If you have frequent pain, taking control of your condition and living a healthier lifestyle can help you cope.
The Cleveland Clinic offers this advice:
Health Tips
* Talk to your doctor about your symptoms and concerns.
* Research your condition and learn as much as possible about managing it.
* Give yourself time each day to relax. Practice stress management techniques, such as deep
Sunday, 31 March 2013
Popular song ‘Stand up, Stand up for the Champions
Islamabad
The popular song ‘Stand up, Stand up for the Champions’ was an appropriate choice for the award-giving ceremony organised by the Serena Environmental Educational Development (SEED) and SerenaArts programme. As it played, contestants of the Art and Music competition stepped up to accept their prizes from the chief guest, ambassador of Turkey, Babur Hizlan, who said in his speech that he himself did not have any artistic ability but he was very impressed at the
The popular song ‘Stand up, Stand up for the Champions’ was an appropriate choice for the award-giving ceremony organised by the Serena Environmental Educational Development (SEED) and SerenaArts programme. As it played, contestants of the Art and Music competition stepped up to accept their prizes from the chief guest, ambassador of Turkey, Babur Hizlan, who said in his speech that he himself did not have any artistic ability but he was very impressed at the
Seminar on IIUI Today & Future Vision
Islamabad: Two-day seminar on ‘IIUI Today & Future Vision’ will start today (Monday) at International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI). Inaugural Ceremony of the seminar will be held at 09:30 a.m. at Quaid-e-Azam Auditorium, Faisal Mosque Campus of the university, says a press release.
Professor Dr. Ahmad Yousif Al-Draiweesh, President IIUI, will preside over the opening and closing ceremonies of the seminar. Professor Dr. Mumtaz Ahmad, Vice President
Professor Dr. Ahmad Yousif Al-Draiweesh, President IIUI, will preside over the opening and closing ceremonies of the seminar. Professor Dr. Mumtaz Ahmad, Vice President
Distinction
Islamabad
Abdullah bin Khalid Kayani of International Children Academy, G-9/4, stood first in Class III examinations by securing 571 (95 per cent) marks out of total 600 and received trophy, says a press
Abdullah bin Khalid Kayani of International Children Academy, G-9/4, stood first in Class III examinations by securing 571 (95 per cent) marks out of total 600 and received trophy, says a press
Early Years Talent Show
Rawalpindi
The young stars of Froebel’s International School Rawalpindi and Wah campuses entertained audiences with inspiring performances in this year’s annual Early Years Talent Show.
As always, the programme began with a prayer and the national anthem, followed by principal Umber Tariq’s address. As per the theme of the show, ‘A Day at Early Years,’ performances began with a rendition of ‘Circle Time’ by preparatory students. Playgroup children
The young stars of Froebel’s International School Rawalpindi and Wah campuses entertained audiences with inspiring performances in this year’s annual Early Years Talent Show.
As always, the programme began with a prayer and the national anthem, followed by principal Umber Tariq’s address. As per the theme of the show, ‘A Day at Early Years,’ performances began with a rendition of ‘Circle Time’ by preparatory students. Playgroup children
Pervaiz Akhtar enthrals audience
Islamabad
Music, harmony and coordination are intricately related to each others. This is harmony in the elements, as Iqbal said, that is running the how of life and also the universe. That is why one of the basic musical instruments is called harmonium.
Pervaiz Akhtar though living in the land of Mermaid in Copenhagen has made music an ingredient of his life. He lives in the world of music and also lives on music as it being his profession by not only teaches
Music, harmony and coordination are intricately related to each others. This is harmony in the elements, as Iqbal said, that is running the how of life and also the universe. That is why one of the basic musical instruments is called harmonium.
Pervaiz Akhtar though living in the land of Mermaid in Copenhagen has made music an ingredient of his life. He lives in the world of music and also lives on music as it being his profession by not only teaches
Spring festival celebrated at the AM Anglo Montessori School
Rawalpindi: Colourful activities were held in classes at the AM Anglo Montessori School and College in connection with Nowruz spring festival.
The school was decorated with colourful hangings, flowers and balloons depicting the theme of spring. The origin of the Nowruz festival dates back when Pakistan was a part of the Achaemenid and Sussanid Persian empires. Nowruz is the spring festival of Persian origin which has been celebrated for over 3,000
The school was decorated with colourful hangings, flowers and balloons depicting the theme of spring. The origin of the Nowruz festival dates back when Pakistan was a part of the Achaemenid and Sussanid Persian empires. Nowruz is the spring festival of Persian origin which has been celebrated for over 3,000
Homeopathy can give results in no time
Statistics reject the notion that homeopathy is a slow-acting method of treatment. Experiences of many generations of homeopaths during the last 200 years confirm that in all sorts of emergencies homeopathy proved to be a first-aid par excellence. Be it trauma or heart attack results show that the right homeopathic medicine works like magic.
At the height of homeopathy’s popularity Penicillin the first antibiotic was discovered. It was hailed as a wonder drug and sort of
At the height of homeopathy’s popularity Penicillin the first antibiotic was discovered. It was hailed as a wonder drug and sort of
Annual day at Angelique School and College
Islamabad
The Angelique School and College held annual prize distribution ceremony in honour of position holders of junior and senior section classes on Saturday, says a press release.
The ceremony was presided over by Ashfaq Mehmood Khan and membersof embassies and British Council in the Global Hall of the School.
Children performed group singing, drama, tableau and convocation of prep which was applauded by the parents and
The Angelique School and College held annual prize distribution ceremony in honour of position holders of junior and senior section classes on Saturday, says a press release.
The ceremony was presided over by Ashfaq Mehmood Khan and membersof embassies and British Council in the Global Hall of the School.
Children performed group singing, drama, tableau and convocation of prep which was applauded by the parents and
Good showing at the annual result
Rawalpindi
The students of Anglo Arabic Montessori and Secondary School reaped the benefits of studying hard and showing determination while the perseverance and the dedication by the faculty in imparting education paid off with a good showing at the annual result day of the institution.
The annual result day is all about end of a session and a sigh of relief at being promoted to the next grade. It is also a day of joy and relaxation till it is time to get back
The students of Anglo Arabic Montessori and Secondary School reaped the benefits of studying hard and showing determination while the perseverance and the dedication by the faculty in imparting education paid off with a good showing at the annual result day of the institution.
The annual result day is all about end of a session and a sigh of relief at being promoted to the next grade. It is also a day of joy and relaxation till it is time to get back
IT projects
PESHAWAR: Caretaker Science & Technology and Information Technology Minister Engr Muhammad Ishaq Khattak lauded various IT projects launched and initiated by the Directorate of Science and Technology and Information Technology and hoped that the projects after completion would help a lot in facilitating the work of the government departments and other stakeholders.
This, he said during his visit to the Directorate of ST&IT on Friday where he was given presentation there about
This, he said during his visit to the Directorate of ST&IT on Friday where he was given presentation there about
Hamdard convocation
Islamabad The 10th Convocation of the Hamdard University, Islamabad Campus, will be held on April 9 at the International Islamic University (IIU) auditorium, Faisal Mosque Campus, says a press release. As many as 200 students of Management Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Engineering Sciences will be given degrees on the occasion. The university has already announced the schedule for the event, in which graduating students and alumni have been advised to register with the deputy controller
Saturday, 30 March 2013
Punjab Examination Commission PEC announed 8th Class 5th Class Result 2013
<em>Punjab Examination Commission</em> is an autonomous body set up by the Government of the Punjab to assess students learning achievement at grade <em>5 and 8</em> PEC is going to announce <strong>5th class result</strong> on 31st March 2013 while the annual exams were started on Feb 01. The result of 5th class would be updated on this page as soon as the PEC would announce it. So stay in touch with us.
Punjab Examination Commission conducts examination
Punjab Examination Commission conducts examination
Musical play by Lokai Theatre
<strong>LAHORE, March 29: A poetic and musical play by Lokai Theatre in collaboration with the Lahore Arts Council was staged at Alhamra, The Mall, on Friday.</strong>
The two-day play is being held in connection with the Mela Chiragan celebrations. It has been written and directed by Khaqan Haider Ghazi, a poet, film writer and lyricist, based on the life and works of Shah Husain. It talks about Husain’s rich Punjabi poetry and signifies his role as a Sufi saint.
The
The two-day play is being held in connection with the Mela Chiragan celebrations. It has been written and directed by Khaqan Haider Ghazi, a poet, film writer and lyricist, based on the life and works of Shah Husain. It talks about Husain’s rich Punjabi poetry and signifies his role as a Sufi saint.
The
Face teacher he tortured last year
<strong>SARGODHA, March 29: Once the rivals outside the political arena will test their prowess as politicians on PP-30 constituency in the upcoming general election.</strong>
Although Muhammad Aslam Midhyana has been elected twice on the provincial assembly seat, Nafees Ahmad Lodhi, a teacher by profession, is a novice in the field. The animosity developed between Aslam Midhyana and Nafees Ahmed Lodhi when the men of the former humiliated and tortured the latter brutally in
Although Muhammad Aslam Midhyana has been elected twice on the provincial assembly seat, Nafees Ahmad Lodhi, a teacher by profession, is a novice in the field. The animosity developed between Aslam Midhyana and Nafees Ahmed Lodhi when the men of the former humiliated and tortured the latter brutally in
Most HIV-infected sex workers in Karachi, Larkana
<strong>KARACHI, March 29: Karachi and Larkana have the highest prevalence of HIV in female sex workers (FSWs), according to the findings of a recent survey by the National AIDS Control Programme.</strong>
The survey says that 377 FSWs from Karachi and 375 from Larkana were tested for HIV, of whom seven each from the two cities (1.9 per cent) turned out to be positive. They were followed by Haripur (0.9 per cent), Sukkur (0.8 per cent), D.G. Khan (0.5 per cent), Sargodha and
The survey says that 377 FSWs from Karachi and 375 from Larkana were tested for HIV, of whom seven each from the two cities (1.9 per cent) turned out to be positive. They were followed by Haripur (0.9 per cent), Sukkur (0.8 per cent), D.G. Khan (0.5 per cent), Sargodha and
Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences to have kidney transplant facility
<strong>HYDERABAD, March 29: The second government-run facility for kidney transplant would be launched within a year at the Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences (LUHMS), Jamshoro, said Prof Dr Adibul Hassan Rizvi, directer of the Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT). </strong>
Mr Rizvi was speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the 8th International Symposium 2013, titled ‘Health in 21st century, today’s vision tomorrow’s reality’ held in
Mr Rizvi was speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the 8th International Symposium 2013, titled ‘Health in 21st century, today’s vision tomorrow’s reality’ held in
LLB suppl exam
<strong>KARACHI, March 29: The University of Karachi has announced that candidates can submit LLB supplementary exam forms in their respective colleges with a fee of Rs4,100 by April 4. </strong>
The university also announced the exam schedule of BS Physiotherapy second and third year annual exams.
According to the schedule, all papers will be held at the new classroom of general history department from April 6 to 23 between 2pm and 5pm.<strong>
The university also announced the exam schedule of BS Physiotherapy second and third year annual exams.
According to the schedule, all papers will be held at the new classroom of general history department from April 6 to 23 between 2pm and 5pm.<strong>
Literary reference by Pakistan Academy
ISLAMABAD : Khalid Ahmed grew under the supervision of legendary poet Ahmed Nadeem Qasmi, and represented a new generation of poets.These were the views of Prof. Fateh Mohammad Malik at the “literary reference” arranged by Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) on Friday in memory of poet Khalid Ahmed.
Prof. Fateh Malik added that Khalid Ahmed was active in the literary circles in Lahore, and his contributions were commendable.
Chairman PAL Abdul Hameed said Khalid Ahmed had a multi
Prof. Fateh Malik added that Khalid Ahmed was active in the literary circles in Lahore, and his contributions were commendable.
Chairman PAL Abdul Hameed said Khalid Ahmed had a multi
Convocation ceremonies held at Pakistan Air Force Academy
RISALPUR: Convocation Ceremonies of No 130 General Duty (Pilot) and 74 Engineering Course were held at Pakistan Air Force Academy, Risalpur, said a release of PAF issued on Friday.
Vice Chancellor Peshawar University Dr M Rasul Jan and Rector National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) Lieutenant General Muhammad Asghar were the Chief Guests at the occasions respectively.
Vice Chancellor Peshawar University Dr M Rasul Jan who was chief guest at No130 General Duty (Pilot) convocation
Vice Chancellor Peshawar University Dr M Rasul Jan and Rector National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) Lieutenant General Muhammad Asghar were the Chief Guests at the occasions respectively.
