ISLAMABAD - Art lovers thronged to the Nomad Gallery on Saturday to witness a batik art and craft display. Batik is a cloth that is traditionally made using a manual wax-resist dyeing technique and is a signature Indonesian fabric.
25 Indonesian embassy officials selling the art and craft items were also clad in colourful batik shirts in varied colours and designs while almost every art piece incorporated batik in its manufacturing. The existence and use of batik was first recorded in the
Saturday, 31 March 2012
MA (Previous) Economics (External) Annual Examination 2010 results announces University of Karachi
KU announces MA exams results
Karachi
The University of Karachi (KU) on Saturday announced the result of MA (Previous) Economics (External) Annual Examination 2010. According to the statistics, 5,175 candidates appeared in the examination. A total of 1,082 candidates were declared as successful with a pass percentage of 20.91. A university announcement said that marks certificates were being
Karachi
The University of Karachi (KU) on Saturday announced the result of MA (Previous) Economics (External) Annual Examination 2010. According to the statistics, 5,175 candidates appeared in the examination. A total of 1,082 candidates were declared as successful with a pass percentage of 20.91. A university announcement said that marks certificates were being
new film ‘Blood Money’ premieres in town Film director Mahesh Bhatt,
Islamabad
Film director Mahesh Bhatt, a regular visitor to Pakistan, joins his brother producer Mukesh Bhatt in their new film ‘Blood Money’, which opened in Rawalpindi on Friday.
Directed by Vishal Mahadkar, Kunal Khemu and Amrita Puri play the leads. Like every formula-ridden film, Kunal and Amrita are in love. The girl’s parents oppose their being together. Notwithstanding, they get married and move to Cape Town in South Africa. Kunal finds a dream-come-true job with a diamond
Film director Mahesh Bhatt, a regular visitor to Pakistan, joins his brother producer Mukesh Bhatt in their new film ‘Blood Money’, which opened in Rawalpindi on Friday.
Directed by Vishal Mahadkar, Kunal Khemu and Amrita Puri play the leads. Like every formula-ridden film, Kunal and Amrita are in love. The girl’s parents oppose their being together. Notwithstanding, they get married and move to Cape Town in South Africa. Kunal finds a dream-come-true job with a diamond
students of University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) funfair concludes
LAHORE - The students of University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) celebrated third annual fun fair day on the last day of Spring Festival 2012. The event was highly participated by students, families and faculty members. They participated in a number of activities including musical performances and traditional food stalls. UVAS VC Dr Talat Naseer Pasha said that such activities were important to develop creativity, innovation, personality development, interpersonal skills and
Forman Christian College (FCC) held the 6th International Teachers’ Conference titled ‘From Teaching to Learning’
FCC holds international teachers’ conference
LAHOREThe Forman Christian College (FCC) held the 6th International Teachers’ Conference titled ‘From Teaching to Learning’ on Saturday. The conference was coordinated by Executive Vice Rector Dr CJ Dubash, who was also among the keynote speakers, whereas FCC Rector Dr Peter H Armacost was also present on the occasion.
Welcoming the participants, the FCC rector spoke of the impact that teachers have on the lives of students. He said
LAHOREThe Forman Christian College (FCC) held the 6th International Teachers’ Conference titled ‘From Teaching to Learning’ on Saturday. The conference was coordinated by Executive Vice Rector Dr CJ Dubash, who was also among the keynote speakers, whereas FCC Rector Dr Peter H Armacost was also present on the occasion.
Welcoming the participants, the FCC rector spoke of the impact that teachers have on the lives of students. He said
Work by Arif Hussain, Shireen Ikram showcased an art exhibition arranged at Rohtas 2
Staff Report
LAHORE Artists Arif Hussain and Shireen Ikram displayed their work at an art exhibition arranged at Rohtas 2 on Saturday.
Both the artists displayed a total of 14 artworks, featuring mixed media on canvas, pastel, crayon, chalk and charcoal on paper.
With numerous different types of work on display, the exhibition promises to be colourful and unique.
Shireen Ikram commented on her work saying, “I would refer my paintings as abstract landscapes of the human mind, body and
LAHORE Artists Arif Hussain and Shireen Ikram displayed their work at an art exhibition arranged at Rohtas 2 on Saturday.
Both the artists displayed a total of 14 artworks, featuring mixed media on canvas, pastel, crayon, chalk and charcoal on paper.
With numerous different types of work on display, the exhibition promises to be colourful and unique.
Shireen Ikram commented on her work saying, “I would refer my paintings as abstract landscapes of the human mind, body and
Students charged Rs20-50 for class 5, 8 results class 5 and 8 annual examinations 2012 Punjab Examination Commission (PEC)
LAHORE
THOUSANDS of students and their parents on Saturday failed to know about the much awaited result of class 5 and 8 annual examinations 2012 from their schools.
But the result was available at various bookshops of the provincial metropolis which charged Rs 20 to Rs 50 per student, making huge profits, thanks to the negligence of government officials who were responsible for dissemination of information about results at school level.
Download Class 8th result Punjab Examination
THOUSANDS of students and their parents on Saturday failed to know about the much awaited result of class 5 and 8 annual examinations 2012 from their schools.
But the result was available at various bookshops of the provincial metropolis which charged Rs 20 to Rs 50 per student, making huge profits, thanks to the negligence of government officials who were responsible for dissemination of information about results at school level.
Download Class 8th result Punjab Examination
Inter exam Start from May 5 Intermediate Annual Examinations 2012 Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education (BISE)
Inter exam from May 5
By Our Correspondent
LAHORE
THE Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education (BISE) Lahore has once again extended the last date for submission of form and fee for Intermediate Annual Examinations 2012. Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education Lahore Chairman Muhammad Nasrullah Virk has extended the date till 2-04-2012 keeping in view the bank holiday. It is pertinent to mention here that Lahore High Court (LHC) had earlier extended the last date till
By Our Correspondent
LAHORE
THE Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education (BISE) Lahore has once again extended the last date for submission of form and fee for Intermediate Annual Examinations 2012. Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education Lahore Chairman Muhammad Nasrullah Virk has extended the date till 2-04-2012 keeping in view the bank holiday. It is pertinent to mention here that Lahore High Court (LHC) had earlier extended the last date till
1,000 degrees awarded at SSUET convocation 15th convocation of the Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology (SSUET) held at Karachi Expo Center
Karachi
About 1000 graduates of the batch of 2008 were awarded degrees in the engineering and computer science disciplines at the 15th convocation of the Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology (SSUET) held at Karachi Expo Center on Saturday.
“SSUET graduates are serving in various countries of the world, with placement in important positions, making new breakthroughs not only in Pakistan, but also in Europe, America and other countries”, said the chancellor of SSUET, Z.A.
About 1000 graduates of the batch of 2008 were awarded degrees in the engineering and computer science disciplines at the 15th convocation of the Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology (SSUET) held at Karachi Expo Center on Saturday.
“SSUET graduates are serving in various countries of the world, with placement in important positions, making new breakthroughs not only in Pakistan, but also in Europe, America and other countries”, said the chancellor of SSUET, Z.A.
Students’ week concludes at Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR) o
ISLAMABAD - The Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR) on Saturday, concluded its Students Week, held from March 27-31.
The Inter-university Bilingual Declamation Contest and a Food Festival were held at the last day of the Students’ Week.
More than fifteen universities participated in the declamation contest. Hashim Mufti of NUST secured the first position in the English contest, Shuja Abbas of the Punjab University stood second and Afifa Fayyaz of the
The Inter-university Bilingual Declamation Contest and a Food Festival were held at the last day of the Students’ Week.
More than fifteen universities participated in the declamation contest. Hashim Mufti of NUST secured the first position in the English contest, Shuja Abbas of the Punjab University stood second and Afifa Fayyaz of the
Friday, 30 March 2012
Result Grade VIII Scholarship FBISE Federal Board Islamabad
The Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) will announce the results of centralized examinations of Class V and Class VIII today (Thursday).Director Model Colleges Tariq Masood told APP that the results would be announced at a ceremony in Islamabad College
Result Grade V Islamabad Model Colleges
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(Held in February 2012)
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FBISE Federal Board Islamabad 5th Class Result 2012
Centralized Annual Examination 2012
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5th Class Examination 2012 Result
Punjab Education Commission 5th Class Result 2012 Announced
Punjab Examination Commission will announce 5th & 8th class exams 2012 result of all Punjab Districts soon. Result of Examination 2012 will be announced on Saturday March 31st 2012 as official. Result Will Be Uploaded at PEC Official Web Portal
Punjab Examination Commission will announce 5th & 8th class exams 2012 result of all Punjab Districts soon. Result of Examination 2012 will be announced on Saturday March 31st 2012 as official. Result Will Be Uploaded at PEC Official Web Portal
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| Sr. No | Distric Name | Grade 5 | Grade 8 |
| 1 | Attock | ||
| 2 | Bahawalnagar | ||
| 3 | Bahawalpur | ||
| 4 | Bhakkar | ||
| 5 | Chakwal | ||
| 6 | Chiniot | ||
| 7 | Dera Ghazi Khan | ||
| 8 | Faisalabad | ||
| 9 | Gujranwala | ||
| 10 | Gujrat | ||
| 11 | Hafizabad | ||
| 12 | Jhang | ||
| 13 | Jhelum | ||
| 14 | Kasur | ||
| 15 | Khanewal | ||
| 16 | Khushab | ||
| 17 | Lahore | ||
| 18 | Layyah | ||
| 19 | Lodhran | ||
| 20 | Mandi Bahauddin | ||
| 21 | Mianwali | ||
| 22 | Multan | ||
| 23 | Muzaffargarh | ||
| 24 | Narowal | ||
| 25 | Nankana Sahib | ||
| 26 | Okara | ||
| 27 | Pakpattan | ||
| 28 | Rahim Yar Khan | ||
| 29 | Rajanpur | ||
| 30 | Rawalpindi | ||
| 31 | Sahiwal | ||
| 32 | Sargodha | ||
| 33 | Sheikhupura | ||
| 34 | Sialkot | ||
| 35 | Toba Tek Singh | ||
| 36 | Vehari |
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8th Class Examination 2012 Result
Punjab Education Commission 8th Class Result 2012 Announced
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| 1 | Attock | ||
| 2 | Bahawalnagar | ||
| 3 | Bahawalpur | ||
| 4 | Bhakkar | ||
| 5 | Chakwal | ||
| 6 | Chiniot | ||
| 7 | Dera Ghazi Khan | ||
| 8 | Faisalabad | ||
| 9 | Gujranwala | ||
| 10 | Gujrat | ||
| 11 | Hafizabad | ||
| 12 | Jhang | ||
| 13 | Jhelum | ||
| 14 | Kasur | ||
| 15 | Khanewal | ||
| 16 | Khushab | ||
| 17 | Lahore | ||
| 18 | Layyah | ||
| 19 | Lodhran | ||
| 20 | Mandi Bahauddin | ||
| 21 | Mianwali | ||
| 22 | Multan | ||
| 23 | Muzaffargarh | ||
| 24 | Narowal | ||
| 25 | Nankana Sahib | ||
| 26 | Okara | ||
| 27 | Pakpattan | ||
| 28 | Rahim Yar Khan | ||
| 29 | Rajanpur | ||
| 30 | Rawalpindi | ||
| 31 | Sahiwal | ||
| 32 | Sargodha | ||
| 33 | Sheikhupura | ||
| 34 | Sialkot | ||
| 35 | Toba Tek Singh | ||
| 36 | Vehari |
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Newspaper hawker died in a road accident
Rawalpindi: Newspaper hawker Muhammad Rehan Abbasi died in a road accident while distributing newspapers on Friday, says a press release.
