Karachi
When people complain of their busy schedule as an excuse for not reading, Ghazi Salahuddin gives them President Obama’s example.
“During his election campaign when he got off a plane, he had in his hand a book and a finger inserted in the middle to serve as a bookmark. One cannot be busier than the president of the United States, and he still has time to read,” he smiles.
Salahuddin was given the bibliophile of the year award by Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani
Monday, 30 April 2012
Four students, teacher injured under-construction classroom of a school collapsed
SHIKARPUR, April 30: Four students and a teacher were wounded when one of the pillars of an under-construction classroom of a school collapsed here on Monday.
The incident took place when students came out of classes during break in Shah Latif Government Boys High School. One of the students touched the pillar which collapsed.
The injured have been identified as Hubb-e-Ali of class VI, Salman, Saifullah alias Raja Solangi and Faisal Abro of clash-IX and a teacher Ghulam Akbar Shar.
The incident took place when students came out of classes during break in Shah Latif Government Boys High School. One of the students touched the pillar which collapsed.
The injured have been identified as Hubb-e-Ali of class VI, Salman, Saifullah alias Raja Solangi and Faisal Abro of clash-IX and a teacher Ghulam Akbar Shar.
Exhibition of artworks by Iqbal Hussain opens at the Canvas Gallery
Exhibition at Canvas KARACHI: An exhibition of artworks by Iqbal Hussain opens at the Canvas Gallery at 5pm on Tuesday.
The show will remain open till May 10, daily from 11am to 8pm (except Sunday).
EMINENT LAHORE BASED ARTIST IQBAL HUSSAIN SHOWCASES HIS NEW WORKS AT CANVAS GALLERY ON MAY 1ST 2012 FROM 5 PM - 8 PM.
THE SHOW OF THE MASTER PAINTER INCLUDES FIGURATIVE AND LANDSCAPE WORKS ON CANVAS AND BOARD.
THE SHOW CONTINUES DAILY UNTIL MAY 10TH 2012, FROM 11 AM - 8 PM (excluding
The show will remain open till May 10, daily from 11am to 8pm (except Sunday).
EMINENT LAHORE BASED ARTIST IQBAL HUSSAIN SHOWCASES HIS NEW WORKS AT CANVAS GALLERY ON MAY 1ST 2012 FROM 5 PM - 8 PM.
THE SHOW OF THE MASTER PAINTER INCLUDES FIGURATIVE AND LANDSCAPE WORKS ON CANVAS AND BOARD.
THE SHOW CONTINUES DAILY UNTIL MAY 10TH 2012, FROM 11 AM - 8 PM (excluding
ssc Exams suspended six centres in Lyari Board of Secondary Education Karachi SSC annual examinations 2012
Exams suspended
In the meantime, the Board of Secondary Education Karachi suspended the SSC annual examinations in six centres in Lyari on Monday.
The BSEK controller of examinations, Rafia Mallah, said the breakdown of law and order did not allow the board to conduct the examinations at the examination centres set up in
Lyari Town schools.
Any decision regarding the conduct of the examinations in the area on May 2 will be taken on Tuesday
In the meantime, the Board of Secondary Education Karachi suspended the SSC annual examinations in six centres in Lyari on Monday.
The BSEK controller of examinations, Rafia Mallah, said the breakdown of law and order did not allow the board to conduct the examinations at the examination centres set up in
Lyari Town schools.
Any decision regarding the conduct of the examinations in the area on May 2 will be taken on Tuesday
Education, health sectors suffer badly no any activities of health and educational institutions in Lyari
KARACHI, April 30: The ongoing police operation in Lyari has literally brought the activities of health and educational institutions in Lyari to a standstill.
Residents of the area told Dawn on Monday that the violence-hit parts of Lyari presented a battlefield look and educational activities, including the Secondary School Certificate
examinations, and patient care at government dispensaries and hospitals had stopped.
While there was a serious shortage of basic public amenities, the
Residents of the area told Dawn on Monday that the violence-hit parts of Lyari presented a battlefield look and educational activities, including the Secondary School Certificate
examinations, and patient care at government dispensaries and hospitals had stopped.
While there was a serious shortage of basic public amenities, the
A month into school year, Punjab Textbook Board (PTB) remains unable to provide textbooks to students,
A month into school year, students remain bookless
* Pupils opt to stay at homes to escape punishment for not doing homework
By Arsalan Haider
LAHORE: One month has passed since the new academic year began for classes till the 9th grade, but the Punjab Textbook Board (PTB) remains unable to provide textbooks to students, increasing the dilemma and panic among students, teachers as well as parents, Daily Times learnt on Monday.
The new academic year begins in April, but like every
* Pupils opt to stay at homes to escape punishment for not doing homework
By Arsalan Haider
LAHORE: One month has passed since the new academic year began for classes till the 9th grade, but the Punjab Textbook Board (PTB) remains unable to provide textbooks to students, increasing the dilemma and panic among students, teachers as well as parents, Daily Times learnt on Monday.
The new academic year begins in April, but like every
Naqsh’s solo show of unique paintings and drawings by established contemporary artist Jamil Naqsh at Tanzara Art Gallery.
Naqsh’s solo show concludes on May 3
ISLAMABAD: The solo show of unique paintings and drawings by established contemporary artist Jamil Naqsh will conclude on May 3 at Tanzara Art Gallery. The show entitled “Bird of Time” exhibited a collection of as many as 23 extraordinary canvases to demonstrate Naqsh’s way of paying tribute to his early days. He created fascinating images of newspapers and against this backdrop painted pigeons, parrots, faces or a supine form, old buildings and
ISLAMABAD: The solo show of unique paintings and drawings by established contemporary artist Jamil Naqsh will conclude on May 3 at Tanzara Art Gallery. The show entitled “Bird of Time” exhibited a collection of as many as 23 extraordinary canvases to demonstrate Naqsh’s way of paying tribute to his early days. He created fascinating images of newspapers and against this backdrop painted pigeons, parrots, faces or a supine form, old buildings and
‘Soul Searchers’ – group show paintings display by Ahmed Ali Manganhar, Imran Channa and Aqeel Solangi in press preview
‘Soul Searchers’ – a group show on display in press preview
ISLAMABAD: Soul Searchers - a group show of paintings by Ahmed Ali Manganhar, Imran Channa and Aqeel Solangi - was put on display on Monday in a press preview.
As many as 15 series of works have been displayed by the artists in mediums like graphite on paper, acrylics on board, acrylic, charcoal and graphite on paper and acrylics on canvas. Aqeel Solangi’s work deals with ancient beliefs, rituals and collective. “Most
ISLAMABAD: Soul Searchers - a group show of paintings by Ahmed Ali Manganhar, Imran Channa and Aqeel Solangi - was put on display on Monday in a press preview.
As many as 15 series of works have been displayed by the artists in mediums like graphite on paper, acrylics on board, acrylic, charcoal and graphite on paper and acrylics on canvas. Aqeel Solangi’s work deals with ancient beliefs, rituals and collective. “Most
Students of Federal Directorate of Education FDE-run schools without textbooks educational institutes still waiting delivery of textbooks
Students of FDE-run schools without textbooks
ISLAMABAD: The new academic session had started two weeks ago but the students of the Federal Directorate of Education- (FDE) run educational institutes are still waiting for the delivery of textbooks to begin their studies.
The students have received books of some subjects, but parents fear that their children would not be able to cover the syllabus in time without all the textbooks.
Shahina Ahmed, a mother of two children who are studying
ISLAMABAD: The new academic session had started two weeks ago but the students of the Federal Directorate of Education- (FDE) run educational institutes are still waiting for the delivery of textbooks to begin their studies.
The students have received books of some subjects, but parents fear that their children would not be able to cover the syllabus in time without all the textbooks.
Shahina Ahmed, a mother of two children who are studying
Missionary schools fleece parents with high fee Parents of the students studying in missionary institutions of Rawalpindi
Missionary schools fleece parents with high fee
* Parents allege no authority in place to check unjustified increase in fee structure
ISLAMABAD: Parents of the students studying in missionary institutions of Rawalpindi have expressed resentment over the manifold increase in fee, compelling them to discontinue their education or admit them in a public school.
These missionary institutes were established to provide low-cost education to the children of Christian community, living below
* Parents allege no authority in place to check unjustified increase in fee structure
ISLAMABAD: Parents of the students studying in missionary institutions of Rawalpindi have expressed resentment over the manifold increase in fee, compelling them to discontinue their education or admit them in a public school.
These missionary institutes were established to provide low-cost education to the children of Christian community, living below
Japan-funded school inaugurated in Jamrud Honorary Consul-General of Japan Nawabzada Fazal Karim Khan Afridi inaugurated a school in Khyber Agency
PESHAWAR: The Honorary Consul-General of Japan Nawabzada Fazal Karim Khan Afridi inaugurated a school in Khyber Agency on Monday.
The ceremony was attended by large number of tribal elders and relatives of the students. The construction of the seven-room school building in far-flung Raziq Killay of Jamrud tehsil cost Rs7 million. The school will impart education to over 150 girls and boys of the area.
Nawabzada Fazal Karim said the project had been carried out under
The ceremony was attended by large number of tribal elders and relatives of the students. The construction of the seven-room school building in far-flung Raziq Killay of Jamrud tehsil cost Rs7 million. The school will impart education to over 150 girls and boys of the area.
Nawabzada Fazal Karim said the project had been carried out under
The International Labour Day, observed today Pakistan
International Labour Day being observed today
Staff Report
ISLAMABAD: The International Labour Day, known as May Day, will be observed today (Tuesday) to commemorate the Chicago labourers who sacrificed their lives for the rights of workers
On the day, the workers across the world renew their pledge to achieve their rights. In Pakistan, the government has set a worker’s minimum salary at Rs 7,000 per month, but majority of labourers are underpaid in the private sector. For the
Staff Report
ISLAMABAD: The International Labour Day, known as May Day, will be observed today (Tuesday) to commemorate the Chicago labourers who sacrificed their lives for the rights of workers
On the day, the workers across the world renew their pledge to achieve their rights. In Pakistan, the government has set a worker’s minimum salary at Rs 7,000 per month, but majority of labourers are underpaid in the private sector. For the
Teachers resent proceeding of Islamia College University ICU senate meeting Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governor,
PESHAWAR: The teachers of the Islamia College University (ICU) Monday asked the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governor, who is also chancellor of the university, to declare the proceedings of a recently held meeting of the senate null and void because its sitting was illegal.
They also requested ICU Vice-Chancellor Haidar Shah Jadoon to give up the idea of tendering resignation as it would affect the progress of the institution.Senior faculty members and academic heads of the varsity, in a
They also requested ICU Vice-Chancellor Haidar Shah Jadoon to give up the idea of tendering resignation as it would affect the progress of the institution.Senior faculty members and academic heads of the varsity, in a
Student appeals Peshawar High Court PHC to punish ‘blackmailers’ against kidnappers and police
PESHAWAR: A college student hailing from Khairpur area of Nowshera district has appealed the Peshawar High Court (PHC) chief justice to protect him and his family against kidnappers and police.
Talking to reporters at the Peshawar Press Club on Monday, Waqas alleged that a group of influential people in his village abducts youngsters, films them naked and then extorts money through blackmailing.
He said all this happened to him on October 27, 2011 when Ahmad Nabi, Sher
Talking to reporters at the Peshawar Press Club on Monday, Waqas alleged that a group of influential people in his village abducts youngsters, films them naked and then extorts money through blackmailing.
He said all this happened to him on October 27, 2011 when Ahmad Nabi, Sher
Call to increase education budget responsibility of maximising investment in education as private sector
LAHORE
The government should realize its responsibility of maximising investment in education as private sector alone can not bring about revolution in education sector and improvement of literacy level.
The private sector has been covering government’s failure to address growing demand for education and striving to fill the gap. At the same time, unfortunately, it has to face frequent criticism for its fee structure; despite the fact that private schools are profit-oriented the world
The government should realize its responsibility of maximising investment in education as private sector alone can not bring about revolution in education sector and improvement of literacy level.
The private sector has been covering government’s failure to address growing demand for education and striving to fill the gap. At the same time, unfortunately, it has to face frequent criticism for its fee structure; despite the fact that private schools are profit-oriented the world
BISE mobile units issue roll numbers intermediate (Annual) examination 2012, Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education (BISE) Lahore
LAHORE
MOBILE units of the Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education (BISE) Lahore issued thousands of roll number slips to candidates appearing in intermediate (Annual) examination 2012, commencing from May 8.
A Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education spokesperson said the idea of mobile units had been widely appreciated by candidates as well as general public. It is pertinent to mention here that it is for the first time in the history of the board that
MOBILE units of the Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education (BISE) Lahore issued thousands of roll number slips to candidates appearing in intermediate (Annual) examination 2012, commencing from May 8.
A Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education spokesperson said the idea of mobile units had been widely appreciated by candidates as well as general public. It is pertinent to mention here that it is for the first time in the history of the board that
blind student honoured LAHORE of Punjab University (PU),
Blind student honoured LAHORE
SHAMSUL Zia, a blind student of Punjab University (PU), received a cash award of Rs 100,000 from Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) Director News Dr Waqar Chaudhry on Monday. Zia had stood first in MA Special Education examinations and received gold medal in the previous convocation. He also obtained second position overall in Punjab Public Service Commission’s interviews for recruitment of educators.PU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran
SHAMSUL Zia, a blind student of Punjab University (PU), received a cash award of Rs 100,000 from Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) Director News Dr Waqar Chaudhry on Monday. Zia had stood first in MA Special Education examinations and received gold medal in the previous convocation. He also obtained second position overall in Punjab Public Service Commission’s interviews for recruitment of educators.PU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran
‘True face of democracy’ on display at KU exhibition ‘Draw Me Democracy’
Karachi
Filled with hopes of exercising their right to vote in the next election, a group of 30 students exhibited posters on the theme of ‘Draw Me Democracy’ here at the University of Karachi on Sunday.
