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LAHORE: JUL 14 -The Syndicate of University of Veterinary and Animal Science Lahore approved Rs.2.398 billion budget for the financial year 2020-21 with focus on innovation, applied research, development, improving facilities for quality of education, services and transfer of technology.

Chairing the 63^rd Syndicate meeting, Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Nasim Ahmad said that focus is on applied research and development projects for further improving the quality of education, research and services at the university. The value of the ongoing 121 research projects is Rs.1.491 billion.

Prof Nasim Ahmad told the meeting that a hefty amount of Rs.564.710 million has been allocated for development projects. Of the total development allocation, Rs 414.710 million will be spent on ongoing projects while Rs.150 million on new projects to be initiated in the financial year 2020-21.

A project “Livestock Sector Development through Capacity Building Allied Research and Technology Transfer University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS)” is under process at the Higher Education Commission for funding.

Among the ongoing projects, the Vice-Chancellor said that Rs.200 million have been allocated for “Enhancement of Research Facilities at UVAS Ravi Campus Pattoki”, Rs.156 million for “Establishment of University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences at Bahawalpur”, Rs.24.723 million for “Establishment of Training Centre for Biologics at UVAS Ravi Campus Pattoki”, Rs.18.2 million for “In-service Training Facilities of  Advanced Veterinary Education and Professional Development for Veterinary Professionals”, Rs.15.8 million for “Feasibility Study for the Establishment of Center for Advanced Reproductive Technology in Livestock”.

Earlier, presenting the budget before the Syndicate, Treasurer Mr Muhammad Umar said that the university expects non-development income of Rs.1.791 billion from different sources during the year 2020-21 while non-development expenditure is expected at Rs.1.983 billion, so there is a deficit of Rs.191.544 million.

The Vice-Chancellor said that Rs.880.278 million is expected to be generated by the university from its own sources. About the deficit, he said the university will try to meet the budget deficit by generating more income from its own resources, by increasing its research-based products and diagnostic and clinical services for stakeholders. Special austerity measures will also be adopted to limit the recurring expenditure within available funds, he added.

Earlier, the Vice-Chancellor briefed the syndicate members on various academic, research training, online telemedicine services, online teaching & exams during COVID-19 and university development projects, etc. Prof Dr Nasim Ahmad also lauded the role of budget staff of the UVAS Treasurer’s Office for preparing the budget.

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ISLAMABAD, JULY 14 –  Sabiha Khanum first lady of the silver screen of her time was paid glowing tribute in an online session arranged by Pakistan National Council of the Arts to recognize her services and contribution towards film industry.

Sabiha who passed at the age 85 in United States last month started her career as a stage artist and soon joined silver screen. Her pair with Santosh Kumar resulted in some of the most memorable films like Ghulam (1953), Gumnam (1954), Qatil (1955), and Sarfarosh (1956). Both the artists became so close to the extent of marriage and became the most adored, romantic couple of film industry.

Her acting, accent, both in Urdu & Punjabi was excellent beyond description. She also holds the credit of making some songs immortal by her unforgettable acting like Payal mein geet hain cham cham key’, ‘Wasta e rab da’ and Ulfat ki nai manzil’.

She also sang two national songs ‘Sohni Dharti’ and ‘Jug Jug Jeeye’, popularity of which never declined. The online session in her honor was aimed to pay tribute to the legendary artist and to enlighten the young generation about the contribution of our iconic heroes, heritage and virsa. Besides her family from U.S.A, a large number of experts, writers, intellectuals and her fans expressed their views on her life art and contribution to the film industry.

Sabiha and Santosh were first star couple that had the large fan following in Pakistan, they ruled the decade of fifty’s in film industry and continued their popularity till mid sixty’s when they gradually shifted to character acting said by Dr Fouzia Saeed Dg PNCA how hosted the program.

Honorable speakers were her daughter Fareeha Seheyar, granddaughter Sarish Khan ,Ms Zareen Panna, legendry film actor Mr Mustafa Qureshi, Mr Aijaz Gul,Mr Syed Noor (Film producer ), Mr Khawaja Najam (Music producer PTV ), Mr Amin Iqbal (Film producer ) followed by messages of legendry film star Mr Nadeem Baig,  Ms Nishu, Iconic film actress of present time Ms Reema and renowned film journalist Mr Asif Noorani .

