PESHAWAR, Feb 29: In a long overdue meeting, the University of Peshawar’s syndicate on Wednesday appointed and promoted around 200 teachers to BPS-18, 19, 20 and 21.
The appointment/promotion cases of these teachers had been awaiting decision for around 16 months.
The syndicate, the executive body of UoP, had the meeting after a delay of 15 months. Its first meeting occurred after the new Peshawar University Act, 2011, came into force giving it more authority.
A news release issued
Wednesday, 29 February 2012
‘Political interference’ in educational institutions denounced in Kohat
KOHAT, Feb 29: The professors’ association of Kohat has demanded end to political interference in the educational institutions and ‘negative’ activities of the students.
The president of the association, Prof Gul Qadir, speaking at a meeting held at the Postgraduate College, Kohat, vehemently condemned the incident of manhandling of a college principal by students in Bannu district.
The professors demanded that the political elements behind the incident and the students involved in
The president of the association, Prof Gul Qadir, speaking at a meeting held at the Postgraduate College, Kohat, vehemently condemned the incident of manhandling of a college principal by students in Bannu district.
The professors demanded that the political elements behind the incident and the students involved in
Dr Riaz appointed IT university VC Dr Riaz appointed CECOS University VC
PESHAWAR, Feb 29: Eminent scientist and academician Prof Dr Riaz A Khattak has been appointed vice-chancellor of the CECOS University of IT and Emerging Sciences, Peshawar.
According to a press release issued here on Wednesday, CECOS University President Eng Mohammad Tanveer Javed appointed Dr Riaz Khattak as the vice-chancellor in recognition of his outstanding performance as Director Research and Development/QEC of the university.
Dr Khattak, who got retired from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
According to a press release issued here on Wednesday, CECOS University President Eng Mohammad Tanveer Javed appointed Dr Riaz Khattak as the vice-chancellor in recognition of his outstanding performance as Director Research and Development/QEC of the university.
Dr Khattak, who got retired from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Kundi says: Cultural shows can help promote peace
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Feb 29: Deputy Speaker National Assembly Faisal Karim Kundi on Wednesday called for promoting peace and harmony in the district through holding of cultural activities.
As part of such efforts, the deputy speaker told media persons in a press conference here that a magnificent three-day cultural gala was being held from March 16, featuring different straits and aspects of the local culture besides traditional games.
He said final touches were being given to arrangements
As part of such efforts, the deputy speaker told media persons in a press conference here that a magnificent three-day cultural gala was being held from March 16, featuring different straits and aspects of the local culture besides traditional games.
He said final touches were being given to arrangements
Unidentified militants blown up in University campus Charsadda
CHARSADDA/LANDI KOTAL, Feb 29: Unidentified militants blew up the sub-campus of Abdul Wali Khan University (AWKU) at Palosa area in Charsadda on the night between Tuesday and Wednesday.
Eyewitnesses said that laboratory and classrooms of AWKU sub-campus were damaged badly when explosives, planted at the building went off. The blast was heard in far off areas. According to officials of Bomb Disposal Squad, at least three kilograms of
explosives, put in a ghee canister, were used in the
Eyewitnesses said that laboratory and classrooms of AWKU sub-campus were damaged badly when explosives, planted at the building went off. The blast was heard in far off areas. According to officials of Bomb Disposal Squad, at least three kilograms of
explosives, put in a ghee canister, were used in the
Change of faces on Punjab University poll front 2012
LAHORE, Feb 29: The Teachers Front (TF) has for the first time swept the Punjab University Academic Staff Association election 2012.
Teachers Front’s Aamir Sarwar has defeated association’s sitting president Prof Dr Mahr Saeed Akhtar with a margin of 128 votes.
Last year, Prof Akhtar had defeated Mr Sarwar, a new entrant in the university politics, with a margin of 114 votes.
According to results, Aamir Sarwar has been elected as PUASA president, obtaining 340 votes. Prof Akhtar
Teachers Front’s Aamir Sarwar has defeated association’s sitting president Prof Dr Mahr Saeed Akhtar with a margin of 128 votes.
Last year, Prof Akhtar had defeated Mr Sarwar, a new entrant in the university politics, with a margin of 114 votes.
According to results, Aamir Sarwar has been elected as PUASA president, obtaining 340 votes. Prof Akhtar
Educational reforms programme improve enrolment in schools
LAHORE, Feb 29: Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif says the educational reforms programme has improved enrolment in schools.
He said executive district officers of education (EDO-education) showing better performance regarding the programme would be encouraged.
At a meeting of EDOs showing better results regarding the implementation of educational reforms programme on Wednesday, the chief minister said recruitment of science teachers had been completed and they would be imparted professional
He said executive district officers of education (EDO-education) showing better performance regarding the programme would be encouraged.
At a meeting of EDOs showing better results regarding the implementation of educational reforms programme on Wednesday, the chief minister said recruitment of science teachers had been completed and they would be imparted professional
MBA Student goes missing
LAHORE, Feb 29: An MBA student went missing from outside a confectionery in Ahmad Block of Garden Town on Wednesday.
Police said 26-year-old Pakistan-born US citizen Ali Murtaza Sindhu of 63-Ahmad Block left for a nearby confectionary by a car at 4pm and didn’t return.
Quoting family, the police said Murtaza’s cell phone was found powered off.
(Dawn
Police said 26-year-old Pakistan-born US citizen Ali Murtaza Sindhu of 63-Ahmad Block left for a nearby confectionary by a car at 4pm and didn’t return.
Quoting family, the police said Murtaza’s cell phone was found powered off.
(Dawn
Students of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) protest Kohistan killings
ISLAMABAD, Feb 29: Students of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) residing in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad took out a protest rally and staged a sit-in on Wednesday to condemn the massacre of 18 people in Dasu.
The rally started from Aabpara and culminated at National Press Club (NPC) where the protesters staged a sit-in.
The students were chanting slogans against the government for its failure to provide security to the innocent people traveling on the Korakoram Highway (KKH). The
The rally started from Aabpara and culminated at National Press Club (NPC) where the protesters staged a sit-in.
The students were chanting slogans against the government for its failure to provide security to the innocent people traveling on the Korakoram Highway (KKH). The
Kalash culture to figure as World Heritage List of Unesco
ISLAMABAD, Feb 29: In order to preserve endangered living culture of Kalash Valley, the government documented it for inscription in World Heritage List of Unesco.
A one-day workshop was organised on Wednesday at Lok Virsa on preparation of the nomination dossier for inscription.
In his opening remarks as chief guest, Federal Secretary for National Heritage and Integration Faridullah Khan informed the participants that his ministry had come up with a plan to safeguard the endangered heritage
A one-day workshop was organised on Wednesday at Lok Virsa on preparation of the nomination dossier for inscription.
In his opening remarks as chief guest, Federal Secretary for National Heritage and Integration Faridullah Khan informed the participants that his ministry had come up with a plan to safeguard the endangered heritage
Data to be uploaded on HEC’s website
ISLAMABAD, Feb 29: Higher Education Commission (HEC) has decided to upload the data provided by universities to ascertain their ranking on its website.
Purpose of the decision is to encourage universities to provide correct data to the commission so that an error-free ranking is ensured, Dawn has learnt reliably.
According to sources, for the ranking HEC used the data provided by the universities but it cannot be denied that some universities might have provided wrong or incorrect
Purpose of the decision is to encourage universities to provide correct data to the commission so that an error-free ranking is ensured, Dawn has learnt reliably.
According to sources, for the ranking HEC used the data provided by the universities but it cannot be denied that some universities might have provided wrong or incorrect
Programme on art and society at Unicorn Gallery
KARACHI, Feb 29: A programme featuring an exhibition of paintings and sculptures by Prof Bashir Ahmad, a presentation on ‘Art, society and gender politics’ by Niiloufur Farrukh, screening of a war documentary by M.S.
Kureshi, a presentation on ‘Rediscovering identity through the visual reflections on Sindh and Pakistani history’ by Dr Hamida Khuhro, a display of art books and readings and audience dialogue will be held at the Unicorn Gallery at 6pm on Thursday, says a press
Kureshi, a presentation on ‘Rediscovering identity through the visual reflections on Sindh and Pakistani history’ by Dr Hamida Khuhro, a display of art books and readings and audience dialogue will be held at the Unicorn Gallery at 6pm on Thursday, says a press
Call to ensure merit in vice chancellors appointment
KARACHI, Feb 29: Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) member Dr Shershah Syed has called for evolving a system for the appointment of vice chancellors and professors for universities purely on a merit basis and in a transparent manner.
In a statement, he referred to the recent Lahore High Court verdict for appointment of vice chancellors for Punjab universities and
said that while declaring re-appointment of the Health Sciences University vice chancellor unlawful, the court had ruled
In a statement, he referred to the recent Lahore High Court verdict for appointment of vice chancellors for Punjab universities and
said that while declaring re-appointment of the Health Sciences University vice chancellor unlawful, the court had ruled
Syndicate Teachers Class boycott resumes at Sindh University
HYDERABAD, Feb 29: A large number of teachers of the Sindh University again resorted to boycott of classes on Wednesday in protest against the decision of the university syndicate not to reinstate eight teachers who were sacked for leading a movement against the Vice-Chancellor, Dr Nazir A. Mughal.
The teachers, accompanied by university employees, wore black armbands, took out a rally and staged a sit-in at the campus.
They carried placards and banners inscribed with different slogans
The teachers, accompanied by university employees, wore black armbands, took out a rally and staged a sit-in at the campus.
They carried placards and banners inscribed with different slogans
City schools writing new record books, DCO told report on educational institutions presented to the DCO by EDO Education
LAHORE – The District Coordination Officer was told on Wednesday that the school attendance ratio during the current year (till January 2012) had remained 87 per cent against the target of 88 per cent. Similarly, the attendance ratio of non-teaching staff in schools was 90 per cent against the target of 88 per cent.
The figures were quoted in a report on educational institutions presented to the DCO by EDO Education at the District Development Review Committee meeting held at the Town Hall
The figures were quoted in a report on educational institutions presented to the DCO by EDO Education at the District Development Review Committee meeting held at the Town Hall
International Women’s Day art exhibition on 8th held at Alliance Française Gallery New World Concepts and Grandeur Art Gallery
International Women’s Day art exhibition on 8th
KARACHI: An art exhibition is being organised in connection with the International Women’s Day on March 8. The daylong event would be held at Alliance Française Gallery here under the auspices of the New World Concepts and Grandeur Art Gallery. According to organisers the exhibition will feature the work of 12 senior women artists as well as that of six young female artists. CEO New World Concepts Yasmin Hyder referred to the theme of
KARACHI: An art exhibition is being organised in connection with the International Women’s Day on March 8. The daylong event would be held at Alliance Française Gallery here under the auspices of the New World Concepts and Grandeur Art Gallery. According to organisers the exhibition will feature the work of 12 senior women artists as well as that of six young female artists. CEO New World Concepts Yasmin Hyder referred to the theme of
Most private schools without playgrounds; authorities silent in punjab
* Survey reveals only 33 percent private schools provide facility to students
* Parents complain about lack of recreational facilities despite heavy school fee
By Arsalan Haider
LAHORE: Sports and playing activities form an important part of students’ lives, teaching them sportsmanship, physical fitness, team spirit, mental strength, constructive use of time, maintaining health, confidence and decision making. Students can also use sports as a recreational activity to get away from
* Parents complain about lack of recreational facilities despite heavy school fee
By Arsalan Haider
LAHORE: Sports and playing activities form an important part of students’ lives, teaching them sportsmanship, physical fitness, team spirit, mental strength, constructive use of time, maintaining health, confidence and decision making. Students can also use sports as a recreational activity to get away from
Annual FESF children’s benefit concert held Family Educational Services Foundation (FESF) organised
KARACHI - The Family Educational Services Foundation (FESF) organised the 12th Children’s Benefit Concert on Wednesday at the PAF Museum, where 4,500 underprivileged and special children from 60 institutions and schools of Karachi were the guests.
The goal of the annual event is to provide a memorable experience to children who do not otherwise have such opportunities. It also creates an inclusive situation as handicapped children mingle with the mainstream public.
The host, renowned
The goal of the annual event is to provide a memorable experience to children who do not otherwise have such opportunities. It also creates an inclusive situation as handicapped children mingle with the mainstream public.
The host, renowned
Special education network to be extended to tehsil level in Sindh Chief Minister’s Special Education Adviser
KARACHI - A new comprehensive policy for special education in Sindh is being framed with the consultation of the stakeholders concerned and it would be implemented after the provincial cabinet approves it, said Chief Minister’s Special Education Adviser Imtiaz Ahmed Shaikh.
He said all aspects related to special education would be considered while devising the new policy and, particularly, the special education network would be extended to the level of tehsil.
Shaikh was talking to the
He said all aspects related to special education would be considered while devising the new policy and, particularly, the special education network would be extended to the level of tehsil.
