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Business Recorder
5 days ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
‘Pakistan, Türkiye friendship form foundation of global peace'
ISLAMABAD: The Minister of State for Education and Professional Training, Wajiha Qamar, stated that the friendship and sincere brotherhood between Pakistan and Türkiye form the foundation of global peace and serve as an example for the international community. She made these remarks during the prize distribution ceremony of a painting competition held at the Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye, organised by the Yunus Emre Institute and Education Counsellor office on the theme of Pakistan-Türkiye friendship. On this occasion, the Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye, Dr Mehmet Irfan, and the Head of the Pakistan Chapter of the Yunus Emre Institute, Dr Halil Tokar, also addressed the gathering. Minister Wajiha Qamar said that the friendship between Pakistan and Türkiye is not bound by time or circumstances. This is why both brotherly nations become restless to assist one another in times of trial, as if they are one and the same entity. The sincere role played by Türkiye during the recent Pakistan-India conflict reaffirmed this truth. She congratulated the Yunus Emre Institute for organising the painting competition and described it as a creative effort to pass on the sincere love between the two nations to future generations — an initiative that should continue. She also congratulated the students who won in the competition. Ambassador Dr Mehmet Irfan congratulated the award-winning students and said that the artworks submitted by 1,500 participating students were not just paintings but a vivid representation of the deep friendship between the two brotherly countries. He added that the children have given us new hope through the power of their imagination. Dr Halil Tokar remarked that Pakistan and Türkiye may be two countries, but they share one nation within. The Yunus Emre Institute will continue to work toward fostering cultural unity between them. The painting competition organised by the Yunus Emre Institute was held in two categories. In the first category (ages 7–11), Syed Shaheed Talha secured first position, Hadiya Amjad second, and Aniya Haroon third. Special prizes were awarded to Syeda Tayyaba Ghayur, Paghanda Ilyas, and Zarwa Naeem Khan. In the second category (ages 12–16), Zainab Azhar, Rumaisa Fatima, and Aamna Jawad won first, second, and third places respectively, while Muhammad Saeed Awan, Saud Ajmal, Rumaisa Asif, Minha bint Khalid, and Rumaisa Anwar received special prizes. The first, second, and third position holders were awarded cash prizes of PKR 100,000, PKR 50,000, and PKR 25,000 respectively, while each recipient of the special prizes received PKR 10,000. The Yunus Emre Institute organised this painting competition in connection with Türkiye's National Sovereignty and Children's Day. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Hindustan Times
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Maulana Azad National Urdu University junks MoU with Turkish institute, draws students' ire
Hyderabad, City-based Maulana Azad National Urdu University has announced the cancellation of its academic memorandum of understanding with a Turkish institute, following Turkiye's support of Pakistan in the wake of tensions with India. MANUU, a central university, announced cancelling the arrangement with Yunus Emre Institute, Turkiye for a diploma course, with immediate effect. In a statement issued on Thursday, the varsity's registrar said the decision was taken in protest against Turkiye's "support" for Pakistan's terrorist activities in the backdrop of India-Pakistan tensions. The central university said it signed a MoU with the Turkish institute in 2020 for a period of five years under which a diploma in Turkish language was started at the School of languages, linguistics and Indology in MANUU. A visiting professor who was appointed for the course has already returned to his country, the official informed. Following Turkiye's support to Pakistan amid heightened tensions with India, multiple educational institutions, including Jawaharlal Nehru University , have either suspended their collaboration with universities from there, or are considering such a move, officials had said recently. Meanwhile, Azad United Students' Federation in a statement posted on social media said it strongly condemned the decisions of MANUU, JMI, and JNU to cancel or suspend their academic MoUs with institutions in the Republic of Turkiye. India has never closed its doors to intellectual engagement, even in times of political strife. To use allegations of terrorism or political disagreements as a pretext to curb academic cooperation undermines the very spirit of higher education and international understanding, the statement further read. "The fight against terrorism must not become a fight against academic freedom. Suspending scholarly ties in the name of nationalism not only damages our global academic standing but also risks transforming our universities into ideological outposts that echo the narrow vision of authoritarian forces,' it said. The students' body demanded the immediate reversal of the decisions and urged academic institutions to uphold the values of free inquiry and global academic cooperation. "Let our universities remain centers of knowledge, not echo chambers of political propaganda," it added.
