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HSSC science group Part-I results announced (BIEK) karachi board
Karachi The Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) on Tuesday released the results of the science group (home economics) Part-I annual examinations-2013.
According to the gazette issued, in the exams.
FIRST YEAR RESULTS 2013
FIRST YEAR PRE-MEDICALRESULT 2013 ANNOUNCED
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According to the gazette issued, in the exams.
FIRST YEAR RESULTS 2013
FIRST YEAR PRE-MEDICALRESULT 2013 ANNOUNCED
science group FIRST YEAR RESULTS 2013
Download the First Year Result of Arts group 2013
With Held and UFM
Thursday, 21 November 2013
HSSC Arts Group Part-I results announced Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK)
Karachi The Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) on Tuesday released the results of the science group (home economics) Part-I annual examinations-2013.
According to the gazette issued, in the exams.
FIRST YEAR RESULTS 2013
FIRST YEAR PRE-MEDICALRESULT 2013 ANNOUNCED
Download the First Year Result of Arts group 2013
With Held and UFM Cases
FA part i, FSC part i, FA part one Karachi board, FSC part one Karachi board,FA part 1 BIEK Karachi board, FSC part 1 BIEK Karachi
According to the gazette issued, in the exams.
FIRST YEAR RESULTS 2013
FIRST YEAR PRE-MEDICALRESULT 2013 ANNOUNCED
Download the First Year Result of Arts group 2013
With Held and UFM Cases
FA part i, FSC part i, FA part one Karachi board, FSC part one Karachi board,FA part 1 BIEK Karachi board, FSC part 1 BIEK Karachi
Walk arranged to mark World Children’s Day 2013
Lahore
Walk arranged to mark World Children’s Day
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LAHORE: A walk was arranged here on Wednesday near the Lahore Press Club to mark the World Children Day.
An NGO SANJOG Pakistan arranged the walk to raise awareness regarding rights of children.
Speakers including president SANJOG stressed the need of more effective role of parents, society, and the government for
Walk arranged to mark World Children’s Day
November 20, 2013 - Updated 2344 PKT
From Web Edition
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LAHORE: A walk was arranged here on Wednesday near the Lahore Press Club to mark the World Children Day.
An NGO SANJOG Pakistan arranged the walk to raise awareness regarding rights of children.
Speakers including president SANJOG stressed the need of more effective role of parents, society, and the government for
Rafi Peer Theatre Workshop (RPTW) international film festival next month
LAHORE: Rafi Peer Theatre Workshop (RPTW) will be holding three-day International Film Festival here next month.
The festival, scheduled to begin on Dec 27, would feature films (fiction), documentaries, short films (fiction), short documentary films, animations, experimental/art films etc. However, the last date for submitting entries is November 30,stated a spokesman of RPTW.
The festival would conclude on December 29.
The festival, scheduled to begin on Dec 27, would feature films (fiction), documentaries, short films (fiction), short documentary films, animations, experimental/art films etc. However, the last date for submitting entries is November 30,stated a spokesman of RPTW.
The festival would conclude on December 29.
Rs 500,000 awarded to deaf position holder students
LAHORE: Lahore Transport Company (LTC) chairman Khawaja Ahmad Hassaan gave a cheque of Rs500,000 to Syed Ali Haider as financial assistance for achieving first position among deaf children in the matriculation examination.
Talking to the media, he said special children were significant part of our society and the government was taking revolutionary steps for providing them equal rights.
He said the Punjab government was providing a monthly stipend of Rs800 to students
Talking to the media, he said special children were significant part of our society and the government was taking revolutionary steps for providing them equal rights.
He said the Punjab government was providing a monthly stipend of Rs800 to students
Capital Development Authority (CDA) to organize three-day flower show
ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) in collaboration with the Islamabad Horticulture Society (IHS) will organize a three-day Chrysanthemum and Autumn Flowers Show from November 29 to December 1 here at the Rose and Jasmine Garden.
Different government, semi-government, autonomous bodies, amateurs and floral societies will participate.
The decision to hold the flower show was taken at a meeting chaired by CDA Chairman Nadeem Hassan Asif
Different government, semi-government, autonomous bodies, amateurs and floral societies will participate.
The decision to hold the flower show was taken at a meeting chaired by CDA Chairman Nadeem Hassan Asif
Dinosaur park in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: Capital Development Authority (CDA) in order to provide novel recreational facility to residents of Islamabad purchased 24 models of dinosaurs at cost of Rs39.93 Million in 2009.
These models of dinosaurs were different in size. Unfortunately proper venue of their installation could not be located.
Chairman CDA Nadeem Hassan Asif took keen interest in installation of these models of dinosaurs at a place where they can be source of attraction and recreation
These models of dinosaurs were different in size. Unfortunately proper venue of their installation could not be located.
Chairman CDA Nadeem Hassan Asif took keen interest in installation of these models of dinosaurs at a place where they can be source of attraction and recreation
Wednesday, 20 November 2013
educational institutions and child labour Concern voiced over corporal punishment in Bajaur schools
KHAR, Speakers at a seminar held here in connection with the Universal Children’s Day on Wednesday expressed concern over the increasing trend of corporal punishment in educational institutions and child labour in Bajaur Agency and urged the government to make serious efforts to improve the state of child rights in the agency in particular and in tribal areas in general.
Child Protection Unit and Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (Sparc) organised the seminar in
Child Protection Unit and Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (Sparc) organised the seminar in
Varsity approves new curricula studies of the University of Swat
Varsity approves new curricula
MINGORA, The board of studies of the University of Swat on Wednesday approved the curricula of the master programme of the department of media and communication studies.
The approval was made at a board meeting chaired by Khalid Khan, head of the department of media and communication studies.
The meeting was informed that the department of media and communication studies had taken several initiatives aimed at improving curriculum.
The participants
MINGORA, The board of studies of the University of Swat on Wednesday approved the curricula of the master programme of the department of media and communication studies.
The approval was made at a board meeting chaired by Khalid Khan, head of the department of media and communication studies.
The meeting was informed that the department of media and communication studies had taken several initiatives aimed at improving curriculum.
The participants
Exhibition at Momart show titled ‘Unintelligible’
KARACHI, An exhibition of artworks by Ayesha Siddiqui opens at the Momart art gallery on Thursday.
The show titled ‘Unintelligible’ will continue till Nov 30, from 11am to 8pm on a daily basis.—Staff
The show titled ‘Unintelligible’ will continue till Nov 30, from 11am to 8pm on a daily basis.—Staff
Festival marks Children Day organised tableaus, painting and speech contests
ISLAMABAD, Over 500 students of different educational institutions participated in the ‘Children Festival 2013’ which organised tableaus, painting and speech contests and other events.
The festival, held to commemorate the Universal Children Day, was organised by Islamabad Ladies Council in collaboration with Nazriya Pakistan Council at F-9 Park, Islamabad on Wednesday.
Member National Assembly Nafeesa Khattak of PTI said that it was the responsibility of the government to provide
The festival, held to commemorate the Universal Children Day, was organised by Islamabad Ladies Council in collaboration with Nazriya Pakistan Council at F-9 Park, Islamabad on Wednesday.
Member National Assembly Nafeesa Khattak of PTI said that it was the responsibility of the government to provide
Nine ‘picked’ in connection with murder of University of Gujrat (UoG) director
GUJRAT, Police have taken nine suspects into custody in connection with the killing of Prof Shabir Hussain Shah, the director of the University of Gujrat (UoG) and his driver Khadim Hussain in an ambush, sources told Dawn on Wednesday.
Official sources said the federal as well as provincial intelligence and law enforcement agencies were probing the incident from different angles.
The investigators were trying to know whether the killers had some sectarian motive or the double murder was
Official sources said the federal as well as provincial intelligence and law enforcement agencies were probing the incident from different angles.
The investigators were trying to know whether the killers had some sectarian motive or the double murder was
Quality Enhancement Cell of the Kinnaird College Workshop
LAHORE, The Quality Enhancement Cell of the Kinnaird College will organise an interactive multi-disciplinary workshop titled “Cyber-literacy and core competencies across disciplines”, on the campus on Thursday.
The workshop will be conducted by Dr Mabel Khwaja, associate professor of English Hampton University,
The workshop will be conducted by Dr Mabel Khwaja, associate professor of English Hampton University,
University of Health Sciences, Lahore gets first pro-VC
LAHORE, The Punjab government has appointed Prof Junaid Sarfraz Khan the first pro-vice chancellor of the University of Health Sciences, Lahore. The health department has issued a notification in this regard.
According to a press release issued on Wednesday, Prof Junaid has been serving as the professor of medical education at the university. He has also served as the UHS controller of examinations.
A graduate of the Allama Iqbal Medical College, he is a fellow of the Royal College of
According to a press release issued on Wednesday, Prof Junaid has been serving as the professor of medical education at the university. He has also served as the UHS controller of examinations.
A graduate of the Allama Iqbal Medical College, he is a fellow of the Royal College of
Three-day book fair opens at Bahauddin Zakariya University
MULTAN, Bahauddin Zakariya University Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Khawaja Alqama inaugurated three-day book fair on Wednesday.
The vice-chancellor said that book fairs had great significance because the book reading habit was fast diminishing in the age of information technology.
He said the university and books were indispensable to each other as knowledge could not exist without books and no nation could progress without knowledge.
Dr Alqama said the purpose of organizing the event
The vice-chancellor said that book fairs had great significance because the book reading habit was fast diminishing in the age of information technology.
He said the university and books were indispensable to each other as knowledge could not exist without books and no nation could progress without knowledge.
Dr Alqama said the purpose of organizing the event
Children’s artworks on display Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan auditorium
FAISALABAD, An exhibition of paintings by children from various schools was organised at the Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan auditorium on Wednesday in connection with the Universal Children’s Day.
The paintings highlighted child rights that grabbed attention of visitors from different walks of life. Children also presented national songs, poems and other performances. Special children from the Tanzeemul Lisan presented a tableau.
Addressing the function jointly organised by Faisalabad Arts
The paintings highlighted child rights that grabbed attention of visitors from different walks of life. Children also presented national songs, poems and other performances. Special children from the Tanzeemul Lisan presented a tableau.
Addressing the function jointly organised by Faisalabad Arts
Punjab University Convocation 122nd convocation on Dec 28
LAHORE, The Punjab University has announced holding its 122nd convocation on Dec 28. — Staff
Centre asked to verify ‘release’ of six Pakistanis Bagram Theatre Internment Camp
LAHORE, The Lahore High Court on Wednesday directed the federal government to verify whether six Pakistani citizens detained at Bagram Theatre Internment Camp in Afghanistan had been released by the US authorities.
The court was hearing a petition filed by Justice Project Pakistan, a non-profit law firm, for the release and return of Pakistani citizens detained at the Bagram jail by the US.
Barrister Sarah Belal told the court that US department of justice had submitted a letter in a US
The court was hearing a petition filed by Justice Project Pakistan, a non-profit law firm, for the release and return of Pakistani citizens detained at the Bagram jail by the US.
Barrister Sarah Belal told the court that US department of justice had submitted a letter in a US
Punjab University PU student run over by lumbering bus
LAHORE, A Punjab University student was run over and killed after she fell from the varsity bus at Model Town on Wednesday morning.
PU Institute of Communication Studies’ BS (Honours) first semester student Alisha Khalid, 20, fell from the bus which was packed beyond capacity. She was taken to Ittefaq Hospital where doctors pronounced her dead. The bus conductor got injured while driver Khurram fled.
The students alighted from the bus and demonstrated crying out against over-crowding
PU Institute of Communication Studies’ BS (Honours) first semester student Alisha Khalid, 20, fell from the bus which was packed beyond capacity. She was taken to Ittefaq Hospital where doctors pronounced her dead. The bus conductor got injured while driver Khurram fled.
The students alighted from the bus and demonstrated crying out against over-crowding
Question paper errors delay entry test results Quaid-i-Awam University of Engineering, Science and Technology (QUEST),
NAWABSHAH, The result of pre-entry test of the Quaid-i-Awam University of Engineering, Science and Technology (QUEST), Nawabshah, was delayed following reports of errors in the test paper for the second year in a row.
A large number of students, senior professors and lecturers running coaching centres in the city highlighted the wrong questions and lodged a written complaint with the QUEST vice chancellor requesting him to cancel the exam.
Last year all students appearing in the entry
A large number of students, senior professors and lecturers running coaching centres in the city highlighted the wrong questions and lodged a written complaint with the QUEST vice chancellor requesting him to cancel the exam.
Last year all students appearing in the entry
World Fisheries Day observed at Al-Manzar,
HYDERABAD, A large number of fishermen who had arrived at Al-Manzar, a resort on the Indus in Jamshoro, on Wednesday from various parts of the province took part in a rally, boat ride and other festivities that were part of a programme to mark the World Fisheries Day.
