic practices and rise again. He
disclosed that recently Russia and few other countries have also
shown interest in CPEC project.
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President Mamnoon Hussain was pleased to learn that Riphah is the
only university where a course named “Life & Living” based on the
Islamic ethical values, was introduced for an enduring nourishment
and development of both students and faculty members. He said
that this step is in accordance with the ideology laid by Founder of
Pakistan Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
Speaking at the occasion, Chairman Higher Education Commission
(HEC), Prof. Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed said that he was pleased to learn
about holding of 11th Convocation of Riphah International
University. He said that Riphah has progressively come forward
first convocation without Founding Chancellor, late Maj. Gen.
Muhammad Zulfiqar Ali Khan who was moving spirit behind
realization of Riphah International University. May Allah S.W.T.
reward him best for his rendered services to Muslim Ummah.
He said this year’s theme, to excel and lead in the Value Based
Quality Education, reminds all of us our basic obligation of building
an educated Pakistan. We are a nation with rich human culture and
resources. Over 67% of our population consists of youth. He added
that this country having abundant resources has an excellent
potential of becoming a leader in science and technology.
in terms of achieving distinction in education and in research,
standing at 12th in public and private sector in general category
universities on HEC ranking table. He said that he was confident
that the University will continue its quest for excellence in
academics and research by strengthening up linkages.
Addressing the convocation Pro-Chancellor Mr. Hassan
Muhammad Khan, congratulated graduating students and prayed
for their bright and successful career ahead. He said this was
The Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Anis Ahmad, in his report, highlighted
the achievements and future plans of the university. He said that
today University is offering more than 100 programs offered at
8 faculties. He further added that in year 2016 the university
primarily focused on value based quality education and fostering
an environment of research and development. He hoped that
the faculty and management of the university will continue their
endeavor to make it an impeccable institution.
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glimpses of Convocation
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Visit of Delegation from International University of Kyrgyzstan,
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
A delegation from International University of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek,
Kyrgyzstan visited Riphah International University, Islamabad from
November 23-26, 2016. The delegation was led by the Vice Rector
Academics of International University of Kyrgyzstan. The aim of the visit
was to establish Kyrgyz – Pakistan Medical College in Kyrgyzstan with
the collaboration of International College of medicine Kyrgyzstan. Mr.
Hassan M. Khan, Pro Chancellor & Prof. Anis Ahmad, Vice Chancellor,
Riphah International University welcomed the distinguished guests
at Riphah’s ETB Campus, Islamabad. The delegation visited all the
Campuses & Hospitals located in Rawalpindi-Islamabad.
Maj. Gen. Prof. Abdul Khaliq Naveed HI (M) (Retd.), Dean RARE /
Director ORIC, hosted the delegation and introduced them to the staff
members in all campuses of Riphah International University.
workshop on Advance Quantitative Research Methods organized
AT Lahore Campus
Prof. Dr. Rukhsana Kausar, Vice Chancellor, Lahore College Women
University (LCWU) conducted a workshop at Riphah Institute of
Clinical & Professional Psychology (RICPP) Lahore Campus on
Advance Quantitative Research Methods.
During Workshop Dr. Rukhsana discussed the advanced quantitative
research methods used in accounting, business, finance,
management, marketing, and organizational analysis. Topics covered
during workshop were analytic techniques used for experimental,
quasi-experimental, non-experimental research designs, and
multivariate techniques which deal with cross-sectional, panel,
and time-series data. Workshop also included various multivariate
ANOVA techniques, regression procedures, discrete choice models,
factor analysis, cluster analysis, structural and simultaneous equation
modeling, and time-series analysis techniques.
“How to lead a successful career”
Faculty of Management Sciences in
collaboration of Career Pakistan talk
World Program invited “Mr. Ahmad Bilal
Masood” Deputy CEO of Huawei, as
guest speaker to share his constructive
thoughts on “How to lead a successful
career”? Thought provoking session
was held on November 30th 2016 at
Riphah International University, Al-Mizan
Campus.
Mr. Ahmad Bilal Masood is currently
working as CEO, previously served
as executive director in the same
organization. He also worked as a
Manager Support Line
and Project
Manager in Motorola.
The event in itself was interactive and
fruitful for students in terms of career
and future counseling. Mr. Ahmad Bilal
Masood talked about growing market
requirements in terms of skills and
knowledge enhancement. He also briefed
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about Huawei vision in new technology
innovations and its achievements in
recent years. Mr. Muhammad Burhan
lecturer faculty of Management Sciences
& In-Charge Student Affairs condensed
Mr. Ahmad Bilal Masood about University
& faculty achievements and programs
initiated for student’s successful career
in collaborating with national and
International organizations.
Pancreatic Tumor Surgery in IIMCT-Pakistan Railway General Hospital
Rawalpindi
IIMCT Pakistan Railway General Hospital
Rawalpindi marked history by performing
pancreatic surgery.
The patient belonging to Wah City had
Insulinoma (benign endocrine tumor of
pancreatic gland) diagnosed 3 years back.
The patient remained under treatment in
CMH, Polyclinic, BBH, and was ultimately
refused for treatment.