Vice Chancellor Peshawar University Dr M Rasul Jan who was chief guest at No130 General Duty (Pilot) convocation
Awarded Sitara-e-Imtiaz on the Pakistan Day
PESHAWAR: University of Agriculture, Peshawar, Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr. Khan Bahadar Marwat, who was awarded Sitara-e-Imtiaz on the Pakistan Day in recognition of his excellence in teaching, research and educational administration, is a weed scientist of international fame.
He has two PhD degrees, one from Pakistan in Botany and other from the US in Weed Science. He has supervised numerous M. Phil, MS and Ph.D scholars.The academician introduced weed science as independent
He has two PhD degrees, one from Pakistan in Botany and other from the US in Weed Science. He has supervised numerous M. Phil, MS and Ph.D scholars.The academician introduced weed science as independent
Fata Tribunal takes notice of the recent killing of a woman teacher
PESHAWAR: The Fata Tribunal on Friday took notice of the recent killing of a woman teacher Shehnaz Ishtiaq in the Jamrud subdivision of Khyber Agency and summoned the official and record for hearing into the case on April 2.
Fata Tribunal Assistant Registrar, Gulnaz Advocate told The News that the Fata Tribunal Chairman, Shah Wali Khan, took notice of the killing of the woman teacher by the unknown terrorists on March 26.
She said the Fata Tribunal chairman had
Fata Tribunal Assistant Registrar, Gulnaz Advocate told The News that the Fata Tribunal Chairman, Shah Wali Khan, took notice of the killing of the woman teacher by the unknown terrorists on March 26.
She said the Fata Tribunal chairman had
Dr Gulzar named dean of University of Peshawar faculty
PESHAWAR: The Higher Education Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa appointed Dr Gulzar Ali Khan as Dean, Faculty of Numerical and Physical Sciences, in the University of Peshawar (UoP).Prof Gulzar Ali Khan was serving the UoP in the Mathematics Department as its chairman before the new assignment, said a notification Friday.He was awarded the Quaid-e-Azam award by the Ministry of Education Islamabad in 1979. He did his PhD from Birmingham University in United Kingdom in 1986 and returned to serve
60,000 books sold in Punjab University book fair
LAHORE
Thousands of people from all walks of life on Friday thronged Punjab University’s book fair where 60,000 books were sold in just two days.
According to a press release, senior journalists, poets, writers, foreigners, government officials, doctors, lawyers, students from schools visited the book fair on second day and discount up to 50 percent discount on books. Journalist Altaf Hassan Qureshi said a book fair was the best opportunity for students and
Thousands of people from all walks of life on Friday thronged Punjab University’s book fair where 60,000 books were sold in just two days.
According to a press release, senior journalists, poets, writers, foreigners, government officials, doctors, lawyers, students from schools visited the book fair on second day and discount up to 50 percent discount on books. Journalist Altaf Hassan Qureshi said a book fair was the best opportunity for students and
PUNJAB University seminar
PUNJAB University Department of Gender Studies in collaboration with Azeemia Rohani Library, Punjab Society, organised a seminar on “Mysteries of Dreams and their Impact on Life” here on
Karachi University 15 PhD degrees awarded
Karachi
The Karachi University’s Board of Advanced Studies and Research (BASR) awarded six M.Phil degrees, 15 PhDs and one MS degree on Friday.
The M. Phil degrees were awarded in Quran and Sunnah, Geology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Chemistry and Pharmaceutics.
The PhDs were awarded in Psychology, Usooluddin, Mass Communication, Geography, Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Genetics, Biochemistry, Physiology, Education, Urdu, Food Science and
The Karachi University’s Board of Advanced Studies and Research (BASR) awarded six M.Phil degrees, 15 PhDs and one MS degree on Friday.
The M. Phil degrees were awarded in Quran and Sunnah, Geology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Chemistry and Pharmaceutics.
The PhDs were awarded in Psychology, Usooluddin, Mass Communication, Geography, Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Genetics, Biochemistry, Physiology, Education, Urdu, Food Science and
PMA voices concern over Pakistan Medical and Dental Council election conditions
Karachi
The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) and the College of Family Medicine Pakistan (CFMP) have criticised conditions for contesting elections for the members of the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), saying it appeared that conditions had been placed to oust proper candidates in favour of some favorites.
In a statement issued here on Friday, PMA leaders Dr Mirza Ali Azhar and others said the election of one member each from Punjab, Sindh,
The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) and the College of Family Medicine Pakistan (CFMP) have criticised conditions for contesting elections for the members of the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), saying it appeared that conditions had been placed to oust proper candidates in favour of some favorites.
In a statement issued here on Friday, PMA leaders Dr Mirza Ali Azhar and others said the election of one member each from Punjab, Sindh,
SSC annual examinations
Karachi
The Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK) has informed all concerned departments that the SSC Annual Examination 2013 Science and General Groups (Regular and Private) will be held from 8 April, 2013.
The program of examination/date sheet of SSC Part-I (Class IX) Science Group and General Group andSSC Part-II (Class X) Science & General Group (Regular) shall be ready for collection as per details given below: On 02.04.2013 New Karachi, North Nazimabad,
The Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK) has informed all concerned departments that the SSC Annual Examination 2013 Science and General Groups (Regular and Private) will be held from 8 April, 2013.
The program of examination/date sheet of SSC Part-I (Class IX) Science Group and General Group andSSC Part-II (Class X) Science & General Group (Regular) shall be ready for collection as per details given below: On 02.04.2013 New Karachi, North Nazimabad,
Friday, 29 March 2013
Pak-China Business Forum ends
Islamabad: The closing ceremony of the Pak-China Business Forum was held at the Pak-China Friendship Centre. The event was jointly organised by the Comsats Institute of Information Technology (CIIT) and the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI).
Science & Technology Secretary Akhlaq Ahmad Tarar was the chief guest on the occasion.
CIIT Rector Dr. SM Junaid Zaidi expressed his appreciation for Chinese and Pakistani participants for their
Science & Technology Secretary Akhlaq Ahmad Tarar was the chief guest on the occasion.
CIIT Rector Dr. SM Junaid Zaidi expressed his appreciation for Chinese and Pakistani participants for their
Annual result of CDA Model School
Islamabad
27th Annual Result declaration ceremony of CDA Model School was held in the school auditorium. Pakistan Academy of Letters Chairman Abdul Hameed was the chief guest on the occasion. The began with the recitation from the Holy Qura’an. Principal Shahwar Ajmal gave the brief history of the school. After that the students presented a beautiful tableau on Quaid’s moto ‘Unity, Faith, Discipline’.
The result of the school remained 98.6 per cent. The
27th Annual Result declaration ceremony of CDA Model School was held in the school auditorium. Pakistan Academy of Letters Chairman Abdul Hameed was the chief guest on the occasion. The began with the recitation from the Holy Qura’an. Principal Shahwar Ajmal gave the brief history of the school. After that the students presented a beautiful tableau on Quaid’s moto ‘Unity, Faith, Discipline’.
The result of the school remained 98.6 per cent. The
Lively competitions held at AAUR Spring Festival 2013
Rawalpindi
Sports and cultural activities remained continued with full swing on the third day of the Spring Festival being organised by in Pir Mehr Ali Shah — Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR).
Food festival, three-leg race, tug of war, solo performance and flower arrangement competitions held at varsity and participated by the enthusiastic students on the third day of the Spring Festival.
Prof. Dr. Rai Niaz Ahmad, Vice
Sports and cultural activities remained continued with full swing on the third day of the Spring Festival being organised by in Pir Mehr Ali Shah — Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR).
Food festival, three-leg race, tug of war, solo performance and flower arrangement competitions held at varsity and participated by the enthusiastic students on the third day of the Spring Festival.
Prof. Dr. Rai Niaz Ahmad, Vice
Health Tips: Get ready for cardiac rehab
A cardiac rehabilitation programme teaches you how to lead a heart-healthy lifestyle, covering topics from fitness to food.
The American Council on Exercise says here’s what to expect from a cardiac rehab program:
Health Tips
* First, you’ll talk to the staff about your medical history, current medications, your lifestyle and your goals for the program.
* The staff should devise a personal treatment and exercise
The American Council on Exercise says here’s what to expect from a cardiac rehab program:
Health Tips
* First, you’ll talk to the staff about your medical history, current medications, your lifestyle and your goals for the program.
* The staff should devise a personal treatment and exercise
People advised to take preventive steps against gastro
Islamabad
The Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) received more than 1,300 child patients with gastrointestinal diseases during last four weeks. On the other hand, nearly 2,200 adult patients reached the hospital with gastroenteritis since March 1.
The number of both child and adult patients reaching PIMS with gastro is consistently on the rise which is alarming, said PIMS Deputy Director Dr. Wasim Ahmed Khwaja while talking to ‘The News’ on
The Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) received more than 1,300 child patients with gastrointestinal diseases during last four weeks. On the other hand, nearly 2,200 adult patients reached the hospital with gastroenteritis since March 1.
The number of both child and adult patients reaching PIMS with gastro is consistently on the rise which is alarming, said PIMS Deputy Director Dr. Wasim Ahmed Khwaja while talking to ‘The News’ on
Knowledge about reproductive health rights
Islamabad
Sixty-seven per cent girls and 63 per cent boys residing in Islamabad, 88 per cent girls and 85 per cent boys in Lahore, and 92 per cent girls and 95 per cent boys in Karachi do not know about Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs).
However, 62 per cent girls and 67 per cent boys in Islamabad have heard about their reproductive health rights as compared to only 39 per cent girls and 50 per cent boys in Lahore, and 53 per cent girls and 48 per cent
Sixty-seven per cent girls and 63 per cent boys residing in Islamabad, 88 per cent girls and 85 per cent boys in Lahore, and 92 per cent girls and 95 per cent boys in Karachi do not know about Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs).
However, 62 per cent girls and 67 per cent boys in Islamabad have heard about their reproductive health rights as compared to only 39 per cent girls and 50 per cent boys in Lahore, and 53 per cent girls and 48 per cent
Faisal Saleh Hayat plea for matric certificate disposed of
Lahore High Court (LHC) Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah on Friday disposed of a petition filed by former federal minister Faisal Saleh Hayat for issuance of a duplicate matriculation certificate after assurance by the Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education (BISE), Lahore.
Earlier, BISE's counsel appeared before the court and submitted that the board had decided the representation of Hayat for a certificate. It has been decided that a certificate would be issued after
Earlier, BISE's counsel appeared before the court and submitted that the board had decided the representation of Hayat for a certificate. It has been decided that a certificate would be issued after
Christians of Lahore observe Good Friday, pray for Pakistan
Christians of Lahore and across Pakistan observed Good Friday with spiritual fervour as a large number of Christians gathered in churches across the city to mark the day with solemnity.
Good Friday is the day when Jesus Christ was crucified and Easter Sunday is when he was resurrected, according to the Christian faith.
Pastor Asher Saleem of the Shekinah Ministries Church in Hamza Town described the Lent season as that of sacrifice, meditation, reconciliation, spiritualism, reflecting on
Good Friday is the day when Jesus Christ was crucified and Easter Sunday is when he was resurrected, according to the Christian faith.
Pastor Asher Saleem of the Shekinah Ministries Church in Hamza Town described the Lent season as that of sacrifice, meditation, reconciliation, spiritualism, reflecting on
Degree verification: Higher Education Commission to remain open on weekend
ISLAMABAD - In order to facilitate the candidates for verification of their degrees for 2013 general election, the Attestation and Accreditation Division of Higher Education Commission HEC will remain open on Saturday (today) and Sunday. The candidates are requested to visit HEC from 08:00 am to 10:00 pm. The HEC has also instructed controller examination offices of universities in this
Nepalese team visits Fatima Jinnah Women University
RAWALPINDI - An eleven-member students’ delegation from different universities of Nepal on Friday visited Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU).
The delegation, led by Prof Dr Subodh Sharma, was welcomed by FJWU Registrar Dr Maryam Rub. The purpose of this visit was to set up mutual ties and building better academic cooperation between both countries, informed varsity spokesperson.
According to her, Placement Officer Humaira Saadia briefed the delegation about the academic and research
The delegation, led by Prof Dr Subodh Sharma, was welcomed by FJWU Registrar Dr Maryam Rub. The purpose of this visit was to set up mutual ties and building better academic cooperation between both countries, informed varsity spokesperson.
According to her, Placement Officer Humaira Saadia briefed the delegation about the academic and research
Fine Art Pakistan Gallery Gallery holds painting exhibition
KARACHI (NNI) - Fine Art Pakistan Gallery organised a painting exhibition of International renowned artists Khusro Sabzwari titled “Enlightenment of Soul” recently.
