ISLAMABAD, Feb 25: The mood was enthusiastic in the Brazilian embassy on the first day of the Brazilian Film Festival which began here on Saturday and will continue till March 4.
First of its kind to be organised by the Brazilian embassy, the festival has gotten a good response from Islooites who were present in ample numbers at the first film showing.
Like many embassy events that manage to attract people from a diverse range of nationalities, this event too was a multicultural gala as
Saturday, 25 February 2012
First-ever multi-design red carpet outlet launched ISLAMABAD top fashion Model Natasha Hussain (Natty) as their brand ambassador
ISLAMABAD - The concept of multi-design outlets has taken a new move in the country as there has been a rapid growth in cities and stores over the past few years. Capital Isloo has also got a new look with a number of cafes, stores, new hangouts as well as the branded stores.
Young business women Ayesha and Wardah launched a multi designer store and kids’ outlet at United Bakery Building’s top floor of Super Market F-6. Using top fashion Model Natasha Hussain (Natty) as their brand
Young business women Ayesha and Wardah launched a multi designer store and kids’ outlet at United Bakery Building’s top floor of Super Market F-6. Using top fashion Model Natasha Hussain (Natty) as their brand
Colonoscopy cuts colon cancer death risk: study dying of colon cancer
ISLAMABAD - Millions of people have endured a colonoscopy, believing the dreaded exam may help keep them from dying of colon cancer. For the first time, a major study offers clear evidence that it does.
Removing precancerous growths spotted during the test can cut the risk of dying from colon cancer in half, the study suggests. Doctors have long assumed a benefit, but research hasn’t shown before that removing polyps would improve survival - the key measure of any cancer screening’s
Removing precancerous growths spotted during the test can cut the risk of dying from colon cancer in half, the study suggests. Doctors have long assumed a benefit, but research hasn’t shown before that removing polyps would improve survival - the key measure of any cancer screening’s
Advertising the right way all kinds of promotions ranging from multinational brands announcing
An example of this metropolis’s vibrancy is the signboards and hoardings that have cropped up on every rooftop and high-rise building. As soon as you enter the main artery of the city running from the airport to downtown, you are bombarded with all kinds of promotions ranging from multinational brands announcing their new deals to smaller firms offering exciting packages.
On one hand you may have crooner Ali Zafar trying to lure you into subscribing to a mobile phone package, while on the
On one hand you may have crooner Ali Zafar trying to lure you into subscribing to a mobile phone package, while on the
CM seeks private sector help in educational field standard of education in public schools
HYDERABAD, Feb 25: Though the provincial government has increased the budget of the Education Department by 100 per cent, the standard of education in public schools is still far below than in private institutions.
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah said this at the 7th Foundation Day ceremony of the Sargodhian Spirit Trust Public School, Tando Allah Yar on Saturday.
Academic achievements attained by private institutions had no match with the government schools, hence their support
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah said this at the 7th Foundation Day ceremony of the Sargodhian Spirit Trust Public School, Tando Allah Yar on Saturday.
Academic achievements attained by private institutions had no match with the government schools, hence their support
Napa’s ten-day performing arts festival kicks off next week National Academy of Performing Arts (Napa)
KARACHI: The National Academy of Performing Arts (Napa) is organising a 10-day performing arts festival on its premises from March 1. This was announced by the academy`s manager special projects Zain Ahmed at the Hindu Gymkhana on Friday.
Talking to the media he said that a total of five plays and four musical performances will be presented during the festival, all of which have been prepared by Napa graduates and alumni.
Of the four concerts, two are of classical music (with ragas that
Talking to the media he said that a total of five plays and four musical performances will be presented during the festival, all of which have been prepared by Napa graduates and alumni.
Of the four concerts, two are of classical music (with ragas that
Blood bags theft bid thwarted Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS)
in PIMS
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) on Saturday found a suspicious bag near the hospital’s car parking.
According to the police, security guards tried to stop an unidentified teenage boy carrying a suspicious bag outside the institute.
Upon seeing the guards the teenager threw the bag and ran away. The security guards seized the bag and found 202 blood platelet bags in it. The PIMS administration immediately ordered the blood bank to be sealed.
PIMS
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) on Saturday found a suspicious bag near the hospital’s car parking.
According to the police, security guards tried to stop an unidentified teenage boy carrying a suspicious bag outside the institute.
Upon seeing the guards the teenager threw the bag and ran away. The security guards seized the bag and found 202 blood platelet bags in it. The PIMS administration immediately ordered the blood bank to be sealed.
PIMS
Allama Iqbal Open University AIOU admissions’ last date tomorrow
AIOU admissions’ last date tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has started admissions for its spring semester from Matric to MA/M.Sc level programmes and last date for submission of admission forms is tomorrow.
The computerised admission forms have been sent to all the continuing students across the country.
AIOU Admissions Director Syed Ziaul Hasnain has said that any student who had not receive the admission form so far, can download the same form from the AIOU
ISLAMABAD: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has started admissions for its spring semester from Matric to MA/M.Sc level programmes and last date for submission of admission forms is tomorrow.
The computerised admission forms have been sent to all the continuing students across the country.
AIOU Admissions Director Syed Ziaul Hasnain has said that any student who had not receive the admission form so far, can download the same form from the AIOU
Students imparted extensive health training stated by Chairperson Resource Generation and Outreach (RGO) Department of Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT)
KARACHI: Students should live some life for themselves but should also learn to live some for others as well. This was stated by Chairperson Resource Generation and Outreach (RGO) Department of Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT) Kishwar Zehra while addressing certificate distribution ceremony of the 27th batch of student volunteers programme, organised by the institute on Saturday.
Zehra informed the audience that in 27th students volunteer programme batch, some 92 students
Zehra informed the audience that in 27th students volunteer programme batch, some 92 students
University of Karachi MA English (Final) External Annual Examination 2010 results
KU announces MA results
KARACHI: The University of Karachi has announced the result of MA English (Final) External Annual Examination 2010
on Saturday.
According to detail, 88 students were registered, while 77 appeared in examination, out of which 11 were declared passed. The pass percentage remained 14.28. staff report
UNIVERSITY OF KARACHI
KARACHI
(EXAMINATION DEPARTMENT)
Exam./Result/2011
Candidates bearing the following Seat Numbers are hereby declared to have
Passed
M.A.
KARACHI: The University of Karachi has announced the result of MA English (Final) External Annual Examination 2010
on Saturday.
According to detail, 88 students were registered, while 77 appeared in examination, out of which 11 were declared passed. The pass percentage remained 14.28. staff report
UNIVERSITY OF KARACHI
KARACHI
(EXAMINATION DEPARTMENT)
Exam./Result/2011
Candidates bearing the following Seat Numbers are hereby declared to have
Passed
M.A.
exhibition of Students artworks titled ‘Charity with Colours’ at the Alhamra Art Gallery
Charity with Colours’ concludes at Alhamra
LAHORE: An exhibition of artworks titled ‘Charity with Colours’ concluded at the Alhamra Art Gallery on Saturday.
The exhibition was organised by the Milestone Foundation, which displayed paintings of a large number of students of various educational institutions, including the National College of Arts (NCA), Beaconhouse National University (BNU) and the Punjab University’s College of Arts and Design (PUCAD).
Young artists showed their
LAHORE: An exhibition of artworks titled ‘Charity with Colours’ concluded at the Alhamra Art Gallery on Saturday.
The exhibition was organised by the Milestone Foundation, which displayed paintings of a large number of students of various educational institutions, including the National College of Arts (NCA), Beaconhouse National University (BNU) and the Punjab University’s College of Arts and Design (PUCAD).
Young artists showed their
2nd German Film Festival at the National College of Arts ‘Above Us Only Sky’ and ‘Almanya’ screened
Staff Report
LAHORE: Two movies – ‘Above Us Only Sky (Ueber uns das All)’ and ‘Almanya’ – were screened on Saturday on the second day of the 2nd German Film Festival that is underway at the National College of Arts.
The three-day festival has been arranged by the German Cultural Centre Annemarie-Schimmel in collaboration with the Achtung Berlin-New Berlin Film Award and the NCA. Renowned filmmakers Shireen Pasha, Usman Peerzada and Bilal Lashari, German Director Nick
LAHORE: Two movies – ‘Above Us Only Sky (Ueber uns das All)’ and ‘Almanya’ – were screened on Saturday on the second day of the 2nd German Film Festival that is underway at the National College of Arts.
The three-day festival has been arranged by the German Cultural Centre Annemarie-Schimmel in collaboration with the Achtung Berlin-New Berlin Film Award and the NCA. Renowned filmmakers Shireen Pasha, Usman Peerzada and Bilal Lashari, German Director Nick
English debate competition held Student Week Celebrations at Viqar-un-Nisa College for Women,
Rawalpindi: On the third-day of the ongoing Student Week Celebrations at Viqar-un-Nisa College for Women, the contestants displayed their oratory skills at the English Debate Competition here.
The topic for the debate was ‘Media is generating aggression’ and students from fifteen colleges participated in it. The participants spoke for and against the motion with confidence and tried to impress the judges with their ideas. Fatima Jinnah Women University Vice Chancellor Dr. Samina Qadir
The topic for the debate was ‘Media is generating aggression’ and students from fifteen colleges participated in it. The participants spoke for and against the motion with confidence and tried to impress the judges with their ideas. Fatima Jinnah Women University Vice Chancellor Dr. Samina Qadir
District health department starts public awareness seminars
Rawalpindi
The district health department has started organising public awareness seminars in tehsils of Rawalpindi district on prevention of dengue fever by involving all the concerned stakeholders on the issue as was planned.
The health department held day-long seminars in tehsil Kahuta and tehsil Gujar Khan to create awareness among public on how to avoid dengue fever outbreak and what precautionary measures are needed particularly in indoor areas to eliminate breeding sites of
The district health department has started organising public awareness seminars in tehsils of Rawalpindi district on prevention of dengue fever by involving all the concerned stakeholders on the issue as was planned.
The health department held day-long seminars in tehsil Kahuta and tehsil Gujar Khan to create awareness among public on how to avoid dengue fever outbreak and what precautionary measures are needed particularly in indoor areas to eliminate breeding sites of
President’s Gold Medal Award Ceremony held Pakistan Boy Scouts Association in connection with World Scouts Day celebrations
Islamabad
A ceremony for President’s Gold Medal Awards (2003-2009), organised by the Pakistan Boy Scouts Association in connection with World Scouts Day celebrations was held in the Auditorium of Federal Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education (FBISE), says a press release.
Justice Agha Rafiq Ahmed Khan, Chief Justice, Federal Shariat Court/Chief Commissioner, Pakistan Boy Scouts Association was the chief guest. Dr. Shaheen Khan, chairperson of FBISE & International Commissioner,
A ceremony for President’s Gold Medal Awards (2003-2009), organised by the Pakistan Boy Scouts Association in connection with World Scouts Day celebrations was held in the Auditorium of Federal Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education (FBISE), says a press release.
Justice Agha Rafiq Ahmed Khan, Chief Justice, Federal Shariat Court/Chief Commissioner, Pakistan Boy Scouts Association was the chief guest. Dr. Shaheen Khan, chairperson of FBISE & International Commissioner,
Annual travelling nature carnival today World Wide Fund for Nature - Pakistan (WWF - Pakistan)
Islamabad
The World Wide Fund for Nature - Pakistan (WWF - Pakistan) will host 12th Annual Travelling Nature Carnival today (Sunday).
The carnival is an event aimed at enhancing awareness about nature conservation among students and the general public through interactive games and competitions. WWF - Pakistan and IMC will host an array of activities including an art competition, quiz competition, essay competition, interactive 3D model making competition, magic shows, environmental
The World Wide Fund for Nature - Pakistan (WWF - Pakistan) will host 12th Annual Travelling Nature Carnival today (Sunday).
The carnival is an event aimed at enhancing awareness about nature conservation among students and the general public through interactive games and competitions. WWF - Pakistan and IMC will host an array of activities including an art competition, quiz competition, essay competition, interactive 3D model making competition, magic shows, environmental
Pakistan Red Crescent Society holds two-day first aid training in case of emergency
Karachi
The Sindh chapter of the Pakistan Red Crescent Society on Saturday imparted basic first aid training to emergency response team members at the Provincial Headquarter, Karachi.
The training continued for two days in which participants were trained in emergency response and first aid training and were introduced to the Red Crescent. The participants included 11 females and 29 males who were selected from three districts east, centre and west of Karachi.
Providing bandage, giving
The Sindh chapter of the Pakistan Red Crescent Society on Saturday imparted basic first aid training to emergency response team members at the Provincial Headquarter, Karachi.
The training continued for two days in which participants were trained in emergency response and first aid training and were introduced to the Red Crescent. The participants included 11 females and 29 males who were selected from three districts east, centre and west of Karachi.
Providing bandage, giving
classes one to five Schoolgirls to get Rs1,000 annual stipend: Sindh Senior Minister of Education & Literacy Pir Mazhar
Karachi
Sindh Senior Minister of Education & Literacy Pir Mazharul Haq has announced that the government will launch a programme to pay an annual stipend of Rs1,000 each to girl students from classes one to five so that the literacy rate can be increased.
