Bestseller "Fifty Shades of Grey" will hit Japanese bookshelves this week.
Its publisher hoped Tuesday to repeat the breathless success it has enjoyed around the world.
The novel, which features a sado-masochistic sexual relationship between a young college graduate and a billionaire tycoon, is expected to be a particular hit among Japanese housewives, the publisher said.
"We have high hopes for the book, which has become a cultural phenomenon in the Western world," said Takayuki Yorimitsu
Wednesday, 31 October 2012
Promising aspects of Scott's education plan for the 2013
Gov Rick Scott's education plan for the 2013 legislative session has some useful ideas.
It could enhance competition in public schools, foster innovation and lend a helping hand to teachers who provide supplies to their students. Scott s plan isn t a general call for more money for public schools. It gets down to specific details, examining ways to help teachers and administrators who want their school systems to excel.
The state needs a serious plan for improving education. Money alone
It could enhance competition in public schools, foster innovation and lend a helping hand to teachers who provide supplies to their students. Scott s plan isn t a general call for more money for public schools. It gets down to specific details, examining ways to help teachers and administrators who want their school systems to excel.
The state needs a serious plan for improving education. Money alone
Will Ferguson won Canadian literature award
Ferguson won the Scotiabank Giller Prize for his book "419".
Will Ferguson has won one of Canada s most prestigious literary awards for a novel about a Canadian family s entanglement in a Nigerian email scan.
Ferguson won the Scotiabank Giller Prize for his book "419" on Tuesday. A kilt-wearing Ferguson pulled out a flask during his acceptance speech and raised a toast to the written word.
The $50,000 Giller prize honors Canadian fiction. Past winners have included
Will Ferguson has won one of Canada s most prestigious literary awards for a novel about a Canadian family s entanglement in a Nigerian email scan.
Ferguson won the Scotiabank Giller Prize for his book "419" on Tuesday. A kilt-wearing Ferguson pulled out a flask during his acceptance speech and raised a toast to the written word.
The $50,000 Giller prize honors Canadian fiction. Past winners have included
AIOU signs contract with Commonwealth for ducation uplift
llama Iqbal Open University signed an agreement with Commonwealth of Learning here on Wednesday.
It aims at developing Curriculum for Open Schooling System in order to provide education at primary and elementary level to the drop-out students throughout the country.”
The agreement was formally signed by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dr Nazir Ahmed Sangi on behalf of AIOU. Under the agreement the COL will provide necessary financial assistance for the development of curriculum /
It aims at developing Curriculum for Open Schooling System in order to provide education at primary and elementary level to the drop-out students throughout the country.”
The agreement was formally signed by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dr Nazir Ahmed Sangi on behalf of AIOU. Under the agreement the COL will provide necessary financial assistance for the development of curriculum /
Canada's immigration minister invited more foreign students
Canada's immigration minister invited more foreign students and workers to apply to stay in country.
Canada s immigration minister on Wednesday invited more foreign students and temporary foreign workers to apply to stay in the country next year, though immigration levels will remain unchanged.
Up to 10,000 foreign students and temporary foreign workers will be allowed to apply for permanent residency, up from 6,000 in 2011, under new immigration
Canada s immigration minister on Wednesday invited more foreign students and temporary foreign workers to apply to stay in the country next year, though immigration levels will remain unchanged.
Up to 10,000 foreign students and temporary foreign workers will be allowed to apply for permanent residency, up from 6,000 in 2011, under new immigration
AWKU campus first anniversary
CHITRAL, Oct 31: The first anniversary of the establishment of Chitral campus of Abdul Wali Khan University was celebrated at a function at its campus here at Seen Lusht area.
The students presented skits to highlight the importance of education to the development of Chitral. Dr Inayatullah Faizi, coordinator of AWKU Chitral campus, was the chief guest on the occasion. Dr Faizi, administrative officer of the campus Anwar Khan and head of political science department Nasir Jalil spoke on the
The students presented skits to highlight the importance of education to the development of Chitral. Dr Inayatullah Faizi, coordinator of AWKU Chitral campus, was the chief guest on the occasion. Dr Faizi, administrative officer of the campus Anwar Khan and head of political science department Nasir Jalil spoke on the
KP Chamber of Commerce and Industry demands compensation
PESHAWAR, Oct 31: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chamber of Commerce and Industry has demanded compensation for the losses caused to the business community on Yaum-i-Ishq-i-Rasool (PBUH) at the hands of violent protesters.
The chamber president, Dr Mohammad Yousuf, on Wednesday handed over a list to Peshawar DCO Javaid Khan Marwat during a meeting. The list pertains to the details about the losses caused to the chamber building, Allied Bank, Gulab Banaspati office, Family Park, Haleem Ghar and Shama
The chamber president, Dr Mohammad Yousuf, on Wednesday handed over a list to Peshawar DCO Javaid Khan Marwat during a meeting. The list pertains to the details about the losses caused to the chamber building, Allied Bank, Gulab Banaspati office, Family Park, Haleem Ghar and Shama
Teachers playing truant to face action
LAKKI MARWAT, Oct 31: The district elementary and secondary education department has decided to take disciplinary action against teachers of government-run schools for absenteeism.
The decision was taken at a meeting held here in Tajazai on Wednesday with EDO Haji Meer Azam Khan in the chair. The meeting discussed matters pertaining to teachers’ attendance, utilisation of parent-teacher council funds and improving learning environment in state-run educational institutions.
Besides other
The decision was taken at a meeting held here in Tajazai on Wednesday with EDO Haji Meer Azam Khan in the chair. The meeting discussed matters pertaining to teachers’ attendance, utilisation of parent-teacher council funds and improving learning environment in state-run educational institutions.
Besides other
Over Rs800m sanctioned for setting up Swabi varsity
SWABI, Oct 31: The local leaders of Awami National Party (ANP) have lauded the provincial government for its decision to establish a full-fledged university in the district.
ANP district president Haji Rehmanullah told a party meeting here on Wednesday that government had initially sanctioned Rs880 million for setting up a university in Swabi.
MPA Dr Yasmeen Jasim said that they completed numerous projects in the district and Chief Minister Ameer Haidar Khan Hoti during his visit on
ANP district president Haji Rehmanullah told a party meeting here on Wednesday that government had initially sanctioned Rs880 million for setting up a university in Swabi.
MPA Dr Yasmeen Jasim said that they completed numerous projects in the district and Chief Minister Ameer Haidar Khan Hoti during his visit on
Three-day Cultural show breaks silence of fear in Swat
MINGORA, Oct 31: The singers and artists enthralled the residents of militancy-hit Malakand division at a three-day cultural and music show, held here at Wadoodia Hall in Saidu Sharif.
The participants of the show said that after attempt on the life of Malala Yousufzai, organising such a successful cultural event was a great victory for those forces, who wanted to promote sanity and restore peace in the region.
The culture and music show was organised by Swasto Art and Culture Association
The participants of the show said that after attempt on the life of Malala Yousufzai, organising such a successful cultural event was a great victory for those forces, who wanted to promote sanity and restore peace in the region.
The culture and music show was organised by Swasto Art and Culture Association
HEC to implement fee payment scheme
ISLAMABAD - The Higher Education Commission (HEC) expedited the process for the immediate implementation of the prime minister's ‘Tuition Fee Payment Scheme’ for Masters, MS/M.Phil and Ph.D for students of Balochistan, Gilgit/Baltistan and FATA.
According to an HEC official, information regarding eligible students enrolled in universities and postgraduate colleges in Balochistan, Gilgit/Baltistan and FATA/KPK had been collected.
HEC had requested heads of 21 provincial higher education
According to an HEC official, information regarding eligible students enrolled in universities and postgraduate colleges in Balochistan, Gilgit/Baltistan and FATA/KPK had been collected.
HEC had requested heads of 21 provincial higher education
Over Rs 380m to boost female literacy in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
ISLAMABAD - Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government allocated Rs 388.66 million for the promotion of female education in the comparatively underdeveloped districts of Torghar and Kohistan.
An official of the education department announced that funds had been allocated to ensure an increased enrolment of girls in schools and to lower the drop-out ratio.
The grant aimed at lifting female literacy rate and encouraging education for girls in underdeveloped districts of Torghar and Kohistan.
He said that
An official of the education department announced that funds had been allocated to ensure an increased enrolment of girls in schools and to lower the drop-out ratio.
The grant aimed at lifting female literacy rate and encouraging education for girls in underdeveloped districts of Torghar and Kohistan.
He said that
Students of National University of Modern Languages get a media lab
ISLAMABAD - Students of National University of Modern Languages (NUML) received a media lab on Wednesday, to hone their directorial, editorial, production and designing skills.
A state of the art Media Laboratory had been established with the collaboration of HUDA Development Organisation and Entrepreneur Global Trust (EGT) for students of Mass Communication at National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Islamabad. Both organizations had been working for the provision of media
A state of the art Media Laboratory had been established with the collaboration of HUDA Development Organisation and Entrepreneur Global Trust (EGT) for students of Mass Communication at National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Islamabad. Both organizations had been working for the provision of media
Workshops on gender sensitivity
Rawalpindi - The Institute of Rural Management (IRM) announced on Tuesday that they would conduct a series of training sessions on gender sensitization across the country to sensitize organizations about stereotyping, oppression and gender relations.
According to details, workshops titled ‘Gender Responsive Governance’ would be organized in various cities including Rawalpindi, Bahawalpur, Sukkur, Quetta, Lahore and Peshawar. The workshop would cover major areas like gender prejudice,
According to details, workshops titled ‘Gender Responsive Governance’ would be organized in various cities including Rawalpindi, Bahawalpur, Sukkur, Quetta, Lahore and Peshawar. The workshop would cover major areas like gender prejudice,
Over 96,000 throng Zoo during Eidul Azha
LAHORE - Lahore Zoo, the ever popular point for families, earned Rs 1.2 million from 96,000 visitors during the four holidays of Eidul Azha. "The revenue was 18 per cent more than the previous year", said Director Lahore Zoo Shafqat Ali while talking the media. ?He highlighted that for the first time an ambulance with paramedical staff along with life saving drugs was also stationed at the zoo to counter any untoward incident. ?Shafaqat said that Wildlife guides were also present near the
Mob ransacks private school over blasphemy charge
Residents of Karim Park in Ravi Road area on Wednesday ransacked a private school and burned a car and furniture following reports that a female school teacher had committed blasphemy.
According to details, a teacher at Farooqi School for Girls allegedly distributed blasphemous material to her students as homework for Eid holidays. When the photocopies were sent to the students’ homes, the families of the 160 students complained to the school management which dismissed the teacher identified
According to details, a teacher at Farooqi School for Girls allegedly distributed blasphemous material to her students as homework for Eid holidays. When the photocopies were sent to the students’ homes, the families of the 160 students complained to the school management which dismissed the teacher identified
Students to register for Karachi University convocation by 22nd
KARACHI - Karachi University (KU) set registration date for the annual convocation 2012 to be November 11. Students who wish to register themselves for the convocation should download registration forms from the University’s website: www.uok.edu.pk. These forms would also be available at the Convocation Camp office from 10 a.m. up to one p.m. on weekdays. Students who secured distinctions in their respective academic programs would be awarded gold
Art and artists; neither in the streets, nor at universities
KARACHI - Faculty of Arts is on the verge of collapse in the country due to nonexistent enrolment at higher secondary school levels and lack of facilities to lure students into discipline.
The public sector universities offering degrees in Arts are in a fix to run their respective departments due to a shortage of funds coupled with the rampant religious outfits operating in the universities who detest art forms such as music, paintings and photography. The nature of the dismal affair of art
The public sector universities offering degrees in Arts are in a fix to run their respective departments due to a shortage of funds coupled with the rampant religious outfits operating in the universities who detest art forms such as music, paintings and photography. The nature of the dismal affair of art
Artificial teeth recovered from sacrificial animal
Artificial teeth were recovered from the skull of a cow slaughtered on the occasion of Eidul Azha by Fareed Durrani, a resident of Paposh Nagar. The fake teeth were placed in the front part of the lower jaw of the cow purchased by Durrani for Rs 42,000 from the cattle market set up on Eid at Sohrab Goth near the metropolis to facilitate Karachiites to purchase sacrificial animals. When the beast was slaughtered on Eidul Azha, the owner was flabbergasted when he found the fake teeth. Talking to
Caring about environment: school signs up for Green School Programme
LAHORE: Lahore Grammar School Paragon on Bukri Road has signed up for the World Wide Fund’s Green School Programme. This makes it the 12th school in the city to sign up for the programme.
