Electrical Engineering Semester V and VII students recently embarked on a remarkable visit to K-Electric Bin Qasim Power Plant-II

DHA Suffa University’s Electrical Engineering Semester V and VII students recently embarked on a remarkable visit to K-Electric Bin Qasim Power Plant-II, located near Port Bin Qasim, Karachi, Sindh. The visit was organized by Engr. Shahnila Badar and accompanied by Dr. Sunil Kumar. The day commenced with a Safety Induction, followed by a presentation on K-Electric BQPS-complex, plant operations, and the role of electrical engineers at K-Electric.

A lively Q&A session ensued, providing students with the opportunity to engage with industry professionals. An exclusive site tour was conducted, offering students practical insights into the workings of the power plant and the industry as a whole. The day concluded with a lunch, fostering connections with industry experts, and souvenirs were distributed as tokens of appreciation.
The visit served as a pivotal bridge between theoretical and industrial learning, enriching the students’ educational journey.

DSU expresses gratitude to the host, Ms. Mehwish Jabeen, for leading the visit, which proved to be an enlightening experience for all involved.

QEC Training Session for Preparing an Effective SAR

QEC arranged this year’s PT members’ training on 1st December 2023 for preparing effective Self-Assessment Reports (SARs) as per the guidelines of the HEC. Nominated Program Team (PT) members of selected undergraduate and graduate programs participated in this training conducted by Prof. Dr. Johar Khurshid Farooqi (Director QEC) and Mr. Zahid Hussain (Deputy Director QEC).


The training commenced with a briefing on the role of quality assurance, the HEC-prescribed QA mechanism, and the layout of the generic Self-Assessment Report. This also included an in-depth discussion on the SAR’s objectives and details about its various components. They were also given an overview of the previous year’s Self-Assessment cycle to appreciate the significance of their role within the QA cycle and follow it with more vigor and diligence. While explaining Standards 1 to 8, participants were explained how to accurately deal with each Standard by explaining its intent and requirements. The session was interactive, encouraging the PT members to seek clarifications to understand the core process of preparing SARs.

7 Habits of Highly Effective People

What an incredible journey we had on October 17th during the “7 Habits of Highly Effective People” training session conducted by Franklin Covey’s trainer for the faculty members of the Management and Social Science Department, organized by Dr. Asbah Zia, Assistant Professor, and Program Manager for BS Psychology.

The insights shared during this event were truly life-changing. Faculty members learned how to be more proactive, build meaningful relationships, and set the course for personal and professional success. The 7 Habits, as taught by Franklin Covey, have equipped us with the tools to take control of our lives and work towards our goals.

This transformative experience has not only enriched our faculty but also provided valuable knowledge that we can share with our students, making it an excellent addition to our educational arsenal. We look forward to incorporating these principles into our curriculum and fostering personal and professional growth within our department.

Art Therapy Session – 16th October 2023

The Office of Alumni Relations, in collaboration with its corporate partner Dr. Essa Laboratory and Diagnostics Center, conducted an Art Therapy Session for DSU Fraternity on the 16th of October, 2023.

Ms. Faryal Asif, with over 11 years of experience in the field, engaged the audience with interesting art-related activities and provided insightful revelations about stress, its causes and how to deal with it effectively. She also encouraged our Faculty members to adopt activity-based teaching methodology to increase student’s participation levels. The Q&A session was filled with queries from the participants which were catered nicely by the trainer with detailed information on each of them.

At the end of this highly interactive and thought-provoking session, Pro Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Saeed Minhas presented a memento to Ms. Faryal Asif as a token of thanks on behalf of DSU.

Inter DIs Bilingual Declamation Contest – October 11, 2023

Under the supervision of Ms. Tehseen Azhar, Director of Alumni Relations and Chairperson of Public Speaking Society (PSS), DHA Suffa University’s students Ms. Yusra Kakar and Ms. Bilquees Fayaz represented DSU at DHACSS College for Women for Inter DIs Bilingual Declamation Contest on 11th October 2023 in the college auditorium.

This event was a part of DHA Karachi’s ‘Clean and Green’ initiatives for creating awareness of a ‘clean and green eco-friendly environment’ among youth. The institutions that participated were: DHACSS Degree College, DHACSS SKBZ Campus (O & A levels), DHACSS Creek Campus, DHACSS College for Women and DHA SUFFA University. The total number of participants was 10, and the winners were awarded prizes, both in English & Urdu categories. The contestants were discerned, by the honorable judges comprised of Mrs. Afshan Yasmeen and Ms. Maryam Zahid.

Ms. Yusra Kakar of DSU claimed the second prize in the English category.

AWARENESS SESSION ON DIABETES

An internal awareness session on Diabetes, it’s types, prevention and treatment was organized by Community Service Department of DHA Suffa University, was attended by a number of teaching and non-teaching staff members. Dr. Jaipal Chabria of Sambros Hospital discussed at length about Diabetes, its types, causes, treatment and prevention methods. The audience took a lot of interest and asked different questions that were answered by Dr. Jaipal. The session went very smooth and at the end the participants realized the importance of health management and also.gained knowledge about Diabetes. The meeting ended with a thank you note and presentation of momento to the guest from the Pro Vice Chancellor Prof. Brigadier Ahmed Saeed Minhas.