A Bi-monthly Newsletter of
Department of Computer Science
Bahria University, Islamabad Campus
Volume 1, Issue 2 April, 2015
Published by Bahrians’ Association of Computer Students and Professionals
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EDITORIAL BOARD
Issue Bytes
CS BUZZ
FACULTY WATCH
WHAT’S UP?
PROUD BAHRIANZ
EVENT BYTES
ART BITS
PHOTO SHOOT
Executive Editor Saima Jawad
Associate Editor Ambrina Kanwal
Managing Editors Momina Moetesum & Anaum Ayaz
Assistant Editors Marium Fayyaz & Sundas Sohail
TECH BITS
STUDENTS’ STUDIO
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From the Editor’s Desk
Dear All,
On behalf of the editorial board, I would like to express my profound
gratitude for your appreciation of the first issue. I am also grateful for
your comments and suggestions for improvement. As a consequence
of the feedback received, we have incorporated many changes in the
design and content layout of this issue. We look forward to your
continual help and support to further improve Bits & Bytes.
Nothing in life gets better by chance, it gets better by change.
Change is the essence of life, however, it is often difficult to manage
and sometimes painful too. The secret of successful change
management is to focus all the energy to build the new, not to fight
the old. Destination cannot be changed overnight, but direction can
be! After all, the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
Bits & Bytes and other BACSAP initiatives are small steps towards
the direction of a big change. Let, instead of focusing on what the
world holds for us, concentrate on what we can bring to it. Together,
let us be the change we wish to see in the world.
Finally, a bit of advice, please rise above your circumstances and shine.
The future is bright….. YOU are the Future!
All the Best,
Saima Jawad
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CS BUZZ
BAHRIA UNIVERSITY’S MOU WITH PAKISTAN SWEET HOMES
Under the Community Support Program (CSP), the Office of Student Affairs at Bahria University has established
partnership with Pakistan Sweet Homes (PSH). The objective of association with PSH is to strengthen BU
Community Support Program (CSP) by providing opportunities of community service and volunteer activities to
the students of Bahria University. Currently, the students of Bahria University work voluntarily once a week
(every Friday) for two hours at PSH. The Psychology Department of BU has also initiated a PEACE Counselling
Center at PSH under the supervision of HOD (Professional Psychology).
BAHRIA UNIVERSITY GIFTED A COMPUTER LAB TO PSH
The management of Bahria University has gifted a computer lab to Pakistan Sweet Homes. The lab consists of 26
computer systems with networking items and other equipment of a total worth of Rs. 1 million. The provision of
computer lab also included renovation of the room and provision of furniture items. The inauguration of the
computer lab was done by the Rector of Bahria University on 22nd January, 2015. The event was attended by the
Rector, Pro Rector, all Directors, HODs and the team of Office of Student Affairs. During the event, the Rector
of Bahria University announced that Bahria University will follow and provide further measures for the
maintenance of computer lab and would arrange the computer teachers under the collaboration with Pakistan
Sweet Homes.
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CS Buzz
Pakistan Sweet Homes (PSH) is an NGO with a
vision to provide quality living and education to the orphan
children. It is one of the largest orphanages in the sub-continent
with 28 centres established across the country providing shelter
to over 3200 orphans. PSH is planning to expand the project in
more cities and for this purpose are looking forward for the
stakeholders to join them for realization of their dream to
establish as many as 50 more Pakistan Sweet Homes across the
Pakistan.
For more information about PSH click here
CS FACULTY VISITS PSH
The HOD CS Department, Mr. Fazal Wahab along with two senior faculty members, Mrs. Saima Jawad
and Mrs. Iram Jamshaid visited PSH on February 23, 2015. The main objective of the visit was to identify
specific teaching and learning requirements of PSH children to prepare the operational plan for the
computer lab. The PSH management and the CS faculty members mutually decided that the computer lab
will be made operational from the beginning of new academic session in April 2015. Computer tutorial
sessions will be arranged in the afternoon and these sessions will be conducted by the CS students under
direct supervision of the faculty members. These sessions will be a part of students’ Community Support
Service degree requirement. The HOD and faculty also visited the PSH school and interacted with
teachers and students.
