THE CAMPUS TIMES VOL : 03 | MARCH rr UNIVERSITY OF AZAD JAMMU & KASHMIR 2023 Patron-in-Chief: Daa Mae hc Cea Weer e 1-0} Editor-in-Chief: ere Ie T (Public Relations Officer) Coico) TNE cm TCUUAJK ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING \ DEPARTMENT'S ¢ oo TREE PLANTATION WEEK The students of the Electrical Engineering Department at UAJK observed “Tree Plantation Week from March 05411, 2023, under the leadership of the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Prof. Dr. Saadat Hanif Dar. The event commenced with a _ tree-planting ceremony, which saw _ enthusiastic participation from students who planted saplings within oo. Dr. Khalid Khawaja, the Head of Department, empha- sized the significance of tree planting in promoting environmental _ sustainability and cultivatingasense ofrespap- AL AL sibility towards nature. Dr. Khawaja also highlighted the benefits of trees, such as reducing air pollution, controlling soll erosion, and supporting biodiversity. tis encouraged that everyone takes part in activities that contribute to a greener environment. The campaign concluded with certificates awarded to the participating students.PGPR UAJK proves commitment to quality education fad be CUCU CCRC and Kashmir (UAJK) recently eee eon eas eee ae ced ae UNC CEC m et Cg UCC eed SCC ge a POC ae Cree Ma ec [eeu Ute a a TES Eee De Cru ue ae ty Prete ae eT ATL ne ints Eee ea og PCC Cuneo a eo PTO let ia ane Wa ED eae as Meee tae [Te ee Sy Assurance Agency (HEC-QAA). SUM ere oa cece Eee eee demonstrating the —_ university's SEU RTL ume ete ec Mate ao) ers ne SS Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Kaleem Abbasi expressed his gratitude to the visiting team and pledged to See NCR cee aad DeetsCELEBRATING The Resilience of rove rough wars saree Tyre rain ALI, Software Engineering WOMEN'S DAY Happy International Women's Day to all the inspiring women in Kashmir! May this day be a celebration of your courage, strength, and resilience. 4 Ayesha ki Poster Competition WERE oCEC Sta ay Eee tal i eect eS es Renna ate an overwhelming response from the Se eel ere ret eee td TUS eee en Ces OW e mG ect Res Reo eran TR ar ea Ret eur Ce eC Beretta eT PMCID 1a Mees, ¢- Me sed remarkable achievements of women in CNet acd Cee RUT Serene Ire se erst leleeb eM Tease an Perea Meu RtaeN eu eslPRODUCTIVE BASAR MEI The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (UAJK), Prof. Dr. Muhammad Kaleem Abbasi, emphasized the vital role of quality research in achieving social and economic stability during the 89th meeting of the Board of Advanced Studies and Research (BASAR). He urged academic supervisors to support scholars in addressing social issues with Sees gcu CM Re De eg ee Re ic ae aligning student research projects with the Drs uh ee La] CeCe ae a ee) CRMs oe Nes The meeting approved various academic Pea eee Me Meee Ere ae ase a Pees teeta i a ee See ee eee Bear ete eer cs ocean ee eg meeting's agenda, which was carefully reviewed Cy oe inst eee at esUNEARTHING THE EARTH'S SECRETS: Dr. Fahad Hameed's Ph.D, Research on Geophysics @ are proud to share the news of Dr. Fahad Hameed's recent academic accomplishment. Dr. Hameed, the son of Abdul Hameed Khan from Kakrool, Pallandri, district Sudhnuti = AU&K, has successfully earned his Ph.D. degree from the Institute of Geology at the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad. Under the supervision of Prof. Emeritus Dr. Muhammad Rustam Khan, Dr. Hameed conducted integrated geophysical surveys in Hazara KPK, part of AJK, and Northern Pakistan. His research focused on analyzing gravity, magnetic, and earthquake data to compute two tectonic models of the study area, identifying thin-skinned and thick-skinned faults, active faults, and seismogenic layers in the subsurface. are Ee eR predicting medium to long-range Peete CoE Regent enor in the region. We congratulate Dr. et Rt ee ei ted that has led to this significant achievement. We would also like to Pec he ec foe Me Mee Tae MP) fete meters ee Sor Cn ETT eLetter Ut Pe nad eee Ee eee ed lor examiners, Professor Dr. Zulfiqar A ae) Department of Earth Sciences at Pe een he ae ee hee eee err Td Pee eae eaeHonors Graduates of PMYSDP FOR THEIR HARD WORK OR i Ree ae Per eel hg) tS GMP ean ise ee) Per) Laer tes econ ar tind Ste ne Cer a OL fee Ue es er eR RE Ire eR rete Oi heat ec progression, aligning their potential with gue eet aces SU acc a tera acd Cena ean) ene ee LA nies ee ti A Ce a T= atu TaD ir Ree ee a Mn te Re offered Fashion Design and Dressmaking. Ste Ct Pee oR Ree et lc Sete tse eRe te eat ea RU ORIC-UAJK held a certificate distribution eRe Ree om) Me Se Mec etiam ree acces) Bet teh SS highlights the significance of investing in our Ne ee re emu nC Ce oa Sa aa ee Ee ae ert eset ata ere 0 Pe ee oe Pen Rae Cn a oe reteVIAKCI 1& UAJK BIDS FAREWELL TO RETIRING OFFICERS We are pleased