The rally was led by Pakistan Fisherfolk Forum chairperson Mohammed Ali Shah, civil society activists Zulfqar Halepoto, Punhal Sario, Sindh Fisheries director Mustafa Wadhar, HRCP Sindh Taskforce Coordinator Dr Ashothama and
The rally was led by Pakistan Fisherfolk Forum chairperson Mohammed Ali Shah, civil society activists Zulfqar Halepoto, Punhal Sario, Sindh Fisheries director Mustafa Wadhar, HRCP Sindh Taskforce Coordinator Dr Ashothama and
Saudi firm to establish solar energy farms in Sindh Chief Minister CM
KARACHI, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah held a meeting with the president of A.E.C Company of Saudi Arabia, Dr Ghassan-Al-Shibi, in Dubai on Wednesday who agreed to establish 300-500 megawatts solar energy farm projects in different parts of Sindh to overcome energy crises.
The AEC, according to a government handout issued in Karachi and Dubai after the meeting, decided to provide 200,000 water meters for Karachi Metropolitan and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units for the
The AEC, according to a government handout issued in Karachi and Dubai after the meeting, decided to provide 200,000 water meters for Karachi Metropolitan and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units for the
Punjab University PU girl crushed to death by campus bus VC suspends driver after accident
LAHORE A girl student of Punjab University fell from an overcrowded campus bus and was crushed under its rear wheels in Model Town on Wednesday.
The girl, Aleesha Khalid, a BA honours student, was standing in the bus door owing to overcrowding. She fell allegedly when driver Khurram suddenly accelerated the bus. She came under the rear wheels and was injured. She was rushed to hospital where she was pronounced dead.
She was the lone daughter of her parents. Her mother has reportedly
The girl, Aleesha Khalid, a BA honours student, was standing in the bus door owing to overcrowding. She fell allegedly when driver Khurram suddenly accelerated the bus. She came under the rear wheels and was injured. She was rushed to hospital where she was pronounced dead.
She was the lone daughter of her parents. Her mother has reportedly
Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) says it adheres to Nepra guidelines
KARACHI, The Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) on Wednesday said that it had always adhered to Nepra guidelines “to follow economic dispatch/merit order of electricity in which gas generation is the first priority in order to maintain consumer tariff at affordable levels for all its consumers”.
In a statement, a KESC spokesman said: “In order to achieve this, the KESC has since 2009 invested $1 billion and installed 1,000 megawatts of new most efficient gas fired power
In a statement, a KESC spokesman said: “In order to achieve this, the KESC has since 2009 invested $1 billion and installed 1,000 megawatts of new most efficient gas fired power
Power cuts at Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KWSB) pumping stations
KARACHI, The Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) on Wednesday started conducting loadshedding up to four hours a day at all Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KWSB) pumping stations.
Doing so, the KESC also announced that if the KWSB continued to default on payments of outstanding dues, the power supply would be disconnected too.
A notification issued by the KESC stated: “We have during the past few weeks served several notices to the KWSB for urgent payment of dues accumulating to
Doing so, the KESC also announced that if the KWSB continued to default on payments of outstanding dues, the power supply would be disconnected too.
A notification issued by the KESC stated: “We have during the past few weeks served several notices to the KWSB for urgent payment of dues accumulating to
Master course approved for Swat varsity dept curricula of master programme
MINGORA: A meeting of board of studies in the Department of Media and Communication Studies at University of Swat was held to approve the curricula of master programme.
The meeting was chaired by Khalid Khan, head of Department of Media and Communication Studies. All members of board of studies, including Naeem Gul, Dr Altafullah, Khan, Sirajul Haq, Hazrat Bilal, Shahid Ali, Haider Ali, Salim Iqbal and Rafiullah attended the meeting.
All the participants were informed about the
The meeting was chaired by Khalid Khan, head of Department of Media and Communication Studies. All members of board of studies, including Naeem Gul, Dr Altafullah, Khan, Sirajul Haq, Hazrat Bilal, Shahid Ali, Haider Ali, Salim Iqbal and Rafiullah attended the meeting.
All the participants were informed about the
Staff hiring approved for Bannu University of Science and Technology (BUST)
BANNU: The syndicate of the Bannu University of Science and Technology (BUST) Wednesday approved hiring of the teaching staff for Software and Telecommunication Department.
The syndicate meeting was held, with Vice-chancellor Prof Dr Abdur Rahim Marwat in the chair and attended by Dean of Sciences Prof Sultan Mehmood, Chairman Department of Chemistry Dr Afzal Shah, Director General Higher Education Department Muhammad Raza Chohan and other members and officials.
The meeting also approved
The syndicate meeting was held, with Vice-chancellor Prof Dr Abdur Rahim Marwat in the chair and attended by Dean of Sciences Prof Sultan Mehmood, Chairman Department of Chemistry Dr Afzal Shah, Director General Higher Education Department Muhammad Raza Chohan and other members and officials.
The meeting also approved
Universal Children Day celebrated Human Rights of the federal government
PESHAWAR: The Regional Directorate of Human Rights of the federal government observed the Universal Children Day with a theme to raise awareness among children about their rights at the girls’ school in Gulbahar No 1.The Regional Directorate of Human Rights, which is under the Ministry of Law and Justice Division, arranged the Universal Children Day function.
Speaking on the occasion, Ghulam Ali, regional director, stated that Pakistan is the first among the 20 countries that ratified UN
Speaking on the occasion, Ghulam Ali, regional director, stated that Pakistan is the first among the 20 countries that ratified UN
Disaster management exhibition starts at University of Peshawar UoP
PESHAWAR: The two-day fifth annual disaster management exhibition kicked off at University of Peshawar (UoP).
The Centre for Disaster Preparedness and Management of the UoP, ACF International and UNESCO Pakistan have jointly organized the event. Some 46 national and international organisations dealing with natural and manmade disasters are participating in the exhibition.
The exhibition was formally inaugurated by Mushtaq Ghani, special assistant to the chief minister on Higher Education.
The Centre for Disaster Preparedness and Management of the UoP, ACF International and UNESCO Pakistan have jointly organized the event. Some 46 national and international organisations dealing with natural and manmade disasters are participating in the exhibition.
The exhibition was formally inaugurated by Mushtaq Ghani, special assistant to the chief minister on Higher Education.
PU Punjab University Convocation Coordination boconvocation dy meeting
LAHORE A meeting of Punjab University Convocation Coordination Committee was presided over by Dr Ehsan Malik, in the Committee Room of Centre for Undergraduate Studies, New Campus to review arrangements for the varsity’s 122nd convocation. The convocation will be held on December 28, 2013.
result: Punjab University Examinations Department has declared the result of BS (4-year programme), 3rd semester examination
result: Punjab University Examinations Department has declared the result of BS (4-year programme), 3rd semester examination
Karachi Illegal immigrants termed a major security risk City Commissioner
Karachi Illegal immigrants residing in the city are a major security risk and ensuring their proper registration is imperative, said City Commissioner Shoaib Ahmed Siddiqui on Wednesday.
He said the authorities concerned needed to intensify efforts to register all alien citizens and enlist the help of the taskforce constituted specifically to find and register illegal immigrants.
Chairing a meeting regarding the matter, Siddiqui was informed by Deputy Commissioner West Ghanwar Ali
He said the authorities concerned needed to intensify efforts to register all alien citizens and enlist the help of the taskforce constituted specifically to find and register illegal immigrants.
Chairing a meeting regarding the matter, Siddiqui was informed by Deputy Commissioner West Ghanwar Ali
Faiz Ahmad Faiz — the 7th pillar of Urdu poetry in the Indian Subcontinent
Faiz Ahmad Faiz — the 7th pillar of Urdu poetry
LAHORE: There are seven-and-a-half pillars of Urdu poetry in the Indian Subcontinent where Urdu, as a rich language, has made its place among common people’s heart for feeling the true expressions of inner side of any other people.
These pillars are Mir Taqi Mir for his simplicity, Mirza Ghalib for his variety of ideas, Dagh Dehlvi for his way of delicacy, Mir Anees for his chronicles, Nazir Akbarabadi for his description of common
LAHORE: There are seven-and-a-half pillars of Urdu poetry in the Indian Subcontinent where Urdu, as a rich language, has made its place among common people’s heart for feeling the true expressions of inner side of any other people.
These pillars are Mir Taqi Mir for his simplicity, Mirza Ghalib for his variety of ideas, Dagh Dehlvi for his way of delicacy, Mir Anees for his chronicles, Nazir Akbarabadi for his description of common
Injured’ student loses life to an overcrowded Punjab University's Institute of Communication Studies (ICS) PU bus
Injured’ student loses life to an overcrowded PU bus
* Girl was crushed to death as she boarded the bus but fell off shortly because there was no place to even stand
* Bus driver accelerated while the door was still open
By Imran Chaudhry
LAHORE: A young student of Punjab University's Institute of Communication Studies (ICS) was crushed to death by the university's bus in the limits of Model Town police on Wednesday.
The deceased student, identified as Alisha Khalid, was a
* Girl was crushed to death as she boarded the bus but fell off shortly because there was no place to even stand
* Bus driver accelerated while the door was still open
By Imran Chaudhry
LAHORE: A young student of Punjab University's Institute of Communication Studies (ICS) was crushed to death by the university's bus in the limits of Model Town police on Wednesday.
The deceased student, identified as Alisha Khalid, was a
University of Karachi (KU) announces MA Final (External) Annual Exam result
KU announces MA Final (External) Annual Exam result
KARACHI: The University of Karachi (KU) on Wednesday announced the result of MA Final (External) Political Science Annual Examination 2012. Sumaira Hanif with 742 marks out of the maximum of 1,000 bagged first position. Shomaila Maqsood and Amber Maqsood with 718 and 709 marks were declared second and third respectively. A total of 382 candidates appeared in the examination and the pass percentage remained at 73.82. A KU announcement said
KARACHI: The University of Karachi (KU) on Wednesday announced the result of MA Final (External) Political Science Annual Examination 2012. Sumaira Hanif with 742 marks out of the maximum of 1,000 bagged first position. Shomaila Maqsood and Amber Maqsood with 718 and 709 marks were declared second and third respectively. A total of 382 candidates appeared in the examination and the pass percentage remained at 73.82. A KU announcement said
Five injured in clash at University of Karachi on Wednesday
KARACHI: At least five students were wounded during a clash between two rival groups in University of Karachi on Wednesday. The clash occurred between two rival groups at the university and later both the groups resorted to baton charge on each other, thus resulting injuries to at least five of them. Later both the groups dispersed as the Rangers personnel reached the site. Police said some miscreants were taken into custody and later released because no complaints were lodged against
Extracurricular activities a must for grooming students United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP)
ISLAMABAD: The benefit of students being involved in extracurricular activities was that they learned about team work, time management and prioritising things in their life which groomed their personality to become a better human being, said US Embassy Deputy Cultural Attaché Judith Ravin while addressing a ceremony organised by the United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) to celebrate the International Education Week in Pakistan.
She said American educational campuses
She said American educational campuses
Exhibition on contemporary Japanese architecture opens at National Art Gallery (NAG)
ISLAMABAD: An exhibition on contemporary Japanese architecture opened at the National Art Gallery (NAG) on Wednesday that explored evolution of the Japanese architecture between 1996 and 2006.
The event titled ‘Parallel Nippon; Contemporary Japanese Architecture 1996-2006’ had been organised by the Embassy of Japan, the Japan Foundation and the NAG at the Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA) in collaboration with the Pakistan-Japan Cultural Association and the MEXT Alumni Association
The event titled ‘Parallel Nippon; Contemporary Japanese Architecture 1996-2006’ had been organised by the Embassy of Japan, the Japan Foundation and the NAG at the Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA) in collaboration with the Pakistan-Japan Cultural Association and the MEXT Alumni Association
First Pakistan Chapter of the Talloires Network PCTN conference held at NUST
First PCTN conference held at NUST
ISLAMABAD: After the launch of the Pakistan Chapter of the Talloires Network (PCTN) on July 1 at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), the first conference of member universities' rectors and vice chancellors was held on Monday
at the NUST main campus.
Higher Education Commission (HEC) Executive Director (ED) Dr Mukhtar Ahmed was the guest of honour on the occasion.
The aim of the conference was to work out a way forward for
ISLAMABAD: After the launch of the Pakistan Chapter of the Talloires Network (PCTN) on July 1 at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), the first conference of member universities' rectors and vice chancellors was held on Monday
at the NUST main campus.
Higher Education Commission (HEC) Executive Director (ED) Dr Mukhtar Ahmed was the guest of honour on the occasion.
The aim of the conference was to work out a way forward for
Tuesday, 19 November 2013
200 Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) students join Warwick University programme
LAHORE: Around 200 intermediate students of Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) got the honorary membership of IGGY programme of Warwick University in a ceremony held at Student Service Centre LCWU on Tuesday, said a press release issued here.
The event was attended by LCWU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Sabiha Mansoor, Peter Sadler and representatives from the University of Warwick, Pakistan office.
