Islamabad: The Child Right Movement (CRM) has expressed its grave concern on the recent incidents of physical and psychological harassment of children at school and home, to the extent that to some of them death appeared as the only possible escape.
“The media reports on unnerving incidents during the current month need an urgent response from the authorities concerned, civil society, parents, teachers and society at large to plight of children in Pakistan worsening with every passing
Thursday, 31 May 2012
Twin cities students jostling for space in public transport
ISLAMABAD: Students are forced to travel on the roofs of passenger buses in the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi due to unavailability of proper transport arrangement for them. A large number of students, who hail from suburbs of the city, while coming to their schools and colleges, have to confront jostling in the packed public transport, said Rayan Asif, one of the students.
He told APP, “The school and college buses ply only on specific routes and I always use local transport to
He told APP, “The school and college buses ply only on specific routes and I always use local transport to
More funds for health, education urged in the next budget
LAHORE: Representatives of political parties and civil society organisations have demanded that the government double allocations for education and health in the next budget.
The demand was made during a debate on budget, arranged by Strengthening Organisations Pakistan on Thursday.
Speakers said that according to the constitution, the government was bound to provide free education to children aged five to 16.
They said the Punjab government should take measures to improve the
The demand was made during a debate on budget, arranged by Strengthening Organisations Pakistan on Thursday.
Speakers said that according to the constitution, the government was bound to provide free education to children aged five to 16.
They said the Punjab government should take measures to improve the
Upgraded school for girls inaugurated in Sector F-11/3
Prime Minister’s Chief Coordinator on Islamabad Affairs Faisal Sakhi Butt on Thursday said that the idea of ‘Own Islamabad Initiative’ is to make the federal capital a model metropolis and for pursuing a proactive approach for the development of the city.
He stated this while inaugurating the ‘Own-a-School’ programme at the Islamabad Model School for Girls, Sector F-11/3 (Bekhan Syedan).
He said that three schools in rural areas of Islamabad have been
He stated this while inaugurating the ‘Own-a-School’ programme at the Islamabad Model School for Girls, Sector F-11/3 (Bekhan Syedan).
He said that three schools in rural areas of Islamabad have been
Upgraded school for girls inaugurated in Sector F-11/3
Prime Minister’s Chief Coordinator on Islamabad Affairs Faisal Sakhi Butt on Thursday said that the idea of ‘Own Islamabad Initiative’ is to make the federal capital a model metropolis and for pursuing a proactive approach for the development of the city.
He stated this while inaugurating the ‘Own-a-School’ programme at the Islamabad Model School for Girls, Sector F-11/3 (Bekhan Syedan).
He said that three schools in rural areas of Islamabad have been
He stated this while inaugurating the ‘Own-a-School’ programme at the Islamabad Model School for Girls, Sector F-11/3 (Bekhan Syedan).
He said that three schools in rural areas of Islamabad have been
Wetland Park to will be constructed on Mai Kolachi
The Karachi Port Trust (KPT), in cooperation with federal and Sindh government, will set up a ‘Wetland Park’ at Mai Kolachi Road, costing Rs2.94 billion and expected to be completed within 24 months.
This was stated in a meeting chaired by Governor Sindh Dr Ishrat-ul-Ebad at Governor’s House on Thursday.
The park, one of a its kind in the country, will treat 100 million gallons of daily effluent of Soldier Bazaar, City Station, Neher-e-Khayam and 16 other small
This was stated in a meeting chaired by Governor Sindh Dr Ishrat-ul-Ebad at Governor’s House on Thursday.
The park, one of a its kind in the country, will treat 100 million gallons of daily effluent of Soldier Bazaar, City Station, Neher-e-Khayam and 16 other small
Practical exams for classes XI and XII
The BIEK on Thursday announced that the annual practical examinations for classes XI and XII would start on June 11.
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Students thrash teacher for not allowing cheating in exams at the DJ Science College
A group of students assaulted a senior faculty member at the DJ Science College here on Thursday after he refused to let them use unfair means during their intermediate paper.
According to eyewitnesses, the students, after handing in their answer sheets, waited for the teacher, Shehzad Muslim, outside the classroom.
“As soon as Muslim left the classroom, the students started beating him. Ironically, the policemen that were deployed at the college to prevent such
According to eyewitnesses, the students, after handing in their answer sheets, waited for the teacher, Shehzad Muslim, outside the classroom.
“As soon as Muslim left the classroom, the students started beating him. Ironically, the policemen that were deployed at the college to prevent such
Exhibition by Sabeeha Nasir
Sabeeha Nasir finds solace in the serenity of nature that truly depicts in all of her paintings. Her paintings, which are mostly about nature, showcase trees, rivers, flowing water, landscapes, wildlife, pigeons, parrots and exquisite flowers.
A solo exhibition of paintings by Islamabad-based senior artist Sabeeha Nasir is on at the Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC). MNA Malik Abrar Ahmed accompanied by Naheed Manzoor and RAC Resident Director Waqar Ahmed inaugurated the exhibition on
A solo exhibition of paintings by Islamabad-based senior artist Sabeeha Nasir is on at the Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC). MNA Malik Abrar Ahmed accompanied by Naheed Manzoor and RAC Resident Director Waqar Ahmed inaugurated the exhibition on
PCM Shahbaz opens country’s first IT university project
Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif said on Thursday that the first information technology university in the country was being set up in the provincial metropolis and special funds would be allocated for the purpose in the next financial year.
He was addressing a function after opening of the project of Punjab Technology University (PTU) at Arfa Karim Software Technology Park here.
Provincial education minister Mian Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman, Higher Education Commission
He was addressing a function after opening of the project of Punjab Technology University (PTU) at Arfa Karim Software Technology Park here.
Provincial education minister Mian Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman, Higher Education Commission
A Summary for appointment of new FDE DG moved
The Ministry of Capital Administration and Development Division (CADD) has moved a summary to Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani for appointment of a new director general of the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE).
Sources in the CADD told ‘The News’ that the summary was sent to the prime minister a couple of days back in line with directives of the Supreme Court of Pakistan.
The summary contains three names — Federal Government Commerce College Principal
Sources in the CADD told ‘The News’ that the summary was sent to the prime minister a couple of days back in line with directives of the Supreme Court of Pakistan.
The summary contains three names — Federal Government Commerce College Principal
Pakistan ranked 78th in 80 less developed countries on Mothers’ Index 2012
Showing poor performance on Mothers’ Index 2012, Pakistan stands at the 78th position out of 80 less developed countries in indicators relating to the status of women’s health, nutrition, education, economic well being and political participation.
The annual Mothers Index makes part of the ‘Nutrition in the First 1,000 Days: State of the World’s Mothers 2012’ launched by Save the Children on Thursday. Member Planning Commission of Pakistan Dr. Saba Gul Khattak, graced the
The annual Mothers Index makes part of the ‘Nutrition in the First 1,000 Days: State of the World’s Mothers 2012’ launched by Save the Children on Thursday. Member Planning Commission of Pakistan Dr. Saba Gul Khattak, graced the
Steps for recovery of 32 Pakistanis, including three children from US custody urged
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Senior Vice-President for Foreign and Security Affairs Dr Shireen Mazari on Wednesday called on the government to take immediate steps for recovery of 32 Pakistanis, including three children from the US authorities’ custody in Afghanistan.
During a media briefing here at the National Press Club, she expressed fear that the US could shift these captives from Bagram airbase to Guantanamo Bay.
Dr Mazari strongly condemned the US for arresting
During a media briefing here at the National Press Club, she expressed fear that the US could shift these captives from Bagram airbase to Guantanamo Bay.
Dr Mazari strongly condemned the US for arresting
Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) issues notices to 9 medical, dental colleges
The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has issued separate notices to nine medical and dental colleges countrywide for not owning a hospital.
In response, each educational institution will have to give reasons for its failure to own 150-bed hospital despite the PMDC orders.
Last year, the PMDC had decided that all medical and dental colleges, which didn’t build their own 150-bed hospitals by December 2012, would be stopped from admitting students in the year
In response, each educational institution will have to give reasons for its failure to own 150-bed hospital despite the PMDC orders.
Last year, the PMDC had decided that all medical and dental colleges, which didn’t build their own 150-bed hospitals by December 2012, would be stopped from admitting students in the year
Anthropology Department (QAU) alumni dinner on 22nd
ISLAMABAD: The Department of Anthropology, Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU), will organise alumni dinner on June 22 (Friday), says a press release.
Anthropology Department Chairman Professor Dr. Hafeez-ur-Rehman will address the alumni at 7:30 p.m. The event will provide the alumni a social networking opportunity and to know one another’s accomplishments and success stories, stated Dr. Hafeez-ur-Rehman.
He requested the alumni to fill in a registration form to get
Anthropology Department Chairman Professor Dr. Hafeez-ur-Rehman will address the alumni at 7:30 p.m. The event will provide the alumni a social networking opportunity and to know one another’s accomplishments and success stories, stated Dr. Hafeez-ur-Rehman.
He requested the alumni to fill in a registration form to get
Health Tips: Walk at work
There are plenty of ways to squeeze in exercise and some social time at work without sacrificing productivity.
The American Council on Exercise mentions these suggestions:
Today’s Health Tips
* Skip the coffee/smoke break and ask a co-worker to join you for a 15-minute walk.
* If you have a regular one-to-one meeting with a co-worker, make it a walking meeting.
* Take the stairs instead of the elevator, and see how many
The American Council on Exercise mentions these suggestions:
Today’s Health Tips
* Skip the coffee/smoke break and ask a co-worker to join you for a 15-minute walk.
* If you have a regular one-to-one meeting with a co-worker, make it a walking meeting.
* Take the stairs instead of the elevator, and see how many
Anti-polio drops to 44,399 children
The Islamabad Capital Territory administration’s District Health Department has planned to administer anti-polio drops to 44,399 children in eight targeted union councils in the city’s rural areas during the next sub-national immunisation days (SNIDs) from June 4 to June 7.
For the purpose, the department has formed 113 anti-polio teams and 99 mobile teams, while seven fixed and transit immunisation points have been established in each of the specified union
For the purpose, the department has formed 113 anti-polio teams and 99 mobile teams, while seven fixed and transit immunisation points have been established in each of the specified union
Seminar held on World No Tobacco Day
PESHAWAR: The nursing department of the Rehman Medical College (RMC) on Thursday held a seminar on the World No Tobacco Day to raise awareness among people about the harmful effects of tobacco consumption.
Nurses, doctors and other staff members of the RMC were present at the event chaired by noted physician and dean of the institute, Dr Sher Mohammad Khan, who said smoking harmed nearly every organ of the human body and caused several diseases.
He said cigarettes
Nurses, doctors and other staff members of the RMC were present at the event chaired by noted physician and dean of the institute, Dr Sher Mohammad Khan, who said smoking harmed nearly every organ of the human body and caused several diseases.
He said cigarettes
World Environment Day functions
The Government College Township, Lahore, on Thursday organised different competitions in connection with World Environment Day. These competitions included Urdu and English debates and declamations and poster
Proposal to stop suicides by LCWU students
IN the backdrop of increasing incidents of suicides by students, VC LCWU Dr Sabiha Mansoor said educational, social and psychological experts should sit together and finalize recommendations for a violence free society.
Addressing a press conference on Thursday, she said a Student Council and Human Rights Society comprising students had been set up at the varsity to ensure a friendly atmosphere in the campus.
She said childhood today was no longer a joyful experience
Addressing a press conference on Thursday, she said a Student Council and Human Rights Society comprising students had been set up at the varsity to ensure a friendly atmosphere in the campus.
She said childhood today was no longer a joyful experience
Private schools all set to defy vacation schedule Punjab
THE private sector in education is, once again, all set to defy the Punjab government orders by not following the schedule for summer vacation starting from today.
The Punjab government through a notification on May 30, 2012 had announced summer vacation schedule for public and private schools of the province from June 1 till August 19, 2012.
However many private schools are conducting examinations these days owing to which it has become impossible for these schools to
The Punjab government through a notification on May 30, 2012 had announced summer vacation schedule for public and private schools of the province from June 1 till August 19, 2012.