On October 23, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between WWF Pakistan Senior Director (Operations) Anwar Naseem and LGS Paragon principal Salman Yasin.
Yasin said O and A levels students had been participating in eco-internships for the last four years. “Through this partnership, we
On October 23, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between WWF Pakistan Senior Director (Operations) Anwar Naseem and LGS Paragon principal Salman Yasin.
Yasin said O and A levels students had been participating in eco-internships for the last four years. “Through this partnership, we
Beyond basic training: teachers to be taught through mobile phones
LAHORE: As many as 30 teachers with the Literacy and Non Formal Basic Education (LNFBE) Department will be trained through a Mobile Literacy Programme (MLP) in collaboration with UNESCO.
This replicates the MLP projected initiated by Bunyad Foundation, a non governmental organisation, with UNESCO in 2009. The programme, in its third phase, is using mobiles to teach as many as 1,200 people in five districts.
The project is set to start within a month. UNESCO will provide the mobile sets
This replicates the MLP projected initiated by Bunyad Foundation, a non governmental organisation, with UNESCO in 2009. The programme, in its third phase, is using mobiles to teach as many as 1,200 people in five districts.
The project is set to start within a month. UNESCO will provide the mobile sets
UoP centre to hold 2-day disaster management expo Centre for Disaster Preparedness and Management (CDPM)
PESHAWAR: The Centre for Disaster Preparedness and Management (CDPM) at the University of Peshawar has planned to hold a two-day disaster management exhibition starting from November 7.
Through a press release on Wednesday, CDPM Director Dr Amir Nawaz Khan said the exhibition was being held in view of the need and importance of enhanced coordination in the field of disaster preparedness and management.
“The exhibition is being arranged in collaboration with the
Through a press release on Wednesday, CDPM Director Dr Amir Nawaz Khan said the exhibition was being held in view of the need and importance of enhanced coordination in the field of disaster preparedness and management.
“The exhibition is being arranged in collaboration with the
First Haj flight arrives Karachi Lahore Islamabad Peshawar
LAHORE
THE first post-Haj flight PK- 3202 to Lahore arrived here on Wednesday.
PIA’s post-Haj operation from Saudi Arabia commenced on October 31. A Boeing 743 carrying 502 Hajis was received by PIA Lahore District M Umar Draz, Station Manager Asghar Zaidi and other PIA officials.
Hajis were welcomed with rose garlands on their arrival at Allama Iqbal International Airport. They expressed their satisfaction over the services of the national carrier and
THE first post-Haj flight PK- 3202 to Lahore arrived here on Wednesday.
PIA’s post-Haj operation from Saudi Arabia commenced on October 31. A Boeing 743 carrying 502 Hajis was received by PIA Lahore District M Umar Draz, Station Manager Asghar Zaidi and other PIA officials.
Hajis were welcomed with rose garlands on their arrival at Allama Iqbal International Airport. They expressed their satisfaction over the services of the national carrier and
Different versions of school story blasphemy material
LAHORE
Different versions regarding various aspects of the attack on the private school and its burning in the Karim Park area of Ravi Road have appeared. The school was burnt by enraged people as they protested against distribution of alleged blasphemy material by a teacher among the students.
An FIR has also registered against the owner of the school and a female teacher under Section 295-C. According to details, the class-6 students of Farooqi Girls High School,
Different versions regarding various aspects of the attack on the private school and its burning in the Karim Park area of Ravi Road have appeared. The school was burnt by enraged people as they protested against distribution of alleged blasphemy material by a teacher among the students.
An FIR has also registered against the owner of the school and a female teacher under Section 295-C. According to details, the class-6 students of Farooqi Girls High School,
School set on fire over ‘blasphemy’ LOCALS attacked a private school at Karim Park, Shafiqabad,
LAHORE
LOCALS attacked a private school at Karim Park, Shafiqabad, on Wednesday following alleged blasphemous wording in a question paper.
The infuriated protesters encircled the Farooqi Girls School and made their forced entry into its premises. The enraged mob also set the school furniture and other goods on fire. They chanted slogans against the school administration and also set a car on fire. Heavy contingents of police rushed to the scene and resorted to firing
LOCALS attacked a private school at Karim Park, Shafiqabad, on Wednesday following alleged blasphemous wording in a question paper.
The infuriated protesters encircled the Farooqi Girls School and made their forced entry into its premises. The enraged mob also set the school furniture and other goods on fire. They chanted slogans against the school administration and also set a car on fire. Heavy contingents of police rushed to the scene and resorted to firing
Munawar Hassan urges religious scholars to guide nation visited Jamia Uloom-e-Islamia Binnori Town
Karachi
The Jamaat-e-Islami, Pakistan, Amir, Munawar Hassan, visited Jamia Uloom-e-Islamia Binnori Town and met religious scholar Dr. Abdul Razak Askandar and other religious scholars.
The JI Amir discussed the national and international scenario, challenges, being faced by Muslim Ummah, the situation of the metropolis, besides issues of mutual interest with Dr. Askandar and other clerics.
Both agreed that they had to play their role and provide awareness
The Jamaat-e-Islami, Pakistan, Amir, Munawar Hassan, visited Jamia Uloom-e-Islamia Binnori Town and met religious scholar Dr. Abdul Razak Askandar and other religious scholars.
The JI Amir discussed the national and international scenario, challenges, being faced by Muslim Ummah, the situation of the metropolis, besides issues of mutual interest with Dr. Askandar and other clerics.
Both agreed that they had to play their role and provide awareness
600 screened for thalassemia at Dow college Dow Thalassemia Assistance Program (Dow –TAP)
Karachi 600 screened for thalassemia at Dow college
More than 600 participants from students’ community, faculty and technical staff were screened for thalassemia and their blood samples collected under the Dow Thalassemia Assistance Program (Dow –TAP) at the Dow Medical College on Wednesday.
The Institute of Haematology, Dow University of Health (DUHS), has organised a three-day free thalassemia screening camp and awareness lecture.
The aim of the
More than 600 participants from students’ community, faculty and technical staff were screened for thalassemia and their blood samples collected under the Dow Thalassemia Assistance Program (Dow –TAP) at the Dow Medical College on Wednesday.
The Institute of Haematology, Dow University of Health (DUHS), has organised a three-day free thalassemia screening camp and awareness lecture.
The aim of the
DHA student clinches top spot in Humanities Group Liberal Arts BIEK Karachi Examination 2012
Karachi
The Defence Authority College for Women Phase-VIII made yet another mark when one of its students clinched the top position in the Humanities Group (Liberal Arts) Board of Intermediate Education Karachi Examination held in 2012.
Rija Zahid secured first position in BIEK by getting 82.63% marks in the faculty of Liberal Arts, while Rida Fatima secured the 7th position in the Board by scoring 76.54% marks in the same faculty.
The results were
The Defence Authority College for Women Phase-VIII made yet another mark when one of its students clinched the top position in the Humanities Group (Liberal Arts) Board of Intermediate Education Karachi Examination held in 2012.
Rija Zahid secured first position in BIEK by getting 82.63% marks in the faculty of Liberal Arts, while Rida Fatima secured the 7th position in the Board by scoring 76.54% marks in the same faculty.
The results were
Sindh govt plans to run 500 tube-wells on solar energy power systems in public schools and homes
Karachi Sindh govt plans to run 500 tube-wells on solar power
The provincial government has decided to run 500 tube-wells on solar energy in order to supplement conventional power and prevent fake billing that was costing millions of rupees every year, The News learnt on Tuesday.
Besides, there is also a plan to install solar energy systems in public schools and homes.
The electrification of tube wells, schools and homes through solar photovoltaic (PV)
The provincial government has decided to run 500 tube-wells on solar energy in order to supplement conventional power and prevent fake billing that was costing millions of rupees every year, The News learnt on Tuesday.
Besides, there is also a plan to install solar energy systems in public schools and homes.
The electrification of tube wells, schools and homes through solar photovoltaic (PV)
Students to pay for Karachi University KU’s financial woes
Karachi Students to pay for KU’s financial woes
While the Karachi University increased the number of self-financed seats in its morning programme to help overcome its financial woes, officials believed that the step would not be enough to steer the varsity out of the current crunch and some even suggested using its land for marriage lawns or departmental stores.
The number of ‘self financed’ seats, or what the university calls ‘donor seats’, were increased to
While the Karachi University increased the number of self-financed seats in its morning programme to help overcome its financial woes, officials believed that the step would not be enough to steer the varsity out of the current crunch and some even suggested using its land for marriage lawns or departmental stores.
The number of ‘self financed’ seats, or what the university calls ‘donor seats’, were increased to
Pakistani university students to visit Japan-Saarc Kizuna (Bond) Exchange Programme
Pak students to visit Japan Islamabad: Fifteen Pakistani university students will visit Japan under the Japan-Saarc Kizuna (Bond) Exchange Programme from November 4 to 17.
These students have been nominated by their respective universities in Pakistan to participate in the programme. A total of 120 students (15 from each country) from the Saarc countries will participate in the programme to be held in Japan, an observer country of the Saarc.
Saarc Kizuna Programme is a
These students have been nominated by their respective universities in Pakistan to participate in the programme. A total of 120 students (15 from each country) from the Saarc countries will participate in the programme to be held in Japan, an observer country of the Saarc.
Saarc Kizuna Programme is a
Agreement for open schooling system inked (AIOU) signed with Commonwealth of Learning (COL)
Islamabad: The Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) signed an agreement with the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) here on Wednesday for development of curriculum for open schooling system that aims at providing education at primary and elementary level to the dropout students throughout the country.
The agreement was formally signed by AIOU Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Nazir Ahmed Sangi and COL President Professor Asha Kanwer on behalf of their respective organisations. Under the
The agreement was formally signed by AIOU Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Nazir Ahmed Sangi and COL President Professor Asha Kanwer on behalf of their respective organisations. Under the
HSSC Supplementary exams from November 6 FBISE Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education
Islamabad: The Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) Supplementary Examinations of the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education would be held from November 6.
The roll number slips of all the regular candidates of HSSC Part-I appearing in the said examination have been dispatched to their institutions and those of Ex/private candidates on their addresses.
In case, the roll number slips is not received by any candidate he/she should immediately contact
The roll number slips of all the regular candidates of HSSC Part-I appearing in the said examination have been dispatched to their institutions and those of Ex/private candidates on their addresses.
In case, the roll number slips is not received by any candidate he/she should immediately contact
Media Laboratory inaugurated at National University of Modern Languages (NUML)
Islamabad Media Laboratory inaugurated at NUML
Equipped with the state-of-the-art technological tools that play a vital role in polishing practical skills of mass communication students, the Media Laboratory of the National University of Modern Languages (NUML) was inaugurated here on Wednesday.
The laboratory provides latest international standard equipment for mass communication students so that they can get first-hand practical training in direction, production,
Equipped with the state-of-the-art technological tools that play a vital role in polishing practical skills of mass communication students, the Media Laboratory of the National University of Modern Languages (NUML) was inaugurated here on Wednesday.
The laboratory provides latest international standard equipment for mass communication students so that they can get first-hand practical training in direction, production,
Chevening Scholarship programme 2012-13 UK Government committed to working in partnership with Pakistan
Islamabad
British High Commissioner Adam Thomson has said that UK is committed to working in partnership with Pakistan at all levels of education from primary level to university.
He observed this on the launching of the Chevening Scholarship programme 2012-13. UK Government Chevening Scholarships are now open for online applications until 20 December 2012.
Candidates can now register their interest and find out details of the scholarship through the new
British High Commissioner Adam Thomson has said that UK is committed to working in partnership with Pakistan at all levels of education from primary level to university.
He observed this on the launching of the Chevening Scholarship programme 2012-13. UK Government Chevening Scholarships are now open for online applications until 20 December 2012.
Candidates can now register their interest and find out details of the scholarship through the new
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Apple’s iPad mini packs full-sized punch but screen inferior
SAN FRANCISCO, Tue Oct 30, 2012 - Apple Inc’s entry in the accelerating mobile tablet race squeezes about 35 percent more viewing space onto a lighter package than rival devices from Google or Amazon.com Inc, but it sports inferior resolution and a lofty price tag, two influential reviewers wrote on Tuesday.
