Tributes paid to legendary singers
Staff Report
LAHORE: Rich tributes were paid to ghazal singers Mehdi Hasan, Noor Jehan and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan at a music programme organised by Pakistan Music Council in collaboration with TECH Club and Rotary Centennial Club on Sunday.
Singers Noor Afhsan, Maham Rizvi and Shafat sang the poetry of Faiz Ahmed Faiz, Sufi Tabassum and Nasir Kazmi.
Speakers said that a music academy was need of the hour in Pakistan to introduce, explore and promote
Sunday, 30 September 2012
Educated workforce key to development Haq convocation ceremony organised by Newports Institute of Communication and Economics,
Educated workforce key to development: Haq
KARACHI: Sindh Education Minister Pir Mazharul Haq has said that the young and educated workforce is the key to the national development. He was speaking at the convocation ceremony organised by Newports Institute of Communication and Economics, said a statement here on Sunday. The minister was of the view that the youth should forward and play their due role towards national progress and development. He further pointed out that the young and
KARACHI: Sindh Education Minister Pir Mazharul Haq has said that the young and educated workforce is the key to the national development. He was speaking at the convocation ceremony organised by Newports Institute of Communication and Economics, said a statement here on Sunday. The minister was of the view that the youth should forward and play their due role towards national progress and development. He further pointed out that the young and
HEC inks pact with University of New Mexico UNM, USA
HEC will provide scholarships to Pakistani candidates for higher studies at the universities.
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan has signed MOU with University of New Mexico (UNM), USA for scholarship programme for higher studies of university teachers/scholars of Pakistan.
Initially, the School of Engineering (SOE) at UNM will enroll Pakistani candidates for MS leading to PhD and PhD programs starting from 2013. However, the officials at UNM informed that they are working
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan has signed MOU with University of New Mexico (UNM), USA for scholarship programme for higher studies of university teachers/scholars of Pakistan.
Initially, the School of Engineering (SOE) at UNM will enroll Pakistani candidates for MS leading to PhD and PhD programs starting from 2013. However, the officials at UNM informed that they are working
Chile author Allende wins Danish literature prize
Chilean author Isabel Allende has won a Danish literature prize for her magical storytelling.
The 500,000 kroner ($86,000) Hans Christian Andersen Literature Prize is given to a writer whose works compare with those of the legendary Andersen, who was born in 1805 and wrote about 160 fairytales and poems before his death in 1875.
More than 57 million copies of Allende s books, which incorporate elements of magic and fantasy, have been sold worldwide, most notably "The House of the
The 500,000 kroner ($86,000) Hans Christian Andersen Literature Prize is given to a writer whose works compare with those of the legendary Andersen, who was born in 1805 and wrote about 160 fairytales and poems before his death in 1875.
More than 57 million copies of Allende s books, which incorporate elements of magic and fantasy, have been sold worldwide, most notably "The House of the
RAC drama festival on peak Government Girls Degree College,
RAWALPINDI- The ongoing drama festival week is at its peak in Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC).
Among recently staged dramas, Government Girls Degree College, of Dhok Mankol presented their presentation titled “ Reconstruction”, an appropriately themed play, which was well received by the
Among recently staged dramas, Government Girls Degree College, of Dhok Mankol presented their presentation titled “ Reconstruction”, an appropriately themed play, which was well received by the
Quaid-i-Azam University QAU to hold moot on nano science, technology
ISLAMABAD - Department of Electronics, Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) will hold an international conference on “Nano Science and Technology” from today (Monday) to October 5 to highlight the need of technologies in the country, which can harness quantum effects and have huge potential and future.
Scientists from Pakistan and around the globe, including some renowned names in the field of nano sciences and nano technologies like Gernot Alber (Germany), Vanderlei S Bagnato (Brzail), Andreas
Scientists from Pakistan and around the globe, including some renowned names in the field of nano sciences and nano technologies like Gernot Alber (Germany), Vanderlei S Bagnato (Brzail), Andreas
Senate body for transport facility in FDE institutes
ISLAMABAD - Senate Sub-Committee on Cabinet Secretariat has directed the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) to ensure transport facility to all the schools and girls college attached with it.
The sub-committee comprised of convener, Senator Dr Saeeda Iqbal and two members Senator Abdul Haseeb Khan and Senator Rubina Khalid also asked FDE to maintain same education standard in all its institution.
The meeting was informed that 76 posts were lying vacant in Federal Directorate of Education
The sub-committee comprised of convener, Senator Dr Saeeda Iqbal and two members Senator Abdul Haseeb Khan and Senator Rubina Khalid also asked FDE to maintain same education standard in all its institution.
The meeting was informed that 76 posts were lying vacant in Federal Directorate of Education
Educated workforce key to national development: minister Sindh Senior Minister Education
KARACHI - The youth of Pakistan must come forward and play their due role towards nation’s sustainability as young and educated workforce is the key to national development.
This was stated by Sindh Senior Minister Education Pir Mazharul Haque while speaking at the convocation ceremony of Newport Institute of Communications and Economics held recently.
At the convocation ceremony, more than 500 students graduated in the disciplines of business administration, computer science and fashion
This was stated by Sindh Senior Minister Education Pir Mazharul Haque while speaking at the convocation ceremony of Newport Institute of Communications and Economics held recently.
At the convocation ceremony, more than 500 students graduated in the disciplines of business administration, computer science and fashion
Nizami gets honorary PhD degree today Punjab University
LAHORE – The Punjab University has awarded an honorary PhD degree to Nawa-i-Waqt Group Managing Director and TheNation Editor-in-Chief Majid Nizami in recognition of his services in the field of journalism and for protection of Pakistan’s ideology.
A ceremony in this regard will be held on Monday (today) at the Centre for Undergraduate Studies, New Campus. Punjab University Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran, senior faculty, employees, students and people from different walks of life
A ceremony in this regard will be held on Monday (today) at the Centre for Undergraduate Studies, New Campus. Punjab University Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran, senior faculty, employees, students and people from different walks of life
Urdu book of Naat launched “La Nabiyya Badi”
PESHAWAR: An Urdu book of Naat collection authored by a physician has been launched.The publication titled “La Nabiyya Badi” has been penned by Prof Dr Ejaz Hassan Khan Khattak, vice-principal of the Khyber Medical College, Peshawar who teaches pathology.
The launching ceremony was held at the Khyber Medical College auditorium. The function was attended by literati, religious figures, medical teachers and a good number of students. An Urdu and Hindko writer, poet and columnist Mushtaq
The launching ceremony was held at the Khyber Medical College auditorium. The function was attended by literati, religious figures, medical teachers and a good number of students. An Urdu and Hindko writer, poet and columnist Mushtaq
Film festival to mark Japan-Pakistan ties Pakistan National Council of the Art (PNCA)
Islamabad
To mark the 60th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Pakistan (1952-2012), the Embassy of Japan, in collaboration with the Pakistan National Council of the Art (PNCA) and the Pakistan-Japan Cultural Association, is holding a three-day Feature Film Festival from October 2 to 4 at the National Art Gallery (NAG).
The festival includes ‘After the Rain’, ‘The Twilight Samurai’ and ‘The Passage to Japan’.
‘After the Rain’: The
To mark the 60th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Pakistan (1952-2012), the Embassy of Japan, in collaboration with the Pakistan National Council of the Art (PNCA) and the Pakistan-Japan Cultural Association, is holding a three-day Feature Film Festival from October 2 to 4 at the National Art Gallery (NAG).
The festival includes ‘After the Rain’, ‘The Twilight Samurai’ and ‘The Passage to Japan’.
‘After the Rain’: The
RCI has new student council Roots College International (RCI),
Islamabad
The oath-taking ceremony of the student council of the Roots College International (RCI), Millennium Campus, was held here.
The students of As & A level took the oath that they will be active and responsible members of the student executive council and abide by the laws made by the academic institution.
Roots Millennium Schools CEO Faisal Mushtaq inducted head-boy Ali Haider Lodhi, and head-girl Emaan Atif into the student executive council after administering their oaths
The oath-taking ceremony of the student council of the Roots College International (RCI), Millennium Campus, was held here.
The students of As & A level took the oath that they will be active and responsible members of the student executive council and abide by the laws made by the academic institution.
Roots Millennium Schools CEO Faisal Mushtaq inducted head-boy Ali Haider Lodhi, and head-girl Emaan Atif into the student executive council after administering their oaths
Khalifa Foundation reaches southern Punjab to help flood victims
Islamabad
A team from Khalifa Foundation of the United Arab Emirates has arrived in Pakistan to initiate relief operation in the flood-affected areas of southern Punjab.
UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan has ordered the foundation to take immediate steps for provision of relief to the affected people of the area.
According to the UAE mission here and foundation sources, the team inspected the worst-hit flooded areas in Rahimyar Khan, Rajanpur, Dera Ghazi Khan and
A team from Khalifa Foundation of the United Arab Emirates has arrived in Pakistan to initiate relief operation in the flood-affected areas of southern Punjab.
UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan has ordered the foundation to take immediate steps for provision of relief to the affected people of the area.
According to the UAE mission here and foundation sources, the team inspected the worst-hit flooded areas in Rahimyar Khan, Rajanpur, Dera Ghazi Khan and
Higher Education Commission (HEC) US university ink MoU for scholarship programme
Islamabad
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of New Mexico (UNM), USA, for scholarship programme for higher studies of teachers and scholars of Pakistan.
Initially, the School of Engineering (SOE) at UNM will enroll Pakistani candidates for MS leading to PhD and PhD programmes starting from 2013. However, the officials at UNM informed that they are working on expanding the agreement to major disciplines and soon the
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of New Mexico (UNM), USA, for scholarship programme for higher studies of teachers and scholars of Pakistan.
Initially, the School of Engineering (SOE) at UNM will enroll Pakistani candidates for MS leading to PhD and PhD programmes starting from 2013. However, the officials at UNM informed that they are working on expanding the agreement to major disciplines and soon the
RBISE HSSC part one FA & FSc results to be announced today Rawalpindi Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education
RAWALPINDI - FA and FSc part one result of Rawalpindi Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (RBISE) will be announced today (October 1).
Matric Supplementary Examination 2012 will start from October 3 and the RBISE has finalised all the arrangements in this regard.
Chairman RBISE, Dr Muhammad Ashraf, informed that roll number slips have been dispatched on the residential addresses of the candidates.
He said if a student did not get his roll number slip, he should contact the
Matric Supplementary Examination 2012 will start from October 3 and the RBISE has finalised all the arrangements in this regard.
Chairman RBISE, Dr Muhammad Ashraf, informed that roll number slips have been dispatched on the residential addresses of the candidates.
He said if a student did not get his roll number slip, he should contact the
Institutional arrangements urged to compensate families Sindh Industrial Trading Estate (SITE)
Karachi
Top labour leaders said here on Saturday evening that there should be institutional arrangements to compensate the families of the victims of fire in a factory in the Sindh Industrial Trading Estate (SITE) recently and other parts of Pakistan.
Speaking at a news conference at the Karachi Press Club (KPC) the Executive Director of Pakistan Institute of Labour Education and Research (Piler) Karamat Ali said that the International Labour Organisation (ILO) laws
Top labour leaders said here on Saturday evening that there should be institutional arrangements to compensate the families of the victims of fire in a factory in the Sindh Industrial Trading Estate (SITE) recently and other parts of Pakistan.
Speaking at a news conference at the Karachi Press Club (KPC) the Executive Director of Pakistan Institute of Labour Education and Research (Piler) Karamat Ali said that the International Labour Organisation (ILO) laws
Young citizen journalists training comes to an end TechCamp in Pakistan
Islamabad
The first-ever Youth TechCamp in Pakistan concluded Saturday after three days of hands-on, interactive training in civic journalism and social activism, says a press release.
“I am really excited about Youth TechCamp because I believe I can help my community and my country as a whole through social media and citizen journalism,” said a young boy named Ali from Quetta, beaming with excitement at the event on Thursday.
Iqra from Khyber
The first-ever Youth TechCamp in Pakistan concluded Saturday after three days of hands-on, interactive training in civic journalism and social activism, says a press release.
“I am really excited about Youth TechCamp because I believe I can help my community and my country as a whole through social media and citizen journalism,” said a young boy named Ali from Quetta, beaming with excitement at the event on Thursday.
Iqra from Khyber
Facing intolerance with art Communication Engagement Office, Public Affairs Section, US Embassy,
Islamabad
Jamal Shah, in association with Communication Engagement Office, Public Affairs Section, US Embassy, and Lok Virsa, is holding second part of weeklong Art Workshop ‘Face Off 2’ at the Hunderkada. ‘Face Off 1’ was earlier held at Peshawar.
The workshop is an artists camp to promote peace, friendship and harmony. In the opening ceremony, illustrious Hussain Naqi spoke on ‘Seeds of Intolerance: The Crop and Poisoning’. The other speakers included
Jamal Shah, in association with Communication Engagement Office, Public Affairs Section, US Embassy, and Lok Virsa, is holding second part of weeklong Art Workshop ‘Face Off 2’ at the Hunderkada. ‘Face Off 1’ was earlier held at Peshawar.
The workshop is an artists camp to promote peace, friendship and harmony. In the opening ceremony, illustrious Hussain Naqi spoke on ‘Seeds of Intolerance: The Crop and Poisoning’. The other speakers included
Rescue 1122 trains students Ghulab Devi Postgraduate Medical Institute Lahore
LAHORE
THE Punjab Emergency Service Rescue 1122 has conducted a three-day training workshop to impart the training of Basic Life Support & Fire Safety to the students of Ghulab Devi Postgraduate Medical Institute Lahore.
As many as 78 students were trained on the initial assessment of the patients, rescue breathing, treatment of foreign body airway obstruction, cardio pulmonary resuscitation and management of spinal injury, patient’s care and fire safety
THE Punjab Emergency Service Rescue 1122 has conducted a three-day training workshop to impart the training of Basic Life Support & Fire Safety to the students of Ghulab Devi Postgraduate Medical Institute Lahore.
As many as 78 students were trained on the initial assessment of the patients, rescue breathing, treatment of foreign body airway obstruction, cardio pulmonary resuscitation and management of spinal injury, patient’s care and fire safety
Four-year BS programme discussed Government MAO College
LAHORE
A MEETING was held at Government MAO College on Saturday to discuss the issues arising after the notification of Punjab University (PU) on BS (H) four-year programme.