Addressing a ceremony as chief guest in connection with the annual sports day of the Government College for Women, Shahrah-e-Quaideen, on Saturday, he said that government would also ensure the provision of free textbooks, wheat and
Sindh Senior Minister of Education & Literacy Pir Mazharul Haq has announced that the government will launch a programme to pay an annual stipend of Rs1,000 each to girl students from classes one to five so that the literacy rate can be increased.
Addressing a ceremony as chief guest in connection with the annual sports day of the Government College for Women, Shahrah-e-Quaideen, on Saturday, he said that government would also ensure the provision of free textbooks, wheat and
Education can change fate Punjab Governor at Convocation 2012 of the University of Lahore
LAHORE
Punjab Governor Sardar Muhammad Latif Khan Khosa said Saturday that only education acted as a real catalyst for change in the destiny of a nation.
He was addressing the Convocation 2012 of the University of Lahore here. The chairman of the Board of Governors of the University of Lahore, Abdul Rauf, the rector, faculty members and a large number of students and their parents also attended the ceremony.
Speaking on the occasion, the governor urged the young generation to equip
Punjab Governor Sardar Muhammad Latif Khan Khosa said Saturday that only education acted as a real catalyst for change in the destiny of a nation.
He was addressing the Convocation 2012 of the University of Lahore here. The chairman of the Board of Governors of the University of Lahore, Abdul Rauf, the rector, faculty members and a large number of students and their parents also attended the ceremony.
Speaking on the occasion, the governor urged the young generation to equip
50 judges attend workshop as one-day training programme at Punjab Judicial Academy, Lahore,
LAHORE
FIFTY judges belonging to the nearest districts of Lahore attended the one-day training programme at Punjab Judicial Academy, Lahore, on Saturday.
This was the fourth programme started on the directions of Lahore High Court Chief Justice Sheikh Azmat Saeed for capacity building of judges.
Earlier, similar one-day courses have been completed in High Court Benches in Rawalpindi, Bahawalpur and Multan where the judges working nearest to the respective benches benefited from such
FIFTY judges belonging to the nearest districts of Lahore attended the one-day training programme at Punjab Judicial Academy, Lahore, on Saturday.
This was the fourth programme started on the directions of Lahore High Court Chief Justice Sheikh Azmat Saeed for capacity building of judges.
Earlier, similar one-day courses have been completed in High Court Benches in Rawalpindi, Bahawalpur and Multan where the judges working nearest to the respective benches benefited from such
World Health Organisation (WHO) organised a one-day training workshop Institute of Public Health (IPH) Lahore
LAHORE
THE Institute of Public Health (IPH) Lahore in coordination with the Punjab Health Department under the technical support of the World Health Organisation (WHO) organised a one-day training workshop of Programme Directors, District Health Development Centre on dengue prevention and control.
Dr. Babar Alam, WHO Operations Officer Punjab, Dr. Rubina Sarmad, Head of MCH Department, Dr. Rabia Arshad and Head of Public Health Practice IPH also attended the workshop. The objective of
THE Institute of Public Health (IPH) Lahore in coordination with the Punjab Health Department under the technical support of the World Health Organisation (WHO) organised a one-day training workshop of Programme Directors, District Health Development Centre on dengue prevention and control.
Dr. Babar Alam, WHO Operations Officer Punjab, Dr. Rubina Sarmad, Head of MCH Department, Dr. Rabia Arshad and Head of Public Health Practice IPH also attended the workshop. The objective of
Malakand young graduates students want National Internship Programme NIP to resume
PESHAWAR: A group of young graduates from various universities in Malakand Division on Friday staged a protest demonstration against the government’s decision to wind up the National Internship Programme (NIP) in the province.
Chanting slogans and carrying placards, the demonstrators staged protest outside the Peshawar Press Club. They condemned the government move and asked it not to do away with the NIP, which was a source of sustenance for thousands of families of the unemployed
Chanting slogans and carrying placards, the demonstrators staged protest outside the Peshawar Press Club. They condemned the government move and asked it not to do away with the NIP, which was a source of sustenance for thousands of families of the unemployed
Punjab University PU awards PhD degrees in Urdu, Islamic Studies, Sociology
LAHORE: (Saturday, February 25, 2012): Punjab University has awarded PhD degrees to Muhammad Akram S/o Abdul Aziz in the subject of Urdu after approval of his research thesis entitled “Deevan-e-Taraqqee—Tehqeeq-o-Tadveen,” Salma Mahmood D/o Mahmood Akbar Hashmi in the subject of Islamic Studies after approval of her research thesis entitled “Theological Concept of Prophethood and Its Effect,” and Raza Ullah S/o Muhammad Yamin in the subject of Sociology after approval of his
Punjab University Hailey College of Banking & Finance PU HCBF wins Bronze Medal
LAHORE: (Saturday, February 25, 2012): Punjab University Hailey College of Banking & Finance (HCBF) team has won bronze medal in Inter collegiate Rifle Championship. Hailey College of Banking & Finance rifle team has first time taken part in the event and showed great performance. College Principal Prof Dr Khawaja Amjad Saeed congratulated the team to earn fame for PU and HCBF. The brilliant results in sports had been made possible by the patronage of VC Dr Mujahid Kamran, provision of sports
Punjab University Mother of Resident Officer-2 Malik Zaheer passes away
LAHORE: (Saturday, February 25, 2012): Punjab University Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran has expressed his grief and sorrow over the sad demise of mother of Resident Officer 2 Malik Zaheer. In his condolence message, Dr Mujahid Kamran said that he fully shared grief of members of the bereaved family. He also offered fateha and prayed that the Almighty Allah may grant courage to the members of bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss with fortitude and the departed soul may rest in
Punjab University Institute of Business Administration PU IBA sports gala concludes
LAHORE: (Saturday, February 25, 2012): Annual sports gala of Punjab University Institute of Business Administration concluded in a colourful certificate distribution ceremony which was presided over by Director Sports Prof Dr Mansoor Sarwar. IBA Director Prof Dr Ehsan Malik, Additional Director Sports Attia Mumtaz, Director Human Resource CCL Pharmaceutical Dr Abdul Sallam Babar, faculty members, employees and students participated on the occasion. Addressing the ceremony, Dr Sarwar said that
Aisam’s book launched at Government College University Lahore GCU
CAPITION
LAHORE: Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman gives away a shield national hero and Old Ravian Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi at the official launch of his book at the Government College University Lahore
Aisam’s book launched at GCU
“Lessons Learnt from the Tennis Tour with Robert Davis”, a book written by national hero and Old Ravian Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi was officially launched at the Government College University Lahore under the auspices of the Old Ravians Union
LAHORE: Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman gives away a shield national hero and Old Ravian Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi at the official launch of his book at the Government College University Lahore
Aisam’s book launched at GCU
“Lessons Learnt from the Tennis Tour with Robert Davis”, a book written by national hero and Old Ravian Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi was officially launched at the Government College University Lahore under the auspices of the Old Ravians Union
Misuse of Power as Vice Chancellor, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad. UAF.
Respected Chair,
With reference to letter no. A-5/403-08/4088 dated; 13:02:2012, the Vice Chancellor, University of Agriculture Faisalabad has misused the Chancellor Powers in anticipation of approval of the senate regarding the new set up of the faculty of Agri. Economics, Rural Sociology and Division of Education & Extension under the phase of ‘Rationalization of teaching department’ in last week of his tenure’’
NOTE: The Vice Chancellor can not use the powers in
With reference to letter no. A-5/403-08/4088 dated; 13:02:2012, the Vice Chancellor, University of Agriculture Faisalabad has misused the Chancellor Powers in anticipation of approval of the senate regarding the new set up of the faculty of Agri. Economics, Rural Sociology and Division of Education & Extension under the phase of ‘Rationalization of teaching department’ in last week of his tenure’’
NOTE: The Vice Chancellor can not use the powers in
Friday, 24 February 2012
Clash between two groups of students at Hostel
HYDERABAD, Feb 24: Five students suffered injuries and belongings of a student were torched during a clash between two groups of students at Sachal Sarmast hostel of the Mehran University of Engineering and Technology late on Thursday night.
The groups used chairs, sticks and fists in the clash, which was triggered by a petty issue, and torched a room, burning down computer, books, clothes and other items.—Bureau
(Dawn
The groups used chairs, sticks and fists in the clash, which was triggered by a petty issue, and torched a room, burning down computer, books, clothes and other items.—Bureau
(Dawn
Exhibition of contemplative sculptures at Koel
KARACHI, Feb 24: An exhibition of contemplative sculptures by Abdul Jabbar Gull opens at the Koel Gallery at 5pm on Saturday.
Titled `Khudi, be-khudi`, the show will continue till March 4, daily from 10.30am to
Titled `Khudi, be-khudi`, the show will continue till March 4, daily from 10.30am to
Court issues notices reopen all closed schools
LARKANA, Feb 24: The Sindh High Court, Larkana circuit bench, on Friday admitted a petition against the closure of schools in areas infested with tribal clashes, and issued notices to some officials to file their comments in court on March 9.
The SHC`s single bench comprises of Justice Mohammed Ali Mazhar
The petitioner invoking the court`s extraordinary jurisdiction requested it to direct administration, police and education departments to bring an end to criminal activities and tribal
The SHC`s single bench comprises of Justice Mohammed Ali Mazhar
The petitioner invoking the court`s extraordinary jurisdiction requested it to direct administration, police and education departments to bring an end to criminal activities and tribal
Napa a Performing arts festival from March 1
KARACHI, Feb 24: The National Academy of Performing Arts (Napa) is organising a 10-day performing arts festival on its premises from March 1. This was announced by the academy`s manager special projects Zain Ahmed at the Hindu Gymkhana on Friday.
Talking to the media he said that a total of five plays and four musical performances will be presented during the festival, all of which have been prepared by Napa graduates and alumni.
Of the four concerts, two are of classical music (with
Talking to the media he said that a total of five plays and four musical performances will be presented during the festival, all of which have been prepared by Napa graduates and alumni.
Of the four concerts, two are of classical music (with
Finally, the result is not a result of protests
LAHORE, Feb 24: The University of Health Sciences (UHS) has neither revised nor suspended the result of second professional MBBS annual examination 2011.
In a press release issued on Friday, a UHS spokesperson said the varsity has only set up independent committees of subject specialists to review the question papers of second professional MBBS papers.
Bodies were made when candidates protested the results.
The spokesperson said that on the recommendation of the principals of public
In a press release issued on Friday, a UHS spokesperson said the varsity has only set up independent committees of subject specialists to review the question papers of second professional MBBS papers.
Bodies were made when candidates protested the results.
The spokesperson said that on the recommendation of the principals of public
Newly-built schools: Dept directed to start classes in April Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly deputy speaker Khushdil
PESHAWAR, Feb 24: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly deputy speaker Khushdil Khan has directed the education department to start classes in the newly-constructed government schools of his PK-10 constituency from the coming academic year and make immediate recruitment on the approved posts in this regard.
He was presiding over a meeting concerning the provincial assembly constituency PK-10 in the conference room of the provincial assembly on Friday.
The meeting was attended by executive district
He was presiding over a meeting concerning the provincial assembly constituency PK-10 in the conference room of the provincial assembly on Friday.
The meeting was attended by executive district
MANSEHRA, Fee concession brothers and sisters getting education in same educational institutions
MANSEHRA, Feb 24: The tehsil administration of Balakot has constituted an education committee to provide fee concession to brothers and sisters getting education in same educational institutions.
The committee was formed in a meeting held in Balakot on Friday and attended by deputy district officer, revenue, Khalid Zaman, heads of different departments and headmasters and principals of schools and colleges.
Khalid Zaman Khan was elected as chairman of the education committee, which
The committee was formed in a meeting held in Balakot on Friday and attended by deputy district officer, revenue, Khalid Zaman, heads of different departments and headmasters and principals of schools and colleges.
Khalid Zaman Khan was elected as chairman of the education committee, which
Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, marks foundation day today
MARDAN, The Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, is to mark its 4th foundation day today (Saturday) on the main campus.
Provincial Governor Masood Kausar will be chief guest at the function, while educationists, literary personalities, civil society members, university professors, staff and students will show up in large numbers.
The university was established in April 2009 in line with a commitment the chief minister had made to Mardan people soon after taking the oath.
The government
Provincial Governor Masood Kausar will be chief guest at the function, while educationists, literary personalities, civil society members, university professors, staff and students will show up in large numbers.
The university was established in April 2009 in line with a commitment the chief minister had made to Mardan people soon after taking the oath.
The government
Training course professional training from Police Training College Hangu
KOHAT, Eighty-one officers and constables of excise and taxation department on Friday completed a four-week professional training from Police Training College Hangu. Those got training included 17 inspectors, three sub-inspectors and 61 constables.
Minister for Excise and Taxation Liaquat Shabab was the chief guest on the occasion of the passing out parade.He distributed course certificates among the officers.Speaking on the occasion the minister hoped that the officers would utilise the
Minister for Excise and Taxation Liaquat Shabab was the chief guest on the occasion of the passing out parade.He distributed course certificates among the officers.Speaking on the occasion the minister hoped that the officers would utilise the
Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, marks foundation day today
MARDAN, The Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, is to mark its 4th foundation day today (Saturday) on the main campus.
Provincial Governor Masood Kausar will be chief guest at the function, while educationists, literary personalities, civil society members, university professors, staff and students will show up in large numbers.
The university was established in April 2009 in line with a commitment the chief minister had made to Mardan people soon after taking the oath.