Prof Dr Sabiha Mansoor, said: "She is delighted at the opportunity IGGY will give to top
The event was attended by LCWU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Sabiha Mansoor, Peter Sadler and representatives from the University of Warwick, Pakistan office.
Prof Dr Sabiha Mansoor, said: "She is delighted at the opportunity IGGY will give to top
PU students demand rights through hunger strike Institute of Education and Research (IER)
PU students demand rights through hunger strike
LAHORE: In pursuance of their demands, students of Punjab University set up hunger strike camp outside Institute of Education and Research (IER) on Tuesday.
Students were carrying placards and banners on writings demanding PU Vice Chancellor Dr Mujahid Kamran to provide basic facilities to the students and build more hostels to accommodate as many students.
It is pertinent to mention here that Islami Jamiat Taliba (IJT)'s office bearers
LAHORE: In pursuance of their demands, students of Punjab University set up hunger strike camp outside Institute of Education and Research (IER) on Tuesday.
Students were carrying placards and banners on writings demanding PU Vice Chancellor Dr Mujahid Kamran to provide basic facilities to the students and build more hostels to accommodate as many students.
It is pertinent to mention here that Islami Jamiat Taliba (IJT)'s office bearers
Pakistan Institute of National Affairs (PINA) calls for harmony
PINA calls for harmony
LAHORE: Pakistan Institute of National Affairs (PINA) has appealed intellectuals, professionals, religious scholars and academicians to come forward and ensure through their response to maintain peace, harmony and tolerance in the country.
This appeal was made at a special meeting of the executive committee of PINA in Lahore. The committee condemned those elements, which are bent upon creating fissure among the Muslim Umma in order to spread chaos in the
LAHORE: Pakistan Institute of National Affairs (PINA) has appealed intellectuals, professionals, religious scholars and academicians to come forward and ensure through their response to maintain peace, harmony and tolerance in the country.
This appeal was made at a special meeting of the executive committee of PINA in Lahore. The committee condemned those elements, which are bent upon creating fissure among the Muslim Umma in order to spread chaos in the
light of Supreme Court instructions, ‘Umeed-e-Nau’ discussed in meeting
‘Umeed-e-Nau’ discussed in meeting
KARACHI: In the light of Supreme Court instructions, meeting of Interagency Task Force was held at regional directorate of Anti-Narcotics Force, Karachi as part of operation ‘Umeed-e-Nau’ on Tuesday. Force Commander Brigadier Mohammad Abuzar of ANF Sindh chaired the meeting.
Participants deliberated on planning of a modified strategy to actively encounter the prevailing drug situation in Karachi. Representatives of various departments, including
KARACHI: In the light of Supreme Court instructions, meeting of Interagency Task Force was held at regional directorate of Anti-Narcotics Force, Karachi as part of operation ‘Umeed-e-Nau’ on Tuesday. Force Commander Brigadier Mohammad Abuzar of ANF Sindh chaired the meeting.
Participants deliberated on planning of a modified strategy to actively encounter the prevailing drug situation in Karachi. Representatives of various departments, including
University of Karachi (KU), introduces FSDP diploma; announces Option Form
KU introduces FSDP diploma; announces Option Form
KARACHI: The Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Karachi (KU), has introduced a one-year Food Safety Diploma Programme for which admissions will be announced in January 2014. In this relation, European Union in collaboration with UNIDO has released a grant under its TRTA-II programme and has sent two field inspection kits for the benefit of the students. A two-day hands-on faculty-training programme has also been
KARACHI: The Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Karachi (KU), has introduced a one-year Food Safety Diploma Programme for which admissions will be announced in January 2014. In this relation, European Union in collaboration with UNIDO has released a grant under its TRTA-II programme and has sent two field inspection kits for the benefit of the students. A two-day hands-on faculty-training programme has also been
Universal Children's Day today ‘Pakistan’s commitment towards children’s rights is apparent’
Universal Children's Day today
‘Pakistan’s commitment towards children’s rights is apparent’
Staff Report
KARACHI: As the world marks Universal Children's Day - the anniversary of the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child - UNICEF is urging a much stronger light be shone on the millions of children in every country and at every level of society who are victims of violence and abuse that continues to go unnoticed and under-reported.
"Too often, abuse occurs in the
‘Pakistan’s commitment towards children’s rights is apparent’
Staff Report
KARACHI: As the world marks Universal Children's Day - the anniversary of the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child - UNICEF is urging a much stronger light be shone on the millions of children in every country and at every level of society who are victims of violence and abuse that continues to go unnoticed and under-reported.
"Too often, abuse occurs in the
UNESCO organised 2-day conference on Teachers’ Accreditation concludes at (NACTE)
2-day conference on Teachers’ Accreditation concludes
ISLAMABAD: The National Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (NACTE) in collaboration with the UNESCO organised a two-day conference on 'Teachers' Accreditation' on November 18 and 19 at the Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), Islamabad.
The conference aimed at bringing together stakeholders for the adoption of a uniform strategy on teacher accreditation, certification, licensing and registration at the national, provincial
ISLAMABAD: The National Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (NACTE) in collaboration with the UNESCO organised a two-day conference on 'Teachers' Accreditation' on November 18 and 19 at the Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), Islamabad.
The conference aimed at bringing together stakeholders for the adoption of a uniform strategy on teacher accreditation, certification, licensing and registration at the national, provincial
World Toilet Day observed solve many problems and such topics
World Toilet Day observed
ISLAMABAD: Equal access to education would solve many problems and such topics should be made part of school curriculum, said Higher Education Commission Chairman Syed Imtiaz Hussain Gilani on the World Toilet Day here on Tuesday.
UNICEF Pakistan, in collaboration with the Rural Support Programme Network (RSPN), the HEC, the UN Habitat and the WaterAid and Plan commemorated the day. The United Nations has designated 19th November as the World Toilet Day, urging
ISLAMABAD: Equal access to education would solve many problems and such topics should be made part of school curriculum, said Higher Education Commission Chairman Syed Imtiaz Hussain Gilani on the World Toilet Day here on Tuesday.
UNICEF Pakistan, in collaboration with the Rural Support Programme Network (RSPN), the HEC, the UN Habitat and the WaterAid and Plan commemorated the day. The United Nations has designated 19th November as the World Toilet Day, urging
Paramedics start hunger strike camps postgraduate paramedical institute
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Paramedical Association has started staging hunger strike camps at the districts and teaching hospitals against what they termed use of delaying tactics in shifting the postgraduate paramedical institute to its newly-constructed building, denial of professional health allowance and right to limited private practice and time-scale promotion to more than 15000 paramedics in the province.
KP Health Minister Shaukat Ali Yousafzai visited a hunger strike camp set
KP Health Minister Shaukat Ali Yousafzai visited a hunger strike camp set
2.2m children out of school in KP out of schools in Pakistan
PESHAWAR: Speakers at a seminar said on Tuesday that 2.5 million children were out of schools in Pakistan.
They were speaking at the seminar arranged by Sparc, a non-governmental organisation, to mark the Universal Children Day. They said that education was the basic right of every child.
The speaker said that 2.2 million children were out of schools in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa alone and urged the government to take steps to get the students enrolled in schools. They said the rulers had made
They were speaking at the seminar arranged by Sparc, a non-governmental organisation, to mark the Universal Children Day. They said that education was the basic right of every child.
The speaker said that 2.2 million children were out of schools in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa alone and urged the government to take steps to get the students enrolled in schools. They said the rulers had made
Foreign university of Warwick, UK membership for 200 LCWU intermediate level students
LAHORE Two hundred intermediate level students of the Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) have got the honorary membership of IGGY, an international, social and educational network for gifted young people created by the University of Warwick, UK.
A ceremony in this regard was held at the LCWU here on Tuesday after which the LCWU became first ever public sector university of Pakistan to adopt IGGY.
The event was attended by LCWU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Sabiha Mansoor, Peter Sadler
A ceremony in this regard was held at the LCWU here on Tuesday after which the LCWU became first ever public sector university of Pakistan to adopt IGGY.
The event was attended by LCWU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Sabiha Mansoor, Peter Sadler
DJ Science College geology may change soon
Karachi The famous DJ Science College will soon have one department less. But no one seems to care, except the 20 students enrolled there and their only teacher: a retired professor in his 60s.
Since 1981, the geology department at the college has had only one teacher in Professor Syed Maroof. After he retired in August, he has been allowed to take classes as a visiting professor for a few days during the week. This is to assist the final batch of BSc students, who are now on study leave as
Since 1981, the geology department at the college has had only one teacher in Professor Syed Maroof. After he retired in August, he has been allowed to take classes as a visiting professor for a few days during the week. This is to assist the final batch of BSc students, who are now on study leave as
Pre-Medical Part-I results announced Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK)
Karachi The Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) on Tuesday released the results of the science group (Pre-Medical) Part-I annual examinations-2013.
According to the gazette issued, 17,270 students registered and 16,927 appeared in the exams.
The gazette shows that as many as 3,616 male candidates registered themselves for the annual exam and 3,498 appeared of which results of two students were withheld and the pass percentage in six papers was 35.35.
The gazette also shows
According to the gazette issued, 17,270 students registered and 16,927 appeared in the exams.
The gazette shows that as many as 3,616 male candidates registered themselves for the annual exam and 3,498 appeared of which results of two students were withheld and the pass percentage in six papers was 35.35.
The gazette also shows
first Pakistan Chinese Language Teaching Association launched by the Confucius Institute, Islamabad, at NUML
Islamabad: The first Chinese Language Teaching Association, Pakistan, was launched by the Confucius Institute, Islamabad, at the National University of Modern Languages (NUML) here on Tuesday, says a press release.
The newly-designate Ambassador of People’s Republic of China, Sun Weidong, was the chief guest of the launching ceremony, which was also attended by Chinese Cultural Counsellor Shan Baoxiang, Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, Rector NUML Major General (r) Masood Hasan, DG
The newly-designate Ambassador of People’s Republic of China, Sun Weidong, was the chief guest of the launching ceremony, which was also attended by Chinese Cultural Counsellor Shan Baoxiang, Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, Rector NUML Major General (r) Masood Hasan, DG
first Pakistan Chinese Language Teaching Association launched by the Confucius Institute, Islamabad, at NUML
Islamabad: The first Chinese Language Teaching Association, Pakistan, was launched by the Confucius Institute, Islamabad, at the National University of Modern Languages (NUML) here on Tuesday, says a press release.
The newly-designate Ambassador of People’s Republic of China, Sun Weidong, was the chief guest of the launching ceremony, which was also attended by Chinese Cultural Counsellor Shan Baoxiang, Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, Rector NUML Major General (r) Masood Hasan, DG
The newly-designate Ambassador of People’s Republic of China, Sun Weidong, was the chief guest of the launching ceremony, which was also attended by Chinese Cultural Counsellor Shan Baoxiang, Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, Rector NUML Major General (r) Masood Hasan, DG
Moot on two-day National Conference on ‘Teachers’ Accreditation’ held
Islamabad: The participants of a two-day National Conference on ‘Teachers’ Accreditation’ have recommended licensing of the teachers in before they start teaching, which should be renewed after every 3-5 years.
The conference was organised here by National Accreditation Council for Teachers in collaboration with Unesco at Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU). The conference was a follow-up of the recommendations of the Inter-Provincial Forum on Teachers Accreditation held in October
The conference was organised here by National Accreditation Council for Teachers in collaboration with Unesco at Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU). The conference was a follow-up of the recommendations of the Inter-Provincial Forum on Teachers Accreditation held in October
Death anniversary of poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz today
Islamabad
Death anniversary of poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz will be observed across the country today (Wednesday).
Faiz was born in Sialkot on February 13‚ 1911. Faiz was the first Asian poet to be awarded the Lenin Peace Prize‚ the Soviet Union’s equivalent to the Nobel Prize in 1963.
Returning from London in 1964 he settled down in Karachi and was appointed as Principal at Abdullah Haroon College.
Faiz Ahmed Faiz distinguished himself as a journalist and was editor of the Pakistan
Death anniversary of poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz will be observed across the country today (Wednesday).
Faiz was born in Sialkot on February 13‚ 1911. Faiz was the first Asian poet to be awarded the Lenin Peace Prize‚ the Soviet Union’s equivalent to the Nobel Prize in 1963.
Returning from London in 1964 he settled down in Karachi and was appointed as Principal at Abdullah Haroon College.
Faiz Ahmed Faiz distinguished himself as a journalist and was editor of the Pakistan
Sunday, 17 November 2013
Probe into UTP’s death ordered Civil Lines ASI informed the jail administration
SAHIWAL, District and Sessions Judge Hafeezullah Khan ordered on Sunday a judicial inquiry into the death of an under-trial prisoner at the DHQ Hospital on Saturday night.
