Lessons Learnt From History of Pakistan

“Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it”

~George Santayana

A nation is judged on the standards of their refinement of present and on the basis of history. Those who tend to have full regard of their history are bound to progress. History is a collection of accounts of the past, though in many occasions what’s written and propagated is somewhat conflictive to what reality holds. 

To envision the students of NED University of Engineering and Technology with the truth, Constructive Students Network (CSN) brought forth the idea of organizing an interactive speaker session in order to highlight the darkest moments of Pakistan’s history, our mistakes then and the consistency of repeating those mistakes in our present lives. The event was conducted on 5th of October 2011 under the supervision of Pakistan Society in collaboration with Controller Students Affairs (CSA). Speakers that attended the session were namely:

• Mr. Muqtida Khan - A columnist since 30 years. Teaches Global Economy in various private universities like SZABIST.  

• Barrister Shahida Jamil- First woman to be appointed as the Law Minister of Sindh province who later became the Minister of Law, Justice and Human Rights and Parliamentary Affairs of Pakistan. She has also served as Minister for Women Development, Social Welfare and Special Education.

• Mr. Amarnath Motumal- Vice President, Human Rights Commission of Pakistan.

Having a panel of such esteemed speakers, the aim of the session was to lift the curtain up from subjects that we usually shy off from pointing out in public, aspects that are effectively hidden by our government. The subject being majorly: the debacle of 1971 that resulted in amputation of East Pakistan. Objective was to unveil the timeline facts that most of us haven’t heard of and to relate the continuity of such blunders to the present situation. For instance the language procession of 1952 that is deemed as landmark in revolution for Bangladesh had only 50 leftist Hindu students, what fueled it was that the protesters were fired upon, that event is not much different from the assassination of Baloch leader.70% production of jute from East and only 15% share allocated for it like wise 164 billion rupees budget for under developed Baluchistan and 654 billion rupees budget for flustering Punjab. Each speaker had eye opening realities to share which captivated the audience till the end.



It has dawned to the masses that such steps hold a lot of significance in the environment of universities, where students (as the future leaders of tomorrow) must fully equip themselves with the right knowledge. It’s not always an ideal situation where everything that is procured gains finality, yet what defines success is how determined one is to disclose the facts in a way that it encompasses the whole crowd. Hence to ensure that the statehood of Pakistan is protected, to break the barrier of cast, creed and prejudice in order to allow people to accept mistakes and in turn enforce them to make amends- To click hearts and liberate minds is what created  CSN.

Despite the objections & political limitations due to alarmingly revealing content, it’s pure team work that such a session was pulled off- Giant feature, yet a subtle whisper.

“We are now all Pakistanis--not Baluchis, Pathans, Sindhis, Bengalis, Punjabis and so on--and as Pakistanis we must feet behave and act, and we should be proud to be known as Pakistanis and nothing else.”

~Quaid e azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah

-Arsalaan Ahmed khan

Enchanting Smiles - From the heartland of SOS

Over a decade, SOS Children’s Village has been endeavoring time and again in its services to abandoned children of deprived families, especially orphans. Since 1996 to be exact, the welfare organization reached out to Pakistan to set up a package of miscellaneous assistance in terms of financial aids, the most significant of them being 2005’s Kashmir Earthquake and 2010’s Flood relief package programs. Nonetheless, the organization surpasses excellence in the upbringing of orphans in an unconditional process- promising care until able to escort an independent living.

The notion of contribution for change lies ahead of the incentives of the torch-bearers of today. The very same motive defines Constructive Students Network (CSN)-A network that aims at constructive changes par excellence, which visited SOS Children’s village on the 13^th of August genuinely in order to spend quality time with young toddlers and celebrate the joy of Independence!

Solely arranged to enchant smiles and witness the inner world of welfare organizations like SOS Village, we at CSN gathered together to work out on the theme of spreading mirth by carrying out a variety of activities and conducting a collection of donations that could serve as a speck of contribution from the youth of NEDUET. Team CSN gathered together to work out according to children outreach program by investing creative efforts for the activities to be conducted in compliance with the theme of Independence Day. The fateful day came across a not-so-unusual factor of tribulation by stakeholders of the town, leading to transport strike which in turn seemed to have apparently affected the trip. The team, however, did not hold back from the voyage and ended up moving ahead with the program by settling transport issues diligently - making its way up to Malir Halt as a ride worth an adventure.

