July 2, 2021
Karachi University on Thursday launched the second edition of a book titled ‘Mein Ne Pakistan Bante Dekha’, which is based on the childhood memories of the migration of Prof Syed Mateen-ur-Rehman Murtaza.
The late Murtaza was a well-known journalist and former chairman of the University of Karachi’s department of mass communications. In his book, Prof Murtaza has shared his childhood memories of migration and mentioned the experiences after separating from the family along with his younger brother.
The speakers at the book launch informed the audience that the book contains the hardships experienced by Prof Murtaza and how and why he fell in love with Pakistan. The speakers included Dean Arts and Social Sciences Professor Dr Nasreen Aslam Shah, seasoned journalist Mahmood Sham, former dean Arts and Social Sciences Prof Dr Shams Uddin, former Mass Communications Department chairman Prof Dr Tahir Masood, Director Bureau of Composition, Compilation and Translation
Main Ne Pakistan Bante Dekha second edition launched
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KU replaces criminology dept chairman over sexual harassment charges
Karachi
February 25, 2021
The University of Karachi on Wednesday replaced Dr Ghulam Muhammad Burfat as the Department of Criminology chairperson on the recommendation of the anti-sexual harassment committee that was investigating a complaint filed by a female faculty member.
The office order issued by KU Registrar Prof Dr Abdul Waheed states that on behalf of the syndicate, the vice chancellor has approved Prof Dr Farah Iqbal to replace the chairperson of the criminology department.
The VC has also ordered Dr Burfat to immediately hand over the charge to Dr Farah. She is also the current chairperson of the Department of Psychology.