PAKISTAN SWEET HOMES
PSH COMPUTER LAB OPERATIONAL PLAN
A CS faculty meeting was held on March 20, 2015 to discuss the PSH Computer Lab operational plan. After
detailed deliberations and discussions, the following decision were made:
Initially, the computer tutorial sessions will be arranged for class 4 till class 7.
Each class will have a 2-hour session weekly, from 3:00 pm -5:00 pm.
The sessions will be conducted by a CS faculty member along with a group of 5 CS students.
Syllabus for computer studies will be designed for class 1-8.
Text books/online reference material will also be identified to accompany the syllabus.
Appropriate teaching material in accordance with the syllabus is also to be prepared by the
faculty members and the students.
CS Faculty members will make necessary arrangements for the purchase of required books,
CDs, DVDs and other resources on voluntarily basis as a Community Service initiative.
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ESTABLISHMENT OF POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH LAB
The Postgraduate Research Lab is the part of the Faculty of Engineering Sciences, BUIC. The
Research Lab will facilitate both faculty and students to carry out research in various fields of
Engineering Sciences. The purpose of the lab is to pursue high impact cross disciplinary research to
cultivate innovations across multiple disciplines. The main objective of this lab is to design
practical tools, determining fundamentals limits and understanding interactions between
information representation, communication and networking across variety of transmission media.
The lab contains 40 state of the art computer systems, interconnected via a high speed Ethernet
network. Furthermore, facility of discussion room is also be provided for the interaction between
research scholars and their supervisors. The lab has appropriate installations for the following
research areas:
Image Processing
Data Mining & Warehousing
Data Communication & Networking
Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks
Wireless Sensor Networks
Cryptography
CS Buzz
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Faculty Watch
Ms. Aliya Amir has joined the CS Department as a Lecturer. She did her M.Sc. in Computer
Science from Bahria University Islamabad in 2000. Later, she received her MS degree in Information
Systems from California State University, USA in 2003. She has worked as a Web Developer in
several organizations including ORIC, Bahria Headquarters.
Mr. Sabahuddin Waqar has also joined CS Department as a Jr. Lecturer. He did his BS in
Computer Science from Bahria University Islamabad in 2013. Over the last two years, he gained
much professional and technical experience. Some of his noteworthy professional achievements
include projects like the Prison Management System, and the Finger Print Management System,
funded by the KP Government.
Mr. Saeed Ur Rehman (also an Ex Bahrian!) has joined the CS Department as a Jr. Lecturer. He
did his BS in Computer Science from Bahria University in 2013. Mr. Saeed has been with BUIC since
2005 as Assistant Lab Engineer.
IN FOCUS
Bits & Bytes extends heartiest congratulations to Mrs. Momina
Moetesum, Lecturer at the CS Department, on her brilliant
performance in the first semester of PhD course work. She
obtained 4.0 GPA and was enrolled in the Rector’s Honor List.
Mrs. Momina has done her B.E. in Computer Software Engineering from NUST.
She did her MS in Telecommunication and Networking from Bahria University,
Islamabad with a CGPA of 4.0 and received a Gold Medal. She recently presented
her paper titled “Communication in Crisis: Challenges of Post Disaster
Response Networks”, in the International Conference on Engineering and
Emerging Technologies, ICEET 2015.
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Faculty Watch
A SUCCESSFUL PHD EXPERIENCE
The Computer Science Department is home to multidisciplinary research and academic units that address
issues and recent advances in Computer Science. The department provides cutting edge facilities to promote
research. Recently the department awarded its first Doctorate of Philosophy in Computer Science degree.
Bits & Bytes interviewed our first PhD graduate Dr. Fazle Hadi to know about him a bit and to discover his
views about our postgraduate program. This is what he has to say…..!!!
My name is Fazle Hadi. My place of birth is Nowshera, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. My
father served in Pakistan Air Force. As a devoted father, he strived to provide his
children with quality education. It is due to his prayers and support that I now
have the honor to be the first PhD degree holder in my family.