However many private schools are conducting examinations these days owing to which it has become impossible for these schools to
Higher Education Commission (HEC) committee reviews research journals
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) sub-committee on education reviewed research journals published in the discipline of education and recommended up-gradation of some of these journals.
In a meeting held at the HEC, the committee reviewed books published by faculty member and researchers of various universities and decided that only original and research-oriented book would be considered equivalent to two research papers in X category of HEC recognised research
In a meeting held at the HEC, the committee reviewed books published by faculty member and researchers of various universities and decided that only original and research-oriented book would be considered equivalent to two research papers in X category of HEC recognised research
Pakistan test fires nuclear-capable cruise missile Hatf VIII Ra'ad
Pakistan test-fires nuclear-capable cruise missile
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan conducted a successful test flight of the indigenously developed air-launched cruise missile, Hatf-VIII (Ra’ad) on Thursday.
A statement issued by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the Ra’ad Missile, with a range of over 350km, enables Pakistan to achieve strategic standoff capability on land and at sea.
‘Cruise technology’ is extremely complex and has been developed by only a few countries in the
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan conducted a successful test flight of the indigenously developed air-launched cruise missile, Hatf-VIII (Ra’ad) on Thursday.
A statement issued by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the Ra’ad Missile, with a range of over 350km, enables Pakistan to achieve strategic standoff capability on land and at sea.
‘Cruise technology’ is extremely complex and has been developed by only a few countries in the
4th DAWN In Education Spelling Bee Phonetics Workshop
LAHORE, May 30: Participants in the 4th DAWN In Education Spelling Bee Phonetics Workshop, 2012, say the workshop has opened new avenues of phonetics – the science of human speech – on them.
Fifty schoolteachers attended the workshop organised by Dawn Newspaper with the Oxford University Press at the OUP
Auditorium on Wednesday.
Azka Khan, Masters in Linguistics from the NUML University, conducted two sessions on phonetics with teachers of private schools participating in Dawn
Fifty schoolteachers attended the workshop organised by Dawn Newspaper with the Oxford University Press at the OUP
Auditorium on Wednesday.
Azka Khan, Masters in Linguistics from the NUML University, conducted two sessions on phonetics with teachers of private schools participating in Dawn
Another government school blown up
GHALANAI, May 30: Another government school was blown up by suspected militants at Sandukhel area early on Wednesday.
Residents said unknown miscreants planted IED at the government primary school in Sandukhel area at night which exploded early on Wednesday morning. As a result the two-room school was destroyed.
The political administration and security forces soon after the incident launched search operation and arrested four tribal people.
Assistant political agent, Ghalanai, Rasool
Residents said unknown miscreants planted IED at the government primary school in Sandukhel area at night which exploded early on Wednesday morning. As a result the two-room school was destroyed.
The political administration and security forces soon after the incident launched search operation and arrested four tribal people.
Assistant political agent, Ghalanai, Rasool
Sports-based education for children of conflict-hit areas at Jalozai camp
PESHAWAR, May 30: A non-governmental organisation has started sports-based education for the children of internally displaced persons at Jalozai camp to bring a positive change in their behaviour.
Briefing journalists at Jalozai on Wednesday, Mansoor Alam, the project coordinator of Right To Play (RTP), said that his organisation was a partner of International Rescue Committee (IRC) that established 18 schools, both for boy and girls, in the camp where children from Khyber, Bajaur and
Briefing journalists at Jalozai on Wednesday, Mansoor Alam, the project coordinator of Right To Play (RTP), said that his organisation was a partner of International Rescue Committee (IRC) that established 18 schools, both for boy and girls, in the camp where children from Khyber, Bajaur and
Government of the Netherlands builds schools in Battagram
MANSEHRA, May 30: The government of the Netherlands has provided financial assistance of $17 million for restoration of education and health infrastructure and expanding livelihood opportunities in Battagram district.
“We are working for providing peaceful and safe social environment to rural communities of Battagram through improving access and quality of education, particularly for girls, and expanding livelihood and job opportunities for youth in remote areas in Battagram district,”
“We are working for providing peaceful and safe social environment to rural communities of Battagram through improving access and quality of education, particularly for girls, and expanding livelihood and job opportunities for youth in remote areas in Battagram district,”
PIPSC Principal booked over student’s suicide
ABBOTTABAD/PESHAWAR, May 30: Local police on Wednesday registered an FIR against the owner, principal and a teacher of the privately-run Pakistan International Public School and College (PIPSC) under Section 322/34 over harsh treatment that allegedly forced a 7th grader into committing suicide.
Also, district police officer, Abbottabad, Karim Khan suspended station house officer (city) Ashiq Hussain over negligence and delaying registration of FIR against the principal and teacher.
PIPSC
Also, district police officer, Abbottabad, Karim Khan suspended station house officer (city) Ashiq Hussain over negligence and delaying registration of FIR against the principal and teacher.
PIPSC
Chief Minister: 12 per cent increase in enrolment in KP schools
PESHAWAR, May 30: Chief Minister Ameer Haider Khan Hoti has said that the government is taking practical measures for enhancing literacy rate in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the current enrolment campaign launched in April this year would play a key role in promotion of education at all levels.
He was chairing a meeting held for review of the enrolment campaign in government schools here at Civil Secretariat on Wednesday, says a handout.
In his briefing, Secretary Elementary and Secondary
He was chairing a meeting held for review of the enrolment campaign in government schools here at Civil Secretariat on Wednesday, says a handout.
In his briefing, Secretary Elementary and Secondary
Around 4,000 Teachers rally for promotion formula
PESHAWAR, May 30: Around 4,000 primary school teachers held a protest rally here on Wednesday against non-implementation of time scale formula for their promotion. They warned to lay siege to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly if their sole demand was not fulfilled till June 5.
The teachers gathered in the ground of Government Higher Secondary School City No 1 under the banner of All Primary Teachers Association (APTA). Later, they marched from the school towards the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly
The teachers gathered in the ground of Government Higher Secondary School City No 1 under the banner of All Primary Teachers Association (APTA). Later, they marched from the school towards the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly
Degree Show 2012 Budding artists’ thesis work on display
LAHORE, May 30: From a ketchup sachet highlighting elephants’ killing for ivory to translations of English pop song lyrics pointing out society’s ‘double-standards’ on vulgarity and decency, the visual arts students of a local varsity have innovatively expressed what they feel about the world around them in their degree show.
Degree Show 2012 at Mariam Dawood School of Visual Arts and Design, Beaconhouse National University (BNU), will be open for the public on Thursday (today), May
Degree Show 2012 at Mariam Dawood School of Visual Arts and Design, Beaconhouse National University (BNU), will be open for the public on Thursday (today), May
Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) students, management reach accord
ISLAMABAD, May 30: Tension between the students and the management of Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) that began on April 27 finally came to an end on Wednesday after the former accepted all their demands including the readmission of 11 expelled students.
Appreciating the decision of the management, students and faculty members expressed the hope that it would pave the way for creating a healthy environment in the university, Dawn has learnt.
Earlier on Wednesday morning, the tension
Appreciating the decision of the management, students and faculty members expressed the hope that it would pave the way for creating a healthy environment in the university, Dawn has learnt.
Earlier on Wednesday morning, the tension
Higher education institutions
ISLAMABAD, May 30: The government will go all out to sustain and enhance levels of higher education as higher education institutions are real hubs of powering the knowledge-based economy.
Senate Chairman Syed Nayyar Hussain Bokhari expressed these views during a meeting with 10-member delegation of vice chancellors of universities at the Parliament House on Wednesday.
Mr Bokhari told the vice chancellors that the government was cognisant of the fact that investment in higher education was
Senate Chairman Syed Nayyar Hussain Bokhari expressed these views during a meeting with 10-member delegation of vice chancellors of universities at the Parliament House on Wednesday.
Mr Bokhari told the vice chancellors that the government was cognisant of the fact that investment in higher education was
Numl forcing the management to cancel exams as students protest
ISLAMABAD, May 30: Students of National University of Modern Languages (Numl), Islamabad continued their protest on Wednesday, forcing the management to cancel the master level examinations in five subjects.
However, the management claims that they have revisited the policy and most of the students will be allowed to participate in the exams, Dawn has learnt.
Earlier, tension in the university mounted when 500 students came to the campus on Wednesday morning and stopped the Numl
However, the management claims that they have revisited the policy and most of the students will be allowed to participate in the exams, Dawn has learnt.
Earlier, tension in the university mounted when 500 students came to the campus on Wednesday morning and stopped the Numl
Re-admission of rusticated students defended on basis of merit
HYDERABAD, May 30: The University of Sindh has said that decision on re-admission of 15 rusticated students has been taken by the discipline committee on the basis of merit.
In a press statement issued on Tuesday, the university clarified the committee was working in accordance with Sindh University Act 1973.
Decision on re-admission was taken after hearing students and recording their statements, it said.
The university approved re-admission of only 15 students in light of
In a press statement issued on Tuesday, the university clarified the committee was working in accordance with Sindh University Act 1973.
Decision on re-admission was taken after hearing students and recording their statements, it said.
The university approved re-admission of only 15 students in light of
International ‘Media Agenda 2012’ conference
KARACHI, May 30: Speakers on day two of the international ‘Media Agenda 2012’ conference discussed the medium of language and its usage, sources and their protection, and objectivity and the news media at the Arts Council here on Wednesday.
Speaking in the morning session about the medium of language and its usage, BBC Urdu’s senior broadcaster Raza Ali Abidi highlighted the need for a language supervisor and a style book at media houses. “Besides having a language supervisor and a
Speaking in the morning session about the medium of language and its usage, BBC Urdu’s senior broadcaster Raza Ali Abidi highlighted the need for a language supervisor and a style book at media houses. “Besides having a language supervisor and a
Exhibition of Artworks
KARACHI, May 30: An exhibition of artworks by Shanzay Subzwari, Saadia Shahid, Nazar ul Islam, Rabia Dawood, Zohaib Khan, Tahir A. Bhatti and Ali Abrar opens at Grandeur gallery on Wednesday at 5pm.
The group show will remain open till June 10, daily from 11am to
The group show will remain open till June 10, daily from 11am to
Mailay mein launched at the Arts Council Karachi
KARACHI, May 30: Harris Khalique charmed poetry lovers with his politically conscious and socially aware nazms at the launch of his new collection of poems titled Mailay mein at the Arts Council Karachi on Wednesday. He presented nine poems, all of which carried poignant messages, and recited them with literary flair.
Prof Sahar Ansari, who presided over the event, spoke about the graph of Harris Khalique’s literary pursuits and stated his latest collection was different from the rest of
Prof Sahar Ansari, who presided over the event, spoke about the graph of Harris Khalique’s literary pursuits and stated his latest collection was different from the rest of
Admission of 28 Pharm-D students KU cancelled
KARACHI, May 30: The University of Karachi has cancelled admissions of 28 Pharm-D students, according to KU Director of Admissions Prof Dr Khalid Iraqi.
In a statement issued here on Wednesday, Prof Iraqi said that the action was taken in the light of the facts emerged during verification of the documents submitted by these students from the Board of Intermediate Education Karachi.
He said that the marks certificates were found to be forged or tampered with.
KARACHI, May 30: The
In a statement issued here on Wednesday, Prof Iraqi said that the action was taken in the light of the facts emerged during verification of the documents submitted by these students from the Board of Intermediate Education Karachi.
He said that the marks certificates were found to be forged or tampered with.
KARACHI, May 30: The
Pakistan tested nuclear-capable cruise missile
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan on Thursday successfully tested the indigenously developed Hatf-VIII cruise missile.
The nuclear-capable missile, with a range of over 350 kilometres, enables Pakistan to achieve strategic standoff capability on land and at sea.
The cruise missile with stealth capabilities is a low altitude, terrain hugging missile with high maneuverability and can deliver nuclear and conventional warheads with complete accuracy.
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yousuf
The nuclear-capable missile, with a range of over 350 kilometres, enables Pakistan to achieve strategic standoff capability on land and at sea.
The cruise missile with stealth capabilities is a low altitude, terrain hugging missile with high maneuverability and can deliver nuclear and conventional warheads with complete accuracy.
