Educations Hub: February 2013

Thursday, 28 February 2013

Poetry and linguistics

<strong>Mahmood Awan, a young poet, recently published his second book of poems ‘Veeni Likhia Din’ (a day etched on the wrist). Knowing his background a little may help the readers to understand the milieu of his poems.</strong> He was born in the Khushab area of the Punjab and is now settled in Dublin, Ireland. He like most expat poets and artists exists at two levels; the real and the imaginative. For a poet uprooted from his ancestral land and planted on a foreign soil what

Universities, farmers’ bodies form think tank on Thursday

LAHORE : The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS), the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF), and various farmers’ associations formed a Farmers’ Think Tank on Thursday.

The decision was taken at a consultative meeting jointly chaired by UVAS Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Talat Naseer Pasha, UAF Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar A Khan and PARC Chairman Dr Iftikhar Ahmad.

According to a news release issued here on Thursday, the think tank will work as an advocacy group to

Appointments of BSEK chairman,other officials challenged in Sindh High Court

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Karachi

 

The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Thursday issued notices to the advocate general, the Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK) and others on a petition that questioned the appointments of the BSEK chairman, its secretary, controller, IT manager and research director.

 

Mohammad Fayaz, Iqbal Khan and complainants requested that writ of quo warranto be issued against the chairman, secretary, controller, IT manager and research director, who,

NED University facing financial crisis

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Karachi

 

The financial crisis-hit NED University has managed to disburse the February salaries of its employees from grade-1 to 15 on March 1 (today), while the rest of the staff did not know as to when they would be getting their salaries.

 

Director Finance NED Muhammad Sajeeruddin told The News on Thursday that their university has not yet received its due grant from the Higher Education Commission (HEC), however, they have managed to generate

For NED University graduates, time to step into the real world

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<img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-67305" alt="For NED University graduates, time to step into the real world" src="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/NED-University-graduates.jpg" width="230" height="200" />Karachi

 

The 21st convocation of the NED University of Engineering and Technology, which could probably be the last one for its outgoing vice chancellor (VC), was held at the

Industrial schools established for young offenders in Larkana

LARKANA : The Sindh home department has declared portions of the Central Prison Sukkur and Special Prison for Women Larkana as industrial schools for young offenders.

Iqbal Ahmed Detho, national manager (juvenile justice) of Society for the Protection of Rights of the Child (SPARC), told Dawn on phone on Thursday that the decision had been taken in pursuance of the letters of the Sindh IG Prison written on Jan 24, 2011, and Oct, 21, 2011.

The order was signed by Muhammed Anwar Malik,

Riaz Rafi: self-made artist

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Karachi

 

Referred to as RR by circles close to him, Riaz Rafi happened to land in Karachi through a brief detour to Lahore where he studied at the National College of Art (NCA). Born in Sukkur, Rafi had an innate urge to become an artist but did not elicit the due enthusiasm of his family. Rafi, on the other hand, was not at all enamoured of the usual middle class professional goals of medicine or engineering. He obtained a degree in journalism and on his own went

Sindh High Court CJ seeks comments on ‘illegal sale of govt school buildings’

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Karachi

 

The chief justice of the Sindh High Court (SHC), Justice Mushir Alam, on Thursday took notice of a report published in The News a day earlier about the alleged illegal sale of the buildings of 126 government school.

 

The chief justice (CJ) directed the chief secretary, the education secretary and the administrator of the Karachi Municipal Corporation to file comments in three days.

 

The News published the report on

Jinnah Sindh Medical University Bill

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Karachi

 

Without any “objects and reasons”, which is necessary to show why legislation is tabled, the Jinnah Sindh Medical University Bill is “illegal”, according to Syed Sardar Ahmed.

 

“Another black chapter was written today,” declared the Muttahida Qaumi Movement parliamentary leader while talking to the media outside the Sindh Assembly. The bill had been pending for the past 15 days but the treasury introduced a new bill all of a

Government paves way for another medical university

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<img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-67296" alt="Government paves way for another medical university" src="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Government-paves-way-for-another-medical-university.jpg" width="230" height="200" />Karachi

 

The Sindh Assembly passed a law to set up “Jinnah Sindh Medical University” in Karachi amid protests and a walkout by the Muttahida Qaumi Movement lawmakers on

End to corporal punishment

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The Sindh Assembly has called on the government to scrap a law that is often “misused” to justify

BISE Lahore 32 scholarships

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LAHORE

 

BOARD of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE), Lahore, on Thursday announced scholarships for 32 students who passed 2012 Annual Matriculation Examination.

 

In a press release, a BISE spokesman said out of total 32 scholarships 30 would be given to teachers’ sons/daughters and two would be given to special children. The forms would be accepted till March 16,

Kaun Hai Yeh Gustakh: best understanding of Manto

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LAHORE

 

SHAHID Nadeem and Madeeha Gauhar may not be the best playwright and director in the country but their three hours long spellbinding creation “Kaun Hai Yeh Gustakh” encompassing the life and memorable works of Saadat Hassan Manto has certainly earned them the credit of making the common as well as educated people understand Manto much easily as never before.

 

The play ‘Kaun Hai Yeh Gustakh’ staged in connection with the 100 years

Government College University students celebrate last day as festival

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LAHORE

 

INTERMEDIATE level students of Government College University (GCU) openly celebrated their last day at the university as a festival on Thursday.

 

According to GCU spokesperson, such an activity was held on campus some two decades back. On Thursday, students gathered in the Amphitheatre and got their college shirts signed by Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman, Director Intermediate Studies Iqbal Saqib and their

Department of International Development to give 160m pounds for education

LAHORE

 

THE Department of International Development (DFID), United Kingdom, has agreed to provide a sum of 160 million pounds as educational aid to Punjab government to promote education in the destitute strata during the next five years.

 

This was stated by Chairman of Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) Raja Muhammad Anwar while addressing the District Coordination Meeting of PEF Partner Schools on Thursday.

 

Under the plan, 90 million pounds will

Workshop on Education and Media concluded

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LAHORE

 

A TWO-day workshop “Education and Media” concluded on Thursday with a serious note on government’s indifferent attitude towards education sector as well as weaker response from civil society and media for the promotion of education.

 

The workshop organised by the Pakistan Coalition for Education (PCE) and Centre for Civic Education Pakistan (CCEP) in collaboration with the OXFAM GB was attended by a good number of education reporters

Teachers Front sweeps Punjab University election

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LAHORE

 

PUNJAB University’s Teachers Front, the pro-administration group, clean swept the varsity’s Academic Staff Association (ASA) annual election for the year 2013 held on Thursday.

 

Dr Ahsan Sharif (Chemistry Department) of Teachers Front defeated his Academic Group rival Dr Khalid Mahmood (Library Science Department) on president’s seat with 303 and 193 votes, respectively.

 

Dr Abid Hussain Chaudhry (Institute of

Women’s college holds lively talent show

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Rawalpindi

 

To commend the consistent efforts and motivated spirit of students, who excelled in academics and co-curricular activities during the academic session 2012-2013, the annual prize distribution and talent show was held in the Salma Masud Auditorium of Federal Government Postgraduate College for Women, Kashmir Road, on Thursday.

 

The chief guest on the occasion was Begum Raheel Sharif, wife of Lieutenant General Raheel Sharif, inspector

Expo on energies for sustainable world opens

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Islamabad

 

A month-long International Travelling Expo titled ‘Energies, for a Sustainable World’ will be opened today (Friday) at the National Centre for Physics, Quaid-i-Azam University.

 

The exhibition in Pakistan will travel from Islamabad to Muzaffarabad (AJK), Gilgit, Abbottabad, Gujrat, Larkana during March-April 2013 and will be concluded at Quetta.

 

The expo will provide a great opportunity to the students of all age

Dawoodi Bohras to celebrate birth anniversary

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Rawalpindi

 

The Dawoodi Bohra community worldwide is celebrating the 102nd birthday of its spiritual leader Dr. Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin on Saturday, says a press release.

 

This year, the spiritual leader will celebrate the joyous occasion in Mumbai. Thousands of Dawoodi Bohras from all over India, USA, UK, Canada, France, Australia, Sweden, UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Egypt, Japan, China, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh,

Josh Malihabadi remembered

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Islamabad

 

Speakers at a national literary conference called for devising a comprehensive plan to preserve literary work of great Urdu poet, Josh Malihabadi highlighting his loyalty with land and services for humanity.