I completed my higher secondary and intermediate education from Peshawar. I did
M.Sc. in Computer Science from University of Peshawar. Later I completed MS in
Computer Science from International Islamic University, Islamabad. Finally I re-
ceived my PhD degree from Bahria University Islamabad, Pakistan. My experience
here at Department of Computer Science, Bahria University Islamabad, had been
the most memorable. I was fortunate to carry out my research titled “Modeling
and Analyzing Anycast Routing in Reactive and
Proactive Networks” under able supervision of Dr. Abid
Ali Minhas, who guided me every step of the way. The
head of department, Mr. Fazal Wahab was supportive in all
matters. All other staff members were extremely friendly
and cooperative. During my time here as a PhD scholar, I
also delivered lectures as a visiting faculty and super-
vised research thesis of graduate students. In short, I found
Bahria University with an excellent environment for
undergraduate and post graduate studies and research.
Currently, I am working as an Associate Professor of Computer Science, Higher Education Department, Govt.
of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Research has
always been my prime focus and up till now I have
had 8 journal and more than 20 conference publica-
tions. I received two travel grants from HEC for
China and UK. My core expertise is in the field of
Computer Networks, ad hoc Networks, Delay
Tolerant Networks, Wireless Mesh Networks and
Wireless Sensor Networks. I have successfully
supervised 6 MS research theses till now. My recent
works include Post Disaster Response Networks,
Agriculture Crop Monitoring Systems and Flood
Information Systems through Wireless Sensor Networks.
Reported by: Momina Moetesum
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Recently, four CS faculty members have started a new chapter of their lives by
tying the nuptial bond. It is our pleasure to extend Heartiest Congratulations to
them with warm wishes for a blessed married life :)
Mr. Zain Ul Abideen, a Jr. Lecturer at the CS Department, tied
the knot on 28th November 2014. The wedding ceremony was
attended by friends, family and colleagues. We wish the groom and
the bride, a beautiful and joyous life ahead.
Ms. Anaum Ayaz, CS Department’s ex Student Advisor, who has
recently joined us as a Lecturer also tied a knot. Her Nikkah
ceremony was held on 25th January 2015 in the majestic Faisal
Mosque. The ceremony was very private and was attended by
close friends and family members only. She might soon be leaving
us to join her husband Saqib in Kindom of Saudi Arabia. We wish
her a beautiful and blessed married life ahead.
Faculty Watch
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Faculty Watch
Mr. Sabahuddin Waqar also got married recently. Carefully
planned or a beautiful coincidence, he and his lovely wife tied
the knot on 14th February 2015, giving them an eternal excuse
to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Mr. Sabahuddin has a long term
association with Bahria University, first as a student and then
as visiting faculty member. Now he has strengthened this
association by joining the CS Department as a permanent fac-
ulty member. We wish him a happiness filled married life ahead.
Dr. Shariq Bashir has recently joined the CS Department as
an Assistant Professor. He received his PhD in Computer
Science from Vienna University of Technology and afterwards he
went to New York University Abu Dhabi as a post doctoral
fellow. Recently, he crossed another important milestone of his
life by getting married. We wish Dr. Shariq Bashir a blissful
married life ahead.
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W hat’s Up? RECONSTITUTION OF BACSAP BOARDS
To support, guide and monitor all BACSAP activities, the Advisory Board has been reconstituted as
below: Fazal Wahab Chair
Saima Jawad Advisor
Dr. Imran Siddiqi Advisor
Rizwan Aamir Advisor
Abdul Hannan Coordinator
As per BACSAP Statute, Executive and Organizing Board Members' Performance is to be reviewed once
during the term. It is expected that this practice will ensure and improve the quality of BACSAP services.