His funeral prayers were offered at Moza Upper Dewal. People from all walks of life attended his funeral.
Rehan Abbasi was son of newspaper hawker Muhammad Fayyaz Abbasi and nephew of newsagent of the daily ‘Jang’, Rawalpindi.
The ‘qul’ of Muhammad Rehan Abbasi will be held on Sunday at Moza Upper Dewal at 11 a.m. For more information,
His funeral prayers were offered at Moza Upper Dewal. People from all walks of life attended his funeral.
Rehan Abbasi was son of newspaper hawker Muhammad Fayyaz Abbasi and nephew of newsagent of the daily ‘Jang’, Rawalpindi.
The ‘qul’ of Muhammad Rehan Abbasi will be held on Sunday at Moza Upper Dewal at 11 a.m. For more information,
Fellowships is initiated by Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT) awarded to surgeons Sindh Institute of Medical Sciences (SIMS)
Karachi
New avenues were opened for providing medical cover to the children’s population in the country suffering from urological disorder when Sindh Institute of Medical Sciences (SIMS) fellowships were awarded to three trained surgeons at a ceremony held in the city on Friday.
The fellowship is initiated by Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT). Dr Ishrat Husain, Director Institute of Business Administration who was the chief guest gave away the fellowship to these
New avenues were opened for providing medical cover to the children’s population in the country suffering from urological disorder when Sindh Institute of Medical Sciences (SIMS) fellowships were awarded to three trained surgeons at a ceremony held in the city on Friday.
The fellowship is initiated by Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT). Dr Ishrat Husain, Director Institute of Business Administration who was the chief guest gave away the fellowship to these
teenage school Girl kills self over marriage proposal
Karachi
A teenage girl committed suicide in her residence over a proposal of a forced marriage in the Maripur police limits on Friday.
A 17-year-old Shanaz, daughter of Muhammad Sharif, had an altercation with her mother when she asked her to marry a cousin. The disheartened girl locked herself in a room and shot herself to death with her father’s pistol in the Bhudni Goth area.
The parents took the body to the Civil Hospital for a post-mortem.Meanwhile, a decomposed body of an
A teenage girl committed suicide in her residence over a proposal of a forced marriage in the Maripur police limits on Friday.
A 17-year-old Shanaz, daughter of Muhammad Sharif, had an altercation with her mother when she asked her to marry a cousin. The disheartened girl locked herself in a room and shot herself to death with her father’s pistol in the Bhudni Goth area.
The parents took the body to the Civil Hospital for a post-mortem.Meanwhile, a decomposed body of an
Punjab Examination Commission declared 5th, 8th results Annual Examination 2012
LAHORE - Punjab Examination Commission has declared the results of 5th and 8th classes Annual Examination 2012.
According to an official of the commission, as many as 115,743 students appeared in the examination of 5th class and 105,000 declared pass with the pass percentage is 90.72.
In 8th class examination, 158023 took part while 89,272 have been declared successful with pass percentage of 84.36. Hamza Anjum bagged first position in 8th class examination with 734 marks, Faiqa got second
According to an official of the commission, as many as 115,743 students appeared in the examination of 5th class and 105,000 declared pass with the pass percentage is 90.72.
In 8th class examination, 158023 took part while 89,272 have been declared successful with pass percentage of 84.36. Hamza Anjum bagged first position in 8th class examination with 734 marks, Faiqa got second
All Private School Management Association , public transport and business centres would remain closed today
KARACHI: MQM Rabita Committee has announced to observe mourning day on Saturday. Private schools, public transport and business centres would remain closed today.
All Private School Management Association has announced to shut private schools on Saturday. Meanwhile, Karachi Transport Ittehad also announced to shut public transport on ‘mourning day’.
Vice President of Karachi Ittehad also said that all business centres would remain closed on Saturday.
KARACHI: With violence in the
All Private School Management Association has announced to shut private schools on Saturday. Meanwhile, Karachi Transport Ittehad also announced to shut public transport on ‘mourning day’.
Vice President of Karachi Ittehad also said that all business centres would remain closed on Saturday.
KARACHI: With violence in the
results of MBA Part-I 2nd Annual Exam 2011 declares Punjab University
PU declares results
LAHORE: (Friday, March 30, 2012): Punjab University Examinations Department has declared the result of MBA (3½ Years Programme) Part-I, 2nd Annual Exam 2011; detailed results are also available at PU website www.pu.edu.pk.
MBA Part-I (3 1/2 Years Programme), 2nd Annual Examination
LAHORE: (Friday, March 30, 2012): Punjab University Examinations Department has declared the result of MBA (3½ Years Programme) Part-I, 2nd Annual Exam 2011; detailed results are also available at PU website www.pu.edu.pk.
MBA Part-I (3 1/2 Years Programme), 2nd Annual Examination
School renovated area people and Shah Hasankhel peace committee
School renovated
LAKKI MARWAT, Appreciating the role of area people and Shah Hasankhel peace committee in restoration of peace and normalcy, the station commander, Bannu, Brigadier Akhtar Nawaz, has said that terrorists are on the run as army has broken their back and eliminated their sanctuaries.He was speaking at a function after inaugurating the renovated boy’s primary school in Shah Hasankhel village on Thursday. Army with the help of village peace committee has renovated the school
LAKKI MARWAT, Appreciating the role of area people and Shah Hasankhel peace committee in restoration of peace and normalcy, the station commander, Bannu, Brigadier Akhtar Nawaz, has said that terrorists are on the run as army has broken their back and eliminated their sanctuaries.He was speaking at a function after inaugurating the renovated boy’s primary school in Shah Hasankhel village on Thursday. Army with the help of village peace committee has renovated the school
Six killed as school van falls into gorge children to Government Middle School for Girls in Batala
ABBOTTABAD/BAT-KHELA, Four schoolteachers and two children of one were killed and five injured as their van fell into a gorge near Ghera Havelian here on Thursday.
The van, which was carrying 11 teachers and their children to Government Middle School for Girls in Batala village from Havelian city, skidded off the road in Ghera area after colliding with a dumper head-on.
Five died on the spot, while one succumbed to injuries at Ayub medical Complex, where five injured were under
The van, which was carrying 11 teachers and their children to Government Middle School for Girls in Batala village from Havelian city, skidded off the road in Ghera area after colliding with a dumper head-on.
Five died on the spot, while one succumbed to injuries at Ayub medical Complex, where five injured were under
Free education and funds shortage Funds shortage no excuse : LHC
LAHORE, The Lahore High Court chief justice on Thursday remarked the parliament unanimously inserted Article 25-A in the Constitution for the provision of free education and funds shortage could not be taken as an excuse for its non-implementation.
CJ Sheikh Azmat Saeed was hearing a petition seeking a uniform education policy and enforcement of constitutional provision for free education to all, which had been made mandatory through 18th Amendment.
The judge further remarked that
CJ Sheikh Azmat Saeed was hearing a petition seeking a uniform education policy and enforcement of constitutional provision for free education to all, which had been made mandatory through 18th Amendment.
The judge further remarked that
Theatre festival to create awareness on dengue at Alhamra Art Center
LAHORE, March 29: A three-day theatre festival to create awareness on dengue will open at Alhamra Art Center, The Mall, on Friday (today).
It was announced in a press conference jointly addressed by Punjab Assembly Deputy Speaker Rana Mashhood and Mishermayle Productions, a private theatre group comprised of students from different colleges and
It was announced in a press conference jointly addressed by Punjab Assembly Deputy Speaker Rana Mashhood and Mishermayle Productions, a private theatre group comprised of students from different colleges and
193,000 Afghan children Pakistan schools ageing 6 to 11 years are out of schools
ISLAMABAD, March 29: At the moment 43 per cent of Pakistani children ageing 6 to 11 years are out of schools while the country generously spends its educational resources on 193,000 children of Afghan refugees.
It was disclosed in a conference here that Pakistan hosts 1.7 million registered Afghan refugees out of which 386,000 children are of school-going age and nearly 50 per cent of them have been studying in the schools not only indirectly using our educational budget which has never
It was disclosed in a conference here that Pakistan hosts 1.7 million registered Afghan refugees out of which 386,000 children are of school-going age and nearly 50 per cent of them have been studying in the schools not only indirectly using our educational budget which has never
Falling improvement in the standard of education irk Public Accounts Committee (PAC)
KARACHI, The government spends billion of rupees on education but there has been no improvement in the standard of education. Rather education standards have been falling due to a lack of commitment on the part of teachers and poor performance of the supervisory staff. While public sector schools suffer due to violation of merit in the posting of teachers and officials, most private schools are run in small houses that do not have proper teaching space and trained teaching staff. This has added
Showcase 2012 ends with launch of ethical fashion Veteran fashion designer and style revivalist Faiza
KARACHI, Veteran fashion designer and style revivalist Faiza Samee opened the last day of Showcase 2012 with a collection that focused on the courtesans of Lahore back in the days of Nawabs when they were considered the epitome of poetic taste, etiquette and culture and embodied beauty, grace and aesthetic refinement. Colour, shape and style defined the clothes the designer put on the ramp with the jhoomar, teeka and beauty spot with co-joined eyebrows playing a central role and setting the
Inter HSC part-I and II examinations-2012 in two phases Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK)
KARACHI, March 29: The Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) has decided to conduct the forthcoming Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC), part-I and II (class XI and XII) annual examinations-2012 in two phases.