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yousuf
Teenage 15-year-old student commits suicide
ISLAMABAD - A teenage student in the federal capital on Wednesday committed suicide after being scolded by his father for not going to school.
The 15-year-old boy identified as Khursheed, resident of Sohan area, was the student of class nine at Islamabad Model College for Boys, the police said.
The student was reportedly not attending the school for the last two days and dejected for some reason. The father of the boy scolded him for not going to school, after which Khursheed locked
The 15-year-old boy identified as Khursheed, resident of Sohan area, was the student of class nine at Islamabad Model College for Boys, the police said.
The student was reportedly not attending the school for the last two days and dejected for some reason. The father of the boy scolded him for not going to school, after which Khursheed locked
Pakistan Museum of Natural History (PMNH) serves nature lovers with environ education
ISLAMABAD – More than 30 scientists of Pakistan Museum of Natural History (PMNH) are engaged in educating the nature lovers, students and general public on environment issues and importance of its protection.
Basic purpose of this education is to create awareness among people pertaining to the biodiversity of Pakistan with special reference to environment and natural habitat degradation.
With special displays of species of plants, animals, minerals and wildlife, the museum is a
Basic purpose of this education is to create awareness among people pertaining to the biodiversity of Pakistan with special reference to environment and natural habitat degradation.
With special displays of species of plants, animals, minerals and wildlife, the museum is a
Sindh annual budget 2012-13 on June 8
KARACHI - Sindh Finance Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah will present annual budget 2012-13 on June 8 at 4:00 p.m, a handout issued here Tuesday said. The Finance Minister will also hold post budget press conference on June 9 at 11:00 am at a local hotel.
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Prayer ceremony for martyrs of Gyari incident by a 12-year-old boy Muqadam Khan
KARACHI - A prayer ceremony was held here the other day for the martyrs of Gyari sector of Siachin. On the occasion, a 60 pound candle was especially prepared by a 12-year-old boy Muqadam Khan. The youngster, attired in a military outfit, also lit the huge candle in front of the audience that included school boys and girls and youngsters from Make-a-Wish Pakistan.
As many as 139 lamps were also lit by the youngsters and others in memory of the officers and Jawan of Pakistan Army who
As many as 139 lamps were also lit by the youngsters and others in memory of the officers and Jawan of Pakistan Army who
Transporters term MTS a revolutionary step in Lahore
LAHORE - Devising of an integrated transport policy is a major challenge before the Punjab government but the Metro-bus Transit System (MTS) Lahore from Kahna to Shahdara with estimated cost Rs20 billion is being considered a revolutionary step in the public sector transport system of the country.
The completion of 33 kilometres dedicated corridor for buses is expected in mid of 2013. The secured corridor located in the middle of the road emanate at Kahna in the south, and would lead to
The completion of 33 kilometres dedicated corridor for buses is expected in mid of 2013. The secured corridor located in the middle of the road emanate at Kahna in the south, and would lead to
PhDs awarded
LAHORE - The Government College University Lahore has produced two doctors of philosophy in the filed of Physics and one in the filed of Chemistry. Sami Ullah completed his research on the topic of “Study in the Extraction, Structure Elucidation of Potential Anti-tumor Agents from Species of Asteraceae and Lauraceae” under the supervision of Dr Durre Shahwar. Gohar Abbas and Tousif Hussain are notified PhDs in Physics after the approval of their thesis on the topic of “Collective
Minister on Health: Collective efforts stressed to end smoking
LAHORE – Special Assistant to Punjab Chief Minister on Health Khwaja Salman Rafique has said scholars, teachers, civil society members, stakeholders and the Health Department needed to work together to make Smoke Free Lahore campaign a success.
“All of us should take the responsibility to play our due role to raise awareness of the diseases tobacco can cause,” he said during a walk held in connection with World No-Tobacco Day 2012 to be observed across the globe including Pakistan
“All of us should take the responsibility to play our due role to raise awareness of the diseases tobacco can cause,” he said during a walk held in connection with World No-Tobacco Day 2012 to be observed across the globe including Pakistan
DCO Noorul Amin Mengal orders strict monitoring of schools
LAHORE - District Coordination Officer Noorul Amin Mengal has directed all District Officers (DO) to ensure monitoring of schools and attendance of teachers and other staff and all the headmasters should also ensure the attendance in their concerned schools.
Education department should take over schools buildings which have been completed. He expressed these views while chairing a district review committee meeting of education department at Nadir Hall today. He said that funds will be
Education department should take over schools buildings which have been completed. He expressed these views while chairing a district review committee meeting of education department at Nadir Hall today. He said that funds will be
Hameed Nizami Press Institute of Pakistan (HNPIP) seminar today
Hameed Nizami Press Institute of Pakistan (HNPIP) is organising a seminar on ‘Crime Reporting and Media-Professional Ethical and Ethical Imperatives’ at HNPIP Auditorium near China Chowk on Thursday (today). Justice (r) Mian Mehboob Ahmed will preside over the seminar while TheNation Editor Salim Bokhari and Lahore CCPO Aslam Tareen will be the chief guests.
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Punjab Education Department (PED) issues new schedule of summer vacations
The Punjab Education Department on Wednesday has issued new schedule of summer vacations for all public and private sector schools in the province. According to the amended notification, the schools will close on June 1 and reopen on August 19. Earlier, the Education Department had issued a notification for summer vacations according to which the vacations were starting from June 1 to August 14.
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Wednesday, 30 May 2012
Higher Education Commission HEC likely to get Rs48.5 billion in next fiscal year budget 2012-2013
Islamabad
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) is likely to receive an allocation of Rs48.5 billion in the annual budget for the next fiscal year 2012-2013 compared to Rs26 billion received in the current fiscal year 2011-2012.
Credible sources in the HEC told ‘The News’ here Wednesday, that out of the total allocation being made in the budget for next fiscal year, an amount of Rs15.8 billion has been earmarked for developmental schemes to be carried out under PSDP.
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) is likely to receive an allocation of Rs48.5 billion in the annual budget for the next fiscal year 2012-2013 compared to Rs26 billion received in the current fiscal year 2011-2012.
Credible sources in the HEC told ‘The News’ here Wednesday, that out of the total allocation being made in the budget for next fiscal year, an amount of Rs15.8 billion has been earmarked for developmental schemes to be carried out under PSDP.
A little better share for health sector in federal budget 2012-13
Islamabad
Slightly though, the centre’s post-devolution health spending is to go up next fiscal year.
According to the federal budget 2012-13 document seen by this scribe, the health sector will get Rs26.51 billion in 2012-13 compared to Rs23.32 billion in 2011-12.
Of this total outlay, the lion’s share i.e. Rs23.952 billion will go to Planning and Development Division followed by Finance Division Rs800 million, Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission
Slightly though, the centre’s post-devolution health spending is to go up next fiscal year.
According to the federal budget 2012-13 document seen by this scribe, the health sector will get Rs26.51 billion in 2012-13 compared to Rs23.32 billion in 2011-12.
Of this total outlay, the lion’s share i.e. Rs23.952 billion will go to Planning and Development Division followed by Finance Division Rs800 million, Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission
government has commenced ‘Own Islamabad Initiative’ to make ‘Own-a-School’ programme plan to be inaugurated today
Islamabad
The government has commenced ‘Own Islamabad Initiative’ to make the federal capital a model metropolis and is pursuing a proactive approach for the development of the city and provision of quality services to the residents. To begin with, ‘Own-a-School’ programme has been given practical shape, which will be inaugurated on Thursday.
Prime Minister’s Chief Coordinator on Islamabad Affairs Faisal Sakhi Butt while addressing students and faculty of the Preston
The government has commenced ‘Own Islamabad Initiative’ to make the federal capital a model metropolis and is pursuing a proactive approach for the development of the city and provision of quality services to the residents. To begin with, ‘Own-a-School’ programme has been given practical shape, which will be inaugurated on Thursday.
Prime Minister’s Chief Coordinator on Islamabad Affairs Faisal Sakhi Butt while addressing students and faculty of the Preston
PTCL wins Environment Systems Research Institute ESRI award Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited
Islamabad
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has been honoured by the prestigious US-based Environment Systems Research Institute (ESRI) with the ‘ESRI Special Achievement in GIS Award 2012’ for its outstanding achievements and organisational performance in geographic information systems (GIS) and programmes, says a press release.
“PTCL’s GIS programme stood out from amongst more than 100,000 others worldwide for its outstanding use of GIS
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has been honoured by the prestigious US-based Environment Systems Research Institute (ESRI) with the ‘ESRI Special Achievement in GIS Award 2012’ for its outstanding achievements and organisational performance in geographic information systems (GIS) and programmes, says a press release.
“PTCL’s GIS programme stood out from amongst more than 100,000 others worldwide for its outstanding use of GIS
Budget 2012-13 No target achieved: Pakistan Economic Survey 2011-12
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Economic Survey 2011-12 revealed that none of the economic targets set by the government were achieved, Geo News reported.
Finance Minister Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh would officially release the Survey on May 31. A copy of the Survey would be presented to Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Thursday before its release.
Geo News is in possession of a copy of Economic Survey, which said all the growth targets of agriculture, industry and services
Finance Minister Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh would officially release the Survey on May 31. A copy of the Survey would be presented to Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Thursday before its release.
Geo News is in possession of a copy of Economic Survey, which said all the growth targets of agriculture, industry and services
training workshop organised by the Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) ‘Knowledge about ethics key to promote morality’
PESHAWAR: The two-day training workshop organised by the Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) of Khyber Medical University (KMU) on Islamiyat curriculum for medical colleges and health academic institutions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa concluded here on Wednesday. KMU Vice-chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Hafeezullah was the chief guest on the occasion, while Dr Shad Muhammad, director admissions and academics, Dr Fazal Mahmood, registrar, Dr Jawad Ahmad and Dr Jamil Ahmad were also
four persons including a young girl killed as dust storm hits Peshawar
PESHAWAR: At least four persons including a young girl were killed and 25 others were wounded when a massive dust and windstorm hit the provincial capital Wednesday evening.
A state of emergency was declared at the Lady Reading Hospital (LRH) after a number of victims of roof and wall collapse incidents were brought there from all parts of Peshawar.The unprecedented windstorm razed to the ground a number of billboards and uprooted a large number of trees. The dust storm disrupted
A state of emergency was declared at the Lady Reading Hospital (LRH) after a number of victims of roof and wall collapse incidents were brought there from all parts of Peshawar.The unprecedented windstorm razed to the ground a number of billboards and uprooted a large number of trees. The dust storm disrupted
first information report FIR registered against Abbottabad school admin Pakistan International Public School and College,
ABBOTTABAD: The police on Wednesday registered the first information report (FIR) against the principal, a schoolteacher and owner of the Pakistan International Public School and College, Abbottabad, after a student of the institute committed suicide in protest against alleged harsh attitude of the school administration two days ago.
Sources said the police were conducting raids to arrest the principal Brigadier (r) Ihsanullah, schoolteacher Sohrab Khan Jadoon and owner of the
Sources said the police were conducting raids to arrest the principal Brigadier (r) Ihsanullah, schoolteacher Sohrab Khan Jadoon and owner of the
Peshawar High Court PHC takes up lease issue of construction of a restaurant and coffee shop in the University Town Club Ladies Club
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Wednesday put on notice officials of the provincial government and city administration over construction of a restaurant and coffee shop in the University Town Club known as “Ladies Club”.
A two-member bench comprising Chief Justice Dost Muhammad Khan and Justice Mian Fasihul Mulk directed the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief secretary, secretary local government, district coordination officer Peshawar, Town Municipal Administrator (TMA)
A two-member bench comprising Chief Justice Dost Muhammad Khan and Justice Mian Fasihul Mulk directed the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief secretary, secretary local government, district coordination officer Peshawar, Town Municipal Administrator (TMA)
Two drown off Gaddani beach, one still missing nurse at the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH),
Karachi
A day out to Gaddani beach turned into tragedy for six picnickers on Wednesday as only three of them survived drowning in sea. Anita, a nurse at the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH), and Francis John died on the way to the hospital while divers were still searching for the sixth picnicker, Gabriel.
The three survivors, Sana, Afzaal and Bilal Ahmed, were being treated at the AKUH.
