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President Zardari urged the federal government to consider providing sustained financial assistance to Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) for implementation of its "Open Schooling System" initiative that will ensure provision of Primary to Middle level basic education to the people across the country, through distance learning system.
The federal government should also consider making the AIOU a major beneficiary of basic education grants through Economic Division and the Foreign
Tuesday, 30 April 2013
Workshop on forest degradation
LAHORE -
The Federal Ministry of Climate Change in collaboration with the Punjab Forest Department and WWF – Pakistan organised a two-day provincial level consultation workshop on ‘REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation) and Roadmap development process’ in Lahore. The main aim of this event was to sensitize and enhance capacities of the relevant stakeholders in the context of REDD+.
Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation in developing
The Federal Ministry of Climate Change in collaboration with the Punjab Forest Department and WWF – Pakistan organised a two-day provincial level consultation workshop on ‘REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation) and Roadmap development process’ in Lahore. The main aim of this event was to sensitize and enhance capacities of the relevant stakeholders in the context of REDD+.
Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation in developing
Degrees conferred on 138 School of Chemical and Materials Engineering engineers
As many as 138 graduates received degrees in the disciplines of chemical and materials engineering at a convocation of School of Chemical and Materials Engineering (SCME), a constituent school of National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST).
Held at the main campus of the University here on Tuesday, the august ceremony was graced by Lt Gen (Retd) Naeem Khalid Lodhi, Managing Director Fauji Fertilizer Company, as the chief guest. Besides parents, students and faculty, a large number
Held at the main campus of the University here on Tuesday, the august ceremony was graced by Lt Gen (Retd) Naeem Khalid Lodhi, Managing Director Fauji Fertilizer Company, as the chief guest. Besides parents, students and faculty, a large number
FUUAST extended the last date of admissions
KARACHI (PPI): Federal Urdu University for Arts, Science and Technology (FUUAST) has extended the last date of admissions in evening classes. Now the candidates could apply for evening class admissions up to May 6,
Walks, rallies to mark World Workers Day
LAHORE (APP): The International Workers Day (May Day) will be observed in the country to express solidarity with workers across the world and mark the international labour movement. May Day is observed as a national holiday in many countries across the globe including Pakistan by working people and their labour unions which is marked by street demonstrations and marches to commemorate the sacrifices of 1886 Haymarket riot Chicago victims.
The Haymarket affair is referred to the aftermath of
The Haymarket affair is referred to the aftermath of
Government College University donates Rs 1m to GCU EFT
LAHORE: The Warid Telecom Tuesday joined hands with the Government College University Lahore Endowment Fund Trust (GCU EFT) to support education and donated the trust Rs 10,00,000. Warid Telecom Sales and Distribution Head Amer Aman Khan handed over the cheque to GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman at a graceful ceremony at the GCU Syndicate Committee Room. GCU EFT Executive Committee Secretary Dr. Khalid Manzoor Butt, Director Facilities Yousaf Bashir and Warid officials
Policemen’s training for election duties
RAWALPINDI (INP): For maintaining law and order during upcoming general elections, policemen’s training for election duties is in progress at the Police Lines Headquarters. Over 800 police officials from sub-inspectors and assistant sub-inspectors rank were imparted training in the first phase which concluded the other day. Participant of the training were given lectures, pamphlets and hand book containing message from chief election commissioner and their responsibilities. In second phase
World Labor Day to be observed
ISLAMABAD (APP): Like other parts of the world, International Workers Day also known as World Labor Day will also be observed in Pakistan on Wednesday.
The day is observed in as many as 80 countries of the world. Canada and USA have been observing the day in September every year.
Labor Day is a public holiday in Pakistan that is marked by rallies, marches, processions, labor/worker union sessions and organized street demonstrations. It is sometimes referred to as May Day.
Labor unions
The day is observed in as many as 80 countries of the world. Canada and USA have been observing the day in September every year.
Labor Day is a public holiday in Pakistan that is marked by rallies, marches, processions, labor/worker union sessions and organized street demonstrations. It is sometimes referred to as May Day.
Labor unions
General body meeting of Teachers
PESHAWAR (APP): A general body meeting of Teachers' Association of Khyber Medical College condemned the derogatory remarks and baseless allegations leveled against faculty members of KMC published in a section of press on April 23 and 24, 2013.
In a press release issued on Tuesday the association office bearers demanded that the concerned newspaper should publish a rebuttal or the association has a right to take a legal action against it.
All the faculty members denied having shared any
In a press release issued on Tuesday the association office bearers demanded that the concerned newspaper should publish a rebuttal or the association has a right to take a legal action against it.
All the faculty members denied having shared any
Future of Pakistan hinges on fair elections: Chief of Army
* COAS says we must not harbour any suspicions or misgivings about May 11 election
* Polls a golden opportunity to end hide and seek between democracy, dictatorship
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani said on Tuesday that general elections would be held in the country on May 11 and emphasised that the future of the country depends on their fair conduct.
“We must not harbour any suspicions or misgivings about it,” he said while addressing the
* Polls a golden opportunity to end hide and seek between democracy, dictatorship
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani said on Tuesday that general elections would be held in the country on May 11 and emphasised that the future of the country depends on their fair conduct.
“We must not harbour any suspicions or misgivings about it,” he said while addressing the
Satisfied labour central to development, production: President
KARACHI: President Asif Ali Zardari said on Tuesday that the Labour Day on the first of May every year should serve to remind us of our commitment to the workers’ right to dignity, decent wages and protection from arbitrary termination. In his message on the International Labour Day, President Zardari said on this day while we pay homage to Chicago martyrs for their fight against oppression, a century ago we also renew our pledges made to the workers, peasants and wage earners that we will
New patients’ facility at Aga Khan University Hospital inaugurated
KARACHI: Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) has inaugurated the Jenabai Hussainali Shariff Building, constructed on its sprawling 84-acre Stadium Road campus on Tuesday.
The facility will provide the highest level of medical care to visiting patients. Located right next to main entrance of the hospital, the 5-storey JHS Building houses outpatient clinics, operating theatres for surgeries and chemotherapy facilities.
The building is erected over a two-year period whose construction begin
The facility will provide the highest level of medical care to visiting patients. Located right next to main entrance of the hospital, the 5-storey JHS Building houses outpatient clinics, operating theatres for surgeries and chemotherapy facilities.
The building is erected over a two-year period whose construction begin
Roots DHA1 Flagship Campus students win FLL championship in US
ISLAMABAD: Roots Pakistan team from Roots DHA1 Flagship Campus Islamabad won the ‘Exclusive Judges Award for Resource Management in Robot Design’ in the First Lego League International Championship 2013 held in St Louis, Missouri, US, says a press release.
The team has indeed brought great honour for Pakistan. Team Roots Pakistan was among the best 82 teams out of 20,000 teams from around the world. The award was given by the FLL chief patron and judges. Captain of the team, Waleed
The team has indeed brought great honour for Pakistan. Team Roots Pakistan was among the best 82 teams out of 20,000 teams from around the world. The award was given by the FLL chief patron and judges. Captain of the team, Waleed
World Press Freedom Day on May 3
ISLAMABAD: World Press Freedom Day will be observed on May 3, with the objective to inform the public about the risks many journalists have to take in order to keep the public informed.
The global theme for 2013 is “Safe to Speak: Securing Freedom of Expression in All Media” which focuses on safety of journalists, the issue of impunity and online safety.
World Press Freedom Day gives people the chance to pay tribute to media professionals who risked or lost their lives in the line of
The global theme for 2013 is “Safe to Speak: Securing Freedom of Expression in All Media” which focuses on safety of journalists, the issue of impunity and online safety.
World Press Freedom Day gives people the chance to pay tribute to media professionals who risked or lost their lives in the line of
Pak-Japan friendship bazaar in Tokyo
ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister of Japan, Yukio Hatoyama has said that Japan and Pakistan enjoy a long-lasting friendship that would be strengthened with time.
Addressing the inauguration of ‘Pakistan-Japan Friendship Bazaar’, he said the people of both countries had always accorded each other respect and dignity, which was a great source of comfort especially during natural disasters.
He appreciated the spirit behind the friendship bazaar and said it would help project Pakistan’s
Addressing the inauguration of ‘Pakistan-Japan Friendship Bazaar’, he said the people of both countries had always accorded each other respect and dignity, which was a great source of comfort especially during natural disasters.
He appreciated the spirit behind the friendship bazaar and said it would help project Pakistan’s
Islamabad Literature Festival 2013 launched
‘Some people want to silent forces of democracy’
* More than 6,000 literature lovers visit festival on first day
Staff Report
ISLAMABAD: As we celebrate democracy moving forward, there are forces and there are people who want to silent the forces of democracy, European Union Ambassador Lars-Gunnar Wigemark said on Tuesday.
The envoy expressed these views while addressing the inaugural session of the Islamabad Literature Festival (ILF).
Speaking on the occasion, he said that
* More than 6,000 literature lovers visit festival on first day
Staff Report
ISLAMABAD: As we celebrate democracy moving forward, there are forces and there are people who want to silent the forces of democracy, European Union Ambassador Lars-Gunnar Wigemark said on Tuesday.
The envoy expressed these views while addressing the inaugural session of the Islamabad Literature Festival (ILF).
Speaking on the occasion, he said that
Student recovered
PESHAWAR : Police have recovered a student and arrested three members of a gang of kidnapers.
A police spokesman said on Monday a student of BBA Khalid Jamal had been kidnapped from Khan Hostel Peshawar on March 28, 2013 and later the kidnapers demanded Rs12 million for his release as ransom.
The police following some tip-off conducted a raid at a plaza near Abaseen Flour Mills and recovered the student safely. Three accused, including Ahmad Ullah of Bajuar Agency, Hameedullah of Mohmand
A police spokesman said on Monday a student of BBA Khalid Jamal had been kidnapped from Khan Hostel Peshawar on March 28, 2013 and later the kidnapers demanded Rs12 million for his release as ransom.
The police following some tip-off conducted a raid at a plaza near Abaseen Flour Mills and recovered the student safely. Three accused, including Ahmad Ullah of Bajuar Agency, Hameedullah of Mohmand
Sports tournament 2012-13 concludes
MARDAN, April 29: The Government Women Postgraduate College Mardan grabbed first position by securing 48 points in the female inter-college sports tournament 2012-13 held at Abdul Wali Khan University.
The Abdul Wali Khan University College for Women with 20 points stood 2nd while the Karnal Sher Khan College Swabi got third position, respectively.
The tournament was organised by the department of health and physical education of the AWKU. Eleven colleges of Mardan and Swabi districts
The Abdul Wali Khan University College for Women with 20 points stood 2nd while the Karnal Sher Khan College Swabi got third position, respectively.
The tournament was organised by the department of health and physical education of the AWKU. Eleven colleges of Mardan and Swabi districts
Global education week 2013
SWABI, April 29: Leaders of Tanzeem Huqooqul Ebad said on Monday they would celebrate ‘Global Education Week’ in the district.
Addressing a press conference they said the ‘Action Week’ is aimed to educate people about the importance of education. He said it was expected that the teachers, students, educators and social workers would participate in the event.
Press secretary of the organisation, Amjid Ali, flanked by other leaders said in Swabi about 100,000 children did not have
Addressing a press conference they said the ‘Action Week’ is aimed to educate people about the importance of education. He said it was expected that the teachers, students, educators and social workers would participate in the event.
Press secretary of the organisation, Amjid Ali, flanked by other leaders said in Swabi about 100,000 children did not have
Tributes paid to Iqbal
ISLAMABAD : Iqbal’s poetic verse has provided a base for the reawaking of Muslims.
His writings demonstrate a way to uplift the spirit and provide strength in its struggle. Today, we need to understand the philosophy of Iqbal.
These were the remarks of the young speakers at a cultural show arranged by Pakistan National Council of the Arts in connection with the celebrations of Mah-i-Iqbal at PNCA Auditorium, Islamabad.
A large number of students from government and private schools
His writings demonstrate a way to uplift the spirit and provide strength in its struggle. Today, we need to understand the philosophy of Iqbal.
These were the remarks of the young speakers at a cultural show arranged by Pakistan National Council of the Arts in connection with the celebrations of Mah-i-Iqbal at PNCA Auditorium, Islamabad.
A large number of students from government and private schools
Two more Bahauddin Zakariya University students held over ‘TTP links’
MULTAN : Police on Monday claimed to have arrested two more students of the Bahauddin Zakariya University (BZU), allegedly having links with banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan.