The exhibition was the culmination of a weeklong-workshop held at the Department of Visual Studies which was organised by ‘Poster for Tomorrow’, the pilot-project of Paris based NGO ‘4Tomorrow’.
The workshop aimed at encouraging young designers
Filled with hopes of exercising their right to vote in the next election, a group of 30 students exhibited posters on the theme of ‘Draw Me Democracy’ here at the University of Karachi on Sunday.
The exhibition was the culmination of a weeklong-workshop held at the Department of Visual Studies which was organised by ‘Poster for Tomorrow’, the pilot-project of Paris based NGO ‘4Tomorrow’.
The workshop aimed at encouraging young designers
Lyari operation current news and today videos killed and injured in Lyari violence
Lyari operation - Day 4: Over 20 gangwar suspects arrested
KARACHI: The police arrested around 20 suspects belonging to the Lyari Gangwar on Monday during the fourth day of the operation against criminal elements in the area, reportedExpress News.
The suspects include Javed, Shehzad, Shahid, Rizwan, Riaz, Mushtaq Khan, Abdul Aziz, Asif and others. The police claims that some of them even have bounty on their heads.
The overall death toll during the police operation reached 24 on
KARACHI: The police arrested around 20 suspects belonging to the Lyari Gangwar on Monday during the fourth day of the operation against criminal elements in the area, reportedExpress News.
The suspects include Javed, Shehzad, Shahid, Rizwan, Riaz, Mushtaq Khan, Abdul Aziz, Asif and others. The police claims that some of them even have bounty on their heads.
The overall death toll during the police operation reached 24 on
Why aren't more students doing sandwich courses?
A year in industry puts theory into practice and prepares students for the workplace – yet sandwich courses are in decline
You've just passed your degree, time to remove the arm bands and jump in at the deep end. You arrive at your interview and are greeted with the question: "How much industry experience do you have?"
Nowadays everyone is scrambling for work placements. Even unpaid internships are oversubscribed. Meanwhile employers say recent graduates are lacking work skills.
You've just passed your degree, time to remove the arm bands and jump in at the deep end. You arrive at your interview and are greeted with the question: "How much industry experience do you have?"
Nowadays everyone is scrambling for work placements. Even unpaid internships are oversubscribed. Meanwhile employers say recent graduates are lacking work skills.
Why British universities must look to the bottom line when dealing overseas
Concern for the bottom line isn't disreputable or mercenary as long as from the outset both sides understand and agree on the terms of their relationship, argues Martin Doel
I chaired a more than usually animated debate at the recent British Council Going Global Conference on sustainable international partnerships. The reason that it was more than usually animated was that it exposed a key issue often neglected in international partnerships: clarity over objectives and the
I chaired a more than usually animated debate at the recent British Council Going Global Conference on sustainable international partnerships. The reason that it was more than usually animated was that it exposed a key issue often neglected in international partnerships: clarity over objectives and the
Sunday, 29 April 2012
Pakistan needs to Scholarly discourse can help resolve issues
ISLAMABAD, April 29: Pakistan needs to focus on higher education and social sciences so that scholarly discourse can help the policymakers solve national issues.
The recommendations were put forward on Sunday at the concluding session of 3-day International Conference on the Emerging Issues of Social Sciences in Pakistan, organised by Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) in collaboration with Higher Education Commission (HEC).
It was strongly recommended that the academicians and
The recommendations were put forward on Sunday at the concluding session of 3-day International Conference on the Emerging Issues of Social Sciences in Pakistan, organised by Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) in collaboration with Higher Education Commission (HEC).
It was strongly recommended that the academicians and
HSSC Rawalpindi exams
RAWALPINDI, April 29: The annual examination of HSSC Part-I under Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE), Rawalpindi will start on May 8, while HSSC Part-II exam will commence on May 28.A BISE, Rawalpindi official said that a total of 52,000 and 62,300 male and female candidates would appear in the HSSC Part-I and Part-II examinations respectively and as many as 190 examination centres had been established.
He said that roll number slips of all the regular and private
He said that roll number slips of all the regular and private
Laptop distribution ceremony at PMAS-AAUR
RAWALPINDI, April 29: The Punjab government will distribute 7,500 laptops among students of the district at the auditorium of Pir Mehr Ali Shah-Arid Agricultural University Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR) on May 2.
Earlier, the ceremony was to be held at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif will be the chief guest at the ceremony. He will also lay the foundation stones of some of the development schemes including a boys’ college building at Khayaban-i-Sir Syed.
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Earlier, the ceremony was to be held at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif will be the chief guest at the ceremony. He will also lay the foundation stones of some of the development schemes including a boys’ college building at Khayaban-i-Sir Syed.
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Draw me democracy at T2F Gallery
In 2009, an independent and non-profit organization — 4 Tomorrow — was founded. Its aim was to encourage people to make posters to generate debate on important issues. ‘Poster for tomorrow’ is one of its projects under which the initiative ‘Draw me democracy’ has been taken to create awareness about democracy and build capacity for creative expression at the individual and institutional levels.
It consists of a series of workshops in 12 countries across the world (four in Latin
It consists of a series of workshops in 12 countries across the world (four in Latin
Apprehensions over threats by the Hyderabad Stage Council
HYDERABAD, April 29: Sindh Culture Secretary Abdul Aziz Uqaili has expressed apprehensions over threats by the Hyderabad Stage Council to close Mehran Music School, recently established in Mehran Arts Council, Latifabad, to promote indigenous music.
He said in a statement that a group of people claiming to represent the actors’ council had caused disturbances at the inaugural ceremony of the music school on February 22. A few days before the inauguration, a fax message in objectionable
He said in a statement that a group of people claiming to represent the actors’ council had caused disturbances at the inaugural ceremony of the music school on February 22. A few days before the inauguration, a fax message in objectionable
Recruiting teachers with HSC certificate
HYDERABAD, April 29: Awami Jamhoori Party leader Abrar Kazi has accused the provincial government of playing with people’s future by planning to recruit 19,000 primary school teachers with intermediate being minimum qualification.
He said the qualification of candidates for teachers’ jobs should at least be graduation and selection should be made either by the Aga Khan Foundation or the Federal Board of Education.
Addressing a news conference at the press club, Mr Kazi rejected the
He said the qualification of candidates for teachers’ jobs should at least be graduation and selection should be made either by the Aga Khan Foundation or the Federal Board of Education.
Addressing a news conference at the press club, Mr Kazi rejected the
Colleges’ affiliation with Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) faces delay
ISLAMABAD, April 29: The process to affiliate public sector colleges in the federal capital with the Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) faces delay and it seems the decision will not be implemented before the start of the new academic session in September.The educational institutions in the city are currently affiliated with the University of Punjab, Lahore.
Sources said the colleges could not print their prospectuses for the new admissions as the affiliation with the university had to be
Sources said the colleges could not print their prospectuses for the new admissions as the affiliation with the university had to be
Lectures on air safety organised Society of Aircraft Engineers of Pakistan
KARACHI, April 29: The Society of Aircraft Engineers of Pakistan has organised a series of lectures in the wake of recent observation by the European aviation regulators demanding more integration of action complying with airworthiness requirements and ensuring highest safety standards.
The lecture on Safety Management System will be delivered by Civil Aviation Authority air safety inspector Riasat Ali Changezi at the PIA Training Centre on Monday at 4pm.
Similar lectures would be held at
The lecture on Safety Management System will be delivered by Civil Aviation Authority air safety inspector Riasat Ali Changezi at the PIA Training Centre on Monday at 4pm.
Similar lectures would be held at
Parties pledge perfect healthcare system if voted to power PPP, PML-N, MQM, Jamaat-i-Islami, Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaf and workers party recognized
KARACHI, April 29: Having agreed that consecutive governments in the country had badly neglected the health of citizens at all levels, leaders of political parties at a seminar pledged to work for an efficient, beneficial and accountable healthcare system if their parties were elected in the next general election and given the chance to rule.
Leaders belonging to the PPP, PML-N, Jamaat-i-Islami, Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaf and workers party recognized several areas to be addressed on a priority
Leaders belonging to the PPP, PML-N, Jamaat-i-Islami, Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaf and workers party recognized several areas to be addressed on a priority
Scarcity of dustbins in University of Karachi KU student of BS-I in English
Scarcity of dustbins in KU
Sir,
I am a student of BS-I in English at the University of Karachi. Since I started my studies I have noticed that there is a scarcity of dustbins on the campus.
Karachi University is one of the biggest universities of Pakistan. Thousands of students visit it daily. In order to throw away one’s trash one can hardly find a dustbin close by.
Students are forced to throw wrappers on roads and in ditches, which ruins the beauty of the campus.
There
Sir,
I am a student of BS-I in English at the University of Karachi. Since I started my studies I have noticed that there is a scarcity of dustbins on the campus.
Karachi University is one of the biggest universities of Pakistan. Thousands of students visit it daily. In order to throw away one’s trash one can hardly find a dustbin close by.
Students are forced to throw wrappers on roads and in ditches, which ruins the beauty of the campus.
There
‘tent fever’ is spreading rapidly road adjacent to Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology
‘Tent fever’
Sir,
Nowadays, ‘tent fever’ is spreading rapidly. Regardless of how busy a road may be, anybody can decide to erect a tent to organise a wedding or other social gathering there. The road adjacent to Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology was recently blocked by setting up a tent right in the middle of the road.
To top it all, a police mobile and personnel were there to ‘guard’ the illegal act. The same day, another lane close to my house was blocked
Sir,
Nowadays, ‘tent fever’ is spreading rapidly. Regardless of how busy a road may be, anybody can decide to erect a tent to organise a wedding or other social gathering there. The road adjacent to Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology was recently blocked by setting up a tent right in the middle of the road.
To top it all, a police mobile and personnel were there to ‘guard’ the illegal act. The same day, another lane close to my house was blocked
Congestion outside schools are crowded with thousands of students, visitors, buyers, hawkers and others
Sir,
Three renowned schools and two renowned colleges, including my own, are located in Sadder near St Patrick’s Cathedral. All day long the streets nearby are crowded with thousands of students, visitors, buyers, hawkers and others.
The footpaths of all the roads are occupied by vendors and shopkeepers and the whole area gets so congested that one has to make one’s way through with difficulty. The main road is always congested with school vans, public buses, cars, taxis and
Three renowned schools and two renowned colleges, including my own, are located in Sadder near St Patrick’s Cathedral. All day long the streets nearby are crowded with thousands of students, visitors, buyers, hawkers and others.
The footpaths of all the roads are occupied by vendors and shopkeepers and the whole area gets so congested that one has to make one’s way through with difficulty. The main road is always congested with school vans, public buses, cars, taxis and
TWO O-Level students of Beaconhouse School System’s Allama Iqbal Town awards annual prize
TWO O-Level students of Beaconhouse School System’s Allama Iqbal Town chapter were denied receiving their awards for their academic performance at the annual prize
distribution ceremony last week.
The students were informed by a lady teacher that since they do not have short hair cut, they cannot be allowed to get their award from chief guest BSS Director Studies Ms Roohi Haq.
When contacted, BSS spokesman Tabraiz Bukhari said he had received a complaint from a student’s parent and
distribution ceremony last week.
The students were informed by a lady teacher that since they do not have short hair cut, they cannot be allowed to get their award from chief guest BSS Director Studies Ms Roohi Haq.
When contacted, BSS spokesman Tabraiz Bukhari said he had received a complaint from a student’s parent and
member institutions of Inter-University Consortium for Promotion of Social Sciences in Pakistan (IUCPSS)
A 29-member delegation of vice-chancellors/rectors and heads of member institutions of Inter-University Consortium for Promotion of Social Sciences in Pakistan (IUCPSS) is scheduled to meet Punjab Governor Sardar Latif Khan Khosa at Governor’s House on Monday (today).
The IUCPSS delegation led by its chairman Prof Dr Muhammad Mukhtar will apprise the governor about the current problems being confronted by the higher education sector in the country.
Meanwhile, National Vice-Chancellors
The IUCPSS delegation led by its chairman Prof Dr Muhammad Mukhtar will apprise the governor about the current problems being confronted by the higher education sector in the country.
Meanwhile, National Vice-Chancellors
Lahore Shopping Exhibition, at Expo Centre, Johar Town A festival for divergent interests
LAHORE, April 29: More than 0.2 million people from various walks of life visited a wide range of 200 stalls during the three-day Second Lahore Shopping Exhibition, a core segment of a week-long Lahore Shopping Festival, at Expo Centre, Johar Town.
Visitors to the expo included politicians, bureaucrats, businessmen, businesswomen and young entrepreneurs, a spokesman of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), the LSF’s organiser, said in a statement after conclusion of a series
Visitors to the expo included politicians, bureaucrats, businessmen, businesswomen and young entrepreneurs, a spokesman of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), the LSF’s organiser, said in a statement after conclusion of a series
Doctors of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degrees ‘do discredit’ to graduates Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council (PVMC)
HUNDREDS of Doctors of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) graduates are facing an impasse in their careers as the Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council (PVMC) has refused to accredit their degrees and many of them have been shown a `red card’ at Punjab Public Service Commission restraining them from appearing for interviews.