Technically speaking, SOS Village is an appropriate place a shelter home (orphanage) could make for. The popularity of SOS is not the sort that implies political leverage and charge. Nonetheless, the organization is remarkable for its services to thousands of deprived children, working modestly to provide a non-compulsive environment according to cultural norms and requirements.

 

The village has been designed in a way that includes all the necessities of life needed to raise children. From academia to domestic life affairs, disciplined rules have been set out for effective learning as well as complete coverage of daily demands. Schooling systems have been affiliated with Beacon House Training Program that caters to student academic planning in terms of teaching. No wonder the team witnessed an impressive level of intellect among children in majority. The team also spent two hours with the kids followed by interactive sessions (quiz about national knowledge etc) and singing sessions. Moreover, just to bring out the essence of our national decorum, badges and bangles added four folds to set smiles on those innocent faces that were once a symbol of sheer deprivation. Considering the impactful training and development program, National Training Centre provides proper trained mothers to the orphanage that are playing a noble role in the upbringing of SOS children. Team CSN paid visit to the village homes to distribute gift packages that were systematically located and well-supervised, hence making its mark to social insight in a practical way. Not to mention, this is just another beginning of CSN’s journey to contribute for the better of the society that WE own.

 Indeed, those toddlers deserve every reason to smile, just like every other child spending time out at liberty. What makes these children privileged is their state of difference from the children deprived of their families-who inhale the air of liberty at large, BUT are either found on roads, as beggars, or as another case of child abuse. Divine as this cause is, dignified rests the status of SOS in our society.

"All you have shall someday be given; 
Therefore give now, that the season of giving
 may be yours and not your inheritors."

~Khalill Gibran

- Munazza Khan

Beyond the Symposium - CSN at NED School's Annual Function.

22^nd February, 2011 was the day when the wave of renaissance and change was swept throughout the NED University of Engineering and Technology via the symposium on “Change and Development through Education” organized by the Constructive Students Network (CSN). The colloquium drew a bead on imparting critical thinking in the young minds and on making the youth cognizant of their social responsibility. Distinguished speakers from renowned social welfare organizations humbled the audience with their thought-provoking speeches and motivated the youngsters to produce a constructive change in the socio-political upheaval existing in Pakistan.

                The sponsors like PSO and Engro granted valuable financial help for the cause. On the basis of mutual agreement of the board members of the team, the idea was put forth to donate the surplus funds to some under-privileged school. The selection of such a school wasn’t a difficult task as the NED School was the most appropriate venue for the contribution. NED School is a school setup for the children of non-teaching staff of NED University and it was founded by the wife of current Vice Chancellor of NEDUET, Ms. Badar Kalam. Hence, the matter regarding the donation of Rs 20000 to the NED School was worked out with the University Vice Chancellor, Ms. Badar kalam (care Taker NED School), Principal of the school and Dr. Khalid Pasha (Convenor School Management Committee). It was decided that Team CSN would personally handover the cheque to the school management in the Annual Function of the school which was held on the 4^th May, 2011.

         

      The 4^th of May came riding along with the serenity of innocence. The line-up of the programs to be displayed at the annual function was managed very efficiently by the teachers which included skit, comedy talk show and the prize distribution to the high achievers of every class. It was indeed a pleasure for the members of CSN to be honored as the Guests of the Event. The euphoric performances exhibited by the students in their plays were absolutely flawless. The talk show performed by the students on the stage depicted the real turmoil which Pakistanis especially Karachiites are going through. It featured the special personifications of the utilities such as electricity and water which are quite frequently, if not always, scarce in the town. The show presented the concept and tips of conservation of these valuable facilities and on the part of students, they executed the message through to the audience very effectively. Secondly, the dance skit staged at the event reflected the hard work both the teachers and the students had gone through to finally present them at the function. The very dance skit had also clinched first prize at the inter-school dramatics competitions. The theatrical episode was based upon the life of honeybee. It made the public aware of the wit and genius of honey bees. The students delineated the daily schedule of a bee’s life upon a very jocund soundtrack. The attires and the performances given out by each and every member of the play were just perfect. It made people marvel at the wonderful creation of the Almighty and how He has made such a well-organized lifestyle for such a tiny insect. After that, prizes were awarded to the position holders of each class. At the end of the event, the cheque was given away to the management of NED School by Ms. Sajida Zaki (In-charge of Literary and Publications Society of NEDUET), Ms. Badar Kalam and the members of CSN hence materializing the theme of Development and Change through Education.