The iPad mini, which starts at $329 versus the $199 for Google’s Nexus 7 and Amazon’s Kindle Fire HD, is easy to hold with one hand, eliminating a drawback of the
The iPad mini, which starts at $329 versus the $199 for Google’s Nexus 7 and Amazon’s Kindle Fire HD, is easy to hold with one hand, eliminating a drawback of the
Microsoft chief: “Stunning” start for Windows 8
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 30, 2012 - Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer on Tuesday said the Windows 8 operating system was off to a “stunning” start with four million upgrades downloaded since its release on October 26.
“In just the last three days, we have sold four million Windows 8 upgrades,” Ballmer said while kicking off a BUILD Conference for developers at the software giant’s headquarters in Redmond, Washington.
“The level of embrace from enthusiasts is very, very
“In just the last three days, we have sold four million Windows 8 upgrades,” Ballmer said while kicking off a BUILD Conference for developers at the software giant’s headquarters in Redmond, Washington.
“The level of embrace from enthusiasts is very, very
Tuesday, 30 October 2012
Rental power projects case: Turkish firm pays Rs1.6bn, allowed to leave
ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau has allowed a Turkish ship-mounted power plant, Karkay, to leave the country after recovering Rs1.65 billion during investigation into the Rs22 billion rental power projects (RPPs) scam.
“Under a recent agreement between NAB and Karkay, we have received two pay orders amounting to Rs1.65 billion,” the bureau’s spokesman Zafar Iqbal told Dawn on Tuesday.
Under the agreement, he said, the Turkish firm was free to return home.
The firm
“Under a recent agreement between NAB and Karkay, we have received two pay orders amounting to Rs1.65 billion,” the bureau’s spokesman Zafar Iqbal told Dawn on Tuesday.
Under the agreement, he said, the Turkish firm was free to return home.
The firm
Women’s T20 Asia cup final: India wins toss
KARACHI: India’s women’s cricket team chose to bat first after winning the toss in the final match of the Women’s T20 Asia Cup final against Pakistan, being played in Guangzhou, China on Wednesday, DawnNews reported.
Earlier on Tuesday, Pakistan’s women’s cricket team defeated Bangladesh by six wickets in the semi-final of the Asia Cup whereas India had qualified based on their group-standing after the match between India and Sri Lanka was washed
Earlier on Tuesday, Pakistan’s women’s cricket team defeated Bangladesh by six wickets in the semi-final of the Asia Cup whereas India had qualified based on their group-standing after the match between India and Sri Lanka was washed
Allegory and art at the V.M. Art Gallery
KARACHI, Oct 30: An exhibition of German artist Susanne Husemann’s works titled ‘Allegory of Painting’ opened at the V.M. Art Gallery on Tuesday.
The show is part of the ongoing series of German cultural programmes in the city.
Since allegory is one of the many tools that poets use to propagate their ideas as painters usually employ symbols for the same purpose, it becomes all the more interesting when an artist tries to put across a point through allegorical interpretation. In
The show is part of the ongoing series of German cultural programmes in the city.
Since allegory is one of the many tools that poets use to propagate their ideas as painters usually employ symbols for the same purpose, it becomes all the more interesting when an artist tries to put across a point through allegorical interpretation. In
Germany to build solar energy projects
LAHORE, Oct 30: The Punjab government and German company AEG on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in solar energy projects.
Solar energy projects of at least 50 to 100 megawatts will be set up in Punjab in 2013 and 300 megawatts in 2014 under the agreement, says a handout.
Secretary Energy Jehanzeb Khan and AEG’s Karsten Weltzien signed the document. Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif and other senior functionaries were present at the ceremony.
The chief
Solar energy projects of at least 50 to 100 megawatts will be set up in Punjab in 2013 and 300 megawatts in 2014 under the agreement, says a handout.
Secretary Energy Jehanzeb Khan and AEG’s Karsten Weltzien signed the document. Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif and other senior functionaries were present at the ceremony.
The chief
Four-nation event envisaging ‘cultural fusion’
LAHORE, Oct 30: A three-day four-nation cultural festival featuring film, documentaries and paintings from Pakistan, Iran, Turkey and China will open at the Alhamra Art Center, The Mall, on Nov 5.
The preparations are in full swing at Alhamra where stage is being set for the show.
In this connection, special assignments have been assigned to different officers of Lahore Arts Council.The festival will be a unique opportunity to have a look on culture, landscape and people of the
The preparations are in full swing at Alhamra where stage is being set for the show.
In this connection, special assignments have been assigned to different officers of Lahore Arts Council.The festival will be a unique opportunity to have a look on culture, landscape and people of the
Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences to have breast cancer clinic
ISLAMABAD, Oct 30: The Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) is set to establish a Rs2 billion ‘Breast screening clinic’ with the financial assistance of the social welfare department, Dawn has learnt.
It will be an advisory clinic but will also be providing surgical and chemotherapy services.
At present, the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC)’s Nuclear Oncology and Radiotherapy Institute (Nori) is the major cancer treatment facility in the federal capital.
However,
It will be an advisory clinic but will also be providing surgical and chemotherapy services.
At present, the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC)’s Nuclear Oncology and Radiotherapy Institute (Nori) is the major cancer treatment facility in the federal capital.
However,
Swabi annual sports competition gala concludes
SWABI, Oct 30: The annual sports competition among 75 boys middle schools of Swabi district concluded here on Tuesday.
Abdul Salam, executive district officer, education, district sports secretary Hussain Ali and Swabi tehsil secretary Obaidullah Khan were present at the concluding ceremony.
They said such competitions were aimed to motivate students, inculcate sportsman spirit and infuse tolerance in them as they were the real future of the country.
Briefing media men, Obaidullah Khan
Abdul Salam, executive district officer, education, district sports secretary Hussain Ali and Swabi tehsil secretary Obaidullah Khan were present at the concluding ceremony.
They said such competitions were aimed to motivate students, inculcate sportsman spirit and infuse tolerance in them as they were the real future of the country.
Briefing media men, Obaidullah Khan
Peshawar to have model child protection institute soon
PESHAWAR, Oct 30: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Child Protection and Welfare Commission would set up an institute in the provincial capital soon where children at risk would be provided shelter, counselling and other needed support, said an official.
Mohammad Ijaz Khan, deputy chief child protection and welfare officer, told Dawn that the commission was going to set up a child protection institute in Peshawar by end of November.
“Funds have been allocated for the purpose,” he said. The
Mohammad Ijaz Khan, deputy chief child protection and welfare officer, told Dawn that the commission was going to set up a child protection institute in Peshawar by end of November.
“Funds have been allocated for the purpose,” he said. The
National Language Authority to hold seminar
ISLAMABAD (APP): National Language Authority (NLA) will hold a seminar on role of National Language in the identity and integrity of a nation on Thursday at NLA Auditorium at 10.30 a.m. The moot will be presided over by Federal Minister for National Heritage and Integration, Samina Khalid Ghurki, while Vice Chancellor, Fatima Jinnah Women University would be chief guest on the occasion, said a news release issued here on Tuesday. Renowned literary figures including Prof. Fateh M. Malik, Dr.
Art exhibition to end
ISLAMABAD (APP): The art work show of renowned artist Ahmad Habib will conclude at Nomad Art Gallery here on Wednesday. The exhibition titled ‘Nirvan’, was started on October 20 in which Ahmad Habib has presented his latest collection of art. In the show, the artist beautifully portrayed different complexities of adult relationships on canvas which was highly admired by art lover of the capital.
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5-day Workshop on Dengue epidemic arranged
ISLAMABAD (APP): The Second Regional 5-day Workshop on Dengue epidemic arranged by Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission began in here on Tuesday to create awareness among people against the plague. Secretary Capital Administration and Development Division Riffat Shaheen Qazi said that the government was endeavoring to control dengue. She expressed the resolve to extend all possible assistance and work with people to take forward common goal to completely eradicate dengue virus from the
NLP Department Advisory Board approved
ISLAMABAD (APP): Ministry of Culture and Heritage on Tuesday approved Advisory Board of National Language Promotion Department, earlier known as National Language Authority, through a notification. The advisory board is comprised of renowned scholars of Urdu language, researchers and lecturers from all over the country. The members include Vice Chancellor Fatima Jinnah Women University Dr Sameena Ameen Qadir, President Urdu Department of Bahauddin Zakariya University Dr Rubina Tareen, Former
Degree College female students demand furniture for college
PABBI: Parents of Government Girls Degree College students on Tuesday appealed to provincial to provide the college with classroom furniture as the students were currently sitting on the floors.
They said that while the government was claiming it was spending billions of rupees on education, their college did not even have chairs for students. They said that it seems that the money claimed to be used on education is being misused somewhere else.
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They said that while the government was claiming it was spending billions of rupees on education, their college did not even have chairs for students. They said that it seems that the money claimed to be used on education is being misused somewhere else.
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AIOU’s exams to start on 5th Nov
ISLAMABAD (INP): Final examinations of FA/F.Sc/Diploma in Education, BA/BS (CS)/BS Micro-Biology and Chemistry Programs for the Semester Spring 2012 of the Allama Iqbal Open University will begin from November 5th, announced M. Bashir, Controller of Exams, AIOU. He said that Roll No. slips have been dispatched to all the eligible / enrolled students at their given addresses by Postal Mail Service.
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Schedule for submitting exam forms
KARACHI: Controller of Examinations Board of Secondary Education Karachi has notified for information of all concerned that the Examination Forms of SSC Part-I (Class IX) Annual Examination 2013, for Regular Candidates of Science & General Group shall be accepted as per scheduled given below. Without Late Fine from 31-10-2012 in 30.11.2012; With Late Fine Rs. 100/- from 03.12.2012 to 17.12.2012; With Late Fine Rs. 200/- from 18.12.2012 to 31.12.2012; With Late fine Rs. 300/- from 01.01.2012
Post-hajj flight operations starts in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD - A month long post-Hajj flights’ operation would start on Tuesday night to bring 180,000 Pakistani pilgrims back from Saudi Arabia.
According to an official at the Ministry of Religious Affairs, the first flight was scheduled to arrive from Jeddah on Tuesday night.
In pre-Hajj flight operation, Pakistani pilgrims were airlifted with the help of 283 flights, including 149 of PIA, 80 flights of Shaheen Airlines and 54 flights of Saudi Airlines.
Expressing satisfaction over the
According to an official at the Ministry of Religious Affairs, the first flight was scheduled to arrive from Jeddah on Tuesday night.
In pre-Hajj flight operation, Pakistani pilgrims were airlifted with the help of 283 flights, including 149 of PIA, 80 flights of Shaheen Airlines and 54 flights of Saudi Airlines.
Expressing satisfaction over the
Over Rs 380m to boost female literacy in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
ISLAMABAD - Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government allocated Rs 388.66 million for the promotion of female education in the comparatively underdeveloped districts of Torghar and Kohistan.
An official of the education department announced that funds had been allocated to ensure an increased enrolment of girls in schools and to lower the drop-out ratio.
The grant aimed at lifting female literacy rate and encouraging education for girls in underdeveloped districts of Torghar and Kohistan.
He said that
An official of the education department announced that funds had been allocated to ensure an increased enrolment of girls in schools and to lower the drop-out ratio.
The grant aimed at lifting female literacy rate and encouraging education for girls in underdeveloped districts of Torghar and Kohistan.
He said that
HEC to implement fee scheme for students of far flung areas
ISLAMABAD - The Higher Education Commission (HEC) expedited the process for the immediate implementation of the prime minister's ‘Tuition Fee Payment Scheme’ for Masters, MS/M.Phil and Ph.D for students of Balochistan, Gilgit/Baltistan and FATA.
According to an HEC official, information regarding eligible students enrolled in universities and postgraduate colleges in Balochistan, Gilgit/Baltistan and FATA/KPK had been collected.
HEC had requested heads of 21 provincial higher education
According to an HEC official, information regarding eligible students enrolled in universities and postgraduate colleges in Balochistan, Gilgit/Baltistan and FATA/KPK had been collected.