 

They were addressing the conference arranged in connection with his 31st death anniversary of Josh Malihabadi which was jointly arranged by Josh Malihabadi Foundation and Josh Memorial Committee here at Pakistan Academy of Letters

Health Tips: Sleep apnea?

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Sleep apnea is a condition in which breathing during sleep is interrupted, and it can occur hundreds of times every night.

 

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute lists these warning signs of sleep apnea:

 

Today’s Health Tips

 

* Chronic and loud snoring that may be interrupted by a pause, followed by a gasping or choking sound.

 

* Feeling very sleepy during the day, or even falling asleep while working or

Sweden willing to share green technology with Pakistan

Karachi

 

Lauding the state of trade relations between Sweden and Pakistan, the Swedish Ambassador to Pakistan Lars-Hjalmar Wide, said that in 2011, Swedish exports to Pakistan recorded a volume of 211 million dollars while imports from Pakistan were around 105 million dollars. Exports from Sweden, he said, comprised mostly electronic goods and heavy machinery while exports to Sweden from Pakistan comprised rice, textiles, and sports goods.

 

He was speaking a

GCU Lahore organizes workshop on photography

LAHORE: The Government College University Lahore (GCU) Photography Club has organized a one-day workshop on basic photography skills. Agha Rizwan Ali, an eminent photographer and an old Ravian, conducted the workshop provided the students technical information about the capacity and usage of different cameras. Agha Rizwan emphasized on bringing emotions to the pictures by utilizing properly available light. He said light was eight percent of the quality of the photograph. Photography Club

Foundation University MBBS result

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Islamabad: The Foundation University has announced the result of Final Professional MBBS (Annual) Examination 2012. Out of 110 candidates, 99 were declared successful with a pass percentage of 90.00%. Miss. Mamoona Tanwir, Rana Roll No. 4146, Reg. No. 3002/FUMC/MBBS-2008 of the Foundation University, Islamabad Campus, got first position in the examination by securing 1,425 out of 1,800 marks.

 

The roll numbers of the successful candidates are 4084, 4085, 4086,

Punjab Education Foundation plans to educate out-of-school children

LAHORE: The Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) has envisaged an ambitious plan of educating the poor out-of-school children who didn't attend any formal schooling due to their abject poverty and lack of necessary resources. Under this plan, the foundation shall arrange education of as many as four million such children during the next five years in the province through partner schools so that these children could earn their livelihood in an honorable way after completing their

Punjab Chief Minister takes notice of school’s wall collapse

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has taken notice of the collapsing of a wall of Government Girls Primary School at Raja Akram Colony Rawalpindi. He ordered inquiry into the incident and directed the administration to ensure provision of best medical care to injured children.
Meanwhile, Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif paid a surprise visit to metro bus system and traveled by it as an ordinary passenger. The Chief Minister reviewed provision of facilities made

Flower show starts

KARACHI (PPI): The 62nd flower show organized by Horticulture Society of Pakistan is beginning on Thursday (today), 28th February 2013 at Sea View Park, Karachi.
The four-day event, which will end on 3rd March 2013, is the centre of attraction for large number of citizens.
Society for Educational Welfare an NGO that provides education to the less privileged poor children of our country since 1996, has been a regular participant of this event.
This year the stall theme is "Socially

National Assembly passes Capital University Islamabad Bill-2013

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Tuesday passed ‘The Capital University Islamabad Bill, 2013’ with an aim to set up a university in the Capital to contribute to the higher education learning in the country.
The bill was moved by Yasmeen Rehman of Pakistan Peoples Party.
The statement of objects and reasons of the bill says, “Setting standards for 21st century Pakistan, the Capital University aims to contribute to the higher education learning in Pakistan by promoting innovation,

Rawalpindi Arts Council hold exhibition

RAWALPINDI (Online): Rawalpindi Arts Council on Wednesday organized a fashion designing exhibition showcasing works of students of the Council’s Fashion Designing class. Cuban Ambassador to Pakistan Jesus Zenen Buergo Concepcion along with his wife, inaugurated the exhibition by cutting ribbon. Over 150 dresses and handmade jewelry prepared by promising 30 students of RAC fashion designing course have been displayed at the exhibition, which attracted a huge gathering. The students used

Agricultural University signs MoU with BSP

PESHAWAR: Agricultural University singed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Business for Professional Progress (BSP) via which varsity would provide research thesis and models to the organization for practical implementation.
The MoU was signed by Vice Chancellor Dr Khan Bahadar Marwat and Chief Executive BSP Dr Amna Hassan on Wednesday in the VC office. Dean Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences Dr Mohammad Subhan Qureshi, Chairman Poultry Science Department Dr Sar Zamin

Legislation on free, compulsory education for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa children in the offing

PESHAWAR: Provincial Minister for Information Mian Iftikhar Hussian said on Wednesday that legislation for free and compulsory education to all children of ages 5 to 16 years was in the offing and would be tabled in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly.
Addressing a forum of parliamentarians on Right to Education organized by pehawar University Teachers' Association (PUTA) in collaboration with UNESCO, the minister said that after the legislation depriving children from education would be

Hospital employees protest against proposed Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University

ISLAMABAD - In spite of chilly and rainy weather in the capital, a large number of employees of three hospitals on Wednesday staged a protest against the proposed renaming of Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) to Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute (SZABMU).

They raised slogans against the proposed merger of Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) and Quaid-e-Azam Medical Collage (QAMC) into one institute which would be renamed Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical

Separate directorate for college sector essential: welfare association

ISLAMABAD - The employees of Islamabad Model Colleges and Schools Employees Welfare Association on Wednesday said that the government’s decision of forming a separate directorate for all model colleges would help strengthen the education system in the capital.

The employees suggested the idea of having a separate directorate for the college sector and said it would enhance the efficiency of all the model colleges including old ones and newly renamed FG institutes, resolving the issues of

Literature and books conclude

KARACHI - They say it is always art and culture that unites a community or nation for healthy and peaceful social living conditions. The 4th Karachi Literature Festival, held at a local hotel from 15th to 17th February, was a really great occasion for the masses and people from all walks of life attended the three day non-stop spree of literary, art and intellectual happenings. The event was organised in collaboration with Oxford University Press (OUP) and was termed as better than the

Govt puts Students, teachers future at stake!

KARACHI - Students, teachers and operators of primary schools that are part of the integrated education learning programme (IELP), an initiative of the Sindh Education Foundation (SEF), staged a protest demonstration outside the Karachi Press Club, reported Dawn here on Tuesday.
The protesters, stakeholders of some 1,300 schools set up in 23 districts of Sindh, including 70 in Karachi, were demanding funds from the Sindh government to run the schools. They said they were finding it

Sindh Assembly passes five government bills and a resolution

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British envoy hosts book launch of ‘Return of a King’

ISLAMABAD: British High Commissioner Adam Thomson hosted the launch of British author William Dalrymple’s new book, ‘Return of a King - The Battle for Afghanistan.’

Return of a King is an analysis of the First Afghan War, told through the lives of remarkable, unforgettable characters. It uses fresh contemporary Afghan accounts of the conflict. Prize-winning and bestselling historian Dalrymple has written eight acclaimed books on a wide variety of subjects. In his new book, Dalrymple

Government decides to form separate directorate for Islamabad Model Colleges

ISLAMABAD: Employees of the Islamabad Model Colleges and members of the Schools Employees Welfare Association (SEWA) said that the government’s decision to form a separate directorate for model colleges would help strengthen the system of education in Islamabad.