The government
Provincial Governor Masood Kausar will be chief guest at the function, while educationists, literary personalities, civil society members, university professors, staff and students will show up in large numbers.
The university was established in April 2009 in line with a commitment the chief minister had made to Mardan people soon after taking the oath.
The government
Lahore University of Management Sciences LUMS ranked as top business education institution
Lahore - The Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) has once again been ranked as the top business education university in Pakistan by the Higher Education Commission (HEC).
The first such rankings, also released by the HEC in 2006, had also ranked LUMS as the top university in this category.
Commenting on the announcement, LUMS Vice Chancellor Dr Adil Najam said, “At LUMS we have always strived for excellence in teaching, in research and in service, irrespective of where we are
The first such rankings, also released by the HEC in 2006, had also ranked LUMS as the top university in this category.
Commenting on the announcement, LUMS Vice Chancellor Dr Adil Najam said, “At LUMS we have always strived for excellence in teaching, in research and in service, irrespective of where we are
But we demand a review MBBS students of different medical colleges, failing MBBS annual examination 2011 by UHS,
LAHORE - The MBBS students from different medical colleges, failing the second professional MBBS annual examination 2011, have demanded a review of their exams. During a media briefing at the Lahore press club, all Punjab medical students said it was “unjust” that around 1,400 students had been declared as failed by the UHS. They said the results had not been revised by The University of Health Sciences (UHS) had not either suspended the result for the time being. The university had only
International Islamic University Islamabad IIUI lunch reception by former president of the Officers
host reception in rector’s honour
ISLAMABAD: International Islamic University Islamabad Rector Prof Fateh Muhammad Malik was given a lunch reception by former president of the Officers’ Welfare Association of the university, Dr Shabbir Ahmed.
The lunch was organised to welcome extension of the rectorship of Prof Malik.
It was largely attended by faculty members of the university and officers, including Vice President of the university, Dr Sahibzada Sajidur Rehman.
Speaking on the
ISLAMABAD: International Islamic University Islamabad Rector Prof Fateh Muhammad Malik was given a lunch reception by former president of the Officers’ Welfare Association of the university, Dr Shabbir Ahmed.
The lunch was organised to welcome extension of the rectorship of Prof Malik.
It was largely attended by faculty members of the university and officers, including Vice President of the university, Dr Sahibzada Sajidur Rehman.
Speaking on the
9th annual festival in connection with the All Pakistan Music Conference (APMC) from March 2
KARACHI: The 9th annual festival in connection with the All Pakistan Music Conference (APMC) will be organised here from March 2. According to organisers, the two-day event would be held at the Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi. APMC secretary Ayla Raza said that on March 3 there would be two sessions. From 05:00pm up to 07:15pm the students of music would perform while from 07:30pm there will be performances by the artists. The entry will be free during the music conference, it was further
Kinnaird College KC celebrates annual sports day with zeal and zest
LAHORE: The Kinnaird College (KC) for Women celebrated its annual sports day with a lot of zeal and zest on Friday.
Senior Adviser to Chief Minister (CM) Sardar Zulfiqar Khan Khosa was the chief guest at the event, whereas KC Principal Rukhsana David and KC Sports Director Nosheen Hanif were also present on the occasion. More than 1,100 students of intermediate and graduate programmes participated in the sports activities, including aerobics, badminton, table tennis, long jump, high jump, 200
Senior Adviser to Chief Minister (CM) Sardar Zulfiqar Khan Khosa was the chief guest at the event, whereas KC Principal Rukhsana David and KC Sports Director Nosheen Hanif were also present on the occasion. More than 1,100 students of intermediate and graduate programmes participated in the sports activities, including aerobics, badminton, table tennis, long jump, high jump, 200
new date of Fuuast exams Islamiat (optional) of BA Part-I (Private) rescheduled postponed papers
Fuuast exams rescheduled
Karachi
The Fuuast on Friday rescheduled ongoing degree examinations which were also postponed earlier. The paper of Islamiat (optional) of BA Part-I (Private) would be held on March05 while, the one of International Relations of BA Part-II (Private) would be held on March 3. the news
Fuuast paper postponed 24th February 2012
KARACHI, Feb 24: A paper of the ongoing BA (private) annual examinations scheduled to be held on Friday (Feb24) has been postponed, a
Karachi
The Fuuast on Friday rescheduled ongoing degree examinations which were also postponed earlier. The paper of Islamiat (optional) of BA Part-I (Private) would be held on March05 while, the one of International Relations of BA Part-II (Private) would be held on March 3. the news
Fuuast paper postponed 24th February 2012
KARACHI, Feb 24: A paper of the ongoing BA (private) annual examinations scheduled to be held on Friday (Feb24) has been postponed, a
Sindh chief minister approves land for proposed Bacha Khan University
Karachi
The Sindh chief minister warmly welcomed Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s senior minister at the Chief Minister House on Friday, and said both the Pakistan Peoples’ Party and the Awami National Party were working to achieve political stability and economic revival.
The ANP’s Bashir Ahmed Bilour thanked Qaim Ali Shah for allotting land to the proposed Bacha Khan University in Karachi. “We also want the Sindh government to allot land for the construction of the KP House in Karachi and
The Sindh chief minister warmly welcomed Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s senior minister at the Chief Minister House on Friday, and said both the Pakistan Peoples’ Party and the Awami National Party were working to achieve political stability and economic revival.
The ANP’s Bashir Ahmed Bilour thanked Qaim Ali Shah for allotting land to the proposed Bacha Khan University in Karachi. “We also want the Sindh government to allot land for the construction of the KP House in Karachi and
European Union ban on Pakistani seafood politically motivated: official
Karachi
The ban on seafood imports from Pakistan by the European Union appears to be “politically motivated” as facilities and hygienic conditions at the Karachi Fish Harbour are much better as compared to the fish harbours of the neighbouring countries.
“The international community should reject the negative impression and propaganda against Pakistani seafood as it is being handled in a much safer manner as compared to some other countries exporting seafood to EU member states.”
The ban on seafood imports from Pakistan by the European Union appears to be “politically motivated” as facilities and hygienic conditions at the Karachi Fish Harbour are much better as compared to the fish harbours of the neighbouring countries.
“The international community should reject the negative impression and propaganda against Pakistani seafood as it is being handled in a much safer manner as compared to some other countries exporting seafood to EU member states.”
Children’s situation in Sindh termed ‘very critical’ Thardeep Rural Development Programme (TRDP)
Karachi
Zaffar Junejo, Chief Operating Officer, Thardeep Rural Development Programme (TRDP), a grassroots non-governmental organization (NGO) operating in Tharparkar, Umerkot, Dadu and Jamshoro for the rights of children, has said that the situation of children is “very critical” and there is no system at official level to protect them. TRDP along with other NGOs has been pretty active to provide relief to flood victims in Sindh.
He was speaking at a consultative workshop held under
Zaffar Junejo, Chief Operating Officer, Thardeep Rural Development Programme (TRDP), a grassroots non-governmental organization (NGO) operating in Tharparkar, Umerkot, Dadu and Jamshoro for the rights of children, has said that the situation of children is “very critical” and there is no system at official level to protect them. TRDP along with other NGOs has been pretty active to provide relief to flood victims in Sindh.
He was speaking at a consultative workshop held under
Charity with Colours’ unique art exhibition opens at the Alham Art Gallery organised by the Milestone Foundation,
LAHORE
“CHARITY with Colours’ was perhaps the most appropriate title for the unique art exhibition which opened at the Alham Art Gallery on Friday evening.
The exhibition, organised by the Milestone Foundation, treasured a huge number of paintings by young students belonging to various prime art & educational institutions of the provincial metropolis which included Punjab University’s Department of Art & Design, National College of Arts, Beaconhouse University, Step and many
“CHARITY with Colours’ was perhaps the most appropriate title for the unique art exhibition which opened at the Alham Art Gallery on Friday evening.
The exhibition, organised by the Milestone Foundation, treasured a huge number of paintings by young students belonging to various prime art & educational institutions of the provincial metropolis which included Punjab University’s Department of Art & Design, National College of Arts, Beaconhouse University, Step and many
University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Teaching Staff Association (TSA) Office-bearers elected
LAHORE
THE University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Teaching Staff Association (TSA) office-bearers were elected unopposed for session 2012 here on Friday.
Prof Dr Muhammad Arif Khan has been elected TSA president, Dr Muhammad Latif vice-president, Dr Aneela Zameer Durrani general secretary, Dr Muhammad Awais joint secretary and Muhammad Bilal treasurer.
UVAS Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Talat Naseer Pasha administrated oath to the newly elected body. The newly-elected President
THE University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Teaching Staff Association (TSA) office-bearers were elected unopposed for session 2012 here on Friday.
Prof Dr Muhammad Arif Khan has been elected TSA president, Dr Muhammad Latif vice-president, Dr Aneela Zameer Durrani general secretary, Dr Muhammad Awais joint secretary and Muhammad Bilal treasurer.
UVAS Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Talat Naseer Pasha administrated oath to the newly elected body. The newly-elected President
Punjab University’s Institute of Communication Studies PU ICS fails to start diploma classes
LAHORE
THE inability of the Punjab University’s Institute of Communication Studies (ICS) to start classes of its evening diploma programme has been greatly upsetting the students who had successfully secured admission last month.
The classes of one-year Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Television Communication and Production were supposed to start from January 23 however despite passage of complete one month the ICS management failed to ensure classes of the said programme. The inordinate
THE inability of the Punjab University’s Institute of Communication Studies (ICS) to start classes of its evening diploma programme has been greatly upsetting the students who had successfully secured admission last month.
The classes of one-year Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Television Communication and Production were supposed to start from January 23 however despite passage of complete one month the ICS management failed to ensure classes of the said programme. The inordinate
Petition for ban on Basant this un-Islamic festival, Basant was a Hindu festival dismissed
LAHORE
The Lahore High Court on Friday dismissed a writ petition seeking permanent ban on Basant after Lahore DCO Ahad Cheema informed the court that permission had been declined to Kite Flying Institution.
On Friday, Iftikhar Mian, counsel for DCO, appeared before the court and told it that government had refused to grant permission for Basant festival.
The petitioner-lawyer, Illamudin Ghazi, pleaded that Basant was a Hindu festival and a lot of people lost their lives during the
The Lahore High Court on Friday dismissed a writ petition seeking permanent ban on Basant after Lahore DCO Ahad Cheema informed the court that permission had been declined to Kite Flying Institution.
On Friday, Iftikhar Mian, counsel for DCO, appeared before the court and told it that government had refused to grant permission for Basant festival.
The petitioner-lawyer, Illamudin Ghazi, pleaded that Basant was a Hindu festival and a lot of people lost their lives during the
Punjab University Vice Chancellor PU VC offers employees to be Steno on passing test
LAHORE: (Friday, February 24, 2012): Punjab University Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran on Friday announced that the employees who possess equivalent qualification and pass Urdu/English and short hand test would be promoted to the seat of Stenographer thus they would find jump in their grades i.e. junior clerk’s grade 7 to steno’s grade 12 and their seat would be upgraded. He was addressing the regularization letters distribution ceremony among the remaining employees at the
Govt warned against ad hoc teachers appointments
KARAK, Feb 23: The All Teachers Association has demanded of the government to cancel the proposed recruitment of subject specialists (SS) and senior school teachers (SST) on ad hoc basis.
In this connection a joint meeting of All Primary School Teachers, Certificate Teachers Association and Senior English Teachers Association was held here on Thursday with APTA district president Usmanullah Khattak in the chair.
The participants of the meeting said that advertisements for recruitment of
In this connection a joint meeting of All Primary School Teachers, Certificate Teachers Association and Senior English Teachers Association was held here on Thursday with APTA district president Usmanullah Khattak in the chair.
The participants of the meeting said that advertisements for recruitment of
Thursday, 23 February 2012
University of Health Sciences (UHS) top ranked medical varsity
LAHORE, Feb 23: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has ranked the University of Health Sciences (UHS) as number one medical university of the country in the public sector.
It has also secured 8th position amongst all the 136 public and private sector universities of the country.
According to a press release issued here on Wednesday, the HEC has made public the national academic ranking of universities according to which the UHS has been placed among top 10 public and private
It has also secured 8th position amongst all the 136 public and private sector universities of the country.
According to a press release issued here on Wednesday, the HEC has made public the national academic ranking of universities according to which the UHS has been placed among top 10 public and private
Solid waste management awareness drive
LAHORE, Feb 23: Students, civil society activists and a Turkish company representatives joined on Thursday the ongoing campaign launched by the Lahore Waste Management Company to raise awareness among Lahorites about the new solid waste management services it will provide in the city.
Students of the Superior Group of Colleges, Idara Taleem-o-Agahi activists and Albayrak’s representatives distributed literature and leaflets to motorists and passers-by at Governor’s House
Students of the Superior Group of Colleges, Idara Taleem-o-Agahi activists and Albayrak’s representatives distributed literature and leaflets to motorists and passers-by at Governor’s House
Has announced setting up independent committees for review MBBS papers
LAHORE, Feb 23: The University of Health Sciences (UHS) has announced setting up independent committees of subject specialists to review question papers of all subjects of the second professional MBBS examination held in December last year.
