<img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-63977" alt="Ban on plastic bags from April 1, 2013" src="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Ban-on-plastic-bags-from-April-1-2013.jpg" width="230" height="200" />ISLAMABAD - Use of polythene bags will not be allowed in the federal capital Islamabad from April 1.
Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency has issued a notification, according to which nobody would be allowed to use plastic
Thursday, 31 January 2013
Vice-Chancellors concerns conveyed to MPs body chief
ISLAMABAD - Chairperson Higher Education Commission (HEC) Dr. Javaid R. Laghari has written a letter to Chairman National Assembly Standing Committee on Education & Training Sheikh Rohale Asghar and apprised him about the reservations of the vice chancellors over the Private Members HEC Amendment Bill.
Dr. Laghari informed the committee chairman that the Executive Committee of all Vice-Chancellors of Pakistan representing 137 universities met on January 30, 2013 and categorically
Dr. Laghari informed the committee chairman that the Executive Committee of all Vice-Chancellors of Pakistan representing 137 universities met on January 30, 2013 and categorically
BIEK Intermediate exams forms date extended
KARACHI – Board of Intermediate Education Karachi has extended the dates for submission of examination forms of HSC Part-I, II and combined annual examinations 2013. According to Board of Intermediate Education Karachi Controller Examinations Imran Khan Chishti, the said examination forms can be submitted till February
Sindh Governor for satellite centres at major hospitals
KARACHI - Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ebad Khan has called for the establishment of satellite centres in the major hospitals of the province.
Presiding over a high-level meeting at the Governor House here the other day, he asked the concerned officials for a speedy headway in this regard.
He said that this would help people in far flung areas get treatment facilities close to their places.
He pointed out that for treatment, the patients had to meet doctors many a times as a follow up
Presiding over a high-level meeting at the Governor House here the other day, he asked the concerned officials for a speedy headway in this regard.
He said that this would help people in far flung areas get treatment facilities close to their places.
He pointed out that for treatment, the patients had to meet doctors many a times as a follow up
Launched LH Laiqa Hasan Salon and Spa
<a href="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Laiqa-Hasan-Salon-and-Spa.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-63967" alt="Laiqa Hasan Salon and Spa" src="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Laiqa-Hasan-Salon-and-Spa.jpg" width="230" height="200" /></a>KARACHI (PR) - Laiqa Hasan, a renowned name in the makeup industry coupled with almost two decades of experience with the premium names of the
Book revealed Hameed Akhtar
LAHORE – A book titled ‘Hameed Akhtar’, consisting on his columns published in different Urdu dailies, has been dished out. The book which published under the umbrella of Qalam Foundation International has been written by seasonal writer Allama Abdus Sattar Asim.
The book revealed that Hameed Akhtar migrated from India but he never claimed property or any other assets he deserved for. Even till his death, he remained without any valuable assets.
He, instead, participated in
The book revealed that Hameed Akhtar migrated from India but he never claimed property or any other assets he deserved for. Even till his death, he remained without any valuable assets.
He, instead, participated in
Ceremony to distribute laptops among students of University of Education
<a href="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Ceremony-to-distribute-laptops-among-students-of-University-of-Education.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-63962" alt="Ceremony to distribute laptops among students of University of Education" src="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Ceremony-to-distribute-laptops-among-students-of-University-of-Education.jpg" width="230" height="200"
Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology welcomes new vice chancellor
KARACHI: Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology registrar Prof Dr Qamar-ul-Haq on Thursday welcomed the new vice chancellor of the university Prof Dr Zafar Iqbal and hoped that new VC would play a significant role for the progress of the institution. He assured Dr Zafar Iqbal for unbiased cooperation of teaching and non-teaching staff of the university. On the occasion, FUUAST registrar hailed the services of ex-VC of the university Prof Dr. Muhammad Qaiser for the
Advance Educational Institute and Research Centre to host conference on health research
KARACHI: Advance Educational Institute and Research Centre (AEIRC) will host its first international conference on Endorsing Health Science Research on February 2. The organisers here Thursday, sharing details of the moot with the media, said the conference track would follow series of sessions consecutively for two days chaired by clinical, medical and health science researchers of national and international repute. They said those would be besides pre-conference workshops. This conference
Research review meeting held at Sindh Madressatul Islam University
KARACHI: A research review meeting of Sindh Madressatul Islam University (SMIU) was held on Thursday with the chair of Dr Muhammad Ali Shaikh, Vice Chancellor of SMIU.
The meeting was informed by deans of SMIU that the university’s faculty members have 35 research publications on their credit from July 2012 to January 2013, which is a highest number than the newly established universities of the country. The meeting was informed that among these research publications, 25 research papers
The meeting was informed by deans of SMIU that the university’s faculty members have 35 research publications on their credit from July 2012 to January 2013, which is a highest number than the newly established universities of the country. The meeting was informed that among these research publications, 25 research papers
Shura Hamdard seeks no amendment in Higher Education Commission Ord
KARACHI: Shura Hamdard Pakistan adopted a resolution demanding that the ordinance of the Higher Education Commission should not be amended as this organisation has brought a major revolution in the higher education sector.
The resolution was unanimously adopted at a meeting held here on Thursday. Speaker of the Shura, Justice (retd) Hazique Khairi presided over the session, held here on Thursday to discuss the situation, created by the bill moved by a National Assembly Standing Committee to
The resolution was unanimously adopted at a meeting held here on Thursday. Speaker of the Shura, Justice (retd) Hazique Khairi presided over the session, held here on Thursday to discuss the situation, created by the bill moved by a National Assembly Standing Committee to
KU announce MA Economics exam results
KARACHI: University of Karachi Controller Examinations Prof Dr. Arshad Azmi has declared the result of MA Economics (Final) External Annual Examination 2011, here on Thursday. Hafiza Mariam d/o Muhammad Yousaf bearing seat number 71273 scored first position with 616 marks, out of 1000. Syed Hasan Faraz Rizvi s/o Muhammad Saqlain, bearing roll number 70806 stood second with 605 marks, while Sadaf Muhammad Yousaf d/o Muhammad Yousaf Suleman, bearing roll number 71762 scored third position with
Pakistan has bright future, says PUNJAB Governor
LAHORE
PUNJAB Governor Makhdoom Ahmed Mahmood has said that governments come and go but only those survive who live in the hearts of the people.
Governor stated this while addressing the participants of the “97th National Management Course” and “the 12th Civil Management Course” at Staff Collage Lahore, here on Thursday.
Speaking on the occasion, he said good governance is not merely the solution of every problem but it also provides a
PUNJAB Governor Makhdoom Ahmed Mahmood has said that governments come and go but only those survive who live in the hearts of the people.
Governor stated this while addressing the participants of the “97th National Management Course” and “the 12th Civil Management Course” at Staff Collage Lahore, here on Thursday.
Speaking on the occasion, he said good governance is not merely the solution of every problem but it also provides a
Third Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) for Sindh launched
<a href="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Third-Annual-Status-of-Education-Report-ASER-for-Sindh-launched.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-63927 alignleft" alt="Third Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) for Sindh launched" src="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Third-Annual-Status-of-Education-Report-ASER-for-Sindh-launched.jpg" width="230" height="200" /></a>Karachi
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Adeel Mehmood has completed PhD
Islamabad: Adeel Mehmood has completed PhD from the University of Engineering and Technology, Belfort (France), in the field of Mechatronics Engineering, says a press release.
He has eleven publications which includes eight international conferences and three publications in international journals.
His thesis topic was ‘Modelling, simulation and robust control of an electro-pneumatic actuator for a variable geometry
He has eleven publications which includes eight international conferences and three publications in international journals.
His thesis topic was ‘Modelling, simulation and robust control of an electro-pneumatic actuator for a variable geometry
Pakistan’s first Breast Cancer Mobile service launched
Islamabad
Pink Ribbon campaign has initiated the project of mobile mammogram bus to help women get regular checkups in locations where there is no easy access to hospitals.
Pakistan’s first Breast Cancer Mobile Mammogram Clinic was launched by Pink Ribbon Campaign, in collaboration with the Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Oncology (INMOL).
Talking to this agency, Pink Ribbon campaign Chief Executive Officer Omar Aftab said: “Since there
Pink Ribbon campaign has initiated the project of mobile mammogram bus to help women get regular checkups in locations where there is no easy access to hospitals.
Pakistan’s first Breast Cancer Mobile Mammogram Clinic was launched by Pink Ribbon Campaign, in collaboration with the Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Oncology (INMOL).
Talking to this agency, Pink Ribbon campaign Chief Executive Officer Omar Aftab said: “Since there
World Wetlands Day
<a href="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/World-Wetlands-Day.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-63923 alignleft" alt="World Wetlands Day" src="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/World-Wetlands-Day.jpg" width="230" height="200" /></a>Islamabad
World Wetlands Day is celebrated internationally each year on February 2 to commemorate an international treaty signed in 1971, the Ramsar
World Wetlands Day is celebrated internationally each year on February 2 to commemorate an international treaty signed in 1971, the Ramsar
Health Tips: Warning signs of lung disease
Your lungs are delicate organs, and whatever is in the air you breathe can directly affect their health.
The American Lung Association says warning signs of lung disease include:
Today’s Health Tips
* A cough that lasts at least a month.
* Shortness of breath after little or no activity, or that doesn’t improve after you’ve finished exercising.
* Wheezing or other signs of difficulty
The American Lung Association says warning signs of lung disease include:
Today’s Health Tips
* A cough that lasts at least a month.
* Shortness of breath after little or no activity, or that doesn’t improve after you’ve finished exercising.
* Wheezing or other signs of difficulty
Anti-plagiarism software: to be provided to all universities
Islamabad
The Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology organised a one-day workshop on ‘Anti-Plagiarism Measures’.
The Quality Enhancement Cell of the university organised the workshop. In addition to faculty members and students of the university, faculty members from other universities of Islamabad attended the workshop. HEC Quality Assurance Department Deputy Director Muneer Ahmad was the resource person for the workshop.
Speaking on the occasion, Muneer Ahmad
The Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology organised a one-day workshop on ‘Anti-Plagiarism Measures’.
The Quality Enhancement Cell of the university organised the workshop. In addition to faculty members and students of the university, faculty members from other universities of Islamabad attended the workshop. HEC Quality Assurance Department Deputy Director Muneer Ahmad was the resource person for the workshop.
Speaking on the occasion, Muneer Ahmad
Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences to resume liver transplants on Feb 7
Islamabad
After some delay, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) will resume liver transplants on February 7.
The PIMS Centre for Liver Diseases and Liver Transplant was closed in May last year following the death of the first recipient of liver transplant a few days after he went under the knife.
According to an official of the hospital, seasoned surgeon, Dr. Tariq Ali Bangash, who has to his credit the country’s first deceased donor liver transplant, heads the centre,
After some delay, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) will resume liver transplants on February 7.
The PIMS Centre for Liver Diseases and Liver Transplant was closed in May last year following the death of the first recipient of liver transplant a few days after he went under the knife.
According to an official of the hospital, seasoned surgeon, Dr. Tariq Ali Bangash, who has to his credit the country’s first deceased donor liver transplant, heads the centre,
Allama Iqbal Open University announces MPhil, PhD results
Islamabad
The Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has announced the results of M.Phil (Urdu), M.Phil (Mass Communication), MPhil (Food and Nutrition), MPhil (Physics), MPhil (Economics) and PhD (Urdu) for the Spring Semester 2012.