Shaikh was talking to the
Imamia students launch protest against Shia deaths front of Lahore Press Club
LAHORE - Imamia Student Organisation staged a protest demonstration in front of Lahore Press Club on Wednesday to mourn the death of 18 Shias in Kohistan firing spree. Dozens of ISO activist chanted slogans against government inefficiency to provide security to minority sects of Islam. They demanded government to punish the culprits and ensure that the next time no Shia was killed in such an incident. They called it an activity to spark sectarian violence amongst different school of thoughts of
A tale of two extremes question is the opening ceremony of the Punjab Sports Festival 2012
LAHORE - Who would want to point out gaps in an event that was attended by over 75,000 sportsmen and women, 35,000 spectators and was worth over Rs 2 billion of the tax-payers’ money?
Not unless the problem was as glaringly obvious and a constant reminder of our failure as a nation as this. The event in question is the opening ceremony of the Punjab Sports Festival 2012. “We came here after our school ended at 1pm. All the lunch we had brought with us is finished,” said Ali Jafri, just
Not unless the problem was as glaringly obvious and a constant reminder of our failure as a nation as this. The event in question is the opening ceremony of the Punjab Sports Festival 2012. “We came here after our school ended at 1pm. All the lunch we had brought with us is finished,” said Ali Jafri, just
Say hello to a JI-free PU! historic Punjab University (PU), Tanzeem-e-Asataza, a pro- Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) teachers’ group,
LAHORE - In what is being described as a beginning of a new ear for the historic Punjab University (PU), Tanzeem-e-Asataza, a pro- Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) teachers’ group, has been defeated by a group of neutral teachers, the Teachers Front (TF).
“This is a lesson that the politics of weapon, torture, extremism and hypocrisy have to end one day,” a professor said, adding “we have struggled very hard for this moment.”
“This is the end of Mansoora politics at the PU,” another
“This is a lesson that the politics of weapon, torture, extremism and hypocrisy have to end one day,” a professor said, adding “we have struggled very hard for this moment.”
“This is the end of Mansoora politics at the PU,” another
Persian language to boost Pak-Iran ties Persian language learning in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD - The mounting trend of Persian language learning in Pakistan is encouraging and the ability to speak Persian language will boost bilateral relations between the two brotherly Islamic countries, Pakistan and Iran. This was stated by Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Ali Raza Haqiqian here Wednesday at the National University of Modern Language while addressing the concluding session of ‘The First Iran Knowing Workshop’. The workshop was organised by Iran-Pakistan Institute of Persian
AIOU to hold research seminar Allama Iqbal Open University
ISLAMABAD - The Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) Islamic Thought, History and Culture, Faculty of Arabic and Islamic Studies Department will hold a national seminar on ‘The Standardisation of University Journals and their Role in Promotion of Quality Research’.
Faculty of Arabic and Islamic Studies Dean Prof Dr Ali Asghar Chishti will preside over the seminar while International Islamic University Islamic Research Institute Director General Dr Muhammad Khalid Masood will be the Chief
Faculty of Arabic and Islamic Studies Dean Prof Dr Ali Asghar Chishti will preside over the seminar while International Islamic University Islamic Research Institute Director General Dr Muhammad Khalid Masood will be the Chief
Gilgit Baltistan students protest sectarian killings of 18 people in Kohistan
STAFF REPORT - Students from Gilgit-Baltistan residing in the twin cities protested on Wednesday against the killing of 18 people in Kohistan. The rally started from Aabpara chowk and culminated in front of the Parliament House. The protestors were holding placards and banners inscribed with slogans against the government for its alleged incompetence in providing security to the people travelling on the Karakoram Highway. The protestors demanded the government to ensure the safety of the people
Foundation University will display their paintings at Lok Virsa Painting show by students
Painting show by students today
Islamabad
Students of the Foundation University will display their paintings at Lok Virsa here today (March 1) to show their skills and creativity. The event is being organized by National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage, Lok Virsa, Ministry of National Heritage and Integration in collaboration with Pakistan Sweet Homes. Zamurrud Khan, managing director, Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal will inaugurate the show.
Islamabad
Students of the Foundation University will display their paintings at Lok Virsa here today (March 1) to show their skills and creativity. The event is being organized by National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage, Lok Virsa, Ministry of National Heritage and Integration in collaboration with Pakistan Sweet Homes. Zamurrud Khan, managing director, Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal will inaugurate the show.
Protect your feet from fungal infection
Public locker rooms and showers may be breeding grounds for fungi, so it’s important to protect your feet.
The American Academy of Family Physicians offers these suggestions:
* Kick off your shoes and let your feet breathe while you’re at home.
* Put on a clean pair of socks each day, especially when the weather is warm.
* Thoroughly dry your feet after bathing or showering. Wear sandals or flip flops when in a public shower or locker room.
* Throw away old, worn exercise
The American Academy of Family Physicians offers these suggestions:
* Kick off your shoes and let your feet breathe while you’re at home.
* Put on a clean pair of socks each day, especially when the weather is warm.
* Thoroughly dry your feet after bathing or showering. Wear sandals or flip flops when in a public shower or locker room.
* Throw away old, worn exercise
AIOU now offering latest technology based learning learning methodologies, Allama Iqbal Open University
Islamabad
While bringing innovations in the old-age crude distance learning methodologies, Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) is now offering latest technology-based learning with online blended systems, especially with a focus on rural areas, said AIOU Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Nazir Ahmed Sangi.
During an exclusive interview with ‘The News’, he said that gone are the times when people used to think AIOU as a low standard university, it is now a university that is delivering
While bringing innovations in the old-age crude distance learning methodologies, Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) is now offering latest technology-based learning with online blended systems, especially with a focus on rural areas, said AIOU Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Nazir Ahmed Sangi.
During an exclusive interview with ‘The News’, he said that gone are the times when people used to think AIOU as a low standard university, it is now a university that is delivering
Professor Aleemudin retires
Rawalpindi: Professor Aleemudin, who started his career as a Lecturer in Chemistry by joining G.C Murree in 1976 after doing MPhil from Quaid-I-Azam has retired as the Principal Govt Postgraduate College Asghar Mall Rawalpindi, says a press release issued here Wednesday.
During his almost 35 years service, he had the honour to serve at prestigious educational institutions such as Government College Lahore and Gordon College Rawalpindi. Teaching and non-teaching staff members of the college
During his almost 35 years service, he had the honour to serve at prestigious educational institutions such as Government College Lahore and Gordon College Rawalpindi. Teaching and non-teaching staff members of the college
Doctors’ group wins Quaid-i-Azam University, QAU Syndicate polls
Islamabad
Doctors Eatzaz-Ishaq Group, Quaid-i-Azam University, again won the Syndicate election for the seat of associate professor held here on Wednesday. The seat was vacated by Dr Muhammad Ishaq who became professor in Chemistry. Dr Kashif Sabih of Physics Department (13 votes) defeated the duo of Dr Masud Khan of Mathematics (9 votes) and Dr Khalid Khan of Physics who could manage only 5 votes. Meanwhile, all the office-bearers of ASA have requested President Asif Ali Zardari to nominate
Doctors Eatzaz-Ishaq Group, Quaid-i-Azam University, again won the Syndicate election for the seat of associate professor held here on Wednesday. The seat was vacated by Dr Muhammad Ishaq who became professor in Chemistry. Dr Kashif Sabih of Physics Department (13 votes) defeated the duo of Dr Masud Khan of Mathematics (9 votes) and Dr Khalid Khan of Physics who could manage only 5 votes. Meanwhile, all the office-bearers of ASA have requested President Asif Ali Zardari to nominate
Seminar on youth problems, their solution International Islamic University Islamabad Rector
Islamabad
Today is one of the darkest days in the country’s history because on this day gunmen of a sect of Muslims killed dozens of passengers of another sect out of sheer hatred and in cold blood, said International Islamic University Islamabad Rector Professor Fateh Muhammad Malik on Tuesday, says a press release.
This act of terrorism took place in Kohistan where buses going from Rawalpindi to Gilgit was ambushed and over 20 passengers of a particular sect were shot dead by
Today is one of the darkest days in the country’s history because on this day gunmen of a sect of Muslims killed dozens of passengers of another sect out of sheer hatred and in cold blood, said International Islamic University Islamabad Rector Professor Fateh Muhammad Malik on Tuesday, says a press release.
This act of terrorism took place in Kohistan where buses going from Rawalpindi to Gilgit was ambushed and over 20 passengers of a particular sect were shot dead by
Silver Oaks School & ACE Academy organised a inter-school debate contest
Rawalpindi
Silver Oaks School holds inter-school debate contest
Silver Oaks School & ACE Academy organised a unique inter-school debate contest for encouraging and developing oratory skills and public speaking confidence from a young age, says a press release.
Silver Oaks School in collaboration with ACE International Academy hosted a first-of-its-kind grand inter-school debate competition for the young orators of grades 5 to 8, at ACE, Bahria Town Campus.
Eight leading schools of
Silver Oaks School holds inter-school debate contest
Silver Oaks School & ACE Academy organised a unique inter-school debate contest for encouraging and developing oratory skills and public speaking confidence from a young age, says a press release.
Silver Oaks School in collaboration with ACE International Academy hosted a first-of-its-kind grand inter-school debate competition for the young orators of grades 5 to 8, at ACE, Bahria Town Campus.
Eight leading schools of
MNA to move court against FMDC quota in Federal Medical and Dental College for Islamabad
Islamabad
PML-N MNA Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry has announced to move the court against the 10 per cent quota in Federal Medical and Dental College for Islamabad residents declaring it discriminatory.
“The government has played a cruel joke with students of my city by offering them only 10 per cent seats in the newly-established medical college. I will raise my voice against this discrimination against locals in the National Assembly and challenge it in the court of law, too, for relief,”
PML-N MNA Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry has announced to move the court against the 10 per cent quota in Federal Medical and Dental College for Islamabad residents declaring it discriminatory.
“The government has played a cruel joke with students of my city by offering them only 10 per cent seats in the newly-established medical college. I will raise my voice against this discrimination against locals in the National Assembly and challenge it in the court of law, too, for relief,”
Teachers to launch protest from 3rd March teachers of Punjab educational institutions have announced
Rawalpindi: The teachers of Punjab educational institutions have announced to launch a protest movement from March 3 to express resentment over non-acceptance of their four-point charter of demands by the concerned authorities.
The decision to this effect was announced by representatives of Muttahida Mohaz Usatiza Punjab, Rawalpindi District including Mohammad Najeeb Pasha, district chairman, Sajid Iqbal Janjua, general secretary, Mohammad Asif Iqbal, joint secretary and Syed Zahoor Hussain
The decision to this effect was announced by representatives of Muttahida Mohaz Usatiza Punjab, Rawalpindi District including Mohammad Najeeb Pasha, district chairman, Sajid Iqbal Janjua, general secretary, Mohammad Asif Iqbal, joint secretary and Syed Zahoor Hussain
Exhibition of calligraphic art, furniture jewellery by Azeem Iqbal opens at Gallery Louvre
Islamabad
An exhibition of calligraphic art, furniture and jewellery items by Azeem Iqbal opens at Gallery Louvre today (Thursday).
“Iqbal’s calligraphic pieces are like Dostoevsky’s works, imbued with profundity of thought. It is a Japanese ‘NOH’ theatres’ soul searching for a concrete epiphany of the divine, and with such rapid changes in terms of mode and style that one is reminded of Pablo Picasso,” the gallery’s curator Alina Saeed stated.
The panels displayed in
An exhibition of calligraphic art, furniture and jewellery items by Azeem Iqbal opens at Gallery Louvre today (Thursday).
“Iqbal’s calligraphic pieces are like Dostoevsky’s works, imbued with profundity of thought. It is a Japanese ‘NOH’ theatres’ soul searching for a concrete epiphany of the divine, and with such rapid changes in terms of mode and style that one is reminded of Pablo Picasso,” the gallery’s curator Alina Saeed stated.
The panels displayed in
Labour bodies screen short film (Piler) and (LRF) jointly organised a screening of a documentary
Karachi
The Pakistan Institute of Labour Education and Research (Piler) and the Labour Rights Forum (LRF) jointly organised a screening of a documentary on Wednesday, titled ‘kis se munsafi chahen?’ (The search for justice), which aply depicted the sorry state of affairs at the labour courts.
One of the speakers, Khalid Mumtaz, secretary general of the Karachi Bar Association (KBA), said the workers, including women labourers, were living in miserable conditions in the country.
The Pakistan Institute of Labour Education and Research (Piler) and the Labour Rights Forum (LRF) jointly organised a screening of a documentary on Wednesday, titled ‘kis se munsafi chahen?’ (The search for justice), which aply depicted the sorry state of affairs at the labour courts.
One of the speakers, Khalid Mumtaz, secretary general of the Karachi Bar Association (KBA), said the workers, including women labourers, were living in miserable conditions in the country.
Why modern libraries are important Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET),
Karachi
Modern libraries are increasingly being redefined as places where unrestricted information from different sources is accessed. This was stated by the chancellor of the Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET), ZA Nizami, on Wednesday.
He was speaking at a seminar organised by the SSUET in collaboration with the Social Students’ Forum on ‘Islami Tareekh Main Kutubkhanon Ki Ahmiat’ (Importance of Libraries in Islamic History) at the SUUET.
