120 research papers presented in computer sciences moot

LAHORE: The two-day international conference on “Recent Advances in Computer Sciences and Information Technology” concluded at the main campus Township of University of Education (UE), Lahore, on Wednesday.

Some 21 leading IT experts from 10 countries, including USA, Japan, Malaysia and Saudi Arab participated in the moot. National and international researchers also presented 120 research papers during the conference. Punjab University Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Khalid Mehmood was the guest of honour. While Vice-Chancellor University of Education, Lahore Prof Dr Muhammad Alam Saeed performed the duties of the presidency. Addressing the participants, the PU VC said undoubtedly the brilliance of the 21st century is largely due to information technology because it improves efficiency and speed in every field of life. The computer was invented to meet the ever-increasing needs and demands of modern man, he maintained. The VC said the question is how the computer can help more people and accordingly what kind of program (software) should be developed for this machine (computer system). Known as Today, doctors, engineers, draftsmen, media persons, businessmen, bankers and even individuals need computers, he argued.

He said financial transactions around the world, the entire supply chain, rail and ship travel, energy control, defense equipment and the entire defense system, the judicial system, the preparation of all Meteorological Department reports and satellite activities need information technology. He said it is necessary that we should pay special attention to this sector to reap its benefits.

UVAS holds spring festival competitions

The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore arranges floral and declamation competitions under the supervision of UVAS Senior Tutor Office in connection with Spring Festival 2024 at City Campus on Wednesday.

In dough flowers competition, (Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences) team won 1st position, Microbiology team got 2nd while Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences team stood on 3rd position.

In dry flowers competition, (Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences) team won 1st position. In paper flowers competition, Institute of Biochemistry and Biotechnology team won 1st position, DVM team got 2nd while Microbiology team stood on 3rd position.