A group of 30 people, mostly friends, had left for Gaddani in a
A day out to Gaddani beach turned into tragedy for six picnickers on Wednesday as only three of them survived drowning in sea. Anita, a nurse at the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH), and Francis John died on the way to the hospital while divers were still searching for the sixth picnicker, Gabriel.
The three survivors, Sana, Afzaal and Bilal Ahmed, were being treated at the AKUH.
A group of 30 people, mostly friends, had left for Gaddani in a
Senior judge injured in attack KBA demands arrest of killers
Karachi
Judicial Magistrate East-II Syed Zaheer Ahmed Naqvi was injured in a gun attack near the Rehmat Bakery in Block-17 of Federal-B Area, police said.
Gulberg SHO Amjad Kiyani said that after being called to the scene, a police team reached the spot and found the senior civil judge in an injured condition in his car. He was rushed to the Abbasi Shaheed Hospital.
The police cordoned off the scene and called in forensic experts. The empty casings of the
Judicial Magistrate East-II Syed Zaheer Ahmed Naqvi was injured in a gun attack near the Rehmat Bakery in Block-17 of Federal-B Area, police said.
Gulberg SHO Amjad Kiyani said that after being called to the scene, a police team reached the spot and found the senior civil judge in an injured condition in his car. He was rushed to the Abbasi Shaheed Hospital.
The police cordoned off the scene and called in forensic experts. The empty casings of the
MQM urges cautious reporting of why school children committed suicides
The Coordination Committee of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has expressed its sorrow over suicides of schoolchildren, and appealed to the media to desist from giving them “inappropriate projection”.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the committee said corporal punishment from teachers, lack of attention from parents and other forms of child abuses were some of the reasons for a growing tendency in children to commit suicide, but the manner in which they were
ninth class student commits suicide by shooting himself in Islamabad
Islamabad: A ninth class student Wednesday committed suicide by shooting himself in his house at Sohan after being scolded by his family members for not going to school, police said.
Police, quoting the statement of Safdar Ali, resident of House no. 4, Street 1, Old Street, Sohan, said that his son, Khursheed Ali, a 9th class student, had not been going to school for the last two days. When his family members rebuked him, Khursheed Ali somehow managed to get the pistol of his
Police, quoting the statement of Safdar Ali, resident of House no. 4, Street 1, Old Street, Sohan, said that his son, Khursheed Ali, a 9th class student, had not been going to school for the last two days. When his family members rebuked him, Khursheed Ali somehow managed to get the pistol of his
Parents of students want federal government and private academic early summer vacation
Islamabad
The parents of students of federal government and private academic institutions have demanded of the government to announce early summer vacation in view of start of severe heat wave in twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad.
They pointed out that a number of students have been suffering from heat-related diseases, including high fever and severe headache.
According to a survey, the problem is more critical for students who travel in pick and drop
The parents of students of federal government and private academic institutions have demanded of the government to announce early summer vacation in view of start of severe heat wave in twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad.
They pointed out that a number of students have been suffering from heat-related diseases, including high fever and severe headache.
According to a survey, the problem is more critical for students who travel in pick and drop
Budget 2012-13 Dollar continues upward rally vs rupee in the interbank,
KARACHI: The dollar continued to make record highs against the rupee in the interbank, dealers said on Wednesday.
The two reasons behind the increase were - repayment of foreign loans and higher demand of the greenback by the importers and exporters for opening letter of credit.
Central Bank Governor, Yasin Anwar’s disclosure yesterday regarding the foreign exchange depletion by half added fuel to the fire and the dollar surpassed all past records reaching at Rs93.20
The two reasons behind the increase were - repayment of foreign loans and higher demand of the greenback by the importers and exporters for opening letter of credit.
Central Bank Governor, Yasin Anwar’s disclosure yesterday regarding the foreign exchange depletion by half added fuel to the fire and the dollar surpassed all past records reaching at Rs93.20
Budget 2012-13 Govt plans to raise Rs85 bn additional revenues in next fiscal year
ISLAMABAD: The government plans to generate additional revenues to the tune of Rs85 billion through administrative measures and by expanding the tax net in the next fiscal year; the total outlay of 2012-13 (July-June) budget is likely to hit Rs3 trillion with a deficit target of around five percent, official sources said on Tuesday.
The increased size of the budget outlay compared with the earlier envisaged budget strategy paper (BSP) has been attributed to the increased
The increased size of the budget outlay compared with the earlier envisaged budget strategy paper (BSP) has been attributed to the increased
Budget 2012-13 Pakistan will miss the target of Fiscal deficit 2011-12 hits 6% of GDP
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will miss the target of fiscal deficit fixed at 4.7 percent of GDP for FY 2011-12, as the actual deficit will climb to 6 percent by the end of the current financial year.
According to the details of the Annual Plan 2012-13 whose copy became available to Geo News, Rs65 billion would be invested on power projects in the next financial year while an allocation of Rs48 billion would be made for the projects of water reservoirs. For Diamer Bhasha Dam an amount of Rs8
According to the details of the Annual Plan 2012-13 whose copy became available to Geo News, Rs65 billion would be invested on power projects in the next financial year while an allocation of Rs48 billion would be made for the projects of water reservoirs. For Diamer Bhasha Dam an amount of Rs8
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Samsung releases Chrome desktop laptop computer first-generation Chromebooks.
This product image provided by Google shows the newly released Chromebook laptop computer from Samsung. The Tuesday, May 29, 2012 release of the next-generation Chromebooks will give Google and Samsung another opportunity to persuade consumers and businesses to buy an unconventional computer instead of machines running on familiar software by industry pioneers Microsoft Corp. and Apple Inc. – Photo by AP
SAN FRANCISCO: Samsung on Tuesday released the first Chrome desktop computer that
SAN FRANCISCO: Samsung on Tuesday released the first Chrome desktop computer that
China Co. in talks for $3b Pak wind farm Chinese oil and gas company,
HONG KONG: Chinese oil and gas company, United Energy Group Ltd said on Wednesday it plans to invest $3 billion in a wind farm project in energy-starved Pakistan and is in talks to buy equipment from mainland suppliers.
United Energy, which paid BP $775 million for oil and gas assets in Pakistan in 2010, said it plans to construct the wind farm in several phases. It did not disclose the targeted total capacity for the project or provide a timeframe.
The company said,
United Energy, which paid BP $775 million for oil and gas assets in Pakistan in 2010, said it plans to construct the wind farm in several phases. It did not disclose the targeted total capacity for the project or provide a timeframe.
The company said,
UN: the virus, "Flim" very serious
Planning agency of the United Nations mandated to assist Member States in securing the national infrastructure issue a stern warning of the dangers of the virus, "Flim" website, which was discovered recently in Iran and elsewhere in the Middle East.
The coordinator of the e-security for the International Telecommunication Union of the United Nations Oubiso Marco: "This is the most serious warning that we export."
He added, in an interview, that the warning will be your Member States that
The coordinator of the e-security for the International Telecommunication Union of the United Nations Oubiso Marco: "This is the most serious warning that we export."
He added, in an interview, that the warning will be your Member States that
British court to hand over Wikileaks founder Julian Assange
Supreme Court, the highest judicial body, the British, on Wednesday deported founder of Wikileaks, Julian Assange of Sweden, and thus put an end to the series of court lasted about 18 months in Britain, and will not stay in front of any appeal other than the European judiciary.
Assange will be delivered to Sweden within 10 days, but he can appeal to the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg.
Since the arrest of Assange in December 2010 in London and placed under house arrest in
Assange will be delivered to Sweden within 10 days, but he can appeal to the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg.
Since the arrest of Assange in December 2010 in London and placed under house arrest in
Punjab Summer Vacation from june 1 to august 23 2012 PUNJAB EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
PUNJAB EDUCATION DEPARTMENT announced the Punjab Summer Vacation from june 1 to august 23 2012 in all punjab school privet and governments in all Punjab board but the all punjab private school association not accept the punjab government EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Federal board, Board BISE Lahore, Board BISE Rawalpindi, Board BISE DG Khan, Board BISE Gujranwala, Board BISE Multan, Board BISE Bahawalpur, Board BISE Gujranwala, Board BISE Faisalabad, Board BISE Sargodha
Federal board, Board BISE Lahore, Board BISE Rawalpindi, Board BISE DG Khan, Board BISE Gujranwala, Board BISE Multan, Board BISE Bahawalpur, Board BISE Gujranwala, Board BISE Faisalabad, Board BISE Sargodha
As police post opens, IJT strikes Punjab University again
LAHORE, May 29: A police post has been established on the Punjab University New Campus and a police contingent has been deployed to protect faculty members from “goonda elements”.
A five-room building in front of the Institute of Quality and Technology Management has been handed over to the police. On the demand of police, few alterations have been made in the building, including construction of a boundary wall and closing of number of entrance arches.
While the police post was made
A five-room building in front of the Institute of Quality and Technology Management has been handed over to the police. On the demand of police, few alterations have been made in the building, including construction of a boundary wall and closing of number of entrance arches.
While the police post was made
Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif lauds AIMC’s academic excellence
LAHORE, May 28: Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif says Pakistan is facing problems like corruption, energy, terrorism, bad governance, poverty and price hike, and for steering the country out of the situation there is a need for hard work and continuous struggle.
He was speaking at the 12th convocation of Allama Iqbal Medical College here on Monday.
“Like AIDS which weakens the body, foreign aid also ruins a nation. We will have to denounce foreign aid and rely on our own resources to
He was speaking at the 12th convocation of Allama Iqbal Medical College here on Monday.
“Like AIDS which weakens the body, foreign aid also ruins a nation. We will have to denounce foreign aid and rely on our own resources to
Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute (GIKI) convocation
SWABI, June 29: The 16th convocation of Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology would be held on June 12, said Prof Dr Fazal Ahmad Khalid, Pro-Rector (academic), while presiding over a meeting of the convocation committee here on Tuesday.
He said the GIK Institute graduates enjoyed a distinguished position in the job market and both national and multinational companies preferred them.
“Degrees would be conferred on the successful BS, MS and PhD candidates in
He said the GIK Institute graduates enjoyed a distinguished position in the job market and both national and multinational companies preferred them.
“Degrees would be conferred on the successful BS, MS and PhD candidates in
Teacher completes PhD in Development Studies
PESHAWAR, May 29: Dr Murad Ali rejoined the University of Malakand after finishing his PhD in Development Studies from Massey University, New Zealand. Among over 60 HEC-funded scholars, Dr Mruad is the first Pakistani scholar to complete his doctorate from the Massey University.
The title of Dr Murad’s thesis is “The politics of development aid: the allocation and delivery of aid from the United States of America to Pakistan”.
According to a statement the thesis examined how
The title of Dr Murad’s thesis is “The politics of development aid: the allocation and delivery of aid from the United States of America to Pakistan”.
According to a statement the thesis examined how
Seminar on Islam and Biodiversity Conservation
MINGORA, May 29: A seminar on “Islam and Biodiversity Conservation” was organised at the University of Swat on the occasion of International Biodiversity Day here the other day.
Prof Dr Qibla Ayaz, vice-chancellor of the University of Peshawar, was the chief guest.
Dr Mohammad Jahanzeb Khan, vice-chancellor of the University of Swat, welcomed the guests and the participants.
The speakers highlighted importance of biodiversity and its conservation. They said conservation of
Prof Dr Qibla Ayaz, vice-chancellor of the University of Peshawar, was the chief guest.
Dr Mohammad Jahanzeb Khan, vice-chancellor of the University of Swat, welcomed the guests and the participants.
The speakers highlighted importance of biodiversity and its conservation. They said conservation of
Two-day Training Workshop
KHAR, May 29: A two-day training workshop for local journalists on conflict reporting concluded at Bajaur Press Club here on Tuesday.
Intermedia with the help of the United Kingdom’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office organised the workshop in which more than 40 local journalists participated.
During the workshop, the journalists were given training in the basics of conflict reporting, report writing, journalistic ethics and safety journalism
Intermedia with the help of the United Kingdom’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office organised the workshop in which more than 40 local journalists participated.
