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AKU Medical College receives international award in curriculum development 2022-09-03
Posted September 3rd, 2022 by librarian-hdThe Aga Khan University’s Medical College has been awarded the Association for Medical Education in Europe, AMEE’s 2022 ASPIRE-to-Excellence Award in curriculum development.
It is the only academic institution across the globe to win in this category of the ASPIRE awards this year.
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IBA and AKU to collaborate for higher education 2022-08-20
Posted August 21st, 2022 by librarian-hdTwo of the finest higher educational institutions of Pakistan, the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Karachi and the Aga Khan University (AKU) are coming together to take the quality of higher education to the next level.
In a meeting held at the IBA Karachi, Main Campus, the heads of both institutes, Dr S Akbar Zaidi, Executive Director, IBA Karachi, and Dr Sulaiman Shahabuddin, President AKU, discussed various avenues where their respective organizations can play major roles to create positive societal impact through their collaborative efforts.
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AKU’s Hayat mobile app wins first prize for maternal, neonatal health 2022-08-20
Posted August 20th, 2022 by librarian-hdThe Aga Khan University’s Hayat mobile application has been recognised for its novelty and innovativeness at the international Commonwealth Digital Health Awards (CWDHA) 2022. The app won the top prize for the Maternal and Neonatal Health category at the 5th CWDHA for demonstrating improvements in reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health (RMNCH) care services.
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AKUH awarded prestigious ‘Sindh Healthcare Commission Licence’ 2022-08-20
Posted August 20th, 2022 by librarian-hdKARACHI: The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) was awarded the prestigious Sindh Healthcare Commission license.
The license was awarded in recognition of AKUH’s compliance with stringent quality standards set by the provincial healthcare commission, based on a thorough understanding of the intricacies of the local healthcare landscape.
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Swiss Ambassador to Pakistan and Afghanistan visits AKU 2022-06-10
Posted June 10th, 2022 by librarian-hdThe Swiss Ambassador to Pakistan and Afghanistan Bénédict de Cerjat visited the academic and health care facilities at the Aga Khan University in Karachi.
During the conversations with AKU President Dr Sulaiman Shahabuddin and other University leaders, he talked about Switzerland’s strong bilateral relationships with Pakistan.
“I am pleased to learn that the Aga Khan University’s programmes and facilities are accredited by prestigious international bodies like Advance HE, Joint Commission International, and the College of American Pathologists,” said Ambassador Cerjat.
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Jubilee Life wins two digital awards 2022-06-08
Posted June 8th, 2022 by librarian-hdKARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance has won two awards in Pakistan Digital Awards Ceremony 2022, The News learnt on Tuesday.
The life insurance company bagged ‘Best Integrated Media Strategy’ award for its campaign for HBL PSL Season 6 and ‘Best Content of the Year’ award for its customer testimonial videos.
This is the fourth time in a row that the company has won awards at Pakistan Digital Awards forum that recognises brands for their unique and out-of-the-box ideas.
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AKU to be first institution to become carbon neutral by 2030 2022-06-06
Posted June 6th, 2022 by librarian-hdKARACHI: Cutting down on use of anaesthetic gases that are used to keep the patients unconscious during surgery by 80 percent along with decarbonising processes and buildings, investing in clean energy, telemedicine and home healthcare are some of the major steps that can help Aga Khan University (AKU) to be the first institution of higher education in East Africa and Pakistan to become carbon neutral by 2030, officials said Saturday.
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AKU wins award of excellence for disruptive education 2022-05-17
Posted May 17th, 2022 by librarian-hdThe Aga Khan University (AKU) has won the Award of Excellence for Disruptive Education of the prestigious and competitive Zairi International Award in Higher Education, 2022.
Thirtyone countries participated at the MENA Higher Education Leadership Forum in Dubai, UAE and thehonour to their organization has been received by Prof. Tashmin Khamis and Ms. Azra Naseem.
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AKU feted as Zairi International Award winner 2022-03-23
Posted April 2nd, 2022 by librarian-hdThe Aga Khan University has won the inaugural edition of the Award of Excellence for Disruptive Education, of the prestigious and competitive Zairi International Award in Higher Education 2022.
AKU received the award based on the work of the University's Network of Quality, Teaching and Learning, QTL_net, which supports excellence in academic programmes to ensure students have a strong learning experience during their academic years.