HEC had requested heads of 21 provincial higher education
IHC issued ARY Channel show cause notice for airing ‘defamatory’ programme
ISLAMABAD - Islamabad High Court (IHC) issued a show-cause notice to the owner of a private TV channel on Tuesday, for airing a talk show in which the superior judiciary had been defamed and directed the chairman of Pakistan Electronic Media Regularity Authority (PEMRA) to submit a detailed report on channels on November 19. On October 9, the same bench had refrained PEMRA from airing talk shows that issued statements against the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) and the Supreme Court. Justice
Recruited 70,000 teachers
LAHORE - Minister Education Punjab Mujtaba Shuja-ur Rehman on Tuesday said the government has recruited 70,000 teachers in a transparent manner and that education has remained the top priority of the provincial government throughout its tenure.
According to a hand out, he said that the government has taken an initiative in the field of education during last four years. The minister appreciated the role of private institutions in promoting education. He said that Punjab government has spent
According to a hand out, he said that the government has taken an initiative in the field of education during last four years. The minister appreciated the role of private institutions in promoting education. He said that Punjab government has spent
Sindh education minister leaves for Britain and Ireland
KARACHI - Sindh Education Minister, Pir Mazhar-ul-Haq has left the country to visit Britain and Ireland.
A spokesman of the Sindh Education Department said here on Tuesday that the minister would be a part of the delegation headed by Sindh Governor, Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan, who left here on Monday for Britain on a five-day visit.
During the visit Mazhar would represent the Sindh Chief Minister (CM), Syed Qaim Ali Shah. It was further pointed out that the minister would meet the investors
A spokesman of the Sindh Education Department said here on Tuesday that the minister would be a part of the delegation headed by Sindh Governor, Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan, who left here on Monday for Britain on a five-day visit.
During the visit Mazhar would represent the Sindh Chief Minister (CM), Syed Qaim Ali Shah. It was further pointed out that the minister would meet the investors
Private security companies running without license
KARACHI - There are some 138 private security providing companies throughout the country which are running without license, it is reliably learnt. Although, these private security companies had received their license from the provincial home departments but their licenses had already expired. These security companies did not apply for renewal of licenses and were running without any legal license. Among these 138 private security providing firms, 61 are Karachi based, 32 are in Lahore, 26 in
CNG filling stations to remain closed today
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) supply to filling stations in Sindh, including Karachi, will remain closed on Wednesday, according to a new schedule issued by the Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC). According to media reports, officials said that gas load-shedding would be carried out only for 24 hours since the weekly closure was not observed by filling stations during Eidul Azha (27-29 Oct). On Wednesday, the filling stations would be closed from 9.00 am and would reopen on Thursday at 9.00 am as
Internet campaign supports nuclear physicist Dr Pervez Hoodbhoy
LAHORE: A massive campaign is ongoing on the social media requesting the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) to renew the contract of nuclear physicist Dr Pervez Hoodbhoy.
Petitions, signature campaigns and protests are being lodged on Facebook, Twitter and blogging websites criticising the LUMS administration for not renewing the contract of Dr Pervez after his differences with the management over introducing a subject.
Dr Pervez was given a contract until December 2012 but
Petitions, signature campaigns and protests are being lodged on Facebook, Twitter and blogging websites criticising the LUMS administration for not renewing the contract of Dr Pervez after his differences with the management over introducing a subject.
Dr Pervez was given a contract until December 2012 but
70,000 teachers recruited in ‘transparent manner’ Education minister says Punjab govt
Education minister says Punjab govt has spent Rs 19 billion on providing missing facilities at schools
LAHORE: Punjab Education Minister Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman said on Tuesday that education remains top priority of the provincial government, adding that merit is “strictly followed while making recruitments in the Education Department”.
“The government has recruited 70,000 teachers in a transparent manner,” the minister said in a statement.
He said that the government has taken
LAHORE: Punjab Education Minister Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman said on Tuesday that education remains top priority of the provincial government, adding that merit is “strictly followed while making recruitments in the Education Department”.
“The government has recruited 70,000 teachers in a transparent manner,” the minister said in a statement.
He said that the government has taken
PILER, PPC condole demise of Asad Rehman
PILER, PPC condole demise of Asad Rehman
KARACHI: The staff and members of Pakistan Institute of Labour Education and Research (PILER) and Pakistan Peace Coalition (PPC) have expressed their deep grief and sorrow over the sad demise of Asad Rehman, Executive Director of Sungi Development Foundation and a leading human rights activist of Pakistan. In a condolence message to the family and colleagues of late Asad at Sungi on Tuesday, Executive Director PILER Karamat Ali, General Secretary PPC
KARACHI: The staff and members of Pakistan Institute of Labour Education and Research (PILER) and Pakistan Peace Coalition (PPC) have expressed their deep grief and sorrow over the sad demise of Asad Rehman, Executive Director of Sungi Development Foundation and a leading human rights activist of Pakistan. In a condolence message to the family and colleagues of late Asad at Sungi on Tuesday, Executive Director PILER Karamat Ali, General Secretary PPC
BSEK announces examination forms submission date SSC part I annual examination 2013
BSEK announces examination forms submission date
KARACHI: Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK) has announced the examination form submission date for SSC part I annual examination 2013 on Tuesday. As per announcement, regular candidates of science and general group of SSC Part-I can submit their examination forms at their respective colleges till November 30 without late fees and after due date, late fee will be charged. staff
KARACHI: Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK) has announced the examination form submission date for SSC part I annual examination 2013 on Tuesday. As per announcement, regular candidates of science and general group of SSC Part-I can submit their examination forms at their respective colleges till November 30 without late fees and after due date, late fee will be charged. staff
Seminar on Naegleria Fowleri, a brain-eating amoeba,
Seminar on Naegleria
KARACHI: Dr Panjwani Centre for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research (PCMD), International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi (KU), is going to organise a public awareness seminar on Naegleria Fowleri, a brain-eating amoeba, on Wednesday (today) at Prof Salimuzzaman Siddiqui Auditorium, ICCBS, KU. Prof Dr M Rafiq Khanani, Professor & Chairman Pathology, Dow University of Health Sciences; Director, Dow Diagnostic Reference and
KARACHI: Dr Panjwani Centre for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research (PCMD), International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi (KU), is going to organise a public awareness seminar on Naegleria Fowleri, a brain-eating amoeba, on Wednesday (today) at Prof Salimuzzaman Siddiqui Auditorium, ICCBS, KU. Prof Dr M Rafiq Khanani, Professor & Chairman Pathology, Dow University of Health Sciences; Director, Dow Diagnostic Reference and
Public and private educational institutes and offices opened after Eid-ul-Azha holidays
Offices, institutes open in city
KARACHI: Public and private educational institutes and offices opened here on Tuesday after Eid-ul-Azha holidays. However, presence in the institutes remained very thin. Though all the offices and educational institutes had to be functional again from Tuesday as routine, ratio of attendance was every low at private institutions in general and at governmental institutions in particular. It was seemed that lower cadre staff, including clerks and peons, was
KARACHI: Public and private educational institutes and offices opened here on Tuesday after Eid-ul-Azha holidays. However, presence in the institutes remained very thin. Though all the offices and educational institutes had to be functional again from Tuesday as routine, ratio of attendance was every low at private institutions in general and at governmental institutions in particular. It was seemed that lower cadre staff, including clerks and peons, was
calls for complete eradication of polio virus President Asif Ali Zardari
KARACHI: President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday reiterated government’s commitment to undertake all efforts for complete eradication of polio virus from the country and advised the authorities concerned to follow innovative strategies in reaching out to those populace and places that were still serving as reservoir of the virus and have so far remained under-served due to various reasons.
He said there was no reason why polio virus transmission could not be interrupted in the province if
He said there was no reason why polio virus transmission could not be interrupted in the province if
training opens new vistas for economic uplift business under Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP)
‘BISP training opens new vistas for economic uplift’
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KARACHI: The interest free loan to jobless youth for initiating their own business under Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) would not only improve the socio economic condition of the beneficiaries but it also opens a new vista of economic development in the country, said Dr Nadeem Maqbool, MPA, MQM.
He vowed to eliminate the poverty from the society. He said that BISP was launched in line with the vision of
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KARACHI: The interest free loan to jobless youth for initiating their own business under Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) would not only improve the socio economic condition of the beneficiaries but it also opens a new vista of economic development in the country, said Dr Nadeem Maqbool, MPA, MQM.
He vowed to eliminate the poverty from the society. He said that BISP was launched in line with the vision of
AIOU exams to start from 5th final examinations of FA/FSc, Diploma in Education, BA/BS (CS)/BS microbiology and chemistry
AIOU exams to start from 5th
ISLAMABAD: The final examinations of FA/FSc, Diploma in Education, BA/BS (CS)/BS microbiology and chemistry programmes for the spring (2012) semester of the Allama Iqbal Open University will begin from November 5th. This was announced by Muhammad Bashir Chaudhry, Controller of Examinations, AIOU, on Tuesday.
He said that roll number slips have been dispatched to all the eligible/enrolled students at their given addresses by postal service. Those students have
ISLAMABAD: The final examinations of FA/FSc, Diploma in Education, BA/BS (CS)/BS microbiology and chemistry programmes for the spring (2012) semester of the Allama Iqbal Open University will begin from November 5th. This was announced by Muhammad Bashir Chaudhry, Controller of Examinations, AIOU, on Tuesday.
He said that roll number slips have been dispatched to all the eligible/enrolled students at their given addresses by postal service. Those students have
Thin attendance witnessed first working day after Eidul Azha
Thin attendance witnessed
ISLAMABAD: Attendance at government and private offices of the federal capital on first working day after Eidul Azha was remained thin as most of the people hailing from other cities took two to three days extra leave for spending more time with their relatives. The government had announced four days holiday on Eid from October 26 to October 29, but a number of private schools and organisations announced leaves until October 30. Mostly locals who are the residents
ISLAMABAD: Attendance at government and private offices of the federal capital on first working day after Eidul Azha was remained thin as most of the people hailing from other cities took two to three days extra leave for spending more time with their relatives. The government had announced four days holiday on Eid from October 26 to October 29, but a number of private schools and organisations announced leaves until October 30. Mostly locals who are the residents
Cardiac conference PUNJAB Institute of Cardiology (PIC), Lahore,
PUNJAB Institute of Cardiology (PIC), Lahore, is holding the first PAK KRS Biennial International Conference on Cardiac Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology and PIC Heart Talk 2012 from November 2 to 4 at a local hotel.
The conference being organised under the auspices of Pakistan Heart Rhythm Society will be participated by eminent cardiologists and cardiac electro-physiologists from all over the world. PIC Chief Executive Dr Bilal Zakariah, in a press statement issued here on
The conference being organised under the auspices of Pakistan Heart Rhythm Society will be participated by eminent cardiologists and cardiac electro-physiologists from all over the world. PIC Chief Executive Dr Bilal Zakariah, in a press statement issued here on
Meeting at Punjab University (PU) case of any emergency
A Meeting at Punjab University (PU) held on Tuesday reviewed preventive measures against the fire and shaped SOPs (Standard Operative Procedures) to fight the same in case of any emergency.
The meeting also discussed in detail the varsity’s arrangements for the promotion of the sports and extracurricular activities, and decided to fully support the varsity’s sportsmen by providing them the best facilities and environment.
Chaired by PU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr
The meeting also discussed in detail the varsity’s arrangements for the promotion of the sports and extracurricular activities, and decided to fully support the varsity’s sportsmen by providing them the best facilities and environment.
Chaired by PU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr
When old masters come alive exhibition of paintings by the charming young artist from Germany, Susanne Husemann,
We all come into this world, live our allotted life span on the earth and then call it a day, in time to be forgotten and recede into oblivion. However, that may not hold good for all of us for there are those among us who through their
sublime pursuits leave an indelible imprint on culture and civilization and every now and then they
visit us through the enactment of their contribution to things sublime, be it music, art, invention, or what not.
It was
sublime pursuits leave an indelible imprint on culture and civilization and every now and then they
visit us through the enactment of their contribution to things sublime, be it music, art, invention, or what not.
It was
Punjab to set up 300mw solar Energy projects (PMDFC)
Punjab to set up 300mw solar projects
CM says projects will be launched in Cholistan and industrial estates
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A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between the Punjab government and the German company, AEG, for cooperation in solar energy sector under which solar energy projects of at least 50 to 100 megawatt will be set up in Punjab in 2013 and of at least 300 megawatt in 2014.