The meeting was chaired by Government MAO College Principal Prof Dr Farhan Ebadat Yar. Principal of Government Science College, Wahdat Road, Lahore, vice principal of Government Degree College for Boys, Satellite Town, Gujranwala, vice principal of Government Degree College for Girls, Satellite
A MEETING was held at Government MAO College on Saturday to discuss the issues arising after the notification of Punjab University (PU) on BS (H) four-year programme.
The meeting was chaired by Government MAO College Principal Prof Dr Farhan Ebadat Yar. Principal of Government Science College, Wahdat Road, Lahore, vice principal of Government Degree College for Boys, Satellite Town, Gujranwala, vice principal of Government Degree College for Girls, Satellite
COLUMN: Art and spirituality University of Texas at Austin
Zulfikar Ghose is a poet, novelist and literary critic. Apart from criticism and poetry, he has also penned many novels, including the trilogy The Incredible Brazilian. He is Professor Emeritus in the English Department at the University of Texas at Austin.
I am writing this on my laptop at 32,000 feet above Amazonia sitting in a Boeing 767 flying from Rio de Janeiro to Texas. Three hours out of Rio and another seven to Dallas, most of the passengers are asleep. I expect to spend
I am writing this on my laptop at 32,000 feet above Amazonia sitting in a Boeing 767 flying from Rio de Janeiro to Texas. Three hours out of Rio and another seven to Dallas, most of the passengers are asleep. I expect to spend
COLUMN: Different stages of Hajra Masroor’s art The story “Tisri Manzil”
By Intizar Husain
After leaving Lahore for Karachi, Hajra Masroor made a visit in October 1972. It was her first public appearance and a reception had been arranged in her honour, well-attended by writers and her admirers. Prominent among them were Professor Wiqar Azeem, who was in the chair, Professor Hameed Ahmad Khan and Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi. Speaking on the occasion Khan said that Hajra “possesses the courage to point out the unpleasant socio-economic realties in our society and
After leaving Lahore for Karachi, Hajra Masroor made a visit in October 1972. It was her first public appearance and a reception had been arranged in her honour, well-attended by writers and her admirers. Prominent among them were Professor Wiqar Azeem, who was in the chair, Professor Hameed Ahmad Khan and Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi. Speaking on the occasion Khan said that Hajra “possesses the courage to point out the unpleasant socio-economic realties in our society and
REVIEW: Chronicle of a Corpse Bearer
Reviewed by Mahvesh Murad
It’s always amazed me that a culture as rich and ancient as that of Zoroastrians does not have much fiction written about it. Just the fact that it is one of the oldest religions and the first known monotheistic one, that it has yielded empires as influential as the Achaemenid and Sassanid and yet dwindled into a worldwide community of less than two hundred thousand people means that it must have a million stories to tell. And yet only a dozen or so have been told
It’s always amazed me that a culture as rich and ancient as that of Zoroastrians does not have much fiction written about it. Just the fact that it is one of the oldest religions and the first known monotheistic one, that it has yielded empires as influential as the Achaemenid and Sassanid and yet dwindled into a worldwide community of less than two hundred thousand people means that it must have a million stories to tell. And yet only a dozen or so have been told
Schoolteachers rally against anti-Islam film
LAHORE
A LARGE number of government schoolteachers taking out a rally on Saturday condemned the anti-Islam movie.
The rally organised by Punjab Teachers Union (PTU) and Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Punjab schoolteachers started from Nasser Bagh and culminated at GPO Chowk.
The rally participants carrying placards and banners chanted anti-US slogans and condemned the makers of the blasphemous movie.
PTU and JAC office-bearers, including
A LARGE number of government schoolteachers taking out a rally on Saturday condemned the anti-Islam movie.
The rally organised by Punjab Teachers Union (PTU) and Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Punjab schoolteachers started from Nasser Bagh and culminated at GPO Chowk.
The rally participants carrying placards and banners chanted anti-US slogans and condemned the makers of the blasphemous movie.
PTU and JAC office-bearers, including
18 students hurt in Karak accident Indus Highway on Saturday
KARAK: Eighteen students sustained injuries when the vehicle of a private school overturned on the Indus Highway on Saturday.
Sources said the students of Wisdom School and College, Chokara, were on way to school when their van overturned near Amberi Kala. As a result, 18 students sustained
Sources said the students of Wisdom School and College, Chokara, were on way to school when their van overturned near Amberi Kala. As a result, 18 students sustained
BSEK accounts office opens Sunday (today), Board of Secondary Education Karachi
Karachi
The accounts office of the Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK) would remain open on Sunday (today), Secretary BSEK, Hoor Mazhar said on Saturday.
The candidates of class IX could submit their enrolment forms for the academic year 2013 against regular payment of Rs300 only, she said.
The decision was taken to facilitate the students and their parents as from October 1 the board would impose late fee and collect Rs600 per form. Keeping the
The accounts office of the Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK) would remain open on Sunday (today), Secretary BSEK, Hoor Mazhar said on Saturday.
The candidates of class IX could submit their enrolment forms for the academic year 2013 against regular payment of Rs300 only, she said.
The decision was taken to facilitate the students and their parents as from October 1 the board would impose late fee and collect Rs600 per form. Keeping the
Habib varsity bill approved
KARACHI, Sept 29: Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad has approved the bill for the establishment of the Habib University Karachi.
The Sindh Assembly had approved the bill in June earlier this year.
The governor called the university a good addition in the higher education sector, according to a statement issued on Friday.
A senior university official, Sadaf Latafat, said the institution would be functional from the year 2014. It would be a private university dealing in disciplines of
The Sindh Assembly had approved the bill in June earlier this year.
The governor called the university a good addition in the higher education sector, according to a statement issued on Friday.
A senior university official, Sadaf Latafat, said the institution would be functional from the year 2014. It would be a private university dealing in disciplines of
Scared of going to your college? You should be Centralized Admission Policy (CAP),
KARACHI - Worsening law and order situation and division of metropolis on ethno-territorial grounds has made it difficult for the government to run its educational institutions due to limited number of enrolments.
Centralized Admission Policy (CAP), an authority which grants admissions to students in government colleges of the city, had failed to ensure enrolment of students in public colleges and higher secondary schools due to prevailing law and order situation in some of the city areas.
Centralized Admission Policy (CAP), an authority which grants admissions to students in government colleges of the city, had failed to ensure enrolment of students in public colleges and higher secondary schools due to prevailing law and order situation in some of the city areas.
Written test for ASIs Sindh Public Service Commission (SPSC) Hyderabad
HYDERABAD - Sindh Public Service Commission (SPSC) Hyderabad would conduct written tests for the post of Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) BPS-9 on October 7-8. Serving constables and head Constables of the province would appear for the test in Hyderabad, Sukkur, Larkana and Karachi centres simultaneously.
Saturday, 29 September 2012
Drama festival gains momentum at the Rawalpindi Arts Council auditorium
Drama festival gains momentum
RAWALPINDI, Sept 29: The drama festival gained momentum on Saturday as two plays were staged at the Rawalpindi Arts Council auditorium.
The students of Government Degree College for Women Dhoke Mangtal, Rawalpindi gave an exclusive performance of ‘Tameer-e-Nau’, written and directed by Shehla Gul.
The story is based on students who squander time in gossips without caring for their parents. Finally, they realise their obligations and become civilised
RAWALPINDI, Sept 29: The drama festival gained momentum on Saturday as two plays were staged at the Rawalpindi Arts Council auditorium.
The students of Government Degree College for Women Dhoke Mangtal, Rawalpindi gave an exclusive performance of ‘Tameer-e-Nau’, written and directed by Shehla Gul.
The story is based on students who squander time in gossips without caring for their parents. Finally, they realise their obligations and become civilised
ederal Directorate of Education (FDE) directive all schools and colleges to involve parents of students in educational activities
FDE directive
ISLAMABAD, Sept 29: In order to enhance the working efficiency of the institutions, the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) has asked all schools and colleges to involve parents of students in educational activities.
For this purpose, election to the parent-teacher association (PTA) will be held on October 1 and most of the schools will be closed for students on that day, it has been learnt.
A teacher of a school in I-8/2 while talking to Dawn said parents had been
ISLAMABAD, Sept 29: In order to enhance the working efficiency of the institutions, the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) has asked all schools and colleges to involve parents of students in educational activities.
For this purpose, election to the parent-teacher association (PTA) will be held on October 1 and most of the schools will be closed for students on that day, it has been learnt.
A teacher of a school in I-8/2 while talking to Dawn said parents had been
Students protest change in uniform Government Technical College, Kohat Road,
PESHAWAR, Sept 29: The students of Government Technical College, Kohat Road, have expressed concern over the change of uniform and raise in fee.
The students, in a joint statement here on Saturday, said the college’s uniform used to be qameez, shalwar but now the administration had changed it to trouser and shirt, which the student were not ready to wear.
The students’ leaders Hassan Khwaja, Sadam Mohmand, Wajid Khan and Tariq Afridi, said the college administration had also hiked the
The students, in a joint statement here on Saturday, said the college’s uniform used to be qameez, shalwar but now the administration had changed it to trouser and shirt, which the student were not ready to wear.
The students’ leaders Hassan Khwaja, Sadam Mohmand, Wajid Khan and Tariq Afridi, said the college administration had also hiked the
HSSC supple exam on Oct 8 (BISE) Rawalpindi,
RAWALPINDI, Sept 28: The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Rawalpindi, on Friday, said that the supplementary examination of Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) would commence on October 8, advising applicants to submit their forms before October 5.
The board’s spokesman, Arsalan Cheema, said students could either download the application form from the official website of BISE or obtain it from Habib Bank. He added that to ensure timely completion of the
The board’s spokesman, Arsalan Cheema, said students could either download the application form from the official website of BISE or obtain it from Habib Bank. He added that to ensure timely completion of the
Teachers rally Punjab Teachers Union and the Joint Action Committee of Teachers, Punjab
LAHORE, Sept 29: The Punjab Teachers Union and the Joint Action Committee of Teachers, Punjab, staged a massive rally on Saturday against the blasphemous movie from Nasser Bagh to GPO Chowk.
A large number of schoolteachers, including women teachers, were carrying banners and placards bearing inscriptions against the film, film-maker and demanded that the United Nations should bring in a legislation to protect Islam and all religions in the world from insane acts.
The participants recited
A large number of schoolteachers, including women teachers, were carrying banners and placards bearing inscriptions against the film, film-maker and demanded that the United Nations should bring in a legislation to protect Islam and all religions in the world from insane acts.
The participants recited
REVIEW: A poet’s prose: Kishwar Naheed’s reflections on society Gumshuda Yadoon Ki Wapsi
Reviewed by Asif Farrukhi Gumshuda Yadoon Ki Wapsi
Sometimes they are called newspaper columns and sometimes they are termed op-eds. Call them by whatever name, they remain pretty much the same, part and parcel of what newspapers offer on a daily basis. Pick any newspaper and the editorial page will offer a variety of such columns, written from a purely personal point of view, each packaged with a clearly recognisable silhouette of the writer giving it the appearance of a branded item. On
Sometimes they are called newspaper columns and sometimes they are termed op-eds. Call them by whatever name, they remain pretty much the same, part and parcel of what newspapers offer on a daily basis. Pick any newspaper and the editorial page will offer a variety of such columns, written from a purely personal point of view, each packaged with a clearly recognisable silhouette of the writer giving it the appearance of a branded item. On
REVIEW by Mohsin Siddiqui: The Chemistry of Tears (NOVEL) by Peter Carey Knopf ISBN 0307592715
Reviewed by Mohsin Siddiqui
Ever since I read A.S. Byatt’s Possession, I’ve been sucked into a not-so-secret love of academic-cum-parallel-timeline romance fiction. Frequently, this has led to the consumption of vast quantities of ice-cream and perhaps some overcompensation as I reach for brutally masculine books about guns, warfare, zombie apocalypses, financial system meltdowns and the British public school system.
Strewn amongst these heaps of Coetzee, King and the occasional
Ever since I read A.S. Byatt’s Possession, I’ve been sucked into a not-so-secret love of academic-cum-parallel-timeline romance fiction. Frequently, this has led to the consumption of vast quantities of ice-cream and perhaps some overcompensation as I reach for brutally masculine books about guns, warfare, zombie apocalypses, financial system meltdowns and the British public school system.
Strewn amongst these heaps of Coetzee, King and the occasional
Karachi University KU admission policy criticised
HYDERABAD, Sept 29: Indus Social Forum activists staged a protest demonstration against the admissions policy of Karachi University outside the local press club on Saturday.
They chanted slogans against the KU admissions policy.
Speaking to the protesters, Indus Social Forum chairman Syed Khalil Ahmed Shah and deputy general secretary Mohsin Patoli and others said that there were 6,000 seats in KU, but Sindhi students were being deprived of admissions to the university and only 350 Sindhi
They chanted slogans against the KU admissions policy.
Speaking to the protesters, Indus Social Forum chairman Syed Khalil Ahmed Shah and deputy general secretary Mohsin Patoli and others said that there were 6,000 seats in KU, but Sindhi students were being deprived of admissions to the university and only 350 Sindhi
When art imitates life quoted film personality in the history of moviemaking
Charlie Chaplin is perhaps the most quoted film personality in the history of moviemaking. One of his famous lines about art (read: life) is: “Life is a tragedy when seen in close-up, but a comedy in long shot.” There is a semblance of truth in this observation. When the news of the torching of Capri, Prince, Nishat and Bambino cinemas blared out from television sets on Sept 21, perhaps the scale of the destruction, from a long shot, had not been ascertained. It could not have been
Festival ends: Heer Ranjha gets best feature film award
(full-length) award going to ‘Heer Ranjha’ by Karimul Islam at the PACC auditorium on Saturday evening.
The day began with a short film ‘Divine Nostalgia’ by Sikander Malik. It was a nice effort in the sense that it was about spirituality with reference to two holy places in Islam – Ka’aba and Madina – and the Holy Prophet (PBUH). It dealt with the subject with the kind of love and affection that is required for such a topic.
The next film was ‘Golden Letters’ directed
The day began with a short film ‘Divine Nostalgia’ by Sikander Malik. It was a nice effort in the sense that it was about spirituality with reference to two holy places in Islam – Ka’aba and Madina – and the Holy Prophet (PBUH). It dealt with the subject with the kind of love and affection that is required for such a topic.