AIOU Examination Controller Muhammad Bashir Chaudhry said that result cards are being sent by post to students. Students who do not receive their result cards till February 10 should contact Deputy Controller Examination Muhammad
The Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has announced the results of M.Phil (Urdu), M.Phil (Mass Communication), MPhil (Food and Nutrition), MPhil (Physics), MPhil (Economics) and PhD (Urdu) for the Spring Semester 2012.
AIOU Examination Controller Muhammad Bashir Chaudhry said that result cards are being sent by post to students. Students who do not receive their result cards till February 10 should contact Deputy Controller Examination Muhammad
Dawn Education Expo 2013
The DAWN Education Expo 2013 is to be held on the following dates and venues:
Islamabad: February 2 & 3 at the Pak-China Friendship Centre
Lahore: February 5 & 6 at the Lahore International Expo Centre
Karachi: February 9 & 10 at the Karachi Expo Centre
THE DAWN Education Expo is Pakistan’s most credible and trustworthy higher education platform. For almost a decade the Expo has served as a unique platform to link prestigious
Islamabad: February 2 & 3 at the Pak-China Friendship Centre
Lahore: February 5 & 6 at the Lahore International Expo Centre
Karachi: February 9 & 10 at the Karachi Expo Centre
THE DAWN Education Expo is Pakistan’s most credible and trustworthy higher education platform. For almost a decade the Expo has served as a unique platform to link prestigious
Wednesday, 30 January 2013
600 female and male students of Rawalpindi division still waiting for laptops
Rawalpindi
More than 600 female and male students of the Rawalpindi Division, who obtained more than 70 per cent marks in their final examinations, have still not received laptops, which negates the claims of the Punjab government that this reward has been given to all position-holders and brilliant students of the province.
A number female and male students of different schools and colleges, on condition of anonymity, while showing their marks sheet told this
More than 600 female and male students of the Rawalpindi Division, who obtained more than 70 per cent marks in their final examinations, have still not received laptops, which negates the claims of the Punjab government that this reward has been given to all position-holders and brilliant students of the province.
A number female and male students of different schools and colleges, on condition of anonymity, while showing their marks sheet told this
Exhibition opening at Serena’s Satrang Gallery
Islamabad
The exhibition titled ‘Double Vision’ opening at Serena’s Satrang Gallery on Tuesday offers art lovers a unique opportunity to enjoy the visual delight of contemporary works in a dynamic blend of multicultural aesthetic expressions blurring the geographical boundaries with enigma of creative vision reflecting the power of art.
Depicting Asian art practices through Eastern and Western perspectives, the show offers the artists and viewers a unique
The exhibition titled ‘Double Vision’ opening at Serena’s Satrang Gallery on Tuesday offers art lovers a unique opportunity to enjoy the visual delight of contemporary works in a dynamic blend of multicultural aesthetic expressions blurring the geographical boundaries with enigma of creative vision reflecting the power of art.
Depicting Asian art practices through Eastern and Western perspectives, the show offers the artists and viewers a unique
Pakistan Red Crescent Society develops unified youth network
Islamabad
The Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) has developed a unified youth network across Pakistan that believes in the fundamental principles of the movement and its underpinning humanitarian values. It will serve as an effective model for youth empowerment where individual volunteers are motivated to change themselves before expecting change in their respective communities.
PRCS Chairman Chaudhry Muhammad Nawaz Khan stated this while addressing the
The Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) has developed a unified youth network across Pakistan that believes in the fundamental principles of the movement and its underpinning humanitarian values. It will serve as an effective model for youth empowerment where individual volunteers are motivated to change themselves before expecting change in their respective communities.
PRCS Chairman Chaudhry Muhammad Nawaz Khan stated this while addressing the
Scholars for granting MFN to India as WTO (World Trade Organization) member
ISLAMABAD - Scholars unanimously showed consensus that Pakistan should grant the MFN status to India being a member of WTO (World Trade Organization) to boost bilateral trade between the two countries.Speaking at a one-day conference on Pakistan-India Trade Cooperation: Challenges and Opportunities organized by Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) on Wednesday, the scholars also highlighted the benefits and impediments of bilateral trade Pak-India relations. Economic scholar and
Ceremony was held to welcome fresh students of Bachelors
Islamabad
Whether social media is a waste of time or an effective tool for learning, was the topic, which generated an interesting debate between students and their parents and teachers at an orientation ceremony organised by the Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST).
The ceremony was held to welcome the fresh students of Bachelors, Masters and PhD in the disciplines of Management Sciences, Computer Sciences, Social Sciences
Whether social media is a waste of time or an effective tool for learning, was the topic, which generated an interesting debate between students and their parents and teachers at an orientation ceremony organised by the Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST).
The ceremony was held to welcome the fresh students of Bachelors, Masters and PhD in the disciplines of Management Sciences, Computer Sciences, Social Sciences
Lecture on art
Karachi
“My art is very urban. I reflect what I see. I love interacting with people. Whatever I do is Pakistan”.
So began a lecture on art by the Karachi-based freelance artist, Moeen Faruqi, at the Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture (IVS) Wednesday afternoon.
With the aid of slides of his paintings, Faruqi explained his works and their salient features.
The slide show began with the painting of a middle aged man
“My art is very urban. I reflect what I see. I love interacting with people. Whatever I do is Pakistan”.
So began a lecture on art by the Karachi-based freelance artist, Moeen Faruqi, at the Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture (IVS) Wednesday afternoon.
With the aid of slides of his paintings, Faruqi explained his works and their salient features.
The slide show began with the painting of a middle aged man
Graduation celebrations cheer up cash-strapped University of Karachi
Karachi
For the 771 students who received their graduate, postgraduate and doctorate degrees at the 23rd convocation of the University of Karachi (KU) on Wednesday, there couldn’t have been a happier day.
Dressed in their best, adjusting their graduation caps and gowns now and then, they climbed the stage, one by one, and received their degrees from the vice chancellor (VC), Prof Dr Muhammad Qaiser.
The programme started in time, in the
For the 771 students who received their graduate, postgraduate and doctorate degrees at the 23rd convocation of the University of Karachi (KU) on Wednesday, there couldn’t have been a happier day.
Dressed in their best, adjusting their graduation caps and gowns now and then, they climbed the stage, one by one, and received their degrees from the vice chancellor (VC), Prof Dr Muhammad Qaiser.
The programme started in time, in the
Nazaria-i-Pakistan Trust awareness
LAHORE - The students of City District Government Girls High School Sheesh Mehal on Wednesday visited the Aiwan-i-Karkunan-i-Tehreek-i-Pakistan to attend Aghi programme of Nazaria-i-Pakistan Trust (NPT). They also visited the Pakistan Movement Gallery on the occasion.
Also, mobile ideological units led by their coordinators visited Government Islamia College of Commerce, Iqbal Town, Prime College Iqbal Town, CDG Girls High School Mustafabad, CDG Boys High School Mustafabad, Government Model
Also, mobile ideological units led by their coordinators visited Government Islamia College of Commerce, Iqbal Town, Prime College Iqbal Town, CDG Girls High School Mustafabad, CDG Boys High School Mustafabad, Government Model
First Lahore Literary Festival on 23rd Feb 2013
LAHORE – The first ever Lahore Literary Festival (LLF) is taking place on February 23, 24 at Alhamra.
The two-day program includes panel discussions on Urdu and English literature, and book reading. Scheduled panels include: The Courtesan in Urdu Novels; Legacy of Political Autobiographies; Urdu Writings Future in the Punjab; The Holy Warrior in Pakistani Cinema; Literature of Resistance; Discovering Pakistan’s English-Language Poetry; Challenges of Language and Storytelling in the 21st
The two-day program includes panel discussions on Urdu and English literature, and book reading. Scheduled panels include: The Courtesan in Urdu Novels; Legacy of Political Autobiographies; Urdu Writings Future in the Punjab; The Holy Warrior in Pakistani Cinema; Literature of Resistance; Discovering Pakistan’s English-Language Poetry; Challenges of Language and Storytelling in the 21st
Hamdard University Karachi launches MBA finance and Islamic Banking
<a href="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/HUK.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-63894" alt="HUK" src="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/HUK.jpg" width="230" height="200" /></a>KARACHI - Hamdard University, Karachi organized a ceremony to launch a new program (educational course) of MBA – Finance and Islamic Banking here on Wednesday.
State Bank of Pakistan Deputy Governor, Kazi
State Bank of Pakistan Deputy Governor, Kazi
Seminar on Nano technology and Stakeholders in Pakistan held
ISLAMABAD - A seminar on “Nano technology and Stakeholders in Pakistan” was held here today in which speakers emphasized the importance of Nano technology and said Pakistan should seriously consider developing Nanotechnology manpower in the country.The seminar was jointly organized by Preston Institute of Nano science and Technology (PINSAT) and International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Canada. Addressing on the occasion,Secretary Science and Technology Akhlaq Ahmad Tarar said
Kids who have never been enrolled the big challenge
<div><strong>LAHORE: </strong><strong>The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2012 for Punjab indicates a disparity between the northern and southern districts of the province especially in terms of enrollment of students between the ages of six and 16.</strong>
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The findings were shared at the provincial launch of the ASER 2012 Punjab report at the Children’s Library Complex on Wednesday.
As many as 10 out of the 36 rural districts of
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The findings were shared at the provincial launch of the ASER 2012 Punjab report at the Children’s Library Complex on Wednesday.
As many as 10 out of the 36 rural districts of
Sadequain Award helps emerging artists
<a href="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Sadequain-Award-helps-emerging-artists.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-63867" alt="Sadequain Award helps emerging artists" src="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Sadequain-Award-helps-emerging-artists.jpg" width="230" height="200" /></a>KARACHI (PPI): Administrator Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) Muhammad Hussain Syed has said the
Sindh Governor for setting up satellite centres of major hospitals
KARACHI (APP): Sindh Governor, Dr. Ishrat- ul- Ebad Khan, has called for the establishment of satellite centres in the major hospitals of the province.
Presiding over a high-level meeting at the Governor House here on Wednesday, he asked the concerned officials for a speedy headway in this regard.
Dr. Ishrat was of the view that this would help people in far flung areas get treatment facilities close to their places.
He pointed out that for treatment, the patients had to meet doctors many a
Presiding over a high-level meeting at the Governor House here on Wednesday, he asked the concerned officials for a speedy headway in this regard.
Dr. Ishrat was of the view that this would help people in far flung areas get treatment facilities close to their places.
He pointed out that for treatment, the patients had to meet doctors many a
KU amongst top 700 varsities: said Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Qaiser
KARACHI (PPI): Karachi University is counted amongst the top 700 universities of the world, and in QS Asian Universities ranking Karachi University enjoys 191st rank in 425 major universities, said Vice Chancellor Karachi University Prof Dr Muhammad Qaiser. Addressing the Convocation 1012 at Valika Ground of the varsity, he said their mission is to improve the standard of education and research at the varsity.
He said modern methods and latest technology is being utilized for this purpose.
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He said modern methods and latest technology is being utilized for this purpose.
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Farzana says Benazir Income Support Programme making Pakistan a welfare state
Islamabad: Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has been a success story for the welfare of the people of Pakistan. Its various initiatives especially Emergency Relief Package (ERP) to help conflict ridden people in tribal areas and victims of terrorism has been a phenomenal step.
This was declared by a delegation of journalists from leading newspapers of Indonesia during its meeting with Federal Minister and Chairperson BISP, Madame Farzana Raja in BISP secretariat.