To review the Executive and Organizing Board Members' Performance during Fall 2014 Semester, the
BACSAP Advisory Board interviewed all the Board Members on Wednesday, 18th March 2015 and
reconstituted the Executive and Organizing Boards as below:
BACSAP EXECUTIVE BOARD Sherjeel Haider BSCS-7B President
Muhammad Shujaat BSCS-7B Vice President
Muhammad Abdullah Tariq BSCS-7B General Secretary
Mohammad Faraz Khalid BSCS-7A Treasurer
BACSAP ORGANIZING BOARD Afnan Siddique BSCS-7B Director Media
Syed Mustafa Hassan BSCS-7B Director Event Planning & Management
Minhaj Barya BSCS-7B Director Administration
M. Abdullah Tariq BSCS-7B Director Marketing & Liaison
Muhammad Daniyal BSCS-7B Director Design & Décor
Atif Usman BSCS-6A Director Academics
Hafiz Fahad Siddique BSCS-6B Director Mobile & Web Development
Marium Fayyaz BSCS-5A Director Graphics & Content Development
Jawad Shoukat BSCS-5B Deputy Director Event Planning & Management
Khawaja M. Bilal BSCS-5A Deputy Director Administration
Mustafa Arif BSCS-6A Deputy Director Marketing & Liaison
Safeer Ahmad BSCS-5B Deputy Director Design & Décor
Shahnawaz Khan BSCS-5A Deputy Director Academics
Qasim Ali BSCS-6B Deputy Director Mobile & Web Development
Sundas Sohail BSCS-5A Deputy Director Graphics & Content Development
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BACSAP MEMBERSHIP
Fall 2014 Student Members’ Registration: 238
Spring 2015 Student Members’ Registration: 226
Total Student Members: 464
Spring 2015 Professional Members’ Registration: 20
Total Members 484
BACSAP Bulletin PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
It is a special honour and a privilege to begin my term as the President of
Bahrians’ Association of Computer Students and Professionals (BACSAP). When I
was in my early semesters, there was no platform to facilitate us to improve our
technical and professional skills. Now, CS students are lucky to have BACSAP,
which is from the students and working for the students. The BACSAP team is
working hard to organize different academic and non-academic activities for you.
We need your support, please join us. Let us use BACSAP to plan, learn and
excel to compete with the rest of the world. Together, We Can!
Sherjeel Haider (President BACSAP, 2014-2015)
What’s Up?
Efforts are underway to get BACSAP registered as an ACM Chapter. As a prerequisite
to this, the BACSAP Advisors and the Executive Board Members have acquired the ACM
Membership.
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BS(CS) Fall 2014 Honor Students
NAME GPA/CGPA
ZARYAB IFTIKHAR 3.66
HUSSAIN SHABBIR 3.71
SARA MUGHAL 3.71
MARYAM BIBI 3.81
SUMBAL KHAN 3.52
ATTA UR REHMAN SHAH 3.51
KHAWAJA MUHAMMAD BILAL MUKHTAR 3.67
MEHREEN KANWAL 3.58
MUHAMMAD FAHAD MINHAS 3.81
RASHID HUSSAIN 3.64
SUNDAS SOHAIL 3.64
ZUNERA SEHER 3.54
MARIUM FAYYAZ 3.99
MARIAM ILYAS 3.59
MUHAMMAD BILAL ARSHAD 3.69
HAFSA 3.56
MOHAMMAD UMAIR 3.64
TAYYABA FAISAL 3.5
MUHAMMAD HAROON NAZIR 3.75
MUHAMMAD TAYYAB 3.75
SONIA ARSHAD 3.53
ABDUR REHMAN ANWAR 3.72
MANGHANGIR (ALIAS) SHAM SUNDER 3.78
MUHAMMMAD EJAZ 3.5
SUNEEL KUMAR 3.59
Proud Bahrianz
MS(CS) Fall 2014 Honor Students
NAME GPA/CGPA
ROMANA TALAT 3.92
ISMAIL 3.5
MS (TELECOM) Fall 2014
Honor Students
NAME GPA/CGPA
MUHAMMAD ALI LODHI 3.56
MUHAMMAD MAJID MUBARIK 3.68
NADEEM IQBAL TAJ 3.67
SUNDASS KHALIQ 3.5
FAISAL HUSNAIN BOKHARI 3.83
SYED FARHAD BANOORI 3.5
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T ECH BITS
ORGANS-ON-CHIPS
Microchips lined by human cells that could revolutionize drug testing
The Wyss Institute (Harvard University) researchers and a multi-
disciplinary team of collaborators are engineering microchips
that recapitulate the microarchitecture and functions of living
organs, such as the lung, heart and intestines. These micro-
chips, called organs-on-chips, are likely to form an accurate
alternative to traditional animal testing one day. Each individual
organ-on-chip is composed of a clear flexible polymer about
the size of a computer memory stick that contains hollow
microfluidic channels lined by living human cells. As the micro
devices will be translucent, they will allow one to observe the
inner workings of human organs. The Wyss Institute team
seeks to build ten different human organs-on-chips and link
them together on an automated instrument to impersonate
whole body physiology. The instrument will control fluid flow
and cell viability while permitting real-time observation of the
cultured tissues and analysis of complex biochemical functions.