The graduates have also staged protest demonstrations in different parts of the province and claiming that the tussle between the PVMC management and veterinary faculties’
The graduates have also staged protest demonstrations in different parts of the province and claiming that the tussle between the PVMC management and veterinary faculties’
Religious parties’ leaders visit Dir festival Peace and Cultural Festival
TIMERGARA, April 29: In a rare development, separate delegations of Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) and Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) visited the Peace and Cultural Festival here on Sunday.
The five-day festival has been arranged jointly by Tourism Corporation Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, sports and culture departments and Pakistan Army at Dir Scouts ground.
The JUI-F delegation was consisting of its district chief Qazi Fazlullah, Maulana Gul Rahim, Shakirullah, Shahid Mehmood and other workers while
The five-day festival has been arranged jointly by Tourism Corporation Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, sports and culture departments and Pakistan Army at Dir Scouts ground.
The JUI-F delegation was consisting of its district chief Qazi Fazlullah, Maulana Gul Rahim, Shakirullah, Shahid Mehmood and other workers while
Musical show Activists of Mardan chapter of the Awami National Party
MARDAN, April 29: Activists of Mardan chapter of the Awami National Party on Sunday organised a musical show to celebrate the ‘record developmental works’ executed in PK-25 constituency by the Chief Minister Ameer Haider Khan Hoti.
Nayaz Ali Khan, the president of ANP in PK-25, organised the show, which was attended by large number of ANP workers and local leaders.
The enthusiastic ANP workers danced on the drumbeats. Local singers sang different Pashtu songs highlighting the ‘good
Nayaz Ali Khan, the president of ANP in PK-25, organised the show, which was attended by large number of ANP workers and local leaders.
The enthusiastic ANP workers danced on the drumbeats. Local singers sang different Pashtu songs highlighting the ‘good
Lack of funds and serial destruction of schools Govt faces dilemma over rebuilding schools in Fata
PESHAWAR, April 30: Lack of funds and serial destruction of schools have been hampering government’s plan to undertake the gigantic task of reconstruction of educational institutions blown up by militants in the under-developed Federally Administered Tribal Areas.
The data collected by Directorate of Education, Fata shows that 417 schools including 133 for girls have been blown up in Fata by the end of March last as militants are still targeting educational institutions in the
The data collected by Directorate of Education, Fata shows that 417 schools including 133 for girls have been blown up in Fata by the end of March last as militants are still targeting educational institutions in the
Allama Iqbal Open University’s Islamabad Regional Campus exhibited immense talent and patriotism in the National Songs competition
AIOU arranges songs competition ISLAMABAD - Students of Allama Iqbal Open University’s Islamabad Regional Campus exhibited immense talent and patriotism in the National Songs competition held the other day.
The competition was held as a part of the series of Pakistan Day celebrations. Vice-Chancellor (AIOU), Prof. Dr. Nazir Ahmed Sangi was the chief guest on the occasion.
A large number of students participated in the event. The Mili Naghmay were full of excitement as the students
The competition was held as a part of the series of Pakistan Day celebrations. Vice-Chancellor (AIOU), Prof. Dr. Nazir Ahmed Sangi was the chief guest on the occasion.
A large number of students participated in the event. The Mili Naghmay were full of excitement as the students
Smoking, diabetes and obesity shrinks brain researchers from Colombia University, USA found that smoking, high blood pressure,
ISLAMABAD - It is essential to avoid smoking and keep weight, blood sugar levels and blood pressure under control as these risk factors in middle age may cause the brain to shrink, leading to mental declines up to a decade later.
Evaluating data from 1,352 participants whose average age was 54 years in the Framingham Offspring Study, researchers from Colombia University, USA found that smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes and being overweight were each linked to potentially dangerous
Evaluating data from 1,352 participants whose average age was 54 years in the Framingham Offspring Study, researchers from Colombia University, USA found that smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes and being overweight were each linked to potentially dangerous
Students urged to get ready for future challenges Fun Gala 2012 organised jointly by Jinnah Institute of Informatics and Commerce (JIIC) and Rawalpindi College of Commerce (RCC)
RAWALPINDI – Central leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Pirzada Rahat Quddusi has called upon the students to leave no stone unturned and equip themselves with the contemporary education to successfully cope with the future challenges.
He stated this while addressing Fun Gala 2012 organised jointly by Jinnah Institute of Informatics and Commerce (JIIC) and Rawalpindi College of Commerce (RCC) here at Rawalpindi Arts Council.
He said youth is an asset for the country.
He said
He stated this while addressing Fun Gala 2012 organised jointly by Jinnah Institute of Informatics and Commerce (JIIC) and Rawalpindi College of Commerce (RCC) here at Rawalpindi Arts Council.
He said youth is an asset for the country.
He said
Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) celebrate its 90th anniversary next week
LAHORE – The Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) will celebrate its 90th anniversary next week.
The LCWU, with enrolment of more than 10,000 students, is Asia’s largest women university which was established as a college on May 5, 1922. LCWU Vice Chancellor Dr Sabiha Mansoor, chairing a meeting of key management, finalised the celebrative activities. Three days celebrations will start from May 3 as Punjab Chief Minister will inaugurate women institute of leadership and learning
The LCWU, with enrolment of more than 10,000 students, is Asia’s largest women university which was established as a college on May 5, 1922. LCWU Vice Chancellor Dr Sabiha Mansoor, chairing a meeting of key management, finalised the celebrative activities. Three days celebrations will start from May 3 as Punjab Chief Minister will inaugurate women institute of leadership and learning
Students visit Punjab Institute of Cardiology PIC Under Make a Dream Programme of Akhuwat, students of King Edward Medical University
LAHORE – Under Make a Dream Programme of Akhuwat, second and third year students of King Edward Medical University on Sunday visited Punjab Institute of Cardiology and spent some time with children carrying chronic cardiac diseases.
The visiting students presented gifts to the children carrying incurable disease. Under Make a Dream Programme, Akhuwat presents gifts as desired by children. Director Akhuwat Health Services was also accompanying the KEMU
The visiting students presented gifts to the children carrying incurable disease. Under Make a Dream Programme, Akhuwat presents gifts as desired by children. Director Akhuwat Health Services was also accompanying the KEMU
Vague law lets private schools fleece public Punjab government is taking all possible measures to promote education,
LAHORE - At a time when the Punjab government is taking all possible measures to promote education, the private schools in the provincial capital are charging between Rs 6,000 and 12,000 as monthly fees from students up to matriculation, in sheer violation of the ordinance which governs the private sector educational institutions.
The minimum fee being charged from a student is almost equivalent to one-month salary of an unskilled worker, which has been fixed Rs 7,000 by the government. The
The minimum fee being charged from a student is almost equivalent to one-month salary of an unskilled worker, which has been fixed Rs 7,000 by the government. The
Omair Sana Foundation (OSF) demands legislation for eradication of Thalassaemia awareness campaign World Thalassaemia Day on May 8
OSF demands legislation for eradication of Thalassaemia
By Haris Hanif
KARACHI: The Omair Sana Foundation (OSF) has announced to organise a Thalassaemia awareness campaign to commemorate the World Thalassaemia Day on May 8 and also demanded legislation at federal and provincial level for the eradication of Thalassaemia from Pakistan.
In a press briefing at a local hotel the other day, renowned pediatric hematologist and general secretary of OSF, Dr Saqib Hussain Ansari, said that more
By Haris Hanif
KARACHI: The Omair Sana Foundation (OSF) has announced to organise a Thalassaemia awareness campaign to commemorate the World Thalassaemia Day on May 8 and also demanded legislation at federal and provincial level for the eradication of Thalassaemia from Pakistan.
In a press briefing at a local hotel the other day, renowned pediatric hematologist and general secretary of OSF, Dr Saqib Hussain Ansari, said that more
European folk singing, dance workshops from May 2 introduce the European music traditions for performing art lovers
European folk singing, dance workshops from May 2
ISLAMABAD: A month-long workshop of European Folk Singing and Dance will start from May 2 to introduce the European music traditions for performing art lovers of the twin cities. Gina Rubik will conduct the workshop at Kuch Khaas, Centre for Arts, Culture and Dialogue with theoretical and practical training sessions. During the workshop on singing, the participants will learn about the history and theory of the folk music traditions of
ISLAMABAD: A month-long workshop of European Folk Singing and Dance will start from May 2 to introduce the European music traditions for performing art lovers of the twin cities. Gina Rubik will conduct the workshop at Kuch Khaas, Centre for Arts, Culture and Dialogue with theoretical and practical training sessions. During the workshop on singing, the participants will learn about the history and theory of the folk music traditions of
first two-day “E-governance Exhibition” Modern software projects displayed held of Punjab Information Technology Board at Arfa Software Technology Park
LAHORE
THE first two-day “E-governance Exhibition” in the history of the country was held under the aegis of Punjab Information Technology Board at Arfa Software Technology Park.
Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif inaugurated the exhibition. Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) Chairman Dr Umar Saif and other officials were also present. As many as 42 software projects completed jointly with various departments of provincial government have been
THE first two-day “E-governance Exhibition” in the history of the country was held under the aegis of Punjab Information Technology Board at Arfa Software Technology Park.
Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif inaugurated the exhibition. Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) Chairman Dr Umar Saif and other officials were also present. As many as 42 software projects completed jointly with various departments of provincial government have been
Dioxins in environment causing health problems, The release of dioxin, a harmful chemical, in the environment causes various
Karachi
The release of dioxin, a harmful chemical, in the environment causes various
health problems, while various industrial processes produce dioxins in Pakistan but there is no facility to estimate the dioxin levels in the environment, according to experts.
Dioxins are usually released into the environment by the burning of chlorine containing organic material. Dioxin exposure has many health side effects, such as birth defects, cancer and diabetes,
The release of dioxin, a harmful chemical, in the environment causes various
health problems, while various industrial processes produce dioxins in Pakistan but there is no facility to estimate the dioxin levels in the environment, according to experts.
Dioxins are usually released into the environment by the burning of chlorine containing organic material. Dioxin exposure has many health side effects, such as birth defects, cancer and diabetes,
‘Flood-affected people training to reduce disaster risk’ Government Boys High School in the Beloistry village of the Thatta district
Karachi
Hira Imtiaz, 9, a student of Class VI at the Government Boys High School in the Beloistry village of the Thatta district aspires to become a doctor.
“I want to become a doctor because there is no female doctor in my village,” Hira said at an impact-sharing workshop organised recently by the Church World Service/Pakistan Afghanistan (CWS-P/A), an international NGO. At the workshop, people affected by rain and flood in Thatta shared how much they had learnt
Hira Imtiaz, 9, a student of Class VI at the Government Boys High School in the Beloistry village of the Thatta district aspires to become a doctor.
“I want to become a doctor because there is no female doctor in my village,” Hira said at an impact-sharing workshop organised recently by the Church World Service/Pakistan Afghanistan (CWS-P/A), an international NGO. At the workshop, people affected by rain and flood in Thatta shared how much they had learnt
University of Karachi (KU) close to bridging academia-corporate world gap: vice chancellor VC
Karachi
The University of Karachi (KU) is on the verge of bridging the gap between the academia and the corporate world, said the vice chancellor.
It is fortunate that its alumni are enjoying a reputable status in the job market, Vice-Chancellor (VC) Prof Dr Muhammad Qaisar said while speaking at the Alumni Dinner organised by the Department of Public Administration (DPA).
The dinner is a signature event of this department to which the alumni of all
The University of Karachi (KU) is on the verge of bridging the gap between the academia and the corporate world, said the vice chancellor.
It is fortunate that its alumni are enjoying a reputable status in the job market, Vice-Chancellor (VC) Prof Dr Muhammad Qaisar said while speaking at the Alumni Dinner organised by the Department of Public Administration (DPA).
The dinner is a signature event of this department to which the alumni of all
PTCL holds fun-filled family gala Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited
Islamabad: As part of an ongoing employee engagement drive, Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) held a fun-filled family gala for its employees at the headquarters building in Islamabad at the conclusion of its painting extravaganza on ‘Energy Conservation for Future Generations’, says a press release.
Renowned artists Jamal Shah, Abbass Shah and Mrs. Nahida Raza attended the event as guests of honor and judges for 1st, 2nd, 3rd prizes and one best painting
Renowned artists Jamal Shah, Abbass Shah and Mrs. Nahida Raza attended the event as guests of honor and judges for 1st, 2nd, 3rd prizes and one best painting
Painting exhibition Akram Spaul painter from Karachi, and Sana Arjumand Islamabad-based artist bring ‘Cohesion’ to gallery6
Spaul, Arjumand bring ‘Cohesion’ to gallery6
Islamabad
Gallery6 has brought together Akram Spaul — an outstanding realistic painter from Karachi, and Sana Arjumand — the talented Islamabad-based artist who has a unique style of presenting social issues in a satirical and humorous way.
The two-person show titled ‘Cohesion’ opened on Saturday and was inaugurated by the Ambassador of Argentina Rudolfo J. Martin-Saravia. Though the works of both the artists differ in
Islamabad
Gallery6 has brought together Akram Spaul — an outstanding realistic painter from Karachi, and Sana Arjumand — the talented Islamabad-based artist who has a unique style of presenting social issues in a satirical and humorous way.
The two-person show titled ‘Cohesion’ opened on Saturday and was inaugurated by the Ambassador of Argentina Rudolfo J. Martin-Saravia. Though the works of both the artists differ in
conducted test and interviews for hiring language teachers of Sindhi and Arabic
Tests for hiring language teachers conducted Karachi
The test and interviews of language teachers of Sindhi and Arabic as well as the candidates for other posts at the Department of Education, Government of Sindh, were conducted on Sunday.