Both Muhammad Hanif and Afzal were taken into custody with the help of the varsity administration from the BZU hostel’s Ali Hall, room No 118.
The accused were roommates and studied at BZU’s architecture engineering department.
The police have recovered Islamic literature, an axe and a laptop from the
Both Muhammad Hanif and Afzal were taken into custody with the help of the varsity administration from the BZU hostel’s Ali Hall, room No 118.
The accused were roommates and studied at BZU’s architecture engineering department.
The police have recovered Islamic literature, an axe and a laptop from the
Punjab education: Pre-budget proposals presented
LAHORE : The Punjab government released only 40 per cent of the development budget to the school education department in the first three quarters that left the department high and dry.
The Punjab government had also kept almost 91 per cent of the development budget in blind block allocations.
This was stated by Institute of Social and Policy Sciences (I-SAPS) Research Fellow Ahmad Ali while giving a presentation on “Analysis of Punjab education budget and recommendations for budget
The Punjab government had also kept almost 91 per cent of the development budget in blind block allocations.
This was stated by Institute of Social and Policy Sciences (I-SAPS) Research Fellow Ahmad Ali while giving a presentation on “Analysis of Punjab education budget and recommendations for budget
KMC subsidiary lock horns over IT tower project
KARACHI : A Malaysian multinational company and a subsidiary of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation have locked horns over construction of a 47-storey high-rise IT Tower in Karachi.
According to highly-placed sources, the IM Technologies Pakistan, a subsidiary of the Malaysian multinational company, has moved the Singapore-based International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Court of Arbitration for the recovery of damages totaling over $36 million while the KMC subsidiary, the
According to highly-placed sources, the IM Technologies Pakistan, a subsidiary of the Malaysian multinational company, has moved the Singapore-based International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Court of Arbitration for the recovery of damages totaling over $36 million while the KMC subsidiary, the
Students of Lyari be given special consideration in exams
KARACHI : The All Pakistan Private Schools Management Association chairman has requested the Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK) to give special consideration to students who live in Lyari and those whose exam centres were set up in Lyari.
“Lyari has witnessed disturbances the entire year, which in turn has affected the educational performances of students living there,” Khalid Shah told Dawn on Monday. “And not just them, those whose Matric exam centres happened to be in Lyari
“Lyari has witnessed disturbances the entire year, which in turn has affected the educational performances of students living there,” Khalid Shah told Dawn on Monday. “And not just them, those whose Matric exam centres happened to be in Lyari
Exhibition at Canvas Gallery
KARACHI : An exhibition of new series of works by Mohammad Ali opens at the Canvas art gallery on Tuesday at 5pm.
The show titled ‘Let them eat butterflies’ will continue till May 9, daily from 11am to 8pm (excluding Sunday).
Group show at Momart
An exhibition of works opened at the Momart gallery on Tuesday.
Works by 67 artists, including Hajra Mansoor, Izdeyar Setna, Jamil Naqsh, Mansoor Rahi, Mansoor Saleem, Mansur Aye, Mashkoor Raza, Meher Afroze, Riffat Alvi and Saeed
The show titled ‘Let them eat butterflies’ will continue till May 9, daily from 11am to 8pm (excluding Sunday).
Group show at Momart
An exhibition of works opened at the Momart gallery on Tuesday.
Works by 67 artists, including Hajra Mansoor, Izdeyar Setna, Jamil Naqsh, Mansoor Rahi, Mansoor Saleem, Mansur Aye, Mashkoor Raza, Meher Afroze, Riffat Alvi and Saeed
Higher secondary school certificate exams from May 16
KARACHI : The Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) has notified that the first phase of the higher secondary school certificate part-I and part-II annual examinations for science (pre-medical, pre-engineering and science general), commerce regular, home economics and medical technology groups will commence on May 16.
According to a BIEK spokesperson, authorised representatives of colleges can collect admit cards of their students and former students from the BIEK office on May
According to a BIEK spokesperson, authorised representatives of colleges can collect admit cards of their students and former students from the BIEK office on May
Teachers protest outside the Hangu Press Club against the Election Commission
HANGU: A large number of teachers in PK-42 on Monday staged protest outside the Hangu Press Club against the Election Commission for not issuing them postal ballots to cast votes in the upcoming election.
The protesting teachers led by Isamuddin threatened to boycott the election duty on May 11 if the teachers on polling duties were not provided postal ballots to cast votes. They added that the returning officers in Hangu district rejected the postal ballots of many teachers on the
The protesting teachers led by Isamuddin threatened to boycott the election duty on May 11 if the teachers on polling duties were not provided postal ballots to cast votes. They added that the returning officers in Hangu district rejected the postal ballots of many teachers on the
Trained 32 librarians
LAHORE
GOVERNMENT College University has trained 32 librarians from various universities and colleges of Punjab in automation and digital library system at a two-day workshop organised by the university’s library.
According to a press release issued here Monday, GCU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman chaired the closing ceremony of the workshop while Chief Librarian Abdul Waheed was also
GOVERNMENT College University has trained 32 librarians from various universities and colleges of Punjab in automation and digital library system at a two-day workshop organised by the university’s library.
According to a press release issued here Monday, GCU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman chaired the closing ceremony of the workshop while Chief Librarian Abdul Waheed was also
Punjab Teachers Union team meets governor
A 22-member delegation of Punjab Teachers Union (PTU), led by its central president Syed Sajjad Kazmi, called on Punjab Governor Makhdoom Syed Ahmed Mahmood at Governor’s House here on Monday. According to a handout, talking to the delegation, the Governor said role of the teachers in nation building was critical for any country. He said teachers should also focus on character-building of students besides providing them knowledge.
PDFC Sunsilk Fashion week ends
LAHORE
The PDFC Sunsilk fashion week, a thundering success and a mega event in the world of fashion and designing, came to an end with a mesmerising presentation by Asia and over half a dozen brilliant and renowned dress designers of the country, at Expo Center, Johar Town on Monday night.
The most attractive part of the four-day fashion extravaganza remained the presentation of the creations of renowned designer, choreographer and the real wind behind the grand event,
The PDFC Sunsilk fashion week, a thundering success and a mega event in the world of fashion and designing, came to an end with a mesmerising presentation by Asia and over half a dozen brilliant and renowned dress designers of the country, at Expo Center, Johar Town on Monday night.
The most attractive part of the four-day fashion extravaganza remained the presentation of the creations of renowned designer, choreographer and the real wind behind the grand event,
Governor issues notice to Punjab University VC for
LAHORE
Punjab Governor Ahmed Mahmood has taken notice of the news regarding violation of the ECP code of conduct by PU Administration by facilitating an election campaign of a PML-N candidate at the university’s campus, The News has learnt.
The Punjab University on Sunday had arranged a breakfast for Khawaja Ahmed Hassaan, a PML-N candidate for NA-126, the area under which PU New Campus falls, followed by interaction and canvassing among the university teachers and
Punjab Governor Ahmed Mahmood has taken notice of the news regarding violation of the ECP code of conduct by PU Administration by facilitating an election campaign of a PML-N candidate at the university’s campus, The News has learnt.
The Punjab University on Sunday had arranged a breakfast for Khawaja Ahmed Hassaan, a PML-N candidate for NA-126, the area under which PU New Campus falls, followed by interaction and canvassing among the university teachers and
Art galleries essential in these troubled times
Karachi
Institutions like art galleries carry special importance at this particular juncture of history when there’s so much tension and disruption in society, as such institutions provide solace, peace and an escape from the humdrum of daily life.
These views were expressed by Dr Ishrat Hussain, former governor, State Bank of Pakistan, and currently the Director, Institute of Business Administration, University of Karachi.
He was addressing a gathering
Institutions like art galleries carry special importance at this particular juncture of history when there’s so much tension and disruption in society, as such institutions provide solace, peace and an escape from the humdrum of daily life.
These views were expressed by Dr Ishrat Hussain, former governor, State Bank of Pakistan, and currently the Director, Institute of Business Administration, University of Karachi.
He was addressing a gathering
Convocation of Ziauddin varsity on 30th April
Karachi
The Convocation 2013 of the Ziauddin University will be held at the Expo Centre Karachi on April 30.An official of the institution said here on Monday that the Federal Minister for Housing and Works, Dr Younis Soomro, will be the chief guest on the occasion.The keynote address would be delivered by eminent scientist Prof. Dr Atta-ur-Rehman.Degrees would be awarded to the graduates, while medals would be distributed among those who excelled in various
The Convocation 2013 of the Ziauddin University will be held at the Expo Centre Karachi on April 30.An official of the institution said here on Monday that the Federal Minister for Housing and Works, Dr Younis Soomro, will be the chief guest on the occasion.The keynote address would be delivered by eminent scientist Prof. Dr Atta-ur-Rehman.Degrees would be awarded to the graduates, while medals would be distributed among those who excelled in various
Open-schooling system to empower people: president Zardari
Karachi
Allama Iqbal Open University’s recently launched educational project “Open-Schooling System” would prove successful in empowering the people, particularly the women of the country.
President Asif Ali Zardari said this on Monday during a briefing given by AIOU vice chancellor on the initiative at the Bilawal House. The programme aims at providing parallel education to “out of school” children especially dropout women
The meeting was also
Allama Iqbal Open University’s recently launched educational project “Open-Schooling System” would prove successful in empowering the people, particularly the women of the country.
President Asif Ali Zardari said this on Monday during a briefing given by AIOU vice chancellor on the initiative at the Bilawal House. The programme aims at providing parallel education to “out of school” children especially dropout women
The meeting was also
PTCL warns its customers against fake prize schemes
Islamabad
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has cautioned its customers regarding hoax and fraudulent calls, misinforming customers that they have won valuable prizes, says a press release.
Recently, a number of PTCL customers have received calls from individuals, claiming to be representatives of the company and asking them to reveal their personal information.PTCL advises its customers to be careful and vigilant while receiving such fake phone calls.
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has cautioned its customers regarding hoax and fraudulent calls, misinforming customers that they have won valuable prizes, says a press release.
Recently, a number of PTCL customers have received calls from individuals, claiming to be representatives of the company and asking them to reveal their personal information.PTCL advises its customers to be careful and vigilant while receiving such fake phone calls.
Goethe Institute director visits Roots Millennium School
Islamabad
Goethe Institute Director Dr. Manuel Negwer visited the Roots Millennium School (RMS), Wahid Campus, F-10/2, on Monday, says a press release.
The visiting dignitary appreciated the initiative of Roots Millennium Schools CEO Chaudhry Faisal Mushtaq for the promotion of German language. Students welcomed the Goethe Institute’s director by presenting a perfect cultural panorama. The performance had a complete German flavour to it with students dressed in
Goethe Institute Director Dr. Manuel Negwer visited the Roots Millennium School (RMS), Wahid Campus, F-10/2, on Monday, says a press release.
The visiting dignitary appreciated the initiative of Roots Millennium Schools CEO Chaudhry Faisal Mushtaq for the promotion of German language. Students welcomed the Goethe Institute’s director by presenting a perfect cultural panorama. The performance had a complete German flavour to it with students dressed in
Rootsians win award at International FLL Championship
Islamabad
A team from Roots DHA-1 Flagship Campus won the Exclusive Judges Award for Resource Management in Robot Design in the First Lego League International Championship 2013 held in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, says a press release.
They have indeed brought great honour for Pakistan. Team Roots Pakistan was among the best 82 teams out of 20,000 teams from around the world. The award was given by FLL chief patron and judges. The captain of the team, Waleed Kashif,
A team from Roots DHA-1 Flagship Campus won the Exclusive Judges Award for Resource Management in Robot Design in the First Lego League International Championship 2013 held in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, says a press release.
They have indeed brought great honour for Pakistan. Team Roots Pakistan was among the best 82 teams out of 20,000 teams from around the world. The award was given by FLL chief patron and judges. The captain of the team, Waleed Kashif,
Presentation Convent School first reunion
Islamabad
The first-ever reunion of the Presentation Convent School was held here which, according to its members, was quite festive and fun-filled event.
It was a maiden initiative to organise the Presentation Convent School, Rawalpindi’s alumni reunion. The motivating force behind this effort was Salma Iftikhar and Parveen Najam, two Conventarians who completed their years in school in 1965. That was not all, there were girls from the year 1938 to 1983 all eager to
The first-ever reunion of the Presentation Convent School was held here which, according to its members, was quite festive and fun-filled event.
