UHS asks FIA to probe paper leak rumours

LAHORE: University of Health Sciences (UHS) has categorically denied and condemned a malicious campaign on social media from some hidden elements with regards to the Medical & Dental Colleges’ Admission Test (MDCAT), 2017, held on Sunday, and asked Cyber Crime Wing of Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to act against those spreading rumours of paper leak. In a press release issued on Monday, UHS spokesman said the news of paper leak is baseless and it is being spread on social media to malign an institution which is known for its valid, reliable and secure systems.

“The fact is that some mischievous elements, after the conclusion of the test on Sunday, retyped and hand-drew a few questions and diagrams of Physics section of the paper and posted those at exactly 04:28pm on a fake Facebook account named ‘Ya MBBS ha Mamu’.

The admin of the account gave an impression as if the paper was leaked before the test which is absolutely incorrect. The test concluded at 12:00 noon that day whereas the questions were uploaded after more than four hours”, he added.

The spokesman said the objective of the post was to create unrest among the candidates and incite them against the university and the government. He said that UHS Vice-Chancellor, Prof Dr Junaid Sarfraz Khan, had written to FIA Cyber Crime Wing to thoroughly investigate the matter and bring all those to justice who were involved in this conspiracy.

The UHS spokesman said that involvement of commercial tuition academies cannot be ruled out. The spokesman advised the candidates not to lend an ear to these rumour-mongers and reject all such concocted stories. UHS would not compromise on its principles of justice, merit, equity and transparency, he concluded.

Paramedical syllabi : Postgraduate Medical Institute Principal Prof Ghias-un-Nabi Tayyab has said that syllabus for paramedical students is being modernised and capable professional teachers are being provided so that latest techniques may be adopted.

According to a press release issued here on Monday, Prof Ghias-un-Nabi Tayyab, while addressing the Independence Day cake cutting ceremony held at School of Allied Health Sciences LGH, said new generation should be given technical know-how and viz-a-viz preparing them as a responsible citizen which would help them in performing their professional duties as well. He asked the Principal of the school Dr Waqas Warraich to monitor discipline and other activities of the institution to ensure high quality of training there.

Principal PGMI said that students of this institution have recognition at national and international level capable students can prove themselves an asset for the country. Medical Superintendent LGH Dr Ghulam Sabir, faculty members, students and employees attended the ceremony. Other speakers also highlighted the sacrifices of independence movement and affirmed their commitment to work day and night for the progress and prosperity of Pakistan.

UOE budget: The syndicate of University of Education (UOE) in its 51st meeting held on Monday approved the varsity’s annual budget of Rs1.844 billion for financial year 2017-18. The meeting was chaired by Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Rauf-i-Azam. According to budget details, a sum of Rs1.425 billion has been reserved for non-development while 418.301 million will be spent on development projects. During the meeting, the VC briefed the syndicate members about the development programmes of UOE in detail.