At the exhibition, his 39 paintings were on display with five different themes including Sufism (Whirling Dervish Series), exotic trees and gardens, including the beauty of organic life close-ups, beauty and colours of nature. Sabzwari is a self-taught artist with masters in civil engineering. The background in engineering
At the exhibition, his 39 paintings were on display with five different themes including Sufism (Whirling Dervish Series), exotic trees and gardens, including the beauty of organic life close-ups, beauty and colours of nature. Sabzwari is a self-taught artist with masters in civil engineering. The background in engineering
Health moot
LAHORE – To support thalassemia patients and eradicate this disease from Punjab, students from all districts of province have organised All-Punjab volunteers’ Convention (VOLCON) wherein a campaign against this deadly illness was introduced in name of Jehaad for Zero Thalassemia (JZT) here on Thursday. The event proved to be a huge success as volunteers from 40 institutions of 20 districts joined this philanthropic show where illustrious awards were also conferred upon volunteers. Another
Charitable work never to be used for politics: Shahbaz Sharif
LAHORE – Former Punjab chief minister Shahbaz Sharif has said that no society can truly make progress without fully integrating the special persons in the system.
He said this while during his visit to the Oasis School, Pakistan’s first fully equipped school for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) and with special needs on Friday.
The former CM said his family never used charity projects as a means to attain political mileage as the family firmly believes it unfair to do
He said this while during his visit to the Oasis School, Pakistan’s first fully equipped school for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) and with special needs on Friday.
The former CM said his family never used charity projects as a means to attain political mileage as the family firmly believes it unfair to do
Guidance on sensitive issues for children stressed
ISLAMABAD - Most parents and teachers are reluctant to discuss sensitive issues with children and inform them about the physical and emotional aspects of puberty, which pushes them to seek information from unreliable sources and exposes them to exploitation.
This finding was derived from a baseline study conducted by ‘Lifeline’. Addressing a press conference, Chief Executive of LifeLine Omer Aftab said that there was a severe vacuum of information in the 100 million plus Pakistani
This finding was derived from a baseline study conducted by ‘Lifeline’. Addressing a press conference, Chief Executive of LifeLine Omer Aftab said that there was a severe vacuum of information in the 100 million plus Pakistani
Rutgers WPF Pakistan imparts training to 19,000 adolescent girls
Staff Report
ISLAMABAD: “My parents have realized the importance of girl’s education and their empowerment and now I am allowed to continue my education”, a student of ‘Aaghaee Say Aagey’ (ASA) said with jubilation on Friday.
ASA is a project of Rutgers WPF Pakistan that has educated 19,000 adolescent girls on life skills, developing leadership qualities and basic livelihood skills, promoting human rights and gender equality.
The learning forum was held to analyze the lessons
ISLAMABAD: “My parents have realized the importance of girl’s education and their empowerment and now I am allowed to continue my education”, a student of ‘Aaghaee Say Aagey’ (ASA) said with jubilation on Friday.
ASA is a project of Rutgers WPF Pakistan that has educated 19,000 adolescent girls on life skills, developing leadership qualities and basic livelihood skills, promoting human rights and gender equality.
The learning forum was held to analyze the lessons
US Science Envoy promotes tech cooperation to solve everyday problems
ISLAMABAD: US Science Envoy Dr Bernard Amadei travelled to Islamabad and Lahore this week to promote engineering as way to solve everyday problems faced by communities worldwide, such as access to clean water and energy. Dr Amadei chose to come to Pakistan on his first trip as envoy. He heard perspectives on sustainable development from senior-level government officials, representatives from the academic, engineering, business, and NGO communities, and students.
“Young Pakistani
“Young Pakistani
PAF Convocation of GD Pilot, Engineering Course
ISLAMABAD: Convocation ceremonies of No 130 General Duty (Pilot) and 74 Engineering Course were held at Pakistan Air Force Academy, Risalpur.
Vice Chancellor Peshawar University, Dr M Rasul Jan and Rector National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Lt.Gen. Muhammad Asghar were the Chief Guests at the occasions, respectively, said a press release issued by PAF here on Friday
At the Convocation Ceremony of No 130 General Duty (Pilot) Course, Vice Chancellor PU Dr Rasul
Vice Chancellor Peshawar University, Dr M Rasul Jan and Rector National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Lt.Gen. Muhammad Asghar were the Chief Guests at the occasions, respectively, said a press release issued by PAF here on Friday
At the Convocation Ceremony of No 130 General Duty (Pilot) Course, Vice Chancellor PU Dr Rasul
Cultural week organised by International Islamic University
ISLAMABAD: A cultural week organised by the International Islamic University at the female campus in connection with the silver jubilee celebrations continued on Friday.
The theme of the event was ‘Youth as an Active Agent of Change and Development’. A series of lectures, seminars, documentary competition, tree plantation, photography competition were arranged. Former first lady Nusrat Pervez Ashraf in her address on the occasion emphasised the role and importance of women in our
The theme of the event was ‘Youth as an Active Agent of Change and Development’. A series of lectures, seminars, documentary competition, tree plantation, photography competition were arranged. Former first lady Nusrat Pervez Ashraf in her address on the occasion emphasised the role and importance of women in our
Policy dialogue on energy at Lahore College for Women University
<i>* Moot told country has 180 billion tonnes of coal</i>
LAHORE: The British Council in collaboration with the Directorate of Faculty Development and Internationalisation of the Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) on Friday organised a policy dialogue on energy in relation to the Active Citizen Programme.
The dialogue provided an opportunity to students to know the manifesto of the political parties and they were able to understand the importance of selection of the
LAHORE: The British Council in collaboration with the Directorate of Faculty Development and Internationalisation of the Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) on Friday organised a policy dialogue on energy in relation to the Active Citizen Programme.
The dialogue provided an opportunity to students to know the manifesto of the political parties and they were able to understand the importance of selection of the
University of Karachi grants 15 PhD, one MS,six M Phil degrees
KARACHI: University of Karachi Registrar Prof Dr Mansoor Ahmad has announced that the Board of Advanced Studies and Research (BASR), in its meeting awarded six M-Phil, 15 Ph-Ds in various disciplines and one MS-Neurosurgery. The meeting held on Friday was presided over by KU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Qaiser. Muhammad Naseer received an M Phil in Quran and Sunnah, Khalid Hussain in geology, Faiza Razi in biochemistry, Muhammad Aslam in pharmacology, Nasreen Begum in chemistry (HEJ), and
Employees of STEVTA complain of illegal promotions
KARACHI: The employees of Sindh Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (STEVTA) have alleged the department’s higher authorities have violated Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC)’s rules and regulations in promotion of some employees. STEVTA employees Idress Ahmed and others told Daily Times that during the meeting of Selection Board-II held on March 12, 2013 for the promotions of grade 18 and grade 19 officials, basic rules were violated. “The selection committee has
Oxford University Press to hold the 1st Islamabad Literature Festival
KARACHI: Encouraged by the remarkable success of the Karachi Literature Festival (KLF) over the past four years, Oxford University Press is all set to organise a 2-day, Islamabad Literature Festival (ILF) from April 30 to May 1, 2013. The announcement was made by Managing Director Oxford University Press Pakistan, Ameena Saiyid OBE at a press conference at Karachi Press Club on Friday. The KLF Co-founder, Asif Farrukhi, accompanied her. Saiyid highlighted that annual KLF was about the promotion
Different Lenses opens at Koel gallery
<strong>KARACHI, March 28: It is always exciting to see artists from other countries exhibiting their works in Pakistan primarily for two reasons.</strong> Firstly, it adds variety to the list of painters and sculptors who put their artworks on display on a regular basis. Secondly, it provides the Pakistani viewer with the opportunity to witness art with perspectives that are not, for want of a better word, indigenous.
An exhibition of Sri Lankan artist Muhanned Cader’s
An exhibition of Sri Lankan artist Muhanned Cader’s
Court orders cancellation of schools’ registration
<strong>PESHAWAR, March 28: The Peshawar High Court on Thursday directed all educational boards in the province to cancel registration of private schools and colleges denying fee concession to siblings despite its order.</strong>
A bench comprising Chief Justice Dost Mohammad Khan and Justice Syed Afsar Shah took note of the matter after lawyers for a petitioner and the Peshawar Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) informed it that private educational institutions
A bench comprising Chief Justice Dost Mohammad Khan and Justice Syed Afsar Shah took note of the matter after lawyers for a petitioner and the Peshawar Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) informed it that private educational institutions
Exhibition depicts life behind walled city at the Tanzara Gallery
<strong>ISLAMABAD, March 28: Acclaimed both home and abroad, painter Iqbal Hussain has returned to Islamabad with a new display at the Tanzara Gallery, which remains open till April 10. </strong>
Curator and gallery-owner Noshi Qadir described Hussain’s paintings as “impressionistic,” saying, “his work immortalizes his subjects.” The show includes 50 oil paintings and 5 watercolors, and encompasses both figure paintings and landscapes.
Visitors to the gallery
Curator and gallery-owner Noshi Qadir described Hussain’s paintings as “impressionistic,” saying, “his work immortalizes his subjects.” The show includes 50 oil paintings and 5 watercolors, and encompasses both figure paintings and landscapes.
Visitors to the gallery
More funds sought for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa education sector
<strong>PESHAWAR, March 28: Speakers at a dialogue here on Thursday urged the government to allocate more funds for education sector in the next budget to increase literacy rate in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.</strong>
The pre-budget policy dialogue titled ‘Effective education financing Khyber Pakhtunkhwa budget 2013-14’ was organised by Institute of Social and Policy Sciences in collaboration with Department for International Development.
The speakers said that funds in the head
The pre-budget policy dialogue titled ‘Effective education financing Khyber Pakhtunkhwa budget 2013-14’ was organised by Institute of Social and Policy Sciences in collaboration with Department for International Development.
The speakers said that funds in the head
Lahore BISE told to issue duplicate certificate to Faisal Saleh
<strong>LAHORE, March 28: The Lahore High Court directed on Thursday the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Lahore, to issue within a day a duplicate matriculation certificate to former federal minister Faisal Saleh Hayat.</strong>
Mr Hayat filed a petition and submitted through his counsel that he lost his original certificate of the secondary education and requested the board to issue him a duplicate copy.
He said despite a lapse of considerable time, the board
Mr Hayat filed a petition and submitted through his counsel that he lost his original certificate of the secondary education and requested the board to issue him a duplicate copy.
He said despite a lapse of considerable time, the board
Vice-Chancellor wants changes in Pak Studies courses
PESHAWAR: University of Peshawar Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Rasul Jan on Thursday stressed the need for including local heroes in the Pakistan Studies courses, especially those involved in the Independence Movement, for instilling inspiration in the youth.
He was talking to a 12-member delegation of the Higher Education Commission`s National Curriculum Revision Committee here. The committee was led by director of the Pakistan Study Centre Prof Dr. Fakhrul
He was talking to a 12-member delegation of the Higher Education Commission`s National Curriculum Revision Committee here. The committee was led by director of the Pakistan Study Centre Prof Dr. Fakhrul
Group show at the Unicorn gallery
<strong>KARACHI, March 28: An exhibition of works by nine artists opens at the Unicorn gallery at 7pm on Friday.</strong>
The participating artists are: Aisha Rahim, Babar Moghal, Farina Alam, Faysal Asghar, Kiran Saeed, Maryam Khursheed, Mizna Zulfiqar, Raza ur Rehman and Sophia Mairaj.
The show will continue till April
The participating artists are: Aisha Rahim, Babar Moghal, Farina Alam, Faysal Asghar, Kiran Saeed, Maryam Khursheed, Mizna Zulfiqar, Raza ur Rehman and Sophia Mairaj.
The show will continue till April
Chinese team visit Islamic International University Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: Dr. Ahmed Yousif Al Draiweesh president Islamic International University Islamabad (IIUI) here Thursday said that IIUI wishes to diversify its bilateral ties with Chinese educational institutions and in this regard MoUs will be signed for exchange of delegations of student and faculty members between the both countries. He said this while speaking to a Chinese delegation who visited IIUI. A 12-member Chinese delegation of Xida Islamic Education College Honghe prefecture, Yunan
Diplomats visit Higher Education Commission
ISLAMABAD (APP): A thirty two members’ delegation of junior diplomats from 24 brotherly counties paid visit to the Higher Education Commission HEC to discuss the developments in higher education sector. Executive Director, HEC Prof. Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed welcomed the delegation and apprised them about the scope, functions and role of HEC for strengthening higher education sector in
Scholar Ali Muhammad sucessfully defends Ph.D thesis in Pashto
PESHAWAR: Scholar Ali Muhammad has been recommended for the award of Ph. D degree in Pashto after his successful public defence held at the Department of Pashto University of Peshawar.
The topic of his research was, a Brief Analysis of the Contribution by (people from) Khyber Agency in Promotion of Pashto Literature``.
Dr. Muhammad Humayon Huma was internal examiner of the scholar while Muhammad Ajmal Haqpal was his external examiner. Prof. Dr. Zerghoona was his Ph. D
The topic of his research was, a Brief Analysis of the Contribution by (people from) Khyber Agency in Promotion of Pashto Literature``.
