When it comes to tablets, Apple defined the category with its iPad. Visit an electronics store and you’ll find plenty of similar looking competitors, yet with as many as 60 million iPads sold, you might not know any competition existed. With tablets becoming increasingly common at work, can anyone compete with Apple’s iPad as a business tablet?
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Tuesday, 17 January 2012
Magdalen Oxford gets rejection letter from student
A student has sent a rejection letter to the University of Oxford following her interview for a place there.
Elly Nowell parodied the institution's own rejection letters, stating Magdalen College "did not quite meet the standard" of other universities.
Ms Nowell, 19, from Winchester, Hampshire, told the BBC the interview left her feeling like "the only atheist in a gigantic monastery."
A university spokesman said it received only a few complaints from applicants.
He added: "Of the
Elly Nowell parodied the institution's own rejection letters, stating Magdalen College "did not quite meet the standard" of other universities.
Ms Nowell, 19, from Winchester, Hampshire, told the BBC the interview left her feeling like "the only atheist in a gigantic monastery."
A university spokesman said it received only a few complaints from applicants.
He added: "Of the
Surge in applications after university undercuts rivals
A SCOTTISH university that undercut its rivals in setting fees for students from the rest of the UK has seen a dramatic rise in applications as other parts of the sector have reported a decline.
Glasgow University recorded an 11.4% increase in interest from students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland (RUK). This includes a 22% rise in the number of applications from England and a 37% increase in those applying from Wales.
In contrast, St Andrews University decided to go for the
Glasgow University recorded an 11.4% increase in interest from students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland (RUK). This includes a 22% rise in the number of applications from England and a 37% increase in those applying from Wales.
In contrast, St Andrews University decided to go for the
Introducing Percussion to Primary School Children
The value of movement in connection with learning is unparalleled in our elementary and primary classrooms. In cultures around the world, exploration through percussion is a natural way of connecting children to the group and developing their motor responses. Movement through music, furthermore, helps stimulate the brain and integrate the right and left hemispheres
After extensive observations of how young children learn about the world by interacting with objects in their environment,
After extensive observations of how young children learn about the world by interacting with objects in their environment,
Solar solutions to IDPs’ cellphone charging needs conversion of sunlight into electricity
PESHAWAR, Studying in Grade-V in Para Mamoond area of Bajaur Agency two years ago, Qari Mulla, 14, knew nothing about the conversion of sunlight into electricity.
However, today, he earns a livelihood out of solar energy for his internally displaced family at Jalozai camp near Peshawar.
A blue thick polysilicon-based photovoltaic panel fetches him from Rs100 to Rs150 on a good sunny day.
Connected to a heavy-duty energy storage battery, the small solar panel is good for generating
However, today, he earns a livelihood out of solar energy for his internally displaced family at Jalozai camp near Peshawar.
A blue thick polysilicon-based photovoltaic panel fetches him from Rs100 to Rs150 on a good sunny day.
Connected to a heavy-duty energy storage battery, the small solar panel is good for generating
watchman of a government-run school-turned patwari haunts little girl
PESHAWAR, A grade H girl has allegedly been deprived of education by none other than a former watchman of a government-run school in Shingat area of Swat.
Sarbiland Khan, the father of the girl, said that Shah Dauran, a former watchman, was now working as patwari but he was still visiting the school and interfering in its affairs.
He alleged that Mr Dauran forced his daughter to quit education by issuing her a `forged` school leaving certificate.
He said that he had a dispute with the
Sarbiland Khan, the father of the girl, said that Shah Dauran, a former watchman, was now working as patwari but he was still visiting the school and interfering in its affairs.
He alleged that Mr Dauran forced his daughter to quit education by issuing her a `forged` school leaving certificate.
He said that he had a dispute with the
students of Kurram Agency demanded seek scholarships
PESHAWAR, The students of Kurram Agency have demanded of the government to take drastic steps for restoration of peace and facilitate the students in continuing their studies.
Speaking at a press conference at Peshawar Press Club no Tuesday, Kurram Students Union president Mohammad Habib said that political administration was not paying due attention to the problems being faced by the students.
He warned that if the problems being faced by the students were not resolved, they would have
Speaking at a press conference at Peshawar Press Club no Tuesday, Kurram Students Union president Mohammad Habib said that political administration was not paying due attention to the problems being faced by the students.
He warned that if the problems being faced by the students were not resolved, they would have
Missing University of Peshawar UoP clerk ‘located’ in internment centre
PESHAWAR, Jan 17: The Peshawar High Court on Tuesday disposed of a petition against a University of Peshawar (UoP) employee`s `illegal` detention after learning about his shifting to an internment centre in Swat.
A bench consisting of Chief Justice Dost Mohammad Khan and Justice Waqar Ahmad Seth observed that as the whereabouts of Adil Shah reportedly missing for around 18 months had become known and that he had been detained under a law and therefore, the petition became
A bench consisting of Chief Justice Dost Mohammad Khan and Justice Waqar Ahmad Seth observed that as the whereabouts of Adil Shah reportedly missing for around 18 months had become known and that he had been detained under a law and therefore, the petition became
Govt College closed after students’ clash PESHAWAR,
PESHAWAR, The Government College here has been closed following a clash between two student groups on Monday, a college source told Dawn on Tuesday.
He said that workers of the Islami Jamiat Talba and Pakhtun Students Federation had exchanged hot words over display of posters and then resorted to firing in the college. He said that some students had also misbehaved with the college teachers and principal and as a result the administration closed the college for `indefinite period`. Efforts
He said that workers of the Islami Jamiat Talba and Pakhtun Students Federation had exchanged hot words over display of posters and then resorted to firing in the college. He said that some students had also misbehaved with the college teachers and principal and as a result the administration closed the college for `indefinite period`. Efforts
Karachi University vice chancellor KU VC appointment unlikely to solve controversy
KARACHI, Jan 17: While the race for Karachi University vice chancellorship may come to an end after a recent meeting of the Sindh governor and the vice chancellor of Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology, the controversy over the selection process persists with candidates having raised concern over the absence of two prominent members of the selection body from a crucial meeting of the search committee, it emerged on Tuesday.
Sources said Prof Dr Mohammad Qaiser, the
Sources said Prof Dr Mohammad Qaiser, the
Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan inquires after classical singer Mehdi Hasan
KARACHI,Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan has said that Mehdi Hasan rendered great services in the realm of art and announced that a park will be named af ter him.
He expressed these views during a visit on Monday night to a private hospital where the renowned classical singer has been under treatment for the last one week.
The governor inquiredafter Mr Hasan`s health and assured the family of the alling artist that the government would extend all possible assistance for his
He expressed these views during a visit on Monday night to a private hospital where the renowned classical singer has been under treatment for the last one week.
The governor inquiredafter Mr Hasan`s health and assured the family of the alling artist that the government would extend all possible assistance for his
University of Peshawar UoP to set up Faraz Chair, says VC
PESHAWAR: The University of Peshawar (UoP) has decided to set up the Faraz Chair at the Institute of Urdu and Persian Languages and Literature to acknowledge the contribution of famous poet Ahmad Faraz to Urdu poetry.
Vice-Chancellor, University of Peshawar Dr Azmat Hayat Khan made the announcement at a function titled “Bayaad-e-Faraz” here on Tuesday. The Faraz Chair would collect the archives relating to his life, audio-video footages and the collection of books and research done on
Vice-Chancellor, University of Peshawar Dr Azmat Hayat Khan made the announcement at a function titled “Bayaad-e-Faraz” here on Tuesday. The Faraz Chair would collect the archives relating to his life, audio-video footages and the collection of books and research done on
The News Education Expo 2012 Govt urged to allocate 4pc of GDP for education
PESHAWAR: Participants of ‘The News Education Expo 2012’ here Tuesday demanded allocation of four per cent of the GDP for education and termed more investment in the sector vital for development.
Through a unanimously adopted resolution, the participants of ‘The News Education Expo 2012’ asked the federal and the provincial governments to allocate four per cent of the budget to education to bring about a visible improvement in the sector. The resolution said that without sufficient
Through a unanimously adopted resolution, the participants of ‘The News Education Expo 2012’ asked the federal and the provincial governments to allocate four per cent of the budget to education to bring about a visible improvement in the sector. The resolution said that without sufficient
College teachers call off strike successful dialogue with the government
LAHORE
The Punjab government on Tuesday announced that the Punjab Professors & Lecturers Association (PPLA) had ended its protest following a successful dialogue with the government.
According to a handout, a PPLA delegation held a meeting with Law Minister Rana Sana Ullah Khan which was also attended by Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) secretary general Liaqat Baloch, Secretary Higher Education Dr Ijaz Munir and other government officials. The PPLA office-bearers including President Dr Zahid Ahmad
The Punjab government on Tuesday announced that the Punjab Professors & Lecturers Association (PPLA) had ended its protest following a successful dialogue with the government.
According to a handout, a PPLA delegation held a meeting with Law Minister Rana Sana Ullah Khan which was also attended by Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) secretary general Liaqat Baloch, Secretary Higher Education Dr Ijaz Munir and other government officials. The PPLA office-bearers including President Dr Zahid Ahmad
Punjab chief minister approves Dr Mujahid as vice chancellor of the Punjab University, new PU VC
LAHORE
Punjab chief minister Shahbaz Sharif has approved the name of Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran as vice chancellor of the Punjab University, it is learnt.
The summary has now been moved to Governor/Chancellor Sardar Latif Khan Khosa who will formally approve the appointment on advice of the chief minister.
It is pertinent to mention that the Higher Education Department, Punjab, on recommendations of the VC Search Committee, had forwarded a panel – comprising Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran,
Punjab chief minister Shahbaz Sharif has approved the name of Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran as vice chancellor of the Punjab University, it is learnt.
The summary has now been moved to Governor/Chancellor Sardar Latif Khan Khosa who will formally approve the appointment on advice of the chief minister.
It is pertinent to mention that the Higher Education Department, Punjab, on recommendations of the VC Search Committee, had forwarded a panel – comprising Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran,
Commerce stream not to be shifted from Technical Education & Vocational Training Authority Tevta
LAHORE
The Punjab government has changed its plan of shifting entire commerce stream from Technical Education & Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA) to the Higher Education Department Punjab, it is learnt.
Under the new plan, the TEVTA institutes offering Diploma in Commerce (DCom) would stay with the TEVTA while its colleges offering BCom and MCom degrees would be shifted to Higher Education Department.
It is pertinent to mention that, in June 2010, Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad
The Punjab government has changed its plan of shifting entire commerce stream from Technical Education & Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA) to the Higher Education Department Punjab, it is learnt.
Under the new plan, the TEVTA institutes offering Diploma in Commerce (DCom) would stay with the TEVTA while its colleges offering BCom and MCom degrees would be shifted to Higher Education Department.
It is pertinent to mention that, in June 2010, Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad
Funds for laptops Punjab Minister for Education
LAHORE
Punjab Minister for Education Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman has said the government will allocate funds in the next financial year for the distribution of at least 100,000 more laptops among talented students. Speaking at the foundation stone laying ceremony of a new building of Government Islamia High School, Misri Shah, the minister said the distribution of 100,000 computers this year would start by the end of
Punjab Minister for Education Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman has said the government will allocate funds in the next financial year for the distribution of at least 100,000 more laptops among talented students. Speaking at the foundation stone laying ceremony of a new building of Government Islamia High School, Misri Shah, the minister said the distribution of 100,000 computers this year would start by the end of
annual schools’ science exhibition Student’s honour
Haseeb Ameen, a student of eighth class of a private school, won third prize at the annual schools’ science exhibition. Haseeb Ameen’s science model based on the Light Dependent Switch proved that its use saves electricity to a great
BEd annual exams at Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology FUUAST from 24th
Karachi
The annual examinations of BEd would start from January 24 on the Gulshan-e-Iqbal campus of the Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology (FUUAST), an official said on Tuesday. Controller of Examinations Prof Dr Waqarul Haq said the papers would be held in the afternoon between 2pm to 5pm. On Fridays, the exams would take place from 2:30pm to
The annual examinations of BEd would start from January 24 on the Gulshan-e-Iqbal campus of the Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology (FUUAST), an official said on Tuesday. Controller of Examinations Prof Dr Waqarul Haq said the papers would be held in the afternoon between 2pm to 5pm. On Fridays, the exams would take place from 2:30pm to
Young Doctors Association YDA’s seven tehsil Rawalpindi district chapters stage protest
Chapters of Young Doctors Association (YDA) of all seven tehsils of Rawalpindi district along with YDA Rawalpindi staged a rally here on Tuesday in front of the Rawalpindi Press Club (RPC) to condemn kidnapping of a doctor from Hazro on Friday night (January 13).