It was a maiden initiative to organise the Presentation Convent School, Rawalpindi’s alumni reunion. The motivating force behind this effort was Salma Iftikhar and Parveen Najam, two Conventarians who completed their years in school in 1965. That was not all, there were girls from the year 1938 to 1983 all eager to
International Dance Day 2013 celebrated
Islamabad
International Dance Day is celebrated on April 29 every year and since our government does not patronise this art form, it is left to private individuals and organisations to keep the flag flying in Pakistan.
Accepting the challenge, Kuch Khaas (KK), a not-for-profit centre of art, culture and dialogue, organised a fun filled evening showcasing dance from different countries. The event was held on Sunday so that more people could avail the opportunity to be
International Dance Day is celebrated on April 29 every year and since our government does not patronise this art form, it is left to private individuals and organisations to keep the flag flying in Pakistan.
Accepting the challenge, Kuch Khaas (KK), a not-for-profit centre of art, culture and dialogue, organised a fun filled evening showcasing dance from different countries. The event was held on Sunday so that more people could avail the opportunity to be
Health Tips: Ice a sprained ankle
When you sprain an ankle, applying ice can help ease pain, swelling and stiffness associated with the injury.
The American Academy of Family Physicians offers these suggestions to help you ice an ankle:
* For the first three days after spraining your ankle, apply an ice treatment (a slush bath, ice pack or ice massage) every two to four hours.
* To use an ice pack treatment, partially fill a plastic bag with crushed ice and place it on your inured ankle,
The American Academy of Family Physicians offers these suggestions to help you ice an ankle:
* For the first three days after spraining your ankle, apply an ice treatment (a slush bath, ice pack or ice massage) every two to four hours.
* To use an ice pack treatment, partially fill a plastic bag with crushed ice and place it on your inured ankle,
Monday, 29 April 2013
Work on Gwadar-Ratodero road be accelerated
Islamabad -
Prime Minister Mir Hazar Khan Khoso has said that the government will accelerate the pace of work on the Gwadar-Ratodero Road so that people of Pakistan can reap the benefits of the Gwadar port.
He said this while presiding over a high-level meeting here on Monday to review the progress of work on Gwadar-Ratodero Road.
The Prime Minister said that Gwadar-Ratodero is a strategic link, which is of national importance.
The Prime Minister issued instructions that work on
Prime Minister Mir Hazar Khan Khoso has said that the government will accelerate the pace of work on the Gwadar-Ratodero Road so that people of Pakistan can reap the benefits of the Gwadar port.
He said this while presiding over a high-level meeting here on Monday to review the progress of work on Gwadar-Ratodero Road.
The Prime Minister said that Gwadar-Ratodero is a strategic link, which is of national importance.
The Prime Minister issued instructions that work on
Punjab University denies offering tables to PML-N
LAHORE -
Terming ‘baseless’ reports on breakfast hosted for the PML-N candidates, a PU spokesman denied offering tables to the party, said a press release.
“Such reports are being published at the behest of a political party,” he said, adding that the PU VC neither hosted breakfast in the honour of Khawaja Ahmed Hassaan nor attended such sitting. “The admin have no political links. Politicians used to visit the campus,” he said citing JI leader Liaqat Baloch’s visit for
Terming ‘baseless’ reports on breakfast hosted for the PML-N candidates, a PU spokesman denied offering tables to the party, said a press release.
“Such reports are being published at the behest of a political party,” he said, adding that the PU VC neither hosted breakfast in the honour of Khawaja Ahmed Hassaan nor attended such sitting. “The admin have no political links. Politicians used to visit the campus,” he said citing JI leader Liaqat Baloch’s visit for
IUCPSS puts weight behind Higher Education Commission autonomy
ISLAMABAD -
The annual meeting of heads of member institutions of Inter University Consortium for Promotion of Social Sciences Pakistan (IUCPSS) held under the chairmanship of Prof. Dr. Muhammad Mukhtar, Vice Chancellor Islamia University Bahawalpur/Chairperson Inter University Consortium for Promotion of Social Sciences IUCPSS. IUCPSS, is country's first ever inter-university alliance formed by nine leading universities of Pakistan.
The meeting unanimously selected Prof. Dr. Muhammad
The annual meeting of heads of member institutions of Inter University Consortium for Promotion of Social Sciences Pakistan (IUCPSS) held under the chairmanship of Prof. Dr. Muhammad Mukhtar, Vice Chancellor Islamia University Bahawalpur/Chairperson Inter University Consortium for Promotion of Social Sciences IUCPSS. IUCPSS, is country's first ever inter-university alliance formed by nine leading universities of Pakistan.
The meeting unanimously selected Prof. Dr. Muhammad
Spring Imperial Decorations 2013 announced
KARACHI (APP): The Government of Japan has announced the foreign recipients of 2013 Spring Imperial Decorations.
An announcement here on Monday said that among the 40 recipients is former professor of the Department of Urdu, University of Karachi, Prof. Dr. Moinuddin Aqeel.
He will receive the `Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon', in recognition of his significant contributions to the friendship and mutual understanding between Pakistan and Japan. Prof. Aqeel has made
An announcement here on Monday said that among the 40 recipients is former professor of the Department of Urdu, University of Karachi, Prof. Dr. Moinuddin Aqeel.
He will receive the `Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon', in recognition of his significant contributions to the friendship and mutual understanding between Pakistan and Japan. Prof. Aqeel has made
SHC issues fresh notice to Pakistan Medical and Dental Council, others
KARACHI (PPI): The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday issued fresh notice to Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), secretary ministry of National Regulation and Services and other respondents in a petition of Indus Medical College and Hospital seeking recognition as medical college. The petitioner, Indus Medical College and Hospital through its principal Jan Muhammad Memon submitted that PMDC was not recognizing his medical college despite it fulfills the basic criteria of recognition of
Government College University Lahore trains 32 librarians
LAHORE: The Government College University Lahore has trained 32 librarians from various universities and colleges of Punjab in automation and digital library system at the two day workshop organized by the university's
Technology best to enhance production
LAHORE (APP): Modern corn technologies are best in enhancing yield potentials and provides environment friendly solutions to the crop related problems.
Abdul Ghaffar a Corn breeding expert said this while briefing the newsmen during a visit of corn farms at Manga Mandi near here Monday. Agriculture Journalists Association (AJA) arranged the visit in collaboration with Monsanto.
President AJA Almas Haider and other office bearers of the organizations were also present. The expert said that
Abdul Ghaffar a Corn breeding expert said this while briefing the newsmen during a visit of corn farms at Manga Mandi near here Monday. Agriculture Journalists Association (AJA) arranged the visit in collaboration with Monsanto.
President AJA Almas Haider and other office bearers of the organizations were also present. The expert said that
Islamia college is nation’s fountain of knowledge: KP Governor
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor, Engineer Shaukatullah has said that the Islamia College, Peshawar during its 100 years of glory, has served the nation as a spring of knowledge and light and as such, it can rightly be called the mother of educational institutions in the province. The nation also acknowledged its services with appreciation and publication of its image, first on Rs.100 and then on Rs.1000 notes is one such example.
Addressing as the chief guest at the opening ceremony
Addressing as the chief guest at the opening ceremony
Rootsians learn about different cultures at international festival 2013
ISLAMABAD: The International Antalya Children Festival, now in its 24th year, offered an intriguing glimpse into the many styles of dances, including the exciting new genres like ‘tribal fusion’ and classic ballet.
The family-friendly three-day show featured live music and dance performances, including Egyptian and Turkish, American tribal style, cabaret, tribal fusion, and vintage revival. Performers ranged from student to professional child stars. The dance show featured a
The family-friendly three-day show featured live music and dance performances, including Egyptian and Turkish, American tribal style, cabaret, tribal fusion, and vintage revival. Performers ranged from student to professional child stars. The dance show featured a
First-ever ‘Islamabad Literature Festival’ to start
ISLAMABAD: The first-ever ‘Islamabad Literature Festival’ will kick off at a local hotel today (Tuesday) with a number of literary celebrities participating to acknowledge the role of writers in the development of society.
The two-day festival will be organised by Oxford University Press (OUP) in collaboration with different partners including Liberty Books, NIB Bank and European Union. The programme is conceived and designed by Festival Directors Ameena Saiyid and Asif Farrukhi. The
The two-day festival will be organised by Oxford University Press (OUP) in collaboration with different partners including Liberty Books, NIB Bank and European Union. The programme is conceived and designed by Festival Directors Ameena Saiyid and Asif Farrukhi. The
Calligraphic workshop pays homage to Allama Iqbal
ISLAMABAD: A two-day calligraphy workshop started here at the Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA) on Monday to highlight the ideology of national poet Allama Muhammed Iqbal.
This year, the month of April has been declared as ‘Mah-e-Iqbal’ (Iqbal’s month) and the workshop on calligraphy is also a part of activities being held in this connection.
Veteran calligrapher Riffat Kahatak conducted the workshop and gave tips on calligraphy to the participants.
On the first day of the
This year, the month of April has been declared as ‘Mah-e-Iqbal’ (Iqbal’s month) and the workshop on calligraphy is also a part of activities being held in this connection.
Veteran calligrapher Riffat Kahatak conducted the workshop and gave tips on calligraphy to the participants.
On the first day of the
Songs of sustainability: Children of the Indus DERA ISMAIL KHAN
<strong><strong>DERA ISMAIL KHAN: </strong>When Haseena Malik speaks out for the downtrodden, her words flow restlessly in sharp contrast to the calm demeanor of the Indus at Dera.</strong>
She is passionate, she is fiery, she is articulate. In this area, this unmarried native is a force to be reckoned with.
Malik, 65, wears many hats. A school teacher and social worker, she is also the coordinator for a non-government organization called SERVE Pakistan’s
She is passionate, she is fiery, she is articulate. In this area, this unmarried native is a force to be reckoned with.
Malik, 65, wears many hats. A school teacher and social worker, she is also the coordinator for a non-government organization called SERVE Pakistan’s
School enrolment: ‘Hello, I’m Jamshed Dasti. Please send your child to school’
LAHORE: Twenty-four out-of-school-children have recently been enrolled in government schools as part of a campaign attempting to bring politicians closer to their constituents by knocking on their doors and asking them to send their children to school.
Eight politicians have joined the Politicians Knocking on Doors (PKD) initiative since it began on April 2, launched by Alif Ailaan and Idara-i-Taleem-o-Agahi (ITA), both of which are non-government organisations working in
Eight politicians have joined the Politicians Knocking on Doors (PKD) initiative since it began on April 2, launched by Alif Ailaan and Idara-i-Taleem-o-Agahi (ITA), both of which are non-government organisations working in
Over half of city inaccessible to wheelchair users
KARACHI : Ali Imran studies in Karachi University’s mass communication department and has to rely on his classmates to carry him up the five or six stairs to the department. Ali can neither take classes on any of the upper floors where many departments are located or use washrooms when he is at the university.
“Though it is extremely difficult to move about but my classmates are very helpful,” he said while talking to Dawn. “To my knowledge I am the only student with physical
“Though it is extremely difficult to move about but my classmates are very helpful,” he said while talking to Dawn. “To my knowledge I am the only student with physical
University of Karachi forms deadline
KARACHI : The University of Karachi has extended the last date for submission of exam forms of MA, double MA, previous and final year (private candidates) by a day.
Now with a late fee of Rs200, these forms can be submitted at the bank counters at the Silver Jubilee gate till April 30, 2013.
Students of the Sindh Muslim Law College can deposit their enrolment forms along with a late fee of Rs1,000 up to May 8 at their college. Students should bring copies of their identity cards, mark
Now with a late fee of Rs200, these forms can be submitted at the bank counters at the Silver Jubilee gate till April 30, 2013.
Students of the Sindh Muslim Law College can deposit their enrolment forms along with a late fee of Rs1,000 up to May 8 at their college. Students should bring copies of their identity cards, mark
Global dance day 2013
LAHORE : Except for the Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA) no other cultural institution is celebrating the International Dance Day that falls on April 29 every year.
Shakir Ali Museum, a subsidiary of the Islamabad-based PNCA in Lahore, is organizing an evening at the Alhamra Art Center, The Mall, on Monday (today) to celebrate the International Dance Day.
“We want to give people a brief respite from the worries they are in by organizing an event on dance so that they can enjoy
Shakir Ali Museum, a subsidiary of the Islamabad-based PNCA in Lahore, is organizing an evening at the Alhamra Art Center, The Mall, on Monday (today) to celebrate the International Dance Day.
