6th Entrepreneurial Mella and Business Plan Competition was held at Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur organized by the Institute of Business Administration. Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto, Vice Chancellor was the Chief Guest while Prof. Dr. Mir Muhammad Shah, Vice Chancellor Sukkur IBA University and Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ibrahim Keerio, Principal Govt. Agriculture Engineer College, Khairpur were the guests of honor jointly inaugurated the Mella and visited the stalls installed by the students of the Institutes and various companies.

On this occasion, talking to the media persons and participants, Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto said this activity is very meaningful and result oriented because students have learnt a lot to start their business because Government jobs are shrinking day by day. He said students must rely to start their own business instead of job seeker. Dr. Ibupoto appreciated the efforts of Director Institute of Business Administration Prof. Dr. Minhoon Khan Laghari and his team for organizing consecutive 6th Entrepreneurial Mella.

Prof. Dr. Mir Muhammad Shah said that this activity is a positive trend to organize such fairs and exhibitions to inculcate in the minds of the students regarding promotion of business and to start their own business.

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ibrahim Keerio said that I am very happy to see the enthusiasm among the students to present their projects related with the society i.e. green energy, Agri business and small business.

At the end, Prof. Dr. Minhoon Khan Laghari accorded vote of thanks to the guests and participants and the representatives of the various companies and stakeholders. He appreciated the patronage of Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto for organizing this Mella. He said the our students are future business promoters. I am optimistic that they will perform in the society for its business promotion and establishment.

During the Mella, free eye camp was managed by the Al-Shifa Eye Trust Hospital Sukkur. They provided free screening of Eyes and Medicines. COVID-19 Vaccine Camp was established jointly by Pakistan Petroleum Limited and Al-Shifa Eye Trust Hospital Sukkur and Blood Donation Camp was also established by Regional Blood Centre.

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Salih Memon and Prof. Dr. Rahim Bux Soomro were the organizers of the Mella.

A large number of teachers, officers, students and employees attended the Mella.

Pre-Entry Test for M.S, M. Phil and Ph.D Programs in various Institutes and Departments for the Academic Year 2021 was held at Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur. Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto, Vice Chancellor along with the Deans and Director Postgraduate Studies visited the venue of the test.

Speaking to the appearing candidates, Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto said that we are committed to provide quality higher education to the scholars of the area. He said research and innovation has great impact on socioeconomic development, peace and progress of the country. It is an imperative to adopt the latest research methodology and trends in embarking research in higher education Institutes.

Dr. Ibupoto felt his entire satisfaction over the arrangements made for the smooth and peaceful conduct of Pre-Entry Test.

The 93rd Birthday of Hazrat Pir Shah Mardan Shah (II) Pir Pagara was celebrated at Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur organized by Rozay Dhani Chair in collaboration with Sooriah Badshah Panel of Employees. Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto, Vice Chancellor Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur was the Chief Guest on this occasion.

Talking to the participants, Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto said the personality of Hazrat Shah Mardan Shah was multidimensional. He was a spiritual and political leader of his time. He possessed excellent knowledge about society, history, philosophy, arstology and other multi disciplines. He was lover of books. It is glaring example that a marvelous library was established at Dargah Pir Jo Goth. Dr. Ibupoto said Dargahs remained the cradle of tolerance and peace. With the sense of ownership and determination we could work effectively and assertively work for the soft image building of our University.

The Vice Chancellor directed Incharge Director Rozay Dhani Chair to propose a Board of Directors order to streamline working of the Chair.

Mr. Muhammad Hassan Shaikh, Incharge Director, Rozay Dhani Chair briefed the Vice Chancellor that Rozay Dhani Chair was established in the year 2005, since its establishment 7 books have been published including famous Hur Movement which the devotees (Hurs) of Pirs fought against British Imperialism. He revealed 3 books are under publication. We have provided source material to 2 M. Phil and 1 Ph. D Scholars embarking research on Hur Movement and different topics related to Pagara Family. Mr. Shaikh said we have conducted series of conferences and extension lectures on the life and struggle of Prgara clan. Religious, social and political services of Pir Sahab Pagara will be remembered in the annal of history.

At the end Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto along with Prof. Dr. Taj Muhammad Lashari, Dean Faculty of Social Sciences, Mr. Mureed Hussain Ibupoto, Registrar, Mr. Nisar Ahmed Noonari, Director Finance, Mr. Qalandar Bux Bozdar President Employees Welfare Association, Mr. Muhammad Aslam Ghumro, General Secretary and others performed cake cutting ceremony. A large number of employees attended the ceremony.