Dr. Muhammad Humayon Huma was internal examiner of the scholar while Muhammad Ajmal Haqpal was his external examiner. Prof. Dr. Zerghoona was his Ph. D
Vice Chancellor Jan wants improvement in Pak Studies curricula
PESHAWAR: A twelve member delegation of the Higher Education Commission`s National Curriculum Revision Committee for, Pakistan Studies, called on the Vice Chancellor University of Peshawar Prof. Dr. Muhammad Rasul.
The committee was led by Director Pakistan Study Centre Prof. Dr. Fakhr-ul-Islam while Deputy Director HEC Nasir Shah also accompanied the delegation.
Improvement in curricula of Pakistan Studies, on the lines to develop love for the country, and spirit of patriotism among students
The committee was led by Director Pakistan Study Centre Prof. Dr. Fakhr-ul-Islam while Deputy Director HEC Nasir Shah also accompanied the delegation.
Improvement in curricula of Pakistan Studies, on the lines to develop love for the country, and spirit of patriotism among students
SHC lauds SSUET for producing young engineers; 1100 get degrees
KARACHI (PPI): The Chief Justice of the High Court of Sindh, Justice Mushir Alam, has lauded the Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology for producing 10,000 engineers for Pakistan serving nationally and internationally with global vision. He was addressing as chief guest a 4000 strong gathering at the 16th Convocation-2013 of the University held at the Expo Center here Tuesday evening. Some 1100 passing out graduates, including a group having done Masters in Civil, Bio-Medical
UNIVERSITY of Veterinary and Animal Sciences to develop natural history museum
LAHORE
UNIVERSITY of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Talat Naseer Pasha has said that the university will develop a natural history museum for education and training of students and professionals and research on natural history and biodiversity.
According to a press release issued here Thursday, the VC said this while addressing the inaugural ceremony of a three-day training workshop on “Taxidermy and Natural History Development”, organised
UNIVERSITY of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Talat Naseer Pasha has said that the university will develop a natural history museum for education and training of students and professionals and research on natural history and biodiversity.
According to a press release issued here Thursday, the VC said this while addressing the inaugural ceremony of a three-day training workshop on “Taxidermy and Natural History Development”, organised
Lahore High Court Notice against contracts of nutritionists suspended
LAHORE
THE Lahore High Court on Thursday suspended Punjab government notification pertaining to shortening contracts of 400 school health nutritionists from five years to one year.
The petitioner-teachers contended that department advertised the posts in national Press and they fulfilled all requirement as a selection committee conducted their written test and interviews.
Finally they were appointed in 2008 in Grade-17 for a period of three
THE Lahore High Court on Thursday suspended Punjab government notification pertaining to shortening contracts of 400 school health nutritionists from five years to one year.
The petitioner-teachers contended that department advertised the posts in national Press and they fulfilled all requirement as a selection committee conducted their written test and interviews.
Finally they were appointed in 2008 in Grade-17 for a period of three
Regular Screening, vaccination can prevent cervical cancer
Karachi
Regular screenings and vaccinations can prevent cervical cancer, said a professor at the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre on Thursday.
Dr Shereen Rehman Zulfiqar Bhutta, who heads the JPMC’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, was addressing a media awareness programme held at a hotel. She said 10 out of 100,000 women suffer from cervical cancer, which kills women in the prime of their lives.
She said women might be raising
Regular screenings and vaccinations can prevent cervical cancer, said a professor at the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre on Thursday.
Dr Shereen Rehman Zulfiqar Bhutta, who heads the JPMC’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, was addressing a media awareness programme held at a hotel. She said 10 out of 100,000 women suffer from cervical cancer, which kills women in the prime of their lives.
She said women might be raising
Regular Screening, vaccination can prevent cervical cancer
Karachi
Regular screenings and vaccinations can prevent cervical cancer, said a professor at the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre on Thursday.
Dr Shereen Rehman Zulfiqar Bhutta, who heads the JPMC’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, was addressing a media awareness programme held at a hotel. She said 10 out of 100,000 women suffer from cervical cancer, which kills women in the prime of their lives.
She said women might be raising
Regular screenings and vaccinations can prevent cervical cancer, said a professor at the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre on Thursday.
Dr Shereen Rehman Zulfiqar Bhutta, who heads the JPMC’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, was addressing a media awareness programme held at a hotel. She said 10 out of 100,000 women suffer from cervical cancer, which kills women in the prime of their lives.
She said women might be raising
Of matters esoteric and other-worldly at the Arts Council
Karachi
Life in today’s humdrum, materialistic world, with its symbols of distorted affluence and jinxed notions of progress keeps us all too tightly bound to matters mundane, where we are totally divorced from nature, from the handiwork of creation, and from matters other-worldly.
As such, it was a pleasant experience viewing an exhibition of Col (retd) Zahid Iqbal’s paintings, based on the humanistic and mystical poetry of the 13th century Muslim scholar
Life in today’s humdrum, materialistic world, with its symbols of distorted affluence and jinxed notions of progress keeps us all too tightly bound to matters mundane, where we are totally divorced from nature, from the handiwork of creation, and from matters other-worldly.
As such, it was a pleasant experience viewing an exhibition of Col (retd) Zahid Iqbal’s paintings, based on the humanistic and mystical poetry of the 13th century Muslim scholar
Preston, Valparaiso University ink agreement
Islamabad
Preston University and Valparaiso University (VU), Indianapolis Indiana USA, inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for academic cooperation at a ceremony held here today.
Dr. David L. Rowland, dean of Graduate School, Valparaiso University signed the MoU on behalf of his university and Dr. Allah Wadhayo Baloch, registrar Preston University, Saima Abbasi, Representative of Valparaiso University in Pakistan, and the senior faculty and management of
Preston University and Valparaiso University (VU), Indianapolis Indiana USA, inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for academic cooperation at a ceremony held here today.
Dr. David L. Rowland, dean of Graduate School, Valparaiso University signed the MoU on behalf of his university and Dr. Allah Wadhayo Baloch, registrar Preston University, Saima Abbasi, Representative of Valparaiso University in Pakistan, and the senior faculty and management of
Bahria University active in community work
Islamabad
The Bahria University has started a community support programme with the student resource on the campus.
Students of Humanities and Social Sciences are working with the Women Aid Trust supporting the community and fighting for human and specifically women’s rights.
In this connection, the Bahrians visited Attock Jail, organised and conducted a thrift shop and prepared an art exhibition, all for the betterment of juvenile and female
The Bahria University has started a community support programme with the student resource on the campus.
Students of Humanities and Social Sciences are working with the Women Aid Trust supporting the community and fighting for human and specifically women’s rights.
In this connection, the Bahrians visited Attock Jail, organised and conducted a thrift shop and prepared an art exhibition, all for the betterment of juvenile and female
Quran Khwani
<b>Islamabad: ‘Quran Khwani’ for the departed soul of Zakir Hussain Syed, an eminent sports analyst, who died on March 21, will be held on Saturday at House no. 7, Street 23, Sector F-8/2, at 11 a.m. Collective ‘dua’ will be offered at 1 p.m., says a press
Thursday, 28 March 2013
Capital to have its first forensics lab in Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) will have the capital’s first forensic laboratory, a senior official at the hospital said on Wednesday.
“All the documentation has been completed and the facility will be set up soon,” he added.
Sources said that work on establishing the forensic laboratory had started a few months back, but it had now been expedited after the need for such a facility was felt during the investigation into the death of National
“All the documentation has been completed and the facility will be set up soon,” he added.
Sources said that work on establishing the forensic laboratory had started a few months back, but it had now been expedited after the need for such a facility was felt during the investigation into the death of National
University of Sindh rusticates 13 students for three years
KARACHI - The management of University of Sindh has rusticated 13 students for a period of three years on the charges of committing malpractice and impersonation during BA (Pass) Part-II Annual Examinations.
According to university controller of examinations, 13 candidates including Ali Akbar Samo, Bashir Ahmed Keerio, Fareed Ahmed Talur, Ghulam Nabi Somro, Munawar Hussain Soomro, Mukhtiar Ali Mirbahar, Mohammad Zohaib Qureshi, Muhammad Raheel Qureshi, Nazim Hussain Shah, Rashid Ahmed
According to university controller of examinations, 13 candidates including Ali Akbar Samo, Bashir Ahmed Keerio, Fareed Ahmed Talur, Ghulam Nabi Somro, Munawar Hussain Soomro, Mukhtiar Ali Mirbahar, Mohammad Zohaib Qureshi, Muhammad Raheel Qureshi, Nazim Hussain Shah, Rashid Ahmed
Meeting of educational boards
KARACHI - A high level meeting of all educational boards was held on Thursday under the chairmanship of Principal Secretary to CM Sindh Naveed Kamran Baloch, at the CM House.
The meeting was attended by chairmen and controllers of examinations of Sindh’s educational boards.
The meeting discussed and reviewed the arrangements made regarding the conduct of the SSC annual examination for class IX and Class X, beginning from 8th April.
It was decided in the meeting that copying culture,
The meeting was attended by chairmen and controllers of examinations of Sindh’s educational boards.
The meeting discussed and reviewed the arrangements made regarding the conduct of the SSC annual examination for class IX and Class X, beginning from 8th April.
It was decided in the meeting that copying culture,
Gearing up for the ‘real’ exam from May 4
After the announcement by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to hold general elections on May 11, Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) exams under all boards of the province including Rawalpindi Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (RBISE) are expected to be postponed from May 4 to May 18.
According to sources, a meeting of chairmen of all education boards is expected to be held in near future. The exams have already been postponed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The sources
According to sources, a meeting of chairmen of all education boards is expected to be held in near future. The exams have already been postponed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The sources
Old textbooks from students being promoted
Teachers of government schools in the twin cities have started collecting old textbooks from students being promoted to new classes in a bid to utilise the books in case of a delay in provision of new free textbooks.
The sources said on Thursday that the students from nursery to 8th class would be promoted to their next classes on March 31 and the new academic year would start from April 1. The government has declared that the students of all public sector schools would get free books like
The sources said on Thursday that the students from nursery to 8th class would be promoted to their next classes on March 31 and the new academic year would start from April 1. The government has declared that the students of all public sector schools would get free books like
Student activities shine young talent
ISLAMABAD – The annual prize distribution ceremony was held in the college auditorium at Islamabad Model Postgraduate College H-8 on Thursday.
The ceremony was presided over by Principal Prof. Kazim Hussain whereas the guests on this occasion were Prof. Raja Abdul Hafeez, Principal Islamabad Model Postgraduate Commerce College H-8/4, Prof. Mumtaz Ali, Principal Islamabad Model College for Boys H-9, Prof. Rasheed Ahmed Sodhi, Principal Islamabad Model College for Boys, Sihala, and Prof. Ali
The ceremony was presided over by Principal Prof. Kazim Hussain whereas the guests on this occasion were Prof. Raja Abdul Hafeez, Principal Islamabad Model Postgraduate Commerce College H-8/4, Prof. Mumtaz Ali, Principal Islamabad Model College for Boys H-9, Prof. Rasheed Ahmed Sodhi, Principal Islamabad Model College for Boys, Sihala, and Prof. Ali
Youth capable to project issues
RAWALPINDI – An awareness seminar on “Disability and Inclusive Development” was held at Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU) here on Thursday.
The seminar was arranged at the library, under the umbrella of Susan B. Anthony Reading Room (SBARR). The seminar aimed at informing how the youth could play a positive role in highlighting the issues of disabled people and develop a society, which was equal for all.
Zarina Bibi, Coordinator (SBARR), welcomed the honorable guests Asim Zafar,
The seminar was arranged at the library, under the umbrella of Susan B. Anthony Reading Room (SBARR). The seminar aimed at informing how the youth could play a positive role in highlighting the issues of disabled people and develop a society, which was equal for all.
Zarina Bibi, Coordinator (SBARR), welcomed the honorable guests Asim Zafar,
Spring Flower Show 2013
LAHORE (PR) – The three-day annual Spring Flower Show commenced at Pakistan Park Lahore Cantt on Thursday
Garrison Commander Major General Shahid Baig Mirza was the chief guest. He gave away prizes to the winners of various categories. The participants competed in arrangements of cut flowers, dry flowers and maintenance of lawns in their respective institutions and residences.
The floriculture lovers from across the city visited Pakistan Park to see rich variety of flowers on display. The
Garrison Commander Major General Shahid Baig Mirza was the chief guest. He gave away prizes to the winners of various categories. The participants competed in arrangements of cut flowers, dry flowers and maintenance of lawns in their respective institutions and residences.
The floriculture lovers from across the city visited Pakistan Park to see rich variety of flowers on display. The
Prize distribution ceremony at Rangers Institute of Special Education
LAHORE – A prize distribution ceremony was held at Rangers Institute of Special Education (RISE) on Thursday, said spokesman of Punjab Rangers.
