Karachi
About two-fifth of the 118 boys’ high school have no libraries, while a similar number of schools are without playgrounds.
This information was gathered in a survey conducted by the Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) in the 76 districts of the country, including 33 schools in Sindh, 51 in Punjab, 31 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, two in Fata and one in Baluchistan.
The FAFEN, a coalition of 30 NGOs, also found out that one-fifth of the schools were
Saturday, 30 June 2012
UAE leads fight against maritime piracy by pledging $1m February 2012 London conference on Somalia
After the February 2012 London conference on Somalia had pledged to boost humanitarian aid to this poverty-ridden African country breeding sea pirates and another moot in Istanbul had sought a political solution to tackle the issue at source, the rulers of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have now practically led the voices against maritime piracy by dishing out $1 million to an international fund dedicated to combat this menace that has cost around $12 billion annually to the international
Samsung to battle court’s decision on US sales block Galaxy Nexus smartphones made in collaboration with Google
SEOUL: South Korea’s Samsung vowed Saturday to “take all available measures” to fight a US court’s decision to block American sales of its Galaxy Nexus smartphones made in collaboration with Google.
US District Court Judge Lucy Koh on Friday granted Apple’s request for an injunction blocking US sales of the smartphone, a model that aims to challenge the iPhone.
“Samsung is disappointed, as the court’s ruling will restrict American consumer choice in the smartphone market,”
US District Court Judge Lucy Koh on Friday granted Apple’s request for an injunction blocking US sales of the smartphone, a model that aims to challenge the iPhone.
“Samsung is disappointed, as the court’s ruling will restrict American consumer choice in the smartphone market,”
Greek militant group attacks Microsoft office in Athens in anger over capitalism Microsoft building in Athens
ATHENS: A little-known leftist militant group claimed responsibility on Friday for an attack on Microsoft’s Greek headquarters earlier this week.
Hooded attackers rammed a van packed with gas canisters into the Microsoft building in Athens on Wednesday and then set the vehicle on fire, causing damage but no injuries.
At least two people wielding pistols and a machinegun kept security guards away as they carried out the attack, police said.
In a statement published on the Internet,
Hooded attackers rammed a van packed with gas canisters into the Microsoft building in Athens on Wednesday and then set the vehicle on fire, causing damage but no injuries.
At least two people wielding pistols and a machinegun kept security guards away as they carried out the attack, police said.
In a statement published on the Internet,
international Rights group calls for end to media “harassment” in Sri Lanka
COLOMBO: An international rights group on Saturday called on Sri Lanka to stop “harassing” media organisations, a day after police shut down opposition news websites for allegedly carrying false reports.
The New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) said Friday’s crackdown against two websites linked to the island’s main opposition signalled that Colombo did not tolerate dissent.
“Friday’s raid shows that President Mahinda Rajapakse’s government remains
The New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) said Friday’s crackdown against two websites linked to the island’s main opposition signalled that Colombo did not tolerate dissent.
“Friday’s raid shows that President Mahinda Rajapakse’s government remains
US band singer held over death of fan singer with US heavy metal group Lamb of God
PRAGUE: A singer with US heavy metal group Lamb of God has been arrested in the Czech Republic by police investigating the death of a fan at a concert, a report said on Saturday.
Randy Blythe, 44, was detained at Prague airport on Wednesday in connection with the death of the 19-year-old fan at a 2010 show in the city, the private TV Nova said on its website www.tn.cz.
The report said Blythe could be released on Monday after paying bail set at four million Czech koruna
Randy Blythe, 44, was detained at Prague airport on Wednesday in connection with the death of the 19-year-old fan at a 2010 show in the city, the private TV Nova said on its website www.tn.cz.
The report said Blythe could be released on Monday after paying bail set at four million Czech koruna
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2,100 PU students get laptops
LAHORE, June 13: The Punjab University on Tuesday distributed laptops among 2,100 students of evening classes at the seminar hall of the Institute of Chemical Engineering and Technology.Students of the Institute of Communication Studies, however, complained that they were being given laptops in small groups. “The process of delivering laptops to ICS students is very slow and many students, who came to collect their laptops, had to go empty handed,” a student said.The students said the
Foundation stone of new block of Ghotki Cadet College
SUKKUR:13 June: The General Officer Commanding (GOC), Pano Aqil Garrison, laid the foundation stone of the Academic Block and mosque at the Cadet College, Ghotki. Major General Naveed Ahmed GOC Pano Aqil garrison and Chairman Board of Governors of Cadet College, Ghotki, laid the foundation stone of the academic block and mosque in the college. On the occasion, he directed the principal of the college to complete the ongoing projects of the college. Cadet College Principal Professor Naseem Ahmed
Summer vacation in FDE institutes from June 16
Islamabad: Summer vacation for the students of educational institutions working under Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) will start from June 16 (Saturday).Three months vacation will continue till August 26 to give relief to the students in scorching heat of summer.According to the spokesman of Capital Administration and Development Division (CADD), Rafique Tahir, the holidays were approved by CADD on the proposal of Federal Directorate of Education to announce summer vacation from mid of
Big 5 - International Building & Construction Show 2012
The Big 5 is the gateway to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) construction market providing both exhibitors and visitors with the opportunity to conduct serious business with like-minded professionals.
Date: Monday, 5th - Thursday, 8th November 2012
Duration: 4 days
Audience: Trade Professionals
Category: Exhibition
Venue: Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre
Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
Admission: Online registration
For more than thirty years, The Big 5 has
Date: Monday, 5th - Thursday, 8th November 2012
Duration: 4 days
Audience: Trade Professionals
Category: Exhibition
Venue: Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre
Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
Admission: Online registration
For more than thirty years, The Big 5 has
Greek militant group attacks Microsoft office in Athens in anger over capitalism
ATHENS: A little-known leftist militant group claimed responsibility on Friday for an attack on Microsoft’s Greek headquarters earlier this week.
Hooded attackers rammed a van packed with gas canisters into the Microsoft building in Athens on Wednesday and then set the vehicle on fire, causing damage but no injuries.
At least two people wielding pistols and a machinegun kept security guards away as they carried out the attack, police said.
In a statement published on the Internet,
Hooded attackers rammed a van packed with gas canisters into the Microsoft building in Athens on Wednesday and then set the vehicle on fire, causing damage but no injuries.
At least two people wielding pistols and a machinegun kept security guards away as they carried out the attack, police said.
In a statement published on the Internet,
Mohamed Morsi to take oath as first Egypt civilian president
CAIRO: Mohamed Morsi, champion of the long-banned Muslim Brotherhood, was poised to take the oath on Saturday as Egypt’s first civilian president, launching a tricky cohabitation with the military.
In a display of the popular mandate he claims after his run-off win in a divisive presidential election, Morsi addressed a huge crowd on Friday in Cairo’s Tahrir Square, epicentre of the Arab Spring uprising that ousted veteran strongman Hosni Mubarak early last year.
In his speech to tens
In a display of the popular mandate he claims after his run-off win in a divisive presidential election, Morsi addressed a huge crowd on Friday in Cairo’s Tahrir Square, epicentre of the Arab Spring uprising that ousted veteran strongman Hosni Mubarak early last year.
In his speech to tens
Promote volunteerism among students
KARACHI, June 29: There is a dire need for promotion of volunteerism in students so that they can take an active part in the nation-building process.
This was stated by Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT) Director Dr Adibul Hasan Rizvi while speaking at the certificate awarding ceremony for the 28th batch of the Student Volunteer Programme organised by the institute’s resource generation and outreach
department here on Friday.
Dr Rizvi said that SIUT’s core
This was stated by Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT) Director Dr Adibul Hasan Rizvi while speaking at the certificate awarding ceremony for the 28th batch of the Student Volunteer Programme organised by the institute’s resource generation and outreach
department here on Friday.
Dr Rizvi said that SIUT’s core
260 colleges in Sindh to get computer labs
KARACHI, June 29: Various educationists, computer science teachers and government representatives gathered at a seminar held at the Sindh Madressatul Islam University on Friday to discuss the revival of information technology in educational institutions in Sindh.
Sana Memon, a computer science lecturer at the Govt Degree College, Qasimabad, Hyderabad, suggested some strategic plans to improve the standard of IT education such as holding regular competitions, organising study tours, seminars
Sana Memon, a computer science lecturer at the Govt Degree College, Qasimabad, Hyderabad, suggested some strategic plans to improve the standard of IT education such as holding regular competitions, organising study tours, seminars
Exam boycott at Sindh University on disputed VC’s return
HYDERABAD, June 29: The vice-chancellor of Sindh University, Prof Nazir A. Mughal, who had been sent on forced leave three months ago made a comeback on Friday even though a protest by teachers and students against him continues.
Soon after Prof Mughal resumed his duties, members of the Sindh University Teachers Association (Suta) announced of boycotting the semester examinations scheduled for Saturday. Suta members and students also marched from Allama I.I. Kazi Library to
Soon after Prof Mughal resumed his duties, members of the Sindh University Teachers Association (Suta) announced of boycotting the semester examinations scheduled for Saturday. Suta members and students also marched from Allama I.I. Kazi Library to
Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences student dies of ‘mysterious’ ailment
HYDERABAD, June 29: A second year student of Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences died in a private hospital in Karachi where she had been moved because of delay in the diagnosis of her ailment.
Doctors treating her and her blood reports proved no clue to the cause of the student’s death.
Rida Fatima of Tando Mohammad Khan who lived in Zaibun Nisa Hostel was taken to Jamshoro Hospital on Tuesday by her sister Dr Nahal and a house officer on complaint of an excruciating
Doctors treating her and her blood reports proved no clue to the cause of the student’s death.
Rida Fatima of Tando Mohammad Khan who lived in Zaibun Nisa Hostel was taken to Jamshoro Hospital on Tuesday by her sister Dr Nahal and a house officer on complaint of an excruciating
Metro Events
Fashion show
Studio 5 is organising a fashion show at the Pakistan Council of the Arts at 7:30pm.
Tuesday
Consultative meeting
SDPI will hold a consultative meeting on ‘The state of corporate social responsibility in Pakistan — an illustrative example of sugar production’ at Best Western Hotel at 10am.
Wednesday
Training workshops
Lok Virsa in collaboration with SUNGI Development Foundation, GIZ, DAACHI and IPC is holding a series of training workshops for 128 master
Studio 5 is organising a fashion show at the Pakistan Council of the Arts at 7:30pm.
Tuesday
Consultative meeting
SDPI will hold a consultative meeting on ‘The state of corporate social responsibility in Pakistan — an illustrative example of sugar production’ at Best Western Hotel at 10am.
Wednesday
Training workshops
Lok Virsa in collaboration with SUNGI Development Foundation, GIZ, DAACHI and IPC is holding a series of training workshops for 128 master
Children do better in mother tongue
LAHORE, June 29: All studies, conducted under surveys, lead to one conclusion that the children whose mother tongue is Seraiki have performed significantly better than other children, says Prof Dr Hafiz Muhammad Iqbal of the Punjab University.
Addressing a seminar (Achievement of students in national assessments: contextual variables and implications for policy and planning) organised by the Dean Faculty of Education, Punjab University, he said all these studies or examinations
Addressing a seminar (Achievement of students in national assessments: contextual variables and implications for policy and planning) organised by the Dean Faculty of Education, Punjab University, he said all these studies or examinations
Senior English teachers in Dir seek promotion
TIMERGARA, June 29: Senior English teachers of Lower Dir on Friday held a protest demonstration against the provincial government for not promoting them.
The demonstrators led by chairman of the All Senior English Teachers Association, Lower Dir chapter, Abdul Khaliq, marched from the EDO office to the Timergara Press Club.
Addressing the participants at the press club, Abdul Khaliq, Sahibzada Sadiq Jan and others said that SET cadre had been the back bone in the process of teaching and
The demonstrators led by chairman of the All Senior English Teachers Association, Lower Dir chapter, Abdul Khaliq, marched from the EDO office to the Timergara Press Club.
Addressing the participants at the press club, Abdul Khaliq, Sahibzada Sadiq Jan and others said that SET cadre had been the back bone in the process of teaching and
Peshawar private schools committee to fix tuition fees
PESHAWAR, June 29: The Peshawar Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education will soon form a committee to fix tuition fees of the capital city’s private schools.
According to PBISE chairman Professor Mohammad Shafi, the committee comprising senior educationists and representatives of the board and private schools will first categorise educational institutions in light of their infrastructure and facilities and then fix their tuition fees.