This instrumented "human-on-a-chip" will be used to rapidly
assess responses to new drug candidates, providing critical
information on their safety and efficacy.
For more information about Organs-on-Chips click here
Human Gut-on-a-Chip
Reported by: Marium Fayyaz (BSCS-5A)
Human Lung-on-a-Chip
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Microsoft is developing a new web browser named “Spartan”. It will serve as the default browser on
both the PC and mobile device running Windows 10. Spartan is designed for interoperability with the
modern web, and it is powered by a new rendering engine (Edge). It is not sure for now that it will
replace Internet Explorer or not, but there are news that Internet Explorer will be a part of Windows
10, so that it can be used in scenarios where IE-specific functionality is required, and it will use the
same dual-engine configuration as "Spartan". Spartan is providing many different interactive modes and
new functionalities. Note-taking mode is one of the coolest modes of Spartan. In this mode, you can
draw directly on the webpage, which captures the images, and lets you collaborate with others by
adding comments and tags. All these webpage-based collaborations will be automatically synced to
OneDrive. Another interactive mode of Spartan is reading mode. In this mode, you can arrange web
views the way you want in order to make them easier to read. You can also curate a "Reading List"
that will sync across phones and tablets. Cortana will also be a part of Spartan which will allow users
to find and do things online faster. Just like Windows 10, Spartan will also get updated automatically, it
will be secure, and it is designed in such a way that it will ensure web developers a consistent platform
across all Windows 10 devices. Spartan web browser seems to be a nice step forward to enhance
browsing experience. However, there aren’t many details provided yet that whether the browser will
support chrome extensions, or whether it will be the next Internet Explorer, or whether its browser
will finally be rebranded. So, in order to find answers of all these questions, we have to wait until the
release of Windows 10.
To learn more about Spartan Browser, click here
Tech Bits
Reported by: Ramis Ali (BSCS-8)
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Students’ Studio
If you are a Bahrian, chances are, you will meet the most freakishly strange people before you leave. Even
though tons of students are studying in Bahria, there are 7 people that you will come across (and will prob-
ably become really good friends with) within your first year.
The Future Mark Zuckerberg
There is always a know-it-all, extra-smart kid that everyone envies, but this is the person
you’ll be telling people you knew back in college once he/she gets famous. This person
asks the most baffling questions in class and leaves you wondering why you chose the
University life and did not just start working at McDonald’s instead.
The Extrovert
This really friendly person talks to everyone and is always found in the corridors
talking to new faces every time you see him. You do not know what his grades
are or who this person is actually friends with and you probably do not know
anything useful about him, but what you do know is that if you need to catch up
on the latest tittle-tattle, this is the guy!
The All-Rounder
Non-judgmental, does not believe in rumors, hates backbiting, has a hell lot in common with you…in
short, perfect! You can talk to this person about almost anything. And surprisingly,
out of all the people you will meet, this might be the only one on the same page as
you are. You are not best friends with them but you will get along very well if you
get to know this person. How to find this gem? I have already found one, it is real-
ly easy. It is the one you have always found really intriguing for no particular rea-
son and yet, have not had the guts to talk to.
The Yoda
Feeling blue? No problem! This oh-so-wise person will show up whenever you need
motivation or advice. He/she is always around, could be one of your closest friends,
and will make you feel better every time you are feeling low. There is nothing bet-
ter than a person giving out positive energy. So, after you have identified your Yoda,
do not forget to thank him/her once in a while.
