Session on “Employment Act-HRM”

Alumni Relations Office in collaboration with HR Dost organized a special session on ‘Employment Act-HRM’ by Dr. Perwez Shafi – GM – Bureau of Labor Pakistan which was held at DSU’s ELT from 09:00 am – 02:00 pm on Saturday 10th of April, 2021. Among the audience were HR representatives from IBL Pvt. Ltd., Burque Corporation, Adamjee Engineering, Malir University of Science and Technology, UN Global Network Pakistan, Dawlance Pakistan, Avery Dennison, Herbion Pakistan Pvt. Ltd., HRSPL Pvt. Ltd., Artistic Milliners Pvt. Ltd. Al-Khidmat Pakistan, Kiran Foundation, Akhter Textile, International Textile, and K-Electric among others along with a few HR majors students of DSU.

Dr. Perwez Shafi enlightened the audience with his vast knowledge and experience regarding the Employment Act, specifically the Labor Law in a highly interactive manner. Dr. Shafi answered all the burning questions of the HR industry professionals related to the Labor Law and thoroughly explained their legal ramifications.

To shed further light on this topic, at the request of Ms. Tehseen Azhar – Director Alumni Relations, a special appearance was made by Barrister Afnan Saiduzzaman Siddiqui – Barret of Law. He shared his valuable insights regarding the dealings of such cases in the court and highlighted the importance of resolving these issues through an intermediary (through mediation or arbitration) first rather than going to the court directly.

Ms. Tehseen Azhar Director of Alumni Relations and Mr. Ayaz Ali, from HR DOST presented a shield to Dr. Perwez Shafi & Barrister Afnan Saiduzzaman Siddiqui on behalf of DHA Suffa University. At the end of this highly valuable session, all the participants were awarded certificates of participation.

MS Society’s Build-A-Team

Chaos, excitement, and endless fun. These words perfectly sum up MS Society’s Build-A-Team, held on Thursday, 8th April, 2021, at the DSU campus, under the supervision of the chairperson Ms. Sadia Mehboob and Head of Department Dr. Faheem Akhtar.

Seven enthusiastic teams competed in four exciting rounds through the course of the day; practicing teamwork, making memories, and sharing laughter along the way.

During the chaotic first round titled the Minefield, team members became each other’s eyes and ears as they navigated blindfolded through a maze of obstacles.

Then came Shouting in Silence, a game that made everyone laugh their hearts out as teams attempted to pass words down a line of deafened team members.

The photo Scavenger Hunt was the highlight of the day, as participants roamed around campus, looking for objects and completing fun-filled tasks.

Finally, teams searched all over the campus auditorium looking for clues and trying to unlock phones, in a crazy last round titled Unlock!

The exhilarating day came to an end with one team emerging as the winner and going home with a marvelous basket of goodies, and delicious homemade cookies were distributed amongst the remaining participates as a token of appreciation by the organizing committee.

Overall, the event was a huge success, with everyone leaving the premise with a smile on their face, new friends, and unforgettable memories.

 

Session on ‘Professional Communication and Collaboration’

A session on ‘Professional Communication and Collaboration’ by Mr. Haris Hussain – HR Operations Manager & HRBP at Puma Energy was held through Zoom on April 7th’ was conducted by Ms. Tehseen Azhar – Director of Alumni Relations and Senior Lecturer (MS). The session was exclusively for our graduating students of the Professional Development Course.

Mr. Haris, being a seasoned HR Professional shared his valuable insights to the final semester students regarding the importance of communication and body language for managers, what are the most common body language mistakes and the appropriate gestures and expressions to use in a professional context.

 

Female Alumni Meet-Up and Empowering Women Gala

DHA Suffa’s Women Empowerment Society held its first Female Alumni Meet-Up and Empowering Women Gala on 6th April 2021. The event consisted of two modules; the first being an alumni panel discussion in which the respected alumni shared their experiences and obstacles they’ve faced as women in Pakistan and how they’ve overcome them. The interactive session prompted students and faculty alike to ask questions and give their opinions.

The second module was held in DSU’s courtyard where ten female entrepreneurs set up their stalls to display their art, jewellery, food, clothes, and beauty products.

Five DSU alumni, as well as women from all over Karachi, came forward to showcase their talents and sell their products. The honourable Pro VC, Dean and other faculty members had high praise for these women and their businesses. Finally, the esteemed guests appreciated the efforts of DHA Suffa University, stating that their efforts to promote female entrepreneurship are an accomplishment in itself.

DSU students participated in a Self-defense and Firearms Safety Course at SSU Headquarters

Self-defense and Firearms Safety Training Course

On April 8th, Ms. Sidra Ahmed ( Lecturer BS IR Program) arranged a one day self-defense and firearms safety training course for the students of BS IR (1st & 2nd semester) on special recommendation of Pro Vice Chancellor Brig. Prof. Dr. Ahmed Saeed Minhas. The Special Security Unit (SSU), Sind Police facilitated a comprehensive training course at SSU headquarters wherein 31 Students and 2 Faculty members got trained on self-defense, martial arts and firearms. SSU firearms training course was supervised by Inspector Ch. Shabbir and the martial arts session was conducted by martial arts experts from Sind Police. The students of IR learned the firsthand experience of the working of Special Security Unit, visited different departments, introduced with hi-tech weapons and arsenals, and interacted with police officials.

The closing session was headed by honorable DIG Maqsood Ahmed where he mingled up with the students and shared his passion for improving the professionalism and public reputation of Police department. The session was co-chaired by Commandant SSU, SSP Zeeshan Siddiqui, Principal Secretary Tariq Mustafa and Director General KMC Taha Saleem.

The certificates were distributed among the participants by SSP Zeeshan Siddiqui.