According to BIEK controller of examinations M. Imran Khan Chishti, in the first phase of the examinations starting on May 7, arrangements have been made to hold the exams of science (pre-medical, pre-engineering, science general), home economics and medical technology
According to BIEK controller of examinations M. Imran Khan Chishti, in the first phase of the examinations starting on May 7, arrangements have been made to hold the exams of science (pre-medical, pre-engineering, science general), home economics and medical technology
meeting of Punjab University Advanced Studies and Research Board (AS&RB) approves 22 synopsis, 07 PhD reports
PU approves 22 synopsis, 07 PhD reports
LAHORE: (Thursday, March 29, 2012): A meeting of Punjab University Advanced Studies and Research Board (AS&RB) was held under the chairmanship of Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran here today which solved cases of PhD scholars presented for review in the Board by different PU departments, institutes, colleges and schools. In the meeting, 22 PhD synopses, 07 reports on PhD theses and 32 panels of examiners were approved. Approval was also granted in
LAHORE: (Thursday, March 29, 2012): A meeting of Punjab University Advanced Studies and Research Board (AS&RB) was held under the chairmanship of Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran here today which solved cases of PhD scholars presented for review in the Board by different PU departments, institutes, colleges and schools. In the meeting, 22 PhD synopses, 07 reports on PhD theses and 32 panels of examiners were approved. Approval was also granted in
job seminar organizes Punjab University Career Counseling and Placement Centre (CCPC)
PU CCPC organizes job seminar
LAHORE (March 29, 2012) Punjab University Career Counseling and Placement Centre (CCPC) in collaboration with Teach for Pakistan on Thursday organized a seminar to provide job opportunities to the students at Waheed Shaheed Hall, Institute of Education and Research. CCPC Chairman Prof Dr Abdul Qayyum Chaudhry, Prof Dr Saeed Shahid, Maria I Maldonado, Teach for Pakistan’s Arslan Haider, faculty members and a large number of students attended the event. Dr
LAHORE (March 29, 2012) Punjab University Career Counseling and Placement Centre (CCPC) in collaboration with Teach for Pakistan on Thursday organized a seminar to provide job opportunities to the students at Waheed Shaheed Hall, Institute of Education and Research. CCPC Chairman Prof Dr Abdul Qayyum Chaudhry, Prof Dr Saeed Shahid, Maria I Maldonado, Teach for Pakistan’s Arslan Haider, faculty members and a large number of students attended the event. Dr
Punjab University Department of Political Science organizes seminar on “Power Dynamics in Indian Ocean”
PU organizes seminar on “Power Dynamics in Indian Ocean”
LAHORE: (Thursday, March 29, 2012): Punjab University Department of Political Science in collaboration with Center for South Asian Studies has organized a seminar on “Power Dynamics in Indian Ocean”, at seminar hall of CSAS. Commodore (r) Naval War College Naveed Ahmad was key note speaker while Chairperson Department of Political Science and Director CSAS Prof Dr Umbreen javaid and, faculty members and scholars were also present
LAHORE: (Thursday, March 29, 2012): Punjab University Department of Political Science in collaboration with Center for South Asian Studies has organized a seminar on “Power Dynamics in Indian Ocean”, at seminar hall of CSAS. Commodore (r) Naval War College Naveed Ahmad was key note speaker while Chairperson Department of Political Science and Director CSAS Prof Dr Umbreen javaid and, faculty members and scholars were also present
Cuban ambassador Punjab University and called on Vice Chancellor
Cuban ambassador calls on PU VC
LAHORE (March 29, 2012): Cuban Ambassador Jesus Zenen Buergo Concepcion on Thursday paid a visit to Punjab University and called on Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran at his office. While discussing the international affairs, the Cuban Ambassador emphasized that the people of the world must make every effort to prevent US from starting a new global war. He said that around 1,000 Pakistani doctors were getting education in Cuba and the first batch of 300
LAHORE (March 29, 2012): Cuban Ambassador Jesus Zenen Buergo Concepcion on Thursday paid a visit to Punjab University and called on Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran at his office. While discussing the international affairs, the Cuban Ambassador emphasized that the people of the world must make every effort to prevent US from starting a new global war. He said that around 1,000 Pakistani doctors were getting education in Cuba and the first batch of 300
United Nation’s Educational, Scientific, and Culture Organisation (UNESCO), UNHCR sign MoU to educate Afghans
ISLAMABAD - The United Nation’s Educational, Scientific, and Culture Organisation (UNESCO) in co-operation with the United Nations refugee agency, UNHCR signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) during a conference titled, ‘The Right to Education of Afghan Refugee Children in Pakistan’ at a local hotel on Thursday.
Pakistan has been hosting Afghan refugees for three decades now, with currently some 1.7 million registered Afghans living in the urban and rural areas of Pakistan, including
Pakistan has been hosting Afghan refugees for three decades now, with currently some 1.7 million registered Afghans living in the urban and rural areas of Pakistan, including
Law, order situation biggest threat to Balochistan: debate organised by the Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS)
ISLAMABAD - When the state’s institutions begin patronising crime, the citizens cannot feel safe. The worsening of the law and order situation has emerged as the biggest threat to Balochistan as people carrying fake intelligence agencies’ ID cards are abusing their authority for personal gains.
These were the views expressed by speakers at a roundtable discussion forum, ‘Decoding the Nexus between Criminal Gangs and Insurgents in Balochistan’, organised by the Centre for Research and
These were the views expressed by speakers at a roundtable discussion forum, ‘Decoding the Nexus between Criminal Gangs and Insurgents in Balochistan’, organised by the Centre for Research and
Lecture held on Islamic banking and finance at Riphah International University
ISLAMABAD - Malaysian Scholar Dr. Syed Othman Alhabshi on Thursday delivered lecture on Islamic banking and finance at Riphah International University.
Renowned scholar and an expert in Islamic finance, Datuk Dr Syed Othman Alhabshi, Chief Academic Officer of International Centre of Education in Islamic Finance (INCEIF), Malaysia, visited Riphah International University and delivered a lecture on ‘Islamic Banking and Finance for Dynamic Blend of Shariah and Professional Expertise’ at
Renowned scholar and an expert in Islamic finance, Datuk Dr Syed Othman Alhabshi, Chief Academic Officer of International Centre of Education in Islamic Finance (INCEIF), Malaysia, visited Riphah International University and delivered a lecture on ‘Islamic Banking and Finance for Dynamic Blend of Shariah and Professional Expertise’ at
event of National Open Clay Shooting Championships Islamabad 2012 Army wins shooting championship
ISLAMABAD - Double trap event of National Open Clay Shooting Championships Islamabad 2012 concluded at Gun and Country Club here on Thursday.
Pakistan Army was declared champion. Defence Minister Chaudhry Ahmed Mukhtar was the chief guest on the occasion.
According to the results, Pakistan Army won two gold medals, one silver medal and one bronze. Pakistan Navy won one silver medal while Punjab Rifle Association won one bronze medal. In the overall results, Pakistan Army scored 234 gold
Pakistan Army was declared champion. Defence Minister Chaudhry Ahmed Mukhtar was the chief guest on the occasion.
According to the results, Pakistan Army won two gold medals, one silver medal and one bronze. Pakistan Navy won one silver medal while Punjab Rifle Association won one bronze medal. In the overall results, Pakistan Army scored 234 gold
US government and health care professionals supports maternal and child health care in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD - The US government and health care professionals from all over Pakistan on Thursday celebrated the successful completion of a five-year $48 million training programme for healthcare providers. The project, ‘Family Advancement for Life and Health (FALAH), trained nearly 27,000 health professionals and reached more than 50 million people through its public educational outreach, claimed a press release issued here by the US embassy.
“The FALAH project is a strong example of the US
“The FALAH project is a strong example of the US
Young Entrepreneurs Carnival 2012 Shaan inaugurates YEC 2012 at FCC
LAHORE - Superstar Shaan made a visit to FCC as chief guest for the 2 day Young Entrepreneur’s Carnival held by the Leadership Forum. He gave a very motivating speech on how the youth should be empowered and should elect leaders who are approachable. The Young Entrepreneurs Carnival 2012 was a golden opportunity for budding entrepreneurs to promote and sell their ideas, products and brands to hundreds of potential
Students of rural areas excel in Federal Directorate of Education FDE Annual Examinations of Primary and Middle Standards (scholarship) 2012
Islamabad
The Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) Thursday announced results of the Centralised Annual Examinations of Primary and Middle Standards (scholarship) 2012 with students of academic institutions in rural areas of the federal capital giving an improved performance.
The results of primary and middle standard examinations were announced at a crowded ceremony at the Islamabad College for Girls (ICG), F-6/2. Capital Administration and Development Division (CADD) Joint Secretary
The Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) Thursday announced results of the Centralised Annual Examinations of Primary and Middle Standards (scholarship) 2012 with students of academic institutions in rural areas of the federal capital giving an improved performance.
The results of primary and middle standard examinations were announced at a crowded ceremony at the Islamabad College for Girls (ICG), F-6/2. Capital Administration and Development Division (CADD) Joint Secretary
All Pakistan Performing Art Festival GC University Lahore
All Pakistan Performing Art Festival GC University Lahore
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March 30, 2012
Students from various universities Thursday staged plays, dramas, mimes and skits at the All Pakistan Performing Art Festival to highlight the various aspects of human psychology. As many as eight institutions from all over Pakistan participated in the festival organized by the Government College University Psychology Department as a part of their five-day activities in connection with the Mental
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March 30, 2012
Students from various universities Thursday staged plays, dramas, mimes and skits at the All Pakistan Performing Art Festival to highlight the various aspects of human psychology. As many as eight institutions from all over Pakistan participated in the festival organized by the Government College University Psychology Department as a part of their five-day activities in connection with the Mental
Islamia College students given prizes at the district level
LAHORE - A prize distribution ceremony was held at Habibyya Hall, Govt Islamia College Railway Road on Thursday to honour the students, who got positions in debate and essay writing competitions at the district level. The ceremony was presided over by Principal Prof Amjad Ali Shakir, while Rana Naseem Akhtar, Director of Education (Colleges) Lahore Division was the chief guest and Prof Zafar Inayat, Deputy Director (Colleges) was also present on the occasion. Prizes of Rs 20,000, 16,000 and
Lahore Development Authority LDA to upload private housing schemes’ data for general public informed
LAHORE - The Lahore Development Authority has planned to formulate an online data base system regarding sale or allotment of plots in approved private housing schemes that would be linked to its website to keep the general public informed.
The move aims to protect the people from being defrauded and to safeguard their life-savings. LDA Director General Ahad Cheema issued the direction while chairing a meeting to review the duties and responsibilities of Metropolitan Planning Wing of LDA, on
The move aims to protect the people from being defrauded and to safeguard their life-savings. LDA Director General Ahad Cheema issued the direction while chairing a meeting to review the duties and responsibilities of Metropolitan Planning Wing of LDA, on
Sindh government to overhaul education system, the Punjab way Sindh Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) meeting
KARACHI - The Sindh government has decided to revamp the educational system of the province and bring it at par with that of Punjab to contain rampant corruption and improve the quality of education.
This was disclosed by Education Secretary Siddique Memon at the Sindh Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) meeting on Thursday.
Speaking about the efforts being made by his department, the secretary said that the move is aimed at improving the system of education to contain massive
This was disclosed by Education Secretary Siddique Memon at the Sindh Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) meeting on Thursday.
Speaking about the efforts being made by his department, the secretary said that the move is aimed at improving the system of education to contain massive
Cuban envoy calls on Punjab University Vice Chancellor pu VC
LAHORE - Cuban Ambassador Jesus Zenen Buergo Concepcion on Thursday paid a visit to Punjab University and called on Vice Chancellor Dr Mujahid Kamran at his office.
