The saying that every cloud has a silver lining might seem inappropriate in Pakistan, which is reeling from the worst monsoonal flooding in history.It's a country that relies heavily on agriculture, 50 per cent of its exports are rice and other grains, and the inundation of the Punjab region, the nation's food bowl, prevented nearly all this year's crop of wheat and rice from being planted.
The University of Faisalabad has a century-long history and many programs and student exchanges with the University of Western Australia,Dr Iqrar is the Vice-Chancellor of the Faisalabad University, and says although the flood is very much a disaster, it's also an opportunity.
"This disaster has given us the opportunity to learn things like dealing with disaster management and develop costing models amongst other things," says Dr Iqrar. "We've started working with the CSIRO on remote sensing and we are continuing with our co-projects with the University of Western Australia. "In fact, we are looking at funding a scholarship for a Pakistani student to undertake a PhD in covering the floods."Potatoes crop a number of times a year and have a quick turnaround time from planting to harvest, which would also be very beneficial. "Potato diversification would be a very good idea because the wheat season is short. "And if the land is not ready for that, then in another month we can plant potatoes."
Source: http://www.freshplaza.com/news_detail.asp?id=70608
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Scholarships awarded to Pakistanis by UAE University
Dubai, October 20, 2010: The University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD)The University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD)University of Wollongong in Dubai UOWD UAE Education News Profile Officers has awarded scholarships for academic and sports excellence, amounting to over AED 2.4 million for the Autumn 2010 semester. A total of 70 scholarships were presented to students enrolled in undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
The scholarships, which entitle the recipients from 10% to 100% off on tuition fees (excluding living and other expenses) were presented to new and continuing students by Professor Rob Whelan, President, UOWDUOWD, at a special ceremony held at UOWDUOWD in Dubai Knowledge Village.
Addressing the recipients, Prof. Rob Whelan commented, "Winning scholarships from an institution like UOWDUOWD, which prides itself on the quality of its degree programs, is a true reflection of the high caliber of these students. These scholarships therefore represent recognition of truly outstanding students."
The recipients belonged to ten different nationalities, and included students from Kazakhstan, Canada, India and Pakistan. UOWDUOWD hosts students from almost 100 nationalities.
Shamsiddin Nasritdinov, an Uzbek student in the Master of Science (Logistics), who was awarded a 50% scholarship, said: "I am looking forward to contributing to the development of my country once I finish my degree. This scholarship presents a great opportunity for me to fulfill that wish, as Uzbekistan is one of the partners in a five Central Asian nations' logistics initiative currently under implementation. I have already worked for organizations like the Asian Development Bank and World Trade Organisation in Uzbekistan."
Robert Watts, a third year BBA student from Canada and a volleyball player, was thrilled about his 50% scholarship. "I played for club teams in Canada before joining UOWDUOWD. I practice three times a week, while trying my best to concentrate on my studies. I am really excited to hone my sporting and academic skills in Dubai."
Shawn Frank, a third year Computer Science student, with a consistent record for academic and sports excellence, said, "Mixing sports with education is tough, but I am ready to make sacrifices to satisfy my passion for sports like cricket, table tennis and football, while still retaining my academic levels and excel in software applications."
Chandni Gurnani, a B.Com in Finance student and winner of a continuing scholarship for academic performance, said: "I wish to take up portfolio management in a reputed company, and then do my MBA. I have already done an internship with a brokerage firm in India. This scholarship will motivate me to work even harder."
Hassan Younis, who is doing his Master of Science (Logistics) said, "I think UOWDUOWD is a great place to pursue higher education. I am now looking forward to doing a PhD in green supply chain management."
Sandra Lee, Registrar, and Manager Admissions, UOWDUOWD, introduced the students and urged them to work harder to maintain their high academic standards.
About the University of Wollongong in DubaiEstablished in 1993, UOWDUOWD was the first foreign university in Dubai to be licensed by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research. Located at Dubai Knowledge Village, it boasts 3,600 students representing almost 100 nationalities. It is closely associated with one of Australia's best performing research and teaching Universities, the University of Wollongong, Australia.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Pakistanis awarded Chevening Scholarship
11 Pakistanis get Chevening scholarship
The British Deputy High Commissioner to Pakistan Peter Tibber on Thursday distributed certificates among eleven Pakistani nationals who have been awarded Chevening scholarships for study in the UK.