The journalists
This was declared by a delegation of journalists from leading newspapers of Indonesia during its meeting with Federal Minister and Chairperson BISP, Madame Farzana Raja in BISP secretariat.
The journalists
International Islamic University Islamabad regularizes 82 employees
ISLAMABAD (INP): Dr. Sahibzada Sajid ur Rehman, Acting President of the International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) has said that institutions are governed of the rule and regulations and if these rules and regulations are ignored, the institutions will face anarchy and will not be able to functioning properly. He was addressing the ceremony, which was organized to distribute the appointment letters among 80 employees who were working on daily wages basis in the university. Dr. Sajid ur
New survey points out flaws in education sector
<i>* ASER reports that 73 percent of Class-III and 39 percent of Class-V students cannot read Class-II English sentences
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LAHORE: A new survey in the education sector has shown a failure of local educational method and curriculum to educate students properly. The study is also giving signs of wrong educational policies of the governments.
The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER)-Pakistan 2012 survey has identified that children’s learning ability in terms of reading
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LAHORE: A new survey in the education sector has shown a failure of local educational method and curriculum to educate students properly. The study is also giving signs of wrong educational policies of the governments.
The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER)-Pakistan 2012 survey has identified that children’s learning ability in terms of reading
Members of Lahore College for Women University Student Council take oath
<a href="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/LCWU-Student-Council-take-oath.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-63854" alt="LCWU Student Council take oath" src="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/LCWU-Student-Council-take-oath.jpg" width="230" height="200" /></a>LAHORE: Newly elected members of the Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) Student Council took oath on Wednesday. Vice
BBC Launch Urdu’s Sairbeen programme from Feb 11th
KARACHI: BBC World Service has announced the upcoming launch of the first ever BBC Urdu TV programme, Sairbeen, which will be broadcast from Monday, 11 February on a private TV channel in Pakistan. The new BBC TV programme builds on the longstanding success of the flagship daily BBC Urdu radio programme brand, Sairbeen, which is a household name in Pakistan. The launch of the new TV programme with the same name further strengthens the BBC’s offer to the region and commitment to audiences in
Launching ceremony of Book on Indo-Pak relations
ISLAMABAD: The launching ceremony of the book Back from the Brink: India-Pakistan Relations Revisited was held at the Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST).
SZABIST Social Sciences Department Head Dr Riaz Shaikh edited the book. Najmuddin A Shaikh, Dr Pervez Hoodbhoy, Brigadier (r) AR Siddiqui, Ghazi Salahuddin and Professor Dr Syed Jaffar Ahmed were also present at this event and gave their views about the book.
Dr Savita Pande of Jawaharlal Nehru
SZABIST Social Sciences Department Head Dr Riaz Shaikh edited the book. Najmuddin A Shaikh, Dr Pervez Hoodbhoy, Brigadier (r) AR Siddiqui, Ghazi Salahuddin and Professor Dr Syed Jaffar Ahmed were also present at this event and gave their views about the book.
Dr Savita Pande of Jawaharlal Nehru
1000 delegates congregate at ENX 2013 Symposium
ISLAMABAD: Around 1000 delegates have arrived in Islamabad to take part in the ENX 2013 Symposium being organised by the Roots Academy for Professional and Intellectual Development (RAPID). The conference being organised by the Roots Academy aspires to shape up an educational system for grooming the future generations.
A press release issued by the Roots Academy stated that the outcome of this intellectual gathering would be prominent in shaping the agenda for the next 25 years of
A press release issued by the Roots Academy stated that the outcome of this intellectual gathering would be prominent in shaping the agenda for the next 25 years of
Launched national breast screening programme
ISLAMABAD: Pink Ribbon Campaign has started a Free National Breast Screening Programme in 12 cities in collaboration with the cancer hospitals of the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC). The objective of the programme is to serve the needy women and provide them with free services of medical checkup, ultrasound, and mammography. Pink Ribbon Campaign Chief Executive Officer Omar Aftab said AEMC Cancer Hospital Karachi, KIRAN Cancer Hospital Karachi, BINO Cancer Hospital Bahawalpur, CENAR
World Cancer Day on February 4
<a href="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/World-Cancer-Day.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-63842 alignleft" alt="World Cancer Day" src="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/World-Cancer-Day.jpg" width="230" height="200" /></a>ISLAMABAD: Cancer is a leading cause of death around the world, as it is estimated by WHO that 84 million people would die of cancer between 2005 and 2015.
World Cancer
World Cancer
Scholarship programme ray of hope for students poor
<strong>PESHAWAR: “My mother has told me to save money from my monthly scholarship, which is to last a year, for higher education,” according to a shinning student of University of Peshawar.</strong>
Rizwanullah, student of second semester of bachelor of studies in UoP environmental sciences department, told Dawn that he would have been unable to get admission to the university had the provincial government not financially supported him by giving him scholarship.
“My
Rizwanullah, student of second semester of bachelor of studies in UoP environmental sciences department, told Dawn that he would have been unable to get admission to the university had the provincial government not financially supported him by giving him scholarship.
“My
Promotion of 150 college teachers and 40 special cadre doctors to BS-20
<strong>LAHORE: The provincial selection board I on Wednesday recommended promotion of 150 college teachers and 40 special cadre doctors to BS-20.</strong>
The meeting was presided over by Chief Secretary Nasir Khosa and attended by secretaries of the departments concerned.
Officials said the meeting considered promotion of 177 college teachers but allowed around 150. The promotions would be notified following an approval by the chief minister.
Sources said an officer of
The meeting was presided over by Chief Secretary Nasir Khosa and attended by secretaries of the departments concerned.
Officials said the meeting considered promotion of 177 college teachers but allowed around 150. The promotions would be notified following an approval by the chief minister.
Sources said an officer of
Immunisation programme with children’s education
<strong>LAHORE: The Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC) has criticised the City District Government of Lahore’s decision of associating the immunisation programme with children’s education.</strong>
In a press release issued on Wednesday, the SPARC said the education remained costly privilege for most of the children belonging to poor families.
It said the recent decision by the CDGL of declaring compulsory the vaccination card at the time of
In a press release issued on Wednesday, the SPARC said the education remained costly privilege for most of the children belonging to poor families.
It said the recent decision by the CDGL of declaring compulsory the vaccination card at the time of
Protests at varsities
<strong>HYDERABAD/KHAIRPUR: Employees of the Mehran University of Engineering and Technology ( MUET) and Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences in Jamshoro as well as Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur, on Wednesday briefly stopped work to take part in meetings held on the campuses to express solidarity with Sindh University workers.</strong>
Classes at the campuses were also affected by the workers’ protest.
Employees of LUMHS took out a rally organised by
Classes at the campuses were also affected by the workers’ protest.
Employees of LUMHS took out a rally organised by
Sewa leaders go into hiding: Sindh University campus badly hit by agitation
<strong>HYDERABAD: Key leaders of the Sindh University Employees Workers Association (Sewa) went underground to escape arrest on Wednesday, a day after a clash between protesting workers and police on the campus.</strong>
Academic activities and administrative affairs at the university were badly affected due to thin attendance of students and employees.
The university administration took serious note of the transport contractor’s failure to run buses despite a strict
Academic activities and administrative affairs at the university were badly affected due to thin attendance of students and employees.
The university administration took serious note of the transport contractor’s failure to run buses despite a strict
Higher Education Commission Amendendment Bill
OUR STAFF REPORTERISLAMABAD – Vice chancellors of various universities, while expressing their apprehension on the proposed bill, have said that any changes in the ordinance of Higher Education Commission should have a broad-based consensus of the stakeholders, which are the universities, the provincial governments and the Chancellors.A special meeting of Executive Committee of Vice Chancellors was held in Islamabad and was attended by majority of vice chancellors from all over the country.
Afghan team visits National University of Sciences and Technology
ISLAMABAD (APP): A seven-member delegation from Ministry of Defence, Afghanistan, led by Afghan Defence Minister, General Bismillah Khan Mohammadi visited the main campus of National University of Sciences and Technology here on Wednesday. Upon its arrival, the delegation was warmly received by Rector NUST Engr Muhammad Asghar. In his welcome address, the Rector recited some verses from Allama Iqbal’s poetry in which the greatest poet of the East had praised the Afghan nation, describing it
Department of political science of the University of Peshawar golden jubilee
PESHAWAR: The golden jubilee of the department of political science of the University of Peshawar was celebrated on Wednesday.
A 90-pound cake was cut at a ceremony to mark the 50 years of excellence of the department. Vice Chancellor Prof Mohammad Rasul Jan was the chief guest while former chairman of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Public Service Commission Gulzar Khan, Dr Iqbal Tajik, Dr Fateh ur Rehman and other alumni of the department were also present, according to a press release.
Established in
A 90-pound cake was cut at a ceremony to mark the 50 years of excellence of the department. Vice Chancellor Prof Mohammad Rasul Jan was the chief guest while former chairman of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Public Service Commission Gulzar Khan, Dr Iqbal Tajik, Dr Fateh ur Rehman and other alumni of the department were also present, according to a press release.
Established in
Students of Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology produce solar energy car
KARACHI - Students of Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET) have produced an environment friendly solar energy operated car that can be used at nighttime as well and can also run on electricity.
The car derives energy from sun through solar panels fixed at the back of the car while a 220 volt battery has been provided that can be charged from the electricity as well.
“Besides for long journey, the vehicle can also be used as commercial cargo from one factory to other
The car derives energy from sun through solar panels fixed at the back of the car while a 220 volt battery has been provided that can be charged from the electricity as well.
“Besides for long journey, the vehicle can also be used as commercial cargo from one factory to other
University of Karachi’s 23rd annual convocation
<a href="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/University-of-Karachi’s-23rd-annual-convocation.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-63815 " alt="University of Karachi’s 23rd annual convocation" src="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/University-of-Karachi’s-23rd-annual-convocation.jpg" width="230" height="200" /></a> University of Karachi’s 23rd annual convocation
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<strong>KARACHI:
Metro bus service to be inaugurated
<strong>LAHORE: Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said the metro bus service will be inaugurated on Feb 10.</strong>
The service will be free for four weeks after the inauguration.
Shahbaz said the bus fare would be kept within the reach of the common man, while an awareness campaign about the use of the facility would be started next week.
The chief minister was presiding over a meeting on Wednesday to review arrangements for the inaugural ceremony of the project where he
The service will be free for four weeks after the inauguration.
Shahbaz said the bus fare would be kept within the reach of the common man, while an awareness campaign about the use of the facility would be started next week.
The chief minister was presiding over a meeting on Wednesday to review arrangements for the inaugural ceremony of the project where he
Music gallery Hyderabad at Sindh Museum named after Ustad Juman
<strong>HYDERABAD: The Ustad Muhammad Juman Music Gallery at Sindh Museum, Hyderabad, was inaugurated by Sindh culture minister Sassui Palijo on Tuesday, on the occasion of the Sindhi folk singer’s 23rd death anniversary</strong>.
Addressing the gathering on this occasion, she paid tribute to Ustad Juman, saying that the culture department had set up the music gallery in his name to make the young generation aware of his art. She said that Ustad Juman was not only an excellent
Addressing the gathering on this occasion, she paid tribute to Ustad Juman, saying that the culture department had set up the music gallery in his name to make the young generation aware of his art. She said that Ustad Juman was not only an excellent
Exhibition of prints by Picasso
<strong>KARACHI: What do you do when you do not know how to introduce a person for whom adjectives have been exhausted by his admirers and critics alike? That person does not require an introduction. His very name conjures up an image that has a universal appeal</strong>.
