OKARA: A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the University of Okara (UO) and the Noor International University (NIU) to develop collaboration in market-oriented applied research, aiming to solve many of the scientific problems faced by both institutions.

The MoU was signed by UO Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Wajid and NIU Dean Faculty of Life Science Prof Dr Tahir Zahoor.

The main focus of the collaboration will be to help the faculty of both institutions develop joint research projects for the Higher Education Commission and other funding agencies.

Both sides will organise seminars, conferences, and workshops on pressing scientific issues of the contemporary world. Also, a range of opportunities, such as internships, placements, study tours, and industrial placements will be provided to the students of both sides.

Dr Zahoor said that their faculty would help UO students of biosciences and life sciences develop solution-based research projects that could enhance their job chances. He vowed to establish and enrich strong linkages between academia, research, and industry through the MoU.

FOUNDATION STONE: Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan laid the foundation stone of the district bar association (DBA)’s Allama Iqbal Chambers Block after administering oath to the eight office bearers of the body on Thursday.

In response to the demand for a grant for the construction of the Allama Iqbal Chambers block of the district bar, the speaker granted Rs100 million, and on behalf of Federal Law Minister Azam Nazir Tarrar, an additional Rs10 million for the new chambers block to be constructed at the new judicial complex (family courts).

MPAs Mian Yawar Zaman, Mian Muhammad Munir and Chaudhry Ghulam Raza Rubera, Deputy Commissioner Dr Muhammad Zeeshan Hanif and District Police Officer Mansoor Aman were also present.

Published in Dawn, April 5th, 2024