As many as 15,079 candidates from all over the province participated in the process, said an announcement here.It said that the Sindh education minister has directed the secretary education that the process should be carried out in a
The test and interviews of language teachers of Sindhi and Arabic as well as the candidates for other posts at the Department of Education, Government of Sindh, were conducted on Sunday.
As many as 15,079 candidates from all over the province participated in the process, said an announcement here.It said that the Sindh education minister has directed the secretary education that the process should be carried out in a
University of Karachi (KU) changing the name of the Department of Mathematics to the Department of Mathematical Sciences,
KU changes math department’s name Karachi
The Academic Council of the University of Karachi (KU) has given approval to changing the name of the Department of Mathematics to the Department of Mathematical Sciences,
a spokesperson for the public-run university said on Sunday.The change of name has been approved as per the recommendation of the Board of Faculty of Sciences. The change would broaden up the horizon of the department and modern courses would be added to its
The Academic Council of the University of Karachi (KU) has given approval to changing the name of the Department of Mathematics to the Department of Mathematical Sciences,
a spokesperson for the public-run university said on Sunday.The change of name has been approved as per the recommendation of the Board of Faculty of Sciences. The change would broaden up the horizon of the department and modern courses would be added to its
ssc Secondary School Certificate-Part-I (General Group) ninth-class Math paper postponed in Lyari
Math paper postponed in Lyari Karachi
The mathematics paper of ninth-class students for Secondary School Certificate-Part-I (General Group), which was scheduled for today, has been postponed in Lyari due to the ongoing violence.
The Board of Secondary Education Karachi announced on Sunday that the math paper had been postponed at six examination centres in the violence-hit area. A new date for the exam would be announced later, said the announcement.On April 10, the BSEK had
The mathematics paper of ninth-class students for Secondary School Certificate-Part-I (General Group), which was scheduled for today, has been postponed in Lyari due to the ongoing violence.
The Board of Secondary Education Karachi announced on Sunday that the math paper had been postponed at six examination centres in the violence-hit area. A new date for the exam would be announced later, said the announcement.On April 10, the BSEK had
Inclusion of Rushdie’s books written by Salman Rushdie in included new MPhil/PhD course denied chairman of English Department, University of Peshawar,
PESHAWAR: The chairman of English Department, University of Peshawar, has contradicted a news item appeared in a section of press alleging that books written by Salman Rushdie have been included in a new MPhil/PhD course.
“The allegation is entirely unwarranted since the novels are not part of the new additional courses and they will not be taught,” the chairman said in a statement. “We cannot think of including anything by the condemned writer in our courses,” he
“The allegation is entirely unwarranted since the novels are not part of the new additional courses and they will not be taught,” the chairman said in a statement. “We cannot think of including anything by the condemned writer in our courses,” he
190 awarded degrees bachelor in dental surgery programme at Khyber College of Dentistry (KCD) convocation
190 awarded degrees at KCD convocation
PESHAWAR: Governor Masood Kausar on Saturday awarded degrees to 190 students of bachelor in dental surgery programme (session 2007-2011) of the Khyber College of Dentistry (KCD).
Addressing the KCD convocation, the governor said the people of Fata deserved to be facilitated in the healthcare sector as they have suffered a lot during the last many years and deserved attention.
He urged the young doctors to get ready to serve in
PESHAWAR: Governor Masood Kausar on Saturday awarded degrees to 190 students of bachelor in dental surgery programme (session 2007-2011) of the Khyber College of Dentistry (KCD).
Addressing the KCD convocation, the governor said the people of Fata deserved to be facilitated in the healthcare sector as they have suffered a lot during the last many years and deserved attention.
He urged the young doctors to get ready to serve in
Veterinary Day walk organising for awareness about antimicrobial resistance University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS)
Veterinary Day walk
Veterinary Day walk: University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) observed World Veterinary Day on Saturday by organising a walk to raise awareness about antimicrobial resistance and to highlight importance of the responsible use of antimicrobials. UVAS Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Talat Naseer Pasha, faculty members and students walked from the main building to the university’s Animal Hospital outdoor.
Veterinary Day walk: University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) observed World Veterinary Day on Saturday by organising a walk to raise awareness about antimicrobial resistance and to highlight importance of the responsible use of antimicrobials. UVAS Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Talat Naseer Pasha, faculty members and students walked from the main building to the university’s Animal Hospital outdoor.
86th government schools girls primary school blown up in in Sheikmalkhel area of Landikotal tehsil Khyber Agency
LANDIKOTAL: The numbers of destroyed government schools in Khyber Agency rose to 86 as unknown miscreants blew up the girls primary school in Sheikmalkhel area of Landikotal tehsil in Khyber Agency on Saturday, local sources said.
The sources said the militants blew up the government-run school established in a private compound. The sources said the students were continuing their studies in the compound after their school was blown up by militants in Aslam Killay a few months
The sources said the militants blew up the government-run school established in a private compound. The sources said the students were continuing their studies in the compound after their school was blown up by militants in Aslam Killay a few months
Universities to ensure uniform for MD/MS postgraduate programs Pakistan National Board (PNB)
LAHORE
The Pakistan National Board (PNB) of Universities has announced that all universities of Pakistan will establish National Boards of Specialties for running uniform MD/MS postgraduate programs.
All programs will have uniform curriculum, structured training, examination and quality assurance, this was unanimously observed during the 5th meeting of Executive Board of PNB held under the chairmanship of its President Prof Azam Hussain Yousifani, the Vice Chancellor
The Pakistan National Board (PNB) of Universities has announced that all universities of Pakistan will establish National Boards of Specialties for running uniform MD/MS postgraduate programs.
All programs will have uniform curriculum, structured training, examination and quality assurance, this was unanimously observed during the 5th meeting of Executive Board of PNB held under the chairmanship of its President Prof Azam Hussain Yousifani, the Vice Chancellor
BISE mobile units for roll number slips getting for Intermediate (Annual) Examination 2012, Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education (BISE) Lahore
LAHORE
The Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education (BISE) Lahore has introduced, for the first time in its history, mobile units in different areas of the provincial metropolis to facilitate students in getting roll number slips for Intermediate (Annual) Examination 2012, commencing from May 8.
A BISE spokesperson said roll number slips had been dispatched to all the candidates at their residential addresses, however, those who had not yet received the same
The Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education (BISE) Lahore has introduced, for the first time in its history, mobile units in different areas of the provincial metropolis to facilitate students in getting roll number slips for Intermediate (Annual) Examination 2012, commencing from May 8.
A BISE spokesperson said roll number slips had been dispatched to all the candidates at their residential addresses, however, those who had not yet received the same
KMDC to be made varsity Karachi Medical and Dental College change name City University of Health Sciences
KMDC to be made varsity
Karachi
Governor Sindh Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan has approved university status for Karachi Medical and Dental College (KMDC), which would be named as City University of Health Sciences.
The decision to this effect was taken at a high-level meeting held at the Governor House on Saturday.
The meeting was told that a bill would soon be introduced in the Sindh Assembly for this purpose. It was told that two other varsities - a law
Karachi
Governor Sindh Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan has approved university status for Karachi Medical and Dental College (KMDC), which would be named as City University of Health Sciences.
The decision to this effect was taken at a high-level meeting held at the Governor House on Saturday.
The meeting was told that a bill would soon be introduced in the Sindh Assembly for this purpose. It was told that two other varsities - a law
Govt to establish thalassemia testing centres medical seminar held at Karachi University Provincial Health Minister Dr. Sagheer Ahmed,
Karachi
Provincial Health Minister Dr. Sagheer Ahmed, while speaking at a medical seminar held at Karachi University on Saturday, has vowed to establish centres in Sindh where people can undergo tests for thalassemia.
Ahmed made this promise at a seminar titled “Geriatric Concerns”, which was held at the University of Karachi on Saturday.
The seminar, which was titled “Geriatric Concerns”, focused on the medical concerns of elderly people, and
Provincial Health Minister Dr. Sagheer Ahmed, while speaking at a medical seminar held at Karachi University on Saturday, has vowed to establish centres in Sindh where people can undergo tests for thalassemia.
Ahmed made this promise at a seminar titled “Geriatric Concerns”, which was held at the University of Karachi on Saturday.
The seminar, which was titled “Geriatric Concerns”, focused on the medical concerns of elderly people, and
Protesting TIMERGARA teachers seek raise in salary president Punjab Teachers’ Union
TIMERGARA, April 28: Teachers on Saturday held a rally at Timergara and threatened to begin marching towards Islamabad if their demands were not met till May 15.
The rally organised by the Muttahida Mahaz Asateza, Lower Dir chapter, was addressed by its central chairman from Azad Kashmir Syed Nazir Hussain Shah, president Punjab Teachers’ Union Hafiz Ghulam Mahiuddin, vice-chairman Muttahida Mahaz Asateza Pakistan Khairullah Hawari, president Tanzem-i-Asateza, Lower Dir Sahibzada Sadiq
The rally organised by the Muttahida Mahaz Asateza, Lower Dir chapter, was addressed by its central chairman from Azad Kashmir Syed Nazir Hussain Shah, president Punjab Teachers’ Union Hafiz Ghulam Mahiuddin, vice-chairman Muttahida Mahaz Asateza Pakistan Khairullah Hawari, president Tanzem-i-Asateza, Lower Dir Sahibzada Sadiq
Student from Chitral GSIS won the Bibliofile Award 2011 National Book Foundation in the National Book Day celebrations
Student from Chitral wins award
Islamabad
Muhammad Manzoor Ellahi of GSIS won the Bibliofile Award 2011 by the National Book Foundation in the National Book Day celebrations here. Manzoor from Chitral came to Islamabad for acquiring quality education at GSIS and developed further quest for knowledge and reading books. He amazed the jury by his critical analysis of the books he had read in one year. Minister for Information, Qamar-uz-Zaman Kaira, gave him the award. Mazhar ul
Islamabad
Muhammad Manzoor Ellahi of GSIS won the Bibliofile Award 2011 by the National Book Foundation in the National Book Day celebrations here. Manzoor from Chitral came to Islamabad for acquiring quality education at GSIS and developed further quest for knowledge and reading books. He amazed the jury by his critical analysis of the books he had read in one year. Minister for Information, Qamar-uz-Zaman Kaira, gave him the award. Mazhar ul
Site selected for IT university: Punjab Chief Minister modern Information Technology University of Pakistan
LAHORE
Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif said on Saturday that suitable site had been selected on Lahore Ring Road to set up the most modern Information Technology University of Pakistan.
The university, he said, was being established with the collaboration of Turkey’s Middle East Technical University. The first campus of this university will be set up in Arfa Software Technology Park for the facilitation of students. Thy university would set new educational standards in
Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif said on Saturday that suitable site had been selected on Lahore Ring Road to set up the most modern Information Technology University of Pakistan.
The university, he said, was being established with the collaboration of Turkey’s Middle East Technical University. The first campus of this university will be set up in Arfa Software Technology Park for the facilitation of students. Thy university would set new educational standards in
UNIVERSITY of Health Sciences (UHS) BSc nursing exam result final professional BSc nursing annual examination 2011
UHS BSc nursing exam result LAHORE
UNIVERSITY of Health Sciences (UHS) has announced the result of final professional BSc nursing annual examination 2011. In BSc nursing four-year programme, a total of 136 candidates from four affiliated nursing institutes appeared in the exams. Out of these 112 passed while 24 could not get through. The pass percentage remained 82.35 per cent. Mahwish Javeed, daughter of Muhammad Mansha, of Saida Waheed FMH College of Nursing, Lahore, got first
UNIVERSITY of Health Sciences (UHS) has announced the result of final professional BSc nursing annual examination 2011. In BSc nursing four-year programme, a total of 136 candidates from four affiliated nursing institutes appeared in the exams. Out of these 112 passed while 24 could not get through. The pass percentage remained 82.35 per cent. Mahwish Javeed, daughter of Muhammad Mansha, of Saida Waheed FMH College of Nursing, Lahore, got first
Saturday, 28 April 2012
Peace and Cultural Festival’ begins in Dir Lower district was inaugurated at Timergara
TIMERGARA, The first-ever ‘Peace and Cultural Festival’ after conclusion of a military operation in Dir Lower district was inaugurated at Timergara on Saturday.
The five-day festival was inaugurated by Commandant Dir Scouts Col Kamran Aslam in the presence of local politicians including Senator Ahmad Hassan Khan, Provincial Minister Mahmood Zeb Khan, ANP central vice president Zahir Shah Khan, district president Hussain Shah Yousafzai, athletes, notables of the area and a large number of
The five-day festival was inaugurated by Commandant Dir Scouts Col Kamran Aslam in the presence of local politicians including Senator Ahmad Hassan Khan, Provincial Minister Mahmood Zeb Khan, ANP central vice president Zahir Shah Khan, district president Hussain Shah Yousafzai, athletes, notables of the area and a large number of
Universities — a platform for emerging musicians journey towards fame right from Rawalpindi and Islamabad
When it comes to arts and talent, the twin cities are definitely the underdogs in Pakistan. But as many of the musicians who start their career from here like pointing out, many of the big names in singing started their journey towards fame right from Rawalpindi and Islamabad.