According to details, Dr. Ehsan Bahadur was allegedly kidnapped from his official residence at the Tehsil Headquarters Hospital in Hazro on Friday night by ten armed men. The YDA Attock chapter observed strike on Monday and Tuesday
According to details, Dr. Ehsan Bahadur was allegedly kidnapped from his official residence at the Tehsil Headquarters Hospital in Hazro on Friday night by ten armed men. The YDA Attock chapter observed strike on Monday and Tuesday
College teachers end protest after government’s assurance All Punjab Professors and Lecturers Association (APPLA)
Rawalpindi
Professors and lecturers Tuesday called off their strike following talks with the Punjab government by the office-bearers of All Punjab Professors and Lecturers Association (APPLA).
According to APPLA Rawalpindi Division President Ilyas Qureshi, the strike, which started 9 days back, has been called off on the request of the Punjab government. The Punjab government assured that Chief Minister Mian Shahbaz Sharif would announce a package for teachers serving in Punjab colleges
Professors and lecturers Tuesday called off their strike following talks with the Punjab government by the office-bearers of All Punjab Professors and Lecturers Association (APPLA).
According to APPLA Rawalpindi Division President Ilyas Qureshi, the strike, which started 9 days back, has been called off on the request of the Punjab government. The Punjab government assured that Chief Minister Mian Shahbaz Sharif would announce a package for teachers serving in Punjab colleges
Streets paved with sexual predators programme at the Azad Foundation,
Karachi
They jump around on the street like popcorn in a microwave. The open sky, betel stained pavements and busy roads are their home; they eat, sleep and play here. On an average day, you might see some of them inhaling drugs, while others eat titbits from the many restaurants of the city. Some are as young as six or seven, most are runaways, and all of them beg, clean cars and pick pockets for a living.
Though these street children act like a big happy family, there are secrets which
They jump around on the street like popcorn in a microwave. The open sky, betel stained pavements and busy roads are their home; they eat, sleep and play here. On an average day, you might see some of them inhaling drugs, while others eat titbits from the many restaurants of the city. Some are as young as six or seven, most are runaways, and all of them beg, clean cars and pick pockets for a living.
Though these street children act like a big happy family, there are secrets which
National College of Arts, Undergraduate thesis display Another batch of young artists enter the market
LAHORE:
Echoing many other graduating students’ sentiments at the National College of Arts, Hyderabad resident Tahir Ali said that his teacher had priced the work he was showing at the NCA’s Undergraduate Thesis which opens on Wednesday. Ali’s work was priced between Rs60,000 and Rs35,000 a piece. He had sold one piece to a teacher (who was also a juror).
Ali considers NCA the premier art school of the country which is why he chose to attend it. Ali said his work was about the state of
Echoing many other graduating students’ sentiments at the National College of Arts, Hyderabad resident Tahir Ali said that his teacher had priced the work he was showing at the NCA’s Undergraduate Thesis which opens on Wednesday. Ali’s work was priced between Rs60,000 and Rs35,000 a piece. He had sold one piece to a teacher (who was also a juror).
Ali considers NCA the premier art school of the country which is why he chose to attend it. Ali said his work was about the state of
3 General galleries closed of Lahore Museum to be repaired
LAHORE:
The General Gallery of the Lahore Museum has been closed to patch up the roof to prevent water seepage, marking the start of the first repairs to the building for over a century.
The Islamic and Miniature Galleries as well as four bathrooms at the museum will also undergo repairs this year, said Asim Rizwan, the museum’s public relations officer. No more than one gallery will be closed at a time, Rizwan said. The Punjab government has given the museum about Rs20 million for the
The General Gallery of the Lahore Museum has been closed to patch up the roof to prevent water seepage, marking the start of the first repairs to the building for over a century.
The Islamic and Miniature Galleries as well as four bathrooms at the museum will also undergo repairs this year, said Asim Rizwan, the museum’s public relations officer. No more than one gallery will be closed at a time, Rizwan said. The Punjab government has given the museum about Rs20 million for the
Mystical studies department at Allama Iqbal Open University AIOU demanded
ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a national seminar, on Monday, highlighted Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai’s message of love, peace and brotherhood and called for setting up mystical studies department at Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU).
They were addressing a national literary seminar on Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai with reference to his death anniversary, arranged by Department of Pakistani Languages, AIOU.
Speaking on the occasion, prominent scholar Naseer Memon highlighted the socio-economic and
They were addressing a national literary seminar on Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai with reference to his death anniversary, arranged by Department of Pakistani Languages, AIOU.
Speaking on the occasion, prominent scholar Naseer Memon highlighted the socio-economic and
Seminar sees potential for increased Pak-China trade leading higher education institutions in Pakistan and China
ISLAMABAD The prospective partnership of the leading higher education institutions in Pakistan and China can establish extended collaboration in various fields, speakers at
a seminar said on Tuesday.
The seminar Regional Peace and Economic Development – Role of China and Pakistan was organised at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) on Tuesday.
Former foreign secretary Riaz Hussain Khokhar, Higher Education Commission Chairman Javaid Laghari, HEC Executive
a seminar said on Tuesday.
The seminar Regional Peace and Economic Development – Role of China and Pakistan was organised at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) on Tuesday.
Former foreign secretary Riaz Hussain Khokhar, Higher Education Commission Chairman Javaid Laghari, HEC Executive
Seminar on special persons Disability Awareness Campaign
LAHORE - A seminar on Disability Awareness Campaign will be held today (Wednesday) at the University of Education Township Campus in collaboration of Department of Physical Education. Renowned orthopaedic surgeon from Mayo Hospital Dr Khalid Jamil, Pace2life Chief Executive Waqas Ahmad, Assistant Professor Division of Education Dr Shaheen Pasha and others will address the
Lahore School of Economics LSE wins Best Delegation Award at LUMUN
LAHORE - The Lahore School of Economics won the coveted LUMUN Best Delegation trophy for the second consecutive year. LUMUN enjoys a distinction of being the largest Model United Nations Conference in all of Asia. This year was no exception as over 2000 individuals from over 100 institutions across the country gathered at LUMS to simulate various United Nations committees.
Prominent universities present at the conference were GIKI, NUST, LUMS, Punjab University, FAST, Beaconhouse National
Prominent universities present at the conference were GIKI, NUST, LUMS, Punjab University, FAST, Beaconhouse National
All Pakistan Private Schools Owners’ Association APPS Owners’ Association holds elections
LAHORE - Mirza Kashif Ali and Rana Tahir Saleem on Tuesday were elected the All Pakistan Private Schools Owners’ Association president and general secretary, respectively. According to a press release, the polling for the new office bearers for the year 2012 was held across the country. In Punjab, the panel of Mirza Hussain Abbas from Lahore, Islam Shad from Multan, Nadeem Anwer from Gujranwala, Kamran Dhiloun, Wasim Chaudhry, Amanullah and Akhter Khan won the elections. In Sindh, the panel
PMA to support Punjab social security doctors protest movement in Punjab
LAHORE - The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) on Tuesday announced complete support to the protest movement of the Punjab social security doctors in Punjab.
The decision from the PMA office bearers came after a meeting with the Punjab social security doctors. Several PMA office bearers, including Dr M Tanveer Anwar, Dr Izhar Ahmed, Dr Ihsan-ur-Rehman, Dr Yasmin Ihsan, Dr Kamran, Dr Sabahat Habib Khan and Dr Salman Kazmi.
The PMA office bearers would participate in the protest to be held by
The decision from the PMA office bearers came after a meeting with the Punjab social security doctors. Several PMA office bearers, including Dr M Tanveer Anwar, Dr Izhar Ahmed, Dr Ihsan-ur-Rehman, Dr Yasmin Ihsan, Dr Kamran, Dr Sabahat Habib Khan and Dr Salman Kazmi.
The PMA office bearers would participate in the protest to be held by
Lahore High Court LHC allows amending a plea for Islamic laws
LAHORE - Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief justice on Tuesday allowed a lawyer to amend his petition, seeking abolition of un-Islamic laws and implementation of laws of Shariah in the country in the light of Objective Resolution.
CJ Azmat Saeed was hearing a petition filed by Ghazi Illumuddin Advocate, calling in question the un-Islamic element in the constitution that gives impunity to prime Minister and president of Pakistan. The petitioner sought a court order to abolish all un-Islamic laws
CJ Azmat Saeed was hearing a petition filed by Ghazi Illumuddin Advocate, calling in question the un-Islamic element in the constitution that gives impunity to prime Minister and president of Pakistan. The petitioner sought a court order to abolish all un-Islamic laws
Clean water, not a dream anymore Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA)
LAHORE - The Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) is all set to install the first water filtration plant in February as a part of the Punjab government’s initiative to ensure potable water for the people.
It will be the first water filtration plan since the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz government came to power in Punjab in 2008. Around 40 water filtration plants are to be installed at the cost of Rs 42 million, while 20 will be installed in the first phase. All plants will be installed at
It will be the first water filtration plan since the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz government came to power in Punjab in 2008. Around 40 water filtration plants are to be installed at the cost of Rs 42 million, while 20 will be installed in the first phase. All plants will be installed at
French Expo six-day Traveling Expo on Chemistry starts at Pakistan Science Foundation PSF
ISLAMABAD: A six-day Traveling Expo "It's All About Chemistry" started here today at Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF) to provide first-hand picture of the role of Chemistry in our daily life students and general public.
The Expo, arranged by PSF and French Embassy is aimed at increasing the interest of young people in chemistry and to generate enthusiasm for the creative future of chemistry.
PSF Chairman Prof Dr. Manzoor Soomro and Consul General of France to Pakistan Christian Ramage
The Expo, arranged by PSF and French Embassy is aimed at increasing the interest of young people in chemistry and to generate enthusiasm for the creative future of chemistry.
PSF Chairman Prof Dr. Manzoor Soomro and Consul General of France to Pakistan Christian Ramage
Experts want intelligentsia’s input in decision making organised by the Institute of Regional Studies (IRS) on “New Engagement Parameters with the US”
ISLAMABAD - Participants of a discussion organised by the Institute of Regional Studies (IRS) on “New Engagement Parameters with the US” on Tuesday were of the opinion that there was a need for inclusion of the input from the intelligentsia in the decision-making process.
They maintained that a two-way flow of information and analysis between the decision-makers and intelligentsia was necessary for aligning national aspirations with domestic and international realities.
Prof Sajjad
They maintained that a two-way flow of information and analysis between the decision-makers and intelligentsia was necessary for aligning national aspirations with domestic and international realities.
Prof Sajjad
US Consul General in Karachi William Martin visits school for hearing-impaired
KARACHI - US Consul General in Karachi William Martin visited the Deaf Reach School and Training Centre on Tuesday.
The school has been set up by the Family Education Services Foundation.
Martin was briefed on the school and its programmes by Richard Geary and Daniel Marc Lanthier, the executive director and director of the school, respectively.
The school, one of the four for hearing-impaired students in Sindh, teaches vocational skills to children, teenagers and young adults in urban and
The school has been set up by the Family Education Services Foundation.
Martin was briefed on the school and its programmes by Richard Geary and Daniel Marc Lanthier, the executive director and director of the school, respectively.
The school, one of the four for hearing-impaired students in Sindh, teaches vocational skills to children, teenagers and young adults in urban and
Refined calligraphy in pictorial perfection Ahmed Anver’s art exhibition of Quranic calligraphy
KARACHI - Ahmed Anver’s art exhibition of Quranic calligraphy titled ‘A Celebration of Eternal Message’ started on Tuesday at the Citi Art Gallery, and would be held until January 24.
According to senior art critic Muhammad Jami, Anver honours his AA initial with a AAA quality in his artistic presentations that have a remarkable range of versatility, constantly enhanced by highly developed drawing skills and painterly prowess.
His defining differences poignantly distinguish his
According to senior art critic Muhammad Jami, Anver honours his AA initial with a AAA quality in his artistic presentations that have a remarkable range of versatility, constantly enhanced by highly developed drawing skills and painterly prowess.
His defining differences poignantly distinguish his
Medical staff still on strike for revised Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences BPS
ISLAMABAD - The staff of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Poly Clinic and the National Institute of Rehabilitative Medicine observed a complete strike on Tuesday against the privatisation of the government hospitals and the non-implementation of the Basic Pay Scale (BPS) system.
A large number of protesters gathered outside the parliament house and staged a sit-in, chanting slogans in favour of their demands.
Jamaat-e-Islami Leader Mian Muhammad Aslam also joined the
A large number of protesters gathered outside the parliament house and staged a sit-in, chanting slogans in favour of their demands.