Anyone who is not even remotely interested in art would be familiar with someone by the name of Pablo Picasso.
The artist himself has become the very definition of art. It is but natural that art lovers have
Anyone who is not even remotely interested in art would be familiar with someone by the name of Pablo Picasso.
The artist himself has become the very definition of art. It is but natural that art lovers have
FPW, Munib salute spirit of the nation
<strong><a href="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/FPW-Munib-salute-spirit-of-the-nation.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-63805 alignleft" alt="FPW, Munib salute spirit of the nation" src="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/FPW-Munib-salute-spirit-of-the-nation.jpg" width="352" height="550" /></a>KARACHI : Some of the most powerful names in fashion from both Lahore and Karachi such as
158 clicks by 57 masters: World Press Photo to hold first show
<strong>LAHORE: The World Press Photo — an independent nonprofit organisation committed to promote high standards in photojournalism — is bringing an exclusive exhibition of news and documentary photographs for the first time to Pakistan.</strong>
The exhibition consists of 158 winning photographs from all 57 awarded photographers from 24 different countries is being organised by Embassy of Netherlands in collaboration with the Lahore Arts Council.
The show will open to
The exhibition consists of 158 winning photographs from all 57 awarded photographers from 24 different countries is being organised by Embassy of Netherlands in collaboration with the Lahore Arts Council.
The show will open to
Girls school hit by fumes again
<strong>RAHIM YAR KHAN: In what appears to be a glaring example of district administration’s apathy towards public health issues, some 121 people including students, teachers and other staff again fainted at Kotsamba Government Girls Higher Secondary School because of ‘chemical fumes’ here on Tuesday.</strong>
The incident occurred despite identification of the chemical (hydrogen sulphide) used by Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) contractor to check leakage
The incident occurred despite identification of the chemical (hydrogen sulphide) used by Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) contractor to check leakage
Teachers protest in front of prime minister Secretariat
<strong>ISLAMABAD: Women teachers from Cantt Garrison educational institutions, on Tuesday, protested outside prime minister (PM) secretariat and demanded regularisation — to be made permanent employees. </strong>
Religious Affairs Minister Khursheed Shah reached the scene and tried to negotiate but the protestors chanted slogans, which stalled the negotiation process.
Another hitch in the regularisation process is that Cantonment schools fall under the purview of Ministry
Religious Affairs Minister Khursheed Shah reached the scene and tried to negotiate but the protestors chanted slogans, which stalled the negotiation process.
Another hitch in the regularisation process is that Cantonment schools fall under the purview of Ministry
The revival of the 9th National Exhibition
<strong>ISLAMABAD: Staff at the National Art Gallery in Islamabad are rushing to prepare for the 9th National Exhibition. </strong>
Last week, the PNCA Board of Governors approved plans for the exhibition to open in May, after eight years of delay and a full decade since its last iteration.
The National Exhibition was originally envisioned as a biennial, to be held every two years. The 8th, however, was held in 2003, ten years ago; the 7th took place in 1996.
Previously,
Last week, the PNCA Board of Governors approved plans for the exhibition to open in May, after eight years of delay and a full decade since its last iteration.
The National Exhibition was originally envisioned as a biennial, to be held every two years. The 8th, however, was held in 2003, ten years ago; the 7th took place in 1996.
Previously,
New law will lead to closure of private schools
<strong>ISLAMABAD: The owners of private schools in the federal capital on Tuesday claimed that if the bill currently in parliament is passed into a law it would lead to closure of the institutions.</strong>
The Islamabad Capital Territory Educational Institutions (Regulation and Promotion) Bill 2007 has been approved by National Assembly on January 23 and is yet to sail through the Senate.
Members of the joint action committee of the private school and college associations at
The Islamabad Capital Territory Educational Institutions (Regulation and Promotion) Bill 2007 has been approved by National Assembly on January 23 and is yet to sail through the Senate.
Members of the joint action committee of the private school and college associations at
Provincial government has released Rs70m released for Lakki girl schools
<strong>LAKKI MARWAT: The provincial government has released over Rs70 million funding to the district education department for provision of basic facilities to primary schools for girls in Lakki Marwat.</strong>
District education officer (female) Parveen Khattak told Dawn that the money released would be used for provision of clean drinking water and other facilities, and construction of boundary wall, latrine and classrooms at government primary schools for girls through
District education officer (female) Parveen Khattak told Dawn that the money released would be used for provision of clean drinking water and other facilities, and construction of boundary wall, latrine and classrooms at government primary schools for girls through
Lakki college students protest lack of facilities
<strong>LAKKI MARWAT: The students of Government Postgraduate College Lakki Marwat held a protest demonstration here on Tuesday against lack of facilities at heir hostels. </strong>
The protesting students also blocked the road outside the college’s main to press the authorities concerned for acceptance of their demands.
More than hundred students gathered on the road outside the college’s main gate and blocked the road. The closure of road, however, did not halt the
The protesting students also blocked the road outside the college’s main to press the authorities concerned for acceptance of their demands.
More than hundred students gathered on the road outside the college’s main gate and blocked the road. The closure of road, however, did not halt the
Sindh University Employees Workers demand removal of registrar
HYDERABAD: Members of the Sindh University Employees Workers Association (SUEWA) staged a sit-in outside the varsity’s administration block on Tuesday to demand the removal of Sindh University registrar Mohammad Nawaz Narejo and appointment of 40 people.
Mr Narejo while talking to Dawn, alleged that Sewa leaders took bribes from people who they now wanted to induct in the university. According to him, Sewa was not a registered association and vice chancellor had also rejected their
Mr Narejo while talking to Dawn, alleged that Sewa leaders took bribes from people who they now wanted to induct in the university. According to him, Sewa was not a registered association and vice chancellor had also rejected their
Film festival on Feb 8, 2013
LAHORE (APP): The Media Arts Society of Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) will hold a three-day international film festival on February 8.
Students from all over the world will express their voice, aptitude and creativity through a popular medium - film.
Eminent personalities from showbiz and people from all walks of life will attend the
Students from all over the world will express their voice, aptitude and creativity through a popular medium - film.
Eminent personalities from showbiz and people from all walks of life will attend the
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Speaker stresses on building character of students
PESHAWAR (APP): The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Speaker, Kirmatullah Khan here Monday stressed teachers to give special focus on character building of students and utilize all their energies to equip them with ornament of quality education.
"Teaching is a highly respectable profession and is recognized is the most noble job in world over," he said, adding teachers impart training to students on different spectrum of life and great responsibilities lied on their shoulders to work for
"Teaching is a highly respectable profession and is recognized is the most noble job in world over," he said, adding teachers impart training to students on different spectrum of life and great responsibilities lied on their shoulders to work for
University of Engineering & Technology Convocation: 750 students awarded degrees
PESHAWAR: A Total number of 750 students were awarded degrees at the 14th Annual Convocation of University of Engineering & Technology (UET) Peshawar held at Convocation Hall of University of Peshawar.
Governor Masood Kausar was the chief guest on the occasion. Out of 750 students 650 were awarded Degree of B.Sc Engineering, 100 were awarded degree of M.Sc Engineering while four were awarded Ph.D degrees. 11 students were awarded gold medals by the Vice Chancellor of UET Imtiaz Gilani
Governor Masood Kausar was the chief guest on the occasion. Out of 750 students 650 were awarded Degree of B.Sc Engineering, 100 were awarded degree of M.Sc Engineering while four were awarded Ph.D degrees. 11 students were awarded gold medals by the Vice Chancellor of UET Imtiaz Gilani
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor okays another university for Fata
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor, Barrister Masood Kausar has approved the establishment of a ‘specialized’ university in addition to the already approved FATA University for the students of the tribal area in high level disciplines as a continuity of Cadet College, Razmak.
Talking during a routine briefing on working of Cadet College, Razmak, at Governor's House on Tuesday the Governor desired that any up gradation, new constructions and future expansion of the
Talking during a routine briefing on working of Cadet College, Razmak, at Governor's House on Tuesday the Governor desired that any up gradation, new constructions and future expansion of the
Fata Teachers Association demand removal of Director Education
PESHAWAR: All Fata Teachers Association and All Fata Schools officers Association jointly staged sit-in on Tuesday in front of Fata Secretariat blocking the traffic on Warsak Road while demanding the removal of newly appointed Director of Education Fata.
The protesters were of the view that the newly appointed Director Education Fata did not belong to tribal areas and the appointment should be made from Fata.
The participants of the sit-in were representing all the seven agencies and FRs. The
The protesters were of the view that the newly appointed Director Education Fata did not belong to tribal areas and the appointment should be made from Fata.
The participants of the sit-in were representing all the seven agencies and FRs. The
141st day of banning world’s largest video sharing web portal YouTube, in Pakistan
LAHORE - Today (Wednesday) is the 141st day of banning world’s largest video sharing web portal YouTube, in Pakistan. The website was banned by the government after countrywide protests against the anti-Islam video Innocence of Muslims which was not removed by YouTube. On 28th December 2012, the ban was lifted but imposed again after few hours following the continued presence of the offensive video.
Masses are still angered by the presence of the video and Youtube’s refusal to take it
Masses are still angered by the presence of the video and Youtube’s refusal to take it
Secy gets two weeks to file comments on education system
KARACHI - The Sindh High Court on Tuesday, while expressing displeasure over the secretary education and literacy department for not filing comments on petition seeking action against the ghost and inefficient teachers and closed schools, granted him two weeks more time with a caution that in case comments were not filed, the secretary education shall be present in person.The petitioner, District Bar Association Jamshoro through general secretary submitted that since beginning from primary
Islamic International Medical College holds speech contest
RAWALPINDI - Islamic International Medical College (IIMC), a constituent institute of Riphah International University (RIU), organized a speech competition on Seerat-un-Nabi (PBUH) on Tuesday at Al-Mizan Campus on Peshawar Road.
On the occasion, renowned religious scholar Dr Idris Zubair was the chief guest. A number of students from various faculties of RIU participated in speech competition. While addressing, Dr Idris Zubair said that the personality of Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) is a great
On the occasion, renowned religious scholar Dr Idris Zubair was the chief guest. A number of students from various faculties of RIU participated in speech competition. While addressing, Dr Idris Zubair said that the personality of Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) is a great
Tuesday, 29 January 2013
Students of Roots International University celebrates Eid Miladun Nabi (PBUH)
<a href="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Students-of-Roots-International-University-celebrates-Eid-Miladun-Nabi-PBUH.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-63735 alignleft" alt="Students of Roots International University celebrates Eid Miladun Nabi (PBUH)" src="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Students-of-Roots-International-University-celebrates-Eid-Miladun-Nabi-PBUH.jpg" width="230" height="200"
Children’s Film Festival
<a href="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Children’s-Film-Festival.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-63749 alignleft" alt="Children’s Film Festival" src="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Children’s-Film-Festival.jpg" width="230" height="200" /></a>LAHORE: The International Children’s Film Festival had a successful 2012 in Pakistan as it enthralled more than 37,000 children and youths
Lahore Literary Festival at Alhamra
<i>* Two-day festival includes panel discussions on Urdu and English literature, book reading</i>
LAHORE: The first-ever Lahore Literary Festival (LLF) will take place on February 23 and 24 at the Alhamra Art Centre, Lahore.
