Basit Khan Safi Sociologist

Prof Dr Fareed Ullah Shah, Director Higher Education Department, during an unplanned interactive session with my class BS 1st Semester students at Department of Sociology Govt Post Graduate College (GPGC) Mardan in a unscheduled visit to the college. He asked questions from the students and appreciated the knowledge and progress of the students.

دا یار ذکر راته مه کوه رقیبه
پرهرونه مې په زړه باندې جوړیږي
رحمان

د ورورولۍ پیغام

زما ګرانو پښتنو وروڼو،
پښتون په خپل تاریخ کې د اتفاق پہ وجہ بريالى پاتې شوی دی. د پښتنو د ټبرونو لکه توري قبیلې او زموږ د اکثریت سني وروڼو یووالی زموږ د عزت ضامن دی.

په پښتونخوا او په ځانګړې توګه د کرم ښکلی ولایت، نن د پردیو لاسونو ښکار دی، چې غواړي زموږ په مینځ کې د نفرت اورونه بل کړي. خو راځئ چې د خپل روایت پیروي وکړو، او دا اور د محبت، ورورولۍ، او عقل په اوبو مړ کړو.

یوه خبره مو هیڅکله هیره نه شي: مذهب زموږ عقیده ده، پښتونولي زموږ لاره ده، او انسانیت زموږ بنیاد دی.

راځئ چې خپل اختلافونه په حکمت سره حل کړو، او هغه قوتونه ناکام کړو چې غواړي زموږ یووالی مات کړي. هغه دښمن چې زموږ د یووالي نه ویریږي، د محبت په ځواب کې به کمزوری شي.

یاد ساتئ، هر پښتون د بل پښتون ورور دی، که هغه په هر مذهب، مسلک، یا ټبر پورې اړه ولري. نن د امن لپاره یو قدم واخلو، د محبت یو پیغام خپور کړو، او د ټولنې هغه ریښې قوي کړو چې موږ یې سره نښلولي یو.

محمد عبد الباسط
لیکچرر سوشیالوجي،
گورنمنٹ پوسټ ګریجویټ کالج، مردان

GPGC Mardan Hosts Sociology Thesis Viva: Spotlight on Research and Growing Department

Government Post Graduate College (GPGC) Mardan recently held a notable Sociology thesis viva, showcasing the dedication and research abilities of its graduating BS Sociology students. The students presented their in-depth studies on pressing social issues, underscoring the growth and importance of Sociology at GPGC Mardan. This event highlighted both the students' hard work and the department's commitment to academic and social development.

The research presentations covered a wide range of topics, each addressing relevant societal challenges. Hammad Muhammad, Ijaz Anwar, Siraj Uddin, and Muhammad Sabir explored the “Effects of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Students’ Learning” in the context of GPGC Mardan, examining how AI is reshaping educational experiences. Sikandar Khan, Niaz Ali, Asif Khan, and Usman Ghani presented their research on “The Impact of Social Support on Cardiovascular Disease Patients' Experience and Perception,” a topic that reflects growing awareness of mental and social support in health outcomes.

Another research team, led by Hamza Khan, Zulfiqar Ali, Muhammad Shehzad, and Uzair Ali, focused on “The Effect of Marriage on Academic Performance and Attendance Patterns among BS Students in Mardan,” shedding light on how marital responsibilities may impact academic life. Saiful Islam, Shehzad Khan, Sohail ur Rehman, and Muhammad Ilyas presented a “Comparative Analysis of Children’s Socialization in Educated and Uneducated Mothers in District Mardan,” emphasizing the role of parental education in children’s social development. Abdur Rauf, Easa Khan, Fahad Khan, and Shahzad Akbar examined the “Impact of TikTok Usage on Interpersonal Skills of Students in GPGC Mardan,” a study that delves into the effects of social media on personal interactions among young people.

The event was supervised by Dr. Hussain Ali, Assistant Professor of Sociology at Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, who served as the external examiner. Other prominent attendees included Principal of GPGC Mardan, Professor Muhammad Ibrar Akhundzada, who is also a Professor of Statistics, Controller of Examinations Professor Muhammad Zahir Shah from the Physics Department, and Dr. Jamal Shah, the BS Coordinator and Associate Professor of Political Science. The Sociology faculty team, led by Head of Department Mr. Amjad Ali Khan, was actively involved in organizing and facilitating the event. Other faculty members, including Mr. Muhammad Abdul Basit, Mr. Aurangzeb Khan, Dr. Abid Ali Khan, and Mr. Farooq Shah, contributed to the success of the thesis presentations.