The libraries
Modern libraries are increasingly being redefined as places where unrestricted information from different sources is accessed. This was stated by the chancellor of the Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET), ZA Nizami, on Wednesday.
He was speaking at a seminar organised by the SSUET in collaboration with the Social Students’ Forum on ‘Islami Tareekh Main Kutubkhanon Ki Ahmiat’ (Importance of Libraries in Islamic History) at the SUUET.
The libraries
BSEK appoints control officers for the upcoming annual exams 2012 Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK karachi)
Karachi
The Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK) on Tuesday appointed some 250 applicants as centre control officers for the upcoming annual exams.
During the past couple of years, the board had been receiving complaints about the flawed appointment procedure which hired inexperienced candidates for the job. However, this time around it was decided that “only people with teaching and administrative experience will qualify for the posts,” said Rafia Mallah, the BSEK controller
The Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK) on Tuesday appointed some 250 applicants as centre control officers for the upcoming annual exams.
During the past couple of years, the board had been receiving complaints about the flawed appointment procedure which hired inexperienced candidates for the job. However, this time around it was decided that “only people with teaching and administrative experience will qualify for the posts,” said Rafia Mallah, the BSEK controller
KU warns of action over disturbance of campus peace The Karachi University administration
Karachi
The Karachi University administration has decided to closely monitor students’ activities and take stern action against those found involved in disturbing peace on the campus. The decision was taken at a meeting held at the university between Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Qaiser and Rangers’ officials on Wednesday.
“Severe and prompt action will be taken against students found involved in any criminal or unlawful act within the campus,” Prof Qaiser stressed. Also
The Karachi University administration has decided to closely monitor students’ activities and take stern action against those found involved in disturbing peace on the campus. The decision was taken at a meeting held at the university between Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Qaiser and Rangers’ officials on Wednesday.
“Severe and prompt action will be taken against students found involved in any criminal or unlawful act within the campus,” Prof Qaiser stressed. Also
SBTE announces DAE result annual examinations 2011, Diploma of Associate Engineer (DAE), first year Sindh Board of Technical Education
Karachi
The Sindh Board of Technical Education (SBTE) on Wednesday announced the result of annual examinations 2011, Diploma of Associate Engineer (DAE), first year. According to the controller of examinations, SBTE, Syed Azhar Ali Shah, 7,562 candidates appeared in the exam while 4,477 passed. Download and search result
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The Sindh Board of Technical Education (SBTE) on Wednesday announced the result of annual examinations 2011, Diploma of Associate Engineer (DAE), first year. According to the controller of examinations, SBTE, Syed Azhar Ali Shah, 7,562 candidates appeared in the exam while 4,477 passed. Download and search result
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SKMCH science fair ‘Eureka 2012’ ends SHAUKAT Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre’s
LAHORE
SHAUKAT Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre’s (SKMCH&RC) science fair ‘Eureka 2012’ concluded here on Wednesday. It was aimed to provide opportunities to young scientists all over Pakistan to share ideas, showcase innovative science projects and promote creativity among the students.
A press release here said about 80 projects in the category of “Sustainable Energy for All” qualified for the grand finale this year. Prof Dr Arjumand Iqbal Durrani,
SHAUKAT Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre’s (SKMCH&RC) science fair ‘Eureka 2012’ concluded here on Wednesday. It was aimed to provide opportunities to young scientists all over Pakistan to share ideas, showcase innovative science projects and promote creativity among the students.
A press release here said about 80 projects in the category of “Sustainable Energy for All” qualified for the grand finale this year. Prof Dr Arjumand Iqbal Durrani,
Administrative institutions urged to work efficiently to improve economy balanced and justified taxation system
LAHORE
THE administrative institutions should play their effective role to curb trading and business on fake documents and every segment of society should support this while balanced and justified taxation system is need of hour.
These views were expressed by the participants in Jang Economic Session on “Improvement in tax collection - role of accountability institution’ here on Wednesday.
The participants were Inland Revenue of Federal Board of Revenue Intelligence and
THE administrative institutions should play their effective role to curb trading and business on fake documents and every segment of society should support this while balanced and justified taxation system is need of hour.
These views were expressed by the participants in Jang Economic Session on “Improvement in tax collection - role of accountability institution’ here on Wednesday.
The participants were Inland Revenue of Federal Board of Revenue Intelligence and
University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) ranked 3rd best University by HEC
UVAS ranked 3rd best by HEC
LAHORE
THE University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) has been ranked third best university in agriculture/veterinary category by Higher Education Commission (HEC), The ranking has been declared on the basis of quality education and research. This was stated by Chairperson HEC Dr Javaid R Laghari in a letter written to UVAS Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Talat Naseer Pasha here on Wednesday, said a press release. Dr Javed R Laghari explained that ranking was
LAHORE
THE University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) has been ranked third best university in agriculture/veterinary category by Higher Education Commission (HEC), The ranking has been declared on the basis of quality education and research. This was stated by Chairperson HEC Dr Javaid R Laghari in a letter written to UVAS Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Talat Naseer Pasha here on Wednesday, said a press release. Dr Javed R Laghari explained that ranking was
Militants damage two educational institutions explosives to blow up the campus of a university and a school
CHARSADDA: Suspected militants caused damage to two educational institutions in the district on Wednesday as they used explosives to blow up the campus of a university and a school.
The police sources said the administration block of the Abdul Wali Khan University (AWKU) campus in Palosa was partially damaged when unidentified persons triggered explosions in its building Tuesday night. “Three rooms of the administration block have partially been damaged in the incident,” said a
The police sources said the administration block of the Abdul Wali Khan University (AWKU) campus in Palosa was partially damaged when unidentified persons triggered explosions in its building Tuesday night. “Three rooms of the administration block have partially been damaged in the incident,” said a
Orakzai students demand halt to military operation in Orakzai Agency All Pakistan Orakzai Students Welfare Society
PESHAWAR: The All Pakistan Orakzai Students Welfare Society on Wednesday urged the government to halt the ongoing military operation in Orakzai Agency so that the educational institutions could reopen.
Speaking at a news conference here, president of the society Umar Hayat and secretary general Said Umar said the military operation had been going on in Orakzai tribal region for the last several years, which prevented the students from getting education.
They added that quota should also
Speaking at a news conference here, president of the society Umar Hayat and secretary general Said Umar said the military operation had been going on in Orakzai tribal region for the last several years, which prevented the students from getting education.
They added that quota should also
Punjab University PU teacher gets honour
PU teacher gets honour
LAHORE: (Wednesday, February 29, 2012): PU Asst Prof Umar Farooq of Electrical Engineering’s thesis titled “Design and Implementation of an Intelligent Controller for Wheeled Mobile Robots” has been accepted for publication in the form of book by Lambert Academic Publishing. PU VC Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran congratulated him to earn fame for varsity.
LAHORE: (Wednesday, February 29, 2012): PU Asst Prof Umar Farooq of Electrical Engineering’s thesis titled “Design and Implementation of an Intelligent Controller for Wheeled Mobile Robots” has been accepted for publication in the form of book by Lambert Academic Publishing. PU VC Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran congratulated him to earn fame for varsity.
Chairman Higher Education Commission (HEC) Dr Javaid Laghari has congratulated lauds PU VC on 1st position in general
LAHORE: (Wednesday, February 29, 2012): Chairman Higher Education Commission (HEC) Dr Javaid Laghari has congratulated PU VC Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran for being ranked as the Best University in the General Universities (Large) category and 5th best in the overall top 10 list of Pakistan. He said that for the 1st time ever HEC had ranked Pakistani higher education institutions based on quality, teaching and research. Since the ranking was based on the QS World Universities Ranking model, he
British High Commission officer visited Punjab University and met Vice Chancellor
LAHORE: (Wednesday, February 29, 2012): British High Commission’s Immigration Liaison Officer Ms Sally Morriss on Wednesday visited Punjab University and met Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran. Registrar Punjab University Prof Dr Khan Raas Masood Khan, Controller Examinations Prof Dr Liaqat Ali, Director External Linkages Maria I Maldonado, British High Commission’s Immigration Liaison Advisor Kashif Awan attended the meeting. Dr Kamran informed the delegation about the academic
GCU celebrates Culture Day Government College University Lahore
GC University Lahore
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Feb 29, 2012
GCU celebrates Culture Day
The Government College University Lahore Oval Ground Wednesday wore a festive look as the GCU Dr. Ajmal Psychological Society organised the Culture Day to increase social and cultural integration among students. Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman inaugurated the festivity marked by a large number of full-day activities including Mehndi, nail and face painting, drawing competition and food stalls.
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Feb 29, 2012
GCU celebrates Culture Day
The Government College University Lahore Oval Ground Wednesday wore a festive look as the GCU Dr. Ajmal Psychological Society organised the Culture Day to increase social and cultural integration among students. Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman inaugurated the festivity marked by a large number of full-day activities including Mehndi, nail and face painting, drawing competition and food stalls.
HEC has proved incapable of doing academic accountability. A humiliation & ridicule of academia
Dear Concerned Colleagues,
Subject: HEC has proved incapable of doing academic accountability. A humiliation & ridicule of academia.
These days whole academic family of Punjab have been receiving a load of e-mails since long describing the wrong doings and corrupt practices of the Vice Chancellor of Agriculture University Faisalabad. These emails contain a lot of detail with documentary evidences and references to tons of other verifiable substantiation. But it seems like
Subject: HEC has proved incapable of doing academic accountability. A humiliation & ridicule of academia.
These days whole academic family of Punjab have been receiving a load of e-mails since long describing the wrong doings and corrupt practices of the Vice Chancellor of Agriculture University Faisalabad. These emails contain a lot of detail with documentary evidences and references to tons of other verifiable substantiation. But it seems like
Care full with khaga fish (Toxic fish) poison fish save your live
Karachi authorities destroyed a breed of toxic Khaga fish. Action being launched against people involved in sale of this sort of fish. all karachi fisheries authority against this fish hunting ans selling in market and awareness the peoples with all medias
Care full with khaga fish (Toxic fish) is poison fish save ur live destroyed the
Care full with khaga fish (Toxic fish) is poison fish save ur live destroyed the
The spinfinger serves to retain the yarn
Which is wound around it forming coils, thereby countering the centrifugal force that is the main cause of balloon formation.
This problem, typical of ring spinning machines since it derives from their very working principle, is very evident in the case of woollen and semi-worsted ring spinning frames, due to the coarseness of the yarn and the large size of the spool and ring. It is known that the factors negatively affecting yarn tension are essentially related to the size of the balloon, to
This problem, typical of ring spinning machines since it derives from their very working principle, is very evident in the case of woollen and semi-worsted ring spinning frames, due to the coarseness of the yarn and the large size of the spool and ring. It is known that the factors negatively affecting yarn tension are essentially related to the size of the balloon, to
Workplace safety and technical features
Considerable progress has been made in the area of workplace safety (owing to its structure, the card is, unfortunately, a highly dangerous machine): as a result, the carding units and the sides are now protected and fitted with safety devices. The widespread installation of automatic cleaning devices has made an important contribution to efforts to increase safety in the workplace, eliminating the need for manual intervention in this generally rather risky operation.
Technical characteristics
Technical characteristics
matric DATE SHEET Bise Abbottabad Board SSC part-i part-ii exam and practical 2012
Secondary School Certificate Part-I & part-II (Annual) Examination, 2012.
Abbottabad Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, (Bise Abbottabad ) issue the Date sheet of SSC Secondary School Certificate, Part-I part-ii (Class iX) (Class X), Science Group General group (WRITTEN exam and practical EXAMINATION) exams 2012 are scheduled to be held from March 3rd to May 3rd 2012, Controller of Examinations, Abbottabad Board of Intermediate Secondary Education, (Bise
Abbottabad Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, (Bise Abbottabad ) issue the Date sheet of SSC Secondary School Certificate, Part-I part-ii (Class iX) (Class X), Science Group General group (WRITTEN exam and practical EXAMINATION) exams 2012 are scheduled to be held from March 3rd to May 3rd 2012, Controller of Examinations, Abbottabad Board of Intermediate Secondary Education, (Bise
Tuesday, 28 February 2012
Lala calls for unified education policy can benefit all and sundry without any discrimination Peshawar Public School and College,
PESHAWAR, Veteran nationalist politician Afzal Khan Lala has urged the policymakers and academicians to devise a unified policy of education that can benefit all and sundry without any discrimination.
Addressing a gathering at Peshawar Public School and College, arranged to observe the first death anniversary of noted educationist Abdul Raziq Swati, he said that the present education system in the country had divided the nation into different classes, according to a press release issued here
Addressing a gathering at Peshawar Public School and College, arranged to observe the first death anniversary of noted educationist Abdul Raziq Swati, he said that the present education system in the country had divided the nation into different classes, according to a press release issued here
B-tech engineers protest demonstration at Sher Shah Suri Road against the government
PESHAWAR, Feb 28: B-tech engineers on Tuesday held a protest demonstration at Sher Shah Suri Road against the government for not giving them status of BE engineers.
Holding banners and placards inscribed with their demands they also shouted slogans for solution to their problems.
They demanded that the government implement the decision of court for equalising the B-tech (Hons) to BE Engineering and called for provision of maximum opportunities for B-tech graduates.