The next film was ‘Golden Letters’ directed
When art imitates life quoted film personality in the history of moviemaking
Charlie Chaplin is perhaps the most quoted film personality in the history of moviemaking. One of his famous lines about art (read: life) is: “Life is a tragedy when seen in close-up, but a comedy in long shot.” There is a semblance of truth in this observation. When the news of the torching of Capri, Prince, Nishat and Bambino cinemas blared out from television sets on Sept 21, perhaps the scale of the destruction, from a long shot, had not been ascertained. It could not have been
Daniel Pearl World Music Day Photo Contest photography Competition U.S. Consulate General Karachi
photography Competition
Calling all photographers! You are invited to submit original photograph about “harmony and peace” in honor of this year’s Daniel Pearl World Music Day. Entries must include a short caption about the photograph.
How to submit your entry:
• Send your photograph to: karachinewmedia@state.gov with your full name, mobile number and CNIC number.
• Judges will select first, second and third place winners. Winners will be invited to attend the Daniel
Calling all photographers! You are invited to submit original photograph about “harmony and peace” in honor of this year’s Daniel Pearl World Music Day. Entries must include a short caption about the photograph.
How to submit your entry:
• Send your photograph to: karachinewmedia@state.gov with your full name, mobile number and CNIC number.
• Judges will select first, second and third place winners. Winners will be invited to attend the Daniel
Pakistan vs India Premadasa Stadium Colombo Sep 30 2012 ICC World Twenty20 live Cricket match streaming
ICC World Twenty20
Pakistan vs India
T20I 2012-13 season,
Played at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo,
30 September 2012 - day/night (20-over match)
India squad
MS Dhoni*†, G Gambhir, R Ashwin, L Balaji, PP Chawla, AB Dinda, Harbhajan Singh, Z Khan, V Kohli, IK Pathan, SK Raina, V Sehwag, RG Sharma, MK Tiwary, Yuvraj Singh
Pakistan squad
Mohammad Hafeez*, Abdul Razzaq, Asad Shafiq, Imran Nazir, Kamran Akmal†, Mohammad Sami, Nasir Jamshed, Raza Hasan, Saeed Ajmal, Shahid Afridi,
Pakistan vs India
T20I 2012-13 season,
Played at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo,
30 September 2012 - day/night (20-over match)
India squad
MS Dhoni*†, G Gambhir, R Ashwin, L Balaji, PP Chawla, AB Dinda, Harbhajan Singh, Z Khan, V Kohli, IK Pathan, SK Raina, V Sehwag, RG Sharma, MK Tiwary, Yuvraj Singh
Pakistan squad
Mohammad Hafeez*, Abdul Razzaq, Asad Shafiq, Imran Nazir, Kamran Akmal†, Mohammad Sami, Nasir Jamshed, Raza Hasan, Saeed Ajmal, Shahid Afridi,
Australia v South Africa at Colombo Sep 30 2012, ICC World Twenty20 live cricket match streaming
South Africa out to erase poor Australia record Australia v South Africa, World Twenty20, Colombo
ICC World Twenty20
Australia v South Africa
T20I no. 281 | 2012/13 season
Played at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
30 September 2012 - day/night (20-over match)
Australia squad
GJ Bailey*, SR Watson, DT Christian, PJ Cummins, XJ Doherty, BW Hilfenhaus, GB Hogg, DJ Hussey, MEK Hussey, CJ McKay, GJ Maxwell, MA Starc, MS Wade†, DA Warner, CL White
South Africa squad
AB de Villiers*†, HM
ICC World Twenty20
Australia v South Africa
T20I no. 281 | 2012/13 season
Played at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
30 September 2012 - day/night (20-over match)
Australia squad
GJ Bailey*, SR Watson, DT Christian, PJ Cummins, XJ Doherty, BW Hilfenhaus, GB Hogg, DJ Hussey, MEK Hussey, CJ McKay, GJ Maxwell, MA Starc, MS Wade†, DA Warner, CL White
South Africa squad
AB de Villiers*†, HM
Roots students spread peace through art celebrating the basis of humanity
Roots students spread peace through art
ISLAMABAD: Roots International Schools on Saturday celebrated their ‘open day’ in all the branches across the nation for the academic year 2012-2013. The aim behind celebrating the day was to encourage children to start visualising a peaceful co-existence on the basis of humanity through the medium of art. Another purpose of the open days is to spread awareness and to instill a sense of responsibility in students.
The themes followed at the open
ISLAMABAD: Roots International Schools on Saturday celebrated their ‘open day’ in all the branches across the nation for the academic year 2012-2013. The aim behind celebrating the day was to encourage children to start visualising a peaceful co-existence on the basis of humanity through the medium of art. Another purpose of the open days is to spread awareness and to instill a sense of responsibility in students.
The themes followed at the open
Sindh High Court orders fresh medical report on Australian sheep
KARACHI - The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Friday rejected laboratory reports on the Australian sheep suspected of being infected with harmful diseases, directing authorities to send fresh samples to London for further tests.
More than 7,000 sheep from a shipment of over 20,000 that was rejected in Bahrain on concerns over scabby mouth were inhumanely slaughtered en masse in Pakistan, to where they were forwarded.
The Sindh Livestock Department ordered the cull, which was halted after
More than 7,000 sheep from a shipment of over 20,000 that was rejected in Bahrain on concerns over scabby mouth were inhumanely slaughtered en masse in Pakistan, to where they were forwarded.
The Sindh Livestock Department ordered the cull, which was halted after
Students pledge to become responsible
ISLAMABAD - Students of a leading international school system on Friday pledged to become responsible and productive youth of the country. At an oath-taking ceremony held at Roots College International Millennium Campus, I-9/3, with the objective to encourage young individuals to regularize the student’s body and become responsible individuals, the A-level students took a vow under the oath that they would become active and responsible members of the Student Executive Council and would
Transport facility to be ensured in all schools, colleges: FDE
ISLAMABAD - The Senate sub-committee on Cabinet Secretariat on Friday directed the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) to ensure transport facility to all the schools and girls college attached with the directorate.
The sub-committee comprised of convener Senator Dr. Saeeda Iqbal and two other members Senator Abdul Haseeb Khan and Senator Rubina Khalid who asked the FDE to maintain the same education standard in all its institutions.
The meeting was informed that 76 posts were laying
The sub-committee comprised of convener Senator Dr. Saeeda Iqbal and two other members Senator Abdul Haseeb Khan and Senator Rubina Khalid who asked the FDE to maintain the same education standard in all its institutions.
The meeting was informed that 76 posts were laying
Rawalpindi Matric exam from Oct 3
RAWALPINDI - Matric Supplementary Examination will commence from October 3 under the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Rawalpindi.
The Board had already sent the date sheets and roll number slips to all the students who would be appearing in the examination.
All the arrangements had been finalized by the board for holding the examination. The candidates who had not received their roll number slips till Friday had been directed to contact the board office immediately.
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The Board had already sent the date sheets and roll number slips to all the students who would be appearing in the examination.
All the arrangements had been finalized by the board for holding the examination. The candidates who had not received their roll number slips till Friday had been directed to contact the board office immediately.
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Illegal allotments common in hospitals and hostels in Rawalpindi
RAWALPINDI - Doctors working in Allied hospitals and the Rawalpindi Medical College have expressed grave concerns over the unlawful allotment and occupation of residences and hostels of the hospitals and college.
The allotment of the houses and rooms in the hostels are done without following rules and regulations and once a house or room is allotted to a person, if becomes impossible to be vacated from the occupant.
According to sources, the residence of the Medical Superintendent (MS) of
The allotment of the houses and rooms in the hostels are done without following rules and regulations and once a house or room is allotted to a person, if becomes impossible to be vacated from the occupant.
According to sources, the residence of the Medical Superintendent (MS) of
Scared of going to your college
KARACHI - Worsening law and order situation and division of metropolis on ethno-territorial grounds has made it difficult for the government to run its educational institutions due to limited number of enrolments.
Centralized Admission Policy (CAP), an authority which grants admissions to students in government colleges of the city, had failed to ensure enrolment of students in public colleges and higher secondary schools due to prevailing law and order situation in some of the city areas.
Centralized Admission Policy (CAP), an authority which grants admissions to students in government colleges of the city, had failed to ensure enrolment of students in public colleges and higher secondary schools due to prevailing law and order situation in some of the city areas.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa plans free cancer care
PESHAWAR, Aug 28: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has planned free treatment of cancer patients in the province under a new programme, say officials.
“The government has Rs500 million for free treatment of cancer patients in the province this year. The programme will receive the same amount of money every year,” an official told Dawn on Tuesday.
The move has been made in light of the success of another programme under which the government in collaboration with a pharmaceutical firm
“The government has Rs500 million for free treatment of cancer patients in the province this year. The programme will receive the same amount of money every year,” an official told Dawn on Tuesday.
The move has been made in light of the success of another programme under which the government in collaboration with a pharmaceutical firm
China, Pakistan enjoy exemplary ties on China National Day
KARACHI – China and Pakistan play very important and key roles in the region and both countries should work even more closely, said Chinese Consul General Zhang Jianxin.He was addressing at a glittering and well-attended reception held here the other day to celebrate the National Day and the 63rd anniversary of the Peoples Republic of China.The Chinese envoy reiterated with emphasis that the friendship between the two countries was higher than the Himalyas, deeper than the oceans, sweeter
UNESCO launches disaster risks reduction game in Islamabad College
ISLAMABAD – Ministry of Capital Administration and Development (CAD) and UNESCO launched UNESCO’s Disaster Master Game in the federal capital at a launching ceremony held in Islamabad College for Girls F-6/2, Islamabad.
According to a press release, the event was attended by Federal Secretary, Ministry of Capital Administration and Development, Riffat Shaheen Qazi as chief guest along with Joint Secretary Ministry of CAD, Rafique Tahir, Director/Representative UNESCO Pakistan, Dr
According to a press release, the event was attended by Federal Secretary, Ministry of Capital Administration and Development, Riffat Shaheen Qazi as chief guest along with Joint Secretary Ministry of CAD, Rafique Tahir, Director/Representative UNESCO Pakistan, Dr
Residents demand school, college facilities in Kalial
RAWALPINDI – Residents of Union Council Kalial have expressed grave concerns over lack of school and college facilities in the areas.
Union Council Kalial population runs into 50,000 and it consists of the areas of Shah Pur Sayedan, Galli Khatana, Kallri, Dhok Paharian, Gulshanabad and other settlements but no high school and college have been built for the residents.
Students of these areas have to take admission into schools and colleges at Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Being a
Union Council Kalial population runs into 50,000 and it consists of the areas of Shah Pur Sayedan, Galli Khatana, Kallri, Dhok Paharian, Gulshanabad and other settlements but no high school and college have been built for the residents.
Students of these areas have to take admission into schools and colleges at Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Being a
College Student artists mesmerise audience at RAC
RAWALPINDI – Two dramas were staged at the Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC) in the Inter Colleges and Universities Drama Competition in connection with Punjab Youth Festival here on Friday.
PML-N MNA Tahira Aurangzeb was the guest of honor while RAC Resident Director Waqar Ahmed, Naheed Manzoor and Deputy Director Sajjad were also present on the occasion.
The students of Government Khadija Umer Girls Degree College, Rawalpindi, staged a play titled “Ghar tu Akhir Apna hai” which
PML-N MNA Tahira Aurangzeb was the guest of honor while RAC Resident Director Waqar Ahmed, Naheed Manzoor and Deputy Director Sajjad were also present on the occasion.
The students of Government Khadija Umer Girls Degree College, Rawalpindi, staged a play titled “Ghar tu Akhir Apna hai” which
Friday, 28 September 2012
BA, BSc supplementary exams
LAHORE, Sept 28: The Punjab University is holding BA/BSc supplementary examination from Oct 4.
The university has sent roll number slips to candidates on their addresses. If any candidate does not receive slip, he/she can receive a duplicate slip from the examinations
The university has sent roll number slips to candidates on their addresses. If any candidate does not receive slip, he/she can receive a duplicate slip from the examinations
150 ghost schools in district Rajanpur
LAHORE, Sept 28: Punjab Assembly’s standing committee member Dr Asma Mamdot has said almost 150 ghost schools still exist in her home district Rajanpur.
Speaking at a post-budget policy dialogue on effectiveness of education financing on Friday, she claimed the teachers of ‘ghost schools’ were drawing salaries for the last one and-a-half decade. “The ghost schools’ teachers are drawing salaries despite many complaints to the School Education Department,” she observed.
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Speaking at a post-budget policy dialogue on effectiveness of education financing on Friday, she claimed the teachers of ‘ghost schools’ were drawing salaries for the last one and-a-half decade. “The ghost schools’ teachers are drawing salaries despite many complaints to the School Education Department,” she observed.
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Education funds are misspent, colleges suffer the most
LAHORE, Sept 28: Colleges have suffered budget cuts over the years as their development budget has been decreased from last fiscal’s Rs22.617 billion to Rs19.567 billion for the current financial year.
On the other hand, the Punjab government has allocated Rs100 million to Army Public School and College and Rs12.8 million for the construction of Pak-Turk College from “miscellaneous grants”.
This was revealed in an analysis of education budget presented by Ahmad Ali, research fellow
On the other hand, the Punjab government has allocated Rs100 million to Army Public School and College and Rs12.8 million for the construction of Pak-Turk College from “miscellaneous grants”.
This was revealed in an analysis of education budget presented by Ahmad Ali, research fellow
105th birthday of Bhagat Singh
LAHORE, Sept 28: The 105th birthday of Bhagat Singh, who was among the most influential revolutionary heroes of the struggle for Indian independence, was celebrated at two venues in the city on Friday.
The events were organised by the Bhagat Singh Memorial Society that comprises some 24 political and non-political organisations.
The first and prime venue where the event was held was Dayal Singh College library, attended by members of civil society and others.
On the occasion, Ajoka
The events were organised by the Bhagat Singh Memorial Society that comprises some 24 political and non-political organisations.
The first and prime venue where the event was held was Dayal Singh College library, attended by members of civil society and others.
On the occasion, Ajoka
Fee Refund policy for students devised
ISLAMABAD, Aug 28: The Higher Education Commission HEC has approved standardized fee refund policy at higher education institutions due to which now students who apply for the admission in more than one university can get their fees refunded.