From legendry singers like Tufail Niazi and Junaid Jamshaid, to the more recent big names like Atif Aslam, Islamabad and Rawalpindi do claim some big stars. However, two trends are emerging. First, music madness has
From legendry singers like Tufail Niazi and Junaid Jamshaid, to the more recent big names like Atif Aslam, Islamabad and Rawalpindi do claim some big stars. However, two trends are emerging. First, music madness has
Kanishka Vihara — first celebrated university of Peshawar imparting Buddhist’s education
Peshawar’s ancient university Chinese pilgrims who came to Peshawar in the 7th century have revealed that there were more than 1,000 Buddhist stupas and monasteries in the region. Among them was Kanishka Vihara, one rare Buddhist site in Peshawar, a unique treasure incomparable to anything anywhere else in the world, but no remains of it exist today.
According to archeologists, the Kanishka Vihara was the first celebrated university of Peshawar imparting Buddhist’s education to people
According to archeologists, the Kanishka Vihara was the first celebrated university of Peshawar imparting Buddhist’s education to people
Increase in education budget stressed created for early childhood education and an inter-provincial forum
ISLAMABAD, April 28: The education budget should be raised up to four per cent of the GDP, special budget line should be created for early childhood education and an inter-provincial forum on education at the federal level should be formed.
These were the suggestions put forward at the ‘Global Action Week’ jointly organised by Unesco, Unicef and Aga Khan Foundation. The week ended on Saturday called for creating awareness about internationally-agreed ‘Education for All (EFA)’
These were the suggestions put forward at the ‘Global Action Week’ jointly organised by Unesco, Unicef and Aga Khan Foundation. The week ended on Saturday called for creating awareness about internationally-agreed ‘Education for All (EFA)’
Sindh University Teachers Association (SUTA) slams hooliganism on campus
HYDERABAD, April 28: The Sindh University Teachers Association (SUTA) has condemned the act of locking up a number of departments and institutes on Friday and Saturday by ‘some thugs believed to be affiliated with the ruling party’s student wing’.
SUTA president Azhar Ali Shah said in a statement emailed to Dawn that the university’s buses were stopped at Poonam Chowk in Qasimabad after SPSF’s Razaq Brohi was arrested on Saturday although he was released after half an
SUTA president Azhar Ali Shah said in a statement emailed to Dawn that the university’s buses were stopped at Poonam Chowk in Qasimabad after SPSF’s Razaq Brohi was arrested on Saturday although he was released after half an
exhibition of posters show at T2F poster design workshop on ‘Draw me democracy’ organised by the Paris-based organisation
KARACHI, April 28: An exhibition of posters created during a poster design workshop on ‘Draw me democracy’ organised by the Paris-based organisation ‘Posters for tomorrow’ will be held at The Second Floor from 7pm on Sunday to 10pm on
International IT companies lend hand to Punjab govt’s IT initiative Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs)
LAHORE - Different Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed between Punjab government and the world renowned IT companies for enhancing mutual cooperation in information technology sector. The function held at Arfa Software Technology Park was attended by Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, Planning and Development chairman, provincial secretaries, Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) chairman, representatives of IT companies and computer experts.
Under the MoUs, American
Under the MoUs, American
Participants of 96th National Management Course visit PEMRA headquarters
LAHORE - The participants of the 96th National Management Course comprising of senior civil officers from various groups visited the PEMRA headquarters on Saturday. The visit was scheduled in line with the requirement of the course as the participants are supposed to be sentient with different working environments, management practices and policies. This enables the senior civil servants to formulate and implement public policies for continuous improvement of governance at national and
Pakistan National Board of Medical universities agree on issuing same admission forms at the King Edward Medical University (KEMU)
LAHORE - The fifth meeting of the Pakistan National Board of Medical Universities was held on Saturday at the King Edward Medical University (KEMU). The meeting was attended by vice-chancellors and heads of various medical institutions from across the country. The meeting decided that all the universities will offer uniform application forms for the MD/MS programmes and will accept forms online. All universities will hold uniform admission examination for the MD/MS postgraduate programmes,
first-ever job fair organises Punjab University Institute of Business & Information Technology (IBIT),
LAHORE – The Punjab University Institute of Business & Information Technology (IBIT), for the first time since its inception in 2001, has organised a successful job fair to provide employment opportunities to intelligent students under the leadership of Director Prof Dr Mansoor Sarwar.
As many as 18 national and multi-national companies dealing with advertisement, media, marketing management, information technology, human resource and finance set up their stalls which interviewed
As many as 18 national and multi-national companies dealing with advertisement, media, marketing management, information technology, human resource and finance set up their stalls which interviewed
US Ambassador Cameron Munter, reaffirms commitment to children’s education visited the ‘Sim Sim Hamara’ set at the Pakistan Children’s Television (PCTV)
US reaffirms commitment to children’s education
* Cameron Munter visits set of ‘Sim Sim Hamara’
Staff Report
LAHORE: US Ambassador Cameron Munter, his wife Dr Marilyn Wyatt and Consul General Nina Fite visited the ‘Sim Sim Hamara’ set at the Pakistan Children’s Television (PCTV) on Saturday to reaffirm the US government’s commitment to children’s education in Pakistan.
‘Sim Sim Hamara’ is a US government-funded joint project between Rafi Peer Theatre Workshop and
* Cameron Munter visits set of ‘Sim Sim Hamara’
Staff Report
LAHORE: US Ambassador Cameron Munter, his wife Dr Marilyn Wyatt and Consul General Nina Fite visited the ‘Sim Sim Hamara’ set at the Pakistan Children’s Television (PCTV) on Saturday to reaffirm the US government’s commitment to children’s education in Pakistan.
‘Sim Sim Hamara’ is a US government-funded joint project between Rafi Peer Theatre Workshop and
Danish Technical University to be set up near on the Lahore Ring Road the most modern information technology university of Pakistan
Danish Technical University to be set up near Ring Road
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said that a suitable site has been selected on the Lahore Ring Road for setting up the most modern information technology university of Pakistan.
Addressing the inaugural ceremony of the website of a computer company CAR4U regarding traffic management, Shahbaz said that the Punjab government was setting up the Danish Technical University to provide international standard computer
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said that a suitable site has been selected on the Lahore Ring Road for setting up the most modern information technology university of Pakistan.
Addressing the inaugural ceremony of the website of a computer company CAR4U regarding traffic management, Shahbaz said that the Punjab government was setting up the Danish Technical University to provide international standard computer
results of BSc Nursing Annual Examination 2011 (final professional) out University of Health Sciences (UHS)
Results for BSc nursing exam out
LAHORE: The University of Health Sciences (UHS) has announced the results of BSc Nursing Annual Examination 2011 (final professional) on Saturday. In the BSc nursing four-year programme, a total of 136 candidates from four affiliated nursing institutes appeared in the exams, of which 112 passed. In Post RN two-year programme, a total of 72 candidates from three affiliated nursing colleges appeared in the exam, of which 61 passed. staff
LAHORE: The University of Health Sciences (UHS) has announced the results of BSc Nursing Annual Examination 2011 (final professional) on Saturday. In the BSc nursing four-year programme, a total of 136 candidates from four affiliated nursing institutes appeared in the exams, of which 112 passed. In Post RN two-year programme, a total of 72 candidates from three affiliated nursing colleges appeared in the exam, of which 61 passed. staff
Dilapidated building of Government Elementary School Anwarul Islam for Girls poses threat to students
Dilapidated school poses threat to students
RAWALPINDI: Dilapidated building of Government Elementary School Anwarul Islam for Girls at Kamalabad is posing serious threat to the students’ lives.
A building costing Rs 1,400,000 was built in Dhok Sayyadan in the name of this school, but it was handed over to another school and this school is still functioning in a ruined building.
RAWALPINDI: Dilapidated building of Government Elementary School Anwarul Islam for Girls at Kamalabad is posing serious threat to the students’ lives.
A building costing Rs 1,400,000 was built in Dhok Sayyadan in the name of this school, but it was handed over to another school and this school is still functioning in a ruined building.
Arrest of Chitrali students killers sought Chitral Students Welfare Organisation (CSWO),
Arrest of student’s killers sought PESHAWAR,
April 28: Scores of Chitrali students on Saturday took out a rally in the capital city against local police over ‘poor’ investigation into the killing of a student from their area.
Led by Rizwanuz Zaman of Chitral Students Welfare Organisation (CSWO), protesters converged on Sher Shah Suri Road to the protest Zahid Hussain’s killing and poor police investigation into it.
Holding banners and placards inscribed with calls for early
April 28: Scores of Chitrali students on Saturday took out a rally in the capital city against local police over ‘poor’ investigation into the killing of a student from their area.
Led by Rizwanuz Zaman of Chitral Students Welfare Organisation (CSWO), protesters converged on Sher Shah Suri Road to the protest Zahid Hussain’s killing and poor police investigation into it.
Holding banners and placards inscribed with calls for early
Aik Hunar, Aik Nagar organised an exhibition to display rural handmade products of Pakistan at the London High Commission for Pakistan, United Kingdom
KARACHI - AHAN – Aik Hunar Aik Nagar – organised an exhibition to display rural handmade products of Pakistan at the London High Commission for Pakistan, United Kingdom.
The event ‘Handmade Pakistan Exhibition’ marked the first occasion when AHAN exhibited handicrafts from Pakistan under its brand name “Handmade by AHAN” in UK.
The products on display at the exhibition represented a small segment of the vast range of handmade products ranging from regional hand embroidery,
The event ‘Handmade Pakistan Exhibition’ marked the first occasion when AHAN exhibited handicrafts from Pakistan under its brand name “Handmade by AHAN” in UK.
The products on display at the exhibition represented a small segment of the vast range of handmade products ranging from regional hand embroidery,
iPad Impact on Apple Laptop Sales Revisited
Is Apple cutting the MacBook's throat with the iPad?
The question -- whether the company's tablet cannibalizes sales of its own portable computing line -- is ultimately impossible to answer, or at least quantify: One can't look into a counter-factual crystal ball to view an alternate universe without the iPad.
But Tim Cook, Apple's CEO, believes that the iPad does block sales of at least some Apple personal computers.
"I think there was some cannibalization from iPad," Cook
The question -- whether the company's tablet cannibalizes sales of its own portable computing line -- is ultimately impossible to answer, or at least quantify: One can't look into a counter-factual crystal ball to view an alternate universe without the iPad.
But Tim Cook, Apple's CEO, believes that the iPad does block sales of at least some Apple personal computers.
"I think there was some cannibalization from iPad," Cook
Supercomputers are powerful tools for scientists
Supercomputers are powerful tools for scientists. They are also very expensive, so wasted time can mean a lot of wasted resources. But making the most efficient use of them is not the easiest proposition in the world; it's not just a case of clicking a button to analyse a protein. However, fitting out the world of supercomputers with a user-friendly, web-based interface is the focus of an open source project based at Western Australia's Murdoch University.
Last year Murdoch publicly
Last year Murdoch publicly
Electronics Glass Innovation to Transform Industry
It's hard to think of glass as an area of rapid technology evolution. But it's one of the central technologies that will bring us incredible innovations over the next couple of years.
A combination of new technology, plus a strong desire on the part of major companies to transform glass, will affect nearly every category of consumer electronics, from smart watches to phones to tablets to desktop computers to smart homes and offices.
Hundreds of companies and organizations are working on
A combination of new technology, plus a strong desire on the part of major companies to transform glass, will affect nearly every category of consumer electronics, from smart watches to phones to tablets to desktop computers to smart homes and offices.
Hundreds of companies and organizations are working on
Taptu Mobile Update Adds News Synchronization Across Devices
Taptu has tried to carve out a space for itself in the world of mobile news aggregators by compiling news feeds and social networks into one place. The latest update of the iPhone and iPad app looks to make sure that lone place for your news is accessible no matter what device you use.
Version 2.1 of Taptu, released earlier this week, lets users synchronize their feeds across devices. The app now lets you login via Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or Google Reader; when you're logged into that
Version 2.1 of Taptu, released earlier this week, lets users synchronize their feeds across devices. The app now lets you login via Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or Google Reader; when you're logged into that
Provincial president (JWP) Shahzain Bugti surrenders to authorities
QUETTA: Provincial president of the Jamhoori Watan Party (JWP) Shahzain Bugti surrendered to authorities in Quetta on Saturday, DawnNews reported.
Bugti surrendered along with his 26 guards with whom he had been implicated in an illegal arms possession case in Dec 2010.
Speaking to media representatives prior to surrendering to authorities, Bugti said that although he had been implicated in a bogus case, he was prepared to face the courts.
The JWP’s provincial president further said
Bugti surrendered along with his 26 guards with whom he had been implicated in an illegal arms possession case in Dec 2010.
Speaking to media representatives prior to surrendering to authorities, Bugti said that although he had been implicated in a bogus case, he was prepared to face the courts.
The JWP’s provincial president further said
SHO Civil Lines Lyari killed in Lyari clash
KARACHI: Station House Officer (SHO) Civil Lines was killed in a clash with criminal elements in Karachi’s Lyari area on Saturday, DawnNews reported.
Four other security officials were severely wounded in the clash.
Earlier today, Suhail, a brother of Mullah Nisar, one of the principal characters in the gang war in Lyari, was killed in police action.
In another incident of violence in the area, one person was killed and another was injured.
Gunshots could be heard in the area
Four other security officials were severely wounded in the clash.
Earlier today, Suhail, a brother of Mullah Nisar, one of the principal characters in the gang war in Lyari, was killed in police action.
In another incident of violence in the area, one person was killed and another was injured.
Gunshots could be heard in the area
Exhibition of Paintings at Commune
KARACHI, April 27: An exhibition of Islamic artworks by Dr Adil Akhtar opens at the Commune Artist Colony at 5pm on Saturday.