The ceremony was presided over by wife of Punjab Rangers Director General Maj Gen Hilal Hussain. Children presented tableau and other beautiful programs and were lauded by the participants of the ceremony.
Apart from students, ceremony was also attended by parents of students and Rangers officers and their family
The ceremony was presided over by wife of Punjab Rangers Director General Maj Gen Hilal Hussain. Children presented tableau and other beautiful programs and were lauded by the participants of the ceremony.
Apart from students, ceremony was also attended by parents of students and Rangers officers and their family
Rawalpindi board offices shifted
The seven offices of Rawalpindi Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (RBISE) have been shifted to Moraga Board Complex.
The offices of board’s chairman and secretary along with examination branch of 9th and 10th class, inquiry office and store have been shifted to the new complex respectively.
The board’s operations will be in flow in the first week of April and one-window operation room has been made for resolving all kind of issues.
It is claimed that the board has
The offices of board’s chairman and secretary along with examination branch of 9th and 10th class, inquiry office and store have been shifted to the new complex respectively.
The board’s operations will be in flow in the first week of April and one-window operation room has been made for resolving all kind of issues.
It is claimed that the board has
Contaminated kitchens of Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences perturb attendants
The patients and attendants have voiced their deep concerns over poor hygiene conditions and cleanliness arrangements in the kitchens of all wards in Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS).
The attendants said that they were left with no option but to prepare food in the dirty and contaminated kitchens of the hospital. They said that the hospital management was senseless and careless as it knew about the prevalent situation but did not take any action in this regard.
The attendants
The attendants said that they were left with no option but to prepare food in the dirty and contaminated kitchens of the hospital. They said that the hospital management was senseless and careless as it knew about the prevalent situation but did not take any action in this regard.
The attendants
Auto workshops in residential areas
ISLAMABAD - The automobile workshops in residential areas of the Federal capital are causing noise pollution and have made the lives of the residents miserable, particularly those suffering from ailments like heart problem and hypertension. Owners of workshops are doing denting work in residential areas of the city.
A large number of residents and traders of the affected localities complained about noise-emitting
A large number of residents and traders of the affected localities complained about noise-emitting
1580 students were awarded degrees
RAWALPINDI – A total of 1580 students were awarded degrees while 39 were decorated with medals in the 14th convocation of Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR) here on Thursday.
Some 28 graduates got gold medals, 7 silver medals, 4 bronze medals, while 14 students got PhD degrees. On the occasion, Dr Mukhtar Ahmad, Executive Director (ED) Higher Education Commission was the guest of the day while His Excellency Choongjoo Choi, Ambassador of South Korea was
Some 28 graduates got gold medals, 7 silver medals, 4 bronze medals, while 14 students got PhD degrees. On the occasion, Dr Mukhtar Ahmad, Executive Director (ED) Higher Education Commission was the guest of the day while His Excellency Choongjoo Choi, Ambassador of South Korea was
Karachi University Education TV to offer 16,000 courses
KARACHI – International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), Karachi University and PI Pakistan on Thursday inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch a internet and cable-based “Free Education TV” at Latif Ebrahim Jamal National Science Information Center, Karachi University.
It will offer 16,000 educational courses of different levels from kindergarten to higher education.
The free education TV, which is only one of its kinds in the world, is being launched
It will offer 16,000 educational courses of different levels from kindergarten to higher education.
The free education TV, which is only one of its kinds in the world, is being launched
Haiku Mushaira to be held
KARACHI - A Haiku Mushaira will be organised at the Arts Council of Pakistan here on March 30 (tomorrow).
An announcement here on Thursday said that the event would be held under the auspices of the Pakistan Japan Cultural Association, Sindh and the Japan Cultural Centre of the Consulate General of Japan in
An announcement here on Thursday said that the event would be held under the auspices of the Pakistan Japan Cultural Association, Sindh and the Japan Cultural Centre of the Consulate General of Japan in
Government College University confers degrees on 1,400 students
LAHORE: Government College University (GCU) Lahore’s 11th Convocation conferred degrees on 1,400 students including 57 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in science, arts and literature.
Out of the 27 positions of BA/BSc (Hons), 17 were grabbed by girls while boys were left with 10. Meanwhile, boys outshined in sports and co-curricular activities by taking 14 out of 20 rolls of honour. The convocation ceremony was held at GCU’s Oval Ground here on Thursday. Vice Chancellor GCU Dr Khaliq ur Rahman,
Out of the 27 positions of BA/BSc (Hons), 17 were grabbed by girls while boys were left with 10. Meanwhile, boys outshined in sports and co-curricular activities by taking 14 out of 20 rolls of honour. The convocation ceremony was held at GCU’s Oval Ground here on Thursday. Vice Chancellor GCU Dr Khaliq ur Rahman,
Reading buffs head for Punjab University book fair
LAHORE: The inauguration of Punjab University’s annual three-day book fair on Thursday received remarkable response from thousands of visitors including students, children, political, religious and social leaders, renowned journalists, doctors, lawyers and teachers.
As many as 158 renowned publishers, booksellers, IT companies and career-counselling centres have established their stalls and are selling local and foreign books with 10 to 50 percent discount. The book fair is being organised
As many as 158 renowned publishers, booksellers, IT companies and career-counselling centres have established their stalls and are selling local and foreign books with 10 to 50 percent discount. The book fair is being organised
Lack of open discussion on sexual health putting society
ISLAMABAD: Participants including former parliamentarians, civil society and religious scholars on Thursday agreed to advocate for the rectifications of existing policy gaps regarding sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and maternal and neonatal health (MNH) needs of adolescent girls and young mothers.
The speakers said that ever increasing population has severe consequences for the health of mothers and children as well as hampering economic development of the country. Speakersclaimed that a
The speakers said that ever increasing population has severe consequences for the health of mothers and children as well as hampering economic development of the country. Speakersclaimed that a
Treehouse Nursery & Kindergarten Graduation Ceremony
ISLAMABAD: The Treehouse Nursery and Kindergarten celebrated its 10th graduation ceremony on Thursday, attended by children and their parents.
The youngest group, the Koalas (18 months to 2 years +), performed to Old McDonald and Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes. The audience was left in awe of the little ones’ confidence and courage even though it was the children’s very first time on stage. The Pandas (3 years +) walked the audience through the seasons in a year, and also introduced them to
The youngest group, the Koalas (18 months to 2 years +), performed to Old McDonald and Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes. The audience was left in awe of the little ones’ confidence and courage even though it was the children’s very first time on stage. The Pandas (3 years +) walked the audience through the seasons in a year, and also introduced them to
Arid University Convocation held
RAWALPINDI: 1580 students were awarded degrees, while 39 were decorated with medals in the 14th convocation of Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR) here on Thursday.
28 graduates got gold medals, seven silver medals, four bronze medals, while 14 students got PhD degrees. Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad, Executive Director, Higher Education Commission was the guest of the day while His Excellency Choongjoo Choi, Ambassador of South Korea was the Guest of Honor. Prof. Dr. Rai
28 graduates got gold medals, seven silver medals, four bronze medals, while 14 students got PhD degrees. Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad, Executive Director, Higher Education Commission was the guest of the day while His Excellency Choongjoo Choi, Ambassador of South Korea was the Guest of Honor. Prof. Dr. Rai
IX and Class X exams to commence
KARACHI: A high level meeting of all educational boards was held on Thursday under the Chairmanship of Principal Secretary to Sindh CM Naveed Kamran Baloch at CM House. Chairmen and controllers of Sindh examination attended the meeting. The meeting discussed and reviewed the arrangements regarding the conduct of the SSC annual examination for class IX and Class X, scheduled to begin on April 8, 2013. It was decided in the meeting that use of unfair means and cheating would be fully curbed
Pakistan Navy commissions 3rd Pak Marines Battalion
KARACHI: In order to further strengthen the defence of Gwadar Port and to enhance the security of vital Pakistan Navy (PN) assets and installations along the western coasts, the PN has achieved a significant milestone by commissioning the 3rd Pak Marines Battalion. The commissioning ceremony was held today at Gwadar.
Vice Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Muhammad Shafiq was the chief guest on the occasion. The chief guest said that at present the country is faced with internal and external
Vice Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Muhammad Shafiq was the chief guest on the occasion. The chief guest said that at present the country is faced with internal and external
Awareness drive against rabies urged
LAHORE (APP): Rabies, a fatal disease which causes around 70,000 deaths annually in the world, could be prevented through proper vaccination. This was stated by Prof Dr Athar Khan of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences while talking to APP here on Wednesday. Prof Dr Athar stressed the need to raise awareness of grave implications of human and animal rabies which could be prevented through careful measures. Around 95 percent of human cases are caused by bites from infected dogs in
Free medical camp at Central Jail Kot Lakhpat
LAHORE (APP): A medical camp was organized at Central Jail Kot Lakhpat here Wednesday to provide free medicines to prisoners suffering from various chronic diseases.
As many as 20 specialists of skin, eye, dental and physicians examined 300 patients who turned up from various jails of the province to get their medical check-up in central jail Kot Lakhpat.
The doctors provided the patients with medicines after their medical check-up.
Talking to APP, Senior Superintendent Jail Mohsin Rafiq
As many as 20 specialists of skin, eye, dental and physicians examined 300 patients who turned up from various jails of the province to get their medical check-up in central jail Kot Lakhpat.
The doctors provided the patients with medicines after their medical check-up.
Talking to APP, Senior Superintendent Jail Mohsin Rafiq
Pakistan National Council of Arts to host 30 delegates
ISLAMABAD (APP): The Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA) will host 30 delegates from 20 countries here Thursday to give them taste of cultural glimpses of the country. Director General PNCA Tauqeer Nasir, while talking to APP Wednesday, said that the delegates would visit PNCA’s National Art Gallery, where they would be briefed on the contemporary art reflecting modern and contemporary face of Pakistan and art work of renowned painters, including Sadqain etc. A special cultural show,
Research topics approved in the monthly meeting
PESHAWAR: Four Ph. D and six M. Phil scholars were given a go ahead to pursue research in the monthly meeting of the Advanced Studies and Research Board held at University of Peshawar.
The meeting was chaired by Vice Chancellor UoP Prof. Dr. Muhammad Rasul Jan. Deans of Faculties, students and their supervisors were also present on the occasion. Two Ph. D and four M. Phil scholars were given a final extension to complete their respective researches in the additional stipulated time.
The
The meeting was chaired by Vice Chancellor UoP Prof. Dr. Muhammad Rasul Jan. Deans of Faculties, students and their supervisors were also present on the occasion. Two Ph. D and four M. Phil scholars were given a final extension to complete their respective researches in the additional stipulated time.
The
Samin Jan Babar pays surprise visit to Peshawar Museum
Peshawar: Khyber Pukhtunkhwa Caretaker Minister for Sports, Tourism, Environment, Revenue & State, Samin Jan Babar has said that he will try his best to fulfil his responsibilities as caretaker minister. All efforts would be made for betterment of his subordinate department within short time.
He expressed these views while attending a presentation on the department of Environment on Wednesday here in Peshawar.
Secretary Environment Muhammad Adil Khan, DG Pakistan Forest Institute Syed
He expressed these views while attending a presentation on the department of Environment on Wednesday here in Peshawar.
Secretary Environment Muhammad Adil Khan, DG Pakistan Forest Institute Syed
Health minister briefed his Health Department activity
PESHAWAR: Caretaker Health Minister Dr Farrukh Seir was briefed about the Health Department at the Committee Room of Health Department Peshawar on Wednesday.
Secretary Health Muhammad Ishfaq Khan gave briefing to the minister in detail and informed him about the rules of business and function of the Health Department.
Secretary Health M Ishfaq Khan, Director General Health Services M Sharif Khan, Special Secretary Health M Akbar Khan, Additional Secretary Health Development Sardar Saqib Raza
Secretary Health Muhammad Ishfaq Khan gave briefing to the minister in detail and informed him about the rules of business and function of the Health Department.
Secretary Health M Ishfaq Khan, Director General Health Services M Sharif Khan, Special Secretary Health M Akbar Khan, Additional Secretary Health Development Sardar Saqib Raza
Free, fair polls to be ensured
Says equal coverage to be given to all on govt-run media
INTERVIEW
By Ihsan Dawar & Muhammad Ali Sheikh
PESHAWAR: Caretaker Minister for Information, Social Welfare and Secondary Education Mossarat Qadeem has said that the topmost priority of the caretaker government is to ensure holding elections in free, fair, transparent, credible and accountable manner.
Talking to The Frontier Post on Wednesday in her first ever interview after being inducted in the caretaker set up as minister
INTERVIEW
By Ihsan Dawar & Muhammad Ali Sheikh
PESHAWAR: Caretaker Minister for Information, Social Welfare and Secondary Education Mossarat Qadeem has said that the topmost priority of the caretaker government is to ensure holding elections in free, fair, transparent, credible and accountable manner.
