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Sindh Madressatul Islam University Hosts Orientation Day for Newly Admitted Students

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Sindh Madressatul Islam University, one of the oldest institutions in the Sindh Province, recently held its Orientation Day 2015 for newly admitted students. The event took place at the Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto Auditorium, where Vice Chancellor Dr. Muhammad Ali Shaikh welcomed the students and emphasized the importance of learning from the institution's rich history. He highlighted the fact that Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, had studied at the university for four and a half years and later got the school upgraded to a college in 1943. Dr. Shaikh expressed pride that the admitted students are co-students of Quaid-e-Azam and encouraged them to make the most of their time at the university.

Key Takeaways:

  • Sindh Madressatul Islam University (SMIU) has more than 130 years of history, making it the oldest institution in the Sindh Province.
  • The university has a unique connection with Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, who studied there for four and a half years.
  • The institution has received a meager amount of fees from students, leaving a big gap in funding.
  • SMIU has been working to bridge this gap by creating an atmosphere of leadership and encouraging students to participate in co-curricular activities.
  • The university has formed six clubs and teams comprising of elected students to participate in various activities.
  • SMIU has a video link with the Higher Education Commission at a cost of Rs. 12.5 million, allowing students to access lectures by renowned personalities worldwide.
  • The university has plans to send a group of students and teachers on a tour of the UK every six months in collaboration with the British Council.
  • Needy, poor, and intelligent students will be awarded scholarships in honor of their commitment to the institution.
  • The ceremony was attended by faculty members, staff, and newly admitted students.

Statistics:

  • More than 150 public and private universities in the country.
  • The university has 12000 rare and important books available in its KB. Hasanali Affandi library.
  • SMIU received 40 scholarships last year and has received 115 applications so far this year.
  • The university has spent Rs. 12.5 million on setting up a video link with the Higher Education Commission.

Sources:

PPI-OT, January 17, 2015.

Sindh Madressatul Islam University (SMIU) Press Release.

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