The protesters
Holding banners and placards inscribed with their demands they also shouted slogans for solution to their problems.
They demanded that the government implement the decision of court for equalising the B-tech (Hons) to BE Engineering and called for provision of maximum opportunities for B-tech graduates.
The protesters
Third Swabi government primary school in Razzar tehsil of Swabi district blown up in five days
SWABI/KARAK, Unidentified militants blew up a government primary school in Razzar tehsil of Swabi district on Tuesday.
It was third incident of its kind in the area during the last five days. “One of the two bombs planted by suspected militants at the school went off while the other was defused by Bomb Disposal Squad,” police said.
Officials of Kalu Khan police station said that militants had planted two bombs at the school in Muradabad, Karnal Sher Khan Kallay. They said that the
It was third incident of its kind in the area during the last five days. “One of the two bombs planted by suspected militants at the school went off while the other was defused by Bomb Disposal Squad,” police said.
Officials of Kalu Khan police station said that militants had planted two bombs at the school in Muradabad, Karnal Sher Khan Kallay. They said that the
Queen Mary College hostel boarders complain of poor hostel services
LAHORE, Feb 28: A number of boarders at the Queen Mary College hostel complain of poor quality mess, sanitation and a show of discrimination by the administration on certain occasions.
The hostel and college administration, however, dismiss the complaints.
Students informed Dawn the hostel was untidy while the mess was not only substandard but also below required quantity.
Moreover, it did not match the notified menu. They said the hostel canteen was too expensive as the contractor
The hostel and college administration, however, dismiss the complaints.
Students informed Dawn the hostel was untidy while the mess was not only substandard but also below required quantity.
Moreover, it did not match the notified menu. They said the hostel canteen was too expensive as the contractor
Pakistans first book on federalism titled ‘A Biography of Pakistani Federalism: Unity in Diversity’
ISLAMABAD, Pakistans first book on federalism titled ‘A Biography of Pakistani Federalism: Unity in Diversity’ authored by prominent politician, Mian Raza Rabbani, has hit bookshelves across the country.
The topic of federalism is getting relevance with the growth of democracy in the country. The book is equally interesting and useful for academicians, researchers, students and parliamentarians.
Mian Raza Rabbani, author of the book, has achieved public acclaim and acknowledgement,
The topic of federalism is getting relevance with the growth of democracy in the country. The book is equally interesting and useful for academicians, researchers, students and parliamentarians.
Mian Raza Rabbani, author of the book, has achieved public acclaim and acknowledgement,
`Illiteracy high among women from minorities` community is much lower compared to literacy rate among women at the national level,
ISLAMABAD, The level of education among women from the minorities’ community is much lower compared to literacy rate among women at the national level, says a report launched on Tuesday.
Life on the Margins: A study on the minority women in Pakistan is based on interviews of over 1,000 Hindu and Christian women from eight districts of Punjab and 18 of Sindh, and has been prepared by National Commission on Justice and Peace (NCJP).
The research was led by international researcher
Life on the Margins: A study on the minority women in Pakistan is based on interviews of over 1,000 Hindu and Christian women from eight districts of Punjab and 18 of Sindh, and has been prepared by National Commission on Justice and Peace (NCJP).
The research was led by international researcher
Replacing Sindh University Officers Welfare Association with teachers opposed
HYDERABAD, Shifting administrative responsibilities on to the shoulders of teaching faculty will not serve the purpose instead it will deprive students of academic excellence, and block promotion of officers.
The Sindh University Officers Welfare Association expressed these reservations on reports of assigning administrative responsibilities to teachers on various posts. It requested the acting vice-chancellor not to ignore officers while making changes among sectional heads.
Officers’
The Sindh University Officers Welfare Association expressed these reservations on reports of assigning administrative responsibilities to teachers on various posts. It requested the acting vice-chancellor not to ignore officers while making changes among sectional heads.
Officers’
The Pakistan Islamic Medical Association will organise Free blood screening, diagnostic camps 22nd biennial international convention, at the Expo Centre
KARACHI, The Pakistan Islamic Medical Association will organise free blood screening and diagnostic camps on March 2, the first day of its 22nd biennial international convention, at the Expo Centre.
Chief coordinator of the PIMA convention Dr Sohail Akhtar told reporters on Tuesday that elaborate arrangements had been made to increase public awareness of non-communicable diseases and provide short duration investigations and screening of blood to the public during the convention.
He said
Chief coordinator of the PIMA convention Dr Sohail Akhtar told reporters on Tuesday that elaborate arrangements had been made to increase public awareness of non-communicable diseases and provide short duration investigations and screening of blood to the public during the convention.
He said
Steps to avoid paper leak Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK) ssc karachi board
KARACHI, Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK) chairman Prof M. Saeed Siddiqui has called upon examination officials to appoint honest teachers as centre coordination officers (CCOs) in order to ensure that papers are not leaked out during their transportation from the board office to exam centres.
Speaking to a committee formed to appoint CCOs for the forthcoming Class IX and X exams on Tuesday, he said that it was imperative that the exams were held in a transparent manner to ensure
Speaking to a committee formed to appoint CCOs for the forthcoming Class IX and X exams on Tuesday, he said that it was imperative that the exams were held in a transparent manner to ensure
Institute of Business Administration (IBA) sets up Rs2.5m fund under an agreement with the House Building Finance Company Limited (HBFCL)
KARACHI, The Institute of Business Administration (IBA) under an agreement with the House Building Finance Company Limited (HBFCL) has set up a Rs2.5 million fund to produce and groom future professionals.
The agreement was signed by IBA director and dean Dr Ishrat Hussain and HBFCL managing director Azhar A. Jaffri at a ceremony held at the IBA city campus on Tuesday.
Dr Hussain told the audience that support from other institutions was vital for capacity building of young, talented
The agreement was signed by IBA director and dean Dr Ishrat Hussain and HBFCL managing director Azhar A. Jaffri at a ceremony held at the IBA city campus on Tuesday.
Dr Hussain told the audience that support from other institutions was vital for capacity building of young, talented
A journey from KARACHI to INDIA’S HYDERABAD propitious artist, Anjum Mohammadi, from Pakistan to India display art work Muse Art Gallery,
postnoon - The love of art can transcend all social, political and emotional boundaries. It is this belief that took a propitious artist, Anjum Mohammadi, from Pakistan to India just to display her art work
In the city of Karachi lives a petite woman – Anjum Mohammadi. She teaches art and craft in a kindergarten school, and practices her hobby of painting during her free time. And she is in Hyderabad to showcase art all the way from Pakistan in India. We spoke to her to know what made her
In the city of Karachi lives a petite woman – Anjum Mohammadi. She teaches art and craft in a kindergarten school, and practices her hobby of painting during her free time. And she is in Hyderabad to showcase art all the way from Pakistan in India. We spoke to her to know what made her
Carrying a price tag of Rs 1.1 million, Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) unique pacemaker saves a life
KARACHI - In the first of its kind procedure in Pakistan, doctors at the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) successfully implanted a heart rhythm monitoring device – an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) – in a 14-year-old girl from Balochistan.
A press release issued by the AKU Public Affairs Department on Tuesday claimed that it was the first-ever experiment conducted by the AKUH experts to install the device in a child.
Naila Bugti was born with Long QT Syndrome (LQTS), a
A press release issued by the AKU Public Affairs Department on Tuesday claimed that it was the first-ever experiment conducted by the AKUH experts to install the device in a child.
Naila Bugti was born with Long QT Syndrome (LQTS), a
No more thesis for PhD, thanks to Higher Education Commission (HEC)
KARACHI - Keeping in view the shortage of researchers in private sector varsities, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) has waived off the prerequisite of submission of thesis for advancement into a PhD programme, Pakistan Today has learnt.
In a letter addressed to the vice chancellors (VCs) of all public sector varsities, the HEC has directed the officials to remove the condition of thesis submission for candidates, who wish to enrol in PhD programmes.
As per the HEC letter, the
In a letter addressed to the vice chancellors (VCs) of all public sector varsities, the HEC has directed the officials to remove the condition of thesis submission for candidates, who wish to enrol in PhD programmes.
As per the HEC letter, the
You love the VC, we know you do! re-appointment of Professor Malik Hussain Mubashar as the University of Health Sciences (UHS)
LAHORE - The Punjab government has decided to challenge the Lahore High Court verdict which declared the re-appointment of Professor Malik Hussain Mubashar as the University of Health Sciences (UHS) vice chancellor as null and void in the Supreme Court of Pakistan, Pakistan Today has learnt. Sources in government privy to the development revealed that the government was likely to file the petition in the SC today (Wednesday) to get Mubashar re-appointed as the UHS VC. Sources said the
Med students get their way, again Scores of MBBS students protested for revision of their results initially outside the University of Health Sciences
LAHORE - Scores of MBBS students protested for revision of their results initially outside the University of Health Sciences and then outside the Governor’s House before finally meeting the health additional secretary on Tuesday.
Students from private and public medical colleges gathered outside the UHS in the morning. They were holding banners and placards inscribed with their demands. The students blocked traffic on both sides outside the UHS and Sheikh Zayed Hospital for sometime and
Students from private and public medical colleges gathered outside the UHS in the morning. They were holding banners and placards inscribed with their demands. The students blocked traffic on both sides outside the UHS and Sheikh Zayed Hospital for sometime and
Here, take more laptops Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif
Lahore - Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Tuesday distributed laptops among approximately 945 talented male and female students at a ceremony held in Sahiwal.
The recipients included around 460 students from the Government Postgraduate College, 292 from the Sahiwal Campus of the Bahauddin Zakariya University, 97 from Sahiwal Medical College and 96 from the Government Girls College. A number of government officials attended the ceremony.
The CM requested the students to utilise
The recipients included around 460 students from the Government Postgraduate College, 292 from the Sahiwal Campus of the Bahauddin Zakariya University, 97 from Sahiwal Medical College and 96 from the Government Girls College. A number of government officials attended the ceremony.
The CM requested the students to utilise
Federal Directorate of Education (FDE), daily wagers’ protest enters 8th day
ISLAMABAD - The protest of non-teaching staff, working in various educational institutions affiliated with the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE), for regulisation of their jobs entered eighth days on Tuesday. Around 120 daily wagers gathered at D-Chowk and staged a demonstration. Carrying banners and placards in their hands, they raised slogans against the CAAD and the FDE high-ups for what they called injustice to them. The employees who have been working in the institutes of the FDE
Administration recommends extension for female teachers Capital Administration and Development Division (CAAD)
ISLAMABAD - The Capital Administration and Development Division (CAAD) has moved a summary to Prime Minister Secretariat, seeking two years extension in stay for female teachers working in various educational institutions of Federal Directorate of Education under wedlock policy. In the summary, CAAD also sought PM Secretariat’s help for removing anomalies from the text of wedlock policy as it is in conflict with the deputation policy, Pakistan Today has learnt. It is relevant to note here
Unforgettable Taxi driver Hard times; educated but unemployed
I have lived and grown up in Islamabad and Rawalpindi for a good period of my life. With my meager resources and living there as a student I often had to resort to using the public transport to navigate my way around the twin cities and mostly preferred taxi’s since they took me to my desired location. However most of the time the trips ended in silence, with me paying the taxi driver as he dropped me off to my desired location. Mundane days, with mundane endings.
And it was just another
And it was just another
No late fee until March 9: Allam Iqbal Open University (AIOU)
ISLAMABAD - The Allam Iqbal Open University (AIOU) will charge no late fee till March 9, 2012, for admissions to next programmes from the students who completed their Intermediate and BA/BSc in spring semester 2011.
This was announced by AIOU Director Admissions Syed Zia-ul-Hasnain. He, however, said that as per schedule, from 10th to 22nd March, late fee of Rs 400 for admission to BA and Rs 1.000 for admission to MA/MSc programmes would be charged.
The director admissions further said that
This was announced by AIOU Director Admissions Syed Zia-ul-Hasnain. He, however, said that as per schedule, from 10th to 22nd March, late fee of Rs 400 for admission to BA and Rs 1.000 for admission to MA/MSc programmes would be charged.
The director admissions further said that
Lahore Grammar School (Islamabad Campus) LGS presents a rib-tickling comedy play at the auditorium of Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA)
ISLAMABAD - With an aim to provide real entertainment filled with rib-tickling comedy for the city dwellers who seldom welcome jokes, an adapted comedy play of Ray Cooney ‘Caught in the Net’ concluded here at the auditorium of Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA) on Tuesday night. The Lahore Grammar School (Islamabad Campus) Dramatics Society presented ‘Caught in the Net’ from February 25-28 breaking the image of federal capital as being a city of dull and expressionless people as
Hefty package for varsity teachers okayed vice chancellors of the public sector universities in Punjab
LAHORE – Governor Khosa has approved the new salary package for the vice chancellors of the public sector universities in Punjab who have been appointed through Search Committee. According to a handout issued here from Governor’s House on Tuesday, the VCs’ basic salary and annual increment would be equivalent to that of the Professor’s at Tenure Track while 20 per cent allowance of the basic salary will be given to them in addition. The transport and medical facilities will be
Experts for raising teaching standards of the healthcare professionals, focusing on changing the role
LAHORE – Experts have called for improving the teaching standards of the healthcare professionals, focusing on changing the role of the students from passive observer to active participants.