7 WONDERS OF BAHRIA
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The Admirer
Everyone has admirers (including creepy stalkers) but there is always one that you
value. This person actually cares enough to hide his/her feelings so you would not
freak out. This is usually the person who calls you and wakes you up at 4 AM, so you
can study or waits outside your classes for you or definitely the one who buys your
favorite candy for you when he/she is at the café. How often do you get coy good
morning/good night texts from your crazy friends? Hardly ever. Yup, take the hint!
The Clan
Like everyone in Bahria, you too, have a clan. But the clan keeps changing over time. In the first week or
two, you quickly made a group out of the first few people you met. You all had fun, hung out between
classes, went for lunch together and helped each other in eve-
rything. For about a month, it seemed like you had so much in
common. Maybe even for a semester, you thought these would
be your homies for life. And then?...Then things began to fall
apart. The friendship did not have any profundity. Once the
novelty settled, you realized you did not really have much in
common. But now, as you have started feeling comfortable,
you look around and finally choose 5-6 people from your class. They are the ones you hang out with all
the time.
The Bestie
The twin you never had. This person has the ability to read your mind and in-
terestingly, can communicate with you through telepathy. You guys, without a
doubt, like the same TV show, have a crush on the same person, eat out of
each others wallets and are constantly striving to embarrass the other in public
(the best part!). So, if you don’t have a person to complete your sentences for
you yet, start looking for him/her, because you will need one to survive this
living hell.
This is pretty much everyone I have known in the university up till now, divided into these categories,
each more ridiculous than the last, yet they make up the best crew ever.
Live long, you weirdly amazing creatures!
Written by: Saba Mujahid (BSCS-3C)
Students’ Studio
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Reported by: Faiz Moazzam Dar (BSCS-8)
Pakistani startup, Patari is the next big thing for
Pakistani music industry
Patari – a Lahore based startup, touted as "Pakistan’s first music discovery and streaming service"
boasts the largest collection of Pakistani songs ever assembled in one place, all legal. The project, the
brainchild of entrepreneurs Khalid Bajwa and Humayun Haroon, is incubated by Plan9 (Pakistan’s big-
gest innovation hatchery). The music service, which is Pakistan’s answer to Spotify, currently boasts a
collection of 600 artists and 20,000 songs; the biggest ever available online, and features musicians
ranging from local Indies to Ustads. The aim of Patari is to provide users with a single platform for all
local music and enable them to discover new songs. It also aims to fill the gaps left open by websites
such as KoolMuzone and Pakmusic.net which were once dedicated to launch, promote and support
Pakistani music. With the help of Patari’s content team, music fans will be able to explore various
playlists and recommendations on the website. Pakistani musicians will also be able to promote and
monetize their songs on the website. The team of Patari is hopeful that this new project will be a
game changer for the Pakistani music industry. As an avid music listener, I am really happy that there
is finally something to quench the thirst of Pakistani music fans.
The website is currently in beta and is invite only at the moment. So, if you have not already, register
at patari.pk for an exclusive invite.
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To induce a sense of competitive learning and to improve the computing, communication and
presentation skills of students, BACSAP organized Semester Projects Exhibition and Competition.
The students of Faculty of Engineering Sciences got their semester projects registered and prepared
posters to highlight important features of their projects. Director BUIC, along with HOD CS
inaugurated the exhibition. The chief guest appreciated the CS Department on organizing the
Projects Gala. The HOD CS, in his address, encouraged the participants and the BACSAP team.