While discussing international affairs, the Cuban Ambassador emphasised that people of the world must make every effort to prevent US from starting a new global war.
He said that around 1,000 Pakistani doctors were studying in Cuba and the first batch of 300 doctors would pass out next year. He said that the Cuban government would
While discussing international affairs, the Cuban Ambassador emphasised that people of the world must make every effort to prevent US from starting a new global war.
He said that around 1,000 Pakistani doctors were studying in Cuba and the first batch of 300 doctors would pass out next year. He said that the Cuban government would
laptop distribution ceremony in University of Education (UE) Township Campus among students
LAHORE – The laptop distribution ceremony was held in University of Education (UE) Township Campus in which 2751 laptops were distributed among brilliant students from all campuses and divisions of the varsity.
Special Assistant to Chief Minister on Education Zaeem Qadri was the chief guest on the occasion. UE Vice Chancellor Dr Faiz-Ul-Hasan, MPA Ch Abdul Ghafoor, MPA Haji Allah Rakha, MPA Ijaz Ahmed Khan, Registrar Bashir Ahmed Ch and principals and directors from all divisions and
Special Assistant to Chief Minister on Education Zaeem Qadri was the chief guest on the occasion. UE Vice Chancellor Dr Faiz-Ul-Hasan, MPA Ch Abdul Ghafoor, MPA Haji Allah Rakha, MPA Ijaz Ahmed Khan, Registrar Bashir Ahmed Ch and principals and directors from all divisions and
Two-day workshop LAHORE-Journalists from print, electronic and broadcast media
LAHORE-Journalists from print, electronic and broadcast media are set to participate in a two-day workshop on the issue of torture at a local hotel on March 31-April 1.
The workshop, first in the series of eleven, is being organized by Individualland in partnership with Open Society Institute. The objectives of the initiative are to sensitize the print media, regarding the subject of torture and help eradicate the practice of torture from the state structures.
The training will also focus on
The workshop, first in the series of eleven, is being organized by Individualland in partnership with Open Society Institute. The objectives of the initiative are to sensitize the print media, regarding the subject of torture and help eradicate the practice of torture from the state structures.
The training will also focus on
Magazine published ‘Aspirations’, literary magazine of Government College, Township
LAHORE – ‘Aspirations’, literary magazine of Government College, Township has been published.
The magazine has special articles on Pak-China friendship. It includes the account of a conference on Pak-China friendship.
The college principal has appointed Prof Rizwanul Haq new chief editor of the
The magazine has special articles on Pak-China friendship. It includes the account of a conference on Pak-China friendship.
The college principal has appointed Prof Rizwanul Haq new chief editor of the
Punjab education secretary told to reply on petition seeking free education Lahore High Court Chief Justice
Education secy told to reply on petition seeking free education
LAHORE: Lahore High Court Chief Justice Sheikh Azmat Saeed on Thursday sought a reply from the Punjab education secretary until April 11 on a petition requesting implementation of Article 25-A of the constitution for providing free education to children aged between five and 16 years. The CJ observed that parliament unanimously inserted Article 25-A in the constitution for the provision of free education to children up to 16
LAHORE: Lahore High Court Chief Justice Sheikh Azmat Saeed on Thursday sought a reply from the Punjab education secretary until April 11 on a petition requesting implementation of Article 25-A of the constitution for providing free education to children aged between five and 16 years. The CJ observed that parliament unanimously inserted Article 25-A in the constitution for the provision of free education to children up to 16
Third day of ‘Showcase’ 2012 fashion week at the DHA Golf Club, Work of national and international designers featured
Work of national and international designers featured
By Ahtesham Azhar
KARACHI: The third day of ‘Showcase’, a four-day fashion show being held at the DHA Golf Club, featured designer works of nine national and international designers.
The show started Wednesday night with the presentation of emerging designer, Maheen Karim. The title of the presentation was ‘Tres Magnifique - epitomised femininity’. It was a fusion of dazzling, bold spring colours, with flowy feminine silks
By Ahtesham Azhar
KARACHI: The third day of ‘Showcase’, a four-day fashion show being held at the DHA Golf Club, featured designer works of nine national and international designers.
The show started Wednesday night with the presentation of emerging designer, Maheen Karim. The title of the presentation was ‘Tres Magnifique - epitomised femininity’. It was a fusion of dazzling, bold spring colours, with flowy feminine silks
Rawalpindi Medical College organises annual funfair part of the annual weeklong sports festival
Rawalpindi Medical College organises funfair
RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi Medical College (RMC) organised its annual funfair on Thursday, which is part of the annual weeklong sports festival that was kicked off at the RMC a few days back. A large number of RMC students participated in the funfair with enthusiasm. Several stalls were also set up for recreational activities such as games and face painting, while food refreshments were also available. RMC Principal Prof Dr Musadaq Khan
RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi Medical College (RMC) organised its annual funfair on Thursday, which is part of the annual weeklong sports festival that was kicked off at the RMC a few days back. A large number of RMC students participated in the funfair with enthusiasm. Several stalls were also set up for recreational activities such as games and face painting, while food refreshments were also available. RMC Principal Prof Dr Musadaq Khan
Foundation University holds Sports Gala 2012 at Pasban Sports Complex, Rawalpindi
ISLAMABAD: Foundation University Rector Prof Dr Belal A Khan has said that the importance of sports and other co-curricular activities in university life cannot be underemphasised.
“Such events play a significant role in character building, spirit of competition, discipline and comradeship of students. Besides, these activities help keep good physical health for all participants,” he said while speaking at the closing ceremony of the FUI Sports Gala 2012 held in the Pasban Sports
“Such events play a significant role in character building, spirit of competition, discipline and comradeship of students. Besides, these activities help keep good physical health for all participants,” he said while speaking at the closing ceremony of the FUI Sports Gala 2012 held in the Pasban Sports
first two-day International Conference on Mental Health, at International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI)
First int’l moot on mental health held at IIUI
Staff Report
ISLAMABAD: Youth of the country have the potential to bring about a revolution, said Dr Sohail Naqvi, the Executive Director of Higher Education Commission.
He was speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the first two-day International Conference on Mental Health, at the International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) on Thursday. Dr Naqvi said the IIUI had pioneered the launch of BS Programme in Psychology, setting a
Staff Report
ISLAMABAD: Youth of the country have the potential to bring about a revolution, said Dr Sohail Naqvi, the Executive Director of Higher Education Commission.
He was speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the first two-day International Conference on Mental Health, at the International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) on Thursday. Dr Naqvi said the IIUI had pioneered the launch of BS Programme in Psychology, setting a
Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) announces Class V, Class VIII Centralised Examination results
FDE announces Class V, VIII results
ISLAMABAD: A total of 19,453 candidates of Class V have been declared successful, as the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) announced the results of Class V, VIII Centralised Examination.
As many as 21,498 candidates had appeared in the examination. The overall passing percentage was 90.49. Mohibullah Khan of the IMCG G-10/4 clinched the overall first position by securing 590 of 600 marks. Aimen Naeem (IMCG F-7/4) can in second by securing 585
ISLAMABAD: A total of 19,453 candidates of Class V have been declared successful, as the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) announced the results of Class V, VIII Centralised Examination.
As many as 21,498 candidates had appeared in the examination. The overall passing percentage was 90.49. Mohibullah Khan of the IMCG G-10/4 clinched the overall first position by securing 590 of 600 marks. Aimen Naeem (IMCG F-7/4) can in second by securing 585
Call for jihad if state institutions Pakistan Defence Council and chief of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Sami (JUI-S)
NOWHSERA Chairman of the Pakistan Defence Council and chief of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Sami (JUI-S) Maulana Samiul Haq Thursday urged the 180 million people of the country to forge unity to defend the homeland.
Addressing party workers involved in preparations for the Pakistan Defence Council’s April 15 public meeting in Peshawar, he called upon the nation to brace for jihad to protect the country from the nefarious designs of the enemies. He added it was time to sensitise the masses about
Addressing party workers involved in preparations for the Pakistan Defence Council’s April 15 public meeting in Peshawar, he called upon the nation to brace for jihad to protect the country from the nefarious designs of the enemies. He added it was time to sensitise the masses about
Capacity development training for engineers held Continuing Engineering Education Centre (CEEC), University of Engineering (UET) Peshawar,
PESHAWAR: Continuing Engineering Education Centre (CEEC), University of Engineering (UET) Peshawar, conducted a week long capacity building training for 150 practicing engineers.
The training was funded by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IEEE), Peshawar, for the affected people of the 2010 floods. Prof Dr Azzamul Asar, chairman of IEEE Peshawar sub-section, said the training of the engineers was crucial to addressing the complex problems associated with natural hazards
The training was funded by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IEEE), Peshawar, for the affected people of the 2010 floods. Prof Dr Azzamul Asar, chairman of IEEE Peshawar sub-section, said the training of the engineers was crucial to addressing the complex problems associated with natural hazards
notice of poor performance of the government-run schools and colleges in the province, Pathetic state of govt education system irks Peshawar High Court (PHC) CJ
PESHAWAR: Taking suo moto notice of poor performance of the government-run schools and colleges in the province, the Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Thursday directed the provincial chief secretary and other officials to present complete record of the teachers and lecturers who had enrolled their own children in private educational institutions.
A two-member bench of Chief Justice Dost Muhammad Khan and Justice Waqar Ahmad Seth took the notice in a writ petition by Salma Naila, a teacher at
A two-member bench of Chief Justice Dost Muhammad Khan and Justice Waqar Ahmad Seth took the notice in a writ petition by Salma Naila, a teacher at
DOZENS of schoolteachers, protesting for raise in salaries organised by the Punjab Teachers Union (PTU) and Joint Action Committee (JAC)
LAHORE
DOZENS of schoolteachers, protesting on Thursday, demanded the Punjab government address their genuine concerns on priority basis including raise in salaries keeping in view of ever rising inflation.
They gathered at a hunger strike camp organised by the Punjab Teachers Union (PTU) and Joint Action Committee (JAC) Asataza Punjab in front of the Punjab Assembly.
PTU and JAC office-bearers, including Syed Sajjad Kazmi, Rana Liaqat Ali, Mian Arshad, Aslam Ghuman and others,
DOZENS of schoolteachers, protesting on Thursday, demanded the Punjab government address their genuine concerns on priority basis including raise in salaries keeping in view of ever rising inflation.
They gathered at a hunger strike camp organised by the Punjab Teachers Union (PTU) and Joint Action Committee (JAC) Asataza Punjab in front of the Punjab Assembly.
PTU and JAC office-bearers, including Syed Sajjad Kazmi, Rana Liaqat Ali, Mian Arshad, Aslam Ghuman and others,
Funds shortage can’t hinder provide free education to children up to 16 years of age,: CJ
LAHORE
THE Lahore High Court chief justice on Thursday remarked that both houses of the Parliament had unanimously passed 18th constitutional amendment and made Article 25-A part of the Constitution to provide free education to children up to 16 years of age, therefore, dearth of funds could not be a pretext for its non-implementation.