              

  Giving birth to another inspiring change, CSN instilled a change in the weather. This initiative was practiced by the students for the students and it is just a drop in the ocean on the way to making a healthier and better homeland. This was not just it; moved by the efforts chipped in by Team CSN during the workshop, the school administration of SMB Fatima Jinnah Girls School invited Team CSN to inspire their young souls at on-campus summer camp afterwards. Team CSN has still got a long way ahead of them but it is these little steps that guarantee the progress of Pakistan. The progress it needs to advance, and perhaps to survive!

- Taha Javaid

Spreading Awareness! Changing Attitudes!

  ‎"Development cannot be achieved if 50% of the population is excluded from the opportunities it brings" 

             - Helen Clark, UNDP Administrator.

Pakistan has been facing the issue of gender discrimination ever since its formation. Though the issue has diminished to significant degrees in the urban towns and cities, it still persists in the rural and the poverty-stricken areas. The major thing that gets affected due to this biasness is the education of women. People find it very easy to engage girls in the household chores and deprive them of education. Even if the girls are allowed basic education, then they are discouraged to chase their dreams of attaining higher education. This kind of social injustice brings forth uncountable problems which nullify the efforts taken for the progress and stability of our beloved homeland.

                To raise voice against such a social evil, the Constructive Students Network (CSN) stepped forward on 23^rd May 2011 to empower the women of Pakistan at SMB Fatima Jinnah School through various easy-to-impart notions and fun-to-learn activities. SMB Fatima Jinnah School is basically a government school for girls set up in Garden East of Karachi and several of the girls who don’t have access to the lavished lifestyle of the urban class are enrolled there. Team CSN held the workshop in the 8^th class whose basic aim was to build up the confidence in the girls, make them realize their social responsibility and to prepare them for the better future ahead of their present. Sessions of Career Counseling and Social Responsibility were carried out for an hour each. Both were diffused with numerous interactive games and activities which could practically impose the importance of both subjects and instill some positive changes in the mindsets of the students.

                The workshop started with the activity “Rain Effect” and its moral was to delineate the importance of teamwork and unity to the girls. It was followed by the “Direction Hands” Activity which put forward the notion that everyone has its own perception of the direction of North which helped us to tell the students that the interests of each and every one of them was different from each other and so should their profession be. Thus, they should follow what they, personally love to do rather than doing what their best friend does and what their parents impose on them. Next up was the lecture on the career counseling. The students were briefed that its their own will to choose their occupation for the future and they were also notified of the importance of higher education. When they were given the charts to write “How do they see themselves in future?” the answers received were very interesting. Apart from the repetitive comments of Doctor and Engineer, some girls commented “chef”, “News Anchor” and even “An atomic scientist”. This activity reflected that despite having low resources in their pockets, the individuals had great outlook of their future. All of the opinions were highly encouraged. “To be or not to be” was thoroughly discussed among them and then we told them that the world isn’t limited to “Doctors and Engineers” by giving them examples of female role models like Namira Saleem-Pakistan’s first woman in space, J.K Rowling-The author of Harry Potter series, Razia Bhatti-the symbol of courage in Pakistani Journalism, Oprah Winfrey-The famous TV host of “Oprah”. All of the role models had weak backgrounds but their passion lead them to become the distinguished of all. This activity provided the students with a noteworthy insight about some new fields and we received highly positive responses. Then, there was an open Question Answer session that we arranged with them in which we answered the questions they raised about different occupations and professions.

As the career counseling session ended, we held an interactive activity right before the start of the session of Social Responsibility. The activity was “First and Third word activity” which lead the students to think spontaneously and instantaneously. Its basic aim was to sharpen their minds. The Social Responsibility session started along with a brief discussion on “How should we fulfill our social responsibilities?” Charts were circulated among the pupils titled “Things around you that irritate you” and very obvious points were highlighted such as Load shedding, pollution, rough driving, garbage thrown on the road etc. Then, the pupils were asked individually that how would they solve these numerous problems and the answers were highly appreciated. The students were also delineated the one-liners such as “Education is the only way out”, “If trees fall, we all fall”, “Verbal abuse is still abuse”, “Save paper, save wildlife” through a Picture Depiction activity. This brought an end to the session of Social Responsibility as well.

                                                At the last, we received some written feedbacks from the students and they bid farewell to us. Truly, this workshop made a positive impact on the young minds and CSN continues its constructive contribution to the Pakistani society.

- Taha Javaid

Fireflies!