Reports said that Furqan (30), of Chichawatni, had been booked in a robbery case some three months back. The jail doctor had shifted him to the DHQ Hospital after he was found unconscious in his barracks four days ago. On Saturday noon, Civil Lines ASI informed the jail administration about the death of Furqan.
Hospital
Reports said that Furqan (30), of Chichawatni, had been booked in a robbery case some three months back. The jail doctor had shifted him to the DHQ Hospital after he was found unconscious in his barracks four days ago. On Saturday noon, Civil Lines ASI informed the jail administration about the death of Furqan.
Hospital
Work on Fata Medical College to start next month Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor
KHAR, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Engineer Shaukatullah has said that work on Fata Medical College will be launched in the first week of December.
Addressing a tribal jirga at Khar here on Sunday, he said that construction work on 132KV grid station in the agency would also start next month which would ensure smooth electricity supply in the region.
He asked the concerned officials to accelerate work on the development schemes in the agency.
Mr Shaukatullah said that services and
Addressing a tribal jirga at Khar here on Sunday, he said that construction work on 132KV grid station in the agency would also start next month which would ensure smooth electricity supply in the region.
He asked the concerned officials to accelerate work on the development schemes in the agency.
Mr Shaukatullah said that services and
Girls made to attend boys schools in KP shortage of educational institutions for girls
PESHAWAR, Every fourth girl student of those enrolled in government schools in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is compelled to get education at primary level in government schools for boys due to shortage of educational institutions for girls.
There is a wide disparity between the number of primary schools for boys and girls, as successive governments and people gave little importance to the girls education, according to sources in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Elementary and Secondary Education (E&SE)
There is a wide disparity between the number of primary schools for boys and girls, as successive governments and people gave little importance to the girls education, according to sources in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Elementary and Secondary Education (E&SE)
Sarhad Rural Support Programme (SRSP) Solar powered irrigation scheme launched
CHITRAL, Sarhad Rural Support Programme (SRSP) has launched a solar powered irrigation scheme in Chitral. The scheme was launched during a special function in Khairabad village near Drosh town here the other day.
According to organisers, the scheme financed by Programme of Economic Empowerment and Community Empowerment (PEACE) is designed to supply river water to the agricultural land at an altitude of 360 feet by solar powered water pumps.
The Chitral River flowing longitudinally across
According to organisers, the scheme financed by Programme of Economic Empowerment and Community Empowerment (PEACE) is designed to supply river water to the agricultural land at an altitude of 360 feet by solar powered water pumps.
The Chitral River flowing longitudinally across
Women teachers down dumps efforts eradicate dengue and provide best possible treatment
CHIEF Minister Shahbaz Sharif’s efforts to eradicate dengue and provide the best possible treatment to the patients of this viral disease have generally been appreciated. But at the same time there are those who say they get the short end of the stick during all this campaign. Among them are women schoolteachers and head teachers who have been asked to remain in their schools on Sundays. These academics felt agitated when they were asked to remain present in their schools during the last
Moot on health sciences University of Health Sciences (UHS) and University of Faisalabad (TUF) are jointly
LAHORE, Nov 17: The University of Health Sciences (UHS) and University of Faisalabad (TUF) are jointly organising the 1st International Conference of PhD Fellows/Scholars of Health Sciences on November 23-24.
According to a press release, the conference, to be held at Salim Campus of the TUF, is being sponsored by the Higher Education Commission and supported by health sciences universities from across the
According to a press release, the conference, to be held at Salim Campus of the TUF, is being sponsored by the Higher Education Commission and supported by health sciences universities from across the
A lilting blend of classic and popular music classical musicians can, wittingly or unwittingly,
KARACHI, Not many classical musicians can, wittingly or unwittingly, make their type of music accessible to the masses. There’s nothing wrong with that because their primary duty is to compose music. But if their compositions have even a modicum of mass appeal, one should consider it doubly delightful.
That’s the kind of flavour that music lovers had on Saturday evening during a classical piano concert by maestro Marco Giliberti and tenor Mariano Sanfilippo organised at a local
That’s the kind of flavour that music lovers had on Saturday evening during a classical piano concert by maestro Marco Giliberti and tenor Mariano Sanfilippo organised at a local
Experts call for healthy diet and regular exercise to avert diabetes MKRMS seminar
LAHORE HEALTH experts have called for a change in lifestyle, regular exercise, healthy diet and avoiding oily and fast foods, and controlling blood sugar level to prevent diabetes.
They expressed these views after a friendly awareness cricket match between Star XI and ACCU-Chek XI held here on Sunday, during an awareness seminar on diabetes, in connection with World Diabetes Day, under the aegis of the Mir Khalil-ur-Rahman Memorial Society (Jang Group of Newspapers) and ACCU-Chek (Roche
They expressed these views after a friendly awareness cricket match between Star XI and ACCU-Chek XI held here on Sunday, during an awareness seminar on diabetes, in connection with World Diabetes Day, under the aegis of the Mir Khalil-ur-Rahman Memorial Society (Jang Group of Newspapers) and ACCU-Chek (Roche
Bacha Khan Medical College (BKMC) announces exam schedule of dental students
PESHAWAR: The Bacha Khan Medical College (BKMC) in Mardan announced examination schedule of its dental department. The examination of 1st year and 2nd year students will commence from November 19, 20013.In a statement, the BKMC administration said the exam will start from pharmacology paper of the 2nd year students on November 19.Similarly, it added, the exam of 1st year students would begin from Anatomy paper on November
Power thieves sent to jail Peshawar Electric Supply Company’s
PESHAWAR: During the campaign to curb power pilferage, the Peshawar Electric Supply Company’s surveillance checking teams in collaboration with the police nabbed another 11 persons for allegedly using direct hooks to get the electricity supply. Pesco special magistrate sent the accused to Central Prison Peshawar on judicial remand. The arrested persons were identified as Zahid Hussain, Abdul Wakil, Yousaf, Sardar Alam, Muhammad Saqib, Jan Agha, Akhtiar Gul, Faiz, Syed Abas Ali Shah, Muhammad
Fata Medical College to be set up in Bajaur PESHAWAR Governor
PESHAWAR: Governor Shaukatullah said on Sunday that a Fata Medical College would be set up soon in Khar, headquarters of the Bajaur Agency, at a cost of Rs3,500 million.
A handout said the notification of the project director for the institution was now a matter of days and with its completion a longstanding demand of the people of Fata would be materialised.
Addressing tribal elders during his daylong visit to Khar, the governor said infrastructural facilities would be made available to
A handout said the notification of the project director for the institution was now a matter of days and with its completion a longstanding demand of the people of Fata would be materialised.
Addressing tribal elders during his daylong visit to Khar, the governor said infrastructural facilities would be made available to
School record, documents damaged TOBA TEK SINGH City News
School record, documents damaged
TOBA TEK SINGH: Some people tore documents and destroyed record of Govt Girls Laboratory High School at Delhi Chowk in Kamalia on Saturday night.
The school clerk said boundary wall of the school was being constructed when some unidentified people entered the school by the under-construction wall and tore documents after breaking locks of shelves.
ANTI-POLIO DRIVE BEGINS TODAY: A three-day special anti-polio campaign will start on November 18. District
TOBA TEK SINGH: Some people tore documents and destroyed record of Govt Girls Laboratory High School at Delhi Chowk in Kamalia on Saturday night.
The school clerk said boundary wall of the school was being constructed when some unidentified people entered the school by the under-construction wall and tore documents after breaking locks of shelves.
ANTI-POLIO DRIVE BEGINS TODAY: A three-day special anti-polio campaign will start on November 18. District
Institutions’ sale at throwaway price won’t be allowed Jamaat-e-Islami
LAHORE: Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Syed Munawar Hasan said the rulers were bent on selling out more than 36 national institutions to their kith and kin at throw-away price but the people would not allow them doing so.
He was addressing a meeting of the heads of JI’s sister bodies at Mansoora on Sunday. He described the Rawalpindi incident as government’s failure and incompetence, and said rulers’ claims of foolproof security on Ashura had proved to be hollow.
He said twin cities of
He was addressing a meeting of the heads of JI’s sister bodies at Mansoora on Sunday. He described the Rawalpindi incident as government’s failure and incompetence, and said rulers’ claims of foolproof security on Ashura had proved to be hollow.
He said twin cities of
Pemra imposes Rs10m fine on 10 TV channels Ministry of Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) has imposed Rs10 million fine on 10 entertainment television channels this year for violating code of conduct by airing excessive foreign contents, reveals a document of Ministry of Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage.
According to the document, the local channels were airing excessive Indian contents from the prescribed limits.Pemra monitoring system is working round the clock to ensure the compliance of code of
According to the document, the local channels were airing excessive Indian contents from the prescribed limits.Pemra monitoring system is working round the clock to ensure the compliance of code of
Cyber security workshop today held at Pakistan Institute of Parliamentary Services (PIPS)
Islamabad Senate Committee on Defence and Defence Production, in collaboration with Germany’s Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), is holding the first ever training workshop for journalists in Pakistan on ‘Cyber Security’ today (Monday), says a press release.
The day long workshop being held at Pakistan Institute of Parliamentary Services (PIPS) would be attended by about 50 senior journalists from the national media.
Chairman Senate Committee on Defence and Defence Production Senator
The day long workshop being held at Pakistan Institute of Parliamentary Services (PIPS) would be attended by about 50 senior journalists from the national media.
Chairman Senate Committee on Defence and Defence Production Senator
‘Quacks behind most hepatitis deaths in Pakistan’ Sir Ganga Ram Hospital New Delhi (India)
LAHORE Sir Ganga Ram Hospital New Delhi (India) Chairman Dr Anil Arora said a majority of deaths of hepatitis patients in Pakistan were due to treatment by quacks.
Speaking to the media during examination of patients at the Liver Clinic on Sunday, he said that patients of hepatitis in India were very low as compared to Pakistan. According to him, liver transplant of more than 1,000 patients was carried out in India every year while transplant in Pakistan was much less than India. He
Speaking to the media during examination of patients at the Liver Clinic on Sunday, he said that patients of hepatitis in India were very low as compared to Pakistan. According to him, liver transplant of more than 1,000 patients was carried out in India every year while transplant in Pakistan was much less than India. He
Teacher body polls on 20th elections Government Muslim High School II, Civil Lines
LAHORE THE elections of Muttahida Mahaz Asataza Punjab (MMAP) will be held on November 20. The elections will be held at Government Muslim High School II, Civil Lines in the provincial metropolis. Afterwards the first meeting will presided over by the new chairman of MMAP will be held the same day in which various issues related to schoolteachers of the province would be take up, including disciplinary action against teachers on poor performance in grades 5th, 8th and 9th examinations,
UNIVERSITY of Health Sciences UHS paper postponed ENT paper of MBBS exam
LAHORE UNIVERSITY of Health Sciences (UHS) has postponed the ENT paper of the 3rd professional MBBS exam which was to be held today. A new date will be announced later, according to a statement issued by a spokesman of UHS here on Sunday.,
UNIVERSITY of Health Sciences, UHS paper postponed, ENT paper, MBBS
UNIVERSITY of Health Sciences, UHS paper postponed, ENT paper, MBBS
Experts call for healthy diet and regular exercise to avert diabetes MKRMS seminar
LAHORE HEALTH experts have called for a change in lifestyle, regular exercise, healthy diet and avoiding oily and fast foods, and controlling blood sugar level to prevent diabetes.
They expressed these views after a friendly awareness cricket match between Star XI and ACCU-Chek XI held here on Sunday, during an awareness seminar on diabetes, in connection with World Diabetes Day, under the aegis of the Mir Khalil-ur-Rahman Memorial Society (Jang Group of Newspapers) and ACCU-Chek (Roche
They expressed these views after a friendly awareness cricket match between Star XI and ACCU-Chek XI held here on Sunday, during an awareness seminar on diabetes, in connection with World Diabetes Day, under the aegis of the Mir Khalil-ur-Rahman Memorial Society (Jang Group of Newspapers) and ACCU-Chek (Roche
PUNJAB Education Foundation (PEF) to expand New School Programme (NSP)
LAHORE PUNJAB Education Foundation (PEF) will further expand its New School Programme (NSP) in 12 different districts in Punjab during the current fiscal year. A PEF spokesman, in a statement issued on Sunday, said applications had been called in from the suitable candidates for the purpose. He said the purpose of this expansion was to further extend the facility of free school education to more deserving students living in remote and less-developed
World Children Day observed on 20 November King Edward Medical University (KEMU)
LAHORE CHILDREN Day will be observed on 20 November, Wednesday all around the world, including Pakistan and the theme of the year 2013 is “banning corporal punishment of children”.