Since the patient had survived many
hypoglycemic attacks and was literally on
sugar syrup taken every hour even during
night, he gained weight from 73 kg to
140 kg. It was miserable that he could not
sleep properly and his life had almost been
crippled. His monthly sugar consumption
alone was 35 Kg.
Zahid. With Allah’s blessings the patient is
doing well and recovering at pace now.
Dr. Asheen Zafar Professor of surgery said
that the patient was referred to us by one of
our previous patients who had a pancreatic
surgery in our hospital a few years back.
Although patient was high risk case due to
the nature of surgery and his obesity but
with anesthetists’ cooperation we assessed
him and found him fit to go ahead for
the definitive treatment. His surgery was
planned and performed in our hospital for
which we gathered resources from outside
(ligasure machine and staplers) as well with
the help and collaboration of Prof. M. A.
We must appreciate all of our house
officers, PGs and lower staff who worked
hard for pre-operative preparation and
post-operative care of the patient especially
keeping in mind that for surgery he was
put on nil per oral and our PGs checked
his glucose hourly and injected him 8
ampoules of 25% glucose throughout
the night due to repeated hypoglycemia
development despite a 10% D/W drip
being given. It is a huge effort on their part
and deserves appreciation.
International Workshop on “Patent Drafting, Prosecution & IP
Commercialization”
Riphah, Office of Research, Innovation & Commercialization (ORIC) in
collaboration with Riphah Academy of Research & Education (RARE)
organized a 2-Days International Workshop on “Patent Drafting,
Prosecution & IP Commercialization”, from 21-22 November 2016 at
Riphah International University, Al-Mizan Campus, Rawalpindi.
In the closing session, Prof. Dr. Anis Ahmad, Vice Chancellor Riphah
International University presented Riphah’s shields to the facilitators
and distributed workshop’s certificates among the participants. Prof.
Abdul Khaliq Naveed, Dean RARE / Director ORIC thanked facilitators
and participants for participating in such a valuable workshop.
The Workshop was aimed to prepare the Scientist/Researchers in
Pakistan especially in Research Institutes, to adopt recent innovations
and standards in intellectual property rights so that the product from
institutions in our country matches and competes with the product
from similar institutions in developed world.
Mr. Hassan M. Khan, Pro Chancellor, Riphah International University
inaugurated the opening session and welcomed the participants. The
workshop was organized under the supervision of Dr. Rahila Yasmeen,
Associate Director Education, RARE / ORIC & coordinated by Dr.
Khadija Shahid, Associate Professor, RIPS.
Total 23 Participants attended the workshop from various institutes /
organizations (i.e. Air University, Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
(DRAP) & Riphah International University) of Rawalpindi & Islamabad.
Participants actively participated in the various session and hands on
assignments of the workshop.
Workshops on Basic Life Support
Workshop on basic life support, emergency procedures and first
aid was organized on November 12, 2016 at Riphah College
of Rehabilitation Sciences, Lahore Campus. Another workshop
identical course on basic life support was held on November
19, 2016.
Dr. Adnan Afzal, Principal, RCRS Lahore was the project director
whereas Dr. Muhammad Sikander delivered lecture covering
theory and pre-requisites for practical training.
First CPR hands on session was conducted which covered
steps for the chain of survival and applying the BLS concept
of the chain of survival, performed high-quality CPR for adults,
children and infants, use of barrier device to provide effective
ventilations, importance of teams in multi-rescuer resuscitation
and performing as an effective team member during multi
rescuer CPR and Technique for relief of foreign-body airway
obstruction.
Another hand on session was conducted regarding wound
dressing and nursing procedures.
Certificates were distributed among the participants at the end
of the workshop.
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Road Safety Seminar organized by Riphah
Riphah Social Welfare Department (RSWD)
keeping in view the vision & Mission of
Islamic International Medical College Trust
(IIMCT) is continuously active in social
welfare projects right from its beginning.
RSWD holds lectures / Seminars & Walks
in different quarters for creating awareness
in community.
In this regard, Riphah Social Welfare
department in collaboration with City
Traffic Police Rawalpindi organized a
seminar on Road Safety awareness on 22nd
December, 2016 at Riphah International
University, Main Campus I-14, Islamabad.
visible on road and use zebra crossing
while crossing the road. In his speech, he
shared some of the terrible life risking
facts. In road side accidents 80% loss
occur because of human laxity. According
to a report in Pakistan approximately
12000 persons are killed annually in road
accidents. CTP also answered different
questions regarding road side safety.
On this
(Deputy
occasion Dr. Anwar-ul-Haq
Vice
Chancellor
Riphah
International
University)
appreciated
RSWD for conducting seminar on such an
important issue. He said that education
and awareness can certainly minimize such
issues and save the community at large.
Dr. Azhar Halim (Director RSWD) thanked
the honorable guests for their time and
guidance on such important issue. He
urged that nations are conceded through
discipline and road sense.
Mr. Nazakat Hussain (Project Officer
RSWD) introduced RSWD mission to Chief
Guest and audience. Mr. Nadeem Sadiq Incharge Education Wing, City Traffic Police
Rawalpindi, briefed about safety measures
that can be taken to minimize the risk of
colossal damage in daily life.