When I was a little girl

I asked my mother, “What will I be?

Will I be pretty, Will I be rich?”

Here’s what she said to me

“Que Sera Sera

Whatever will be, will be

The future is not ours to see

Que Sera Sera

Whatever will be, will be”

While it’s not important for girls to be pretty and rich, contrary to what’s fixated in their minds at a young age, it is important for them to dream big and follow their hearts to be led to their destiny. And the girls at SMB Fatima Jinnah School were nothing short of extra ordinary when it came to the latter. The limited resources and the country’s (seemingly) bleak future have not stopped them from aspiring to become nuclear scientists, pilots, fashion designers and to an extent “cookers” (:P). 

When we’d heard about their “Urdu medium” status, we had been forced to push our plans a step back; however, upon interaction with these girls, we were absolutely stunned to see them grasping everything we put forward to them. Although, Team CSN intended to inspire these girls to make their mark in the world, we ended up being impressed by their brilliance. In spite of belonging to an Urdu medium, all girls’ government school, the girls were chess champions, skaters, magnificent artists and most of all confident and eager to learn which are rare characteristics even in the biggest schools in our country. These little girls come from families, where even playing outside is looked down upon but that hasn’t stopped them from pursuing their dreams. In fact, they barely seemed to be in need of the sort of career counseling we had planned for them. All they wanted to know was how to overcome their basic problems regarding permission and finances. They just needed a gentle push; and that done, all sorts of ambitions came pouring out! They were enthusiastic, persevering and almost ready to take up on the “big bad” world- all by themselves. Behold – Our Future!

We tend to thrash our “not so up to mark” schooling systems. Yet, it is we, who deserve the battering. We don’t even bother to attempt to fix the problems we so often criticize. These girls have humbled us by giving us an insight into what the rest of the country is like. They have the aptitude and persistence to bring Pakistan out of the dingy path to self destruction but they lack resources. And they deserve that much because unlike their adults they are neither hopeless, nor helpless!

It is up to us, the privileged, to provide them with the resources they require or at least give them good directions so they can utilize their own. And that is OUR-MARK to make. We might not be able to see the future, but we can mould it and then we can let it be because que sera sera (it will be what it has to be)!

- Fatima Hafsa

A report on the visit to SMB Fatima Jinnah Girls High School

Team CSN (Constructive Students Network) organized a symposium on the theme of ‘Development And Change Through Education’ which was immensely successful. Mr. Shezad Roy was also invited to the symposium. He excused himself due to various pre-scheduled engagements. After receiving a briefing from members of CSN on the completion of the symposium, he invited CSN to one of the schools run by his NGO; Zindagi Trust to help them further spread this message.

After receiving the invitation Team CSN geared up for a motivational workshop to be conducted in the SMB Fatima Jinnah Girls High School. The main topics selected for presenting to the students were ‘Critical Thinking’ and ‘Social Responsibility’. The CSN team also planned to give some basic career counseling to the students and to make them realize that they had the power to do anything they wanted in this world.

This school is co-education till class 5 and then it separates the girls and boys into different branches. Team CSN was invited to conduct the workshop in the girls’ branch, to all the sections of class 8. Class 8 had six sections, from 8-A to 8-F. Members of CSN were divided into five groups to conduct the workshop simultaneously in five sections, from 8-A to 8-E. The sixth section was to be divided equally in the sections 8-A to 8-E.

The girls of this school were predominantly from lower class income households. They come to the school for their basic education which their parents allow them. Some parents are eager to educate their female children, others not so much. But most of the girls in this school did not have any ambitions of education beyond matriculation. Through the untiring efforts of Mr. Shehzad Roy and the school administration, the girls are beginning to realize their potential and starting to aspire towards intermediate or higher education. It was in this regard that Team CSN also came to this school to provide a further morale boost to the girls and to encourage them towards education.

The five groups into which Team CSN was divided were classified according to numbers, they were groups 1 to 5. Each group had a team leader, a coordinator and four or five group members. These groups were allowed freedom in dissipating the message that CSN had brought. They only had to follow the basic two themes of ‘Critical Thinking’ and ‘Social Responsibility’. Other than that, each group devised their own activities to keep the children interested in the workshop. These activities and events were thoroughly discussed, practiced and perfected by each group during the days leading to the workshop.