Prof of King Edward Medical University (KEMU) and Project Director Special Education and Training Centre Dr Khalida Tareen has said that 49 percent of children are at the age of 18 years but regretfully, she added, that among every five children, one is a patient of depression. Khalida said that overall
Prof of King Edward Medical University (KEMU) and Project Director Special Education and Training Centre Dr Khalida Tareen has said that 49 percent of children are at the age of 18 years but regretfully, she added, that among every five children, one is a patient of depression. Khalida said that overall
The idea behind $25,000 Barj.S.Dhahan International Punjabi literature prize
LAHORE It all started with a painful discovery during an acute bout of depression, when it dawned on him that he had been deceiving his own roots, his own mother tongue by not giving it the deserving place in his life, and Barj.S.Dhahan decided to establish a $25,000 Dhahan International Punjabi literature prize.
This was revealed by Barj.S.Dhahan, the founder of Dhahan International Punjabi Literature Prize, while announcing the biggest Punjabi language literary prize in the world at a
This was revealed by Barj.S.Dhahan, the founder of Dhahan International Punjabi Literature Prize, while announcing the biggest Punjabi language literary prize in the world at a
Knowledge shops to be set up at various universities of the province by Punjab Education Minister
LAHORE The Punjab government has decided to adopt Suchu Industrial Parks Model to establish “Knowledge Shops” in various universities of the province.
According to a handout, this was disclosed in a Cabinet Committee meeting, presided over by Punjab Education Minister Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan, to review road map for sustainable economy by benefitting from China.
Speaking on the occasion, Rana Mashhood emphasised the need to give special attention to promote academia-industry link
According to a handout, this was disclosed in a Cabinet Committee meeting, presided over by Punjab Education Minister Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan, to review road map for sustainable economy by benefitting from China.
Speaking on the occasion, Rana Mashhood emphasised the need to give special attention to promote academia-industry link
Fifth floor of National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) flooded as water supply line bursts
Karachi The fifth floor of the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) was flooded on Sunday after a water supply line burst.
After the the supply line, originating from the overhead tank and measuring eight centimeters in diameter burst, the hospital’s general and surgical wards were flooded.
An official of the NICVD administration said that repair work was being carried out on an emergency basis and that excessive water pressure had caused the supply line to burst. He
After the the supply line, originating from the overhead tank and measuring eight centimeters in diameter burst, the hospital’s general and surgical wards were flooded.
An official of the NICVD administration said that repair work was being carried out on an emergency basis and that excessive water pressure had caused the supply line to burst. He
Neelam Colony residence Three of a family die in gas cylinder blast Boat Basin police
Karachi Three members of a family were killed and three others injured in a gas cylinder blast at their Neelam Colony residence on Sunday, said the Boat Basin police.
A gas cylinder exploded at 55-year-old Ghulam Haider’s house in Neelam Colony, Clifton Town, which killed him, three-year-old Chahat Sabir and eight-year-old Sagar.
Four-year-old Sumaira Sajid, six-year-old Sania Sajid and 17-year-old Sameena Ghulam Sarwar were also injured in the blast.
Clifton Sub-Divisional Police
A gas cylinder exploded at 55-year-old Ghulam Haider’s house in Neelam Colony, Clifton Town, which killed him, three-year-old Chahat Sabir and eight-year-old Sagar.
Four-year-old Sumaira Sajid, six-year-old Sania Sajid and 17-year-old Sameena Ghulam Sarwar were also injured in the blast.
Clifton Sub-Divisional Police
The Rise and Expansion of the British Dominion in India AUTHOR Sir Alfred Lyall PUBLISHER John Murray - London
A banker by profession, Salim Ansar has a passion for history and historic books. His personal library already boasts a treasure trove of over 7,000 rare and unique books.
Every week, we shall take a leaf from one such book and treat you to a little taste of history.
BOOK NAME: The Rise and Expansion of the British Dominion in India
AUTHOR: Sir Alfred Lyall
PUBLISHER: John Murray - London
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 1894
PAGES: 127 - 132
“Suraj-ud-daulah (1733 - 1757), was the
Every week, we shall take a leaf from one such book and treat you to a little taste of history.
BOOK NAME: The Rise and Expansion of the British Dominion in India
AUTHOR: Sir Alfred Lyall
PUBLISHER: John Murray - London
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 1894
PAGES: 127 - 132
“Suraj-ud-daulah (1733 - 1757), was the
exhibition titled ‘Parallel Nippon’ exclusive display of Japanese Architecture at National Art Gallery
Islamabad An exclusive exhibition titled ‘Parallel Nippon’ is to open at National Art Gallery on Wednesday. Offering an elusive display of Japanese architectural grandeur, the exhibition presents a unique visual experience showcasing the buildings completed on Japanese soil over the last decade as well as buildings planned and constructed by Japanese Architects abroad.
Organised jointly by Embassy of Japan, The Japan Foundation, Pakistan National Council of the Arts in collaboration with
Organised jointly by Embassy of Japan, The Japan Foundation, Pakistan National Council of the Arts in collaboration with
Biggest Painting in the World 2016 by Pak children to be displayed at 2016 Olympics
Islamabad ‘Biggest Painting in the World 2016’‚ painted by the children of Gilgit-Baltistan will be displayed at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. The first panel of the Painting by Pakistani children was handed over to Hiro Kawahara‚ Chief of the Earth Identity Project at a ceremony held in Tokyo at the Pakistan Embassy in Japan. Children from around the world are participating in this project.
After touring the world and various locations in Japan, the painting would be
After touring the world and various locations in Japan, the painting would be
World Diabetes Day passes on unnoticed this year too Pakistan ranks 7th among top 10 countries
Rawalpindi
Like the year 2012, World Diabetes Day passed on unnoticed in this region of the country this year too showing that almost all the concerned authorities in both the federal and the provincial governments are least concerned with creating awareness among public on the subject.
The provincial health department did not arrange any activity in the region to mark World Diabetes Day that was observed on November 14 around the globe despite the fact that not less than 12 per cent of
Like the year 2012, World Diabetes Day passed on unnoticed in this region of the country this year too showing that almost all the concerned authorities in both the federal and the provincial governments are least concerned with creating awareness among public on the subject.
The provincial health department did not arrange any activity in the region to mark World Diabetes Day that was observed on November 14 around the globe despite the fact that not less than 12 per cent of
200 more new CNG buses to be plied in city Lahore Transport Company (LTC) Chairman
‘200 more CNG buses to be plied in city’
LAHORE: Lahore Transport Company (LTC) Chairman Khawaja Ahmed Hassan on Sunday said 200 more new CNG buses would be inducted into the existing fleet by the end of current year.
“New buses being imported from Turkey and China will decrease commuters’ hardships besides resolving transport problem in the city,” he told APP.
He said the LTC was endeavouring to meet transport demand by the commuters and in this regard huge chunk of funds
LAHORE: Lahore Transport Company (LTC) Chairman Khawaja Ahmed Hassan on Sunday said 200 more new CNG buses would be inducted into the existing fleet by the end of current year.
“New buses being imported from Turkey and China will decrease commuters’ hardships besides resolving transport problem in the city,” he told APP.
He said the LTC was endeavouring to meet transport demand by the commuters and in this regard huge chunk of funds
issued a notification CNG closure schedule by Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC)
CNG closure schedule by SSGC
KARACHI: All CNG Stations in Sindh would remain closed for 24 hours, starting on Monday (today) from 8:00am until Tuesday November 19 8:00am. Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) issued a notification in this regard on Sunday. As per the notice, the next shutdown of gas supply has been scheduled for Wednesday, November 20, 2013. The shutdown would be for 24
KARACHI: All CNG Stations in Sindh would remain closed for 24 hours, starting on Monday (today) from 8:00am until Tuesday November 19 8:00am. Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) issued a notification in this regard on Sunday. As per the notice, the next shutdown of gas supply has been scheduled for Wednesday, November 20, 2013. The shutdown would be for 24
Capital Development Authority (CDA) installs wastewater treatment plants in I9 fresh water streams of Rawal Lake
CDA installs wastewater treatment plants in I9
ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has installed two wastewater treatment plants with the capacity of 17 and 5 million gallons per day in Sector I9. A CDA official said the capacity of these sewerage treatment plants was sufficient to treat the city sewage.
However, there is no proper system of sewage treatment facility in areas like Bara Kahu, Bani Gala, Muslim Colony, Bari Imam and raw sewage is being dumped into fresh water
ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has installed two wastewater treatment plants with the capacity of 17 and 5 million gallons per day in Sector I9. A CDA official said the capacity of these sewerage treatment plants was sufficient to treat the city sewage.
However, there is no proper system of sewage treatment facility in areas like Bara Kahu, Bani Gala, Muslim Colony, Bari Imam and raw sewage is being dumped into fresh water
National Commission for Human Development (NCHD) to open 150,000 literacy centres
NCHD to open 150,000 literacy centres
* NBF to re-launch ‘Readers Club Scheme’ today
ISLAMABAD: The National Commission for Human Development (NCHD) has planned to set up 150,000 literacy centres in the next five years, revealed documents of the Ministry of Education, Trainings and Standards in Higher Education.
According to the document, 375,000 students would be imparted literacy skills in the centres.
According to the plan of action, 30,000 literacy centres would be set up
* NBF to re-launch ‘Readers Club Scheme’ today
ISLAMABAD: The National Commission for Human Development (NCHD) has planned to set up 150,000 literacy centres in the next five years, revealed documents of the Ministry of Education, Trainings and Standards in Higher Education.
According to the document, 375,000 students would be imparted literacy skills in the centres.
According to the plan of action, 30,000 literacy centres would be set up
ISLAMABAD RAWALPINDI Funeral prayers for three victims held, curfew resumes
Mobile phone service in Rawalpindi and Islamabad restored on Sunday
* Section 144 imposed in Rawalpindi
Staff Report
ISLAMABAD/RAWALPINDI: The funeral prayers for three victims of violence, that took place on Friday, were held on Sunday amid tight security, and to avoid any untoward incident, the authorities again imposed curfew in the city after a four-hour relaxation.
A large number of politicians, relatives of the deceased, clerics and people from all walks of life offered the
* Section 144 imposed in Rawalpindi
Staff Report
ISLAMABAD/RAWALPINDI: The funeral prayers for three victims of violence, that took place on Friday, were held on Sunday amid tight security, and to avoid any untoward incident, the authorities again imposed curfew in the city after a four-hour relaxation.
A large number of politicians, relatives of the deceased, clerics and people from all walks of life offered the
Tuesday, 12 November 2013
Shah Abdul Latif University (SALU) VC worried over new KU, SU campuses
KHAIRPUR, Shah Abdul Latif University (SALU) vice chancellor Prof Dr Parveen Shah has requested the chief minister to stop Karachi and Sindh universities from opening campuses in nearby districts.
According to a press release issued by university on Tuesday, the vice chancellor said that the Khairpur campus of SALU catered to the academic needs of upper Sindh.
She said that a letter was sent in August to the chief minister requesting that the Larkana Campus and Begum Nusrat Bhutto
According to a press release issued by university on Tuesday, the vice chancellor said that the Khairpur campus of SALU catered to the academic needs of upper Sindh.
She said that a letter was sent in August to the chief minister requesting that the Larkana Campus and Begum Nusrat Bhutto
University of Karachi MBBS suppl exams from 16th third professional supplementary examination-2013
KARACHI, The University of Karachi on Tuesday announced the schedule for MBBS third professional supplementary examination-2013.
The examination would be conducted from Nov 16 to 23, it was stated.
All the papers would be held between 2pm and 5pm at the new classroom of the Faculty of Science, Karachi University. The KU also announced that the university and its affiliated colleges will observe holidays on Nov 14 and 15 in connection with
The examination would be conducted from Nov 16 to 23, it was stated.
All the papers would be held between 2pm and 5pm at the new classroom of the Faculty of Science, Karachi University. The KU also announced that the university and its affiliated colleges will observe holidays on Nov 14 and 15 in connection with
National Academy of Performing Arts (Napa) first English play ‘Waiting for Godot’ directed by Zia Mohyeddin from 21st
KARACHI, The National Academy of Performing Arts (Napa) will present Samuel Beckett’s famous play ‘Waiting for Godot’ directed by Zia Mohyeddin from Nov 21 to Dec 8 (Thursday to Sunday) at the academy’s in-house theatre. This was announced by Mr Mohyeddin at a press conference on Tuesday evening.
It was quite a pleasant surprise seeing the eminent theatre person himself addressing the media. He seldom makes an appearance on such occasions, but his presence was indicative of the
It was quite a pleasant surprise seeing the eminent theatre person himself addressing the media. He seldom makes an appearance on such occasions, but his presence was indicative of the
MPhil English at Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University, Lyari (BBSUL),
KARACHI, The Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University, Lyari (BBSUL), has announced commencement of MPhil English (evening) classes and MA (morning) from next year.
The BBSUL is the only university in Karachi that has offered MS/ MPhil English leading to PhD English.
The university registrar said the BBSUL got regular services of three foreign qualified PhD professors of
The BBSUL is the only university in Karachi that has offered MS/ MPhil English leading to PhD English.