The show titled ‘Revelations’ will continue till May 5, daily from 2pm to 7pm (except
The show titled ‘Revelations’ will continue till May 5, daily from 2pm to 7pm (except
Pakistan kaise bana book launched
KARACHI, April 27: The second edition of the book titled Pakistan kaise bana by Zahid Chaudhry and Hasan Jaffer Zaidi was launched at the Arts Council Karachi on Friday.
Former finance minister Dr Mubashir Hasan, who presided over the event, said everything written in the book was based on facts. He argued no one could hold back the bigger movements in history. For example, when feudalism was rendered ineffective in Europe it paved the way for monarchy (badshahat). Similarly, in the 18th
Former finance minister Dr Mubashir Hasan, who presided over the event, said everything written in the book was based on facts. He argued no one could hold back the bigger movements in history. For example, when feudalism was rendered ineffective in Europe it paved the way for monarchy (badshahat). Similarly, in the 18th
Higher Education Commission (HEC) assisting students
ISLAMABAD, April 27: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) is establishing universities in far-flung areas to provide educational facilities to students at their doorstep but financial problem is a stumbling block in this regard.
Higher Education Commission (HEC) Chairman Dr Javaid Leghari said this while addressing participants of international conference on emerging issues of social sciences in Pakistan at Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) on Friday.
In his remarks at the conference, Dr
Higher Education Commission (HEC) Chairman Dr Javaid Leghari said this while addressing participants of international conference on emerging issues of social sciences in Pakistan at Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) on Friday.
In his remarks at the conference, Dr
Two-person show at Gallery6
ISLAMABAD, April 27: Gallery6 has brought together Akram Spaul, a respected and realistic painter from Karachi and Sana Arjumand, an able artist from Islamabad known for a unique style of presenting social issues in a satirical, humorous and interesting way.
This two-person show titled “Cohesion” opens Saturday. Though the works of both the artists differ in themes but they draw inspiration from daily life happenings and show painterly skills and sensibilities with utmost
This two-person show titled “Cohesion” opens Saturday. Though the works of both the artists differ in themes but they draw inspiration from daily life happenings and show painterly skills and sensibilities with utmost
Lt-Gen Mohammad Ahsan Mehmood said Sports activities must for healthy society
TAXILA, April 27: The promotion of sports activities is necessary to develop a healthy society.
It was said by Lt-Gen Mohammad Ahsan Mehmood, Chairman, Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF), while addressing at the prize distribution ceremony of first Wah region squash tournament held at Jahangir Khan Squash Complex on Friday. The POF Sports Control Board organised the tournament for the promotion of squash in the area.
The POF chief said that the sports and games are the hallmark of the
It was said by Lt-Gen Mohammad Ahsan Mehmood, Chairman, Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF), while addressing at the prize distribution ceremony of first Wah region squash tournament held at Jahangir Khan Squash Complex on Friday. The POF Sports Control Board organised the tournament for the promotion of squash in the area.
The POF chief said that the sports and games are the hallmark of the
Artworks on heritage put on display at Ze Grill
LAHORE, April 27: An exhibition of ceramics titled ‘Silent Whispers’ by Jamil Hussain opened at Ze Grill café on Friday.
The exhibition was inaugurated by Federal Housing and Works Secretary Kamran Lashari. The art show revolves around the idea of preserving and protecting heritage.
Prominent on the occasion were veteran artist Saeed Akhtar, Punjab University College of Art and Design Principal Rahat Naveed Masood, art critic and former College of Art and Design principal Shahnawaz
The exhibition was inaugurated by Federal Housing and Works Secretary Kamran Lashari. The art show revolves around the idea of preserving and protecting heritage.
Prominent on the occasion were veteran artist Saeed Akhtar, Punjab University College of Art and Design Principal Rahat Naveed Masood, art critic and former College of Art and Design principal Shahnawaz
CM inaugurated the three-day shopping exhibition at Expo
LAHORE, April 27: Chief Minister Shahbaz Shairf inaugurated the three-day shopping exhibition at the Expo Centre here on Friday. The event is a part of the ongoing Lahore Shopping Festival (LSF).
Officials of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Indonesian ambassador, representatives of national and international companies/firms and stall holders attended the opening ceremony.
The exhibition attracted a good number of visitors for shopping on the inaugural day.
Various
Officials of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Indonesian ambassador, representatives of national and international companies/firms and stall holders attended the opening ceremony.
The exhibition attracted a good number of visitors for shopping on the inaugural day.
Various
Botanical garden for plant conservation
PESHAWAR, April 27: Peshawar University’s Azakhel Botanical Garden has been included in the elite list of international agenda for botanic gardens in conservation by the Botanic Garden Conservation International (BGCI).
The BGCI is an organisation which works for the worldwide implementation of the international agenda in support of plant conservation, environmental awareness and sustainable development, according to a statement issued here on
The BGCI is an organisation which works for the worldwide implementation of the international agenda in support of plant conservation, environmental awareness and sustainable development, according to a statement issued here on
Booksellers blamed for school textbooks shortage
PESHAWAR, April 27: Taking advantage of short supply of school textbooks, majority of wholesale traders in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have been selling course books in retail instead of supplying them to retailers, creating hardships for students in the province.
The wholesalers have compelled the parents of private school students to run from pillar to post in search of books, especially for grade-9, as locations of wholesale shops were not known to everyone.
According to set procedure, the
The wholesalers have compelled the parents of private school students to run from pillar to post in search of books, especially for grade-9, as locations of wholesale shops were not known to everyone.
According to set procedure, the
Friday, 27 April 2012
Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) authorities closed for four days
ISLAMABAD, April 27: Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) authorities closed the university for four days, and ordered some 800 final-year students to vacate hostels, after violence by some disgruntled students rocked the campus on Friday.
University sources said the action would not hurt the studies much because of the weekend and May Day holiday and on Wednesday the university would be rehearsing for the convocation ceremony set for May 3.
A group of hostel residents allegedly took advantage
University sources said the action would not hurt the studies much because of the weekend and May Day holiday and on Wednesday the university would be rehearsing for the convocation ceremony set for May 3.
A group of hostel residents allegedly took advantage
UK organisation establishes Sindh Education Fund by Deputy High Commissioner of United Kingdom at Karachi, British High Commissioner, Adam Thomson,
UK organisation establishes Sindh Education Fund
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah had a meeting with British High Commissioner, Adam Thomson, at the Chief Minister House here on Friday. The meeting was also attended by Deputy High Commissioner of United Kingdom at Karachi, Francis Campbell, Sindh Education Secretary Muhammad Siddiuqe Memon, Sindh Rehabilitation Secretary Syed Sohail Akbar Shah and others. According to an official handout, the British High Commissioner said
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah had a meeting with British High Commissioner, Adam Thomson, at the Chief Minister House here on Friday. The meeting was also attended by Deputy High Commissioner of United Kingdom at Karachi, Francis Campbell, Sindh Education Secretary Muhammad Siddiuqe Memon, Sindh Rehabilitation Secretary Syed Sohail Akbar Shah and others. According to an official handout, the British High Commissioner said
Students’ protest against absence of required facilities, hampers int’l moot at Quaid-e-Azam University (QAU)
Students’ protest hampers int’l moot at QAU
* Police baton-charge students protesting lack of facilities
ISLAMABAD: Students of the Quaid-e-Azam University (QAU) on Friday held protest against absence of required facilities, affecting their academic activities as well as the inaugural session of an international conference on social sciences.
The students, mostly living at the QAU hostels, gathered early in the morning and protested against lack of facilities in the hostel, such as
* Police baton-charge students protesting lack of facilities
ISLAMABAD: Students of the Quaid-e-Azam University (QAU) on Friday held protest against absence of required facilities, affecting their academic activities as well as the inaugural session of an international conference on social sciences.
The students, mostly living at the QAU hostels, gathered early in the morning and protested against lack of facilities in the hostel, such as
own province Students of different universities support of Saraiki province, outside National Press Club
For own province
Students of different universities hold placards during a demonstration in support of Saraiki province, outside National Press Club. online
Students demonstrate for Saraiki province
Staff Report
ISLAMABAD: Students from southern Punjab on Friday alleged that conspiracies were being hatched against the creation of Saraiki province.
Expressing solidarity with Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani, they said that “he is the voice of Saraiki people and it cannot be
Students of different universities hold placards during a demonstration in support of Saraiki province, outside National Press Club. online
Students demonstrate for Saraiki province
Staff Report
ISLAMABAD: Students from southern Punjab on Friday alleged that conspiracies were being hatched against the creation of Saraiki province.
Expressing solidarity with Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani, they said that “he is the voice of Saraiki people and it cannot be
CERAMICS exhibition display “Silent Whispers II (Conserve our built heritage)” by Jamil Hussain at an art café
Heritage in ceramics on display LAHORE
A CERAMICS exhibition “Silent Whispers II (Conserve our built heritage)” by Jamil Hussain opened at an art café on Friday evening.
The artist made several attractive innovations in the art of ceramic sculpture. He is also a passionate advocate for preserving the architectural heritage of Pakistan. He creates fascinating mini architectural pieces.
His ceramic pieces highlight the intricacies of the patterns of
A CERAMICS exhibition “Silent Whispers II (Conserve our built heritage)” by Jamil Hussain opened at an art café on Friday evening.
The artist made several attractive innovations in the art of ceramic sculpture. He is also a passionate advocate for preserving the architectural heritage of Pakistan. He creates fascinating mini architectural pieces.
His ceramic pieces highlight the intricacies of the patterns of
Lahore High Court LHC issued notice to Punjab government says groupings have damaged about online registration system of all education boards in Punjab
LAHORE
THE Lahore High Court on Friday issued notice to Punjab government on a petition seeking implementation of recommendations given by a judicial commission about online registration system of all education boards in Punjab.
The Pakistan Social Justice Forum filed the petition and said the commission comprising a LHC judge had strongly recommended that both newly introduced online and old manual systems should be run parallel until an error-free system was
THE Lahore High Court on Friday issued notice to Punjab government on a petition seeking implementation of recommendations given by a judicial commission about online registration system of all education boards in Punjab.
The Pakistan Social Justice Forum filed the petition and said the commission comprising a LHC judge had strongly recommended that both newly introduced online and old manual systems should be run parallel until an error-free system was
1.8m register online system for intermediate examination 2012 PUNJAB Minister for Education Mian Mujtaba
LAHORE Inter exam
PUNJAB Minister for Education Mian Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman has said 1.8 million students have registered so far through an online system for intermediate examination 2012, scheduled to commence from May 8.
He said all the arrangements regarding the exam had been completed.
Addressing a prize-distribution ceremony for sports event of a private educational network, he said that to hold the examination and procedure transparently, the
PUNJAB Minister for Education Mian Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman has said 1.8 million students have registered so far through an online system for intermediate examination 2012, scheduled to commence from May 8.
He said all the arrangements regarding the exam had been completed.
Addressing a prize-distribution ceremony for sports event of a private educational network, he said that to hold the examination and procedure transparently, the
Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif urges NGOs to work for educating facilities to special children
LAHORE
Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said that welfare organisations should come forward for provision of educational facilities to special children and in addition to big cities, the scope of such facilities should also be extended to the villages.
He said rehabilitation of persons suffering from mental and physical disabilities through proper education and training could transform them into an excellent human resource.
He said the Punjab government
Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said that welfare organisations should come forward for provision of educational facilities to special children and in addition to big cities, the scope of such facilities should also be extended to the villages.
He said rehabilitation of persons suffering from mental and physical disabilities through proper education and training could transform them into an excellent human resource.
He said the Punjab government
PUNJAB University announced the result of MBBS, second professional supplementary exam 2011.
PU result LAHORE
PUNJAB University on Friday announced the result of MBBS, second professional (Latest Re-Organised Scheme), supplementary exam
PUNJAB University on Friday announced the result of MBBS, second professional (Latest Re-Organised Scheme), supplementary exam
THE degree show of National College of Arts, Rawalpindi Campus graduates, at the Zahoor Akhlaq Gallery
NCA degree show LAHORE
THE degree show of National College of Arts, Rawalpindi Campus graduates, was held at the Zahoor Akhlaq Gallery at the college on Friday. The show titled ‘PASTICHE’ was attended by a large number of artists, art teachers, students and social
THE degree show of National College of Arts, Rawalpindi Campus graduates, was held at the Zahoor Akhlaq Gallery at the college on Friday. The show titled ‘PASTICHE’ was attended by a large number of artists, art teachers, students and social
Group exhibition show of young female artists from Punjab University’s Fine Arts department at COOPERA Art Gallery LAHORE
Group show LAHORE
COOPERA Art Gallery hosted a group exhibition of young female artists from Punjab University’s Fine Arts department on Friday. The exhibition is titled “The Emerging Talents’. It proves the fact that if art conducive environment was provided, young female artists can produce mesmerizing art creations. The exhibition houses works of 13 young girls including Dania Javed, Sana Yaqoob, Maria Younas, Rabia Talat, Faryal Fayyaz, Fatima Naeem, Asma Sharif, Maria
COOPERA Art Gallery hosted a group exhibition of young female artists from Punjab University’s Fine Arts department on Friday. The exhibition is titled “The Emerging Talents’. It proves the fact that if art conducive environment was provided, young female artists can produce mesmerizing art creations. The exhibition houses works of 13 young girls including Dania Javed, Sana Yaqoob, Maria Younas, Rabia Talat, Faryal Fayyaz, Fatima Naeem, Asma Sharif, Maria
Fragmented education system affecting society, criminal justice system – Perspectives from Asia and the Pacific,seminar told
Karachi
A conference titled “The criminal justice system – Perspectives from Asia and the Pacific,” kicked off here on Friday at the Carlton Hotel. The conference, which has been organised by the Hamdard School of Law, has attracted a number of notable South-Asian speakers, and is scheduled to continue till April 29.