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M Hamza Shah (BSCS-1B) ATM System (C++) (Computer Fundamentals)
Aneel Ahmed (BSCS-2B) Kon Banega Crorepati (Programming Fundamentals)
Muhammad Nauman & Ayaan Ahmed
(BEE-3C) University Assistance System (Object Oriented Programming)
Marium Fayyaz (BSCS-4A) Cruise Management (Data Structures and Algorithms)
M. Awais Bajwa (BSCS-4B) Car Rental Database System (Database Management System)
Ali Mehdi (BSCS-5A) Snakes & Ladders (Visual Programming)
Atif Usman (BSCS-5A) Sudoku (Visual Programming)
Waleed Ahmed (BSCS-6A) Huffman Coding (Design and Analysis of Algorithms)
M. Faran Anwar, Taha Hassan &
Hussain Shabbir (BSCS-8) Taj Mahal (Computer Graphics)
Hashim Malik, Akmal Nazir & Tayyab Ijaz (BSIT-1B) Most Innovative Project, (Steganography)
Maryam Bibi & Shanza Ejaz (BSCS-5B) Best Project Documentation (Web Engineering)
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A TECHNICAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT SESSION
IN COLLABORATION WITH MICROSOFT
To meet the challenges of globalization and preparing the students to convert these challenges into
opportunities, BACSAP organized a technical skill development session about Entrepreneurship on
11th Feb 2015. This capacity building session was organized in collaboration with Microsoft and
HEC to enhance the entrepreneurial skills of the students. The session was conducted by Mohammad
Ahmed Khalid (Co-founder XGear) in an interactive and interesting way. Mr. Khalid told the
audience about the problems and difficulties he faced to launch his company and how he and his
colleagues overcame those to establish a successful business. The session motivated the students to
think about new business opportunities in a positive way.
Event Bytes
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BACSAP organized a workshop on Visual Programming utilizing the services provided by Microsoft .Net
Platform. The objective was to enable participants to develop interactive GUI Applications using C#. The
workshop was organized by Mrs. Saima Jawad and conducted by BSCS-7 students Sherjeel Haider, Junaid
Aslam , Sikandar Hayat and Faraz Khalid.
SKILL BUILDING WORKSHOPS
FOR THE STUDENTS, FROM THE STUDENTS
This workshop was a practical introduction to WEB Programming. Four sessions covered the basic
concepts of WEB Programming including HTML, Front-end design using Photoshop and PHP. Main objective
was to enable the participants to understand and develop WEB applications. This workshop was organized
by Mrs. Saima Jawad and conducted by BSCS-8 students Faiz Moazzam Dar, Hussain Shabbir, Waqas
Mehmood, Faran Anwar Hashmi and Sikander Hayyat.
Event Bytes
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Artists of Bahria were provided with an opportunity to be creative and sketch!. BACSAP organized an artistic
event called “Creative Chaos”. As a part of this event following topics were given for the sketching competi-
tion:
Bahria University’s Main Building
Student Life in Bahria
BACSAP Logo (with the moto Together We Can..!!)
Sketch of the following Allama Iqbal’s Verses:
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The Creative Writing part of ‘Creative Chaos’ re-
quired the students to compose articles (300-500
words) on one of the following topics:
I am the Future
Once a Bahrian, Always a Bahrian
Pakistan Vision 2025
My Best Moment in Bahria
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The Photography Competition allowed students to show
off their photography skills using the following theme and
topics.
Theme:
Real World
On the Spot Topics:
University Life
Me, Myselfie & I
My Best ’T’
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CREATIVE CHAOS RESULT
Sketching
Winner: Ahmed Fayyaz (BSCS-5B) Bahria University Main Building
Runner-Up: Muhammad Umer (MBA-2A) Allama Iqbal’s Verse
Creative Writing
Winner: Syed Abbas Raza (BSCS-6B) I am the Future
Runner-Up: Mujeeb Azam (MBA-6A) I am the Future
Real World Photography
Winner: Syed Daniyal Mehdi (BSIT-1A) Real Life
Runner-Up: Junaid Ahmed (BSCS-4B) Real Life
On the Spot Photography
Winner: Muhammad Ali Warsi (BSCS-5B) University Life
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A rt Bits
Ali Nauman, a second semester student of CS Department is
a very talented photographer. Bits & Bytes will bring you detail
of Ali’s Photography in the next issue. So stay tuned!
Ali Nauman’s Photography
Sketched by: Syed Abbas Raza Sharaf (BSCS-6B)
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Photography by: Muhammad Qasim (BSCS-8)
Art Bits
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P HOTO SHOOT
30
Photo Shoot