Energy Secretary Jehanzeb Khan and AEG representative Karsten
CM says projects will be launched in Cholistan and industrial estates
LAHORE
A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between the Punjab government and the German company, AEG, for cooperation in solar energy sector under which solar energy projects of at least 50 to 100 megawatt will be set up in Punjab in 2013 and of at least 300 megawatt in 2014.
Energy Secretary Jehanzeb Khan and AEG representative Karsten
Comsats, Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL) to cooperate in higher education
Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL) of UAE and Comsats are likely to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for exchange of faculty, students and collaborative research projects having a direct bearing on the socio-economic development of the country and in addressing Pakistan’s acute energy and water needs.
In this regard, Federal Minister for Science and Technology Mir Changez Khan Jamali visited the UAE and held talks for bringing the two countries closer in
In this regard, Federal Minister for Science and Technology Mir Changez Khan Jamali visited the UAE and held talks for bringing the two countries closer in
Thin attendance in government offices and academic institutions
Thin attendance in schools, offices The government offices and academic institutions in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad witnessed thin attendance on Tuesday.
Most children were reluctant to go to their schools on Tuesday after the culmination of Eid holidays. On the other hand, a festive mood prevailed in most offices, and officials were seen exchanging Eid greetings with one another.
Rizwan Ahmed, a government employee, told ‘The News’ that only local
Most children were reluctant to go to their schools on Tuesday after the culmination of Eid holidays. On the other hand, a festive mood prevailed in most offices, and officials were seen exchanging Eid greetings with one another.
Rizwan Ahmed, a government employee, told ‘The News’ that only local
Deadly cyclone Sandy crashes into eastern United States
NEW YORK: Monster storm Sandy swept a wall of churning sea water and driving rain onto the eastern United States on Monday, flooding major cities and leaving death and chaos in its wake.
Seawater coursed between the iconic skyscrapers of New York’s financial district in lower Manhattan, flooding subways and road tunnels and shorting out the power grid, plunging hundreds of thousands into darkness.
Further south vast swathes of the eastern seaboard found themselves under water and on
Seawater coursed between the iconic skyscrapers of New York’s financial district in lower Manhattan, flooding subways and road tunnels and shorting out the power grid, plunging hundreds of thousands into darkness.
Further south vast swathes of the eastern seaboard found themselves under water and on
Apple software, retail units chiefs out in overhaul
SAN FRANCISCO: Apple Inc CEO Tim Cook on Monday replaced the heads of its software and retail units in the company’s biggest executive shake-up in a decade following embarrassing problems with its new mapping program and unpopular store-related decisions.
Software chief Scott Forstall, who oversaw the launch of the flawed mapping software and much criticised Siri voice-enabled assistant, will leave Apple next year.
Forstall, seen as a polarising figure inside Apple, had been billed as
Software chief Scott Forstall, who oversaw the launch of the flawed mapping software and much criticised Siri voice-enabled assistant, will leave Apple next year.
Forstall, seen as a polarising figure inside Apple, had been billed as
Education under the green trees
KARACHI, Oct 29: Siddique is in Class V. His teachers believe he is the best student of their school because he has exceptional writing skills. Will Siddique’s talent translate into something worthwhile from which he and society both may benefit? Looking at his school does not provide with an encouraging answer.
It is not hard to believe that Pakistan is one of those unfortunate countries where the right to education is not given the importance it deserves. Our priorities lie somewhere
It is not hard to believe that Pakistan is one of those unfortunate countries where the right to education is not given the importance it deserves. Our priorities lie somewhere
Sindh Jinnah Medical University rural seats doubled
KARACHI, Oct 29: The number of seats reserved for candidates from rural parts of the province in the MBBS programme of the newly established Sindh Jinnah Medical University has been increased from 23 to 46, it emerged on Monday.
This has been done after reducing the number of seats reserved for students from South Asian Association for Regional Association (Saarc) countries.
Many such seats remained vacant mainly due to the law and order situation in Karachi.
The candidates who have
This has been done after reducing the number of seats reserved for students from South Asian Association for Regional Association (Saarc) countries.
Many such seats remained vacant mainly due to the law and order situation in Karachi.
The candidates who have
Health awareness initiative at Punjab University
A HEALTH awareness campaign by the Development Journalism students at Institute of Communication Studies, Punjab University, past week displayed a wide variety of informative material and interesting presentations – motivating visitors to adopt simple preventive measures and lead a healthy life.
The students had set up seven stalls, prepared brochures, put up charts and explained causes and measures to prevent different diseases, including waterborne diseases, malaria, heart diseases,
The students had set up seven stalls, prepared brochures, put up charts and explained causes and measures to prevent different diseases, including waterborne diseases, malaria, heart diseases,
Promotion seems like demotion for teachers
ISLAMABAD, Oct 29: Although teachers of all Islamabad model colleges have been promoted through timescale formula – which is a new process introduced by the government for promotion – their salaries remain the same.
To bring salaries on par with the scale, teachers need to be given something which in the government educational jargon is called ‘premature increments.’
According to a faculty member of a college, promotion seems to be a “demotion” in terms of financial
To bring salaries on par with the scale, teachers need to be given something which in the government educational jargon is called ‘premature increments.’
According to a faculty member of a college, promotion seems to be a “demotion” in terms of financial
3 seminary students killed in Saraysala area of Haripur accident
MANSEHRA, Oct 29: Three students of a seminary were killed and 11 injured, four of them critically, when a wagon overturned on Karakoram Highway in Saraysala area of Haripur on Monday.
The wagon carrying students of Islamabad’s Madrasah Ashahatul Quran was on the way to Jabory area of Mansehra district when tie rod snapped causing it to overturn, according to police.
Police said seminarians Mohammad Jamil, 11, Mohammad Faizan, 9, and Munawar Ahmad, 10, killed instantly, while 11 with
The wagon carrying students of Islamabad’s Madrasah Ashahatul Quran was on the way to Jabory area of Mansehra district when tie rod snapped causing it to overturn, according to police.
Police said seminarians Mohammad Jamil, 11, Mohammad Faizan, 9, and Munawar Ahmad, 10, killed instantly, while 11 with
Promotion of education in Pakistan area
GHALANAI, Oct 29: Promotion of education in the area was the top priority of government as only education could play a vital role in the development of a society, said Mohmand Agency Political Agent Adil Siddique.
Talking to Dawn, he said that they reconstructed the damaged educational institutions on priority basis. The UAE government through Pakistan Assistance Programme approved $5.5 million for construction of a cadet college in Ghalanai, he said, adding political administration had
Talking to Dawn, he said that they reconstructed the damaged educational institutions on priority basis. The UAE government through Pakistan Assistance Programme approved $5.5 million for construction of a cadet college in Ghalanai, he said, adding political administration had
Monday, 29 October 2012
Barbecue parties and good business on Eid
LAHORE - Families and youngsters, on the second and third days of Eid, thronged public parks, open air spaces and hill sides to celebrate Eid with barbecue parties that filled the air with the smoked aroma of grilled food.
Barbecue parties are considered to be the perfect way to celebrate Eid-ul-Azha, as meat of different varieties is easily available to every one.
This second major festival for Muslims brings scrumptious and delicious dishes of meat for food lovers, and almost every family
Barbecue parties are considered to be the perfect way to celebrate Eid-ul-Azha, as meat of different varieties is easily available to every one.
This second major festival for Muslims brings scrumptious and delicious dishes of meat for food lovers, and almost every family
Eidul Azha is an event of gestation complications: Health experts
KARACHI - Health experts were flagged as pessimists for warning people of being inflicted with gastroenteritis and other bacterial infections if they ate beef and mutton in excess during Eid ul Azha
Dow University of Health Sciences infection control expert
Dr Mohammad Iftikhar Ahmed, and Civil Hospital, Karachi head of Cardiology Department Prof Khalida Soomro advised people to not eat “red meat” to mark the occasion. Both physicians said that gastroenteritis and indigestion was
Dow University of Health Sciences infection control expert
Dr Mohammad Iftikhar Ahmed, and Civil Hospital, Karachi head of Cardiology Department Prof Khalida Soomro advised people to not eat “red meat” to mark the occasion. Both physicians said that gastroenteritis and indigestion was
RAGING BULL
KARACHI - Known as the ‘Feast of Sacrifice’, there was one animal that refused to play ball amidst Eidul Azha celebrations. The bull, pictured in the images, fled from a butcher who vied to slaughter it, on the first day of the important Muslim festival. As the raging bull tore through a city field of, today, it charged into a little boy, who was not quick enough to get out of its way. Even though the contact between the bull and the boy was at full throttle, serious harm was avoided. The
Fashion exhibition
ISLAMABAD (APP): The Pakistan Institute of Fashion And Design Thesis (PIFDT) Exhibition 2012 continued here at the National Art Gallery with a focus on variety of fabrics of the latest design and prints till November 22. The exhibition was organized in collaboration with the Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA) for the fashion lovers of Federal Capital and introducing the latest designs for the winter season.
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Pakistan backs China’s stand on Tibet
Islamabad (Online): The Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Monday, expressed resolve to support Chinese stand on Taiwan, Tibet and Sinkiang issues.
Committee also condemned the miscreants for disturbing peaceful conditions in Sinkiang in the name of Jihad as well as defaming Islam in pursue of Western vested agenda and personal gains.
Haji Muhammad Addeel, Chairman Senate body while addressing a joint news conference here at Parliament with the head of visiting Zhao Qizheng,
Committee also condemned the miscreants for disturbing peaceful conditions in Sinkiang in the name of Jihad as well as defaming Islam in pursue of Western vested agenda and personal gains.
Haji Muhammad Addeel, Chairman Senate body while addressing a joint news conference here at Parliament with the head of visiting Zhao Qizheng,
UoP to increase enrollment of foreign students: Vice Chancellor Qibla
PESHAWAR: The Vice Chancellor University of Peshawar (UoP) Prof Dr. Qibla Ayaz has reiterated to make all possible facilitation arrangements to enhance the enrollment percentage of foreign students at the University.
He expressed these views while addressing an Eid Milan Party hosted in honour of foreign and hard area students of the university.
The party was attended by 25 foreign students belonging from Yemen, Malaysia, Sudan, Nigeria etc along with students from Kurran and North Waziristan
He expressed these views while addressing an Eid Milan Party hosted in honour of foreign and hard area students of the university.
The party was attended by 25 foreign students belonging from Yemen, Malaysia, Sudan, Nigeria etc along with students from Kurran and North Waziristan
Nine Bangladeshi artists highlight art scene
ISLAMABAD – As many as nine Bangladeshi artists have displayed a large collection of their artwork featuring rich traditions of art in Bangladesh here at Tanzara gallery.
The artists includec Abdus Shakoor Shah, Jamal Ahmed, Kuhu Plamondon, Kanak Chanpa Chakma, Ranjit Das, Rabeka Sultana, Rafiqul Islam, Rafique Ahmed and Shamim.
For the last two decades, Bangladeshi artists have strengthened their footings more than ever before in the international art arena and this exhibition
The artists includec Abdus Shakoor Shah, Jamal Ahmed, Kuhu Plamondon, Kanak Chanpa Chakma, Ranjit Das, Rabeka Sultana, Rafiqul Islam, Rafique Ahmed and Shamim.
For the last two decades, Bangladeshi artists have strengthened their footings more than ever before in the international art arena and this exhibition
Bar B Cue aroma fills atmosphere with Eid-ul-Azha festivity
ISLAMABAD - Families and youngsters on second and third day of Eid thronged the public parks, openair places and hillsides to celebrate Eid with Bar B Cue parties that filled the air with smoked aroma of grilled foods. Bar B Que parties through family and friend get-togethers are considered as a perfect way to colour and savour the joyous event of Eid-ul-Azha as meat of different varieties is easily available to every one.
The second major festival of Muslims brings scrumptious and delicious
The second major festival of Muslims brings scrumptious and delicious
Concern over scholarship withdrawal to brilliant medical students in Punjab
THE student wing of the Young Doctors Association (YDA) Pakistan has expressed concern over the abolition of the award of merit scholarship to brilliant medical students in Punjab.
The students of medical colleges of Punjab said the government had refused to award merit scholarships to top merit medical students on the pretext of awarding laptops to them while the government was awarding merit scholarships to non-medical students.