“We want to give people a brief respite from the worries they are in by organizing an event on dance so that they can enjoy
Taste of the ballot for young students
As the election frenzy grips the country these days, a school afforded its young students (who otherwise cannot poll their votes in the general election) an opportunity to exercise their “right to franchise” in a mock ballot.
The Sanjan Nagar School administration organised mock elections based on Pakistani model this past week in which the students, teachers and staff members actively participated. Days before the actual election, the school created a befitting ambience and the students
The Sanjan Nagar School administration organised mock elections based on Pakistani model this past week in which the students, teachers and staff members actively participated. Days before the actual election, the school created a befitting ambience and the students
Alternative pharmaceutical industry: India ahead of Pakistan in exports
ISLAMABAD : Despite several efforts, the government has not facilitated alternative pharmaceuticals manufacturers causing severe problems for the industry. India exports herbal medicines worth $8bn annually, while our exports are worth $160m including chemical and allopathic pharmaceuticals.
This was stated by General Secretary of Alternative Pharmaceuticals Manufacturer Association (APHMA) Noman Farooq during a press conference at the National Press Club on Sunday.
He said all medicines
This was stated by General Secretary of Alternative Pharmaceuticals Manufacturer Association (APHMA) Noman Farooq during a press conference at the National Press Club on Sunday.
He said all medicines
FDE starts verifying documents
ISLAMABAD : The Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) has started verification of the documents of over 500 daily wage teachers selected for regularisation in February 2013.
The decision to verify the documents was taken after getting complaints that a large number of teachers selected for regularisation had used fake documents, it has been learnt.
A senior bureaucrat in the Ministry of Capital Administration and Development (CAD) requesting not to be identified said the process for the
The decision to verify the documents was taken after getting complaints that a large number of teachers selected for regularisation had used fake documents, it has been learnt.
A senior bureaucrat in the Ministry of Capital Administration and Development (CAD) requesting not to be identified said the process for the
Sunday, 28 April 2013
Qul held for senior artiste Safia Rani
PESHAWAR: Qul for noted radio, TV and stage artiste Safia Rani was held at her family home at Darakhshan Colony outside Gunj Gate on Sunday.
She had died of cancer on Friday, leaving behind a son, two daughters and a large number of admirers of her work. A large number of people including artistes and writers turned up there to offer special prayers for the departed soul of the artiste.
The writers and artistes praised the late artiste for contributing to the art of
She had died of cancer on Friday, leaving behind a son, two daughters and a large number of admirers of her work. A large number of people including artistes and writers turned up there to offer special prayers for the departed soul of the artiste.
The writers and artistes praised the late artiste for contributing to the art of
Acting Vice-Chancellor urges captors to release Ajmal Khan
PESHAWAR: Acting Vice-Chancellor, Islamia College University (ICU) Prof Dr Ihsan Ali Sunday appealed to the kidnappers of the historic institution’s head Ajmal Khan to set him free as a goodwill gesture as his family is passing through trauma.
“Ajmal Khan is old and ailing. He should be released on humanitarian grounds. I have conveyed my request about Ajmal Khan’s release from Taliban captivity to the officials and quarters concerned,” Dr Ihsan Ali said while briefing
“Ajmal Khan is old and ailing. He should be released on humanitarian grounds. I have conveyed my request about Ajmal Khan’s release from Taliban captivity to the officials and quarters concerned,” Dr Ihsan Ali said while briefing
Euro short film festival 2013
Karachi
The Euro short film festival that spanned four days drew to a close this Sunday at Alliance Francaise de Karachi (AFK). The films offered a range of quirky, delightful and heart-warming situations, casting a look at multi-lingual couples, an endearing elderly gentleman who makes shoes and spins tales, and the unrealised ambitions of talented young people in a land brimming full of talent, juxtaposed with a dearth of opportunities.
The films shown during the
The Euro short film festival that spanned four days drew to a close this Sunday at Alliance Francaise de Karachi (AFK). The films offered a range of quirky, delightful and heart-warming situations, casting a look at multi-lingual couples, an endearing elderly gentleman who makes shoes and spins tales, and the unrealised ambitions of talented young people in a land brimming full of talent, juxtaposed with a dearth of opportunities.
The films shown during the
Colourful festivals depict diverse cultural heritage of Pakistan
Islamabad
The geographical area comprising Pakistan has been the cradle of some of the most ancient and greatest civilizations, the world has ever seen, giving it a very rich and diverse cultural heritage which manifests itself in hundreds of festivals held across the country, every year.
The festivals are held not only in the cities and towns but also in remote villages at different times of the year. These festivals range from religious to cultural and traditional
The geographical area comprising Pakistan has been the cradle of some of the most ancient and greatest civilizations, the world has ever seen, giving it a very rich and diverse cultural heritage which manifests itself in hundreds of festivals held across the country, every year.
The festivals are held not only in the cities and towns but also in remote villages at different times of the year. These festivals range from religious to cultural and traditional
An assorted stuff on Faiz
The anthology ‘Fikre-Faiz’ offers a motley collection of articles, loosely tied together around the theme of the discovery of Faiz. It includes several previously published articles and a few new ones. A few of them are extended, insightful and informal.
Faiz stands as the most highly regarded Urdu poet of the second-half of the 20th century. He is admired in every critical camp. His work also attracts a wide general readership. He is the most popular poet in Urdu literature
Faiz stands as the most highly regarded Urdu poet of the second-half of the 20th century. He is admired in every critical camp. His work also attracts a wide general readership. He is the most popular poet in Urdu literature
Trained nearly 300 girls nationwide during
ISLAMABAD
Pakistan Social Association (PSA) has trained nearly 300 girls nationwide during the last three weeks in an effort to enable young girls to catch up with the advancement around the globe.
These young girls were awarded certificates during a colourful event and toppers were presented with medals.
President PSA Ammar Jaffri said that information and communication technologies (ICT) have been used very effectively for the uplift of different segments of society. He said that young
Pakistan Social Association (PSA) has trained nearly 300 girls nationwide during the last three weeks in an effort to enable young girls to catch up with the advancement around the globe.
These young girls were awarded certificates during a colourful event and toppers were presented with medals.
President PSA Ammar Jaffri said that information and communication technologies (ICT) have been used very effectively for the uplift of different segments of society. He said that young
Defence Housing Authority defending scammers?
LAHORE -
The Defence Housing Authority (DHA) is reluctant to provide land record of Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) to FIA, which is investigating a staggering land scam told sources in the ETPB.
According to sources, investigators have issued notices to the DHA management to provide record but no avail. The record collected from the ETPB revealed that there was 4,259-Kanals and 11-marlas land at Village Dera Chahal, Motasinghwala and Lider, Tehsil Lahore Cantt and owned by ETPB.
The Defence Housing Authority (DHA) is reluctant to provide land record of Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) to FIA, which is investigating a staggering land scam told sources in the ETPB.
According to sources, investigators have issued notices to the DHA management to provide record but no avail. The record collected from the ETPB revealed that there was 4,259-Kanals and 11-marlas land at Village Dera Chahal, Motasinghwala and Lider, Tehsil Lahore Cantt and owned by ETPB.
Lahore Waste Management Company celebrates Litter Wardens Day
The Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) deployed some 500 Litter Wardens volunteers on busy roads, markets and important signals in the city to disseminate awareness among general public and specially travelers on avoiding littering to keep the city clean as Litter Wardens Day was celebrated inLahoreon Saturday and Sunday 27-28 April 2013.
The objective was to warn people against the ill practice of littering while travelling in the cars or other vehicles. Some 500 students from Punjab
The objective was to warn people against the ill practice of littering while travelling in the cars or other vehicles. Some 500 students from Punjab
A political breakfast at Punjab University
PU administration allegedly pledges support for PML-N
PML-N candidates meet university officials at a breakfast
According to reliable sources in the Punjab University (PU), the university administration has ‘pledged’ support for Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz (PML-N) in a meeting held between the university’s administration and PML-N candidates Khawaja Hassaan (NA-126) and Tauseef Shah (PP-151) at the PU’s Executive Club on Sunday, while the university’s
PML-N candidates meet university officials at a breakfast
According to reliable sources in the Punjab University (PU), the university administration has ‘pledged’ support for Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz (PML-N) in a meeting held between the university’s administration and PML-N candidates Khawaja Hassaan (NA-126) and Tauseef Shah (PP-151) at the PU’s Executive Club on Sunday, while the university’s
Capital’s first Literature Festival kicks off
ISLAMABAD - English, Urdu, Punjabi and Pashtu writers will participate in the first-ever Islamabad Literature Festival (ILF) organized by Oxford University Press (OUP) on April 30 and May 1 at the Margala Hotel in Islamabad. The Inaugural session will be addressed by European Union Ambassador HE Lars Gunner and OUP Managing Director Ameena Saiyid (OBE).
The two-day ILF is packed with sessions on literature and political issues, book launches, dastangoi, mushaira and a play to close the
The two-day ILF is packed with sessions on literature and political issues, book launches, dastangoi, mushaira and a play to close the
Future of Frontier Education Foundation college teachers at stake
PESHAWAR (Online): The future of more than 300 teachers of Frontier Education Foundation (FEF) colleges is at stake as the administration is deciding to remove the foundation.
Sources told Online all preparations have been completed to remove FEF after the caretaker government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa assumed its responsibility.
The future on teaching and non-teaching staff is at stake, fighting against ignorance in down-trodden areas of the province since 11 years.
Sources further said that
Sources told Online all preparations have been completed to remove FEF after the caretaker government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa assumed its responsibility.
The future on teaching and non-teaching staff is at stake, fighting against ignorance in down-trodden areas of the province since 11 years.
Sources further said that
Army to rebuild KP schools
PESHAWAR (Online) Failure of inept, inefficient department of communication and works (CW), KPK government has decided to transfer rehabilitation, rebuilding of schools demolished, damaged from natural calamities, terrorism to Army.
CW’s highly convened meeting by chief secretary KPK at PDMA, decided in presence of Army personnel that schools damaged in Southern districts would be rehabilitated, rebuilt my Army’s Engineer Corps.
It is pertinent to note that schools damaged by natural
CW’s highly convened meeting by chief secretary KPK at PDMA, decided in presence of Army personnel that schools damaged in Southern districts would be rehabilitated, rebuilt my Army’s Engineer Corps.
It is pertinent to note that schools damaged by natural
Centenary Celebration of Islamia College Mega events
PESHAWAR: Islamia College University (ICU) would arrange mega events this year in order to mark Centenary Celebrations of Islamia College, which was established in 1913, said Vice Chancellor of ICU Dr. Ihsan Ali in press briefing here in Khyber Union Hall of the varsity on Sunday.
The mega event would include opening ceremony, grand students and teachers’ Day, Academic & Research related function, literary and artistic events, sports galas, reunions of college alumni and retired faculty
The mega event would include opening ceremony, grand students and teachers’ Day, Academic & Research related function, literary and artistic events, sports galas, reunions of college alumni and retired faculty
Number of diabetic may double till 2030 in Pakistan
KARACHI (Online): Baqai Institute of Diabetology & Endocrinology (BIDE) held Diabetic awareness programme in collaboration with a private pharmaceutical company. Experts said that 7.1 million people in Pakistan are in a pre-diabetic state that will develop diabetes in the coming years if they do not incorporate major life style changes and adopt effective preventive measures. They added that diabetic epidemic in the country is a major challenge for health care providers which needs serious
Group exhibition of six artists
KARACHI: The Indus Valley School (IVS) has organised a group exhibition of six artists titled ‘My name is...’, with Hajra Haider Karrar as curator.
Around 24 works of art by Atif Khan, Maria Khan, Sara Khan, Sara Khan Pathan, Amra Khan and Saba Khan are on display.
All six artists focused on different themes and issues from within our social context.
Artist Atif Khan focused on exodus. In two of his paintings he depicted migratory birds, symbolising the constant movement of humans
Around 24 works of art by Atif Khan, Maria Khan, Sara Khan, Sara Khan Pathan, Amra Khan and Saba Khan are on display.
All six artists focused on different themes and issues from within our social context.
Artist Atif Khan focused on exodus. In two of his paintings he depicted migratory birds, symbolising the constant movement of humans
Non-Muslim women face hardship
KARACHI: Due to rising religious extremism in Pakistani society, generally, the religious minority and particularly the Hindu women are facing difficulties to enter the job market, even when looking for an odd job, revealed a detailed study conducted by Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP)-Sindh chapter's intern and young researcher Seema Rana.