I was the leader of Group 2, my coordinator was Mubasharah Babar and the group members were, Abdus Samad, Zehra, Jamshaid, Mubashir Ashhar and Abdullah. Our group worked hard to present the topic in the best possible way that we could. We started off with the ‘rain effect’ activity. The instructors for this activity were Abdus Samad and Mubashir.  In this activity the instructors called out a number, e.g. 2 or 3. The students were to clap with that number of fingers on their palms. This clapping with fingers produces a sound like rain, clapping with one finger gives the impression of light rain while a higher number of fingers like four gives the impression of heavy rain. Alternating the number of fingers gives a rain effect. This activity was to be continued for 1-5mins, as long as the students appeared to take interest.

The second activity was ‘scramble and introduce’. The instructor for this activity was Jamshaid. This activity involved asking the students the name of the person sitting next to them and one of their neighbors defining characteristics. This activity produced a lot of giggles in our class, and the students had fun describing each other. This activity took about 15 minutes

The third to come was the introduction of our team and our purpose of coming to this school. This was given by me. The students by this time had become quite engaged to whatever we were discussing. I gave a brief introduction of the objectives that we had come with. Then I introduced my team members and gave a more detailed description of the workshop. I then asked the students to freely interact with our team and maintain an informal atmosphere in the class.

After that Ashhar and Abdullah did an activity named ‘first to first word’. They would pick a random student from the class and give him any word. The student had to answer with the first word that came into his mind. For example Abdullah said ladder and a student replied construction. This activity was also appreciated in the class.

After this activity Mubasharah came to the front to present the first main session of career counseling. The students were given a thorough understanding of the place that girls have in society. The need for them to get education, and create a respectful place for themselves in society. Mubasharah used charts and diagrams to good effect to illustrate her point. The students listened with concentration and seemed to follow the topic. This session lasted around 40 minutes.

Then the class was distributed into groups of five each for the next two activities, each group was given a facilitator to help them understand the activities. The first of these was a puzzle activity. Each group was given a maze on paper from which they had to find the correct path leading out. One student was given the pencil and then blindfolded. The other students in the group were allowed to only guide her by calling out instructions, they couldn’t guide her hand by touching it. Many of the groups who finished this activity asked for more puzzles, everyone of the students had a lot of fun.

The social responsibility session came after that. The groups of students were given a scenario each. The scenario dealt with daily life examples of individuals behaving irresponsibly. The students were asked to read the scenario and decide which person is doing wrong. The groups decided to act out the scenarios, helped by their facilitators. Each of the groups did a commendable job. After each skit they were told the moral of the scenario, which further cleared in their minds the responsibilities of citizens.

A final conclusion was give by me in which I repeated the objectives I had outlined in the beginning. Then I went over the whole workshop outlining what they should have learned and discussing it. Feedback was also taken on charts. The girls used different colors and markers to give vibrant feedback.

It was an enjoyable experience for our team and all the members of Team CSN. We learned a lot of things ourselves while teaching them to the girls of SMB Fatima Jinnah Girls High School.

- Tawheed Rabbani Khan

Why Pakistan?? - Commemorating 23rd March.

"Pakistan is proud of her youth, particularly the students, who are nation builders of tomorrow. They must fully equip themselves by discipline, education, and training for the arduous task lying ahead of them."--Quaid-e-Azam

NED University of Engineering & Technology has been bestowed with such young aspirants of tomorrow that have; by and large, taken the responsibility to resurrect history and ideology of our homeland in the most meaningful and peaceful way possible. One of such endeavor has been recently witnessed within the University premises in order to 'Commemorate 23rd March, a seemingly forgotten spirit of Lahore Resolution.

The sole incentive to commemorate 23rd March officially was to REVIVE the historic resolution that laid foundation in the making of Pakistan. Taken up as an extension to the flamboyant motive of Pakistan Movement and its youth, this solemnization was also destined to hold every citizen (regardless of status, language and creed) equally valued and accountable to The Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

The overall effort of constructive Students Network was headed along with huge amount of voluntary participation from all around the University. The event was escorted by Controller Student's Affairs and Paksitan Study Society which made it possible for team CSN to showcase student thoughts about PAKISTAN. This exhibition was held in the University’s Auditorium on March 22, 2011.