The employees hailed the idea of having a separate directorate for colleges and said that it would enhance the efficiency of the model colleges. The also said that this decision could help resolve the issues of teachers and other

Sale of unethical books on the rise

<span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">ISLAMABAD - At a stage where advancement in technology has enchanted modern youth towards book reading, the booksellers, however are cashing in this phenomenon by selling unethical, obscene and immoral literature.</span>

During visits of different places in twin cities it has been told that the students are more interested in unethical books rather than knowledgeable books and they like to read vulgar literature, not

Teachers urged to become role model for students: President IIUI

<span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">ISLAMABAD - Prof Dr Ahmad Yousif Al-Draiweesh, President International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) on Wednesday said teachers should present themselves as a role model to the students.</span>

Addressing to the faculty members of the varsity on the commencement of summer semester 2013, he said they should taught them in such a way so that in future they could serve the nation effectively and to perform their

Institutional Scholarships Award for students

<span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">ISLAMABAD - First meeting of Institutional Scholarships Award Committee of the International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) was held at the new campus of the university.</span>

Prof. Dr. Ahmad Yousif Al-Draiweesh presided over the meeting while Shoaib Murad, Director Scholarship, Higher Education Commission (HEC), Islamabad, Hajira Sohail, Project Director Need Based Scholarship and Tariq Ghumman, Divisional Head,

Wednesday, 27 February 2013

Mafia grabs vast tract of land of 18 state-run schools in Rawalpindi city

<span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">RAWALPINDI – Land mafia has illegally occupied land property costing billion of rupees in respect of 18 state-run schools in Rawalpindi city due to negligence of district administration.</span>

Despite clear directives from the chief minister Punjab Mian Shahbaz Sharif for recovery of the land from illegal possession of the land mafia, the district administration has not taken any action to comply with the

206 members of Parliament degrees still unverified

<span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">ISLAMABAD – Out of 249 parliamentarians, the degree verification cases of 206 are still pending as Higher Education Commission (HEC) has given clearance to the academic credentials of 43 parliamentarians.</span>

On Wednesday four more members of Parliament turned up to get degree clearance. Member of National Assembly Zahid Hamid and Raja Muhammad Asad Khan of PML-N were among them whose degrees have been declared as

Issue for establishment of Hyderabad University

<span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">KARACHI - The issue for establishment of Hyderabad University has been resolved between the ruling PPP and MQM as the House on Wednesday while adopting a resolution recommended the Sindh government to establish a public university in Hyderabad unanimously.</span>

Before commencing of the session on Wednesday, MPAs of MQM led by its parliamentary leader Sardar Ahmed met with Acting Speaker Shehla Raza at her office in the

Hamdard University signs MoU with Chinese University

<span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">KARACHI – Hamdard University, Karachi singed an MoU with Hunan University of China on the second day of Third Hamdard International Unani Medicine Conference tittles as “Unani Medicine: Education and Research Issues and Challenges” held at Madinat al-Hikmah.</span>

Under this MOU, both universities will exchange research, curricula and students. Delegates from China, Japan, Iran, South Africa, Germany, Malaysia and

KW&SB signs MoU with NED University

<span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">KARACHI – Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KW&SB) managing director said that the organisation was dedicated to provide clean drinking water to the citizens.</span>

The KW&SB would improve performance of our laboratories and filter plants to ensure that water supplied to citizens is up to the WHO standards and water samples are taken properly. He stated this during a Memorandum of Understanding signing

Pakistani doctors reach Gaza (Palestine)

<span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">KARACHI - A delegation of experienced Pakistani doctors and eye consultants reached Gaza (Palestine) to provide free trainings to doctors and medical staff and free treatments to patients specially affected from eye diseases.</span>

Prevention of Blind (POB) Trust Chairman Dr Intizaar Hussain Butt said in statement issued here the other day. He said patients having eye disease suffer seriously due to unavailability of

UN, ILO organise cultural mela at Punjab University

<b>Empowering brick-kiln workers through art </b>

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LAHORE: The United Nations, the Association of Network for Community Empowerment (ANCE), the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the Punjab University jointly organised ‘Cultural Mela to Empower Brick-Kiln Workers’ at the PU College of Art and Design on Wednesday.

ILO Pakistan Director Francesco d’Ovido, Punjab Literacy Secretary Dr Pervez Ahmed Khan, Social Security Director

Rescuers exhibit life-saving art on Punjab

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57 research topics of MPhil

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PESHAWAR: The 3rd meeting of the Advanced Studies and Research Board (ASRB) of the Islamia College University (ICU) Peshawar Wednesday approved 57 research topics of its MPhil and PhD scholars.

 

The ASRB meeting chaired by its acting Vice-Chancellor Dr Ihsan Ali Khan and attended by all deans, members of ASRB, research supervisors besides Director Higher Studies and Research, Dr Abdul Qadar Baloch, discussed at length the validity, depth and research value of the

30 new archaeological sites identified in Mansehra district

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PESHAWAR: The archaeologists working on the Higher Education Commission (HEC)-funded survey in Mansehra district have identified 30 new locations where the remains of the Buddhist era were traced for the purpose of further research.

 

The newly-explored sites include the Buddhist era stupas in round and square shapes discovered in damaged condition, besides the Gandhara style graveyard at various locations.

 

Dr Zainul Wahab, an archaeologist working

LCWU holds its first job fair 2013

LAHORE

THE Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) held its first-ever Job Fair 2013 on Wednesday in which 30 corporate sector companies participated.

The event was inaugurated by the wife of Punjab governor while LCWU Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Sabiha Mansoor, faculty and a large number of students were present.

Speaking in the ceremony, wife of Punjab governor said empowering women meant assuring the benefit to underdeveloped and underprivileged

Seminar at Punjab University

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LAHORE

 

SPEAKERS at a seminar at Punjab University (PU) on Wednesday said that Pakistan should not back out of principled stance on Kashmir issue, as Kashmir was an integral part of our country.

 

They also said Kashmir was our jugular vein and no one could live without it. The conference titled “Kashmir: the Story of Struggle” organised by PU Department of Political Science and Centre for South Asian Studies (CSAS) was presided over by Vice

Punjab CM launches distribution of solar panels among students

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LAHORE

 

PUNJAB Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif on Wednesday launched the programme of free distribution of solar panels among 25,000 talented male and female students of government schools and colleges of Lahore under Khadim-e-Punjab Ujala Programme at University of Engineering and Technology Auditorium.

 

When the chief minister arrived at the auditorium of the university, thousands of male and female students warmly welcomed

Kinnaird College convocation held

LAHORE

 

THE 76th convocation of the Kinnaird College for Women was held at the college’s Amphitheater here on Wednesday in which 355 undergraduates and 295 Master’s and MPhil graduates were awarded their degrees.

 

The convocation, a part of the KC’s Centenary celebrations, had Ms Caroline Best, the great-great granddaughter of Lord Arthur and Lady Mary Kinnaird, as the chief guest. Lady Kinnaird is one of the founders of Kinnaird College and the college is

BSEK SSC exams to begin on March 11

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Karachi

 

The Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK) has issued the schedule of practical and theory (written) examinations for Secondary School Certificate (Part-I and II), Class IX and X.

 

According to BSEK Controller of Examinations Noman Ashan, practical exams for Science Group (Class IX and X) would be held from March 11 to 29, and the theory exams (Science and General groups) would commence on April 8.

 

The students, who

University of Karachi to hold practicals for remaining BSc students

Karachi

 

The remaining candidates of BSc Statistics (Pass) Part-I and Part-II can take their practical examinations from March 4 to 7 at the Department of Statistics of the University of Karachi (KU).

 

KU Controller of Examinations Prof Dr M Arshad Azmi announced this on Tuesday. He said the candidates could take their exams after depositing Rs250 per practical examination at the bank counters of the university’s Silver Jubilee

Passage of compulsory education bill

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The passage of Free and Compulsory Education Bill by the Sindh Assembly

Unanimous resolution calls for public university

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Karachi

 

The Sindh Assembly unanimously a passed a resolution on Wednesday, moved jointly by the Muttahida Qaumi Movement and the Pakistan People’s Party, asking the provincial government to set up a public university in Hyderabad.

 

The resolution was passed after a debate between PPP and MQM legislators, the latter insisting that the bill be introduced, but the former expressing “reservations” over “certain things”.

 

At

Annual prize distribution at FG Sir Syed College to award the students

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Rawalpindi: The annual prize distribution ceremony was held at FG Sir Syed College to award the students who achieved positions in the board and university examinations during the academic session 2011-2012.

 

FGEI Director Brigadier Raheel Ashraf was the chief guest on the occasion. The ceremony was attended by a large number of parents, teachers, students and educationists of the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad.

 

FG Sir Syed College

Stumbling through the labyrinth within

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Islamabad

 

An exhibition titled ‘New Romantic’ opens at Rohtas Art Gallery today showcasing the works of Rajab Ali Sayed and Zahrah Ehsan.