CJ Sheikh Azmat Saeed was hearing a petition seeking a uniform education policy and enforcement of article for provision of free education to children in
THE Lahore High Court chief justice on Thursday remarked that both houses of the Parliament had unanimously passed 18th constitutional amendment and made Article 25-A part of the Constitution to provide free education to children up to 16 years of age, therefore, dearth of funds could not be a pretext for its non-implementation.
CJ Sheikh Azmat Saeed was hearing a petition seeking a uniform education policy and enforcement of article for provision of free education to children in
Thursday, 29 March 2012
ceremony at the University of Karachi, 22 PhD, four MS and nine MPhil Degrees distributed
Karachi
At a ceremony at the University of Karachi, 22 PhD, four MS and nine MPhil degrees were distributed. Addressing the Board of Advance Studies, Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Qaiser said that the students who achieved higher education were the country’s
At a ceremony at the University of Karachi, 22 PhD, four MS and nine MPhil degrees were distributed. Addressing the Board of Advance Studies, Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Qaiser said that the students who achieved higher education were the country’s
Protest at National Institute of Child Health (NICH) after death of three children
Karachi
Parents and their relatives protested over the death of three children at the National Institute of Child Health (NICH) as nurses and paramedical staff continued their boycott on Thursday.
Several other people joined the protest after their ailing children were allegedly denied admission to the hospital on the grounds that the nurses and medics were on strike. The angry parents of the children alleged negligence on the part of doctors and nurses.
Prime Minister Yusuf Raza
Parents and their relatives protested over the death of three children at the National Institute of Child Health (NICH) as nurses and paramedical staff continued their boycott on Thursday.
Several other people joined the protest after their ailing children were allegedly denied admission to the hospital on the grounds that the nurses and medics were on strike. The angry parents of the children alleged negligence on the part of doctors and nurses.
Prime Minister Yusuf Raza
Brazilian film festival comes to an end with the screening of the movie, ‘Central Station,’
Islamabad
The Brazilian Film Festival ended with the screening of the movie, ‘Central Station,’ which also saw a full house attendance as did all the other films throughout the eight-day festival. One of the best and most thought provoking movies screened at the Brazilian Film Festival was ‘The Motorcycle Diaries,’ a 2004 film about the journey and written memoirs of 23-year-old Ernesto Guevara, who would, several years later, become internationally known as the iconic Marxist
The Brazilian Film Festival ended with the screening of the movie, ‘Central Station,’ which also saw a full house attendance as did all the other films throughout the eight-day festival. One of the best and most thought provoking movies screened at the Brazilian Film Festival was ‘The Motorcycle Diaries,’ a 2004 film about the journey and written memoirs of 23-year-old Ernesto Guevara, who would, several years later, become internationally known as the iconic Marxist
Students and teachers of the International School System, celebrates Pakistan Day
Islamabad
Students and teachers of the International School System, F-8/3, celebrated Pakistan Day with great zeal and enthusiasm, says a press release issued here Wednesday.
The proceedings started with recitation of Holy Qur’aan by Amerr Shahzeb and then the National Anthem was played.Former federal minister Hameed Ullah Jan Afridi was the chief guest, while ISS Chairman Colonel Mushtaq and ISS Chief Executive Ameer Jehanzeb were also present on the occasion.
Children performed
Students and teachers of the International School System, F-8/3, celebrated Pakistan Day with great zeal and enthusiasm, says a press release issued here Wednesday.
The proceedings started with recitation of Holy Qur’aan by Amerr Shahzeb and then the National Anthem was played.Former federal minister Hameed Ullah Jan Afridi was the chief guest, while ISS Chairman Colonel Mushtaq and ISS Chief Executive Ameer Jehanzeb were also present on the occasion.
Children performed
Sir Syed School Bhara Kahu, annual prize distribution ceremony
Islamabad
The annual prize distribution ceremony of the Sir Syed School, Bhara Kahu, was held at the Aiwan-e-Sir Syed here on Thursday. The function was presided over by Sir Syed Memorial Society President Brigadier (r) Iqbal M. Shafi. On the occasion, a book of moral stories for children ‘Guldasta-e-Tarbiat’ written by Brigadier (r) Iqbal Shafi was also launched.
Speaking on the occasion, Brigadier (r) Iqbal Shafi said it was the great vision of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, who gave the
The annual prize distribution ceremony of the Sir Syed School, Bhara Kahu, was held at the Aiwan-e-Sir Syed here on Thursday. The function was presided over by Sir Syed Memorial Society President Brigadier (r) Iqbal M. Shafi. On the occasion, a book of moral stories for children ‘Guldasta-e-Tarbiat’ written by Brigadier (r) Iqbal Shafi was also launched.
Speaking on the occasion, Brigadier (r) Iqbal Shafi said it was the great vision of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, who gave the
Students’ Week concludes at Pir Mehr Ali Shah-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR)
RAWALPINDI: The Students’ Week concluded with drama and song competitions at the Pir Mehr Ali Shah-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR) here on Thursday.
Students presented dramas and highlighted problems confronting Pakistan. The audience appreciated the efforts of students and their acting skills. In dramas, participants tried to convey the message of love, peace and harmony.
In the competition, the Faculty of Basic Sciences got first position while Management Sciences
Students presented dramas and highlighted problems confronting Pakistan. The audience appreciated the efforts of students and their acting skills. In dramas, participants tried to convey the message of love, peace and harmony.
In the competition, the Faculty of Basic Sciences got first position while Management Sciences
Government College University Faisalabad (GCUF) to hold Symposium "Applications of Biotechnology in Health and Agriculture" on March 28
FAISALABAD Government College University Faisalabad (GCUF) will hold one-day symposium on "Applications of Biotechnology in Health and Agriculture" here on March 28.
Bioinformatics and Biotechnology Department of the GCUF will sponsor the event in which veteran scholars will deliver keynote lectures about
the use of biotechnology in health and agriculture fields, a spokesman
of the GCUF told.
Bioinformatics and Biotechnology Department of the GCUF will sponsor the event in which veteran scholars will deliver keynote lectures about
the use of biotechnology in health and agriculture fields, a spokesman
of the GCUF told.
University of Agriculture Faisalabad UAF top varsity of Pakistan by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) rating
FAISALABAD University of Agriculture Faisalabad becomes number one university of the country by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) rating with highest 75 score followed by Aga Khan University with 73.
After tremendous patronage of HEC, today the universities are in take-off position to build economy of the country by innovative ideas and the transforming the knowledge into goods and services.
This was revealed by UAF Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Iqrar Ahmad Khan while discussing issues of mutual
After tremendous patronage of HEC, today the universities are in take-off position to build economy of the country by innovative ideas and the transforming the knowledge into goods and services.
This was revealed by UAF Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Iqrar Ahmad Khan while discussing issues of mutual
buildings of two degree colleges in Dhoke Syedan could still not completed
College buildings in Dhoke Syedan still incomplete Rawalpindi The buildings of two degree colleges in Dhoke Syedan could not be completed because of the negligence on the part of the Education Department as well as local leadership.
The authorities have spent around Rs40 million on the construction of these buildings, but the work is still pending and there is a need of around Rs36 million more to make these buildings functional.
The project was started in 2007 and it was to be completed in
The authorities have spent around Rs40 million on the construction of these buildings, but the work is still pending and there is a need of around Rs36 million more to make these buildings functional.
The project was started in 2007 and it was to be completed in
Lecture on Wheat Genetic Resouces held Institute of Plant Sciences University of Sindh
HYDERABAD The Institute of Plant Sciences University of Sindh Wednesday organized a lecture on "Wheat Genetic Resources and Integrated Science", which was presided over by Dean Faculty of Natural Sciences Dr. Muhammad Tahir Rajput.
Noted wheat scientist from National Agriculture Research Council (NARC) Islamabad Dr. Abdul Mujeeb Kazi who was the key speaker of the lecture highlighted the importance of wheat breeding, origin of wheat as well as production of synthetic wheat and its
Noted wheat scientist from National Agriculture Research Council (NARC) Islamabad Dr. Abdul Mujeeb Kazi who was the key speaker of the lecture highlighted the importance of wheat breeding, origin of wheat as well as production of synthetic wheat and its
Sindh Public Service Commission (SPSC) announces results of written test
HYDERABAD 29 March Sindh Public Service Commission (SPSC) has announced the results of the written test, conducted on January 27, for recruitment to the post of Staff Nurse BPS-16 in Sindh Health Department.
According to announcement, the candidates having Seat Nos: 02007, 02011, 02012, 02018, 02020, 02023, 02027, 02030, 02036, 02038, 02042, 02047, 02050, 02058, 02059, 02060, 02061, 02065, 02067, 02068, 02069, 02074, 02078, 02079, 02084, 02085, 02088, 02091, 02094, 02096, 02097, 02101, 02102,
According to announcement, the candidates having Seat Nos: 02007, 02011, 02012, 02018, 02020, 02023, 02027, 02030, 02036, 02038, 02042, 02047, 02050, 02058, 02059, 02060, 02061, 02065, 02067, 02068, 02069, 02074, 02078, 02079, 02084, 02085, 02088, 02091, 02094, 02096, 02097, 02101, 02102,
Blood Bank inaugurated at Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences Jamshoro LUMHS
HYDERABAD The Vice Chancellor Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences Jamshoro Monday inaugurated the newly established Blood Bank at the Diagnostic and Research Laboratory of the university.
According to university spokesman, the Blood Bank will provide blood, Packed Red Cells, FFPs, Small and Mega Units of platelets, fully screened from diseases like Hepatitis-B and Hepatitis-C, Syphilis and Malaria.
The facility of Plasma pheresis has been established for the first time in
According to university spokesman, the Blood Bank will provide blood, Packed Red Cells, FFPs, Small and Mega Units of platelets, fully screened from diseases like Hepatitis-B and Hepatitis-C, Syphilis and Malaria.
The facility of Plasma pheresis has been established for the first time in
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sindh, Vice Chancellor, University of Sindh (SU) discuss campus law and order
HYDERABAD Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sindh Syed Mushtaq Shah on Friday held a meeting with the Vice Chancellor, University of Sindh (SU) Dr. Parveen Shah at her office and discussed the law and order situation in the campus and further improvement in security measures.
According to a University spokesman, the IGP Sindh lauded her continuous efforts for maintaining a congenial educational atmosphere and bringing peace at the campus for promotion of educational environment.
The
According to a University spokesman, the IGP Sindh lauded her continuous efforts for maintaining a congenial educational atmosphere and bringing peace at the campus for promotion of educational environment.
The
Karachi Nurses teargassed, Police used water cannons and tear gas to disperse protesting paramedical staff
KARACHI:29 March: Police used water cannons and tear gas to disperse protesting paramedical staff at the Press Club as they tried to reach the Governor House.
