8th Event BulletinInt’l Health Asia Exhibition and Conferences 2012, scheduled from 24 - 26 April, 2012 at Karachi Expo Centre is one such Event of Ecommerce Gateway Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd which is a "UFI Approved Event" by the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (Paris - France). The event also incorporates Pharma Asia Int’l Exhibition and Conference with a focus on the Pharmaceutical market in Pakistan which has shown tremendous space in the recent times.
Health Asia Int’l
Tuesday, 3 April 2012
Workshop on Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in Healthcare
Healthcare Workshop in 8th helath asia International Exhibition & Conference2012 at Karachi Expo Center
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) play an essential role in supporting daily life in today's digital society. They are used everywhere now and play an important role in the delivery of better and more efficient healthcare services. This is how Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) are helping people, doctors, pharmacist and hospitals take better care of health
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) play an essential role in supporting daily life in today's digital society. They are used everywhere now and play an important role in the delivery of better and more efficient healthcare services. This is how Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) are helping people, doctors, pharmacist and hospitals take better care of health
Monday, 2 April 2012
Post doctorate programme in various disciplines at Peshawar University soon
PESHAWAR, The University of Peshawar is set to begin a post doctorate programme in various disciplines, said acting Vice Chancellor of the university Professor Dr Qibla Ayaz on Monday.
Post doctorate programme University of Peshawar
He was chairing a meeting with the Peshawar University Teachers Association’s executive body.
Professor Dr Qibla said UoP had all requisite staff and facilities to initiate the post doctorate programme.
Meanwhile, a Peshawar University Teachers
Post doctorate programme University of Peshawar
He was chairing a meeting with the Peshawar University Teachers Association’s executive body.
Professor Dr Qibla said UoP had all requisite staff and facilities to initiate the post doctorate programme.
Meanwhile, a Peshawar University Teachers
reception in the honour at Puta Hall, University of Peshawar, and press conference Peshawar Press Club Metro Events
Reception
CLASS III Employees Union will hold a reception in the honour of the vice-chancellor at Puta Hall, University of Peshawar, at 12 noon
Press conferences
PRESIDENT of Tribal Youth Front Rehman Afridi will address a press conference Peshawar Press Club at 12 noon.
THE Awami National Party Dir Upper president will speak at Peshawar Press Club at 12:30pm.
EXECUTIVE director for education and research will speak on hydel power project in Bahrain, Swat, at Peshawar Press Club
CLASS III Employees Union will hold a reception in the honour of the vice-chancellor at Puta Hall, University of Peshawar, at 12 noon
Press conferences
PRESIDENT of Tribal Youth Front Rehman Afridi will address a press conference Peshawar Press Club at 12 noon.
THE Awami National Party Dir Upper president will speak at Peshawar Press Club at 12:30pm.
EXECUTIVE director for education and research will speak on hydel power project in Bahrain, Swat, at Peshawar Press Club
Public holiday on Wednesday April 4 2012, all education institutions Sindh Government announces to honour Bhutto
Karachi
public holiday on Wednesday, April 4 2012,
The Sindh government on Monday announced a public holiday on Wednesday, April 4, across the province on account of the 33rd death anniversary of the PPP founder and leader, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.
The district president of the PPP Larkana and minister for law, Muhammad Ayaz Soomro, said the arrangements for observing the death anniversary had been finalised.The programme will start on Wednesday morning with a Quran Khwani in Garhi
public holiday on Wednesday, April 4 2012,
The Sindh government on Monday announced a public holiday on Wednesday, April 4, across the province on account of the 33rd death anniversary of the PPP founder and leader, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.
The district president of the PPP Larkana and minister for law, Muhammad Ayaz Soomro, said the arrangements for observing the death anniversary had been finalised.The programme will start on Wednesday morning with a Quran Khwani in Garhi
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Public Service Commission PSC Tests, interviews postponed
Tests, interviews postponed
PESHAWAR, April 2: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Public Service Commission has postponed the interviews/oral tests for the posts of male district officer and deputy director, teachers education and curriculum of the elementary and secondary education department.
new date Public Service Commission PSC test and interviews
A statement issued from the commission office on Monday said the PSC had scheduled the interview, tests from April 5 to 30, which were postponed
PESHAWAR, April 2: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Public Service Commission has postponed the interviews/oral tests for the posts of male district officer and deputy director, teachers education and curriculum of the elementary and secondary education department.
new date Public Service Commission PSC test and interviews
A statement issued from the commission office on Monday said the PSC had scheduled the interview, tests from April 5 to 30, which were postponed
USAID-funded community school association with Peace and Development Organisation (Pado),
Community schools USAID-funded PESHAWAR
PESHAWAR, USAID-funded community school has been made functional to educate out of school children in the militancy-affected Swat district.
The US relief agency in association with Peace and Development Organisation (Pado), an NGO, has initiated a project to build 15 community schools to target out of school children of all ages.
The managing director of Pado Ziaullah Khan inaugurated the community school in union council Bahrain. Local elders,
PESHAWAR, USAID-funded community school has been made functional to educate out of school children in the militancy-affected Swat district.