 

Fariba Thomson, Art patron and wife of British High Commissioner will be inaugurating the exhibition. The work on display is a statement itself about the vibrant sample of contemporary world of art being explored by the artist duo. Reflecting their creative thoughts through their innovative works, Rajab and

13 students injured as Government Primary School wall collapses

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Rawalpindi

 

At least 13 students were injured when the wall of their school building collapsed due to heavy rain and hailstorm, which lashed the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad on Wednesday morning.

 

The rainwater, which accumulated near the wall of the Government Primary School, Raja Akram Colony, Rawalpindi, weakened its foundation and as a result the wall collapsed injuring about 13 students.

 

According to school

KU announces B.Sc. in Occupational Therapy result

KARACHI: Karachi University on Wednesday announced the B.Sc. in Occupational Therapy Part-I, Annual Examination 2011. Total numbers of 13 candidates were registered and all of them appeared in the exam; however, only 5 candidates passed, making pass percentage 38.46%. In the exam of B.Sc. in Occupational Therapy Part-II, Annual Examination 2011, 20candidates were registered and all of them appeared in the exam. staff

Team of educationists from UK visits Imperial School & College

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Islamabad

 

The representatives of British Council’s project, the ‘Connecting Classrooms — A global education programme for schools’ — visited Imperial International School and College (IISC) F-10/3 Islamabad, here on Wednesday, says a press release.

 

The CEO (IISC) Brigadier Tanvir Ahmed Khan and MD (IISC) Tahira Tanvir welcomed the British Council’s team of educationists from United Kingdom (UK). The visiting team consisted of Rizwan

Apology from India TV for carrying Manzar Imam’s picture

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Islamabad

 

Interior Minister Rehman Malik has received an apology from India TV for telecasting the photograph of the slain MQM MPA Syed Manzar Imam, mistaking him for an alleged Indian Mujahideen member believed to be involved in Hyderabad twin bombing.

 

Manzar Imam MPA from Sindh was killed in a January terrorist attack.

 

Two bombs mounted on bicycles exploded in a crowded market place at Dilsukh Nagar in Hyderabad on Feb. 21,

507 scholars successfully completed studies

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Islamabad: Under ‘Post-Doctoral Fellowships Programme’ of Higher Education Commission (HEC), 507 scholars have successfully completed their Post-Doctoral studies and joined their parent organisations.

 

Through this programme, so far 563 Pakistani university faculty and researchers holding PhD degrees have been provided opportunity to work at leading higher education institutions and state-of-the-art laboratories of academically advanced

Seminar on Challenges and Prospects of Development in Ethiopia

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Islamabad

 

Seminar on ‘Challenges and Prospects of Development in Ethiopia’ was held at Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science & Technology.

 

Professor Dr. John W. Mllor, former professor of Cornell University America and founder of International Food Research Institute America, addressed the participants of the seminar organised by School of Economics Department of the university. Professor Dr. Zahid Saleem, Professor Dr. M.N Jafri,

Tuesday, 26 February 2013

Employees demand funds for Karachi University

KARACHI (PPI): Karachi University Employees Welfare Association and Karachi University Officers Welfare Association have demanded of the federal government and Higher Education Commission (HEC) to immediately release funds for this cash-strapped varsity. Employees Welfare Association president Kabeer Khan and other office-bearers said some 25000 male and female students study in Karachi University and some 3000 non-teaching staff serve them. They said due to fund crunch the varsity is facing

Teachers should be role models: Dr. Al-Draiweesh President IIUI

ISLAMABAD: Prof. Dr. Ahmad Yousif Al-Draiweesh, President International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) has said that teachers should present themselves as a role model to the students and they should taught them in such a way so that in future they could serve the nation effectively and to perform their duties with dedication and sincerity.
He was addressing to the faculty members of the university on the commencement of summer semester 2013. He said that due to rapid development of

Allama Iqbal Open University opens tree plantation drive

ISLAMABAD (INP): Vice-Chancellor, Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), Prof. Dr. Nazir Ahmed Sangi Tuesday launched Spring Tree Plantation Campaign by planting a sapling of Orange in the premises of Academic Complex of the University. On this occasion, the Vice-Chancellor called upon the employees of University to participate in the national cause of making the University green by planting saplings aimed at providing healthy and students friendly environment. He also urged the AIOU students to

Peshawar University Teachers’ Association to hold seminar today

PESHAWAR: Peshawar University Teachers’ Association Peshawar (PUTA) will one-day seminar on "Parliamentarians' Forum on Right to Education" today (Wednesday) at local hotel of the metropolis with aim to debate article 25-A of constitution and ensuring responsibilities on all stakeholders for its true enforcement.
The seminar will involve local leadership of various political parties and other parliamentarians, civil society members and educationist. The seminar will evolve the

Holy Prophet’s birth anniversary celebrations

<span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">ISLAMABAD – A Mehfil-e-Milad was held here in connection with Holy Prophet’s birth anniversary celebrations.</span>

Begum Nusrat Pervez, the First Lady, was the guest of honor in the ceremony, which was organised at the residence of Begum Haji Mushtaq. The ceremony was attended by a large number of women belonging to various walks of life. Renowned women Naat khawans recited Naat and offered salutations and greetings

Divisional Public School (DPS) role in education promotion praised

<span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">OKARA - Commissioner Nabeel Ahmad Awan has said the Divisional Public School (DPS) role in the building character of students and equiping them with education is laudable.</span>

Addressing the annual prize distribution and parent day ceremony of DPS, he said that along with education the students should also participate in co-curricular activities.

DCO Syed Gulzar Hussain Shah, Additional Collector Zaheer Abbas

Training workshop over SPPRA rules

<span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">KARACHI – Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KWSB) organized a Training Workshop regarding Sindh Procurement Regulatory Authority (SPPRA) rules and regulations here on Tuesday.</span>

KWSB MD Misbahuddin Farid has directed to launch the training programme to remove and prevent objections raised by (SPPRA) about the misconduct during procurements and to ensure timely completion of development projects.

He directed all

MPhil award in NCBA&E Lahore

<span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">LAHORE – Dr Abdul Rahman Khawaja was awarded the degree of Master of Philosophy (MPhiI) in Biostatistics by National College of Business Administration and Economics (NCBA&E) Lahore.</span>

The title of his thesis is “Quality of life and Psychiatric Morbidity in Patients of PsotTasis”.

According to a press release, psoriasis is a chronic skin disease with psychosocial implications.

Due to lack of

New study links extreme weather to climate change: Scientists said

<span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">WASHINGTON (AFP) - Scientists said Monday they have identified a physical mechanism behind the extreme weather that has plagued many parts of the world in recent years - and that it is tied to climate change.</span>

Since 2010, for example, the United States and Russia have each suffered scorching heat waves, while Pakistan saw unprecedented flooding.

Scientists from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research

Higher Education Commission clears four MPs’ degrees

<span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">ISLAMABAD - Four more parliamentarians showed up Tuesday for the verification of their academic credentials and the Higher Education Commission cleared their degrees.</span>

So far the degrees of 39 MPs have been declared as genuine by the Commission who contacted HEC for clearance after the Election Commission of Pakistan sent letters to parliamentarians asking them to get their academic certificates attested otherwise

Three groups contesting Punjab University Academic Staff Association election

<strong>LAHORE : The Punjab University Academic Staff Association (PUASA) annual elections will be held on Thursday (tomorrow).</strong>

Besides traditional pro-administration and anti-administration rivals – Teachers Front and Academic Alliance — a three-member new panel ‘Faculty Strengthening Forum’ is also taking part in the ASA elections.