“Non- Muslim women of Pakistan often face more disadvantages compared to men of the same class. Social and religious factors have further
“Non- Muslim women of Pakistan often face more disadvantages compared to men of the same class. Social and religious factors have further
KU announces BCom Part-1 result
KARACHI: The University of Karachi has announced the result of BCom Part-1 (regular) annual examination 2012. As many as 16,500 candidates were registered, out of which 15,906 appeared in the exam and 3,866 successfully cleared the exam. A total of 24.31 percent passed.
Connecting the dots: experiences of headship in all-through schools
<IMG alt="Liz Astley" src="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-Liz-Astley-010.jpg" width=460 height=276 itemprop="contentUrl representativeOfPage"> Talking heads: Liz Astley always planned to become a headteacher and shares the journey she took to get there. Photograph: David Tett Photography<P>Yes, I did. I realise this might be an unusual experience but I was helped along the way by an Ofsted inspector when I was at Great Meols primary
Gove's boarding academy borders on the ridiculous | Catherine Bennett
<IMG alt="Stedham in West Sussex" src="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-Stedham-in-West-Sussex-010.jpg" width=460 height=276 itemprop="contentUrl representativeOfPage"> The former boarding school, which is due to developed in the village of Stedham in West Sussex. Photograph: Christopher Pledger<P>With his surname out of a Billy Bunter story and views on race dating even further back in British history, Mr John Cherry, Chichester and
The Texas Tribune: Plan to Lower Texas High School Standards Could Anger Voters
Lawmakers are trying to replace billions cut from the public education budget in 2011. They haven’t reinstated all of the $5.4 billion that got whacked, but they have replaced most of it. And lawmakers will probably be back next year for a special session on school finance that might well replace the remainder. </P>A matter that might have been concerning for a politician heading into postsession town hall meetings has been defused. </P>Candidates who survived the campaign
Pornography is everywhere, and I think it's changing how we feel about sex
<IMG alt="A sign pointing to a sex shop in Soho, London" src="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-A-sign-pointing-to-a-sex-008.jpg" width=460 height=276 itemprop="contentUrl representativeOfPage"> 'We are battling a tsunami of smut that, far from being postmodern, clever or even sexy, is conceived to appeal to our basest instincts, stereotyping men as brainless Neanderthals and women as legitimate prey': Mariella Frostrup. Photograph:
17-year-old boy killed allegedly by student’s guard in Khayaban-e-Seher of the Defence Housing Authority.
KARACHI:
In what started off as peace talks to resolve an alleged love triangle, 17-year-old Hamza Ahmed, was shot dead allegedly by the guard of a student, Shoaib, on Saturday in Khayaban-e-Seher of the Defence Housing Authority.
According to reports, Shoaib, a student at Bay View High, was harassing Hamza’s girlfriend, M*, who goes to the same school. The cousin of the deceased said that both the boys had been fighting for a long time but would settle the matter before things got
In what started off as peace talks to resolve an alleged love triangle, 17-year-old Hamza Ahmed, was shot dead allegedly by the guard of a student, Shoaib, on Saturday in Khayaban-e-Seher of the Defence Housing Authority.
According to reports, Shoaib, a student at Bay View High, was harassing Hamza’s girlfriend, M*, who goes to the same school. The cousin of the deceased said that both the boys had been fighting for a long time but would settle the matter before things got
The Texas Tribune: Texas Lawmakers Take On Truancy Laws
When she was accused of truancy and summoned to a municipal court in October, her family was shocked. Elizabeth Hebert, her mother, was charged as a “parent contributing to nonattendance.” If they had failed to show up for court, both could have been arrested. The case was dropped after their lawyer sought the release of Rachel’s attendance records. </P>“She’s not truant. She’s not shopping and running around in the streets,” Ms. Hebert said of her daughter. “I don’t
Parent groups join nurseries to fight new carer ratios
<IMG alt="Happy, bright picture of childminder sitting crosslegged reading to four attentive children" src="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-Happy-bright-picture-of-c-010.jpg" width=460 height=276 itemprop="contentUrl representativeOfPage"> The government wants to raise the limit for the number of two-year-olds a qualified childminder can look after from four to six. Photograph: Jo Unruh/Getty Images<P>Parents are joining forces with
Saturday, 27 April 2013
Gove should teach: why I want the education secretary to walk in my shoes
How would Michael Gove fare if he spent a term in the classroom? Photograph: John Stillwell/PA Archive
<P>I can just imagine it now... After renegotiating his lesson plan with his colleagues, Mr Gove adds a picture onto his PowerPoint and now feels confident he is going to engage and entice his year 9s as soon as they arrive for their lesson. They are dying to see who their new teacher is and to get a good look at him. </P>
<P>The bells ring, they arrive, bustling
<P>I can just imagine it now... After renegotiating his lesson plan with his colleagues, Mr Gove adds a picture onto his PowerPoint and now feels confident he is going to engage and entice his year 9s as soon as they arrive for their lesson. They are dying to see who their new teacher is and to get a good look at him. </P>
<P>The bells ring, they arrive, bustling
Dealing with abuse allegations: advice for school leaders
Abuse allegations: teachers need to know that they have an environment to report alleged abuse which safeguards both the child and the staff member concerned. Photograph: Alamy
<P>It's a Wednesday morning, just after break. A teacher comes into your office, shuts the door, then tells you they've just seen a colleague behaving inappropriately towards a child. They are in a state – anxious, apologetic, worried they've got it wrong, scared they've
<P>It's a Wednesday morning, just after break. A teacher comes into your office, shuts the door, then tells you they've just seen a colleague behaving inappropriately towards a child. They are in a state – anxious, apologetic, worried they've got it wrong, scared they've
Warning from headteachers as parents dig deep to fund boom in private tutors
All seven of the tutoring agencies interviewed by the Guardian had registered significant growth in the past year. Photograph: Holland Park Tuition
<P>Parents on modest incomes and families from ethnic minorities are behind a massive boom in Britain's multimillion-pound tutoring market, a Guardian investigation can reveal.</P>
<P>Hundreds of thousands of children – some as young as two – now receive private tuition at a cost of between £7 and £60 an hour.
<P>Parents on modest incomes and families from ethnic minorities are behind a massive boom in Britain's multimillion-pound tutoring market, a Guardian investigation can reveal.</P>
<P>Hundreds of thousands of children – some as young as two – now receive private tuition at a cost of between £7 and £60 an hour.
Shorter holidays and longer days: how not to improve the schooling system
Schooling system: Gove needs to understand the importance of time outside of the classroom, says Tricia Kelleher. Photograph: Christopher Thomond for the Guardian
<P>Tin hats on. Michael Gove has stirred up another hornet's nest, this time about school holidays (too long) and the school day (too short). Gove attracted the epithet 'Gove the Holiday Snatcher' in one of the red tops - a topical reference to Lady Thatcher who, as the education secretary, assumed the
<P>Tin hats on. Michael Gove has stirred up another hornet's nest, this time about school holidays (too long) and the school day (too short). Gove attracted the epithet 'Gove the Holiday Snatcher' in one of the red tops - a topical reference to Lady Thatcher who, as the education secretary, assumed the
County bans academy broker visits
Primary schools are the latest target of the government's academies programme The Conservative leader of Lancashire County Council is urging government education officials to stop visiting schools in his local authority.
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<P>Geoff Driver says "academy brokers" are putting too much pressure on staff to turn schools into academies. </P>
<P>It comes after a meeting about the issue with Education Secretary Michael Gove was cancelled.
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<P>Geoff Driver says "academy brokers" are putting too much pressure on staff to turn schools into academies. </P>
<P>It comes after a meeting about the issue with Education Secretary Michael Gove was cancelled.
The student who caught out the profs of austerity
This week, economists have been astonished to find that a famous academic paper often used to make the case for austerity cuts contains major errors. Another surprise is that the mistakes, by two eminent Harvard professors, were spotted by a student doing his homework.
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<P>It's 4 January 2010, the Marriott Hotel in Atlanta. At the annual meeting of the American Economic Association, Professor Carmen Reinhart and the former chief economist of the
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<P>It's 4 January 2010, the Marriott Hotel in Atlanta. At the annual meeting of the American Economic Association, Professor Carmen Reinhart and the former chief economist of the
The pain when children fly the nest
With exam season a little over a month away, Adam Gopnik looks ahead with dread to that painful moment when his children leave the family home.
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<P>I want to talk about children leaving home. Not running away from home, though that happens, or kicked out from home. But about the good moment when the time is right and off they go. </P>
<P>As it happens, my own 18-year-old son is getting ready to pack his suitcase and head to college in the fall.
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<P>I want to talk about children leaving home. Not running away from home, though that happens, or kicked out from home. But about the good moment when the time is right and off they go. </P>
<P>As it happens, my own 18-year-old son is getting ready to pack his suitcase and head to college in the fall.
Funds dip 'could stymie sixth-forms'
Sixth formers attract almost £1,000 a year less funding than younger pupils, official figures suggest A funding dip for sixth-formers "could stymie" teachers' efforts to cultivate talent, post-16 education experts have warned the education secretary.
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<P>In a letter, associations representing schools and colleges have asked Michael Gove to redress a growing funding gap. </P>
<P>On average, sixth formers attract almost £1,000 less
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<P>In a letter, associations representing schools and colleges have asked Michael Gove to redress a growing funding gap. </P>
<P>On average, sixth formers attract almost £1,000 less
Ofqual announces GCSE English plan
Under the proposals written exams will make up 60% of the overall GCSE grade The speaking and listening element of GCSE English will no longer form part of the overall grade, under proposals from England's exams regulator Ofqual.
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<P>The move follows concerns that over-generous marking of speaking and listening tests by teachers contributed to last year's GCSE English debacle.</P>
<P>Thousands of students failed to achieve the grades they expected
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<P>The move follows concerns that over-generous marking of speaking and listening tests by teachers contributed to last year's GCSE English debacle.</P>
<P>Thousands of students failed to achieve the grades they expected
Tough inspection plan for nurseries
BBC News education reporter Nurseries and childminders in England will face tougher inspections under proposals announced by Ofsted.
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<P>Under the plans, childcare providers currently classed as "satisfactory" will be dubbed "requiring improvement" and undergo extra inspections. </P>
<P>The move follows concerns that nurseries are not improving fast enough, particularly in deprived areas.</P>
<P>The Pre-School
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<P>Under the plans, childcare providers currently classed as "satisfactory" will be dubbed "requiring improvement" and undergo extra inspections. </P>
<P>The move follows concerns that nurseries are not improving fast enough, particularly in deprived areas.</P>
<P>The Pre-School
Tory race row councillor quits
Councillor John Cherry serves on West Sussex and Chichester councils A councillor has resigned from the Conservative Party over remarks made about children from ethnic minorities.
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<P>John Cherry claimed Pakistani children would fail to "rise to the top" and that some nationalities were "uncertain" when it came to hard work.</P>
<P>He was commenting on plans for an Eton-style boarding school in West
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<P>John Cherry claimed Pakistani children would fail to "rise to the top" and that some nationalities were "uncertain" when it came to hard work.</P>
<P>He was commenting on plans for an Eton-style boarding school in West
Schools 'should teach porn literacy'
Pornography should be taught as part of media literacy, a group of sex education experts argues Teachers need to know that pornography is not necessarily 'all bad' and can sometimes be 'helpful', a group of sex education experts has suggested.
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<P>A new publication advocates pupils being taught how to view pornography in school sex education lessons. </P>
<P>The Sex Education Forum wants pornography taught in terms of
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<P>A new publication advocates pupils being taught how to view pornography in school sex education lessons. </P>
<P>The Sex Education Forum wants pornography taught in terms of
Graduate job rate 'tops unqualified'
University leavers are taking a growing share of jobs The number of jobs in the UK requiring a degree has overtaken the total of posts not needing any qualifications, an employment survey suggests.
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<P>More than a quarter of jobs are now available only to graduates, it says.</P>
<P>The study shows a major shift in the job market towards requiring many more skilled workers, as roles disappear for those without qualifications.</P>
<P>Researchers at
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<P>More than a quarter of jobs are now available only to graduates, it says.</P>
<P>The study shows a major shift in the job market towards requiring many more skilled workers, as roles disappear for those without qualifications.</P>
<P>Researchers at
UK to woo Latin American students
News education reporter Brazil is 38th in a league table of countries sending students to the UK Two British ministers are mounting a charm offensive in Latin America to try to attract potential students to come to universities in the UK.