The two-day festival includes panel discussions on Urdu and English literature, and book reading.
Scheduled panels include The Courtesan in Urdu Novels; Legacy of Political Autobiographies; Urdu Writing’s Future in the Punjab; The Holy Warrior in
LAHORE: The first-ever Lahore Literary Festival (LLF) will take place on February 23 and 24 at the Alhamra Art Centre, Lahore.
The two-day festival includes panel discussions on Urdu and English literature, and book reading.
Scheduled panels include The Courtesan in Urdu Novels; Legacy of Political Autobiographies; Urdu Writing’s Future in the Punjab; The Holy Warrior in
AEIRC to hold first International Conference on Endorsing Health Science Research
KARACHI: Advance Educational Institute & Research Center (AEIRC) is launching its first International Conference on Endorsing Health Science Research, on February 2, 2013. According to AEIRC announcement, the Conference will cover all aspects of research, particularly bio medical health sciences, environmental health sciences, bioengineering and psychosocial health. Pre-conference workshops on laboratory bio safety training at FUUAST and basic tools for clinical research at Sheikh Zayed
BBSU Lyari launches psychological counselling
KARACHI: The Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University Lyari (BBSUL) has launched a psychological counselling programme to render psychological guidance and counseling with the establishment of Psychological Health Centre and to make the people of Lyari more productive citizens by developing optimistic attitude towards life. BBSUL also organised community mental health programme at its premises, in which people of Lyari could prevail proper psychological help according to their affordability; however,
New campus of Bahria University Medical and Dental College opened
KARACHI: The inauguration ceremony of New Premises of Bahria University Medical and Dental College (BUMDC) was held here on Tuesday.
Chief of the Naval Staff and Pro-Chancellor of Bahria University, Admiral Mohammad Asif Sandila NI (M) graced the occasion with his presence as
a chief guest.
In his welcome address, Principal of BUMDC, Prof Dr Syed Tipu Sultan said BUMDC was now recognised by all three authorities of the world. He encouraged research culture for students and faculty and they
Chief of the Naval Staff and Pro-Chancellor of Bahria University, Admiral Mohammad Asif Sandila NI (M) graced the occasion with his presence as
a chief guest.
In his welcome address, Principal of BUMDC, Prof Dr Syed Tipu Sultan said BUMDC was now recognised by all three authorities of the world. He encouraged research culture for students and faculty and they
Aga Khan University to launch CIME
KARACHI: The Aga Khan University on Tuesday announced to launch Centre for Innovation in Medical Education (CIME) with state-of-the-art resources for national and regional medical education. The foundation ceremony was celebrated at the building’s site on AKU’s Stadium Road campus.
The new centre will be equipped with state-of-the-art technology and human patient simulation tools, providing a safe, risk-free environment where medical, nursing and allied health students as well as health
The new centre will be equipped with state-of-the-art technology and human patient simulation tools, providing a safe, risk-free environment where medical, nursing and allied health students as well as health
PNCA and FGPC organise Mehfil-e-Milad for women
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) organised a Mehfil-e-Milad for women, to celebrate the holy month of Rabiul Awal.
The event was organised in the PNCA auditorium. Naat khawans and intellectuals spoke about the life of Holy Prophet (PBUH). They also presented Naat-e-Rasool-e-Maqbool and Darood-o-Salam.
Dr Kamaran Kanwal shed light on the teachings of Holy Prophet (PBUH) and significance of the holy month.
He said, “The entire life of Holy Prophet (PBUH) is a
The event was organised in the PNCA auditorium. Naat khawans and intellectuals spoke about the life of Holy Prophet (PBUH). They also presented Naat-e-Rasool-e-Maqbool and Darood-o-Salam.
Dr Kamaran Kanwal shed light on the teachings of Holy Prophet (PBUH) and significance of the holy month.
He said, “The entire life of Holy Prophet (PBUH) is a
INSAF Student Federation warns of movement over HEC issue
INSAF Student Federation (ISF) has warned of launching a countrywide ‘remove government, save education’ movement if the PPP-led federal government introduced a bill for controlling autonomy of Higher Education Commission (HEC) in the parliament.
Addressing a press conference at ISF’s central secretariat here on Tuesday, ISF President Farrukh Habib said that the student wing of PTI would knock every door, including the Supreme Court, to protect HEC from the PPP and its
Addressing a press conference at ISF’s central secretariat here on Tuesday, ISF President Farrukh Habib said that the student wing of PTI would knock every door, including the Supreme Court, to protect HEC from the PPP and its
Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology appoints new dean of science
The Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology (Fuuast) has appointed a new Dean of Science, said a notification issued on Tuesday.
Prior to his appointment, the new Dean of Science Prof Dr Arif Zubair served as the chairman of the Department of Environmental Sciences, the director of the evening programme and a member of the syndicate at Fuuast.
He did his PhD in Environmental Science from the University of Ulster, UK, and his post doctoral
Prior to his appointment, the new Dean of Science Prof Dr Arif Zubair served as the chairman of the Department of Environmental Sciences, the director of the evening programme and a member of the syndicate at Fuuast.
He did his PhD in Environmental Science from the University of Ulster, UK, and his post doctoral
Over 150 to receive medals at University of Karachi convocation
The University of Karachi (KU) has directed all the students entitled for gold medals at the Annual Convocation-2012 on January 30 (today) to contact “gold medal counter” after entering the convocation ground.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the KU officials asked the students to collect the gold medal token after showing their original CNICs and invitation cards or else they will not be able to receive the medals.
Governor Sindh Dr Ishrat-ul-Ebad is
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the KU officials asked the students to collect the gold medal token after showing their original CNICs and invitation cards or else they will not be able to receive the medals.
Governor Sindh Dr Ishrat-ul-Ebad is
Awareness of traders on e-filing of returns urged: Chief Commissioner-Inland Revenue
Islamabad: Chief Commissioner-Inland Revenue, RTO Islamabad, Muhammad Riaz said that they have streamlined the procedure of computerised records and e-filings. There is need to educate small traders on e-filing of returns that would encourage voluntary compliance as well as control the growing cost of compliance.
He said this during the meeting with Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) President Zafar Bakhtawari. Commissioners-IR Ms. Shahar Bano Walajahi, Ali
He said this during the meeting with Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) President Zafar Bakhtawari. Commissioners-IR Ms. Shahar Bano Walajahi, Ali
Allama Iqbal Open University launches admission process
Islamabad: The Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has started its admission process for the Spring Semester 2013 from the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) to MA-MSc level programmes in different disciplines.
The admission forms and prospectuses are available at the sale-points of university’s main campus in Sector H-8, Islamabad, and regional campuses and coordination offices throughout the country.
The admission forms along with prescribed fee can be
The admission forms and prospectuses are available at the sale-points of university’s main campus in Sector H-8, Islamabad, and regional campuses and coordination offices throughout the country.
The admission forms along with prescribed fee can be
Canadian centre, Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) award fellowship grants
Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) and International Development Research Centre, Canada, awarded fellowship grants to students from South Asian countries to pursue higher education in social sciences.
In this second round of fellowships grants, 10 students were selected from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal and Pakistan to study Masters, MPhil and PhD degrees in the fields of governance, security and justice in various universities across South
In this second round of fellowships grants, 10 students were selected from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal and Pakistan to study Masters, MPhil and PhD degrees in the fields of governance, security and justice in various universities across South
Senator S M Zafar supports Higher Education Commission stance
In his legal opinion regarding Higher Education Commission (HEC) Amendment Bill 2012, Senator S M Zafar has supported the HEC stance that constitutionally any legislation regarding HEC requires to be first considered by the Council of Common Interests CCI.
Sources in HEC told ‘The News’ that Senator S M Zafar, who was among the main architects of 18th Amendment, conveyed this legal opinion to HEC on Monday. His legal opinion has strengthened the stance of Higher Education
Sources in HEC told ‘The News’ that Senator S M Zafar, who was among the main architects of 18th Amendment, conveyed this legal opinion to HEC on Monday. His legal opinion has strengthened the stance of Higher Education
Teachers protest rally for their rights
<strong>CHAKWAL: Teachers from across the district staged a protest rally in front of Executive District Officer (EDO) Education office on Monday</strong>.
The call for protest was given by Punjab Teachers Union and Mutahida Mahaz-i- Usatza.
The teachers gathered in front of the EDO office at 11am. They were carrying banners and placards inscribed with slogans.
The teachers were of the view that they had been denied promotions for the last several years, adding that they
The call for protest was given by Punjab Teachers Union and Mutahida Mahaz-i- Usatza.
The teachers gathered in front of the EDO office at 11am. They were carrying banners and placards inscribed with slogans.
The teachers were of the view that they had been denied promotions for the last several years, adding that they
Workshop on restoration of paper artwork concludes
<strong>ISLAMABAD: A workshop on restoration of paper artwork concluded at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts with a certificate distribution ceremony on Monday</strong>.
Speaking on the occasion, Director General National Archives of Pakistan Habib Ahmad Khan said: “The PNCA’s art gallery has a rich collection of objects.”
He said such workshops had become necessary to stop damages caused to art
Speaking on the occasion, Director General National Archives of Pakistan Habib Ahmad Khan said: “The PNCA’s art gallery has a rich collection of objects.”
He said such workshops had become necessary to stop damages caused to art
Body to probe controversial registration of 19 medical colleges
<strong>ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Regulations and Services, on Monday, appointed a three-member committee to probe the controversial registration of 19 medical colleges, in one day</strong>.
A retired judge will head the committee. An official at the ministry said: “The ministry has appointed Justice (retired) Shabbar Raza Razvi, a joint secretary of the ministry and a nominee of the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC) to probe the registration of 19 medical
A retired judge will head the committee. An official at the ministry said: “The ministry has appointed Justice (retired) Shabbar Raza Razvi, a joint secretary of the ministry and a nominee of the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC) to probe the registration of 19 medical
Launched by the Annual Status of Education Report
<strong>ISLAMABAD: A latest survey on education reveals how alarming the situation has become and how desperately the sector needs remedial reforms</strong>.
The survey report was launched by the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) Pakistan, on Monday, at the planning commission office.
According to the survey, as many as 75 per cent students in Class-I dropout before Class-X (Matric). Eighty-one per cent Class-III and 52 per cent Class-V students cannot read Class-II
The survey report was launched by the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) Pakistan, on Monday, at the planning commission office.
According to the survey, as many as 75 per cent students in Class-I dropout before Class-X (Matric). Eighty-one per cent Class-III and 52 per cent Class-V students cannot read Class-II
Govt asked to take stakeholders’ input on Higher Education Commission bill
<strong>ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) Chairman Dr Javaid R. Laghari on Monday urged Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf to initiate a national dialogue on HEC Amendment Bill 2012, Dawn has learnt</strong>.
Mr Laghari through a letter to the prime minister stated that before passing the bill, the government should get input of all the stakeholders.
If the bill is passed by the Parliament in haste, it will hamper the growth and progress of the higher education
Mr Laghari through a letter to the prime minister stated that before passing the bill, the government should get input of all the stakeholders.
If the bill is passed by the Parliament in haste, it will hamper the growth and progress of the higher education
MoU signed AWKUM and ULM University of Germany
<strong>MARDAN: A memorandum of understanding was signed between the Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan (AWKUM) and the ULM University of Germany on Monday</strong>.
The MoU will establish academic collaboration between the departments of electronics and computer science of the ULM University and the AWKUM, officials said.