to share with you the highlights of the recent farewell function organized by the Administrative Staff Association of UAJK to bid adieu to our retiring officers and employees. The ceremony was graced by the presence of our esteemed Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Kaleem Abbasi, who highlighted UAJK's unique identity in the field of education and acknowledged the significant progress the university has made since its inception. See RC Ra og Rea ee MT Poa RU SLaM Reet eR tle lun) Rea ee ey Pou Cac me Pee Resta ae on wee ee aR mua LeEXPLORING EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE: NIM LAHORE During the briefing, the NIM delegation was provided with a detailed overview of UAJK's administrative structure, history, and services offered as a premier institute of higher learning in the state. Prof. Dr. Ansar Yasin, shared with the delegation that UAJK was the first public sector educational institution to have its various campuses attain the status of autonomous universities. Overall, the visit proved to be a great learning opportunity for the trainee officers of the NIM delegation, and it was concluded with Prof. Dr. Wajid Aziz Lone presenting a memorial shield to Muhammad Farooq Khan as a token of appreciation for their interest in UAJK and the knowledge they gained during the visit DELEGATION WiT-Th4— NL SMU sia cree UT Pee OLULe Messe R eeu) RoR LCC Gs tC VERE OF NEE al the 36th Mid-Career Management eo eT eee Ra emer n ai om MN esa Cee ten Mele uo fee eT Re Sao Cogeco fields. The NIM delegation, headed DYMO Et eect mo es Tot SA PEs AOL eet oe Serato IST eae gE Cin mae LC Development, Prof. Dr. Ansar Y PR em CNNSI et aaa PY CIC ie ra MY tT + Relations Officer, Mubashar Naqvi [elie aceMARIYAM WINS 2ND witox: DOCUMENTARY COMPETITION U AJK student wins 2nd place in a national documentary competition honoring resilient Kashmiri women. Mariyam Shahid's tribute to courageous Kashmiri. _ mothers, sisters, wives, and daughters earned her recognition and brought honor to her university. eld TMM eRe TeUTie ue Mamet a CCl ere aceon maa oie national Kashmir Lobby Group and SZABIST Feet een eat steam elute DOVE CRS loo eC Omen oa ecu on ace atet eNom oul aoucan FAHAD WRIT E-BOOK PRAISING Teacher's efforts and hard/work _UAJK STUDENT'S BLOOD DONATION for THALASSEMIA PATIENTS aero a Mnr o Neue at Neamt eC Cen UO no clo Mee SOC OR OCS eo Ur ee eee oM Ca eae OM Cc) blood for thalassemia patients. The PVC gece MC Society at King Abdullah Campus, was a eee a MIO Rl ed reer isis acini BE Ter TT fr slea ea) Late DMT Vad Sete Acc M RM eam elt cause, the students not only Sear Mer PR eNO cee eee ate eee aM Uta donation as a life-saving measure. The EISEN ERC m ra actod Pen seemema CRMS Tareas as Cee nae it MS ge Rae a) Peel ae Tae SooVi VAS we UASK frsiciniag NIM PESHAWAR DE LEGATES T he National Institute of Management (NIM) Peshawar delegation consisting of over twenty officers visited the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (UAIK) as part of its 36th Mid-Career Management Course. The delegation was briefed about UAJK's educational programs, administrative structure, and research initiatives in various fields by UAJK's Director of Planning and Development, Prof. Dr. Kh. Ansar Yasin, Director of Youth Engagement, Prof. Dr. Wajid Aziz Lone, and Public Relations Officer, Mubashar Naqvi. The visit was an opportunity for the trainee officers to learn about UAJK's services and ongoing _ educational programs, and they also paid a visit to the monument of the martyrs in the City campus to offer Fatiha for the martyred faculty and students of UAJK in Earthquake 2005. The NIM delegation's visit to UAJK was an excellent opportunity for them to gain knowledge about the institute's academic and research —initiatives =~ and administrative structure. The visit not only provided them with valuable insights into UAJK's services but also enabled them to pay homage to the martyrs who lost their lives in the devastating earthquake of 2005.The Vice Chancellor of University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Kaleem Abbasi, Vice-Chancellor of University of Sargodha, Prof. Dr. Qaisar Abbas, and other dignitaries in a group photo with the Chairman of the Higher Education Commission, Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed, at the Sth Vice-Chancellors’ Forum Meeting in| Islamabad on March 19-20,UAIK JOINS EMPOWERING YOUTH FOR A PROSPEROUS PAKISFAN” he Higher Education Commission and Ministry of Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives held an event on March 21, 2023, titled "Empowering Youth for a Prosperous Pakistan." UAJK was represented by its Focal Person, Prof. Dr. Wajid Aziz Lone, Director of Youth Engagements, Dr. Nazneen Habib, and students from various departments. UAJK students, including Usama Pirzada, Saad Bin Mushtaq, Muhadsa Naqvi, Eman