During a meeting of the administration of
According to PBISE chairman Professor Mohammad Shafi, the committee comprising senior educationists and representatives of the board and private schools will first categorise educational institutions in light of their infrastructure and facilities and then fix their tuition fees.
During a meeting of the administration of
Friday, 29 June 2012
Dr Adibul Hasan Rizvi said Students are pillars of future
KARACHI - Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation Director Dr Adibul Hasan Rizvi said that students are the future and if they are guided at a young age they can become pillars of society and the future shall be bright.“SIUT team, with the financial support of patriotic Pakistanis, has grown from Civil Hospital Urology Ward to Dewan Farooq Medical Complex, Hanifa Suleman Dawood Oncology Centre, SIUT APWA Medical Centre Nazimabad and SIUT Shah Faisal Colony and now extending to
Punjab University Academic Staff Association (PUASA) welcomes release of university funds
Punjab University Academic Staff Association (PUASA) has thanked PML-N President Mian Nawaz Sharif for slating delay in the release of funds for the universities and Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf for taking notice of the issue and ordering the finance ministry to immediately release the funds.
In a press statement issued on Friday, PUASA President Prof Dr Amir Sarwar said that the government should increase the education budget if it was sincere in solving national problems.
The
In a press statement issued on Friday, PUASA President Prof Dr Amir Sarwar said that the government should increase the education budget if it was sincere in solving national problems.
The
KEMU Medical teachers’ body poll annulled
LAHORE - Declaring the King Edward Medical University (KEMU) Medical Teachers Association elections held in his absence as null and void, Vice Chancellor Prof Assad Aslam has announced a fresh ballot on July 31.
Some faculty members elected the association office-bearers ‘unopposed’ without any official notification and formal approval of its head as Prof Aslam was abroad. Prof Mumtaz Ahmad will head a three-member election commission that also comprises Prof Imtiaz Asghar Bajwa
Some faculty members elected the association office-bearers ‘unopposed’ without any official notification and formal approval of its head as Prof Aslam was abroad. Prof Mumtaz Ahmad will head a three-member election commission that also comprises Prof Imtiaz Asghar Bajwa
Lok Virsa to start three-month training workshops of master artisans
ISLAMABAD: Lok Virsa (National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage) will hold a series of training workshops for 128 master artisans and the exhibitions of their crafts from July 4 to October 28. The workshops have been arranged in collaboration with Sungi Development Foundation, GIZ, DAACHI and IPC. The first batch of the training workshop will be trained from July 4 to 17. It will include display and sales of the products at the venue. A press conference will be addressed by Lok Virsa
Punjab government plans to hold a festival in August
LAHORE – The Punjab government plans to hold a festival in August to explore youth talent by organising different competitions. To make the festival a success, the government is inviting suggestions from the public on which events to be included. The government has fixed prize money of Rs1.5 million for best suggestions in different categories. The above picture is of a float collecting suggestions for the festival at the Mozang Chungi crossing. As many as 14 floats are plying in different
Muhammad Ali Jinnah University (MAJU) holds open house
RAWALPINDI – Department of Computer Science, Bioinformatics and Electronics Engineering of Muhammad Ali Jinnah University (MAJU) held an open house, says a oppress release issued here on Friday.
It was a one-day event in which graduating students of computer science, bioinformatics and electronics engineering presented their final projects. Representatives of different companies also visited the event and some of them conducted the interviews with the students of the departments.
Dr
It was a one-day event in which graduating students of computer science, bioinformatics and electronics engineering presented their final projects. Representatives of different companies also visited the event and some of them conducted the interviews with the students of the departments.
Dr
Sindh police sign MoU with Australian police
KARACHI - The Sindh Police have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Australian Federal Police (AFP) here on Friday.A police statement here said that the Coordination Officer of the AFP, Marzio Dare, met with the Inspector General of Police Sindh at the CPO here.It was also pointed out that the Forensic Division, Sindh Police, would be provided with two special vans consisting of specialised mobile units for collection of date on scientific basis in serious crimes. These units
Group show by artists concludes today
ISLAMABAD: A group show of paintings, sculptures and photographs entitled “Jewels of June” by various artists will conclude today (Saturday) at Gallery 6.
Featuring artistic skills and ideas of various artists, the exquisite summer group show portrays the works of artists Athar Mahmood, Ather Jamal, Altaf Ahmed, Aleem Dad, Arjumand Hussain, Asma Abbasi, Aliya Faizi, Aisha, Abid Aslam, Arif Khan, Fakiro, Hanif Khan, Humera Ghaznavi, Javed Khan, Kausar Iqbal, Mona Waqas, Maylene Rasmussen,
Featuring artistic skills and ideas of various artists, the exquisite summer group show portrays the works of artists Athar Mahmood, Ather Jamal, Altaf Ahmed, Aleem Dad, Arjumand Hussain, Asma Abbasi, Aliya Faizi, Aisha, Abid Aslam, Arif Khan, Fakiro, Hanif Khan, Humera Ghaznavi, Javed Khan, Kausar Iqbal, Mona Waqas, Maylene Rasmussen,
Higher Education Commission (HEC) sets up helpline for degrees’ attestation
ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has established a helpline at its Attestation and Accreditation Division to provide information, guidance and respond to queries regarding degrees’ attestation and equivalence matters. The helpline number is 051-90400999, which will provide services between 9am to 3pm with 1pm to 2pm break on each working day.
Asif Iqbal is the focal person/desk in-charge in this regard. The HEC attests more than 200,000 educational documents each year. The
Asif Iqbal is the focal person/desk in-charge in this regard. The HEC attests more than 200,000 educational documents each year. The
Teachers hail Higher Education Commission (HEC) funds’ release
LAHORE: Teachers from different universities have welcomed Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf’s orders to release stalled funds to the Higher Education Commission (HEC), but demanded the government to provide funds as soon as possible.
On Friday, PM Raja Pervez Ashraf ordered the Finance Ministry to release the funds required to the HEC, and said the future of thousands of students was linked to these funds, and that any negligence committed in this regard would be unbearable.
He made it
On Friday, PM Raja Pervez Ashraf ordered the Finance Ministry to release the funds required to the HEC, and said the future of thousands of students was linked to these funds, and that any negligence committed in this regard would be unbearable.
He made it
University of Karachi (KU) announces schedule of MBBS examination
KARACHI: University of Karachi (KU) on Friday announced the schedule of MBBS First Professional (Part A) 2012 supplementary examination. As per details, first exam of Anatomy-I will conduct on July 9, Physiology-I on July 9, Bio-Chemistry-I on July 11 and Islamic Studies/Pakistan Studies on July 13. Examination center will be KU’s Zoology Department.
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Tributes to be paid to Mehdi Hassan at Arts Council Karachi
KARACHI: To pay tributes to legendary singer late Mehdi Hassan, the Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi will organise programmes of ‘Geet’ and ‘Ghazals’ on June 30 and July 1. Prominent singers of the country, including Ghulam Abbas, Bilquis Khanam, Mehnaz, Humaira Channa, Asif Mehdi, Zafar Ramay, Mazhar Umarao Bundu Khan, Shabana Kausar, Shazia Kausar, Jamal Akbar and Shariq Rumi will perform and pay tributes to Mehdi Hassan.
Daily
Daily
Farewell ceremony for VP
Islamabad
National University of Modern Languages (NUML) on Friday arranged a simple but graceful farewell ceremony in the honour of the Vice President of Confucius Institute, Dr Ge Lisheng, to pay tribute to his services for the promotion of Chinese language in the country.
NUML’s Confucius Institute Vice President Dr Ge Lisheng joined the university on August 1, 2008 and managed the academic, administrative, cultural and public affairs of the institute very
National University of Modern Languages (NUML) on Friday arranged a simple but graceful farewell ceremony in the honour of the Vice President of Confucius Institute, Dr Ge Lisheng, to pay tribute to his services for the promotion of Chinese language in the country.
NUML’s Confucius Institute Vice President Dr Ge Lisheng joined the university on August 1, 2008 and managed the academic, administrative, cultural and public affairs of the institute very
Pakistani student wins silver medal in Genius Olympiad (SUNY)
Islamabad
A Pakistani student won silver medal in an international competition about environmental issues held at State University of New York (SUNY) at Oswego.
Students from forty countries presented 657 projects in the Genius Olympiad where the Shadab Rasool Buriro from Khairpur, Sindh stood second to win silver medal.
Another Pakistani student Abdul Daim from Haripur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, was awarded with honourable mention
A Pakistani student won silver medal in an international competition about environmental issues held at State University of New York (SUNY) at Oswego.
Students from forty countries presented 657 projects in the Genius Olympiad where the Shadab Rasool Buriro from Khairpur, Sindh stood second to win silver medal.
Another Pakistani student Abdul Daim from Haripur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, was awarded with honourable mention
Annual general meeting of English Speaking Union (ESU) held
Islamabad
The annual general meeting of the English Speaking Union (ESU) is held once a year not only as a gathering of all members to cement friendship, but also to review the activities of the ESU in the preceding year. This year, the meeting was held at the residence of politician and businessman, member ESU, Anwar Saifullah Khan.
The meeting began with a welcome to members by president ESU, Lieutenant General (r) Masud Akram and ‘fateha’ for the soul of
The annual general meeting of the English Speaking Union (ESU) is held once a year not only as a gathering of all members to cement friendship, but also to review the activities of the ESU in the preceding year. This year, the meeting was held at the residence of politician and businessman, member ESU, Anwar Saifullah Khan.
The meeting began with a welcome to members by president ESU, Lieutenant General (r) Masud Akram and ‘fateha’ for the soul of
Students take part in eco-tourism awareness walk at the Fatima Jinnah Park
Islamabad
The Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) organised an Eco-Tourism Walk at the Fatima Jinnah Park here on Friday, in which more than 250 students from selected schools and colleges along with their families participated.
PTDC Managing Director Mir Shahjahan Khetran, who led the walk from Khyber Gate to Shalimar Gate of the Fatima Jinnah Park, said that the PTDC organised the walk to create awareness among young people about importance of natural
The Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) organised an Eco-Tourism Walk at the Fatima Jinnah Park here on Friday, in which more than 250 students from selected schools and colleges along with their families participated.
PTDC Managing Director Mir Shahjahan Khetran, who led the walk from Khyber Gate to Shalimar Gate of the Fatima Jinnah Park, said that the PTDC organised the walk to create awareness among young people about importance of natural
Roots College International (RCI) hosts certificate distribution ceremony
Islamabad
The graduation ceremony of Montessori Materials & Methodology Workshop 2012 was held at the Roots College International (RCI), Millennium Campus, Sector I-9/3, on Friday, says a press release.
The fifth training batch, comprising more than 100 participants from different walks of life, including teachers from rural areas and government schools, attended the workshop held under the Roots National Institute of Teacher Training & Education
The graduation ceremony of Montessori Materials & Methodology Workshop 2012 was held at the Roots College International (RCI), Millennium Campus, Sector I-9/3, on Friday, says a press release.
The fifth training batch, comprising more than 100 participants from different walks of life, including teachers from rural areas and government schools, attended the workshop held under the Roots National Institute of Teacher Training & Education
No end to miseries of poor patients as strike continues in Rawalpindi
Rawalpindi
The outpatient departments here at the allied hospitals in town got operational partially on Friday after issuance of a notification by Punjab Chief Minister Mian Shahbaz Sharif according to which the services of doctors serving under the provincial government have been declared essential.
“The OPDs of allied hospitals including Benazir Bhutto Hospital, Holy Family Hospital and District Headquarters Hospitals were opened on Friday though the influx of
The outpatient departments here at the allied hospitals in town got operational partially on Friday after issuance of a notification by Punjab Chief Minister Mian Shahbaz Sharif according to which the services of doctors serving under the provincial government have been declared essential.
“The OPDs of allied hospitals including Benazir Bhutto Hospital, Holy Family Hospital and District Headquarters Hospitals were opened on Friday though the influx of
Karachi: Target killings claim eight more lives
Karachi
Eight people, including a People’s Aman Committee (PAC) activist and an assistant sub-inspector, were killed in separate incidents in the city, police said on Friday.
A bullet-riddled body, wrapped in a blanket, was found at the main road of Ehsanabad, Gulshan-e-Maymar in the morning.