This national level policy was devised in compliance with the direction of the Islamabad High Court (IHC).
The IHC had directed the HEC to restructure fee-refund policy at national level. In this regard, a committee, comprising vice chancellors both
This national level policy was devised in compliance with the direction of the Islamabad High Court (IHC).
The IHC had directed the HEC to restructure fee-refund policy at national level. In this regard, a committee, comprising vice chancellors both
International Islamic University Islamabad stopped from denying its teachers allowances
ISLAMABAD, Aug 28: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Tuesday stopped the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) from withdrawing the special allowance it had been paying to its 64 teachers and asked the university to explain its decision.
IHC Chief Justice Iqbal Hameedur Rehman issued the order while admitting a petition of the teachers of the faculty of management sciences against the IIUI’s decision that would have taken effect on September 1 and lost them between Rs20,000 and
IHC Chief Justice Iqbal Hameedur Rehman issued the order while admitting a petition of the teachers of the faculty of management sciences against the IIUI’s decision that would have taken effect on September 1 and lost them between Rs20,000 and
Principal of Islamabad College transferred after a tiff
ISLAMABAD, Aug 28: The principal of Islamabad College for Boys (ICB) G-6/3 has been abruptly transferred and given the charge of another college in the capital, Dawn has learnt.
According to sources, one of the most senior teachers of the federal capital, Prof Anwar Ali Khan, who is officer of Basic Pay Scale 21, was appointed principal of ICB G-6/3, an important institution in Islamabad.
A teacher of the G-6/3 institution, requesting not to be identified, claimed that the principal was
According to sources, one of the most senior teachers of the federal capital, Prof Anwar Ali Khan, who is officer of Basic Pay Scale 21, was appointed principal of ICB G-6/3, an important institution in Islamabad.
A teacher of the G-6/3 institution, requesting not to be identified, claimed that the principal was
Special adviser to Islamabad Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry
ISLAMABAD, Aug 28: The Islamabad Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IWCCI) has appointed famous business leader of the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad Malik Sohail Hussain as its special adviser.
According to a statement of the IWCCI issued here on Tuesday said that, a meeting of executive council of IWCCI was held here with the founder president of the Chamber Samina Fazil in the chair.
The meeting unanimously decided to appoint Malik Sohail Hussain as special adviser to the
According to a statement of the IWCCI issued here on Tuesday said that, a meeting of executive council of IWCCI was held here with the founder president of the Chamber Samina Fazil in the chair.
The meeting unanimously decided to appoint Malik Sohail Hussain as special adviser to the
Students baton charged at Airport Skardu
SKARDU, Aug 28: The police on Tuesday resorted to baton charge to disperse students, who were protesting at the airport here against unavailability of flights to Islamabad. Several protesters, including two local journalists, who were covering the event, were injured. The injured were shifted to DHQ hospital The students resorted to protest after the federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik, who arrived here on Monday and was also at the airport during the protest, failed to honour a promise to
Overseas boarders are not immigrants: Boarding Schools Association BSA
Boarding schools have urged the government to remove overseas pupils from net immigration figures.
In a letter to Immigration Minister Mark Harper, the Boarding Schools Association (BSA) said including these pupils risked driving them away. The BSA said overseas students brought in £510m in fees alone last year.
John Newton, head of Taunton School, said the students were "exactly what government would like international students to be - temporary
In a letter to Immigration Minister Mark Harper, the Boarding Schools Association (BSA) said including these pupils risked driving them away. The BSA said overseas students brought in £510m in fees alone last year.
John Newton, head of Taunton School, said the students were "exactly what government would like international students to be - temporary
UK: 4 out of 10 students fail in new phonics test
The test checks six-year-olds' ability to read aloud a mixture of 40 real and made-up word.
Fewer than six out of 10 pupils, 58%, passed the controversial new national phonics reading test in England, official statistics show.
The test checks six-year-olds ability to read aloud a mixture of 40 real and made-up words, sounding them out using the phonics system. Ministers said the check had identified pupils who needed further help in learning to read. But teaching unions say it risks
Fewer than six out of 10 pupils, 58%, passed the controversial new national phonics reading test in England, official statistics show.
The test checks six-year-olds ability to read aloud a mixture of 40 real and made-up words, sounding them out using the phonics system. Ministers said the check had identified pupils who needed further help in learning to read. But teaching unions say it risks
University of Karachi KU announces MA Final (Private) results academic session 2011-12
KARACHI - The University of Karachi on Friday announced the results of MA Final (Private) in the disciplines of Mathematics, Urdu, General History, Islamic History Arabic, Sindhi and Philosophy.A Karachi University spokesperson said that these results of compiled in a shorter period of two months. The manual tabulation of the results is also continuing, it was further stated.Meanwhile, the University of Karachi has announced that the enrolment forms and fee of BS (BBA), BCS, MBA and MA
Medical Colleges University of Health Sciences (UHS) declares entry test results
LAHORE: The University of Health Sciences (UHS) Lahore on Friday declared the results of entrance tests 2012.
Kanza Noor Butt from Gujranwala had the highest marks: 1,082 out of 1,100. Ali Haider Jafry and Awais Raza of Lahore got the second and third highest marks, 1,077 and 1,067 respectively.
All the candidates who have secured at least 80 per cent aggregate marks according to the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council’s formula will be eligible to apply for admission. According to the
Kanza Noor Butt from Gujranwala had the highest marks: 1,082 out of 1,100. Ali Haider Jafry and Awais Raza of Lahore got the second and third highest marks, 1,077 and 1,067 respectively.
All the candidates who have secured at least 80 per cent aggregate marks according to the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council’s formula will be eligible to apply for admission. According to the
Global Education helps fight militant mindset: President
President Zardari said that education holds the key to socio-economic development.
President Asif Zardari while talking to UN Special Envoy for Global Education‚ Gordon Brown said that education is the most effective tool to fight militant mindset and to lead the nation on the path to socio-economic development and upward mobility.
Gordon Brown briefed the President about the objectives of UN initiative "Education First".
Brown said that he will visit Islamabad soon
President Asif Zardari while talking to UN Special Envoy for Global Education‚ Gordon Brown said that education is the most effective tool to fight militant mindset and to lead the nation on the path to socio-economic development and upward mobility.
Gordon Brown briefed the President about the objectives of UN initiative "Education First".
Brown said that he will visit Islamabad soon
United Nations launches Education First initiative
Ban Ki-moon launched Education First initiative on Wednesday at UN Headquarters in New York.
Under the plan, the various UN agencies and programmes will “unite” with governments, business leaders and civil society in a push to put education at the top of the global agenda ahead of the 2015 Millennium Development Goals deadline.
Among the challenges to be tackled by the initiative is the global need for two million more teachers, which will require major upscaling of teacher
Under the plan, the various UN agencies and programmes will “unite” with governments, business leaders and civil society in a push to put education at the top of the global agenda ahead of the 2015 Millennium Development Goals deadline.
Among the challenges to be tackled by the initiative is the global need for two million more teachers, which will require major upscaling of teacher
Sri Lankan teachers march to capital for pay hike
Thousands of academics long march to Sri Lanka's capital to demand a pay raise.
The three-month strike has crippled state-run universities across the South Asian island nation, though they remain open.
On Friday, about 10,000 academics, students, opposition politicians, trade unionists and activists joined the final day of the march, which began Monday from Galle city, about 110 kilometers (68 miles) south of Colombo.
The academics are demanding a 20 percent pay raise and greater
The three-month strike has crippled state-run universities across the South Asian island nation, though they remain open.
On Friday, about 10,000 academics, students, opposition politicians, trade unionists and activists joined the final day of the march, which began Monday from Galle city, about 110 kilometers (68 miles) south of Colombo.
The academics are demanding a 20 percent pay raise and greater
Senate body seeks details of teachers’ recruitments
Legislative body of the Senate has sought detail of recruitment of teachers in model colleges.
The Senate body on Friday asked Secretary Capital Administration and Development Division (CADD) to provide details pertaining to mechanism of recruitments for teachers of model colleges, their deputation and transfers.
Meeting of sub-committee of Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat held under Ms Saeeda Iqbal in the parliament house to discuss performance and
The Senate body on Friday asked Secretary Capital Administration and Development Division (CADD) to provide details pertaining to mechanism of recruitments for teachers of model colleges, their deputation and transfers.
Meeting of sub-committee of Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat held under Ms Saeeda Iqbal in the parliament house to discuss performance and
Punjab University BA/BSc supplementary exams 2012 from October 4
Punjab University BA/BSc Supplementary Examination 2012 will commence from October 4.
Punjab University BA/BSc Supplementary Examination 2012 will commence from October 4 for which roll number slips have been dispatched to all candidates on their addresses.
If any candidate has not received slip, he/she can receive the duplicate slip from BA/BSc Section, Exams Department New Campus.
It is pertinent to mention here that candidate will have to come with a
Punjab University BA/BSc Supplementary Examination 2012 will commence from October 4 for which roll number slips have been dispatched to all candidates on their addresses.
If any candidate has not received slip, he/she can receive the duplicate slip from BA/BSc Section, Exams Department New Campus.
It is pertinent to mention here that candidate will have to come with a
HEC to conduct test for Balochistan, FATA seats on Oct 7
The test would be conducted through NTS.
The test for the selection of the candidates against Higher Education Commission HEC reserved medical and engineering seats will be held on 7th October 2012 in four cities i.e. Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Karachi, Quetta, and Peshawar.
According to a press release, the last date to apply is 2nd October 2012. The test would be conducted through National Testing Service Pakistan (NTS).
HEC has announced reserved seats in the fields of
The test for the selection of the candidates against Higher Education Commission HEC reserved medical and engineering seats will be held on 7th October 2012 in four cities i.e. Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Karachi, Quetta, and Peshawar.
According to a press release, the last date to apply is 2nd October 2012. The test would be conducted through National Testing Service Pakistan (NTS).
HEC has announced reserved seats in the fields of
LUMS announces Faculty Travel Grants awards for Fall 2012,
LUMS announces Faculty Travel Grants
LAHORE: Increasing the number of Faculty Travel Grants (FTG) awards for Fall 2012, Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) Vice Chancellor Dr Adil Najam has granted FTG to 11 professors, associate professors and assistant professors to support their research-related international visits.
Faculty members who have been awarded grants include Professor Anwar Khurshid; associate professors Mian Muhammad Awais, Arif Iqbal Rana and Osama Siddique;
LAHORE: Increasing the number of Faculty Travel Grants (FTG) awards for Fall 2012, Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) Vice Chancellor Dr Adil Najam has granted FTG to 11 professors, associate professors and assistant professors to support their research-related international visits.
Faculty members who have been awarded grants include Professor Anwar Khurshid; associate professors Mian Muhammad Awais, Arif Iqbal Rana and Osama Siddique;
Sindh Governor assents bill for establishing Habib University Karachi
Ibad assents bill for establishing Habib University
KARACHI: Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan has assented the bill for the setting up of the Habib University Karachi. A statement issued by Press Secretary to the Governor here on Friday said that the governor termed this as a good addition in the higher education sector and for imparting quality education. Ibad was of the view that in the near future the setting up of more universities would be ensured. “It is our basic need that in
KARACHI: Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan has assented the bill for the setting up of the Habib University Karachi. A statement issued by Press Secretary to the Governor here on Friday said that the governor termed this as a good addition in the higher education sector and for imparting quality education. Ibad was of the view that in the near future the setting up of more universities would be ensured. “It is our basic need that in
Social issues highlighted in RAC drama competition
ISLAMABAD: Two dramas were staged at the Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC) in the inter-colleges and universities drama competition in connection with the Punjab Youth Festival on Friday.
Member of National Assembly Tahira Aurangzeb was the guest of honour on the occasion.
The students of Government Khadija Umer Girls Degree College, Rawalpindi, staged a play titled Ghar Tu Akhir Apna Hai, which was written and directed by Rabia Rashid and Nabeela Awan.
The importance of education was
Member of National Assembly Tahira Aurangzeb was the guest of honour on the occasion.
The students of Government Khadija Umer Girls Degree College, Rawalpindi, staged a play titled Ghar Tu Akhir Apna Hai, which was written and directed by Rabia Rashid and Nabeela Awan.
The importance of education was
Workshop on gender studies concludes today (AIOU), Department of Gender and Women Studies,
Workshop on gender studies concludes today
ISLAMABAD: A workshop on Gender and Women Studies, arranged by the Department of Gender and Women Studies, Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), for PGD/MSc students will conclude today (Saturday).
The workshop courses include 4645-Research Methods in Gender Studies, 4646-Applied Statistics in Gender Studies, 4647-Feminist Debates on Gender Inequalities, 4648-Feminism in Islam, 4682-Sociological Theory-I and 4685-Sociology of Gender Issues:
ISLAMABAD: A workshop on Gender and Women Studies, arranged by the Department of Gender and Women Studies, Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), for PGD/MSc students will conclude today (Saturday).
The workshop courses include 4645-Research Methods in Gender Studies, 4646-Applied Statistics in Gender Studies, 4647-Feminist Debates on Gender Inequalities, 4648-Feminism in Islam, 4682-Sociological Theory-I and 4685-Sociology of Gender Issues:
Students of Roots College, pledge to become responsible citizens
ISLAMABAD: Students of Roots College, a leading international school system, on Friday pledged to become responsible and productive youth of the country.
At an oath-taking ceremony held here at Roots College International Millennium Campus, I9/3, with an objective to encourage young individuals to regularise the students body and become responsible individuals, the A’ Levels students avowed under the oath that they would become active and responsible members of the Student Executive
At an oath-taking ceremony held here at Roots College International Millennium Campus, I9/3, with an objective to encourage young individuals to regularise the students body and become responsible individuals, the A’ Levels students avowed under the oath that they would become active and responsible members of the Student Executive
School being constructed on uncleared land press conference at the Landikotal Press Club
LANDIKOTAL: Residents of Loey Shalman area at the Pak-Afghan border have accused the authorities of constructing a school on their land without their consent and with the connivance of an Afghan national.
Saleem Khan and Hikmat Khan told a press conference at the Landikotal Press Club that they had been running a community school in Dorma Kor for the last few years wherein 300 local girls were enrolled.
However, they added that the education department officials
Saleem Khan and Hikmat Khan told a press conference at the Landikotal Press Club that they had been running a community school in Dorma Kor for the last few years wherein 300 local girls were enrolled.