Jamaat-e-Islami Leader Mian Muhammad Aslam also joined the
NUST holds seminar on Sino-Pak economic cooperation Regional Peace and Economic Development
ISLAMABAD - The National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) organised a seminar on ‘Regional Peace and Economic Development – Role of China and Pakistan’ on Monday.
A high-profile Chinese delegation, comprising senior faculty and students of Tsinghua University and Southwest University of Political Science and Law, also attended the seminar. The daylong event was a follow-up of recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Tsinghua University, China and NUST, during
A high-profile Chinese delegation, comprising senior faculty and students of Tsinghua University and Southwest University of Political Science and Law, also attended the seminar. The daylong event was a follow-up of recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Tsinghua University, China and NUST, during
Benazir Income Support Programme BISP is a success story: Farzana
ISLAMABAD - Federal Minister and Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Chairperson Farzana Raja on Tuesday said despite facing various economic challenges, the BISP was committed to ensuring poverty reduction and equal rights among the poor and downtrodden segments of society, adding that the approach was imperative for overall progress of the country, as all provincial governments had sought help from BISP for sustainable development.
Addressing a seminar on ‘BISP: Making Difference in
Addressing a seminar on ‘BISP: Making Difference in
Punjab University declares exams results MBBS, BCom, Part-I (Special)
LAHORE: (Tuesday, January 17, 2012): Punjab University Examinations Department has declared the results of MBBS, Second Professional (Latest New Re-Organized Scheme), Annual Exam 2011 and BCom, Part-I (Special), 2nd Annual Exam 2010 and Annual Exam 2011. Detailed results are also available at PU
Workshop on “Digital Assets Management” at Punjab University Department today
LAHORE: (Tuesday, January 17, 2012): Punjab University Department of Library and Information Science will organize a workshop on “Digital Assets Management” on Wednesday, January 18 at 9:00am in the auditorium of PU Main Library. Director of the Master’s Program in LIS, College of Social Sciences, Kuwait University Dr Abdus Sattar Chaudhry will be the resource person. The workshop will focus on practical aspects of organizing and managing digital assets in a variety of environments.
inaugural ceremony of “Gosha-e-Behzad-o-Mani” at PUCAD today
LAHORE: (Tuesday, January 17, 2012): The inaugural ceremony of “Gosha-e-Behzad-o-Mani’ (a newly constructed courtyard), at the PU College of Art & Design (PUCAD) will be held on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 3:30pm. Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran will be the chief guest while renowned artist and Professor Emeritus Khalid Iqbal will be the guest of honour on the
Punjab University Vice-Chancellor distributes laptop among senior faculty members
LAHORE: (Tuesday, January 17, 2012): Punjab University Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran distributed 33 laptop computers among senior professors, associate professors and assistant professors, in his office committee room here at New Campus on Tuesday.
During the ceremony, VC Dr Mujahid Kamran said laptop was a great facility and the provision of laptop would enhance research productivity of teachers. He said maximum facilities should be provided to produce large number of PhDs. The
During the ceremony, VC Dr Mujahid Kamran said laptop was a great facility and the provision of laptop would enhance research productivity of teachers. He said maximum facilities should be provided to produce large number of PhDs. The
Chinese academicians delegation visit Punjab University including Tsinghua University (THU) and Southwest University
LAHORE: (Tuesday, January 17, 2012): A 30-member delegation from Chinese varsities, including Tsinghua University (THU) and Southwest University of Political Science and Law (SWUPL), comprising experts and students visited the Punjab University and held a meeting with Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran and senior faculty members in the Al-Razi Hall of Centre for Undergraduate Studies here New Campus on Tuesday. PU Director External Linkages Maria I. Maldonado arranged the visit while
173 Writ Petitions & Crl.Org.No. in the Honorable High Court, Lahore against the Vice Chancellor, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
(173) Writ Petitions & Crl.Org.No. in the Honorable High Court, Lahore against the Vice Chancellor, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad. Where is good Governance Chief Minister sahib?? What action has been taken against the Vice Chancellor, UAF???
List of one hundred and seventy three (173) Writ Petitions & Crl.Org.No. in the Honorable High Court, Lahore against the Vice Chancellor, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad.
Where is good Governance Chief Minister sahib?? What action has been
List of one hundred and seventy three (173) Writ Petitions & Crl.Org.No. in the Honorable High Court, Lahore against the Vice Chancellor, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad.
Where is good Governance Chief Minister sahib?? What action has been
Monday, 16 January 2012
Five High-Tech Items that Will Cost You More in 2012
Watch out: Cameras, hard drives, PCs, and mobile data will all cost more in 2012.
Every day, stories appear about a price drop for this or that tech gadget. As a result, consumers have a tendency to delay spending. After all, why buy something today that will be cheaper tomorrow?
That won't be the case for everything in 2012, though. Here is a list of tech products and services whose prices are expected to rise in the coming months. If you're shopping for any of them, you might want to
Every day, stories appear about a price drop for this or that tech gadget. As a result, consumers have a tendency to delay spending. After all, why buy something today that will be cheaper tomorrow?
That won't be the case for everything in 2012, though. Here is a list of tech products and services whose prices are expected to rise in the coming months. If you're shopping for any of them, you might want to
Ofsted plans to scrap 'satisfactory' label for schools
Education watchdog Ofsted wants to toughen the language of inspections in England - changing the "satisfactory" rating to "requires improvement".
Ofsted's chief inspector, Sir Michael Wilshaw, wants to send a message that "satisfactory" is now unsatisfactory and that more schools should be pushing for the higher rating of "good".
This is the latest attempt to improve schools which are seen as "coasting".
The National Union of Teachers criticised such labels as "insulting".
But Prime
Ofsted's chief inspector, Sir Michael Wilshaw, wants to send a message that "satisfactory" is now unsatisfactory and that more schools should be pushing for the higher rating of "good".
This is the latest attempt to improve schools which are seen as "coasting".
The National Union of Teachers criticised such labels as "insulting".
But Prime
Lone child migrants returned to France under secret deal
Border staff turned back lone, "vulnerable" children who failed to claim asylum when they arrived at UK ports, under a secret "Gentleman's Agreement" with France, it has emerged.
England's children's commissioner Maggie Atkinson revealed that under the 1995 deal, lone children arriving without travel papers were deported.
The UK Border Agency ended the removals last year after she intervened.
She is now seeking the details of how many children were affected.
Dr
England's children's commissioner Maggie Atkinson revealed that under the 1995 deal, lone children arriving without travel papers were deported.
The UK Border Agency ended the removals last year after she intervened.
She is now seeking the details of how many children were affected.
Dr
Ex-teacher found guilty of assault is struck off
A FORMER teacher who was controversially convicted of assaulting two pupils has been struck off the teaching register.
Mike Barile, 54, from Dundee, faced 10 charges of aggressive and threatening behaviour towards pupils and staff at the hearing by the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS).
The former maths teacher was found guilty at Dundee Sheriff Court in December 2008 of assaulting two teenage pupils, but the sheriff admonished him, finding he suffered "extreme abuse".
Mr
Mike Barile, 54, from Dundee, faced 10 charges of aggressive and threatening behaviour towards pupils and staff at the hearing by the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS).
The former maths teacher was found guilty at Dundee Sheriff Court in December 2008 of assaulting two teenage pupils, but the sheriff admonished him, finding he suffered "extreme abuse".
Mr
McLeish hits out at 'dramatic' cuts to college budgets
A FORMER First Minister has criticised the Scottish Government over its plan to slash college budgets.
Henry McLeish, the Labour politician who led the Scottish Executive between 2000 and 2001, said the SNP cuts would damage education.
However, he accepted the radical reform of colleges proposed by Education Secretary Michael Russell – including the potential for significant mergers – was necessary.
Last year, Finance Secretary John Swinney announced cuts of £74 million to further
Henry McLeish, the Labour politician who led the Scottish Executive between 2000 and 2001, said the SNP cuts would damage education.
However, he accepted the radical reform of colleges proposed by Education Secretary Michael Russell – including the potential for significant mergers – was necessary.
Last year, Finance Secretary John Swinney announced cuts of £74 million to further
Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture students give park in their backyard a new lease on life
Nusserwanjee Park has recently been adopted by the Indus Valley School as a community service project under the ‘adopt a park’ scheme of the city government. The park has been named after the famous 100-year-old Nusserwanjee building which was moved brick by brick from Kharadar and now is part of the IVS campus (seen in the background). The park is still under construction. PHOTO: AYESHA MIR
KARACHI: For a neighbourhood dotted with concrete structures and crowded shops, a breathing space
KARACHI: For a neighbourhood dotted with concrete structures and crowded shops, a breathing space
Search committee 3 names sent to Ebad for Karachi University vice chancellor post - guess whose wasn’t
KARACHI As the interviews for the coveted post of Karachi University vice chancellor concluded on Sunday, the governor’s search committee put forward a list of three names – current VC Dr Pirzada Qasim Raza Siddiqui’s name was not on it.
Governor Ishratul Ebad can now choose between Dr Abuzar Wajidi, Dr Muhammad Qaiser and Dr Nasiruddin Khan. However, he can also make any other choice, such as reinstating Dr Pirzada Qasim Raza Siddiqui.
The seven-member committee sent its shortlist
Governor Ishratul Ebad can now choose between Dr Abuzar Wajidi, Dr Muhammad Qaiser and Dr Nasiruddin Khan. However, he can also make any other choice, such as reinstating Dr Pirzada Qasim Raza Siddiqui.
The seven-member committee sent its shortlist
After professor’s murder, a debate on student politics at Sindh University (SU)
HYDERABAD:
The problem of campus violence, administrative corruption and the insecurity of teachers were discussed at a conference organised by Strengthening Participatory Organisation.
While there was a general consensus among the students, teachers and political workers over the removal of the current vice chancellor of Sindh University (SU), Dr Nazir A Mughal, the speakers, however, differed on the approaches to address other structural problems.
A professor of international relations,
The problem of campus violence, administrative corruption and the insecurity of teachers were discussed at a conference organised by Strengthening Participatory Organisation.
While there was a general consensus among the students, teachers and political workers over the removal of the current vice chancellor of Sindh University (SU), Dr Nazir A Mughal, the speakers, however, differed on the approaches to address other structural problems.
A professor of international relations,
For better care of patients Teaching hospitals to lose some autonomy HIR Act 1999 and the MHI Ordinance 2002
PESHAWAR,Not happy with the health care they have been providing to the public, the provincial government intends to curtail autonomy of its teaching hospitals, Dawn has learned.
Officials concerned with improving patient care disclosed that the Health Institutions Regulation Act 1999 and the Medical and Health Institutions Ordinance 2002 that granted autonomy to the hospitals are being amended.
A draft bill will shortly be put before the provincial assembly for approval in this
Officials concerned with improving patient care disclosed that the Health Institutions Regulation Act 1999 and the Medical and Health Institutions Ordinance 2002 that granted autonomy to the hospitals are being amended.
A draft bill will shortly be put before the provincial assembly for approval in this
Orthopaedic surgery course orthopaedic department of Shaikh Zayed Hospital
LAHORE, Jan 16: The orthopaedic department of Shaikh Zayed Hospital will organize the 16th Intensive Review Course in orthopaedic surgery.
According to a press release issued here on Monday, the six-day course will start at the Shaikh Zayed Hospital from Feb 6. Staff
According to a press release issued here on Monday, the six-day course will start at the Shaikh Zayed Hospital from Feb 6. Staff
Rule change to deprive GCU toppers of academic honours Government College University`s different departments
LAHORE, This year`s top position-holders of the Government College University`s different departments won`t be getting gold medals and rolls of honour at the forthcoming convocation as the varsity has revised examination rules with retrospective effect.
The GCU administration had revised examination rules in 2010, wherein it was decided that `Gold medal and academic roll of honour shall be awarded to a student in each major, where total number of students is at least 10, who has topped the
The GCU administration had revised examination rules in 2010, wherein it was decided that `Gold medal and academic roll of honour shall be awarded to a student in each major, where total number of students is at least 10, who has topped the
Online, manual systems to run concurrently: Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education BISE Lahore
LAHORE, Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) chairman Dr Allah Bakhsh Malik has said that online as well as manual system will be run simultaneously until functional awareness of online system among students, their parents and teachers.
Dr Malik was speaking to officers under training at the Civil Services Academy who visited the BISE offices here on Monday.
He explained board`s activities with regard to holding of examinations, marking answer scripts and declaration of
Dr Malik was speaking to officers under training at the Civil Services Academy who visited the BISE offices here on Monday.