<strong>ACADEMIC ALLIANCE:</strong> The anti-administration panel has fielded Library Science Department’s Prof Dr

Karachi University awards 16 PhD, MPhil degrees

<strong>KARACHI : Karachi University’s board of advanced studies and research awarded eight PhD and as many MPhil degrees to 16 students on Tuesday.</strong>

Those who were awarded PhD degrees were Muhammad Mujtaba Ali (pharmacology), Tahir Hameedullah Khan (applied criminology), Lubina Abdi (chemistry HEJ), Najamur Rehman (pharmacognosy), Nuzhat Sultana (pharmacology), Tahira Mohsan Ali (food sciences and technology), Abida Anwar (biotechnology KIBGE), and Farukh Mansoor

Judge inspects 19 govt schools in Jacobadbad

<strong>SUKKUR : Jacobabad district and sessions judge Amjad Ali Bhoyo on Tuesday inspected 19 government schools in Jacobadbad district on the directive of the Supreme Court. </strong>

During his visit to the Primary School Police Headquarters, Judge Bhoyo inquired from the sub-divisional education officer accompanying him, Abdul Shakoor Banglani, about the release and use of School Management Committee (SMC) funds and the lack of furniture in the school after observing that

Pak Govt plans to restart YouTube

<strong>ISLAMABAD : Standing Committee on Information Technology on Tuesday decided to form a three member committee to negotiate with the management of YouTube, in order to restore the website, after addressing the concerns of the nation</strong>.

Senator Mohammad Idrees Khan Safi chaired the meeting of the committee, which was held at the Parliament Lodges.

Director-General (DG) Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Waseem Tauqeer informed the participants that on

Provincial government 5 sacked over fake degrees

<strong>QUETTA : The provincial government has sacked five officers of the education department, including two daughters of the Balochistan Public Service Commission (BPSC) chairman, recruited on fake degrees</strong>.

A former director of schools, Muhammad Yousuf Khoda, has also been arrested for his involvement in illegal recruitments in the department.

The National Accountability Bureau said here on Tuesday that education officers removed from service included four female

National Assembly nod to another varsity in capital

<strong>ISLAMABAD : Running against time, the National Assembly on Tuesday gave its nod to another of what some critics regard as too many universities coming to Islamabad in a hurry</strong>.

A private bill providing for the establishment of what will be known as Capital University, Islamabad, was rushed through the house without going through the usual procedure of vetting by a house standing committee.

This became the fifth university bill rushed through the National

University of Karachi announces BSc practical date

KARACHI: University of Karachi (KU) on Tuesday announced the date of practical examination for BSc Statistics I and II. As per details, practical examination will be held on March 4 and 7, 2013, and leftover students, who wanted to attend the examination, are required to submit practical fees at KU Silver Jubilee counter. The fee of per practical is Rs 250. staff

Cultural Mela to Empower Brick Kiln Workers

LAHORE: The United Nations, Association of Network for Community Empowerment (ANCE), International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the Punjab University are jointly organising a festival titled ‘Cultural Mela to Empower Brick Kiln Workers’ at PU College of Art and Design today (Wednesday) at 10am. The event is being organised to break stereotype about brick kiln workers and employers and some realities of their life through creative art. ILO Pakistan Country Director Francesco d’Ovido,

‘Suno Pyari Beti’ book launched

LAHORE: The launch of Razina Alam Khan’ book titled ‘Suno Pyari Beti’ was held at Al-Raazi Hall of the Undergraduate Study Centre, Punjab University, on Tuesday. Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Mariam Nawaz was the chief guest, while PU Vice Chancellor Dr Mujahid Kamran, Senator Razina Khan, journalist Arifa Subah Khan, columnist Sofia Bedar, senior faculty members and a large number of students were also present on the occasion. Speaking on occasion, Mariam Nawaz said that

Salman Raza puts ‘Adornment’ on display at Collectors Gallery

<a href="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Salman-Raza-puts-‘Adornment’-on-display-at-Collectors-Gallery.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-67078" alt="Salman Raza puts ‘Adornment’ on display at Collectors Gallery" src="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Salman-Raza-puts-‘Adornment’-on-display-at-Collectors-Gallery.jpg" width="230" height="200" /></a>LAHORE: A solo show of

Schools lacking firefighting equipment to be sealed

RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi commissioner has issued directives to install state-of-the-art fire-extinguishing equipment in all multi-storey buildings and private schools in Rawalpindi.

These orders were issued after a fire incident in a private school building in Lahore, which claimed the lives of several children. At least 22 children and a teacher sustained severe burn injuries when their classroom caught fire reportedly due to a gas leakage in Shahdara Town on Thursday.

The fire erupted

Promotion of teachers approve

ISLAMABAD: A formal approval has been granted to upgrade BPS-16 and BPS-17 teachers working under the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) to BPS-17 and BPS-18, respectively. The approval was accorded in a meeting of the FDE Departmental Promotion Committee held in the capital. According to Federal Government Teachers Association (FGTA) President Azhar Khan Awan and FGTA Secretary Information Shafqat, approval has been given to promote the teachers under the time-pay-scale formula, who have

Second session of its nationwide campaign ‘Shabash Pakistan'

RAWALPINDI: The Fatima Jinnah Women University Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialisation in collaboration with the School of Leadership (SoL) has organised the second session of its nationwide campaign titled, ‘Shabash Pakistan’.

“Around 200 students gathered at new auditorium and pledged to save their motherland by becoming ambassadors of peace,” said a press release. Shabash Pakistan is a “nation-branding movement” started by the SoL.

Shabash Pakistan is a series

Solutions to protect environment

ISLAMABAD: Students from thirty branches of the Roots School System exhibited innovative models highlighting various themes and also presented solutions to the degradation of the environment being caused by people.

Recycled material was used to set up stalls. A dump truck in life size 3D was the brain child of Roots junior School 41 Harley Street and became the centre of attraction for the visitors. Students of Roots School G8 Campus won in the category for original idea and depiction

18th Annual PGME Conference

KARACHI: Department of Postgraduate Medical Education and Department of Continuing Professional Education, Aga Khan University have invited abstracts for their 18th Annual PGME Conference.

The moot with the theme Social Accountability in Health Professions Education will be held from May 31-June 1, said the organisers on Tuesday.

Fire at private school raises safety concerns

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THE incident of fire at a private school in Shahdara Town in which several innocent children and a teacher received burn injuries should be a real eye-opener for all of us especially those at the helm.

 

Fortunately, the incident did not claim any life. But at the same time it highlighted the need of maximum awareness to avert such incidents in future. The fire erupted in the classroom because of leakage of gas from a heater. The gravity of this incident could be

Protest against the delay in payment of dues

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<a href="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Protest-against-the-delay-in-payment-of-dues.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-67065" alt="Protest against the delay in payment of dues" src="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Protest-against-the-delay-in-payment-of-dues.jpg" width="230" height="200" /></a>Educational prospects of a large number of school-going children in

Inspector General of Police takes notice of schools’ security concerns

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Taking notice of media reports published in some sections of the press that the All Private Schools Management Association of Sindh had shown concern over the security of children, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sindh Fayyaz Ahmed Laghari on Tuesday directed the Zonal Deputy Inspector Generals (DIGs) to compile the data of schools and obtain their contact numbers for security purposes.

 

He urged all the police stations concerned to make strict security

Pehli Dastak has hit bookstores

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The first book of poet Qaiser Jamroz under the title of ‘Pehli Dastak’ has hit bookstores.

 

Although having education as an engineer, the aesthetic value of Jamroz’s poetry gives the impression that he has been associated with literature.

 

‘Pehli Dastak’ talks about the dynamics of human relations while reflecting on the vicissitudes of feelings as a result of the rise and fall of conscience under the influence of social

2 students wounded in Tipu Road firing

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Rawalpindi: Two teenage students of the Poly Technic College were wounded critically when a gang opened fire on them at Tipu Road after a brawl on Tuesday, the ‘Rescue-1122’ said.

 

The rescuers shifted the wounded students — Aftab, aged 17, and Karamat, 18 — to the Benazir Bhutto

National University of Sciences and Technology entrepreneurial challenge ‘Discover’ ends

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The Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship of National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) successfully culminated the grand finale of the second Prime Minister’s Entrepreneurial Challenge ‘DISCOVER — Prosperity Through Entrepreneurship’.

 

DISCOVER, a national level business plan competition has been endorsed by the prime minister.

 

Six months competition ended with a group of seasoned panellists deciding on five

Health Tips: Care for splint

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If you must wear a cast or splint to protect an injury, it’s important to care for it properly while you heal.

 

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons offers these suggestions:

 

Today’s Health Tips

 

* Keep the cast/splint dry by wrapping it in two layers of plastic when you shower.