The British Chevening Scholarship Programme is a dynamic professional development opportunity, designed to identify and support the leaders of next generation across the globe. The scholars will study topics including law and human rights, economics, finance and journalism.
“The Chevening programme is a testament of close ties between the UK and Pakistan in the field of education. I congratulate this year’s Chevening scholars for their remarkable achievement. I believe that both the countries benefit from the sharing of ideas and learning that results from the Chevening programme,” said Peter.
One of the scholars, who is from South Waziristan and will be studying Law and Human Rights under the programme, said “Human rights is a growing social problem in South Waziristan and I hope my studies will help me serve the masses and make themaware them of their fundamental rights.
Source: http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2010\08\27\story_27-8-2010_pg11_11
Lucky Cement sponsors NOP students
Lucky Cement sets up scholarship fund with LUMS
Lucky Cement Chief Executive Officer Muhammad Ali Tabba has joined hands with the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) to set up the “Abdul Razzak Tabba/Lucky Cement Scholarship Fund”, which will sponsor approximately 23 students of the National Outreach Programme (NOP) over a period of four years, according to a press release issued on Wednesday.
A contract to this effect was signed between the two parties, in Karachi. The first batch of the Abdul Razzak Tabba/Lucky Cement Scholars will graduate in 2014. The NOP is an initiative taken by LUMS, in order to identify, nurture and extend the benefits of its quality education to deserving students belonging to the country’s underprivileged segments. Through the NOP, which was initiated in 2001, 45 students have graduated from LUMS to date. staff report
Source: http://dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2010\08\26\story_26-8-2010_pg13_7
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Financial cuts in HEC budget concerns IIU
President of International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) and Vice Chancellor of Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) on Wednesday showed grave concern over recent financial cuts in the annual grant to the universities. At the 4th International Conference on Fluid Dynamics both of them were of the view that the financial cuts would have very adverse effects on the functioning and R&D activities of the universities and hoped that the government would reconsider its decision in this regard. While speaking on the occasion IIUI President Dr. Anwaar Siddique welcomed the dignitaries and delegates to the IIU for exchange of research contributions and promised to do every thing possible to promote this collaboration. QAU Vice Chancellor Masoom Yasinzai in his remarks appreciated the collaboration between the two universities in organising the conference and assured full support to promote research in all disciplines through mutual collaboration. Some 38 reputed mathematicians from Pakistan and abroad would present their latest research work on current issues related to Mathematical Modelling. The research papers would focus on various critical applied areas such as oil exploration process, energy extraction from geothermal regions, filtration process, blood circulation and drug permeation through human skin. The researchers would also deliberate over advancement in the construction of analytical solutions to the nonlinear differential systems in Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluid dynamics, rotating and magneto hydrodynamic regimes, flow analysis, phenomena of geophysical and Cosmical Fluid Dynamics. |
Pakistani youngster's award
| Pakistanil Youngster nominated for Global Awards Friday, August 06, 2010 Myra Imran Islamabad Bringing good news for his country at such a grim time, Waqas Nazar Tiwana from Khushab District has been nominated for the ‘Global Young Leaders Award.’ He is in top 10 amongst 50 young people selected from 120 countries from all over the world to receive the prestigious award and will also be conferred upon the title of ‘Global Ambassador.’ Waqas, who is also the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence of Youth Parliament of Pakistan, is the first Pakistani youth who has been nominated for this award. He is scheduled to receive the award at a ceremony in Singapore next week and will also be attending the opening ceremony of the International Youth Olympics on a special invitation from Singapore government. The award has been conferred to him and other 50 youth from around the world by Harvard Graduates International Presidential Scholars Council. During his stay in Singapore, Waqas Tiwana is expected to visit the Presidential Palace ‘The Istana’ and meet the Singaporean president. While talking to media persons, Waqas said that he was apprised of this achievement at a time when he had just lost six of his fellow youth parliamentarians in the Margalla plane crash. “I wish my friends were with me in this moment of celebration.” He dedicated his award to the youth of