Rawalpindi People First — a UAE based HR Consulting Firm — has given ‘Certificates of Appreciation’ to 21 female students of various low-cost private schools attached with the Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) under its public private partnership model of free education for the poor. These students have secured more than 90% marks in their matriculation examination 2013.
In this regard, a colorful ceremony was held at PEF-regional office Rawalpindi to award certificates to the
Monday, 30 September 2013
Global System of Integrated Studies (GSIS), students discover road to a healthy heart in relation to World Heart Day,
Islamabad Students and teachers of the Global System of Integrated Studies (GSIS), H-8/1, Islamabad, in relation to World Heart Day, stepped out to create awareness and show their concern about the increasing number of cardiovascular diseases in society.
The group was led by Zerfishan Adnan and Lubna Mahmood, the heads of boys and girls sections respectively.The students presented bouquets and handmade cards to patients suffering from heart diseases at Shifa International Hospital,
The group was led by Zerfishan Adnan and Lubna Mahmood, the heads of boys and girls sections respectively.The students presented bouquets and handmade cards to patients suffering from heart diseases at Shifa International Hospital,
Inter-class speech contest held at SLS Montessori & High School, Senior Section, Peshawar Road Branch
Rawalpindi Annual Inter-Class Speech Competition was held at SLS Montessori & High School, Senior Section, Peshawar Road Branch here on Monday.
The event was hosted by the Principal Madeeha Umar whereas Shirin Ahmad and Shahzad Gulzar, senior coordinators from the head office SLS School judge the competition. Amongst the guest of honour were Humera, Ulfat and Nosheen who are section heads of various branches of SLS Montessori and School. Parents of the participants were also amongst the
The event was hosted by the Principal Madeeha Umar whereas Shirin Ahmad and Shahzad Gulzar, senior coordinators from the head office SLS School judge the competition. Amongst the guest of honour were Humera, Ulfat and Nosheen who are section heads of various branches of SLS Montessori and School. Parents of the participants were also amongst the
Froebel’s International School high-achievers awarded Cambridge International Examinations (CIE)
Islamabad Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan addressed high achieving students at Froebel’s International School at a special ceremony to honour their academic accomplishments.
He commended Froebelian Haroon Tariq’s achievements at scoring 46 A grades in the Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) and Edexcel board examinations.Delivering an impassioned speech, Khan described students as the future of Pakistan and that this was the first milestone in the many achievements
He commended Froebelian Haroon Tariq’s achievements at scoring 46 A grades in the Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) and Edexcel board examinations.Delivering an impassioned speech, Khan described students as the future of Pakistan and that this was the first milestone in the many achievements
Scientists discover King Ferdinand had a double infestation of lice
A human head louse, which Ferdinand was familiar with.
Even in the imagined-good old days, the phrase "uneasy lies the head that wears a crown" could mean simply that the king had head lice. A medical case report tells in detail the scalpy woes of Ferdinand II of Aragon.
Ferdinand, who became king of Naples, crawled or trod the Earth during the years 1467 to 1496. Head lice crawled or trod the king's scalp, still, for a time after that.
The mummified remains of the entire community of
Even in the imagined-good old days, the phrase "uneasy lies the head that wears a crown" could mean simply that the king had head lice. A medical case report tells in detail the scalpy woes of Ferdinand II of Aragon.
Ferdinand, who became king of Naples, crawled or trod the Earth during the years 1467 to 1496. Head lice crawled or trod the king's scalp, still, for a time after that.
The mummified remains of the entire community of
Brazilian journalist accuses Yale university police of 'extremely violent' behaviour
Yale University said in a statement that it does not plan to file charges.
Claudia Trevisan had travelled to Yale University in the hope of securing an interview with the president of Brazil's supreme court. Instead, she found herself writing a very different legal story. Soon after arriving on campus she was arrested, handcuffed and held in a cell for several hours.
In an interview with the Guardian, the 48-year-old correspondent for O Estado de S Paulo accused university police of "extremely
Claudia Trevisan had travelled to Yale University in the hope of securing an interview with the president of Brazil's supreme court. Instead, she found herself writing a very different legal story. Soon after arriving on campus she was arrested, handcuffed and held in a cell for several hours.
In an interview with the Guardian, the 48-year-old correspondent for O Estado de S Paulo accused university police of "extremely
Letters: Bolton schools lead the way on CPR lessons
Schools in Bolton have already taken Fabrice Muamba’s near-death experience as an impetus to extend the PE curriculum to include the British Heart Foundation’s Heartstart programme.
Your editorial (Unthinkable? Teaching CPR in schools, 27 September) raised a very important issue of public health. Schools in Bolton have already taken Fabrice Muamba's near-death experience as an impetus to extend the PE curriculum to include the British Heart Foundation's Heartstart programme. For
Your editorial (Unthinkable? Teaching CPR in schools, 27 September) raised a very important issue of public health. Schools in Bolton have already taken Fabrice Muamba's near-death experience as an impetus to extend the PE curriculum to include the British Heart Foundation's Heartstart programme. For
Headteachers criticise new rules on pupils entering GCSE exams early
Michael Gove, the education secretary, said some schools were cheating the exam system to boost their league table position.
New rules to prevent schools from "gaming" the exam system to improve their league table ranking will force secondaries across England to quickly redraw plans for their pupils' GCSE entries, according to headteachers.
Citing concern at the rising number of pupils taking the same exam papers a year or more earlier than normal – which Michael Gove branded as cheating by
New rules to prevent schools from "gaming" the exam system to improve their league table ranking will force secondaries across England to quickly redraw plans for their pupils' GCSE entries, according to headteachers.
Citing concern at the rising number of pupils taking the same exam papers a year or more earlier than normal – which Michael Gove branded as cheating by
A Cruise on the S.S. Brainstorm
But it wasn’t in a lab. César Harada and Gabriella Levine, whiz kids from opposite sides of the globe, were crammed under the stairwell of this decommissioned cruise ship, hunched over bins of batteries and wires.
Nor did it look like a robot. Five feet long and shaped like a skeletal eel, the Protei is a waterborne drone Mr. Harada invented to clean up oil spills. The 30-year-old French-Japanese inventor held it up. “Generation 10.5,” he said, looking on the verge of exhaustion. He and
Nor did it look like a robot. Five feet long and shaped like a skeletal eel, the Protei is a waterborne drone Mr. Harada invented to clean up oil spills. The 30-year-old French-Japanese inventor held it up. “Generation 10.5,” he said, looking on the verge of exhaustion. He and
Creationists on Texas Panel for Biology Textbooks
As Texas gears up to select biology textbooks for use by high school students over the next decade, the panel responsible for reviewing submissions from publishers has stirred controversy because a number of its members do not accept evolution and climate change as scientific truth.
In the state whose governor, Rick Perry, boasted as a candidate for president that his schools taught both creationism and evolution, the State Board of Education, which includes members who hold creationist views,
In the state whose governor, Rick Perry, boasted as a candidate for president that his schools taught both creationism and evolution, the State Board of Education, which includes members who hold creationist views,
The Texas Tribune: A Polling Place of Their Own: Students Win a Long Battle
“I’m glad with how things worked out,” George C. Wright, the university’s president, said Thursday. “I find it a little frustrating, though, that our students have had to work so long on something like this.”
Waller County commissioners voted on Wednesday to hold Election Day voting at the Memorial Student Center on the Prairie View campus. Early voting in the precinct will continue to be held at a county community center.
The breakthrough may have been triggered by the efforts of
Waller County commissioners voted on Wednesday to hold Election Day voting at the Memorial Student Center on the Prairie View campus. Early voting in the precinct will continue to be held at a county community center.
The breakthrough may have been triggered by the efforts of
Editing Wikipedia Pages for Med School Credit
Medical students at the University of California, San Francisco, will be able to get course credit for editing Wikipedia articles about diseases, part of an effort to improve the quality of medical articles in the online encyclopedia and help distribute the articles globally via cellphones. While professors often incorporate Wikipedia work into classes, hoping that student research can live on online, the university and others say this is the first time a medical school will give credit for
Gaps in Graduates' Skills Confound Morocco
Yet the results have not saved the country from some serious soul searching.
“It’s sad to note that the state of education is worse now than it was 20 years ago,” King Mohammed VI said in a televised speech on Aug. 20. “How is it that a segment of our youth cannot realize their legitimate aspirations at professional, physical and social levels?”
Thousands of unemployed graduates regularly protest in front of Morocco’s Parliament in Rabat, demanding help from the government in
“It’s sad to note that the state of education is worse now than it was 20 years ago,” King Mohammed VI said in a televised speech on Aug. 20. “How is it that a segment of our youth cannot realize their legitimate aspirations at professional, physical and social levels?”
Thousands of unemployed graduates regularly protest in front of Morocco’s Parliament in Rabat, demanding help from the government in
George Washington Library Opens at Mount Vernon
Since 1853, the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association has been dedicated to preserving and promoting Washington’s legacy. But with the opening on Friday of the Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington, Mount Vernon is committing itself to sponsoring a formal level of scholarship about Washington, and Mount Vernon officials say they have no intention of insisting on a glossy interpretation.
“There is this vision of Washington as a man on a pedestal,” said Curt
“There is this vision of Washington as a man on a pedestal,” said Curt
US acts against fake online products reviews Yelp, Google and others
WASHINGTON (AFP) - But a recent crackdown by authorities in New York could be the shock needed for the online sector to clean up its act.
The New York state attorney general s office recently ordered 19 companies to halt these practices and pay fines totaling $350,000 to settle charges of manipulating online reviews for sites such as Yelp, Google+ and others.
The settlement stemmed from an undercover investigation in which officials created a fake yogurt shop in Brooklyn and sought help
The New York state attorney general s office recently ordered 19 companies to halt these practices and pay fines totaling $350,000 to settle charges of manipulating online reviews for sites such as Yelp, Google+ and others.
The settlement stemmed from an undercover investigation in which officials created a fake yogurt shop in Brooklyn and sought help
Two-day swimming gala concludes Inter-School Swimming Competition at the Wapda Sports Complex
Two-day swimming gala concludes LAHORE, A huge Olympic-sized pool, humid atmosphere and enthusiastic young participants created a befitting atmosphere for the two-day Fatima Group Inter-School Swimming Competition at the Wapda Sports Complex.
The event, which concluded on Sunday, came with its sufficient share of humorous faux pas, like false starts, disqualifications, goggles and caps slipping off – and a few tears as schoolboys and girls rushed for medals. The musical interruptions and
The event, which concluded on Sunday, came with its sufficient share of humorous faux pas, like false starts, disqualifications, goggles and caps slipping off – and a few tears as schoolboys and girls rushed for medals. The musical interruptions and
Date-sheet of teachers’ protest ampaign against the Punjab government’s policies District Education Authority (DEA),
THE schoolteachers are set to launch a protest campaign against the Punjab government’s policies including setting up of the District Education Authority (DEA), additional duties and penalisation of teachers.
The Punjab Teachers Union (PTU) led by Allah Bakhsh Qaiser and secretary-general Taj Haider have rejected the government’s decision of setting up DEAs, punishment handed out to teachers on the basis of weak results and non-academic duties being assigned to the schoolteachers.
Mr
The Punjab Teachers Union (PTU) led by Allah Bakhsh Qaiser and secretary-general Taj Haider have rejected the government’s decision of setting up DEAs, punishment handed out to teachers on the basis of weak results and non-academic duties being assigned to the schoolteachers.
Mr
Gujrat varsity shuts three colleges’ doors for BS programme (BS Honours) University of Gujrat
Gujrat varsity shuts three colleges’ doors for BS programme
CHAKWAL, The ‘four-year degree programme’ (BS Honours) of Shahbaz Sharif, which had already been run poorly, has got another blow when University of Gujrat stopped the programme at the colleges in Chakwal, Jhelum and Rawalpindi for want of infrastructure and ancillary staff, Dawn has learnt.
A letter (a copy of which available with Dawn) in this regard issued by the university registrar Dr Tahir Aqil was sent to the
CHAKWAL, The ‘four-year degree programme’ (BS Honours) of Shahbaz Sharif, which had already been run poorly, has got another blow when University of Gujrat stopped the programme at the colleges in Chakwal, Jhelum and Rawalpindi for want of infrastructure and ancillary staff, Dawn has learnt.
A letter (a copy of which available with Dawn) in this regard issued by the university registrar Dr Tahir Aqil was sent to the
‘Invest more in education’ Pakistan needs fundamental right to education for child
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan needs to ensure that no child remains deprived of his fundamental right to education.
This was the view of one of the participants at the ‘18th amendment and education governance’ session during the three-day conference on ‘Participatory federalism and decentralisation: from framework to functionality’ which concluded here on Sunday.
The conference was organised by the United Nations Development Programme, Inter-University Consortium for the Promotion of
This was the view of one of the participants at the ‘18th amendment and education governance’ session during the three-day conference on ‘Participatory federalism and decentralisation: from framework to functionality’ which concluded here on Sunday.
The conference was organised by the United Nations Development Programme, Inter-University Consortium for the Promotion of
Khyber teachers seek regularisation of services along with release of their four-month salaries
LANDI KOTAL, Over 200 ad hoc communal teachers in Khyber Agency have demanded regularisation of services along with release of their four-month salaries.