However, they added that the education department officials
Fata Students Federation (FSF) condemns military operation, drone attacks
PESHAWAR: The members of Fata Students Federation on Friday staged protest against the military operation and US drone attacks in the tribal areas.The protesters were led by general secretary of the federation Gul Sattar along with Burhan Gul.
Staging protest outside the Peshawar Press Club, they urged the government to take immediate steps for stopping the drone attacks. They flayed military operations in the tribal region.They said the arrests of tribal people and the frequent
Staging protest outside the Peshawar Press Club, they urged the government to take immediate steps for stopping the drone attacks. They flayed military operations in the tribal region.They said the arrests of tribal people and the frequent
120 kanals allotted to Rescue service 1122 Academy in Peshawar
PESHAWAR: Appreciating the performance of the Rescue 1122, Senior Minister Bashir Ahmed Bilour announced allotment of 120 kanal land for establishment of the Rescue 1122 Academy in Peshawar.
Speaking at a ceremony at the Peshawar Press Club, he also announced Rs50,000 cash prize for the best rescuer each year. Emergency Rescue Service, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Director General Dr Shamsul Haq said the service had been started in Mardan and would be extended to Swat, Abbottabad, Kohat,
Speaking at a ceremony at the Peshawar Press Club, he also announced Rs50,000 cash prize for the best rescuer each year. Emergency Rescue Service, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Director General Dr Shamsul Haq said the service had been started in Mardan and would be extended to Swat, Abbottabad, Kohat,
Dean to serve as acting VC of Gomal University Dera Ismail Khan,
PESHAWAR: Prof Said Mir, the senior dean at the Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, is being asked to work as acting vice-chancellor in place of Prof Dr Mansoor Akbar Kundi who has been sacked.
Governor Khyber Pakhtun-khwa, Masood Kausar, in his capacity as Chancellor of the public sector universities has decided to remove Dr Kundi from his job after having issued show-cause notice to him for making illegal recruitment and failing to maintain order at the Gomal
Governor Khyber Pakhtun-khwa, Masood Kausar, in his capacity as Chancellor of the public sector universities has decided to remove Dr Kundi from his job after having issued show-cause notice to him for making illegal recruitment and failing to maintain order at the Gomal
Attempt made to kidnap religious scholar Syed Moeenuddin Shah,
Attempt made to kidnap religious scholar
Rawalpindi: Gunmen, riding in two cars, opened fire after failing in their attempt to kidnap Syed Moeenuddin Shah, head of the Jamia Hanafia Darul Uloom at Janglat Road, police said.
Police said that the assailants escaped from the scene before a heavy contingent of Banni Police reached the
Rawalpindi: Gunmen, riding in two cars, opened fire after failing in their attempt to kidnap Syed Moeenuddin Shah, head of the Jamia Hanafia Darul Uloom at Janglat Road, police said.
Police said that the assailants escaped from the scene before a heavy contingent of Banni Police reached the
BFC Westridge wins positions in the competitions English & Urdu declamation contest
BFC Westridge wins positions in declamation competitions
Rawalpindi
The students of Bahria Foundation College (BFC), Westridge Campus, swept away all the first positions in the English & Urdu declamation contest which was held at the college campus, says a press release.
Students of six campuses of Bahria Foundation colleges (North) took part in the declamation contest.
Lieutenant General (r) Sabeeh Qamar Uz Zaman was chief guest on the occasion.
Rawalpindi
The students of Bahria Foundation College (BFC), Westridge Campus, swept away all the first positions in the English & Urdu declamation contest which was held at the college campus, says a press release.
Students of six campuses of Bahria Foundation colleges (North) took part in the declamation contest.
Lieutenant General (r) Sabeeh Qamar Uz Zaman was chief guest on the occasion.
Education budget: Report questions spending priorities Institute of Social and Policy Sciences (ISAPS),
LAHORE: “What are the ‘Centres of Excellence’ mentioned in the Danish Schools and Centres of Excellence Authority Act 2010?,” asked Ahmad Ali, a research fellow at Institute of Social and Policy Sciences (ISAPS), here on Friday.
Ali was presenting an ISAPS report on education in the province at a post-budget policy dialogue on the ‘Effectiveness of Education Financing for 2012-13 organised in collaboration with the British government’s Department for International Development
Ali was presenting an ISAPS report on education in the province at a post-budget policy dialogue on the ‘Effectiveness of Education Financing for 2012-13 organised in collaboration with the British government’s Department for International Development
Student stabbed to death in government college at Satellite Town tussle
Rawalpindi Student stabbed to death in college tussle: A student was stabbed to death during a clash between two groups of a government college at Satellite Town here on Friday, the police spokesman said.
The dead body was shifted to the Benazir Bhutto Hospital (BBH) for postmortem.
The clash occurred during reconciliation between two groups of students — Rawat Group and Baseer Group — engaged in controversy for a long time, police quoting witnesses
The dead body was shifted to the Benazir Bhutto Hospital (BBH) for postmortem.
The clash occurred during reconciliation between two groups of students — Rawat Group and Baseer Group — engaged in controversy for a long time, police quoting witnesses
‘Controversial’ proposal challenged in the court Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences staff’s protests
Islamabad
Seeing the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences staff’s protests fall on deaf ears, a local resident has moved the court of law to get the Ministry of Capital Administration and Development plan to appoint an ‘ineligible’ dentistry professor from Lahore as the top boss of Islamabad’s premier government hospital shot down.
Earlier this month, the CAD secretary submitted a summary to the prime minister for consenting to the nomination of King Edward Medical
Seeing the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences staff’s protests fall on deaf ears, a local resident has moved the court of law to get the Ministry of Capital Administration and Development plan to appoint an ‘ineligible’ dentistry professor from Lahore as the top boss of Islamabad’s premier government hospital shot down.
Earlier this month, the CAD secretary submitted a summary to the prime minister for consenting to the nomination of King Edward Medical
All-Karachi Inter-Schools College Quiz Competition 2012 held at DHA college
Karachi Quiz competition held at DHA college
An All-Karachi Inter-Schools/College Quiz Competition 2012 was held at the Defence Authority Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zaid College here on Thursday.
Prof Dr Farkhanda Burke, Chairperson of the Department of Geography, University of Karachi, was the chief guest. She emphasised the significance of the power of knowledge and termed the quiz competitions the hallmark of a sound education system.
Prof Burke said that the world was moving from
An All-Karachi Inter-Schools/College Quiz Competition 2012 was held at the Defence Authority Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zaid College here on Thursday.
Prof Dr Farkhanda Burke, Chairperson of the Department of Geography, University of Karachi, was the chief guest. She emphasised the significance of the power of knowledge and termed the quiz competitions the hallmark of a sound education system.
Prof Burke said that the world was moving from
Balochistan suffers from extreme education poverty
In 2007, 45 percent suffered from extreme education poverty in Balochistan.
In Pakistan, the data presented in our Report on Reaching the Marginalised heavily influenced the country s 2011 Education Emergency Report.
The report highlighted the gulf between the national average of educational attainment for the poorest in the country, and for those living in the province with the worst educational deprivation - Balochistan.
In 2007, 45 per cent suffered from extreme education
In Pakistan, the data presented in our Report on Reaching the Marginalised heavily influenced the country s 2011 Education Emergency Report.
The report highlighted the gulf between the national average of educational attainment for the poorest in the country, and for those living in the province with the worst educational deprivation - Balochistan.
In 2007, 45 per cent suffered from extreme education
Live Australia v India at Colombo (RPS), Sep 28 2012 ICC World Twenty20,
ICC World Twenty20
Australia v India
T20I no. 278 | 2012/13 season
Played at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
28 September 2012 - day/night (20-over match)
Australia squad
GJ Bailey*, SR Watson, DT Christian, PJ Cummins, XJ Doherty, BW Hilfenhaus, GB Hogg, DJ Hussey, MEK Hussey, CJ McKay, GJ Maxwell, MA Starc, MS Wade†, DA Warner, CL White
India squad
MS Dhoni*†, G Gambhir, R Ashwin, L Balaji, PP Chawla, AB Dinda, Harbhajan Singh, Z Khan, V Kohli, IK Pathan, SK Raina, V Sehwag, RG
Australia v India
T20I no. 278 | 2012/13 season
Played at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
28 September 2012 - day/night (20-over match)
Australia squad
GJ Bailey*, SR Watson, DT Christian, PJ Cummins, XJ Doherty, BW Hilfenhaus, GB Hogg, DJ Hussey, MEK Hussey, CJ McKay, GJ Maxwell, MA Starc, MS Wade†, DA Warner, CL White
India squad
MS Dhoni*†, G Gambhir, R Ashwin, L Balaji, PP Chawla, AB Dinda, Harbhajan Singh, Z Khan, V Kohli, IK Pathan, SK Raina, V Sehwag, RG
Fata students seek govt help to continue studies
PESHAWAR, Sept 27: Students from the Federally Administered Tribal Areas on Thursday complained about lack of educational facilities and delay in the rebuilding of infrastructure destroyed by militants, and urged the government to announce a special package for them so that they could continue with their education.
Fata Students Union president Mohammad Habib, a resident of Kurram Agency, told a news conference at Peshawar Press Club that educational activities had been badly affected in
Fata Students Union president Mohammad Habib, a resident of Kurram Agency, told a news conference at Peshawar Press Club that educational activities had been badly affected in
Three impersonators arrested conducted supplementary examination BISE Peshawar
Three impersonators arrested
CHITRAL, Sept 27: Three persons were found impersonating in place of their friends in the secondary school certificate supplementary examination conducted by the BISE, Peshawar in its centre at Government High School Chitral on Thursday.
The EDO (education) Chitral Siraj Mohammad told Dawn during his surprise visit to the centre, he found the boys attempting the paper of science in place of their friends. He said the impersonators were handed over to the
CHITRAL, Sept 27: Three persons were found impersonating in place of their friends in the secondary school certificate supplementary examination conducted by the BISE, Peshawar in its centre at Government High School Chitral on Thursday.
The EDO (education) Chitral Siraj Mohammad told Dawn during his surprise visit to the centre, he found the boys attempting the paper of science in place of their friends. He said the impersonators were handed over to the
Creative activities impart students with wisdom Paintings and Graphics Exhibition-cum-Competition
ISLAMABAD - The closing ceremony of the two days Paintings and Graphics Exhibition-cum-Competition of the students of Fazaia and FG Fazaia Schools & Colleges was held here at Aftab Auditorium, Fazaia Inter College, E-9.
Begum Shehla Tahir, President Pakistan Air Force Women Association (PAFWA), was the chief guest on the occasion. The chief guest emphasised the importance of such exhibitions, as these would multiply the students’ cravings for acquisition of knowledge and wisdom. She
Begum Shehla Tahir, President Pakistan Air Force Women Association (PAFWA), was the chief guest on the occasion. The chief guest emphasised the importance of such exhibitions, as these would multiply the students’ cravings for acquisition of knowledge and wisdom. She
Live Pakistan vs South Africa at Colombo Sep 28, 2012 ICC World Twenty20
Pakistan v South Africa at Colombo (RPS), Sep 28, 2012 ICC World Twenty20, 15th Match, Group 2
Pakistan team
Mohammad Hafeez*, Imran Nazir, Nasir Jamshed, Kamran Akmal†, Shoaib Malik, Umar Akmal, Shahid Afridi, Yasir Arafat, Raza Hasan, Umar Gul, Saeed Ajmal
South Africa squad
AB de Villiers, HM Amla, F Behardien, J Botha, JP Duminy, F du Plessis, JH Kallis, RE Levi, JA Morkel, M Morkel, JL Ontong, WD Parnell, RJ Peterson, DW Steyn, LL Tsotsobe,
http://ptvsports.tv
South Africa
Pakistan team
Mohammad Hafeez*, Imran Nazir, Nasir Jamshed, Kamran Akmal†, Shoaib Malik, Umar Akmal, Shahid Afridi, Yasir Arafat, Raza Hasan, Umar Gul, Saeed Ajmal
South Africa squad
AB de Villiers, HM Amla, F Behardien, J Botha, JP Duminy, F du Plessis, JH Kallis, RE Levi, JA Morkel, M Morkel, JL Ontong, WD Parnell, RJ Peterson, DW Steyn, LL Tsotsobe,
http://ptvsports.tv
South Africa
SBBMU rules out patch-up with professor by the Chandka Teachers Association (CTA)
LARKANA, Sept 27: The Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Medical University (SBBMU), Larkana, management has rejected the committee formed by the Chandka Teachers Association (CTA) for a patch-up between Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Akbar Haider Soomro and Chandka Medical College cardiology department chairman Prof Dr Saeed Ahmed Sangi.
A spokesman for the university, Dr Abdul Waheed Memon, said in a press statement that senior professors Khursheed Ahmed Abbasi, Saifullah Jamro, Dr Sikandar Shaikh and Dr
A spokesman for the university, Dr Abdul Waheed Memon, said in a press statement that senior professors Khursheed Ahmed Abbasi, Saifullah Jamro, Dr Sikandar Shaikh and Dr
Ceremony Rangers Public Schools and Colleges at Pakistan Rangers (Punjab) headquarters
LAHORE, Sept 27: A ceremony was held at Pakistan Rangers (Punjab) headquarters on Thursday in the honour of students who got positions in Rangers Public Schools and Colleges.
Punjab Rangers Director-General Maj-Gen Mian Muhammad Hilal Husain was the chief guest who gave away laptops to position-holders.
According to a press release, student Taimur Iftikhar won a bronze medal in “International physics Olympiad Competition” and earned laurels for the
Punjab Rangers Director-General Maj-Gen Mian Muhammad Hilal Husain was the chief guest who gave away laptops to position-holders.
According to a press release, student Taimur Iftikhar won a bronze medal in “International physics Olympiad Competition” and earned laurels for the
Profane film: SHO told to book PTA chief, management of Google and Youtube
LAHORE, Sept 27: An additional district and sessions judge on Thursday ordered the Islampura station house officer to act in accordance with law on an application seeking registration of a case against makers of the profane movie, management of Google and Youtube and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority chairman.