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Speech by His Highness The Aga Khan at the Karachi Rotary Club 1964-12-05
Posted March 13th, 2022 by librarian-hdYou have said, Mr. President, some very kind words about my late Grandfather, my late Father and myself. My Grandfather was a most gifted person, and amongst his many qualities, one of them had always particularly impressed me. While the past was a book which he had read and re-read many times, the future was just one more literary work of art into which he used to pour himself with deep thought and concentration. Innumerable people since his death have told me how he used to read in the future, and this certainly was one of his very great strengths.
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Speech by Prince Rahim Aga Khan at the Climate Change Conference Pakistan 2022-03-07
Posted March 12th, 2022 by librarian-hdBismillah-ir-Raheman-ir-Rahim
Senator Javed Jabbar
Dr. Jeffrey Sachs
Chief Guest Mr. Zakir Mahmood - Chairman, AKU Board of Trustees
President Sulaiman Shahabuddin,
Provost and Vice-President, Academic, Dr. Carl Amrhein,
Distinguished University Professor Dr. Zulfiqar Bhutta
Guests and colleagues
As-salamu alaikum and good evening
VIDEO: http://ismaili.net/timeline/2022/2022-03-07-prince-rahim.mp4
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Challenges of climate change, health, and nutrition in Pakistan 2022-03-07
Posted March 12th, 2022 by librarian-hdClimate change and extreme weather events are contributing to a wide range of health and food security risks around the world. These threats are particularly severe in low- and middle-income countries like Pakistan that are often the least able to respond. This calls for urgent and proactive actions to meet the many challenges posed by climate change whilst achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 in Pakistan.
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Opening Ceremony of the Prince Aly Boys' Academy, Karachi 1970-02-08
Posted March 6th, 2022 by librarian-hdDuring His 1970 visit to Pakistan Hazar Imam performed the opening ceremony of the Prince Aly Boys' Academy in Karachi, Pakistan.
The work on establishing the Prince Aly Boys' Academy started in 1960 by Ismaili volunteers of the Ismailia Youth Services (I.Y.S) on the same pattern as the Mohammadi Girls' Academy .
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Speech extracts during the laying of the foundation stone of the Prince Aly Boys Academy, Pakistan 1964-12-12
Posted March 6th, 2022 by librarian-hdExtract of speech by Hazar Imam during the foundation stone laying ceremony of the Prince Aly Boys Academy in Karachi, Pakistan:
Let Me say to begin with, how proud I have been to visit the Girls' Academy and to see that what had been my hope and prayer four years ago has actually been realized. Not only is the Academy in a magnificent state of upkeep, but the children look very happy indeed.
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GIRBHAVALI BY PIR SADRUDDIN (TRANSLITERATION, TRANSLATION & EXPLANATION)
Five imaginary interrogations of the goddess Parvati to the Divine Lord (Ishavar Sami) on cosmology, cosmogony, embryology, physiological deliberations and human anatomy.
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Girbhavali by Pir Sadruddin (Transliteration, translation and explanation)
Publication Type | Journal Article | |
Year of Publication | 2022 | |
Authors | Tajddin, Mumtaz Ali | |
Key Words | Girbhavali; Pir Sadardin; Granth; Ginan; creation |
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Convocation and Installation Address by Princess Zahra Aga Khan 2022-02-26
Posted March 5th, 2022 by librarian-hdOur Chief Guest Mr Peter Kalmus, Climate Scientist, University of California, Los Angeles;
Our Guest of Honour Dr Peter Mathuki, Secretary General of the East African Community;
Chairman Zakir Mahmood and members of the AKU Board of Trustees;
Chairman Moyez Alibhai and members of the AKU Kenya University Council;
President and Vice Chancellor Sulaiman Shahabuddin;
Provosts, deans, faculty, and staff;
Generous donors and friends of AKU around the world;
Parents and family members;
Distinguished guests;
And most importantly, our graduands:
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Over 600 students awarded degrees at global convocation of AKU 2022-02-26
Posted March 5th, 2022 by librarian-hdKARACHI: More than 600 students in Pakistan, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda graduated from the Aga Khan University (AKU) in a live-streamed global convocation ceremony that was watched by viewers around the world.
During the live session, the varsity commits to becoming carbon neutral in its operations by 2030. It will be among the first institutions in Pakistan and East Africa to achieve carbon neutrality.
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Over 600 students awarded degrees at global convocation of AKU
Posted March 5th, 2022 by librarian-hdKARACHI: More than 600 students in Pakistan, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda graduated from the Aga Khan University (AKU) in a live-streamed global convocation ceremony that was watched by viewers around the world.
During the live session, the varsity commits to becoming carbon neutral in its operations by 2030. It will be among the first institutions in Pakistan and East Africa to achieve carbon neutrality.
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