According to the officials, under the agreement PhD students of the AWKUM will visit the German university for a period up to six months to carry out their
The MoU will establish academic collaboration between the departments of electronics and computer science of the ULM University and the AWKUM, officials said.
According to the officials, under the agreement PhD students of the AWKUM will visit the German university for a period up to six months to carry out their
Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute, Ukraine varsity to conduct joint research
<strong>SWABI: The Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology and the East-Ukrainian National University (EUN) on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate and launch joint research programmes in the field of engineering education</strong>.
The MoU was signed thanks to efforts of Prof Mykola Bannikov of Ukraine, who is presently professor at the faculty of mechanical engineering (FME), GIK Institute.
The MoU was inked by Prof Mohammad
The MoU was signed thanks to efforts of Prof Mykola Bannikov of Ukraine, who is presently professor at the faculty of mechanical engineering (FME), GIK Institute.
The MoU was inked by Prof Mohammad
Aimed at students’ personal and social development
<strong>KARACHI: Aimed at students’ personal and social development, The City School has held a conference which was attended by educationists, parents as well as the school management.</strong>
The objective of the conference, according to a press release issued on Monday, was to help the participants understand the need for mental health support at different ages; to enable them to explore those needs and learn strategies to respond well when such a need arose in
The objective of the conference, according to a press release issued on Monday, was to help the participants understand the need for mental health support at different ages; to enable them to explore those needs and learn strategies to respond well when such a need arose in
Karachi Fashion Week pays tribute to Mehnaz
<strong><a href="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Karachi-Fashion-Week-pays-tribute-to-Mehnaz.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-63693" alt="Karachi Fashion Week pays tribute to Mehnaz" src="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Karachi-Fashion-Week-pays-tribute-to-Mehnaz.jpg" width="288" height="432" /></a>KARACHI: Pink Chiffon, Eden Robe and Vasim Asghar presented their collection
Entries continue to pour in for annual art show in Lahore
<strong>LAHORE: Preparations for the grand annual show of artworks in Lahore are in full swing and artists from all over the province are submitting their works to be displayed in the 27th exhibition of Artists Association of Punjab on Feb 2 at Alhamra, The Mall</strong>.
The event featuring artists across Punjab includes a diverse range of artworks such as paintings, miniatures, installations, sculptures, ceramics and calligraphy. The exhibition is being held in collaboration
The event featuring artists across Punjab includes a diverse range of artworks such as paintings, miniatures, installations, sculptures, ceramics and calligraphy. The exhibition is being held in collaboration
ASER Survey of 2012: School-level education have long way to go
<strong>LAHORE: Sindh and Balochistan provinces lag behind the other three provinces in terms of school-level education indicators that range from enrolment of 3-16 years of age children, their learning abilities and facilities in schools</strong>.
The Punjab province has topped in most of the indicators followed by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB).
The school-level education indicators have been identified in Pakistan’s largest-ever citizen-led household
The Punjab province has topped in most of the indicators followed by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB).
The school-level education indicators have been identified in Pakistan’s largest-ever citizen-led household
Lahore Literary Festival from Feb 23
<strong>LAHORE: The Lahore Literary Festival will be held at the Alhamra Art Centre from Feb 23 to Feb 24</strong>.
According to a press release issued here on Monday, the two-day festival includes panel discussions on Urdu and English literature, and book reading. Scheduled panels include The Courtesan in Urdu Novels, Legacy of Political Autobiographies, Urdu Writing’s Future in the Punjab, The Holy Warrior in Pakistani Cinema, Literature of Resistance, Discovering
According to a press release issued here on Monday, the two-day festival includes panel discussions on Urdu and English literature, and book reading. Scheduled panels include The Courtesan in Urdu Novels, Legacy of Political Autobiographies, Urdu Writing’s Future in the Punjab, The Holy Warrior in Pakistani Cinema, Literature of Resistance, Discovering
Acid-washed ginger which is highly hazardous for health
<a href="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Acid-washed-ginger.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-63664" alt="Acid-washed ginger" src="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Acid-washed-ginger.jpg" width="230" height="200" /></a>ISLAMABAD - Acid-washed ginger which is highly hazardous for health is being sold at the fruit and vegetable market (Sabzi Mandi).
A senior ICT administration
A senior ICT administration
Motorway Police been making vigorous efforts to reduce the rate of accident
<a href="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Motorway-Police1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-63666" alt="Motorway Police" src="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Motorway-Police1.jpg" width="230" height="200" /></a>ISLAMABAD - The Motorway Police has been making vigorous efforts to reduce the rate of accidents to its lowest level yet, by maintaining better discipline on roads
University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Maxim Int’l ink MoU
LAHORE: The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore and Maxim International (Pvt) Ltd inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to set up a dairy institute to upgrade the human resource capacity for uplift the livestock sector in the country.
According to official statement issued here on Monday the MoU signed by UVAS Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Talat Naseer Pasha and Maxim International (Pvt) Managing Director Faisal Fareed is aimed to engage both institutions in collaborative
According to official statement issued here on Monday the MoU signed by UVAS Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Talat Naseer Pasha and Maxim International (Pvt) Managing Director Faisal Fareed is aimed to engage both institutions in collaborative
Free Solar lamps to help students
LAHORE (APP): Deputy Speaker Punjab Assembly Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan has said the government is providing free solar lamps to deserving students to enable them to continue their studies during load-shedding.
Talking to a delegation of students at his chamber on Monday, he said due to load-shedding students were facing hardships.
He said as per Rs 2.5 billion agreement, a Chinese company would provide 10,000 solar lamps in the first phase which would be distributed among students of
Talking to a delegation of students at his chamber on Monday, he said due to load-shedding students were facing hardships.
He said as per Rs 2.5 billion agreement, a Chinese company would provide 10,000 solar lamps in the first phase which would be distributed among students of
BIE Karachi organizes debate contest for students
KARACHI (APP): The Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) would be held a debate contest for the intermediate students on January 30 regarding Seerat-un-Nabi (PBUH).
An announcement on Monday said that the competition would be held at the auditorium of the BIEK.
It said that on the occasion the results of the essay competition would also be
An announcement on Monday said that the competition would be held at the auditorium of the BIEK.
It said that on the occasion the results of the essay competition would also be
Science Fair in Allama Iqbal Open University held
ISLAMABAD (Online): The Intel national Science Fair, an annual event of high school science research competition was held under the Intel- Education Initiative commenced at the Allama Iqbal Open University here on Monday.
The Opening Ceremony of the National Science Fair was held in AIOU where Dr. Manzoor Soomro, Chairman Pakistan Science Foundation, was the Chief Guest on while Country Manager Intel Pakistan Naveed Siraj was also
present.
Students of different schools of from all over the
The Opening Ceremony of the National Science Fair was held in AIOU where Dr. Manzoor Soomro, Chairman Pakistan Science Foundation, was the Chief Guest on while Country Manager Intel Pakistan Naveed Siraj was also
present.
Students of different schools of from all over the
City Traffic Police holds workshops
RAWALPINDI: City Traffic Police (CTP), on the special instruction of City Traffic Officer (CTO) Syed Ishtiaq Hussain Shah held one-day workshops at Madaras, Iqra Roza-tul-atfal, Afshan Colony and Daral-ul-Arqam here to spread awareness among the students about traffic rules and road safety. Education Wing Incharge Abdur Rehman and other team members delivered lectures in this
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister to inagurate girls college in Dheri Baghban
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Sports, Tourism and Youth Affairs Syed Aqil Shah has said that Awami National Party has fulfilled all the promises it had made with the people during the elections campaign of 2008 general elections.
Addressing a joining ceremony at PK-4 area of Mushtaqabad, Syed Aqil Shah said that the struggle of ANP leadership and workers in war against terror was no hidden fact and that people were witness of the efforts and sacrifices of the party which it had
Addressing a joining ceremony at PK-4 area of Mushtaqabad, Syed Aqil Shah said that the struggle of ANP leadership and workers in war against terror was no hidden fact and that people were witness of the efforts and sacrifices of the party which it had
Improving financial position of UoP main objective: Vice Chancellor University of Peshawar
PESHAWAR: Vice Chancellor University of Peshawar Prof Dr Muhammad Rasul Jan said academic over hauling and improving the financial health of the university were his main objectives.
He expressed these views while talking to the visiting faculty members of the Institute of Chemical Sciences University of Peshawar on Monday. The delegation was led by Director ICS Prof Dr Imdadullah.
Dr Jan said deans and heads of the institutions would be asked to submit a strategic plan, with both short and
He expressed these views while talking to the visiting faculty members of the Institute of Chemical Sciences University of Peshawar on Monday. The delegation was led by Director ICS Prof Dr Imdadullah.
Dr Jan said deans and heads of the institutions would be asked to submit a strategic plan, with both short and
University of Engineering & Technology Convocation: 750 students awarded degrees
PESHAWAR: A Total number of 750 students were awarded degrees at the 14th Annual Convocation of University of Engineering & Technology (UET) Peshawar held at Convocation Hall of University of Peshawar.
Governor Masood Kausar was the chief guest on the occasion. Out of 750 students 650 were awarded Degree of B.Sc Engineering, 100 were awarded degree of M.Sc Engineering while four were awarded Ph.D degrees. 11 students were awarded gold medals by the Vice Chancellor of UET Imtiaz Gilani
Governor Masood Kausar was the chief guest on the occasion. Out of 750 students 650 were awarded Degree of B.Sc Engineering, 100 were awarded degree of M.Sc Engineering while four were awarded Ph.D degrees. 11 students were awarded gold medals by the Vice Chancellor of UET Imtiaz Gilani
Monday, 28 January 2013
MoU inked to start Sindh women economic project in the province
<a href="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Sindh-women-economic-project.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-63636" alt="Sindh women economic project" src="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Sindh-women-economic-project.jpg" width="230" height="200" /></a>KARACHI - A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the BBSYDP and the NCHD on Monday to initiate women economic empowerment
Karachi University announces LLM result
Karachi - The Karachi University (KU) on Monday announced the result of LLM annual examination 2012. The number of the registered candidates was 155, out of which 146 appeared in the exam and 68 passed it. The pass percentage stood at 46.58%.
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LL.M. Previous, Annual Examination 2012
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Notice to director Admin and accounts officer of a private university
LAHORE
A district consumer court on Monday issued notice to director Admin and accounts officer of a private university for March 6 in a suit seeking damages for not returning hostel dues to a student.As per details, complainant Muhammad Akram submitted that he had deposited Rs10,000 as hostel security to Nadeem Farooqi, director Admin and Muhammad Awais Iqbal, accounts officer, of the university where his daughter was an MBA student. He said that at the time of allotting the
A district consumer court on Monday issued notice to director Admin and accounts officer of a private university for March 6 in a suit seeking damages for not returning hostel dues to a student.As per details, complainant Muhammad Akram submitted that he had deposited Rs10,000 as hostel security to Nadeem Farooqi, director Admin and Muhammad Awais Iqbal, accounts officer, of the university where his daughter was an MBA student. He said that at the time of allotting the
Teachers concerned about move against Higher Education Commission
LAHORE
PUNJAB University Academic Staff Association (PUASA) has expressed its concern over the federal government’s move to curtail autonomy of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan through new laws.
According to a press release issued on Monday, the PUASA has warned that if the government does not restrain itself from controlling the autonomous power of the HEC, PUASA will launch a countrywide protest strike. The office-bearers of the PUASA were
PUNJAB University Academic Staff Association (PUASA) has expressed its concern over the federal government’s move to curtail autonomy of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan through new laws.