All the presenters remembered her and stated that she was a phenomenal actress and a wonderful human being. They recalled many golden memories. Her daughter said that ‘To the world, she was a legend, an actress from the golden age of movies who lived well into her golden years, a humanitarian whose commitment to justice and the causes she believed in set a standard for all of us to aspire . All her colleagues and juniors reminisced her professionalism, sense of humor, work ethics and kindness. She was truly an inspiration Her acting, accent (both in Urdu and Pnjabi), expressions and body language were excellent beyond description. Remembering her last days her daughter and granddaughter stated that She was recipient of pride of performance award in 1986. She received many awards for her best performance in Hassan Tariq’s film Aik Gunah or Sahi in 1975. Her successful family life is also role model for young generation. Her popular films include Beli, Ghulam, Gumnam, Sassi, Qatil, Hameeda, Sarfrosh, Ishq-e-Laila, Mukhra, Naji, Mosiqar, Daaman, Kaneezand Sawal. She also won Nigar Award for films Saat Lakh-1955, Shikwa-1963, Dewar Bhabi-1967, Sangdil-1981/82 and Eik Gunah Aur Sahi-1975.

ISLAMABAD July 14 (DNA) : Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday approved to launch second phase of Kamyab Jawan Program, aiming to provide more opportunities to the youth across the country.

As per details, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Youth Affairs, Usman Dar, called on PM Imran Khan to discuss matters related to Kamyab Jawan Program.

During the meeting, PM Imran directed Usman Dar to immediately launch the second phase of the Kamyab Jawan Program. The federal government also released Rs25 billion for phase 2 of the program.

The government has also increased the loan amount for phase 2 from Rs5 million to 20.5 million. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued circular to all banks in this regard.
Moreover, the federal government has reduced the markup for the second phase from 6percent to 3%.

On the occasion, Usman Dar said that youths under the program can now get a loan of Rs25 million for business purposes. He said the decision was taken keeping in view the economic challenges due to coronavirus.

“Despite tremendous economic constraints the government allocated Rs100 billion for the youth of this country, the premier also increased the loan quotas from Rs5 million to Rs25 million,” said Dar.

“The government has brought the mark up to its lowest value in the country’s history along with allocating Rs30 billion for skilled based education.”

Earlier, Planning Minister Asad Umar said that Phase-II of PM Kamyab Jawan Programme in collaboration with Ministry of Industries will give loans for the establishment of Utility Stores’ franchises.

It is pertinent to mention here that the Kamyab Jawan Programme was launched by Prime Minister Imran Khan last year in November.

Aisha Faroouqi reiterates Pakistan’s support to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Azerbaijan 

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly condemned the attack by Armenian forces on the Tovuz district of Azerbaijan which resulted in several Azeri casualties.

In a statement, Foreign Office Spokesperson Aisha Farooqui said we extend our sincere condolences to the bereaved families.

She said the unresolved conflict of Nagorno-Karabakh poses a serious threat to regional peace and security with far-reaching consequences.

The Spokesperson said the recent provocative action is manifestation of the Armenian attempt to distract the international community and hamper the ongoing negotiation process for peaceful resolution of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict as enshrined in the relevant UN Security Council resolutions.

Reaffirming Pakistan’s principled position on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, she reiterated Pakistan’s support to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

ISLAMABAD July 14 (DNA) : Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said on Tuesday that he has been discharged from a hospital after recovery from the novel coronavirus (Covid-19).

In a statement, he expressed gratitude to all those who sent well wishes and prayed for his swift recovery.

Qureshi said he had called off all meetings after he showed symptoms and went for a test without delay, which turned out to be positive. He added his health condition began improving after his treatment started immediately after the diagnosis.

He said blood plasma of recovered Covid-19 patients was transfused into his body and thanked the Rawalpindi military hospital’s staff for taking his care. “I have returned home and am feeling better,” he said, hoping his second test will be declared negative.

FM Qureshi called on the countrymen not to fret about the highly contagious disease and take precautionary measures to keep the virus at bay. He advised them to check with medics if they show Covid-19 symptoms.

On July 3, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi had tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

The foreign minister, in a Twitter post, said that he underwent the test after feeling a slight fever this afternoon. FM Qureshi maintained that he quarantined himself at his home after his test reports for the virus came out positive.