Pakistan especially to the six Youth Parliament martyrs. Waqas Tiwana is a graduate of Kingston University London, where he was a scholarship holder and a representative of the student body. He also serves as their Scholar Ambassador for South Asia and Middle East, specifically Pakistan. He has also been recently invited by the Under-Secretary General and Chief of Education Outreach of United Nations Department of Public Information (UNDPI) to attend the Global Model UN Summit in Malaysia this month to represent Pakistan. Waqas Nazar Tiwana belongs to Khushab District of Punjab Province, which he also represents in 48-member house of Youth Parliament of Pakistan. Waqas has been an active social worker and youth activist and is well known for his vision of youth empowerment and youth’s involvement in decision making at national level. He is considered a qualified trainer, an enthusiastic leader, and a good diplomat, having a very diverse and active social circle. He has also been a part of the Pakistani delegation at Pakistan-India students dialogue and has attended many youth and leadership activities both locally and internationally including the Young Leaders Conference 2008, UN Youth Annual Conference 2009, strategy into practice UK and United Nations (UN) conference on Water, Conflict and Development at London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). He was also participated in the Pakistan Young Leaders Conference 2010. |
Educational TV channel being started by Peshawar University
PESHAWAR: A 12-day workshop started at the Bara Gali summer campus of the University of Peshawar Thursday to train the faculty members of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication for the educational television channel to be launched by the university in the near future.
Jointly organized by the University of Peshawar and Germany’s Deutsche Welle (DW) broadcast organization, the workshop was formally inaugurated by vice-chancellor of the university Prof Dr Azmat Hayat Khan.
The vice-chancellor has been in Bara Gali for the last several days where he has been inaugurating and concluding different training sessions, workshops and seminars. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony, Dr Azmat Hayat said the German organisations had been very supportive of the UoP. They have helped the university to set up the campus radio stations, which is a success story, he added.
The vice chancellor said the step initiated by DW to train the faculty of UoP about documentary making was very good. He said this would serve to train the young producers and technicians in the upcoming educational television channel.
Floran Weigan, representative of DW said that opportunity for the children to attend school were very low here and those who go to school were unaware of the informal education, which was direly needed today.
The DW representative said by teaching innovative ways of documentary magazine programmes for children and youth, the kids would be able to pick things very easily and this would serve as an informal source of education. Floran Weigan added that there was no replacement of schools but the programmes would build the social framework of children in the form of infotainment.
Dean Faculty of Management and Information Sciences Prof Dr Shahjehan Syed said the television channel which the University of Peshawar was going to launch would not be on commercial basis. The channel, he added, would help students with distance learning in getting hands on lectures and infotainment programmes.
Japenese Scholarships for Pakistani Students
Sato International Scholarship Foundation, Japan
The Sato International Scholarship Foundation grants two types of scholarship for self-supporting students from ASEAN countries as well as Southwest Asian countries enrolled in a Japanese undergraduate or graduate institution:
1. Scholarship for Self-Supporting Students
2. Scholarship for Short-Term Exchange Students.
1. Scholarship for Self-Supporting Students
2. Scholarship for Short-Term Exchange Students.
Students from the Following Countries are Eligible to Apply:
Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, East Timor, Vietnam.
Scholarship for Self-Supporting Students
The applicant must be residing in Japan, enrolled in or accepted to a legitimate program. Please apply through the students’ office of your university.
Amount of Scholarship:
Undergraduate students: 120,000 yen/month
Graduate students: 180,000 yen/month
plus additional support to cover cost for attending conferences
Duration of Scholarship:2 years
Number of Scholarships Granted:Around 10 students will be accepted.
Eligibility:
The applicant must be a citizen from the aforesaid countries, who does not hold Japanese citizenship and must be enrolled in a Japanese undergraduate or graduate institution, under the jurisdiction of the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
The applicant must also fulfill the following requirements:
Have interest in promoting international understanding and friendship, and is able to attend SISF meetings (meetings are held 6 times/year).Does not receive any sort of scholarship or funding from other parties.