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<P>Business Secretary Vince Cable and universities minister David Willetts travel to the emerging economies of Brazil, Mexico and Colombia on Monday.</P>
<P>UK universities have seen big falls in the number of
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<P>Business Secretary Vince Cable and universities minister David Willetts travel to the emerging economies of Brazil, Mexico and Colombia on Monday.</P>
<P>UK universities have seen big falls in the number of
The 'schoolification' of early years
Making mud cakes involves working as a team and many other skills A chain of happy children trail each other joyfully around the garden dodging in and out of wigwams, wooden structures and plants.
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<P>Others work intently, like a team of chefs, making an imaginary cake out of shaving foam, mud, leaves and whatever else they can find in the garden of the Limelight Family Learning Centre . </P>
<P>Could they be the toddlers Children's Minister Liz Truss
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<P>Others work intently, like a team of chefs, making an imaginary cake out of shaving foam, mud, leaves and whatever else they can find in the garden of the Limelight Family Learning Centre . </P>
<P>Could they be the toddlers Children's Minister Liz Truss
Tighten grip on academies, say MPs
The DfE says discussions are under way to resolve the accounting problem Millions of pounds were wasted on England's rapidly growing academies programme because of over-complex and inefficient funding systems, MPs say.
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<P>A Public Accounts Committee report describes a system peppered with overspends and errors, but subject to little oversight.</P>
<P>It urges the Department for Education to tighten its financial grip on these privately run
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<P>A Public Accounts Committee report describes a system peppered with overspends and errors, but subject to little oversight.</P>
<P>It urges the Department for Education to tighten its financial grip on these privately run
NI students call for vote at 16
The students want the voting age to be lowered to 16 years of age Students in Northern Ireland are calling on the government to lower the voting age to 16 and to provide them with more financial help.
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<P>Members of the NUS/USI are holding their annual conference in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, on Tuesday.</P>
<P>Last year, the Stormont Assembly backed a motion calling on the voting age to be reduced to 16.</P>
<P>However, electoral
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<P>Members of the NUS/USI are holding their annual conference in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, on Tuesday.</P>
<P>Last year, the Stormont Assembly backed a motion calling on the voting age to be reduced to 16.</P>
<P>However, electoral
Parents confront online paedophiles
The Letzgo Hunting group say they posed online as teenage girls to "get an explanation" A group of parents have formed a "vigilante" group to confront paedophiles by posing as young girls online.
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<P>The four parents, calling themselves Letzgo Hunting, said they had challenged seven men in person after chatting with them on the internet. </P>
<P>Four men have been arrested based on evidence gathered by the
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<P>The four parents, calling themselves Letzgo Hunting, said they had challenged seven men in person after chatting with them on the internet. </P>
<P>Four men have been arrested based on evidence gathered by the
Teachers on rampage in Mexican state
Protesting teachers started fires and attacked buildings with pickaxes
<P></P>Teachers incensed by sweeping education reforms have attacked the buildings of political parties in Mexico's south-western Guerrero state.
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<P>For several hours, masked protesters started fires and attacked the offices with pickaxes and sticks, spraying slogans on the walls.</P>
<P>The state governor has called for support from the federal
<P></P>Teachers incensed by sweeping education reforms have attacked the buildings of political parties in Mexico's south-western Guerrero state.
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<P>For several hours, masked protesters started fires and attacked the offices with pickaxes and sticks, spraying slogans on the walls.</P>
<P>The state governor has called for support from the federal
East Anglia tops 'student life' poll
The University of East Anglia is based in Norwich University of East Anglia students have the best overall experience of life as undergraduates, a survey suggests.
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<P>The Times Higher Education survey asked more than 12,000 full-time students to rate the quality of lectures, staff, social life and accommodation. </P>
<P>The top 10 were Norwich's UEA, Oxford, Sheffield and Cambridge in joint third place, Loughborough, Bath, Leeds, Dundee, York St John
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<P>The Times Higher Education survey asked more than 12,000 full-time students to rate the quality of lectures, staff, social life and accommodation. </P>
<P>The top 10 were Norwich's UEA, Oxford, Sheffield and Cambridge in joint third place, Loughborough, Bath, Leeds, Dundee, York St John
Plans for lessons on Shakespeare
education reporter Children will learn about Shakespeare in lessons ranging from drama and creative writing to cookery and sport Children in UK primary schools are to learn about Shakespeare through drama, cookery and sport lessons.
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<P>The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is planning a Shakespeare Week, saying it wants every child in Britain to understand the playwright's legacy.</P>
<P>The week will take place between 17 and 23 March next year -
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<P>The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is planning a Shakespeare Week, saying it wants every child in Britain to understand the playwright's legacy.</P>
<P>The week will take place between 17 and 23 March next year -
Survey examines literacy levels
Writing performance was highest in primary 7 A new survey of literacy has found pupils performing well in reading but having weaker results in listening and talking.
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<P>The Scottish Survey of Literacy and Numeracy (SSLN) looked at performance in school years P4, P7 and S2. </P>
<P>About 10,100 pupils took part in the first survey in May last year. </P>
<P>Learning Minister Alasdair Allan said more than 90% of pupils were within or
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<P>The Scottish Survey of Literacy and Numeracy (SSLN) looked at performance in school years P4, P7 and S2. </P>
<P>About 10,100 pupils took part in the first survey in May last year. </P>
<P>Learning Minister Alasdair Allan said more than 90% of pupils were within or
Ill head leaves SATs pupils stranded
Rob Wilson said the children in his constituency had 'worked very hard' The government has been urged to help a group of Year 6 pupils in Berkshire who cannot take their SATs tests because their head teacher has been ill.
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<P>Rob Wilson, Conservative MP for Reading East, told the Commons the application deadline for the tests had been missed.</P>
<P>Education Secretary Michael Gove said it was a "widespread
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<P>Rob Wilson, Conservative MP for Reading East, told the Commons the application deadline for the tests had been missed.</P>
<P>Education Secretary Michael Gove said it was a "widespread
Pensioners 'should pay more tax'
Judith Burns BBC News family reporter Most older people are neither wealthy baby-boomers nor pensioners on the breadline, the report says Better-off older people should pay tax at the same rate as younger people on similar incomes, a think tank argues.
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<P>The report from the Fabian Society argues that as older people are no longer always poor they should "share the pain of deficit reduction". </P>
<P>"All policies that appear to
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<P>The report from the Fabian Society argues that as older people are no longer always poor they should "share the pain of deficit reduction". </P>
<P>"All policies that appear to
Bullying starts at home - study
Parents need to let their children learn to be resilient Children who have overprotective parents are more likely to be bullied by their peers, research suggests.
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<P>A review of 70 studies looking at 200,000 children suggests parents who "buffer" children from negative experiences make them more vulnerable.</P>
<P>But children who have harsh or negative parents are most likely to be bullied, it finds.</P>
<P>Prof Dieter Wolke said
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<P>A review of 70 studies looking at 200,000 children suggests parents who "buffer" children from negative experiences make them more vulnerable.</P>
<P>But children who have harsh or negative parents are most likely to be bullied, it finds.</P>
<P>Prof Dieter Wolke said
Uni sends ex-student man's passport
Alex Evens said that if he was a "dodgy dude" he could have been "half way to the Caribbean by now" A former student has been sent another man's passport, birth certificate and bank statement by his old university.
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<P>Alex Evens, 25, received an envelope from Plymouth University which contained the confidential documents of someone with the same name.</P>
<P>Mr Evens said when he returned the envelope, the university
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<P>Alex Evens, 25, received an envelope from Plymouth University which contained the confidential documents of someone with the same name.</P>
<P>Mr Evens said when he returned the envelope, the university
Human extinction warning from Oxford
News education correspondent Prepare to meet your maker: Will humans become extinct at our own hand? What are the greatest global threats to humanity? Are we on the verge of our own unexpected extinction?
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<P>An international team of scientists, mathematicians and philosophers at Oxford University's Future of Humanity Institute is investigating the biggest dangers.</P>
<P>And they argue in a research paper, Existential Risk as a Global
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<P>An international team of scientists, mathematicians and philosophers at Oxford University's Future of Humanity Institute is investigating the biggest dangers.</P>
<P>And they argue in a research paper, Existential Risk as a Global
University entry levels reach 49%
University participation rates have reached 55% for women - compared with 45% for men A record high level of 49% of young people in England are likely to enter higher education, according to the latest official estimates.
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<P>These figures for 2011-12, before the tuition fee increase, show an increase of more than three percentage points on the previous year.</P>
<P>They also show that young women are more likely to enter higher education - 55%
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<P>These figures for 2011-12, before the tuition fee increase, show an increase of more than three percentage points on the previous year.</P>
<P>They also show that young women are more likely to enter higher education - 55%
Is government planning cut to schools budget?
School improvement is a key coalition pledge and the schools budget has been protected The next comprehensive spending review - where the government decides what public spending it will cut and what it will keep - is due on the 26 June 2013.
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<P>It is currently preoccupying Whitehall and as it does we thought there were at least two truths.</P>
<P>The first is that there are ring-fenced areas - international aid, the NHS and schools. These, we had
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<P>It is currently preoccupying Whitehall and as it does we thought there were at least two truths.</P>
<P>The first is that there are ring-fenced areas - international aid, the NHS and schools. These, we had
Defending Shakespeare from doubters
The authorship of the plays has been under scrutiny since the 19th Century This is the 449th birthday of William Shakespeare. Well, actually, it might be his birthday, because we don't really know when he was born.
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<P>There is a date for his baptism - with his name recorded in Latin as "Gulielmus" - and then it's a case of working back a few days.</P>
<P>It's an educated guess. And much of the endless debate about the
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<P>There is a date for his baptism - with his name recorded in Latin as "Gulielmus" - and then it's a case of working back a few days.</P>
<P>It's an educated guess. And much of the endless debate about the
Does technology harm toddlers?
19 April 2013 Last updated at 21:38 GMT By Philippa Roxby Health reporter, BBC News <IMG alt="Young child playing with a tablet" src="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-67117399toddlerusingatabletcomputer-spl.jpg" width=464 height=261> Screen time could help children as young as two to learn words and be curious Children under five years old have an uncanny knack of knowing how to master new technology.</P><P>From smart phones to tablet
Support family carers says minister
BBC News family reporter Children in poor, inner-city areas are more likely to be raised by other family members, researchers say A government minister has dubbed "unacceptable" the lack of support for carers who look after the children of other family members.
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<P>Edward Timpson, minister for children and families, says so-called kinship carers "often struggle on alone without the support they desperately
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<P>Edward Timpson, minister for children and families, says so-called kinship carers "often struggle on alone without the support they desperately
Protests by Mexican Teachers Continue to Swell
Armed with iron rods and rocks, dozens of masked members of the teachers’ union in Guerrero State attacked the local offices of the four major political parties on Wednesday, smashing windows and overturning furniture. They also set fire to the office of the Institutional Revolutionary Party, or PRI, to which Mr. Peña Nieto belongs.
<P></P>On Thursday, in a further sign of the growing conflict over education changes, teachers marched down Mexico City’s main boulevard,
<P></P>On Thursday, in a further sign of the growing conflict over education changes, teachers marched down Mexico City’s main boulevard,
In Rural Georgia, Students Step Up to Offer Integrated Prom
Like all black students at Wilcox County High School, she was not invited. The rural county in central Georgia is one of the last pockets in the country with racially segregated proms.
<P></P>“These are people I see in class every day,” said Ms. Rucker, a senior, who hid in a parked car outside the prom. “What’s wrong with dancing with me, just because I have more pigment?”
<P></P>But this weekend, after decades of separate proms for white students and black
<P></P>“These are people I see in class every day,” said Ms. Rucker, a senior, who hid in a parked car outside the prom. “What’s wrong with dancing with me, just because I have more pigment?”
<P></P>But this weekend, after decades of separate proms for white students and black
Harvard Medical School to Close Primate Research Center
The school announced Tuesday that it would close the facility, the New England Primate Research Center in Southborough, Mass., over the next two years. Harvard said financial uncertainties were behind the move, but the laboratory has been cited in recent years by the federal Department of Agriculture for failing to comply with the Animal Welfare Act, and four primates have died there since mid-2010.
<P></P>The center, which has operated for nearly half a century and has contributed
<P></P>The center, which has operated for nearly half a century and has contributed
Sunil Tripathi, Student at Brown, Is Found Dead
“On April 23, our beloved Sunil was discovered in the waters off India Point Park in Providence,” his family wrote in a statement.
