Instead of wishing a Happy New Year in a conventional tone this time, taking caution from the havoc caused by the devastating Tsunami which has taken thousands of lives so far, let us mutually remind ourselves that what wrongs we 

have done and what Almighty Allah wants us to do and let us take guidance from the Holy Quran, Seerat – e – Rasool (SAW) and education in this regard. Today, IT possesses a much wider scope at a global level, but unfortunately the degrees being offered by various universities/institutes operating within our country are of no value. Since these institutes work mainly for their profits, therefore, they do not impart education of international standards due to which the students lack appropriate knowledge required in the market when they pass out and apply for jobs. However, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) has taken an initiative under which, many of the so-called and briefcase universities/institutes are exposed for their wrong doings besides introducing a rigorous monitoring system for halting the further emergence of such universities/institutes. But here the question arises that what is the future of these students who pass from such institutes? Realizing its national duty in this regard, Kalia Group’s “KalSoft”, a leading software house of Pakistan also a Microsoft Certified Partner for Business and Learning Solutions is about to launch a six months duration Hi-tech IT Training Course for Computer Science graduates at its newly established KalSoft Academy (KSA) which will be first of its kind (besides other courses & training). This academy is expected to be inaugurated by the Federal Minister for IT Mr. Awais A. Khan Leghari in the next month. This is indeed, another unique step taken by the Kalia Group which aims to give recognition and help in acquiring professional certification to the graduates through KalSoft Academy’s Certification program who have passed out from the black listed universities / institutes. Furthermore, KalSoft will also offer scholarships and internships to deserving candidates (conditions apply). Top students will also have bright chances of job placement at KalSoft. We hope and pray that may the new year bring lots of successes and prosperity for all of us, Ameen.

Editorial Board

Editor in Chief
Mr. Owais S. Kalia

Senior Editor
Mr. Syed Nabeel Iqbal

Editors

(Urdu)
Dr. Saira Bano 

(English)
Mr, Syed Hammad Karim 

(Gujrati)
Mr. Ismail Behlim 

Co-ordinator
Mr. Shabbir Hussain Qureshi

Mr. Qutubuddin Aziz
(Former Diplomat, Renowned Journalist & Author of various books)

We are thankful to Mr. Khatri Asmat Ali Patel for his Guidance & Support for Urdu Section.

Mr. Abdul Ghafoor is a highly motivated and an energetic individual who possesses marketing skills which are a vital and basic function of all business organizations. He renders his invaluable services at one of KRG’s managed institutes namely Bantva Adam Computer Institute (BACI) besides doing various marketing activities for KRG at different occasions. He displays a sense of thorough responsibility and commitment in his work. He has visited Sindh interior on various assignments while  is also surveying various 

institutes located at Karachi for better management purposes. He is doing a superb job and his contribution towards the spread & promotion of KRG’s Mission & Vision among the general public is remarkable. He looks after the smooth and effective functioning of BACI and various other institutes whenever assigned to him. KRG considers him to be an asset on his profound traits.   

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Sindh Minister for IT, Mr. Syed Mustafa Kamal Inaugurates Computer Training & Literacy Centre for the Blinds established by Ko-Ordination Group (KRG)

Computer Training & Literacy Centre for the Blinds established by Ko-Ordination Group - KRG (A Social Welfare Project of Kalia Group) was inaugurated by Sindh Minister for IT Mr. Syed Mustafa Kamal on Thursday, 13th January 2005 at Pakistan Association of the Blinds (PAB) - Sindh, Karachi. The Chairman Ko-Ordination Group (KRG) Mr. Hanif S. Kalia presided over the inaugural ceremony while many prominent personalities from different walks of life were also 

present on the occasion. The Computer  Training & Literacy Centre for  the Blinds is equipped with well furnished and updated systems and is yet another effort of KRG to serve its nation in terms of education and welfare through IT. 

While speaking on the occasion, Chief Guest Mr. Syed Mustafa Kamal applauded the efforts of KRG in the spread of education and welfare under the dynamic leadership of Mr. Hanif S. Kalia. The chief guest also threw light on some of the steps which his ministry has planned and told that a Call Centre training programme for 1000 graduates belonging to lower income groups and especially who are not well conversant in English language is scheduled to start soon. Mr. Mustafa Kamal further assured that serious steps are being taken against unrecognized IT institutes all over Karachi as a result of which, such institutes will be blocked within next 3 months. The minister also announced a plan of converting Karachi into an IT hub within 10 years time. 

Mr. Hanif S. Kalia while addressing the audience highlighted the importance of IT and said that IT courses should be made compulsory by following a Top-to-Bottom hierarchy i.e. making it compulsory at the graduation & intermediate levels first and then gradually at the lower levels. He also stressed upon speeding up the process of approving a bill that makes IT literacy a necessary requirement for getting appointed on government jobs. Mr. Kalia in his speech further said that India’s present software exports amounts US$ 12.5 billion which is projected to reach US$ 24 billion mark by 2008 and thus will further act as a catalyst in the increase of its defense budget. He told the audience about his recent tour to India and said that he visited Bangalore as well which is rightly an IT hub of the region. Mr. Kalia remained of the view that just like Dubai and Bangalore, Karachi will also be Inshallah made an IT hub within the shortest possible time. At the end of his speech, Mr. Kalia announced to donate a van to PAB as well. 

Earlier, the General Secretary Ko-Ordination Group (KRG) Dr. Saira Bano also addressed the audience and gave an overview about the various efforts of Ko-Ordination Group for achieving its prime objective to create IT awareness in our beloved country Pakistan. She also highlighted details of different computer centers established by KRG at various places. In the end of her speech, Dr. Saira stressed that if government takes major initiatives for the cause of IT then KRG’s efforts will bear fruits.

Ex-Chairman Board of Intermediate Education Karachi, Dr. Shareef Memon, well known educationalist Mr. Majeed Abdani and General Secretary PAB Mr. Muzzafar Ali Qureshi also addressed on the occasion. In the end, Mr. Hanif S. Kalia presented a memento to Mr. Syed Mustafa Kamal for honoring the event with his kind arrival and presence.