Holds legal residence status as a college student.
Does not have a parent employed in Japan.
Is enrolled in a program with more than 1 year left until graduation/completion (from April 2011). This restriction does not apply to doctorate program.
Have good communication skill in Japanese.
Selection Process:
Selected by screening committee:
1. First round of selection: review of application form and documents
2. Second round of selection: interview
Deadline: Monday August 23, 2010
Further Information: http://sisf.or.jp/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=19&Itemid=36http://www.tj.kyushu-u.ac.jp/international/files/SATO%20International%20Scholarship%20Foundation%20in%20English.doc
Study resumes as summer vacations end
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| Tuesday, July 27, 2010 Islamabad After spending a long time of leisure at homes, students are preparing themselves for a tough routine of classes as academic institutions, after a break of two moths are going to re-open in the first week of August. Usually what happens, during the summer vacation, students pass most of their time in playing games and visiting various places which besides giving them mental refreshment, makes them lazy too as they follow no routine at all during these vacations. But when they are over, they have to modify their schedule, which needs a cerebral effort. “It seems difficult to wake up early in the morning for class because sleeping till late has become my habit and it will take few days to become familiar again with the same old routine,” said Riaz Khan, a student of M.A at National University of Modern Languages (NUML). Zulfiqar Ishaq, a student of MBA, said that these were possibly his last vacations as he is studying in the last semester and next year he would be hopefully in professional field where such a long leave could not be had. “After remaining out-of-touch with books for two months, it becomes difficult to re-adjust mind for studying habit,” said Khalid Hussain, a student of MSc at International Islamic University (IIUI). Despite the fact that it is hard to re-adjust oneself with academic routine, there are many students who are overjoyed and eager to join their institutions again owing to boredom they had to go through during the long vacations. Ammar Barlas is such a student who said that he was missing his university friends and he wanted to do some sort of chill with them. “Life without college is like the Sun without light. I can bear hot weather but can’t be away from college life,” said Shahid Maqbool, a student of a Model College in Islamabad. Students of universities and colleges would adjust themselves sooner or later but the real challenge is for those parents whose children are studying in the Kinder Garden (KG). It is observed that this segment (children) is affected badly during long vacations as having spent most of their time at the maternal-side where they just play and have thrill, it becomes really difficult for the parents to send them back to their schools, once again. Shaeena Naz’ a housewife, said that during vacations, her children have completely changed as far as their habits are concerned and now she will have to tune their minds with sweet motivation to prepare them for studies. “I have to give incentives to my kids like new uniform, school bag, pens and much more for convincing them to go to school,” she added. No matter whether they are happy or otherwise, but all students will have to go back to their institutions because there is no escape from liabilities in life, — it is going to be ‘Wake up Sid- its time for school’ once more, for all of them. |
IIUI employee gets US fellowship
Gets US fellowship
Islamabad—Muhammad Rizwan, Assistant Director (Network) Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET) of the International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) was awarded fellowship for MS-Technology program in a leading university of US.
His areas of interests are Computer Networks and Technology Management. He is associated with International Islamic University since 1999.
During his association with International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI), he was awarded appreciation certificates with cash prizes as well as his services were recognized at high level and now he has been considered for Fellowship.
He is actively involved in establishing of FET laboratories and Information Technology infrastructure, PEC coordination and accreditation visits and organizing various events.—APP
His areas of interests are Computer Networks and Technology Management. He is associated with International Islamic University since 1999.
During his association with International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI), he was awarded appreciation certificates with cash prizes as well as his services were recognized at high level and now he has been considered for Fellowship.
He is actively involved in establishing of FET laboratories and Information Technology infrastructure, PEC coordination and accreditation visits and organizing various events.—APP
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Words of Fullbright Scholar
As a former Fulbright Scholar (2007-09) from Pakistan I feel obliged to inform Pakistani students about one of the world's most prestigious Scholarship awards that has recently been announced in Pakistan for year 2011.
I just thought to put this information for all interested candidates in a very informal way. If you are not in rush, you can go through following information else if you prefer you can directly visit Fulbright USEFP website from here.