Judge Abdul Sattar Langha issued the order on a petition moved by Khatam-i-Nabuwwat Lawyers Forum and further directed the police to lodge an FIR if any cognisable offence was
Judge Abdul Sattar Langha issued the order on a petition moved by Khatam-i-Nabuwwat Lawyers Forum and further directed the police to lodge an FIR if any cognisable offence was
Anti-dengue exhibition Institute of Public Health
LAHORE, Sept 27: A three-day anti-dengue exhibition was inaugurated at the Institute of Public Health on Thursday where all anti-dengue interventions, tools of public awareness and different types of vector control have been displayed for the general public.
The exhibition was inaugurated by Special Assistant to Chief Minister Khwaja Salman Rafique. IPH Dean Dr Maaz Ahmad, CM Dengue Research Cell Incharge Prof Dr Wasim Akram, faculty members and insecticide specialist Sajjad Dara were also
The exhibition was inaugurated by Special Assistant to Chief Minister Khwaja Salman Rafique. IPH Dean Dr Maaz Ahmad, CM Dengue Research Cell Incharge Prof Dr Wasim Akram, faculty members and insecticide specialist Sajjad Dara were also
Rock climbing the new rave Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC)
ISLAMABAD, Sept 27: Boys and girls from different schools pushed their climbing skills to the test as they marked the world tourism day on Thursday.
The competitions were made possible, when Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) and the Adventure Club jointly organised wall climbing contests for students from City School, Beacon House, Multi Adventure Club, NUST, IIUI, and Falcon Club besides a few more.
Nearly 300 children in different age groups — under 9, under 12, under 15
The competitions were made possible, when Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) and the Adventure Club jointly organised wall climbing contests for students from City School, Beacon House, Multi Adventure Club, NUST, IIUI, and Falcon Club besides a few more.
Nearly 300 children in different age groups — under 9, under 12, under 15
Thursday, 27 September 2012
signs MoU Riphah International University and Stiki Information Security, Iceland,
Riphah signs MoU with Stiki
Islamabad
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Riphah International University and Stiki Information Security, Iceland, here on Thursday.
Dr. Saad Naeem Zafar, dean of the Faculty of Computing at the Riphah International University, and Svana Helen Bjornsdottir, CEO of the Stiki Information Security, signed the MOU.
The main aim of MoU is to expand the global awareness of information security and risk management
Islamabad
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Riphah International University and Stiki Information Security, Iceland, here on Thursday.
Dr. Saad Naeem Zafar, dean of the Faculty of Computing at the Riphah International University, and Svana Helen Bjornsdottir, CEO of the Stiki Information Security, signed the MOU.
The main aim of MoU is to expand the global awareness of information security and risk management
SSC examination: RBISE dispatches roll number slips (SSC) Supplementary Examination 2012
Rawalpindi
The Rawalpindi Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (RBISE) has dispatched roll number slips to candidates appearing in the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Supplementary Examination 2012.
RBISE Spokesman Arsalan Cheema told ‘The News’ that the RBISE has sent roll number slips to students who are appearing in the supplementary examination of Secondary School Certificate to their addresses. He said if any candidate fails to receive his or her
The Rawalpindi Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (RBISE) has dispatched roll number slips to candidates appearing in the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Supplementary Examination 2012.
RBISE Spokesman Arsalan Cheema told ‘The News’ that the RBISE has sent roll number slips to students who are appearing in the supplementary examination of Secondary School Certificate to their addresses. He said if any candidate fails to receive his or her
paintings and graphics exhibition ends at Fazaia College
Islamabad Art show ends at Fazaia College
The closing ceremony of the two-day paintings and graphics exhibition cum competition among the students of Fazaia and FG Fazaia schools & colleges was held, at Fazaia Inter-College, E-9 here on Thursday, says a press release.
Pakistan Air Force Women Association (PAFWA) President Begum Shehla Tahir was the chief guest on the occasion.
The chief guest emphasised the importance of such exhibitions as these
The closing ceremony of the two-day paintings and graphics exhibition cum competition among the students of Fazaia and FG Fazaia schools & colleges was held, at Fazaia Inter-College, E-9 here on Thursday, says a press release.
Pakistan Air Force Women Association (PAFWA) President Begum Shehla Tahir was the chief guest on the occasion.
The chief guest emphasised the importance of such exhibitions as these
PTDC climbing competition pulls crowd Tourism & Sustainable Energy:
ISLAMABAD - World Tourism Day was observed throughout the world Thursday under the theme Tourism & Sustainable Energy: Powering Sustainable Development. Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC), Ibex Sports & Leisure Club and Adventure Club jointly organised wall climbing competition at Lake View Park. More than 300 students, both girls and boys, participated in the competition.
The competition was arranged with a view to promote adventure sports like climbing and mountaineer
The competition was arranged with a view to promote adventure sports like climbing and mountaineer
Higher education cooperation between Pakistan and Central Asian Republics (CARs)
between Pakistan and Central Asian Republics (CARs) Islamabad
Ideas for further extension of higher education cooperation between Pakistan and Central Asian Republics (CARs) were discussed at a video conferencing seminar organised by the HEC in connection with 20th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Pakistan and six CARs, including Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan.
HEC Executive Director Professor Dr. S. Sohail
Ideas for further extension of higher education cooperation between Pakistan and Central Asian Republics (CARs) were discussed at a video conferencing seminar organised by the HEC in connection with 20th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Pakistan and six CARs, including Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan.
HEC Executive Director Professor Dr. S. Sohail
Workshop on livestock production (UVAS)
LAHORE – University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Vice Chancellor Dr Talat Naseer Pasha has called for adopting modern treatment management to improve livestock production.
He was speaking at a one-day workshop on ‘Modification and Updating of the Curriculum of Two-Year Livestock Assistant Diploma (LAD)’, organised by the Institute of Continue Education and Extension (ICE&E) on Thursday.
Dr Pasha said the role of the Livestock Assistant Diploma was important for
He was speaking at a one-day workshop on ‘Modification and Updating of the Curriculum of Two-Year Livestock Assistant Diploma (LAD)’, organised by the Institute of Continue Education and Extension (ICE&E) on Thursday.
Dr Pasha said the role of the Livestock Assistant Diploma was important for
Digital library, solar energy system inaugurated Federal Minister for Capital Administration and Development
Islamabad
Federal Minister for Capital Administration and Development Nazar Mohammad Gondal on Thursday inaugurated the digital library, solar energy system and the disaster awareness programme at the Islamabad College for Girls, F-6/2.
“Modern technology like digital libraries could prove beneficial for students, and all public sector institutions must have this facility. Students should be facilitated to get access to latest available academic materials. Our
Federal Minister for Capital Administration and Development Nazar Mohammad Gondal on Thursday inaugurated the digital library, solar energy system and the disaster awareness programme at the Islamabad College for Girls, F-6/2.
“Modern technology like digital libraries could prove beneficial for students, and all public sector institutions must have this facility. Students should be facilitated to get access to latest available academic materials. Our
Students briefed on Pakistan Movement
LAHORE - More than 200 male and female students of The National School, Barki Road Gulberg and Garden Town branches visited the Nazaria-e-Pakistan Trust (NPT) on Thursday where they were apprised of the Pakistan Movement through pictures, movies and other ways. They were informed through literature about the objective and problems faced during establishment of Pakistan.
While addressing the students, former Punjab University and Vice Chairman NPT Dr Rafique Ahmed said it was our collective
While addressing the students, former Punjab University and Vice Chairman NPT Dr Rafique Ahmed said it was our collective
Pak-CARS educational ties stressed at video seminar Higher Education
Higher Education cooperation between Pakistan and Central Asian Republics was stressed in a seminar.
Higher Education cooperation between Pakistan and Central Asian Republics (CARs) was the focus of video conferencing seminar held here at The Higher Education Commission HEC Islamabad.
The seminar was organized in connection with 20th Anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and 6 Central Asian Republics (Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and
Higher Education cooperation between Pakistan and Central Asian Republics (CARs) was the focus of video conferencing seminar held here at The Higher Education Commission HEC Islamabad.
The seminar was organized in connection with 20th Anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and 6 Central Asian Republics (Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and
Illiteracy a daunting challenge to development: PM Prime Minister Raja Pervez
PM Raja Pervez Ashraf said that illiteracy is a daunting challenge to development.
Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has said that Pakistan s youth is an asset and we must invest in them if we want to really achieve progress.
He was speaking as chief guest the 152nd Founders Day of the Lawrence College Ghora Gali in Murree on Thursday afternoon.
He said education is important for social and economic growth of nation. He said illiteracy presents a daunting
Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has said that Pakistan s youth is an asset and we must invest in them if we want to really achieve progress.
He was speaking as chief guest the 152nd Founders Day of the Lawrence College Ghora Gali in Murree on Thursday afternoon.
He said education is important for social and economic growth of nation. He said illiteracy presents a daunting
teachers Job interviews for Danish School DG Khan from October 02
3 days interviews for appointment of teachers in DPS DG Khan will start from October 02.
According to the DCO GH Khan, due to water of flood, a vast area of the city is affected.
The construction work in Danish Public School cannot complete still yet and the classes will also not start yet and various other construction works are also pending for which classes cannot be commenced in time.
Concerned authorities are trying their best to complete all construction work with one or 1 ½
According to the DCO GH Khan, due to water of flood, a vast area of the city is affected.
The construction work in Danish Public School cannot complete still yet and the classes will also not start yet and various other construction works are also pending for which classes cannot be commenced in time.
Concerned authorities are trying their best to complete all construction work with one or 1 ½
Zakariya University Multan extends admissions date to Oct 5
Zakariya University Multan has extended the final date of submission of forms to October 05.
Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan announced admission in various disciplines of different level recently.
The university administration had announced the final date for the submission of admission forms which was fixed as September 22, 2012.
University of Education Lahore announced the result of BA/BSc (semester system) in all campuses including Multan campus.
According to the
Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan announced admission in various disciplines of different level recently.
The university administration had announced the final date for the submission of admission forms which was fixed as September 22, 2012.
University of Education Lahore announced the result of BA/BSc (semester system) in all campuses including Multan campus.
According to the
Lahore: Matric supply exams roll numbers send through SMS
Lahore Board of Intermediate &Secondary Education has announced schedule of Matric supply exams.
The administration of the board has forwarded the roll numbers, date sheets and the exams centers to the students on the mobile numbers which they mentioned on their admission forms.
The students who did not mentioned their mobile numbers in their admission forms could not send roll numbers and other information.
The board has also made it clear that roll number slips, date sheets and the
The administration of the board has forwarded the roll numbers, date sheets and the exams centers to the students on the mobile numbers which they mentioned on their admission forms.
The students who did not mentioned their mobile numbers in their admission forms could not send roll numbers and other information.
The board has also made it clear that roll number slips, date sheets and the
Oct 3 fixed last date for admissions bachelors degree programmes at NED University
Oct 3 fixed last date for admissions to NED University
KARACHI: The last date for submission of admission forms for the bachelors degree programmes at NED University of Engineering and Technology for academic session 2012-13 is October 3. An announcement of the university on Thursday said that admission forms through designated centres of TCS will be received up to September 28 in the TCS offices. It said that candidates, who had submitted their admission forms at designated TCS centres and
KARACHI: The last date for submission of admission forms for the bachelors degree programmes at NED University of Engineering and Technology for academic session 2012-13 is October 3. An announcement of the university on Thursday said that admission forms through designated centres of TCS will be received up to September 28 in the TCS offices. It said that candidates, who had submitted their admission forms at designated TCS centres and
LCWU holds seminar on promoting Islamic calligraphy
LCWU holds seminar on Islamic calligraphy
LAHORE: A seminar aimed at promoting Islamic calligraphy was arranged at Persian Department of the Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) on Thursday.
LCWU Vice Chancellor Dr Sabiha Mansoor and Iran Cultural Centre Director General Abbas Ali Famoori were invited to the seminar, titled ‘Role of Islamic Calligraphy in Islamic Heritage’.
Speaking on the occasion, Calligraphy artist Aslam Kamal said Islamic calligraphy, also known as Arabic
LAHORE: A seminar aimed at promoting Islamic calligraphy was arranged at Persian Department of the Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) on Thursday.
LCWU Vice Chancellor Dr Sabiha Mansoor and Iran Cultural Centre Director General Abbas Ali Famoori were invited to the seminar, titled ‘Role of Islamic Calligraphy in Islamic Heritage’.
Speaking on the occasion, Calligraphy artist Aslam Kamal said Islamic calligraphy, also known as Arabic
Book launch held at RAC by famous poet Nisar Nazish
Book launch held at RAC
ISLAMABAD: A book launching ceremony by famous poet Nisar Nazish was held on Thursday. It was organised by Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC) at the council’s auditorium. The book Khumar-e-Shab is based on poetry. Renowned poet Prof Dr Ehsan Akbar presided over the ceremony. RAC Director Waqar Ahmed, in his welcome address, threw light on the life and book of Nisar Nazish. He said, “It is a great honour for the council that the book of Nisar Nazish is being launched
ISLAMABAD: A book launching ceremony by famous poet Nisar Nazish was held on Thursday. It was organised by Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC) at the council’s auditorium. The book Khumar-e-Shab is based on poetry. Renowned poet Prof Dr Ehsan Akbar presided over the ceremony. RAC Director Waqar Ahmed, in his welcome address, threw light on the life and book of Nisar Nazish. He said, “It is a great honour for the council that the book of Nisar Nazish is being launched
Ceremony talks joint venture’s success story ‘Training of Trainers’, under Not-for-Profit Organisations Management Course,
Ceremony talks joint venture’s success story
ISLAMABAD: The opening ceremony of the two-day event ‘Training of Trainers’, under Not-for-Profit Organisations Management Course, was held on Thursday at COMSATS Institute of Information Technology. This event celebrated the first milestone, which was made possible due to partnership between the Department of Management Sciences, CIIT, Islamabad and The Asia Foundation and USAID’s Citizens’ Voice Project.
As a result, curriculum was
ISLAMABAD: The opening ceremony of the two-day event ‘Training of Trainers’, under Not-for-Profit Organisations Management Course, was held on Thursday at COMSATS Institute of Information Technology. This event celebrated the first milestone, which was made possible due to partnership between the Department of Management Sciences, CIIT, Islamabad and The Asia Foundation and USAID’s Citizens’ Voice Project.
As a result, curriculum was
Iceland donation augments university’s security course Riphah International University
Iceland donation augments university’s security course
Islamabad: A memorandum of understanding was on Thursday signed between Riphah International University and Stiki Information Security of Iceland. Riphah International University Faculty of Computing Dean Dr Saad Naeem Zafar and Stiki Information Security CEO Svana Helen Bjornsdottir took part in the MoU signing ceremony. Stiki is a leading Iceland-based international information security company.
