1. Newsletter Issue 1 March 2008 Welcome Note Assalam O Alikum all, this newsletter is an effort to keep the Pakistani student community of Sheffield up to date with the latest happenings, and a platform for all of us to make some contribution, to bring our inner self out and get involved in some activity other than studies. We look forward to an issue of this letter every month. I hope all of us will appreciate this effort, and we the newsletter team look forward to contribution from everyone of us to make it a success. Alif Lam Mim. (1) This is the Book; in it is guidance sure, without doubt, to those who fear Allah. (2) Who believe in the Unseen, are steadfast in prayer, and spend out of what We have provided for them. (3) And who believe in the Revelation sent to thee, and sent before thy time, and (in their hearts) have the assurance of the Hereafter. (Surrah Al-Baqara, versus 1-4) 23 rd March Cricket Hangama an excellent get together, despite the weather creating every hurdle with currents of cold waves, every one kept their spirits warm, a entertaining and competitive cricket was the outcome. Editor: anwar (elp07sma@shef.ac.uk) Media Manager: majid (elq07mm@shef.ac.uk) © 2008 ANWARelq07mm@shef.ac.uk Job Available Volunteers needed to gather stories and show there talent (columns, poetry etc) to fill this letter News Briefs The happy family keeping up the tradition of pakistani’s conquering every house they enter, a new family is spotted together involving Shahzad, Hidayat, Ghzanfar and Faizan who have completely taken the house in control, we wish, they live together and happy for long times to come. Results Out March as always was the month of results, congratulations to every one passing with flying colors, keep up the hard work. Trip to USA Dr Amir is touring the states enjoying the summer in San Francisco, and presenting the good work he has done. Got Job Hassan a graduate from Hallam, has found a great job in Aberdeen, and has exited the student life, leaving great memories for those he came in contact during his stay here. Birthday Boy Dr Amir’s Birthday was celebrated on March 18 th with great zeal, resulting in a debate between Hidayat and Dr Amir regarding who is older, this issue is still open and for all of you to decide. The Profiler PhD 2 nd Year, Civil and Structural Engineering MSc South Korea BSc Civil Engineering UET Lahore Interests: Traveling, intl affairs, sports Future Aims: Contribute to R&D in Pak Famous For: cooking, badminton Achievements: MSc & PhD scholarship Sohaib Ahmad Winners of the Day Importance of Organization Structure (M M Qureshi) Looking at the developed world, we see that they have good teams in an organizational structure in every field of life. As an example, Malaysia recognized as independent nation in 1957, faced problems like conflicts with Indonesia and separation of Singapore in 1965 at early stages of independence. Lately, Malaysia experienced tremendous economic growth shifting from agriculture based economy to manufacturing based economy under the leadership of Mahatir-bin-Mohamad. In his regime he introduced major changes in organizational structure of the country's constitution, industry, education system and foreign relations. Pakistan gained independence 10 years before the Malaysia facing problems with India resulting in three wars, and loosing half of our country. Comparing with the economic development of Malaysia we are left far behind. In last 61 years, the only well established organization in Pakistan is our defense, which has raised us to the status of first Muslim nuclear power. We can see ourselves as a developed nation in the world by introducing organization structure in every field of life. We as a community can make a difference by introducing structure and find leadership among ourselves.