Addressing a press conference at Jamrud Press Club the other day, All Fata Communal Teachers Association president Enzar Gul said that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governor had issued orders on May 28 to the directorate of education, Fata, to regularise the services of all 1,315 communal teachers across tribal areas, but 209 communal teachers
Addressing a press conference at Jamrud Press Club the other day, All Fata Communal Teachers Association president Enzar Gul said that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governor had issued orders on May 28 to the directorate of education, Fata, to regularise the services of all 1,315 communal teachers across tribal areas, but 209 communal teachers
Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE), Kohat, without chairman, secretary
KOHAT, The all-important posts of chairman and secretary of the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE), Kohat, have been lying vacant for the last one month due to a tussle between various political parties, sources said.
They said that the political parties, including Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf, had been engaged in a tug of war with each other to appoint ‘own’ secretary and chairman of the board. The sources alleged that local PTI parliamentarians had been misguiding the
They said that the political parties, including Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf, had been engaged in a tug of war with each other to appoint ‘own’ secretary and chairman of the board. The sources alleged that local PTI parliamentarians had been misguiding the
Gunmen in north-eastern Nigeria kill 40 college students
POTISKUM (Nigeria), Suspected militants stormed a college in north-eastern Nigeria and shot dead around 40 male students, some of them while they slept early on Sunday, witnesses said.
The gunmen, thought to be members of rebel sect Boko Haram, attacked one hostel, took some students outside before killing them and shot others trying to flee, people at the scene said.
“They started gathering students into groups outside, then they opened fire and killed one group and then moved onto
The gunmen, thought to be members of rebel sect Boko Haram, attacked one hostel, took some students outside before killing them and shot others trying to flee, people at the scene said.
“They started gathering students into groups outside, then they opened fire and killed one group and then moved onto
Mathematics Olympiad ends All Pakistan Mathematics Olympiad and Young Researchers Conference 2013
Mathematics Olympiad ends
SWABI, The three-day All Pakistan Mathematics Olympiad and Young Researchers Conference 2013 concluded in Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute (GIKI) of Engineering Sciences and Technology here the other day.
Organised by the GIKI Mathematics Society (GMS), students of different universities, colleges and schools participated in the Olympiad and conference.
Rashid Mehmood, media coordinator of the society, said that only university students were allowed to take part in
SWABI, The three-day All Pakistan Mathematics Olympiad and Young Researchers Conference 2013 concluded in Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute (GIKI) of Engineering Sciences and Technology here the other day.
Organised by the GIKI Mathematics Society (GMS), students of different universities, colleges and schools participated in the Olympiad and conference.
Rashid Mehmood, media coordinator of the society, said that only university students were allowed to take part in
Animals’ vaccination against seasonal diseases Swat gears up to tackle Congo
Swat gears up to tackle Congo
MINGORA, The Swat district administration on Sunday set up 11 check points and two mobile teams for prevention of Congo disease.
Farrukh Attique, Swat acting deputy commissioner, told Dawn that there was no threat of Congo in the district, however, the administration had taken preventive measures to protect the local residents of being affected by the epidemic.
He said that the staff of livestock and district administration would be deployed at 11 points
MINGORA, The Swat district administration on Sunday set up 11 check points and two mobile teams for prevention of Congo disease.
Farrukh Attique, Swat acting deputy commissioner, told Dawn that there was no threat of Congo in the district, however, the administration had taken preventive measures to protect the local residents of being affected by the epidemic.
He said that the staff of livestock and district administration would be deployed at 11 points
Sunday, 29 September 2013
Gujrat varsity shuts three colleges’ doors for BS programme (BS Honours) University of Gujrat
Gujrat varsity shuts three colleges’ doors for BS programme
CHAKWAL, The ‘four-year degree programme’ (BS Honours) of Shahbaz Sharif, which had already been run poorly, has got another blow when University of Gujrat stopped the programme at the colleges in Chakwal, Jhelum and Rawalpindi for want of infrastructure and ancillary staff, Dawn has learnt.
A letter (a copy of which available with Dawn) in this regard issued by the university registrar Dr Tahir Aqil was sent to the
CHAKWAL, The ‘four-year degree programme’ (BS Honours) of Shahbaz Sharif, which had already been run poorly, has got another blow when University of Gujrat stopped the programme at the colleges in Chakwal, Jhelum and Rawalpindi for want of infrastructure and ancillary staff, Dawn has learnt.
A letter (a copy of which available with Dawn) in this regard issued by the university registrar Dr Tahir Aqil was sent to the
‘Invest more in education’ Pakistan needs fundamental right to education for child
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan needs to ensure that no child remains deprived of his fundamental right to education.
This was the view of one of the participants at the ‘18th amendment and education governance’ session during the three-day conference on ‘Participatory federalism and decentralisation: from framework to functionality’ which concluded here on Sunday.
The conference was organised by the United Nations Development Programme, Inter-University Consortium for the Promotion of
This was the view of one of the participants at the ‘18th amendment and education governance’ session during the three-day conference on ‘Participatory federalism and decentralisation: from framework to functionality’ which concluded here on Sunday.
The conference was organised by the United Nations Development Programme, Inter-University Consortium for the Promotion of
Committee to solve issues of PEF, its schools talks with the foundation’s Board of Governors. partner schools is about PEF’s 11th Quality Assurance Test
LAHORE The provincial government has decided to put its foot down in the ongoing standoff between the Punjab Education Foundation and hundreds of its partner schools.
The education department has formed a special committee, with representation of the partner schools, for holding talks with the foundation’s Board of Governors.
Education minister Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan announced the committee at an educational convention here on Sunday, saying it would hold dialogue with the PEF on Oct
The education department has formed a special committee, with representation of the partner schools, for holding talks with the foundation’s Board of Governors.
Education minister Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan announced the committee at an educational convention here on Sunday, saying it would hold dialogue with the PEF on Oct
English translations of N. M. Rashid’s poetry compiled NOON Meem Rashid (1910-19750) modernism and modern sensibility in Urdu literature
NOON Meem Rashid (1910-19750) is one of the most celebrated modern Urdu poets. It is generally accepted that his four collections of poetry — ‘Maavara’ (1941), ‘Iran mein ajnabi’ (1955), ‘La barabar insaan’ (1969) and ‘Gumaan ka mumkin’ (1969) — were among the texts which paved the way for modernism and modern sensibility in Urdu literature.
Dr Muhammad Fakhrul Haq Noori, a professor of Urdu at the Punjab University Oriental College, Lahore, is spot on when he says: “N.
Dr Muhammad Fakhrul Haq Noori, a professor of Urdu at the Punjab University Oriental College, Lahore, is spot on when he says: “N.
Greetings from Quest International University Perak (QIUP).
Greetings from Quest International University Perak (QIUP).
We are pleased to inform you that Quest International University Perak (QIUP) is a private and comprehensive research-led university established in the State of Perak in which the State Government of Perak has equity participation along with the QI Group. QIUP is an international private university offering various professional and high quality programmes ranging from the Foundation to Degree levels. You may also log in to our
We are pleased to inform you that Quest International University Perak (QIUP) is a private and comprehensive research-led university established in the State of Perak in which the State Government of Perak has equity participation along with the QI Group. QIUP is an international private university offering various professional and high quality programmes ranging from the Foundation to Degree levels. You may also log in to our
Kids more likely to pick up warts at home, school Leiden University Medical Center
Contrary to conventional wisdom, a new Dutch study has found that the most likely way children get infected with the virus that causes warts is from close contact with family members or classmates, rather than from public places such as pools or communal showers.
The researchers concluded that a widespread public health focus on encouraging kids to cover their warts with bandages when swimming or to wear flip-flops when using public showers does not address the primary source of wart
The researchers concluded that a widespread public health focus on encouraging kids to cover their warts with bandages when swimming or to wear flip-flops when using public showers does not address the primary source of wart
Committee formed to address Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) partner schools grievances to 11th Quality Assurance Test (QAT)
LAHORE : A special committee comprising representatives of different organizations of the partner schools of Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) has been constituted to address the grievances of partner schools relating to 11th Quality Assurance Test (QAT) of the foundation in which only 67 partner schools, out of 250, were declared eligible to continue their affiliation.
Speaking at an educational convention held at Alhamra on Sunday, Punjab Minister for Education Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan
Speaking at an educational convention held at Alhamra on Sunday, Punjab Minister for Education Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan
Qissa Khwani blast turns wedding celebrations into mourning Governor condemns Qissa Khwani blast Peshawar
Peshawar blast death toll climbs to 42
PESHAWAR: The death toll from a deadly car bomb that struck the city on Sunday rose to 42, a local hospital said Monday.
The Lady Reading Hospital said 107 people were brought to the hospital for treatment with multiple injuries. They said that 49 patients with minor injuries were discharged while 58 were still being treated at the medical facility.
The government has formed a four member committee to probe the barbaric bomb strike.
The bomb
PESHAWAR: The death toll from a deadly car bomb that struck the city on Sunday rose to 42, a local hospital said Monday.
The Lady Reading Hospital said 107 people were brought to the hospital for treatment with multiple injuries. They said that 49 patients with minor injuries were discharged while 58 were still being treated at the medical facility.
The government has formed a four member committee to probe the barbaric bomb strike.
The bomb
DASKA City News Wapda teams along with police raided and arrested 2 held for power theft
2 held for power theft
DASKA: The Wapda teams along with police raided and arrested two people for power theft in separate incidents here.
Wapda SDO Rana Siddiq along with the police raided the dera of Muhammad Riaz and arrested him for power theft. In another incident, Wapda SDO Javed along with the police raided and nabbed Mohsin on the charge of power theft.
8 POS HELD: Police on Sunday arrested eight proclaimed offenders who were involved in various cases. They include Haidar
DASKA: The Wapda teams along with police raided and arrested two people for power theft in separate incidents here.
Wapda SDO Rana Siddiq along with the police raided the dera of Muhammad Riaz and arrested him for power theft. In another incident, Wapda SDO Javed along with the police raided and nabbed Mohsin on the charge of power theft.
8 POS HELD: Police on Sunday arrested eight proclaimed offenders who were involved in various cases. They include Haidar
FAISALABAD City News Power theft detected at fish farm Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (Fesco) Operation
Power theft detected at fish farm
FAISALABAD: The Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (Fesco) Operation staff on Sunday detected power pilferage through latest electronic appliances at a fish farm of Sardarpur Noon Sub-Division, Sargodha.
The operation staff along with the M&T conducted a raid at the fish farm of Faiz Ahmad and found that meter was tampered while eight tube-wells were operating. On the directive of Bhalwal XEN Nasir Iqbal and M&T XEN, the meter was sent to M&T
FAISALABAD: The Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (Fesco) Operation staff on Sunday detected power pilferage through latest electronic appliances at a fish farm of Sardarpur Noon Sub-Division, Sargodha.
The operation staff along with the M&T conducted a raid at the fish farm of Faiz Ahmad and found that meter was tampered while eight tube-wells were operating. On the directive of Bhalwal XEN Nasir Iqbal and M&T XEN, the meter was sent to M&T
NANKANA SAHIB City News POWER OUTAGES IRK MASSES 17-hour unscheduled electricity loadshedding
POWER OUTAGES IRK MASSES: People are facing numerous problems due to 17-hour unscheduled electricity loadshedding in the city and its adjoining areas.
The power supply remained suspended for several hours without any prior notice from the concerned authorities. It has paralysed the daily routine life. The business community also complained of huge financial loss. The people demanded the Wapda high ups take steps to eliminate this
The power supply remained suspended for several hours without any prior notice from the concerned authorities. It has paralysed the daily routine life. The business community also complained of huge financial loss. The people demanded the Wapda high ups take steps to eliminate this
OKARA City News 77 booked for canal water theft
77 booked for canal water theft
OKARA: On the application of the Canal Department, Haveli police have registered cases against 77 farmers for canal water theft. They include Pir Zafar, Pir Dad, Fayyaz, Mansha and
OKARA: On the application of the Canal Department, Haveli police have registered cases against 77 farmers for canal water theft. They include Pir Zafar, Pir Dad, Fayyaz, Mansha and
Teachers’ training workshop at UET Lahore to edify their skills in modern teaching methodologies, professionalism,
LAHORE : Three-day special training workshop for the University’s newly-appointed teachers was organized by QEC in University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Lahore to edify their skills in modern teaching methodologies, professionalism, marking and grading in higher education, time management, communication skills, stress management, lesson planning, micro-teaching, education psychology, assessment and personality development.
According to a press release issued here on Sunday, UET
According to a press release issued here on Sunday, UET
POSTGRADUATE Medical Institute (PGMI) issues list of qualifiers
LAHORE : POSTGRADUATE Medical Institute (PGMI) administration has announced the names of successful candidates for admission to various courses of medical specialisation and the list of the qualifiers has been palace on the PGMI website www.pgmipunjab.edu.pk. According to a press release.
on Sunday, PGMI Principal Prof Anjum Habib Vohra said that the admission process had been based on entrance test system and right from the issuance of admission forms to interview, the principle of merit
on Sunday, PGMI Principal Prof Anjum Habib Vohra said that the admission process had been based on entrance test system and right from the issuance of admission forms to interview, the principle of merit
Harassment charges against Punjab University PU VC Law College lecturer,
LAHORE : A Punjab University (PU) Law College lecturer, Khujista Rehan, who had leveled harassment charges against the varsity vice-chancellor (VC), has lambasted the provincial ombudsperson and some members of the inquiry committee formed to examine the case of harassment.