Ch. Yousaf Ali Shahid (Chief Traffic Officer)
was chief guest of seminar. He delivered
comprehensive lecture and appreciated
RSWD efforts regarding such activities.
In his speech he told that one should be
Experts at Riphah University discuss Assistive Communication
Technology to cure Speech & Language Disabilities among Children
More than 1000 participants from various walks of life participated
in an awareness seminar on Assistive Communication Technology
held on 8th January 2017 in Islamabad, organized by Riphah
International University. The aim of the seminar was to create
awareness about the latest developments in the field of speech
and language therapy. Assistive communication technology can
provide relief to the special children who have communication
disorders.
Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhary, Minister of State for Capital
Administration and Development Division (CADD) was the
chief guest at the event. Speaking to the audience, he said that
government has already initiated several plans for the assistance
of disable children in the country. He said that government has
allocated funds to initiate relief activities for the special children
who have communication disorders.
Experts on Speech & Language Pathology Mr. David Banes and
Miss. E.A Draffan briefed the audience about the latest assistive
communication technology. The assistive technology helps people
who have difficulty in speaking, typing, writing, remembering,
pointing, seeing, hearing, learning, walking, and many other issues.
Different disabilities require different assistive technologies.
Dr. Maryam Malik, Technical Advisor for World Health Organization
(WHO) said that WHO and Government of Pakistan are collectively
seeking to pass a resolution on assistive technology by World
Health Assembly.
Religious Scholar Moulana Tariq Jameel was also present at the
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occasion. While addressing the audience he said that teachings of
Islam demand love and care for the humanity. He appreciated that
Riphah International University is playing its part in developing
core moral and ethical values among students.
In the conclusion Executive Director Mr. Asadullah Khan said that
Riphah International University will continue its research and
development process in order to take maximum advantage of the
assistive communication technology. He added that Riphah has
plans to initiate rehabilitation programs for special children in the
rural and backward areas of the country.
FREE DENTAL CHECKUP & LIVE TV AUDITION FOR KIDS,
IN ISLAMABAD SHOPPING FESTIVAL
Riphah International University, according to its tradition of
striving for community work by participating through national and
International events on all forums, organized free dental checkup
and Live TV Auditions for kids, in Islamabad Shopping Festival held
at Pak China friendship Center, on 3-4 December 2016.
A Team of specialized Doctors from Islamic International Dental
College (IIDC) Islamabad provided free dental services to more
than 600 people also Riphah Institute of Media Sciences (RIMS)
took more than 250 Auditions of kids which will be played on My
TV, a project of RIMS for kids.
During the event people appreciated the Riphah International
University Initiative of providing Health Services activity and kids
Entertainment. A Large number of people attended the event.
SEMINAR ON “ENERGY OF GRAPH” HELD AT RIPHAH INSTITUTE OF COMPUTING
& APPLIED SCIENCES (RICAS), LAHORE
Prof. Dr. Faqir M Bhatti, Director Riphah Institute of Computing &
Applied Sciences, (RICAS) Lahore organized a research seminar
on ‘Energy of Graph’, at Riphah International University Lahore
campus on December 4, 2016 for graduate students and faculty.
The energy of graph is defined as the sum of all the absolute
values of eigenvalues for various square matrices associated with
finite graphs. Such energy is related to the total electron energy
in a molecule represented by a (molecular) graph. The main focus
of the presentation was to highlight the relationship between
the eigenvalues and energy of inner dual graphs of Honeycomb/
Hexagonal Graphs and using the He-matrix which was introduced
by two Chinese scientists in 1985.
Dr. Bhatti introduced the concepts of angular energy and total
angular energy which are possible for inner dual graphs for
Honeycomb graphs. Another aspect of the talk was to describe
different techniques to compute the tight bounds for energy of
graphs and generalized based on the applications He-Matrix.
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SEMINAR ON “HOW TO CHOOSE CAREER PATH AND JOB HUNTING,
USING SOCIAL MEDIA”
Lecture on “How to choose career path and job hunting using social
media” was delivered by Mr. Naveed Kashif (Biznet Consultancy).
Session was organized through mutual collaboration of Faculty
of Management Sciences and Student Services Department, on
December 7, 2016 at Al- Mizan Campus. An interactive session was
attended by a large number of students of Management Sciences,
undergraduate program and students of Media Studies.
Participation of students was commendable because it provided
them a pathway towards searching for their suitable career in
alliance with the emerging trends in technology.
The speakers emphasized on Social media which is popular
amongst youth, thus students can use this medium in favor of their
respective career, especially through Linked In networking.
RIPHAH PARTICIPATED IN 8TH NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT EXHIBITION
HELD AT UNIVERSITY OF PESHAWAR
As many as 54 stalls were on display during
the eighth National Disaster Management
Exhibition held at University of Peshawar
on December 7, 2016.
The two-day fair was organized by
the Centre for Disaster Preparedness
and Management volunteer club in
collaboration with Provincial Disaster
Management Authority (PDMA) Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa
(KP)
United
Nation
Development Program (UNDP), Handicap
International, Action Aid and World
Foundation in the lawns of the Sheikh
Muhammad Taimur Academic Block.