The US relief agency in association with Peace and Development Organisation (Pado), an NGO, has initiated a project to build 15 community schools to target out of school children of all ages.
The managing director of Pado Ziaullah Khan inaugurated the community school in union council Bahrain. Local elders,
Unicef ‘updates’ website on polio
Karachi
United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (Unicef)
The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (Unicef) finally updated its website after a story by The News showed that the online information was more than two years old. However, instead of updating the stastics, Unicef decided to remove the entire section, including figures for Pakistan.
cases of polio in Sindh and Karachi
“Fifty two cases of polio have been reported so far in Pakistan this
United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (Unicef)
The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (Unicef) finally updated its website after a story by The News showed that the online information was more than two years old. However, instead of updating the stastics, Unicef decided to remove the entire section, including figures for Pakistan.
cases of polio in Sindh and Karachi
“Fifty two cases of polio have been reported so far in Pakistan this
BA BSc and B.Com supplementary Exam schedule University of Science and Technology Bannu
PESHAWAR, The University of Science and Technology Bannu has notified schedule for submission of forms for annual examination 2012.
BA/BSc and B.Com supplementary examination 2011
Both the regular and private candidates, who appeared in BA/BSc and B.Com supplementary examination 2011, and declared
failed/reappeared, are required to submit their examination admission forms for compartment/failed papers with normal fee up to April
BA/BSc and B.Com supplementary examination 2011
Both the regular and private candidates, who appeared in BA/BSc and B.Com supplementary examination 2011, and declared
failed/reappeared, are required to submit their examination admission forms for compartment/failed papers with normal fee up to April
Founding Chairman of Literary Organisation ‘Dhandara’ will organise a ‘Mushaira’ in honour of Sabir Hussain
International award holder poet and writer, Sabir Hussain
Mushaira
Islamabad: International award holder poet and writer, Sabir Hussain arrived here on Monday from Florida (USA). During his stay, he would also visit Azad Kashmir where he would meet some notables and seek information for his historic and research book on Saduzai tribe. Founding Chairman of Literary Organisation ‘Dhandara’ will organise a ‘Mushaira’ in honour of Sabir Hussain in
Mushaira
Islamabad: International award holder poet and writer, Sabir Hussain arrived here on Monday from Florida (USA). During his stay, he would also visit Azad Kashmir where he would meet some notables and seek information for his historic and research book on Saduzai tribe. Founding Chairman of Literary Organisation ‘Dhandara’ will organise a ‘Mushaira’ in honour of Sabir Hussain in
FDE announces admission schedule
how to admission in class Prep and I session 2012-13 in Islamabad
Islamabad: Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) has announced the admission schedule of class Prep and I for session 2012-13 at all the Islamabad model colleges and schools.
Date of written tests
The directorate will issue the registration forms for Class Prep from April 11-20 and receive from April 12-23 while the written tests will be conducted on April 26. The merit lists will be placed on May 2 and the classes
Islamabad: Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) has announced the admission schedule of class Prep and I for session 2012-13 at all the Islamabad model colleges and schools.
Date of written tests
The directorate will issue the registration forms for Class Prep from April 11-20 and receive from April 12-23 while the written tests will be conducted on April 26. The merit lists will be placed on May 2 and the classes
International Children’s Book Day (ICBD) celebrations in Pakistan
what is International Children’s Book Day
International Children’s Book Day observed
ISLAMABAD: The International Children’s Book Day (ICBD) was observed on Monday to mark the birthday of famous fairy tale writer Hans Christian Andersen. This chain was started in 1925.
story of International Children’s Book Day
Hans Andersen was born in Denmark in 1805. He was an author and poet who was best known for his fairy tales, loved by children all around the world.
Among his
International Children’s Book Day observed
ISLAMABAD: The International Children’s Book Day (ICBD) was observed on Monday to mark the birthday of famous fairy tale writer Hans Christian Andersen. This chain was started in 1925.
story of International Children’s Book Day
Hans Andersen was born in Denmark in 1805. He was an author and poet who was best known for his fairy tales, loved by children all around the world.
Among his
$66m for compulsory primary education in Sindh approved
compulsory education for Sindh Education grand
$66m for compulsory primary education in Sindh approved
KARACHI Sindh Education Secretary Muhammad Siddique Memon on Monday informed that the Global Partnership for Education of World Bank has approved grant of $66 million (Rs 5.94 billion) for compulsory education in the province of Sindh. Out of $100 million, an amount of $34 million has been allocated for Balochistan government, he added. staff
$66m for compulsory primary education in Sindh approved
KARACHI Sindh Education Secretary Muhammad Siddique Memon on Monday informed that the Global Partnership for Education of World Bank has approved grant of $66 million (Rs 5.94 billion) for compulsory education in the province of Sindh. Out of $100 million, an amount of $34 million has been allocated for Balochistan government, he added. staff
Child Psychiatry problems in kids discussed at workshop organised (SETC)
Special Education and Training Centre
Psychiatry problems in kids discussed at workshop
LAHORE Special Education and Training Centre (SETC) organised a training workshop on ‘Child Psychiatry - A Whistle Stop Tour’ in Johar Town on Monday.