He explained board`s activities with regard to holding of examinations, marking answer scripts and declaration of
former IT consultant of all education boards, sent to jail
LAHORE, A judicial magistrate of District Courts on Monday sent Dr Majid Naeem, former IT consultant of all education boards, to jail on judicial remand.
The Anti Corruption Establishment arrested him on charges of misappropriation and irregularities in the failed computerization system introduced by him.
The investigating officer told the courtthat theinvestigation had been completed and physical custody of the accused was not required.
At this the magistrate sent the accused on
The Anti Corruption Establishment arrested him on charges of misappropriation and irregularities in the failed computerization system introduced by him.
The investigating officer told the courtthat theinvestigation had been completed and physical custody of the accused was not required.
At this the magistrate sent the accused on
College teachers to rally for demands protest rally and boycott classes
RAWALPINDI, College teachers in the Rawalpindi division will hold a protest rally and boycott classes in support of their demands on Wednesday.
The Punjab Professors and Lecturers Association (PPLA) said the teachers would march from Gordon College and after passing through Benazir Bhutto Road would reach Rawalpindi Press Club, where they would stage a sit-in.
Professors from Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelumand Chakwal would participate in the protest rally.`The entire 3,000 professors in 88
The Punjab Professors and Lecturers Association (PPLA) said the teachers would march from Gordon College and after passing through Benazir Bhutto Road would reach Rawalpindi Press Club, where they would stage a sit-in.
Professors from Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelumand Chakwal would participate in the protest rally.`The entire 3,000 professors in 88
Federal Directorate of Education FDE to check O/A level education, demand among students
ISLAMABAD, Prior to the launch of O/A level education, the committee formed by the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) would soon conduct a survey in its institutions to check its demand among students.
Talking to APP, Director Model Colleges, FDE, Tariq Masood said a performa, in this regard, will be distributed among the students of class 7th and 8th.
After assessing the demand the course will be introduced in the institutes where it is required, he said.
He said introduction of
Talking to APP, Director Model Colleges, FDE, Tariq Masood said a performa, in this regard, will be distributed among the students of class 7th and 8th.
After assessing the demand the course will be introduced in the institutes where it is required, he said.
He said introduction of
Schools, colleges in provide rural areas of federal capital Islamabad capital territory (ICT) administration
ISLAMABAD, Islamabad capital territory (ICT) administration will provide assistance in upgrading various facilities at public sector educational institutions in rural areas of federal capital.
According to sources, ICT administration will upgrade facilities at Islamabad Model College for Girls Golra Sharif, Islamabad Model School for Girls Sangjani and Islamabad Model School for Girls Jhangi Syedan.
Computer literacy centres in 12 union council of the city will also be established and
According to sources, ICT administration will upgrade facilities at Islamabad Model College for Girls Golra Sharif, Islamabad Model School for Girls Sangjani and Islamabad Model School for Girls Jhangi Syedan.
Computer literacy centres in 12 union council of the city will also be established and
Government High School Taxila Students tasked to build classrooms
TAXILA, Students of Government High School Taxila have been forced to work as `labourers` in reconstruction of their classrooms for the last several weeks.
Talking to this reporter, some of the students said the management had asked them to break old bricks, cement blocks and remove the debris of the old building demolished by the contractor for construction of new classrooms.
They said their teachers had asked them to spend their free and recess periods by helping in the construction
Talking to this reporter, some of the students said the management had asked them to break old bricks, cement blocks and remove the debris of the old building demolished by the contractor for construction of new classrooms.
They said their teachers had asked them to spend their free and recess periods by helping in the construction
Hackers absolved of charges hacking a website of National Response Centre (NRC) of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)
RAWALPINDI, A local court on Monday acquitted three persons of hacking a website of National Response Centre (NRC) of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA).
Additional Sessions Judge Rawalpindi Amjad Nazir Chaudhary was hearing a petition for their acquittal. The petition was filed by Advocate Imran Safdar, counsel for the alleged hackers.
Advocate Safdar told the court that the website was hacked by Saudian hackers and not by his clients Hassan Khan, Ahmed Hafeez and Farmanullah
Additional Sessions Judge Rawalpindi Amjad Nazir Chaudhary was hearing a petition for their acquittal. The petition was filed by Advocate Imran Safdar, counsel for the alleged hackers.
Advocate Safdar told the court that the website was hacked by Saudian hackers and not by his clients Hassan Khan, Ahmed Hafeez and Farmanullah
New curriculum for police officers` training soon board of governors (BoG) of National Police Academy,
ISLAMABAD, The board of governors (BoG) of National Police Academy, Monday decided to formulate a new curriculum for police officers to meet the modern day challenges including the module of interviewing women, children and victims of violence.
The meeting noted that curriculum for senior police officers needed to be amended and topics like counterterrorism and other growing crimes should be included in the courses.
The board meeting was chaired by Federal Minister for Interior Senator
The meeting noted that curriculum for senior police officers needed to be amended and topics like counterterrorism and other growing crimes should be included in the courses.
The board meeting was chaired by Federal Minister for Interior Senator
Abolish written test for PhD and MPhil programmes admissions: International Islamic University Islamabad IIUI
ISLAMABAD, While the Higher Education Commission (HEC) has shown concerns over the fewer number of students enrolling for PhD and MPhil programmes at the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI), the latter has suggested that written test should not be a criterion for admission to these programmes.
`Our students mostly come from madressahs (seminaries) and they cannot pass the graduate record examination (GRE). It is alsodifficult for them to pass the written test having a portion
`Our students mostly come from madressahs (seminaries) and they cannot pass the graduate record examination (GRE). It is alsodifficult for them to pass the written test having a portion
UTP kills one, injures two in court lockup
LARKANA, Jan 16: Five policemen, including a subinspector, were taken into custody and dismissed from service, and also issued notice on charge of criminal negligence when an under trial prisoner brought to court for hearing was killed and two injured by one of the inmates on Monday while kept in a lockup situated on the backside of the premises. The weapon used in the crime was allegedly smuggled inside with the food brought in by a female relative, SSP Larkana Aijaz Tareen said.
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Sindh University Jamshoro SU teachers march on campus boycotted classes
HYDERABAD, cademic activities remained suspended in Sindh University in Jamshoro on Monday because teachers boycotted classes.
Representatives of the Sindh University Teachers` Association (SUTA) along with hundreds of teachers marched on the campus from department to department.
They were chanting slogans for the immediate implementation of their demands i.e., to constitute a judicial commission to probe the assassination of Prof Bashir Ahmed Channar, immediate removal of the retired,
Representatives of the Sindh University Teachers` Association (SUTA) along with hundreds of teachers marched on the campus from department to department.
They were chanting slogans for the immediate implementation of their demands i.e., to constitute a judicial commission to probe the assassination of Prof Bashir Ahmed Channar, immediate removal of the retired,
exhibition of calligraphic art by Ahmed Anver at Citi Art Gallery
KARACHI, Calligraphic art show An exhibition of calligraphic art by Ahmed Anver opens at Citi Art Gallery on Tuesday at 5.30pm.
The show titled ‘A celebration of eternal message’ will remain open till Jan 24, daily from 11am to
The show titled ‘A celebration of eternal message’ will remain open till Jan 24, daily from 11am to
Sindh High Court allows MUET student to attend classes of civil engineering
KARACHI, The Sindh High Court on Monday allowed a student to attend classes of civil engineering at the Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (MUET).
A division bench headed by Justice Maqbool Baqar was seized with the hearing of a petition filed by Shahid Niaz Sheikh, a fourth year student of MUET, who sought permission to attend classes of the 2012 session.
The petitioner, represented by Advocate Bisharat Ali Memon, impleaded the varsity`s vice chancellor, the registrar, the
A division bench headed by Justice Maqbool Baqar was seized with the hearing of a petition filed by Shahid Niaz Sheikh, a fourth year student of MUET, who sought permission to attend classes of the 2012 session.
The petitioner, represented by Advocate Bisharat Ali Memon, impleaded the varsity`s vice chancellor, the registrar, the
Punjab Chief Minister govt pursuing strategy for spread of quality education’
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Shahbaz Sharif said that the youth was a valuable asset of the country and the guarantee to a bright future, adding that the country could be put on the road to progress by equipping the youth with modern knowledge.
He said that the Punjab government was pursuing a comprehensive strategy for the spread of quality education in the province.
He added that revolutionary steps had been taken in this regard, highlighting the knowledge city and Information
He said that the Punjab government was pursuing a comprehensive strategy for the spread of quality education in the province.
He added that revolutionary steps had been taken in this regard, highlighting the knowledge city and Information
declared the “best teachers” 128 teachers receive cash prizes announced eight years ago
LAHORE: More than one hundred teachers belonging to different schools have been awarded an amount of Rs 2.39 million, eight years after the announcement of the prize on being declared the “best teachers”.
On the orders of Punjab Ombudsman Khalid Mehmood, EDO (Education) Mandi Bahauddin paid an amount of Rs 2.39 million to 128 teachers that were awarded with the title of “best teachers” eight years ago. Some of those teachers are near retirement while some have already retired.
On the orders of Punjab Ombudsman Khalid Mehmood, EDO (Education) Mandi Bahauddin paid an amount of Rs 2.39 million to 128 teachers that were awarded with the title of “best teachers” eight years ago. Some of those teachers are near retirement while some have already retired.
life of Thalassemia patients Pre-marriage test only way to avoid Thalassemia
KARACHI: General secretary Omair Sana Foundation Dr Saqib Ansari has said that life of Thalassemia patients could be eased through proper care, blood transfusion and release of iron timely. He expressed these views while addressing a seminar on Thalassemia at the Abbasi Shaheed Hospital (ASH) here on Monday. Addressing the seminar he said that Thalassemia -screening test was necessary before marriage so as to prevent next generations from being affected by the disease. On the occasion, he shed
PhD review committee meets in International Islamic University IIUI
ISLAMABAD A meeting of the PhD Review Committee was held at the International Islamic University (IIUI) on Monday.
The committee comprised Higher Education Commission (HEC) Adviser (HRD) Dr Riaz Hussian Qureshi, Arid Agricultural University Rawalpindi Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Khalid Mehmood Khan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir University Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Habib ur Rehman, former Fatima Jinnah Women Univeristy Rawalpindi vice chancellor Dr Saeeda Asadullah, IIUI Vice President Dr Sahibzada Sajid
The committee comprised Higher Education Commission (HEC) Adviser (HRD) Dr Riaz Hussian Qureshi, Arid Agricultural University Rawalpindi Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Khalid Mehmood Khan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir University Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Habib ur Rehman, former Fatima Jinnah Women Univeristy Rawalpindi vice chancellor Dr Saeeda Asadullah, IIUI Vice President Dr Sahibzada Sajid
Mothers Day ceremony at Fatima-tuz-Zohra Girls Degree College Mansehra
Prof. Dr. Syed Sakhawat Shah, Vice Chancellor Hazara University Mansehra addressing the faculty, students and parents on the eve of Mothers Day ceremony at Fatima-tuz-Zohra Girls Degree College Mansehra
Education is a sacred profession. Pursuit for learning is mandatory for all the Muslim men and women. Within this the development of medical education is a great service to the humanity. In this field PIPS has excelled in education progression in the area. After establishing the excellent
Education is a sacred profession. Pursuit for learning is mandatory for all the Muslim men and women. Within this the development of medical education is a great service to the humanity. In this field PIPS has excelled in education progression in the area. After establishing the excellent
Gallbladder cancer cases increasing in Karachi
Gallbladder carcinoma (GC) was first described by Maximilian Stoll in 1777, and more than 200 years later, it is still considered to be a highly malignant disease with a poor survival rate. The clinical presentation of GC is nonspecific. It is often recognised late, with the diagnosis being established during advanced stages of the disease. Survival is less than five years in 90 percent of the cases. The incidence of GC in any population varies widely among various geographic regions and ethnic
Sports experience not required for heading University of Karachi KU’s sports body
KARACHI - While the University of Karachi (KU) has a director of Physical Education, the varsity has appointed a lecturer without any link to sports to convene the 2012 Sports Committee, which grants admissions to candidates on the sports quota.
This move has sounded alarm bells about possible favouritism with regard to admissions on sports quota this year.
Moreover, there is a possibility of non-cooperation by KU’s Directorate of Physical Education over the Admissions director’s decision
This move has sounded alarm bells about possible favouritism with regard to admissions on sports quota this year.