Director RSWD Dr. Azhar Haleem along
with Director Marketing Mr. Aqeel
Shahzad represented Riphah International
University and briefed the honorable
guests about projects Riphah social
Welfare Department had undertaken over
the time, during earthquake, drought
in Thar (Sindh), and medical facilities
provided in different disasters & welfare
projects. During the event large number of
general public visited Riphah International
University stall where they were briefed
about Disaster management Course which
is offered in Riphah at MS and PhD level.
Earlier UOP Vice Chancellor (VC) Dr.
Muhammad Rasul Jan inaugurated the
exhibition. He was accompanied by PDMA
Director Relief Abdul Basit, Dr. Muhi Osama
UNDP Pakistan Disaster Management
Specialist, The ACF Field Coordinator
Mushtaq Ahmad Khan and Director
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Operations
Handicap
Waheed Shah.
International
The VC was briefed by representatives
of various NGOs working on disaster
management and climate change.
Addressing the ceremony, Dr. Muhammad
Rasul Jan said Pakistan was prone to
natural and man-made disasters and it
was imperative to equip trained disaster
management professionals to ensure
damage prevention. He said many
organizations from the government and
private sector were established to manage
calamities after the devastating Kashmir
earthquake in 2005. However due to the
lack of trained and skilled professionals
ideal results could not be achieved. UOP
therefore established the Center for
Disaster Preparedness and Management
to supply an adequate number of trained
professionals from different Universities to
work in these organizations, VC added.
The bridge connecting such education
with dreams and hopes for the future is
the social view and value that allows the
promotion of career formation by utilizing
the “fortitude to live” for subsequent
education and for use in society.
A seminar on Patient Safety Awareness Day-2016
held at IIMCT-Pakistan Railway Hospital
Seminar on patient safety Awareness was held at IIMCT Pakistan
Railway Hospital Rawalpindi on December 9, 2016. In the opening
note the objective of seminar, importance of patient health care
quality & safety, top medical errors, evaluation of health care
quality & patient safety, commitment of leadership & future
strategic plan for the delivery of safe health care to patient were
highlighted.
Dr. Tabinda Zaman, Medical Superintendent of Max Health Hospital,
Islamabad emphasized the participants on ‘need & importance of
patient safety’, ‘patient safety culture’, ‘smart data management
including risk measurement, root cause analysis & shared decision
making’, ‘work place engagement and Team STEPPS methodology’,
and ‘patient engagement’.
Brig. (Retd.) Dr. Shabbir Ahmed, Medical Superintendent, Riphah
International Hospital DHA-II Islamabad highlighted the ‘patient
safety goals’, ‘role of leadership & culture to improve patient
safety’, ‘common medical errors, incidence & reasons in health
care setting’, ‘frame-wok for the solution of medical errors
including PDCA and RCA’, ‘consumer engagement in patient
safety program’, ‘diagnostic errors & delays and their prevention.
He also elaborated the important clinical interventions made by
the experts to ensure safe care to avoid the cost of harms and
injuries and legal implications.
Dr. Mati ur Rehman, CPHQ – “consultant pulmonologist, medical
and management academician, health care quality, patient safety,
ISO & JCI accreditation consultant” he highlighted the relationship
between health care quality and patient safety very effectively.
Dr. Bilal Arshad Butt, Chief Medical Superintendent of IIMCT-Pakistan
Railway Hospital, Rawalpindi delivered the end note, exactly! Every day
is the patient safety day and we should consider the patient safety as
a top priority in our hospitals to ensure the delivery of safe health care
services to all patients and their families. 82 participants attended
the seminar.
PAKISTAN’S CONTRIBUTION TO GLOBAL WAR ON TERROR AFTER 9/11
Riphah International University organized a ceremony in honor
of Mr. Ibrahim Jamal Shah on achieving 1st position in the US
State Department’s Report Writing Contest 2016, on Pakistan
Contribution to Global war on terror after 9 /11, by Representing
Pakistan among 129 Countries.
Ibrahim Jamal Shah student of first year, author of two books,
author of the multi award winning report, contributed to global
war on terror after 9 /11. He is recipient of the most excellent order
of the great British Empire and appreciation certificates from over
50 heads of states. He is also a certified report writer and checker
affiliated with the state of Pakistan. This Ceremony was held at
Al-Mizan Campus. Vice-chancellor Riphah international University,
Prof. Dr. Anis Ahmad welcomed the young talent Ibrahim Jamal
shah. Mr. Azhar Javed a renowned TV & Radio Producer introduced
Mr. Ibrahim Jamal Shah and his father Mr. Jamal. It is a moment
of great honor for Pakistan that Mr. Ibrahim Jamal represented
Pakistan and achieved 1st position in world level contest with
contestants from 129 countries.
Participant’s applauded young Ibrahim Jamal’s
highlighting such critical issue on International level.
effort
on
Vice-Chancellor Riphah International University Prof. Dr. Anis
Ahmad speaking to the audience said that Pakistani students are
talented and they have achievements worldwide. He spoke about
importance of Urdu Language, Art, History, Islamic Inventions,
books written by Islamic Scholars. He told young students about
honesty, Integrity and trust and role of young students in bringing
social change, social Restructuring, social transformation and not
to absorb other environment and other values. He said Infact we
should prove the world same like what Ibrahim Jamal did through
his talent.