Addressing a press conference at the Lahore Press Club on Sunday, the female lecturer expressed complete distrust of the province’s first female Ombudsperson Mira Phailbus saying the lady was not a law graduate and had
Addressing a press conference at the Lahore Press Club on Sunday, the female lecturer expressed complete distrust of the province’s first female Ombudsperson Mira Phailbus saying the lady was not a law graduate and had
Later Mughal History of the Panjab (1707 - 1793) AUTHOR: Hari Ram Gupta PUBLISHER: Asia Publishing - New Delhi
A banker by profession, Salim Ansar has a passion for history and historic books. His personal library already boasts a treasure trove of over 7,000 rare and unique books.
Every week, we shall take a leaf from one such book and treat you to a little taste of history.
BOOK NAME: Later Mughal History of the Panjab (1707 - 1793)
AUTHOR: Hari Ram Gupta
PUBLISHER: Asia Publishing - New Delhi
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 1944
The following excerpt has been taken from Pages: 86 —
Every week, we shall take a leaf from one such book and treat you to a little taste of history.
BOOK NAME: Later Mughal History of the Panjab (1707 - 1793)
AUTHOR: Hari Ram Gupta
PUBLISHER: Asia Publishing - New Delhi
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 1944
The following excerpt has been taken from Pages: 86 —
Pakistan Medical and Dental Council PMDC student registration charges increased
Islamabad : Pakistan Medical and Dental Council has increased the charges for student registration and other services.
According to Hina Shaukat, spokesperson for PMDC, the council will charge Rs3,000 one time and Rs1,000 per year for the registration of medical/dental undergraduates and postgraduates respectively from the next month.
Likewise, the late fee for student registration will be Rs1,000 on expiry of grace period of six months and Rs500 per year for the subsequent
According to Hina Shaukat, spokesperson for PMDC, the council will charge Rs3,000 one time and Rs1,000 per year for the registration of medical/dental undergraduates and postgraduates respectively from the next month.
Likewise, the late fee for student registration will be Rs1,000 on expiry of grace period of six months and Rs500 per year for the subsequent
Woman, two men held in schoolgirl’s murder case held in Quetta,
KARACHI, Police said on Saturday that a couple and their accomplice had been arrested in the kidnap, abuse and murder case of a 13-year-old schoolgirl. The woman and her husband were detained in the city and the accomplice was held in Quetta, they said.
Speaking at a press conference in his office, CIA DIG Sultan Khwaja said the man who had helped the couple was detained in Quetta and was being brought to Karachi. He had provided a SIM card to the suspect through which he had made a ransom
Speaking at a press conference in his office, CIA DIG Sultan Khwaja said the man who had helped the couple was detained in Quetta and was being brought to Karachi. He had provided a SIM card to the suspect through which he had made a ransom
Book launch: ‘Perpetrators of Peshawar church attack forgetful of Jinnah’s Pakistan’ All India Muslim League (AIML)
KARACHI:
Last Sunday’s suicide attacks on a Peshawar church shows that the perpetrators have forgotten that the country’s founding father had pledged security and equal rights to the religious minorities about six decades ago. Interestingly, they don’t even remember that once Muhammad Ali Jinnah attended a mass at a church in Karachi.
This is the point on which noted researchers, writers and All India Muslim League (AIML) veteran leaders pondered at a book launching ceremony on
Last Sunday’s suicide attacks on a Peshawar church shows that the perpetrators have forgotten that the country’s founding father had pledged security and equal rights to the religious minorities about six decades ago. Interestingly, they don’t even remember that once Muhammad Ali Jinnah attended a mass at a church in Karachi.
This is the point on which noted researchers, writers and All India Muslim League (AIML) veteran leaders pondered at a book launching ceremony on
Bhara Kahu set to get first college for girls
Islamabad
The urban areas of Islamabad must have enough government colleges for their female population but ironically, there is no such facility in Bhara Kahu, the capital’s biggest rustic locality inhabited by around 0.25 million people.
Currently, local girls keen on post-secondary education have two options — either they get themselves enrolled in colleges far from home or sit the examinations as private candidates.
Most of them settle on the former for being from poor,
The urban areas of Islamabad must have enough government colleges for their female population but ironically, there is no such facility in Bhara Kahu, the capital’s biggest rustic locality inhabited by around 0.25 million people.
Currently, local girls keen on post-secondary education have two options — either they get themselves enrolled in colleges far from home or sit the examinations as private candidates.
Most of them settle on the former for being from poor,
Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) plans to educate 3.5m out of school children
Rawalpindi The Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) has planned to educate the 3.5 million out of school 5 to 16-year-old children belonging to the families who couldn’t send their kids to any academic institution due to acute poverty.
Under this programme, such students will be enrolled in PEF partner institutions and will be educated under a 40 month long ‘foundation course’ leading to primary level certification. This course has been designed and prepared by the provincial literacy
Under this programme, such students will be enrolled in PEF partner institutions and will be educated under a 40 month long ‘foundation course’ leading to primary level certification. This course has been designed and prepared by the provincial literacy
Urgent steps needed for future financing in education conference on ‘Participatory Federalism and Decentralisation
Islamabad Pakistan needs urgent and revolutionary steps with respect to future financing and investment in education and federal and provincial governments need to undertake practical steps for effective implementation of Article 25-A of the constitution through allocating required resources.
These views were stressed by the participants during session on the topic of 18th Amendment and Education Governance at three-day conference on ‘Participatory Federalism and Decentralisation: From
These views were stressed by the participants during session on the topic of 18th Amendment and Education Governance at three-day conference on ‘Participatory Federalism and Decentralisation: From
CSS examination 2014 to start on February 15 closing date for submission of application is October 31 2013, (FPSC)
Central Superior Services CSS examination 2014
Islamabad The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) will hold competitive examination of the Central Superior Services (CSS), 2014 from February 15, simultaneously at different centres in the country.
The application form, rules and syllabi will be available from October 1, 2013 on production of the original treasury receipt of Rs2,200 at FPSC head office, provincial offices, regional offices and FPSC information centres, says a press
Islamabad The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) will hold competitive examination of the Central Superior Services (CSS), 2014 from February 15, simultaneously at different centres in the country.
The application form, rules and syllabi will be available from October 1, 2013 on production of the original treasury receipt of Rs2,200 at FPSC head office, provincial offices, regional offices and FPSC information centres, says a press
Health Tips When Alzheimer’s disease affects sleep
Some people with Alzheimer’s disease — characterised by a loss of brain tissue — have trouble sleeping and/or night-time wandering.
The National Sleep Foundation suggests how to improve sleep in people with Alzheimer’s:
Health Tips
Make sure the sleep environment is as cool and dark as possible.
Create a consistent schedule of waking and going to bed.
Expose the person with Alzheimer’s to bright light soon after waking.
As bedtime nears, keep lighting dim.
Establish
The National Sleep Foundation suggests how to improve sleep in people with Alzheimer’s:
Health Tips
Make sure the sleep environment is as cool and dark as possible.
Create a consistent schedule of waking and going to bed.
Expose the person with Alzheimer’s to bright light soon after waking.
As bedtime nears, keep lighting dim.
Establish
8th Annual Teacher Development Conference Equipping teachers to prepare students as agents of change
Islamabad
The second day of the Roots National Institute of Teacher Training and Education (RNITTE)’s 8th Annual Teacher Development Conference was full of intellect and learning on Saturday. The theme of the day was ‘Children Want Change.’
The conference focused on connecting ourselves to the world of collaboration, innovation, communication and change, says a press release.
The second day’s conference brought together leading national and international speakers like Abbas
The second day of the Roots National Institute of Teacher Training and Education (RNITTE)’s 8th Annual Teacher Development Conference was full of intellect and learning on Saturday. The theme of the day was ‘Children Want Change.’
The conference focused on connecting ourselves to the world of collaboration, innovation, communication and change, says a press release.
The second day’s conference brought together leading national and international speakers like Abbas
Global Education Fairs and Conferences highlight UK varsities today at the Sheraton hotel.
Karachi Edu exhibit to highlight UK varsities today
The United Kingdom educational fair for highlighting opportunities for pursuing higher studies in the UK will be held in Karachi from 11am to 7pm on Monday (today) at the Sheraton hotel.
In this regard, the UK Deputy High Commissioner in Karachi hosted a reception on Sunday evening for the members of the UK universities’ delegation in town, under the umbrella of the Global Education Fairs and Conferences, to meet the media and those
The United Kingdom educational fair for highlighting opportunities for pursuing higher studies in the UK will be held in Karachi from 11am to 7pm on Monday (today) at the Sheraton hotel.
In this regard, the UK Deputy High Commissioner in Karachi hosted a reception on Sunday evening for the members of the UK universities’ delegation in town, under the umbrella of the Global Education Fairs and Conferences, to meet the media and those
People’s security under threat in KP: Centre for Human Rights Education-Pakistan (CHRE)
People’s security under threat in KP: CHRE
LAHORE: The Centre for Human Rights Education-Pakistan (CHRE) has expressed its serious concerns over people’s right to live in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) due to recurring incidents of terrorism.
The organisation appealed the government that it should take urgent and effective measures to mend the current disturbed situation. CHRE and its member organisation also expressed deep concerns over the recent bomb blast in Qisa Khawani Bazaar in
LAHORE: The Centre for Human Rights Education-Pakistan (CHRE) has expressed its serious concerns over people’s right to live in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) due to recurring incidents of terrorism.
The organisation appealed the government that it should take urgent and effective measures to mend the current disturbed situation. CHRE and its member organisation also expressed deep concerns over the recent bomb blast in Qisa Khawani Bazaar in
Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) facing paucity of funds Annual Development Programme 2013-14
LAHORE: Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) is facing acute shortage of funds due to non-release of quarterly grant from the finance department which severely affected the Annual Development Programme 2013-14 (ADP) of the body.
Sources in WASA and the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) said here on Sunday that the grant of approximately Rs 950 million for the first quarter (July-September) of the current financial year 2013-14 under the head of ADP had not been transferred to the WASA account
Sources in WASA and the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) said here on Sunday that the grant of approximately Rs 950 million for the first quarter (July-September) of the current financial year 2013-14 under the head of ADP had not been transferred to the WASA account
drugs including Sheesha smoking (water-pipe smoking) thrives in Lahore
Sheesha smoking thrives in Lahore
LAHORE: The number of Sheesha (water-pipe smoking) smokers is increasing in the provincial capital, says a report. According to an annual report of Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) on drug addiction in Lahore, the total number of Sheesha cafes in Lahore was around 316 while over 189 cafes were sealed by law enforcement agencies.
The areas where drugs including Sheesha were still used include Lakshami Chowk, Nisbat Road, Royal Park, Railway Station, Ichchra,
LAHORE: The number of Sheesha (water-pipe smoking) smokers is increasing in the provincial capital, says a report. According to an annual report of Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) on drug addiction in Lahore, the total number of Sheesha cafes in Lahore was around 316 while over 189 cafes were sealed by law enforcement agencies.
The areas where drugs including Sheesha were still used include Lakshami Chowk, Nisbat Road, Royal Park, Railway Station, Ichchra,
Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) gives incentive under ‘Earn-to-Learn’ scheme
AIOU gives incentive under ‘Earn-to-Learn’ scheme
ISLAMABAD: The Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has introduced a new scheme in which students can earn by educating at least 10 children at their residence under the existing ‘Earn-to-Learn’ scheme.
AIOU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Nazir Ahmed Sangi said the varsity had provided a rare opportunity to its students under the scheme to meet their educational expenses by doing a part-time internship at their respective regional
ISLAMABAD: The Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has introduced a new scheme in which students can earn by educating at least 10 children at their residence under the existing ‘Earn-to-Learn’ scheme.
AIOU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Nazir Ahmed Sangi said the varsity had provided a rare opportunity to its students under the scheme to meet their educational expenses by doing a part-time internship at their respective regional
How to rate the ratings The Business of TV: ‘Are ratings really the best judge of what viewers want?’
KARACHI:
The revenue of Pakistan’s television industry, which was earlier Rs22 billion, jumped to Rs26 billion in 2012 and stands at approximately Rs28 billion rupees this year – these staggering figures were shared by the speakers at T2F’s panel discussion on ‘Money Matters: The Business of TV’.
“Around 90 to 95 percent of the Rs28 billion comes from advertising and five per cent comes from syndication or from programmes sent abroad,” said Bilal Lakhani, publisher of The
The revenue of Pakistan’s television industry, which was earlier Rs22 billion, jumped to Rs26 billion in 2012 and stands at approximately Rs28 billion rupees this year – these staggering figures were shared by the speakers at T2F’s panel discussion on ‘Money Matters: The Business of TV’.