Child Psychiatry problems
King Edward Medical University’s (KEMU) former principal Prof Kh Saadiq Husain, SETC Project Director and Prof Emeritus Dr Khalida Tareen, child psychiatrist at North London (Barnet) Hospital and lecturer at Imperial
Psychiatry problems in kids discussed at workshop
LAHORE Special Education and Training Centre (SETC) organised a training workshop on ‘Child Psychiatry - A Whistle Stop Tour’ in Johar Town on Monday.
Child Psychiatry problems
King Edward Medical University’s (KEMU) former principal Prof Kh Saadiq Husain, SETC Project Director and Prof Emeritus Dr Khalida Tareen, child psychiatrist at North London (Barnet) Hospital and lecturer at Imperial
Book launching ceremony “Waddey Lok, Waddian Gallan” by a famous poet and journalist Tanvir Zahoor
ceremony to launch a book “Waddey Lok, Waddian Gallan”
LAHORE – A ceremony to launch a book “Waddey Lok, Waddian Gallan” comprising Punjabi articles by a famous poet and journalist Tanvir Zahoor.was held on his residence. Shariq Nizami presided over the ceremony.
Shariq Nizami in his address said that Zahoor’s book was a result of his 40 year old literary and journalistic life that would be used as a reference book.
“Waddey Lok, Waddian Gallan”
“Waddey Lok, Waddian
LAHORE – A ceremony to launch a book “Waddey Lok, Waddian Gallan” comprising Punjabi articles by a famous poet and journalist Tanvir Zahoor.was held on his residence. Shariq Nizami presided over the ceremony.
Shariq Nizami in his address said that Zahoor’s book was a result of his 40 year old literary and journalistic life that would be used as a reference book.
“Waddey Lok, Waddian Gallan”
“Waddey Lok, Waddian
Seminar on dengue awareness at Government Degree College (Women),
seminar on dengue awareness
LAHORE – Government Degree College (Women), Wapda Town held at seminar on dengue awareness here on Monday. MNA Afzal Khokhar presided over the function. College Principal Kouser Parveen, faculty and students attended the
LAHORE – Government Degree College (Women), Wapda Town held at seminar on dengue awareness here on Monday. MNA Afzal Khokhar presided over the function. College Principal Kouser Parveen, faculty and students attended the
CM takes notice of rape then murder of girl student directed DPO Kasur
Rape girl student then murder in Punjab LAHORE
- Punjab Chief Minister, Shahbaz Sharif while taking strict notice of the gang rape and murder of Sadaf Jamila, a student of 9th class in Kasur, has directed DPO Kasur to immediately arrest the culprits and submit a report within 24 hours.
The CM directed that no effort should be spared for awarding deterrent punishment to those involved in the heinous
- Punjab Chief Minister, Shahbaz Sharif while taking strict notice of the gang rape and murder of Sadaf Jamila, a student of 9th class in Kasur, has directed DPO Kasur to immediately arrest the culprits and submit a report within 24 hours.
The CM directed that no effort should be spared for awarding deterrent punishment to those involved in the heinous
United Kingdom UK announces new education package for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa KP
United Kingdom (UK) new package of education support for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,
PESHAWAR: The United Kingdom (UK) on Monday announced a new package of education support for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which will get more than 800,000 girls and boys to schools and build over 2,000 new classrooms by 2015.
Department for International Development (DFID) in Pakistan,
A statement said that Adam Thomson, British High Commissioner to Pakistan and George Turkington, Head of Department for International
PESHAWAR: The United Kingdom (UK) on Monday announced a new package of education support for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which will get more than 800,000 girls and boys to schools and build over 2,000 new classrooms by 2015.
Department for International Development (DFID) in Pakistan,
A statement said that Adam Thomson, British High Commissioner to Pakistan and George Turkington, Head of Department for International
Make-A-Wish Foundation Pakistan Punjab Chapter launches launching ceremony
LAHORE
launching ceremony of Make-A-Wish Foundation Pakistan Punjab Chapter
Hassan Nawaz launches Make-A-Wish Make-A-Wish Foundation Pakistan Punjab Chapter held its launching ceremony in Lahore for the ailing children to fulfil their wishes.
Hassan Nawaz Sharif, son of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, was the chief guest at the launching ceremony, says a press release on Monday. The wishes of 12 ailing children were also granted on this occasion. The ceremony was also
launching ceremony of Make-A-Wish Foundation Pakistan Punjab Chapter
Hassan Nawaz launches Make-A-Wish Make-A-Wish Foundation Pakistan Punjab Chapter held its launching ceremony in Lahore for the ailing children to fulfil their wishes.