Sub-Divisional Police Officer Iftikhar Lodhi of the Sohrab Goth Division said the body was shifted to the Abbasi Shaheed Hospital (ASH), where an examination
Eight people, including a People’s Aman Committee (PAC) activist and an assistant sub-inspector, were killed in separate incidents in the city, police said on Friday.
A bullet-riddled body, wrapped in a blanket, was found at the main road of Ehsanabad, Gulshan-e-Maymar in the morning.
Sub-Divisional Police Officer Iftikhar Lodhi of the Sohrab Goth Division said the body was shifted to the Abbasi Shaheed Hospital (ASH), where an examination
Fifth warrant issued non-bailable arrest for Uzair Baloch’s
Karachi
The Judicial Magistrate (West) Ghulam Murtaza on Friday issued non-bailable arrest warrants against the leader of the banned People’s Aman Committee, Uzair Baloch, and five other suspected Lyari gangsters.
This was for the fifth time that the court issued non-bailable arrest warrants against Uzair Baloch, Rehmatullah and Noor Muhammad alias Baba Ladla. The three men were accused of being involved in the Lyari gang war and other criminal activity in the
The Judicial Magistrate (West) Ghulam Murtaza on Friday issued non-bailable arrest warrants against the leader of the banned People’s Aman Committee, Uzair Baloch, and five other suspected Lyari gangsters.
This was for the fifth time that the court issued non-bailable arrest warrants against Uzair Baloch, Rehmatullah and Noor Muhammad alias Baba Ladla. The three men were accused of being involved in the Lyari gang war and other criminal activity in the
CNG stations to close in Sindh today
Karachi
All the CNG stations in Sindh will remain closed for 24 hours from 9am on Saturday (today) till 9 am on Sunday.
The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) said here Friday the company regretted the inconvenience which may be caused to the CNG users during the shutdown period.
The
All the CNG stations in Sindh will remain closed for 24 hours from 9am on Saturday (today) till 9 am on Sunday.
The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) said here Friday the company regretted the inconvenience which may be caused to the CNG users during the shutdown period.
The
Rs100 million for Faizee Rahmeen Art Gallery
Karachi
Of the total cost of Rs400 million only Rs100 million is available for the completion of the much-postponed Faizee Rahmeen Art Gallery under the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) budget of 2012-2013 for the project.
Speaking at the budget press conference on Thursday, KMC Administrator Muhammad Hussain Syed said the project will be completed in the upcoming fiscal year. The remaining finances will be arranged from other sources. According to KMC
Of the total cost of Rs400 million only Rs100 million is available for the completion of the much-postponed Faizee Rahmeen Art Gallery under the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) budget of 2012-2013 for the project.
Speaking at the budget press conference on Thursday, KMC Administrator Muhammad Hussain Syed said the project will be completed in the upcoming fiscal year. The remaining finances will be arranged from other sources. According to KMC
Young Doctors ignore govt threat, continue strike
LAHORE
YOUNG doctors did not care about the Punjab government’s move to invoke the Essential Services Act of 1958 and poor patients, as they observed a strike and boycotted duties at the Outdoor Patient Departments (OPDs) of public hospitals on the 12th consecutive day on Friday.
The Punjab government on Thursday night had invoked the Essential Services Act of 1958 initially for a period of one month in a bid to ensure uninterrupted healthcare for the
YOUNG doctors did not care about the Punjab government’s move to invoke the Essential Services Act of 1958 and poor patients, as they observed a strike and boycotted duties at the Outdoor Patient Departments (OPDs) of public hospitals on the 12th consecutive day on Friday.
The Punjab government on Thursday night had invoked the Essential Services Act of 1958 initially for a period of one month in a bid to ensure uninterrupted healthcare for the
Indian writer and scholar pays tribute to Benazir Bhutto
Karachi
A visiting Indian writer and scholar, Ajeet Jawed, and Karachi University Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Qaiser on Friday paid tributes to slain former prime minister and PPP chairperson Benazir Bhutto.
“Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto was a symbol of courage and bravery. She fought against the dictatorship regimes,” they said in their lectures at an international lectures programme.
“She sacrificed her life for the sake of democracy and
A visiting Indian writer and scholar, Ajeet Jawed, and Karachi University Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Qaiser on Friday paid tributes to slain former prime minister and PPP chairperson Benazir Bhutto.
“Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto was a symbol of courage and bravery. She fought against the dictatorship regimes,” they said in their lectures at an international lectures programme.
“She sacrificed her life for the sake of democracy and
Plea to cancel licences of doctors in the Lahore High Court
LAHORE
A civil miscellaneous application was filed in the Lahore High Court seeking directions to cancel the licences of doctors on strike, scrutinize their medical degrees and take strict disciplinary and penal actions against them.
The petitioner, Advocate Muhammad Azhar Siddique, stated in the application that the refusal of young doctors to serve in the hospitals and going on strike was tantamount to denying patients of their fundamental rights. It was also against
A civil miscellaneous application was filed in the Lahore High Court seeking directions to cancel the licences of doctors on strike, scrutinize their medical degrees and take strict disciplinary and penal actions against them.
The petitioner, Advocate Muhammad Azhar Siddique, stated in the application that the refusal of young doctors to serve in the hospitals and going on strike was tantamount to denying patients of their fundamental rights. It was also against
Book donation
LAHORE
Punjab University’s main library received personal collection of books of the late poet, writer and journalist Azhar Javed from his family. According to a press statement, the collection contains thousands of books and journals published in India and Pakistan.
The
Punjab University’s main library received personal collection of books of the late poet, writer and journalist Azhar Javed from his family. According to a press statement, the collection contains thousands of books and journals published in India and Pakistan.
The
Seven PhD scholars in different subjects awarded
Punjab University has awarded PhD degrees to seven PhD scholars in different subjects.
Hafiza Rizwana Kausar d/o Muhammad Hussain has been awarded a PhD degree in the subject of Mathematics after the approval of her thesis titled “Some Aspects of Dark Energy and Gravitational Collapse in f (R) Theory”. Similarly, Muhammad Akmal Rahim s/o Abdul Rahim has been given a degree in the subject of Botany after the approval of his thesis titled “Socio-Ecological Impact of
Hafiza Rizwana Kausar d/o Muhammad Hussain has been awarded a PhD degree in the subject of Mathematics after the approval of her thesis titled “Some Aspects of Dark Energy and Gravitational Collapse in f (R) Theory”. Similarly, Muhammad Akmal Rahim s/o Abdul Rahim has been given a degree in the subject of Botany after the approval of his thesis titled “Socio-Ecological Impact of
Indonesian cultural show at the Alhamra Arts Center
LAHORE
A fascinating show of traditional Indonesian music titled “Indonesian Cultural Show’ was held at the Alhamra Arts Center, The Mall, on Friday, highlighting glorious historical socio-cultural bonds between Indonesia and Pakistan.
The show showcasing the true cultural spirit of the brotherly Islamic country was another successful collaboration of the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia and the Lahore Arts Council (LAC) and was organised to celebrate the 65th
A fascinating show of traditional Indonesian music titled “Indonesian Cultural Show’ was held at the Alhamra Arts Center, The Mall, on Friday, highlighting glorious historical socio-cultural bonds between Indonesia and Pakistan.
The show showcasing the true cultural spirit of the brotherly Islamic country was another successful collaboration of the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia and the Lahore Arts Council (LAC) and was organised to celebrate the 65th
Human chain if Government College University structure demolisheda
LAHORE
THE Old Ravians on Friday announced that they would form a human chain around Government College University Lahore if the government tried to bulldoze a single-inch structure of their alma mater for a bus terminal.
In a joint press statement issued on Friday by the Old Ravians Union (ORU), former Chief Secretary Punjab Pervaiz Masood, Federal Secretary Housing Kamran Lashari, former IG Punjab Sadaat Ullah Khan, Member Public Service Commission Qazi Afqa, Col (r)
THE Old Ravians on Friday announced that they would form a human chain around Government College University Lahore if the government tried to bulldoze a single-inch structure of their alma mater for a bus terminal.
In a joint press statement issued on Friday by the Old Ravians Union (ORU), former Chief Secretary Punjab Pervaiz Masood, Federal Secretary Housing Kamran Lashari, former IG Punjab Sadaat Ullah Khan, Member Public Service Commission Qazi Afqa, Col (r)
Music festival starts in Ayubia
AYUBIA: The National Musical Festival organised by the Tourism Corporation Khyber Pakhtunkhwa started at Khanaspur in Ayubia on Friday. This is the third time that TCKP has organised an event in the scenic beauty of
Galliyat of the Hazara division. The media partners of the festival are Jang Group along with FM 101 and Afghan & Sons.The event includes music performance by many singers along with folk dances of all the provinces and Gilgit-Baltistan.
The stalls
Galliyat of the Hazara division. The media partners of the festival are Jang Group along with FM 101 and Afghan & Sons.The event includes music performance by many singers along with folk dances of all the provinces and Gilgit-Baltistan.
The stalls
Thursday, 28 June 2012
Portrait Art Competition in Lahore
LAHORE: A portrait art competition organised by Coopera School of Art was held at Coopera Art Gallery on Thursday.
More than a 100 students from various art institutions, like the Lahore for Women University, Government College University, Defence College for Women and Punjab University, participated in the competition.
The objective of the event was to raise awareness of art in the city and to enhance the students’ drawing skills.
The participating students were asked to draw a
More than a 100 students from various art institutions, like the Lahore for Women University, Government College University, Defence College for Women and Punjab University, participated in the competition.
The objective of the event was to raise awareness of art in the city and to enhance the students’ drawing skills.
The participating students were asked to draw a
Nawaz Sharif said: Federal govt jeopardising future of brilliant students
PML-N President Muhammad Nawaz Sharif said on Thursday that the federal government was jeopardizing the future of brilliant students by depriving them of higher education opportunities. The twice former prime minister expressed serious concern over the financial crisis being faced by the public sector universities because of the abnormal delay in the release of funds to the Higher Education Commission (HEC) by the federal government.
The
The
Duels revisit Punjab University hostels
LAHORE: Another firing incident and subsequent injuries to two people at the Punjab University created panic among hostelites, as two rival groups clashed inside the hostel area on Thursday. No FIR was registered by the police until the filing of this report.
According to details, the owner of a makeshift hotel at Hostel-14 canteen, Nazir, had some dispute with the owner of a juice shop, Fayyaz, over the ownership of a shop.
On Thursday, Fayyaz and his accomplices attacked Nazir with
According to details, the owner of a makeshift hotel at Hostel-14 canteen, Nazir, had some dispute with the owner of a juice shop, Fayyaz, over the ownership of a shop.
On Thursday, Fayyaz and his accomplices attacked Nazir with
Lyari gangster killed in police encounter in Dalmia area
KARACHI: A Lyari gangster was killed and his accomplice arrested in an encounter in Dalmia area within the limits of Aziz Bhatti police station, here on Thursday. Officials said police killed Moosa Baloch alias Shaka in firing in Hindu Para of Dalmia, as they successfully entered the neighborhood after Wednesday’s attack on police mobiles. SHO Tariq Baig said the two-way firing lasted for four hours after which they recovered the body of an armed man, who was identified as Moosa Baloch, a
Powerful comedy stage play Badshah, Begum and Ghulam at PNCA
ISLAMABAD: Badshah, Begum and Ghulam, a powerful comedy play, was on Thursday staged at Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA). Academic Welfare Society of Balochistan presented it. The play reflected the prevailing socio-political scenario of the country. The Baloch artists Aurangzeb Zaibi, Jahangir Khan Kakar, Rozeena, Ghulam Farooq, Shazin, Nadeem and Imtiaz Ali Kashif very beautifully acted in the play, written by Jahangir Khan Kakar and directed by Iqbal Khan Kasi. Senator Kalsoom
39th Principals’ Conference of Fazaia schools and colleges concluded
ISLAMABAD: The 39th Principals’ Conference of Fazaia schools and colleges concluded at the Air Headquarters on Thursday. Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt was the chief guest on the final session of the conference. He called for grooming the overall personalities of the students alongside developing their cognitive health for better academic achievements. He advised all the institutional heads to work in synergy with the entire team for accomplishment of the desired goals.
In the end,
In the end,
The Abdul Wali Khan University (AWKU) signs MoU with Korean varsity
PESHAWAR: The Abdul Wali Khan University (AWKU) and See Jung University of Seoul, South Korea, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for launching MS and PhD programmes for students of both the countries.
Professor Dr Ihsan Ali, vice-chancellor of AWKU and Wowa Park, president
of the University of See Jung signed the MoU at a ceremony held at the main campus of the AWKU.