“Clinical teaching and learning must be an intellectually challenging experience whereby students, through extensive interactive teaching, are able to gain through conceptual understanding”, said Director of Studies for the Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching, University of
“Clinical teaching and learning must be an intellectually challenging experience whereby students, through extensive interactive teaching, are able to gain through conceptual understanding”, said Director of Studies for the Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching, University of
Top German film director of the award-winning German film ‘Der Mann Der Ueber Autos’ wants to teach at NCA
LAHORE – Nick Baker-Monteys, the director of the award-winning German film ‘Der Mann Der Ueber Autos’ (The man who jumped cars) is desirous to teach at the National College of Arts’. Nick expressed his desire to stay in Lahore and teach the National College of Arts students during the German Film Festival held by the college in collaboration with The Annemarie-Schimmel Haus, (German Cultural Centre), the Goethe-Institute and Achtung-Berlin (New Berlin Film Award).
The three-day
The three-day
grand function to celebrate Eid Miladun Nabi (PBUH) Beaconhouse School System,
BSS arranges milad
ISLAMABAD: A grand function to celebrate Eid Miladun Nabi (PBUH) was held at the Beaconhouse School System, F-10/4 (1), KG Branch.
The milad was attended by administration officials, branch heads, students and their mothers and grandmothers. The dress code was white shalwar qameez, caps for boys whereas girls wore coloured dupattas.
Naats were recited by children of all classes along with their teachers. The children informed the audience about characteristics of a true
ISLAMABAD: A grand function to celebrate Eid Miladun Nabi (PBUH) was held at the Beaconhouse School System, F-10/4 (1), KG Branch.
The milad was attended by administration officials, branch heads, students and their mothers and grandmothers. The dress code was white shalwar qameez, caps for boys whereas girls wore coloured dupattas.
Naats were recited by children of all classes along with their teachers. The children informed the audience about characteristics of a true
Rawalpindi BISE allowed students of FA and FSc, particularly private candidates, manual submission of forms (BISE) Rawalpindi
RAWALPINDI: The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Rawalpindi has allowed students to submit intermediate admission forms manually along with using the on-line system for the purpose. Board Chairman Dr Muhammad Ashraf has allowed students of FA and FSc, particularly private candidates, to submit admission forms as per procedure for the 2012 examination. The step has been taken following complaints over submission of forms. The students have been told that they could submit
300 teachers sacked for not attending training moot Non-teaching staff’s protest for job security continues
* Non-teaching staff’s protest for job security continues
RAWALPINDI: The Punjab Education Department has sacked nearly 300 teachers for not turning up for a training programme.
The department had started the subject specialist training for educators of the city but around 300 primary school teachers of Grade 9 did not show up on the first day of the programme.
The department tried to contact the absent teachers and sacked them when they failed to turn up.
Punjab Education Department
RAWALPINDI: The Punjab Education Department has sacked nearly 300 teachers for not turning up for a training programme.
The department had started the subject specialist training for educators of the city but around 300 primary school teachers of Grade 9 did not show up on the first day of the programme.
The department tried to contact the absent teachers and sacked them when they failed to turn up.
Punjab Education Department
Students urged to end ignorance through modern education Punjab Chief Minister
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Shahbaz Sharif called upon students receiving laptops to utilise technology as a weapon against poverty and ignorance and ensure a dignified status for the country by acquiring modern education.
He said that distribution of laptops among students would bring about a revolution in the country’s education sector. He announced that the provincial government had planned to distribute a further 300,000 laptops among top scoring students next year.
He was
He said that distribution of laptops among students would bring about a revolution in the country’s education sector. He announced that the provincial government had planned to distribute a further 300,000 laptops among top scoring students next year.
He was
comprehensive Policy for special education being drawn up
Adviser to the Chief Minister Sindh Imtiaz Ahmed Shaikh said on Tuesday a comprehensive policy for special education was being framed in consultation with the stakeholders and implemented after the cabinet’s approval.
An all-encompassing policy would be devised to ensure the network’s extension up to Tehsil level, he said while talking to the media after a meeting of the stakeholders of special education in Sindh.
During the meeting, the participants gave their inputs regarding the
An all-encompassing policy would be devised to ensure the network’s extension up to Tehsil level, he said while talking to the media after a meeting of the stakeholders of special education in Sindh.
During the meeting, the participants gave their inputs regarding the
Over 5,000 doctors to attend 22nd Biennial International Convention of the Pakistan Islamic Medical Association (Pima) from March 2 at the Expo Centre Karachi
Over 5,000 medical experts from the country, including 174 leading medical professionals from all over the world, will be participating in the three-day 22nd Biennial International Convention of the Pakistan Islamic Medical Association (Pima) from March 2 at the Expo Centre Karachi.
“The convention would be the largest gathering of doctors in Pakistan where they would create awareness among fellow health professionals and common people about diseases, their prevention, management and
“The convention would be the largest gathering of doctors in Pakistan where they would create awareness among fellow health professionals and common people about diseases, their prevention, management and
annual flower show 2012: Dawood Public School (DPS) bags first prize
Dawood Public School (DPS) bagged the first prize in the category of kitchen garden during the annual flower show recently organised by the Horticultural Society of Pakistan, a DPS spokesperson said on Tuesday.
The event was organised in the Sea View area from February 23 to 27 in which the school displayed innovative ways of growing vegetables such as vertical gardening, organic gardening, and planting in recycled material at its stall, he said.
Exotic vegetables and flower plant pots
The event was organised in the Sea View area from February 23 to 27 in which the school displayed innovative ways of growing vegetables such as vertical gardening, organic gardening, and planting in recycled material at its stall, he said.
Exotic vegetables and flower plant pots
Government College University (GCU) vice-chancellor restrained from appointing registrar
The Lahore High Court has restrained the Government College University (GCU) vice-chancellor from proceeding with fresh process of appointment of its registrar till decision on an application by a top designate is pending before the chancellor/governor.
Sahibzada Faisal Khurshid, ex-registrar of the university, had challenged the fresh process for the appointment of the registrar. Advocate Ahmad Waheed Khan represented the petitioner and submitted in the court that his client had applied for
Sahibzada Faisal Khurshid, ex-registrar of the university, had challenged the fresh process for the appointment of the registrar. Advocate Ahmad Waheed Khan represented the petitioner and submitted in the court that his client had applied for
Governor opposes CM’s choice for Women University, Multan (WUM), Vice Chancellor
The Punjab governor/chancellor, strongly opposing credentials of the chief minister’s recommended candidate for the post of the vice-chancellor of the Women University, Multan (WUM), has asked him to revisit and resubmit the case for the appointment, it is learnt.
According to details, Vice Chancellor (VC) Search Committee had shortlisted a panel of three candidates, Prof Dr Shahida Hasnain, Director School of Biological Sciences (SBS) Punjab University, Prof Dr Rukhsana Kausar, Director
According to details, Vice Chancellor (VC) Search Committee had shortlisted a panel of three candidates, Prof Dr Shahida Hasnain, Director School of Biological Sciences (SBS) Punjab University, Prof Dr Rukhsana Kausar, Director
Books on Wheels inaugurated the National Book Foundation (NBF) Mobile Book Club and Shop
Islamabad: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani inaugurated the National Book Foundation (NBF) Mobile Book Club and Shop, ‘Books on Wheels’, says a press release.
Talking to the press, he said the NBF book clubs would help promote the book culture in the country. NBF Managing Director Mazharul Islam was also present on the occasion. Talking to the media, he said Cabinet Secretary Nargis Sethi gave the idea of Books on Wheels.
Mazharul Islam further said the NBF has launched several
Talking to the press, he said the NBF book clubs would help promote the book culture in the country. NBF Managing Director Mazharul Islam was also present on the occasion. Talking to the media, he said Cabinet Secretary Nargis Sethi gave the idea of Books on Wheels.
Mazharul Islam further said the NBF has launched several
Seminar on dengue fever awareness held the among students and prepare them to deal with the infection
A seminar was arranged at the Government Viqar-un-Nisa Postgraduate College for Women to raise awareness about dengue fever among students and prepare them to deal with the infection. Zoology Department Head Professor Mehmooda organised the seminar.
Dr. Gul Nisar of the Holy Family Hospital was invited to deliver a lecture on the symptoms of dengue fever and its treatment. The expert gave detailed information regarding dengue fever, which was quite informative for students. The doctor
Dr. Gul Nisar of the Holy Family Hospital was invited to deliver a lecture on the symptoms of dengue fever and its treatment. The expert gave detailed information regarding dengue fever, which was quite informative for students. The doctor
Pakistani students to attend science forum London International Youth Science Forum 2012 (LIYSF-2012) in London
Four Pakistani students will for the first time participate in London International Youth Science Forum 2012 (LIYSF-2012) to be held from August 16-30.
For selection of the participants of the Forum from Pakistan, interviews of the students were held here the other day at Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF). PSF Chairman Professor Dr Manzoor H. Soomro headed the interview committee comprising eminent scientists of the country.
Under its science promotion and popularisation programme, PSF
For selection of the participants of the Forum from Pakistan, interviews of the students were held here the other day at Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF). PSF Chairman Professor Dr Manzoor H. Soomro headed the interview committee comprising eminent scientists of the country.
Under its science promotion and popularisation programme, PSF
PMDC empowerment bill to improve medical education, practice Pakistan Medical and Dental Council
Welcoming the long-awaited approval of the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council empowerment bill by the National Assembly, the council’s registrar, Dr Nadeem Akbar, has said enactment of the proposed law will improve medical education and practice in the country and thus, bettering overall health system.
“At the moment, private medical and dental colleges have a majority in the council so the bill will help free it from their control and thus, restoring its and the government’s writ,”
“At the moment, private medical and dental colleges have a majority in the council so the bill will help free it from their control and thus, restoring its and the government’s writ,”
Islamabad Traffic Police ITP holds road safety workshop at Army Public School DHA
Islamabad: Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) arranged road safety awareness workshop at Army Public School DHA (Phase-II) to acquaint the students with traffic laws, the police spokesman said.The ITP has been arranging lectures at various educational and government institutions, aiming to inculcate traffic sense among the people. In this regard, a workshop was organised at the Army Public School DHA (Phase-II) where ITP’s Education Team headed by ASI Sajjad Sheikh delivered lecture on Road
Medical students stage protest against University of Health Sciences (UHS), Lahore policies
The students’ wing of Young Doctors Association (YDA) at the Rawalpindi Medical College (RMC) staged a sit-in in front of the RMC old campus and blocked Tipu Road at around 10 o’clock on Tuesday against the policies of the University of Health Sciences (UHS), Lahore.
Nearly 500 male and female students of the RMC organised the rally from RMC old campus to Liaquat Bagh at Benazir Bhutto Road on which traffic remained disrupted for nearly two-and-a-half hours. The rally concluded at the
Nearly 500 male and female students of the RMC organised the rally from RMC old campus to Liaquat Bagh at Benazir Bhutto Road on which traffic remained disrupted for nearly two-and-a-half hours. The rally concluded at the
Pakistan Day will be celebrated at Punjab University
LAHORE: (Tuesday, February 28, 2012): Punjab University Department of Student Affairs will organize a competition “Mili-Naghma” on March 1st, 2012, at 09:30a.m, in connection with “Pakistan Day”, at Center for Undergraduate Studies, New
Workshop on New Trends in Data Analysis at Punjab University Department of Applied Psychology with collaboration of a renowned Clinical Psychologist,
LAHORE: (Tuesday, February 28, 2012): Punjab University Department of Applied Psychology with collaboration of a renowned Clinical Psychologist, Ph. D scholar at University of Surrey London conducted a workshop on “New Trends in Data Analysis” at the Center for Clinical Psychology. President Pakistan Association of Clinical Psychologists (PACP) Dr Nashi Khan, Ms Fatima Khan, faculty members and a number of post-graduates students were also attended the
US Consul General calls on Punjab University Vice Chancellor
LAHORE: (Tuesday, February 28, 2012): US Consul General Nina Fite on Tuesday called on Punjab University Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran and visited Punjab University for a brief meeting. Director External Linkages Maria Maldonado, Ms Kathryn Kiser, Cultural Affair Officer, US Consul General were also present in the meeting. Dr Kamran informed her about Punjab University campuses, educational activities and threw light on the academic progress achieved in the recent years. Ms
Punjab University PU kicks off international moot on engineering sciences
LAHORE: (Tuesday, February 28, 2012): International Conference on Engineering Sciences on Tuesday kicked off at Institute of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Punjab University emphasizing the problems related to energy and environment which were the major issues confronted by the scientists and engineers all over the world.
The conference is being jointly organized by ICET, Institute of Quality and Technology Management, College of Engineering and Emerging Technology, Water and
The conference is being jointly organized by ICET, Institute of Quality and Technology Management, College of Engineering and Emerging Technology, Water and
GCU holds Annual Fine Arts Exhibition Government College University Lahore
The education of fine arts should be made compulsory as it gives the students motivational tools to unlock a deeper understanding of their education and of their life, said old ravian and noted painter Dr Ajaz Anwar while addressing the inauguration of the Annual Fine Arts Exhibition at the Government College University Lahore.
GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman was also present. As many as 100 art pieces of students were put on display at the GCU Annual Exhibition
GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman was also present. As many as 100 art pieces of students were put on display at the GCU Annual Exhibition
What is Education System and Pakistan
Why Do Some People Learn Faster?
The physicist Niels Bohr once defined an expert as “a person who has made all the mistakes that can be made in a very narrow field.” Bohr’s quip summarizes one of the essential lessons of learning, which is that people learn how to get it right by getting it wrong again and again. Education isn’t magic. Education is the wisdom wrung from failure.
A new study, forthcoming in Psychological Science, and led by Jason Moser at Michigan State University,
The physicist Niels Bohr once defined an expert as “a person who has made all the mistakes that can be made in a very narrow field.” Bohr’s quip summarizes one of the essential lessons of learning, which is that people learn how to get it right by getting it wrong again and again. Education isn’t magic. Education is the wisdom wrung from failure.
A new study, forthcoming in Psychological Science, and led by Jason Moser at Michigan State University,
Monday, 27 February 2012
Vatican wants to see secret Turkish bible 1500-year-old book,
Dubai: The Vatican has shown keen interest in a secret Bible in which Jesus is believed to predict the coming of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) to Earth, according to media reports.
Pope Benedict XVI is claimed to want to see the 1,500-year-old book, which many say is the Gospel of Barnabas, that has been hidden by the Turkish state for the last 12 years, reported the Daily Mail.
The handwritten gold-lettered tome, valued at £14 million (Dh81.57 million) and penned in Jesus' native Aramaic
Pope Benedict XVI is claimed to want to see the 1,500-year-old book, which many say is the Gospel of Barnabas, that has been hidden by the Turkish state for the last 12 years, reported the Daily Mail.
The handwritten gold-lettered tome, valued at £14 million (Dh81.57 million) and penned in Jesus' native Aramaic
Pupils should study arts 'up to 16'
Ministers should consider making pupils study the arts up to the age of 16, amid concerns that cultural education in England is still "patchy", a Government-commissioned report has declared.
It warns that there is a "good deal" of concern about how much the coalition Government values cultural education in schools, adding that this has been partly caused by the introduction of the English Baccalaureate (EBacc).
To achieve the EBacc pupils must gain at least a C in English, maths,
It warns that there is a "good deal" of concern about how much the coalition Government values cultural education in schools, adding that this has been partly caused by the introduction of the English Baccalaureate (EBacc).
To achieve the EBacc pupils must gain at least a C in English, maths,
Sony Focuses on Long Zoom, Low Light, and Fast AF With Nine New Cameras
With seven Cyber-shot cameras that offer optical-zoom ranges of 10X and greater, Sony has its sights set on the megazoom market in 2012.
Every big-name camera company now has at least one megazoom model in its point-and-shoot camera lineup. From the looks of it, Sony's 2012 Cyber-shot offerings will include about as many long-zoom cameras as its competitors combined. The company announced seven new long-zoom additions to its Cyber-shot stable for 2012 today, including a larger-size
Every big-name camera company now has at least one megazoom model in its point-and-shoot camera lineup. From the looks of it, Sony's 2012 Cyber-shot offerings will include about as many long-zoom cameras as its competitors combined. The company announced seven new long-zoom additions to its Cyber-shot stable for 2012 today, including a larger-size
Chinese Twitter-like Service Braces for Negative Impact of Real-name Registration
Beijing's new real-name registration policy for the nation's Twitter-like platforms could lead to a "dramatic scenario", preventing many users from publishing their posts, according to microblogging site Sina Weibo, which has been working to implement the new system among its users.
By March 16, users on China's Twitter-like platforms will be required to register their real identities in order to publish posts on the sites. Users can however opt out of the policy, and instead become
By March 16, users on China's Twitter-like platforms will be required to register their real identities in order to publish posts on the sites. Users can however opt out of the policy, and instead become
Sindh Professors and Lecturers Association (SPLA) protests teacher’s torture
KARACHI, Feb 27: Taking a serious notice of resort to violence by a PPP candidate for a provincial assembly seat against a woman teacher discharging election duties at a polling station in Tando Muhammad Khan (PS-53) during a by-poll, the Sindh Professors and Lecturers Association (SPLA) has called for disqualifying Waheeda Shah from taking part in an election and terminating her basic membership of the party.
SPLA warned that if its demand was not met, teachers of Sindh would never carry
SPLA warned that if its demand was not met, teachers of Sindh would never carry
Students forced to boycott classes at Mehran University of Engineering and Technology
HYDERABAD, Feb 27: Activists of Jeay Sindh Students Federation forced the students to boycott classes in Mehran University of Engineering and Technology on Monday in protest against the suspension of admission of three students.
Admission of Mansoor Sarki, Ayaz Jamali and Fawad Mashori had been suspended by the university vice-chancellor following a clash between two student groups in Sachal Sarmast hostel late on Thursday night in which belongings of a student were also torched.
The
Admission of Mansoor Sarki, Ayaz Jamali and Fawad Mashori had been suspended by the university vice-chancellor following a clash between two student groups in Sachal Sarmast hostel late on Thursday night in which belongings of a student were also torched.
The
Pirated books recovered of the Oxford Printing Press
SANGHAR, Feb 27: Some 134 pirated books of the Oxford Printing Press were recovered by police on Monday from a shop.
Police arrested Mohammad Bilal, employee of Pak Book Store and registered an FIR against him under section A-66,67 of Copyright Act and 420 of PPC.
In-charge of the Anti-Piracy Cell at the OUP, Tahir Ilyas said that he visited the shop on information and found pirated copies being sold there.
“I found pirated syllabus books of grade VI, VII, VIII of the OUP being sold
Police arrested Mohammad Bilal, employee of Pak Book Store and registered an FIR against him under section A-66,67 of Copyright Act and 420 of PPC.
In-charge of the Anti-Piracy Cell at the OUP, Tahir Ilyas said that he visited the shop on information and found pirated copies being sold there.
“I found pirated syllabus books of grade VI, VII, VIII of the OUP being sold
Golden jubilee Hyderabad Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education
HYDERABAD, Feb 27: The Hyderabad Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education will celebrate its golden jubilee at the board premises from March 7 to 15, said a handout on Monday.
It said the board had invited one nominee from each school and college to participate in competitions of Husn-i-Qiraat, Naat Khwani, Milli Naghma and speech and debate contests.
It advised heads of affiliated secondary and higher secondary schools to send names of students up to March
It said the board had invited one nominee from each school and college to participate in competitions of Husn-i-Qiraat, Naat Khwani, Milli Naghma and speech and debate contests.
It advised heads of affiliated secondary and higher secondary schools to send names of students up to March
Puppet show children of various schools from the twin cities Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA)
ISLAMABAD, Feb 27: The Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) on Monday arranged a puppet show for children of various schools from the twin cities.
The show, presented by the puppeteers of National Puppet Theatre, mesmerised the children by keeping folk traditions alive through colourful expressions.
Attired in vibrant costumes, both traditional and modern, the troupe of little actors educated the children about their rich cultural heritage through animated expressions
The show, presented by the puppeteers of National Puppet Theatre, mesmerised the children by keeping folk traditions alive through colourful expressions.
Attired in vibrant costumes, both traditional and modern, the troupe of little actors educated the children about their rich cultural heritage through animated expressions
mobile book club and shop good books in libraries, by National Book Foundation (NBF)
ISLAMABAD, Feb 27: Now you don’t have to search for good books in libraries, they will follow you as far as to your doorstep.
The first-ever mobile book club and shop with the name Books on Wheels initiated by National Book Foundation (NBF) was inaugurated here on Monday by Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani.
According to a press release, the PM said, such clubs would help promote the book-reading culture in the country. NBF Managing Director Mazharul Islam was also present on the
The first-ever mobile book club and shop with the name Books on Wheels initiated by National Book Foundation (NBF) was inaugurated here on Monday by Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani.
According to a press release, the PM said, such clubs would help promote the book-reading culture in the country. NBF Managing Director Mazharul Islam was also present on the
Non-teaching staff`s protest to continue Federal Directorate of Education (FDE)
ISLAMABAD, Feb 27: Non-teaching staff of local educational institutions, who have been protesting for regularisation of their services for the last seven days, on Monday shifted the venue of their protest to Parade Avenue where employees of National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) had staged sit-ins before their regularisation.
The director general of Federal Directorate of Education (FDE), Atif Kiani, visited the protesters and assured them that none of them would be sacked and
The director general of Federal Directorate of Education (FDE), Atif Kiani, visited the protesters and assured them that none of them would be sacked and
Punjab Institute of Language, Art and Culture PILAC plans classical dance spring evening in March
LAHORE, Feb 27: Punjab Institute of Language, Art and Culture in an effort to promote all genres of art will hold a classical dance evening, an instrumental music evening, fine art shows and a brainstorming session to upgrade its museum being neglected for quite some time. Dawn
Officials told the institute was planning to hold a classical dance evening with some leading dancers in March to mark the onset of spring season.
An official said: “For many classical dance fanciers, holding a
Officials told the institute was planning to hold a classical dance evening with some leading dancers in March to mark the onset of spring season.
An official said: “For many classical dance fanciers, holding a
Basant Bahar festival from 15th Ajoka Theatre with the Lahore Arts Council hold the ‘Basant Bahar Theatre’ festival at Alhamra Art Centre
Lahore Feb 27: Ajoka Theatre with the Lahore Arts Council will hold the ‘Basant Bahar Theatre’ festival at Alhamra Art Centre from March 15.
The festival will be opened with play ‘Bullah’, which is based on life and times of saint Baba Bullah Shah. The next play to be staged on March 22 is ‘Mera Rang De Basanti Chola’, which highlights the struggle of freedom fighter Shaheed Bhagat Singh.
The play will also feature documentary ‘Becoming Bhagat Singh’.
The last play will
The festival will be opened with play ‘Bullah’, which is based on life and times of saint Baba Bullah Shah. The next play to be staged on March 22 is ‘Mera Rang De Basanti Chola’, which highlights the struggle of freedom fighter Shaheed Bhagat Singh.
The play will also feature documentary ‘Becoming Bhagat Singh’.
The last play will
Peshawar school strives to beat the Taliban trap being sexually assaulted by an older inmate
PESHAWAR, Feb 27: The boy was 2 when his mother dumped him on the streets and 4 when he spent his first night in a tiny prison cell, being sexually assaulted by an older inmate. Prostitution for money and shelter followed, then hashish and glue-sniffing.Now 10 and gangly, he fidgets and stares at the ground, speaking in a near-whisper. “I`m ashamed,” he says.
Yet in this rugged frontier city in northwest parts of the country, where people carry guns as casually as they would a daily
Yet in this rugged frontier city in northwest parts of the country, where people carry guns as casually as they would a daily
Teacher’s manhandling Sarhad College Teachers Association (Scta
Teacher’s manhandling
LAKKI MARWAT, Feb 27: The local chapter of Sarhad College Teachers Association (Scta) has condemned the torturing and manhandling of a college principal by the students affiliated with the Pakhtuns Students Federation in Bannu.
At a meeting held in Government Postgraduate College Lakki on Monday with Scta’s local unit president Prof Mohammad Yousaf Khan in the chair, the college teachers said manhandling of their colleague in Bannu Postgraduate College by PkSF
LAKKI MARWAT, Feb 27: The local chapter of Sarhad College Teachers Association (Scta) has condemned the torturing and manhandling of a college principal by the students affiliated with the Pakhtuns Students Federation in Bannu.
At a meeting held in Government Postgraduate College Lakki on Monday with Scta’s local unit president Prof Mohammad Yousaf Khan in the chair, the college teachers said manhandling of their colleague in Bannu Postgraduate College by PkSF
No computer lab at 2,000 higher secondary government schools in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
PESHAWAR, Feb 27: Around 2,000 high and higher secondary government schools in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have no computer laboratory, said provincial elementary and secondary education secretary Mushtaq Jadoon on Monday.
Mr Jadoon, who was briefing the provincial assembly`s standing committee on E&SE here, also said his department lacked 4,500 computer teachers and 2,000 senior English teachers.
The meeting was attended by committee chairman MPA Mukhtar Ali Khan, assembly speaker Kiramatullah
Mr Jadoon, who was briefing the provincial assembly`s standing committee on E&SE here, also said his department lacked 4,500 computer teachers and 2,000 senior English teachers.
The meeting was attended by committee chairman MPA Mukhtar Ali Khan, assembly speaker Kiramatullah
Book follows in footsteps of Taliban new book by young investigative journalist
LAHORE – A new book by young investigative journalist Syed Saeed Ba-dar tilted ‘Kh-udkush Bambar Key Taaqub ma’ has been published by the Noor-e-Ilm Publications.
The book features details of terrorist training camps and the covert involvement of foreign hands in terrorist incidents. The book also discusses facts about Jahadies of Kashmir, Afghan and Pakistani Taliban.