Ali Qazilbash, head of the department of law and policy at the Lahore University of Management Sciences, spoke of the detrimental effects that
A conference titled “The criminal justice system – Perspectives from Asia and the Pacific,” kicked off here on Friday at the Carlton Hotel. The conference, which has been organised by the Hamdard School of Law, has attracted a number of notable South-Asian speakers, and is scheduled to continue till April 29.
Ali Qazilbash, head of the department of law and policy at the Lahore University of Management Sciences, spoke of the detrimental effects that
4,000 new schools to be built in Sindh Minister for Education and Literacy, Pir Mazhar-ul-Haq
4,000 new schools to be built in Sindh
By our correspondent
Karachi
As many as 4,000 new schools will be constructed in Sindh, said Minister for Education and Literacy, Pir Mazhar-ul-Haq.Chairing a meeting here on Friday, he said that these schools would be constructed in the province in the next three years with the assistance of the World Bank and other international
By our correspondent
Karachi
As many as 4,000 new schools will be constructed in Sindh, said Minister for Education and Literacy, Pir Mazhar-ul-Haq.Chairing a meeting here on Friday, he said that these schools would be constructed in the province in the next three years with the assistance of the World Bank and other international
Plan in the pipeline to train prisoners in computer literacy minister for law and prisons,
Karachi
Muhammad Ayaz Soomro, minister for law and prisons, informed the provincial assembly on Friday that a plan to train prisoners in computer literacy was in the pipeline. It would be given a final shape after consultations with the Department of Information Technology.
Responding to questions by legislators, he said a meeting was recently held with IT Minister Raza Haroon to implement the plan.“Remission of sentence may be given to prisoners who get the training,” he
Muhammad Ayaz Soomro, minister for law and prisons, informed the provincial assembly on Friday that a plan to train prisoners in computer literacy was in the pipeline. It would be given a final shape after consultations with the Department of Information Technology.
Responding to questions by legislators, he said a meeting was recently held with IT Minister Raza Haroon to implement the plan.“Remission of sentence may be given to prisoners who get the training,” he
Inside the female inmates living beggar homes of Mumbai from New Delhi, presented her research
Karachi
Shraddha Chikerur, an activist from New Delhi, presented her research on the female inmates living in the beggar homes of Mumbai here on Friday.
Chikerur started by narrating an incident that took place in Delhi during the 2010 common wealth games, when the beggars of the city were packed into buses like sardines and shifted to camps located outside the city-limits. The reason for this, according to the Indian government, was the need to “clear up the
Shraddha Chikerur, an activist from New Delhi, presented her research on the female inmates living in the beggar homes of Mumbai here on Friday.
Chikerur started by narrating an incident that took place in Delhi during the 2010 common wealth games, when the beggars of the city were packed into buses like sardines and shifted to camps located outside the city-limits. The reason for this, according to the Indian government, was the need to “clear up the
inter-class English Declamation Contest held at International Grammar School and College IGSC
Islamabad
An inter-class English Declamation Contest was held at the International Grammar School and College here on Tuesday amongst the students of the Elementary School.
It was awe-inspiring to watch the young participants speak with such confidence and fluency.
The first group of participants were the youngest speakers from Kindergarten; speaking on the topics ‘Why do I love my parents, my school and my country?’ and ‘What makes me better, reward
An inter-class English Declamation Contest was held at the International Grammar School and College here on Tuesday amongst the students of the Elementary School.
It was awe-inspiring to watch the young participants speak with such confidence and fluency.
The first group of participants were the youngest speakers from Kindergarten; speaking on the topics ‘Why do I love my parents, my school and my country?’ and ‘What makes me better, reward
Institute of Space Technology (IST), Islamabad, organized a three-day ‘Inter-University Challenge’ competitions
Islamabad IST competitions
The Institute of Space Technology (IST), Islamabad, has organized a three-day ‘Inter-University Challenge’ in which about 50 universities from all over Pakistan are participating.
The three-day event started on Thursday providing means of interest to a wide variety of aptitudes. A total of 18 events will be conducted. The first day featured the bilingual debate competition, journalism, documentary and short film competition, the artist
The Institute of Space Technology (IST), Islamabad, has organized a three-day ‘Inter-University Challenge’ in which about 50 universities from all over Pakistan are participating.
The three-day event started on Thursday providing means of interest to a wide variety of aptitudes. A total of 18 events will be conducted. The first day featured the bilingual debate competition, journalism, documentary and short film competition, the artist
3-day International Conference on ‘The Emerging Issues of Social Sciences in Pakistan’ HEC to stop step-motherly treatment with social sciences
Islamabad
Higher Education Commission Chairperson Dr. Javaid Leghari has said that from now onward, HEC will stop step-motherly treatment meted out to social sciences.
Dr. Leghari was giving a comment in a lighter vein on an earlier speaker at 3-day International Conference on ‘The Emerging Issues of Social Sciences in Pakistan’ organised by the Faculty of Social Sciences in collaboration with Higher Education Commission at the Earth Sciences Auditorium here
Higher Education Commission Chairperson Dr. Javaid Leghari has said that from now onward, HEC will stop step-motherly treatment meted out to social sciences.
Dr. Leghari was giving a comment in a lighter vein on an earlier speaker at 3-day International Conference on ‘The Emerging Issues of Social Sciences in Pakistan’ organised by the Faculty of Social Sciences in collaboration with Higher Education Commission at the Earth Sciences Auditorium here
Seraiki Students Federation, Federal Urdu University express solidarity with Gilani
Islamabad Seraiki students express solidarity with Gilani
Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani is the voice of Seraiki people and it cannot be made silent. These were the words of a Seraiki students participating in the public solidarity show with prime minister and the cause of Seraiki province.
They said that conspiracies are being hatched against the creation of a separate Seraiki province. The public demonstration was organised by Siraiki Students Alliance
Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani is the voice of Seraiki people and it cannot be made silent. These were the words of a Seraiki students participating in the public solidarity show with prime minister and the cause of Seraiki province.
They said that conspiracies are being hatched against the creation of a separate Seraiki province. The public demonstration was organised by Siraiki Students Alliance
National Book Day bookmarks and posters on topics like ‘Kitaab meri behtreen dost hai’, at Fountainhead School on its Islamabad and Rawalpindi campuses
Islamabad: The Fountainhead School celebrated National Book Day on its Islamabad and Rawalpindi campuses where reading sessions were held in all classes throughout the day.
Every child brought one of his or her favourite books to show, tell and read to his or her peers. The main idea was to create ‘reading buddies’ amongst the students. The classes were decorated with banners about reading, which included quotes like ‘There is no friend as loyal as a book’ and ‘A book is
Every child brought one of his or her favourite books to show, tell and read to his or her peers. The main idea was to create ‘reading buddies’ amongst the students. The classes were decorated with banners about reading, which included quotes like ‘There is no friend as loyal as a book’ and ‘A book is
Pakistan’s first gold class 3D cinema: ‘The Arena’ opened at Bahria Town Rawalpindi and islamabad
Rawalpindi
The launching ceremony of Bahria Town’s 3D cinema was inaugurated by CEO Bahria Town, Ahmed Ali Riaz, along with VCE Bahria Town Cdr (r) Ilyas and senior management of Bahria Town, says a press release issued here on Friday.
People from all walks of life attended the ceremony. The guests, including celebrities, socialites and other high profile figures of society, opined that ‘The Arena’ is the best 3D movie theater in the country and truly a Gold
The launching ceremony of Bahria Town’s 3D cinema was inaugurated by CEO Bahria Town, Ahmed Ali Riaz, along with VCE Bahria Town Cdr (r) Ilyas and senior management of Bahria Town, says a press release issued here on Friday.
People from all walks of life attended the ceremony. The guests, including celebrities, socialites and other high profile figures of society, opined that ‘The Arena’ is the best 3D movie theater in the country and truly a Gold
People urged to follow Islamic teaching Quaid Millat-e-Jafariya Agha Syed Hamid Ali Shah Moosavi
People urged to follow Islamic teaching Rawalpindi
Quaid Millat-e-Jafariya Agha Syed Hamid Ali Shah Moosavi said that in order to save the Muslim nation while
getting freedom from the clutches of the international evil, people will have to transform their lives according to the teachings of Islam and will have to get into the habit of obeying Allah and serving mankind.
According to a press release, he expressed his views while talking to the delegation
Quaid Millat-e-Jafariya Agha Syed Hamid Ali Shah Moosavi said that in order to save the Muslim nation while
getting freedom from the clutches of the international evil, people will have to transform their lives according to the teachings of Islam and will have to get into the habit of obeying Allah and serving mankind.
According to a press release, he expressed his views while talking to the delegation
Ministry of Religious Affairs denies raise in Haj expenses economy package and green category by Rs100,00
Islamabad Ministry denies raise in Haj expenses by Rs100,00
The Ministry of Religious Affairs on Thursday clarified that net increase in Haj dues for the economy package is Rs21,000 and for green category Rs47,000.
The news of increase in Haj dues by Rs100,000 published in some dailies is misleading, said a statement of the ministry.
There are three categories of accommodation for Haj 2012. Blue category within 900 meters without transport with a rental ceiling of
The Ministry of Religious Affairs on Thursday clarified that net increase in Haj dues for the economy package is Rs21,000 and for green category Rs47,000.
The news of increase in Haj dues by Rs100,000 published in some dailies is misleading, said a statement of the ministry.
There are three categories of accommodation for Haj 2012. Blue category within 900 meters without transport with a rental ceiling of
Carriers Desperately Seeking Windows Phone
AT&T and Verizon Wireless want Windows Phone smartphones to succeed in the U.S., partly to provide leverage against Apple's demands for subsidies and other concessions required for selling the popular iPhone.
AT&T recently began selling the Nokia Lumia 900 with the Windows Phone 7 operating system for a competitive $99.99 price. Meanwhile, Verizon Chief Financial Officer Fran Shammo recently told Reuters that Verizon is "really looking at the Windows Phone 8.0 platform because that's
AT&T recently began selling the Nokia Lumia 900 with the Windows Phone 7 operating system for a competitive $99.99 price. Meanwhile, Verizon Chief Financial Officer Fran Shammo recently told Reuters that Verizon is "really looking at the Windows Phone 8.0 platform because that's
Microsoft’s Certifications Reinvented for the Cloud
Institutions are increasingly turning to the cloud to improve productivity, cut costs and fuel business growth. By 2015 IT innovation produced by the cloud could create US$1.1 trillion a year in new business revenues according to a recent IDC study (1). As a result, top of mind for organisations today is making sure they have the right skills and people in place to help them fully realize the benefits the cloud has to offer.
With this in mind, Microsoft has reinvented its certification
With this in mind, Microsoft has reinvented its certification
Carshalton Catholic School, St Philomena's, in gay marriage row
A catholic school in Carshalton is at the centre of a row over schoolchildren being encouraged to join a campaign against gay marriage.
The Roman Catholic Church has written to every state-funded Catholic secondary school in England and Wales asking them to make pupils aware of a petition against gay marriage.
A student at St Philomena’s Catholic High School, in Carshalton, has said girls had been “encouraged” to sign the anti-equality pledge by the school’s
The Roman Catholic Church has written to every state-funded Catholic secondary school in England and Wales asking them to make pupils aware of a petition against gay marriage.
A student at St Philomena’s Catholic High School, in Carshalton, has said girls had been “encouraged” to sign the anti-equality pledge by the school’s
The job fair at Punjab University Institute
LAHORE - Punjab University Institute of Business & Information Technology (IBIT), for the first time in its history, is organising job fair on Saturday (tomorrow).
The job fair has been organised to provide employment opportunities to intelligent students of the
The job fair has been organised to provide employment opportunities to intelligent students of the
Row over appointment of staff: School reopens in Charsadda
CHARSADDA, April 26: A government primary school was reopened in Shabqadar after one year while another school was closed over a row between the landowner and education department on appointment of a Class-IV employee in the same tehsil here on Thursday.
The primary school in Kabli village of Shabqadar had been closed in May 2011 when the landowner developed differences with education department over the appointment of a Class-IV employee. About 200 students suffered owing to closure of the
The primary school in Kabli village of Shabqadar had been closed in May 2011 when the landowner developed differences with education department over the appointment of a Class-IV employee. About 200 students suffered owing to closure of the
Displaced Fata students of should be given free education in the universities and schools
PESHAWAR, April 26: The internally displaced students from Fata have demanded of the government to waive off their fees as they were unable to afford the expenses.
Speaking at a press conference at Peshawar Press Club on Thursday Khyber Students Union (KSU) chairman Shakir Afridi said many students had stopped their studies due to financial problems.
The KSU leader demanded of Governor Barrister Masood Kausar to waive off the educational charges to help students continue their studies. He
Speaking at a press conference at Peshawar Press Club on Thursday Khyber Students Union (KSU) chairman Shakir Afridi said many students had stopped their studies due to financial problems.
The KSU leader demanded of Governor Barrister Masood Kausar to waive off the educational charges to help students continue their studies. He
Youth training has launched a programme
PESHAWAR, April 26: The Ministry of Sports and Tourism Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in collaboration with the Sarhad Rural Support Programme (SRSP) has launched a programme to train the youth as tourist facilitators in a bid to promote tourism in the province.