The Department of Sociology at GPGC Mardan was launched in September 2018, with Mr. Amjad Ali Khan as the founding faculty member, and despite early challenges, the department has grown steadily. This event celebrated the third batch of graduating Sociology students, symbolizing a major milestone for the department and the college. Principal Ibrar Akhundzada noted the rising popularity of Sociology, announcing that 100 Intermediate students have enrolled in the Introduction to Sociology course, showing a growing interest in the subject.

This Sociology thesis viva demonstrated not only the academic excellence of GPGC’s students but also the department’s dedication to fostering research that addresses significant social issues. As Sociology continues to expand at GPGC Mardan, it promises to shape a socially aware, research-oriented generation of students, benefiting both the college and the wider community.

A thorough gentleman, down to earth, very friendly and intellectual. And of course ever green

BS Degree (AWKUM & University of Peshawar) Admission at GPGC Mardan

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Alumni Association GPGC Mardan Sponsorship Meeting with Habib Bank Limited Mardan

Participants:
- Focal Person Alumni Association GPGC Mardan: Muhammad Abdul Basit
- Branch Manager, Habib Bank Limited Main Branch Mardan: Mr. Muhammad Asif Khan

Summary:
Muhammad Abdul Basit, representing the Alumni Association GPGC Mardan, held a meeting with Mr. Muhammad Asif Khan, the Branch Manager of Habib Bank Limited Main Branch Mardan. During the meeting, Mr. Khan expressed keen interest in extending partnership with GPGC Mardan and offered full assistance to the institution.

Assurance of Support:
Mr. Khan assured Mr. Basit of Habib Bank Limited's cooperation in sponsoring the Alumni Association event and providing any assistance needed.

Alumni Association GPGC Mardan Sponsorship Meeting with Sarhad University Mardan Campus

Participants:
- Patron of Alumni Association GPGC Mardan: Prof. Muhammad Abrar Akhunzada
- Focal Person Alumni Association GPGC Mardan: Muhammad Abdul Basit
- Director Sarhad University Mardan Campus, ANSI Degree College, and ANSI Institute of Management Sciences (AIMS): Mr. Naseer Afridi

Summary:
A delegation from Govt Post Graduate College Mardan, comprising Prof. Muhammad Abrar Akhunzada and Muhammad Abdul Basit, met with Mr. Naseer Afridi, the Director of Sarhad University Mardan Campus. During the meeting, Prof. Akhunzada commended the pioneering role of ANSI College in Mardan's private education sector, especially in higher education. Mr. Afridi acknowledged GPGC Mardan as the mother institution of all educational institutions in Mardan and praised the formation of the Alumni Association.

Suggestions and Recommendations:
1. Creation of an endowment fund and scholarships to support students.
2. Inviting former teachers to Alumni Association functions to facilitate interaction between students and educators.
3. Avoiding politicization of the association and ensuring equal treatment for all ex-students.
4. Providing sponsorship for the first-ever function of the Alumni Association to enhance ANSI College's legacy in Mardan's higher education sector.

Assurance of Support:
Mr. Afridi assured the delegation of ANSI College's support in sponsoring the Alumni Association event and expressed willingness to provide assistance in various forms.

ستا دَ عشق لۀ وینــــو ډک شو ځیګرونه
ستا پــــۀ لاره کښې بائیلی زلمی سرونه

تا ته راشـــــــــمه زړګــــے زما فارغ شی
بې لۀ تـــا مې اندېښــــنې دَ زړه مارونه

کۀ هر څـــو مې دَ دنیا ملکونه ډېـر شی
زما به هېر نۀ شی دا ستا ښکلی باغونه

دَ ډیلی تخت هېـــــرومه چې رایاد کړم
زما دَ ښکلې پښتــونخــوا دَ غرو سرونه

دَ رقیب دَ ژونــد متاع به تار پۀ تار کړم
چې پۀ تُـــــــورو پښــــتانۀ کا ګوزارونه

دَ فرید اؤ دَ حمیـــــد دور بـــــه بیا شی
چې زۀ وکانـــــــدم پر هر لوری تاختونه

کۀ تمامه دنیا یؤ خـــوا تـــۀ بل خوا یې
زما خوښ دی ســتا خالی تش ډګــرونه

احمد شاه به دغه ستا قـــدر هېر نۀ کړه
کۀ ونیسی دَ تــــــمام جــــــهان ملکـونه

—احمد شاه ابدالی

Poetry & Photo by مقتدر شاه