Million Dollar Question:
Ask yourself, What do I get out of this Scholarship?
The answer is pretty simple and attractive, yes indeed I must say, very attractive! You earn a Master, Ph.D. or both degree(s) from any University in the United States without requiring you to spend a single penny of yours, or should I be more specific and say 'A SINGLE PAISA of yours!'. It funds tuition, living stipend, airfare, health insurance and of course textbooks as well!
My Objective For Now:
As of now, my prime objective is to keep you updated on the latest announcement, but later I would try to share my 'personal' thoughts with regard to various questions as to what are the most important ingredients one should focus on in order to get hold of Fulbright Scholarship.
Scholarship Announcement by USEFP For Year 2011
The United States Education Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) had announced Master's and Ph.D. Scholarship Program for year 2011 almost like a month ago, generally it is announced around three months to the closing date. Closing date for year 2011 program is May 18, 2010'. Please visit for this year's program at Fulbright Scholarship for year 2011
I'm Interested, But How and Where to Start From:
1. Check your eligibility for the Scholarship Program.
2. If you meet the eligibility requirements, you should plan for GRE Exam and start preparing for it. Take a look into the availability of the GRE test dates at your local or nearby testing centers. USEFP has a special section on GRE/TOEFL on their website which gives you detailed information on the GRE Exam and the Testing Agency, namely Prometric Testing Center. Please visit:
GRE Exam for Fulbright Scholarship
3. Take your application VERY SERIOUSLY and start filling it out gradually and well in advance, cause it is not going to take just few days, rather weeks. Surprised? Yes, you should be, only if you are serious about it. There are reasons why you should take it seriously, cause this is the most important document which they grade and your chances of getting selected are heavily dependent upon how well you score in your APPLICATION, and the rest of top two factors include your Academics and GRE Score. I would shed some more light on these things in my later posts.
This is a great opportunity for all youngsters to attain Higher Education from world's top-notch schools in US! If you feel like going abroad on Scholarship, you must avail this chance, and later should think about contributing towards development of Pakistan.
For detailed information about USEFP's different scholarship programs please visit usefpakistan
Source: http://aastech.blogspot.com/2010/03/usefp-fulbright-scholarship-for-masters.html
I just thought to put this information for all interested candidates in a very informal way. If you are not in rush, you can go through following information else if you prefer you can directly visit Fulbright USEFP website from here.
Million Dollar Question:
Ask yourself, What do I get out of this Scholarship?
The answer is pretty simple and attractive, yes indeed I must say, very attractive! You earn a Master, Ph.D. or both degree(s) from any University in the United States without requiring you to spend a single penny of yours, or should I be more specific and say 'A SINGLE PAISA of yours!'. It funds tuition, living stipend, airfare, health insurance and of course textbooks as well!
My Objective For Now:
As of now, my prime objective is to keep you updated on the latest announcement, but later I would try to share my 'personal' thoughts with regard to various questions as to what are the most important ingredients one should focus on in order to get hold of Fulbright Scholarship.
Scholarship Announcement by USEFP For Year 2011
The United States Education Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) had announced Master's and Ph.D. Scholarship Program for year 2011 almost like a month ago, generally it is announced around three months to the closing date. Closing date for year 2011 program is May 18, 2010'. Please visit for this year's program at Fulbright Scholarship for year 2011
I'm Interested, But How and Where to Start From:
1. Check your eligibility for the Scholarship Program.
2. If you meet the eligibility requirements, you should plan for GRE Exam and start preparing for it. Take a look into the availability of the GRE test dates at your local or nearby testing centers. USEFP has a special section on GRE/TOEFL on their website which gives you detailed information on the GRE Exam and the Testing Agency, namely Prometric Testing Center. Please visit:
GRE Exam for Fulbright Scholarship
3. Take your application VERY SERIOUSLY and start filling it out gradually and well in advance, cause it is not going to take just few days, rather weeks. Surprised? Yes, you should be, only if you are serious about it. There are reasons why you should take it seriously, cause this is the most important document which they grade and your chances of getting selected are heavily dependent upon how well you score in your APPLICATION, and the rest of top two factors include your Academics and GRE Score. I would shed some more light on these things in my later posts.