During the workshop, the journalists were given training in the basics of conflict reporting, report writing, journalistic ethics and safety journalism
Annual swimming day
PESHAWAR, May 29: Peshawar Public School and College Wasrask Road arranged its annual swimming day for small kids here on Tuesday. The children from 4 to 5 years old participated in the event.
Keeping in view the scorching heat the small kids were trained to use healthy methods to avoid sunstroke in the summer season. To inculcate self-confidence in them the school arranges a series of activities every year before commencement of the long summer break, according to a press
Keeping in view the scorching heat the small kids were trained to use healthy methods to avoid sunstroke in the summer season. To inculcate self-confidence in them the school arranges a series of activities every year before commencement of the long summer break, according to a press
A display of rich cultural hues at Alhamra Lahore
LAHORE, May 29: The Alhamra Art Center, The Mall, remained a thriving place on Tuesday evening as a large number of people graced two art shows and a cultural night in the honour of an Iranian delegation.
The evening swung open its art scene to the folks from the Fine Arts, with a colourful exhibition by Yasmin Bokhari, a US-based artist and more importantly an artist who started her work from Ana Molka Ahmed’s studio, a landmark figure in art education.
Ms Bokhari, explaining the idea
The evening swung open its art scene to the folks from the Fine Arts, with a colourful exhibition by Yasmin Bokhari, a US-based artist and more importantly an artist who started her work from Ana Molka Ahmed’s studio, a landmark figure in art education.
Ms Bokhari, explaining the idea
USAID funds $6 million women’s hostel at Forman Christian College (FCC)
LAHORE, May 29: The US Agency for International Development (USAID) has issued $6 million for a women’s hostel at the Forman Christian College (FCC).
USAID Mission Director Dr Andrew Sisson and US Consul General Nina Fite led a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday at the hostel site. Dr Sisson, with the help of a technician, operated an excavator to break the ground for the female hostel construction project.
On the occasion, Dr Sisson said the US was supporting and encouraging women from
USAID Mission Director Dr Andrew Sisson and US Consul General Nina Fite led a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday at the hostel site. Dr Sisson, with the help of a technician, operated an excavator to break the ground for the female hostel construction project.
On the occasion, Dr Sisson said the US was supporting and encouraging women from
QAU students resume their protest
ISLAMABAD, May 28: The students of Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) on Monday re-started their protest against expulsion of their 11 fellow students and shut down most of the classrooms and dean offices. They threatened to continue their protest for an indefinite period and start a hunger strike in case their demand to reinstate the students was not met.
On the other hand, the management of the university has taken the Islamabad capital territory administration into confidence and is
On the other hand, the management of the university has taken the Islamabad capital territory administration into confidence and is
College teachers’ attendance at Sector H-8
ISLAMABAD, May 29: Minister of Capital Administration and Development Division (CADD) Nazar Mohammad Gondal during his surprise visit to Postgraduate and Commerce Colleges at Sector H-8 on Tuesday took exception to the absence of majority of teachers and ordered placement of attendance register for them in all the federal colleges.
According to sources, the minister after reaching the college went to the classrooms and found 50 per cent of students and majority of teachers absent.
When he
According to sources, the minister after reaching the college went to the classrooms and found 50 per cent of students and majority of teachers absent.
When he
PC and PEC are Solar power connected to national grid
ISLAMABAD, May 29: The premises of the Planning Commission (PC) and Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) are set to get solar power.
Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani inaugurated the country’s first-ever solar power grid station built with the financial assistance of Japan.
The ‘Clean Energy by Solar Electricity Generation System’ has been completed in three years at a cost of Rs553.63 million provided as a special grant-in-aid by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani inaugurated the country’s first-ever solar power grid station built with the financial assistance of Japan.
The ‘Clean Energy by Solar Electricity Generation System’ has been completed in three years at a cost of Rs553.63 million provided as a special grant-in-aid by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
National University of Modern Languages (Numl) students protest new policy
ISLAMABAD, May 29: New policy introduced by the National University of Modern Languages (Numl) making 70 per cent attendance mandatory for participation in the examination has sent a wave of unrest among the students of the university.
Over 300 students were asked on Tuesday that they could not sit the examinations beginning from Thursday as their attendance was less than 70 per cent.
The new rule took the students by surprise and they constituted a delegation which met the university
Over 300 students were asked on Tuesday that they could not sit the examinations beginning from Thursday as their attendance was less than 70 per cent.
The new rule took the students by surprise and they constituted a delegation which met the university
Chancellor SSUET Z.A. Nizami reviews work load of various departments
KARACHI - Chancellor Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology Z.A. Nizami has directed the University’s Library department to ensure availability of all books required by the students, before the start of new semester. He issued the directive while reviewing the work load of this department as well as Examination Finance, Transport, Communication, Procurement and Audit departments. On the occasion, he was informed that Library department timely procures engineering related books
Government Schools Teachers may have rejoiced too soon
ISLAMABAD, May 29: Some 250 Junior Lady Teachers (JLT) of the government schools of the city celebrated their promotion on the orders of Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani as Senior School Teachers (SST) last week but may end up ruing the day like their 47 colleagues who were ignored for the promotion.
Fears are that the Auditor General of Pakistan Revenue (AGPR) may object that the lucky ones have been wrongly promoted as the SST post is meant for those teaching middle classes while
Fears are that the Auditor General of Pakistan Revenue (AGPR) may object that the lucky ones have been wrongly promoted as the SST post is meant for those teaching middle classes while
Chinese: World to recognise Pakistan’s sacrifices in the fight against terror
ISLAMABAD, May 29: Snubbed at Chicago and confronted with growing international isolation, Islamabad on Tuesday got much needed words of support from Beijing, whose foreign minister not only asked the world to recognise Pakistan’s sacrifices in the fight against terror, but also pledged support for safeguarding Pakistan’s sovereignty.
“China will continue to firmly support Pakistan in protecting its sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and dignity,” Foreign Minister Yang
“China will continue to firmly support Pakistan in protecting its sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and dignity,” Foreign Minister Yang
Higher Education Commission (HEC) foreign faculty member found guilty of plagiarism
ISLAMABAD, May 29: A committee of experts formed by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) has found one of the foreign faculty members and former director general of National University of Science and Technology (Nust) centre for virology and immunology guilty of plagiarism and academic fraud, it has been learnt.
According to documents available with Dawn, Professor Ishtiaq Qadri, along with two other Nust researchers – Kaneez Fatima and Rehan Zafar Paracha – conducted a study on blood
According to documents available with Dawn, Professor Ishtiaq Qadri, along with two other Nust researchers – Kaneez Fatima and Rehan Zafar Paracha – conducted a study on blood
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In Movies,TV serials shows,those have 786 in anything,they get help from Allah during problems.
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Higher Education Commission (HEC) awards 1,000 need-based scholarships
ISLAMABAD - As many as 1,000 needy students from across the country will get scholarships under Higher Education Commission (HEC) merit and needs-based scholarship programme.
This was decided in the first meeting of scholarship management committee held here Tuesday. The meeting was presided over by Dr Nasser Ali Khan, Member (Operation and Planning) HEC.
The selected students are enrolled in various disciplines at different public sector Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) located in
This was decided in the first meeting of scholarship management committee held here Tuesday. The meeting was presided over by Dr Nasser Ali Khan, Member (Operation and Planning) HEC.
The selected students are enrolled in various disciplines at different public sector Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) located in
Ambassador of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia lauds NUML’s performance
ISLAMABAD - Ambassador of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan Abdul Aziz Ibrahim Al-Ghadeer along with his wife Ms Aljouhrah Al Arifi visited National University of Modern Languages (NUML) here on Tuesday and met Rector Maj Gen (R) Masood Hasan and Director General (DG) Brig Azam Jamal.
Ambassador Abdul Aziz during his meeting with Rector told that name of NUML is very popular among Saudi students and it is considered as one of the best places and a preferred institution for language
Ambassador Abdul Aziz during his meeting with Rector told that name of NUML is very popular among Saudi students and it is considered as one of the best places and a preferred institution for language
Scientists, technologists awarded President’s Medal for the year 2009
ISLAMABAD - Around six scientists and technologists were awarded President’s Medal for technology for the year 2009 for their outstanding performance in the field of Chemistry, Genetic Engineering, Bio technology and Nano technology.
Federal Minister for Science and Technology Mir Changez Khan Jamali was the chief guest of the ceremony.
Speaking on the occasion, the minister said it is only through science and technology that a nation can find a respectable and dignified place in the
Federal Minister for Science and Technology Mir Changez Khan Jamali was the chief guest of the ceremony.
Speaking on the occasion, the minister said it is only through science and technology that a nation can find a respectable and dignified place in the
Tuesday, 29 May 2012
All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) concerned over excessive load shedding
LAHORE - Spokesman for All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has expressed concern over load shedding up to 10 to 12 hours a day, causing serious production, export and job cuts in the textile industry.
He said the textile mills situated in DISCOs, including Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO), Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO), Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) and Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GEPCO) are being hit hard by unannounced load shedding for long
He said the textile mills situated in DISCOs, including Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO), Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO), Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) and Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GEPCO) are being hit hard by unannounced load shedding for long
‘Violence against Children’ theatre show by SPARC
LAHORE - A puppet and theatre show was organised under the theme, ‘Violence against Children’ by the Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC), in collaboration with Godh and Sahil at the Jillani Park.
Children from various schools participated in the performances to create awareness about issues like child trafficking, the plight of street children, domestic child labour and early marriages.
A large number of people from all walks of life attended the
Children from various schools participated in the performances to create awareness about issues like child trafficking, the plight of street children, domestic child labour and early marriages.
A large number of people from all walks of life attended the
World Environment day in the provincial metropolis on June 5
LAHORE - The World Environment Day will be observed actively in the provincial metropolis on June 5, as several programmes have been chalked out by NGOs and the Punjab Environment Protection Department. EPD sources said various events will be held from June 1 till 5th. The programmes include seminars, walks, exhibitions and poetry competitions-all designed to encourage people from all walks of life to participate in the events. The World Environment Day (WED) is aimed at boosting awareness
Education govt’s top priority: Punjab Education Minister Mujtaba
LAHORE - Punjab Education Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman said on Tuesday that education is a priority for the provincial government.
Talking to a delegation of students and dignitaries, Rehman said acting on the directions issued by Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, a 40-member delegation of position-holding students will visit Turkey, Germany and England in June on a 4-week tour on which Rs 4.5 million will be spent.
He stated that Rs 1 billion was being distributed as a stipend
Talking to a delegation of students and dignitaries, Rehman said acting on the directions issued by Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, a 40-member delegation of position-holding students will visit Turkey, Germany and England in June on a 4-week tour on which Rs 4.5 million will be spent.
He stated that Rs 1 billion was being distributed as a stipend
Students lock Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) against expulsion of 11 students
ISLAMABAD - On the second day of violent protest, the students of Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) locked the university and forcibly got it vacated from teaching and non-teaching staff against the expulsion of 11 students.
The students vowed that they would not allow the administration to resume educational activities till the restoration of their expelled fellows.
On the other hand, vice chancellor of the university seemed least bothered to restore educational activities, which are badly
The students vowed that they would not allow the administration to resume educational activities till the restoration of their expelled fellows.
On the other hand, vice chancellor of the university seemed least bothered to restore educational activities, which are badly
Chancellor Z.A. Nizami for availability of all books in library
KARACHI - Chancellor of Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET), Z.A. Nizami, has directed the University’s Library Department to ensure availability of all books required by students, before the start of new semester.
A spokesperson said here on Tuesday that he issued the directive while reviewing the work load of this department as well as Examination Finance, Transport, Communication, Procurement and Audit departments.
On the occasion, the Chancellor was informed that
A spokesperson said here on Tuesday that he issued the directive while reviewing the work load of this department as well as Examination Finance, Transport, Communication, Procurement and Audit departments.
On the occasion, the Chancellor was informed that
sixth class Student commits suicide in Papoch Nagar Karachi
KARACHI: A sixth class student committed suicide in Papoch Nagar here Tuesday, Geo News reported.
According to DSP North Nazimabad, the student committed suicide as he was declared fail in assessment test in the school.