Prof. Dr. Anis Ahmad praised the achievement of young Ibrahim
and encouraged him to keep on hard work and motivated him to
portray positive image of Pakistan globally through his work.
On this occasion Ibrahim Jamal spoke about his report on Pakistan’s
Contribution to Global War on Terror After 9/11. He told audience
that Pakistan’s contribution to the “War on Terror” far exceeds
its strength and size. Pakistan lost more than 35000 lives to save
American people from another 9/11 attack. Pakistan’s economic
loss amounted to 67 billion US dollars but still we are asked to
Do More.” In this situation what should Pakistan do as a sovereign
state? At the same time what is the international community’s
responsibility towards Pakistan as a partner in this global war? The
United States (US) and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
have been fighting against the Taliban for the last decade but the
war is nowhere near its end. This study is an exploration of the
question whether war is the solution or the problem?
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session on “Emotional & Behavior Problem among Youth” organized
at Sihala Islamabad Model College for Girls
Riphah Social Welfare Department (RSWD) organized a seminar on
the “Emotional & Behavior Problem among Youth” at Islamabad
Model College for Girls, Sihala. About 400 students attended this
seminar.
Prof. Nusrat Zia, Principal IMCG warmly welcomed the RSWD
team and delivered the opening address. She thanked Riphah
management for holding such community services especially
in Sihala. Dr. Fazaila Sabih, Assistant Prof. Behavioral Sciences &
AP Dr. Robina Shafi delivered a state of the art lectures on the
topic. Dr. Robina Shafi explained about the social values in Islamic
perspective.
Dr. Azhar Halim, Director RSWD briefed the audience regarding
Riphah perspectives and RSWD ongoing activities. He stressed the
need of holding such seminar in educational institutions for youth
better understanding in their issues. He also emphasized students
to take part in community activities and make such groups among
themselves for different social evils prevention.
Riphah Social Welfare Department organized free
medical camps
Riphah Social Welfare Department organized free medical Camp
on January 14, 2017 at Sparkling Future School System kallar
Syedan Road near Rawat. It’s about 7 km from Riphah International
Hospital Sihala Islamabad. Team of doctors with director RSWD
treated more than 455 patients.
Second Medical Camp was held at Talagang village Budhial on 15
January, 2017. It’s about 150 km from Rawalpindi. Team of doctors
with Director RSWD treated more than 350 patients.
This time Al Shifa Eye Trust also joined hands with RSWD
and consulted large number of patients. They examined the
patients and provided pairs of glasses to deserving ones. Free
Hepatitis C screening and other test were also done. Ferozesons
pharmaceutical also sent their representatives who provided new
hepatitis treatment with much discounted price.
A session on “Dental Hygiene” organized at
Al-Fatima JUNIOR Public School Sihala
Riphah Social Welfare Department (RSWD) organized an awareness
session on Dental Hygiene organized at Al-Fatima Junior Public
School Sihala Islamabad on 26th January, 2017.
During awareness session Dr. Ramsha Dental Surgeon RIH delivered
a detailed lecture about dental care and prevention from dental
issues. About 100 students participated in the activity in which
a video clip was demonstrated to the audience regarding dental
hygiene. In the opening address Madam Nighat (Principal of AlFatima Junior Public School) warmly welcomed the RSWD and RIH
team for organizing such valuable session for young student.
Dr. Azhar Halim, Director RSWD briefed the audience regarding
Riphah perspectives and RSWD ongoing activities. Small gifts as
a token of remembrance and love were distributed among the
students.
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Riphah Social welfare Department signed MoU with
Al Shifa Trust Eye Hospital
Riphah Social welfare Department signed MoU with Al Shifa Trust
Eye Hospital (ASTEH).
According to MoU, ASTEH will join RSWD in medical camps for eye
care services. They will charge nominal services fee for OPD checkups, examinations and testing. Eye glasses will be provided on low
price. Cataract Surgeries with IOL, free medicines, consumables
and free post-operative eye glasses will also be provided.
Al Shifa Trust Eye Hospital (ASTEH) will also offer job to one doctor
in Eye Department for further training & for FCPS. RSWD will
facilitate ASTEH team during its medical camp and other activities.
RSWD will join hands with ASTEH in school health program. First
camp was held on 17th February, 2017 at Riphah International
Hospital.
Riphah International University ORGANIZES SEMINAR
TO HIGHLIGHT Kashmir Issue
Riphah International University organized a seminar in Islamabad
to highlight the Kashmir Issue and atrocities by Indian troops
against Kashmiri People. Pakistan’s stand on Kashmir is clear, RSS
is not radical but a terrorist organization. It should be declared
terrorists, Kashmir dispute has been raised with every country
at governmental level. No bilateral meeting is complete without
highlighting issue of Kashmir.