The university registrar said the BBSUL got regular services of three foreign qualified PhD professors of
BISP beneficiaries facing problems in getting assistance Beneficiaries of Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP)
LAKKI MARWAT: The Beneficiaries of Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) have asked the government to make the process of payment of financial aid easy.
Talking to this correspondent on Monday, they said the process to collect financial aid through the ATM facility had multiplied their miseries.They said there was only one ATM in Lakki city, which was insufficient to cater to the needs of thousands of BISP beneficiaries. “Other banks in the urban locality does not have the facility of
Talking to this correspondent on Monday, they said the process to collect financial aid through the ATM facility had multiplied their miseries.They said there was only one ATM in Lakki city, which was insufficient to cater to the needs of thousands of BISP beneficiaries. “Other banks in the urban locality does not have the facility of
Board of Secondary Education, Karachi (BSEK), changes exam centre for supplementary exams
KARACHI, The Board of Secondary Education, Karachi, (BSEK), on Monday had to change an examination centre for supplementary exams after five people were caught impersonating candidates.
BSEK chairman Fasihuddin Khan along with his vigilance team, headed by controller of exams Noman Ahsan, paid a surprise visit to the Govt Boys Secondary School in Shireen Jinnah Colony after receiving several complaints about use of unfair means at the centre.
The team found five boys impersonating
BSEK chairman Fasihuddin Khan along with his vigilance team, headed by controller of exams Noman Ahsan, paid a surprise visit to the Govt Boys Secondary School in Shireen Jinnah Colony after receiving several complaints about use of unfair means at the centre.
The team found five boys impersonating
University teachers observe ‘black day’ Sindh University to the Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro
HYDERABAD, The Federation of All Pakistan University Academic Staff Association (Fapuasa) Sindh chapter on Monday observed a ‘black day’ against withdrawal of university syndicates’ powers through the Sindh Universities Laws (Amendment) Act.
Led by Sindh Fapuasa general secretary Ahsan Mehar Memon and other leaders, university teachers brought out a rally from the administration block of the Sindh University to the Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro.
Led by Sindh Fapuasa general secretary Ahsan Mehar Memon and other leaders, university teachers brought out a rally from the administration block of the Sindh University to the Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro.
Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET) extends date for submission of admission forms
Karachi The Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET) on Tuesday announced an extension in the last date for submission of admission forms till November 18.
The university management claimed that the decision was taken upon the request of a large number of applying candidates. “We have offered candidates a few more days to send in their admission forms, as many had requested a chance to appear in the entry test for the graduate programme of 2014,” said the SSUET
The university management claimed that the decision was taken upon the request of a large number of applying candidates. “We have offered candidates a few more days to send in their admission forms, as many had requested a chance to appear in the entry test for the graduate programme of 2014,” said the SSUET
A long way from conventional art images and landscapes of Francisco Goya, John Constable, Leonardo da Vinci
Karachi We seem to have come a long way from art as we once knew it: images and landscapes of Francisco Goya, John Constable, Leonardo da Vinci... something that was such a soothing expression of things and situations for the eye.
Modern art, with all its ‘isms’, is more of a brain-teaser than a feast for the eye. Yet, it’s there and we have to come to terms with it and rack our brains to pick out its finer points, which we surely find after donning our thinking caps.
There’s of
Modern art, with all its ‘isms’, is more of a brain-teaser than a feast for the eye. Yet, it’s there and we have to come to terms with it and rack our brains to pick out its finer points, which we surely find after donning our thinking caps.
There’s of
Govt told to include human rights in school curriculum secondary schools’ curriculum.
Karachi The Sindh High Court (SHC) directed the government on Tuesday to take steps to include human rights as a subject in the secondary schools’ curriculum.
The directive came at a hearing on a petition of Zubair Ali Khaskheli, who said the government should make efforts to bring about harmony in society, which was the need of the time.
Mentioning that human rights education was a part of the school syllabus in Nepal, he said the federal and provincial governments should make efforts
The directive came at a hearing on a petition of Zubair Ali Khaskheli, who said the government should make efforts to bring about harmony in society, which was the need of the time.
Mentioning that human rights education was a part of the school syllabus in Nepal, he said the federal and provincial governments should make efforts
UHS to launch WHO-led programme Lahore and Nova University Lisbon (NUL), Portugal,
LAHORE FOLLOWING an initiative led by the World Health Organization (WHO), University of Health Sciences (UHS), Lahore and Nova University Lisbon (NUL), Portugal, will collaborate on running an International Master’s programme in Mental Health Policy and Services.
According to a press release issued here Tuesday, Nova University is already offering this course in collaboration with the Department of Mental Health and Substance Dependence of the WHO.
The participants of this joint
According to a press release issued here Tuesday, Nova University is already offering this course in collaboration with the Department of Mental Health and Substance Dependence of the WHO.
The participants of this joint
UNIVERSITY of Engineering and Technology (UET) ceremony
LAHORE UNIVERSITY of Engineering and Technology (UET) Vice Chancellor Lt Gen (r) Muhammad Akram Khan, advising the university students to focus on their studies, has said that there is complete ban on any kind of political activities on the campus.
Addressing a ceremony held in honour of the newly admitted students at the UET auditorium here on Tuesday, the VC said the varsity would not comprise on merit and discipline. He claimed that the UET, Lahore, was the most affordable institute of
Addressing a ceremony held in honour of the newly admitted students at the UET auditorium here on Tuesday, the VC said the varsity would not comprise on merit and discipline. He claimed that the UET, Lahore, was the most affordable institute of
PU admission forms for BA/BSc Annual Examination 2014
LAHORE LAST date for submission of admission forms for BA/BSc Annual Examination 2014 with single fee is November 13 (today) while forms can be submitted with double fee till 25-11- 2013. Meanwhile, PU Examinations Department has announced the results of BBA (Hons), third year, annual examination 2012, BSc Nursing (Hons), first and second year, annual examination 2013. Detailed results are available on PU website
Official patronge of ‘student of peace’ “Talib-e-Aman” project
LAHORE PUNJAB Minister for Education and Youth Affairs Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan has announced patronising the “Talib-e-Aman” (Student of Peace) project in the public and private sector universities of the province.
Addressing 25 male and female students from five universities located in all the four provinces of Pakistan who participated in a three-day Youth Advocates for Peace training workshop of the trainers of “Talib-e-Aman” project, the minister said these students would promote
Addressing 25 male and female students from five universities located in all the four provinces of Pakistan who participated in a three-day Youth Advocates for Peace training workshop of the trainers of “Talib-e-Aman” project, the minister said these students would promote
Malala book not banned in all leading Pakistani private school
LAHORE The fact that a leading Pakistani private school has been teaching its grade-3 students about life and struggle of Malala Yousafzai must be an eye opener for all those involved in propaganda that there was a ban on “I am Malala” in private schools across Pakistan.
The Urdu book being taught to the grade-3 students has one whole chapter titled “Malala Yousafzai” which explains the life, struggle and achievements of the young Pakistani girl who was shot in head by Taliban.
It
The Urdu book being taught to the grade-3 students has one whole chapter titled “Malala Yousafzai” which explains the life, struggle and achievements of the young Pakistani girl who was shot in head by Taliban.
It
Lahore Justice Notice to ombudsperson on contempt plea in Punjab University VC case
Lahore Justice Muhammad Farrukh Irfan Khan of the Lahore High Court on Tuesday issued notice to the provincial ombudsperson, Mira Phailbus, on a contempt of court petition moved by Punjab University vice-chancellor Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran challenging her decision in a harassment case.
The judge issued directions to an assistant advocate general, Punjab, to ensure submission of reply till November 28.
Pir Shahid Ali Shah, the counsel of the vice- chancellor, submitted that the LHC had
The judge issued directions to an assistant advocate general, Punjab, to ensure submission of reply till November 28.
Pir Shahid Ali Shah, the counsel of the vice- chancellor, submitted that the LHC had
A tale of twin cities sans gas, petrol, public transport public service vehicles (PSV)
Rawalpindi Helpless commuters faced worst shortage of public service vehicles (PSV) as all compressed natural gas (CNG) filling stations in the Potohar region, including Rawalpindi and Islamabad, remained closed on Tuesday for the fifth consecutive day after observing four-day scheduled gas holidays.
The Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) on Tuesday night issued a notification for closure of all CNG stations in Punjab, including Rawalpindi and Islamabad, for five days instead of four
The Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) on Tuesday night issued a notification for closure of all CNG stations in Punjab, including Rawalpindi and Islamabad, for five days instead of four
University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Imtiaz assumes charge as HEC acting chairman
Islamabad: Syed Imtiaz Hussain Gilani, vice chancellor of the University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Peshawar, has assumed the charge as acting chairperson of Higher Education Commission (HEC).
HEC Executive Director Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed, along with senior officers of the HEC, welcomed him.
Mr. Gilani, who is also a member of the HEC’s governing body, has previously held senior positions at various national and international levels. In a career spanning over
four decades, he
HEC Executive Director Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed, along with senior officers of the HEC, welcomed him.
Mr. Gilani, who is also a member of the HEC’s governing body, has previously held senior positions at various national and international levels. In a career spanning over
four decades, he
N Waziristan doctor kidnapped from Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS)
Islamabad A renowned doctor, belonging to North Waziristan, was kidnapped from the premises of Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) by masked men, who were riding in two vehicles, in broad daylight on Tuesday.
Sources said that Dr. Ehsaanullah was kidnapped when he came to the hospital from North Waziristan for giving interview for a vacant post of dermatologist.
Top police officers, on condition of anonymity, confirmed the report, saying that the abduction mystery would be
Sources said that Dr. Ehsaanullah was kidnapped when he came to the hospital from North Waziristan for giving interview for a vacant post of dermatologist.
Top police officers, on condition of anonymity, confirmed the report, saying that the abduction mystery would be
14-bed CCU at PIMS finally up & running at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS)
Islamabad Constructed at a cost of Rs1.26 million, the Coronary Care Unit (CCU) of the Cardiac Centre at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) finally became a reality on Tuesday.
The project, which was approved in December 2004, presents a classic example of how bureaucratic and administrative hurdles can stall progress on public health initiatives that are so crucially needed to save lives.
MNA Tariq Fazal Chaudhry and secretary of CAD Faridullah Khan inaugurated the CCU in the
The project, which was approved in December 2004, presents a classic example of how bureaucratic and administrative hurdles can stall progress on public health initiatives that are so crucially needed to save lives.
MNA Tariq Fazal Chaudhry and secretary of CAD Faridullah Khan inaugurated the CCU in the
Seminar on ‘Media Commission Report’ held Riphah Institute of Media Sciences (RIMS)
Rawalpindi
Riphah International University organised a seminar on ‘Media Commission Report’ here on Tuesday at Al-Mizan campus here.
The seminar was jointly organised by the Riphah Institute of Media Sciences (RIMS) and Riphah Institute of Public Policy (RIPP).
Senator Raja Muhmmad Zafar-ul-Haq, leader of the house in Senate, was the chief guest on the occasion. He commended the efforts of Riphah University for organising such an event which will help bring positive changes in
Riphah International University organised a seminar on ‘Media Commission Report’ here on Tuesday at Al-Mizan campus here.
The seminar was jointly organised by the Riphah Institute of Media Sciences (RIMS) and Riphah Institute of Public Policy (RIPP).