It may be noted here that it was second such incident of student’s suicide in a day today. Earlier, 13-year-old student committed suicide in Abbattobad over the behavior of
According to DSP North Nazimabad, the student committed suicide as he was declared fail in assessment test in the school.
It may be noted here that it was second such incident of student’s suicide in a day today. Earlier, 13-year-old student committed suicide in Abbattobad over the behavior of
BAN BAAS Book launched by Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) Chairman Raja Anwar
“BAN BAAS” a book by Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) Chairman Raja Anwar was launched at Punjab University (PU) on Tuesday. Renowned Columnist Mujeeb-ur-Rehman Shami, Hassan Nisar, Saadullah Jan, Prof Dr Sajid Ali and people from various walks of life attended the ceremony.
Raja Anwar’s book launched
LAHORE – ‘Ban Baas’ is a new addition to Urdu literature in which Raja Anwar has beautifully portrayed the miseries and painful stories of migrants while writing his own story.
Raja Anwar’s book launched
LAHORE – ‘Ban Baas’ is a new addition to Urdu literature in which Raja Anwar has beautifully portrayed the miseries and painful stories of migrants while writing his own story.
solo exhibition Mesmerising artworks opened at the Alhamra Art Gallery by YASMIN Bokhari
Alhamra Art Gallery announces two exhibitions on May 29, 2012
Thesis exhibition by Kinnaird College - 4:00 pm
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Colours of the Divine - A solo show by Yasmeen Bokhari - 5:30 pm
Yasmin Bokhari’s scenic paintings exhibited
Staff Report
LAHORE: An art exhibition featuring works of Yasmin Bokhari was held at the Alhamra Art Complex on Tuesday.
Most of Yasmin’s paintings depict images of flowers and landscapes. Combining the various elements of her work comes naturally to
Thesis exhibition by Kinnaird College - 4:00 pm
&
Colours of the Divine - A solo show by Yasmeen Bokhari - 5:30 pm
Yasmin Bokhari’s scenic paintings exhibited
Staff Report
LAHORE: An art exhibition featuring works of Yasmin Bokhari was held at the Alhamra Art Complex on Tuesday.
Most of Yasmin’s paintings depict images of flowers and landscapes. Combining the various elements of her work comes naturally to
South Asian Review Journal launched (Special Edition) devoted to Pakistani
The South Asian Review (SAR) journal (Special Edition) devoted to Pakistani creative writers in English was launched at the Department of English, Punjab University on Tuesday. The ceremony was held under the auspices of South Asian Literary Association (SALA) of the University of Pittsburgh, USA in collaboration with Punjab University English department at which works of noted Pakistani writers including Taufeeq Rafat, Kaleem Omar, Amra Raza, Mina Malick Hussain etc were read. It was attended
Mir Khalilur Rahman Memorial Society MKRMS forum on youth policy today for United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
THE Mir Khalilur Rahman Memorial Society (Jang Group of Newspapers), Government of the Punjab, Bargad-the organization for Youth Development, and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) will jointly organize a forum “Punjab Youth Policy” at a hotel at 10:30am on Wednesday (today).
Punjab Assembly Deputy Speaker Rana Mashhood Khan will be chief guest while Geo Network Brand Ambassador Shaan Shahid will be the guest of honour on the occasion.
The other guest
Punjab Assembly Deputy Speaker Rana Mashhood Khan will be chief guest while Geo Network Brand Ambassador Shaan Shahid will be the guest of honour on the occasion.
The other guest
IJT harassment of PUNJAB University PU staff condemned Islami Jamiat Talaba (IJT) activists and pasting derogatory posters against the administration
A PUNJAB University (PU) spokesman has strongly condemned an attempt of harassing staff and Director of Institute of Business and Information Technology (IBIT) by Islami Jamiat Talaba (IJT) activists and pasting derogatory posters against the administration at the institute.
The spokesman said that on May 28 at 3:00am in the morning, 10 IJT hooligans after scolding an IBIT security guard pasted derogatory posters which were later removed. He further said on the evening of the same
The spokesman said that on May 28 at 3:00am in the morning, 10 IJT hooligans after scolding an IBIT security guard pasted derogatory posters which were later removed. He further said on the evening of the same
Govt issued notice over 5 posts held by King Edward Medical University KEMU VC
Govt issued notice over 5 posts held by KEMU VC
THE Lahore High Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Punjab government on a petition challenging appointment of Prof Dr Asad Aslam Khan on five administrative posts at the King Edward Medical University (KEMU).
According to the petition, the respondent was holding the portfolios of KEMU Vice-Chancellor, Pro-VC, Professor of Ophthalmology Mayo Hospital, Director General/Principal Punjab Institute of Preventive Ophthalmology
THE Lahore High Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Punjab government on a petition challenging appointment of Prof Dr Asad Aslam Khan on five administrative posts at the King Edward Medical University (KEMU).
According to the petition, the respondent was holding the portfolios of KEMU Vice-Chancellor, Pro-VC, Professor of Ophthalmology Mayo Hospital, Director General/Principal Punjab Institute of Preventive Ophthalmology
BIEK announced New dates of postponed papers inter examination 2012
New dates of postponed papers
board of intermediate education BIEK on Tuesday announced the paper that was to be held on May 23 will now be held on Wednesday (today), while the paper that was to be held on May 19 will be held on Thursday (tomorrow). The paper that was earlier scheduled to be held on May 26 will now be held on June
board of intermediate education BIEK on Tuesday announced the paper that was to be held on May 23 will now be held on Wednesday (today), while the paper that was to be held on May 19 will be held on Thursday (tomorrow). The paper that was earlier scheduled to be held on May 26 will now be held on June
groundbreaking ceremony USAID-funded hostel for girls at FC Forman Christian College
The groundbreaking ceremony of a USAID-funded on-campus hostel for female students of Forman Christian College (FCC) was held here on Tuesday.
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director Dr Andrew Sisson and U.S. Consul General Nina Fite led the groundbreaking ceremony. The hostel will be six-storey with 360 rooms.
Dr Sisson, with the help of a technician, operated an excavator in breaking ground on this $6 million construction project. By
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director Dr Andrew Sisson and U.S. Consul General Nina Fite led the groundbreaking ceremony. The hostel will be six-storey with 360 rooms.
Dr Sisson, with the help of a technician, operated an excavator in breaking ground on this $6 million construction project. By
Begum Allama Rasheed Turabi 3rd death anniversary observed world including Atlanta (USA) and Pakistan
Begum Turabi’s 3rd death anniversary observed
The third death anniversary of Begum Allama Rasheed Turabi was observed on Monday throughout the world including Atlanta (USA) and Pakistan.
According to an announcement by Allama Rasheed Turabi Trust & Foundation International, special Majalis and Quran Khawani gatherings were held in memory of the departed soul.
President Allama Rasheed Turabi Trust & Foundation and prominent scholar Dr Salman Turabi held
The third death anniversary of Begum Allama Rasheed Turabi was observed on Monday throughout the world including Atlanta (USA) and Pakistan.
According to an announcement by Allama Rasheed Turabi Trust & Foundation International, special Majalis and Quran Khawani gatherings were held in memory of the departed soul.
President Allama Rasheed Turabi Trust & Foundation and prominent scholar Dr Salman Turabi held
Member National Assembly (MNA) Fauzia Wahab in stable condition on a ventilator in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Fauzia Wahab, Member National Assembly (MNA) and a former student leader, successfully underwent a gallbladder surgery here on Tuesday morning and is now in a stable condition on a ventilator in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) source close to MNA Wahab told The News.
“The surgery was performed by leading surgeon Dr. Badar Siddiqui at private hospital. The leakage from her gallbladder that was threatening her life earlier has been stopped,” the
“The surgery was performed by leading surgeon Dr. Badar Siddiqui at private hospital. The leakage from her gallbladder that was threatening her life earlier has been stopped,” the
Class-VI student hangs himself after failing test
Unable to face his father after failing a school test, 13-year-old Class VI student, Raza, decided to end his life by hanging himself from the window grill of his room in Paposh Nagar.
When the teenager’s mother called out to her son and tried to enter the room, she found it locked. Not receiving an answer after knocking on the door, the woman called the neighbours, who broke the door down and saw the boy hanging from the window. Raza’s body was immediately taken to the Abbasi
When the teenager’s mother called out to her son and tried to enter the room, she found it locked. Not receiving an answer after knocking on the door, the woman called the neighbours, who broke the door down and saw the boy hanging from the window. Raza’s body was immediately taken to the Abbasi
Mohajir province a non-issue Senior Education Minister Pir Mazhar-ul-Haq
‘Mohajir province a non-issue’ Senior Education Minister Pir Mazhar-ul-Haq on Tuesday termed calls for a Mohajir province a “ploy” to keep the government embroiled in non-issues. He reiterated the Pakistan People’s Party’s (PPP) stance that there was no need for a separate province as “everyone living in Sindh is a Sindhi”.
Haq made these remarks while addressing a delegation from the Institute of Management Sciences Lahore, which called on him at his
Haq made these remarks while addressing a delegation from the Institute of Management Sciences Lahore, which called on him at his
Youth can change the Pakistan say (CADD) in Convocation Islamabad Model College
Young people are asset of the nation because through education they can change the fate of Pakistan, said Federal Minister for Capital Administration and Development Division (CADD) Nazar Mohammad Gondal.
Addressing the Fourth Convocation of the Islamabad Model College for Girls (IMCG), Sector F-6/2, on Tuesday, Gondal urged students to work hard in academics and maintain discipline in every aspect of their life.
Capital Administration and Development Division
Addressing the Fourth Convocation of the Islamabad Model College for Girls (IMCG), Sector F-6/2, on Tuesday, Gondal urged students to work hard in academics and maintain discipline in every aspect of their life.
Capital Administration and Development Division
exhibition of paintings by a group of Women artists opened at Jharoka Gallery
Women artists say it their way Offering unique perspectives on a variety of issues and techniques, a refreshing exhibition of paintings by a group of women artists opened at Jharoka Gallery here on Tuesday.
Titled ‘Contemporary Paintings,’ the show offers a collection of over 30 paintings by Firdous Butt, Mamoona Humayun, Riffat Aara Baig, Shahnaz Akram, Samina Fasil, Shehila Anjum, Tayyiba Aziz and Zahra Kazmi. Women, architecture and nature are the predominant themes around
Titled ‘Contemporary Paintings,’ the show offers a collection of over 30 paintings by Firdous Butt, Mamoona Humayun, Riffat Aara Baig, Shahnaz Akram, Samina Fasil, Shehila Anjum, Tayyiba Aziz and Zahra Kazmi. Women, architecture and nature are the predominant themes around
Higher Education Commission (HEC) approves 1,000 scholarships for needy students
HEC approves 1,000 scholarships for needy students
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has approved 1,000 scholarships for needy students from different parts of the country under HEC merit and needs-based scholarship programme.
The first meeting of scholarship management committee held here at the HEC headquarters Islamabad which was presided over by Dr. Nasser Ali Khan, Member (O&P) Higher Education Commission.
The selected students are enrolled in various
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has approved 1,000 scholarships for needy students from different parts of the country under HEC merit and needs-based scholarship programme.
The first meeting of scholarship management committee held here at the HEC headquarters Islamabad which was presided over by Dr. Nasser Ali Khan, Member (O&P) Higher Education Commission.
The selected students are enrolled in various
Cut in budget to be detrimental for higher education: Higher Education Commission (HEC) Chairman Dr Laghari
Higher Education Commission (HEC) Chairman Dr. Javaid R Laghari has said that the time has come to enjoy the interest of investment in higher education, warning any cut in education budget would be detrimental for higher education and could push the country back to a position, it stood ten years ago.
In an exclusive interview with ‘The News’ on Tuesday, Dr. Laghari said: “we are in the final stages of building a strong relation between academia and the industries and at this
In an exclusive interview with ‘The News’ on Tuesday, Dr. Laghari said: “we are in the final stages of building a strong relation between academia and the industries and at this
Mushahid addresses dialogue in Beijing Chinese Association of Friendship & International Understanding (CAFIU), Pakistan-China Institute
On the invitation of the Chinese Association of Friendship & International Understanding (CAFIU), Pakistan-China Institute chairman Senator Mushahid Hussain visited Beijing to address the International Dialogue on ‘Cooperation and Understanding’.