Moreover, there is a possibility of non-cooperation by KU’s Directorate of Physical Education over the Admissions director’s decision
Islamabad High Court IHC issues notice to FDE boss, former CADD secretary
Islamabad - The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday issued notices to Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) Director General (DG) Atif Kayani and former Capital Administration and Development Division (CADD) secretary Junaid Iqbal on a contempt of court petition filed against them for not complying with court orders. A single-member bench consisting of Justice Riaz Ahmed Khan was hearing the case in which education department stenographers’ counsel Shoaib Ahmed Nasir informed the court that
LUMS annual international film festival on February 10 Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) in collaboration LMA
LAHORE - The Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) in collaboration with LUMS Media Arts Society (LMA) is organising the annual international film festival on February 10. The event is one of the largest student-organized film festivals in South Asia. A number of students from all over the country and overseas would join the event to present their creative talent through the medium of film. The aim of the event is to give the art of film-making a much needed resuscitation in Pakistan.
Govt schools to get more facilities Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration
ISLAMABAD - The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration will provide assistance in upgrading various facilities at government schools in rural areas of Islamabad. According to sources, the ICT administration will upgrade facilities at Model College for Girls Golra Sharif, Islamabad Model School for Girls Sangjani and Islamabad Model Schools for Girls Jhangi Sayedan. Computer literacy centres in 12 union councils of the city will be established and far-flung areas will be covered to
Free puppet show mesmerises children by National Puppet Theatre (NPT) at Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA)
Islamabad - The National Puppet Theatre (NPT) of the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) on Monday enthralled children of various educational institutions with its colourful puppet show. The show, which was a regular feature of PNCA’s activities for promotion of culture and traditions among children, was organised with an aim to aware school children about social responsibility. The puppeteers entertained children with movement of puppets featuring stories related to social issues
British Council honours students 200 students completed their education in Britain
ISLAMABAD - Some 200 students who had completed their education in Britain but were unable to attend their graduation ceremonies there were honoured by the British Council here at a ceremony on Monday. British Deputy High Commissioner Alison Blake awarded certificates to students at the ceremony, which was organised by the British Council in collaboration with the British High Commission. “The thousands of Pakistani graduates from UK universities embody the strong and lasting connections
IIUI Shariah and Law Department fails to attract students Higher Education Commission (HEC) PhD Review
Islamabad - The Higher Education Commission (HEC) PhD Review Committee on Monday expressed dissatisfaction over International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) Shariah and Law Department’s performance, as it failed to attract students. The committee’s meeting was held at the IIUI with HEC Adviser Dr Riaz Hussian Qureshi in the chair. According to sources, the committee took serious notice of the declining numbers of students in the department. Sources said that the varsity administration
Workshop on miniature painting begins at Pakistan National Council of the Arts NAG
ISLAMABAD - The Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) in association with Ministry of National Heritage and Integration on Monday arranged a ‘Workshop on Traditional Miniature Paintings of the Subcontinent’ by a noted artist Farrah Mahmood Adnan at National Art Gallery (NAG). As many as 30 male and female students from various educational institutions of twin cities participated in the training workshop that will continue at NAG till January 27. An expert in the field of miniature
O level student of Beaconhouse School System (BSS) makes world record field of Biology in Cambridge International Exams (CIE) 2010-11
LAHORE - Zoha Abdullah Malik, a O level student of Beaconhouse School System (BSS) Wah Cantt Campus, has made a world record in the field of Biology in Cambridge International Exams (CIE) 2010-11. She secured A stars in all eight subjects and made the world record. Zoha became part of BSS Wah when she took admission in Pre-Nursery in 1997. She has always been a very bright and an intelligent girl who excelled in curricular and extracurricular
Government College University Lahore GCU wins declamation contest All Pakistan Bilingual Declamation Contest 2012
LAHORE - The Government College University Lahore Debating Society has won the All Pakistan Bilingual Declamation Contest 2012, organised by the Wise College Gulberg. As many as 56 speakers from 14 prestigious educational institutions took part in the contest. In Urdu debate, Zahid Ali secured the first position while Adnan Farooq stood second. Qurat-ul-Ain secured the third position in English Debates. The GCU team also lifted a tem trophy. GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad
Local problems local solutions’ University of Health Sciences (UHS) Vice-Chancellor
LAHORE - University of Health Sciences (UHS) Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Malik Hussain Mubashar on Monday called for equipping the government officials with an ability to can deal with public affairs at the local level with local solutions. He was addressing a 12-member delegation of probationary officers from Civil Services Academy Lahore who visited UHS. Prof Mubashar said the civil servants held a controlling position in the administrative structure of the country, adding that they must be able
What is taking Higher Education Commission HEC so long? issue of recognising ‘Asian Journal of Business and Management Sciences (AJBMS) of UK
LAHORE - A large amount of money and research of the country’s scholars are at stake due to the alleged negligence of Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan over the issue of recognising ‘Asian Journal of Business and Management Sciences (AJBMS) of UK’. Scholars alleged that third class journals were included in HEC’s list but AJBMS, whose editorial board comprises of 25 international professors, of which 12 are from USA, UK, South Africa and Spain is still to be recognized.
Punjab Chief Minister stresses importance of alternative energy sources providing modern knowledge
LAHORE - Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif while talking to various district assembly members on Monday, said the youth is a valuable asset for the country and that Pakistan could progress by providing them modern knowledge. He stated that the Punjab government was pursuing a comprehensive strategy to spread quality education throughout the province. He said the establishment of the Knowledge City and the Information Technology University were important for the promotion of modern
Student makes history at Aitchison College college was awarded the first triple blazer in the 125-year-old institution
LAHORE - History was made the other day (January 13) at the Aitchison College, when the head boy of the college was awarded the first triple blazer in the 125-year-old institution. Taking on arduous paths to attain excellence, Haider has defied all standards of excellence and performed beyond any measure of achievements. He attained the Full College Academics blazer in 2010 by securing 10 A’s which followed undeterred consistency throughout his stay. The following year Haider christened
Too ‘corrupt’ to continiue? the Punjab University main topic of discussion,
LAHORE - At the time when the appointment of a regular vice chancellor at the Punjab University is the main topic of discussion, the Academies Staff Association and PU employees are demanding of the Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif to investigate the irregularities and financial embezzlements done by Acting VC Professor Dr Mujahid Kamran who himself is a candidate for the VC slot. Sources in the PU asking not be named alleged that in his four-year tenure, Kamran had made around 600 and 250
PU declares exams results bs and masters Dubai, UAE, Kuwait, Ankara, London, UK, Punjab University Examinations Department
LAHORE: (Monday, January 16, 2012): Punjab University Examinations Department has declared the results of MA Islamic Studies, Part-II, Annual Exam 2011, BA Special Annual Exam 2011 held at Kuwait, BA Special Annual Exam 2010 held at Madinah Munawwara, KSA, BA Special Supplementary Exam 2010 held at Dubai, UAE, BA Special Annual Exam 2011 held at Ankara, Turkey, BA Special Annual Exam 2011 held at London, UK, BA/BSc Special Annual Exam 2011 held at Dubai, UAE, Professional Diploma in
LAHORE: (Monday, January 16, 2012): Punjab University Examinations Department has declared the results of MA Islamic Studies, Part-II, Annual Exam 2011, BA Special Annual Exam 2011 held at Kuwait, BA Special Annual Exam 2010 held at Madinah Munawwara, KSA, BA Special Supplementary Exam 2010 held at Dubai, UAE, BA Special Annual Exam 2011 held at Ankara, Turkey, BA Special Annual Exam 2011 held at London, UK, BA/BSc Special Annual Exam 2011 held at Dubai, UAE, Professional Diploma in Painting,
Punjab University has awards PhD degrees to 08 candidates
LAHORE: (Monday, January 16, 2012): Punjab University has awarded PhD degrees to Saima Shamas D/o Shamas Ud Din in the subject of Urdu after approval of her research thesis entitled “Urdu Ghazal Main Marg-o-Hayat Ka Tasawwur,” Mujahid Hussain Bukhari S/o Yousaf Ali Shah in the subject of Chemistry after approval of his research thesis entitled “Synthesis, Characterization and Biological Studies of Pyrimidine Related Compounds,”Tariq Majeed S/o Abdul Majeed in the subject of Urdu
Literary writings address expats issues English writer Dr Waseem Anwar
LAHORE An English writer Dr Waseem Anwar has said English literary writings in or about Pakistan raise question of belonging, exile and alienation.
According to press release received here, he was addressing a function held at Pakistan High Commission in London for inauguration of South Asian Review — special issue on the Pakistani English creative writing, and at South Asian Literary Association/Modern Languages Association (SALA/MLA) Conference 2012 in Seattle, the USA.
Dr Waseem
According to press release received here, he was addressing a function held at Pakistan High Commission in London for inauguration of South Asian Review — special issue on the Pakistani English creative writing, and at South Asian Literary Association/Modern Languages Association (SALA/MLA) Conference 2012 in Seattle, the USA.
Dr Waseem
Imamia Students Organization (ISO) Pakistan condemned bomb blast
LAHORE THE Imamia Students Organization (ISO) Pakistan has strongly condemned a bomb blast near a Chehlum procession in Khanpur, Rahim Yar Khan district on Sunday, which claimed lives of around 18 people.The
Pupils need free home access to ICT tools
We can't afford to imprison computer science in the classroom – or turn children into criminals
Taking a board marker, Mr Smith added little twos to the top of each letter, then a bar, and down, with a tick. Then it clicked, this little equation spelt out genius, the whole world resonated with a new sense of order. What else could maths do? Running to her teacher after the lesson Sara asked if there was anything else she could learn. "No, the numbers stay here, if they catch you
Taking a board marker, Mr Smith added little twos to the top of each letter, then a bar, and down, with a tick. Then it clicked, this little equation spelt out genius, the whole world resonated with a new sense of order. What else could maths do? Running to her teacher after the lesson Sara asked if there was anything else she could learn. "No, the numbers stay here, if they catch you
Sunday, 15 January 2012
Speech services cuts 'leave children struggling'
Front-line cuts are leaving parents of children with speech and language problems struggling to get assistance, England's departing communication tsar has said.
Jean Gross said cuts to council and NHS services coincided with a huge increase in the number of children needing help.
Research suggested 28% of parents found it hard to find support, compared with just 18% two years earlier, she said.
Ministers say the new health bill will ensure GPs were better placed to help.
In
Jean Gross said cuts to council and NHS services coincided with a huge increase in the number of children needing help.
Research suggested 28% of parents found it hard to find support, compared with just 18% two years earlier, she said.
Ministers say the new health bill will ensure GPs were better placed to help.
In
Guidelines on preschool food from School Food Trust
New guidelines on nutrition for preschool children, aimed at reducing obesity, have been published.
The advice includes information on what food young children should eat, recipes and help for fussy eaters.
The guidelines, from the School Food Trust, follows a report which said that some young children were being given food better suited to adults.
The report said that more than a fifth of children were overweight or obese when they started school.
The School Food Trust said
The advice includes information on what food young children should eat, recipes and help for fussy eaters.
The guidelines, from the School Food Trust, follows a report which said that some young children were being given food better suited to adults.
The report said that more than a fifth of children were overweight or obese when they started school.
The School Food Trust said
Cross party talks on social care reform to begin this week
Cross-party talks about overhauling care and support for the elderly and disabled in England will begin this week with campaigners urging politicians to consider major change.
Health Secretary Andrew Lansley and his Lib Dem care services minister Paul Burstow will sit down with two members of the Labour health team on Tuesday.
Similar talks broke down acrimoniously before the 2010 election.
The charity Age UK said the opportunity could not be lost again.
To coincide with the
Health Secretary Andrew Lansley and his Lib Dem care services minister Paul Burstow will sit down with two members of the Labour health team on Tuesday.
Similar talks broke down acrimoniously before the 2010 election.
The charity Age UK said the opportunity could not be lost again.
To coincide with the
Girl awarded gold medal and cash prize obtaining top position in the examination
PESHAWAR,Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ameer Haider Khan Hoti honoured Nabeela Rehman, daughter of Gul Rehman, with a gold medal and cash prize for obtaining top position in the examination held under the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Chakdara.
The gold medal was given to the girl at a ceremony held on Sunday.
Nabeela Rehman, student of Government Girls Higher Secondary School Chakdara attributed her success to the prayers of parents and hard work of
The gold medal was given to the girl at a ceremony held on Sunday.
Nabeela Rehman, student of Government Girls Higher Secondary School Chakdara attributed her success to the prayers of parents and hard work of
Malala wants to rebuild schools in Swat opportunity of getting education,
PESHAWAR, Malala Yousafzai, 14, who has earned international fame for raising voice against Taliban in Swat, wants to rebuild destroyed schools in the district.