Commemoration day came about all the way, riding high on the shoulders of the students, bringing back the tumult of patriotism, which, according to some people could have gone wasted as per the current situation of the state and apparently lack of nationalism amongst Pakistanis. Although it is an irony that a country which was created in the name of ideology failed to achieve the destiny laid down by its founders, it's still a commendable fact that today's youth is struggling vigorously to secure this country for their future generation.
An activity was conducted within the University in which charts titled "Why Pakistan?" were distributed in all student and administration departments. Positive feedback along with high esteemed appreciation included the results. Moreover, it was an unofficial parade of uniformity. Students planned on wearing green and white dress codes that delivered a message of Unity and Love for the homeland. Various other activities like face painting, photography corner with props like cultural outfits and a depiction of workers at movement also incorporated the activities which were highly appreciated by visitors till the very end of the program. A compilation of the newspaper articles of 1940s was also displayed to showcase the role of media played at that time. It was indeed an insight to renewal of thoughts and reminder of atonement for all that we all owe to this country.

The event also included a Candle-lightning ceremony in the memory of those who lost their lives due to floods, lack of aid resources and also who suffered because judiciary couldn't provide them with justice.

“You have performed wonders in the past. You are still capable of repeating the history. You are not lacking in the great qualities and virtues in comparison with the other Nations. Only you have to be fully conscious of that fact and to act with Courage, Faith, and Unity."--Quaid-e-Azam

 







About CSN:
“CSN comprises of group of students who impart their knowledge and think constructively for our homeland, Pakistan, trying to tackle the social problems which we are facing at the moment and creating a difference in the society.”

Some of our past projects include:

• Symposium on “Change and Development through Education” ('11)
• "Rejuvenating Pakistan" was Constructive Students Network’s yet another initiative after its inception in 2007. ('10)
•  Symposium on 'Nation Building' on the lines of Educated Politics & Youth Leadership('09) 
• Collaborated with Aisec (khi) in their summer recruitment program at NED('09)
• Initiated a signature campaign against Israeli attacks on Gaza University. To grant scholarships to Palestinian students was among the demands forwarded to our University administration.
• Seminar on Brain Drain in Pakistan and how to tackle it ('08)

- Munazza Khan

Development and Change through Education.

The NED University of Engineering & Technology witnessed an unprecedented wave of change on the 22^nd of Feb 2011, at the symposium on "Development & Change through Education” on the lines of realizing your social responsibility and inculcating critical thinking.

The event successfully ensued with the co-operation of CSA (Controller Student’s Affairs) and the humanities department of NEDUET. It was the outcome of the utmost struggle and uncountable efforts effectuated by the CSN (Constructive Students Network).

CSN comprises of a group of students who are there to impart their knowledge and think constructively for their homeland, Pakistan, trying to tackle the social problems which we face at the moment and creating a difference in the society. Anyone with a constructive and patriotic mind who wishes to work more and talk less is eligible to join it. The event hit marks in the history at NED auditorium which was very well appreciated and regarded by the large audience which emanated their spirit and interest to bring about the amelioration and change in society. As a matter of fact, the program emphasized upon the growing need to inculcate critical thinking and generate the sense of social responsibility especially among the youth.

The symposium exhibited the delineation of the phrase ‘Educate, not Legislate’ through the most anticipated line skit ‘Aadhey Adhoorey Khwaab’ which concluded on the notion that “We‘ve got to acquire critical literacy in addition to the prevalent functional literacy”. To instill and revive the sense of social responsibility among the students, the documentary on the “Orangi Pilot Project” was displayed which was certainly an astounding and mind-boggling illustration for all.

Furthermore, the thought-provoking lectures of socially active renounced personalities added colors to the program.

Mr. Salman Asif Siddiqui (Director – Educational Development Resource Center) recommended the literacy treasure which will help the youngsters in broadening their mental horizons. Dr Hina H Kazmi (Project Manager EdLinks – US Aid Project) labeled the refurbishing process currently being invoked in the downtrodden areas of the country. Mr. Riaz Kamlani (Vice President of The Citizens Foundation) portrayed the theme of the symposium by imparting his esteemed experience in the field of social welfare. Besides, Mr. Sumair Abro (VP KASB Securities) enthralled the public with his energetic yet substantial presentation. The last and most awaited curriculum was the question/answer session with panels of of intellectuals. The speakers gave the appropriate answers of the questions which had been asked by the panel of students. Consequently, the confused and obscured minds of the students were solaced. The event terminated with the speech delivered by the honorable Vice Chancellor of NEDUET, Engr. Abul Kalam.

This colloquium embossed the need of the nurtured and educated leadership in all the constituent parts of the country. The CSN came into excitation after the inauguration with its maiden symposium on "Brain Drain" which was held two years back by CSN which was highly appreciated in high regard by the whole crowd.

- Taha Javaid.