The dialogue was participated by 60 invitees from 15 countries of Asia, Africa, Europe and North America. Senator Mushahid was among the keynote speakers on the theme ‘Changing China in an Evolving World’, where he spoke about
The dialogue was participated by 60 invitees from 15 countries of Asia, Africa, Europe and North America. Senator Mushahid was among the keynote speakers on the theme ‘Changing China in an Evolving World’, where he spoke about
Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) was signed between Mari Gas chair established and Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU)
Mari Gas chair established at QAU A Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) was signed between Mari Gas Company Limited (MGCL) and Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) to help bridge the gap between the academia and the industry, says a press release.
Quaid-i-Azam University Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Masoom Yasinzai and Mari Gas Company Managing Director and CEO Lieutenant General (r) Raza Muhammad Khan signed the MoA, to establish MGCL chair in the Department of Earth Sciences at the
Quaid-i-Azam University Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Masoom Yasinzai and Mari Gas Company Managing Director and CEO Lieutenant General (r) Raza Muhammad Khan signed the MoA, to establish MGCL chair in the Department of Earth Sciences at the
Social media useful in awareness creation but rising but misuse creates problems
USE of social media has been rapidly growing in Pakistan which is useful in awareness creation among the public but also creating problems due to misuse of it.
The trend of reading books has been declining with growing use of Facebook among the youth while all the political and religious parties are using the social media as tool for spread their messages.
These views were expressed by panellists in Jang Economic Session on ‘Social Media - importance and impact on
The trend of reading books has been declining with growing use of Facebook among the youth while all the political and religious parties are using the social media as tool for spread their messages.
These views were expressed by panellists in Jang Economic Session on ‘Social Media - importance and impact on
Halal Food Middle East international food & technology exhibition 2012
The launch edition of Halal Food ME will be a one-stop platform for facilitating and sourcing the sale and purchase of food and related products that conform to Halal requirements.
It will be the largest and the most comprehensive show of its kind in the region that will cater to food producers, traders and distributors looking to expand their business in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) & neighboring region.
It will also be an international platform to explore and discuss
It will be the largest and the most comprehensive show of its kind in the region that will cater to food producers, traders and distributors looking to expand their business in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) & neighboring region.
It will also be an international platform to explore and discuss
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Women wear African-Colombian hairstyle during the 8th contest of Afro-hairdressers, in Cali, Valle del Cauca
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Women display various African-Colombian hairstyles during the 8th contest of Afro-hairdressers in Cali, Valle del Cauca department, Colombia, on May 27, 2012.
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Women wear African-Colombian hairstyle during the 8th contest of Afro-hairdressers, in Cali, Valle del Cauca
gypsy culture by fusing Balochi/Sindhi Festive fashion Oxford sweaters
KARACHI: Now is the time to look like the colour wheel barfed on you and not get judged for it. The season that gives you all the liberty to unleash the deranged gypsy within and dump the Oxford sweaters and pull-overs for something outdoorsy, expressive and not to mention easy and breezy, is finally here. And since it already feels like the sun lives in our left pocket, we may as well just bring in some joviality through our everyday wear.
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Siachen tragedy: Army declares buried troops dead Buried troops declared dead after 52 days
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday declared dead 140 people buried alive by a huge avalanche in Gayari more than seven weeks ago.
A huge wall of snow crashed into Siachen Glacier base high in the mountains in disputed Kashmir in the early hours of April 7, smothering an area of one square kilometre (a third of a square mile).
Only three bodies have so far been recovered from the remote glacier, dubbed the world’s highest battleground, despite desperate rescue
47th annual mango and summer fruit festival begins on June 4 at MIRPURKHAS
MIRPURKHAS, May 28: The district administration announced on Monday schedule of the 47th annual mango and summer fruit festival.
According to an official handout, the festival will begin on June 4 and continue till June 6 at Shaheed Benazir Bhutto mango festival hall. Sindh Minister for Agriculture Syed Ali Nawaz Shah will inaugurate the event.
A meena bazaar for women would be organised in the police ground, a cricket tournament would be held at the Satellite town ground, a Malakhra
According to an official handout, the festival will begin on June 4 and continue till June 6 at Shaheed Benazir Bhutto mango festival hall. Sindh Minister for Agriculture Syed Ali Nawaz Shah will inaugurate the event.
A meena bazaar for women would be organised in the police ground, a cricket tournament would be held at the Satellite town ground, a Malakhra
International Day of UN Peacekeepers: Lost in the line of duty and peace
KARACHI: With 193 member states who contribute personnel, equipment and funds, the United Nations’ global peacekeeping mission has almost 120,000 peacekeepers serving in 17 missions in some of the world’s most volatile and dangerous environments currently.
Commemorating the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers today, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said in a statement: “Today we honour the memory of the more than 2,900 peacekeepers who have lost their lives in the line
Commemorating the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers today, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said in a statement: “Today we honour the memory of the more than 2,900 peacekeepers who have lost their lives in the line
Mixed gathering: Cleric arrested over dancing death wedding dance in Kohistan
The women allegedly sang Mahiyas (folk songs) at a wedding ceremony and danced in the presence of Na-mehram (those who one can marry in Islam). DESIGN: S. JAMAL
ISLAMABAD: Police on Tuesday arrested a cleric accused ofsentencing six people to death for singing and dancing at a wedding in Kohistan.
“Police have arrested a cleric and his companion for issuing the death decree, but they totally denied it,” local administration official Aqal Badshah Khattak told AFP.
“The cleric
ISLAMABAD: Police on Tuesday arrested a cleric accused ofsentencing six people to death for singing and dancing at a wedding in Kohistan.
“Police have arrested a cleric and his companion for issuing the death decree, but they totally denied it,” local administration official Aqal Badshah Khattak told AFP.
“The cleric
Attack on school Zaida condemned
SWABI, May 28: Leaders of All Teachers Association (ATA) on Monday condemned the ransacking of the government middle school Zaida by power protesters.
The denunciation came at a meeting, where participants also expressed solidarity with the teachers of the school.
Briefing media men after the meeting the ATA district senior vice-president Ijaz Khan said they had told the local jirga that the students and teachers could not be involved in any protest in future.
The power protesters had
The denunciation came at a meeting, where participants also expressed solidarity with the teachers of the school.
Briefing media men after the meeting the ATA district senior vice-president Ijaz Khan said they had told the local jirga that the students and teachers could not be involved in any protest in future.
The power protesters had
Governor for increasing budget of universities: Hazara University convocation
MANSEHRA, May 28: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Barrister Masood Kausar has said the education does not mean mere reading books but it is more than that and to achieve this goal, the universities must be the centres of wisdom and excellence.
“If we want back the lost glory of Muslims, we have to spend more on the education as currently higher education and universities are not given due share in budget resultantly merely one per cent youth could access universities in the country,” said Mr
“If we want back the lost glory of Muslims, we have to spend more on the education as currently higher education and universities are not given due share in budget resultantly merely one per cent youth could access universities in the country,” said Mr
47th annual mango and summer fruit festival begins on June 4
MIRPURKHAS, May 28: The district administration announced on Monday schedule of the 47th annual mango and summer fruit festival.
According to an official handout, the festival will begin on June 4 and continue till June 6 at Shaheed Benazir Bhutto mango festival hall. Sindh Minister for Agriculture Syed Ali Nawaz Shah will inaugurate the event.
A meena bazaar for women would be organised in the police ground, a cricket tournament would be held at the Satellite town ground, a Malakhra
According to an official handout, the festival will begin on June 4 and continue till June 6 at Shaheed Benazir Bhutto mango festival hall. Sindh Minister for Agriculture Syed Ali Nawaz Shah will inaugurate the event.
A meena bazaar for women would be organised in the police ground, a cricket tournament would be held at the Satellite town ground, a Malakhra
Wonders of watercolours at the Arts Council Karachi
Artists have been using watercolours for centuries. It is one of the oldest mediums of drawing pictures, especially landscapes. This makes the art form all the more difficult to appreciate because it is generally believed that the older the genre, the more scope it has for experimentation. Strangely, innovation in terms of content has proved to be a little difficult for watercolourists.
A three-day exhibition of watercolour and oil-on-canvas paintings by senior artist Zafar Mahmood opened at
A three-day exhibition of watercolour and oil-on-canvas paintings by senior artist Zafar Mahmood opened at
Exhibition at Canvas art gallery
KARACHI, May 28: An exhibition of artworks by Amra Khan and Mohsin Shafi opens at the Canvas Gallery at 5pm on Tuesday.
The show titled ‘The noose’ will remain open till June 7, daily from 11am to 8pm (except
The show titled ‘The noose’ will remain open till June 7, daily from 11am to 8pm (except
Hundreds of schools opted for June-July vacation
KARACHI, May 28: The Sindh education department’s idea to observe summer vacation in July and August seemed to have fizzled out on Monday when hundreds of the city’s private schools opted for the June-July summer vacation.
Representatives of schools run by trusts, foundations, business houses, missionary organisations and NGOs approached the directorate of private schools on Monday to submit letters intimating the authorities that they would prefer to observe the two-month summer
Representatives of schools run by trusts, foundations, business houses, missionary organisations and NGOs approached the directorate of private schools on Monday to submit letters intimating the authorities that they would prefer to observe the two-month summer
‘Women empowerment’ Exhibition for a cause brings forth talent
ISLAMABAD, May 28: ‘Women empowerment’ is a goal that shows up a lot in the world of development but is hard to trace or quantify and its results do not often become visible.
However, at a local on Monday, nearly 300 women from all over the country made their presence felt at an exhibition of Sabah Pakistan, and perhaps gave shape to what ‘women empowerment’ could perhaps look like.
This was the event of annual general meeting of Saarc Business Association for Home Based Women
However, at a local on Monday, nearly 300 women from all over the country made their presence felt at an exhibition of Sabah Pakistan, and perhaps gave shape to what ‘women empowerment’ could perhaps look like.
This was the event of annual general meeting of Saarc Business Association for Home Based Women
Scholars stress saving local languages during launching ceremony of books
ISLAMABAD, May 28: There are 6,000 languages in the world out of which every year 2,500 vanish from the face earth, so we need to make sure that our local languages remain alive.
It was stated by Federal Secretary Ministry of National Heritage and Integration, Asif Ghafoor during launching ceremony of five books held at National Language Authority on Monday.
Books which were launched were Urdu as a Secondary Language by Dr Suleman Athar, Liberalism in Urdu Literature by Dr Riffat Iqbal,
It was stated by Federal Secretary Ministry of National Heritage and Integration, Asif Ghafoor during launching ceremony of five books held at National Language Authority on Monday.
Books which were launched were Urdu as a Secondary Language by Dr Suleman Athar, Liberalism in Urdu Literature by Dr Riffat Iqbal,
Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) students resume their protest
ISLAMABAD, May 28: The students of Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) on Monday re-started their protest against expulsion of their 11 fellow students and shut down most of the classrooms and dean offices. They threatened to continue their protest for an indefinite period and start a hunger strike in case their demand to reinstate the students was not met.
On the other hand, the management of the university has taken the Islamabad capital territory administration into confidence and is
On the other hand, the management of the university has taken the Islamabad capital territory administration into confidence and is
Summer vacation Punjab govt fails to rein in private schools
LAHORE, May 28: The summer vacation are approaching fast, but this may not be true for many children studying in private schools because most schools have informed parents that they will hold summer camps soon after the first term examinations currently in session.
The Punjab government is helpless as it has no mechanism to make private schools to follow government instructions. Private school chains are even far from government’s reach.
Besides many schools, Lahore Grammar School’s
The Punjab government is helpless as it has no mechanism to make private schools to follow government instructions. Private school chains are even far from government’s reach.
Besides many schools, Lahore Grammar School’s
IHC stays Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF) schools, colleges privatisation
ISLAMABAD – The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Monday stayed the privatisation process of Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF) schools and colleges as had been advertised on May 17 newspapers.