Talking to The Frontier Post on Wednesday in her first ever interview after being inducted in the caretaker set up as minister
Wednesday, 27 March 2013
Students of Society Public School briefed about Two-Nation Theory
LAHORE – The students of Society Public School Mughalpura 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 Idara Taleemul Quran for Boys Awan Town, Government Higher Secondary School for Girls Awan Town, Universal High School Gulberg III, PC Cadet High School Gulberg III, Hassan Model
Nurses need nursing at Mayo Hospital Emergency
LAHORE – More than 150 nurses and dozens of doctors working at Mayo Hospital Emergency have been deprived of special allowance since January 2012, TheNation has learnt.
The special allowance has been fixed at 50pc of the basic salary. As per the staff, all other hospitals with the exception of Mayo Hospital are regularly paying special allowance to doctors and nurses performing duties at emergency wards.
Unlike other health facilities, Mayo Hospital was paying allowance quarterly and not on
The special allowance has been fixed at 50pc of the basic salary. As per the staff, all other hospitals with the exception of Mayo Hospital are regularly paying special allowance to doctors and nurses performing duties at emergency wards.
Unlike other health facilities, Mayo Hospital was paying allowance quarterly and not on
Pakistan, Korea ties to further improve
Karachi - Korean Consul General Chang-hee LEE on Wednesday visited a number of stalls set up at the Basant festival to depict the culture of different regions of Pakistan. He said Pakistan-Korea ties will further improve. The General Manager of the Pearl Continental hotel, Azeem Qureshi said that holding of the event was to enable the Karachiites to mark
Death anniversary of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan observed
ISLAMABAD - The 115th death anniversary of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan was observed with tributes paid to his selfless services to the nation by all electronic and private channels.
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan was a great visionary and statesman. He wanted to make the community and country progressive and take them forward on modern lines. His supreme interest was intellectual development of the people through modern education. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan established the Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental college. Later,
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan was a great visionary and statesman. He wanted to make the community and country progressive and take them forward on modern lines. His supreme interest was intellectual development of the people through modern education. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan established the Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental college. Later,
Spring Flower Show attracts Nature lover
RAWALPINDI – The five days annual Spring Flower Show commenced at Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR) campus on Wednesday with an aim to provide the residents of twin cities a fascinating opportunity to have glimpses of charming colors and fragrance of spring season.Tariq Javeid Malik, Director General Agency for Barani Area Development (ABAD), Government of Punjab, along with Prof Dr Rai Niaz Ahmad, Vice Chancellor PMAS-AAUR formally inaugurated the event,
25th Cultural Week and silver jubilee celebrations
ISLAMABAD – Educated women of a nation can lead it towards the destination of prosperity and development and no society can achieve the goal of progress in the absence of women role.Former First Lady Nusrt Pervez Ashraf expressed these views while addressing an inaugural ceremony of the 25th Cultural Week and silver jubilee celebrations of International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) in female campus on Wednesday. Dr Ahmad Yousif Al Draiweesh, President IIUI, Dr Mumtaz Ahmed, Vice
Too much Internet use may leave kids
ISLAMABAD: A `Google generation` which relies on the Internet for everything is in danger of becoming `brain-dead`, a leading UK inventor has warned.
Trevor Baylis, who invented the wind-up radio, said children are losing creativity and practical skills because they spend too much time in front of screens.
The 75-year-old from Twickenham, south-west London, said he fears that the next generation of inventors is being lost, with young people often unable to make anything with their hands,
Trevor Baylis, who invented the wind-up radio, said children are losing creativity and practical skills because they spend too much time in front of screens.
The 75-year-old from Twickenham, south-west London, said he fears that the next generation of inventors is being lost, with young people often unable to make anything with their hands,
Preston University and US university agree on academic cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Preston University and Valparaiso University (VU) based in the US state of Indiana have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for academic cooperation at a ceremony held here on Wednesday.
Dr. David L. Rowland, Dean of Graduate School, Valparaiso University signed the MoU on behalf of his university. Dr. Allah Wadhayo Baloch, Registrar Preston University, Saima Abbasi, Representative of Valparaiso University in Pakistan and senior faculty and management of Preston University
Dr. David L. Rowland, Dean of Graduate School, Valparaiso University signed the MoU on behalf of his university. Dr. Allah Wadhayo Baloch, Registrar Preston University, Saima Abbasi, Representative of Valparaiso University in Pakistan and senior faculty and management of Preston University
Spring Tree Plantation Campaign 2013
Islamabad: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) Spring Tree Plantation Campaign – 2013 is in its full swing. Along with Civil Society, other government and non-governmental organization (NGOs) are participating in CDA Spring Tree Plantation Campaign – 2013. Similarly, CDA also arranged tree plantation drive in collaboration with Quaid-e-Azam University (QAU). In this connection, Environment Wing, CDA provided 5000 saplings to Quaid-e-Azam University. The campaign was participated by Vice
Fake degree holders
<i>* JI, MQM leaders submit nomination papers
* Actress Meera will contest polls on reserved seat</i>
LAHORE: Punjab Election Commissioner Mehbub Anwar announced on Wednesday that fake degree and dual nationality holders could not contest the upcoming general elections.
Talking to media after resuming his office at the provincial headquarters of the election commission, Anwar categorically declared that the parliamentarians who have been declared disqualified by the courts
* Actress Meera will contest polls on reserved seat</i>
LAHORE: Punjab Election Commissioner Mehbub Anwar announced on Wednesday that fake degree and dual nationality holders could not contest the upcoming general elections.
Talking to media after resuming his office at the provincial headquarters of the election commission, Anwar categorically declared that the parliamentarians who have been declared disqualified by the courts
Citizens urged to unite for de weaponisation at Koel Art Gallery
Karachi
A group of concerned citizens, including those from citizens’ welfare organisations like Shehri, met at the Koel Art Gallery on Wednesday evening to discuss ways and means of beating the ever-burgeoning menace of crime, which brings in its wake deaths, shattered families, traumatised neighbourhoods, and overall destruction.
Titled “De-weaponisation of Karachi”, citizens said that they would have to organise themselves and resolutely say No to
A group of concerned citizens, including those from citizens’ welfare organisations like Shehri, met at the Koel Art Gallery on Wednesday evening to discuss ways and means of beating the ever-burgeoning menace of crime, which brings in its wake deaths, shattered families, traumatised neighbourhoods, and overall destruction.
Titled “De-weaponisation of Karachi”, citizens said that they would have to organise themselves and resolutely say No to
Youth exhibit storytelling skills at festival
PESAHWAR: Over 200 youth from the internally displayed persons (IDP) living at the Jalozai Camp and with the host communities in the provincial capital displayed their skills in the art of storytelling through audio, video and photographic works, during a one-day festival at Nishtar Hall on Wednesday.
The Fata Youth Media Festival was organised by the United Rural Development Organisation (URDO). About 200 photographs were exhibited at the Nishtar Hall, which attracted
The Fata Youth Media Festival was organised by the United Rural Development Organisation (URDO). About 200 photographs were exhibited at the Nishtar Hall, which attracted
Youth murder staged protest
PESHAWAR: A group of residents of the Shami Road on Wednesday staged protest against the killing of the student of a private university asking the Chief Justice of the Peshawar High Court (PHC) to give exemplary punishment to the killers.
The protesters led by Danyal Khan, gathered outside the Peshawar Press Club to condemn the killing of Shehryar, a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) student. Speaking on the occasion, the protesters said that the murderers had been
The protesters led by Danyal Khan, gathered outside the Peshawar Press Club to condemn the killing of Shehryar, a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) student. Speaking on the occasion, the protesters said that the murderers had been
Study reveals over 50 percent policewomen dissatisfied with job
PESHAWAR: Over 50 percent of policewomen are not happy with their job while 63 percent of the educated women in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan don’t want to join the police force.
These were the finding of a study conducted by the Pakistan Society of Criminology (PSC). “It was found that 53 percent of the policewomen have experienced some kind of vulgar suggestions, sexual hints or sexual allurements from male co-workers,” disclosed the survey.
The
These were the finding of a study conducted by the Pakistan Society of Criminology (PSC). “It was found that 53 percent of the policewomen have experienced some kind of vulgar suggestions, sexual hints or sexual allurements from male co-workers,” disclosed the survey.
The
Punjab University book fair kicks off
LAHORE
THE Punjab University’s three-day Book Fair 2013, under the aegis of the university administration, is starting on Thursday (today) in the corridor of the Institute of Education and Research, New Campus.
The event will continue from 9am to 8pm until March 30, a press release said. According to PU Chief Librarian Chaudhry Hanif, there would be 158 stalls and renowned personalities from all walks of life would participate in the book
THE Punjab University’s three-day Book Fair 2013, under the aegis of the university administration, is starting on Thursday (today) in the corridor of the Institute of Education and Research, New Campus.
The event will continue from 9am to 8pm until March 30, a press release said. According to PU Chief Librarian Chaudhry Hanif, there would be 158 stalls and renowned personalities from all walks of life would participate in the book
Interactive theatre performance by young artistes
Islamabad
The interactive theatre performance by young artistes organised at the National Press Club (NPC) on Wednesday helped break the stereotypes surrounding the issue of sexual harassment in society.
The performance organised by the Interactive Resource Centre (IRC) in collaboration with the Gender Equity Programme (GEP), Aurat Foundation, as part of its campaign to introduce pro-women laws passed during last few years. The interactive theatre was organised
The interactive theatre performance by young artistes organised at the National Press Club (NPC) on Wednesday helped break the stereotypes surrounding the issue of sexual harassment in society.
The performance organised by the Interactive Resource Centre (IRC) in collaboration with the Gender Equity Programme (GEP), Aurat Foundation, as part of its campaign to introduce pro-women laws passed during last few years. The interactive theatre was organised
Higher Education Commission seeks intervention of PM to restore its lost authority
Islamabad
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) is seeking intervention of caretaker Prime Minister Mir Hazar Khan Khoso to restore the authority of the Commission, undermined by the previous government.
The PPP government had degraded the HEC on the fake degree holders. It will be the first test case of the caretaker government whether they are interested in correcting the wrongs in key sectors.
According to sources, the commission is writing
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) is seeking intervention of caretaker Prime Minister Mir Hazar Khan Khoso to restore the authority of the Commission, undermined by the previous government.
The PPP government had degraded the HEC on the fake degree holders. It will be the first test case of the caretaker government whether they are interested in correcting the wrongs in key sectors.
According to sources, the commission is writing
Pakistan Islamic Medical Association elects office-bearers
Islamabad: The Pakistan Islamic Medical Association (PIMA) has completed its presidential elections for three provinces by electing new office-bearers for 2013-2015 through secret ballot during provincial conventions held in Sukkur on March 22-23, and in Faisalabad and Mardan on March 23-24.
According to results announced by the provincial election commissioners, Dr. Khubaib Shahid, professor of radiology at the Fatima Memorial Hospital, Lahore; Dr. Abdul Qadir Soomro of the
According to results announced by the provincial election commissioners, Dr. Khubaib Shahid, professor of radiology at the Fatima Memorial Hospital, Lahore; Dr. Abdul Qadir Soomro of the
Health Tips: Activity before bedtime
Your behaviour and activities before bedtime can affect how well you’re sleeping at night.
The American Academy of Paediatrics offers suggestions for better sleep:
Health Tips
* Cut out all caffeine at least four hours before bedtime.
* Stop eating spicy, heavy foods at least four hours before bedtime.
* Don’t exercise heavily at least two hours before bedtime.
* In the hour before bedtime,
The American Academy of Paediatrics offers suggestions for better sleep:
Health Tips
* Cut out all caffeine at least four hours before bedtime.
* Stop eating spicy, heavy foods at least four hours before bedtime.
* Don’t exercise heavily at least two hours before bedtime.
* In the hour before bedtime,
Exhibition of latest art at Tanzara Gallery
Islamabad
After the success of Iqbal Hussain’s previous exhibitions held in 2007 and 2009, Tanzara Gallery is hosting the artist’s third solo exhibition on its premises beginning today (Thursday).
Hussain is an internationally acclaimed artist whose work has a distinct flair, which sets him apart from his contemporaries. He immortalizes his subject in the impressionistic style of paintings that is peculiar to Lahore’s old walled city of courtesans,
After the success of Iqbal Hussain’s previous exhibitions held in 2007 and 2009, Tanzara Gallery is hosting the artist’s third solo exhibition on its premises beginning today (Thursday).