`About 400 schools had been fully destroyed by Taliban in Swat and I like to work for rehabilitation of damaged schools so that students of these areas can be provided an opportunity of getting education,` she told a panel of this news agency at her residence in Mingora, Swat.
She admitted that she was also in a state of shock
`About 400 schools had been fully destroyed by Taliban in Swat and I like to work for rehabilitation of damaged schools so that students of these areas can be provided an opportunity of getting education,` she told a panel of this news agency at her residence in Mingora, Swat.
She admitted that she was also in a state of shock
Head teacher on move after concerns raised over school
THE head teacher of a secondary school in one of Scotland's most deprived communities has moved after concerns were raised over the running of the school.
May Winton, the former head teacher at Drumchapel High School, in Glasgow, left the post after an inspection by Education Scotland, the new national body responsible for overseeing teaching and learning.
Although the report has not yet been published, The Herald understands it could be one of the worst ever received by a Glasgow school.
May Winton, the former head teacher at Drumchapel High School, in Glasgow, left the post after an inspection by Education Scotland, the new national body responsible for overseeing teaching and learning.
Although the report has not yet been published, The Herald understands it could be one of the worst ever received by a Glasgow school.
UoG students` industrial vision 2030 University of Gujrat`s School of Art, Design and Architecture
GGDREAMERS and thinlcers can propel the economic development of the country.` In pursuit of this vision, the University of Gujrat`s School of Art, Design and Architecture has marked its humble beginning by producing its first batch of such dreamers and thinkers, who have come up with nation-building projects venturing Vision Pakistan 2030.
The first batch of BS (Honours) graduates has produced 19 innovative industrial design products and nine communication designs, which have been put on
The first batch of BS (Honours) graduates has produced 19 innovative industrial design products and nine communication designs, which have been put on
exhibition of works by Prof A.R. Nagori opens at Artscene gallery
Exhibition at Artscene KARACHI, Jan 15: An exhibition of works by Prof A.R. Nagori opens at Artscene gallery on Monday at 5.30pm.
The show, being held to mark his first death anniversary, will remain open till Jan
The show, being held to mark his first death anniversary, will remain open till Jan
Bacha Khan’s philosophy of non-violence and Benazir Bhutto’s charisma inspires Malala
PESHAWAR: The positive global and local response has invigorated Malala Yousafzai with additional courage and she will continue her efforts for education, especially among girls, by setting up the Malala Education Foundation.
“Over 400 schools in Swat have been fully destroyed by militants and I would like to work for the rehabilitation of damaged schools,” said the 14-year-old, who has earned international fame and recognition for raising her voice against the Taliban.
Malala also plans
“Over 400 schools in Swat have been fully destroyed by militants and I would like to work for the rehabilitation of damaged schools,” said the 14-year-old, who has earned international fame and recognition for raising her voice against the Taliban.
Malala also plans
Campus life: University of Agriculture Faisalabad UAF to set up mega civic centre by next year
FAISALABAD: The University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) plans to set up a civic centre comprising of shopping malls, banks and outlets of international food chains near the Post Office.
This was announced by UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Iqrar Ahmad Khan while inaugurating a branch of Muslim Commercial Bank Ltd on Saturday. Khan was flanked by Faisalabad Circle Bank general manger Ibrar Hussian and branch manager Kashif Nazir. All deans and directors were also present on the occasion.
“This
This was announced by UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Iqrar Ahmad Khan while inaugurating a branch of Muslim Commercial Bank Ltd on Saturday. Khan was flanked by Faisalabad Circle Bank general manger Ibrar Hussian and branch manager Kashif Nazir. All deans and directors were also present on the occasion.
“This
SZABIST Law School beat Quaid-i-Azam Law College of Lahore at the international humanitarian law moot court competition
Conflict zones: Two Lahore schools runners-up in humanitarian law moot KARACHI: SZABIST Law School beat Quaid-i-Azam Law College of Lahore at the international humanitarian law moot court competition organised by the law society of Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology over the weekend.
Lahore University of Management Sciences came third.
The subject was International Humanitarian Law, which is a body of international rules that seeks to limit the effects of armed
Lahore University of Management Sciences came third.
The subject was International Humanitarian Law, which is a body of international rules that seeks to limit the effects of armed
Planning Commission meeting lauded the management of UET’s initiatives
PESHAWAR The Planning Commission in a recent meeting lauded the management of the University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Peshawar for the speedy progress on the development projects.
The meeting discussed the four projects being executed in the UET at a cost of Rs8.28 billion funded through the Public Sector Development Programme. The expenditure incurred on the projects was Rs3.02 billion of the total cost. A sum of Rs460 million has been allocated for the said projects of which
The meeting discussed the four projects being executed in the UET at a cost of Rs8.28 billion funded through the Public Sector Development Programme. The expenditure incurred on the projects was Rs3.02 billion of the total cost. A sum of Rs460 million has been allocated for the said projects of which
Qul of mother of Prof Anjum Nisar, Registrar of Government College University,
Qul
LAHORE
THE Qul of mother of Prof Anjum Nisar, Registrar of Government College University, who had passed away on Saturday, will be held today (Monday). In a press statement here on Sunday, GCU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman and faculty members expressed condolences over her sad demise and prayed for eternal blessing to the departed soul and courage for the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss with fortitude. The Qul will be held at 3 pm at Qaumi Markaz,
LAHORE
THE Qul of mother of Prof Anjum Nisar, Registrar of Government College University, who had passed away on Saturday, will be held today (Monday). In a press statement here on Sunday, GCU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman and faculty members expressed condolences over her sad demise and prayed for eternal blessing to the departed soul and courage for the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss with fortitude. The Qul will be held at 3 pm at Qaumi Markaz,
TWO-day training workshop on “Disaster Risk Management” with collaboration NDMA, NIDM, PDMA, UNDP
Workshop LAHORE
A TWO-day training workshop on “Disaster Risk Management” will be held at the Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) from Monday (today). The training, being organised in collaboration and support of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is specially held for the faculty, administrative staff and students of
A TWO-day training workshop on “Disaster Risk Management” will be held at the Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) from Monday (today). The training, being organised in collaboration and support of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is specially held for the faculty, administrative staff and students of
2nd Scientific Annual Symposium of Postgraduate Medical Institute Lahore
Symposium LAHORE
THE 2nd Scientific Annual Symposium of Postgraduate Medical Institute Lahore is going to be held on 8th and 9th February, 2012. According to a press release here on Sunday, PGMI Principal Prof Dr Tariq Salahuddin said the academic activities pertaining to Scientific Symposium would be celebrated throughout the week from February 6 to February 11 while scientific paper presentations would be held on 8th and 9th of February. Prof Dr Agha Shabir Ali will be the organizing
THE 2nd Scientific Annual Symposium of Postgraduate Medical Institute Lahore is going to be held on 8th and 9th February, 2012. According to a press release here on Sunday, PGMI Principal Prof Dr Tariq Salahuddin said the academic activities pertaining to Scientific Symposium would be celebrated throughout the week from February 6 to February 11 while scientific paper presentations would be held on 8th and 9th of February. Prof Dr Agha Shabir Ali will be the organizing
Punjab Education Foundation PEF trains completed 136,000 teachers and school heads of private schools
LAHORE
THE Punjab Education Foundation has completed the capacity-building of 136,000 teachers and school heads of private schools in the province to improve the standard of low-cost private schools by enhancing skills of teachers. According to a handout on Sunday, PEF Chairman Raja Anwar stated this while talking to a 25-member delegation of schoolteachers and heads of different private schools of Lahore at his office. During the training, the teachers were also trained in classroom
THE Punjab Education Foundation has completed the capacity-building of 136,000 teachers and school heads of private schools in the province to improve the standard of low-cost private schools by enhancing skills of teachers. According to a handout on Sunday, PEF Chairman Raja Anwar stated this while talking to a 25-member delegation of schoolteachers and heads of different private schools of Lahore at his office. During the training, the teachers were also trained in classroom
128 teachers get package after 8 years Punjab EDO (Education)
LAHORE
ON the orders of the Ombudsman Punjab Khalid Mehmood, EDO (Education) Mandi Bahauddin has paid an amount of Rs. 2.39 million to 128 best teachers on account of incentive package for schoolteachers after eight years while a number of deserving teachers amongst them are availing their retirement on the superannuation.
According to details, a secondary schoolteacher of district Mandi Bahauddin submitted a complaint through Abdur Razzaq, a retired teacher, Government Higher Secondary
ON the orders of the Ombudsman Punjab Khalid Mehmood, EDO (Education) Mandi Bahauddin has paid an amount of Rs. 2.39 million to 128 best teachers on account of incentive package for schoolteachers after eight years while a number of deserving teachers amongst them are availing their retirement on the superannuation.
According to details, a secondary schoolteacher of district Mandi Bahauddin submitted a complaint through Abdur Razzaq, a retired teacher, Government Higher Secondary
ICAP’s international conference “Testing Times: Reflections on Present and Future” from Friday
LAHORE
THE Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) will organize an international conference “Testing Times: Reflections on Present and Future” on Friday till Saturday January 21.
A spokesman of ICAP said Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif would inaugurate the moot, which would be an important forum for policy-makers, scholars, business leaders and our fraternity members to exchange ideas about the testing times that we were going through and about the challenges of
THE Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) will organize an international conference “Testing Times: Reflections on Present and Future” on Friday till Saturday January 21.
A spokesman of ICAP said Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif would inaugurate the moot, which would be an important forum for policy-makers, scholars, business leaders and our fraternity members to exchange ideas about the testing times that we were going through and about the challenges of
Divide surfaces in Punjab University PU faculty over vice chancellor VC
LAHORE
A CLEAR divide among faculty members of Punjab University over future vice chancellor (VC) of the varsity has surfaced as one group of teachers is openly opposing Dr Mujahid Kamran’s candidature while others are all for him.
Punjab University’s acting VC Dr Mujahid Kamran, whose four-year term as the VC expired on January 2 this year, is one of the three shortlisted candidates for the coveted post once again.
Ever since the VC Search Committee forwarded the panel comprising
A CLEAR divide among faculty members of Punjab University over future vice chancellor (VC) of the varsity has surfaced as one group of teachers is openly opposing Dr Mujahid Kamran’s candidature while others are all for him.
Punjab University’s acting VC Dr Mujahid Kamran, whose four-year term as the VC expired on January 2 this year, is one of the three shortlisted candidates for the coveted post once again.
Ever since the VC Search Committee forwarded the panel comprising
Federal Board of Revenue, FBR Training and Research programme
LAHORE
INLAND Revenue, Federal Board of Revenue, Member Shahid Hussain Asad has appreciated the training activities at Directorate General of Training and Research and reiterated the need for further improving the training skills to target broadening of tax base and revenue generation.
He was addressing the final passing out ceremony of the 38th Specialised Training Programme as chief guest at Directorate General of Training and Research (Inland Revenue), Lahore. Senior officers, including
INLAND Revenue, Federal Board of Revenue, Member Shahid Hussain Asad has appreciated the training activities at Directorate General of Training and Research and reiterated the need for further improving the training skills to target broadening of tax base and revenue generation.
He was addressing the final passing out ceremony of the 38th Specialised Training Programme as chief guest at Directorate General of Training and Research (Inland Revenue), Lahore. Senior officers, including
New classes at University of Karachi academic session 2012 start from Monday (today)
Karachi
Classes of the first semester of the academic session 2012 of the Karachi University will begins from Monday (today). The university has issued a ‘code of conduct’ for the newcomers as well as enrolled students of the public sector
Classes of the first semester of the academic session 2012 of the Karachi University will begins from Monday (today). The university has issued a ‘code of conduct’ for the newcomers as well as enrolled students of the public sector
Aspiring VC of the University of Karachi vow to counter political activism
Karachi
The Sindh Governor’s Vice Chancellor Search Committee conducted interviews for the post of the VC of the University of Karachi at the Governor’s House on Sunday.
The term of the incumbent had ended on January 5, but he had agreed to carry on until a new VC was appointed. According to some of the candidates for the post, they were asked by the interviewers to tell them if they had had any suggestions on improving the overall atmosphere at the university.
The applicants
The Sindh Governor’s Vice Chancellor Search Committee conducted interviews for the post of the VC of the University of Karachi at the Governor’s House on Sunday.
The term of the incumbent had ended on January 5, but he had agreed to carry on until a new VC was appointed. According to some of the candidates for the post, they were asked by the interviewers to tell them if they had had any suggestions on improving the overall atmosphere at the university.