Hassan Nawaz Sharif, son of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, was the chief guest at the launching ceremony, says a press release on Monday. The wishes of 12 ailing children were also granted on this occasion. The ceremony was also
PUNJAB University PU to set up medical and dental college, teaching hospital
LAHORE
PUNJAB University medical and dental college
PUNJAB University (PU) announced setting up a medical and dental college and a well-quipped 150-bed teaching hospital.
In this regard, a preliminary meeting was held on Monday, which was chaired PU VC Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran while focal person of the project, Prof Dr Shaukat Ali, was also present.
criteria of Punjab medical and dental college PMDC
It was said that 100 MBBS students and 50 dental students would get education
PUNJAB University medical and dental college
PUNJAB University (PU) announced setting up a medical and dental college and a well-quipped 150-bed teaching hospital.
In this regard, a preliminary meeting was held on Monday, which was chaired PU VC Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran while focal person of the project, Prof Dr Shaukat Ali, was also present.
criteria of Punjab medical and dental college PMDC
It was said that 100 MBBS students and 50 dental students would get education
THREE-day Vasakh Film Festival, started at FC College University
Vasakh Film festival
LAHORE
A THREE-day Vasakh Film Festival, featuring best national and South Asian documentaries, started at FC College University here on Monday. On the opening day, eighteen international documentaries were screened in two sessions interspersed with panel discussions by academicians to dilate on their themes and techniques. Vice Rector Dr James Tabbe was the chief guest. He said video was a phenomenal medium that could be used to better culture, remove hatred
LAHORE
A THREE-day Vasakh Film Festival, featuring best national and South Asian documentaries, started at FC College University here on Monday. On the opening day, eighteen international documentaries were screened in two sessions interspersed with panel discussions by academicians to dilate on their themes and techniques. Vice Rector Dr James Tabbe was the chief guest. He said video was a phenomenal medium that could be used to better culture, remove hatred
Fatima Jinnah Medical College FJMC students receive free laptops
Free laptop for FJMC students LAHORE
ADVISOR to CM Punjab Begum Zakiya Shahnawaz in a function distributed laptops among 1,194 students of Fatima Jinnah Medical College here on Monday. PML-N’s Marvi Memon, MNA Sardar Ayyaz Sadiq and others attended the function. Zakiya said that providing laptops to talented boy and girl students was aimed at making Pakistan a developed country by introducing modern technology. Earlier, a smartly turned out contingent of Punjab police presented
ADVISOR to CM Punjab Begum Zakiya Shahnawaz in a function distributed laptops among 1,194 students of Fatima Jinnah Medical College here on Monday. PML-N’s Marvi Memon, MNA Sardar Ayyaz Sadiq and others attended the function. Zakiya said that providing laptops to talented boy and girl students was aimed at making Pakistan a developed country by introducing modern technology. Earlier, a smartly turned out contingent of Punjab police presented
White Stretch Marks
White stretch marks, together with their redder alternative, are two of the most frequent markings observed once the pores and skin have been damaged because of growth spurts, body weight gain or several other modifications on the entire body. In this post you will see what exactly are white stretch marks and exactly how to eliminate them.
What are White Stretch Marks?
White stretch marks, apart from their shade, are described as being specifically skinny. They seem much more as
What are White Stretch Marks?
White stretch marks, apart from their shade, are described as being specifically skinny. They seem much more as
Punjab is modern, educated’ Education minister says Punjab govt maximum funds for education, s Daanish School would change country’s future
Education minister says Punjab govt is providing the maximum funds for education, Says Daanish School would change country’s future - Punjab Minister for Education Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman has said that government is implementing a comprehensive programme for providing modern educational facilities to the children and an all-out cooperation as well as assistance is bring provided to the private schools. He said Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) was providing grant and scholarships to the
MNA announces to establish university in rural area federal capital to impart quality education
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Muslim League-N leader Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhary has announced to establish a state-of-the-art university in rural area of the federal capital to impart quality education to the poor but talented students.
He was addressing on the occasion of an annual prize-distribution ceremony at the Ibn-Ul-Haysum School of Excellence here at Bhara Kahu.
“If PML-N is voted to power, a university will be established especially for the students of rural areas of Islamabad,” he
He was addressing on the occasion of an annual prize-distribution ceremony at the Ibn-Ul-Haysum School of Excellence here at Bhara Kahu.
“If PML-N is voted to power, a university will be established especially for the students of rural areas of Islamabad,” he
provide quality education to children completed rehabilitation of government primary school in Majal village of Bajaur Agency
School rehabilitated
PESHAWAR, To provide quality education to children of remote and backward localities, the government has completed rehabilitation of government primary school in Majal village of Bajaur Agency by providing necessary equipments and furniture.
Officials in Fata civil secretariat told APP on Sunday that 67-meter-long boundary wall, 30-meter-long retaining wall and two washrooms had been constructed in government primary school located Barang tehsil.
Similarly, two
PESHAWAR, To provide quality education to children of remote and backward localities, the government has completed rehabilitation of government primary school in Majal village of Bajaur Agency by providing necessary equipments and furniture.