According to a press release issued on Monday, the PUASA has warned that if the government does not restrain itself from controlling the autonomous power of the HEC, PUASA will launch a countrywide protest strike. The office-bearers of the PUASA were
World Health Organisation: Polio virus found in sewage of three cities
Karachi
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed the presence of poliovirus P1 in the sewage of three Pakistani cities - Karachi, Hyderabad and Peshawar.
“Laboratory analysis has confirmed that P1 poliovirus was present in the sewage of Gadap Town in Karachi, Hyderabad and University Town in Peshawar,” a WHO official said on Monday.
The official said the samples were collected earlier this month.He added that the laboratory tests
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed the presence of poliovirus P1 in the sewage of three Pakistani cities - Karachi, Hyderabad and Peshawar.
“Laboratory analysis has confirmed that P1 poliovirus was present in the sewage of Gadap Town in Karachi, Hyderabad and University Town in Peshawar,” a WHO official said on Monday.
The official said the samples were collected earlier this month.He added that the laboratory tests
Prof Zafarullah re-elected as College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan president
LAHORE: The Council of College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan re-elected Prof Zafarullah Ch as its president of CPSP. In annual elections, the council elected Prof Rakhshanda Rehman as senior VP, Prof Rizwan Azami VP, Prof Abdul Sattar Memon Treasurer, Prof Naqib Ullah Achakzai and Prof Mumtaz Ali Marwat executive body members from Lahore, Karachi, Hyderabad, Quetta and Peshawar
Genecology training workshop at Lahore General Hospital
LAHORE – Provision of necessary facilities should be ensured at basic health units’ level to save woman from cancer during pregnancy.
Addressing the participants of genecology training workshop at Lahore General Hospital on Monday, Principal of Postgraduate Medical Institute Anjum Habib Vohra said that there was need to appoint gynaecology and child health specialists at village level for effective use of healthcare facilities provided by the government. The workshop was organized in
Addressing the participants of genecology training workshop at Lahore General Hospital on Monday, Principal of Postgraduate Medical Institute Anjum Habib Vohra said that there was need to appoint gynaecology and child health specialists at village level for effective use of healthcare facilities provided by the government. The workshop was organized in
Education for unvaccinated children!
<a href="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Education-for-unvaccinated-children.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-63613" alt="Education for unvaccinated children" src="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Education-for-unvaccinated-children.jpg" width="230" height="200" /></a>LAHORE: The Punjab Health Department has decided that children who have not been vaccinated for measles, polio,
Punjab University’s Academic Staff Association opposes cancellation of HEC autonomy
LAHORE: The Punjab University’s Academic Staff Association (PUASA) has strongly reacted to the federal government’s act of cancelling the autonomy and rights of the Higher Education Commission.
In a statement, PUASA office-bearers said that if the autonomy of the HEC was cancelled, teachers would hold countrywide protest against this “unethical step”. They said that due to the positive steps and governance of the HEC, the number of PhD teachers had increased and research promoted in
In a statement, PUASA office-bearers said that if the autonomy of the HEC was cancelled, teachers would hold countrywide protest against this “unethical step”. They said that due to the positive steps and governance of the HEC, the number of PhD teachers had increased and research promoted in
Institute of Business Management (IoBM) organises free medical camp
KARACHI: Institute of Business Management (IoBM) health camp and CBM Society of Health Managers (CSHM) presented a comprehensive and free of cost health package to hundreds of visitors comprising IoBM students, faculty, management, staff, alumni and contacts, said a statement issued here on Monday. Participants complimented the theme of the camp ‘Me and my parents – My Healthy World’ and congratulated the CSHM for organising specialised free awareness sessions, assessments, health
World Bank delegation visits Sindh Madressatul Islam University
KARACHI: A delegation of the World Bank, headed by Naseer Rana, visited Sindh Madressatul Islam University (SMIU) on Monday. Other members of the delegation were Nazar Hussain Mahar, Consultant and Dr Iffat Idris, Deputy Consultant of the World Bank. During their meeting with Dr Mohammad Ali Shaikh, Vice Chancellor SMIU at Vice Chancellor’s Secretariat, the issues related to the development of Pakistan with reference to “Citizens’ Right to Information” were discussed in detail, as Dr
Institute for Preservation of Art and Cultureto hold instrumental music concert
<a href="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/instrumental-music-concert.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-63605" alt="instrumental music concert" src="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/instrumental-music-concert.jpg" width="230" height="200" /></a>ISLAMABAD: The Institute for Preservation of Art and Culture (IPAC) and Kuch Khaas will arrange the seventh concert of the series of
Australian Education Organisation holds educational exhibition
<a href="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/educational-exhibition.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-63601" alt="educational exhibition" src="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/educational-exhibition.jpg" width="230" height="200" /></a>ISLAMABAD: The Australian Education Organisation (AEO) held an educational exhibition on January 25, to create awareness among students about study
President appoints VC and deputy chairman of Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology Senate
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the appointment of professor Dr Zafar Iqbal as the vice chancellor and Mushtaq Ahmed Yusufi as deputy chairman, of the Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology Senate.
The appointment of Professor Dr Zafar Iqbal was approved by the search committee constituted under the convenership of the Higher Education Commission chairman, and was subsequently recommended by the Senate of the Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and
The appointment of Professor Dr Zafar Iqbal was approved by the search committee constituted under the convenership of the Higher Education Commission chairman, and was subsequently recommended by the Senate of the Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and
Karachi University announces LLM result
Karachi - The Karachi University (KU) on Monday announced the result of LLM annual examination 2012. The number of the registered candidates was 155, out of which 146 appeared in the exam and 68 passed it. The pass percentage stood at 46.58%.
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LL.M. Previous, Annual Examination
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LL.M. Previous, Annual Examination
Karachi University announces LLM result
Karachi - The Karachi University (KU) on Monday announced the result of LLM annual examination 2012. The number of the registered candidates was 155, out of which 146 appeared in the exam and 68 passed it. The pass percentage stood at
Notices issued by LDA to private schools
LAHORE
ALL Pakistan Private Schools Management Association (APPSMA) has expressed its reservations over the notices issued by the LDA to private schools situated on 46 roads of the provincial metropolis for commercialisation of these institutions on permanent basis. According to a press release issued on Monday, APPSMA office-bearers, including its president Adeeb Jawadani and others, held a meeting with Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah and expressed their serious concern
ALL Pakistan Private Schools Management Association (APPSMA) has expressed its reservations over the notices issued by the LDA to private schools situated on 46 roads of the provincial metropolis for commercialisation of these institutions on permanent basis. According to a press release issued on Monday, APPSMA office-bearers, including its president Adeeb Jawadani and others, held a meeting with Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah and expressed their serious concern
Lecture on Non-hepatic manifestations of chronic hepatitis B and C
LAHORE
SHAUKAT Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre is organising a monthly CME (continuing medical education) lecture on the topic of “Non-hepatic manifestations of chronic hepatitis B and C” for general medical practitioners on Friday, February 1, 2013. According to a Press release here on Monday, Dr Muhammad Qayyum Khan, a consultant gastroenterologist at Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Centre, will be the presenter on this
SHAUKAT Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre is organising a monthly CME (continuing medical education) lecture on the topic of “Non-hepatic manifestations of chronic hepatitis B and C” for general medical practitioners on Friday, February 1, 2013. According to a Press release here on Monday, Dr Muhammad Qayyum Khan, a consultant gastroenterologist at Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Centre, will be the presenter on this
Training programme for head examiners and sub-examiners
LAHORE
THE first-ever training programme designed for head examiners and sub-examiners of all Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISEs) of the province started at the Directorate of Staff Development (DSD) on Monday. Secretary Higher Education Department Punjab Dr Ijaz Munir was the chief guest at the inaugural session while Project Director, DSD, Muhammad Irshad Kiani, BISE Lahore chairman Muhammad Nasrullah Virk and chairmen of other examination boards of the
THE first-ever training programme designed for head examiners and sub-examiners of all Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISEs) of the province started at the Directorate of Staff Development (DSD) on Monday. Secretary Higher Education Department Punjab Dr Ijaz Munir was the chief guest at the inaugural session while Project Director, DSD, Muhammad Irshad Kiani, BISE Lahore chairman Muhammad Nasrullah Virk and chairmen of other examination boards of the
Notice to director Admin and accounts officer of a private university
LAHORE
A district consumer court on Monday issued notice to director Admin and accounts officer of a private university for March 6 in a suit seeking damages for not returning hostel dues to a student.As per details, complainant Muhammad Akram submitted that he had deposited Rs10,000 as hostel security to Nadeem Farooqi, director Admin and Muhammad Awais Iqbal, accounts officer, of the university where his daughter was an MBA student. He said that at the time of allotting the room,
A district consumer court on Monday issued notice to director Admin and accounts officer of a private university for March 6 in a suit seeking damages for not returning hostel dues to a student.As per details, complainant Muhammad Akram submitted that he had deposited Rs10,000 as hostel security to Nadeem Farooqi, director Admin and Muhammad Awais Iqbal, accounts officer, of the university where his daughter was an MBA student. He said that at the time of allotting the room,
Metro bus service affectees protest Chaudhry Colony
LAHORE
HUNDREDS of residents of Chaudhry Colony staged a protest demonstration against the Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Lahore Development Authority (LDA) for acquiring their land forcibly on cheaper rates for widening the road around the Metro Bus Service (MBS) at Ferozpur Road.
Hundreds of protesters staged their protest demonstration which started from LOS Stop and culminated at Cantt drain. They, carrying placards, chanted slogans against the CM
HUNDREDS of residents of Chaudhry Colony staged a protest demonstration against the Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Lahore Development Authority (LDA) for acquiring their land forcibly on cheaper rates for widening the road around the Metro Bus Service (MBS) at Ferozpur Road.
Hundreds of protesters staged their protest demonstration which started from LOS Stop and culminated at Cantt drain. They, carrying placards, chanted slogans against the CM
Murder case: Arrest warrants issued for six
LAHORE
AN Additional District and Sessions Judge issued arrest warrants for two sub-inspectors, one inspector and three employees of Punjab University allegedly involved in implicating a man in false case and torturing him to death.The court has directed authorities concerned to make sure the arrest of said accused and produce them before the court by February 15.
The court has issued arrest warrants of accused SI Zafar Bukhari, Mian Khan, Inspector Abid
AN Additional District and Sessions Judge issued arrest warrants for two sub-inspectors, one inspector and three employees of Punjab University allegedly involved in implicating a man in false case and torturing him to death.The court has directed authorities concerned to make sure the arrest of said accused and produce them before the court by February 15.
The court has issued arrest warrants of accused SI Zafar Bukhari, Mian Khan, Inspector Abid
MPA disqualified over fake graduation degree
LAHORE
THE Lahore High Court on Monday disqualified PML-Q Forward Bloc MPA Khalid Mehmood Sargana for a fake graduation degree.
Justice Muhammad Khalid Mahmood Khan issued this order on petitions moved by voters of the constituency challenging the assembly membership of Sargana on the basis of having fake academic certificates and degree while contesting general elections in 2008.
Bilal Zafar, a voter from the PP-78 Jhang and one of the
THE Lahore High Court on Monday disqualified PML-Q Forward Bloc MPA Khalid Mehmood Sargana for a fake graduation degree.