According to the MoU, both the universities will launch mutual and exchange
Professor Dr Ihsan Ali, vice-chancellor of AWKU and Wowa Park, president
of the University of See Jung signed the MoU at a ceremony held at the main campus of the AWKU.
According to the MoU, both the universities will launch mutual and exchange
Peshawar High Court (PHC) seeks records of funds allocated for education in Fata
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) Thursday put on notice president, prime minister, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governor and other authorities to submit records about allocation of funds for education in the tribal region.
Heading a division bench, PHC Chief Justice Dost Muhammad Khan took the notice in writ petitions filed by two Fata students, who had been ignored in the admission process in the Islamia College and Jinnah College for Girls.
The bench comprising the PHC
Heading a division bench, PHC Chief Justice Dost Muhammad Khan took the notice in writ petitions filed by two Fata students, who had been ignored in the admission process in the Islamia College and Jinnah College for Girls.
The bench comprising the PHC
Rs 5.53b PUNJAB University’s budget approved
PUNJAB University’s Syndicate on Thursday approved Rs 5.534 billion budget for the year 2012-13 with a deficit of Rs 1.565 billion.
The syndicate meeting presided over by Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran also approved increase in research budget from Rs 75 million to Rs 85 million despite financial constraints. In the interest of students, it has also been decided that tuition and hostel fees will not be increased.
A seed-money of Rs 50 million has been
The syndicate meeting presided over by Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran also approved increase in research budget from Rs 75 million to Rs 85 million despite financial constraints. In the interest of students, it has also been decided that tuition and hostel fees will not be increased.
A seed-money of Rs 50 million has been
Pedestrian Bridge collapses on truck; driver dies
A driver died when a pedestrian bridge collapsed on a truck at Hurbanspura on Thursday morning.
Initial media reports suggest that the upper part of a speeding truck hit the lower portion of the pedestrian bridge over the Ring Road at around seven in the morning. The part of the bridge collapsed on the truck, instantly killing the driver.
The incident put a question mark over the safety of such bridges and material used in their construction.
Following the
Initial media reports suggest that the upper part of a speeding truck hit the lower portion of the pedestrian bridge over the Ring Road at around seven in the morning. The part of the bridge collapsed on the truck, instantly killing the driver.
The incident put a question mark over the safety of such bridges and material used in their construction.
Following the
Madrassa students’ case shifted to sessions anti terrorism court
An Anti Terrorism Court on Thursday remanded a case to the sessions court in which the teachers and administrator of a seminary school in Gulshan-e-Maymar were accused of imprisoning 54 students in inhumane conditions.
The students were found in chains at the school by police forces during a raid on December 14,2011.7 of the students were sent to an Edhi home, whereas the remaining children returned to their families.
The accused, Qari Mohammad Usman, Qari Dawood, Qari
The students were found in chains at the school by police forces during a raid on December 14,2011.7 of the students were sent to an Edhi home, whereas the remaining children returned to their families.
The accused, Qari Mohammad Usman, Qari Dawood, Qari
Rs120 million grant for Arts Council Karachi
The Arts Council, Karachi, has been given a grant of Rs120 million for renovation and modernisation out of the federal funds meant for the Governor’s development package.
This was disclosed by Ahmed Shah, President, Arts Council, while talking to The News on Thursday.
Shah said that the amount had already been deposited in the account of the Arts Council on June 19.
He told The News that the amount would be spent on the construction of a five-storeyed
This was disclosed by Ahmed Shah, President, Arts Council, while talking to The News on Thursday.
Shah said that the amount had already been deposited in the account of the Arts Council on June 19.
He told The News that the amount would be spent on the construction of a five-storeyed
Schools promised funds despite IELP’s closure
Karachi
During a ceremony held on Thursday to mark the end of operation of Integrated Eductaion Learning Programme (IELP), initiated by the Sindh Education Foundation (SEF), it was assured that even though IELP had drawn to a close, the schools, under the programme, would continue receiving financial support and not shutdown.
Over 800 participants, including government representatives and entrepreneurs of schools, shared success stories, targets achieved, challenges
During a ceremony held on Thursday to mark the end of operation of Integrated Eductaion Learning Programme (IELP), initiated by the Sindh Education Foundation (SEF), it was assured that even though IELP had drawn to a close, the schools, under the programme, would continue receiving financial support and not shutdown.
Over 800 participants, including government representatives and entrepreneurs of schools, shared success stories, targets achieved, challenges
International Islamic University admissions to close today
Islamabad
The admissions of Fall Semester 2012 of International Islamic University will be closed today (June 29) in various programmes offered by the university.
The students can submit admission forms at New Campus, Sector H-10 of the university till June 29, says a news release issued here Thursday.
Meanwhile, the IIU issued a clarification that a university under the cover of Islamic University Pakistan has been established in Sialkot and the people
The admissions of Fall Semester 2012 of International Islamic University will be closed today (June 29) in various programmes offered by the university.
The students can submit admission forms at New Campus, Sector H-10 of the university till June 29, says a news release issued here Thursday.
Meanwhile, the IIU issued a clarification that a university under the cover of Islamic University Pakistan has been established in Sialkot and the people
Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) to hold summer art classes
Islamabad: The Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) has started various art classes to engage students and amateur artists during their summer vacations.
Around 100 students from various educational institutions of twin cities Rawalpinidi and Islamabad have registered for the classes so far to get trained in different fields of visual and performing arts during three-month Summer Art Camps.
These courses offer exciting opportunity for budding artists for
Around 100 students from various educational institutions of twin cities Rawalpinidi and Islamabad have registered for the classes so far to get trained in different fields of visual and performing arts during three-month Summer Art Camps.
These courses offer exciting opportunity for budding artists for
USAID hands over 115,000 blood safety kits to Pakistan
Islamabad
Six million safe blood transfusions will be enabled in Pakistan by virtue of a USAID-funded initiative under which 115,000 blood safety kits, constituting the first instalment of a two-year countrywide supply of laboratory reagents for blood banks in the country’s public and private sectors, were handed over to the government at a ceremony held at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) here Thursday.
The commitment was formalised between acting
Six million safe blood transfusions will be enabled in Pakistan by virtue of a USAID-funded initiative under which 115,000 blood safety kits, constituting the first instalment of a two-year countrywide supply of laboratory reagents for blood banks in the country’s public and private sectors, were handed over to the government at a ceremony held at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) here Thursday.
The commitment was formalised between acting
Girls outsmart boys by bagging first positions in FBISE SSC-II Annual Examination 2012
Islamabad
Girls outshined boys by bagging first positions in both humanities and science groups of the Secondary School Certificate II (SSC-II) Annual Examination 2012 held under the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE).
According to the result announced by FBISE Controller Examinations Aslam Gul here on Thursday, in the Science Group Urooj Mustafa (Roll Number 146058) of the Jinnah Education System, Taxila Cantonment, secured first position by
Girls outshined boys by bagging first positions in both humanities and science groups of the Secondary School Certificate II (SSC-II) Annual Examination 2012 held under the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE).
According to the result announced by FBISE Controller Examinations Aslam Gul here on Thursday, in the Science Group Urooj Mustafa (Roll Number 146058) of the Jinnah Education System, Taxila Cantonment, secured first position by
Make exercise a physical activity more social
Social relationships are important, especially for seniors. Incorporating social activity into physical activity offers physical and emotional benefits.
The American Council on Exercise suggests how to make physical activity more social:
Today’s Health Tips
* Ask your friends to join you for a hike and a picnic in a park.
* Join a team sport (such as softball, soccer or tennis) and play with your friends.
* Gather a group of
The American Council on Exercise suggests how to make physical activity more social:
Today’s Health Tips
* Ask your friends to join you for a hike and a picnic in a park.
* Join a team sport (such as softball, soccer or tennis) and play with your friends.
* Gather a group of
Punjab Chief Minister to announce internship scheme for students: Shakil
Rawalpindi
The Punjab government has decided to introduce an internship scheme on the basis of merit for students doing graduation and post-graduation. They would be given Rs10,000 per month throughout their internship period, said PML-N MNA Malik Shakil Awan while talking to ‘The News’ here on Thursday.
He said that Punjab Chief Minister Mian Shahbaz Sharif, after the laptop scheme, is now determined to encourage bachelor’s and master’s students through an
The Punjab government has decided to introduce an internship scheme on the basis of merit for students doing graduation and post-graduation. They would be given Rs10,000 per month throughout their internship period, said PML-N MNA Malik Shakil Awan while talking to ‘The News’ here on Thursday.
He said that Punjab Chief Minister Mian Shahbaz Sharif, after the laptop scheme, is now determined to encourage bachelor’s and master’s students through an
Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) workers & management settle disputes
Islamabad
The Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) management Thursday reached a formal agreement with the representatives of employees to settle their demands through official procedure.
The representatives of workers, after talks with AIOU Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Nazir Ahmed Sangi, called off their strike and assured their support in maintaining peace and tranquility on the campus. They thanked the vice chancellor for giving a patient hearing to their demands,
The Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) management Thursday reached a formal agreement with the representatives of employees to settle their demands through official procedure.
The representatives of workers, after talks with AIOU Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Nazir Ahmed Sangi, called off their strike and assured their support in maintaining peace and tranquility on the campus. They thanked the vice chancellor for giving a patient hearing to their demands,
Two blind persons appointed as Grade-17 teachers
Setting an example that will inspire the visually-impaired, two blind persons have been appointed teachers in Grade 17 by the special education department of Sindh.
Both hold a master’s degree in Urdu (Advance).
Adviser to the Chief Minister on Special Education Imtiaz Ahmed Shiekh told The News on Thursday that Shahid Ansari and Ameenat Khatoon had been appointed purely on merit and in accordance with the quota allotted to special people.
He said the
Both hold a master’s degree in Urdu (Advance).
Adviser to the Chief Minister on Special Education Imtiaz Ahmed Shiekh told The News on Thursday that Shahid Ansari and Ameenat Khatoon had been appointed purely on merit and in accordance with the quota allotted to special people.
He said the
Pakistani students visit UK educational institutions
PAKISTANI top position holder students, who are on a visit to Europe on the instruction of Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, visited the well-known educational institutions of Britain, including Surrey University, University College and King’s College, besides visiting the House of Commons, the House of Lords and Trafalgar Squire.
Students also met Lord Nazir Ahmed. At Surrey University, Pakistani students were received by a well-known expert on international
Students also met Lord Nazir Ahmed. At Surrey University, Pakistani students were received by a well-known expert on international
Summer in Abu Dhabi Festival 2012
The Summer in Abu Dhabi festival, which runs from June 21 to July 19, features a bigger-than-ever summer playground, fun fair rides and games, an amazing ‘Sea Lion ?Show’ and dozens of family-friendly activations.?
?Once again, the ADNEC festival offers something for children and parents of all ages – from huge adventure playgrounds and top-?tier shows by international performance groups, to grassroots sport and games activities presented by ?the Abu Dhabi Sports Council.
High
?Once again, the ADNEC festival offers something for children and parents of all ages – from huge adventure playgrounds and top-?tier shows by international performance groups, to grassroots sport and games activities presented by ?the Abu Dhabi Sports Council.
High
Ramadan & Eid Festival 2012
Ramadan & Eid Festival 2012
Organised by Al Multaqa Local & International Exhibition, the popular exhibition combines a consumer show with traditional celebration at Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre, Halls1-5, Abu Dhabi, between 29th July and 19th of August 2012.
The event showcases family-friendly consumer goods, unique gift items, Arabic food, toys and games, as well as traditional song and dance to bring in the festivity and an ambiance of togetherness during the month of
Organised by Al Multaqa Local & International Exhibition, the popular exhibition combines a consumer show with traditional celebration at Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre, Halls1-5, Abu Dhabi, between 29th July and 19th of August 2012.
The event showcases family-friendly consumer goods, unique gift items, Arabic food, toys and games, as well as traditional song and dance to bring in the festivity and an ambiance of togetherness during the month of
UFC FAN EXPO LAS VEGAS 2012
UFC FAN EXPO LAS VEGAS 2012
Event Details
*Pre-show ticket pricing will be available through July 3, 2012
EXPO HOURS:
Friday, July 6, 2012 - 10:00AM - 6:00PM
Saturday, July 7, 2012 - 10:00AM - 5:00PM
PLEASE NOTE - ALL TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE
AGE RESTRICTIONS:
Children under the age of 6 will be admitted for free on Friday & Saturday with a ticketed adult.