According to sources, the protesting paramedical staff demanded the government to take action on their employment confirmation.
As the protestors tried to make their way to the Governor House which is a red zone, they were stopped by the police who used water cannons and tear gas.
Several members of the paramedical staff were
According to sources, the protesting paramedical staff demanded the government to take action on their employment confirmation.
As the protestors tried to make their way to the Governor House which is a red zone, they were stopped by the police who used water cannons and tear gas.
Several members of the paramedical staff were
National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (NIBGE) training workshop on 'Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry' on April 2
FAISALABAD National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (NIBGE) will organize a 5-day national training workshop on 'Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry' here on April 02-06.
According to a spokesman of the NIBGE, young faculty members, researchers, postgraduate students and relevant technicians with MSc degrees in Physical/Life Sciences working in academia, research institutions and industries will participate in the workshop for which registration has been
According to a spokesman of the NIBGE, young faculty members, researchers, postgraduate students and relevant technicians with MSc degrees in Physical/Life Sciences working in academia, research institutions and industries will participate in the workshop for which registration has been
Wednesday, 28 March 2012
Jordanian chief justice Muhammad Al-Mhamid visits International Islamic University (IIUI)
ISLAMABAD - Jordanian Chief Justice Muhammad Al-Mhamid visited the Faisal Mosque and the International Islamic University (IIUI) Dr Hameedullah Library
on Tuesday.
Justice Al-Mhamid is visiting Pakistan after being invited by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry.
During his visit, Justice Al-Mhamid highly appreciated the collection of books and research journals at the Dr Hameedullah Library.
He also expressed interest in training the students and faculty of the Jordanian Shariah
on Tuesday.
Justice Al-Mhamid is visiting Pakistan after being invited by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry.
During his visit, Justice Al-Mhamid highly appreciated the collection of books and research journals at the Dr Hameedullah Library.
He also expressed interest in training the students and faculty of the Jordanian Shariah
vice chancellors of all public and private sector universities demand 4pc of GDP for education
ISLAMABAD - The vice chancellors of all public and private sector universities have decided to launch a campaign to put pressure on government to invest 4 percent of Gross Domestic Production (GDP) in education sector, it has been learnt.
The campaign will be launched under the slogan of ‘Taleem ko 4 do (4pc of GDP) – qom ko sanwar do’ - give education its due share and make the nation prosperous. The slogan will be displayed at the notice board of all universities and other public
The campaign will be launched under the slogan of ‘Taleem ko 4 do (4pc of GDP) – qom ko sanwar do’ - give education its due share and make the nation prosperous. The slogan will be displayed at the notice board of all universities and other public
Ikebana Japanese art of flower arrangement demonstration mesmerises nature lovers at PNCA
ISLAMABAD - Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement was demonstrated by 60 participants at a week-long workshop on Tuesday at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA).
The event was organised by the Embassy of Japan in collaboration with the PNCA to introduce popular Japanese floral art.
Japanese Ambassador Hiroshi Oe said: “Ikebana, which literally means “flower kept alive”, developed into a distinct art form in Japan in the 15th century, and is now practiced all over
The event was organised by the Embassy of Japan in collaboration with the PNCA to introduce popular Japanese floral art.
Japanese Ambassador Hiroshi Oe said: “Ikebana, which literally means “flower kept alive”, developed into a distinct art form in Japan in the 15th century, and is now practiced all over
Allama Iqbal Open University AIOU to launch TV channel
ISLAMABAD - The Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) will launch its own TV channel to promote distance education for the benefit of its students at home and abroad. It is a part of the university’s consistent efforts to provide quality education through electronic network. This was stated by Students Affairs Director Dr Syed Hassan Raza while briefing a group of the DAE Electronics final year’s students from the Swedish Pakistan College of Technology, Gujrat during their visit to the AIOU.
World, Wealth, Religion or Zardari: Choose question in the ssc part-i class 9 Urdu examination,
LAHORE - The newly-appointed Lahore Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Controller Nasrullah Virk managed to commit a blunder on the first day of taking charge by putting up a weird question in the class 9 Urdu examination, Pakistan Today has learnt.
Students, parents, employees and others have expressed their surprise over this ‘mistake’, saying that it was strange that despite multiple checking and counter checking, this question had gotten through.
“According to the
Students, parents, employees and others have expressed their surprise over this ‘mistake’, saying that it was strange that despite multiple checking and counter checking, this question had gotten through.
“According to the
International Summer School on advances in plant biotechnology begins
ISLAMABAD - A week-long International Summer School on ‘Recent Advances in Plant Biotechnology for Sustainable Development (Exploring the hidden potential of Microorganisms), started here at Quaid-e-Azam University (QAU) on Tuesday.
The Department of Plant Sciences (QAU), in collaboration with German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), is hosting the summer school.
Addressing the inaugural ceremony, QAU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr Masoom Yasinzai said that all the conventional methods which
The Department of Plant Sciences (QAU), in collaboration with German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), is hosting the summer school.
Addressing the inaugural ceremony, QAU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr Masoom Yasinzai said that all the conventional methods which
Education Housing Society scandal Investigators fail to extract information from prime accused
By Shabbir Sarwar
LAHORE: The Lahore Anti-Corruption team failed to procure any proof or useful information from Prof Dr Iftikhar Baig, the main accused in Rs 1 billion fraud case of a ghost housing society with the name of Education Housing Society, despite keeping him under a physical remand for 13 days. The 14-day physical remand ends today (Wednesday).
The progress rate of the case has alarmed scandal victims who are worried about the recovery of their looted money. Meanwhile, the
LAHORE: The Lahore Anti-Corruption team failed to procure any proof or useful information from Prof Dr Iftikhar Baig, the main accused in Rs 1 billion fraud case of a ghost housing society with the name of Education Housing Society, despite keeping him under a physical remand for 13 days. The 14-day physical remand ends today (Wednesday).
The progress rate of the case has alarmed scandal victims who are worried about the recovery of their looted money. Meanwhile, the
JPMC doctors announce full support to nurses Nurses released on CM adviser’s intervention
KARACHI: Steering Committee of the Jinnah Post Graduate Medical (JPMC) in its emergency meeting on Wednesday announced complete support to the nurses and paramedical staff seeking raise in their salaries and allowances. The meeting attended by senior professors, doctors and other employees of JPMC, National Institute of Child Health and National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases also regretted high-handedness resorted against nurses asking for early acceptance of their demands. “We
Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan following merit : Admin AWKU
PESHAWAR: A spokesman for the Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan said Wednesday merit was being followed at the university in recruitment and other matters.Responding to a protest rally staged in Mardan on Monday and reported by the media the next day, the spokesman said allegations levelled against the AWKU administration were baseless and malafide. The protest rally was led by the ANP MPA from Mardan, Ahmad Khan Bahadur.
The spokesman said all recruitments at the AWKU were made by the
The spokesman said all recruitments at the AWKU were made by the
first convocation of the Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University SBBWU Convocation
PESHAWAR: Governor Masood Kausar has called for concerted efforts to promote education in the province and Fata to face the present-day challenges in a befitting manner.
Addressing the first convocation of the Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University here Wednesday, the governor, who is also chancellor of the university, said low literacy rate in the province and Fata particularly amongst womenfolk was shocking.
He said it needed special attention by all and sundry to work for the
Addressing the first convocation of the Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University here Wednesday, the governor, who is also chancellor of the university, said low literacy rate in the province and Fata particularly amongst womenfolk was shocking.
He said it needed special attention by all and sundry to work for the
Awareness students and public about protective steps regarding dengue PUNJAB Education Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman
PUNJAB Education Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman said teachers should inform students and public about protective steps regarding dengue.Presiding over a meeting regarding protective measures against dengue, as per a handout here on Wednesday, he asked them to teach people about cleanliness to avoid epidemic
Punjab government has posted Nasrullah Virk BISE new chairman of Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Lahore
Lahore BISE chairman steps down
LAHORE - Government of the Punjab, Services and General Administration Department has relieved Dr Allah Bakhsh Malik, Secretary Government of the Punjab, Youth Affairs, Sports, Archaeology and Tourism Department from the additional charge of the post of Chairman Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Lahore and he has relinquished the charge. Government of the Punjab has posted Mr Nasrullah Virk, Professor of Political Science, Govt Postgraduate College,
LAHORE - Government of the Punjab, Services and General Administration Department has relieved Dr Allah Bakhsh Malik, Secretary Government of the Punjab, Youth Affairs, Sports, Archaeology and Tourism Department from the additional charge of the post of Chairman Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Lahore and he has relinquished the charge. Government of the Punjab has posted Mr Nasrullah Virk, Professor of Political Science, Govt Postgraduate College,
gives away laptops to 2,364 Advisor to Chief Minister Begum Zakia Shahnawaz
LAHORE
Advisor to Chief Minister Begum Zakia Shahnawaz has said that the young generation is highly talented and the government is committed to its education and training on modern lines.
She was addressing laptop distribution ceremony for the brilliant students of 12 girl colleges at the Alhamra Complex, Qaddafi Stadium here on Wednesday. More than 5,000 students, their teachers, parents and members of national and provincial assembly attended the function.
Zakia Shahnawaz said
Advisor to Chief Minister Begum Zakia Shahnawaz has said that the young generation is highly talented and the government is committed to its education and training on modern lines.
She was addressing laptop distribution ceremony for the brilliant students of 12 girl colleges at the Alhamra Complex, Qaddafi Stadium here on Wednesday. More than 5,000 students, their teachers, parents and members of national and provincial assembly attended the function.
Zakia Shahnawaz said
prosperity and economic growth is illiteracy real success of society Education for all a must: speakers
LAHORE
THE biggest obstacle in the way of prosperity and economic growth is illiteracy and the real success of society lies only in programmes promoting education for all.
These views were expressed in a seminar entitled “Educated, Developed Punjab through Non-Formal Education and Our Responsibilities” held under the patronage of Mir Khalil-ur-Rahman Memorial Society (Jang Group of Newspapers) with the cooperation of Literacy and Non-Formal Basic Education Department, Government of
THE biggest obstacle in the way of prosperity and economic growth is illiteracy and the real success of society lies only in programmes promoting education for all.
These views were expressed in a seminar entitled “Educated, Developed Punjab through Non-Formal Education and Our Responsibilities” held under the patronage of Mir Khalil-ur-Rahman Memorial Society (Jang Group of Newspapers) with the cooperation of Literacy and Non-Formal Basic Education Department, Government of
Help manage Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) such as stomach cramps, gas, diarrhoea, constipation or bloating
Help manage IBS symptoms
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects the large intestine, and can include symptoms such as stomach cramps, gas, diarrhoea, constipation or bloating.
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics says while the cause of IBS isn’t understood, there are things you can do to help prevent or manage symptoms:
* Adhere to a regular dining schedule, eating small meals throughout the day, instead of a few large ones.
* Eat slowly and thoroughly chew food.
* Eat
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects the large intestine, and can include symptoms such as stomach cramps, gas, diarrhoea, constipation or bloating.