They demanded Chief Minister Punjab
The students of medical colleges of Punjab said the government had refused to award merit scholarships to top merit medical students on the pretext of awarding laptops to them while the government was awarding merit scholarships to non-medical students.
They demanded Chief Minister Punjab
PU making the future of Baloch students bright
PUNJAB University (PU) will play an important role in making the future of Baloch students bright for which the administration will provide all facilities to them.
PU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran said this on the first day of Eid-ul-Azha at an Eid reception of the varsity and faculty members including Prof Dr Liaqat Ali, Prof Dr Mansoor Sarwar, Prof Dr Shaukat Ali, Prof Dr Khawaja Amjad Saeed and Baloch students.
‘Beg an upright person’
PPP
PU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran said this on the first day of Eid-ul-Azha at an Eid reception of the varsity and faculty members including Prof Dr Liaqat Ali, Prof Dr Mansoor Sarwar, Prof Dr Shaukat Ali, Prof Dr Khawaja Amjad Saeed and Baloch students.
‘Beg an upright person’
PPP
Green tea and its extracts can prevent cancer
Green tea and its extracts have long been studied for health benefits, including cancer prevention.
Now, researchers have new clues about how it may work to help prevent or slow the growth of prostate and breast cancers. Researchers presented the new findings here today at the American Association for Cancer Research meeting on cancer prevention. Men with prostate cancer who drank green tea had less prostate tissue inflammation, linked to cancer growth, and other changes than those
Now, researchers have new clues about how it may work to help prevent or slow the growth of prostate and breast cancers. Researchers presented the new findings here today at the American Association for Cancer Research meeting on cancer prevention. Men with prostate cancer who drank green tea had less prostate tissue inflammation, linked to cancer growth, and other changes than those
Career guidance seminar for doctors at Aga Khan University Hospital
A career guidance seminar for doctors will be held at the Aga Khan University Hospital on November 10.
Dr Salman Ghauri, a consultant cardiologist at the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICD), Karachi, further said, “In the current circumstances it is important for our future brains to pivotally decide their professional aims”.
Dr Salman who is also the President of PIMA said senior doctors should feel the responsibility to guide fresh medical
Dr Salman Ghauri, a consultant cardiologist at the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICD), Karachi, further said, “In the current circumstances it is important for our future brains to pivotally decide their professional aims”.
Dr Salman who is also the President of PIMA said senior doctors should feel the responsibility to guide fresh medical
Mehwish showcases her creative work at Rawalpindi Arts Council
Mehwish Waheed showcased her creative art at the Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC). Mehwish explored different mediums like ceramics, pottery, mirror, jute, net stockings to work on and created wall-hangings and colourful pottery to adorn the house interiors.
Talking to ‘The News,’ Mahwish said that women are mostly very particular about their home designing and buying different objects to decorate their homes. “The distinct thing about my work is that I have not only used new
Talking to ‘The News,’ Mahwish said that women are mostly very particular about their home designing and buying different objects to decorate their homes. “The distinct thing about my work is that I have not only used new
China to help Pakistan in energy sector
Former Chinese Information Minister and Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Congress (CPPCC) Zhao Qizheng on Monday said that China was ready to share with Pakistan its expertise in energy sector, including wind-power generators.
He was talking to media persons here at the Parliament House following his meeting with the members of the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs. Zhao is leading a six-member Chinese
He was talking to media persons here at the Parliament House following his meeting with the members of the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs. Zhao is leading a six-member Chinese
Workshop in National Art Gallery
Islamabad: The National Art Gallery of the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) has arranged a workshop on Islamic ornamentation here from November 12 to 19. Expert of calligraphy and ornamentation Abdul Razzaq Razi will conduct the workshop for students, amateur artists and art lovers.
Through various theoretical and practical sessions, the participants will learn to create and arrange geometric patterns, which make up one of the three non-figural types of decoration in
Through various theoretical and practical sessions, the participants will learn to create and arrange geometric patterns, which make up one of the three non-figural types of decoration in
Fauzia Aziz Minallah wins global award for innovative use of technology
Fauzia Aziz Minallah, the creator of cartoon character ‘Amai’ and author of ‘Amai - The Bird of Light,’ an animated story promoting multiculturalism and peace, has won an award at the Global Junior Challenge (GJC) 2012 held in Rome. Fauzia received the medal from the City of Rome where 18 prizes were awarded to projects from all around the world.
The GJC is an international competition that rewards innovative use of technology for education in the 21st century and social
The GJC is an international competition that rewards innovative use of technology for education in the 21st century and social
Awareness about infection caused by brain-eating amoeba
Like many water-borne bacterial and viral diseases, Naegleria fowleri, an amoebic infection, has emerged as a health threat across Pakistan.
Though the infection is not highly prevalent but reporting of its recent cases in various areas of Pakistan, particularly Karachi, has necessitated the need for specific attention of the concerned authorities.
So far, there is no specific treatment available for Naegleria fowleri infection nor any vaccine is available to prevent
Though the infection is not highly prevalent but reporting of its recent cases in various areas of Pakistan, particularly Karachi, has necessitated the need for specific attention of the concerned authorities.
So far, there is no specific treatment available for Naegleria fowleri infection nor any vaccine is available to prevent
Sunday, 28 October 2012
Population Dynamics Book launch on October 24
ISLAMABAD: A book on population dynamic in muslim world highlighting challenges faced by different countries in the context of Islam would be launched on October 24.
The inaugural ceremony of the book, "Population Dynamics in
Muslim Countries: Assembling the Jigsaw" will be organized by Population Council, Pakistan in collaboration with the Embassy of
Switzerland.
The author of the book Dr. Groth holds the office of Chairman,
Board of the World Demographic and
The inaugural ceremony of the book, "Population Dynamics in
Muslim Countries: Assembling the Jigsaw" will be organized by Population Council, Pakistan in collaboration with the Embassy of
Switzerland.
The author of the book Dr. Groth holds the office of Chairman,
Board of the World Demographic and
Thursday, 25 October 2012
Eidul Azha prayer timings in Karachi
KARACHI, Oct 25: While arrangements are being made at different places in the city for Eid prayers on Saturday morning, following are the timings provided by the organisers and the management of some mosques and Imambargahs.
6.45am: Zainab Masjid, Muslimabad.
6.55am: Madina Masjid Block ‘C’ Adamjee Nagar; KGA Gymkhana Ground, M.A. Jinnah Road.
7am: Jamia Masjid Farooqi, Block 14, Gulshan-i-Iqbal; Alana Masjid Nishtar Road, Shoe Market; Jamia Masjid Farooqi, Block 14,
6.45am: Zainab Masjid, Muslimabad.
6.55am: Madina Masjid Block ‘C’ Adamjee Nagar; KGA Gymkhana Ground, M.A. Jinnah Road.
7am: Jamia Masjid Farooqi, Block 14, Gulshan-i-Iqbal; Alana Masjid Nishtar Road, Shoe Market; Jamia Masjid Farooqi, Block 14,
Silence of colours at VM Gallery
KARACHI, Oct 25: Colours have a language of their own. They speak in overtones and undertones, depending how the artist who is using them wants them to speak. The beauty of it all is that the language of colours is understood by even those who do not find the world of art worth visiting. Ubaid Syed is an artist who not only uses colours as a medium of expression but at the same time also seems to coexist with them. That’s the level of his fondness for them. This can be seen at an exhibition
Ranking of scientific papers: University of Agriculture Faisalabad among top 300 universities
LAHORE, Oct 25: The University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, has made it to top 300 universities of the world on the basis of Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities conducted by the National Taiwan University Ranking.
The world top 300 universities’ ranking published by Higher Education Evaluation and Accreditation Council of Taiwan (HEEACT) has rated UAF at 158th position with 14.96 quality points in the category of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. Whereas
The world top 300 universities’ ranking published by Higher Education Evaluation and Accreditation Council of Taiwan (HEEACT) has rated UAF at 158th position with 14.96 quality points in the category of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. Whereas
King Edward Medical University Syndicate approves biomedical research centre
LAHORE, Oct 25: The King Edward Medical University Syndicate took several decisions, including approval for establishment of Advanced Research Centre for Biomedical Sciences (ARCBS) in its 18th meeting held at the varsity on Thursday.
Chaired by KEMU Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Asad Aslam Khan, the syndicate accorded approval to establishment of ARCBS with the aim of supervising and enhancing research for PhD and masters study programmes.
The approval for appointing eligible candidates
Chaired by KEMU Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Asad Aslam Khan, the syndicate accorded approval to establishment of ARCBS with the aim of supervising and enhancing research for PhD and masters study programmes.
The approval for appointing eligible candidates
Punjab University has Ph.D degree awarded to Abida Ijaz
LAHORE: The Punjab University has awarded Ph.D degree to the Assistant Professor of Mass Communication Department, Abida Ijaz. She had written her Ph.D dissertation on the topic of "Depiction of Religions in Oscar-winning and Oscar-nominated Documentary Movies". Punjab University has also issued a notification in this regard.
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Madrasas fill education gap in Karachi hotspot
KARACHI (PPI): Whenever ethnic riots erupt in Karachi, Qasba Colony is usually the worst affected: The violence has taken a dramatic toll on education and the main beneficiaries are Islamic religious schools, or madrasas.
Since June 2011 when the first wave of targeted killings and ethnic violence hit the area (deeply divided between Pashto-speaking and the Urdu-speaking), 30 government schools have closed permanently, some 400 teachers have stopped coming to the area, and the lives of 25,000
Since June 2011 when the first wave of targeted killings and ethnic violence hit the area (deeply divided between Pashto-speaking and the Urdu-speaking), 30 government schools have closed permanently, some 400 teachers have stopped coming to the area, and the lives of 25,000
MBBS final Supplementary exam
KARACHI (APP): The MBBS Final Professional Supplementary Examination will commence from November 5. This was announced by an official of the University of Karachi on Thursday. The papers will be conducted at the Department of Zoology, University of Karachi, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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6,000 Punjab University students still without laptops
Say they will never vote for CM Shahbaz Sharif because the Punjab govt was not taking them seriously
LAHORE
Thousands of students of Punjab University who were registered in the first phase of laptop distribution are still without laptops, Pakistan Today has learnt. Students from over 70 departments of the Punjab University were registered by the Punjab government during the first phase of the laptop distribution ceremony that was held on March 23 this year. Students of evening and
LAHORE
Thousands of students of Punjab University who were registered in the first phase of laptop distribution are still without laptops, Pakistan Today has learnt. Students from over 70 departments of the Punjab University were registered by the Punjab government during the first phase of the laptop distribution ceremony that was held on March 23 this year. Students of evening and
Cheese could hamper fertility
KARACHI - Young men who eat more than three slices of cheese a day may risk their chances of becoming fathers, a new study has revealed. Even small amounts of full-fat dairy food have been shown to dramatically impair their fertility. Harvard academics have discovered that men who eat just three portions a day had poorer quality sperm compared to others. A portion included an ounce of cheese (28g), a teaspoon of cream, a scoop of ice cream or glass of full-fat milk.
The researchers believe
The researchers believe
Seminar on Global Dignity Day By Beacon House School
KARACHI - Beacon house Primary III PECHS has organized a seminar on Global Dignity Day. In this informative program, the students of I to V level were participated. The event was structured to facilitate students to develop understanding of the concept of ‘dignity’ and to appreciate those leading a dignified life around them. Bilquees Edhi of Edhi Foundation and Turab Shah graced the occasion as chief guest. The program encompassed.
Students’ presentations of different items to
Students’ presentations of different items to
Quick Karachi police response saves hundreds of lives
KARACHI - The bomb disposal squad of Karachi police foiled a bid of terrorism by diffusing a bomb while the Karachi police conducted raids in different parts of the city and arrested alleged activists of banned outfit Tahreek Taliban Pakistan and extortionists.
According to details, Special Investigation Unit of the Karachi police conducted raid in Manghoper area of the city and arrested two persons -Murad Khan Mahsud and Ikram Ullah Mahsud.
SSP Farooq Awan told media person that police
According to details, Special Investigation Unit of the Karachi police conducted raid in Manghoper area of the city and arrested two persons -Murad Khan Mahsud and Ikram Ullah Mahsud.