Please be prepared to show proof of age onsite.
Sorry, strollers are not
Event Details
*Pre-show ticket pricing will be available through July 3, 2012
EXPO HOURS:
Friday, July 6, 2012 - 10:00AM - 6:00PM
Saturday, July 7, 2012 - 10:00AM - 5:00PM
PLEASE NOTE - ALL TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE
AGE RESTRICTIONS:
Children under the age of 6 will be admitted for free on Friday & Saturday with a ticketed adult.
Please be prepared to show proof of age onsite.
Sorry, strollers are not
A new study: Kids gain more weight when school’s out
ISLAMABAD - A new study suggests that children gain more fat mass during the summer, but that kids’ busy school days help them stay fit.
The findings don’t reveal what’s behind the out-of-school weight gain, but the researchers speculate it’s because the summer months lack the structure of the school year with all its activities and daily comings and goings, Health news reported.
Doug Downey, an Ohio State University sociologist who co-authored the study, said that for many
The findings don’t reveal what’s behind the out-of-school weight gain, but the researchers speculate it’s because the summer months lack the structure of the school year with all its activities and daily comings and goings, Health news reported.
Doug Downey, an Ohio State University sociologist who co-authored the study, said that for many
UAE project helps thousands of children get back to school in Khyber Pakhtunkhawa
ISLAMABAD - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) in a bid to improve the destroyed infrastructure of Khyber Pakhtunkhawa has completed 40 schools under an assistance project which have helped thousands of children back to schools. At least 21,000 boys and girls faces lit up as they went back to newly built schools and world class rooms in a stunningly scenic but backward area like Swat. These schools and institutes in different parts of Swat was handed over to the concerned authorities at a special
SSC part-ii Matric Result 2012 Federal Board karachi
Islamabad, The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) is going to announce the result of Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Annual Examination 2012 today (June 28).
karachi, Board of Secondary Education karachi (FBISE karachi Board) will announce the ssc part-ii matric 10th class result 20121 on 28 june, 2012, said the spokesperson of BSEk karachi Board. Lahoreboard 10th class result 2012 will be available online and students can check their result 2012
karachi, Board of Secondary Education karachi (FBISE karachi Board) will announce the ssc part-ii matric 10th class result 20121 on 28 june, 2012, said the spokesperson of BSEk karachi Board. Lahoreboard 10th class result 2012 will be available online and students can check their result 2012
SSC part-ii Matric Result 2012 Federal Board Bise Bahawalpur Board
Bahawalpur, Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Bahawalpur (FBISE Bahawalpur Board) will announce the ssc part-ii matric 10th class result 20121 on 28 june, 2012, said the spokesperson of BISE Bahawalpur Board. Bahawalpur board 10th class result 2012 will be available online and students can check their result 2012 online.
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SSC part-ii Matric Result 2012 Federal Board Bise Rawalpindi Board
Islamabad, The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) is going to announce the result of Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Annual Examination 2012 today (June 28).
Rawalpindi, Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Rawalpindi (FBISE Rawalpindi Board) will announce the ssc part-ii matric 10th class result 20121 on 28 june, 2012, said the spokesperson of BISE Rawalpindi Board. Rawalpindi board 10th class result 2012 will be available online and students
Rawalpindi, Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Rawalpindi (FBISE Rawalpindi Board) will announce the ssc part-ii matric 10th class result 20121 on 28 june, 2012, said the spokesperson of BISE Rawalpindi Board. Rawalpindi board 10th class result 2012 will be available online and students
SSC part-ii Matric Result 2012 Federal Board Lahore
Islamabad, The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) is going to announce the result of Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Annual Examination 2012 today (June 28).
Lahore, Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Lahore (FBISE Lahore Board) will announce the ssc part-ii matric 10th class result 20121 on 28 june, 2012, said the spokesperson of BISE Lahore Board. Lahoreboard 10th class result 2012 will be available online and students can check their result
Lahore, Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Lahore (FBISE Lahore Board) will announce the ssc part-ii matric 10th class result 20121 on 28 june, 2012, said the spokesperson of BISE Lahore Board. Lahoreboard 10th class result 2012 will be available online and students can check their result
SSC part-ii Matric Result 2012 Federal Board Bise DG Khan Board
DG Khan, Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education DG Khan (FBISE DG Khan Board) will announce the ssc part-ii matric 10th class result 20121 on 28 june, 2012, said the spokesperson of BISE DG Khan Board. DG Khan board 10th class result 2012 will be available online and students can check their result 2012 online.
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SSC part-ii Matric Result 2012 Federal Board Bise Sargodha Board
Sargodha, Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Sargodha (FBISE Sargodha Board) will announce the ssc part-ii matric 10th class result 20121 on 28 june, 2012, said the spokesperson of BISE Sargodha Board. Sargodha board 10th class result 2012 will be available online and students can check their result 2012 online.
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SSC part-ii Matric Result 2012 Federal Board Faisalabad
Faisalabad, Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Faisalabad (FBISE Faisalabad board) will announce the ssc part-ii matric 10th class result 20121 on 28 june, 2012, said the spokesperson of BISE Faisalabad Board. Faisalabad board 10th class result 2012 will be available online and students can check their result 2012 online.
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SSC part-ii Matric Result 2011 Federal Board Multan
Multan, Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Multan (FBISE Multan) will announce the ssc part-ii matric 10th class result 20121 on 28 june, 2012, said the spokesperson of BISE Multan Board. Multan board 10th class result 2012 will be available online and students can check their result 2012 online.
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BDS Second Professional annual exam results announced
KARACHI - The University of Karachi on Wednesday announced the result of BDS Second Professional Annual Examination 2012. According to statistics, 323 candidates appeared in the examinations while 135 were declared as successful with a pass percentage of 41.80. A university announcement said that marks certificates are being issued. The candidates have been asked to collect the same from their respective colleges.
The
The
Bollywood inspired college students rob for fun
LAHORE – In an interesting development, the police have captured a gang of robbers comprising teenage college students who were found involved in several cases of armed robberies and house dacoities.
The arrested bandits, belonging to lower-middle class families, confessed to the police investigators that they had been watching action and heist movies, which provided them the inspiration for easy money.
One of the alleged robbers told the police that they had got the idea from an
The arrested bandits, belonging to lower-middle class families, confessed to the police investigators that they had been watching action and heist movies, which provided them the inspiration for easy money.
One of the alleged robbers told the police that they had got the idea from an
Rawalpindi Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education SSC results on July 25
RAWALPINDI –Rawalpindi Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education would announce the annual result of matric (part 2) on 25th July while the annual result of Class 9th (part One) class would be announced on 15th August. Chairman of the Board Dr Mohammad Ashraf said that this time in order to avoid any wrong omissions the result would be prepared online as well as manually. He claimed that 80 per cent work on registration of 9th class has been completed.
and students throughout the
and students throughout the
SC part-ii Matric Result 2011 Federal Board Gujranwala
Gujranwala, Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Gujranwala (FBISE Gujranwala) will announce the ssc part-ii matric 10th class result 20121 on 28 june, 2012, said the spokesperson of BISE Gujranwala Board. Gujranwala board 10th class result 2012 will be available online and students can check their result 2012 online.
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Matric ssc part-ii Result 2011 N.Feroze Board
Students are waiting for the SSC part 2 result 2012 of N.Feroze Board very eagerly which is announced by the N.Feroze Board yesterday. N.Feroze Board Published the 10th class result 2012 in PDF files district wise.
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The Result of SSC Part-II Annual Examination 2012 (All Groups) has been announced on 28-06-2012
The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Sukkur
SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE PART-II
Sukkur: 28-06-2012 Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education-Sukkur has been announced the Result of SSC Part-I Annual Examination 2012 (Science & General Groups).
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ANNUAL EXAMINATION, 2012
Sukkur Board 9th class
The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Sukkur
SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE PART-II
Sukkur: 28-06-2012 Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education-Sukkur has been announced the Result of SSC Part-I Annual Examination 2012 (Science & General Groups).
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YDA Doctors given three days to end strike
LAHORE: The Punjab government on Wednesday gave a three-day ultimatum to the protesting Young Doctors’ Association (YDA) to end its protest. Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif took notice of the strike and ordered the authorities to resolve the issue. Adviser to Chief Minister on Health Khawaja Salman Rafiq termed the strike of young doctors “illegal and immoral”, saying that thousands of patients were suffering on a daily basis due to the strike.
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Degree College off the ground
RAWALPINDI: Construction work of Government Boys Shahbaz Sharif Degree College has formally been started in Khayaban-e-Sir-Syed area. The college building would be constructed on a 25-kanal piece of land and would cost Rs 108 million.
The Punjab government has issued Rs 70 million for the construction of the degree college, which would be the first degree college for boys after 36 years. The official name of the college will be Mian Shahbaz Sharif Government College for Boys and if anyone
The Punjab government has issued Rs 70 million for the construction of the degree college, which would be the first degree college for boys after 36 years. The official name of the college will be Mian Shahbaz Sharif Government College for Boys and if anyone
Ubaidullah Baig termed a role model for new generation: Iftikhar Arif
ISLAMABAD: Ubaidullah Baig was among those people who are regarded as a role model for new generation, and intellectualism, memory tradition and patriotism were the basic elements of his personality, said Iftikhar Arif on Wednesday. Presiding over the condolence reference in the memory of the eminent scholar, writer, novelist, compere and columnist, Obaidullah Baig, arranged by Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL), Arif said Ubaidullah Baig’s both novels are totally different from each
Creative art exhibition held at Fatima Jinnah Women University’s
RAWALPINDI: The Creative Art Exhibition by students of Fatima Jinnah Women University’s Department of Fine Arts, including both bachelors and masters programme, was held here on Wednesday. The theme of the display was “Colours of Pakistan”. The basic purpose of organising this exhibition was to promote rich historic culture of Pakistan and to make new generation aware of the fact that we are custodian of rich historic culture.FJWU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Samina Amin Qadir inaugurated the
Higher Education Commission (HEC) workshop for NCEAC programme evaluators
ISLAMABAD: The Quality Assurance Agency (QAA), Higher Education Commission (HEC), in collaboration with National Computing Education Accreditation Council (NCEAC), organised a three-day training workshop for the Programme Evaluators of the National Computing Education Accreditation Council (NCEAC) at HEC auditorium on Wednesday.
Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education’s Division of Academics Development Management Director Prof Dr Shahrin Bin Sahib was the resource person for the workshop
Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education’s Division of Academics Development Management Director Prof Dr Shahrin Bin Sahib was the resource person for the workshop
PML-Q his filed an adjournment motion against students’ suicides
* PML-Q says parents worried over government’s educational policies
* Khadija Umar Farooqi calls for general debate on issue in House
LAHORE: Taking notice of the suicides by young students, opposition party in the Punjab Assembly, the Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q), has filed an adjournment motion in the assembly secretariat.
Declaring it a serious issue of the province, the party said that parents were worried by the government’s educational policies.
It is worthy to
* Khadija Umar Farooqi calls for general debate on issue in House
LAHORE: Taking notice of the suicides by young students, opposition party in the Punjab Assembly, the Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q), has filed an adjournment motion in the assembly secretariat.
Declaring it a serious issue of the province, the party said that parents were worried by the government’s educational policies.
It is worthy to
Achieving service structure top priority: Pakistan Medical Association (PMA)
LAHORE: The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) Punjab has said that achievement of service structure is the prime priority of doctors, and the struggle for this goal will continue. The association held a meeting on Wednesday with Dr Mehr Muhammad Iqbal in the chair. It was attended by a large number of doctors’ organisations, including the medical teachers associations (MTAs) of different institutions, Society of Surgeons, Orthopaedic Association, Society of Gastroenterology, Gynaecology
Wednesday, 27 June 2012
The doctors, paramedics, nurses and Health employees protest Essential Services Act
PESHAWAR The doctors, paramedics, nurses and other employees of public sector hospitals on Wednesday rejected the Essential Services Act and termed it an attempt by the provincial Health Department to impose martial law in the public sector hospitals.