Officials in Fata civil secretariat told APP on Sunday that 67-meter-long boundary wall, 30-meter-long retaining wall and two washrooms had been constructed in government primary school located Barang tehsil.
Similarly, two
commits suicide 5th grade student of government primary school Manyal in Maidan identified as Habibullah,
Student commits suicide
TIMERGARA, A 5th grade student of government primary school Manyal in Maidan identified as Habibullah, son of Syed Bacha, ended his life by taking poisonous substances on Sunday, residents told Dawn.
They said the student was upset after the school administration declared him failed in annual examination on March 31.
Residents said he had also failed the 5th class examination last year.
Father of the student was a labourer and had been abroad for earning
TIMERGARA, A 5th grade student of government primary school Manyal in Maidan identified as Habibullah, son of Syed Bacha, ended his life by taking poisonous substances on Sunday, residents told Dawn.
They said the student was upset after the school administration declared him failed in annual examination on March 31.
Residents said he had also failed the 5th class examination last year.
Father of the student was a labourer and had been abroad for earning
Book fair Kohat University of Science and Technology
Tuesday
Book fair
A three-day book fair will be held at the Kohat University of Science and Technology at 10
Book fair
A three-day book fair will be held at the Kohat University of Science and Technology at 10
Students of government Dir students show skills at two separate paintings and science exhibitions boys and girls sections
TIMERGARA, Students of government schools in Lower Dir showed their skills in two separate paintings and science exhibitions held at boys and girls sections of the Centennial Model High School here the other day.
The two events held under the title ‘peace and development’ were organised by a local NGO, Association for Behaviour and Knowledge Transformation (ABKT), and financed by the UNDP. According to the participants, dozen of girl students displayed their paintings. District education
The two events held under the title ‘peace and development’ were organised by a local NGO, Association for Behaviour and Knowledge Transformation (ABKT), and financed by the UNDP. According to the participants, dozen of girl students displayed their paintings. District education
Workshop on sensitising media about torture words and sentences like “raped girl was young, Hathora Group, Pathar Group, Bori Band Laash and etc”
LAHORE – An NGO Individual Land in collaboration with Foundation of Open Society Institute organised a workshop on ‘Sensitising Media on Torture’ at a local hotel here on Saturday.
The only speaker Mr. Wajahat Masood, a veteran journalist and intellectual, stressed upon sensitising the Pakistani press about reporting regarding torture cases. He said torture, which is made within the parameters of the law in connection with any criminal case, was itself a punishment for the accused and
The only speaker Mr. Wajahat Masood, a veteran journalist and intellectual, stressed upon sensitising the Pakistani press about reporting regarding torture cases. He said torture, which is made within the parameters of the law in connection with any criminal case, was itself a punishment for the accused and
annual prize distribution ceremony of Dar-e-Arqam Girls High School, College Road, Zakiya praises female students
LAHORE - Advisor to CM Punjab Zakiya Shahnawaz has stressed upon the female students to devote their energies for getting knowledge so that the future of the country could be made bright.
She was addressing an annual prize distribution ceremony of Dar-e-Arqam Girls High School, College Road, Township on Sunday.
Nadeem Nasir, Addl IG Punjab Police Humayun Raza, parents, teachers and students also attended the function.
Zakiya Shahnawaz said that education was not only a source of individual
She was addressing an annual prize distribution ceremony of Dar-e-Arqam Girls High School, College Road, Township on Sunday.
Nadeem Nasir, Addl IG Punjab Police Humayun Raza, parents, teachers and students also attended the function.
Zakiya Shahnawaz said that education was not only a source of individual
Increase in literacy rate stressed district coordination officer of Khanewal
KHANEWAL - The district coordination officer of Khanewal has said increase in literacy rate is need of the hour.
He was addressing an annual result announcing and prize distribution ceremony of a college and scholl.
Nadeem Mehboob said that this old saying of ‘invest in rubies so that you earn profit in diamonds ‘might be one very correct formula for us to think about investing in education so that we see a substantial future.
The DCO said that the government has planed education for
He was addressing an annual result announcing and prize distribution ceremony of a college and scholl.
Nadeem Mehboob said that this old saying of ‘invest in rubies so that you earn profit in diamonds ‘might be one very correct formula for us to think about investing in education so that we see a substantial future.
The DCO said that the government has planed education for
Sindh University test for the job of primary school teacher Protest against delay in issuing job letters
SUKKUR, A large number of youth who passed a Sindh University test for the job of primary school teacher protested for the 25th day on Sunday in Jacobabad against Education Department’s delay in issuing offer letters.
They took out a procession from Tikundi Bagh and marched to the press club where they held a sit-in for two hours, disrupting traffic on the Deputy Commissioner office road.
Addressing the protesters, leaders of the Candidates Action Committee Nadir Magsi, Akbar Ali Golo
They took out a procession from Tikundi Bagh and marched to the press club where they held a sit-in for two hours, disrupting traffic on the Deputy Commissioner office road.