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics says while the cause of IBS isn’t understood, there are things you can do to help prevent or manage symptoms:
* Adhere to a regular dining schedule, eating small meals throughout the day, instead of a few large ones.
* Eat slowly and thoroughly chew food.
* Eat
130 public and private sector universities need Rs2.5 billion additional grant
130 universities need Rs2.5 billion additional grant
Islamabad
The vice chancellors of over 130 public and private sector universities on Tuesday demanded of the federal government to allocate additional Rs2.5 billion grant for existing development projects.Addressing a joint press conference, here, they said the provincial and federal governments should advocate for ‘education emergency’ and launch a forceful campaign to further improve higher education sector in the country.They
Islamabad
The vice chancellors of over 130 public and private sector universities on Tuesday demanded of the federal government to allocate additional Rs2.5 billion grant for existing development projects.Addressing a joint press conference, here, they said the provincial and federal governments should advocate for ‘education emergency’ and launch a forceful campaign to further improve higher education sector in the country.They
British Council holds policy dialogue on ‘Language in Education in Pakistan’
Islamabad
The participants of a policy dialogue on Wednesday said the language diversity should be celebrated as it cannot only help promote local culture, but also provide a strong base for educational career.
Organised by British Council of Pakistan, the policy dialogue on ‘Language in Education in Pakistan’ brought together participants from the civil service, the education sector, non-government and government organisations and donor agencies.
Discussion focused on the role
The participants of a policy dialogue on Wednesday said the language diversity should be celebrated as it cannot only help promote local culture, but also provide a strong base for educational career.
Organised by British Council of Pakistan, the policy dialogue on ‘Language in Education in Pakistan’ brought together participants from the civil service, the education sector, non-government and government organisations and donor agencies.
Discussion focused on the role
students launch eco-themed activities Beaconhouse Educational Complex BEC
Rawalpindi
Beaconhouse Educational Complex celebrated the spirit of solidarity, charity and festivity under the banner ‘It’s Cool to be in an Eco-school’, says a press release.
A number of activities were arranged by the students of grade IX of BEC Girls’ Wing to commemorate ‘The Pakistan Day’. Green badges and green accessories accentuated the school uniform and the melodious national songs sung by the music choir added onto the spirit of the day.
The event initiated with
Beaconhouse Educational Complex celebrated the spirit of solidarity, charity and festivity under the banner ‘It’s Cool to be in an Eco-school’, says a press release.
A number of activities were arranged by the students of grade IX of BEC Girls’ Wing to commemorate ‘The Pakistan Day’. Green badges and green accessories accentuated the school uniform and the melodious national songs sung by the music choir added onto the spirit of the day.
The event initiated with
Students’ Week, Sports & cultural activities continue at Pir Mehr Ali Shah-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR)
Rawalpindi
Sports and cultural activities at the Pir Mehr Ali Shah-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR) continued on the second day of the Students’ Week, says a press release.
Short film and documentary, poster, videogames, musical chair game, three-leg race, handkerchief snatching, tug-of-war competitions were held in the university and participated by enthusiastic students on the second day of the Students’ Week.
In poster competition, thirty students
Sports and cultural activities at the Pir Mehr Ali Shah-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR) continued on the second day of the Students’ Week, says a press release.
Short film and documentary, poster, videogames, musical chair game, three-leg race, handkerchief snatching, tug-of-war competitions were held in the university and participated by enthusiastic students on the second day of the Students’ Week.
In poster competition, thirty students
Schoolteachers hold rally against the non-acceptance of ‘Charter of Demands’ by the Punjab government
Rawalpindi Schoolteachers hold rally for acceptance of demands
Schoolteachers observed a protest day here on Wednesday against the non-acceptance of their ‘Charter of Demands’ by the Punjab government. The protest day was observed on the call of Muttahida Mahaz-e-Asataza, Punjab, all over the province.
In Rawalpindi, hundreds of teachers observed complete strike and did not attend their schools. As a mark of protest, teachers, both male and female, of elementary, primary, secondary,
Schoolteachers observed a protest day here on Wednesday against the non-acceptance of their ‘Charter of Demands’ by the Punjab government. The protest day was observed on the call of Muttahida Mahaz-e-Asataza, Punjab, all over the province.
In Rawalpindi, hundreds of teachers observed complete strike and did not attend their schools. As a mark of protest, teachers, both male and female, of elementary, primary, secondary,
Punjab University declares results Post Graduate Diploma in Multimedia Production & Arts, in TV Communication & Production, evelopment Support Communication
PU declares results
LAHORE: (Wednesday, March 28, 2012): Punjab University Examinations Department has declared the results Post Graduate Diploma in Multimedia Production & Arts (Semester System) session 2008, Post Graduate Diploma in TV Communication & Production (Semester System) session 2008 and Post Graduate Diploma in Development Support Communication (Semester System) session 2008; detailed results are also available at PU website
LAHORE: (Wednesday, March 28, 2012): Punjab University Examinations Department has declared the results Post Graduate Diploma in Multimedia Production & Arts (Semester System) session 2008, Post Graduate Diploma in TV Communication & Production (Semester System) session 2008 and Post Graduate Diploma in Development Support Communication (Semester System) session 2008; detailed results are also available at PU website
Punjab University cricket team meets PU Vice Chancellor
PU cricket team meets PU VC
LAHORE: (Wednesday, March 28, 2012): Punjab University cricket team headed by its captain Ahmed Akram called on Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran at Executive Club. Dr Kamran lauded the efforts of the sports team and congratulated them for winning various matches held at different level recently. Later, the VC distributed prizes among the team members for showing outstanding performance in competitions.
LAHORE: (Wednesday, March 28, 2012): Punjab University cricket team headed by its captain Ahmed Akram called on Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran at Executive Club. Dr Kamran lauded the efforts of the sports team and congratulated them for winning various matches held at different level recently. Later, the VC distributed prizes among the team members for showing outstanding performance in competitions.
Sports Day today organize Punjab University Department of Applied Psychology
PU Applied Psychology to organize Sports Day today
LAHORE: (Wednesday, March 28, 2012): Punjab University Department of Applied Psychology has arranged students’ sports day in the department on 29th March, Thursday from 9:00am to 4:00 pm different games and competitions will be organized for the students.
LAHORE: (Wednesday, March 28, 2012): Punjab University Department of Applied Psychology has arranged students’ sports day in the department on 29th March, Thursday from 9:00am to 4:00 pm different games and competitions will be organized for the students.
Punjab University Career Counseling & Placement Centre (CCPC) to organize a seminar today
PU CCPC to organize a seminar today
LAHORE: (Wednesday, March 28, 2012): Punjab University Career Counseling & Placement Centre (CCPC) with collaboration by well known educational organization Teach for Pakistan will organize a seminar on Thursday 29th March at 11:00 am in Waheed Shaheed Hall, Institute of Education & Research. CCPC Chairman Prof Dr Abdul Qayyum Chaudhry has said intelligent students were being provided with opportunity to serve at government schools in Lahore on 2 years
LAHORE: (Wednesday, March 28, 2012): Punjab University Career Counseling & Placement Centre (CCPC) with collaboration by well known educational organization Teach for Pakistan will organize a seminar on Thursday 29th March at 11:00 am in Waheed Shaheed Hall, Institute of Education & Research. CCPC Chairman Prof Dr Abdul Qayyum Chaudhry has said intelligent students were being provided with opportunity to serve at government schools in Lahore on 2 years
500,000 falling prey to drug addiction annually: Former IG Punjab Police and Project Director Drug Free City Altaf Qamar
500,000 falling prey to drug addiction annually: Altaf Qamar
LAHORE: (Wednesday, March 28, 2012): Former IG Punjab Police and Project Director Drug Free City Altaf Qamar has said that over 9m Pakistanis were drug addicted among which 2 to 2.5 million were 15 to 25 years old, 2 hundred thousand were women, sixty percent were literate and forty percent were found illiterate while annually 500,000 were becoming addict to various types of drugs. He was addressing a seminar organized by Department
LAHORE: (Wednesday, March 28, 2012): Former IG Punjab Police and Project Director Drug Free City Altaf Qamar has said that over 9m Pakistanis were drug addicted among which 2 to 2.5 million were 15 to 25 years old, 2 hundred thousand were women, sixty percent were literate and forty percent were found illiterate while annually 500,000 were becoming addict to various types of drugs. He was addressing a seminar organized by Department
FDE to announce results of classes V & VIII today Federal Directorate of Education
Islamabad
The Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) will announce the results of centralized examinations of Class V and Class VIII today (Thursday).Director Model Colleges Tariq Masood told APP that the results would be announced at a ceremony in Islamabad College for Girls, F-6/2.
The students from all model colleges and schools and private institutions had appeared in the examination. Overall positions will be announced in the ceremony, while scholarships, medals and cash prizes
The Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) will announce the results of centralized examinations of Class V and Class VIII today (Thursday).Director Model Colleges Tariq Masood told APP that the results would be announced at a ceremony in Islamabad College for Girls, F-6/2.
The students from all model colleges and schools and private institutions had appeared in the examination. Overall positions will be announced in the ceremony, while scholarships, medals and cash prizes
exhibition of drawings and paintings by Meher Afroz at the Chawkandi Art gallery
KARACHI, An exhibition of drawings and paintings by Meher Afroz opens at the Chawkandi Art gallery on Wednesday at 5.30pm.
The show titled ‘Naqsh bar aab” will remain open till April
The show titled ‘Naqsh bar aab” will remain open till April
Slain worker joined MQM as schoolboy Thirty-seven-year-old Mansoor Mukhtar had joined the Muttahida Qaumi Movement in 1987,
KARACHI, Thirty-seven-year-old Mansoor Mukhtar had joined the Muttahida Qaumi Movement in 1987, when he was in school.
Youngest among the siblings, Mr Mukhtar had been an active worker of the MQM for the past 25 years. He started his political career as an MQM worker at Unit 58 of the PIB Colony sector of the party’s organisational structure.
The MQM has divided the city into 26 sectors, with each sector subdivided into between eight and 10 units.
Each sector is run by a sector
Youngest among the siblings, Mr Mukhtar had been an active worker of the MQM for the past 25 years. He started his political career as an MQM worker at Unit 58 of the PIB Colony sector of the party’s organisational structure.
The MQM has divided the city into 26 sectors, with each sector subdivided into between eight and 10 units.
Each sector is run by a sector
VCs advocate enhanced investment in education sector Vice chancellors of universities of Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Sustainable development of the country could be ensured only by investing minimum four per cent of the GDP in the education sector.
Vice chancellors of 130 universities of Pakistan were unanimous while recommending solutions to all the ills marring education system of the country at a press conference held here on Tuesday at the end of vice chancellors’ meeting.
While speaking on the occasion, Engineer Imtiaz Hussain Gilani, Chairperson, Vice Chancellors’ Committee along
Vice chancellors of 130 universities of Pakistan were unanimous while recommending solutions to all the ills marring education system of the country at a press conference held here on Tuesday at the end of vice chancellors’ meeting.