The Kashmiri leader Yasin Malik’s wife Mishal Malik, Abdullah Gul,
Murtaza Shibli, Rehan Hassan, Mansoor Ali, Mohammad Hassan,
Haroon Akram Gill were also present at the Seminar. Foreign Office
Spokesperson Nafees Zakriya said that Pakistan is connected with
the Kashmir issue and I want to give a message through the media
that not only government but the people of Pakistan stand by
Kashmiris. The spokesman also said Pakistan’s view on Kashmir is
very clear and it should be resolved through UN resolutions. India
deliberately has created such situation in Kashmir for last seventy
years and UN must intervene to resolve the issue.
Mr. Nafees Zakaria urged the young generation to take interest in
the issue of Kashmir and should understand the problem. He asked
they must raise the issue at every available forum including social
and other media. He said that they need to write on human rights
violations in Jammu and Kashmir. He emphasized on the need to
create awareness among new generation about the importance of
Kashmir. Mrs. Mishal Malik said that it is need of the hour to inform
the new generation about the importance of Kashmir for Pakistan.
She said that the role of media in this regards is crucial.
The journalist from Jammu & Kashmir Murtaza Shibli said that
India has run a reign of oppression in Kashmir. In this tough period
Kashmiris need support of their brothers from Pakistan. Kashmiris
are urging for their accession to Pakistan.
In concluding session, Director Riphah Institute of Media Sciences
Mr. Rehan Hassan said that students need to work hard in playing
key role in creating awareness about Kashmir issue through the
use of modern media technologies.
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Kashmir Solidarity Day HELD at Islamic International Medical College
Literary and Debating Society of Islamic
International Medical College (IIMC)
organized an event to commemorate
Kashmir Solidarity Day with the purpose
of sensitizing the student body regarding
the atrocities in Kashmir. In light of the
constant struggle faced by all those of
the region over the last 70 years, the
5th of February was declared as Kashmir
Solidarity Day.
In order to pay tribute to this protest
against the illegal Indian occupation
of Kashmir, the students of Islamic
International Medical college, Riphah
International University, came together
to share their thoughts on Kashmir and
express themselves within this context. The
event took place at the Al-Mizan campus
on the 7th of February 2017. Vice Principal
of IIMC Brig. (Retd) Dr. Maqsood Ul Hassan
was the chief guest of the event.
The crew of talented young doctors
performed a metaphorical skit depicting
the awakening of the people and the
government regarding the persecution of
Kashmiri people, which was accompanied
by a commentary on the need for
ownership of Kashmir by the Pakistani
people, winding the emotional segment
to a timely end, and taking the crowd by
storm.
Vice Principal Brig. (Retd) Maqsood ul
Hassan, recounting personal experiences of
the Kashmir conflict in CMH Muzzafarabad,
and praising the efforts and work of the
students.
The event was deemed a success in
every aspect. The inception of this event
is credited to 2nd year student Affan
Elahi, who with the support of staff and
colleagues, worked hard to organized the
event.
Max Strategy of Riphah International University
launcheS Leadership Excellence and Development PROGRAM
Max Strategy (A project of Riphah International University) launched
first of its kind, Leadership Excellence and Development (LEAD)
Program 2017, held on 8th and 9th of February 2017 at Hotel
Marriott, Karachi. LEAD is a Global Event hosted by HR.COM in
more than 40 countries through simulcast. Max Strategy organized
the event in collaboration with Pakistan Institute of Management
(PIM) and Knowledge Now.
Mr. Hassan Muhammad Khan (Chairman - Max Strategy &
Chancellor - Riphah International University) inaugurated the
event and Mr. Muhammad Abid Hussain (Executive Director - PIM)
addressed as key note speaker. Event include keynote addresses
by two of our foreign consultants, Mr. Neville Gaunt on ‘Behavioral
Waste Management’ and Dr. Ted Marra on ‘Dark Side of Leadership
and informative panel discussion on ‘Decoding Leadership’ with
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our esteemed panelist: Mr. Zafar Usmani (CEO - Accelerate), Mr.
Raza Pirbhai (CEO – KFC) and Ms. Tara Uzra Dawood (President Dawood Global Foundation) was also held.
During the event audience were connected live with simulcast
from Nashville, Tennessee, USA where they got the opportunity
to listen to international speakers including Caroline Miller, Jen
Welter, Bill Cement, Pandit Dasa and Immaculee Llibagiza.
Event followed with a full day Master Class with Dr. Ted Marra on
Organizational Renewal. LEAD 2017 was actively attended by
around 160 professionals from public and private sector including
senior management of Riphah International University and was
sponsored by JS Bank, Path Finder, Bookitnow.com, Food Panda,
Brookes Pharma, TPL Holdings, TPL Insurance, and House of Habib.
10th Open House ORGANIZED AT Faculty of Computing
Faculty of Computing Riphah International University organized its
10th Open House (Fall 2016) on 23rd December 2016 at PIA Hall
Main Campus, Islamabad to recognize and celebrate the work of
final year students.
of computing thanked all worthy guests for showing their presence
& interest in students’ work.
Open House marks an important milestone for students, providing
them the opportunity to showcase Senior Design Projects (SDP) for
their peers, teachers, guests from the industry and wider Riphah
community. This semester, total of 29 projects designed by 70
students were on display. Besides exposing students to exhibition
experience, this event also provides them an opportunity to have
one-to-one interaction with our guests from the Industry.