Moreover, the authors also provided the names of patrons of terrorism and activities of Indian spy agency RAW in the
The book features details of terrorist training camps and the covert involvement of foreign hands in terrorist incidents. The book also discusses facts about Jahadies of Kashmir, Afghan and Pakistani Taliban.
Moreover, the authors also provided the names of patrons of terrorism and activities of Indian spy agency RAW in the
Karachi University closed after students clash; 12 injured eople’s Students’ Federation (PSF) and Punjabi Students’ Association (PSA)
At least 12 students were injured when two rival student groups clashed at Karachi University here on Monday.
According to sources, students belonging to two rival groups quarrelled with each other over pasting a poster near the university's cafeteria but the argument turned violent leaving 12 students injured.
Sources said that scores of students, associated with wings of two political parties, clashed at Arts Faculty in the university, using clubs, pelting stones at each other and
According to sources, students belonging to two rival groups quarrelled with each other over pasting a poster near the university's cafeteria but the argument turned violent leaving 12 students injured.
Sources said that scores of students, associated with wings of two political parties, clashed at Arts Faculty in the university, using clubs, pelting stones at each other and
FDE, CADD babus flouting PM’s directives on teachers upgradation
ISLAMABAD - Senior baboos in CADD, the newly created Division of the Federal government and powerful vested interests in the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) are flouting Prime Minister’s January 2011 directives about upgradation of teachers working in the so-called Model Colleges (MCs) in Islamabad.
Sources privy to these developments informed The Nation on Sunday that the Director Model Colleges in connivance with the Joint Secretary Education in CADD who happens to be his senior
Sources privy to these developments informed The Nation on Sunday that the Director Model Colleges in connivance with the Joint Secretary Education in CADD who happens to be his senior
Full Story of A glance into Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy career and life
ISLAMABAD - Born in 1978 Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is an internationally acclaimed Emmy and Oscar award winning Pakistani journalist and documentarian.
She won Emmy for her documentary‚ ‘Pakistan: Children of the Taliban in 2010’. She is also the first non-American to win the Livingston Award for Young Journalists. She is the first Pakistani to win an Oscar for her documentary‚ Saving Face.
The Daniel Junge and Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy film follows British plastic surgeon Dr Mohammad Jawad,
She won Emmy for her documentary‚ ‘Pakistan: Children of the Taliban in 2010’. She is also the first non-American to win the Livingston Award for Young Journalists. She is the first Pakistani to win an Oscar for her documentary‚ Saving Face.
The Daniel Junge and Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy film follows British plastic surgeon Dr Mohammad Jawad,
Chacha Ghalib and his ilk disappearing from curricula? remove compulsory subject from the Pharmacy and Commerce courses, the Higher Education Commission (HEC)
KARACHI -
Following the removal of Urdu as a compulsory subject from the Pharmacy and Commerce courses, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) has now dropped the national language from the Science curriculum.
An HEC official, on condition of anonymity, told Pakistan Today that the commission has uploaded the approved syllabus for students of the Science faculty, and Urdu was not in the list of compulsory subjects.
“In the uploaded syllabus for Science students, the HEC has added some more
Following the removal of Urdu as a compulsory subject from the Pharmacy and Commerce courses, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) has now dropped the national language from the Science curriculum.
An HEC official, on condition of anonymity, told Pakistan Today that the commission has uploaded the approved syllabus for students of the Science faculty, and Urdu was not in the list of compulsory subjects.
“In the uploaded syllabus for Science students, the HEC has added some more
English Speaking-Speaking Union of Pakistan ESUP National Public-Speaking Competition held
KARACHI - The English Speaking-Speaking Union of Pakistan (ESUP) recently held the National Public-Speaking Competition in which the six national finalists participated – two each from Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore. The eminent panel of judges – Mrs Pamela Tarshish, wife of the Deputy Head of Mission of the British Deputy High Commission in Karachi; Dr Shamsh Kassim Lakha, former rector of the Aga Khan University; Menin Roderigues, President and CEO of the Shamrock Communications Ltd and
Jharoka Art Gallery (JAG) will start art classes for students and amateur artists from March 1
ISLAMABAD: Jharoka Art Gallery (JAG) will start art classes for students and amateur artists of all ages from March 1 to boost their skills in the field. The students can get registered by the end of February for three-month drawing, painting, miniature, fabric, graphics and pottery-making classes. The courses will focus on basic techniques of forms of line, pencil shading, still life drawing, free hand drawing, pastel colour, watercolour, charcoal, water and wash, charcoal and water, acrylic,
solo exhibition of women imagery by Sajida Hussain at the Gallery Louvre
Solo show on contemporary women imagery continues
ISLAMABAD: A solo exhibition of women imagery by Sajida Hussain will continue at the Gallery Louvre until March 1, featuring the sophisticated form with animated expressions.
Sajida Hussain emerged as an eminent contemporary artist who is at ease with every style, be it palette knife, brush strokes or charcoal.
The modern women she paints look dashing and give a show of sophistication, unlike her contemporary country artists who usually
ISLAMABAD: A solo exhibition of women imagery by Sajida Hussain will continue at the Gallery Louvre until March 1, featuring the sophisticated form with animated expressions.
Sajida Hussain emerged as an eminent contemporary artist who is at ease with every style, be it palette knife, brush strokes or charcoal.
The modern women she paints look dashing and give a show of sophistication, unlike her contemporary country artists who usually
Awareness on diabetes stressed Islamabad Society for Study of Diabetes (ISSD) jointly organised by the ISSD and the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI)
ISLAMABAD: Regular physical activity, healthy diet, controlled weight and regular watch on blood pressure and cholesterol level can save people from diabetes.
Islamabad Society for Study of Diabetes (ISSD) General Secretary Dr Arshad Mehmood said this while delivering a lecture at a health awareness camp, jointly organised by the ISSD and the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI).
The diabetes awareness and check-up camp was set up to conduct free diagnostic tests and educate
Islamabad Society for Study of Diabetes (ISSD) General Secretary Dr Arshad Mehmood said this while delivering a lecture at a health awareness camp, jointly organised by the ISSD and the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI).
The diabetes awareness and check-up camp was set up to conduct free diagnostic tests and educate
Insaf Students Federation (ISF) flays violence in educational institutions
KARACHI: Political violence is very common in the educational institutes of Pakistan, particularly of Sindh, which poses a threat to the security of students besides affecting the curricular activities.
Insaf Students Federation (ISF) Sindh president Alamgir Khan Masood stated this at a press conference at Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party office
on Monday.
ISF Karachi president Arsalan Ghumman condemned Monday’s clash between two groups of the University of Karachi, saying that the
Insaf Students Federation (ISF) Sindh president Alamgir Khan Masood stated this at a press conference at Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party office
on Monday.
ISF Karachi president Arsalan Ghumman condemned Monday’s clash between two groups of the University of Karachi, saying that the
FUUAST announces date for MA (private), annual exams 2012 Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology
KARACHI: Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology (FUUAST) has announced its annual examination date for MA (private), said a statement on Monday. FUUAST Controller of Examination has said that MA private annual examinations would commence from March 6. The examinations will be held at FUUAST Gulshan Campus. staff
Sindh govt pledges to standardise sign language Adviser to Sindh Chief Minister on Special Education
KARACHI: Adviser to Sindh Chief Minister on Special Education Imtiaz Sheikh has said that the government would utilise all available resources to standardise sign language to address the educational needs of deaf and dumb. This he said while addressing a meeting with the representatives of different leading organisations working on standardisation of sign language in special education at his office, an official handout said on Monday. According to the handout, it was decided at the meeting that
Vice-Chancellor (VC) University of Karachi exhorts students to maintain sanctity of institution
KU VC exhorts students to maintain sanctity of institution
KARACHI: Vice-Chancellor (VC) University of Karachi (KU) Prof Dr Muhammad Qaiser has exhorted the students to maintain the sanctity of the institution. In a statement on Monday he also asked the students to desist from any move that affect the academic atmosphere at the campus. Meanwhile, a spokesman of the university said that two groups of students clashed at the campus on Monday and pelted stones at each other. However, the
KARACHI: Vice-Chancellor (VC) University of Karachi (KU) Prof Dr Muhammad Qaiser has exhorted the students to maintain the sanctity of the institution. In a statement on Monday he also asked the students to desist from any move that affect the academic atmosphere at the campus. Meanwhile, a spokesman of the university said that two groups of students clashed at the campus on Monday and pelted stones at each other. However, the
Lahore High Court LHC declares reappointment of University of Health Sciences (UHS) as vice chancellor (VC) UHS VC illegal
LAHORE: A division bench of the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday declared illegal the re-appointment of Malik Hussain Mubashar as University of Health Sciences (UHS) as vice chancellor (VC).
The bench, comprising Justice Chaudhry Shahid Saeed and Justice Abdul Waheed Khan, directed the Punjab government to reappoint the VC in accordance with the law.
The petitioner, Muhammad Sajid Hussain, had challenged the appointment of Malik Hussain as UHS VC. The petitioner’s counsel, Nasir Mahmood
The bench, comprising Justice Chaudhry Shahid Saeed and Justice Abdul Waheed Khan, directed the Punjab government to reappoint the VC in accordance with the law.
The petitioner, Muhammad Sajid Hussain, had challenged the appointment of Malik Hussain as UHS VC. The petitioner’s counsel, Nasir Mahmood
Vocational Training Institute (VTI), Rawalpindi, officials stage protest, demand regularisation
Rawalpindi
A sizeable number of employees along with students of the Vocational Training Institute (VTI), Rawalpindi, came out on roads to resent the non-provision of announced benefits to them.
The protestors headed by Shaukat Javed Malik, Admission Placement Officer, Mohammad Ilyas, Senior Instructor, and other accounts officers taking out a procession from their office were carrying protest flags. They marched on Benazir Bhutto Road and created hurdles in the smooth flow of traffic
A sizeable number of employees along with students of the Vocational Training Institute (VTI), Rawalpindi, came out on roads to resent the non-provision of announced benefits to them.
The protestors headed by Shaukat Javed Malik, Admission Placement Officer, Mohammad Ilyas, Senior Instructor, and other accounts officers taking out a procession from their office were carrying protest flags. They marched on Benazir Bhutto Road and created hurdles in the smooth flow of traffic
Caring for minor burns treatment in home
Minor burns, although painful, often can be treated at home. Proper care can help them heal faster while reducing the risk of infection.
The American Academy of Family Physicians suggests how to care for a minor burn:
* Soak the burned skin in cool water for a minimum of five minutes to help limit swelling.
* Coat the burned area with a protective healing agent, such as an antibiotic ointment or aloe vera.
* Wrap a dry gauze bandage loosely around the burn area for protection
The American Academy of Family Physicians suggests how to care for a minor burn:
* Soak the burned skin in cool water for a minimum of five minutes to help limit swelling.
* Coat the burned area with a protective healing agent, such as an antibiotic ointment or aloe vera.
* Wrap a dry gauze bandage loosely around the burn area for protection
Oscar comes to Karachi MQM announces gold medal for Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
Karachi
Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain has announced a gold medal for Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy for winning an Oscar award. According to the MQM, she will be given a rousing welcome followed by a reception when she returns to the country. Hussain stressed that Chinoy brought international attention to the menace of acid attacks on women in Pakistan. The party’s Rabita Committee said the government should appreciate talents bringing laurels to the country.
As Sharmeen
Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain has announced a gold medal for Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy for winning an Oscar award. According to the MQM, she will be given a rousing welcome followed by a reception when she returns to the country. Hussain stressed that Chinoy brought international attention to the menace of acid attacks on women in Pakistan. The party’s Rabita Committee said the government should appreciate talents bringing laurels to the country.
As Sharmeen
Blind teachers demand promotion to Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah
Karachi
Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah on Monday directed the relevant officials to resolve the issue of promotion of blind teachers on an urgent basis.
He issued these instructions after a meeting with a delegation of blind teachers at the CM House, where the chief executive was urged to expedite the process of promotions of the blind teachers.
The delegation head, Hafiza, informed the chief minister that they were eight college teachers in Sindh. Qaim said that an urgent
Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah on Monday directed the relevant officials to resolve the issue of promotion of blind teachers on an urgent basis.
He issued these instructions after a meeting with a delegation of blind teachers at the CM House, where the chief executive was urged to expedite the process of promotions of the blind teachers.
The delegation head, Hafiza, informed the chief minister that they were eight college teachers in Sindh. Qaim said that an urgent
Blind teachers demand promotion to Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah
Karachi
Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah on Monday directed the relevant officials to resolve the issue of promotion of blind teachers on an urgent basis.
He issued these instructions after a meeting with a delegation of blind teachers at the CM House, where the chief executive was urged to expedite the process of promotions of the blind teachers.
The delegation head, Hafiza, informed the chief minister that they were eight college teachers in Sindh. Qaim said that an urgent
Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah on Monday directed the relevant officials to resolve the issue of promotion of blind teachers on an urgent basis.
He issued these instructions after a meeting with a delegation of blind teachers at the CM House, where the chief executive was urged to expedite the process of promotions of the blind teachers.
