First Course on Archival Studies in Pakistan concludes at Information Technology University - Press Release issued by Information Technology University.

Lahore -- April 15, 2019 (PPI-OT)

Following is the text of press release issued by Information Technology University (ITU)

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The first course focused on Archival studies in Pakistan to bring together the knowledge from several disciplines to equip people working in different archival environments under the auspices of Information Technology University (ITU) the Punjab concluded here today. Speaking at the conclusion of the course, Mr Faisal Yousaf, Director General IT Operations at PITB said that the course added to the skill set of our team immensely. This specialised training enabled them to carry out their tasks in an efficient and able manner for this important project in the Punjab.

Addressing the certificates distribution ceremony Zaheer Sarwar, Registrar ITU, underscored the innovative nature of this course said the ITU has always strived to bring new thinking to Pakistan, and pioneering this course in the country using technology aiming to help preserve our past for our future.

The course Director Dr Yaqoob Bangash informed that the seven-week course was developed in accordance with the guidelines of the International Council on Archives, and the several archives related courses taught over the world. This course provided the best information, teaching, and skills, needed for archival specialists in Pakistan, he said. Noting the progress of the project the outgoing Project Director, Dr Yaqoob Bangash, said: 'In two years we have come a long way.

From an idea to actually locating records, ensuring their preservation, sorting them, and now finally digitising them for access, has been a dream which is now becoming a reality. The scope of this project is huge and I hope the Punjab Archives Department continues to upload these documents to the dedicated online portal so that...