In a press release issued here on Thursday, a UHS spokesman said the committees, set up on the recommendation of principals of public and private sector medical colleges affiliated with the university, would submit their reports in four to five
In a press release issued here on Thursday, a UHS spokesman said the committees, set up on the recommendation of principals of public and private sector medical colleges affiliated with the university, would submit their reports in four to five
ISF shows solidarity with Balochs at Lahore Press Club
LAHORE, Feb 23: The Insaaf Students Federation (ISF) on Thursday staged a protest demonstration in front of the Lahore Press Club to express solidarity with the Balochs.
ISF Lahore region president Muhammad Usman, who was leading the protest, said Balochistan was passing through a crisis and there was a need to resolve its issues. He said the spate of target killings had caused a great unrest among the Balochs.
He announced that the ISF would launch a campaign against injustices being
ISF Lahore region president Muhammad Usman, who was leading the protest, said Balochistan was passing through a crisis and there was a need to resolve its issues. He said the spate of target killings had caused a great unrest among the Balochs.
He announced that the ISF would launch a campaign against injustices being
USAID Power Distribution Program
GUJRANWALA, Feb 23: The USAID Power Distribution Program, in collaboration with the Gujranwala Electric Power Company, organised interactive sessions for students of four girls colleges here on Thursday on effective energy saving habits at home and workplace.
Some 1100 girls belonging to Government Post-Graduate College for Women, Model Town, Government Post-Graduate College for Women, Satellite Town, Punjab College for Women, Campus I & II, took active part in the sessions conducted by
Some 1100 girls belonging to Government Post-Graduate College for Women, Model Town, Government Post-Graduate College for Women, Satellite Town, Punjab College for Women, Campus I & II, took active part in the sessions conducted by
Continuous Dialogue captivates visitors at Khaas Gallery
ISLAMABAD, Feb 23: They come across as childlike and playful drawings. But those smirking and scared faces and the mayhem in tangled lines are mature and intense personal compositions.
“The Continuous Dialogue” opened at the Khaas Gallery Thursday evening with nearly two dozen new impressions painted by Lahore-based artist and instructor at National College of Arts (NCA), Tariq Gill.
His paintings are a mixture of abstract and figuration, playful and childlike as well as stylised. The
“The Continuous Dialogue” opened at the Khaas Gallery Thursday evening with nearly two dozen new impressions painted by Lahore-based artist and instructor at National College of Arts (NCA), Tariq Gill.
His paintings are a mixture of abstract and figuration, playful and childlike as well as stylised. The
The seniority of 1,200 teachers would at stake
ISLAMABAD, Feb 23: Getting alarmed at the move to regularise the services of 22 contract teachers of BPS-18 and BPS-19, model college staff association maintained that the seniority of 1,200 teachers would be disturbed if it was done in an haphazard manner.
The apprehension was raised by a delegation of Islamabad Model College Staff Association (IMCSA) which called on Director General (DG) Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) Atif Kiani on Thursday.
Led by its president Aftab Ahmed,
The apprehension was raised by a delegation of Islamabad Model College Staff Association (IMCSA) which called on Director General (DG) Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) Atif Kiani on Thursday.
Led by its president Aftab Ahmed,
Roll numbers of students yet to achieve
RAWALPINDI, Feb 23: Students appearing in the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) annual examination have not received their number slips though only a week is left for commencement of their exam.
However, the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Rawalpindi said it had prepared the formality but not yet sent the slips to the candidates.
Thousands of students, both private and regular, are in a state of confusion due to the inordinate delay in delivery of their roll number
However, the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Rawalpindi said it had prepared the formality but not yet sent the slips to the candidates.
Thousands of students, both private and regular, are in a state of confusion due to the inordinate delay in delivery of their roll number
Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) declared top university
ISLAMABAD, Feb 23: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) on Thursday announced its ranking of universities in the country putting Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) Islamabad on top of the list.
Dr Javaid R. Laghari, the chairman of the HEC, told a press conference that the ranking was based on quality teaching and research. After evaluation of data and statistics the 116 universities and degree-awarding institutes were divided into eight categories.
He said 17 institutions established after
Dr Javaid R. Laghari, the chairman of the HEC, told a press conference that the ranking was based on quality teaching and research. After evaluation of data and statistics the 116 universities and degree-awarding institutes were divided into eight categories.
He said 17 institutions established after
Number of SSC exam (part-I and II) centres cut
KARACHI, Feb 23: The number of centres for the forthcoming Secondary School Certificate (part-I and II) annual examinations to be conducted by the Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK) has been cut to almost half compared to the 400 centres set up in last year’s exams.
According to BSEK chairman Prof M. Saeed Siddiqui, there will be 240 centres (115 for girls and 125 for boys) for over 350,000 candidates enrolled/registered with the board for the next SSC (part-I and II) examinations
According to BSEK chairman Prof M. Saeed Siddiqui, there will be 240 centres (115 for girls and 125 for boys) for over 350,000 candidates enrolled/registered with the board for the next SSC (part-I and II) examinations
Today’s Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology (Fuuast) paper postponed
KARACHI, Feb 23: A paper of the ongoing BA (private) annual examinations scheduled to be held on Friday (Feb24) has been postponed, a spokesperson for the Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology (Fuuast) announced on Thursday.
However, all the papers of the exams scheduled for Saturday (Feb 25) and onwards will be held according to the original date sheet, the spokesperson added.
The new date of the postponed paper will be announced later, she said.
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However, all the papers of the exams scheduled for Saturday (Feb 25) and onwards will be held according to the original date sheet, the spokesperson added.
The new date of the postponed paper will be announced later, she said.
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Three young artists’ drawings titled The Shortest Distance
KARACHI, Feb 23: The art of drawing is an undertaking that is challenging on two counts: (1) it requires the artist not to let lines (or contours) seem an intended, laboured effort lacking natural form (2) the artist’s observation of the subject should be sharp and astute. It was a pleasant surprise to see the exhibition of three young artists’ drawings titled The Shortest Distance, which opened at the Indus Valley School Gallery on Thursday, employing the genre with great understanding and
Educational activities in universities resume
HYDERABAD, Feb 23: Academic activities in all public universities of the province resumed on Thursday on the decision of the Federation of All Pakistan Universities Academic Staff Association following the sending off, of the Vice-Chancellor of the Sindh University Dr Nazir A.Mughal on forced leave. However, attendance of students was thin.
It may be noted here that all academic activities at the SU came to a standstill following the murder of Prof Basheer Ahmed Channar, Director Student
It may be noted here that all academic activities at the SU came to a standstill following the murder of Prof Basheer Ahmed Channar, Director Student
School performing arts opened for The Sindh Culture
HYDERABAD, Feb 23: The Sindh Minister for Culture, Ms Sassui Palijo, has said that her ministry has launched the Mehran Music School project at the Mehran Arts Council at a cost of Rs12.961 million to impart training to youths in performing arts, including vocal music, instrumental music and folk dance.
The project would be funded by the Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Youth Development Programme, she said while speaking at inauguration ceremony of Mehran Music School here on Wednesday
The project would be funded by the Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Youth Development Programme, she said while speaking at inauguration ceremony of Mehran Music School here on Wednesday
New archaeological Nathar-j-Daro site discovered
LARKANA, Feb 23: The lifting of mud from a site in east of Khairpur Joso has resulted in the discovery of an archaeological site locally called Nathar-j-Daro.
People of the area found some artefacts when contractors of the Frontier Works Organisation (FWO) lifted mud from a mound to use in the constructing the Larkana-Sehawan Road, the Culture Department said. The site falls in revenue limits of Larkana district. It may be noted here that the Sindh Culture Department had been authorized to
People of the area found some artefacts when contractors of the Frontier Works Organisation (FWO) lifted mud from a mound to use in the constructing the Larkana-Sehawan Road, the Culture Department said. The site falls in revenue limits of Larkana district. It may be noted here that the Sindh Culture Department had been authorized to
The Sindh Taraqqi Pasand Party has urged: Removal of retirees from varsities
HYDERABAD, Feb 23: The Sindh Taraqqi Pasand Party has urged the Sindh governor to purge all universities of retired vice-chancellors and bureaucrats to create a congenial academic environment at the higher seats of learning.
The party’s secretary general, Dr Rajab Ali Memon, said in a press statement issued here on Thursday that besides aging vice-chancellors, dozens of retired and politically recommended officers, including directors of finance, advanced studies and research and quality
The party’s secretary general, Dr Rajab Ali Memon, said in a press statement issued here on Thursday that besides aging vice-chancellors, dozens of retired and politically recommended officers, including directors of finance, advanced studies and research and quality
No exam, public dealing at KU today
Karachi
The University of Karachi (KU) has announced that there will be no public dealing and degree examinations on December 16 and 17 due to the annual convocation on December 17. The university’s administration has planned to do a full-dress rehearsal a day before the
The University of Karachi (KU) has announced that there will be no public dealing and degree examinations on December 16 and 17 due to the annual convocation on December 17. The university’s administration has planned to do a full-dress rehearsal a day before the
Mehfil-e-Milad’ National University of Modern Languages (NUML)
Our correspondent
ISLAMABAD: A Mehfil-e-Milad-e-Mustafa was held at the National University of Modern Languages (NUML) Department of Urdu Language with religious zeal and fervour. The IT auditorium of the university was beautifully decorated and lamps were lit up to make it appear as per the significance of the ceremony. Besides this the soulful renditions by the Naat Khawans, the reverence in eyes and bent heads had made the mehfil more spiritual and a source of inspiration. the
ISLAMABAD: A Mehfil-e-Milad-e-Mustafa was held at the National University of Modern Languages (NUML) Department of Urdu Language with religious zeal and fervour. The IT auditorium of the university was beautifully decorated and lamps were lit up to make it appear as per the significance of the ceremony. Besides this the soulful renditions by the Naat Khawans, the reverence in eyes and bent heads had made the mehfil more spiritual and a source of inspiration. the
Award of PhD recommended Alam Khan has public defence held at the Institute of Islamic and Arabic Studies, University of Peshawar
Bureau report
PESHAWAR: Alam Khan has been recommended for award of PhD degree after he successfully defended his research thesis in the public defence held at the Institute of Islamic and Arabic Studies, University of Peshawar on Thursday. His topic of research was historic overview of Afghanistan in religious, cultural and literary perspective from BC till 1978. His PhD supervisors were Dr Mushtaq Ahmed of UoP who served as his internal examiner while Prof Dr Sirajul Islam Hanif of Abdul
PESHAWAR: Alam Khan has been recommended for award of PhD degree after he successfully defended his research thesis in the public defence held at the Institute of Islamic and Arabic Studies, University of Peshawar on Thursday. His topic of research was historic overview of Afghanistan in religious, cultural and literary perspective from BC till 1978. His PhD supervisors were Dr Mushtaq Ahmed of UoP who served as his internal examiner while Prof Dr Sirajul Islam Hanif of Abdul
Naat competition arranged at University of Peshawar UoP
PESHAWAR: The Institute of Social Work, Sociology and Gender Studies, University of Peshawar (UoP), Thursday arranged a naat competition for students.
MPA Mehr Sultana was the chief guest on the occasion and distributed prizes among the winners. Dean, Faculty of Islamic and Oriental Studies, Prof Dr Qibla Ayaz was the guest of the honour. Zubia of the Department of History won the first prize while the second prize went jointly to Saba of Gender Studies and Hisham of Social Work Department.
MPA Mehr Sultana was the chief guest on the occasion and distributed prizes among the winners. Dean, Faculty of Islamic and Oriental Studies, Prof Dr Qibla Ayaz was the guest of the honour. Zubia of the Department of History won the first prize while the second prize went jointly to Saba of Gender Studies and Hisham of Social Work Department.
University of Peshawar UoP accused of violating merit in admission of students
PESHAWAR: The University of Peshawar (UoP) has been accused of violating merit in admission of students in various departments in the undergraduate programme.
The sources told The News that blue-eyed people were given admissions against the seats reserved for Balochistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir as very few students from there had applied for the admission.
The most serious violations, according to the sources, were made at the departments of pharmacy and computer science. They said
The sources told The News that blue-eyed people were given admissions against the seats reserved for Balochistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir as very few students from there had applied for the admission.
The most serious violations, according to the sources, were made at the departments of pharmacy and computer science. They said
University of Health Sciences UHS sets up bodies to review MBBS papers
LAHORE
The University of Health Sciences (UHS) has announced setting up independent committees of subject specialists to review the question papers of all the subjects of second professional MBBS annual examination 2011 held in December last year.
The university has also postponed the supplementary examination earlier scheduled to start with effect from March 31st. Meanwhile, the students from public and private medical colleges of Lahore, Nishtar Medical College, Multan, Shaikh Zayed
The University of Health Sciences (UHS) has announced setting up independent committees of subject specialists to review the question papers of all the subjects of second professional MBBS annual examination 2011 held in December last year.
The university has also postponed the supplementary examination earlier scheduled to start with effect from March 31st. Meanwhile, the students from public and private medical colleges of Lahore, Nishtar Medical College, Multan, Shaikh Zayed
Call to address teachers issues Punjab Teachers Union (PTU) demanded with the EDO Education, Lahore,
By Our Correspondent
LAHORE
The Punjab Teachers Union (PTU) has demanded the EDO Education, Lahore, address the issues of schoolteachers on priority basis otherwise, they warned, the office of the officials concerned would be besieged in March.