Addressing the protesters, leaders of the Candidates Action Committee Nadir Magsi, Akbar Ali Golo
symposium’s proposals Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences’ LUMHS on “Innovation through evolution in medical science”
HYDERABAD, A symposium at the Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences’ on “Innovation through evolution in medical science” — which concluded at the Jamshoro campus on Saturday evening — has made nine recommendations to the government on the basis of papers presented by the experts.
The symposium concluded on Saturday evening.
Resolutions containing the recommendations call for promotion of research in public sector universities by enhancing budget allocations and
The symposium concluded on Saturday evening.
Resolutions containing the recommendations call for promotion of research in public sector universities by enhancing budget allocations and
Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) launch open-schooling system in Pakistan.
Open-schooling system
ISLAMABAD, To achieve millennium goals in education sector and ensure universal education by the year 2015, Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has decided to launch open-schooling system in Pakistan.
The project worth Rs18.4 million will be initiated in collaboration with Commonwealth of Learning (COL), a UK institution, which decided to set up its branch in Pakistan by June this year.
Vice-Chancellor AIOU Prof Dr Nazir Ahmed Sangi said this after a presentation
ISLAMABAD, To achieve millennium goals in education sector and ensure universal education by the year 2015, Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has decided to launch open-schooling system in Pakistan.
The project worth Rs18.4 million will be initiated in collaboration with Commonwealth of Learning (COL), a UK institution, which decided to set up its branch in Pakistan by June this year.
Vice-Chancellor AIOU Prof Dr Nazir Ahmed Sangi said this after a presentation
Many students may end up with no textbooks in time as the National Book Foundation (NBF) Federal Directorate of Education (FDE)
ISLAMABAD, March 31: About half of the over 270,000 students in government as well as some private schools in the federal capital may not get textbooks in time, as the National Book Foundation (NBF) has yet to deliver them to the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE).
According to an official at the FDE, the foundation provided textbooks to 423 educational institutions but so far it has met only 50 per cent of their requirements.
“With schools reopening after spring break on April 13,
According to an official at the FDE, the foundation provided textbooks to 423 educational institutions but so far it has met only 50 per cent of their requirements.
“With schools reopening after spring break on April 13,
A teacher’s Punjab University long quest for justice
LAHORE, April 1: A former academic of the Punjab University is in quest of justice for the last nine years.
His last application has been lying pending with the chancellor at the Governor’s House for about a year.
Dr A.R. Khalid, former associate professor of the Mass Communication department, in his application to the chancellor said he was qualified to be selected as professor in 2003 but
“manipulation and manoeuvering” by some teachers and officials of the Punjab University
His last application has been lying pending with the chancellor at the Governor’s House for about a year.
Dr A.R. Khalid, former associate professor of the Mass Communication department, in his application to the chancellor said he was qualified to be selected as professor in 2003 but
“manipulation and manoeuvering” by some teachers and officials of the Punjab University
Mela Jashan-e-Baharan organized by Pakistan Rangers, spring festival ends
LAHORE, The three-day Mela Jashan-e-Baharan organized by Pakistan Rangers, Punjab, concluded on Sunday.
People from all walks of life along with families enjoyed various programmes in the show organized at Punjab Rangers Polo Ground where dog race, horse show, parades and other regional activities were presented.
Lahore corps commander Lt-Gen Rashid Mahmood and Bahawalpur corps commander Lt-Gen Muhammad Haroon Aslam were the chief guests on the last day of the show.
In the concluding
People from all walks of life along with families enjoyed various programmes in the show organized at Punjab Rangers Polo Ground where dog race, horse show, parades and other regional activities were presented.
Lahore corps commander Lt-Gen Rashid Mahmood and Bahawalpur corps commander Lt-Gen Muhammad Haroon Aslam were the chief guests on the last day of the show.
In the concluding
Security concerns: outsiders to be kept away from University of Peshawar UoP hostels clash between two students groups – Pakhtun Students Federation and Azad Pakhtun Students Federation
PESHAWAR, April 1: The administration has decided to restrict the entry of irrelevant people to the hostels of University of Peshawar in order to prevent occurrence of any untoward incident, campus police and administration officials said.
“A clash between two students groups – Pakhtun Students Federation and Azad Pakhtun Students Federation – last week had led to firing in which one student has received minor injuries,” the officials said. Subsequently, the varsity’s police
“A clash between two students groups – Pakhtun Students Federation and Azad Pakhtun Students Federation – last week had led to firing in which one student has received minor injuries,” the officials said. Subsequently, the varsity’s police
Sunday, 1 April 2012
three-day international conference on ‘Implementing Human Right Organized by Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU)
RAWALPINDI FJWU holds international conference on human rights: A three-day international conference on ‘Implementing Human Right: A Way Forward’, was organised by the Department of Gender Studies at the Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU) in collaboration with the Department of Human Rights and Minorities Affairs.