The Health Employees Coordination Council had convened general body meeting of the council at the Lady Reading Hospital (LRH).Prof Dr Mustafa Iqbal, chairman of the council, presided over the meeting where representatives of
The Health Employees Coordination Council had convened general body meeting of the council at the Lady Reading Hospital (LRH).Prof Dr Mustafa Iqbal, chairman of the council, presided over the meeting where representatives of
University of Engineering & Technology, UET scholar receives best oral presentation award at the international conference on “Earth Sciences Pakistan 2012”
PESHAWAR: Engr Tariq Ali, M.Sc student of the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Engineering & Technology, has bagged the first best student oral presentation award at the international conference on “Earth Sciences Pakistan 2012” jointly organised by the National Centre of Excellence in Geology and Department of Geology, University of Peshawar. In total, 133 research papers were presented by national and international scholars from across the world. The UET Peshawar
Khyber Medical University KMU introduces online registration system
PESHAWAR: Khyber Medical University (KMU), Peshawar, has introduced online registration system for Education Testing and Evaluation Agency (ETEA) entrance test for admission in medical and dental colleges of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The test would be held on July 15 at Karnal Sher Khan Stadium, Peshawar and Ayub Medical Complex, Abbottabad simultaneously, said an official of the university. Some 6000 candidates have already registered through online system, he
The test would be held on July 15 at Karnal Sher Khan Stadium, Peshawar and Ayub Medical Complex, Abbottabad simultaneously, said an official of the university. Some 6000 candidates have already registered through online system, he
200 child writers attend creative writing competition Khyber Pakhtun-khwa Minister for Sports, Tourism, Museums, Archaeology and Youth Affair
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtun-khwa Minister for Sports, Tourism, Museums, Archaeology and Youth Affair Syed Aqil Shah has said the province was the first in the country to introduce own textbooks after the passage of the 18th Amendment to the Constitution.
He was speaking at the prize distribution ceremony among the children after a creative writing competition organised by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Textbook Board which was attended by 200 children from across the
He was speaking at the prize distribution ceremony among the children after a creative writing competition organised by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Textbook Board which was attended by 200 children from across the
PUNJAB Minister for Labour ‘Rs 4.31b for labourers’ healthcare’
LAHORE
PUNJAB Minister for Labour Haji Ehsaan-ud-Din Qureshi has said the Labour Department will spend Rs. 4.31 billion for the provision of modern healthcare for labourers and their families during the next fiscal year whereas the government has allocated Rs. 84 billion for the provision of healthcare for the people in the province.
The minister, addressing delegations of doctors, paramedics and labourers, said the Labour Department was working on a scheme regarding
PUNJAB Minister for Labour Haji Ehsaan-ud-Din Qureshi has said the Labour Department will spend Rs. 4.31 billion for the provision of modern healthcare for labourers and their families during the next fiscal year whereas the government has allocated Rs. 84 billion for the provision of healthcare for the people in the province.
The minister, addressing delegations of doctors, paramedics and labourers, said the Labour Department was working on a scheme regarding
Selected ASSOCIATE Professor of Post Graduate Medical College and Lahore
Selected LAHORE
ASSOCIATE Professor of Post Graduate Medical College and Lahore General Hospital Dr. Mumtaz Ahmed has been selected as Professor of Urology by the Punjab Public Service Commission.
Dr Mumtaz Ahmed graduated from Punjab Medical College Faisalabad and joined the Sheikh Zaid Hospital for training. He passed FCPS and MS Urology with distinction. He served as Assistant Professor at the Mayo and Jinnah hospitals. Principal PGMI and General Hospital Prof. Dr.
ASSOCIATE Professor of Post Graduate Medical College and Lahore General Hospital Dr. Mumtaz Ahmed has been selected as Professor of Urology by the Punjab Public Service Commission.
Dr Mumtaz Ahmed graduated from Punjab Medical College Faisalabad and joined the Sheikh Zaid Hospital for training. He passed FCPS and MS Urology with distinction. He served as Assistant Professor at the Mayo and Jinnah hospitals. Principal PGMI and General Hospital Prof. Dr.
Pakistani top Position holders visit Cambridge University in the UK
LAHORE
Pakistani top position holder students, who are on a visit to Europe on the instructions of Chief Minister Punjab Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, visited the Cambridge University in the UK on Wednesday.
According to a handout issued here, the Pakistani students visited various sections of the university and met the varsity students.
On the fourth day of their visit to Britain, when Pakistani students reached Cambridge University, they were warmly received
Pakistani top position holder students, who are on a visit to Europe on the instructions of Chief Minister Punjab Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, visited the Cambridge University in the UK on Wednesday.
According to a handout issued here, the Pakistani students visited various sections of the university and met the varsity students.
On the fourth day of their visit to Britain, when Pakistani students reached Cambridge University, they were warmly received
Workshop Management Training workshop Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) employees
LAHORE
A THREE-DAY Management Training workshop for the Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) employees under the patronage of Pakistan Institute of Management ended on Wednesday.
High officials of the Punjab Education Foundation from different departments, including HR, Communication, Finance, FAS, EVS and M&E, attended the course.
Punjab Education Foundation’s Deputy Director (Communications) Aruj Salman, concluding the workshop, said that the purpose
A THREE-DAY Management Training workshop for the Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) employees under the patronage of Pakistan Institute of Management ended on Wednesday.
High officials of the Punjab Education Foundation from different departments, including HR, Communication, Finance, FAS, EVS and M&E, attended the course.
Punjab Education Foundation’s Deputy Director (Communications) Aruj Salman, concluding the workshop, said that the purpose
Punjab University PU to sign MoU with stock exchange Hailey College of Banking and Finance will organize
LAHORE
THE Punjab University Hailey College of Banking and Finance will organize a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony with the Lahore Stock Exchange (Guarantee) Limited and the South Asian Stock Exchange on Thursday (today) at 3pm in the premises of college.
According to a press release on Wednesday, the purpose of this MoU is to promote financial literacy of the youth of Pakistan.
PU DECISION: In pursuance to the decision of the Lahore
THE Punjab University Hailey College of Banking and Finance will organize a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony with the Lahore Stock Exchange (Guarantee) Limited and the South Asian Stock Exchange on Thursday (today) at 3pm in the premises of college.
According to a press release on Wednesday, the purpose of this MoU is to promote financial literacy of the youth of Pakistan.
PU DECISION: In pursuance to the decision of the Lahore
MKRMS seminar at Institute of Public Health (IPH) Auditorium,
LAHORE
A SEMINAR will be held at Institute of Public Health (IPH) Auditorium, Birdwood Road Lahore, on Thursday (today) about the “Role of IPH and its Services in Eradication of Dengue” under the auspices of the MKRMS (Jang Group of Newspapers).
Khaja Salman Rafiq, Special Assistant of Health to the Chief Minister Punjab, will preside over the seminar while Capt (r) Arif Nadim, Secretary Health Punjab, would be the chief guest and Daud Muhammad Barch, Special
A SEMINAR will be held at Institute of Public Health (IPH) Auditorium, Birdwood Road Lahore, on Thursday (today) about the “Role of IPH and its Services in Eradication of Dengue” under the auspices of the MKRMS (Jang Group of Newspapers).
Khaja Salman Rafiq, Special Assistant of Health to the Chief Minister Punjab, will preside over the seminar while Capt (r) Arif Nadim, Secretary Health Punjab, would be the chief guest and Daud Muhammad Barch, Special
Future of 150,000 students hangs in the balance “Integrated Education Learning Programme (IELP)
Karachi
A signboard outside a school located in a slum area of the metropolis reads, “Integrated Education Learning Programme (IELP) - all expenses will be borne by the Sindh Education Foundation (SEF)”. Inside, students sit engrossed in their battered books. Until a year back, these 5- to 12-year-olds were carpet weavers. With time, they learnt to bathe, comb and love books. But the effort is about to be wasted.
More than 1,300 schools being run by the SEF,
A signboard outside a school located in a slum area of the metropolis reads, “Integrated Education Learning Programme (IELP) - all expenses will be borne by the Sindh Education Foundation (SEF)”. Inside, students sit engrossed in their battered books. Until a year back, these 5- to 12-year-olds were carpet weavers. With time, they learnt to bathe, comb and love books. But the effort is about to be wasted.
More than 1,300 schools being run by the SEF,
Drizzle forecast Meteorological Department
Karachi
The Meteorological Department has forecast partly cloudy to cloudy and windy weather with chances of drizzle for Thursday.
According to a Met report, the maximum temperature will range between 32 degrees Celsius and 34 degrees Celsius.
The minimum temperature on Wednesday was 28 degrees Celsius and the maximum temperature was 33.5 degrees Celsius with 66 percent humidity.
The report said that besides Karachi, Badin, Mirpurkhas and the Makran
The Meteorological Department has forecast partly cloudy to cloudy and windy weather with chances of drizzle for Thursday.
According to a Met report, the maximum temperature will range between 32 degrees Celsius and 34 degrees Celsius.
The minimum temperature on Wednesday was 28 degrees Celsius and the maximum temperature was 33.5 degrees Celsius with 66 percent humidity.
The report said that besides Karachi, Badin, Mirpurkhas and the Makran
Public sector universities told to submit financial plans Higher Education Commission
Karachi
Governor Sindh Dr Ishrat ul Ebad Khan directed on Wednesday that the financial matters pertaining to the public sector universities in Sindh should be determined keeping in view the prevailing situation at the Higher Education Commission and in the light of the resources available to the province in the aftermath of the 18th Amendment.
Chairing a high-level meeting at the Governor House on Wednesday, Khan, who is also the chancellor of public sector
Governor Sindh Dr Ishrat ul Ebad Khan directed on Wednesday that the financial matters pertaining to the public sector universities in Sindh should be determined keeping in view the prevailing situation at the Higher Education Commission and in the light of the resources available to the province in the aftermath of the 18th Amendment.
Chairing a high-level meeting at the Governor House on Wednesday, Khan, who is also the chancellor of public sector
Chinese language start in 200 schools to teach Chinese from next academic session
Karachi 200 schools to teach Chinese from next academic session
Around 200 schools will be selected in different districts of Sindh to impart the Chinese language to pupils in the forthcoming academic session under President Asif Ali Zardari’s directives.
This was stated by Secretary Education Muhammad Siddique Memon in a meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Raja Muhammad Abbas at his office on Wednesday.
The education secretary informed the meeting that
Around 200 schools will be selected in different districts of Sindh to impart the Chinese language to pupils in the forthcoming academic session under President Asif Ali Zardari’s directives.
This was stated by Secretary Education Muhammad Siddique Memon in a meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Raja Muhammad Abbas at his office on Wednesday.
The education secretary informed the meeting that
Thai students’ delegation visits Karachi University KU Pakistan and Thailand shared a strong trade relationship
Thai students’ delegation visits KU Karachi
Karachi University Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Qaiser said on Wednesday Pakistan and Thailand shared a strong trade relationship based on mutual trust, and these ties could be strengthened by enhancing academic relations between the two countries.
Exchanges of students between Pakistan and Thailand would prove to be beneficial in every respect, he said, while talking to a delegation of Thai students studying in Islamic
Karachi University Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Qaiser said on Wednesday Pakistan and Thailand shared a strong trade relationship based on mutual trust, and these ties could be strengthened by enhancing academic relations between the two countries.
Exchanges of students between Pakistan and Thailand would prove to be beneficial in every respect, he said, while talking to a delegation of Thai students studying in Islamic
DHA college student clinches top position in BSc (Pass) Part-II examination KU exams Defence Authority College For Women
Karachi
A student of the Defence Authority College For Women Phase-VIII clinched the top position in the BSc (Pass) Part-II examination of the Karachi University (KU) by getting 85.3 percent of the total marks.
Speaking about her achievement, Kanza Bushra attributed her success to sustained and regular hard work.
She appreciated the guidance and encouragement of her teachers. Bushra said that the environment created by her college played a vital role in
A student of the Defence Authority College For Women Phase-VIII clinched the top position in the BSc (Pass) Part-II examination of the Karachi University (KU) by getting 85.3 percent of the total marks.
Speaking about her achievement, Kanza Bushra attributed her success to sustained and regular hard work.
She appreciated the guidance and encouragement of her teachers. Bushra said that the environment created by her college played a vital role in
Two newborns meet tragic end newborn baby boy was murdered and found dumped
Two newborns meet tragic end Karachi
A newborn baby boy was murdered and found dumped in a heap of garbage near an FM Radio building in Shah Faisal Town on Wednesday.
A beggar found the baby in the evening and contacted the Shah Faisal police.
According to duty officer Mohammad Haseeb, the baby died due to the loss of blood.
“Unfortunately, this sort of crime is on the rise in our area and we do not know how to put an end to it. The main
A newborn baby boy was murdered and found dumped in a heap of garbage near an FM Radio building in Shah Faisal Town on Wednesday.
