The University of Okara's security department in collaboration with the district Rescue 1122 officials organized a seminar on fire safety and disaster management. The event was attended by the security personnel and administrative staff from scale 1 to 16 who received important information and training on how to handle emergency situations.

According to the Vice Chancellor, Prof Dr Sajid Rashid, "Safety is a top priority at the University of Okara, and we want to make sure that everyone on campus is prepared for any type of emergency." He added that this seminar is an important step in ensuring that all members of the university community are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to respond in the event of a fire or other disaster.

The seminar was led by the Security Officer, Nobahar Khan, who emphasized the importance of fire drills and evacuation plans in the event of a fire. "It's critical that everyone knows what to do in the event of a fire or other emergency," said Khan. During the seminar, attendees learned about fire safety equipment, evacuation procedures, and emergency response protocol. They also participated in a mock fire drill, which allowed them to practice what they learned and gain hands-on experience in emergency response.

The university’s Director of Student Affairs, Dr Amjad Ali, organized a walk the campus to record protest against the desecration of Holy Quran in Sweden. The rally was attended by a large number of students who were holding placards and banners and they chanted slogan against the heinous act. The VC, in his special message on this eve, said, “The rising tide of Islamophobia in the west need to be countered at all fronts, especially through academic discourses.”

Credit : Independent News Pakistan-INP