“Around 90 to 95 percent of the Rs28 billion comes from advertising and five per cent comes from syndication or from programmes sent abroad,” said Bilal Lakhani, publisher of The
Water and Power Secretary: ‘Funds to be released for construction of dams’ Water and Power Development Authority
LAHORE: Water and Power Secretary Saifullah Chattha on Saturday directed the Water and Power Development Authority to accelerate work on small and medium-sized dams and assured them that funds for the construction will be released on time.
He reviewed progress on various water and power projects at the WAPDA House. Chattha said that the construction of Naulong and Winder Dams in Balochistan would start soon. He directed WAPDA Chairman Syed Raghib Abbas Shah to expedite work on Nai Gaj Dam
He reviewed progress on various water and power projects at the WAPDA House. Chattha said that the construction of Naulong and Winder Dams in Balochistan would start soon. He directed WAPDA Chairman Syed Raghib Abbas Shah to expedite work on Nai Gaj Dam
Assault of minors: Two more rapes scare parents parents worry how to keep their kids safe from strangers,
HYDERABAD / KARACHI:
As parents worry how to keep their kids safe from strangers, dangers to their children from within families also emerged on Saturday after a six-year-old girl in Orangi was reportedly raped by her cousin.
The girl, J*, was found bleeding on the rooftop of a dispensary. Although in a critical state, J told the police that her cousin and also neighbour, Ashraf, was the one who had taken her away.
The police arrested the suspect who had joined the family in
As parents worry how to keep their kids safe from strangers, dangers to their children from within families also emerged on Saturday after a six-year-old girl in Orangi was reportedly raped by her cousin.
The girl, J*, was found bleeding on the rooftop of a dispensary. Although in a critical state, J told the police that her cousin and also neighbour, Ashraf, was the one who had taken her away.
The police arrested the suspect who had joined the family in
Smokers’ Corner: Candy floss and cyanide TV anchor did a show on the leader of this Islamic evangelical movement,
Ever been approached by a member of the Tableeghi Jamat (TJ)? How soft-spoken and friendly they sound. So much so that even if you disagree with their overly ritualistic interpretation of the faith, you can’t help but listen to them before (politely) excusing yourself.
However, recently when a TV anchor did a show on the leader of this Islamic evangelical movement, Tariq Jamil, and criticised some of his ways, the anchor was bombarded with the kind of unhinged comments (on social media)
However, recently when a TV anchor did a show on the leader of this Islamic evangelical movement, Tariq Jamil, and criticised some of his ways, the anchor was bombarded with the kind of unhinged comments (on social media)
Earthly matters: Of black carbon and brown clouds conference highlighting “Italian science and cooperation at the shadow of K-2”,
A conference highlighting “Italian science and cooperation at the shadow of K-2”, took place in Islamabad this September. Organised by the Italian supported Ev-K2-CNR and SEED (Social Economic Environment Development) Project, it focused on “Karakoram resources and climate change: glacier, water and ecosystem”. The goal was to present the latest findings by Italian and Pakistani scientists (along with other European scientists working in the area) on the fragile state of the Karakoram
A leaf from history: A state of paralysis
To show that he was sincere in holding new elections in the constituencies where rigging had been reported, Z.A. Bhutto asked the Chief Election Commissioner, Justice Sajjad Ahmad Jan, on March 21, 1977 to immediately go through the electoral results and the reports of rigging and directed him: “If some individuals have violated the law, it is my earnest desire that they be proceeded against and brought to book as quickly as possible.”
It wasn’t clear whether this directive was just
It wasn’t clear whether this directive was just
Neuro-linguistic programming: In sync with the world Educational Resource Development Centre.
Created by Richard Bandler and John Grinder in California, USA, in the 1970s, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) is an approach to communication, personal development and psychotherapy. Its creators claim a connection between neurological processes (neuro) and language (linguistic).
The neurological system controls our body functions, while how we interact and communicate with other people is determined by language. To support this work, they developed a methodology that has come to be known
The neurological system controls our body functions, while how we interact and communicate with other people is determined by language. To support this work, they developed a methodology that has come to be known
Art beat: The magnificent seven exhibition titled ‘Unheard Voices’ is being held at the Full Circle Art Gallery, Karachi
Trying to identify the underlying causes of social frustration and unrest, young and upcoming artists are now depicting those complex topics which influence their lives in a number of ways. In this quest they are experimenting with diverse mediums as well as adapting themselves to present the new wave of works through modified prisms.
Pursuing the objective of addressing psychosocial problems, an exhibition titled ‘Unheard Voices’ is being held at the Full Circle Art Gallery, Karachi.
Pursuing the objective of addressing psychosocial problems, an exhibition titled ‘Unheard Voices’ is being held at the Full Circle Art Gallery, Karachi.
Gujarati film is India’s Oscar entry this year’s Oscar ceremony in the Best Foreign Film category)
Contrary to what many thought (that The Lunchbox would be chosen as India’s entry for this year’s Oscar ceremony in the Best Foreign Film category) a lesser-known Gujarati film, The Good Road, has been selected as the country’s official pick for the Academy Awards.
Directed by Gyan Correa, it’s a story of three persons on a highway trying to reach their respective destinations. It stars the very talented Sonali Kulkarni and Ajay Gehi.
So The Good Road is India’s answer to Zinda
Directed by Gyan Correa, it’s a story of three persons on a highway trying to reach their respective destinations. It stars the very talented Sonali Kulkarni and Ajay Gehi.
So The Good Road is India’s answer to Zinda
Noor Jehan commemorative postage stamps Pakistan Post recently issued
Noor Jehan postage stamps Pakistan Post recently issued Though it is commendable that Pakistan Post recently issued postage stamps commemorating melody queen Noor Jehan, it does bring into question the way our government institutions function. Times have changed and so has the world of art and design. It is the easiest way out to put a picture of the person being commemorated on the stamp and complete your job.
One feels that had the design been a bit more creative the effort would
One feels that had the design been a bit more creative the effort would
REVIEW: Kafka Kahaniyan (The short stories of Franz Kafka) into Urdu Translated by Muhammad Asim Butt National Book Foundation,
REVIEW: Kafka metamorphoses into Urdu
One of the most memorable lines in 20th century fiction has been transformed. The unforgettable words: “When Gregor Samsa woke up one morning from unsettling dreams, he found himself changed …” now read in an entirely different context, and language: “Raat bhar uljhay huay khwaboon main mubtila rehnay kay baad Gregor Samsa aik subah bedar hua to us nay dekha keh apnay bistar main woh aik deo-haikal badheyat keeray ki jon dhar chukka
One of the most memorable lines in 20th century fiction has been transformed. The unforgettable words: “When Gregor Samsa woke up one morning from unsettling dreams, he found himself changed …” now read in an entirely different context, and language: “Raat bhar uljhay huay khwaboon main mubtila rehnay kay baad Gregor Samsa aik subah bedar hua to us nay dekha keh apnay bistar main woh aik deo-haikal badheyat keeray ki jon dhar chukka
Saturday, 28 September 2013
COLUMN: Ghulam Abbas and the short story tradition introductions to leading Urdu short story
OXFORD University Press, Karachi, has come out with a plan to provide introductions to leading Urdu short story writers from the 1930s and 1940s for the benefit of today’s readers. This series starts with Ghulam Abbas, who was the senior-most among the writers of this generation.
The collection, Intikhab Ghulam Abbas, with 18 short stories, has been compiled by Asif Farrukhi, who has also written an introduction to the series along with a foreword with particular reference to Abbas. It is
The collection, Intikhab Ghulam Abbas, with 18 short stories, has been compiled by Asif Farrukhi, who has also written an introduction to the series along with a foreword with particular reference to Abbas. It is
REVIEW: Almost good Almost English (NOVEL) By Charlotte Mendelson Pan Macmillan, UK ISBN 9781447219972
Charlotte Mendelson’s Almost English made it to the Man Booker longlist for 2013 (but not the shortlist) and was called “sheer bliss,” and “a little masterpiece of characterisation and milieu” amongst other positive things by various reviewers. The assumption for someone who had only read the reviews was that the novel worked on both the plot and the story level. However, after reading Almost English, my reaction was different.
Marina is a 16-year-old girl who lives in London with
Marina is a 16-year-old girl who lives in London with
REVIEW: Life in a new world MaddAddam (NOVEL) By Margaret Atwood Bloomsbury, London ISBN 9781408819708
“There’s the story,” writes Atwood in MaddAddam, “then there’s the real story, then there’s the story of how the story came to be told. Then there’s what you leave out of the story. Which is part of the story too.”
With Oryx and Crake, Atwood explored everything that led up to a complete reboot of society. The brilliant Crake has developed the BlyssPluss pill, which promised “sexual ecstasy, birth control, and prolonged youth” — everything an already broken society
With Oryx and Crake, Atwood explored everything that led up to a complete reboot of society. The brilliant Crake has developed the BlyssPluss pill, which promised “sexual ecstasy, birth control, and prolonged youth” — everything an already broken society
COLUMN: Crystal sugar and refined sugar: translation and its warts The Book Club.
When I arrived in Karachi in early December 2010, the International Urdu Conference was into its second day. The next morning I attended the first session of the day on Urdu fiction. It was a novel experience. Panelists came and enlightened us with 10-minute speeches, some with 10-minute harangues. In my naiveté I was expecting cogently argued papers. I decided to leave. Outside the auditorium someone accosted and informed me that TV Channel One wanted to interview me for their programme
COVER STORY: A horrific crime: The Death of Baha Mousa (War) By A.T. Williams Jonathan Cape, UK ISBN 0224096885
Baha Mousa’s death was re-investigated during a 2011 public inquiry in Britain but this has not stopped the widespread practice of torture and inhumane interrogations of suspects Iraqi hotel receptionist, Baha Mousa, sustained more than 93 injuries and died while in British army custody in Basra in September 2003. In the 36 hours he was in army custody, Mousa was found to have been hooded, cuffed, beaten and kicked before he died of heart failure and asphyxiation.
Mousa was 26 years old
Mousa was 26 years old
Model colleges losing their past glory student of class eight, shifted to a private school
ISLAMABAD, Nawaz Safdar, dissatisfied with quality of education at model college set-up, has got his nephew, Mohammed Junaid, a student of class eight, shifted to a private school in H-8.
“Junaid's father died a few years ago so it was my responsibility to provide him quality education. Now I am satisfied with the standard of education of the private school, though I am paying 15 times more fee than I used to pay at the government school,” he said.
“I work in a private company
“Junaid's father died a few years ago so it was my responsibility to provide him quality education. Now I am satisfied with the standard of education of the private school, though I am paying 15 times more fee than I used to pay at the government school,” he said.
“I work in a private company
solo show of Paintings exhibition titled ‘Silhouettes’ by Sadaf Naeem will open at Taseer Art Gallery
LAHORE, A solo show of paintings titled ‘Silhouettes’ by Sadaf Naeem will open at Taseer Art Gallery in Cantonment on Oct 4.
The artist is a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the National College of Arts. From 2002 to 2011, she taught at the Pakistan Institute of Fashion Design and Kinnaird College.
She also participated in the International Artist Camp in Habarana village, organised by George Kyet Foundation Colombo, Sri Lanka, in 2003. In 2006, she represented Pakistan at “Euphonic
The artist is a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the National College of Arts. From 2002 to 2011, she taught at the Pakistan Institute of Fashion Design and Kinnaird College.
She also participated in the International Artist Camp in Habarana village, organised by George Kyet Foundation Colombo, Sri Lanka, in 2003. In 2006, she represented Pakistan at “Euphonic
Fashion Central Multi-brand outlet launch stirs city fashion scene at Fortune Mall, Husain Chowk, M.M. Alam Road
A leading local fashion portal launched its first multi-brand outlet on Thursday (Sept 26) at Fortune Mall, Husain Chowk, M.M. Alam Road.
The exclusive evening featured prominent cricketers, musicians and fashion designers. This was followed by a lucky draw where guests were given a chance to win outfits from designers at the new outlet. The evening further featured a live mannequin display where models wore outfits from participating designers.
The Fashion Central outlet is a
The exclusive evening featured prominent cricketers, musicians and fashion designers. This was followed by a lucky draw where guests were given a chance to win outfits from designers at the new outlet. The evening further featured a live mannequin display where models wore outfits from participating designers.
The Fashion Central outlet is a
Private schools to join drive against beggary City District Government of Lahore (CDGL)
LAHORE, The City District Government of Lahore (CDGL) on Saturday decided to engage students of all private schools in its on-going drive against beggary.
The decision was taken at a meeting presided over by the district coordination officer that was also attended by office bearers of the Private Schools Association.
It was decided that private schools’ students would request motorists and residents to avoid giving alms to beggars at city intersections, roads and commercial and
The decision was taken at a meeting presided over by the district coordination officer that was also attended by office bearers of the Private Schools Association.
It was decided that private schools’ students would request motorists and residents to avoid giving alms to beggars at city intersections, roads and commercial and
Safety steps for animal market (bakara mandi cow mandi) reviewed Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan
KARACHI, Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan has called upon all relevant officials to ensure safety of sacrificial animals being brought to the metropolis for Eidul Azha.
Presiding over a meeting of senior officials of the government departments related to the animal markets here on Saturday, he said the government had to ensure such an atmosphere where sellers and buyers felt comfortable.