A beggar found the baby in the evening and contacted the Shah Faisal police.
According to duty officer Mohammad Haseeb, the baby died due to the loss of blood.
“Unfortunately, this sort of crime is on the rise in our area and we do not know how to put an end to it. The main
Study warns of binging right after fast high-calorie foods like starches and proteins - not vegetables
Study warns of binging right after fast
NEW YORK: People who haven't eaten for many hours turn to high-calorie foods like starches and proteins - not vegetables - once they can satisfy their hunger, a new study suggests.
And, researchers found, fasters ended up eating extra of whatever foods they chose to chow down on first at that meal.
The findings carry a message for anyone who goes for long spans of time without eating, researchers said. That includes patients
NEW YORK: People who haven't eaten for many hours turn to high-calorie foods like starches and proteins - not vegetables - once they can satisfy their hunger, a new study suggests.
And, researchers found, fasters ended up eating extra of whatever foods they chose to chow down on first at that meal.
The findings carry a message for anyone who goes for long spans of time without eating, researchers said. That includes patients
Nomad Art Gallery’s ‘Summer Art Show’ kicks off participating artists going on display
Summer Art Show kicks off Islamabad
The Nomad Art Gallery’s ‘Summer Art Show’ opened here on Wednesday, with the works of six artists going on display.
The participating artists are Arjumand Awan, Asad-ur-Rehman, Anjum Ayub, Zia Zaidi, Tabassum Rizvi, Mughees Riaz and Hanif Abdul.
Arjumand Awan has done his BBA and diplomas in painting and graphic-designing. He expresses his creativity through different media and fields such as Fine Arts, Decoration and Filmmaking. He
The Nomad Art Gallery’s ‘Summer Art Show’ opened here on Wednesday, with the works of six artists going on display.
The participating artists are Arjumand Awan, Asad-ur-Rehman, Anjum Ayub, Zia Zaidi, Tabassum Rizvi, Mughees Riaz and Hanif Abdul.
Arjumand Awan has done his BBA and diplomas in painting and graphic-designing. He expresses his creativity through different media and fields such as Fine Arts, Decoration and Filmmaking. He
Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) employees call off strike after talks with vice chancellor
Islamabad AIOU employees call off strike after talks with vice chancellor
The workers of Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) on Wednesday called off their strike for the time-being on the assurance of Vice Chancellor Professor Nazir Ahmed Sangi that their genuine demands would be given due consideration.
“We have called off our strike, giving time to the administration to accept our demands, including reinstatement of dismissed workers,” said representatives of workers
The workers of Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) on Wednesday called off their strike for the time-being on the assurance of Vice Chancellor Professor Nazir Ahmed Sangi that their genuine demands would be given due consideration.
“We have called off our strike, giving time to the administration to accept our demands, including reinstatement of dismissed workers,” said representatives of workers
569 teachers of model colleges promoted through Time Scale Promotion Formula (TSPF)
569 teachers of model colleges promoted
Islamabad: Ministry of Capital Administration and Development Division (CADD) on Wednesday has promoted 569 teachers of model colleges through Time Scale Promotion Formula (TSPF) through a notification.
According to the notification, seven professors including 3 males and 4 females have been promoted from grade 20 to 21 while 38 male associate professors and 43 female associate professors have been promoted from grade 19 to
Islamabad: Ministry of Capital Administration and Development Division (CADD) on Wednesday has promoted 569 teachers of model colleges through Time Scale Promotion Formula (TSPF) through a notification.
According to the notification, seven professors including 3 males and 4 females have been promoted from grade 20 to 21 while 38 male associate professors and 43 female associate professors have been promoted from grade 19 to
National Book Foundation (NBF) launches Summer Book Club for children
Islamabad
The National Book Foundation (NBF) in collaboration with Global System of Integrated Studies (GSIS) has launched Summer Book Club for children on Wednesday, in the NBF Head Office, says a press release.
On the first day of Summer Book Club, seven teachers head by madam Zafishan has conducted book reading and story telling session. They read out the stories and extracts from the books; ‘Jin Dada Aur Doosri Kahanian’, ‘Wataio Faqir’, ‘Harry Potter’, ‘Aao
The National Book Foundation (NBF) in collaboration with Global System of Integrated Studies (GSIS) has launched Summer Book Club for children on Wednesday, in the NBF Head Office, says a press release.
On the first day of Summer Book Club, seven teachers head by madam Zafishan has conducted book reading and story telling session. They read out the stories and extracts from the books; ‘Jin Dada Aur Doosri Kahanian’, ‘Wataio Faqir’, ‘Harry Potter’, ‘Aao
Seminar Demographic Dividend in Pakistan highlight the importance of population issues
Seminar Islamabad: The Population Council will hold a seminar on the ‘Demographic Dividend in Pakistan’ here tomorrow (June 29) to highlight the importance of population issues for Pakistan’s development.
A group of researchers convened by the council in Pakistan and supported by the United Nations population Fund (UNFPA) have brought together a monograph on ‘Capturing the Demographic Dividend In Pakistan’.
Dr John Bongaarts, scholar and vice president of
A group of researchers convened by the council in Pakistan and supported by the United Nations population Fund (UNFPA) have brought together a monograph on ‘Capturing the Demographic Dividend In Pakistan’.
Dr John Bongaarts, scholar and vice president of
Vocational & Technical Training Youth should be equipped with marketable skills: NAVTTC chief
Youth should be equipped with marketable skills: NAVTTC chief
Islamabad
National Vocational & Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) Chairman Muhammad Mumtaz Akhtar Kahloon on Wednesday said that youth is available to us as a window of opportunity and if we want to turn this youth bulge into demographic dividend they should be equipped with marketable skills, otherwise soon we will find these young people crowded in street, desperate and threatening to the peace of the
Islamabad
National Vocational & Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) Chairman Muhammad Mumtaz Akhtar Kahloon on Wednesday said that youth is available to us as a window of opportunity and if we want to turn this youth bulge into demographic dividend they should be equipped with marketable skills, otherwise soon we will find these young people crowded in street, desperate and threatening to the peace of the
Broadband upgradation package Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL)
Islamabad Broadband upgradation package
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has now enabled its Broadband customers to upgrade from 2Mbps to 4Mbps connection at additional charge of Rs500 only, says a press release.
PTCL’s Broadband Pakistan offers seamless Internet experience, uninterrupted streaming and fastest downloading speeds. It provides access to rich high-definition multimedia resources over the Internet enabling customers to download latest
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has now enabled its Broadband customers to upgrade from 2Mbps to 4Mbps connection at additional charge of Rs500 only, says a press release.
PTCL’s Broadband Pakistan offers seamless Internet experience, uninterrupted streaming and fastest downloading speeds. It provides access to rich high-definition multimedia resources over the Internet enabling customers to download latest
Construction work starts on Government Boys Shahbaz Sharif Degree College, starts
Construction work on degree college starts Rawalpindi Construction work of Government Boys Shahbaz Sharif Degree College, Khayaban-e-Sir-Syed, has formally been started.
The college building would be constructed on a 25 kanals piece of land with an estimated cost of Rs108 million. Punjab government has released first instalment amounting to Rs14 million of the funds for the project.
According to the Director Colleges Professor Muhammad Ashraf the project would be
The college building would be constructed on a 25 kanals piece of land with an estimated cost of Rs108 million. Punjab government has released first instalment amounting to Rs14 million of the funds for the project.
According to the Director Colleges Professor Muhammad Ashraf the project would be
Punjab University (PU) dispatches roll number slips for LLB examinations
Rawalpindi: Punjab University (PU) Examinations Department has dispatched roll number slips to the candidates of LLB (Part-I, II and III) for Annual Examinations 2012 to their respective institutions.
A statement issued here on Wednesday said candidates could get roll number slips from their institutions. Moreover, if any candidate does not get roll number slip in time, he or she should immediately contact the PU Examinations Department in this regard.
According to the schedule, the
A statement issued here on Wednesday said candidates could get roll number slips from their institutions. Moreover, if any candidate does not get roll number slip in time, he or she should immediately contact the PU Examinations Department in this regard.
According to the schedule, the
SSC part-ii result 2012 announce today Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE)
Islamabad: The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) will announce the result of Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Annual Examination 2012 today (June 28).
The result of the examination held in March and April will be available on the website of the FBISE at the address (www.fbise.edu.pk). The result will also be available on SMS unified code 5050 for which candidates are required to send SMS in the following format FB(space) .
Bahawalpur
The result of the examination held in March and April will be available on the website of the FBISE at the address (www.fbise.edu.pk). The result will also be available on SMS unified code 5050 for which candidates are required to send SMS in the following format FB(space) .
Bahawalpur
Seven killed, 20 injured blast at Sibi railway station QUETTA
QUETTA: At least seven people were killed and 20 others injured in a blast at Sibi railway station Wednesday night, said Deputy Commissioner Sibi.
However, the hospital sources put the number of dead at four including a child while those of the injured at 30.
Shahid Saleem, the Sibi Deputy Commissioner said the injured from the blast were rushed to the District Headquarters Hospital where condition of eight is said to be critical.
According to
However, the hospital sources put the number of dead at four including a child while those of the injured at 30.
Shahid Saleem, the Sibi Deputy Commissioner said the injured from the blast were rushed to the District Headquarters Hospital where condition of eight is said to be critical.
According to
President Zardari gets Sept 5 deadline
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) today directed President Asif Ali Zardari to give up one of his offices in line with the court’s order till September 5.
Zardari is the country’s president as well as the co-chairperson of the ruling PPP.
A three-judge LHC bench heard the case today (Wednesday).
The court asked whether it could initiate proceedings against the president despite his immunity.
The petitioner said it was a civil case of contempt of court, not the criminal one. He
Zardari is the country’s president as well as the co-chairperson of the ruling PPP.
A three-judge LHC bench heard the case today (Wednesday).
The court asked whether it could initiate proceedings against the president despite his immunity.
The petitioner said it was a civil case of contempt of court, not the criminal one. He
India: Alleged Mumbai plotter Ansari confirms Pakistan involved
MUMBAI: India said on Wednesday that a man arrested on suspicion of helping plot the 2008 Mumbai attacks had "confirmed" during interrogation that Pakistan was involved.
India has repeatedly accused its neighbour and arch rival of some degree of involvement in the attacks on Mumbai that killed 166 people and of acting too slowly in arresting those responsible.
The latest tit-for-tat underscores the fragility of ties between the nuclear-armed neighbours despite the resumption of peace
India has repeatedly accused its neighbour and arch rival of some degree of involvement in the attacks on Mumbai that killed 166 people and of acting too slowly in arresting those responsible.
The latest tit-for-tat underscores the fragility of ties between the nuclear-armed neighbours despite the resumption of peace
VW Whitenoise 2012
VW Whitenoise 2012
Friday, 3 August 2012 at 12:00 - Sunday, 5 August 2012 at 17:00 (GMT)
Norwich, United Kingdom
VW Whitenoise is East Anglia's original VW & Music Festival with over 8000 visitors.
A hot ticket for it's 10th anniversary celebrations at Norfolk Showground includes:
FREE camping included in the price of weekend tickets, standard pitch 6m x 6m
25+ live bands including top tribute acts Kazabian and the Antarctic Monkeys and local favourites
Friday, 3 August 2012 at 12:00 - Sunday, 5 August 2012 at 17:00 (GMT)
Norwich, United Kingdom
VW Whitenoise is East Anglia's original VW & Music Festival with over 8000 visitors.
A hot ticket for it's 10th anniversary celebrations at Norfolk Showground includes:
FREE camping included in the price of weekend tickets, standard pitch 6m x 6m
25+ live bands including top tribute acts Kazabian and the Antarctic Monkeys and local favourites
Planned Google tablet to rival Amazon
TAIPEI: Google Inc (GOOG.O) will soon unveil a tablet co-branded with Taiwan's Asustek Computer Inc (2357.TW) and priced to compete with Amazon's Kindle Fire device, an Asustek executive said on Wednesday.
Amazon's (AMZN.O) Kindle Fire, which runs a version of Google's Android operating system, sells for $199. Through it users can access Amazon content including books, music and video.
"It's targeting Amazon. The Kindle is based on Google's platform but with its own service, so Google has
Amazon's (AMZN.O) Kindle Fire, which runs a version of Google's Android operating system, sells for $199. Through it users can access Amazon content including books, music and video.