Justice Muhammad Khalid Mahmood Khan issued this order on petitions moved by voters of the constituency challenging the assembly membership of Sargana on the basis of having fake academic certificates and degree while contesting general elections in 2008.
Bilal Zafar, a voter from the PP-78 Jhang and one of the
Society can helping overcome inhibitions among students
Karachi
Dr Rakhshanda Talat Hussain, former chairperson of the Department of Psychology, University of Karachi, has emphasised the responsibility of society in helping overcome inhibitions among students and explore problems with a view to solving them.
Speaking at The City School Millennial Conference, held at a hotel here and aimed at personal and social development of students, she spoke of myths about mental health, marriage as a cure and denial, myths
Dr Rakhshanda Talat Hussain, former chairperson of the Department of Psychology, University of Karachi, has emphasised the responsibility of society in helping overcome inhibitions among students and explore problems with a view to solving them.
Speaking at The City School Millennial Conference, held at a hotel here and aimed at personal and social development of students, she spoke of myths about mental health, marriage as a cure and denial, myths
United Kingdom ‘still number one choice for Pakistani students’
Islamabad
HR Education Exhibitors announced that the number of visitors attending their exhibition has reached over 3,000 people. With hundreds of students attending series of two-day exhibitions being held in Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi, throughout the week, there has been a tremendous increase compared with the exhibitions held at the same time last year.
HR Consultants have confirmed that there has been a 70% increase compared with the exhibition in
HR Education Exhibitors announced that the number of visitors attending their exhibition has reached over 3,000 people. With hundreds of students attending series of two-day exhibitions being held in Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi, throughout the week, there has been a tremendous increase compared with the exhibitions held at the same time last year.
HR Consultants have confirmed that there has been a 70% increase compared with the exhibition in
Islamabad High Court orders defence ministry to produce Syrian student
Islamabad
Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) here on Monday directed the Ministry of Defence to produce the Syrian student, Yoman Ismail, before the court by Wednesday.
The Syrian student had gone missing in 2010 and later found in the custody of security agencies. At present, he is confined at an internment centre in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.The chief justice of the Islamabad High Court (IHC), Justice Iqbal Hameed ur Rehman, on December
Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) here on Monday directed the Ministry of Defence to produce the Syrian student, Yoman Ismail, before the court by Wednesday.
The Syrian student had gone missing in 2010 and later found in the custody of security agencies. At present, he is confined at an internment centre in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.The chief justice of the Islamabad High Court (IHC), Justice Iqbal Hameed ur Rehman, on December
Annual Status of Education Report: Children’s learning ability ‘alarmingly poor’
Islamabad
The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) Pakistan 2012 survey has identified that school-going age children’s learning ability in terms of reading Urdu or regional languages, English or doing basic level of arithmetic is alarmingly poor across the country.
The survey showed that almost 80 per cent of Class-III students are not able to read Class-II level story text in Urdu or regional languages like Sindhi and Pashto, while almost 57 per cent
The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) Pakistan 2012 survey has identified that school-going age children’s learning ability in terms of reading Urdu or regional languages, English or doing basic level of arithmetic is alarmingly poor across the country.
The survey showed that almost 80 per cent of Class-III students are not able to read Class-II level story text in Urdu or regional languages like Sindhi and Pashto, while almost 57 per cent
Book review: How It Happened - floored by Shazaf Fatima Haider
<strong><a href="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/How-It-Happened.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-63533" alt="How It Happened" src="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/How-It-Happened.jpg" width="230" height="200" /></a>It is said that a good novel is a story of transformation. In such a novel, the protagonists are tumbled together. The reader should be able to swerve along
Book Down Matrimonial Lane with 30 abused women
<div><strong><a href="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Down-Matrimonial-Lane-with-30-abused-women.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-63525" alt="Down Matrimonial Lane with 30 abused women" src="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Down-Matrimonial-Lane-with-30-abused-women.jpg" width="230" height="200" /></a>KARACHI: </strong><strong>For some, love is like a
To move forward, Pak and India must tie up all loose ends
<strong><strong><a href="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Pak-and-India-must-tie-up-all-loose-ends.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-63529" alt="Pak and India must tie up all loose ends" src="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Pak-and-India-must-tie-up-all-loose-ends.jpg" width="230" height="200" /></a>KARACHI: </strong>With the recent escalation of tension at the
New Dan Brown novel Inferno out in May his publisher
<div><strong> <a href="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Dan-Brown-novel-Inferno-out-in-May-his-publisher.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-63526" alt="Dan Brown novel Inferno out in May his publisher" src="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Dan-Brown-novel-Inferno-out-in-May-his-publisher.jpg" width="230" height="200" /></a>LOS
The Uninvited – suffer the children: Book review
<strong><a href="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Uninvited-–-suffer-the-children.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-63522" alt="Uninvited – suffer the children" src="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Uninvited-–-suffer-the-children.jpg" width="230" height="200" /></a>Violent children are always disturbing. Perhaps it’s the idea of innocence lost so early that is
Braintrust - mind blowing by Patricia S. Churchland
<strong><a href="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Braintrust-mind-blowing.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-63519" alt="Braintrust - mind blowing" src="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Braintrust-mind-blowing.jpg" width="230" height="200" /></a>And now for your recommended daily allowance of science. Just kidding. But really, that is what it must sound like to the typical
At one of Korangi’s govt schools, field is a place to trip
<div><strong><a href="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/At-one-of-Korangi’s-govt-schools-field-is-a-place-to-trip.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-63511" alt="At one of Korangi’s govt schools, field is a place to trip" src="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/At-one-of-Korangi’s-govt-schools-field-is-a-place-to-trip.jpg" width="230" height="200"
With a focus on mental health, The City School launches new project
<div><strong><a href="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/With-a-focus-on-mental-health.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-63508" alt="With a focus on mental health" src="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/With-a-focus-on-mental-health.jpg" width="230" height="200" /></a>KARACHI: </strong><strong>The City School launched its new network-wide training and awareness
Kumbhar Mela: These potters don’t need wands to create magical objects
<div><strong><a href="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Kumbhar-Mela.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-63505" alt="Kumbhar Mela" src="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Kumbhar-Mela.jpg" width="230" height="200" /></a>KARACHI: </strong><strong>The potters of the country may not be wizards, but they still have the magical power to transform soil into dazzling,
CPSP: Indian professor applies for Pakistani qualification
<div><strong>LAHORE: </strong><strong>An Indian professor with a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree and 28 years of experience has applied to the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP) for enrolment in its fellowship programme.</strong>
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Prof B Jayaprakash is currently working as a specialist/registrar in cardiology at the Prince Abdul Azeez Mussaed Cardiac Centre in Saudi Arabia, according to CPSP officials. They said that this was the
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Prof B Jayaprakash is currently working as a specialist/registrar in cardiology at the Prince Abdul Azeez Mussaed Cardiac Centre in Saudi Arabia, according to CPSP officials. They said that this was the
Seminar on Development of Country to Country Relationships in Higher Education Sector of Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: It was stated during the seminar organized here at National Library on the topic of “Development of Country to Country Relationships in Higher Education Sector of Pakistan.”
The international cooperation has been greatly helpful in human resource and faculty development in higher education sector in Pakistan.
The seminar was jointly organized by Inter University Consortium for Promotion of Social Sciences Pakistan, the Diplomatic Insight and
The international cooperation has been greatly helpful in human resource and faculty development in higher education sector in Pakistan.
The seminar was jointly organized by Inter University Consortium for Promotion of Social Sciences Pakistan, the Diplomatic Insight and
Education is a mission not investment
ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has dispelled the recent allegations regarding transparency in award of scholarships and its Chairman s refusal to respond to National Assembly s’ call attention notice.
According to HEC, there has been a recent onslaught against the Higher Education Commission (HEC) by certain vested interest groups who do not wish education to flourish in Pakistan.
The HEC administration cleared through an official statement
According to HEC, there has been a recent onslaught against the Higher Education Commission (HEC) by certain vested interest groups who do not wish education to flourish in Pakistan.
The HEC administration cleared through an official statement
Education news is dominated by protests of Ontario public school teachers amid fiscal cuts
<a href="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Education-news-is-dominated-by-protests.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-63495" alt="Education news is dominated by protests" src="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Education-news-is-dominated-by-protests.jpg" width="230" height="200" /></a>ONTARIO: Canada’s education news is currently being dominated by the protests of Ontario public
3-D tsunami models create Japanese school students
<a href="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/3-D-tsunami-models.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-63492" alt="3-D tsunami models" src="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/3-D-tsunami-models.jpg" width="230" height="200" /></a>Residents along the Sanriku coast of the Tohoku region had long been preparing for tsunami--months and years ahead of the Great East Japan
Four have eye on Pakistan Medical and Dental Council administrator’s post
Islamabad
As the National Regulation and Services Ministry plans appointment of an administrator to the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), there are many names doing the rounds for the proposed post.
Among them are Regulation and Services Joint Secretary Arshad Faheem Yasin, Lieutenant General (r) M Rehan Burney, Dr. Sohail Karim Hashmi and Professor Sultan Farooqi.
Lieutenant General (r) Burney reportedly supported by Dr. Asim is an
As the National Regulation and Services Ministry plans appointment of an administrator to the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), there are many names doing the rounds for the proposed post.
Among them are Regulation and Services Joint Secretary Arshad Faheem Yasin, Lieutenant General (r) M Rehan Burney, Dr. Sohail Karim Hashmi and Professor Sultan Farooqi.
Lieutenant General (r) Burney reportedly supported by Dr. Asim is an
Khyber Pakthunkhwa govt reluctant to regulate private educational institutions
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government does not seem serious about enacting the law for registering and regulating the private educational institutions in the province as current assemblies will complete tenure after a few weeks.
Following the Peshawar High Court (PHC) directives to make legislation and regulate the private educational institutions in the province, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government on December 10, 2012 tabled the proposed bill titled “Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Following the Peshawar High Court (PHC) directives to make legislation and regulate the private educational institutions in the province, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government on December 10, 2012 tabled the proposed bill titled “Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Students demand clearance of Punjab University bridge wreckage
<i>* Rubble forces students to stand on road to get buses
* LDA official says broken section of bridge to be reconstructed by next month</i>
LAHORE: Wreckage of the fallen pedestrian bridge along the canal has become a major irritant for the students of Punjab University (PU), as authorities are yet to clear the rubble despite a lapse of more than a month.
The huge split-arm of the overhead bridge, which fell down after a truck rammed into the structure in the wee hours of
* LDA official says broken section of bridge to be reconstructed by next month</i>
LAHORE: Wreckage of the fallen pedestrian bridge along the canal has become a major irritant for the students of Punjab University (PU), as authorities are yet to clear the rubble despite a lapse of more than a month.
The huge split-arm of the overhead bridge, which fell down after a truck rammed into the structure in the wee hours of
Punjab Boards Committee of Chairmen to hold training workshop
LAHORE - The Punjab Boards Committee of Chairmen (PBCC) will conduct a three-day training workshop to train 17 key-trainers and 225 master-trainers from all educational boards at the Directorate of Staff Development (DSD) from January 28 to 30.
According to the BISE spokesman, the training is aimed at training of 20,000 examiners and sub-examiners so that the quality of evaluation of answer-sheets in the board examinations could be improved and the students could get their right.
He said
According to the BISE spokesman, the training is aimed at training of 20,000 examiners and sub-examiners so that the quality of evaluation of answer-sheets in the board examinations could be improved and the students could get their right.
He said
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