Mr. Hassan Muhammad Khan visited the event and appreciated
the hard work of students; he also admired the efforts of faculty
members for their continuous support and guidance in achieving this
milestone. Deans and HOD’s of various faculties and departments
visited the event to support and encourage the students. Faculty
10 New Buses Purchased to
provide Transportation facilities
to Students
Students of Islamic International
Medical College (IIMC), celebrated
Forensic Day 2017
Chancellor Riphah International University Mr. Hassan Muhammad
Khan inaugurated purchase of 10 new buses to provide
transportation services to students of Riphah International
University. An inauguration ceremony was held on January 24,
2017 at Riphah International University Main Campus, Islamabad.
Forensic Day 2017 was celebrated in Islamic International Medical
College (IIMC), Rawalpindi by Forensic Medicine department.
Scientific Society with collaboration of Arts & Crafts Society,
organized different competitions to enable MBBS students to share
their knowledge and applications of forensic medicine. Prof. Dr.
Uraizi, HOD Forensic Department, Yusra Medical College was the
judge of quiz competition which was won by Summon Basharat
and Bushra Nawaz of 3rd year MBBS after four exciting rounds.
Dr. Anwaar, HOD Forensic Department, Fazaia Medical College and
Dr. Hanif, HOD Forensic Department, Foundation Medical College
were the judges for video competition which was won by Bilal
Shehzad and Mudassar Maqsood of 4th year MBBS.
Dr. Noureen, HOD Forensic Department Rawal Institute of Health
Sciences and Dr. Ayesha, HOD Forensic Department, Federal
Medical and Dental College judged the posters and models
competition in which Illeyan Khan and Nomana of 3rd Year MBBS
and Hamail of 4th year MBBS were victorious respectively. Prof.
Mian Abdur Rasheed, Dean Benazir Bhutto Medical College, Mirpur
and Chancellor of Benazir Bhutto University, Mirpur also graced the
event with their presence and appreciated the efforts of students.
At the inauguration ceremony, Mr. Hassan Muhammad Khan
briefed that Riphah will continue purchasing 10 new buses
each year for next 5 consecutive years in order to enhance the
transportation fleet of Riphah. Talking to the media he said that
newly purchased buses will facilitate the students of Riphah living
in twin cities and surroundings with a comfortable, luxurious,
economic and safe transportation. He said that as the university
is expanding its educational services it has become important
to increase the fleet in order to provide transportation services.
More than 1500 students will be facilitated through the project.
A large number of students, faculty, management and staff
members were present at the inaugural ceremony. Each bus
contains 32 seats and is air conditioned as well. Riphah is one of
the top private sector universities in the twin cities to provide such
a large transportation fleet to its students.
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Riphah International University Signed MoU with Rescue 1122
Riphah International University and Rescue 1122 signed an
MoU on 8th Feb. 2017 to collaborate with other likeminded
organizations to boost the image of Riphah and expand its
expertise and share other’s potentials.
Under the MoU Rescue 1122 and Riphah International
University will encourage participation and coordination
among their respective internal departments.
Furthermore, various training programs consisting of first
aid training, disaster management and preparedness, and
emergency relief activities will be arranged by Rescue 1122.
Director RSWD said that Riphah aims to build the capacity of
its students and staff members so that they can cope in the
hazardous situations and help the affectees of the disasters.
He thanked Rescue 1122 team for extending their cooperation.
Riphah International University, Lahore Campus
Singed MoU with ITTEFAQ Hospital, Lahore
Riphah International University, Lahore campus has finalized the
agreement with ITTEFAQ Hospital, Lahore and signed MoU to send
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students for Clinical Rotations.
This is an initial feat to enhance the quality of our education and
ensure our commitments towards the students to help them learn,
practice and research their knowledge in the field of evidence
based practice.
Ittefaq Hospital was established at Lahore by the family members
of Ittefaq Group of Industries. The moving spirit behind this noble
idea was that of its Founder, Mian Muhammad Sharif (Late). The
desire of the Chairman of Ittefaq Group was to provide Quality
Service to the community at large, for both the rich and the poor
and to help and assist the needy persons by providing every
assistance in their health care, under one roof. Riphah College of
Rehabilitation Sciences, Lahore is offering 5 year Degree program
of Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from 2012.
LAUNCHING CEREMONY OF RIPHAH INSTITUTE OF
HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT & SAFETY
Riphah International University has planned to launch Pakistan’s
1st Patient Safety Institute named “Riphah Institute of Healthcare
Improvement & Safety”. The institute will offer different
international and national certifications, training programs and
professional degrees in the domain of patient safety and healthcare
improvement.
Chancellor Riphah International University Hassan Muhammad
Khan said that it is utmost priority of the university to initiate
projects in the field of healthcare improvement and patient safety.
This institute will extend its experties to all teaching hospitals
of Riphah International University to ensure safety of patients.
In the long run the institute will offer its support towards other
hospitals. Prof. Dr. Mati ur Rehman is the principal of the institute.