The aim of the MoU is to maintain
Islamabad: A memorandum of understanding was on Thursday signed between Riphah International University and Stiki Information Security of Iceland. Riphah International University Faculty of Computing Dean Dr Saad Naeem Zafar and Stiki Information Security CEO Svana Helen Bjornsdottir took part in the MoU signing ceremony. Stiki is a leading Iceland-based international information security company.
The aim of the MoU is to maintain
INSAF Student Federation (ISF) to move ECP over youth festival
LAHORE
INSAF Student Federation (ISF), the student wing of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, has announced filing a reference in the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) against the Punjab government for organising Punjab Youth Festival 2012 as a publicity stunt and election campaign at the cost of public money.
Addressing a press conference on Thursday, ISF President Farrukh Habib and other office-bearers alleged that Punjab government was organising Youth Festival 2012 only
INSAF Student Federation (ISF), the student wing of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, has announced filing a reference in the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) against the Punjab government for organising Punjab Youth Festival 2012 as a publicity stunt and election campaign at the cost of public money.
Addressing a press conference on Thursday, ISF President Farrukh Habib and other office-bearers alleged that Punjab government was organising Youth Festival 2012 only
PU results LLB Part-1, D.O.M.S Part-1, BSc and Master
LAHORE
PUNJAB University (PU) Examination Department on Thursday announced the results of various examinations.
These exams include LLB Part-1, annual examinations 2012, D.O.M.S Part-1, annual examination 2010, Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm-D) Final Prof. 2nd annual examination 2011, BSc Home Economics, Third Year A/2012, BS Home Economics Part-1 (2nd Year) A/2012, BSc Home Economics, Final Year, A/2012, BS Home Economics Part-II (2nd Year), annual examination 2012, MA
PUNJAB University (PU) Examination Department on Thursday announced the results of various examinations.
These exams include LLB Part-1, annual examinations 2012, D.O.M.S Part-1, annual examination 2010, Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm-D) Final Prof. 2nd annual examination 2011, BSc Home Economics, Third Year A/2012, BS Home Economics Part-1 (2nd Year) A/2012, BSc Home Economics, Final Year, A/2012, BS Home Economics Part-II (2nd Year), annual examination 2012, MA
Book on Nusratji’s artworks launched
Karachi
We are living in an age of anger not only here in Pakistan but the world over. This anger is reflected in modern art, in pop music, in literature. It is therefore all the more imperative to have artists like Nusratji who through the sublimity in their works, through the refinement, help mitigate this anger and turn it into social harmony.
These observations were made by Ms Duriya Kazi, Head of the Department of Visual Studies, Karachi
We are living in an age of anger not only here in Pakistan but the world over. This anger is reflected in modern art, in pop music, in literature. It is therefore all the more imperative to have artists like Nusratji who through the sublimity in their works, through the refinement, help mitigate this anger and turn it into social harmony.
These observations were made by Ms Duriya Kazi, Head of the Department of Visual Studies, Karachi
Fuuast teachers frustrated by vice-chancellor’s absence
Karachi Fuuast
Teachers of the Federal Urdu University of Art Science and Technology (Fuuast) held an emergency meeting at the university’s Gulshan campus on Thursday to discuss President Zardari’s rejection of the three candidates nominated by the university senate for vice-chancellor.
Fuuast’s current vice-chancellor, Professor Muhammad Qaiser, has been absent from his seat for the last six months, as he is also the vice-chancellor of Karachi
Teachers of the Federal Urdu University of Art Science and Technology (Fuuast) held an emergency meeting at the university’s Gulshan campus on Thursday to discuss President Zardari’s rejection of the three candidates nominated by the university senate for vice-chancellor.
Fuuast’s current vice-chancellor, Professor Muhammad Qaiser, has been absent from his seat for the last six months, as he is also the vice-chancellor of Karachi
Classical singer mesmerises music aficionados at Lok Virsa
Islamabad
A large number of people from different walks of life enjoyed a live performance by renowned classical singer, Rafaqat Ali Khan, from famous ‘Sham Chaurasi Gharana’ at the Lok Virsa Media Studios.
Rafaqat Ali Khan is known today through his own innovative style of music known as ‘classical pop’ singing. Belonging to the famous family of musicians, his uncle, Ustad Salamat Ali Khan and father, Ustad Nazakat Ali Khan were the architects of their own
A large number of people from different walks of life enjoyed a live performance by renowned classical singer, Rafaqat Ali Khan, from famous ‘Sham Chaurasi Gharana’ at the Lok Virsa Media Studios.
Rafaqat Ali Khan is known today through his own innovative style of music known as ‘classical pop’ singing. Belonging to the famous family of musicians, his uncle, Ustad Salamat Ali Khan and father, Ustad Nazakat Ali Khan were the architects of their own
Pakistani Nurses Foundation launched Pakistani Nurses Foundation (PNF),
slamabad
Nurses from different hospitals of Islamabad and Rawalpindi participated in the opening ceremony of the Pakistani Nurses Foundation (PNF), says a press release issued here on Thursday.
Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Syed Sumsam Ali Shah Bukhari was the chief guest, while Dr. Shoukat Ali Bangash, CEO of the Quaid-i-Azam International Hospital, Islamabad, was the guest of honour. Pakistan Nursing Council Registrar Nighat Durrani also
Nurses from different hospitals of Islamabad and Rawalpindi participated in the opening ceremony of the Pakistani Nurses Foundation (PNF), says a press release issued here on Thursday.
Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Syed Sumsam Ali Shah Bukhari was the chief guest, while Dr. Shoukat Ali Bangash, CEO of the Quaid-i-Azam International Hospital, Islamabad, was the guest of honour. Pakistan Nursing Council Registrar Nighat Durrani also
Rootsians excel in Chinese language proficiency test
Islamabad
Two students of the Roots International School System, Metropolitan G-8 Campus, scored full marks in the Chinese language proficiency test.
The Chinese Proficiency Test (YCT) is a standardised international Chinese language test to measure the ability of non-native Chinese speakers. YCT consists of four levels. This year, a large number of students appeared in YCT and HSK and scored really well.
Roots International Schools CEO Chaudhry Walid
Two students of the Roots International School System, Metropolitan G-8 Campus, scored full marks in the Chinese language proficiency test.
The Chinese Proficiency Test (YCT) is a standardised international Chinese language test to measure the ability of non-native Chinese speakers. YCT consists of four levels. This year, a large number of students appeared in YCT and HSK and scored really well.
Roots International Schools CEO Chaudhry Walid
HSC part-II commerce group (regular) results 2012 karachi board: Boys clinch top positions
KARACHI, Sept 27: Sixteen students took top 10 positions in the Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK), Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC), part-II commerce group (regular) annual examinations as six of them got identical numbers in the exams.
All the top three A-1 position holder students were boys and belonged to the Institute of Business Education.
Ahsan Amin got the first position with 922 marks out of the total 1,100 marks and his percentage remained 83.81.
Kumail
All the top three A-1 position holder students were boys and belonged to the Institute of Business Education.
Ahsan Amin got the first position with 922 marks out of the total 1,100 marks and his percentage remained 83.81.
Kumail
Inter Result 2012 Commerce Karachi Board (BIEK) Firing after results ceremony
Karachi:27 September: Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) on Wednesday announced that the results of the HSC Part-II of Commerce and physical education Groups for the annual examinations 2012 will be announced on Thursday (today). The position holders’ ceremony will be held at the same time at conference hall of the Board of Intermediate Education.
KARACHI?- After conclusion of the result ceremony, some unidentified people have resorted to straight firing on the
KARACHI?- After conclusion of the result ceremony, some unidentified people have resorted to straight firing on the
What is Fake SMS Sender and How to Trace it?
Sending fake SMS messages from someone’s mobile number without his/her knowledge or consent, a term that is technically known as SMS Spoofing, is an old phenomenon.
We were tipped by multiple readers about the availability of such SMS faking software in local market, however we then decided not to carry the news as it could aware the fraudsters of a new technique of fooling people.
Dunya News, however, carried this news yesterday by claiming that a new system has been introduced in
We were tipped by multiple readers about the availability of such SMS faking software in local market, however we then decided not to carry the news as it could aware the fraudsters of a new technique of fooling people.
Dunya News, however, carried this news yesterday by claiming that a new system has been introduced in
Sri Lanka v New Zealand at Pallekele, Sep 27, 2012 ICC World Twenty20, live streaming
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand
Match scheduled to begin at 15:30 local time (10:00 GMT)
Current time: 12:06 local, 06:36 GMT | Match begins in: 3:24
Sri Lanka squad
DPMD Jayawardene*, AD Mathews, LD Chandimal†, TM Dilshan, RMS Eranga, HMRKB Herath, KMDN Kulasekara, SL Malinga, BAW Mendis, BMAJ Mendis, EMDY Munaweera, MKPAD Perera, NLTC Perera, KC Sangakkara†, HDRL Thirimanne
New Zealand squad
LRPL Taylor*, DAJ Bracewell, JEC Franklin, MJ Guptill, RM Hira, BB McCullum†, NL McCullum, KD
Match scheduled to begin at 15:30 local time (10:00 GMT)
Current time: 12:06 local, 06:36 GMT | Match begins in: 3:24
Sri Lanka squad
DPMD Jayawardene*, AD Mathews, LD Chandimal†, TM Dilshan, RMS Eranga, HMRKB Herath, KMDN Kulasekara, SL Malinga, BAW Mendis, BMAJ Mendis, EMDY Munaweera, MKPAD Perera, NLTC Perera, KC Sangakkara†, HDRL Thirimanne
New Zealand squad
LRPL Taylor*, DAJ Bracewell, JEC Franklin, MJ Guptill, RM Hira, BB McCullum†, NL McCullum, KD
England v West Indies at Pallekele, Sep 27, 2012 ICC World Twenty20, Super Eights, live streaming
ICC World Twenty20
England v West Indies
T20I no. 276 | 2012/13 season
Played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
27 September 2012 - day/night (20-over match)
England squad
SCJ Broad*, JM Bairstow, RS Bopara, TT Bresnan, DR Briggs, JC Buttler, JW Dernbach, ST Finn, AD Hales, C Kieswetter†, MJ Lumb, EJG Morgan, SR Patel, GP Swann, LJ Wright
West Indies squad
DJG Sammy*, DJ Bravo, S Badree, DM Bravo, J Charles, FH Edwards, CH Gayle, SP Narine, KA Pollard, D Ramdin†, R
England v West Indies
T20I no. 276 | 2012/13 season
Played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
27 September 2012 - day/night (20-over match)
England squad
SCJ Broad*, JM Bairstow, RS Bopara, TT Bresnan, DR Briggs, JC Buttler, JW Dernbach, ST Finn, AD Hales, C Kieswetter†, MJ Lumb, EJG Morgan, SR Patel, GP Swann, LJ Wright
West Indies squad
DJG Sammy*, DJ Bravo, S Badree, DM Bravo, J Charles, FH Edwards, CH Gayle, SP Narine, KA Pollard, D Ramdin†, R
Dog attack in Rana Liaquat Ali Khan Government College : 3 female students injured
KARACHI - Dozens of female students staged protest after three girls were injured in a dog attack in the Rana Liaquat Ali Khan Government College of Home Economics in Karachi on Wednesday. The students, holding placards, tried to stage the protest outside the college but the administration closed main door to keep the students away from the media and public. The students alleged that seven students had been injured in the dog attack in two days so far. “We have complaint the college
‘Dil A Pakistani’- Punjab University PU students’ voice in the annual competition of NATAK Performing Art Theater
LAHORE: Students of the Punjab University raised their voice on public issues performing a drama "Dil A Pakistani" in the annual competition of NATAK Performing Art Theater.
The play was performed by the student members of Performing Arts Society of Punjab University College of Art and Design in NATAK Performing Art Theatre Competition 2012 at NCA, Lahore. The play "Dil A Pakistani" addressing the public issues including gas and electricity shortage, petrol price hike, impure water and
The play was performed by the student members of Performing Arts Society of Punjab University College of Art and Design in NATAK Performing Art Theatre Competition 2012 at NCA, Lahore. The play "Dil A Pakistani" addressing the public issues including gas and electricity shortage, petrol price hike, impure water and
PhD scholars in the subjects of English, Microbiology, Arabic and Physics
LAHORE: Punjab University has produced four PhD scholars in the subjects of English, Microbiology, Arabic and Physics following approval of their thesis by the internal and external evaluators.
According to official statement issued here on Tuesday Robeena Tahir in the subject of English after approval of her thesis entitled "A Study of Historical Fiction of Women Writers of the Sub-Continent A Gendered Perspective", Ambreen Ahmed in the subject of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics after
According to official statement issued here on Tuesday Robeena Tahir in the subject of English after approval of her thesis entitled "A Study of Historical Fiction of Women Writers of the Sub-Continent A Gendered Perspective", Ambreen Ahmed in the subject of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics after
Rowling plans another Harry Potter book first book for adults, "The Casual Vacancy,"
JK Rowling has planned to return to writing for young people.
The world famous author says she doesn t rule out another book set in Harry Potter s magical world.
Rowling became the world s most successful living writer with her seven novels about a boy who discovers that he is a wizard and is pitched into battle against the forces of evil.
Rowling s first book for adults, "The Casual Vacancy," is being published Thursday, five years after the release of the last volume in the Potter
The world famous author says she doesn t rule out another book set in Harry Potter s magical world.
Rowling became the world s most successful living writer with her seven novels about a boy who discovers that he is a wizard and is pitched into battle against the forces of evil.
Rowling s first book for adults, "The Casual Vacancy," is being published Thursday, five years after the release of the last volume in the Potter
Wednesday, 26 September 2012
Poultry - the second fast growing industry University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS)
F.P. Report
LAHORE: The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Vice Chancellor Dr Talat Naseer Pasha has emphasized the development of poultry sector eyeing export potential and termed it the second fast growing industry after textile in the country.
Addressing inaugural session of three-week poultry farming training Talat said that Pakistan had a great opportunity to enhance poultry export by exploring trade potential in the neighboring countries. The training was arranged for
LAHORE: The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Vice Chancellor Dr Talat Naseer Pasha has emphasized the development of poultry sector eyeing export potential and termed it the second fast growing industry after textile in the country.