A meeting of PTU Lahore City and Cantt was jointly held here on Thursday in which the participants expressed strong concerns over working of the EDO office. The teachers, they said, had twice postponed the strike call following assurances from
LAHORE
The Punjab Teachers Union (PTU) has demanded the EDO Education, Lahore, address the issues of schoolteachers on priority basis otherwise, they warned, the office of the officials concerned would be besieged in March.
A meeting of PTU Lahore City and Cantt was jointly held here on Thursday in which the participants expressed strong concerns over working of the EDO office. The teachers, they said, had twice postponed the strike call following assurances from
Sana lauds Punjab University Vice-Chancellor PU VC
LAHORE
A lunch was hosted in the honour of lecturers at the Punjab University (PU) Executive Club. According to a press statement on Thursday, Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah, PU Vice-Chancellor Mujahid Kamran, MPA Khawaja Imran Nazir, Registrar Dr Khan Raas Masood Khan and a large number of lecturers participated in the event. Speaking on the occasion, Sana said the reappointment of Dr Kamran as VC was only due to his merit, efficiency and the academic environment which he had maintained
A lunch was hosted in the honour of lecturers at the Punjab University (PU) Executive Club. According to a press statement on Thursday, Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah, PU Vice-Chancellor Mujahid Kamran, MPA Khawaja Imran Nazir, Registrar Dr Khan Raas Masood Khan and a large number of lecturers participated in the event. Speaking on the occasion, Sana said the reappointment of Dr Kamran as VC was only due to his merit, efficiency and the academic environment which he had maintained
PVTC training session Punjab Vocational Training Council’s Vocational Training Institute (VTI),
LAHORE
A THREE-day training session on Youth Social Entrepreneurship and Social Learning organised by the Punjab Vocational Training Council’s Vocational Training Institute (VTI), Green Town, concluded here on Thursday. Punjab Vocational Training Council (PVTC) Chairman Faisal Ijaz Khan while addressing the participants stressed the importance of youth social entrepreneurship. He said the PVTC was working for creating awareness. He explained that work was being done throughout the world on
A THREE-day training session on Youth Social Entrepreneurship and Social Learning organised by the Punjab Vocational Training Council’s Vocational Training Institute (VTI), Green Town, concluded here on Thursday. Punjab Vocational Training Council (PVTC) Chairman Faisal Ijaz Khan while addressing the participants stressed the importance of youth social entrepreneurship. He said the PVTC was working for creating awareness. He explained that work was being done throughout the world on
LHC restrains SZMC from taking fee from student
Lahore - The Lahore High Court on Thursday restrained the payment of Rs 0.5 million in annual fees required to be paid by a medial student to the Shaikh Zayed Medical College (SZMC). The court also sought a reply from the federal secretary cabinet division, director general of health, and the chairman of Shaikh Zayed Hospital (SZH). Justice Muhammad Khalid Mehmood Khan passed the order on a petition filed by Pakistan Medical Association Joint Secretary Dr Salman Kazmi against the unjustified
Sheikh Zayed Medical College SZMC barred from getting heavy fees from students
LAHORE
THE Lahore High Court on Thursday barred administration of Sheikh Zayed Medical College (SZMC) from receiving heavy fees from students and sought replies from its chairman and both federal and provincial governments.
Justice Muhammad Khalid Mahmood Khan issued this order on the petition of Salman Kazmi, joint secretary of Pakistan Medical Association.
The petitioner through his counsel contended that SZMC was the only public sector institution which was collecting the fee from
THE Lahore High Court on Thursday barred administration of Sheikh Zayed Medical College (SZMC) from receiving heavy fees from students and sought replies from its chairman and both federal and provincial governments.
Justice Muhammad Khalid Mahmood Khan issued this order on the petition of Salman Kazmi, joint secretary of Pakistan Medical Association.
The petitioner through his counsel contended that SZMC was the only public sector institution which was collecting the fee from
Protesting Sindh University Teacher’s Association (SUTA) come up with more demands
Karachi
A general body meeting of the Sindh University Teacher’s Association (SUTA) on Thursday demanded of the governor Sindh to hand over the post of vice chancellor to a “working professor” rather than a retired teacher.
Any person to be appointed for this senior-most position must have a PhD degree and should serve only one term, the meeting decided. After a suspension of 54 days, classes have partially resumed at the university and the protest camp at the Karachi Press Club
A general body meeting of the Sindh University Teacher’s Association (SUTA) on Thursday demanded of the governor Sindh to hand over the post of vice chancellor to a “working professor” rather than a retired teacher.
Any person to be appointed for this senior-most position must have a PhD degree and should serve only one term, the meeting decided. After a suspension of 54 days, classes have partially resumed at the university and the protest camp at the Karachi Press Club
Non-formal education initiative doing wonders seminar ‘Literate and Prosperous Punjab through Quality Non-Formal Education and our Responsibilities’
Rawalpindi
The Mir Khalil-ur-Rehman Memorial Society (MKRMS), Punjab government’s Literacy and Non Formal Basic Education Department and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) jointly organised a seminar titled ‘Literate and Prosperous Punjab through Quality Non-Formal Education and our Responsibilities’ at the District Council Hall, Rawal Town, on Thursday.
PML-N MNA Shakeel Awan was the chief guest on the occasion. Mir Khalil-ur-Rehman Memorial Society Chairman Wasif
The Mir Khalil-ur-Rehman Memorial Society (MKRMS), Punjab government’s Literacy and Non Formal Basic Education Department and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) jointly organised a seminar titled ‘Literate and Prosperous Punjab through Quality Non-Formal Education and our Responsibilities’ at the District Council Hall, Rawal Town, on Thursday.
PML-N MNA Shakeel Awan was the chief guest on the occasion. Mir Khalil-ur-Rehman Memorial Society Chairman Wasif
Lahore Grammar School (Islamabad Campus) LGS to stage ‘Caught in the Net’ at PNCA
Islamabad: The Lahore Grammar School (Islamabad Campus) Dramatics Society will present ‘Caught in the Net’, a comedy by Ray Cooney at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) from Saturday (February 25).
On top floor of Lahore Grammar School, Islamabad, behind closed doors, drawn curtains and a secretive atmosphere lingering in the air, the cast and crew of the school’s annual play – ‘Caught in the Net’ — can be found working vigorously. Under the sharp eye of the new
On top floor of Lahore Grammar School, Islamabad, behind closed doors, drawn curtains and a secretive atmosphere lingering in the air, the cast and crew of the school’s annual play – ‘Caught in the Net’ — can be found working vigorously. Under the sharp eye of the new
United Nations World Food Programme to build Rs 1.5b storage, training facilities for National Disaster Management Authority NDMA
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the construction of state-of-the-art storage and training facilities at nine locations in Pakistan.
The facilities will be built to bolster the country’s response to future emergencies. NDMA Chairman Dr. Zafar Iqbal Qadir and Acting Humanitarian Coordinator and WFP Country Representative Jean-Luc Siblot signed the Memorandum of Understanding in
The facilities will be built to bolster the country’s response to future emergencies. NDMA Chairman Dr. Zafar Iqbal Qadir and Acting Humanitarian Coordinator and WFP Country Representative Jean-Luc Siblot signed the Memorandum of Understanding in
Roll numbers of SSC candidates finalised for Secondary School Certificate Annual Examination 2012 Rawalpindi Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (RBISE)
RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (RBISE) has completed the process of preparing roll number slips for the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Annual Examination 2012.
RBISE spokesman Arsalaan Cheema, while talking to this scribe on Thursday, said that roll number slips of all regular candidates have been finalised and all affiliated academic institutions have been directed to collect roll number slips of their students by hand from the RBISE office,
RBISE spokesman Arsalaan Cheema, while talking to this scribe on Thursday, said that roll number slips of all regular candidates have been finalised and all affiliated academic institutions have been directed to collect roll number slips of their students by hand from the RBISE office,
7th 3-day LNH medical symposium begins today
7th 3-day LNH medical symposium begins today
KARACHI: The 7th three-day Liaquat National Hospital (LNH) Medical Symposium will commence Friday (today) under the theme ‘Saving Patients; Protecting Doctors’ here at the LNH auditorium. The scientific session on Saturday and Sunday would include cardiology, brain tumour, neurology, gastroenterology, urology, oncology, chest medicine, gynecology, plastic surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, pathology and others. Apart form this, discussions on
KARACHI: The 7th three-day Liaquat National Hospital (LNH) Medical Symposium will commence Friday (today) under the theme ‘Saving Patients; Protecting Doctors’ here at the LNH auditorium. The scientific session on Saturday and Sunday would include cardiology, brain tumour, neurology, gastroenterology, urology, oncology, chest medicine, gynecology, plastic surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, pathology and others. Apart form this, discussions on
61st Pakistan Flower Show 2012 kicks off DHA Seaview Public Park karachi
KARACHI - The 61st Pakistan Flower Show 2012 was inaugurated on Thursday by Sindh High Court judge Justice Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi at a ceremony held at the DHA Seaview Public Park.
The Horticultural Society of Pakistan (HSP) arranged the annual flower show in collaboration with DHA and Cantonment Board Clifton (CBC).
Speaking on the occasion, Justice Abbasi lauded the efforts of the HSP for organising the splendid floral show.
He said that the efforts of the HSP in making the environment of
The Horticultural Society of Pakistan (HSP) arranged the annual flower show in collaboration with DHA and Cantonment Board Clifton (CBC).
Speaking on the occasion, Justice Abbasi lauded the efforts of the HSP for organising the splendid floral show.
He said that the efforts of the HSP in making the environment of
Finance students get a handy textbook banking and finance titled ‘Financial System and Economic Development – Pakistan’ Institute of Business Administration (IBA)
KARACHI - Renowned economist Dr Shakil Faruqi’s two-volume textbook on banking and finance titled ‘Financial System and Economic Development – Pakistan’ was launched at a ceremony held at the Institute of Business Administration (IBA).
The auditorium at IBA echoed with applause after IBA Karachi Dean and Director Dr Ishrat Hussain, who chaired the evening, congratulated the author on his new endeavour to explain the functioning of the markets of Pakistan.
“It is Faruqi’s love
The auditorium at IBA echoed with applause after IBA Karachi Dean and Director Dr Ishrat Hussain, who chaired the evening, congratulated the author on his new endeavour to explain the functioning of the markets of Pakistan.
“It is Faruqi’s love
Pakistan Institute of Labour Education and Research PILER inaugurates quarterly Urdu magazine ‘Jaeza’ for working class
KARACHI - The Pakistan Institute of Labour Education and Research (PILER) has inaugurated its quarterly Urdu magazine ‘Jaeza’ for keeping an eye on burning issues related to the working class of the country.
In its current edition, many researchers have touched upon eye-opening issues.
According to the first issue of Jaeza, the Agency for Technical Development Cooperation has emphasised on donor agencies that there is a dire need of more financial help for the rain- and flood-affected
In its current edition, many researchers have touched upon eye-opening issues.
According to the first issue of Jaeza, the Agency for Technical Development Cooperation has emphasised on donor agencies that there is a dire need of more financial help for the rain- and flood-affected
Fed the most, did the least Three large and reputed universities of Lahore, (GCU) (UET) (LCWU),
LAHORE - Three large and reputed universities of Lahore, Government College University (GCU), University of Engineering and Technology (UET) and Lahore College for Women University (LCWU), which receive the most amount of funds by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), have failed to get a place among the top overall university of the country in the new HEC ranking, Pakistan Today learnt on Monday. HEC officials also warned the Punjab government to take interest in these universities which
Beaconhouse 78 A/1 Girls campus Lahore awards high achievers
LAHORE - A graduation ceremony was held at Beaconhouse 78 A/1 Girls campus Lahore. The chief guest was Professor Zubaira Hassan , the Head of Department of Economics at Kinnaird College for women. The ceremony started with a splendid procession of the graduating classes, accompanied by the Principal Firdous Al Makky, chief guest the school coordinator Noshin Shahid. High achievers of the school were presented by Noshin Shahid. Gold, silver and bronze medals were awarded to the outstanding
PM presented a cheque of Rs10 million to for school construction
ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani presented a cheque of Rs10 million to Dr Alexander John Malik, Bishop of Lahore at PM’s House here today for the construction of buildings of St Denys School Muree which was burnt down in 2010. The Prime Minister on the occasion said that the wellbeing of the minorities was one of his priorities and also part of the Pakistan People’s Party manifesto. The Prime Minister appreciated the contributions made by the Missionary Schools for
Global System of Integrated Studies’ (GSIS) primary branch holds co-curricular “Integrated Activities 2012” event
ISLAMABAD - The Global System of Integrated Studies’ (GSIS) primary branch held an even titled “Integrated Activities 2012” by organising a number of activities here on Thursday. The teachers and students showed their hidden talents. The event was divided into six major subjects - history, geography, science, English, Urdu and Islamiat. The skit by the name of Pandora box and the performance on the Greek civilization highlighted the concept of ancient Greeks, their process of
Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC) holds calligraphy exhibition
ISLAMABAD - The Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC) organised an exhibition on Thursday, of Islamic calligraphy works done by the students of the council. The exhibition, held in connection with the sacred month of Rabi-ul-Awal, was inaugurated by National Assembly Member Tahira Aurangzeb. More than one hundred art pieces of 22 students were put on display. Aurangzeb applauded the art work and said the young generation’s love for Islam and the Holy Prophet (PBUH) was evident in the paintings. She
In the pursuit of happiness The story of Shikeb Seraj, the grandson of King Amanullah Khan of Afghanistan
The story of Shikeb Seraj, the grandson of King Amanullah Khan of Afghanistan is an example of extreme perseverance against heavy odds, to find happiness. Born in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, Shikeb’s father was an engineer at Radio-Television Afghanistan, situated in Wazir Akbar Khan. His mother ran a beauty parlour. Following the withdrawal of the Soviet forces from Afghanistan in 1989, the situation turned from bad to worse and his family was forced to seek refuge in neighbouring
Quaid-e-Azam University top ranked best varsity in pakistan followed by PIEAS, Aga Khan
ISLAMABAD - The Higher Education Commission (HEC) on Thursday announced the ranking of Pakistani universities, both public and private sector, in which Quaid-e-Azam University (QAU) was ranked number 1 university among all the varsities of the country followed by Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS) and The Aga Khan University, Karachi. The universities were given ranking on the basis of quality teaching and research. Higher Education Commission Chairman Dr Javaid R
Pakistan Institute of Development Economics PIDE awards 20th PhD in economics
ISLAMABAD - The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) awarded its 20th PhD in Economics to Miraj-ul-Haq. In his PhD dissertation, Haq developed a theoretical model incorporating the roles of international trade and human capital in the process of economic growth. The model has been empirically tested on a sample of 23 developing countries and the results of the research show that international trade plays an important role in enhancing the prospects of growth in developing
solo exhibition latest collection of abstraction, by artist Tariq Gill at Khaas Art Gallery
Tariq Gill’s solo show opens at Khaas Art Gallery
ISLAMABAD: Khaas Art Gallery on Thursday displayed the latest collection of works on abstraction, figuration and symbolism in faded tones by artist Tariq Gill.