While speaking on the occasion, Engineer Imtiaz Hussain Gilani, Chairperson, Vice Chancellors’ Committee along
international summer school on ‘Recent Advances in Plant Biotechnology for Sustainable Development’ Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) summer school
QAU’s summer school
ISLAMABAD, March 27: A week-long international summer school on ‘Recent Advances in Plant Biotechnology for Sustainable Development’ started at Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) on Tuesday.
The event is being hosted by Department of Plant Sciences (QAU) in collaboration with German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).
Prof Dr Asghari Bano, chairperson, Department of Plant Sciences, in her welcome address said Pakistan had rich biodiversity of plants, animals and
ISLAMABAD, March 27: A week-long international summer school on ‘Recent Advances in Plant Biotechnology for Sustainable Development’ started at Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) on Tuesday.
The event is being hosted by Department of Plant Sciences (QAU) in collaboration with German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).
Prof Dr Asghari Bano, chairperson, Department of Plant Sciences, in her welcome address said Pakistan had rich biodiversity of plants, animals and
Punjab Teachers Union’s Attock chapter and the All Pakistan Clerks Association (APCA), clerks hold protest rallies
ATTOCK,The Punjab Teachers Union’s Attock chapter and the All Pakistan Clerks Association (APCA) here on Tuesday staged separate protest demonstrations for acceptance of their demands.
The teachers took out the rally from Government Pilot Secondary School Attock city.
On reaching Kutchery Chowk, the PTU leaders, including its president Mohammad Afzal Laham, addressed the participants.
They said teachers were being victimised and were leading a miserable life due to lack of
The teachers took out the rally from Government Pilot Secondary School Attock city.
On reaching Kutchery Chowk, the PTU leaders, including its president Mohammad Afzal Laham, addressed the participants.
They said teachers were being victimised and were leading a miserable life due to lack of
Ikebana (Japanese art of flower arrangement) students showcase their work
ISIAMABAD, Ikebana (Japanese art of flower arrangement) students showcased their work at a ceremony marking the end of a workshop on this art form at the National Art gallery here on Tuesday.
The workshop was organised by the Japanese embassy in collaboration with Pakistan National Council of the Arts.
Japanese Ambassador Hiroshi Oe awarded certificates among the participants.
Professor of Ikebana Asifa Ataka was specially invited from Karachi to conduct the workshop.
Ms Ataka had
The workshop was organised by the Japanese embassy in collaboration with Pakistan National Council of the Arts.
Japanese Ambassador Hiroshi Oe awarded certificates among the participants.
Professor of Ikebana Asifa Ataka was specially invited from Karachi to conduct the workshop.
Ms Ataka had
all Pakistan University and public and private organisations rocked by sex scandal again
ISLAMABAD, All public and private organisations in the country are required to implement the Sexual Harassment Act but a female university teacher could pick up the courage of reporting her case only after reaching the safety of a foreign land.
Higher Education Commission’s Executive Director Dr Sohail Naqvi confirmed to Dawn that a female faculty member of the Hazara University, currently doing PhD in the United Kingdom, has filed an application with the HEC that she suffered sexual
Higher Education Commission’s Executive Director Dr Sohail Naqvi confirmed to Dawn that a female faculty member of the Hazara University, currently doing PhD in the United Kingdom, has filed an application with the HEC that she suffered sexual
Schools to remain open today all public sector schools and colleges
Asked whether private schools of the city would remain open on Wednesday, he replied in the affirmative.
Meanwhile, a spokesman for the Sindh education department said that all public sector schools and colleges of the city would remain open on
Meanwhile, a spokesman for the Sindh education department said that all public sector schools and colleges of the city would remain open on
university postponed Tuesday’s exams only Karachi University and the Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology
There would be normal academic activities at Karachi University and the Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology but it also depended on the availability of transport and the city’s law and order situation, spokespersons for both universities told Dawn.
The KU spokesperson said that the university postponed Tuesday’s exams
The KU spokesperson said that the university postponed Tuesday’s exams
Moot suggests steps to overhaul varsity affairs academician at the Sindh University,
HYDERABAD, The academician at the Sindh University, after failing to normalise a tumultuous situation, have finally come out with a roadmap, which if followed, may help in bringing back educational process on track. The academic process remained discontinued for almost 50 days after the assassination of Prof Basheer Ahmed Channar on January 2.
Hence, the Sindh University Teachers Association (Suta) and the Sindh University Employees Welfare Association (Sewa) arranged an open dialogue
Hence, the Sindh University Teachers Association (Suta) and the Sindh University Employees Welfare Association (Sewa) arranged an open dialogue
Conference on energy crisis solution held need for investment in gasification projects
KARACHI, Speakers at a conference on ‘Ene-rgy crisis and proposal for its solution’ stressed the need for investment in gasification projects.
They said a formal project with financing of $1.1 billion could provide 2,200 million cubic feet daily and a pipeline project costing $7 billion would supply 700MMCFD.
The moot, held in a hotel here on Tuesday under the auspices of the Centre for Discussions & Solutions was presided over by its chairman Qazi Hussain Ahmad, a former chief of the
They said a formal project with financing of $1.1 billion could provide 2,200 million cubic feet daily and a pipeline project costing $7 billion would supply 700MMCFD.
The moot, held in a hotel here on Tuesday under the auspices of the Centre for Discussions & Solutions was presided over by its chairman Qazi Hussain Ahmad, a former chief of the
BSEk announced Admit cards for SSC annual examinations-2012 Board of Secondary Education Karachi
KARACHI, The Board of Secondary Education Karachi has announced that the admit cards of all regular candidates above the age of 20 years appearing in the SSC annual examinations-2012 are ready and can be collected by head of the educational institutions concerned.—Staff
Tuesday, 27 March 2012
Khyber Medical University is holding a seminar on a project on community participation in the community midwives programme,
Thursday
Seminar
THE Khyber Medical University is holding a seminar on a project on community participation in the community midwives programme, at the Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, adjacent to Shalman Park, Phase VI, Hayatabad, at
Seminar
THE Khyber Medical University is holding a seminar on a project on community participation in the community midwives programme, at the Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, adjacent to Shalman Park, Phase VI, Hayatabad, at
Metro Events Annual Day in Air Foundation School System
Annual Day
THE Air Foundation School System is holding its annual day function at street 4, Canal Town, Nasir Bagh Road, at 10am. Chairman Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education will be the chief guest.
Press conference
LEADER of Tehreek Tahafuz Nazria Bacha Khan will address a press conference at Peshawar Press Club at 12
THE Air Foundation School System is holding its annual day function at street 4, Canal Town, Nasir Bagh Road, at 10am. Chairman Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education will be the chief guest.
Press conference
LEADER of Tehreek Tahafuz Nazria Bacha Khan will address a press conference at Peshawar Press Club at 12
Students fair poorly in exam poor performance in BA/BSc part-I and part-II supplementary examination University of Peshawar
Students fair poorly in exam
PESHAWAR, March 27: Students showed poor performance in BA/BSc part-I and part-II supplementary examination held by the University of Peshawar.
According to notification on Tuesday around 6,530 students appeared for the BA/BSc/Nursing and Theology part-I supplementary examination held in December, 2001 and January 2012 but only 1,650 students passed the examination.
In BA/BSc/Nursing/ Theology part-II supplementary examination 6,055 students appeared and
PESHAWAR, March 27: Students showed poor performance in BA/BSc part-I and part-II supplementary examination held by the University of Peshawar.
According to notification on Tuesday around 6,530 students appeared for the BA/BSc/Nursing and Theology part-I supplementary examination held in December, 2001 and January 2012 but only 1,650 students passed the examination.
In BA/BSc/Nursing/ Theology part-II supplementary examination 6,055 students appeared and
Hepatitis means joblessness for educators-to-be educational career from matriculation to MSc and MEd,
MUZAFFARGARH, For 26-year-old ‘A’ who has been scoring first division throughout her educational career from matriculation to MSc and MEd, the future suddenly turned bleak when she was diagnosed with hepatitis C which also meant she lost the job she had acquired on merit after waiting for long.
Belonging to rural area of Muzaffargarh district, ‘A’ was selected for the post of educator on Feb 28 after competing with thousands of other candidates.
“The day when I saw my name
Belonging to rural area of Muzaffargarh district, ‘A’ was selected for the post of educator on Feb 28 after competing with thousands of other candidates.
“The day when I saw my name
iterary Society of King Edward Medical University (KEMU) held annual poetry sitting at Library Hall
LAHORE, KEMU holds poetry sitting The Literary Society of King Edward Medical University (KEMU) held annual poetry sitting at Library Hall of the varsity here on Tuesday.
Anwar Masood, Amjad Islam Amjad, Khalid Masood, Zahid Fakhri, Salman Gillani, Farhat Abbas Shah, Bushra Ijaz, Saima Kamran, Dr Khalid Idrees, Dr Fakhar Abbas and Dr Saira Afzal rendered their poetry. Prior to the poetry sitting, an All-Pakistan Inter-Collegiate Competition of Poetry was also held in Nazm and Ghazal
Anwar Masood, Amjad Islam Amjad, Khalid Masood, Zahid Fakhri, Salman Gillani, Farhat Abbas Shah, Bushra Ijaz, Saima Kamran, Dr Khalid Idrees, Dr Fakhar Abbas and Dr Saira Afzal rendered their poetry. Prior to the poetry sitting, an All-Pakistan Inter-Collegiate Competition of Poetry was also held in Nazm and Ghazal
Traders protest against outages tomorrow Protests against loadshedding continue in Faisalabad
LAHORE, Traders of Lahore will lay a siege to Wapda House on Thursday (March 29) to protest against prolonged power outages and inclusion of fuel adjustment surcharge in electricity bills.
A unanimous decision to the effect was taken by representatives of traders’ bodies of Lahore at a meeting on Tuesday.
All-Pakistan Anjuman-i-Tajran central general secretary Naeem Mir said after the meeting that traders from all over the Punjab capital would gather at a protest camp at Anarkali near
A unanimous decision to the effect was taken by representatives of traders’ bodies of Lahore at a meeting on Tuesday.
All-Pakistan Anjuman-i-Tajran central general secretary Naeem Mir said after the meeting that traders from all over the Punjab capital would gather at a protest camp at Anarkali near
Schoolchildren sent back home educational institution of the city on Tuesday suspended classes
KARACHI, Almost every educational institution of the city on Tuesday suspended classes at around 9.30am shortly after violent attacks started occurring in the city in the aftermath of the killing of a Muttahida Qaumi Movement activist in PIB Colony.
Most private and public sector schools announced the closure of their institutions in either the first or the second period and also compelled their students to leave the school premises at once without bothering to find out how their students,
Most private and public sector schools announced the closure of their institutions in either the first or the second period and also compelled their students to leave the school premises at once without bothering to find out how their students,
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