Addressing inaugural session of three-week poultry farming training Talat said that Pakistan had a great opportunity to enhance poultry export by exploring trade potential in the neighboring countries. The training was arranged for
14 PhD scholars allowed to pursue researches Advance Studies and Research Board (ASRB)
VC Qibla wants list of long pending theses
F.P. Report
PESHAWAR: Fourteen Ph.D and forty three M. Phil scholars were given a go ahead for pursuing research after a formal approval of their topics in a meeting of Advance Studies and Research Board (ASRB) held at UoP with Vice Chancellor University of Peshawar Prof. Dr Qibla Ayaz in chair.
Besides three Ph. D students were allowed more time to complete their research work.
While addressing the meeting Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr Qibla Ayaz
F.P. Report
PESHAWAR: Fourteen Ph.D and forty three M. Phil scholars were given a go ahead for pursuing research after a formal approval of their topics in a meeting of Advance Studies and Research Board (ASRB) held at UoP with Vice Chancellor University of Peshawar Prof. Dr Qibla Ayaz in chair.
Besides three Ph. D students were allowed more time to complete their research work.
While addressing the meeting Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr Qibla Ayaz
IDPs handicraft exhibition PESHAWAR Centre of Excellence for Rural Development (CERD)
PESHAWAR: Centre of Excellence for Rural Development (CERD) on Wednesday organized IDPs handicrafts exhibition in which handicrafts made by the IDPs from Khyber and Kurram agencies residing in camps at Hangu and Sadda were displayed.
It was ssixth exhibition for the UNHCR funded project in Togh Sarai IDP camp Hangu and New Durrani IDP camp Kurram Agency.
Regional Chief Coordinator UNHCR Mr Mustafa Sarwar inaugurated the event as chief guest. Large number of people visited the exhibition and
It was ssixth exhibition for the UNHCR funded project in Togh Sarai IDP camp Hangu and New Durrani IDP camp Kurram Agency.
Regional Chief Coordinator UNHCR Mr Mustafa Sarwar inaugurated the event as chief guest. Large number of people visited the exhibition and
cooking and dress making competition today Punjab Youth and Sports Festival
RAWALPINDI (APP) : Punjab Youth and Sports Festival under the Ministry of Social Welfare will hold cooking and dress making competition at Social Welfare Complex Ghausia Chowk on Thursday. Member National Assembly Hanif Abbasi would be chief guest on the occasion. While, Assistant Commissioner Rawalpindi Qurat ul Ain and District Officer Social Welfare would be the judges of the competition. In the competition, the women of Tehsil and union council level would participate. The awards and
European linguistics: Edwardes College organises special test honouring languages International European Languages Day
PESHAWAR: Edwardes College organised a special test on Wednesday marking International European Languages Day.
“We made this test to help people in eastern countries master European languages,” said Alwin Edwin, head of English department at Edwardes College. Edwin said the test was desgined to check the subjective and objective performance of students.
Talking about the importance of literature, he said it was a trait that students of the subjects could adjust themselves in many
“We made this test to help people in eastern countries master European languages,” said Alwin Edwin, head of English department at Edwardes College. Edwin said the test was desgined to check the subjective and objective performance of students.
Talking about the importance of literature, he said it was a trait that students of the subjects could adjust themselves in many
Students continue to protest uniform Government Technical College, Peshawar,
PESHAWAR: Students of the Government Technical College, Peshawar, have demanded the administration to withdraw the decision of changing the uniform while the college administration sticks to its stance on the issue.
Not being allowed to enter the school without their new uniforms, around 300 students of the college continued their sit-in outside its gate, where they have been protesting for the past two weeks
The sudden decision of the school administration to make new clothes as
Not being allowed to enter the school without their new uniforms, around 300 students of the college continued their sit-in outside its gate, where they have been protesting for the past two weeks
The sudden decision of the school administration to make new clothes as
Ransom: ‘Student’ kidnappers arrested, boy recovered Punjab College Bahawalpur,
BAHAWALPUR: Three people suspected of kidnapping a boy for ransom were arrested late on Tuesday night. The kidnapped child was also recovered.
District Police Officer (DPO) Sohail Habib Tajik told The Express Tribune that Muhammad Irfan, a student of Punjab College Bahawalpur, had been kidnapped from Hasilpur Road last Tuesday.
Later, Irfan’s family received a call from the kidnappers who demanded a Rs5 million for his safe release. He said a police team had traced the kidnappers
District Police Officer (DPO) Sohail Habib Tajik told The Express Tribune that Muhammad Irfan, a student of Punjab College Bahawalpur, had been kidnapped from Hasilpur Road last Tuesday.
Later, Irfan’s family received a call from the kidnappers who demanded a Rs5 million for his safe release. He said a police team had traced the kidnappers
Matric roll number slips available online (BISE) Lahore for supplementary examinations 2012
LAHORE: Candidates for the supplementary secondary school examinations 2012 can now download their roll number slips from the board’s website.
A statement issued by the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Lahore here on Wednesday says the candidates can access the roll number slips by submitting either their full name and father’s name or their previous roll number.
The website has received almost 1,800 hits since the service was launched on Wednesday
A statement issued by the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Lahore here on Wednesday says the candidates can access the roll number slips by submitting either their full name and father’s name or their previous roll number.
The website has received almost 1,800 hits since the service was launched on Wednesday
New Technology: SUPARCO organises symposium on satellite systems with China Satellite Navigation Office (CSNO)
KARACHI: The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) and China Satellite Navigation Office (CSNO) have jointly organised a symposium titled ‘Global Navigation Satellite System and its Application’.
The inaugural session of the symposium was held on Tuesday in which the efficacy of the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System, a new technology developed in China, was demonstrated for the first time in the world. SUPARCO’s chairman, Major General (retd.) Ahmed
The inaugural session of the symposium was held on Tuesday in which the efficacy of the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System, a new technology developed in China, was demonstrated for the first time in the world. SUPARCO’s chairman, Major General (retd.) Ahmed
Secondary school suppl exams from October 3rd (BISE) Lahore
F.P. Report
LHAORE: Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Lahore will start Secondary School (Supplementary) Examination from 3rd October 2012. According to officials statement issued here on Wednesday board has made all necessary arrangements regarding conduct of examination. It was stated that about 30,000 candidates will take part in the said examination. In order to facilitate the candidates, 64 examination centers have been constituted.
Supplementary Metric exams to start
LHAORE: Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Lahore will start Secondary School (Supplementary) Examination from 3rd October 2012. According to officials statement issued here on Wednesday board has made all necessary arrangements regarding conduct of examination. It was stated that about 30,000 candidates will take part in the said examination. In order to facilitate the candidates, 64 examination centers have been constituted.
Supplementary Metric exams to start
‘Followers have messed up religions’ “Europe and the Muslim World: Coexistence or Conflict?”, written by Ambassador(r) Shahid Amin
KARACHI - “Muslims are not Muslims, Christians are not Christians and Jews are not Jews anymore as all religions talk about peace and their followers have messed up”, said Prof Dr Moonis Ahmar, Director Area Study Centre for Europe, University of Karachi, in a book-launching ceremony named “Europe and the Muslim World: Coexistence or Conflict?”, written by Ambassador(r) Shahid Amin.
“This first book-launching ceremony is a great achievement for ASCE”, he added. “I congratulate
“This first book-launching ceremony is a great achievement for ASCE”, he added. “I congratulate
Muslim Sufi and Shah Saeed Ahmad Raipuri passed away
LAHORE (PR) - A Muslim Sufi and Shah Saeed Ahmad Raipuri passed away here on Wednesday. His funeral prayers will be offered on Thursday (today) in Lahore. Hazrat Raipuri who was successor of Shah Abdul Aziz Raipuri founded Idara-e-Rahimia Lahore in 2000. May Allah shower his blessings on the late
GCU opens BSc, MS admissions 2012-13BSc Electrical and MS Electrical Engineering
GC University Lahore has opened admission in BSc Electrical and MS Electrical Engineering.
The last date for submission of application forms is October 5, 2012.
Eligibility criteria for BSc Electrical Engineering is Intermediate (Pre-Engg)/ Intermediate (Pre-Med) with Mathematics as an additional subject, GCSE A-Level or any foreign qualification equivalent to Intermediate (Pre-Engg)", BSc (With Physics and Mathematics)", DAE/B.Tech in Electrical/Electronics/instruments
The last date for submission of application forms is October 5, 2012.
Eligibility criteria for BSc Electrical Engineering is Intermediate (Pre-Engg)/ Intermediate (Pre-Med) with Mathematics as an additional subject, GCSE A-Level or any foreign qualification equivalent to Intermediate (Pre-Engg)", BSc (With Physics and Mathematics)", DAE/B.Tech in Electrical/Electronics/instruments
PU opens admissions in PGD in Applied Economics CSS, PCS, Banking and Finance, Public Service Commissions and Diploma in Banking examinations
The PU has opened Admissions in post-graduate diploma in Applied Economics one-year evening program.
According to Department of Economics, the last date of form submission is October 15.
This is the first program of its kind in Pakistan started in 1996. The Diploma will enable the participants to apply basic economic concepts to understand and solve practical problems of our time.
The course is especially useful for candidates of CSS, PCS, Banking and Finance, Public Service
According to Department of Economics, the last date of form submission is October 15.
This is the first program of its kind in Pakistan started in 1996. The Diploma will enable the participants to apply basic economic concepts to understand and solve practical problems of our time.
The course is especially useful for candidates of CSS, PCS, Banking and Finance, Public Service
Heavy Industries Taxila Educational City (HITEC) , Appalachian State University, United States, join hands
HITEC, US varsity join hands
ISLAMABAD - Appalachian State University, United States, will join hands with Heavy Industries Taxila Educational City (HITEC) Taxila for one year youth exchange plan to bridge the gap between two cultures through educational and cultural exchanges supporting mutual respect between Americans and Pakistanis and encourage appreciation of other cultures.
According to the statement issued by the HITEC here from Islamabad office, the plan launched by Public Affairs
ISLAMABAD - Appalachian State University, United States, will join hands with Heavy Industries Taxila Educational City (HITEC) Taxila for one year youth exchange plan to bridge the gap between two cultures through educational and cultural exchanges supporting mutual respect between Americans and Pakistanis and encourage appreciation of other cultures.
According to the statement issued by the HITEC here from Islamabad office, the plan launched by Public Affairs
Heavy Industries Taxila Educational City (HITEC) , Appalachian State University, United States, join hands
HITEC, US varsity join hands
ISLAMABAD - Appalachian State University, United States, will join hands with Heavy Industries Taxila Educational City (HITEC) Taxila for one year youth exchange plan to bridge the gap between two cultures through educational and cultural exchanges supporting mutual respect between Americans and Pakistanis and encourage appreciation of other cultures.
According to the statement issued by the HITEC here from Islamabad office, the plan launched by Public Affairs
ISLAMABAD - Appalachian State University, United States, will join hands with Heavy Industries Taxila Educational City (HITEC) Taxila for one year youth exchange plan to bridge the gap between two cultures through educational and cultural exchanges supporting mutual respect between Americans and Pakistanis and encourage appreciation of other cultures.
According to the statement issued by the HITEC here from Islamabad office, the plan launched by Public Affairs
Sneaky recruitments in RBISE raise eyebrows receive job letter by hand
RAWALPINDI – Officials of Rawalpindi Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (RBISE) have expressed concerns over recruitment of 10 employees of Grade-4 in the education board as they receive their job letter by hand.
Some officials of the board, on the condition of anonymity, told INP that Chairman RBISE, Dr Ashraf had recruited 10 grade-4 employees without an advertisement and taking other officials in confidence.
They said that the new employees received their recruitment
Some officials of the board, on the condition of anonymity, told INP that Chairman RBISE, Dr Ashraf had recruited 10 grade-4 employees without an advertisement and taking other officials in confidence.
They said that the new employees received their recruitment
Students attend NPT Aghi programme visited the Aiwan-i-Karkunan-i-Tehreek-i-Pakistan
LAHORE - The students of The Leads College Harbanspura on Wednesday visited the Aiwan-i-Karkunan-i-Tehreek-i-Pakistan to attend NPT’s Aghi programme. They also saw Pakistan Movement Gallery on the occasion. Also, mobile ideological units led by their coordinators visited Divisional Public High School for Girls Township, Azeem Talent High School Township, Government Girls Middle School, Batapur, Government Primary School Batapur, Government Girls School Guru Nanak, Government M C Girls Primary
painting exhibition at GCU Minhas Art Gallery highlighting the beauty of Pakistan,
LAHORE
A 21-Day painting exhibition, highlighting the beauty of Pakistan, began at Government College University’s Minhas Art Gallery on Wednesday.
Prof (Meritorious) Dr M Khaleeq-ur-Rahman, Izaz-i-Kamal, inaugurated the exhibition featuring 28 masterpieces of landscapes by noted Artist Nazir Ahmad.
Speaking on the occasion, GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. (Meritorious) Dr. M. Khaleeq-ur-Rahman, Izaz-i-Kamal, appreciated the work of the Artist, saying that
A 21-Day painting exhibition, highlighting the beauty of Pakistan, began at Government College University’s Minhas Art Gallery on Wednesday.
Prof (Meritorious) Dr M Khaleeq-ur-Rahman, Izaz-i-Kamal, inaugurated the exhibition featuring 28 masterpieces of landscapes by noted Artist Nazir Ahmad.
Speaking on the occasion, GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. (Meritorious) Dr. M. Khaleeq-ur-Rahman, Izaz-i-Kamal, appreciated the work of the Artist, saying that
Cleanliness in private schools surprise visits DISTRICT Coordination Officer,
Cleanliness in private schools LAHORE
DISTRICT Coordination Officer, Noor-ul-Amin Mengal paid surprise visits to different private schools to check cleanliness on Wednesday and showed his satisfaction in this regard. He was accompanied by MPA Kh Salman Rafique, Sajjad Hussain Dara, Consultant on Dengue, Waseem Akram and officials
DISTRICT Coordination Officer, Noor-ul-Amin Mengal paid surprise visits to different private schools to check cleanliness on Wednesday and showed his satisfaction in this regard. He was accompanied by MPA Kh Salman Rafique, Sajjad Hussain Dara, Consultant on Dengue, Waseem Akram and officials
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