<P></P>Mr. Tripathi, 22, was taking a leave of absence from Brown when he left his apartment near campus on March 16, leaving his wallet, identification and bicycle at home. He did not return, setting off a round-the-clock search by his relatives, who temporarily moved to Providence and worked with the police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation
<P></P>Mr. Tripathi, 22, was taking a leave of absence from Brown when he left his apartment near campus on March 16, leaving his wallet, identification and bicycle at home. He did not return, setting off a round-the-clock search by his relatives, who temporarily moved to Providence and worked with the police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation
Edward de Grazia, Lawyer Who Fought Censorship, Is Dead at 86
The cause was complications of Alzheimer’s disease, his son David said.
<P></P>A fierce civil libertarian who taught for 30 years at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University in New York, Mr. de Grazia defined his life’s work as defending “morally defiant artists” against “reactionary politicians and judges.”
<P></P>In 1955, the Post Office Department used an 1873 law to seize a rare volume of “Lysistrata,” a play written 2,400 years
<P></P>A fierce civil libertarian who taught for 30 years at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University in New York, Mr. de Grazia defined his life’s work as defending “morally defiant artists” against “reactionary politicians and judges.”
<P></P>In 1955, the Post Office Department used an 1873 law to seize a rare volume of “Lysistrata,” a play written 2,400 years
The Texas Tribune: Considering Free Breakfasts for All Texas Students in Poor Areas
Offering free breakfasts to all interested students in low-income areas, not just to those who qualify under federal guidelines, is a program that some state legislators are trying to expand to schools in poor neighborhoods across Texas.
<P></P>Senate Bill 376, written by Senator Eddie Lucio Jr., Democrat of Brownsville, would require schools to offer free breakfast to all students at public schools where 80 percent or more of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price
<P></P>Senate Bill 376, written by Senator Eddie Lucio Jr., Democrat of Brownsville, would require schools to offer free breakfast to all students at public schools where 80 percent or more of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price
Who's the comedian in the classroom?
<IMG alt="Shappi Khorsandi" src="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-67194591sionmanningschool03.jpg" width=464 height=261> Shappi Khorsandi had to hold the attention of a different kind of audience This must have been one of the least predictable audiences for a stand-up comedian.
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<P>Shappi Khorsandi was taking part in a classroom experiment where assorted celebrities, politicians and business leaders try their hand as
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<P>Shappi Khorsandi was taking part in a classroom experiment where assorted celebrities, politicians and business leaders try their hand as
Call for illegal exclusion fines
Maggie Atkinson, Children's Commissioner for England: "Many parents don't even know what's going on is illegal"
<P></P>Schools should be heavily fined if they falsify registers to cover up illegal exclusions, the children's commissioner for England, Maggie Atkinson, says.
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<P>Head teachers should also face existing sanctions of prosecution if they illegally exclude children, she says.</P>
<P>In a new report, Dr
<P></P>Schools should be heavily fined if they falsify registers to cover up illegal exclusions, the children's commissioner for England, Maggie Atkinson, says.
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<P>Head teachers should also face existing sanctions of prosecution if they illegally exclude children, she says.</P>
<P>In a new report, Dr
Free College Options Still Exist, for Those Willing to Roll Up Sleeves
But it was never the only such place. While most colleges grapple with the growing burden of student debt, a few outliers across the country and even New York State offer a college education for the one price that looks good in any economy: nothing.
<P></P>To qualify for Cooper Union’s largess, applicants had to prove themselves on the highest tier of the highest tier of academic or artistic achievement. That might strike some New Yorkers as easy compared with the requirements at
<P></P>To qualify for Cooper Union’s largess, applicants had to prove themselves on the highest tier of the highest tier of academic or artistic achievement. That might strike some New Yorkers as easy compared with the requirements at
The Learning Network: Teaching ‘The Great Gatsby’ With The New York Times
<P>In 2002, writing just seven months after the Sept. 11 attacks, Adam Cohen noted on the opinion page that the story of Jay Gatsby – the “cynical idealist, who embodies America in all its messy glory” – was more relevant than ever:</P>
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<P>In today’s increasingly disturbing world, home to Al Qaeda cells and suicide bombers, offshore sham partnerships and document-shredding auditors, the grim backdrop against which
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<P>In today’s increasingly disturbing world, home to Al Qaeda cells and suicide bombers, offshore sham partnerships and document-shredding auditors, the grim backdrop against which
Vocational courses status 'boosted'
Sean Coughlan BBC News education correspondent The Tech Bacc will promote employment skills Plans to raise the status of vocational courses in sixth forms and colleges in England have been announced.
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<P>A "technical baccalaureate" is to be introduced showing young people's abilities in maths, literacy and a high level vocational qualification.</P>
<P>This will be a performance measure for schools and evidence of credible
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<P>A "technical baccalaureate" is to be introduced showing young people's abilities in maths, literacy and a high level vocational qualification.</P>
<P>This will be a performance measure for schools and evidence of credible
Autistic pupil 'terrified' by Psycho
The 1960 film starred Anthony Perkins and Janet Leigh A 13-year-old autistic boy was left traumatised after seeing the shower murder scene from the film Psycho at his school, says his mother.
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<P>Douglas Parr attends mainstream classes at Comberton Village College in Cambridgeshire.</P>
<P>His mother Kate Bourne said no consent was requested from parents for the 15-certificate film to be shown and the scene had made her son
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<P>Douglas Parr attends mainstream classes at Comberton Village College in Cambridgeshire.</P>
<P>His mother Kate Bourne said no consent was requested from parents for the 15-certificate film to be shown and the scene had made her son
Portugal’s Education System Faces Cuts
Angry and unemployed, he joined a protest group — with a name too profane to print — aimed directly at the trio of international lenders that bailed out Portugal’s government with about $100 billion two years ago. He now blames them for Portugal’s troubles, saying the onerous cuts needed to repay the money threaten to forfeit the welfare of future generations, particularly when it comes to education.
<P></P>“The I.M.F. and the rest of the troika don’t care about the
<P></P>“The I.M.F. and the rest of the troika don’t care about the
The Choice Blog: Tip Sheet: Making the Final College Decision
<IMG id=100000001788685 alt="" src="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-choice-tipsheet-75-thumbStandard.jpg" width=75 height=75><P>Brennan Barnard is the director of college counseling at the Derryfield School in Manchester, N.H. </EM></P><IMG id=100000000749715 alt="" src="http://pakedu.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-30thechoice-fingers-articleInline-v2.jpg" width=190 height=127>Illustration by The New
Department for Education strike call
The PCS accuses Education Secretary Michael Gove of using his department as a "test bed" for wider cuts Staff at the Department for Education (DfE) in England are to stage fresh strike action in a dispute over jobs and office closures.
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<P>Members of the Public and Commercial Services union (PCS), who took industrial action last month, will walk out for two hours next Wednesday.</P>
<P>The union said staff had been told six of the
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<P>Members of the Public and Commercial Services union (PCS), who took industrial action last month, will walk out for two hours next Wednesday.</P>
<P>The union said staff had been told six of the
Statute Prevents Pursuit of Horace Mann Abuse
A 10-month investigation by the district attorney, prompted by an article in The New York Times Magazine in June, identified at least 12 possible abusers, more than had previously been accused.
<P></P>The alleged abuse took place over four decades, with the most recent case occurring in 1996, the district attorney, Robert T. Johnson, said in a statement. New York’s statute of limitations requires that criminal charges or lawsuits in such cases be filed before the accuser turns
<P></P>The alleged abuse took place over four decades, with the most recent case occurring in 1996, the district attorney, Robert T. Johnson, said in a statement. New York’s statute of limitations requires that criminal charges or lawsuits in such cases be filed before the accuser turns
Florida School Teaches Lessons of War to Thwart Attackers at Home
Operators of a CTX machine, or luggage scanner, spotted the first in a rollaway bag on a conveyor belt. The bag had been matched to a passenger. A review of surveillance video from the terminal showed its owner talking in a familiar way to another man. </P>That man’s bag, also thought to hold a bomb, was “out there” — the T.S.A. supervisor gestured toward luggage trailers on the asphalt near a gate. </P>So began an exercise in the Advanced Improvised Explosive Device
David Petraeus to Join CUNY as Visiting Professor
Mr. Petraeus, who will be the next visiting professor of public policy at the university’s Macaulay Honors College, had been approached by many universities, but settled on CUNY because he admires its diversity of students, locations and offerings, his lawyer, Robert Barnett, said in an interview. </P>In a statement, Mr. Petraeus said he looked forward to leading a seminar “that examines the developments that could position the United States — and our North American partners — to
Friday, 26 April 2013
Male and female Schoolteachers appointed
LAKKI MARWAT : The Frontier Region Lakki Agency Education Officer Ghazi Khan has appointed 28 male and female schoolteachers to overcome the shortage of teaching staff in government-run middle and high schools of the tribal area.
“The AEO has issued appointment orders with instructions for the newly appointed teachers to assume charge in their respective schools,” said an official here on Thursday. He said that all the appointments had been made purely on merit. —
“The AEO has issued appointment orders with instructions for the newly appointed teachers to assume charge in their respective schools,” said an official here on Thursday. He said that all the appointments had been made purely on merit. —
Inaugurated the central library of the university
KARAK : Khushal Khan Khattak University Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Ibrahim Khattak inaugurated the central library of the university here on Thursday.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, he said the university achieved another target in the shape of a central library which would benefit the students as well as the faculty members. —
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, he said the university achieved another target in the shape of a central library which would benefit the students as well as the faculty members. —
Candidates rely on SMS and social media
RAWALPINDI : The electioneering process is fun for the youngsters as there is a lot of activity in the city, but the candidates spend restless days and sleepless nights to run their election campaigns using public meetings and door-to-door visits during the day.
At night they use the social media to upload their activities and messages.
Public meetings, door-to-door visits, hoardings and banners are the conventional methods of convincing people for their vote, but times are fast
At night they use the social media to upload their activities and messages.
Public meetings, door-to-door visits, hoardings and banners are the conventional methods of convincing people for their vote, but times are fast
BSEK announced SSC practical exams begin on May 2
KARACHI : The Board of Secondary Education, Karachi (BSEK) has announced that the Secondary School Certificate practical examination of additional papers for improvement of grades will commence on May 2 and last till May 16.
The board has mailed the schedule of practical examinations to the candidates but in case they fail to receive the mail till April 28 they can collect it from the board office, according to a handout issued by the board on Thursday.
“The exams for regular and
The board has mailed the schedule of practical examinations to the candidates but in case they fail to receive the mail till April 28 they can collect it from the board office, according to a handout issued by the board on Thursday.
“The exams for regular and
European short film festival begins at Alliance Francaise Karachi
KARACHI: A four-day short film festival showcasing films shown by Eurochannel, an international TV network dedicated to promoting European culture, began at the Alliance Francaise Karachi on Thursday evening.
The first day of the festival was divided into two sections: Life is a Dream and Smile, Camera, Action.
The festival kicked off with a three-minute project from Switzerland titled ‘ALPtraum’ directed by This Luscher. It was a light-hearted attempt at pointing out life’s
The first day of the festival was divided into two sections: Life is a Dream and Smile, Camera, Action.
The festival kicked off with a three-minute project from Switzerland titled ‘ALPtraum’ directed by This Luscher. It was a light-hearted attempt at pointing out life’s
Litter-Free Lahore Campaign
The Litter-Free Lahore Campaign is in full swing as noted people, including Punjab Chief Minister Najam Sethi, joined the drive.
As per programme, the Lahore Waste Management Company has installed more than 100 bins in Liberty Market, Barkat Market, Shalimar Link Road Market and Baghbanpura Market during the first two days of the campaign. The company has also been providing waste bags under the plan that covers 25 markets of the provincial capital.
On Thursday, 55,000 people signed the
As per programme, the Lahore Waste Management Company has installed more than 100 bins in Liberty Market, Barkat Market, Shalimar Link Road Market and Baghbanpura Market during the first two days of the campaign. The company has also been providing waste bags under the plan that covers 25 markets of the provincial capital.
On Thursday, 55,000 people signed the
PhD classes start at Government College University
Government College University Lahore Vice Chancellor Dr Khaleequr Rahman has inaugurated doctorate of philosophy (PhD) in Islamic Studies. GCU Islamic Studies Department Chairperson Dr Sultan Shah and heads of various academic departments also attended the inauguration ceremony. Also, GCU Abdus Salam School of Mathematical Sciences has produced three Doctors of Philosophy in Mathematics.