This is a great opportunity for all youngsters to attain Higher Education from world's top-notch schools in US! If you feel like going abroad on Scholarship, you must avail this chance, and later should think about contributing towards development of Pakistan.
For detailed information about USEFP's different scholarship programs please visit usefpakistan
Source: http://aastech.blogspot.com/2010/03/usefp-fulbright-scholarship-for-masters.html
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Learning beyond text
IIM Faculty set to follow 3 Idiots
Sureshbala
The 3 Idiots has touched the people of IIM-A. Inspired by the movie, the faculty members at IIM-A are teaching students to learn about life from beyond the textbooks and curriculum in an elective course called ‘Learning What is Not Taught (LWNT)’. The course took off on Saturday.
Executive director of Tata Sons Ltd R Gopalakrishnan who is the lead instructor of LWNT said, “What the students learn in the classrooms is only the beginning of learning. The rest of the lessons are to be learnt from what life teaches them.”
He said that the early success in terms of earnings by young professionals creates a illusion that they have achieved a lot and better than their predecessors. It also results in over confidence. But life is not just being successful in terms job and money. It’s more than that. Using the clips from the movie, the students will be shown how the act of running after success brings failure.
The elective course will witness video recordings of lectures by personalities like Narayan Murthy, Arun Maira, Vijay Mallya and Rahul Bajaj who will speak about their life experiences through the videos and interactive sessions of various other visiting faculties.
The step taken by the leading Management Institute will definitely inspire the academic industry to follow the same suit.
Source: http://cat.learnhub.com/news/799-iim-faculty-set-to-follow-3-idiots
Sureshbala
The 3 Idiots has touched the people of IIM-A. Inspired by the movie, the faculty members at IIM-A are teaching students to learn about life from beyond the textbooks and curriculum in an elective course called ‘Learning What is Not Taught (LWNT)’. The course took off on Saturday.
Executive director of Tata Sons Ltd R Gopalakrishnan who is the lead instructor of LWNT said, “What the students learn in the classrooms is only the beginning of learning. The rest of the lessons are to be learnt from what life teaches them.”
He said that the early success in terms of earnings by young professionals creates a illusion that they have achieved a lot and better than their predecessors. It also results in over confidence. But life is not just being successful in terms job and money. It’s more than that. Using the clips from the movie, the students will be shown how the act of running after success brings failure.
The elective course will witness video recordings of lectures by personalities like Narayan Murthy, Arun Maira, Vijay Mallya and Rahul Bajaj who will speak about their life experiences through the videos and interactive sessions of various other visiting faculties.
The step taken by the leading Management Institute will definitely inspire the academic industry to follow the same suit.
Source: http://cat.learnhub.com/news/799-iim-faculty-set-to-follow-3-idiots
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
A Lady's courage
Disability couldn’t deter Zara from doing PhD!
Physical disability can be sidelined provided one has the will and determination. A brilliant example of this is the life and academic achievements of a deaf girl from Lahore who is doing PhD in special education from Johns Hopkins, a prestigious university in the USA.
In her message from USA, she said that she was thankful to God and everyone in her family, friends, professors and those who have been in her life for support and made things easier to her to excel in her studies. According to the data provided to this correspondent from her near and dear ones, Zara Hussain, a deaf but outstanding student, daughter of Iftikhar Hussain and Salma was born in Lahore in 1981.
When she was about a year old, her parents had discovered that she was deaf. It was not easy for them to accept this bitter reality, especially when Zara was their first child. They consulted many physicians to get her cured but to no avail. She was admitted to a school for primary education where she was only deaf child in her class and it was difficult for the teachers to treat her normally as they used to do so with other child students.
Zara did her high schooling from W.T. Woodson School (USA) where her father was posted in the Pakistani mission. She passed her high school with high grades and won ‘Role Model Award for American Deaf Children.’ She also learned CUED Speech, a system of communication used with and among deaf or hard of hearing people. She was also editor of the children magazine in her school at Virginia. She also wrote a guide for the deaf children studying at the American schools that was highly appreciated by the teachers and is now being used as a ‘Handbook for Deaf Children.’