Hans India
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Maulana Azad National Urdu University cancels MoU with Turkish institute
Hyderabad: Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) has announced the cancellation of its academic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Yunus Emre Institute of Turkey in the wake of Turkey's support to Pakistan in the recent Indo-Pak conflict following the terror attack at Pahalgam. The University said on Thursday that the decision has been taken in protest against Turkey's support for Pakistan in the backdrop of Indo-Pak tensions. MANUU had signed an MoU with Yunus Emre Institute last year for a period of five years, under which a diploma in Turkish language was started at the School of Languages, Linguistics & Indology, MANUU. Services of a Visiting Professor were hired for this. The university said in a statement that the visiting Professor from Turkey has already returned to his country. The MoU was signed on January 2, 2024 in the presence of MANUU Vice Chancellor, Prof. Syed Ainul Hasan. MANUU Registrar Prof. Ishtiaque Ahmed and Consul General of Turkiye Orhan Yalman Okan, on behalf of Yunus Emre Institute, signed the MoU. Yunus Emre Institute is a world-wide non-profit organisation created by the Turkish government in 2007. Named after the famous 14th century poet Yunus Emre, it aims to promote the Turkish language and the culture around the world. It was announced after signing of the MoU that the collaborative effort will enable exchange visits between members of their academic and administrative staff for delivering lectures, engaging in research, developing joint projects and establishing cultural activities. It was also stated that MoU will also facilitate exchanging students, exchange of resident and non-resident faculty members, project development and implementation, capacity building related to the educational, academic, cultural and scientific matters, primarily in science diplomacy, providing technical assistance as may be required, within the scope of University missions and Academic and Scientific Cooperation Project of Turkey. MANUU cancelled the MoU on a day when Centre revoked security clearance to Turkey's Celebi Airport Services Pvt Ltd. This arm of Celebi Aviation was engaged in ground handling at passenger and cargo terminals in Delhi, Bengaluru, Goa and Hyderabad. The Civil Aviation Ministry revoked the clearance with immediate effect in the interest of national security. The Civil Aviation Ministry revoked the clearance with immediate effect in the interest of national security. Several prominent Indian universities have suspended their academic Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with institutions in Turkey, citing national security concerns. Jamia Millia Islamia in a statement on Thursday also announced the immediate suspension of all MoUs with any institution affiliated with the Government of the Republic of Turkiye. In a post on X, the university said: 'Due to national security considerations, any Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, and any institution affiliated with the Government of the Republic of Turkiye stands suspended with immediate effect, until further orders. Jamia Millia Islamia stands firmly with the Nation.' The move comes after Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) suspended its own MoU with Inonu University in Turkey. -
New Indian Express
15-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
MANUU cancels academic MoU with Turkish university over Turkiye's alleged support for Pakistan
HYDERABAD: Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) announced the cancellation of its academic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Yunus Emre Institute, Turkiye, with immediate effect. In a press statement on Thursday, the Hyderabad-based university stated that the decision was taken in protest against Turkiye's alleged support for Pakistan's terrorist activities in the backdrop of Indo-Pak tensions. It is worth mentioning that on January 2, 2024, MANUU signed an MoU with Yunus Emre Institute, Turkiye, for a period of five years, under which a diploma in Turkish language was started at the School of Languages, Linguistics & Indology, MANUU. Services of a visiting professor were hired for this. The statement said that the visiting Professor from Turkiye has already returned to his country.
News18
15-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
Maulana Azad National Urdu University Cancels MoU With Turkish Institute
Last Updated: The University said on Thursday that the decision has been taken in protest against Turkey's support for Pakistan in the backdrop of Indo-Pak tensions. Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) has announced the cancellation of its academic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Yunus Emre Institute of Turkey in the wake of Turkey's support to Pakistan in the recent Indo-Pak conflict following the terror attack at Pahalgam. The University said on Thursday that the decision has been taken in protest against Turkey's support for Pakistan in the backdrop of Indo-Pak tensions. MANUU had signed an MoU with Yunus Emre Institute last year for a period of five years, under which a diploma in Turkish language was started at the School of Languages, Linguistics & Indology, MANUU. Services of a Visiting Professor were hired for this. The university said in a statement that the visiting Professor from Turkey has already returned to his country. The MoU was signed on January 2, 2024 in the presence of MANUU Vice Chancellor, Prof. Syed Ainul Hasan. MANUU Registrar Prof. Ishtiaque Ahmed and Consul General of Turkiye Orhan Yalman Okan, on behalf of Yunus Emre Institute, signed the MoU. Yunus Emre Institute is a world-wide non-profit organisation created by the Turkish government in 2007. Named after the famous 14th century poet Yunus Emre, it aims to promote the Turkish language and the culture around the world. It was announced after signing of the MoU that the collaborative effort will enable exchange visits between members of their academic and administrative staff for delivering lectures, engaging in research, developing joint projects and establishing cultural activities. It was also stated that MoU will also facilitate exchanging students, exchange of resident and non-resident faculty members, project development and implementation, capacity building related to the educational, academic, cultural and scientific matters, primarily in science diplomacy, providing technical assistance as may be required, within the scope of University missions and Academic and Scientific Cooperation Project of Turkey. MANUU cancelled the MoU on a day when Centre revoked security clearance to Turkey's Celebi Airport Services Pvt Ltd. This arm of Celebi Aviation was engaged in ground handling at passenger and cargo terminals in Delhi, Bengaluru, Goa and Hyderabad. The Civil Aviation Ministry revoked the clearance with immediate effect in the interest of national security. The Civil Aviation Ministry revoked the clearance with immediate effect in the interest of national security. Several prominent Indian universities have suspended their academic Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with institutions in Turkey, citing national security concerns. Jamia Millia Islamia in a statement on Thursday also announced the immediate suspension of all MoUs with any institution affiliated with the Government of the Republic of Turkiye. In a post on X, the university said: 'Due to national security considerations, any Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, and any institution affiliated with the Government of the Republic of Turkiye stands suspended with immediate effect, until further orders. Jamia Millia Islamia stands firmly with the Nation." The move comes after Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) suspended its own MoU with Inonu University in Turkey.
