An International Day of Peace was jointly celebrated at Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur by Institute of International Relations and Rotary Club, Khairpur and Karachi Creek. Prof. Dr Taj Muhammad Lashari, Dean Faculty of Social Sciences presided over the event on behalf of the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto. Prof. Dr. Ameer Ahmed Khuhro,Director Institute of International Relations & Charter President of Rotary Club Khairpur Bhittai, Rtn. Sarfaraz Ali Korejo were the distinguished guests of Honour .

In his presidential address Prof Dr Taj Muhammad Lashari assured that every possible step would be taken in achieving the peace in its physical and emotional shapes . He lauded the efforts of Rotary Club Khairpur Bhittai and Karachi Creek for beginning the pace of prosperity and peace through gifting the hygiene stuff in making campus very neat and clean with nomenclature of environmental friendly prescribed norms by global society.

Talking on the occasion Prof. Dr Ameer Ahmed Khuhro Director Institute of International Relations thanked Rotary Club Khairpur Bhittai and Karachi Creek to partner with Discipline of Peace and Conflict Studies . He stressed the students and faculty to work with the Rotary and prove real change makers of society.

Mr Korejo welcomed the guests and briefed the audience about the magic, power & impact of Rotary in human life especially higher education .He deeply appreciated the vision of Worthy Vice Chancellor of Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur Professor Dr Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto & his dynamic team for empowering the society through knowledge and skills based education especially the marginalised sections of society .

Muhammad Yousuf Kurio, Area Manager , Sindh Bank Khairpur also spoke on the occasion & stressed students to explore the Sufi teachings of Islam and it's saint like Shah Abdul Latif.

Senior Rotarian Zaheer Ahmed Soomro paid the vote of thanks.

Finally a cake cutting ceremony was gracefully taken joined by a big number of faculty, students to commemorate International Peace Day.

The event ended with peace walk with group photo followed by a networking high tea by Rotary Club Khairpur Bhittai .

A Condolence Reference on the sad demise of Prof. Ahsan Ali Soomro was held in the Department of Economics. Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto, Vice Chancellor presided over the reference.

Talking to the participants, Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto remarked that people are remembered by virtue of their contribution in the society. If a person who has left this world and contributed positively, will be remembered for a long time. Late Prof. Ahsan Soomro contributed positively in every walk of the life. He was a role model teacher who rendered his academic duties with patience, tolerance and empathy.

The Vice Chancellor appreciated the efforts of Chairman Department of Economics Prof. Dr. Muhammad Saleem Rahpoto established Video Conferencing Room after the name of Prof. Ahsan Ali Soomro.

On this occasion Prof. Dr. Taj Muhammad Lashari, Dean Faculty of Social Sciences, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Saleem Rahpoto, Chairman Department of Economics, Prof. (Retd.) Dr. Adal Soomro, Prof. Dr. Ameer Hussain Shar, Dr. Naveed Ahmed Shaikh, Dr. Farhan Soomro also spoke. They said that Late Prof. Ahsan Ali Soomro was man of simplicity, dedication and commitment. He was instrumental in the development of Department of Economics and produced a large number of talented students contributing in the society positively.

Meanwhile, Vice Chancellor inaugurated Girls Common Room where the photostat and printing facility is available for girls and also inaugurated the Late Prof. Ahsan Ali Soomro Video Conferencing Room in the premises of Department of Economics.

A Memorandum of Understanding was inked between Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur and Pakistan Metrological Department at its Headquarter, Islamabad.

Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto Vice Chancellor Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur and Dr. Azmat Hayat Khan, Chief Metrological inked the MoU. Under this agreement, Pakistan Metrological Department will establish Metrological Observatory at the Department of Geography, SALU, Khairpur for provision of timely weather forecast and early weather warning in the region. The prime objective of this Metrological Observatory is aimed at to provide Metrological, Agro-Metrological weather updates. Wherein the agreement is also to enhance the collaborative research activities between the two prestigious institutions. This will also foster the linkage between Pakistan Metrological Department and the academia.

Dr. Muhammad Tahir Khan, Director Pakistan Metrological Department and Dr. Noor Hassan Chandio, Incharge, Department of Geography were present in the MoU signing ceremony.

Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto, Vice Chancellor, Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur called on the Executive Director Higher Education Commission Islamabad Dr. Shaista Suhail.

Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto apprised the Executive Director HEC regarding the pace of academic progress, research and development made by the Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur. Dr. Ibupoto briefed that Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur has taken assertive measures to control the unnecessary expenditure, taken drastic measures to bring transparency and good governance. Dr. Ibupoto briefed her that at this juncture, Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur is facing immense financial crunch and urged the Executive Director HEC to allocate an appropriate amount so the recurring expenditure may be meet.

On this occasion, Dr. Shaista Suhail commenced the dynamic efforts of Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto in the capacity of Vice Chancellor for the progress and development of the University. The Executive Director HEC assured the Vice Chancellor that as soon as funds are released, the appropriate amount will be allocated for the Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur. Dr. Shaista Suhail commented that I have great realization about the financial health of the University.

The second meeting was convened with Director General Quality Assurance Agency Mr. Aqeel Ahmed Khan and his team in order to restart the halted M.S/M. Phil and Ph. D Programs of various Faculties of University in the wake of the a review committee of Quality Assurance Agency during the year 2018. Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto informed the Director General Quality Assurance Agency that we have submitted the status of halted programs of M.S/M. Phil and Ph.D as required by HEC's minimum eligibility criteria to restore these programs accordingly.

Mr. Aqeel Ahmed Khan assured the Vice Chancellor that very soon the halted programs of Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur will be cleared to be restarted. He appreciated the continue endeavors of Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto for the promotion of higher studies programs at University and he has taken serious and sincere efforts in this regard.

The third meeting was held with the representatives of Education Testing Council (ETC), HEC, Islamabad. Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto informed the representatives of ETC that we intend to conduct the Recruitment Test of Lectures and Assistant Professors in various Departments of Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur as fresh appointment. The Vice Chancellor informed the representatives of ETC that the conduct of recruitment test aimed at to validate the recruitment process from the third party.

On this occasion, the ETC briefed the procedure, policy and mechanism process and policy of recruitment. The Representatives of the ETC assured that they will visit the University and check the on-ground realities for the conduct of fair and transparent recruitment test.