 

* Stay off your feet and avoid walking in a cast until it has completely dried and hardened. Fibreglass casts take one hour or

Lubna Jehangir world of ethereal illusion

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An exhibition titled ‘Opening the Window’ by Lubna Jehangir opened at the Jharoka Art Gallery on Tuesday. It showcases the artist’s creative effort to capture ethereal world in watercolours in a beautiful merger of illusion of constant motion.

 

Argentinean Rodolfo J. Martin Saravia inaugurated the exhibition displaying twenty-five pieces by the artist that revolve around women and nature, featuring them both as beautiful, mysterious, all-knowing, all-giving

Seminar on regional languages

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Students sing folk songs in between presentations

 

A seminar on ‘Pakistani Regional Languages and Literature’ was organised by the Department of Pakistani Languages at the National University of Modern Languages (NUML) here on Tuesday.

 

Scholars of different regional languages and literature, including Balti, Shina, Kashmiri, Hindko and Pushto presented their research articles on the occasion.

 

NUML Rector Major General (r)

USAID-funded continues to build capacity of CSOs

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The USAID-funded Assessment and Strengthening Programme- Associates in Development (ASP-AiD) conducted a one-day interactive workshop for Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) under the Small Grants and Ambassador Fund Programme (SGAFP) here on Tuesday.

 

The workshop afforded an opportunity for detailed discussions on the capacity-building plan and approach, which will pave the way for all future interventions.

 

“This support by USAID will allow

Folk artistes perform on concluding day of Spring Festival 2013

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A ‘Cultural Evening,’ featuring outstanding folk artistes, musicians and folk dancers from all over Pakistan, marked the conclusion of the three-day ‘Spring Festival’ organised by the Lok Virsa (National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage) and the Ministry of National Heritage and Integration.

 

The cultural evening held at Lok Virsa open air theatre was attended by a large number of people from twin cities of Islamabad-Rawalpindi, who enjoyed

PhDs teachers demand even allowance

PESHAWAR: Those who have done Ph.Ds in subjects and issues related to Arts and Humanities in government colleges have demanded the government to increase their Ph.D allowance at par with the Ph.D scholars who had done their research in science.
Dr Naseer uddin, Assistant Professor Government College Peshawar told The Frontier Post on Monday that philosophers having their doctorate degrees in science were receiving 7500 rupees in terms of Ph.D allowance while those who had doctorate degrees in

Aqil Shah inaugurates college at Dheri Baghbanan

Peshawar (PPI): Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Sports Syed Aqil Shah on Monday inaugurated the newly constructed Bacha Khan Government Girls Degree College Dheri Baghbanan. Secretary Higher Education Farah Hamid, College Principal Safia Gul, ANP PK-4 President Zahid Hussain, President Dheri Baghbanan Ward Aamir Sabir and Wards Presidents and Secretaries of PK-4 were also present on the occasion.
Aqil Shah said Baba-e-Amn Bacha Khan considered education necessary for the development of

Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University (STMU) starts faculty of Physical Therapy

ISLAMABAD: Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University (STMU), here Monday formally welcomed the first batch of Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) the university has introduced the faculty of physical therapy to address the need of professional education and skills in physical therapy, a very important field of medical care.
An orientation ceremony in this regard was held at Shifa International Hospital that was addressed by Chancellor STMU Dr. Muhammad Ata speaking at the orientation ceremony welcomed the

Matric exams from March 2, 2013

RAWALPINDI (APP): The Secondary School Certificate (SSC) annual examinations (Matriculation) for 2013 under Rawalpindi Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (RBISE) would commence from March 2. According to RBISE, spokesman, Irslan Cheema, the board has made all the arrangements in this connection while the roll number slips are being issued to the students. The Controllers and special mobile teams would conduct surprise raids during examination timing and check the examination

Passage of Sindh Higher Education Commission Bill 2013 a achievement

KARACHI (PPI): The students of Dawood College of Engineering and Technology (DCET) Karachi on Monday hailed Sindh Assembly members for passing Sindh Higher Education Commission (HEC) Bill 2013 recently and asked Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah and Provincial Education Minister Pir Mazharul Haq to immediately ensure formation of Sindh HEC so that students could get scholarships this academic year with peace of mind. "The passage of Sindh HEC Bill 2013 is a landmark achievement which

6th International Power Generation Conference

KARACHI (Online): The 6th International Power Generation conference & exhibition (POWERGEN PAK 2013) will be held on February 26 (today) with a theme "Emerging Energy-Mix for Sustainable Power Generation" at a local hotel at Karachi. Naeem Qureshi, Chairman Organizing Committee of Power Gen Pak said that the conference will provide knowledge & awareness, networking and Research & Development opportunities exclusively designed for power generation through coal,

LSE, LGS win 18th GCU Parliamentary Style Debates

LAHORE: The Lahore School of Economics (LSE) and the Lahore Grammar School (LGS) on Monday won the 18th GCU Parliamentary Style Debates 2013, hosted by the Government College University (GCU) Lahore Debating Society. Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Khaleequr Rahman was the chief guest at the final round of the bilingual competition, adjudicated by Barrister Omer Ahmad Khan, Hamad Saeed, Rana Hamza Ijaz, Moeed Ali Jaffari, Ali Javed, Uzair Mehmood, Zulqarnain Cheena and Owais Maqbool Bari. As

Private school students being forced to pay summer fee in advance

KARACHI: Many private schools in the metropolis have issued directions to parents of students to pay June-July fees in advance despite Directorate of Private Institution Sindh restraining them schools across the province from collecting such fees. The annual examinations of private school students are likely to be held in March and April 2013. Hence, school administrations are putting pressure on students to deposit fees at least in February and March, otherwise they would not be allowed to

New study: Fish oil and aspirin could cure arthritis

ISLAMABAD: A new breakthrough study has found that a combination of fish oil and aspirin could be the key to beating a host of devastating chronic diseases, such as arthritis.

Researchers found that the two work together to combat the inflammation responsible for a host of illnesses, including heart disease, cancer and arthritis.

Experts have always touted the health benefits of low-dose aspirin and omega-3 fatty acids found in foods, such as flax seeds and salmon, but the detailed

Chinese New Year celebration ceremony

ISLAMABAD: Students of the Headstart Elementary School in collaboration with Chinese officials held a Chinese New Year celebration ceremony, featuring songs and dances.

A large number of students performed folk dance of Pakistan and China at the event. A theatrics performance was also performed on the Karakoram Highway.

The objective of celebrating this day was to wish the Chinese people a “happy new year” and to celebrate the Pak-China relationship. Speaking on the occasion, Cultural

Safety and security exhibition begins

ISLAMABAD: The three-day 9th International Safe and Secure Pakistan Exhibition-2013 is set to bring major investment opportunities for local and foreign exhibitors and manufacturers.

Pegasus Consultancy Managing Director Aamer Khanzada said in a press statement that the mega event was being organised for the first time in the Pak-China Convention Centre from February 26 to February 28.

The National Disaster Management Authority, the Capital Development Authority, the Fire Protection

Parents of students allege private tuition centres ‘minting money’

ISLAMABAD: Parents of students have alleged that private tuition centres in the twin cities are flouting rules and regulations and are nothing but “money minting machines”.

Several parents complained that these tuition centres did not conduct tests within the prescribed fee and demanded additional charges, which according to the parents was unjust. A parent said, “Tuition centres should not charge extra fee from students. It is nothing but a ploy to extract more money from us.”

A

Award-winning clicks showcased at Alhamra gallery

<a href="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Award-winning-clicks-showcased-at-Alhamra-gallery.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-66981" alt="Award-winning clicks showcased at Alhamra gallery" src="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Award-winning-clicks-showcased-at-Alhamra-gallery.jpg" width="230" height="200" /></a>LAHORE: Organised for the first time in Pakistan, an exhibition by the

Monday, 25 February 2013

KP Minister inaugurates girls college

<b>PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtun-khwa Minister for Sports Syed Aqil Shah on Monday inaugurated the newly constructed Bacha Khan Girls Degree College, Dheri Baghbanan.Speaking as chief guest, Syed Aqil Shah said Bacha Khan considered education necessary for the progress of Pakhtuns and for bringing them on a par with other developed nations of the world.He said the inauguration of girls college in Dheri Baghbanan would prove a milestone in promotion of girls education. The ceremony also was

‘Return of the Native’ mirrors Lahore colours at Rohtas

LAHORE

 

A paintings exhibition, Return of the Native, is held Rohtas Art Gallery, Model Town.