He said it was the responsibility of the officials to ensure safety of animals since their
Presiding over a meeting of senior officials of the government departments related to the animal markets here on Saturday, he said the government had to ensure such an atmosphere where sellers and buyers felt comfortable.
He said it was the responsibility of the officials to ensure safety of animals since their
Medical findings confirm rape of schoolgirl by young boy, student of class VIII, sexually abused
HYDERABAD, A team of doctors confirmed on Saturday that a six-year-old schoolgirl was sexually abused.
The Kotri police had arrested a young boy, student of class VIII, in Ghousia Colony and registered a case (FIR 367/13) against him under Section 376 (punishment of rape) of the Pakistan Penal Code on a complaint of the victim’s father.
The 15-year-old suspect is a neighbour of the victim.
Both of them study in the same school, but in different classes, and take tuition at the same
The Kotri police had arrested a young boy, student of class VIII, in Ghousia Colony and registered a case (FIR 367/13) against him under Section 376 (punishment of rape) of the Pakistan Penal Code on a complaint of the victim’s father.
The 15-year-old suspect is a neighbour of the victim.
Both of them study in the same school, but in different classes, and take tuition at the same
Fun prints, colours give an edge to fashion Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP),
KARACHI, Day Two of the fashion show started with Rabia Javeri Agha, secretary of the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), stating that several million dollars worth of business deals have been finalised at the Expo 2013 as foreign buyers seem interested in light engineering, textiles and foodstuff among other commodities to herald the label ‘Made in Pakistan’ and stake a claim in the international business pie.
“Many have expressed amazement at our creativity and at the
“Many have expressed amazement at our creativity and at the
Intermediate students await free textbooks of different subjects government schools in Peshawar
PESHAWAR, The intermediate Part-I students of many government schools in Peshawar have been awaiting provision of free textbooks of different subjects even a month after the start of the academic year.
Poor coordination between the school headmasters and the officials tasked with distributing textbooks are to blame, according to those in the know.
The relevant officials said normally, headmasters placed a demand for 70 per cent of the required books and met the rest by securing books from
Poor coordination between the school headmasters and the officials tasked with distributing textbooks are to blame, according to those in the know.
The relevant officials said normally, headmasters placed a demand for 70 per cent of the required books and met the rest by securing books from
Workshop for journalists and self security organised for journalists of Mohmand Agency at the press club
Workshop for journalists
GHALANAI, A daylong training workshop on ethics of journalism and self security on Saturday was organised for journalists of Mohmand Agency at the press club here.
Speaking on the occasion, resource person Shahab Khan said that the workshop aimed to enable the journalists to acquire first aid skills and adopt precautionary measures in case of any emergency.
The workshop was organised by the International Centre for Journalists
GHALANAI, A daylong training workshop on ethics of journalism and self security on Saturday was organised for journalists of Mohmand Agency at the press club here.
Speaking on the occasion, resource person Shahab Khan said that the workshop aimed to enable the journalists to acquire first aid skills and adopt precautionary measures in case of any emergency.
The workshop was organised by the International Centre for Journalists
Punjab govt revokes ban on teacher recruitment; 1858 educators to be appointed in Rawalpindi division
Punjab government has revoked the temporary ban on the recruitment of teachers in the province and ordered the Education department to start the process of hiring of 29,822 educators in all 36 districts.
The recruitments will be started from October 20 and completed till the end of December. The new teachers will join the department in January next year. It is interesting that after 10 years, almost 2000 arts teachers will also be recruited.
In Rawalpindi district, 1858 male and female
The recruitments will be started from October 20 and completed till the end of December. The new teachers will join the department in January next year. It is interesting that after 10 years, almost 2000 arts teachers will also be recruited.
In Rawalpindi district, 1858 male and female
Three injured in cylinder blast in Faqir Killay on Pajaggi Road,
PESHAWAR: Three persons were wounded in a cylinder blast in Faqir Killay on Pajaggi Road, Saturday.
Heavy police contingents rushed to a building after a blast in the Faqir Killay. However, later it was found that the blast was caused by a
Heavy police contingents rushed to a building after a blast in the Faqir Killay. However, later it was found that the blast was caused by a
Gomal University gets Rs60m grant to steer it out of the financial crisis DERA ISMAIL KHAN
DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Gomal University Vice-Chancellor Dr Manzoor Akbar Kundi Saturday said the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government had approved Rs60 million ‘bail-out’ for the varsity to steer it out of the financial crisis.
Talking to The News, he asked the federal and provincial governments to address the deepening financial crisis of Gomal University that is ranked fifth among the medium-sized public sector universities in the country.
He deplored that no financial grant was given to the
Talking to The News, he asked the federal and provincial governments to address the deepening financial crisis of Gomal University that is ranked fifth among the medium-sized public sector universities in the country.
He deplored that no financial grant was given to the
Power supply to two villages disconnected Peshawar Electricity Supply Company (Pesco)
PESHAWAR: A team of Peshawar Electricity Supply Company (Pesco) disconnected power supply to two villages in Dera Ismali Khanon Saturday.
A Pesco press release said the electricity supply was suspended to Wanda Norak and Wanda Hemary villages due to non-payment of Rs1.7 million.
Similarly, recovery and disconnection teams of Khyber circle recovered Rs4 lacs from 51 defaulter consumers.
Meanwhile, the defaulters have been warned to deposit their dues, otherwise electricity will not be
A Pesco press release said the electricity supply was suspended to Wanda Norak and Wanda Hemary villages due to non-payment of Rs1.7 million.
Similarly, recovery and disconnection teams of Khyber circle recovered Rs4 lacs from 51 defaulter consumers.
Meanwhile, the defaulters have been warned to deposit their dues, otherwise electricity will not be
KP to launch information technology (IT) programme for women: MPA
MANSEHRA: Khyber Pakhtun-khwa government would launch an information technology (IT) programme for the uplift of women in the province with an initial amount of Rs500 million, said MPA Maliha Tanveer on Saturday.
The MPA, who is also chairman of the district development advisory committee, was speaking at the inaugural ceremony of a funfair organised by Kohsar Children Academy for women and children here.
Tanveer said that in past the successive governments particularly in KP kept women
The MPA, who is also chairman of the district development advisory committee, was speaking at the inaugural ceremony of a funfair organised by Kohsar Children Academy for women and children here.
Tanveer said that in past the successive governments particularly in KP kept women
Plan to educate out-of-school children LAHORE Punjab Education Foundation
LAHORE Punjab Education Foundation has planned to educate 3.5 million out-of-school children (5 to 16 year old) belonging to impecunious strata who couldn’t join any institution due to their acute poverty.
PEF Chairman Raja Anwar said this at a meeting on Saturday.
He also said under this programme, such students would be enrolled in PEF partner institutions and would be educated under a 40-month long “foundation course” leading to primary level certification.
He said the course
PEF Chairman Raja Anwar said this at a meeting on Saturday.
He also said under this programme, such students would be enrolled in PEF partner institutions and would be educated under a 40-month long “foundation course” leading to primary level certification.
He said the course
All Karachi Inter Collegiate Quiz Competition 2013 Significance of power of knowledge highlighted held at the Defence Authority SKBZ College on Friday
Karachi The All Karachi Inter Collegiate Quiz Competition 2013 was held at the Defence Authority SKBZ College on Friday. President Pakistan Quiz Society Hafiz Nasimuddin was the chief guest on the occasion.
The chief guest underlined the significance of the power of knowledge and termed the quiz competitions as the hallmark of a sound education system. He said that in the present times the world was moving from industrial economy to knowledge-based economy and as such knowledge and
The chief guest underlined the significance of the power of knowledge and termed the quiz competitions as the hallmark of a sound education system. He said that in the present times the world was moving from industrial economy to knowledge-based economy and as such knowledge and
Cleanliness arrangements for Eid-ul-Azha reviewed Administrator Karachi Metropolitan Corporation
Karachi Administrator Karachi Metropolitan Corporation Saqib Ahmed Soomro said on Friday that the KMC, DMCs and cantonment boards would adopt mutual strategy for lifting of offal and animal waste and disposing the same during the three days of Eid-ul-Azha.
Presiding a meeting to review Eid arrangements, he said that the KMC would set up an emergency room to receive complaints, besides seven vehicles and funds would be provided to each town.
He directed that the waste gathered during the
Presiding a meeting to review Eid arrangements, he said that the KMC would set up an emergency room to receive complaints, besides seven vehicles and funds would be provided to each town.
He directed that the waste gathered during the
‘55,000 sacrificial animals brought to Sohrab Goth cattle market, so far’ cow mandi bakra mandi
Karachi After the arrival of more than 55,000 sacrificial animals in the cow and bull section of the Sohrab Goth cattle market, the market’s administrator has announced that in the second phase a goat section will be inaugurated on Monday.
The registration for sellers is starting on Sunday (today).
The market administer, Shahab Ali, said: “Cattle from all over the country have started to arrive at Sohrab Goath’s cattle market and the arrangements are in its final stages and the
The registration for sellers is starting on Sunday (today).
The market administer, Shahab Ali, said: “Cattle from all over the country have started to arrive at Sohrab Goath’s cattle market and the arrangements are in its final stages and the
Youngsters present country’s rich folk music heritage National Academy of Performing Arts
Karachi The National Academy of Performing Arts’ four-day programme of showcasing Karachi’s budding musical talent entered its penultimate night on Saturday with a whole lot of budding artistes, including students of Napa, showcasing their talent. The third night featured folk music from various regions of the country.
The opening piece was a well-known and well-loved Sindhi folk melody, Rano, rendered by an orchestra comprising Waqas at the Tabla, Zafarullah at the Dholak, Idrees at
The opening piece was a well-known and well-loved Sindhi folk melody, Rano, rendered by an orchestra comprising Waqas at the Tabla, Zafarullah at the Dholak, Idrees at
IGP Inspector General of Police (Sindh) orders tightening security around schools kidnapping of public and private school children,
Karachi
In the wake of media reports about scare and concern among the people about the growing incidents of kidnapping of public and private school children, Inspector General of Police (Sindh) Shahid Nadeem Baloch on Saturday directed the Additional IG Police Karachi to tighten security measures around all schools in consultation with their respective administrations.
According to a press release issued here, the IGP directed the police to keep strict vigil around the educational
In the wake of media reports about scare and concern among the people about the growing incidents of kidnapping of public and private school children, Inspector General of Police (Sindh) Shahid Nadeem Baloch on Saturday directed the Additional IG Police Karachi to tighten security measures around all schools in consultation with their respective administrations.
According to a press release issued here, the IGP directed the police to keep strict vigil around the educational
Two more girls fall prey to sexual predators Sindh to bring sexual abuse under anti-terror law
Karachi Two more minor girls were sexually assaulted in Karachi on Saturday just two days after the brutal murder of a 13-year-old student after rape.
In the first incident, a five-year-old girl was raped in Orangi Town by her neighbour who lured her with sweets to a desolate place.
The survivor was found unconscious at the rooftop of the Shaheed-e-Millat Dispensary in Tauheed Colony.
Police were called at the spot and the victim was shifted to the Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, where
In the first incident, a five-year-old girl was raped in Orangi Town by her neighbour who lured her with sweets to a desolate place.
The survivor was found unconscious at the rooftop of the Shaheed-e-Millat Dispensary in Tauheed Colony.
Police were called at the spot and the victim was shifted to the Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, where
US government exchange programme alumni share experiences
Islamabad More than 600 alumni of US government-sponsored exchange programmes gathered in Islamabad to share their experiences and to commit to building trust and understanding between the United States and Pakistan.
This third annual event of the Pakistan-US Alumni Network (PUAN) Islamabad Chapter attracted politicians, parliamentarians, scholars, journalists, professionals, and students — all of whom are alumni of various exchange programmes to the United States.
“My American
This third annual event of the Pakistan-US Alumni Network (PUAN) Islamabad Chapter attracted politicians, parliamentarians, scholars, journalists, professionals, and students — all of whom are alumni of various exchange programmes to the United States.
“My American
Inter-class drama competition All branches of Roots School System
Rawalpindi
All branches of Roots School System Harley Region enthusiastically participated in the Inter Class Drama Competition on Saturday.
The plays, direction, delivery, dialogues and messages mesmerized the children as their plays depicted their understanding of the real life issues and their sensitivity towards others sufferings and problems .Some amazing ideas on promoting a culture of vales ,peace, harmony and tolerance were depicted through mime and dialogues .
The entire event
All branches of Roots School System Harley Region enthusiastically participated in the Inter Class Drama Competition on Saturday.
The plays, direction, delivery, dialogues and messages mesmerized the children as their plays depicted their understanding of the real life issues and their sensitivity towards others sufferings and problems .Some amazing ideas on promoting a culture of vales ,peace, harmony and tolerance were depicted through mime and dialogues .
The entire event
People are talking about — first time many religious scholars
the attack on the church that has taken so many precious lives and how for the first time many religious scholars as well as heads of religious political parties have condemned the attack as barbaric and against the teachings of Islam. People say the whole of Pakistan is shocked but it is heartening to see that these political entities along with persons from all walks of life and all strata’s of society raising their collective voice against the perpetrators of this crime.