The delegation head, Hafiza, informed the chief minister that they were eight college teachers in Sindh. Qaim said that an urgent
Urdu Bazaar Shopkeepers stays shut in protest against extortion mafia in the city’s busiest book market,
Karachi
Shopkeepers of the city’s busiest book market, the Urdu Bazaar, shut their businesses on Monday to protest against extortion slips being received by them.
The shopkeepers informed The News that threats had been issued to them for weeks and, despite complaints to the Preedy police, no steps had been taken yet to provide them with protection.
Vendors also joined in the protest by closing their businesses for the day. The SP Saddar told The News that the owners of the shops did
Shopkeepers of the city’s busiest book market, the Urdu Bazaar, shut their businesses on Monday to protest against extortion slips being received by them.
The shopkeepers informed The News that threats had been issued to them for weeks and, despite complaints to the Preedy police, no steps had been taken yet to provide them with protection.
Vendors also joined in the protest by closing their businesses for the day. The SP Saddar told The News that the owners of the shops did
Answer-sheet increased in intermediate (Annual) Examination, 2012 Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Lahore
LAHORE
THE Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Lahore has decided to increase the answer sheet pages from 20 to 32 in the forthcoming intermediate (Annual) Examination, 2012. The BISE Lahore’s spokesperson advised candidates not to waste pages and lines of answer sheet unnecessarily, saying extra sheet would not be given to them. He also said Matriculation (Annual) Examination 2012 would commence from March 3, claiming roll number slips had been dispatched to all
THE Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Lahore has decided to increase the answer sheet pages from 20 to 32 in the forthcoming intermediate (Annual) Examination, 2012. The BISE Lahore’s spokesperson advised candidates not to waste pages and lines of answer sheet unnecessarily, saying extra sheet would not be given to them. He also said Matriculation (Annual) Examination 2012 would commence from March 3, claiming roll number slips had been dispatched to all
one-day workshop to implement the Hydro-chlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) MINISTRY of National Disaster Management, Ozone Cell, organised
LAHORE
MINISTRY of National Disaster Management, Ozone Cell, organised a one-day workshop to implement the Hydro-chlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) Phase out Management Plan in Pakistan also known as HPMP here on Monday at a local hotel.
Sajjad Saleem Hotiana, Punjab environment secretary, was the chief guest on the occasion and a larger number of environment students, industrialists, representatives of UNDP, UNEP and UNIDO attended the workshop.
Talking to the participants, Sajjad Saleem
MINISTRY of National Disaster Management, Ozone Cell, organised a one-day workshop to implement the Hydro-chlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) Phase out Management Plan in Pakistan also known as HPMP here on Monday at a local hotel.
Sajjad Saleem Hotiana, Punjab environment secretary, was the chief guest on the occasion and a larger number of environment students, industrialists, representatives of UNDP, UNEP and UNIDO attended the workshop.
Talking to the participants, Sajjad Saleem
Lahore High Court ordered the administration of Sheikh Zayed Medical and Dental College charge half fee from students
LAHORE
Medical college ordered to halve fee
THE Lahore High Court on Monday ordered the administration of Sheikh Zayed Medical and Dental College to charge half of the fee from the students till the final disposal of a writ petition in this regard.
Justice Khalid Mehmood Khan of the LHC issued the order on the petition of Salman Kazmi, joint secretary of the Pakistan Medical Association, moved through Noshab A Khan advocate. As proceedings started on Monday, counsel for Sheikh Zayed
Medical college ordered to halve fee
THE Lahore High Court on Monday ordered the administration of Sheikh Zayed Medical and Dental College to charge half of the fee from the students till the final disposal of a writ petition in this regard.
Justice Khalid Mehmood Khan of the LHC issued the order on the petition of Salman Kazmi, joint secretary of the Pakistan Medical Association, moved through Noshab A Khan advocate. As proceedings started on Monday, counsel for Sheikh Zayed
Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan AWKU to set up campus in Karachi
AWKU to set up campus in Karachi
MARDAN: Vice-Chancellor of the Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan (AWKUM) has said that a campus of the varsity would soon be established in Karachi. Addressing a ceremony in connection with fourth foundation day of university, Vice Chancellor Dr Ihsan Ali said correspondence with the Sindh government was underway for establishing the Karachi campus. He said the university had achieved its goals of providing quality education and had established nine campuses in
MARDAN: Vice-Chancellor of the Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan (AWKUM) has said that a campus of the varsity would soon be established in Karachi. Addressing a ceremony in connection with fourth foundation day of university, Vice Chancellor Dr Ihsan Ali said correspondence with the Sindh government was underway for establishing the Karachi campus. He said the university had achieved its goals of providing quality education and had established nine campuses in
Six protesters injured in firing activists of Pakhtun Students Federation (PkSF)
MARDAN: Six protesters sustained injuries when activists of Pakhtun Students Federation (PkSF) allegedly opened fire on them at the Bacha Khan Chowk on Monday, police and local sources said. One Javed Khan, resident of Sawaldher, told the police that scores of his fellow villagers were protesting against prolonged loadshedding and over-billing when activists of the PkSF opened fire on them, injuring six protesters. He said that Hidayat Shah, Bashir, Sartaj, Shafique, Anwar Sher and Amal Khan
Gems and Jewellery Centre of Excellence (GJCE) established at the University of Engineering and Technology (UET)
Gems & Jewellery Centre handed over to UET PESHAWAR The Gems and Jewellery Centre of Excellence (GJCE) established at the University of Engineering and Technology (UET) here with the financial and technical support of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) was officially handed over to the university on Monday.
Speaking on the occasion, Acting USAID Director in Pakistan Rodger Garner said the centre was another example of his country’s long-term commitment to the development
Speaking on the occasion, Acting USAID Director in Pakistan Rodger Garner said the centre was another example of his country’s long-term commitment to the development
Punjab University Examinations Department declares B.Com Part-I, Annual 2011, B.Com Part-II,exam result
LAHORE: (Monday, February 27, 2012): Punjab University Examinations Department has declared the results of B.Com Part-I, 2nd Annual 2011, B.Com Part-II, 2nd Annual 2011 and PGD in Institutional Management, Annual 2001. Detailed result is also available at PU website
international Conference on Engineering and Sciences on 28-29 Feb at Seminar Hall, Punjab University Institute of Chemical Engineering and Technology
Intl’ moot on engineering sciences kicks off today
LAHORE: (Monday, February 27, 2012): Punjab University Institute of Chemical Engineering and Technology will organize two day Intl’ Conference on Engineering and Sciences on 28-29 Feb at Seminar Hall, ICET. PU VC Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran will be the Chief Guest at inaugural session of conference. Renowned scientists, Professors, Engineers and Industrialists from Pakistan and other countries will participate and present their research papers
LAHORE: (Monday, February 27, 2012): Punjab University Institute of Chemical Engineering and Technology will organize two day Intl’ Conference on Engineering and Sciences on 28-29 Feb at Seminar Hall, ICET. PU VC Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran will be the Chief Guest at inaugural session of conference. Renowned scientists, Professors, Engineers and Industrialists from Pakistan and other countries will participate and present their research papers
Punjab University College of Art and Design PU CAD students shine at Media Festival
LAHORE: (Monday, February 27, 2012): Punjab University College of Art and Design has won 5 awards at All Pakistan Media Festival 2012 in GIK Institute, Swabi. The students have won 1st position in photo essay 2nd position in photo essay, 1st position in photo exhibition, 1st position in animation and 1st position in Punjabi dubbing. PU Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran congratulated to earn fame for
Punjab University Vice-Chancellor inaugurates new building
PU VC inaugurates new building
LAHORE: (Monday, February 27, 2012) Punjab University Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran on Monday inaugurated the new building of Department of Sports Sciences and Physical Education. Director Sports Prof Dr Mansoor Sarwar, Additional Director Sports Shamsa Hashmi, In-charge Sports Department Zafar Iqbal Butt, Chairman Planning and Development Tariq Majeed Qureshi, Project Director Sheikh Muhammad Ali, Engineer Col (r) Pervaiz, officers and a large number of
LAHORE: (Monday, February 27, 2012) Punjab University Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran on Monday inaugurated the new building of Department of Sports Sciences and Physical Education. Director Sports Prof Dr Mansoor Sarwar, Additional Director Sports Shamsa Hashmi, In-charge Sports Department Zafar Iqbal Butt, Chairman Planning and Development Tariq Majeed Qureshi, Project Director Sheikh Muhammad Ali, Engineer Col (r) Pervaiz, officers and a large number of
Government College University Lahore GCU Book Fair on March 5
GCU Book Fair on March 5
The Government College University Lahore is organizing three-day Grand Book Fair at the historical GCU Oval Ground from Monday, March 7 to Wednesday, March 9, 2012 to retain the interest of youth in book reading in the cyber age. GCU Chief Librarian Abdul Waheed said that the Book Fair, being organized on the special directions of Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman, would get a warm response and bring over 0.1 million books under one-roof with an
The Government College University Lahore is organizing three-day Grand Book Fair at the historical GCU Oval Ground from Monday, March 7 to Wednesday, March 9, 2012 to retain the interest of youth in book reading in the cyber age. GCU Chief Librarian Abdul Waheed said that the Book Fair, being organized on the special directions of Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman, would get a warm response and bring over 0.1 million books under one-roof with an
Pakistani Oscar winner Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy Oscar winning documentary film Saving Face
Filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy has just won her first and Pakistan’s first Oscar. Her documentary film Saving Face, co-directed by US-based Daniel Junge, follows Pakistani plastic surgeon Mohammad Jawad who preforms re-constructive surgery on acid attack survivors in Pakistan.
In her acceptance speech Chinoy said she hoped her film will resonate for others in Pakistan.
“It is a story of hope with a powerful message for the Pakistani audience. I felt this would be a great way to show
In her acceptance speech Chinoy said she hoped her film will resonate for others in Pakistan.
“It is a story of hope with a powerful message for the Pakistani audience. I felt this would be a great way to show
student groups clashed at Karachi University, 12 injured
Rival groups clash KARACHI: At least twelve students were injured when two rival student groups clashed at Karachi University Monday, Geo News reported.
According to sources, students belonging to two rival groups quarreled with each other over pasting a poster near the university’s cafeteria but the argument was turned violent that injured 12 students.
Classes were also suspended as a result of clash while Rangers arrested two students allegedly involved in the riot.
According to sources, students belonging to two rival groups quarreled with each other over pasting a poster near the university’s cafeteria but the argument was turned violent that injured 12 students.
Classes were also suspended as a result of clash while Rangers arrested two students allegedly involved in the riot.
Sunday, 26 February 2012
girls degree college constructed in Bilitang to promote women education
KOHAT, Feb 26: Minister for Housing Amjid Khan Afridi has said a girls degree college will be constructed in Bilitang to promote women education in the remote areas astride the Rawalpindi highway.
Addressing a jirga at his house on Sunday the minister also announced Rs11 million for water supply scheme in Nakband which would be completed in one month. Similarly, he said Rs8 million would be spent on the road up to the local graveyard and Rs1 million on the pavement of streets in the
Addressing a jirga at his house on Sunday the minister also announced Rs11 million for water supply scheme in Nakband which would be completed in one month. Similarly, he said Rs8 million would be spent on the road up to the local graveyard and Rs1 million on the pavement of streets in the
Rockets hit Pakistan’s top military academy, in Abbottabad
ABBOTTABAD: Attackers on Friday fired rockets at Pakistan’s top military academy, damaging its outer wall in a major security breach near the home where Osama bin Laden lived for years, officials said.
No one was hurt in the pre-dawn attack and it was unclear who fired the nine rockets from behind a mosque in mountains overlooking the Kakul academy.
The garrison city of Abbottabad was considered one of the safest parts of the country until American special forces on May 2 found and
No one was hurt in the pre-dawn attack and it was unclear who fired the nine rockets from behind a mosque in mountains overlooking the Kakul academy.
The garrison city of Abbottabad was considered one of the safest parts of the country until American special forces on May 2 found and
Oral HPV infections of a common sexually transmitted disease more common in men: study
WASHINGTON: Mouth and throat infections of a common sexually transmitted disease known as human papillomavirus, which can lead to cancer, are more common among men than women, said a US study on Thursday.
About seven per cent of the US population age 14-69 has oral HPV, said the research in the Journal of the American Medical Association, with a prevalence rate of 10.1 per cent among men and 3.6 per cent among women.
The findings shed more light on a growing epidemic of HPV-linked head
About seven per cent of the US population age 14-69 has oral HPV, said the research in the Journal of the American Medical Association, with a prevalence rate of 10.1 per cent among men and 3.6 per cent among women.
The findings shed more light on a growing epidemic of HPV-linked head
Holy bans only blanket ban on music concerts in educational institutions
While in a Karachi park a frenzied, self-righteous TV show host chased couples out on a date filming them without their consent last week, in Lahore the Punjab assembly passed a resolution seeking a blanket ban on music concerts in educational institutions. Both are despicable acts of moral policing in a country which offers youngsters very few opportunities to mingle. What’s next, you may well ask.
This ban thing is a nasty, rather selective business. Banning music concerts comes in the
This ban thing is a nasty, rather selective business. Banning music concerts comes in the
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