SSP Farooq Awan told media person that police
Punjab Chief Minister urged to take note of missionary schools
ISLAMABAD - Member Punjab Baitul Maal Rawalpindi, Minorities, Shamoon Gill has urged the Punjab Chief Minister Mian Shahbaz Sharif to take notice of exorbitant admission and tuition fees charged from the poor students by the missionary schools.
Shamoon Gill, a former councilor of Rawalpindi Cantonment Board and the President Human Rights Group for Justice and Peace, in a press release issued Thursday, said that it is the mission of the Punjab CM that each and every child of the province get
Shamoon Gill, a former councilor of Rawalpindi Cantonment Board and the President Human Rights Group for Justice and Peace, in a press release issued Thursday, said that it is the mission of the Punjab CM that each and every child of the province get
Eid prayer in Faisal Mosque timing
ISLAMABAD - Eid-ul-Azha prayers in Faisal Mosque would be offered at 08:00am on Saturday. Prof Dr Ikram ul Haq Yaseen is scheduled to deliver the Khutaba-e-Eid-ul-Azha. According an announcement made by International Islamic University Islamabad, faithful have been advised to reach in the premises of the mosque well in time to avoid any inconvenience and
All Pakistani have hailed Massive cut in CNG prices widely hailed
RAWALPINDI – The transporters, traders, vehicle owners, teachers, students, labourers and common people have hailed the landmark decision of Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) for slashing the price of compressed natural gas (CNG) immediately by Rs 30.90 per kg.
A notification has also been issued by Ogra in this regard, however, All Pakistan CNG Association refused to obey the notification.
Meanwhile, the transporters and vehicle owners of Rawalpindi Region could not get immediate relief
A notification has also been issued by Ogra in this regard, however, All Pakistan CNG Association refused to obey the notification.
Meanwhile, the transporters and vehicle owners of Rawalpindi Region could not get immediate relief
Sindh High Court bars Rehman Malik from shutting mobile phone services
The Sindh High Court on Thursday barred Interior Minister Rehman Malik from shutting down mobile phone services in the country.
The orders came during the hearing of a plea, seeking court orders against the possible closure of the services.
The SHC ruled that the services could only be shut down in certain circumstances in a certain area following the orders of the
The orders came during the hearing of a plea, seeking court orders against the possible closure of the services.
The SHC ruled that the services could only be shut down in certain circumstances in a certain area following the orders of the
Breast cancer awareness workshop
KARACHI - The Red Aster School in association with Weldon Moms organized a breast cancer awareness workshop here on Thursday.The organisers said that the moot was held in connection with the breast cancer awareness month. They said that it shed light on understanding the warning signs, symptoms and stages of breast cancer.The organisers further stated that at the workshop, the participants learned all that was needed to know about breast cancer, starting from possible signs, prevention,
Main Eidul Azha congregation to be held at Old Polo Ground
karachi - The main Eidul Azha congregation will be held here at Gulshan-i-Jinnah (Old Polo Ground). A statement of Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) on Thursday said that the Eidul Azha namaz would be offered at 8am. It said that Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ebad Khan will offer namaz along with ministers, elected representatives, members of the diplomatic corps and prominent citizens. Maulana Muhammad Ahmed Saleemi will lead the
Nazaria-i-Pakistan Trust imparting real ideological education to youth
LAHORE - Prof MA Sufi and Prof Ghulam Sarwar on Wednesday said that Nazaria-i-Pakistan Trust (NPT) has been playing an important role in imparting ideological education to the new generation.
They expressed these views while addressing Nazaria-i-Pakistan Trust’s (NPT) lecture series to highlight the services of late Pakistan Movement workers at the Aiwan-i-Karkunan-i-Tehreek-i-Pakistan.
Dr Sufi said that Khan Abdul Qayyum Khan was a great leader, lawyer and thinker of the first rank. He
They expressed these views while addressing Nazaria-i-Pakistan Trust’s (NPT) lecture series to highlight the services of late Pakistan Movement workers at the Aiwan-i-Karkunan-i-Tehreek-i-Pakistan.
Dr Sufi said that Khan Abdul Qayyum Khan was a great leader, lawyer and thinker of the first rank. He
Trainers-faculty development programme end
ISLAMABAD: The 19th National Master Trainers-Faculty Professional Development Programme (MT-FPDP) organised by Learning Innovation Division, Higher Education Commission (HEC), concluded on Thursday at the HEC Secretariat.
About 27 faculty members from 24 public and private universities across Pakistan were certified as master trainers.
Senate Standing Committee on Education and Training Chairman Abdul Nabi Bangash was the chief guest at the closing ceremony.
It was an eight-week
About 27 faculty members from 24 public and private universities across Pakistan were certified as master trainers.
Senate Standing Committee on Education and Training Chairman Abdul Nabi Bangash was the chief guest at the closing ceremony.
It was an eight-week
BSEK chief for concerted efforts to curb cheating in exams hall
Karachi: Chairman Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK) Fasih Ahmed Khan on Wednesday ordered concerted efforts to eradicate the usage of unfair means in examinations. During a visit to a private school in Gulshan Town where he reviewed arrangements for the ongoing examinations, Khan said the conduct of examinations in a transparent manner was his
Thalassemia patients reported in Pakistan annually
Karachi
Thalassemia is a major genetic and hereditary disorder of public health in Pakistan. Around 6,000 new patients are added every year to the existing population of the sufferers. There are 10 million carriers of this disease who transmit it to the next generation. Economic cost of treatment of Thalassemia is enormous.
These views were expressed by Dr Tahir S. Shamsi, Faculty of Dr Panjwani Centre for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research (PCMD) of Karachi
Thalassemia is a major genetic and hereditary disorder of public health in Pakistan. Around 6,000 new patients are added every year to the existing population of the sufferers. There are 10 million carriers of this disease who transmit it to the next generation. Economic cost of treatment of Thalassemia is enormous.
These views were expressed by Dr Tahir S. Shamsi, Faculty of Dr Panjwani Centre for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research (PCMD) of Karachi
Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology report
Karachi
The fifth Inspection Report of Charter Inspection and Evaluation Committee (CIEC), Department of Education and Literacy, Sindh, regarding Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET) came under detail analysis at a meeting of the University’s Board of Governors (BoG) which met under the chairmanship of Vice-Chancellor of SSUET Professor Dr Jawed Hassan Rizvi on Thursday. The CIEC chairman lauded the presentation
The fifth Inspection Report of Charter Inspection and Evaluation Committee (CIEC), Department of Education and Literacy, Sindh, regarding Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET) came under detail analysis at a meeting of the University’s Board of Governors (BoG) which met under the chairmanship of Vice-Chancellor of SSUET Professor Dr Jawed Hassan Rizvi on Thursday. The CIEC chairman lauded the presentation
Special weeklong Master Trainer Workshop
ISLAMABAD: The Inter University Consortium for Promotion of Social Sciences (IUCPSS) in collaboration with Higher Education Commission (HEC) and National Testing Service (NTS) would organise special weeklong Master Trainer Workshop for the faculty members belonging to higher education institutions of Sindh.
The workshop will be organised during the last week of December. The training will guide participants about the various HEC scholarship programmes, eligibility criteria and
The workshop will be organised during the last week of December. The training will guide participants about the various HEC scholarship programmes, eligibility criteria and
Lively competitions held at CDA Model School for students
Islamabad
Lively contests of Qirat, Naat, English and Urdu speeches and debates, English and Urdu poem recital, singing and performing art were held at the CDA Model School.
Students participated in competitions with zeal and zest and won prizes. Judges from federal government and model institutions were invited to evaluate the contests.
According to judges, Junior Section’s Sara Javaid and Laiba Ahmed of Jinnah House (Class-IV) won the Husn-e-Qirat and
Lively contests of Qirat, Naat, English and Urdu speeches and debates, English and Urdu poem recital, singing and performing art were held at the CDA Model School.
Students participated in competitions with zeal and zest and won prizes. Judges from federal government and model institutions were invited to evaluate the contests.
According to judges, Junior Section’s Sara Javaid and Laiba Ahmed of Jinnah House (Class-IV) won the Husn-e-Qirat and
Defence ministry directed to brief IHC on Syrian student’s case
Islamabad
Islamabad High Court (IHC) Judge Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui on Thursday directed the Ministry of Defence secretary to depute an official to ascertain the whereabouts of a Syrian student whose friend moved the court against his deportation and alleged detention.
On the last hearing, the court had issued notices to the Arab Desk of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which informed the court that travel documents of the student had expired and he was picked up
Islamabad High Court (IHC) Judge Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui on Thursday directed the Ministry of Defence secretary to depute an official to ascertain the whereabouts of a Syrian student whose friend moved the court against his deportation and alleged detention.
On the last hearing, the court had issued notices to the Arab Desk of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which informed the court that travel documents of the student had expired and he was picked up
PIFD thesis Exhibition starts at NAG
Islamabad
The Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design (PIFD) Thesis Exhibition 2012 started at the National Art Gallery here on Thursday.
The exhibition was organised in collaboration with the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) for the fashion lovers of the federal capital and introducing latest designs of winter season. The show is also aimed at exploring new markets for textile industry and giving it a boast to strengthen economy of the
The Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design (PIFD) Thesis Exhibition 2012 started at the National Art Gallery here on Thursday.
The exhibition was organised in collaboration with the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) for the fashion lovers of the federal capital and introducing latest designs of winter season. The show is also aimed at exploring new markets for textile industry and giving it a boast to strengthen economy of the
‘Population Dynamics in Muslim Countries’ launch the book
Islamabad
Experts on population and economy termed extensive investment in education a key to sustainable economic development in Pakistan as they spoke at an event organised to launch the book titled ‘Population Dynamics in Muslim Countries - Assembling the Jigsaw.’
The Population Council, a premier science and public health international research organisation organised the book launch in collaboration with the Embassy of Switzerland. The government officials,
Experts on population and economy termed extensive investment in education a key to sustainable economic development in Pakistan as they spoke at an event organised to launch the book titled ‘Population Dynamics in Muslim Countries - Assembling the Jigsaw.’
The Population Council, a premier science and public health international research organisation organised the book launch in collaboration with the Embassy of Switzerland. The government officials,
Seminar Quaid-i-Azam University
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Afghanistan have strategic consensus in many areas, including fighting terrorism, and the future of bilateral ties is quite hopeful, said Muhammad Waheed-ul-Hasan, Pakistan’s ambassador to Uzbekistan.
He was addressing the questions of faculty and students at a seminar on ‘Pakistan-Uzbekistan Relations: Strategic Perspective’ organised by the Department of Defence and Strategic Studies, Quaid-i-Azam University. The chairperson of the DSS Department
He was addressing the questions of faculty and students at a seminar on ‘Pakistan-Uzbekistan Relations: Strategic Perspective’ organised by the Department of Defence and Strategic Studies, Quaid-i-Azam University. The chairperson of the DSS Department
Celebrate the National Day of his country, ambassador of Austria
Islamabad
To celebrate the National Day of his country, the ambassador of Austria, Axel Wech hosted a dinner at his residence. It was a true celebration in that it was a light-hearted affair with no chief guest and no speeches though there were some VIPs to be seen among the guests.
The host and his deputy greeted guests on their arrival, received congratulations in return, who were then ushered into the lawn where they gathered to mingle; talk shop or politics
To celebrate the National Day of his country, the ambassador of Austria, Axel Wech hosted a dinner at his residence. It was a true celebration in that it was a light-hearted affair with no chief guest and no speeches though there were some VIPs to be seen among the guests.
The host and his deputy greeted guests on their arrival, received congratulations in return, who were then ushered into the lawn where they gathered to mingle; talk shop or politics
Eidul Azha prayer timings
LAHORE
The following are the Eidul Azha prayer timings in the provincial metropolis.
6:30 Makki masjid New Anarkali.
7:00 Muslim Masjid Lohari gate, Jama Masjid Shah Chiragh.
7:15 Masjid Darussalam Bagh-e-Jinnah, Jama Masjid Hamidia Rizvia Islampura, Masjid Shuhada Mall road, Masjid Siddiqia, DAV hostel, Masjid Sahaba Karam Ravi road, Ghazi Road Stop near General Hospital, Masjid Amna Lohari gate, Masjid Sher Rabbani at Miani Sahab, Masjid
The following are the Eidul Azha prayer timings in the provincial metropolis.
6:30 Makki masjid New Anarkali.
7:00 Muslim Masjid Lohari gate, Jama Masjid Shah Chiragh.