Senator Raja Muhmmad Zafar-ul-Haq, leader of the house in Senate, was the chief guest on the occasion. He commended the efforts of Riphah University for organising such an event which will help bring positive changes in
Poland’s Independence Day celebrated
ISLAMABAD: To celebrate the independence day of the Republic of Poland as well as the Armed Forces Day, Ambassador Andrzej Ananicz hosted a reception here on Tuesday at a local hotel. Diplomats of many cadres, officers from the Diplomatic Defence Corps, the Armed Forces of Pakistan and civilians from many walks of life attended the reception. It was one of the most well-attended Polish receptions in recent years. The guest of honour was Ministry of States and Frontier Regions (SAFRON) Minister
Water shortage has affected agriculture, energy production Scientific methods can help overcome situation, say experts
Water shortage has affected agriculture, energy production’
* Scientific methods can help overcome situation, say experts
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is being dragged towards acute water scarcity which is badly hampering agriculture, the mainstay of the country’s survival, evaporating potable water and creating energy crisis. However, if scientific methods are applied effectively, they can ensure optimal usage of the available water resources, boost agriculture yield with less labour and
* Scientific methods can help overcome situation, say experts
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is being dragged towards acute water scarcity which is badly hampering agriculture, the mainstay of the country’s survival, evaporating potable water and creating energy crisis. However, if scientific methods are applied effectively, they can ensure optimal usage of the available water resources, boost agriculture yield with less labour and
Karachi Traffic plan Pillion riding banned during Muharram 9, 10 Security beefed up for Muharram
Pillion riding banned during Muharram 9, 10
KARACHI: Sindh government has imposed a ban on pillion riding during the 9th and 10th Muharram across the province, whereas cellular services in five provincial cities including Karachi are likely to be banned. A notification in this regard will also be issued as higher authorities have sent a formal request to the provincial home minister to do so. The ban would be effective immediately after its release while the elderly, women, children,
KARACHI: Sindh government has imposed a ban on pillion riding during the 9th and 10th Muharram across the province, whereas cellular services in five provincial cities including Karachi are likely to be banned. A notification in this regard will also be issued as higher authorities have sent a formal request to the provincial home minister to do so. The ban would be effective immediately after its release while the elderly, women, children,
BIEK announces class-XI result Higher Secondary Certificate HSC Part-I karachi board Humanities Group (regular)
BIEK announces class-XI result
KARACHI: Controller of Examinations Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) Imran Chishti on Tuesday announced the result of Higher Secondary Certificate Part-I (Class-XI) annual examination 2013, Humanities Group (regular). As per statistics, there were 10,153 registered candidates and out of them 9,724 appeared in the exam. About 3,699 candidates passed all six papers, 2,762 five papers, 1,527 four papers, 884 three papers, 493 two papers and 251
KARACHI: Controller of Examinations Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) Imran Chishti on Tuesday announced the result of Higher Secondary Certificate Part-I (Class-XI) annual examination 2013, Humanities Group (regular). As per statistics, there were 10,153 registered candidates and out of them 9,724 appeared in the exam. About 3,699 candidates passed all six papers, 2,762 five papers, 1,527 four papers, 884 three papers, 493 two papers and 251
Monday, 11 November 2013
Bomb goes off near a private school
Bomb goes off near school
SWABI, Nov 11: An explosive device went off near a private school on Monday, but it caused no human or property loss, said the police.
The device was planted in a motorbike which was parked near the school owned by Sikandar Irfan, formed legislator of ANP. The explosion caused panic in the locality.
Teachers said a loud explosion was heard outside the school building when the school was about to close.
Police officials said it was a remote controlled bomb
SWABI, Nov 11: An explosive device went off near a private school on Monday, but it caused no human or property loss, said the police.
The device was planted in a motorbike which was parked near the school owned by Sikandar Irfan, formed legislator of ANP. The explosion caused panic in the locality.
Teachers said a loud explosion was heard outside the school building when the school was about to close.
Police officials said it was a remote controlled bomb
Art and culture keep nations identity alive Rohal Amin Yousufzai’s new book ‘Art, culture and history’
SWABI, Art, culture and history have kept the identity and values of nations alive and no one can deny the importance of the three fields and their interconnectivity with each other.
This was stated by experts while speaking about Rohal Amin Yousufzai’s new book ‘Art, culture and history’ here on Monday.
It was the fifth book of Mr Yousufzai. His first book was written in Urdu and the other in Pashto.
According to the author, the main objective to write book in Urdu was to
This was stated by experts while speaking about Rohal Amin Yousufzai’s new book ‘Art, culture and history’ here on Monday.
It was the fifth book of Mr Yousufzai. His first book was written in Urdu and the other in Pashto.
According to the author, the main objective to write book in Urdu was to
Teachers demand salary, regularisation of services Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK)
MUZAFFARABAD, Female teachers appointed under a United Nations Fund for Children (Unicef) sponsored project in education sector in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) staged a demonstration here on Monday, demanding their regularisation “as per repeated official commitments” besides payment of stalled salaries.
In 2009, around 152 female teachers were appointed, through test interviews conducted by the AJK education department officials, in as many primary schools in Muzaffarabad,
In 2009, around 152 female teachers were appointed, through test interviews conducted by the AJK education department officials, in as many primary schools in Muzaffarabad,
Student run over by bus; fellows take to street Government Islamia College, Sargodha Road,
FAISALABAD, A large number of students of the Government Islamia College, Sargodha Road, staged a protest demonstration and damaged a bus that ran over one of their fellows on Monday.
Some witnesses said Ali Raza, a first year student, was trying to get on the bus when he slipped and was run over by the bus. He died on the spot.
After the incident, his fellow students gathered on Sargodha Road near the bus stand and blocked traffic for more than an hour forcing shopkeepers nearby to
Some witnesses said Ali Raza, a first year student, was trying to get on the bus when he slipped and was run over by the bus. He died on the spot.
After the incident, his fellow students gathered on Sargodha Road near the bus stand and blocked traffic for more than an hour forcing shopkeepers nearby to
‘More cluster exam centres on the cards’ pattern of Lahore education board’s examination centre on the Lawrence Road
LAHORE, Punjab Education Minister Rana Mashhood has said the government is planning to construct more cluster examination centres on the pattern of Lahore education board’s examination centre on the Lawrence Road.
The minister was speaking to the media on Monday after visiting the centre for intermediate supplementary examination. He said the cluster centres would help the authorities provide better facilities to candidates under one roof. He checked the students and instructed the
The minister was speaking to the media on Monday after visiting the centre for intermediate supplementary examination. He said the cluster centres would help the authorities provide better facilities to candidates under one roof. He checked the students and instructed the
Bibi Assefa Dental College (BADC) dental college to get budget Chandka Medical College,
LARKANA, : The management of the Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University (SMBBMU) has decided to allocate separate budget for its constituent college, the recently established Bibi Assefa Dental College (BADC).
The acting vice chancellor of the SMBBMU who is also principal of the Chandka Medical College, Prof Asadullah Mahar, took the decision at a meeting held on the university campus on Monday.
The university’s director of academics, Prof Khursheed Abbasi; director of
The acting vice chancellor of the SMBBMU who is also principal of the Chandka Medical College, Prof Asadullah Mahar, took the decision at a meeting held on the university campus on Monday.
The university’s director of academics, Prof Khursheed Abbasi; director of
Probe into Pakistan Medical Dental Council (PMDC) affairs
KARACHI, The government needs to dissolve the present Pakistan Medical Dental Council (PMDC) and carry out an investigation into the roles of the members who allowed the establishment of new colleges though they didn’t meet the criteria for imparting medical education and training, demanded former PMDC member Dr Shershah Syed at a press conference held at the PMA House on Monday.
While appreciating the government for setting up a committee to bring an improvement in the PMDC affairs,
While appreciating the government for setting up a committee to bring an improvement in the PMDC affairs,
Students attempt to save marine turtles booming in the city as a group of volunteers,
KARACHI, Illegal trade in marine turtles seems to be booming in the city as a group of volunteers, who claimed to have bought 200 green turtles from a market, released some of them at the Russian beach on Monday.
Most of the turtles (20 in number) showed little movement when they were released into the water near Port Qasim.
“Their poor condition was due to the freshwater they had remained in while in captivity and also because of poor handling by students. Marine turtles can’t
Most of the turtles (20 in number) showed little movement when they were released into the water near Port Qasim.
“Their poor condition was due to the freshwater they had remained in while in captivity and also because of poor handling by students. Marine turtles can’t
International driving licence facility opened Traffic Police Ghulam Qadir Thebo
KARACHI, The issuance of international driving licences started here on Monday after Additional Inspector General of Traffic Police Ghulam Qadir Thebo inaugurated the facility at the licence branch in Clifton.
He said that certain points would be identified in Karachi for a mobile driving licence facility in the first phase to facilitate the issuance of learning licences after
He said that certain points would be identified in Karachi for a mobile driving licence facility in the first phase to facilitate the issuance of learning licences after
Roots Millennium School (RMS) gets ‘Microsoft Mentor School’ status
Islamabad The Roots Millennium School (RMS) has been selected by Microsoft as one of 80 ‘Mentor Schools’ from around the world for its innovative teaching practice and student-centred approach, says a press release.
The project application was judged by an external group of education experts among a group of qualified schools. ‘Mentor Schools’ are recognised leaders which have achieved change within their own education systems. Each year, a small number of innovative schools can
The project application was judged by an external group of education experts among a group of qualified schools. ‘Mentor Schools’ are recognised leaders which have achieved change within their own education systems. Each year, a small number of innovative schools can
Higher Education Commission (HEC) gets chief but acting one
ISLAMABAD, On a deadline set by the Supreme Court, the long headless Higher Education Commission (HEC) on Monday got Syed Imtiaz Hussain Gilani as its new chairperson – but only on a temporary assignment.
A notification arrived at the HEC office from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), announcing that “the Prime Minister is pleased to approve the name of Engr. Syed Imtiaz Hussain Gilani, vice-chancellor, KPK University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar, who is presently one
A notification arrived at the HEC office from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), announcing that “the Prime Minister is pleased to approve the name of Engr. Syed Imtiaz Hussain Gilani, vice-chancellor, KPK University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar, who is presently one
Senior Khowar language poet, singer passes away noted poet, writer and singer of Khowar language,
CHITRAL: A noted poet, writer and singer of Khowar language, Gul Nawaz Khaki, died after protracted illness here on Monday. He was 77.He was laid to rest at his ancestral graveyard in Sangor. He left behind four children. A large number of people from all walks of life attended his funeral prayer.The deceased wrote three books and was president of Anjum Taraqi-e-Khowar.He was also associated with Radio Pakistan and was editor of the quarterly Tirchmir published by Information Department in
Blast near school panics students explosion before the closing time near a private school panicked the students
SWABI: An explosion before the closing time near a private school panicked the students, police said on Monday.Suspected militants had placed explosives in a motorcycle and parked it close to Kala Bridge near the private school owned by Sikandar Irfan, former member provincial assembly of the Awami National Party.
The teachers said the blast scared the students and parents waiting to pick up kids just before the closing of the school.Sources said the blast was carried out with a remote
The teachers said the blast scared the students and parents waiting to pick up kids just before the closing of the school.Sources said the blast was carried out with a remote
A leaf from history: Enter the ‘elephant’ government and in political circles SHAIKH AZIZ
Asghar Khan’s letter to the armed forces created a fairly big stir both in the government and in political circles. Some took it as an attempt to ‘instigate’ the armed forces to disobey their superiors, while others called it a reminder to the armed forces of their rightful duty. Later, in a television appearance, the former Air Chief defended his missive and said “… nowhere in the letter had I asked for the military to take over”. The defence ministry in its rejoinder said that the
Food for thought: Whining and dining: top 21 food peeves INSHA BUKHARI
If there’s one quirk all food enthusiasts share, it’s this: peeves usually come before praise. And I’m no different. In fact, when it comes to the complaints-before-compliments policy, I have a complainer gene no man, woman or wild beast can compete with. The thing is, even though I’m not fussy about my food, I’m easily irked. To give you a taste of what I mean, I present a sampler of food scenarios that make my skin crawl with my top 21 food peeves.
Restaurant reviews Free food
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From Ankahi to Humsafar Khayaal Arts & Literature festival
When the history of Pakistani television dramas is written, three of the most iconic serials of all times will inevitably be featured. One will be Ankahi, scripted by Hasina Moin and directed by Shoaib Mansoor; the second will be Chand Grehan, written by Asghar Nadeem Syed and directed by Tajdar Alam; and the third will be Humsafar, written by Farhat Ishtiaq and directed by Sarmad Khoosat.
With a nearly 50-year-history, it was heartening to note (and depressing at the same time) that for the
With a nearly 50-year-history, it was heartening to note (and depressing at the same time) that for the
Probe Punjab Higher Education Department special secretary
LAHORE Punjab Higher Education Department special secretary Sohail Shahzad on Monday ordered an inquiry into delay in provision of emergency medical leave to a student of Govt Islamia College for Women, Cooper Road who had suffered an epileptic attack in the college on Nov 08. The student is still hospitalized and stated to be in critical
FARMERS Association of Pakistan (FAP) Call to levy income tax on agriculture
LAHORE
FARMERS Association of Pakistan (FAP) has urged the government to levy income tax on agriculture and livestock as per the income tax ordinance 2001.
Addressing a Press conference here on Monday, the FAP President Tariq Bucha, along with other leaders, including Afaq Tiwana and Hamid Malhi demanded equal rights for both agriculture and livestock sectors, which other sectors enjoy currently under tax regime. We invite government to impose tax on agriculture and livestock sectors,
FARMERS Association of Pakistan (FAP) has urged the government to levy income tax on agriculture and livestock as per the income tax ordinance 2001.
Addressing a Press conference here on Monday, the FAP President Tariq Bucha, along with other leaders, including Afaq Tiwana and Hamid Malhi demanded equal rights for both agriculture and livestock sectors, which other sectors enjoy currently under tax regime. We invite government to impose tax on agriculture and livestock sectors,
Punjab to produce 100mw electricity from waste M lauds MoUs with German group international group of Germany, ALBA,
LAHORE TWO Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed between the Punjab government and an international group of Germany, ALBA, on generating energy from solid waste on Monday.
Under the agreements, the German company would invest in the projects of generating energy from trash and hospital waste. Managing Director Lahore Solid Waste Management Company, Waseem Ajmal on behalf of Punjab government while ALBA CEO Martin Becker Rethmann signed on behalf of the German company.