"It's targeting Amazon. The Kindle is based on Google's platform but with its own service, so Google has
Speakers at a meeting: Sexual violence awareness campaigns stressed
KARACHI, June 26: Speakers at a meeting on Tuesday stressed that awareness campaigns be carried out about sexual violence against women so that the female discriminatory societal mindset be changed and victims felt safe in approaching the criminal judicial system to get justice.
Speaking at the meeting organised to launch three sexual violence-related studies by the War Against Rape, they demanded that special trainings be given to the police, prosecutors and junior judicial officials to
Speaking at the meeting organised to launch three sexual violence-related studies by the War Against Rape, they demanded that special trainings be given to the police, prosecutors and junior judicial officials to
Move to make quality education affordable
KARACHI, June 26: Where can the children of common people get a good education when private schools are providing the facilities that the state’s public schools cannot deliver? This was the theme of the seminar, Investing in Education — Strengthening Private Schools for the Poor, organised by the Aman Foundation, Harvard South Asia Initiative and the Centre for Economic Research in Pakistan (CERP) held at the Institute of Business Administration on Tuesday.
The three organisations
The three organisations
Metro Events
Condolence reference
Pakistan Academy of Letters is organising a condolence reference in the memory of an eminent scholar, writer, novelist and columnist Obaidullah Baig at the PAL conference hall at 3:30pm.
National consultation
Aurat Foundation’s Legislative Watch Programme for Women’s Empowerment is organising a national consultation on ‘Political Parties’ Manifestoes — suggestions for women’s empowerment’ with provincial legislators, political parties women wings and
Pakistan Academy of Letters is organising a condolence reference in the memory of an eminent scholar, writer, novelist and columnist Obaidullah Baig at the PAL conference hall at 3:30pm.
National consultation
Aurat Foundation’s Legislative Watch Programme for Women’s Empowerment is organising a national consultation on ‘Political Parties’ Manifestoes — suggestions for women’s empowerment’ with provincial legislators, political parties women wings and
Pakistani Two heritage sites no more on Unesco’s danger list
ISLAMABAD, June 26: The Unesco’s World Heritage Committee on Tuesday decided to remove Lahore Fort and Shalimar Gardens from the ‘List of World Heritage in Danger’ while recognising the success of the government in improving the conservation of the sites.
The ‘List of World Heritage in Danger’ maintained by Unesco. It is designed to inform the international community of threats to the heritage sites.
The decision to remove Lahore Fort and Shalimar Gardens from the ‘World
The ‘List of World Heritage in Danger’ maintained by Unesco. It is designed to inform the international community of threats to the heritage sites.
The decision to remove Lahore Fort and Shalimar Gardens from the ‘World
Sikh three-day religious festival concludes
TAXILA, June 26: Three-day religious rituals in connection with 173rd death anniversary of Maharaja Ranjit Singh concluded at Gurdwara Punja Sahib, Hassanabdal on Tuesday.
Over three hundred Sikhs from different parts of the world offered the religious rituals including Shabad Kirtan, Matha Tek and Ashnan at the Gurdwara. Strict security arrangements were made on the occasion to avoid any untoward
Over three hundred Sikhs from different parts of the world offered the religious rituals including Shabad Kirtan, Matha Tek and Ashnan at the Gurdwara. Strict security arrangements were made on the occasion to avoid any untoward
Top position-holder Pakistani students
LAHORE, June 26: The 40-member delegation of top position-holder Pakistani students which is on a visit to Europe on the initiative of the Punjab Chief Minister visited Queen Mary University and Natural History Museum in London, says a handout issued on Tuesday.
The delegation also met students of Pakistan and other countries studying in the university and discussed academic issues. Later, the Pakistani students visited Natural History Museum
The delegation also met students of Pakistan and other countries studying in the university and discussed academic issues. Later, the Pakistani students visited Natural History Museum
National Vocational and Technical Training Commission’ (NAVTTC) starts training on certification of institutions
ISLAMABAD - The National Vocational and Technical Training Commission’ (NAVTTC) here Monday started five day “In-country training programme on accreditation and certification of TVET institutions”. The training has been arranged in collaboration with the Asia Pacific Accreditation and the Certification Commission (APACC) of Colombo Plan Staff College (CPSC) Manila through TVET Reform Support Programme.
The training has been organized till June 29 at National Institute of Science and
The training has been organized till June 29 at National Institute of Science and
Exhibition of rare pottery items concludes at the National Art Gallery
ISLAMABAD - An exhibition of rare pottery items, including artistically designed clay pots, concluded here Monday at the National Art Gallery. The show entitled, ‘I am a vessel, I am the vessel maker, I am the clay of the vessel’ featured the exquisite skills of popular potter Sheherezade Alam while Pakistan National Council of the Arts in collaboration with Ministry of National Heritage and Integration organised the show. As many as 150 rare pottery items served the craft lovers as an
Healthy behaviours help keep diseases at bay
ISLAMABAD - Five new studies have provided evidence to support a range of healthy behaviours that people can follow to prevent illness and improve their overall health.
The findings supported on fish consumption to reduce the risk of colon cancer; the effectiveness of hypnotherapy and acupuncture for smoking cessation; regular teeth cleaning to improve cardiovascular health; the effectiveness of primary care physicians in weight loss programs; and the use of low-dose aspirin to reduce cancer
The findings supported on fish consumption to reduce the risk of colon cancer; the effectiveness of hypnotherapy and acupuncture for smoking cessation; regular teeth cleaning to improve cardiovascular health; the effectiveness of primary care physicians in weight loss programs; and the use of low-dose aspirin to reduce cancer
Vice Chancellors demand immediate release of funds
Terming the move to block funds of public sector universities a grave situation, the Central Committee of Vice Chancellors on Monday said inaction was not tenable anymore and demanded that issue be resolved immediately.
The Central Committee of Vice Chancellors, representing 74 public sector universities of Pakistan, held an emergency meeting in which the serious situation of the late release of fourth quarter funds of Rs 12 billion was discussed in detail.
As per budget allocations and
The Central Committee of Vice Chancellors, representing 74 public sector universities of Pakistan, held an emergency meeting in which the serious situation of the late release of fourth quarter funds of Rs 12 billion was discussed in detail.
As per budget allocations and
713 of the ‘country’s finest’ pass out as Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) graduates
LAHORE - The Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) held its 24th Annual Convocation on Saturday (June 23), in the Syed Maratab Ali Sports Complex at the university campus. The varsity community came together in traditional, celebratory spirit to mark the graduation of 713 students in a glittering ceremony that also featured as the largest Convocation in the history of LUMS.
Degrees were conferred to these graduates in various majors and disciplines from all three schools of the
Degrees were conferred to these graduates in various majors and disciplines from all three schools of the
Afghan Mela commemorates World Refugee Day organised SHARP
LAHORE - The Society for Human Rights and Prisoner’s Aid (SHARP) organised a one-day festival for Afghan refugees residing in Lahore as a part of the World Refugee Day events. The SHARP Afghan Mela was arranged near an Afghan locality in Manzoor Park. The main objective was to provide entertainment for the less fortune segment of society which does not get a chance to enjoy life due to limited resources. A large number of refugees from scattered localities throughout Lahore and its adjacent
‘Strange’ but not defeated
Family: Saen is pictured at his Lahore home with his family who have been very supportive throughout his ordeal.
A young man, who has been plagued with a rare condition which left him with a giant head, feet and hands, is desperately searching for a cure so he can finally find love, Tammy Hughes of the Daily Mail reported.
Saen Mumtaz, 22, has been seriously disfigured by Proteus syndrome which has caused certain parts of his body to continue growing.
He has been accepted by locals in
A young man, who has been plagued with a rare condition which left him with a giant head, feet and hands, is desperately searching for a cure so he can finally find love, Tammy Hughes of the Daily Mail reported.
Saen Mumtaz, 22, has been seriously disfigured by Proteus syndrome which has caused certain parts of his body to continue growing.
He has been accepted by locals in
Sindh Youth Affairs Department to launch health awareness programme
KARACHI - Sindh Youth Affairs Department has launched worth Rs 25 million, youth health awareness programme to create awareness about health problems and precautionary measures among the youth of less developed areas of the province. This was stated by Sindh Minister for Youth Affairs Syed Faisal Sabzwari while speaking at the opening ceremony of youth health awareness project at a local hotel here Monday. Secretary Youth Affairs Shoaib Siddiqui, Director Youth Affairs Khurshid Ali Shaikh,
Photographic Exhibition on BB’s rare images concludes
ISLAMABAD - An exhibition of photographs featuring rare images of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto concluded here Tuesday at National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage, Lok Virsa.A collection of 50 photographs depicting the event from life of BB and some portraits were part of the week-long exhibition to mark her 59th birth anniversary. The event was arranged in collaboration with Senator Mrs Rubina Khalid/CEO, COSMOS Productions at the Hall of Changing Exhibitions of the Heritage
Bahria Town summer camp
ISLAMABAD/RAWALPINDI - Determined to break-free from the monotony, Bahria Town operated schools have offered an exclusive curriculum for children at their summer camps both at ACE Academy Phase-II Islamabad and AQ Khan Junior Academy Phase 7, Bahria Town Rawalpindi.The 30-day fun packed lively camps are designed for different age groups and have been a roaring success in twin cities with the over-whelming response from the keen parents who admire the constructive and creatively designed routine
Funds paucity jeopardising students’ future
ISLAMABAD - The 4th graduation ceremony of Higher Education Commission (HEC) Scholars was organised here at the HEC auditorium to confer degrees on successful candidates of last two batches of MS Programme Korea.Choongjoo CHOI, Ambassador of Republic of Korea to Pakistan graced the occasion as guest of honour. The ceremony was attended by academicians, scholars and their parents.Executive Director HEC Prof Dr Sohail H Naqvi said Korea’s 95 per cent higher education literacy rate, active
Flood emergency declared in Sindh
KARACHI - Following the expected heavy rains and floods forecast by Meteorological Department, the Sindh government on Tuesday declared emergency in the province, directing the provincial departments and districts administration to take precautionary, preventive and proactive measures.
An emergency meeting chaired by Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah at CM Secretariat, reviewed the preparations to shift people safer places and provide relief in case of heavy rains and floods, which has
An emergency meeting chaired by Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah at CM Secretariat, reviewed the preparations to shift people safer places and provide relief in case of heavy rains and floods, which has
Martial arts Ahmed Hussain record holder seeks patronage
PESHAWAR, June 26: The ten-time world record holder in martial arts Ahmed Hussain has demanded of President Asif Ali Zardari to help sponsor his sports activities.
Speaking at a press conference at Peshawar Press Club on Tuesday Ahmed Hussain said in different countries martial arts was known with different names but he had named the game in Pakistan as ‘Pakeedo’ and had made world records ten times in it.
“I have made the record to put my name in Guinness Book of World Records and
Speaking at a press conference at Peshawar Press Club on Tuesday Ahmed Hussain said in different countries martial arts was known with different names but he had named the game in Pakistan as ‘Pakeedo’ and had made world records ten times in it.
“I have made the record to put my name in Guinness Book of World Records and
Young student computer programmer
PESHAWAR, June 26: A student of the Muslim Educational Complex Peshawar has achieved the title of ‘young computer professional programmer’ from Microsoft and Google by developing a web-database for BMW Company.
Speaking at a news conference at Peshawar Press Club on Tuesday, Salman Malik, 17, claimed he had fixed software errors for 10 international business companies through online programming and developed a unique web database for BMW Company for which he was awarded distinctive
Speaking at a news conference at Peshawar Press Club on Tuesday, Salman Malik, 17, claimed he had fixed software errors for 10 international business companies through online programming and developed a unique web database for BMW Company for which he was awarded distinctive
Tuesday, 26 June 2012
Tribal students want ban lifted, two-day deadline
PESHAWAR: Setting a two-day deadline for the political administration of Khyber Agency, the Khyber Students Union (KSU) Tuesday threatened to stage protest if the ban on the issuance of domiciles and other documents was not lifted.
Speaking a news conference here, KSU president Muslim Khan Afridi and general secretary Nekmat Khan alleged that the political administration had imposed a ban on the issuance of new domiciles.
They complained the ban was placed at a time
Speaking a news conference here, KSU president Muslim Khan Afridi and general secretary Nekmat Khan alleged that the political administration had imposed a ban on the issuance of new domiciles.
They complained the ban was placed at a time
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