The objectives of the conference were to review issues, challenges and practices regarding human rights around the world and to identify the issues of human rights in the
The objectives of the conference were to review issues, challenges and practices regarding human rights around the world and to identify the issues of human rights in the
KASBIT Vice Chancellor for strategy to produce disciplines’ doctors PhDs under HEC policies
* Says during last decade, Pakistani universities produced a large number of PhDs under HEC policies
By Asad Farooq
KARACHI Renowned educationist and Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari Institute of Technology (KASBIT) Vice Chancellor Syed Ali Abbas Abdi has said that a comprehensive higher education policy must be evolved for coping up with the dearth of doctors in various disciplines.
In his recent exclusive interview with Daily Times, Abdi said that during the last decade, Pakistani
By Asad Farooq
KARACHI Renowned educationist and Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari Institute of Technology (KASBIT) Vice Chancellor Syed Ali Abbas Abdi has said that a comprehensive higher education policy must be evolved for coping up with the dearth of doctors in various disciplines.
In his recent exclusive interview with Daily Times, Abdi said that during the last decade, Pakistani
Workshop on child psychiatry today arranged by non-governmental organisation, Special Education and Training Centre (SETC),
LAHORE A non-governmental organisation, Special Education and Training Centre (SETC), has arranged a workshop on ‘Child Psychiatry - A Whistle Stop Tour’ for today (Monday), its aim being to create awareness about the increased psychological problems among children and adolescents.
Dr Amina Tareen, child psychiatrist at North London (Barnet) Hospital and lecturer at Imperial College London, will conduct the workshop, while King Edward Medical University (KEMU) former professor Kh Saadiq
Dr Amina Tareen, child psychiatrist at North London (Barnet) Hospital and lecturer at Imperial College London, will conduct the workshop, while King Edward Medical University (KEMU) former professor Kh Saadiq
Forman Christian College (FCC) Vasakh Film Festival kicks off today
FCC Vasakh Film Festival kicks off today
LAHORE: The fifth Vasakh Film Festival is set to kick off today (Monday) at the Forman Christian College (FCC). The three-day festival is a joint project of FCC Department of Mass Communication and Interactive Resource Centre (IRC).
The festival will provide well-reputed national and international colleges and universities a platform to showcase their documentaries, which will then compete for a prestigious title and an award.
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LAHORE: The fifth Vasakh Film Festival is set to kick off today (Monday) at the Forman Christian College (FCC). The three-day festival is a joint project of FCC Department of Mass Communication and Interactive Resource Centre (IRC).
The festival will provide well-reputed national and international colleges and universities a platform to showcase their documentaries, which will then compete for a prestigious title and an award.
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University of Karachi (KU) and Federal Urdu University of Arts Science and Technology (FUUAST) Applications submitted for post of VC FUUAST
Applications submitted for post of VC FUUAST
KARACHI: High-ups of the University of Karachi (KU) and Federal Urdu University of Arts Science and Technology (FUUAST) have submitted applications for the post of Vice Chancellor (VC) of the FUUAST. According to sources well placed at the FUUAST, lobbying for the new VC had already started when the then FUUAST VC Dr Qaiser had submitted his application for the post of KU VC. Now the activities of all candidates for the chair were on boom, as the
KARACHI: High-ups of the University of Karachi (KU) and Federal Urdu University of Arts Science and Technology (FUUAST) have submitted applications for the post of Vice Chancellor (VC) of the FUUAST. According to sources well placed at the FUUAST, lobbying for the new VC had already started when the then FUUAST VC Dr Qaiser had submitted his application for the post of KU VC. Now the activities of all candidates for the chair were on boom, as the
girl Students urged to concentrate on studies annual prize distribution ceremony of a private school
LAHORE
ADVISER to Chief Minister Begum Zakiya Shahnawaz stressed upon girl students to devote their energies on acquiring knowledge so that the future of the country could be made bright.
Addressing annual prize distribution ceremony of a private school here on Sunday, she said education was not only a source of individual’s development but also that of national development. Zakiya Shahnawaz said the Punjab government had launched a number of projects for the students, adding laptops
ADVISER to Chief Minister Begum Zakiya Shahnawaz stressed upon girl students to devote their energies on acquiring knowledge so that the future of the country could be made bright.
Addressing annual prize distribution ceremony of a private school here on Sunday, she said education was not only a source of individual’s development but also that of national development. Zakiya Shahnawaz said the Punjab government had launched a number of projects for the students, adding laptops
Drama festival for a cause ‘Dengue Awareness Drama Festival’ Punjab government,
AS the summer is around the corner along with armies of deadly mosquitoes loitering around us, the Punjab government, teaming up with youngsters from the Chief Minister’s Youth Mobilisation Committee (CMYMC), organised a three days long ‘Dengue Awareness Drama Festival’ from March 30 to April 1 at the Alhamra Hall.
The drama festival primarily focused combating dengue virus in the province as the summer season is a few weeks away. The three days exercise by young artistes from
The drama festival primarily focused combating dengue virus in the province as the summer season is a few weeks away. The three days exercise by young artistes from
‘Education vital to democracy’ Swedish parliamentarian & President of the International Wing of Social Democrats,
LAHORE
EDUCATION brings about prosperity along with awareness while it also supports a true and lasting democracy.