The show brought meaningful imagery of the Lahore-based painter for the art-lovers of the federal capital as a playful combination of abstract and figurative art forms.
The exhibition entitled `A Continuous Dialogue’ portrayed expressionism and surrealism in abstract
ISLAMABAD: Khaas Art Gallery on Thursday displayed the latest collection of works on abstraction, figuration and symbolism in faded tones by artist Tariq Gill.
The show brought meaningful imagery of the Lahore-based painter for the art-lovers of the federal capital as a playful combination of abstract and figurative art forms.
The exhibition entitled `A Continuous Dialogue’ portrayed expressionism and surrealism in abstract
Photography exhibition show rich cultural heritage and mesmerising landscape of Pakistan
Photography show on cultural heritage concludes
ISLAMABAD: An exhibition of rare photographic glimpses portraying rich cultural heritage and mesmerising landscape of Pakistan concluded on Thursday at the Nomad Art Gallery. The solo show by Abrar Cheema captured architectural heritage, natural beauty of snow-covered mountains, valleys, rivers, way of living of the Pakistani people in different areas and some glimpses of the cultural heritage. The collection served the nature-lovers a treat of
ISLAMABAD: An exhibition of rare photographic glimpses portraying rich cultural heritage and mesmerising landscape of Pakistan concluded on Thursday at the Nomad Art Gallery. The solo show by Abrar Cheema captured architectural heritage, natural beauty of snow-covered mountains, valleys, rivers, way of living of the Pakistani people in different areas and some glimpses of the cultural heritage. The collection served the nature-lovers a treat of
painting solo exhibition on contemporary art with impressionistic style paintings by International artist Jamal Ahmedat Tanzara Art Gallery
Show on contemporary art begins today
ISLAMABAD: International artist Jamal Ahmed will display a solo show on contemporary art with impressionistic style paintings at Tanzara Art Gallery today (Friday). Extensively exhibited in Bangladesh and abroad, Jamal’s work has a distinct flair, which sets him apart from the work of his contemporaries. Established as one of Bangladesh’s leading painters, Jamal is in a class of artists now recognised internationally with innovative skills of
ISLAMABAD: International artist Jamal Ahmed will display a solo show on contemporary art with impressionistic style paintings at Tanzara Art Gallery today (Friday). Extensively exhibited in Bangladesh and abroad, Jamal’s work has a distinct flair, which sets him apart from the work of his contemporaries. Established as one of Bangladesh’s leading painters, Jamal is in a class of artists now recognised internationally with innovative skills of
BISe Rawalpindi Board announces matric and inter examinations exam schedule SSC part-i SSC part-ii
Rawalpindi Board announces Matric exam schedule
RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi board has announced the schedule for matriculation and intermediate examinations. The examinations will start on March 3, will be held in two shifts with three hours’ duration. The timings of the first time exam will be 8am, while the second exam would commence at 1:30 pm. The examinations of class 9th will begin on March 19. The students said they had not received roll number slips so far. They protested against
RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi board has announced the schedule for matriculation and intermediate examinations. The examinations will start on March 3, will be held in two shifts with three hours’ duration. The timings of the first time exam will be 8am, while the second exam would commence at 1:30 pm. The examinations of class 9th will begin on March 19. The students said they had not received roll number slips so far. They protested against
Punjab University PU declares M.Sc IT session 2009-2011 exam result
LAHORE: (Thursday, February 23, 2012): Punjab University Examinations Department has declared the result M.Sc IT (Afternoon), semester system, session 2009-2011. Detailed result is also available at PU website
Punjab University Hailey College of Banking & Finance HCBF women cricket team wins championship
LAHORE: (Thursday, February 23, 2012): Punjab University Hailey College of Banking & Finance (HCBF) women cricket team has won the title of champion in All Pakistan Inter University Championship to defeat Preston University in final. Hailey College of Banking & Finance women cricket team’s Aliya Fayyaz has played well and made tournament’s only century. College Principal Prof Dr Khawaja Amjad Saeed has congratulated her on playing well. The brilliant results in sports had been made
PU IBA Punjab University Institute of Administration organizes closing ceremony of sports gala
LAHORE: (Thursday, February 23, 2012): Punjab University Institute of Administration is organizing auspicious closing ceremony of sports gala on Friday, 24th February, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. at IBA Greens. PU VC Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran will be the chief guest on the occasion and will give away prizes to the
PU unjab University Executive Club hosts lunch for lecturers
LAHORE: (Thursday, February 23, 2012): A lunch was hosted in the honour of lecturers at Punjab University Executive Club. Provincial Law Minister Rana Sana Ullah Khan, Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran, MPA Khawaja Imran Nazir, Registrar Dr Khan Raas Masood Khan and a large number of lecturers participated in the event. Addressing the ceremony, Rana Sana Ullah Khan said the reappointment of Dr Kamran was only due to his merit, efficiency and the academic environment which he had
MBBS Part-III results cancelled, new results in a week protest by students
University of Health Sciences has cancelled the results of MBBS Part-III after protest by students.
The students had protested citing errors in results. Their protest led to action by the UHS authorities that cancelled the results and assured that new results would be issued in a week.
Students of medical colleges in Punjab had been protesting against errors in results for three days.
They said there were a number of errors in the results which cannot be accepted.
Punjab Medical
The students had protested citing errors in results. Their protest led to action by the UHS authorities that cancelled the results and assured that new results would be issued in a week.
Students of medical colleges in Punjab had been protesting against errors in results for three days.
They said there were a number of errors in the results which cannot be accepted.
Punjab Medical
HEC releases first-ever national academic ranking Pakistan's top universities lists
LAHORE: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) on Thursday revealed the first-ever national academic ranking of universities, with Quaid-e-Azam University in Islamabad leading and Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) landing at the 10th position in the overall list.
The ranking model has been developed by HEC’s Quality Assurance Committee (QAC) through stakeholder participation.
The ranking is based on the number of students, research productivity and quality, innovation and
The ranking model has been developed by HEC’s Quality Assurance Committee (QAC) through stakeholder participation.
The ranking is based on the number of students, research productivity and quality, innovation and
Small training airplane crashes in Lahore, two dead
LAHORE: A small training airplane crashed in the lawn of a house located in Model Town area of Lahore, killing a woman pilot and trainee pilot on board, sources said.
According to sources, the plane took off from Walton airport and crashed in the lawn of a house located at 143 Block H, Model Town. The residents of the house remained unhurt.
Deceased trainer pilot and trainee pilot have been identified as Captain Anita and Waqar respectively.
According to sources, instructor and trainee
According to sources, the plane took off from Walton airport and crashed in the lawn of a house located at 143 Block H, Model Town. The residents of the house remained unhurt.
Deceased trainer pilot and trainee pilot have been identified as Captain Anita and Waqar respectively.
According to sources, instructor and trainee
RIDAL CONTESTS WITH LADY TALENTED AWARD CEREMONY & Dream Night Style Fashion Show Karachi expo center
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boom Blast Kohat Adda Kohat Road Peshawar kills 10, hurt 25 23rd February 2012
PESHAWAR: At least six people have been killed and 20 hurt in a blast in Peshawar near a bus depot, Geo News reported. blst in the car the blast is Sucide boom blast mehran sha Adda
The professional competency enhancement programme for teachers of NED
KARACHI, Feb 22: The vice chancellor of the NED University of Engineering and Technology, Engineer Abul Kalam, on Wednesday awarded certificates to 33 newly-inducted teachers who recently participated in “the professional competency enhancement programme for teachers” held at the university in collaboration with the National Academy of Higher Education.
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Irregularities in National Education Foundation (NEF) to be probed
ISLAMABAD, Feb 22: Federal Minister for Professional and Technical Training Riaz Hussain Pirzada has convened a meeting of the board of governors of National Education Foundation (NEF) to discuss alleged irregularities in the organisation, it has been learnt.
According to documents available with Dawn, former managing director Kamran Zafar promoted 19 contractual officers working with a project called ‘Establishment and operation of basic education community schools in the country”
According to documents available with Dawn, former managing director Kamran Zafar promoted 19 contractual officers working with a project called ‘Establishment and operation of basic education community schools in the country”
Punjabi essay writing competition
SAHIWAL, Feb 22: Winners of the Punjabi essay writing competition have said that in a multilingual country the early learning should be given to every child in the mother tongue.
They stressed this at a young writer conference organised on ‘International Mother Language Day’ at the Library Hall of the Government Comprehensive High School the other day.
The Punjabi essay writing competition was held among 74 government public high and higher secondary schools in four districts —
They stressed this at a young writer conference organised on ‘International Mother Language Day’ at the Library Hall of the Government Comprehensive High School the other day.
The Punjabi essay writing competition was held among 74 government public high and higher secondary schools in four districts —
inaugurated Iranology Centre at Lahore College for Women University LCWU
LAHORE, Feb 22: Governor Sardar Latif Khan Khosa inaugurated on Wednesday the Iranology Centre and Language Laboratory at the Lahore College for Women University (LCWU).
Speaking on the occasion, the governor said relationships between Pakistan and Iran were deep rooted owing to common history and heritage, faith, culture and traditions. He said both countries’ geographical proximity linked their security interests, giving more depth and meaning to bilateral ties.
He said both
Speaking on the occasion, the governor said relationships between Pakistan and Iran were deep rooted owing to common history and heritage, faith, culture and traditions. He said both countries’ geographical proximity linked their security interests, giving more depth and meaning to bilateral ties.
He said both
Senior journalist Muhammad Arif M. Arif passes away
LAHORE, Feb 22: Senior journalist Muhammad Arif died of renal failure on Wednesday. He was 75.
Affectionately known as Arif Bhai to journalists, the elderly journalist had been bed-ridden for the last one month or so. He was the father of Dawn staff reporter Wajih Ahmad Sheikh.
His funeral will be taken out on Thursday (today) after Asr prayers from 28 A-Block, New Chauburji Park, near Khajoorwali Masjid. His funeral prayers will be offered at Janazgah on Lytton Road.
Arif Bhai was the
Affectionately known as Arif Bhai to journalists, the elderly journalist had been bed-ridden for the last one month or so. He was the father of Dawn staff reporter Wajih Ahmad Sheikh.
His funeral will be taken out on Thursday (today) after Asr prayers from 28 A-Block, New Chauburji Park, near Khajoorwali Masjid. His funeral prayers will be offered at Janazgah on Lytton Road.
Arif Bhai was the
Rs1m for research in education field at Hazara University Mansehra United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
MANSEHRA, Feb 22: The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has granted Rs1 million for research in education field at Hazara University Mansehra.
In this connection USAID Teacher Education Project (Pre-STEP) organised a ceremony at Hazara University, Mansehra, on Wednesday.
The event was attended by representatives of the USAID Teacher Education Project, Vice-Chancellor Dr Sakhawat Shah and faculties of education.
Kamran Iftikhar Lone, the representative of
In this connection USAID Teacher Education Project (Pre-STEP) organised a ceremony at Hazara University, Mansehra, on Wednesday.
The event was attended by representatives of the USAID Teacher Education Project, Vice-Chancellor Dr Sakhawat Shah and faculties of education.
Kamran Iftikhar Lone, the representative of
Sindh Madressah University SMI becomes a university Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ebad handed over
KARACHI - Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ebad handed over the charter of the Sindh Madressah University and a letter of appointment to its first vice chancellor Dr Muhammad Ali Shaikh at a ceremony held at the Governor’s House on Wednesday.
“I am happy and feeling proud that I am giving the charter of university to the alma mater of the founder of Pakistan Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah at his house (Governor’s House),” he said while speaking at the ceremony for the occasion.
He said
“I am happy and feeling proud that I am giving the charter of university to the alma mater of the founder of Pakistan Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah at his house (Governor’s House),” he said while speaking at the ceremony for the occasion.