The institute is located at Riphah International University, G-7 city
campus, Islamabad.
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LAURELS FOR WISH-Faculty of Computing OF RIPHAH
INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
Students from WISH-Faculty of Computing of Riphah International
University Participated in TechSalvo, 2016 organized by UET
Taxila on December 22, 2016. Students competed in different
events i.e. Code Fest, Project Exhibition, Poster Designing, Speed
Typing, Talent Hunt and Quiz Competition. Ms. Laraib Farooq
and Nawal Butt won the first prize in Poster Competition with Rs
5000 cash prize and a shield while Ms. Arooj Qureshi became the
finalist in Speed Typing Contest.
Workshop on “Emotional Intelligence & Coaching Skills for Leaders”
HELD at AL Mizan Campus
With a focus on Quality Education through Inculcation of Islamic
ethical values in our young generation, Riphah International
University has always looked forward towards the development of
its faculty and management. In this regard Riphah HR Department
organized one day workshop on “Emotional Intelligence &
Coaching Skills for Leaders” with Coloration of Max Strategy &
Knowledge Now at Al- Mizan Campus on 20th December, 2016.
Mr. Andy Smith, Training & Coaching Director of Coaching Leaders
Limited conducted the workshop. Top management & faculty
heads attended the workshop.
Emotional intelligence (EI) or emotional quotient (EQ) is the
capability of individuals to recognize their own, and other people’s
emotions, to discriminate between different feelings and label
them appropriately, to use emotional information to guide thinking
and behavior, and to manage and/or adjust emotions to adapt
environments or achieve one’s goal. People with high EI have greater
mental health, job performance, and leadership skills although no
causal relationships have been shown and such findings are likely to
be attributable to general intelligence and specific personality traits
rather than emotional intelligence as a construct.
On this occasion Manager HR Department, Mr. Rehan Hameed
said that workshop was informative and worthwhile. Our primary
goal was to increase the understanding regarding emotional
Intelligence and informal team dynamics within institutional
leadership. Being a receptive group, enthusiasm and positivity,
we certainly materialized both productivity and fun. He thanked
participants for valuable comments and suggestions on the
evaluation forms.
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Mr. Hassan Muhammad Khan
appointed as Chancellor of
Riphah International University
Islamic International Medical College
274 - Peshawar Road, Rawalpindi Cantt.
UAN: (051) 111-510-510
Tel: (051) 5125162-67, Fax: (51) 5125170
Islamic International Dental College
7th Avenue, G-7/4, Islamabad.
Tel: (051) 289 1835-38
Riphah Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
7th Avenue, G-7/4, Islamabad.
Tel: (051) 289 1835-38
Faculty of Management Sciences
274 - Peshawar Road, Rawalpindi Cantt.
UAN: (051) 111-510-510
Tel: (051) 5125162-67, Fax: (51) 5125170
Riphah Institute of Systems Engineering
Ground Floor, 4-Evacuee Trust Complex,
Agha Khan Road, F-5, Islamabad.
Tel: (051) 8438371-5, Website: www.rise.pk
The President of Pakistan, in his capacity as Patron of Riphah
International University, has appointed Mr. Hassan Muhammad Khan,
as Chancellor of Riphah International University.
Mr. Hassan Muhammad Khan has been working as Pro-Chancellor of
Riphah International University, chartered by the Federal Government
of Pakistan, since its establishment in 2002.
Mr. Hassan Muhammad Khan has done dual majors in Industrial
Engineering and Economics from Boston, USA, which he followed up
with a Master’s in Business Administration. He has traveled widely in
the world and his areas of interest include innovation in management
and educational models. Having strong expertise in the field of
education management, Mr. Hassan Khan has played a pivotal role in
establishment, development and recognition of institutions of Riphah
International University.
He worked day and night to establish campuses of Riphah International
University at various places in Pakistan and abroad including Ras
al Khaimah College of Dental Sciences at Ras Al Khaimah in UAE as
per vision of the founder Chancellor Late Maj. Gen. (R) Muhammad
Zulfiqar Ali Khan. He is determined to promote higher education in
Pakistan through Riphah International University to meet the needs of
socio-economic development of the country in collaboration with the
centers of excellence in education the world over.
Faculty of Engineering & Applied Sciences
Sector I-14, Islamabad.
Tel: (051) 8446000-8, Fax: (051) 8313141
Faculty of Computing
Sector I-14, Islamabad.
Tel: (051) 8446000-8, Fax: (051) 8313141
Riphah Institute of Public Policy
Ground Floor, 4-Evacuee Trust Complex,
Agha Khan Road, F-5, Islamabad.
Tel: (051) 8438371-5
Riphah Institute of Media Sciences
274 - Peshawar Road, Rawalpindi Cantt.
Tel: (051) 5125162-67 Fax: (051) 5125170
Riphah College of Rehabilitation Sciences
Street No.5, Faiz Ahmed Faiz Road,
H-8/2. Islamabad.
Tel: (051) 492 2161-5
Riphah Center of Islamic Business
274 - Peshawar Road, Rawalpindi Cantt.
Tel: (051) 2125162-67, Fax: (051) 5125170
Riphah Main Campus Lahore
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