 

The exhibition, representing three generations of artists - working with a wide spectrum of materials and processes, and diverse approaches to art making, has one thing in common; their deep-rooted connection to Lahore. Whether way-farers, like David Alesworth from Britain, who chooses to make Lahore his home or Faiza Butt who resides in London, but returns now and

Launched a revolution in education sector

LAHORE

 

PUNJAB Minister for Planning and Development Ch. Ghafoor on Monday claimed to have launched a revolution in education sector of the province.

 

Speaking at the solar lamp distribution ceremony held at a suburban school, Ghafoor said step has been taken by the provincial government for the continuation of study amid energy crisis. He said student securing 60 percent numbers in his or her study would be eligible to get free solar

Big photo journalism exhibition comes to town

LAHORE

 

A BIG photo journalism exhibition organised by the World Press Photo Foundation, Netherlands, was jointly inaugurated by Ambassador of the Kingdom of Netherlands Hugo Gajus Scheltema and Punjab Assembly Speaker Rana Iqbal Khan at Alhamra Art Gallery on Monday

 

World Press Photo Foundation is an independent, nonprofit organisation with its head office in the Netherlands, where it was founded in 1955. The organisation is committed to supporting and

Second position in Sialkot college

LAHORE

 

KHAWAJA Muhammad Safdar Medical College Sialkot has got second position in all the government and non-government medical colleges in the examination of MBBS First Professional Part-II of University of Health Sciences and its result remained 97.85%.

 

According to a handout on Monday, Principal Khawaja Muhammad Safdar Medical College Sialkot Prof. Dr. Zafar Ali Chaudhry, during a meeting with a delegation of male and female students, congratulated them on

PhD Thesis published

LAHORE

 

The PhD thesis titled “Faculty development programme for universities of Pakistan” of Punjab University’s Prof Dr Shaukat Ali Raza was published. The thesis explores the need for faculty development in terms of instructional, professional and organisational development at individual, department and university

Punjab Governor for joint efforts for education

LAHORE

 

PUNJAB Governor Makhdoom Ahmad Mehmood has said that education should be given the first priority as no society can develop and prosper without imparting new knowledge to the youth through modern education.

 

He said this while addressing a ceremony organised by All Pakistan Private Schools Owner Association (APPSOA) at Alhamra here on Monday.

 

The Punjab governor said joint efforts were required to promote education, adding that the role

HEC at provincial level to run into problems: Atta-ur-Rehman

Karachi

 

A higher education commission (HEC) cannot be set up at the provincial level because such a committee is run at the federal level in various countries across the world, said the former chairman of the HEC on Monday.

 

Prof Dr Atta-ur-Rehman was the chief guest at a ceremony held at the construction site of the new building of the Latif Ebrahim Jamal (LEJ) Research Institute of Nanotechnology.

 

Rehman said that in Turkey, India and other

All government teachers recruited on merit in govt’s five-year tenure

Karachi

 

During the five-year tenure of the government, all teachers were appointed on merit and none on recommendation, said the Sindh education & literacy minister on Monday.

 

Pir Mazhar-ul-Haq said that around 1,100 ghost schools had been closed, while 1,400 schools had been opened after recruiting 14,000 teachers on merit, and the candidates who had passed the National Testing Service’s tests would be appointed soon.

 

Haq was

Universities in interior Sindh need of the hours

Karachi

 

The convener of the Sindh Baradari Alliance, Liaquat Ali Sahi, said that injustices were being committed against the people of interior Sindh as far as educational facilities were concerned and there were no universities for the children of farmers, labourers and the middle-class in the districts of Mirpurkhas, Tharparkar and Badin.

 

He said that Hyderabad only had one university and the rulers were fighting over the establishment of another, thus

KU’s financial crunch resulting in unpaid staff: Karachi University Teachers Society

Karachi

 

The University of Karachi (KU) has been experiencing one of the worst financial crunches, which has resulted in KU being unable to pay the salaries of its teaching and non-teaching staff, said the Karachi University Teachers Society (KUTS) on Monday.

 

The KUTS has demanded the prime minister to take notice of the financial crisis and issue an urgent grant of Rs1 billion from his discretionary funds to the public sector university at the

PPP foils MQM bid to raise university issue

Karachi

 

After its senior education minister made a shocking admission that his party’s government had scuttled efforts to build the proposed Hyderabad University, the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) realised what was coming. So it got a session of the Sindh Assembly adjourned after just 90 seconds of proceedings on Monday.

 

The abrupt adjournment announced by acting Speaker Shehla Raza deprived the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) of an opportunity to take up

Lively sports day at Preparatory School

Islamabad

 

A breathtaking competition was held between ‘Courage, Endeavour and Honour’ teams during the Preparatory School Islamabad’s (PSI) Sports Day, says a press release.

 

The sports meet started off with an impressive and colourful parade with all students from Pre-Nursery to O’ Levels participating in the march-past. The event was attended by a large number of parents, some of whom seemed more involved in the thrilling races than their kids. The

World Press Photo Exhibition

Islamabad

 

Creating awareness among photo-journalists on what is happening around the world would be the key objectives of the World Press Photo Exhibition to be organised by the Netherlands Embassy in March as part of its spring activities.

 

Apart from that, a one-day master class on ‘Ethics of Photojournalism’ will be held in on March 7 in Lahore and on March 9 at the National Press Club in Islamabad. The festivities will also include ‘Intercontinental

Study on crucial aspects of gender-based violence launched published by GEP

Islamabad

 

The findings of a research study titled ‘Social and Legal Responses to Rape’ published by Gender Equity Programme (GEP) reveals that incest and rape by one’s close relatives, family friends and neighbours exist at a much larger scale than previously thought.

 

The study makes part of the five researches launched by Aurat Foundation (AF), under its USAID-funded Gender Equity Programme (GEP) on Monday providing a comprehensive analysis of some

Growing Years School holds annual sports day

Rawalpindi

 

The Growing Years School, Rawalpindi, organised its Annual Sports Day at the Pasban Sports Complex. Baitul Maal Chairman Zamurrud Khan was the chief guest on the occasion, says a press release.

 

The programme started with recitation from the Holy Qur’aan, followed by a ‘Naat’.

 

Later, students of all branches presented march-past led by Head Boy Aizaz Anwar Khan.

 

An eye-catching event was the aerobics presented

Children’s Movie Club for kids

Islamabad

 

The Universal School System (USS) launched the first-ever Children’s Movie Club on its premises.

 

Movies are enjoyable for children of all ages that stimulate children’s emotions, imaginations and conversations. These movies introduce children to cultures, historical events and stories they are unfamiliar with. USS Movie Club was launched with a free screening of Ice Age-4 for all children aged 3-15 years. The club membership is open to all and

Higher Education Commission to undertake special training programme

Islamabad

 

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) would undertake special training programme for vice chancellors and institutional heads of higher education institutions from Islamic countries.

 

It was stated by HEC Chairman Dr Javaid R. Laghari while addressing the concluding ceremony of second orientation workshop for newly inducted vice chancellors and institutional heads under Modern University Governance Programme for University

Artisans-at-work exhibition organised by Lok Virsa

Islamabad

 

Artisans-at-work exhibition remained the major attraction on the second day of Spring Festival organised by Lok Virsa and Ministry of National Heritage and Integration.

 

The three-day festival is in full swing at Shakarparian. The glimpses of the rural folk life and traditional heritage of different provinces and regions coloured the grounds of the federal capital enriching its beauty and landscape.

 

Though the festival features a

Health Tips: Bunion pain

A bunion is a bump that forms on the joint at the base of the big toe. It can be quite painful, especially when you put on shoes or walk.

 

The American Podiatric Medical Association suggests how to manage bunion pain:

 

Today’s Health Tips

 

* Apply a non-medicated, over-the-counter bunion pad.

 

* Make sure your shoes have deep, wide toe boxes.

 

* Apply an ice pack several times a day to relieve swelling and

Josh moot to be held 27 feb

Islamabad: Josh Aabadi Foundation (JAF) will arrange Josh Maleeh Abaadi literary conference tomorrow (February 27) at Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) here.

 

Senator Jahangir Babar, leader of house in senate will be the chief guest. Prominant intellectuals from all over the country will participate in the conference. Josh Maleh Aabadi was born as Shabbir Hasan Khan and was a noted Urdu poet.