He said
Students of medical college ransack, set ablaze University of Health Science (UHS) Multan office
MULTAN - Students of medical college who failed their examination held a protest demonstration and set ablaze the office of University of Health Science on Wednesday. Per details, students of Nishtar Medical College Multan who were declared unsuccessful in the medical exam gathered outside the office of University of Health Science (UHS) and held a protest demonstration. The protesting students blamed the UHS for negative marking in checking of exam papers. The enraged protestors then barged
Higher Education Commission HEC to announce Pakistani universities’ ranking
ISLAMABAD - The Higher Education Commission (HEC) is all set to announce the ranking of Pakistani universities on the basis of quality teaching and research produced by the higher education institutions across the country. The ranking of the universities, specifically done according to categorisation of major disciplines will be announced today (Thursday). The primary purpose of the ranking exercise is to share with the general public a comprehensive data on the key issues that determine the
IAPEX 2012, exhibition of building products and architects by the Institute of Architects, Pakistan-RIC,
ISLAMABAD - IAPEX 2012, an exhibition of building products and architects work by the Institute of Architects, Pakistan-RIC, is being held at a local hotel, Islamabad, from 24-26
Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) Vice-Chancellor to represent Pakistan at New Dehli
ISLAMABAD - Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Nazir Ahmed Sangi on Wednesday left to attend annual conference of Commonwealth Educational Media Conference for Asia (CEMCA), being held in New Dehli on February 24 and 25. The conference is being arranged by CEMCA in collaboration with the University Grants Commission of India and Consortium for educational communication to discuss new challenges and prospects in virtual education.
Dr Sangi, before leaving for New
Dr Sangi, before leaving for New
Allegations against South Asian Free Media Association (SAFMA), South Asia Media Commission (SAMC) condemned
ISLAMABAD - Leading media professionals, the executive bodies of South Asian Free Media Association (SAFMA), South Asia Media Commission (SAMC) and South Asian Women in Media (SAWM), editors and press club representatives across the country have condemned the accusations raised by Zaid Hamid. In a joint statement, the leading media personalities took serious exception to what they called the unfounded and shameful accusations hurled by an irresponsible person against a media body of the most
Boy scouts celebrate founder’s day Pakistan Boy Scouts Association (PBSA) celebrated the founder Baden Powel’s day
ISLAMABAD - The Pakistan Boy Scouts Association (PBSA) celebrated the founder Baden Powel’s day on Wednesday in a ceremony organised at the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE). According to the press release issued, a Ceremony for President’s Gold Medal Awardees (2003-2009) was held.
Federal Shariat Court Justice Agha Rafiq Ahmad and PBSA Chief Commissioner were the chief guests while FBISE Chairperson Dr Shaheen Khan, PBSA International Commissioner Cdr (Retd)
Federal Shariat Court Justice Agha Rafiq Ahmad and PBSA Chief Commissioner were the chief guests while FBISE Chairperson Dr Shaheen Khan, PBSA International Commissioner Cdr (Retd)
Modernist spirit of Islam can fight radicalism: scholars seminar titled ‘Deradicalisation of the Vulnerable Segments of Society’ organised by the Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI)
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ISLAMABAD: Speakers of a seminar have stressed the need for reinterpreting religious dogma in the dynamic and modernist spirit of Islam, which Sir Syed Ahmed Khan and Allama Iqbal had exhorted for the advancement of the Muslims of the Subcontinent.
The seminar titled ‘Deradicalisation of the Vulnerable Segments of Society’ was organised by the Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) on Wednesday.
Dr Khalid Masud, director general of the Islamic Research Institute of
ISLAMABAD: Speakers of a seminar have stressed the need for reinterpreting religious dogma in the dynamic and modernist spirit of Islam, which Sir Syed Ahmed Khan and Allama Iqbal had exhorted for the advancement of the Muslims of the Subcontinent.
The seminar titled ‘Deradicalisation of the Vulnerable Segments of Society’ was organised by the Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) on Wednesday.
Dr Khalid Masud, director general of the Islamic Research Institute of
Non-teaching daily wagers in educational institutions demand regularisation affiliated with the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE)
ISLAMABAD: A number of non-teaching staff working on daily wages in educational institutions affiliated with the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) staged a protest demonstration in front of the National Press Club on Wednesday in favour of their long-standing demand of regularisation.
Carrying banners and placards, the protesting employees of grades 1 to 16 (non-teaching staff) raised slogans against the FDE and Capital Administration and Development Division (CAAD) authorities over
Carrying banners and placards, the protesting employees of grades 1 to 16 (non-teaching staff) raised slogans against the FDE and Capital Administration and Development Division (CAAD) authorities over
French author’s book ‘Hira Mandi’ launched at the Gallery of Alliance Francoise de Lahore
LAHORE: The book ‘Hira Mandi’ by Claudine Le Tourneur d’lson was officially launched on Wednesday at the Gallery of Alliance Francoise de Lahore.
The launch featured a close and personal talk with the author, wherein she explained the message and motive behind her book and her attraction towards the Old City of Lahore. She told the audience about her time spent in Lahore and Hira Mandi, and how her attachment and love for the people and the area motivated her into writing this
The launch featured a close and personal talk with the author, wherein she explained the message and motive behind her book and her attraction towards the Old City of Lahore. She told the audience about her time spent in Lahore and Hira Mandi, and how her attachment and love for the people and the area motivated her into writing this
Mir Khalil-ur-Rehman Memorial Society MKRMS seminar on education today
Rawalpindi: Mir Khalil-ur-Rehman Memorial Society (MKRMS), Jang Group, Literacy & Non Formal Basic Education Department (Government of Punjab) & Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) are jointly organising a seminar on ‘Literate & Prosperous Punjab Through Quality Non Formal Education & Our Responsibilities,’ today (Thursday), at District Council Hall (Rawal Town), at 10 a.m.
Malik Shakeel Awan (MNA) will preside over the seminar whereas Dr. Saeed Elahi (Parliamentary Secretary
Malik Shakeel Awan (MNA) will preside over the seminar whereas Dr. Saeed Elahi (Parliamentary Secretary
Reinstatement of faculty members demanded Academic Staff Association, Quaid-i-Azam University,
Islamabad: President Dr Gulraiz Akhter and Secretary Dr Aqeel Abbas of the Academic Staff Association, Quaid-i-Azam University, have condemned the action of Sindh Education Minister Pir Mazhar-ul-Haq for sacking faculty members and employees of Sindh University in order to protect a superannuated vice-chancellor.
FAPUASA, Sindh chapter, President Prof Badar Soomro, while talking to this scribe, said that though Sindh authorities sent the VC on leave and asked the Pro-Vice-Chancellor Dr
FAPUASA, Sindh chapter, President Prof Badar Soomro, while talking to this scribe, said that though Sindh authorities sent the VC on leave and asked the Pro-Vice-Chancellor Dr
Remembering the doyen of Urdu poetry National Language Authority organised Josh Literary Conference at NLA 30th death anniversary, Josh Adabi Foundation and Josh Memorial Committee
Islamabad
Remembering the doyen of Urdu poetry Josh Malihabadi on his 30th death anniversary, Josh Adabi Foundation and Josh Memorial Committee in collaboration with the National Language Authority organised Josh Literary Conference at NLA on Wednesday.
Secretary Ministry of Culture and National Heritage Fareedullah Khan and well-known writer Asghar Nadeem Syed were present as guests of honour along with eminent writers and literary personalities Agha Nasir, Kishwar Naheed, Mansoor Aqil, Dr.
Remembering the doyen of Urdu poetry Josh Malihabadi on his 30th death anniversary, Josh Adabi Foundation and Josh Memorial Committee in collaboration with the National Language Authority organised Josh Literary Conference at NLA on Wednesday.
Secretary Ministry of Culture and National Heritage Fareedullah Khan and well-known writer Asghar Nadeem Syed were present as guests of honour along with eminent writers and literary personalities Agha Nasir, Kishwar Naheed, Mansoor Aqil, Dr.
Remembering the doyen of Urdu poetry National Language Authority organised Josh Literary Conference at NLA 30th death anniversary, Josh Adabi Foundation and Josh Memorial Committee
Islamabad
Remembering the doyen of Urdu poetry Josh Malihabadi on his 30th death anniversary, Josh Adabi Foundation and Josh Memorial Committee in collaboration with the National Language Authority organised Josh Literary Conference at NLA on Wednesday.
Secretary Ministry of Culture and National Heritage Fareedullah Khan and well-known writer Asghar Nadeem Syed were present as guests of honour along with eminent writers and literary personalities Agha Nasir, Kishwar Naheed, Mansoor Aqil,
Remembering the doyen of Urdu poetry Josh Malihabadi on his 30th death anniversary, Josh Adabi Foundation and Josh Memorial Committee in collaboration with the National Language Authority organised Josh Literary Conference at NLA on Wednesday.
Secretary Ministry of Culture and National Heritage Fareedullah Khan and well-known writer Asghar Nadeem Syed were present as guests of honour along with eminent writers and literary personalities Agha Nasir, Kishwar Naheed, Mansoor Aqil,
Measures to deal with dengue fever outbreak discussed Rawalpindi Medical College and allied hospitals
Rawalpindi
The administration of Rawalpindi Medical College and allied hospitals has started a planning process to deal with dengue fever outbreak in this region of the country as spring season is about to set in.
Principal RMC and In-charge Allied Hospitals Professor Dr. Mohammad Mussadiq Khan chaired a meeting here on Wednesday to discuss preventive and curative measures to be taken well in time with all concerned stakeholders.
Medical superintendents, focal persons and
The administration of Rawalpindi Medical College and allied hospitals has started a planning process to deal with dengue fever outbreak in this region of the country as spring season is about to set in.
Principal RMC and In-charge Allied Hospitals Professor Dr. Mohammad Mussadiq Khan chaired a meeting here on Wednesday to discuss preventive and curative measures to be taken well in time with all concerned stakeholders.
Medical superintendents, focal persons and
Book on children’s folk games of Pakistan and Norway launched by Lok Virsa
Islamabad
A beautiful effort to inculcate awareness in children and youth about the indigenous folk games played in Pakistan and Norway, book titled ‘Pakistani & Norwegian Children’s Folk Games’ was launched by Lok Virsa on Wednesday.
The book was launched under the on-going institutional cooperation programme between Pakistan and Norway. It is a joint effort by Lok Virsa and Norwegian Directorate of Cultural Heritage (Riksantikvaren), Oslo.
Federal Minister for National Heritage
A beautiful effort to inculcate awareness in children and youth about the indigenous folk games played in Pakistan and Norway, book titled ‘Pakistani & Norwegian Children’s Folk Games’ was launched by Lok Virsa on Wednesday.
The book was launched under the on-going institutional cooperation programme between Pakistan and Norway. It is a joint effort by Lok Virsa and Norwegian Directorate of Cultural Heritage (Riksantikvaren), Oslo.
Federal Minister for National Heritage
Mehfil-e-Milad’ at MSI-Preschool Islamabad
Islamabad
A ‘Mehfil-e-Milad’ was held at MSI-Preschool, Park Road, F-8/2, Islamabad, says a press release issued here Wednesday.
The students remembered the Holy Prophet Hazrat Mohammad (peace be upon him) with love and devotion, with the help of naats, daroods, songs and poems. It was a treat to see the boys in shalwar kameez with turbans on top and the girls wearing kiran dupattas over their colourful clothes. Each class had a different coloured sash over their clothes with “I
A ‘Mehfil-e-Milad’ was held at MSI-Preschool, Park Road, F-8/2, Islamabad, says a press release issued here Wednesday.
The students remembered the Holy Prophet Hazrat Mohammad (peace be upon him) with love and devotion, with the help of naats, daroods, songs and poems. It was a treat to see the boys in shalwar kameez with turbans on top and the girls wearing kiran dupattas over their colourful clothes. Each class had a different coloured sash over their clothes with “I
Academic activities at classes start Sindh University to be partially restored from today
Karachi
Academic activities are finally going to be restored at the Sindh University (SU) from Thursday (today). This decision came on after directions from the governor Sindh to send the unpopular Vice Chancellor (VC) of SU, Professor Nazeer Ahmed Mughal, on medical leave, and to appoint an acting VC at the university.
According to the Sindh University Teacher’s Association (SUTA), teachers would conduct classes till 12 noon from Thursday onwards. “The academic activities would be
Academic activities are finally going to be restored at the Sindh University (SU) from Thursday (today). This decision came on after directions from the governor Sindh to send the unpopular Vice Chancellor (VC) of SU, Professor Nazeer Ahmed Mughal, on medical leave, and to appoint an acting VC at the university.
According to the Sindh University Teacher’s Association (SUTA), teachers would conduct classes till 12 noon from Thursday onwards. “The academic activities would be
Pakistan Medical Association PMA demands review of PMDC amendment bill
Karachi
The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) has urged the Senate to review the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council Amendment Bill, claiming that the National Assembly passed the bill in haste without duly addressing the concerns of the medical fraternity.
Addressing a press conference at the Karachi Press Club on Wednesday, PMA office-bearer and PMDC member Dr Shershah Syed said that the bill in question gave the prerogative of recognising medical colleges to the government. “This
The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) has urged the Senate to review the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council Amendment Bill, claiming that the National Assembly passed the bill in haste without duly addressing the concerns of the medical fraternity.