Tariq, and Kiran Ghafoor, participated in the Young Peace and Development Corps oath-taking ceremony and met with Mr. Ahsan Iqbal, Minister of Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, and Ms. Shiza Fatima, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Youth Affairs. SUC Le LN USO) eon m RCC eet Rar ce Cece MT Ce Coee teat eto POR ne Me een acc) Cot MOM MCC te aca Ceol Pitre ar ast a Young Peace and Development Corps, Met ecu neice ein tee RECRUIT Medan ee nce Same Nd Rene ac mie MeO SRS a CNT Rel lag ero ee ot goa Fe TaTe Matra e-11 Ma) [ee etd apVAJK FIOSTS ToT PROGRAM FOR rt periteey aay Eo [oi re Lon Oo P CS J FT Mr. Mubashar Naqvi, who A Pct MET Mel lg aT frag ue Micon Meo aT else The University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Mee Gemini eae (UAJK) has hosted a remarkable two-day Prato ee al eel Chie training program aimed at equipping Reem MCCS MCLects volunteer trainers with the knowledge and Ce UEC See skills necessary to make a positive impact in elmer ae ere get tL olt l their communities. The "Training of Trainers” aan ciate cache: event, organized by the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) AJK State Branch, covered a range of themes, including communication, civic education, problem-solving, social cohesion, the electoral process, and creative thinking. UAJK is proud to have hosted such a valuable event and looks forward to continuing to support initiatives that empower individuals to make a positive difference in their communities< DEPARTMENT'S ~ PATRIOTIC DISPLAY ON PAKAISTAN The Art & DesighipDepattment of the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (UAJK) “celebrated Pakistan Day in a unique and memorable way, showcasing their impressive artistic skills and patriotic spirit. The students’ beautiful artwork painted on the roadside wall at Lesswa, Neelum Valley, captures the cultural diversity and richness of Pakistan, paying homage to the four provinces, Gilgit Baltistan, and Azad Jammu Kashmir. This inspiring initiative highlights the importance of art and culture in promoting unity and patriotism in society. his project is a symbol of hope and inspiration for future genera- tions to continue to uphold and cele- brate their country's rich cultural heri- tage. Hats off to the students and fac- ulty members of the Art and Design Department for their extraordinaryVC'S CALL TO ACTION EMBRACE RAMADAN'S SPIRIT OF GIVING Dear Students, Faculty & Staff Ramadan Kareem -S)lo May Allah's blessings be upon you and your families throughout the holy Month of Ramadan. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Kaleem Abbasi Vice-Chancellor, UAJK wonwojk A. we enter the blessed month of Ramadan, we must take a Tino iTctnl eo ceil ceo RNR UlooKele compassion and generosity that this month represents. I urge all the students, faculty, and staff of our institution to take special care of the needy people during» this month. Let us remember those who are less fortunate than us and extend a helping hand in any way possible. + wedupk Whether it is through donating to charities, volunteering our time, or simply showing kindness and empathy towards those around us, let us strive to embody the true spirit of Ramadan. May this month bring peace, blessings, and harmo- ny to our lives and the lives of those around us. LPT TOA UuaT nT=Te elon) 21-1) Vice-Chancellor, U@JK 4Remembered with Fondness and Respe For his invaluable contributions t The University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir's Department of Student Affairs has organized a condolence reference on Friday, March 31, 2023 ta honor the late Prof. Amir Faroog, who tragically passed away last week due to a fatal heart attack. The event was attended by Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr. Muhammad Kaleem Abbasi, Professor Meritorious Or. Nadeem Haider Bukhari, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences Prof Dr. Haroon-ur-Rashid, Prof Dr. Siddique Awan, Prof Dr. Wajid Aziz Lone, Dr. Samina Sabir, Dr. Basharat, Director of Student Affairs Dr. Imtiaz Awan, Tahir Azeem Rathore, and other notable speakers. During the event, the speakers paid tribute to Prof Amir Faroog for his invaluable contributions to UAJK and highlighted various aspects of his life, struggles, and successes in promoting higher education, particularly in the field of earth sciences. eat MARCH & The Vice-Chancellor about the determined efforts to spoke late professor's and untiring advance the university's progress and development, acknowledging ‘the importance of recognizing individuals who dedicate lives to the betterment of society and institutions. The other speakers also spoke about Prof Amir Faroog's academic — and professional accomplishments, emphasizing his excellent management skills and academic work. 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