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| How to Travel
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Lahore International
Airport is the second largest airport in Pakistan and 10 minutes drive
away from the Conference Venue. Most flights from
European and Asia arrive at Lahore International Airport.
You can find detailed information from
http://www.lahoreairport.com.pkm.pk.
For online flight reservations & information please visit
http://www.expedia.com
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| Visas
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Citizens of some
countries may require an entry visa for Pakistan. Please contact the
Pakistani Consulate or Pakistani Embassy in your area. In case you need
any assistance and conference invitation letter, please contact the
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Lahore is the capital
of Punjab province and it has many good hotels and restaurants which
will be suitable for any category of budget. There are a few good hotels
in the heart of the city of Lahore of international standard. We give
here the list of three hotels which can be booked directly through their
e-mail or fax. However if you need any assistance to book the hotel,
please contact the Organizing Committee.
Pearl Continental (PC), Lahore
Shahrah-e-Quaid-e-Azam, P.O.Box 983, Lahore 54000, Pakistan.
Tel: 92-42-111-505-505, 92-42-6360210 , FAX: 92-42-6362760
Email:
pchl@hashoogroup.com
Web site:
http://www.pchotels.com.pk/pchl/index.htm
Avari Hotel, Lahore
87, Shahrah-e-Quaid-e-Azam, (The Mall) Lahore-54000, Pakistan.
Phone: 92-42-636 6366, 92-42-637 5805, 92-42-636 5365
Fax: 92-42-636 5367, 92-42-636 8694
Pakistan Reservations: (Toll Free) 0800 - 88 888
Email: lahore@avari.com
Web site:
http://www.avari.com/lahore.htm
Holiday Inn, Lahore
25/26 Egerton Road, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Phone: 92-42-6310077
Fax: 92-42-631-4515
Web site:
http://www.holidayinn.com
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| Transportation for
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A complimentary
transport service will be provided from the Allama Iqbal International Airport
Lahore
to hotel on your arrival. During the Conference days, the transport will
be provided from the selected hotels to the Conference venue and back.
For more information, please contact the
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| Voltage
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The electricity supply
in Pakistan is 220-240 volts a.c. at 50 Hz which follows the U. K.
configuration.
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| Telephones
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We recommend you to use
the public telephones for international calls using telephone cards.
This can be found at many hotel lobbies and shopping complexes. Hotels
normally include a surcharge of 150% of the normal Telecoms rates and
can be very expensive. The international dialing code is "00" to be
followed by the respective country code.
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| Currency
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The currency of
Pakistan is Pak Rupee. The following are the exchange rates with major
currencies.
1 US Dollar = 60.00PKR
1 Canadian Dollar = 46.58 PKR
1 UK Pound = 107.00PKR
1 Japanese Yen = 0.5328 PKR
1 Euro = 72.89 PKR
Please visit
http://www.xe.com/ucc and
http://www.dollareast.com for latest updates.
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| Transportation
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Taxis are cheap and can
provide the simplest means of moving around. However, you may need to
bargain before entering. Buses are easily available.
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| Places of Interest
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Lahore is the second
largest city of Pakistan. Other than many famous Historical monuments,
the city is also known for its beautiful gardens, mostly laid out during
Moghal Empire and British Raj. Besides the fragrance of its gardens, the
Old Walled City has aroma of rich cultural Heritage.
For more information about Lahore please visit
http://www.lahore.gov.pk.
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Shalimar Garden
The word "Shalimar" means, the purest of human pleasures. It was
completed between 1639 and 1641 in the reign of Emperor Shah Jehan.
Its triple-terraced gardens decorated with marble pavilions,
ornamental pools, water falls and fountains, make it one of the
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Badshahi Mosque
World's largest existing "Historical Mosque" built in 1674. It was
constructed using a blend of white marble and red stone, decorated
with beautifully engraved "QURANIC" verses, and fresco.
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Lahore Fort
Although founded some where in the B.C. era yet built into its
present shape between 1566 and 1673 A.D. A grandeur of Moghal
Architecture best preserved archaeologically are "SHISH MAHAL" (The
Palace of Mirrors), "MOTI MASJID" (Pearl Mosque), " "DIWAN-E-AAM"
(Court for the Commons) and "HATHI PER" (Elephant Steps). it also
has Moghal & Sikh period museums. |
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Jahangir's Tomb
Here lies most romantic prince Salim, turned to Emperor Jehangir,
descendant of "Akbar the Great", built in 1637 A.D. by his beloved
Queen "Noor-Jehan". It is surrounded by a beautiful garden. It is an
alcove for the romantic souls, even today . |
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Noor
Jehan's Tomb
"Light of the World." Noor-Jehan was the title given by the Emperor
Jehangir to his beloved last wife. She died in 1645 and rests in
peace with her daughter "Ladli Begum". |
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Old
City
The history of old city may be as old as the Lahore Fort but it is
still living within its walled area which is accessible through 12
gates. Its a multiple bazaar and jostling adventure of the oriental
culture and has its won flair and aroma. |
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Lahore Museum
Established during the British Raj in 1864. Displays a complete
cross-section of the Culture and History of the region with rare and
best collection of the Buddhist art from the Gandhara Period,
Islamic artifacts, Calligraphy, Old Manuscripts, Arms, Costumes and
Jewelry. |
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Announcements |
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Conference
Date
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Venue
of Conference
Lahore University of Management Sciences
Opposite Sector "U", DHA
Lahore, Pakistan.
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Important Deadlines
Last Date for Submission of Abstract:
November
10, 2007
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Notification of Acceptance of Abstract:
November
26, 2007
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Last Date for Submission of Full Papers:
December
15, 2007
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Feedback to authors and selection of papers:
December
31, 2007
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Final Paper drafting due (one of the authors must
register and attend the conference)
January
19, 2008
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Registration Deadline
February
10, 2008
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Mailing
Address
Secretariat
for LICM08
Department of Mathematics
Lahore University of Management Sciences
Opposite Sector "U", DHA,
Lahore, Pakistan.
Ph: +92-42-5722670-79
Fax: +92-42-5722591
Email:
licm08@lums.edu.pk
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