The training of 15 youth began at the Galiat the other day.
The youth were selected from the SRSP-mobilised communities in Nathia Gali, Dhonga Gali, Jeenga Gali and Ayubia of Hazara division.
A memorandum of understanding between the
The training of 15 youth began at the Galiat the other day.
The youth were selected from the SRSP-mobilised communities in Nathia Gali, Dhonga Gali, Jeenga Gali and Ayubia of Hazara division.
A memorandum of understanding between the
H-9 College hostel Students suffer of FDE, varsity wrangle
ISLAMABAD, April 26: The dispute between Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) and Comsats University over a hostel building has not been resolved even after 11 years due to which the students are suffering a lot, it has been learnt.
Besides, the university has not paid the rent of the 48-room hostel at the Islamabad Model College, H-9, for the last two years.
According to documents available with Dawn, the FDE has been trying to get the possession of the hostel being used by Comsats
Besides, the university has not paid the rent of the 48-room hostel at the Islamabad Model College, H-9, for the last two years.
According to documents available with Dawn, the FDE has been trying to get the possession of the hostel being used by Comsats
PU Gujranwala campus picked for global award for International Arch of Europe Award (IAEA) 2012
LAHORE, April 26: The Business Initiative Directions (BID), an international organisation based in Madrid, Spain, has selected the Punjab University’s Gujranwala campus for International Arch of Europe Award (IAEA) 2012.
The BID has lauded the leadership of Prof Dr Ehsan Malik as PU campus director general.
For selection of IAEA Award 2012, according to a news release issued here on Thursday, a voting process was carried out during the BID World Congress with meetings in Paris, London,
The BID has lauded the leadership of Prof Dr Ehsan Malik as PU campus director general.
For selection of IAEA Award 2012, according to a news release issued here on Thursday, a voting process was carried out during the BID World Congress with meetings in Paris, London,
International Dance Day to be held on April 29
LAHORE, April 26: The International Dance Day to be held on April 29 seems a “no day” on the calendar of the Punjab Arts Council and the Lahore Arts Council, Dawn has learnt.
A senior official of the Punjab Arts Council said: “The council does have a dance ensemble formed in 1976 but during the Ziaul Haq regime it almost stopped performing because the council was told to replace all female dancers with males.”
The ensemble, the official said, could not be revived to this day,
A senior official of the Punjab Arts Council said: “The council does have a dance ensemble formed in 1976 but during the Ziaul Haq regime it almost stopped performing because the council was told to replace all female dancers with males.”
The ensemble, the official said, could not be revived to this day,
Protest disrupts classes at Karachi University
KARACHI, April 26: Classes on the Karachi University campus were suspended on Thursday when members of the KU Employees Welfare Association staged a protest demonstration outside the administration block. They were demanding action against the student activists who had allegedly beaten up a staff member, Waheed, after a clash between two student groups on Wednesday. The association has urged the vice-chancellor to order an investigation into the
Seven-day Dir Festival begins tomorrow
TIMERGARA: The security forces in collaboration with the Lower Dir administration will organise the seven-day Dir Festival to revive tourism in the region.
The festival titled “Pakhtuns brotherhood and culture” will commence on April 28 and conclude on May 2.Talking to reporters here, Commandant Dir Scouts Lt Col Kamran said that arrangements had been finalised and strict security measures taken to make the festival a success.
He said the festival would provide entertainment to the
The festival titled “Pakhtuns brotherhood and culture” will commence on April 28 and conclude on May 2.Talking to reporters here, Commandant Dir Scouts Lt Col Kamran said that arrangements had been finalised and strict security measures taken to make the festival a success.
He said the festival would provide entertainment to the
Chancellor demanded to withdraw notification
PESHAWAR: Terming the meeting of the senate of Islamia College University (ICU) being held today illegal, the senior most faculty members of the institution have demanded the chancellor to withdraw the notification about extension in tenure of some members of the body in violation of the University Act and postpone the meeting till appointment of valid members.
A group of deans and chairmen of various departments of the university told The News that the three-year tenure of some of the
A group of deans and chairmen of various departments of the university told The News that the three-year tenure of some of the
New hostel for boys at the state-run Al-Azhar High School
MIRAMSHAH: The North Waziristan administration will try its best to provide facilities of modern education to the youth, stated Political Agent Yahya Akhundzada on Thursday.
Speaking at a ceremony after inauguration of a new hostel for boys at the state-run Al-Azhar High School, he said education was the only way to save the children’s future and restrain them from anti-social activities, particularly terrorism.
He announced Rs50 million for the construction of a new hostel and mosque
Speaking at a ceremony after inauguration of a new hostel for boys at the state-run Al-Azhar High School, he said education was the only way to save the children’s future and restrain them from anti-social activities, particularly terrorism.
He announced Rs50 million for the construction of a new hostel and mosque
Private Secretaries Training Session Concludes
PESHAWAR, April 26: A nine-week mandatory training for private secretaries, superintendents and tehsildars from civil secretariat, Fata secretariat, attached departments and district governments concluded here on Thursday.
In all 27 participants attended the training which is mandatory for promotion to the post of PMS section officers in BPS-17. A statement said the in-service training institute (STI) Peshawar came into being during 1993 and so far 8,282 officials have been imparted training
In all 27 participants attended the training which is mandatory for promotion to the post of PMS section officers in BPS-17. A statement said the in-service training institute (STI) Peshawar came into being during 1993 and so far 8,282 officials have been imparted training
Culture festival at the Dir Scouts ground Balambat
TIMERGARA, April 26: A festival “Pakhtun Rorwali Saqafat” (Pakhtun brotherhood culture) will be held at the Dir Scouts ground Balambat from April 28 to May 2.
Talking to journalists Commandant Dir Scouts Colonel Mohammad Kamran Aslam said the five-day event would be held with the support of Tourism Corporation Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and sports and culture departments.
He said special arrangements had been made for families for first time in Lower Dir where visitors would enjoy cultural
Talking to journalists Commandant Dir Scouts Colonel Mohammad Kamran Aslam said the five-day event would be held with the support of Tourism Corporation Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and sports and culture departments.
He said special arrangements had been made for families for first time in Lower Dir where visitors would enjoy cultural
ICCI urged the government to increase budgetary allocation for education
ISLAMABAD, April 26: Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) on Thursday urged the government to increase budgetary allocation for education sector in upcoming budget to produce qualified scientists, researchers and economist to drive the economy forward and increase the rate of economic growth.
In a statement, ICCI President, Yassar Sakhi Butt said that government had introduced various education policies but education sector needed immediate attention from the public
In a statement, ICCI President, Yassar Sakhi Butt said that government had introduced various education policies but education sector needed immediate attention from the public
Thursday, 26 April 2012
Education minister’s wife has appointed additional education secretary
The Government of Sindh has appointed the wife of Senior Education Minister Pir Mazhar-ul-Haq, Shahnaz Mazhar, as additional secretary education.
A notification to this effect was issued by Services and General Administration and Coordination Department.The notification stated that Shahnaz Mazhar has been appointed as additional secretary education for academic on a vacant seat.
Sources revealed that when the PPP came into power in 2008, Shahnaz , who was an assistant
A notification to this effect was issued by Services and General Administration and Coordination Department.The notification stated that Shahnaz Mazhar has been appointed as additional secretary education for academic on a vacant seat.
Sources revealed that when the PPP came into power in 2008, Shahnaz , who was an assistant
Health experts call for preventive measures in Rawalpindi
The three teaching hospitals in town have received over 3,000 cases with gastroenteritis in the current month so far. Health experts fear that the situation could become alarming if proper preventive measures were not taken well in time.
The data collected by ‘The News’ revealed that in the month of April so far, Benazir Bhutto Hospital received over 1,150 patients with gastro, Holy Family Hospital received over 1,100 patients while District Headquarters Hospital received
The data collected by ‘The News’ revealed that in the month of April so far, Benazir Bhutto Hospital received over 1,150 patients with gastro, Holy Family Hospital received over 1,100 patients while District Headquarters Hospital received
PIMS has planned to install a plasma screen on its premises to display information
The Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) has planned to install a plasma screen on its premises to display information about the dead and the injured shifted to the hospital after any natural or manmade disaster.
The plasma screen, according to PIMS Executive Director Professor Dr Mehmood Jamal, will help visitors know about their relatives.
Speaking to PIMS staff, who gathered to offer prayers for Bhoja Air crash victims, Professor Dr Mehmood Jamal said that
The plasma screen, according to PIMS Executive Director Professor Dr Mehmood Jamal, will help visitors know about their relatives.
Speaking to PIMS staff, who gathered to offer prayers for Bhoja Air crash victims, Professor Dr Mehmood Jamal said that
Shafi’s book ‘Chashm-e-Dil’ launched at Sir Syed Educational Institution, Rawalpindi
A function was organised at Sir Syed Educational Institution, Rawalpindi, to commemorate the 74th death anniversary of Poet Philosopher Allama Sir Muhammad Iqbal here on Saturday. On the occasion, a book titled ‘Chashm-e-Dil’ written by Brigadier (r) Iqbal M. Shafi (Aligarh), president of the Sir Syed Memorial Society, Islamabad, was launched.
The president of the institution, Professor Muhammad Ali Bukhari, chaired the function. Prominent speakers on the occasion, besides
The president of the institution, Professor Muhammad Ali Bukhari, chaired the function. Prominent speakers on the occasion, besides
Bilquis College of Education holds convocation ceremony at Chaklala campus
CHAKLALA - The Bilquis College of Education for Women held a convocation ceremony for the MA Education, MEd, BA and BEd courses at its Chaklala campus on Thursday. Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani’s wife, Begum Fauzia Gilani, was the chief guest at the occasion, while Air Commodore (r) Dr Ijaz Ahmad Malik and Air University Islamabad vice-chancellor presided over the ceremony. Pakistan Air Force Women Association (PAFWA) President Begum Shehla Tahir also attended the ceremony. The chief
Novels, ‘Moth Smoke’ and ‘The Reluctant Fundamentalist’ arranged reading and discussion
LAHORE - The Forman Christian (FC) College History and English departments arranged a reading and discussion with renowned Pakistani writer, Mohsin Hamid, the author of two best-selling novels, ‘Moth Smoke’ and ‘The Reluctant Fundamentalist’.
Hamid read parts from both his novels for about twenty minutes to a packed audience of about two hundred students and faculty from FC College, Punjab University, Lahore College for Women and Kinnaird College.
The reading was followed by almost
Hamid read parts from both his novels for about twenty minutes to a packed audience of about two hundred students and faculty from FC College, Punjab University, Lahore College for Women and Kinnaird College.
The reading was followed by almost
Arrange an international conference on `The Emerging Issues of Social Sciences in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD - Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) in collaboration with Higher Education Commission (HEC) will arrange an international conference on `The Emerging Issues of Social Sciences in Pakistan’ from April 27 (Friday).
The three-day conference will be an effort to elucidate the issues like terrorism, Pak-US deadlock, political crisis, institutional decay, culture, religious diversity and human rights, economic, ethno national issues, youth and society and role of media. Vice-Chancellor
The three-day conference will be an effort to elucidate the issues like terrorism, Pak-US deadlock, political crisis, institutional decay, culture, religious diversity and human rights, economic, ethno national issues, youth and society and role of media. Vice-Chancellor
MBBS graduates of FUMC were awarded degrees
ISLAMABAD - As many as 101 MBBS graduates of Foundation University Medical College (FUMC) were awarded degrees at its convocation held here Thursday.
President, Foundation University Islamabad (FUI), Lt. Gen. Muhammad Mustafa Khan HI (M) (r), who is also Managing Director of the Fauji Foundation was the chief guest on the occasion. Amongst the students six were awarded gold medals, five silver medals, five distinction certificates and 36 merit certificates.
The award for best graduating
President, Foundation University Islamabad (FUI), Lt. Gen. Muhammad Mustafa Khan HI (M) (r), who is also Managing Director of the Fauji Foundation was the chief guest on the occasion. Amongst the students six were awarded gold medals, five silver medals, five distinction certificates and 36 merit certificates.
The award for best graduating
World Intellectual Property Day observed at Lok Virsa Islamabad
ISLAMABAD - A panel discussion on the eve of World Intellectual Property Day was held here at Shakarparian under the aegis of Lok Virsa (National Institute of Folk & Traditional Heritage), Rural Development Policy Institute (RDPI) and Centre for Culture & Development (C2D). The theme was “Traditional knowledge, folklore and intellectual property rights in Pakistan”.
Federal Secretary, Ministry of National Heritage and Integration, Asaf Ghafoor was the chief guest on the occasion.
Federal Secretary, Ministry of National Heritage and Integration, Asaf Ghafoor was the chief guest on the occasion.
Long-term Use of mobile phones may cause cancer
ISLAMABAD - Long-term use of mobile phones may cause cancer, government scientists have admitted, as the biggest review ever of the subject is published.
The report, by a Health Protection Agency group set up to examine the safety of mobile phones, transmitter masts and wi-fi, found “no convincing evidence” they caused any adverse effects on human health, The Telegraph reported. But members of the Advisory Group on Non-ionising Radiation (AGNIR) said they could not be sure of the long
The report, by a Health Protection Agency group set up to examine the safety of mobile phones, transmitter masts and wi-fi, found “no convincing evidence” they caused any adverse effects on human health, The Telegraph reported. But members of the Advisory Group on Non-ionising Radiation (AGNIR) said they could not be sure of the long
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