Addressing a press conference at the Karachi Press Club on Wednesday, PMA office-bearer and PMDC member Dr Shershah Syed said that the bill in question gave the prerogative of recognising medical colleges to the government. “This
medicine without medical degrees quacks held in Machar Colony
Karachi
Health officials of the defunct Keamari Town on Wednesday apprehended 10 quacks from Machar Colony who were practising medicine without medical degrees or any relevant qualification.
They were handed over to the Docks police. Keamari Town health officer Dr Ashraf Saeed-uz-Zaman told The News that a team inspected several clinics operating in Machar colony and found that at least 10 of them were being run by quacks.
“They had no degrees and were giving painkillers as well as
Health officials of the defunct Keamari Town on Wednesday apprehended 10 quacks from Machar Colony who were practising medicine without medical degrees or any relevant qualification.
They were handed over to the Docks police. Keamari Town health officer Dr Ashraf Saeed-uz-Zaman told The News that a team inspected several clinics operating in Machar colony and found that at least 10 of them were being run by quacks.
“They had no degrees and were giving painkillers as well as
Students clash at Fuuast Federal Urdu University for Arts, Science and Technology (Abdul Haq campus)
Karachi
A clash between two student groups at the Federal Urdu University for Arts, Science and Technology (Abdul Haq campus) disrupted the schedule for degree examinations on Wednesday.
According to Fuuast officials, no classes would be held on Thursday (today) on the city campus. Besides, a paper of BA (private) scheduled for Thursday has also been postponed. A new schedule for the disrupted papers would be announced soon, officials said.
Several students sustained minor injuries
A clash between two student groups at the Federal Urdu University for Arts, Science and Technology (Abdul Haq campus) disrupted the schedule for degree examinations on Wednesday.
According to Fuuast officials, no classes would be held on Thursday (today) on the city campus. Besides, a paper of BA (private) scheduled for Thursday has also been postponed. A new schedule for the disrupted papers would be announced soon, officials said.
Several students sustained minor injuries
Private Medical & Dental Colleges PMDC withdraws fee raise All Private Medical & Dental Colleges
LAHORE
THE Private Medical & Dental Colleges has withdrawn the fee raise of rupees 1.5 lac as additional fee as well as the regular fee of 6, 7 lac which has been charged for the regular session after the PMDC has clarified their directions regarding 20% fee raise at all private sector medical & dental colleges in the country. The PMA has announced to challenge the fee raise of 20% in the court of law.
Office-bearers of PMA Prof Dr M Ashraf Nizami, Dr. M. Tanveer Anwar, Dr Izhar Ahmed
THE Private Medical & Dental Colleges has withdrawn the fee raise of rupees 1.5 lac as additional fee as well as the regular fee of 6, 7 lac which has been charged for the regular session after the PMDC has clarified their directions regarding 20% fee raise at all private sector medical & dental colleges in the country. The PMA has announced to challenge the fee raise of 20% in the court of law.
Office-bearers of PMA Prof Dr M Ashraf Nizami, Dr. M. Tanveer Anwar, Dr Izhar Ahmed
MBBS students cry foul at examination system of the University of Health Sciences (UHS)
LAHORE MBBS students cry foul at UHS exam system
Medical students have cried foul at the examination system of the University of Health Sciences (UHS) as pass percentage of its affiliated public and private medical institutions has dropped considerably in the Second Professional MBBS Annual Examination 2011 results.
Over 400 male and female students of public and private institutions from across Punjab gathered here on Wednesday and protested in front of the university, shouted slogans,
Medical students have cried foul at the examination system of the University of Health Sciences (UHS) as pass percentage of its affiliated public and private medical institutions has dropped considerably in the Second Professional MBBS Annual Examination 2011 results.
Over 400 male and female students of public and private institutions from across Punjab gathered here on Wednesday and protested in front of the university, shouted slogans,
Punjab University PU MBBS, (NROS), M.Sc., M.Sc. IT, BS (Hons) M.Phil Mass Communication, B.A (Hons) Sociology & Sociocultural Studies Botany declares results
LAHORE: (Wednesday, February 22, 2012): Punjab University Examinations Department has declared the results of MBBS, third professional (NROS), annual examination 2011, M.Sc. Botany (2-years programme), semester system, session 2007-2009, M.Sc. Botany (2-years programme), semester system, session 2006-2008, M.Sc. IT (Morning) semester system, session 2009-2011, BS (Hons) programme in communication studies, semester system, session 2007-2011, M.Phil Communication studies (Research Track)
Punjab University PU teacher selected CREOR’s governing body member
LAHORE: (Wednesday, February 22, 2012): Punjab University Associate Professor Dr Tahira Basharat has selected for new member of McGill University’s Center for Research on Religion’s governing body and her name has approved in their spring 2012 Newsletter. This is an honour for Punjab University and Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran has congratulated him for achieving this
Punjab University PU College of Art & Design student shines Graphic Designing has represented Varsity and won prizes in photography competitions
LAHORE: (Wednesday, February 22, 2012): Punjab University College of Art & Design Awais Ali Shaikh student of BFA Part-IV, Graphic Designing has represented Varsity and won prizes in photography competitions in two different categories including “Poverty” 2nd runner up award cash prize Rs.50,000 and “Dickens & the City” winner award Certificate cash prize Rs. 20,000. Punjab University Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran congratulated him to get a great achievement. These
GCU 112th Convocation Girls shine at 10th Convocation of the Government College University Lahore
Girls shine at GCU 112th Convocation
Girls Wednesday outshined boys in academics at the 10th Convocation of the Government College University Lahore as they clinched top positions in 21 of 26 disciplines at BA/BSc (Hons) level. Punjab Governor Sardar Latif Khan Khosa presided over the convocation proceedings co-chaired by GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman.
As many as 1291 students received degrees, medals and certificates at the convocation attended by the Vice
Girls Wednesday outshined boys in academics at the 10th Convocation of the Government College University Lahore as they clinched top positions in 21 of 26 disciplines at BA/BSc (Hons) level. Punjab Governor Sardar Latif Khan Khosa presided over the convocation proceedings co-chaired by GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman.
As many as 1291 students received degrees, medals and certificates at the convocation attended by the Vice
Treatment and Study of Pain Moot on pain JOINT Annual conference of Pakistan Society of Anaesthesiologists & Society
LAHORE
A JOINT Annual conference of Pakistan Society of Anaesthesiologists & Society for Treatment and Study of Pain will be held on Feb 24 and 25 at a hotel here.
President of the society, Prof Khalid Bashir, in a press release here on Wednesday said delegates from all over Pakistan and abroad would attend the moot and would be an opportunity to share and improve knowledge and skills. He said all advancements in surgery were related to better anaesthesia and intensive care services. He
A JOINT Annual conference of Pakistan Society of Anaesthesiologists & Society for Treatment and Study of Pain will be held on Feb 24 and 25 at a hotel here.
President of the society, Prof Khalid Bashir, in a press release here on Wednesday said delegates from all over Pakistan and abroad would attend the moot and would be an opportunity to share and improve knowledge and skills. He said all advancements in surgery were related to better anaesthesia and intensive care services. He
Khosa promises funds for new Government College University Lahore, GCU campus
LAHORE
GIRLS on Wednesday outshined boys at the 10th Convocation of Government College University Lahore, as they clinched top positions in 21 of 26 disciplines at BA/BSc (Hons) level.
Punjab Governor Sardar Latif Khan Khosa presided over the convocation proceedings and also co-chaired by GCU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman.
As many as 1291 students received degrees, medals and certificates at the convocation attended by the Vice Chancellors of nine universities
GIRLS on Wednesday outshined boys at the 10th Convocation of Government College University Lahore, as they clinched top positions in 21 of 26 disciplines at BA/BSc (Hons) level.
Punjab Governor Sardar Latif Khan Khosa presided over the convocation proceedings and also co-chaired by GCU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman.
As many as 1291 students received degrees, medals and certificates at the convocation attended by the Vice Chancellors of nine universities
Information technology to raise living standard: Punjab Chief Minister
LAHORE
Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said that government is pursuing the policy of raising the living standard of the masses through information technology, and information and communication technology has greatly helped in good governance in various sectors.
Daanish Technical University was being started from the 2nd of April in the provincial metropolis for the promotion of information technology, said the CM talking to Director of Microsoft Jeffrey Avina, here on Wednesday.
Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said that government is pursuing the policy of raising the living standard of the masses through information technology, and information and communication technology has greatly helped in good governance in various sectors.
Daanish Technical University was being started from the 2nd of April in the provincial metropolis for the promotion of information technology, said the CM talking to Director of Microsoft Jeffrey Avina, here on Wednesday.
Eid Milad function held at Army Public College APC (Iqbal)
NOWSHERA: A programme in connection with Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) was organised at the AJ Auditorium of the Army Public College (Iqbal) here the other day.
Army Service Corps Centre officers and their wives also attended the function. ASC Centre Nowshera Commandant Bri-gadier Sajid Iqbal Jadoon was the chief guest on the occasion. According to a press release, the programme started with the recitation of Holy Quran followed by Naat. Iqra from Class-VIII delivered a speech on ‘Seerat’
Army Service Corps Centre officers and their wives also attended the function. ASC Centre Nowshera Commandant Bri-gadier Sajid Iqbal Jadoon was the chief guest on the occasion. According to a press release, the programme started with the recitation of Holy Quran followed by Naat. Iqra from Class-VIII delivered a speech on ‘Seerat’
University of Peshawar UoP official suspended the Centralised Resource Laboratory (CRL) for ‘misconduct’
PESHAWAR: Acting Vice-chancellor of University of Peshawar (UoP) Dr Qibla Ayaz on Wednesday suspended the assistant accounts officer of the Centralised Resource Laboratory (CRL) for misconduct. A press release said the decision was taken after a report submitted by In-charge CRL and Dean Faculty of Numerical and Physical Sciences Dr Muhammad Riaz calling for necessary action against the official, Hasan Ali. The registrar in compliance with the decision issued suspension order of the official
underdeveloped Baghbanan villagers concerned about end of development projects
PESHAWAR: The students, mostly children of the brick kiln workers, and inhabitants of the underdeveloped Baghbanan village in the suburbs of the provincial metropolis are uncertain about the future as two development projects spread over three years would end in June 2013.
A humanitarian organisation, Abaseen Foundation, is running the projects in health and education sectors along with Hope 87, a partner NGO of the Austrian Development Agency and Austria-based organisation Proloka.
A humanitarian organisation, Abaseen Foundation, is running the projects in health and education sectors along with Hope 87, a partner NGO of the Austrian Development Agency and Austria-based organisation Proloka.
People’s Students Federation PSF members threaten to lock ministers’ offices
PESHAWAR: The members of People’s Students Federation (PSF) on Wednesday warned the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leaders that they would lock the offices of the party’s provincial ministers and stage sit-in outside the Parliament House in Islamabad if their demands were not met by February 25.
The protesters, led by PSF district president Arshad Afridi and general secretary Haji Wali, gathered outside the Peshawar Press Club and chanted slogans in favour of their demands. They also
The protesters, led by PSF district president Arshad Afridi and general secretary Haji Wali, gathered outside the Peshawar Press Club and chanted slogans in favour of their demands. They also
Rally staged against US bill on Balochistan Muslim Students Federation-Quaid (MSF-Q) Peshawar
PESHAWAR: The Muslim Students Federation-Quaid (MSF-Q) Peshawar chapter on Wednesday staged a protest rally to condemn the introduction of a bill on Balochistan in the US Congress.
The procession started from Hashtnagri Chowk and reached the Peshawar Press Club after passing through various routes. It caused traffic jam and resulted in severe hardships to the commuters.
Led by MSF-Q provincial president Malik Munsif Khalil, senior vice-president Muslim Sarhadi and others, the protesters
The procession started from Hashtnagri Chowk and reached the Peshawar Press Club after passing through various routes. It caused traffic jam and resulted in severe hardships to the commuters.
Led by MSF-Q provincial president Malik Munsif Khalil, senior vice-president Muslim Sarhadi and others, the protesters
Tuesday, 21 February 2012
Universities making 'background checks' on applicants
Universities are increasingly employing data on teenagers’ family and education background to hit tough Government targets to recruit more poor students, according to research.
The number of institutions carrying out checks on candidates’ social class and school performance is set to increase by more than 50 per cent to coincide with a sharp rise in tuition fees this year, it was revealed.
In most cases, admissions tutors are relying on so-called “contextual data” to review
The number of institutions carrying out checks on candidates’ social class and school performance is set to increase by more than 50 per cent to coincide with a sharp rise in tuition fees this year, it was revealed.
In most cases, admissions tutors are relying on so-called “contextual data” to review
Go-ahead for £89m university research centre
A LEADING Scottish university has been given planning permission to build an ambitious £89 million research and technology centre.
The planning committee of Glasgow City Council has approved the project by Strathclyde University to build a new centre to create jobs and attract investment.
The Technology and Innovation Centre, set to open in 2014, will bring together academics and businesses to address issues such as economic regeneration and technological challenges.
Professor Jim
The planning committee of Glasgow City Council has approved the project by Strathclyde University to build a new centre to create jobs and attract investment.
The Technology and Innovation Centre, set to open in 2014, will bring together academics and businesses to address issues such as economic regeneration and technological challenges.
Professor Jim
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