— the
— the
RCCI Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award’ to Roots International Schools
Islamabad
President of Pakistan Mamnoon Hussain awarded the ‘Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award’ to Roots International Schools CEO Walid Mushtaq and the ‘Best Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award’ to Roots Ivy International Schools CEO Khadija Mushtaq, at the Twenty-Sixth Annual Achievement Awards 2013, organised by Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, at the Jinnah Convention Centre.
Both the Rootsians were awarded in recognition for their work as the young
President of Pakistan Mamnoon Hussain awarded the ‘Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award’ to Roots International Schools CEO Walid Mushtaq and the ‘Best Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award’ to Roots Ivy International Schools CEO Khadija Mushtaq, at the Twenty-Sixth Annual Achievement Awards 2013, organised by Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, at the Jinnah Convention Centre.
Both the Rootsians were awarded in recognition for their work as the young
Mandi Bahauddin Punjab Teachers to observe Oct 5 as Black Day
Mandi Bahauddin: Punjab teachers instead of celebrating 5 Oct as Salam Day would observe it as Black Day. This was decided in a meeting of Punjab teachers Union held here at Government M B High School the other day.
Reportedly representatives of teachers from 30 districts of the Punjab attended the meeting. Muhammad Afzal Lahen, the acting president of Punjab Teachers Union presided the meeting. Addressing the meeting speakers criticized government for its anti teachers policies.
They
Reportedly representatives of teachers from 30 districts of the Punjab attended the meeting. Muhammad Afzal Lahen, the acting president of Punjab Teachers Union presided the meeting. Addressing the meeting speakers criticized government for its anti teachers policies.
They
Teachers protest against dacoity at colleague’s house higher secondary school Khojaki Kalay
karak: The principals and headmasters of district Karak took to streets against the non arrest of the dacoits involved in the dacoity case in the house of principal of higher secondary school Khojaki Kalay and they staged a sit-in outside the offices of deputy commissioner Karak Aqal Bad Shah here on Saturday to press the district administration to arrest the dacoits.
The principals and headmasters led by principal of government higher secondary school Karak Muhammad Sultan under the aegis
The principals and headmasters led by principal of government higher secondary school Karak Muhammad Sultan under the aegis
Seminar on dengue awareness arranged by Zoology Department , Buner Campus, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan
Abid Buneri
Buner: One Day Seminar was arranged by Zoology Department , Buner Campus, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan here on 26 Sep, 2013 on the topic “Public awareness and Preventive measurements against Dengue” presented by Jehangir Khan (Medical Entomologist) Lecturer Department of Zoology Buner Campus. In which DHO Buner, TMO Buner, DHQ MS Dagger Hospital Buner, School and College Principals, NGOs Coordinators, Prominent Doctors, College Professors and Lecturers, DFO Buner,
Buner: One Day Seminar was arranged by Zoology Department , Buner Campus, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan here on 26 Sep, 2013 on the topic “Public awareness and Preventive measurements against Dengue” presented by Jehangir Khan (Medical Entomologist) Lecturer Department of Zoology Buner Campus. In which DHO Buner, TMO Buner, DHQ MS Dagger Hospital Buner, School and College Principals, NGOs Coordinators, Prominent Doctors, College Professors and Lecturers, DFO Buner,
‘55,000 sacrificial animals brought to Sohrab Goth cattle market, so far’ cow mandi bakra mandi
Karachi After the arrival of more than 55,000 sacrificial animals in the cow and bull section of the Sohrab Goth cattle market, the market’s administrator has announced that in the second phase a goat section will be inaugurated on Monday.
The registration for sellers is starting on Sunday (today).
The market administer, Shahab Ali, said: “Cattle from all over the country have started to arrive at Sohrab Goath’s cattle market and the arrangements are in its final stages and the
The registration for sellers is starting on Sunday (today).
The market administer, Shahab Ali, said: “Cattle from all over the country have started to arrive at Sohrab Goath’s cattle market and the arrangements are in its final stages and the
Mathematics Olympiad ends All Pakistan Mathematics Olympiad and Young Researchers Conference 2013
SWABI: All Pakistan Mathematics Olympiad and Young Researchers Conference 2013 were concluded in Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology here on Saturday. Organised by GIKI Mathematics Society (GMS), students of different universities, colleges and schools participated in three days Mathematics Olympiad and Young Researchers Conference. Rashid Mehmood, media coordinator of the society said that only the students of universities were allowed to take part in Young
WAPDA asked to accelerate work on small, medium dams in all the four provinces,
LAHORE: Federal Secretary Water and Power Saif Ullah Chattha today visited WAPDA House and attended a briefing to review progress on various water and power projects.
Speaking on the occasion, the Federal Secretary directed WAPDA to accelerate work on small and medium-sized dams in all the four provinces, besides expediting construction activities on other mega projects.
He said that construction work on Naulong and Winder dams located in Balochistan be started immediately. He also directed
Speaking on the occasion, the Federal Secretary directed WAPDA to accelerate work on small and medium-sized dams in all the four provinces, besides expediting construction activities on other mega projects.
He said that construction work on Naulong and Winder dams located in Balochistan be started immediately. He also directed
Sohail Anwar Manager Operation LWMC awarded fellowship by Thai govt
LAHORE: The Royal Thai Government has awarded a fellowship to Mr. Sohail Anwar Malik, Manager Operation LWMC to attend a training course on \"Waste Management for Sustainability" at faculty of Environment and Resources Studies, Mahidol University during 5-24 September 2013.
The Thailand International Development Cooperation Agency (TICA) organized this event in which waste management professionals from 17 different countries of the world including America, Africa and china.
During the course
The Thailand International Development Cooperation Agency (TICA) organized this event in which waste management professionals from 17 different countries of the world including America, Africa and china.
During the course
Punjab University PU date sheets revised Prof MBBS Annual Examination 2012 2013
LAHORE: Punjab University Examination Department has issued revised written date sheets for the 1st Prof MBBS Part-I Special Supplementary Examination 2012 & Annual Examination 2013 and 2nd Prof MBBS (Latest New Re-Organized Scheme) Annual Examination 2013. Details are also available at PU website www.pu.edu.pk. F.P.
Surge in sexual assaults terrify citizens of Punjab frequent incidents of rape and murder of young girls
LAHORE (INP): The citizens of various districts of Punjab seem to be terrified over the surge in gang rape and molestation of minor girls.
In a survey carried out by INP, people hailing from different areas of Punjab expressed their grave concern over the frequent incidents of rape and murder of young girls. They said that they even fear to let their daughters go to neighbourhoods or to play outside the homes.
"We have to accompany our young girls to drop them to school, tuition centres and
In a survey carried out by INP, people hailing from different areas of Punjab expressed their grave concern over the frequent incidents of rape and murder of young girls. They said that they even fear to let their daughters go to neighbourhoods or to play outside the homes.
"We have to accompany our young girls to drop them to school, tuition centres and
Social skills 'key to start school'
News education reporter Role play can be educational as well as fun Childcare workers are calling for more play in the early years after a survey suggested social rather than academic skills were key to school readiness.
The survey of more than 2,000 UK childcare workers, parents and teachers rated social skills and independence more highly than key academic skills.
Childcare group Pacey, which carried out the research, said formalising learning early could hamper success.
The government
The survey of more than 2,000 UK childcare workers, parents and teachers rated social skills and independence more highly than key academic skills.
Childcare group Pacey, which carried out the research, said formalising learning early could hamper success.
The government
A day in the life of ... a student nurse
No two days are the same for student nurse Alex Collyer who used to work for the ambulance service. University of Southampton
Life as a student nurse means that no two days are the same, whether it's clinical placements, lectures, presentations or simulated practice. It's varied and challenging but that's why I enjoy it.
I am currently studying for a bachelor degree in child and adult nursing at the University of Southampton. I have just finished my first year and I am about to begin a
Life as a student nurse means that no two days are the same, whether it's clinical placements, lectures, presentations or simulated practice. It's varied and challenging but that's why I enjoy it.
I am currently studying for a bachelor degree in child and adult nursing at the University of Southampton. I have just finished my first year and I am about to begin a
How to make the most of academic conferences – five tips
Don't just stick with who you know – make the most of networking opportunities.
Academic conferences get a bad press. For the Friday night regulars in your local, they are a talking shop where the simple is made incomprehensible. For your supervisors, they are places where esteemed colleagues show off. For those who have a vague childhood or other memory of the History Man, conferences, like many an academic assemblage, are best left well alone. Conferences are in a nutshell holiday,
Academic conferences get a bad press. For the Friday night regulars in your local, they are a talking shop where the simple is made incomprehensible. For your supervisors, they are places where esteemed colleagues show off. For those who have a vague childhood or other memory of the History Man, conferences, like many an academic assemblage, are best left well alone. Conferences are in a nutshell holiday,
Irish schoolchildren to learn about atheism
Richard Dawkins' The Magic of Reality is a key text in the first ever atheist curriculum for Irish schoolchildren.
In a historic move that will cheer Richard Dawkins, lessons about atheism are to be taught in Ireland's primary schools for the first time.
The lessons on atheism, agnosticism and humanism for thousands of primary-school pupils in Ireland will be drawn up by Atheist Ireland and multi-denominational school provider Educate Together, in an education system that the Catholic
In a historic move that will cheer Richard Dawkins, lessons about atheism are to be taught in Ireland's primary schools for the first time.
The lessons on atheism, agnosticism and humanism for thousands of primary-school pupils in Ireland will be drawn up by Atheist Ireland and multi-denominational school provider Educate Together, in an education system that the Catholic
NSPCC to collate child death reports
The death of Daniel Pelka has once again raised the issue of child protection in the UK Reports on the deaths from abuse of children in England, or the injuries suffered in such cases, are to be archived centrally in an attempt to avoid mistakes being repeated.
Recent cases such as the murder of Daniel Pelka have led to claims that lessons are not being learned.
The charity NSPCC is to become a national bank for reports known as serious case reviews.
It says the reports "raise the same
Recent cases such as the murder of Daniel Pelka have led to claims that lessons are not being learned.
The charity NSPCC is to become a national bank for reports known as serious case reviews.
It says the reports "raise the same
Russell Group quizzed on subjects
So-called facilitating subjects feature in a new school league table measure The Russell Group has been asked to produce research on what subjects teenagers need to get in to their universities, after a study cast doubt on so-called "preferred subjects".
The call comes from Graham Stuart, the chairman of the Commons Education Select Committee.
He says applicants should not be "short-changed by incomplete or inaccurate advice".
The group lists certain A-levels as good for keeping options
The call comes from Graham Stuart, the chairman of the Commons Education Select Committee.
He says applicants should not be "short-changed by incomplete or inaccurate advice".
The group lists certain A-levels as good for keeping options
Why is God suddenly so big in the schools we all pay for? | Zoe Williams
‘Only a third of adults even approve of state funding for faith schools, over half actively disapprove, and no more than a quarter of parents would be happy to send their children to a faith school.' Illustration by Matt Kenyon
There are layers of murk beneath the free school and academisation process that would make anybody with any sense avert their eyes. They are too new to make sense of, and too fragmented to see a pattern in. Rumours swirl: of dodgy Ofsteds; academies scoring higher
There are layers of murk beneath the free school and academisation process that would make anybody with any sense avert their eyes. They are too new to make sense of, and too fragmented to see a pattern in. Rumours swirl: of dodgy Ofsteds; academies scoring higher
Guns at School? If There’s a Will, There Are Ways
Although state law prohibits guns on campus, Mr. Hopkins found a way around it.
Like rural educators who are quietly doing the same thing in a handful of other states, Mr. Hopkins has formulated a security plan that relies on a patchwork of concealed-weapons laws, special law enforcement regulations and local school board policies to arm teachers.
Without money to hire security guards for the five schools he oversees, giving teachers nearly 60 hours of training and their own guns seemed like
Like rural educators who are quietly doing the same thing in a handful of other states, Mr. Hopkins has formulated a security plan that relies on a patchwork of concealed-weapons laws, special law enforcement regulations and local school board policies to arm teachers.
Without money to hire security guards for the five schools he oversees, giving teachers nearly 60 hours of training and their own guns seemed like
Blood tests after school incident
The school said it had spoken to all seven pupils involved and was satisfied it was not malicious A County Antrim school has confirmed that blood tests have been carried out on a number of its pupils following an incident at Ulidia Integrated College.
Five students at the Carrickfergus secondary school received prick wounds from a diabetic blood sampling device.
It is believed that two students used the device on the five other pupils.
The school authorities were medically advised there was
Five students at the Carrickfergus secondary school received prick wounds from a diabetic blood sampling device.
It is believed that two students used the device on the five other pupils.
The school authorities were medically advised there was
Friday, 27 September 2013
DUHS signs agreement with two Turkish varsities Islamic educational scientific and cultural organization (ISESCO)
Prof. Dr. Masood Hameed Khan, Vice Chancellor, Dow University of Health Sciences signed an agreement with Prof. Dr. Cemil Celik Rector, Inonu University, Turkey and Prof. Hamit Okur of Menenyat University, Turkey at the two-days Vice Chancellors International Forum held in Islamabad.
The MoU is to provide for the exchange of staff, scholars, students and skills training, for the enhancement of academics and educational needs.
