SARGODHA: Representatives of a Turkish company visited the Organisation of Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (ORIC) at the University of Sargodha (UoS) and vowed to invest in Sargodha-Bhalwal region for advancement in fields of business, academics and labour.

A delegation of the company Hayat Kimya Sanayi was received by Bhalwal Industrial Estate (BIE) head Adnan Mir.

The director of ORIC gave a brief presentation to the delegation on Sargodha region and its business environment, including the quality of education provided by the Sargodha varsity. He said the graduates of various programmes had the potential to support the industrial revolution in the region, especially Bhalwal.

The delegation expressed interest in investing in the region with the intention to analyse the business and academic environment of the region and for the advancement of quality labour force.

This was the first visit of any multinational company from Turkey, which was going to invest in the region. It will also open employment opportunities for local youth.

SEMINAR: A two-day symposium was organised by the chemistry department of UoS under the auspices of Higher Education Commission (HEC).

It was participated in by scientists, researchers and scholars from across the country emphasising emerging trends in the extraction of plant bioactivities for nutra-pharmaceutical developments. It also highlighted the functions of green chemistry in order to eradicate cureless diseases.

University of Sargodha Vice Chancellor Dr Ishtiaq Ahmed was the chief guest of the symposium. While addressing the audience, he said every department was moving towards modernisation in this digital age and “we must match the obligations of this era for survival”.

SMOG: Smog gripped the entire district on Friday resulting in zero visibility early in the morning creating hardships for travellers.

Parents urged the government to close schools for a week to save children from various diseases resulting from smog.

Published in Dawn, November 4th, 2017