 

He was an Indian citizen until 1958, when he emigrated to Pakistan and

Students display research projects in science fair organised by GIKI

Islamabad

 

Students from all over the country displayed their research projects and participated in different competitions in a three-day Science Fair, organised by Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology (GIKI).

 

The fair was organized here,by GIKI Science Society. Dr Shoaib Khan of Center for Advanced Studies in Engineering (CASE) was chief guest in the prize distribution ceremony. Dr M. Junaid Mughal, Dean Student Affairs, was also

Observe anti-dengue day in Education institutes

LAHORE

 

ON the directions of Punjab government, public sector educational institutions of the provincial metropolis observed Anti-Dengue Day on Sunday to create awareness among the public about the virus.

 

The educational institutes organised walks, seminars as well as carried out fumigation to observe the day which were attended by teachers, faculty members and other staff. Punjab government had announced that Anti-Dengue Day would be observed on Sunday by

Pakistan Medical Association resents transfer of medical teachers

LAHORE

 

The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) has termed transfers of medical teachers from established medical colleges to newly established colleges a worst form of bad governance.

 

“It is like making a unit functional by making other units dysfunctional,” said PMA office-bearers in a press conference after its provincial council meeting under the chairmanship of Dr Ashraf Nizami at PMA House on Sunday. Councillors from Lahore, Faisalabad, Sheikhupura,

Lahore Literary Festival ends on a high note

LAHORE

 

THE two-day Lahore Literary Festival, which got a frenzied response from the Lahorites, ended with enlightening discussions on literature, celebration of masterpieces of local and international writers and social discourse on the past, present and future of literature.

 

The brilliant sunny day after two days of rain in the provincial metropolis saw big attendance of the Lahorites in the festival as a part of The Mall was blocked with the large number of

After 27 years in service, injured cop is forgotten

Karachi

 

At the Aga Khan University Hospital, Shahnawaz Khan sits motionless. His heavily plastered left leg is a dead lump, swollen and useless; the right leg is also wounded but healing. Every Tuesday, from morning till dusk, the policeman is at the city’s largest private hospital for treatment.

 

From home, five people lift Khan up on their shoulders and carry him to an ambulance, which takes him for a check-up with two doctors. “Just getting down itself,

Future depends on education of childrens

Retired school and college teachers of Rawalpindi-Islamabad, Wah and Attock, not happy with state of affairs in education sector, say future of a country depends upon its education system and in this context one should keep in mind good education makes schoolchildren intelligent, progressive and law-abiding citizens as well as honest, bold and strong defenders of their motherland.

 

In their discussion they point out to young generation that those who struggled for achievement of

Lahore Grammar School students bring laughter and music

Islamabad

 

An extraordinary live musical performance ‘Sound of Music’ by students of Lahore Grammar School (LGS) underlined the fact that given the opportunity and direction, Pakistani youth can do wonders.

 

The famous play ‘Sound of Music’ may have previously been performed by experienced artistes around the world but the production of the play as done by the schoolchildren on a shoestring budget was indeed remarkable.

 

On show were

Anti-dengue walk in SARGODHA

SARGODHA: The University of Sargodha organised an anti-dengue walk here on Sunday.

 

Speaking on the occasion, university VC Dr Muhammad Akram Chaudhry stressed the need to create awareness among the people regarding dengue. He said that the virus was curable.

 

Meanwhile, university Registrar Rao Jamil Asghar, Sargodha Medical College Principal Dr Eice Muhammad, Dean Faculty of Science Dr Muhammad Ali and Public Relations and Publications Director Dr Hussain Ahmad

Jamaat-e-Islami demands announcement of Hyderabad varsity

KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Sindh amir Dr Merajul Huda Siddiqui has asked the Pakistan People’s Party Parliamentarian led government to immediately announce establishment of university in Hyderabad.

Harshly criticizing the Sindh education minister, he said more than 1200 ghost schools in Sindh province is the sole achievement of the inapt education minister. He said according to a report of World Bank Sindh has more ghost schools than any other province of Pakistan and the sitting

Ambassador honoured with SCM

WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States Sherry Rehman has been awarded prestigious Smith College Medal for her extraordinary achievements and outstanding dedication to the rights of women. Ambassador Rehman, who graduated in 1985 from the institution, joined five other alumnae -who are now outstanding professionals- in receiving the medal. “After 20 years of service as one of the most respected Pakistani journalists, you became part of the story, seeking to add a much-needed

University student arrested for alleged murder 11-year-old-girl and rape of minor

<i>* Defence attorney says accused being implicated falsely by the police</i>

* Police claims to have statements from accused, confessing to the crime

By Kiyya Qadir Baloch

ISLAMABAD: The police have arrested a university student who allegedly murdered an 11-year-old-girl, who was reportedly raped and then burnt to death in Sector I9.

The university student is said to be the boyfriend of the minor’s tutor.

Inspector Mehboob Ahmed, a senior police official at Bhara

PU announced results of BSc Home Economics

LAHORE

 

PUNJAB University (PU) announced the results of BCom Part-I and II 2nd annual examination 2012 and BSc Home Economics Third Year 2nd annual examination 2012 on Monday.

 

According to a press release, results are available at the PU website www.pu.edu.pk.

 

book launch: Punjab University (PU) organised a launching ceremony of a book “Minhaj-ul-Furqan” by Allama Khizer Yasin held at varsity’s Al-Raazi Hall of Undergraduate Study Centre

PU announced results of BCom Part-I and Part-II

LAHORE

 

PUNJAB University (PU) announced the results of BCom Part-I and II 2nd annual examination 2012 and BSc Home Economics Third Year 2nd annual examination 2012 on Monday.

 

According to a press release, results are available at the PU website www.pu.edu.pk.

 

book launch: Punjab University (PU) organised a launching ceremony of a book “Minhaj-ul-Furqan” by Allama Khizer Yasin held at varsity’s Al-Raazi Hall of Undergraduate Study Centre

Spring Festival 2013 draws crowds

<strong>ISLAMABAD : On Sunday morning, a sunny sky and packed lawns gave the opening of Lok Virsa’s three-day ‘Spring Festival’ the aspect of a picnic. </strong>

Organised by Lok Virsa and the Ministry of National Heritage and Integration, the festival was popular with children and with adults.

Khalid Javed, Lok Virsa executive director, said: “It’s not very hard to bring smiles to peoples’ faces,” looking out at the crowd.

The food stalls remained busy

Josh Maleehabadi conference

<strong>ISLAMABAD : Josh Maleehabadi Foundation (JAF) will arrange Josh Maleehabadi literary conference at the Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) on February 27.</strong>

Senator Jehangir Badr, leader of the house in the Senate, will be the chief

Environment nature carnival

<strong>ISLAMABAD : About 15,000 children and their parents participated in an “Environment nature carnival” in F-9 Park on Sunday and collected information about climate, and hazards related to environmental degradation.</strong>

The event was organised by a private company and Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) aimed at educating the citizens about the importance of climate safety and a pollution-free society.

As many as 95 stalls were established by different educational

Lahore Festival’s arrangements excellent

<strong>LAHORE: Foreign guests and visitors are impressed by the level of enthusiasm by the public at the two-day Lahore Literary Festival. </strong>

“I’m thrilled, and impressed by the level of enthusiasm shown by the public here,” says Lyse Doucet, Chief correspondent of BBC World, who also spoke as a panelist earlier.

“I think it is something that should definitely be continued. We see all kinds of people coming here and I am happy to see so many young people who

Snow sports festival started in Dir

<strong>TIMERGARA : A three-day Shahi snow sports festival started at the scenic Pak-Afghan border area here on Sunday. </strong>

Former federal minister Najmuddin and operational commander Brig Zaheer Malik inaugurated the festival in the presence of a large number of sportsmen, tourists and elders of the area. Hundreds of players from different districts of Malakand division would show their talent in snow volleyball, skating, paragliding, tug of war and rugby.

Beside others

Animal shows

<a href="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/animal-shows.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-66884" alt="Animal shows" src="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/animal-shows.jpg" width="230" height="200" /></a>Karachi

 

Kabootar can survive without water for 40 days. He dances with his friend Football at animal shows across Sindh.

 

The two dancing camels were

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