The two days forum titled Universities in the Islamic World was
The MoU is to provide for the exchange of staff, scholars, students and skills training, for the enhancement of academics and educational needs.
The two days forum titled Universities in the Islamic World was
Restoration of MSC program demanded Government Post Graduate College BSC and MSC classes s
BANNU: Mutahida Talba demands to take back the cancellation of allotment of Ghazali Hostel and in Government Post Graduate College BSC and MSC classes should also be restored.
They said that Government Post Graduate College should be given more importance and hostels should only be allotted to college students. Jamal
They said that Government Post Graduate College should be given more importance and hostels should only be allotted to college students. Jamal
Sherpao announced Rs650m for construction of schools and Rs. 500 million for flood relief activities.
Muflis Durrani
CHARSADDHA: Provincial Minister for Irrigation and Energy Hayat Sherpao Thursday announced Rs. 150 million for
construction of schools and Rs. 500 million for flood relief activities.
Addressing public meeting at district bar council Charsaddha the minister heard the problems of masses and assured the immediate remedies of their issues.
The people were concerned about insufficient schools, inadequate strengthen of doctors in the areas, inappropriate behavior of police and
CHARSADDHA: Provincial Minister for Irrigation and Energy Hayat Sherpao Thursday announced Rs. 150 million for
construction of schools and Rs. 500 million for flood relief activities.
Addressing public meeting at district bar council Charsaddha the minister heard the problems of masses and assured the immediate remedies of their issues.
The people were concerned about insufficient schools, inadequate strengthen of doctors in the areas, inappropriate behavior of police and
16 BB?medical varsity employees regularized Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University, Larkana
Ratodero, Sindh (PPI): The service 16 computer operators (BS-12), 2 Data Processing Assistants, three electricians, one Moazin and one carpenter of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University, Larkana was regularized on the directions of the Sindh High Court Circuit Court, Larkana.
In this connection the Director, Human Resources Development, Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University, Larkana, Dr. Ali Akbar Bhutto, issued an office order on Wednesday, September 25.
The
In this connection the Director, Human Resources Development, Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University, Larkana, Dr. Ali Akbar Bhutto, issued an office order on Wednesday, September 25.
The
Federal Investigation Agency FIA continues drive against power theft
Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) continues its pilferage campaign throughout the country. FIA teams raided a textile mill in Gujranwala and caught the owner red handed‚ found guilty of electricity theft. In another raid on a private Medical Center in Peshawar FIA arrested Ejaz Khan who was involved in gas theft. Cases have been registered against the pilferers. GUJRANWALA
Teachers protest over attack on colleague Sindh Professors and Lecturers Association (SPLA),
On the appeal of Sindh Professors and Lecturers Association (SPLA), a protest day was observed on Friday by teachers in the colleges of the province against the murderous attack on Professor Ghulam Nabi Wassan.
According to SPLA press release, a token boycott of the classes was made by the teachers in the colleges of the province. The SPLA demanded early arrest of those involved in the murderous attack on Professor Ghulam Nabi Wassan. HYDERABAD
According to SPLA press release, a token boycott of the classes was made by the teachers in the colleges of the province. The SPLA demanded early arrest of those involved in the murderous attack on Professor Ghulam Nabi Wassan. HYDERABAD
AWKUM?celebrates World Tourism Day Tourists thronged to Swat on international tourism day
MARDAN: In honor to celebrate the World Toursim Day, the Tourism & Hospitality Department of AWKUM organized a ceremony in the Auditorium Hall of Main Campus. The Vice Chancellor, AWKUM, Prof. Dr. Ihsan Ali was the chief guest on the occasion.
In the ceremony, Dean of Science Prof. Dr. Saeed Anwar, Chairman Department of Tourism Dr. Zia, Museum Curator Meher Tabaan, Dr. Jehanzeb, Dr. Saleh-ud-din, Dr. Sher Akbar and Farhad Safi were present.
To highlight the cultures of different
In the ceremony, Dean of Science Prof. Dr. Saeed Anwar, Chairman Department of Tourism Dr. Zia, Museum Curator Meher Tabaan, Dr. Jehanzeb, Dr. Saleh-ud-din, Dr. Sher Akbar and Farhad Safi were present.
To highlight the cultures of different
SHC issues notices on petition against fake degree of Shazia as Member National Assembly
Sindh High Court (SHC) on Wednesday put Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), Higher Education Commission (HEC), PPP?s MNA Shazia Mari on notice in a petition seeking Ms Maris disqualification as Member National Assembly.
A division bench of SHC headed by Justice Faisal Arab was hearing the petition filed by Atta Muhammad Chandio, a voter of NA-235 constituency in Sanghar, who cited PPP MNA Shazia Jannat Mari, Shazia daughter of Atta Muhammad, a resident of Agra Taj Colony Lyari, ECP, HEC,
A division bench of SHC headed by Justice Faisal Arab was hearing the petition filed by Atta Muhammad Chandio, a voter of NA-235 constituency in Sanghar, who cited PPP MNA Shazia Jannat Mari, Shazia daughter of Atta Muhammad, a resident of Agra Taj Colony Lyari, ECP, HEC,
Pre-marriage tests must to check thalassemia onslaught
Every year hundreds of precious lives are wasted due to the killer disease thalassemia and these lives could be easily saved if the government strictly implements the mandatory pre-marriage thalassemia test as required under a recently passed thalassemia bill by the Sindh assembly, said Pasban Pakistan Altaf Shakoor.
He said the Sindh assembly has already passed the thalassemia control bill, under which pre-marriage test for thalassemia has been made compulsory. Now the ball is the court of
He said the Sindh assembly has already passed the thalassemia control bill, under which pre-marriage test for thalassemia has been made compulsory. Now the ball is the court of
professor of Islamia College injured in Karachi gun attack
KARACHI (INP) A professor of Islamia College was shot during robbery attempt on New MA Jinnah Road in Karachi today (Thursday).
According to SSP East Pir Muhammad Shah, two unidentified gunmen on a motorcycle tried to snatch mobile phone from Professor Ghulam Nabi Wassan. One of the suspect opened fire when professor Wassan resisted the robbery attempt, severely injuring him.
He was immediately rushed to hospital, where doctors said there were two bullets in his chest and his condition is
According to SSP East Pir Muhammad Shah, two unidentified gunmen on a motorcycle tried to snatch mobile phone from Professor Ghulam Nabi Wassan. One of the suspect opened fire when professor Wassan resisted the robbery attempt, severely injuring him.
He was immediately rushed to hospital, where doctors said there were two bullets in his chest and his condition is
IT companies to represent Pakistan GITEX Technology Week 2013, from October 20-24, 2013 at Dubai World Trade Centre.
KARACHI (PPI):14 IT companies are participating at Middle East Africa and South Asias (MEASA) top ICT event GITEX Technology Week 2013, which is taking place from October 20-24, 2013 at Dubai World Trade Centre. Pakistans premier conference production company Terrabiz is the Country Sales Agent for GITEX 2013. Pakistani companies participating this year include: A2Z Creatorz; AGCN Pakistan; Central Depository Company; Dockland Technologies Pakistan; EfroTech Services; Generix Solutions;
Karachi University KU announces MA Previous result MA Previous external examination 2012
Karachi University here Friday announced the result of MA Previous external examination 2012. In MA Previous Arabic 22 candidates were registered, 20 of them appeared in the exam and 3 passed it, making 15% pass percentage. In MA Previous General History 42 candidates were registered, 38 of them appeared in the exam and 18 passed it, making 47.37% pass percentage. In MA Previous Mathematics 63 candidates were registered, 56 of them appeared in the exam and 13 passed it, making 23,21% pass
700,000 women faced post-abortion complication last year Special Education and Social Welfare
Provincial Minister for Women Development, Special Education and Social Welfare Rubina Saadat Qaimkhani on Friday said that unfortunately about 700,000 women in Pakistan went to healthcare facilities for treatment of complications resulting from spontaneous abortions, creating many economic and social problems for women.
She expressed theses views while addressing a seminar on “Post-Abortion Complication and Causes” at a local hotel. The seminar jointly organized by National Committee
She expressed theses views while addressing a seminar on “Post-Abortion Complication and Causes” at a local hotel. The seminar jointly organized by National Committee
Learning Festival in city on Oct 31 at the Pakistan Institute of Management (PIM) House
KARACHI (APP): A Learning Festival would be organised in Karachi on October 31 at the Pakistan Institute of Management (PIM) House.
This was stated by the Secretary General of the Trainer Resource Group (TRG), Ms. Shireen Naqvi, here on Thursday evening.
She said the learning Festival is open to the public to come and celebrate their learning as well as share their knowledge with others.
Naqvi said there would be a nominal ticket which will be further discounted for the students. She stated
This was stated by the Secretary General of the Trainer Resource Group (TRG), Ms. Shireen Naqvi, here on Thursday evening.
She said the learning Festival is open to the public to come and celebrate their learning as well as share their knowledge with others.
Naqvi said there would be a nominal ticket which will be further discounted for the students. She stated
3 students drown in Rawal Lake Islamabad
Three students including two brothers drowned in Rawal Lake Islamabad on Thursday.
According to policeÇ the students belonged to Islamabad Model College for Boys G-11/1
According to rescue sources, the tenth class students went for swimming but unfortunately drowned.
Rescue workers took the bodies out of the dam and shifted to Poly Clinic.
The victims were identified as Gulsher (15), Mohammad Ali (140) and Hazmel Ahmed. Gulsher and Mohammad Ali were brothers. ISLAMABAD
According to policeÇ the students belonged to Islamabad Model College for Boys G-11/1
According to rescue sources, the tenth class students went for swimming but unfortunately drowned.
Rescue workers took the bodies out of the dam and shifted to Poly Clinic.
The victims were identified as Gulsher (15), Mohammad Ali (140) and Hazmel Ahmed. Gulsher and Mohammad Ali were brothers. ISLAMABAD
Students wants papers rechecked of intermediate examination held under Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education
Favoritism and highest low marking in practical papers of intermediate examination held under Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education has provoked resentment among the talented students and their parents.
The students complained that they had secured 90 out of 100 marks in theory papers but in practical papers they have been failed as they have been given only one or two marks by the examiner in the practical papers. Even the position holders were passed by giving only six or seven
The students complained that they had secured 90 out of 100 marks in theory papers but in practical papers they have been failed as they have been given only one or two marks by the examiner in the practical papers. Even the position holders were passed by giving only six or seven
RBISE withdraws decision for charging registration fee of Rs 1000 to the students seeking re-admission into 9th class
RAWALPINDI (Online): Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Board Rawalpindi (RBISE) has withdrawn its decision to charge registration fee of Rs 1000 to the students seeking re-admission into 9th class.
In a meeting held here, the members of RBISE strongly criticized the decision on charging of registration fee to the students in connection with re-admission into 9th class.
They termed it tyrannical and unjust and against the rules of the board. They demanded for immediate withdrawal
In a meeting held here, the members of RBISE strongly criticized the decision on charging of registration fee to the students in connection with re-admission into 9th class.
They termed it tyrannical and unjust and against the rules of the board. They demanded for immediate withdrawal
DUHS signs agreement with two Turkish varsities Islamic educational scientific and cultural organization (ISESCO)
Prof. Dr. Masood Hameed Khan, Vice Chancellor, Dow University of Health Sciences signed an agreement with Prof. Dr. Cemil Celik Rector, Inonu University, Turkey and Prof. Hamit Okur of Menenyat University, Turkey at the two-days Vice Chancellors International Forum held in Islamabad.
The MoU is to provide for the exchange of staff, scholars, students and skills training, for the enhancement of academics and educational needs.
The two days forum titled Universities in the Islamic World was
The MoU is to provide for the exchange of staff, scholars, students and skills training, for the enhancement of academics and educational needs.
The two days forum titled Universities in the Islamic World was
24 drown in Rawal Dam, streams during one year
ISLAMABAD (INP): Despite the ban on bathing in dams and streams, 24 persons have drowned while swimming in Rawal dam and natural streams here during last one year.
Recently, three persons, including two brothers, lost their lives by drowning in Rawal Dam on Thursday. The district administration and police failed to control the violation of the ban so far, while residents are also not abiding by the ban, putting their lives in danger.
According to ban, the capital police are authorized to
Recently, three persons, including two brothers, lost their lives by drowning in Rawal Dam on Thursday. The district administration and police failed to control the violation of the ban so far, while residents are also not abiding by the ban, putting their lives in danger.
According to ban, the capital police are authorized to
Education, health govt priorities:? Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor, Engineer Shaukatullah
PESHAWAR:?The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor, Engineer Shaukatullah has said education and health sectors are the top most priority of the government in FATA which can be judged from the fact that more than 45% of the total outlay goes to social sector development followed by infrastructure which gets 37% share of the total outlay.