The applicants
China, top oil provider Saudi Arabia sign energy deals during Premier Wen visit
RIYADH: China signed energy deals with its top oil provider Saudi Arabia on Sunday as its Premier Wen Jiabao visited the kingdom with tension over Iran's nuclear programme sparking fears of major oil supply disruptions.
The Chinese leader met King Abdullah on Sunday, Saudi state news agency SPA said, adding that the two leaders "discussed regional and international developments, as well as cooperation between the two countries."
Saudi Arabia is the largest supplier of oil to energy-hungry
The Chinese leader met King Abdullah on Sunday, Saudi state news agency SPA said, adding that the two leaders "discussed regional and international developments, as well as cooperation between the two countries."
Saudi Arabia is the largest supplier of oil to energy-hungry
400MW of power from wind energy this year: wind power projects in Gharo and Jhimpir, Sindh province AEDB
Islamabad At least 400 megawatts of electricity from wind power projects in Gharo and Jhimpir, Sindh province will be added to national grid by the end of current year which is being observed as the year for wind energy.
This was stated by Chief Executive Officer of Alternate Energy Development Board (AEDB) Arif Alauddin while talking to a recently held media reception. He said that investment commitments of $ 500 million have been made for energy projects.
Four wind projects were at
This was stated by Chief Executive Officer of Alternate Energy Development Board (AEDB) Arif Alauddin while talking to a recently held media reception. He said that investment commitments of $ 500 million have been made for energy projects.
Four wind projects were at
initiative of Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Waseela-e-Taleem to enrol 1 million
Islamabad
Waseela-e-Taleem initiative of Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) would be launched by April to enrol one million children in schools of under privileged families.
Talking to APP, an official of BISP said that children of BISP beneficiary families, aged between 6 to 12 years would get free of cost quality education under this initiative.
Around one million children would be registered in the schools for free education in the first phase. However, the programme has planned
Waseela-e-Taleem initiative of Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) would be launched by April to enrol one million children in schools of under privileged families.
Talking to APP, an official of BISP said that children of BISP beneficiary families, aged between 6 to 12 years would get free of cost quality education under this initiative.
Around one million children would be registered in the schools for free education in the first phase. However, the programme has planned
PRC sensitises 25,000 students about breast cancer awareness sessions in 15 federal government schools and colleges
Islamabad
Pink Ribbon Campaign (PRC) sensitised 25,000 students about the breast cancer disease through arranging awareness sessions in 15 federal government schools and colleges.
National Coordinator, Pink Ribbon Campaign, Omer Aftab on Sunday told APP that the series of awareness sessions are being arranged under ‘Pink Ribbon Youth Year 2012’ launched recently with the support of Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC), Pakistan Postal Service and
Pink Ribbon Campaign (PRC) sensitised 25,000 students about the breast cancer disease through arranging awareness sessions in 15 federal government schools and colleges.
National Coordinator, Pink Ribbon Campaign, Omer Aftab on Sunday told APP that the series of awareness sessions are being arranged under ‘Pink Ribbon Youth Year 2012’ launched recently with the support of Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC), Pakistan Postal Service and
AIOU launches e-learning facility Islamabad: Allama Iqbal Open University
Islamabad: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) Vice Chancellor Nazir A. Sangi has said that the university would launch e-learning facility through Internet to conduct workshops across the country.
Talking to APP in an exclusive interview, he said that students, who hail from remote and adjacent areas, can attend the workshops through e-learning facility.
He said that e-learning project would be completed within one year and workshops would be conducted in various languages including
Talking to APP in an exclusive interview, he said that students, who hail from remote and adjacent areas, can attend the workshops through e-learning facility.
He said that e-learning project would be completed within one year and workshops would be conducted in various languages including
how to take care of dry skin in winter
Dry skin can be itchy, uncomfortable and even painful if the skin begins to crack.
The Cleveland Clinic offers these suggestions for caring for dry skin:
* Make sure your shower or bath water is lukewarm; never too hot.
* Take baths or showers of no longer than 10 minutes.
* Apply a moisturizer as soon as you get out of the bath or shower.
* Wash with a moisturizing cleanser.
* During winter months, moisturize with a heavy cream or ointment. Use a lighter lotion during
The Cleveland Clinic offers these suggestions for caring for dry skin:
* Make sure your shower or bath water is lukewarm; never too hot.
* Take baths or showers of no longer than 10 minutes.
* Apply a moisturizer as soon as you get out of the bath or shower.
* Wash with a moisturizing cleanser.
* During winter months, moisturize with a heavy cream or ointment. Use a lighter lotion during
Vice Chancellor of the University of Karachi VC KU condoles demise of youngest IT expert
KARACHI: Vice Chancellor of the University of Karachi (KU) Prof Dr Pirzada Qasim Raza Siddiqui has expressed sorrow and grief over the passing away of Arfa Karim, the world’s youngest Microsoft certified professional. In a condolence message on Sunday, he said that Arfa Karim was exceptionally intelligent and that in her death the nation has been deprived of a great daughter. He prayed to Almighty Allah to rest the departed soul in eternal peace and grant courage and fortitude to the bereaved
students of Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU) appear in ITP’s quiz competition
80 FJWU students appear in ITP’s quiz competition
ISLAMABAD: Around 80 students from various departments of Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU) took part in a quiz competition arranged by Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) with the purpose of raising traffic awareness amongst the students.
In collaboration with Pak Suzuki Company, ITP is organising a series of colourful events at different educational institutions to inculcate better traffic sense among students and encourage them in
ISLAMABAD: Around 80 students from various departments of Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU) took part in a quiz competition arranged by Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) with the purpose of raising traffic awareness amongst the students.
In collaboration with Pak Suzuki Company, ITP is organising a series of colourful events at different educational institutions to inculcate better traffic sense among students and encourage them in
Arfa Karim Loss of another genius world’s youngest Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
LAHORE Pakistan has always had its fair share of geniuses and talented individuals. Arfa Karim, the world’s youngest Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), died two days ago after being treated at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Lahore for several weeks. Even Microsoft founder Bill Gates had offered to bear the expenses of her treatment, but she could not be moved from the country due to the critical condition she was in.
Arfa was born in a Jutt Randhawa family and hailed from the
Arfa was born in a Jutt Randhawa family and hailed from the
Young Doctors Association YDA announces support for protesting doctors Social Security Doctors Association (SSDA)
LAHORE The Young Doctors Association (YDA) has announced its complete support for the protest movement of Social Security Doctors Association (SSDA) and demanded resignations from Social Security Commissioner Sher Alam Mehsood and labour secretary for failing to resolve genuine issues of social security doctors.
YDA office bearers Dr Rana Sohail, Dr Salman Kazmi, Dr Talha Sherwani, Dr Ghulam Qasim, Dr Murtaza Bloch, Dr Muhammad Khawar Khan, Dr Shahid Dreshik, Dr Waqas Gondal, Dr Shehzad,
YDA office bearers Dr Rana Sohail, Dr Salman Kazmi, Dr Talha Sherwani, Dr Ghulam Qasim, Dr Murtaza Bloch, Dr Muhammad Khawar Khan, Dr Shahid Dreshik, Dr Waqas Gondal, Dr Shehzad,
Allama Iqbal Open University AIOU admissions to start from 23rd to MA/MSc programmes
ISLAMABAD - The Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) will start its admissions of matriculation to MA/MSc programmes for Spring Semester 2012 from January 23 across the country, said Admissions Director Syed Zia-ul-Hasnain Naqvi. Naqvi said admission forms and prospectuses for all programmes being offered in Spring Semester 2012 could be obtained from the sale points at the main campus, regional campuses and coordinating offices all over the country. According to the director admissions, MSc
Renowed educationist and Oriental College said Prof Noori Literature can be used as tool for world peace
LAHORE - Renowed educationist and Oriental College Urdu Department head Professor Dr Fakharul Haq Noori said on Sunday that literature could be used as a tool for making the world peaceful, devoid of war and hatred. He said that the theory and practice of literature was a key to counter violence and war and it should be a top priority in peace research today. “It has become evident that conflicts and wars were caused not only by territorial claims, but also have a lingual, cultural and
Delay in Punjab University vice chancellor PU VC selection raises eyebrows Punjab Chief Minister
LAHORE - It could either be political pressure or a lack of confidence in the Search Committee deputed to find a vice chancellor for Punjab University since despite the passing of two weeks, Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif is yet to send a summary to the Governor Secretariat for the appointment of a regular VC, a seat that was vacated on January 2.
According to educationalist, it could not be understood why the recommendations of the Search Committee had confused the Punjab government
According to educationalist, it could not be understood why the recommendations of the Search Committee had confused the Punjab government
A group exhibition by Hadia Moiz, Kiran Saeed & Sobia Ahmed is at the Chawkandi Art gallery Of self-expression, love and history…
KARACHI - A group exhibition of recent artworks by Hadia Moiz, Kiran Saeed and Sobia Ahmed is running at the Chawkandi Art gallery until January 18.
According to Moiz, the main oeuvre is to express herself in a true way, which is why her entire work is an interpretation of her thoughts.
She paints whatever she absorbs from her surroundings. Sometimes, she might not express herself in words, but she has a medium – painting – which openly speaks for her and allows her to express
According to Moiz, the main oeuvre is to express herself in a true way, which is why her entire work is an interpretation of her thoughts.
She paints whatever she absorbs from her surroundings. Sometimes, she might not express herself in words, but she has a medium – painting – which openly speaks for her and allows her to express
US University to sponsor former Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology SSUET student’s doctorate
the City University New York, sponsor KARACHI - Santosh Singh, a Sikh student who graduated from the Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET) in 2009, will do his PhD in information technology on the expense of the City University New York, from where he completed his masters. According to a press release issued by SSUET, the student’s father, Sardar Heera Singh, called on the university’s chancellor ZA Nizami at the latter’s office and ifnromed him about the
photo exhibition to support TB patients and create awareness about tuberculosis (TB) at Indus Hospital
KARACHI - In an effort to create awareness about tuberculosis (TB) and promote an environment that is supportive to the people affected by the disease, the Indus Hospital has announced the inauguration of Tasweer-e-Zindagi - a three-day exhibition showcasing compelling photographs taken by TB patients, their families and TB treatment supporters to draw attention towards their experiences and depict life through their eyes.
Aimed at providing TB patients with an effective platform to
Aimed at providing TB patients with an effective platform to
To honour Arfa Karim Karachi’s IT Media City renamed after departed young genius
KARACHI - To honour Arfa Karim Randhawa, the world’s youngest Microsoft Certified Professional who passed away at the age of 16 in Lahore on Saturday, Karachi’s Information Technology Media City has been renamed after the young genius, Sindh Information Minister Mohammad Raza Haroon announced on Sunday.
Arfa was a computer prodigy, who in 2004, at the age of nine, became the youngest Microsoft Certified Professional in the world, a title she kept until 2008.
Arfa was studying at the
Arfa was a computer prodigy, who in 2004, at the age of nine, became the youngest Microsoft Certified Professional in the world, a title she kept until 2008.
Arfa was studying at the
TVs are Interesting Again OLED TV Wireless TV 4K and 8K TVs
By Jeff Bertolucci, PCWorld
TVs notched a starring role at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas instead of the flashier smartphone, tablet or Ultrabookthanks to a new crop of innovative and high-tech sets.
Big and beautiful TVs earned the most oohs, ahhs, and accolades at CES, including super-slim OLED displays with stunning pictures, prototype wireless TVs that ditch unsightly cords, voice-control interfaces that may ultimately replace hard-to-use,
TVs notched a starring role at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas instead of the flashier smartphone, tablet or Ultrabookthanks to a new crop of innovative and high-tech sets.
Big and beautiful TVs earned the most oohs, ahhs, and accolades at CES, including super-slim OLED displays with stunning pictures, prototype wireless TVs that ditch unsightly cords, voice-control interfaces that may ultimately replace hard-to-use,
Ultrabooks Pair with Cache SSDs for Speed, Value
By Melanie Pinola, PCWorld
Ultrabooks are giving rise to more cache solid state drives that are a less expensive alternative to typical SSDs.
Market research firm IHS predicts cache SSD shipments will explode, driven by Intel’s Ultrabook initiative.
Cache SSDs are part of Intel's Ultrabook specification. These drives look like regular solid state drives but must run alongside a separate hard drive, and they offer faster PC boot-up times. IHS expects about 22 million of the 25
Ultrabooks are giving rise to more cache solid state drives that are a less expensive alternative to typical SSDs.
Market research firm IHS predicts cache SSD shipments will explode, driven by Intel’s Ultrabook initiative.
