Posted by Sabahat (iFaqeer) on January 12, 2009
The news has featured a piece on Nauman sb (Electrical Engineering) about 3/4 months ago. I apologize for posting it so late, but I thought fellow NEDians–both past and present–might want to see it. Not everyone might agree with what it says–or with Nauman Saahab–but then, that’s what this blog is about. Please comment on it–and send in your own thoughts on him and other personalities associated with NED. And, yes, do please send in your opinion even if, or especially if you think it is different from what other people might think.
‘Silent middle class hindering social change’
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
By Aroosa Masroor
Karachi
Professor Mohammad Nauman is an associate professor with the NED University and has been serving as an academic for over 30 years. A true Karachiite at heart, Prof. Nauman has witnessed the rise and fall of different governments in Pakistan and its impact on Karachi – one of the largest and most important cities of the country.
Throughout his student life, Prof. Nauman was affiliated with student organisations such as the National Students Federation (NSF) and later, in 1972, went on to become one of the founding members of the Progressive Students Front (PSF), a progressive students movement that resisted General Zia’s Islamisation in the late 70s and early 80s.
Before joining NED University, the professor had served in the Karachi Nuclear Power Plant (KANUPP). While at NED, he voluntarily worked with Edhi Foundation during the era of bomb blasts and ethnic violence of late 80s and developed a wireless network for it. He has also served as technical adviser to Fahim Zaman, former administrator Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (now CDGK). The News recently caught up with the educationist who has often received criticism for airing his views against the management and the government.
Q. Tell us about your early life and education.
A. I was born in Karachi, but spent my early childhood in Lahore where my father was teaching at the Aitchison College. Later, he joined the
Agricultural Development Bank of Pakistan. The job required him to be posted in different districts across the Sindh and Punjab province so I have spent my life with people of almost all ethnicities in Pakistan. Growing up with different people from the rural as well as urban parts of the country taught me a lot about the existing challenges and contrasts within our society across the country. I later joined Cadet College Petaro from where I completed my Intermediate and then did my bachelors and Masters in electrical engineering from the NED Engineering College. WAIT! There is more to read… read on »
Posted by admin on September 26, 2008
SAJA BRIEFING: The South Asian Blogosphere and How Its Changing the Media 8:35pmWebsite: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/09/26/desiblogsThe South Asian Journalists Association presents an online panel discussion among some of the best-known names in the South Asian blogosphere. They will discuss the state of the blogosphere (South Asian and otherwise) and how it is affecting how news and information about South Asia and the diaspora is gathered and shared. Sabahat Ashraf (Comp. Sys., Batch ‘87-88) of iFaqeer; Anil Dash of AnilDash.com; Karthik of Uberdesi.com; Maria Giovanna of Filmiholic.com; Arun Venugopal of SAJAforum.org
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Posted by Sabahat (iFaqeer) on September 10, 2007
It’s the morning after Convention 2007. Those of us involved with it are exhausted but inspired. Looking forward to NEDians working together. We will be putting photos, videos, and updates here.
But Batch ‘87-88, particularly Computer Systems Engineering, is reeling from the loss of one of our own. The following email came in around 11:19 am, California time. I knew Irfan, from our class had been struggling with a chronic illness for years, but it was only after a phone from Raghib Hussain, a class mate of ours that I realized the email was about our classmate.
انّا للہ و انّا الیہی رجیعون
Asalamu Alykum dear brothers and sistes,
Irfan Ahmed (used to work at Cisco) has passed away last night.
Inna Lillahe wa inna Ilaihe Rajiun. May Allah Subhana wa Ta’la have mercy on him and give him Maghfirah and give patience to his relatives and friends.
Funeral prayer would be offered at Masjid Noor(Santa Clara) after Zuhur prayer today and will be taken to Livermore graveyard for burial afterwards.
Please make Dua for him and try to attend the funeral prayer and burial.
Wassalam,
Posted by Tee Emm on August 29, 2007
Attention all students at NED University:
If NED and IPv6 both strike a chord with you, please get in touch with Dr Abdul Azeem Siddiqui and Mr Asad Arfeen at the university. Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is in the process of forming an IPv6 Focus Group to establish an experimental IPv6 network in Pakistan across various public universities. They have approached NED university for (enthusiastic) volunteers for the project that has sufficient budgets to remain interesting. The communication has been extended by Dr Shafaat Bazaz, Foreign Professor (HEC) Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology.
It is a great opportunity to establish the lead of NED in important subject areas of our times. There is a full army of technologists belonging to NED serving the local industry (and outside Pakistan) which the volunteers will find with them in this effort. Go ahead!
Posted by Tee Emm on August 18, 2007
NED University is holding an
‘All Karachi Programming Competition & Project Exhibition‘ today (18th August 2007).The
event website lists
three competition categories and prizes of around Rs 25,000 for the top position. Microsoft, Intel and Wavetech are amongst the long list of sponsors of the events. Karachi Metroblog also
has a piece on the event today.