He was talking to a visiting group of the participants of 99th National Management Course, currently in progress at Lahore based National College of Management who
He was talking to a visiting group of the participants of 99th National Management Course, currently in progress at Lahore based National College of Management who
Microfilming of books to Sindh Department of Archives would be completed soon
The microfilming of the books of the Sindh Department of Archives would be completed soon. This was stated by the Sindh Minister for Information and Archives, Sharjeel Inam Memon. He was presiding over the meeting of the Department of Archives here on Thursday. The Minister said that for the preservation of record and documents at the Archives Department, latest technology would be utilized. This would help a common man access the research work of the scholars regarding the history of Sindh. He
Pashto Book Fair held arranged by Pashto Academy, University of Peshawar
PESHAWAR: Pashto Book Fair arranged by Pashto Academy, University of Peshawar was held in Pashto Museum on Thursday. The book fair was inaugurated by Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Rasool Jan. Large number of students visited the book fair and took keen interests in different books related to Pashto. The visitors also visited different sections of Pashto Museum. Stall of Pashto writers from Afghanistan was also set up during the fair. Talking to The Frontier Post, Chairperson Pashto Academy Dr Salma
PU declares results of LL.B. Part II, LL.B Part III annual examination 2013 and Diploma in Physical Education (Under Graduate)
LAHORE: Punjab University has declared the results of LL.B. Part II, LL.B Part III annual examination 2013 and Diploma in Physical Education (Under Graduate) annual examination 2013. Detailed results are also available at PU website www.pu.edu.pk. Meanwhile University Examination Department has issued date sheet for the B.A/B.Sc, supplementary examination 2013. The commencement date of said exam is 24, October 2013. F.P.
Sher Ali meets, Japanese Energy company’ s and local company NASAK Technologies Pakistan, delegation
LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Energy and Mines, Ch. Sher Ali has said that solar home solution systems would be provided to the public on easy installments through banks for the prominent reduction in energy shortfall. He said that for the restoration of industrial and trade activities, speedy work is going on for the completion of energy projects.
This was expressed by the Minister while meeting with the delegations of Japanese Energy Company NIPPA TECH and local company NASAK Technologies
This was expressed by the Minister while meeting with the delegations of Japanese Energy Company NIPPA TECH and local company NASAK Technologies
Punjab Education Foundation PEF’s District coordination meeting held
LAHORE: District coordination meeting (DCM) of the low-cost private schools partnered with the Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) under its Foundation Assisted School (FAS) program in the districts of Gujrat, Gujranwala, Narowal, MB Din, Sheikhupura, Sialkot and Hafizabad was held in the District Council Hall, Gujrat on Friday. PEF Director (FAS) Nadeam Masood presided over the DCM.
Addl. Directors Iftikhar Rabbani, Ms. Zubaida Muslim Ali and other officers of the foundation besides partner
Addl. Directors Iftikhar Rabbani, Ms. Zubaida Muslim Ali and other officers of the foundation besides partner
‘Govt to end energy crisis’ made bright by eliminating loadshedding under the leadership
LAHORE (APP): PML-N lawmaker in the Punjab Assembly Mian Marghoob Ahmed Friday expressed his optimism that the government would overcome the energy crisis through a comprehensive policy. He said the future of the country would be made bright by eliminating loadshedding under the leadership of the Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
Addressing PML-N workers at party's Sabzazar Scheme office, he said the country was passing through a critical juncture and facing internal and external problems but the
Addressing PML-N workers at party's Sabzazar Scheme office, he said the country was passing through a critical juncture and facing internal and external problems but the
FDE Teachers to observe Teachers’ Day as black day
LAHORE Teachers ‘Black Day’ on Oct 5
MUTTAHIDA Mahaz Asataza Punjab (MMAP) has announced observing World Teachers Day 2013 on October 5 as Black Day against what it termed Punjab government’ anti-education and anti-teachers policies. A meeting of the MMAP chaired by its chairman Hafiz Abdul Nasir was held on Friday which expressed serious concern over various issues, including establishment of proposed district education authority, introduction of English as compulsory medium of
MUTTAHIDA Mahaz Asataza Punjab (MMAP) has announced observing World Teachers Day 2013 on October 5 as Black Day against what it termed Punjab government’ anti-education and anti-teachers policies. A meeting of the MMAP chaired by its chairman Hafiz Abdul Nasir was held on Friday which expressed serious concern over various issues, including establishment of proposed district education authority, introduction of English as compulsory medium of
Punjab University (PU) issued schedule of BA supplementary examination 2013 BA suppl exam
PU BA suppl exam: The Punjab University (PU) Examinations Department has issued schedule of BA supplementary examination 2013 for Hearing Impaired Students. The admission forms and fee for the said examination will be received till October 8 with single fee while exam will commence from October 24. The details are available at PU website www.pu.edu.pk.
B.A. Supplementary Examination, 2013 for Hearing Impaired Students
It is hereby notified that B.A. Supplementary Examination, 2013 for
B.A. Supplementary Examination, 2013 for Hearing Impaired Students
It is hereby notified that B.A. Supplementary Examination, 2013 for
Forman Christian College, hosted journalist and commentator Ayaz Amir for a talk “Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan vs Pakistan.”
Taliban: The Griswold History Society of the Department of History, Forman Christian College, hosted journalist and commentator Ayaz Amir for a talk on “Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan vs Pakistan.” According to a Press release in his talk, Ayaz Amir pointed out the absence of clarity on moral and legal grounds for talks. He noted that the terms set by the Taliban were extra constitutional which complicated the government’s ability to negotiate with them.
Ayaz Amir said initially Pakistan
Ayaz Amir said initially Pakistan
Girls right to admission Govt Science College, Lahore, (IJT) has rejected
LAHORE The Islami Jamiat Talaba (IJT) has rejected the claim by the principal of Govt Science College, Lahore, that the student organization was opposing the admission of girl students to the college.
In a statement issued here on Friday, the IJT Lahore chapter spokesperson said that the principal’s claim was baseless and an attempt to get “political fame”. He said Jamiat never opposed the admission of female students to the Govt College of Science, Wahdat Road. He said the students
In a statement issued here on Friday, the IJT Lahore chapter spokesperson said that the principal’s claim was baseless and an attempt to get “political fame”. He said Jamiat never opposed the admission of female students to the Govt College of Science, Wahdat Road. He said the students
Napa showcases musical talent among youth ‘Young Musicians of Karachi’
Karachi The first programme of a four-day event, showcasing the abundant budding talent among the city’s youth, got off to a fine start at the National Academy of Performing Arts auditorium on Thursday evening.
Titled ‘Young Musicians of Karachi’, the programme features both vocal and instrumental music in which young people have specialised.
Thursday evening’s programme opened with a Dadra by Shai, who also compered the programme. Shai (actual name Shaista) displayed real
Titled ‘Young Musicians of Karachi’, the programme features both vocal and instrumental music in which young people have specialised.
Thursday evening’s programme opened with a Dadra by Shai, who also compered the programme. Shai (actual name Shaista) displayed real
Qaim justifies transfer of powers to control universities
Karachi The chief minister on Thursday defended the decision to transfer powers to control the universities in Sindh to the government from the governor, saying it was aimed at bringing a drastic improvement to the condition of the universities and the quality of education.
Further amendments to the universities’ law were being considered to ensure that the objective was achieved, he said while presiding over a meeting at the CM House.
The meeting reviewed the progress of the committee
Further amendments to the universities’ law were being considered to ensure that the objective was achieved, he said while presiding over a meeting at the CM House.
The meeting reviewed the progress of the committee
offering its landline and broadband customers 50% discount in outstanding dues PTCL extends reconnect offer
Islamabad: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has extended its ‘reconnect campaign’ offering its landline and broadband customers 50% discount in outstanding dues on reviving their landline and broadband connections.
Customers who have disconnected their landline or broadband services before 31st Aug 2013 can avail this offer before 31st Oct 2013. Customers availing this offer will also be able to enjoy 50% discount on monthly broadband charges till March 2014, while no
Customers who have disconnected their landline or broadband services before 31st Aug 2013 can avail this offer before 31st Oct 2013. Customers availing this offer will also be able to enjoy 50% discount on monthly broadband charges till March 2014, while no
Helping Teachers Learn Seminar on teachers training held at International Islamic University Islamabad
Islamabad: Department of Education, Faculty of Social Sciences, International Islamic University Islamabad organised a seminar titled ‘Helping Teachers Learn: Research Theory and Practice’, says a press release.
In his opening remarks, Dr Asad Rizvi, from Department of Education, welcomed all the participants. Professor Abbas Hussain, Director Teachers Development Centre Karachi, a renowned educationist and teacher trainer, delivered lecture on ‘Helping Teachers learn, Theory, Practice
In his opening remarks, Dr Asad Rizvi, from Department of Education, welcomed all the participants. Professor Abbas Hussain, Director Teachers Development Centre Karachi, a renowned educationist and teacher trainer, delivered lecture on ‘Helping Teachers learn, Theory, Practice
Fraudster awarded 20-year imprisonment Special Judge Central (SJC), Rawalpindi,
Rawalpindi: Special Judge Central (SJC), Rawalpindi, Malik Muhammad Akram Awan on Friday awarded 20-year imprisonment with a fine of Rs500,000 to Muhammad Ali, who was involved in looting innocent people through fraud.
Muhammad Ali looted millions of rupees from innocent people in garb of sending them to other countries for jobs. Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) registered an FIR against the accused under Sections of 489 and 399 in
Muhammad Ali looted millions of rupees from innocent people in garb of sending them to other countries for jobs. Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) registered an FIR against the accused under Sections of 489 and 399 in
‘26th RCCI Achievement Awards Ceremony, 2013’ held at the Convention Centre, Islamabad Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI)
ISLAMABAD: The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) has conferred the ‘RCCI Gold Award 2013’ upon Roots Millennium Schools (RMS) Chief Executive Chaudhry Faisal Mushtaq.
Mushtaq had the honour to receive this award from President Mamnoon Hussain during the ‘26th RCCI Achievement Awards Ceremony, 2013’ held at the Convention Centre, Islamabad on Friday.
The ceremony was attended by notable people from all walks of life, senior government officials, ambassadors,
Mushtaq had the honour to receive this award from President Mamnoon Hussain during the ‘26th RCCI Achievement Awards Ceremony, 2013’ held at the Convention Centre, Islamabad on Friday.
The ceremony was attended by notable people from all walks of life, senior government officials, ambassadors,
science gala NSS Welcome 2013-14 hold National University of Science and Technology (NUST)
NUST holds science gala
ISLAMABAD: A gala of activities was organised by the student-managed National University of Science and Technology (NUST) National Science Society (NSS), under the banner of ‘NSS Welcome 2013-14’.
The proceedings started with an inaugural address by NSS President Qassam Sarmad in which he discussed the basic functioning of the society and its hierarchy.
It was followed by a sci-venger hunt, in which participants scoured the campus to solve riddles and
ISLAMABAD: A gala of activities was organised by the student-managed National University of Science and Technology (NUST) National Science Society (NSS), under the banner of ‘NSS Welcome 2013-14’.
The proceedings started with an inaugural address by NSS President Qassam Sarmad in which he discussed the basic functioning of the society and its hierarchy.
It was followed by a sci-venger hunt, in which participants scoured the campus to solve riddles and
World Tourism Day observed Tourism Development Corporation of Punjab (TDCP)
World Tourism Day observed
LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Tourism Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan has announced a special drive to create awareness among youths to conserve potable water and discourage its wastage.
Addressing participants in a cultural show in connection with World Tourism Day under the auspices of Tourism Development Corporation of Punjab (TDCP) here at Alhamra Arts Centre on Friday, the minister termed water scarcity the main problem of the country which might aggravate with
LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Tourism Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan has announced a special drive to create awareness among youths to conserve potable water and discourage its wastage.
Addressing participants in a cultural show in connection with World Tourism Day under the auspices of Tourism Development Corporation of Punjab (TDCP) here at Alhamra Arts Centre on Friday, the minister termed water scarcity the main problem of the country which might aggravate with
4th National Youth Peace Festival 2013 Youth empowerment stressed for peace, democracy
4th National Youth Peace Festival 2013
Youth empowerment stressed for peace, democracy
LAHORE: The second day of Chanan Development Association (CDA)’s “4th National Youth Peace Festival 2013” resumed with the gathering of 500 young people from across Pakistan with support of United States Agency for International Development (USAID), United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF), Youth Peer Education Network (Y-PEER) Pakistan and Karachi Youth Initiative at Ali Institute of Education on
Youth empowerment stressed for peace, democracy
LAHORE: The second day of Chanan Development Association (CDA)’s “4th National Youth Peace Festival 2013” resumed with the gathering of 500 young people from across Pakistan with support of United States Agency for International Development (USAID), United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF), Youth Peer Education Network (Y-PEER) Pakistan and Karachi Youth Initiative at Ali Institute of Education on
certificate Award ceremony of Japanese language course held on Friday
Award ceremony of Japanese language course held
KARACHI: A certificate awarding ceremony for the students who took part in the Japanese language course was held at the Japan Information and Cultural Center, Consulate-General of Japan on Friday. Some 27 Pakistani students have successfully passed their exams, and completed the language course training, held between April 15 and September 24. Akira Ouchi, Consul-General of Japan in Karachi, in his speech said it was encouraging to see young
KARACHI: A certificate awarding ceremony for the students who took part in the Japanese language course was held at the Japan Information and Cultural Center, Consulate-General of Japan on Friday. Some 27 Pakistani students have successfully passed their exams, and completed the language course training, held between April 15 and September 24. Akira Ouchi, Consul-General of Japan in Karachi, in his speech said it was encouraging to see young
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