7:15 Masjid Darussalam Bagh-e-Jinnah, Jama Masjid Hamidia Rizvia Islampura, Masjid Shuhada Mall road, Masjid Siddiqia, DAV hostel, Masjid Sahaba Karam Ravi road, Ghazi Road Stop near General Hospital, Masjid Amna Lohari gate, Masjid Sher Rabbani at Miani Sahab, Masjid
New executive director announces intention to relocate FMDC back to PIMS
Islamabad
The executive director of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) Wednesday articulated his intention to have the Federal Medical and Dental College (FMDC) shifted back to PIMS from the
Prime Minister’s Heath
Complex, where it was relocated alongside several other health projects in February this year.
Addressing faculty members, Professor Dr. Riaz Warraich not only assured return of FMDC back to PIMS,
but
The executive director of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) Wednesday articulated his intention to have the Federal Medical and Dental College (FMDC) shifted back to PIMS from the
Prime Minister’s Heath
Complex, where it was relocated alongside several other health projects in February this year.
Addressing faculty members, Professor Dr. Riaz Warraich not only assured return of FMDC back to PIMS,
but
International Islamic University lecture
Islamabad
The Iqbal International Institute for Research & Dialogue of the International Islamic University (IIU) is organising a lecture on ‘Tableeghi Jamaat as a Global Religious Service Provider in Different Cultures and Continents’ on Friday (November 2) at the Islamic Research Institute (IRI), Faisal Masjid Campus, at 11 a.m.
Professor Dr. Dietrich Reetz, director of the project ‘Crossroads Asia’, Zentrum Moderner Orient, Berlin, Germany, shall deliver
The Iqbal International Institute for Research & Dialogue of the International Islamic University (IIU) is organising a lecture on ‘Tableeghi Jamaat as a Global Religious Service Provider in Different Cultures and Continents’ on Friday (November 2) at the Islamic Research Institute (IRI), Faisal Masjid Campus, at 11 a.m.
Professor Dr. Dietrich Reetz, director of the project ‘Crossroads Asia’, Zentrum Moderner Orient, Berlin, Germany, shall deliver
RSS DHA-I Campus organised Fundraiser for poor girls
Islamabad
The Roots School System (RSS), DHA-I Campus, organised the ‘Roots National Arts Spectrum 2012’ fundraiser for the Girl Child Foundation known as LGCF here on Wednesday evening, says a press release.
The Liberating the Girl Child Foundation (LGCF) is recognised as one of the most accomplished interact projects of the Rotary International. A large number of people had gathered together to support its cause, to help empower the girl child and girls belonging
The Roots School System (RSS), DHA-I Campus, organised the ‘Roots National Arts Spectrum 2012’ fundraiser for the Girl Child Foundation known as LGCF here on Wednesday evening, says a press release.
The Liberating the Girl Child Foundation (LGCF) is recognised as one of the most accomplished interact projects of the Rotary International. A large number of people had gathered together to support its cause, to help empower the girl child and girls belonging
Children share their vision of the world at the Mashal Model School
Islamabad
Children expressed the way they feel about dignity and shared their vision of a world where every individual has the right to live a dignified life at an event organised at the Mashal Model School, an academic institution for street children.
The children, most of them have faced abuse and adversity in their lives, shared their stories, performed skits and songs and also wrote letters pledging to uphold their dignity and that of others in their
Children expressed the way they feel about dignity and shared their vision of a world where every individual has the right to live a dignified life at an event organised at the Mashal Model School, an academic institution for street children.
The children, most of them have faced abuse and adversity in their lives, shared their stories, performed skits and songs and also wrote letters pledging to uphold their dignity and that of others in their
Eidul Azha in North Waziristan tomorrow
MIRAMSHAH: People in North Waziristan will celebrate Eidul Azha on Friday, one day earlier than the rest of the country. Ulema have announced that they will follow Saudi Arabia in celebrating Eid on Friday.
Maulvi Mohammad Roman, prayer leader of the Qari Mosque in Miramshah, made the announcement on Wednesday and other Ulema in the area endorsed the decision.
Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee and private moon sighting committees in Peshawar had announced that Eid would be celebrated on
Maulvi Mohammad Roman, prayer leader of the Qari Mosque in Miramshah, made the announcement on Wednesday and other Ulema in the area endorsed the decision.
Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee and private moon sighting committees in Peshawar had announced that Eid would be celebrated on
Congressional Gold Medal proposed for Malala Yousufzai
WASHINGTON: A senior American lawmaker on Wednesday distributed a letter in the US Congress, urging her colleagues to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Malala Yousufzai.
Separately, thousands of people have signed an online petition to nominate Malala for the Nobel Peace Prize.
Angelina Jolie, a famous American actress who is also a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations, was the first to propose this idea, saying that the 14-year-old girl deserved a Nobel Prize for standing up to
Separately, thousands of people have signed an online petition to nominate Malala for the Nobel Peace Prize.
Angelina Jolie, a famous American actress who is also a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations, was the first to propose this idea, saying that the 14-year-old girl deserved a Nobel Prize for standing up to
Wednesday, 24 October 2012
Exhibition of three artists at KSA gallery
KARACHI, Oct 24: No artist can remain detached from the negative socio-cultural trends that nibble at society’s soul. Whether they express their concern through their art is another debate altogether. While the last dozen (or so) years have been particularly turbulent for Pakistani society, the country’s artists have come up with their own interpretation of the malaise. An exhibition of three artists’ works titled Deemak, which is under way at the Karachi School of Art gallery, is a
Unesco exposes harsh realities of education indicators in Pakistan
LAHORE, Oct 24: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) has exposed the stark reality of some education indicators in Pakistan terming them a “worst globally”. It says the long-term effect of neglecting children’s education has left a huge skills deficit among young people in Pakistan.
Unesco Country Representative Dr Kozue Kay Nagata has said there was a huge skills deficit among young people in Pakistan, who were now facing the world of
Unesco Country Representative Dr Kozue Kay Nagata has said there was a huge skills deficit among young people in Pakistan, who were now facing the world of
Scholarships for technical education students
LAHORE, Oct 24: Scholarships for technical education students will be doubled and a policy be devised to award cash prizes and offering them foreign tours.
This was announced by MNA Hamza Shahbaz at a laptop distribution ceremony for position holder students of Punjab Board of Technical Education institutions at Alhamra on Wednesday. He distributed 81 laptops.
He also announced that a committee comprising technical experts would be constituted to resolve problems of technical education
This was announced by MNA Hamza Shahbaz at a laptop distribution ceremony for position holder students of Punjab Board of Technical Education institutions at Alhamra on Wednesday. He distributed 81 laptops.
He also announced that a committee comprising technical experts would be constituted to resolve problems of technical education
AIOU final exams rescheduled
ISLAMABAD, Oct 24: After a week-long campaign by the students of Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), the university’s management finally rescheduled the final exams, allowing students from remote areas to celebrate Eid with their family members.
The AIOU had scheduled the last exam of Matric, Certificate of Teaching (CT) and Bachelor of Education (BEd) on October 26, a day prior to Eid. Students demanded the last exam be rescheduled since they could not visit their family members.
The
The AIOU had scheduled the last exam of Matric, Certificate of Teaching (CT) and Bachelor of Education (BEd) on October 26, a day prior to Eid. Students demanded the last exam be rescheduled since they could not visit their family members.
The
Muslim countries is low education among people, especially women
ISLAMABAD, Oct 24: One of the key reasons for high fertility ratio in Muslim countries is low education among people, especially women.
This was a consensus among speakers at the launching ceremony of a book titled ‘Population Dynamics in Muslim Countries: assembling the jigsaw,’ here on Wednesday.
The speakers said majority of the Muslim countries faced similar problems, especially those related to gender issues.
The book also focuses on the aging population in Muslim countries
This was a consensus among speakers at the launching ceremony of a book titled ‘Population Dynamics in Muslim Countries: assembling the jigsaw,’ here on Wednesday.
The speakers said majority of the Muslim countries faced similar problems, especially those related to gender issues.
The book also focuses on the aging population in Muslim countries
No check on private schools in the city
Out of over 1,000 private schools in the city, around 600 are registered, whereas the rest are operating on their own.
The above mentioned information was provided by Federal Secretary, Capital Administration Development (CAD), Riffat Shaheen Qazi to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the National Assembly on Wednesday. The meeting was chaired by Yasmin Rehman of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), at the Parliament
The above mentioned information was provided by Federal Secretary, Capital Administration Development (CAD), Riffat Shaheen Qazi to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the National Assembly on Wednesday. The meeting was chaired by Yasmin Rehman of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), at the Parliament
Army chief, air force urged to synergize efforts
NOWSHERA, Oct 24: Army chief, Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani on Wednesday lauded the role played by Pakistan Air Force and said that collaboration between the two defence institutions had helped them synergize their efforts.
“I can say it with full confidence that never before in our history did we achieve jointness as we have today. It should be our effort to improve it even further. It is the real force multiplier”, Kayani said at a graduation ceremony at PAF Academy Risalpur. Chief of the
“I can say it with full confidence that never before in our history did we achieve jointness as we have today. It should be our effort to improve it even further. It is the real force multiplier”, Kayani said at a graduation ceremony at PAF Academy Risalpur. Chief of the
Government Schools to be rebuilt in Khyber after Eid
LANDI KOTAL, Oct 24: The reconstruction of all destroyed government schools in Landi Kotal and Jamrud tehsils of Khyber Agency would be started soon after Eid, said Political Agent Mutahir Zeb.
Talking to tribal elders and journalists during his two-day visit to Landi Kotal, he said that solar energy system would be also installed in the schools.
The political agent said that warm tents would be provided to the students of destroyed schools in cold areas so that they could continue their
Talking to tribal elders and journalists during his two-day visit to Landi Kotal, he said that solar energy system would be also installed in the schools.
The political agent said that warm tents would be provided to the students of destroyed schools in cold areas so that they could continue their
Fake Certificate of Matriculation Punjab University Physics Dept Head barred from his office
LAHORE: A division bench of the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday restrained Punjab University (PU) Physics Department Head Dr Shaukat Ali from his office on the charges of having fake certificate of matriculation.
The bench issued this order on an intera court appeal (ICA) filed by Muneer Ahmad against dismissal of a writ petition for removal of Dr Shaukat Ali by a LHC single bench. The bench also directed PU Vice Chancellor Dr Mujahid Kamran to submit report regarding the
The bench issued this order on an intera court appeal (ICA) filed by Muneer Ahmad against dismissal of a writ petition for removal of Dr Shaukat Ali by a LHC single bench. The bench also directed PU Vice Chancellor Dr Mujahid Kamran to submit report regarding the
Latest exhibition at Majmua
KARACHI: Mixing rich traditions of culture and arts is the theme of the latest exhibition at Majmua - The Art Gallery. The exhibition that shows cases calligraphy, jewellery and works of abstract art will continue till the 15th of November. The event was inaugurated by fashion maestro Nadia Mystry, Who congratulated the organizers for putting so many creative beings o one platform. While speaking at the inauguration ceremony Mehreen Ilahi, the event curator said that "Throughout history artists
MCB Bank adopts new technology
Karachi: MCB Bank has adopted Microsoft collaboration and business productivity platform to enhance the efficiency of customer services by 30 percent and maintain its technological edge in banking sector.
“Acquisition of the latest technology and moving towards integrated and centralized solutions is the core strategy adopted by the Bank having largest online branch setup in the country,” said Mr. Imtiaz Mahmood, Head of Information Technology Group, MCB Bank Ltd.
“This Microsoft
“Acquisition of the latest technology and moving towards integrated and centralized solutions is the core strategy adopted by the Bank having largest online branch setup in the country,” said Mr. Imtiaz Mahmood, Head of Information Technology Group, MCB Bank Ltd.
“This Microsoft
School inaugurated in suburbs of Port Qasim Industrial Area
KARACHI (APP): A school was inaugurated here in the suburbs of the Port Qasim Industrial Area. The Sindh Minister for Education and Literacy, Pir Mazhar ul Haq, along with the Managing Director of Nestle Pakistan,Magdi Batato, unveiled the plaque at the inauguration ceremony. A statement here said that the school which was abandoned a decade ago fell to disrepair and now rebuilt by Nestle Pakistan. The project was initiated in December 2011,achieving the completion in 10 months. The statement
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