The court also issued notices and sought para-wise comments from the secretary ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Managing Director OPF in this regard. Single member bench of IHC, comprising Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui conducted the proceedings of a plea filed by Syed Ishfaq Hussain Shah, Advocate
The court also issued notices and sought para-wise comments from the secretary ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Managing Director OPF in this regard. Single member bench of IHC, comprising Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui conducted the proceedings of a plea filed by Syed Ishfaq Hussain Shah, Advocate
Biodiversity moot at KU May 30
KARACHI - In order to mark the International Biodiversity Day, the Centre of Excellence in Marine Biology, University of Karachi, is organising a seminar titled ‘Fish and Fisheries’ on May 30 at 9:30 am at the Khan Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering. KU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Qaiser will preside over the event, an announcement said on Monday.
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Conference at FUUAST
KARACHI - The Department of Mass Communication of the Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology (FUUAST) is organising a conference at the Arts Council of Pakistan here from today (May 29).An official of the institution said that the three-day moot would be held in collaboration with the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Awaz Institute of Media Sciences, Karachi Press Club and the PIA.The inaugural session on May 29 will be presided over by the Vice-Chancellor of FUUAST, Prof
Defence Authority Degree College students bag top 3 positions
KARACHI – The students of Defence Authority Degree College for Women Phase-VIII on Monday clinched top three positions in MA Economics Final Exams (Semester System)-2011 of Karachi University. As per the college’s official, “The three bright students of DHA College for Women Phase-VIII namely Farah Javed, Ayesha Jamal and Munaza Abdul Quddoos secured first, second and third positions respectively.” All the three position-holders attributed their success to their consistent hard work,
Artificial insemination assistants (AIAs) training to yield results in livestock sector
LAHORE – To bring about a revolutionary change in the livestock sector, the present government has already launched a programme to train 2,000 young men as artificial insemination assistants (AIAs) and 2,000 women as women livestock extension workers (WLEWs).
This was stated by Punjab Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Malik Ahmad Ali Aulakh while speaking at the certificate award ceremony arranged by the Punjab Livestock and Dairy Development Board (PLDDB) for second batch of 200
This was stated by Punjab Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Malik Ahmad Ali Aulakh while speaking at the certificate award ceremony arranged by the Punjab Livestock and Dairy Development Board (PLDDB) for second batch of 200
Substandard drinks pose health risk, Students are the worst hit
LAHORE - The sale of unhygienic beverages is on the rise in all parts of the provincial metropolis.
Vendors can be seen along roadsides selling substandard home-made drinks especially ice balls, sugarcane juice and lemon water. Their demand has risen with a sharp rise in temperatures.
Students are the worst hit as they have no option but to take substandard drinks to cool off in the scorching heat.
Vendors say they cannot ensure high standards of their stuff as their profit
Vendors can be seen along roadsides selling substandard home-made drinks especially ice balls, sugarcane juice and lemon water. Their demand has risen with a sharp rise in temperatures.
Students are the worst hit as they have no option but to take substandard drinks to cool off in the scorching heat.
Vendors say they cannot ensure high standards of their stuff as their profit
Raja Anwar’s book launching today
LAHORE – The launching ceremony of Punjab Education Foundation Chairman Raja Anwar’s book ‘Ban Baas’ will be held on Tuesday (today) at 11am at the Undergraduate Study Centre. Renowned columnists Hassan Nisar, Atta-ul-Haq Qasmi, Mujeeb ur Rehman Shami, Dr Ajmal Niazi, Saad Allah Jan Barq, Sajjad Mir, Senator Pervaiz Rashid, Irfan Siddiqui and people from different walks of life will participate in the event.
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Clarification of appointment of Controller Examinations
LAHORE (PR) - The Punjab University spokesman has strongly rebuffed a news item published in daily TheNation regarding appointment of Controller Examinations Prof Dr Liaqat Ali as acting vice chancellor of the University.
The spokesman clarified that Prof Ali was appointed acting vice chancellor in his capacity as the most senior dean of PU. “Prof Dr Haris Rasheed was appointed as Faculty of Sciences dean on May 25, 2011, while Prof Dr Liaqat Ali is working as dean since May 2005 and
The spokesman clarified that Prof Ali was appointed acting vice chancellor in his capacity as the most senior dean of PU. “Prof Dr Haris Rasheed was appointed as Faculty of Sciences dean on May 25, 2011, while Prof Dr Liaqat Ali is working as dean since May 2005 and
Shahbaz Sharif: Youth can change country’s destiny
LAHORE – Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said that the youth can change course of history and destiny of the nation by equipping themselves with the latest knowledge.
“We will have to evolve a roadmap in the light of ideals of Quaid-e-Azam and Allam Iqbal to move forward and put the country on the road to progress and prosperity”, Shahbaz Sharif said while addressing 12th annual convocation of Allama Iqbal Medical College (AIMC) on Monday.
Appreciating the AIMC for its role in
“We will have to evolve a roadmap in the light of ideals of Quaid-e-Azam and Allam Iqbal to move forward and put the country on the road to progress and prosperity”, Shahbaz Sharif said while addressing 12th annual convocation of Allama Iqbal Medical College (AIMC) on Monday.
Appreciating the AIMC for its role in
Monday, 28 May 2012
Potohari ‘Art & Craft Village’ to don new image
* More cultural events to be held for promoting heritage of arts, handicrafts
ISLAMABAD: Capital Development Authority (CDA) Chairman Engineer Farkhand Iqbal said on Monday that the “Potohari Arts & Crafts Village” would be made fully functional by organising cultural events to promote traditional heritage of Pakistani arts and handicrafts in the federal capital so as to reflect the rich traditions, culture and soft image of the country.
Visiting the Village on Monday, Iqbal
ISLAMABAD: Capital Development Authority (CDA) Chairman Engineer Farkhand Iqbal said on Monday that the “Potohari Arts & Crafts Village” would be made fully functional by organising cultural events to promote traditional heritage of Pakistani arts and handicrafts in the federal capital so as to reflect the rich traditions, culture and soft image of the country.
Visiting the Village on Monday, Iqbal
Retired army commandos to be deployed at Punjab University (PU)
* 60 retired SSG commandos to work under PU chief security officer
* Hiring would be done on merit, says PU official
LAHORE: The Punjab government has planned to appoint retired army men at the Punjab University (PU) for implementation of proper security measures, Daily Times learnt on Monday.
Sources in the Punjab government revealed that on teachers’ demand for security enhancement at the university, the government had decided to deploy 60 retired army personnel belonging to the
* Hiring would be done on merit, says PU official
LAHORE: The Punjab government has planned to appoint retired army men at the Punjab University (PU) for implementation of proper security measures, Daily Times learnt on Monday.
Sources in the Punjab government revealed that on teachers’ demand for security enhancement at the university, the government had decided to deploy 60 retired army personnel belonging to the
KU extends date for semester fee submission
KARACHI: The University of Karachi has extended the submission of semester fee till June 5. Students, who have not submitted their fee yet, can submit the same along with the late fee of Rs 1,000 after verification from the Bursar Office. It is pertinent to mention here that the last date will not be extended after June 5th, 2012.
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SP might have been killed over Lyari operation: IGP Sindh
KARACHI: Inspector General of Police Sindh Mushtaq Ahmed Shah suspected that the deceased Superintendent of Police (SP) Administration East Shah Mohammad Shah might have been targeted for taking part in the operation in Lyari area. Talking to media during visit to the site of attack on SP and his friend in Korangi area here Monday, he said that four to six assailants riding motorbikes opened fire on his car from close range. The SP and his friend Dr Dilshad were attacked near Bengali Camp in
Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) trains master-trainers
Islamabad: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has launched a comprehensive exercise to train master-trainers to help drop-out female students to complete their elementary study through distance-learning system.
In this connection, a 10-day workshop concluded here Friday during which 30 teachers belonging to various districts were provided advanced teaching skill and know-how to work as master trainers to provide teaching facility to the female students at their doorsteps. It has
In this connection, a 10-day workshop concluded here Friday during which 30 teachers belonging to various districts were provided advanced teaching skill and know-how to work as master trainers to provide teaching facility to the female students at their doorsteps. It has
Pakistani student Arsalan Naseer mesmerises Turkish masses by singing
A teenage Peshawar student Arsalan Naseer has mesmerised the entire Turkey by singing the immortal songs of legendary most popular Kurdish Turk singer Ahmet Kaya who passed away in self-imposed exile in November 2000.
Arsalan has become a hot topic in Turkish masses, social and mainstream media. Some newspapers have published headings like “Ahmet Kaya is not dead; he is living in Pakistan”.
According to Turkish diplomatic sources, Arsalan Naseer is 10th grade
Arsalan has become a hot topic in Turkish masses, social and mainstream media. Some newspapers have published headings like “Ahmet Kaya is not dead; he is living in Pakistan”.
According to Turkish diplomatic sources, Arsalan Naseer is 10th grade
New Indian film ‘Department’, A saga of violence, vengeance
New Indian film ‘Department’, now showing in Rawalpindi, has been produced and directed by Ram Gopal Varma. Sanjay Dutt plays the lead, supported by Amitabh Bachchan and Rana Daggubati. The film runs for two hours and thirty minutes. Without exception, throughout this duration, there is nothing but violence and vengeance.
Ram Gopal Varma has made impressive films like ‘Rangeela’ and ‘Company’ in the past. He has also made an ass of himself several times with too many
Ram Gopal Varma has made impressive films like ‘Rangeela’ and ‘Company’ in the past. He has also made an ass of himself several times with too many
‘Our Gulf is One’ day celebrated at Saudi Embassy Islamabad
Saudi Arabia is keen on working with the Muslim countries of the region which believe in peaceful coexistence, and for the reason, it is enhancing and strengthening bonds with the states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
Pakistan is among the countries that enjoys extreme esteem in the GCC countries for its support to them in difficult times. The GCC states are always ready to stand with it for the wellbeing and progress of Pakistan. The views have been expressed by spouse of
Pakistan is among the countries that enjoys extreme esteem in the GCC countries for its support to them in difficult times. The GCC states are always ready to stand with it for the wellbeing and progress of Pakistan. The views have been expressed by spouse of
Quiz competition held at BFC
A multi-subject quiz competition among students of classes 5 to 7 was held at the Junior-I Campus of Bahria Foundation College (BFC), Westridge, says a press release.
The teams were divided into 4 groups i.e. Jinnah House, Iqbal House, Tipu House and Zafar House.BFC (Westridge Campus) Principal Commodore (r) Muhammad Yunus, Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military), was the chief guest on the occasion.
The function started with the recitation from Holy Quran, followed by a
The teams were divided into 4 groups i.e. Jinnah House, Iqbal House, Tipu House and Zafar House.BFC (Westridge Campus) Principal Commodore (r) Muhammad Yunus, Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military), was the chief guest on the occasion.
The function started with the recitation from Holy Quran, followed by a
National University of Modern Languages (NUML) holds ‘Pakistan in the Realm of Art’ exhibition
Students of Digital Advertising and Computer Graphics showcased their talent at an exhibition titled ‘Pakistan in the Realm of Art’ at the National University of Modern Languages (NUML) here on Monday, says a press release.
The exhibition, arranged by the Department of Mass Communication, displayed a wide range of artwork, including mosaic art, abstract art, mirror work, pottery, calligraphy, drawings in pastel and charcoal, leather carvings, oil paintings and
The exhibition, arranged by the Department of Mass Communication, displayed a wide range of artwork, including mosaic art, abstract art, mirror work, pottery, calligraphy, drawings in pastel and charcoal, leather carvings, oil paintings and
Jamaat e Islami (JI) proposes tax reforms for budget
To overcome the deficit, Jamaat e Islami (JI) has proposed multi-faceted tax reforms to increase taxpayers’ number by five million and the revenue by one trillion rupees in the next budget.
The JI proposed reducing the sales tax rate to one per cent and levying 75 per cent taxes directly (income tax). Only 25 per cent taxes should be made indirectly (sales tax, customs and excise duties etc.), in order to broaden the tax net, it suggested.
The suggestions are a part
The JI proposed reducing the sales tax rate to one per cent and levying 75 per cent taxes directly (income tax). Only 25 per cent taxes should be made indirectly (sales tax, customs and excise duties etc.), in order to broaden the tax net, it suggested.
The suggestions are a part
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