When her family moved back to Pakistan, she got admission in Kinnaird College, Lahore, where she graduated with her major subjects including English Literature, Journalism and Psychology. After completing her bachelors, she got admission in the Punjab University and chose special education as her subject for masters. She topped all the four semesters and in recognition of her achievements former Punjab chief Minister Ch. Pervaiz Elahi awarded her a gold medal and cash prize worth Rs100,000.
Zara also represented Pakistan in ‘Annual Disability Conference 2004’ held in Washington DC. Despite resistance from the organizers, she displayed a stall through personal efforts, using only the ‘Punjab University, Pakistan’ as a label.
Though her mother wanted her to go for Information Technology or Computer Sciences but she got an HEC scholarship and went to the United States for doing her PhD in special education.
Her hobbies include socializing, especially with those people who work for the cause of special persons. Much of her time is utilized sitting on the computer and browsing the Internet and writing proposals for well-being of the deaf community.
She has a plan to set up an institute for the deaf community after completion of her PhD, initially in Islamabad and Lahore and then to spread its branches across the country with the aim to provide level playing field to help them shine in their areas of study and contribute effectively in the national development.
The academic achievements of this brave and talented young student needs attention of the government that must acknowledge and encourage such youths that can become a role model for many others in the society.
Source: http://www.thenews.com.pk/print1.asp?id=223215
Physical disability can be sidelined provided one has the will and determination. A brilliant example of this is the life and academic achievements of a deaf girl from Lahore who is doing PhD in special education from Johns Hopkins, a prestigious university in the USA.
In her message from USA, she said that she was thankful to God and everyone in her family, friends, professors and those who have been in her life for support and made things easier to her to excel in her studies. According to the data provided to this correspondent from her near and dear ones, Zara Hussain, a deaf but outstanding student, daughter of Iftikhar Hussain and Salma was born in Lahore in 1981.
When she was about a year old, her parents had discovered that she was deaf. It was not easy for them to accept this bitter reality, especially when Zara was their first child. They consulted many physicians to get her cured but to no avail. She was admitted to a school for primary education where she was only deaf child in her class and it was difficult for the teachers to treat her normally as they used to do so with other child students.
Zara did her high schooling from W.T. Woodson School (USA) where her father was posted in the Pakistani mission. She passed her high school with high grades and won ‘Role Model Award for American Deaf Children.’ She also learned CUED Speech, a system of communication used with and among deaf or hard of hearing people. She was also editor of the children magazine in her school at Virginia. She also wrote a guide for the deaf children studying at the American schools that was highly appreciated by the teachers and is now being used as a ‘Handbook for Deaf Children.’
When her family moved back to Pakistan, she got admission in Kinnaird College, Lahore, where she graduated with her major subjects including English Literature, Journalism and Psychology. After completing her bachelors, she got admission in the Punjab University and chose special education as her subject for masters. She topped all the four semesters and in recognition of her achievements former Punjab chief Minister Ch. Pervaiz Elahi awarded her a gold medal and cash prize worth Rs100,000.
Zara also represented Pakistan in ‘Annual Disability Conference 2004’ held in Washington DC. Despite resistance from the organizers, she displayed a stall through personal efforts, using only the ‘Punjab University, Pakistan’ as a label.
Though her mother wanted her to go for Information Technology or Computer Sciences but she got an HEC scholarship and went to the United States for doing her PhD in special education.
Her hobbies include socializing, especially with those people who work for the cause of special persons. Much of her time is utilized sitting on the computer and browsing the Internet and writing proposals for well-being of the deaf community.
She has a plan to set up an institute for the deaf community after completion of her PhD, initially in Islamabad and Lahore and then to spread its branches across the country with the aim to provide level playing field to help them shine in their areas of study and contribute effectively in the national development.
The academic achievements of this brave and talented young student needs attention of the government that must acknowledge and encourage such youths that can become a role model for many others in the society.
Source: http://www.thenews.com.pk/print1.asp?id=223215
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