Talking
Under the agreements, the German company would invest in the projects of generating energy from trash and hospital waste. Managing Director Lahore Solid Waste Management Company, Waseem Ajmal on behalf of Punjab government while ALBA CEO Martin Becker Rethmann signed on behalf of the German company.
Talking
JPMC out-patient department (OPD) shut for an hour to protest doctors’ manhandling
Karachi
The doctors of the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre stopped working at the out-patient department (OPD) of the hospital for an hour on Monday in protest against the manhandling of doctors.
The doctors shut down the OPD following a conflict between doctors and activists of a student organisation.Many patients had to return home unattended and dozens of scheduled operations were also deferred.
Activists of a religio-political party’s student wing beat up a senior doctor at
The doctors of the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre stopped working at the out-patient department (OPD) of the hospital for an hour on Monday in protest against the manhandling of doctors.
The doctors shut down the OPD following a conflict between doctors and activists of a student organisation.Many patients had to return home unattended and dozens of scheduled operations were also deferred.
Activists of a religio-political party’s student wing beat up a senior doctor at
VCs with just Master’s degree unacceptable created uproar at public universities
Karachi
A newspaper advertisement has created uproar at public universities all over Sindh. It announced vacancies for vice chancellors at five universities of the province - the minimum qualification for the slot only a Master’s degree.
Previously, no vice chancellor was eligible for the position till he completed his PhD. At a recent meeting at the Governor’s House with all vice chancellors of the province in attendance, a suggestion to reduce the qualification for a vice chancellor
A newspaper advertisement has created uproar at public universities all over Sindh. It announced vacancies for vice chancellors at five universities of the province - the minimum qualification for the slot only a Master’s degree.
Previously, no vice chancellor was eligible for the position till he completed his PhD. At a recent meeting at the Governor’s House with all vice chancellors of the province in attendance, a suggestion to reduce the qualification for a vice chancellor
free 4Mbps broadband upgrade Pakistan Telecommunications Company Limited (PTCL)
Islamabad
Pakistan Telecommunications Company Limited (PTCL) is now enabling its 2Mbps customers to upgrade to 4Mbps broadband package without any additional charges, says a press release.The upgrade offer provides 2Mbps customers the opportunity to enjoy higher speeds and enhanced broadband experience, free of cost for two months.Customers can enjoy 4Mbps speeds at only Rs1,549 per month, the existing price of 2Mbps broadband package. The offer is valid for both existing and new PTCL
Pakistan Telecommunications Company Limited (PTCL) is now enabling its 2Mbps customers to upgrade to 4Mbps broadband package without any additional charges, says a press release.The upgrade offer provides 2Mbps customers the opportunity to enjoy higher speeds and enhanced broadband experience, free of cost for two months.Customers can enjoy 4Mbps speeds at only Rs1,549 per month, the existing price of 2Mbps broadband package. The offer is valid for both existing and new PTCL
Childhood obesity 18 percent of children and adolescents in the United States are obese,
Almost 18 percent of children and adolescents in the United States are obese, according to the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. That number has almost tripled since 1980.
The agency offers these suggestions for parents to help prevent the problem:
* Limit screen time for your child at home, school and child-care facilities.
* Check with the child-care Centre to make sure that healthy snacks and drinks are served, and that there’s plenty of physical activity.
* Offer
The agency offers these suggestions for parents to help prevent the problem:
* Limit screen time for your child at home, school and child-care facilities.
* Check with the child-care Centre to make sure that healthy snacks and drinks are served, and that there’s plenty of physical activity.
* Offer
Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU) launches anti-dengue fever campaign
Rawalpindi
The Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU) launched an anti-dengue fever campaign within the premises. The chief guest of the programme was Punjab Minister for Labour and Human Resource Raja Ashfaq Sarwar.
FJWU Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Samina Qadir, in the opening remarks, said that the Government of Punjab has taken all measures to eradicate the virus of dengue fever. The Fatima Jinnah Women University has always joined hands with the government in its efforts to control
The Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU) launched an anti-dengue fever campaign within the premises. The chief guest of the programme was Punjab Minister for Labour and Human Resource Raja Ashfaq Sarwar.
FJWU Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Samina Qadir, in the opening remarks, said that the Government of Punjab has taken all measures to eradicate the virus of dengue fever. The Fatima Jinnah Women University has always joined hands with the government in its efforts to control
Five-day First ICTP-NCP International College on Plasma Physics startsat National Centre for Physics (NCP)
Islamabad
A five-day ‘First ICTP-NCP International College on Plasma Physics’ has started at National Centre for Physics (NCP), QAU Campus, Islamabad. Dr. Ishfaq Ahmad (NI, HI, SI) was the chief guest of the ceremony.
While addressing the participants, Dr. Ishfaq Ahmad said that this is the first regional activity of ICTP being organised in Pakistan. During the past few years, the National Centre for Physics has emerged as an active research centre of the country and it is
A five-day ‘First ICTP-NCP International College on Plasma Physics’ has started at National Centre for Physics (NCP), QAU Campus, Islamabad. Dr. Ishfaq Ahmad (NI, HI, SI) was the chief guest of the ceremony.
While addressing the participants, Dr. Ishfaq Ahmad said that this is the first regional activity of ICTP being organised in Pakistan. During the past few years, the National Centre for Physics has emerged as an active research centre of the country and it is
Saturday, 9 November 2013
The magic lantern: Lahore’s miniature cinema of afterlife MUSHARRAF ALI FAROOQI
The anonymous master who had introduced the new genre in Indian miniature art was never heard from again.
The winter skies had grown darker than usual and the chill in the air more unbearable when Muhammad Bakhsh finished saying his maghrib prayers at the Wazir Khan mosque, and headed for his spot near the bathhouse with a white sheet and the carefully wrapped collection of miniatures tucked under his arm. He hung the sheet from the faience tile-work wall, and began stringing up the
The winter skies had grown darker than usual and the chill in the air more unbearable when Muhammad Bakhsh finished saying his maghrib prayers at the Wazir Khan mosque, and headed for his spot near the bathhouse with a white sheet and the carefully wrapped collection of miniatures tucked under his arm. He hung the sheet from the faience tile-work wall, and began stringing up the
Past present: Battling demons church dominated every aspect of life in Europe MUBARAK ALI
During the medieval period, the church dominated every aspect of life in Europe. The Pope was the spiritual and temporal leader whose authority could not be challenged. The rulers were subordinate to him and excommunicated for defying him.
If a Christian deviated from the teachings of the church, he would be declared a heretic and — in the extreme — burnt alive at the stake. The Inquisition traced heretics and made certain that the teachings of the church would remain unchallenged. It
If a Christian deviated from the teachings of the church, he would be declared a heretic and — in the extreme — burnt alive at the stake. The Inquisition traced heretics and made certain that the teachings of the church would remain unchallenged. It
Pashto cinema: Phoenix rising? demolition of cinema houses and proliferation SHER ALAM SHINWARI
While serious efforts are being made to revive Pashto cinema, the law and order situation, demolition of cinema houses and proliferation of pirated DVDs are just a few of the many hurdles in the way of the promotion of cine culture in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).
More than a dozen cine-theatres in Peshawar have been turned into shopping plazas, and out of the remaining nine, three are soon to be demolished. Under these circumstances, a bleak future awaits Pashto cinema. However, some
More than a dozen cine-theatres in Peshawar have been turned into shopping plazas, and out of the remaining nine, three are soon to be demolished. Under these circumstances, a bleak future awaits Pashto cinema. However, some
Soundcheck: Almost Dawn for Aliya Chinoy Lindsay Lohan and Katty Perry, Western pop SHAHZEB SHAIKH
From the likes of Madonna, Avril Lavigne, Kylie Minogue to present-day stars such as Lindsay Lohan and Katty Perry, Western pop is deeply rooted in Pakistan.
Songstress, pianist and singer Aliya Chinoy is allegedly the first Pakistani female to release a solo English album entirely in English with 13 original compositions. Images on Sunday recently caught up with the diva to discuss her music and more.
Like with every artist, there’s a story to Aliya’s entry into music, “I inherited
Songstress, pianist and singer Aliya Chinoy is allegedly the first Pakistani female to release a solo English album entirely in English with 13 original compositions. Images on Sunday recently caught up with the diva to discuss her music and more.
Like with every artist, there’s a story to Aliya’s entry into music, “I inherited
Heritage: Breathing life into history: the new Swat Museum Italian Institute for Far and Middle East (IsMEO) FERYAL ALI GAUHAR
Fifty years ago, on November 10, 1963, a team of dedicated scholars and government officials from Pakistan and Italy celebrated the opening of the Swat Museum at Saidu Sharif. A joint endeavor of the mission of the then Italian Institute for Far and Middle East (IsMEO) and the Department of Archaeology and Museums (DOAM), Government of Pakistan, the museum emerged as a result of the sensibilities of the scholars who had explored the rich cultural heritage of the area as well as the sensitivity
Childhood diabetes: Life can still be sweet 14-year-old Ali doesn’t quite walk straight N. NAWAZ
It is quite hard to ignore that 14-year-old Ali doesn’t quite walk straight. As he exits the local supermarket and heads to his car, he sways left and right rhythmically. After managing to walk another 40 metres, he reaches his car and slumps immediately in the passenger seat. Face flushed and panting, he turns around and asks his mother if he can drink the chilled can of soda they had just bought.
“Mama please, just once Mama let me drink it,” he pleads even though he had promised
“Mama please, just once Mama let me drink it,” he pleads even though he had promised
Earthly matters: Burning down our house (mainly carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide) RINA SAEED KHAN
Scientists from around the world are today telling us that we need to cut the emissions of greenhouse gases (mainly carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide) urgently and immediately if we are to avert a global warming of more than two degrees Celsius which would be catastrophic for life on the planet. The earth had the capacity to absorb these emissions (mostly from fuel emissions and land use changes in the last 50 years) but now we emit far beyond what the earth can clean — our oceans
Gardening: Herbs in the garden Question and answers ZAHRAH NASIR
Q: I want to grow Passiflora in my Karachi garden. Please tell me what situation and soil does it prefer, where to obtain it and when is the best time to plant it.
A: Passion flowers enjoy having their roots in partial shade and their ‘heads’ in the sun. They thrive in humus rich, well-drained soil and need something to climb up and over. A trellis fixed against a wall is ideal although they will also merrily ramble up, over and through any convenient trees and large shrubs that happen
A: Passion flowers enjoy having their roots in partial shade and their ‘heads’ in the sun. They thrive in humus rich, well-drained soil and need something to climb up and over. A trellis fixed against a wall is ideal although they will also merrily ramble up, over and through any convenient trees and large shrubs that happen
Vice chancellors: ‘V’ for vision, ‘C’ for clear ED University, Karachi DR NOMAN AHMED
A few weeks back, I received a letter from the vice chancellor of my alma mater in the UK requesting a donation towards funds for deserving students. The two-page letter had the university leader making her points about the need for the alumni to stay connected with the educational activities of their alma mater, while extending assistance to those in need of support and benefitting from the various knowledge resources, the university had to offer.
The letter was more of a personal note as
The letter was more of a personal note as
Rock art: Romancing the stone growing awareness of the significance of mining mineral deposits FROM INPAPERMAGZINE
The growing awareness of the significance of mining mineral deposits has transformed into a lucrative industry in the country, generating new opportunities for application, value-addition and employment. Apart from gold, copper, coal, bauxite and chromite, a variety of precious and semi-precious minerals such as aquamarine, ruby, topaz, emerald, jade, peridot, bastnaesite, xenotime, tourmaline, sphene and quartz are also mined from Mohmand Agency, Mastung, Waziristan, Chitral, Khuzdar, Buner
Art fiend: The melting pot exhibition titled, ‘Melting into Us’ shown at the Unicorn Gallery, Karachi, MARJORIE HUSAIN
An exhibition titled, ‘Melting into Us’ shown at the Unicorn Gallery, Karachi, introduces the work of an extremely gifted young contemporary artist who is also an engaging writer. Sharing the show with the very talented artist Dua Abbas, Rajab Ali Sayed explores themes of shifting relationships in a tone that expresses the haunting connections and the drama of the observer with the observed.
Sayed paints in an intimate style that links his life with his art. With a confident use of light
Sayed paints in an intimate style that links his life with his art. With a confident use of light
modernist artists of Pakistan Artichive: Seated Nude in Blue FROM INPAPERMAGZINE
Shakir Ali was one of the most influential modernist artists of Pakistan. In this painting, ‘Seated Nude in Blue’ 1970, oil-on-canvas 35 x 54 inches, like many of his others there is a dark figure, which is said to be a reference to figures like the Hindu goddess Kali. He made many such seated figures of the women in blue and black against stark and fiery red backgrounds. In this painting, we also see the influence of Edgar Degas, and his interest in Western primivitism.
In the 1950,
In the 1950,
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