Cache SSDs are part of Intel's Ultrabook specification. These drives look like regular solid state drives but must run alongside a separate hard drive, and they offer faster PC boot-up times. IHS expects about 22 million of the 25
boom blast Chehlum jaloos procession at Khanpur area of Rahim Yar Khan
LAHORE: A transformer exploded in Khanpur on Sunday, killing 13 people and injuring several others, DawnNews reported.
RAHIM YAR KHAN: An explosion took place during a Chehlum procession in the Khanpur area of Rahim Yar Khan on Sunday, reported Express News.
Express News correspondent reported that at least 11 people were killed in the explosion. The injured are around a dozen in number and have been shifted to a hospital.
He also said that there were around 150 people gathered at the
RAHIM YAR KHAN: An explosion took place during a Chehlum procession in the Khanpur area of Rahim Yar Khan on Sunday, reported Express News.
Express News correspondent reported that at least 11 people were killed in the explosion. The injured are around a dozen in number and have been shifted to a hospital.
He also said that there were around 150 people gathered at the
Saturday, 14 January 2012
Arfa Karim passes away in Lahore
LAHORE: The youngest Microsoft professional, Arfa Karim passes away at the age of 16 in a Lahore hospital on Saturday, DawnNews reported.
Arfa fell desperately ill last month and doctors say she has suffered brain damage, leaving her in a coma at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Lahore.
She was suffering from idiopathic epilepsy seizures which led to brain damage.
The medical experts say the epilepsy can be caused by various infectious and non-infectious diseases but in
Arfa fell desperately ill last month and doctors say she has suffered brain damage, leaving her in a coma at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Lahore.
She was suffering from idiopathic epilepsy seizures which led to brain damage.
The medical experts say the epilepsy can be caused by various infectious and non-infectious diseases but in
diploma in Information Technology (DIT) (part-I and II), Result announced Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Board of Technical Education
Result announced
PESHAWAR, Jan 14: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Board of Technical Education on Saturday declared the result of diploma in Information Technology (DIT) (part-I and II), second term examination 2011.
In all 6,092 candidates appeared out of which 3,234 were declared successful.
The passing percentage remained at 53.09, according to a press release.—Bureau
PESHAWAR, Jan 14: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Board of Technical Education on Saturday declared the result of diploma in Information Technology (DIT) (part-I and II), second term examination 2011.
In all 6,092 candidates appeared out of which 3,234 were declared successful.
The passing percentage remained at 53.09, according to a press release.—Bureau
MPhil admission MPhil programmes at Institute of Basic Medical Sciences (IBMS
PESHAWAR,Interviews of candidates seeking admission in MPhil programmes at Institute of Basic Medical Sciences (IBMS) would be held on January 16 (Monday).
The candidates have been directed to reach IBMS campus near Shalman Park Hayatabad before 9am with related documents and certificates.
Admissions would be given to students in subjects of Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Histopathology, Microbiology and Hematology after qualifying interviews in their specialties.
The candidates have been directed to reach IBMS campus near Shalman Park Hayatabad before 9am with related documents and certificates.
Admissions would be given to students in subjects of Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Histopathology, Microbiology and Hematology after qualifying interviews in their specialties.
Erra asked to rebuild 600 schools in Mansehra district development advisory committee (DDAC)
MANSEHRA,The district development advisory committee (DDAC) has demanded of the Earthquake Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Authority to complete the health and education schemes without any delay.
`It is regrettable that the Erra could not start reconstruction work on 600 schools and numerous basic health units in the district, depriving a large number of people of education and health services since the 2005 earthquake,` said MPA Habibur Rehman Tanoli while chairing the DDAC meeting here
`It is regrettable that the Erra could not start reconstruction work on 600 schools and numerous basic health units in the district, depriving a large number of people of education and health services since the 2005 earthquake,` said MPA Habibur Rehman Tanoli while chairing the DDAC meeting here
sculptor Tariq Kakar and Natalia Kakar`s paintings exhibition called `The Way` that opened at the Gallery Louvre
`Artistic couple` astounds art lovers
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14: The potency behind her paintings is not entirely in her skilled technique and richly lined palette but in that there is an emotional response and familiarity with the work especially her landscapes that overwhelm those who see them.
Featuring landscapes, portraits and still lives in her new exhibition, Natalia Kakar`s paintings completely embraced energetic colours and all aspects of contemporary fine art.
This exhibition called
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14: The potency behind her paintings is not entirely in her skilled technique and richly lined palette but in that there is an emotional response and familiarity with the work especially her landscapes that overwhelm those who see them.
Featuring landscapes, portraits and still lives in her new exhibition, Natalia Kakar`s paintings completely embraced energetic colours and all aspects of contemporary fine art.
This exhibition called
Lahore Arts Council LAC without Security system and `sound`
T will be a shock for many to know that since its inception, the Lahore Arts Council the prime official body entrusted with promotion of art and culture in the province -is being run without its own sound system, an essential component of any arts council and an integral part of all music programmes that such bodies host frequently.
The Alhamra Art Centre, The Mall, hosts a number of musical shows every year and it has to rent a sound system for these events. One can well imagine the cost
The Alhamra Art Centre, The Mall, hosts a number of musical shows every year and it has to rent a sound system for these events. One can well imagine the cost
Flaws in education budget highlighted (PCE) in collaboration with (I-SAPS)
ISLAMABAD, The members of civil society were made aware of the flaws in the allocation and utilisation of education budget urging them to be watchful in this regard for its judicious use.
The participants would further convince the education officers at district level to ensure the positive use of the budget and get maximum output from the funds earmarked for the purpose.
The three-day workshop ended on Saturday was organised by Pakistan Coalition for Education (PCE) in collaboration with
The participants would further convince the education officers at district level to ensure the positive use of the budget and get maximum output from the funds earmarked for the purpose.
The three-day workshop ended on Saturday was organised by Pakistan Coalition for Education (PCE) in collaboration with
College teachers on strike talks with Punjab government CHAKWAL,
CHAKWAL, College teachers continued boycotting classes for the second day here on Saturday. The teachers went on strike on Friday after talks with the Punjab government over acceptance of their demands failed.
The major demands of the Punjab Professors and Lecturers Association included time-scale based criteria for promotions, regularisation of all contractual lecturers and termination of the board of governors in all public colleges. A few months back, the provincial government had set up
The major demands of the Punjab Professors and Lecturers Association included time-scale based criteria for promotions, regularisation of all contractual lecturers and termination of the board of governors in all public colleges. A few months back, the provincial government had set up
Plan to improve BIEK exam system Board of Intermediate Education Karachi
KARACHI, Jan 14: The Board of Intermediate Education Karachi has planned two workshops – one for paper-setters and examiners and the other for tabulators and codifiers – to apprise them of the changes it had made to improve its examination system, BIEK chairman Prof Anwar Ahmed Zai told Dawn.
The changes pertained to the provision of answers keys to moderators by paper-setters, instead of head examiners, and posting of the answers keys of objective-type questions and short answers on the
The changes pertained to the provision of answers keys to moderators by paper-setters, instead of head examiners, and posting of the answers keys of objective-type questions and short answers on the
Karachi University’s security situation declared ‘alarming’
KARACHI, Jan 14: While describing Karachi University’s security situation as ‘alarming’, the KU teachers’ society executive committee has demanded that the vice chancellor get declared the entire campus “a high alert security zone”.
The Karachi University Teachers’ Society (Kuts) executive committee meeting was held on Saturday.
The participants of the meeting chaired by Kuts president Prof Muthahir Ahmed discussed Friday’s incident in which some students forcibly ousted
The Karachi University Teachers’ Society (Kuts) executive committee meeting was held on Saturday.
The participants of the meeting chaired by Kuts president Prof Muthahir Ahmed discussed Friday’s incident in which some students forcibly ousted
Annual Science Fair at Frontier College for Women PESHAWAR
PESHAWAR:?Students of different colleges presenting their science projects during Annual Science Fair at Frontier College for Women on Saturday. – F.P. photo by Ghulam
Frontier College girl Nudrat Gul wins Ghazal contest
PESHAWAR (APP): Known as melodious queen in her college, Nudrat Gul, with her well-tuned Ghazal of renowned Pashto poet Rehman Baba clinched the trophy by enthralling the jam-pack spectators in the Pashto Ghazals Contest held in connection with the ongoing Frontier College for Women Sports Week here on college premises on Friday.A total of 20 contestants, 10 each from 10 different colleges in the Pashto Ghazal and Declamation contests took part with head of the Pashto Department Neelofar Chand,
SANA convention: Thinkers and doers wrestle with solutions for Sindh’s people Sindhi Association of North America
KARACHI:
Few people can remember when so many prominent Sindhis – from the politician to the poet – last gathered at one single event. By this measure, Saturday’s convention by the Sindhi Association of North America (Sana) was a grand success, full of hot-blooded debate. But by its very magnitude, the convention also automatically gave rise to the expectation that so much talk will lead to action.
Indeed, there was some harsh self-reflection at work at some of the sessions. “It is
Few people can remember when so many prominent Sindhis – from the politician to the poet – last gathered at one single event. By this measure, Saturday’s convention by the Sindhi Association of North America (Sana) was a grand success, full of hot-blooded debate. But by its very magnitude, the convention also automatically gave rise to the expectation that so much talk will lead to action.
Indeed, there was some harsh self-reflection at work at some of the sessions. “It is
Lahore School of Economics LSE holds ninth convocation ceremony
LAHORE: The Lahore School of Economics (LSE) ninth convocation ceremony was held on Saturday at the Main Campus, Burki. Punjab Governor Sardar Muhammad Latif Khan Khosa was the chief guest at the event. Established in 1993, the institution got a charter in 1997 and since then it has been producing highly progressive and skilful graduates in the fields of Marketing, Economics and Finance. Khosa conferred degrees and awards to over 809 graduating students belonging to different disciplines of
Refusal to give registration for govt jobs: DCET graduates standoff with PEC hardens
Pass-outs decide to hold meetings with Pir Mazhar, Shazia Marri to raise the issue; vow to launch protest drive
By Nawaz Khuhro
KARACHI: The 1995-96 batch graduates of the Dawood College of Engineering and Technology (DCET) Karachi, who underwent over six-year delays in conduction of their examinations during 1997 to 2008 due to their college’s disaffiliation by the NED University of Engineering and Technology, have decided to launch a protest campaign from 20 January 2012 against the
By Nawaz Khuhro
KARACHI: The 1995-96 batch graduates of the Dawood College of Engineering and Technology (DCET) Karachi, who underwent over six-year delays in conduction of their examinations during 1997 to 2008 due to their college’s disaffiliation by the NED University of Engineering and Technology, have decided to launch a protest campaign from 20 January 2012 against the
UHS starts Physical Therapy programme LAHORE – Vice Chancellor University of Health Sciences
LAHORE – Vice Chancellor University of Health Sciences Prof Malik Hussain Mubbashir inaugurated classes of two-year transitional programme in Doctor of Physical Therapy (t-DPT) on Saturday.
The post-professional degree course has been launched for the first time in Pakistan.
Addressing the students and faculty members, the VC said that the programme was designed to provide contemporary knowledge and skill to practicing physical therapists for better patient care.
“What makes physical
The post-professional degree course has been launched for the first time in Pakistan.
Addressing the students and faculty members, the VC said that the programme was designed to provide contemporary knowledge and skill to practicing physical therapists for better patient care.
“What makes physical
70 missing from Italy cruise ship accident could be safe on the island of Giglio near the scene of the accident,
ROME - Around 70 people are missing from the Italian cruise ship which ran aground overnight, but could be safe on the island of Giglio near the scene of the accident, an official said Saturday. On the basis of information supplied by the operators of the Costa Concordia, which said 4,234 passengers and crew were on board, “we have found 4,165, which is a difference of about 70 people,” Giuseppe Linardi said, adding that a door-to-door search was under way on Giglio.
He said 52 children on
He said 52 children on
Samsung Galaxy SII versus VS iPhone 4S – battle for supremacy
Samsung Galaxy SII – the big bang
It’s ironic that Samsung decided to name their version of this energy packed android phone the Galaxy, since it somehow takes me to the big bang theory. Samsung with the advent of this product have finally breached that fine line of space-time continuum to create something truly spectacular, a galaxy that is outgrowing its own limits, an overdose of smartphone super-machine status. For me personally, not easily fascinated by the smell of capitalism and all
It’s ironic that Samsung decided to name their version of this energy packed android phone the Galaxy, since it somehow takes me to the big bang theory. Samsung with the advent of this product have finally breached that fine line of space-time continuum to create something truly spectacular, a galaxy that is outgrowing its own limits, an overdose of smartphone super-machine status. For me personally, not easily fascinated by the smell of capitalism and all
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