Hussain is an internationally acclaimed artist whose work has a distinct flair, which sets him apart from his contemporaries. He immortalizes his subject in the impressionistic style of paintings that is peculiar to Lahore’s old walled city of courtesans,
University of Peshawar students given laptops
PESHAWAR: Over one hundred laptops were distributed among deserving students of BS four years degree programme of three University of Peshawar departments, comprising Department of Mathematics, Social Work and Sociology under the Naway Sahar scheme.
Chairman Department of Mathematics Gulzar Ahmed Khan and Director Institute of Social Work Sociology and Gender Studies Prof. Dr. Muhammad Niaz distributed Laptops among students in a ceremony held at the Convocation Hall University of
Chairman Department of Mathematics Gulzar Ahmed Khan and Director Institute of Social Work Sociology and Gender Studies Prof. Dr. Muhammad Niaz distributed Laptops among students in a ceremony held at the Convocation Hall University of
Developing countries relying on education for survival
ISLAMABAD: Indonesian ambassador in Pakistan, Burhan Mohammad here on Tuesday said that there is dire need of vast educational ties between Muslim countries because survival of developing countries now relies upon education.
This he said while inaugurating the 25th Annual Cultural Week and Silver Jubilee celebrations of IIUI. Burhan Mohammad said the International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) is one of the unique centers of learning in the world and is playing a vital role to bring the
This he said while inaugurating the 25th Annual Cultural Week and Silver Jubilee celebrations of IIUI. Burhan Mohammad said the International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) is one of the unique centers of learning in the world and is playing a vital role to bring the
Misprinting of papers protested BISR
RAWALPINDI (Online): Misprinting in papers and their late distribution has triggered grave concern among the students appearing in 9th class examination under Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Rawalpindi (BISR).
The examination started late by two hours in hundreds of examination centers of Rawalpindi division due to late distribution of mathematics science group and mathematics arts group paper in respect of matric part annual examination 2013 on Monday. BISR authorities had sent
The examination started late by two hours in hundreds of examination centers of Rawalpindi division due to late distribution of mathematics science group and mathematics arts group paper in respect of matric part annual examination 2013 on Monday. BISR authorities had sent
29 accords signed in 2 years: Government college University Lahore
LAHORE: The Government college University Lahore has signed 29 agreements in the last two years to promote research and academic activities, it was revealed by the Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman while addressing a nine-member delegation of students and teachers from various universities of Nepal including Kathmandu University and Tribhuvan University. The delegation was led by Prof Dr Subodh Sharma, while GCU Director Research Prof Dr Muhammad Zakria Butt, Director External
Punjab lauded for education reforms
LAHORE
BRITISH educationist Sir Michael Barber has said that education sector of Punjab is unparalleled in the developing countries, and through modern reforms, such an infrastructure has been developed due to which amazing results have been achieved in less than two years.
He said such positive results in Punjab were unprecedented in 22 developing countries where DFID was assisting.
He said this while delivering a special lecture on the topic
BRITISH educationist Sir Michael Barber has said that education sector of Punjab is unparalleled in the developing countries, and through modern reforms, such an infrastructure has been developed due to which amazing results have been achieved in less than two years.
He said such positive results in Punjab were unprecedented in 22 developing countries where DFID was assisting.
He said this while delivering a special lecture on the topic
Laptop scheme fails
LAHORE: Punjab government's laptop scheme, although an attractive move for students in the province, failed to maintain standards set at its inception for selecting suitable and deserving candidates.
Tens of thousands of students in varsities and colleges across Punjab had been benefited by the scheme. Amid all of this activity which took around two years, authorities concerned kept on modifying the rules for selecting deserving candidates, but merely failed to deliver it as per its
Tens of thousands of students in varsities and colleges across Punjab had been benefited by the scheme. Amid all of this activity which took around two years, authorities concerned kept on modifying the rules for selecting deserving candidates, but merely failed to deliver it as per its
Atif Aslam wedding on 28 March
LAHORE
THE Mehndi ceremony of Atif Aslam, the golden boy of the music world and perhaps the most sought-after bachelor among the galaxy of pop music singers, was held at a club on Tuesday evening.
The glittering ceremony was attended by family members, close friends, social elite and the renowned personalities from the world of music.
Pop singer Atif Aslam who is famous both in India and Pakistan was engaged to Sara, a master degree holder from
THE Mehndi ceremony of Atif Aslam, the golden boy of the music world and perhaps the most sought-after bachelor among the galaxy of pop music singers, was held at a club on Tuesday evening.
The glittering ceremony was attended by family members, close friends, social elite and the renowned personalities from the world of music.
Pop singer Atif Aslam who is famous both in India and Pakistan was engaged to Sara, a master degree holder from
Book of Urdu poetry published
A book of Urdu poetry, ‘Kainaat Mutthi Mayn’ by Musarrat Zehra Kanwal, has been published. The poet, in her book containing 52 ghazals, gives message of love, patience and tolerance. The preface of the book has been written by a renowned educationist Dr Tariq
Tuesday, 26 March 2013
Nuclear weapons did not make Pakistan
Islamabad
Brigadier (r) Feroz Hassan Khan, lecturer at the US Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, USA, has said that increase in nuclear weapons does not make Pakistan a strong state in the absence of a corresponding improvement in other elements of national power, top of which is economic well-being.
He was addressing students and faculty of the Quaid-i-Azam University at a seminar on ‘Nuclear age and military crises’ organised by the
Brigadier (r) Feroz Hassan Khan, lecturer at the US Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, USA, has said that increase in nuclear weapons does not make Pakistan a strong state in the absence of a corresponding improvement in other elements of national power, top of which is economic well-being.
He was addressing students and faculty of the Quaid-i-Azam University at a seminar on ‘Nuclear age and military crises’ organised by the
Number of patients reaching Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences with gastro on the rise
Islamabad
The number of patients reaching Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) with gastroenteritis, water and food-borne bacterial infection, is on the rise since the setting in of post-winter season in the region.
“The PIMS emergency department has examined as many as 1,962 patients with gastro from March 1 to date and the number is continuously on the rise,” said Deputy Director at PIMS Dr. Wasim Ahmed Khwaja while talking to ‘The News’ on
The number of patients reaching Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) with gastroenteritis, water and food-borne bacterial infection, is on the rise since the setting in of post-winter season in the region.
“The PIMS emergency department has examined as many as 1,962 patients with gastro from March 1 to date and the number is continuously on the rise,” said Deputy Director at PIMS Dr. Wasim Ahmed Khwaja while talking to ‘The News’ on
Folk songs competition
Rawalpindi: An inter-departmental folk songs competition among students of Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU) was held under the directives of the Higher Education Commission for fund raising. The competition was aimed to support the Higher Education Commission in fund raising and to give students an opportunity to interact with other cultures and thus create an atmosphere of harmony and intercultural
Admissions for Free Portuguese language course
Islamabad: The Embassy of Brazil in Islamabad has reopened the admissions for its free Portuguese language course. The admissions are open from March 27th to April 4th. The classes starting on April 15th will take place at the embassy and are free of cost.
People of all ages are eligible to attend the course, which will have consecutive three months modules. This initiative is in the scope of the increase on educational cooperation between Brazil and Pakistan, which includes
People of all ages are eligible to attend the course, which will have consecutive three months modules. This initiative is in the scope of the increase on educational cooperation between Brazil and Pakistan, which includes
Health Tips: Chapped lips care
Cold winter temperatures and bitter winds can leave your lips dry, chapped and sore.
The Cleveland Clinic lists these suggestions to help prevent and soothe chapped lips:
* Moisturize lips each day with a balm or lip moisturizer that contains ingredients like cocoa butter, vitamins A and E, beeswax, petrolatum or dimethicone.
* Re-apply another layer of lip protection before heading out into harsh weather conditions or in dry indoor
The Cleveland Clinic lists these suggestions to help prevent and soothe chapped lips:
* Moisturize lips each day with a balm or lip moisturizer that contains ingredients like cocoa butter, vitamins A and E, beeswax, petrolatum or dimethicone.
* Re-apply another layer of lip protection before heading out into harsh weather conditions or in dry indoor
Rutgers World Population Foundation announces media excellence awards
Islamabad
The Rutgers World Population Foundation (WPF) has announced media excellence awards to acknowledge the commendable efforts of Pakistani journalists in advocating various stakeholders against the harmful consequences of child marriages, particularly in Sindh.
Pakistan is a conservative and patriarchal society with significant gender discrimination. Early marriage is a common occurrence owing to poor economic conditions, prevailing customary practices,
The Rutgers World Population Foundation (WPF) has announced media excellence awards to acknowledge the commendable efforts of Pakistani journalists in advocating various stakeholders against the harmful consequences of child marriages, particularly in Sindh.
Pakistan is a conservative and patriarchal society with significant gender discrimination. Early marriage is a common occurrence owing to poor economic conditions, prevailing customary practices,
70pc of 200,000 epileptic Karachiites not receiving treatment at the Dow University
Karachi
Up to 70 percent of around 200,000 people in Karachi suffering from epilepsy are not receiving any treatment, said the professor of neurology at the Dow University of Health Sciences on Tuesday.
Dr Saleem Ilyas was addressing a seminar to mark Purple Day: The Global Day of Epilepsy Awareness. It was attended by healthcare professionals as well as epilepsy patients.
He said that according to studies, prevalence of epilepsy was 1 percent,
Up to 70 percent of around 200,000 people in Karachi suffering from epilepsy are not receiving any treatment, said the professor of neurology at the Dow University of Health Sciences on Tuesday.
Dr Saleem Ilyas was addressing a seminar to mark Purple Day: The Global Day of Epilepsy Awareness. It was attended by healthcare professionals as well as epilepsy patients.
He said that according to studies, prevalence of epilepsy was 1 percent,
Instead of a newsroom, they should be in a classroom in Sindh
Karachi
Imagine being a teacher who does not have to deal with student tantrums, lesson planning and correction work and also gets paid. Apparently, 269 teachers in Sindh have landed their dream job.
These primary, junior, and high school teachers are working as regular employees in media and non-governmental organisations while drawing salaries from the education department, reveal documents obtained by The News.
Most of them are employed by
Imagine being a teacher who does not have to deal with student tantrums, lesson planning and correction work and also gets paid. Apparently, 269 teachers in Sindh have landed their dream job.
These primary, junior, and high school teachers are working as regular employees in media and non-governmental organisations while drawing salaries from the education department, reveal documents obtained by The News.
Most of them are employed by
German envoy bids farewell to recipients of Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst scholarship
Islamabad
To bid farewell to thirty three new scholars of the Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst (DAAD) or ‘German Academic Exchange Service,’ who will start their PhD research or master courses at German universities in the coming months, ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany, Dr. Cyril Nunn hosted a tea reception at his residence.
The event was attended by most of the scholarship recipients; Executive Director, Higher Education Commission
To bid farewell to thirty three new scholars of the Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst (DAAD) or ‘German Academic Exchange Service,’ who will start their PhD research or master courses at German universities in the coming months, ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany, Dr. Cyril Nunn hosted a tea reception at his residence.
The event was attended by most of the scholarship recipients; Executive Director, Higher Education Commission
Gosha-e-Mashal
ISLAMABAD – The Mashal Association, a non-governmental organization working for the uplift of under-privileged women and children in and around Islamabad, held an open-house Tuesday at its welfare complex called Gosha-e-Mashal located at Margallah Town.The event held to introduce the available facilities to the community representatives and supporters of the organization. The school children presented a colorful programme for the members of the Mashal. They also visited various facilities the
International Islamic University, Islamabad Week presents diversified world cultures
ISLAMABAD – The 25th cultural week and silver jubilee celebrations of the International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) kicked off Tuesday at the New Campus (Male). The theme of the event is “Youth and National Leadership”. The event aims to highlight lifestyle and traditions of different Islamic and non-Islamic students of IIUI belonging to different countries. The students of above 42 countries have been taking part in these activities.They have tried to highlight the culture and
Only Literature true rep of culture
ISLAMABAD - Only literature knows no boundary and writers have a worldwide excess to the readers while literature can be trusted as true representative of any culture. Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) is the institution which has burden on its shoulder to get the world introduce with literature in Pakistani languages. These views were expressed by Dr. Aslam Syed in a ceremony held in his honor arranged by PAL.Abdul Hameed, Chairman, PAL thanked the dignitary and also presented a certificate
IHC restrains ED Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences from functioning
ISLAMABAD - The Islamabad High Court on Tuesday restrained Dr Riaz Warraich from performing his duties, as Executive Director Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims).Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui passed the order on the petition of Pims Joint Executive Director Dr Altaf Hussain who holds that Dr Warraich is not eligible even for his current position.During the course of hearing,Advocate Shoaib Shaheen, the petitioner’s counsel, apprised the court that Dr Warraich was not eligible for
Ramzan Chhipa was awarded with the Sitara-e-Imtiaz
KARACHI - Chhipa Welfare Association (CWA) Patron-in-chief and eminent human rights activist, Ramzan Chhipa was awarded with the Sitara-e-Imtiaz, a civil award, by the President Asif Ali Zardari on March 23, The Pakistan Day, in recognition of his untiring struggle for the service to the ailing humanity.