KU awards degrees
Prof Dr Mansoor Ahmad, Registrar, University of Karachi has announced that the
KU awards degrees
Prof Dr Mansoor Ahmad, Registrar, University of Karachi has announced that the
Thursday, 25 April 2013
Breastfeeding the best vaccine
Karachi
Vaccination is a child’s right but breastfeeding is the best vaccine, observed Prof Dr Aisha Mahnaz of the Dow University of Health Sciences on Thursday.
She was peaking at a news conference at the Karachi Press Club.
Flanked by eminent Paediatrician Prof Ghaffar Billo, Dr Mahnaz, who is the head of the paediatrics department, said: “Up to 80 percent of children will have at least one Acute Otitis Media (AOM) infection by the age of three and
Vaccination is a child’s right but breastfeeding is the best vaccine, observed Prof Dr Aisha Mahnaz of the Dow University of Health Sciences on Thursday.
She was peaking at a news conference at the Karachi Press Club.
Flanked by eminent Paediatrician Prof Ghaffar Billo, Dr Mahnaz, who is the head of the paediatrics department, said: “Up to 80 percent of children will have at least one Acute Otitis Media (AOM) infection by the age of three and
Education, clean water top issues
LAHORE
The public health facility in the NA 120, the Mayo Hospital, has been overburdened because no new hospital with good facilities has been established in the constituency.
The bleak state of public education and dearth of clean drinking water still remain the top issues in the constituency despite decades of development.
Broadening of the tax net and increasing revenue to counter the circular debt is the only way to bottle the gene of energy
The public health facility in the NA 120, the Mayo Hospital, has been overburdened because no new hospital with good facilities has been established in the constituency.
The bleak state of public education and dearth of clean drinking water still remain the top issues in the constituency despite decades of development.
Broadening of the tax net and increasing revenue to counter the circular debt is the only way to bottle the gene of energy
Construction at Ghulam Ishaq Khan to cost Rs104 million
PESHAWAR: The central mess building of the Ghulam Ishaq Khan (GIK) Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology would cost Rs104 million and would be converted into the students’ accommodation after the completion of the project.
The foundation stone of central mess building was laid down here on Thursday by the provincial caretaker minister for Health, Population Welfare Higher Education, Archives and Libraries, Dr Farrukh Seir.
The minister was informed that
The foundation stone of central mess building was laid down here on Thursday by the provincial caretaker minister for Health, Population Welfare Higher Education, Archives and Libraries, Dr Farrukh Seir.
The minister was informed that
Abdul Wali Khan University seminar on politics, foreign policy
MARDAN: Abdul Wali Khan University (AWKU) held a national seminar on “National Politics and Foreign Policy of Pakistan” here on Thursday.The seminar was organised by the Department of Political Science of the university at the Refat Mahal Campus.
Vice-Chancellor Gomal University Prof Dr Mansoor Kundi, Vice-Chancellor Bacha Khan University Charsadda Prof Dr Fazal Rahim Marwat , Resident Editor The News Rahimullah Yusufzai, Prof Dr Ijaz Hussain Quaid-e-Azam University, Prof Dr
Vice-Chancellor Gomal University Prof Dr Mansoor Kundi, Vice-Chancellor Bacha Khan University Charsadda Prof Dr Fazal Rahim Marwat , Resident Editor The News Rahimullah Yusufzai, Prof Dr Ijaz Hussain Quaid-e-Azam University, Prof Dr
Rare miniature paintings on display at the Rohtas2
LAHORE
THE unique miniature paintings exhibition of Rehana Mangi, an NCA graduate, opened at the Rohtas2 Art Gallery, 156-G Block, Model Town on Thursday evening.
Rehana Mangi, a hardcore humanist and perhaps, the only miniaturist, uses her own hair to create her miniatures just to send the message of human sufferings across to her viewers. She has invented, introduced and extensively used the technique of sewing her on hair on Wasli thus creating spellbinding
THE unique miniature paintings exhibition of Rehana Mangi, an NCA graduate, opened at the Rohtas2 Art Gallery, 156-G Block, Model Town on Thursday evening.
Rehana Mangi, a hardcore humanist and perhaps, the only miniaturist, uses her own hair to create her miniatures just to send the message of human sufferings across to her viewers. She has invented, introduced and extensively used the technique of sewing her on hair on Wasli thus creating spellbinding
Education only way to progress
LAHORE
PUNJAB Chief Minister Najam Sethi has said that education is the only way to achieve progress and prosperity of the country.
He said history is witness to the fact that only those nations have progressed which paid due attention to education and spent maximum resources for equipping the youth with the latest knowledge. He said that Punjab government has ensured provision of textbooks to the students by taking timely measures.
The chief minister
PUNJAB Chief Minister Najam Sethi has said that education is the only way to achieve progress and prosperity of the country.
He said history is witness to the fact that only those nations have progressed which paid due attention to education and spent maximum resources for equipping the youth with the latest knowledge. He said that Punjab government has ensured provision of textbooks to the students by taking timely measures.
The chief minister
Policy-makers urged to recognise growing demand of trained teachers
Islamabad
Policy-makers were urged to recognise the growing demand of trained teachers in order to provide quality education to all children in Pakistan.
The demand was tabled in a public forum organised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) and United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) to observe Education for All (EFA) Week.
“Teachers, with their hard work, affection and stimulating interaction with children,
Policy-makers were urged to recognise the growing demand of trained teachers in order to provide quality education to all children in Pakistan.
The demand was tabled in a public forum organised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) and United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) to observe Education for All (EFA) Week.
“Teachers, with their hard work, affection and stimulating interaction with children,
NUML, PU win debate contest at Higher Education Commission
Islamabad
The National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Islamabad, and the University of the Punjab, Lahore, won the 15th All Pakistan Inter-University Debate Contest for Award of Allama Iqbal Shield in English and Urdu categories respectively.
The final round of the contest was held at the Higher Education Commission (HEC). HEC Chairman Dr. Javaid R Laghari was the chief guest on the occasion. About 30 contestants belonging to public and private sector higher
The National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Islamabad, and the University of the Punjab, Lahore, won the 15th All Pakistan Inter-University Debate Contest for Award of Allama Iqbal Shield in English and Urdu categories respectively.
The final round of the contest was held at the Higher Education Commission (HEC). HEC Chairman Dr. Javaid R Laghari was the chief guest on the occasion. About 30 contestants belonging to public and private sector higher
Fight to retain Higher Education Commission autonomous status continues
Islamabad
The fight to retain autonomous status of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) continues as it struggles against yet another attempt of clipping its feathers by putting its affairs under the Federal Ministry of Education and Training.
Sources told ‘The News’ that the HEC has recently received a letter from the Ministry of Finance mentioning that the administrative affairs of the Commission are under the Federal Ministry of Education and Training and its
The fight to retain autonomous status of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) continues as it struggles against yet another attempt of clipping its feathers by putting its affairs under the Federal Ministry of Education and Training.
Sources told ‘The News’ that the HEC has recently received a letter from the Ministry of Finance mentioning that the administrative affairs of the Commission are under the Federal Ministry of Education and Training and its
Islamabad Literature Festival 2013 starts on 30th
Islamabad: For all those intellectuals and book lovers who will be in town at the end of the month here is some exciting news! In the Oxford University Press (OUP)’s own words, “From the throbbing dynamism of the metropolitan streets of Karachi, the Festival now comes to the gentle, rolling beauty of the Margalla Hills. After four years in which the annual Karachi Literature Festival has been a key event in the intellectual life of that great port city, Oxford University Press (OUP) is now
Academic Council Agri varsity elect officeholders
PESHAWAR: Annual election of Academic Council of University of Agriculture held on Thursday for the year 2013; Dr. Zahid Hussain senior dean was the returning officer of the election. Dr. Abdul Rab of Department of Horticulture, Dr. Shaad Khan of Department of Agronomy were elected while Dr. Umar Sadiq of Animal Health, Dr. Zafar Mohmood of Math, Dr. Anwar Ali Shaad of Agriculture Chemistry, Dr. Naeem of Wed Sciences and Dr. Safeh Mohammad Malik were elected unopposed as members of the
Khyber Medical College doctors to meet on 29th
PESHAWAR (APP): The doctors of the Khyber Medical College (KMC) have convened a protest meeting on April, 29 to discuss the growing unrest among the doctors community arisen following publication of a fabricated news item appeared in a section of the press and to form a joint strategy for copping the matter effectively.
An office bearer of the Doctor's Association told that strong resentment brewing in the staff of Khyber Medial College after the publication of baseless and insulting
An office bearer of the Doctor's Association told that strong resentment brewing in the staff of Khyber Medial College after the publication of baseless and insulting
Peoples' Students Federation to protest
PESHAWAR: Peoples' Students Federation of the campus on Thursday in a meeting held in Sheikh Taimur Academic Block of University of Peshawar announced for arranging protest rallies against PESCO if the unannounced load shedding was not stopped on the
KP Chief Minister for promotion of research at varsities
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Caretaker Chief Minister Justice (R ) Tariq Pervez Khan has stressed upon the authorities of universities to promote research activities in order to impart research oriented knowledge to the students in the higher education institutions; and to take steps to align the curriculum of these institution to cater for the needs of the modern contemporary era, adding that due importance and attention should be given to higher education sector as it is the need of the
World of many colours
The legal maxim that wives are not allowed to bear witness for or against their husbands is fortunately not applicable to art-historians. Otherwise, we would have been denied a work of enviable scholarship by Dr Musarrat Hasan. Her latest book happens to be about her husband and is titled: Ijaz ul Hassan: Five Decades of Painting, published by the Lahore Art Gallery.
Ever since Dr Musarrat put aside her brush and took up her pen, she has written a number of bio-monographs, highlighting the
Ever since Dr Musarrat put aside her brush and took up her pen, she has written a number of bio-monographs, highlighting the
Lahore College for Women University forms human chain for environmental protection
LAHORE: Highlighting the need to protect nature and the environment, students and faculty members of Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) formed a human chain to create awareness among the masses about the World Earth Day and World Malaria Day, at the campus on Thursday. DCO Lahore Rizwan Mehboob was chief guest on the occasion.
LCWU’s Zoology Department held a seminar to create awareness about Malaria which was addressed by Vice Chancellor of LCWU, Dr Sabhia Mansoor, Director Health
LCWU’s Zoology Department held a seminar to create awareness about Malaria which was addressed by Vice Chancellor of LCWU, Dr Sabhia Mansoor, Director Health
University of Karachi grants 12 PhD, 4 MPhil, 2 MD degrees
KARACHI: University of Karachi Board of Advanced Studies and Research (BASR) has awarded four MPhil, 12 PhD and two MD (Neurology) degrees in various disciplines, announced KU Registrar Prof Dr Mansoor Ahmad on Thursday. Following candidates were granted MPhil degrees: Erum Mehmood Applied Economics (AERC), Muhammad Kashif European Studies (ASCE), Shehzad Ahmed Applied Economics (AERC) and Nida Hashmi Pharmaceutics. The candidates who earned doctorate include Muhammad Imran, Latif Khokhar and
Punjab Teachers threaten to boycott election duties
RAWALPINDI: Punjab Teachers Association has threatened to boycott election duties in protest over the decision of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) of not paying the teachers working with the returning officers in the upcoming general elections.
The association demanded wages for the teachers doing election duties in the district.
Leaders of the association, Chaudhry Yasin and Chaudhry Qamar Aftab announced their decisions while addressing a gathering of teachers. They said that
The association demanded wages for the teachers doing election duties in the district.
Leaders of the association, Chaudhry Yasin and Chaudhry Qamar Aftab announced their decisions while addressing a gathering of teachers. They said that
Education for All Week
ISLAMABAD: As the world marks “Education for All Week”, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) urged policy makers to recognize the growing demand of trained teachers in order to provide quality education to all children in Pakistan. A Public Forum was organised in Islamabad jointly by UNESCO and UNICEF to observe Education for All (EFA) Week here on Thursday. “Teachers, with their hard work, affection and stimulating interaction with children, not only
Half-a-million additional teachers needed to achieve universal primary education
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Capital Administration and Development (CAD), Younus Soomro Thursday said an additional 525,000 teachers are needed in the country to achieve universal primary education by 2015.
Addressing at an event “Teachers’ Day Out” of Global Action Week organised by Pakistan Coalition for Education (PCE) at F-9 Park, the minister emphasised on initiating major reforms in education system to increase the enrolment and literacy rate in the country.
He called for
Addressing at an event “Teachers’ Day Out” of Global Action Week organised by Pakistan Coalition for Education (PCE) at F-9 Park, the minister emphasised on initiating major reforms in education system to increase the enrolment and literacy rate in the country.
He called for
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