Soon after the announcement was made, a lot of people from all walks of life had felicitated the CWA Patron-in-chief for being awarded with the national civil award for his philanthropic
Soon after the announcement was made, a lot of people from all walks of life had felicitated the CWA Patron-in-chief for being awarded with the national civil award for his philanthropic
Parents, teachers reluctance may betray children
KARACHI - Most parents and teachers are reluctant to discuss sensitive issues with children and inform them about the physical and emotional aspects of puberty, which pushes them to seek information from unreliable sources and expose them to exploitation.
This finding was derived from a baseline study conducted by ‘Lifeline’.
Addressing a press conference, LifeLine Chief Executive Omer Aftab said that there was a severe vacuum of information in the 100 million plus Pakistani youth. To
This finding was derived from a baseline study conducted by ‘Lifeline’.
Addressing a press conference, LifeLine Chief Executive Omer Aftab said that there was a severe vacuum of information in the 100 million plus Pakistani youth. To
Piler deposits one million dollars in SHC account
KARACHI - Pakistan Institute of Labour Education and Research has deposited one million dollars, received from the German garments buyer KiK Textilien, in the account of Nazir of Sindh High Court on the directives of the SHC Commission headed by Justice (r) Rehmat Hussain Jafferi for distribution among the victims’ families of Ali Enterprises.
Piler had signed an agreement with the German buyer to provide cash compensation to those affected families who have still not received any
Piler had signed an agreement with the German buyer to provide cash compensation to those affected families who have still not received any
1st semester exams at University of Karachi to begin from May 10
KARACHI - The University of Karachi on Tuesday announced that the examination for first semester will commence from May 10. An official of Karachi University said that these examinations would continue till May 31. He further pointed out that the examination fee can be submitted till April 4. In case of delay an amount of Rs1,000 will be charged as late fee along with the normal
Another lawbreaker enters fake degree den
LAHORE – The Lahore High Court disqualified a PML-N Member of Punjab Assembly (MPA) Iftikhar Ahmad on presenting a fake degree, on Tuesday.
Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial had reserved the verdict on a petition moved by loosing candidate of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Iqbal Ahmad from PP-81, a constituency of Jhang.
The petitioner had submitted that the respondent MPA had obtained a fake degree form Azad and Jammu Kashmir University for 2008 general elections. He further said that the MPA
Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial had reserved the verdict on a petition moved by loosing candidate of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Iqbal Ahmad from PP-81, a constituency of Jhang.
The petitioner had submitted that the respondent MPA had obtained a fake degree form Azad and Jammu Kashmir University for 2008 general elections. He further said that the MPA
Government College University convocation tomorrow
LAHORE - The 11th convocation of the Government College University Lahore is going to be held on Thursday (tomorrow) at the Oval Ground. About 1,400 students from graduation to PhD would receive degrees on the occasion.
GCU Controller Examinations Prof AS Bukhari said that the university administration has almost finalized arrangements for the Convocation 2013. He said that the full-dress rehearsal for the convocation would be held today and the students have been informed in this
GCU Controller Examinations Prof AS Bukhari said that the university administration has almost finalized arrangements for the Convocation 2013. He said that the full-dress rehearsal for the convocation would be held today and the students have been informed in this
Ultrasound safer than CT scans or X-rays
ISLAMABAD: Ultrasound scans relying on sound waves are safer than CT scans or X-rays which use radiation to confirm or rule out surgery to remove the appendix, according to an American study.
The appendix is a finger-shaped pouch that extends from the large intestine. Infection or blockage of the appendix causes appendicitis, which can lead to abdominal pain, vomiting and fever.
Children suspected of appendicitis are more likely to undergo CT scans if they are evaluated at a general hospital,
The appendix is a finger-shaped pouch that extends from the large intestine. Infection or blockage of the appendix causes appendicitis, which can lead to abdominal pain, vomiting and fever.
Children suspected of appendicitis are more likely to undergo CT scans if they are evaluated at a general hospital,
Education report backs Punjab progress claims
LAHORE: The report on the situation of education in Pakistan titled “The Good News from Pakistan” has revealed that a million and a half extra students aged 5 to 16 have been enrolled in public or private schools in Punjab during the last two years. However the report also highlights the gender gap existing within the country’s education sector.
The report was launched at the Lahore University of Management Science (LUMS) and is authored by Sir Michael Barber, who has served as an
The report was launched at the Lahore University of Management Science (LUMS) and is authored by Sir Michael Barber, who has served as an
1.5 million people receiving Benazir Income Support Programme cash grants in Sindh
KARACHI: Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat and Capital Administration and Development meeting was held in the Conference Room of Sindh Chief Secretary office, on Tuesday on Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP). The meeting was chaired by Senator Kalsoom Parveen of the Standing Committee and attended by Senator Abdul Haseeb Khan, Senator Saeeda Iqbal, Sher Khan, Secretary BISP, Zafarullah Soomro, DG BISP Sindh, MD STEVTA and other officers of BISP. Secretary BISP Sher Khan and
Pakistan Day: Mobilink organises clean-up activity
ISLAMABAD: Mobilink Foundation celebrated “Pakistan Day” by conducting a clean-up activity on Trail3 of the Margalla Hills in Islamabad. The activity involved nearly 150 participants, including Mobilink Torchbearers (employee volunteers), their families and students from the Pehli Kiran Schools.
The environment friendly activity was aimed at promoting the need to preserve Pakistan’s natural habitat. The activity also marked Mobilink Foundation’s dedication to promoting a healthier
The environment friendly activity was aimed at promoting the need to preserve Pakistan’s natural habitat. The activity also marked Mobilink Foundation’s dedication to promoting a healthier
Muslims urged to follow teachings of Holy Prophet (PBUH)
<b>Rawalpindi: Muslims can overcome all their problems and agonies by making the teachings and life of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) a guiding principle to lead their lives.Pir Muhammad Naqib-ur-Rehman, custodian of Eidgah shrine, stated this while addressing the monthly congregation of ‘Barhveen Sharif’ at Eidgah Sharif here on Monday.He said the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) taught his followers the lesson of peace, unity and love and the Muslim Ummah can forge unity and
Federal Directorate of Education NON-TEACHING STAFF
Islamabad
Former Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf in his last day in office approved the summary for award of Time-Scale Promotion to the non-teaching staff members from Grade 1 to Grade 15 in Federal Directorate of Education (FDE), much to the satisfaction of over 11,000 employees who had been agitating for their demands from March 6, the sources told this scribe here on Monday.
According to the notification F.1-1/11-(admn) issued by Ministry of Capital
Former Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf in his last day in office approved the summary for award of Time-Scale Promotion to the non-teaching staff members from Grade 1 to Grade 15 in Federal Directorate of Education (FDE), much to the satisfaction of over 11,000 employees who had been agitating for their demands from March 6, the sources told this scribe here on Monday.
According to the notification F.1-1/11-(admn) issued by Ministry of Capital
Pakistan Day was celebrated with enthusiasm
Rawalpindi
Pakistan Day was celebrated with enthusiasm and energy at the Froebel’s International, Rawalpindi Campus.
This year, the primary years had the honour of hosting the celebrations, and what a wonderful programme they set up! The school was adorned with national flags and glittering green and white streamers, which lent an air of festivity to the special day. The entire school turned up in national and regional dresses and flashes of gorgeous
Pakistan Day was celebrated with enthusiasm and energy at the Froebel’s International, Rawalpindi Campus.
This year, the primary years had the honour of hosting the celebrations, and what a wonderful programme they set up! The school was adorned with national flags and glittering green and white streamers, which lent an air of festivity to the special day. The entire school turned up in national and regional dresses and flashes of gorgeous
Health Tips: Early stages of Alzheimer’s
Mild cognitive decline is an early warning sign of Alzheimer’s disease, and sometimes the symptoms may be hard to spot.
The Alzheimer’s Association lists these common symptoms of mild cognitive decline:
* Struggling to remember the correct word or name for something.
* Difficulty remembering someone’s name right after being introduced.
* Having trouble with performing tasks in social situations or at
The Alzheimer’s Association lists these common symptoms of mild cognitive decline:
* Struggling to remember the correct word or name for something.
* Difficulty remembering someone’s name right after being introduced.
* Having trouble with performing tasks in social situations or at
Bahria University gets 1st position in Lahore University of Management Sciences competition
Islamabad: The Bahria University, Islamabad, has won first position in the Supply Chain Competition at the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), says a press release.
Synergies, a business and management competition platform of LUMS conducted every year, attracts teams from some of the best universities of Pakistan. In this year’s competition, Synergies 2013, around 275 students from 25 universities participated in three exciting events; PERSPICACIA (Business Case
Synergies, a business and management competition platform of LUMS conducted every year, attracts teams from some of the best universities of Pakistan. In this year’s competition, Synergies 2013, around 275 students from 25 universities participated in three exciting events; PERSPICACIA (Business Case
Meeting on self-assessment procedure held at University of Peshawar
PESHAWAR: A meeting regarding the higher education commission, self assessment procedure was held at University of Peshawar with Dean Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences Prof. Dr. Amir Nawaz in the chair.
Faculty staff of five University of Peshawar Departments and Centres namely Department of Pharmacy, National Centre of Excellence in Physical Chemistry, Shaykh Zayed Islamic centre, Centre of Plant Biodiversity and Khyber Law participated in the event.
Addressing the meeting the
Faculty staff of five University of Peshawar Departments and Centres namely Department of Pharmacy, National Centre of Excellence in Physical Chemistry, Shaykh Zayed Islamic centre, Centre of Plant Biodiversity and Khyber Law participated in the event.
Addressing the meeting the
Board of governors of Sir Syed Universityof Engineering and Technology meets
KARACHI (APP): The Board of Governors of Sir Syed Universityof Engineering and Technology (SSUET) met here on Monday under the chairmanship of Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Jawaid Hasan Rizvi. An official of the institution said that in its 44th meeting, the Board gave approval to the programme of SSUET's 16th Convocation which is being held today at Expo Center with Chief Justice of Sindh High Court Justice Mushir Alam as chief guest for the occasion. The Board appreciated the University for
35 Years of the Partnership with the Parents
LAHORE: The celebrations in connection with "35 Years of the Partnership with the Parents" and Pakistan Day held in the City School carrying the theme 'I am Pakistan'. The theme offers much food for thought for each and every individual to refresh and rejuvenate the spirit of patriotism to live and love Pakistan. Miracles happen and March 23, 1940, was one such day when the efforts of the Muslim leaders and thinkers materialised in the form of a miracle known as the Pakistan
Promote the Library clerk’s
LAHORE: Ombudsman Punjab, Javed Mehmood has ordered Education Department Punjab to promote the Library Clerk of Nankana Sahib from grade-5 to grade-7 and District Accounts Officer Nankana Sahib to pay the arrears of last six years to the concerned Library Clerk within a month.
According to details, Iqbal Hussain, Library Clerk of Government College for Women Sangla Hill, submitted an application to Ombudsman Punjab that Punjab Finance Department had upgraded posts of all junior clerks from
According to details, Iqbal Hussain, Library Clerk of Government College for Women Sangla Hill, submitted an application to Ombudsman Punjab that Punjab Finance Department had upgraded posts of all junior clerks from
Punjab province marks uplift in education sector
LAHORE: The Punjab province has the highest teacher presence in percentage terms than any of the 22 countries in which DFID provided financial support. Teacher absenteeism has been reduced from 20 percent to less than eight percent in a matter of less than two years. Such results are unparalleled in the developing world.
This was disclosed in a report of a think tank called "Reform" which will be released during a lecture by eminent British Educationist, Sir Michael Barber, at the
This was disclosed in a report of a think tank called "Reform" which will be released during a lecture by eminent British Educationist, Sir Michael Barber, at the
Monday, 25 March 2013
DUHS excellence award
KARACHI (APP): Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) will hold a "Professional Excellence Award" presentation ceremony to honour senior neurologist Dr. Akhtar Ahmed here on March 26. Dr. Akhtar, former professor of neurology at Dow Medical College and Civil Hospital, Karachi is one of the senior most neurologists in the country.
Besides being a respected teacher for many of the medical graduates as well as neurologists in the country he has also earned international recognition for his
Besides being a respected teacher for many of the medical graduates as well as neurologists in the country he has also earned international recognition for his
Free eye camp at Jalozai camp
Peshawar: Keeping in view the refraction issues in school children and community members in Jalozai camp of Internally a free eye camp was organized on Monday.
In this regard a one-day eye camp was organized in collaboration with Pakistan Institute of Community
In this regard a one-day eye camp was organized in collaboration with Pakistan Institute of Community
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