This was stated by Nasim Mailk, the Pakistani born Swedish parliamentarian & President of the International Wing of Social Democrats, Kalmar, Sweden. Talking to The News, Malik while recalling Olof Palme, the former Swedish prime minister loved by millions around the world, he stressed the need to take guidance from Palme regarding the importance of democracy. The former
EDUCATION brings about prosperity along with awareness while it also supports a true and lasting democracy.
This was stated by Nasim Mailk, the Pakistani born Swedish parliamentarian & President of the International Wing of Social Democrats, Kalmar, Sweden. Talking to The News, Malik while recalling Olof Palme, the former Swedish prime minister loved by millions around the world, he stressed the need to take guidance from Palme regarding the importance of democracy. The former
Government College University (GCU) students to receive laptops tomorrow form Punjab government’s e-Youth Initiative
LAHORE
A CEREMONY to distribute laptops among students of Government College University (GCU) under the Punjab government’s e-Youth Initiative will be held on the varsity campus on Tuesday (tomorrow).
In this connection, GCU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Khaleeq ur Rahman chaired a meeting to ensure fair and smooth distribution of free laptops among the students.
The VC ordered setting up of 15 laptop counters on GCU premises, so that distribution could be ensured without any
A CEREMONY to distribute laptops among students of Government College University (GCU) under the Punjab government’s e-Youth Initiative will be held on the varsity campus on Tuesday (tomorrow).
In this connection, GCU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Khaleeq ur Rahman chaired a meeting to ensure fair and smooth distribution of free laptops among the students.
The VC ordered setting up of 15 laptop counters on GCU premises, so that distribution could be ensured without any
Year-long wait for Class-5 and Class-8 Annual Examination 2012, Punjab Examination Commission (PEC)
LAHORE
Hundreds of students who could not qualify Class-5 and Class-8 Annual Examination 2012, conducted by the Punjab Examination Commission (PEC), will have to wait for one whole year to re-sit in the exams and qualify the same as the commission does not offer supplementary examination.
The examination commission does not offer any chance to the candidates to improve their results if they want to repeat the exam to raise their grades and they have to wait for the next annual
Hundreds of students who could not qualify Class-5 and Class-8 Annual Examination 2012, conducted by the Punjab Examination Commission (PEC), will have to wait for one whole year to re-sit in the exams and qualify the same as the commission does not offer supplementary examination.
The examination commission does not offer any chance to the candidates to improve their results if they want to repeat the exam to raise their grades and they have to wait for the next annual
University of Health Sciences (UHS) declared MBBS result Third Professional MBBS Annual Examination 2011
MBBS result LAHORE
THE University of Health Sciences (UHS) declared result of Third Professional MBBS Annual Examination 2011, held in December 2011, on
THE University of Health Sciences (UHS) declared result of Third Professional MBBS Annual Examination 2011, held in December 2011, on
Karachi University, Admissions open postgraduate programmes MPhil/PhD, MS (Surgery) and MD (Medicine) programmes
Karachi
Admissions are open to the MPhil/PhD, MS (Surgery) and MD (Medicine) programmes of Karachi University, stated a notification on Sunday.
However, the faculty of Pharmacy, Management and Administrative Science, Business and Public Administration, Islamic Studies and Medicine are offering only PhD degrees.The complete application form with required documents, along with a processing fee of Rs1,000 in the form of a pay order, has to be submitted to the respective departments between
Admissions are open to the MPhil/PhD, MS (Surgery) and MD (Medicine) programmes of Karachi University, stated a notification on Sunday.
However, the faculty of Pharmacy, Management and Administrative Science, Business and Public Administration, Islamic Studies and Medicine are offering only PhD degrees.The complete application form with required documents, along with a processing fee of Rs1,000 in the form of a pay order, has to be submitted to the respective departments between
Pak educationist Parveen Kassim, wins global educators’ award on 7th Annual United Nations Conference on Teaching Peace and Human Rights
Karachi
The 7th Annual United Nations Conference on Teaching Peace and Human Rights in a multi-cultural world formally concluded on Friday with renowned educationalist Parveen Kassim, Chairperson International Schools Educational Olympiad and Principal Karachi High School, winning the global educators award from Pakistan.
Gathering teachers, administrators, future leaders and non-governmental organizations from across the world to acknowledge leadership in education, the two-day
The 7th Annual United Nations Conference on Teaching Peace and Human Rights in a multi-cultural world formally concluded on Friday with renowned educationalist Parveen Kassim, Chairperson International Schools Educational Olympiad and Principal Karachi High School, winning the global educators award from Pakistan.
Gathering teachers, administrators, future leaders and non-governmental organizations from across the world to acknowledge leadership in education, the two-day
Aga Khan Secondary School Karachi organises career exhibition aeronautical engineering, telecommunications, architecture, business administration and the social science
The Aga Khan Secondary School Karachi organized a career exhibition at its premises in Karimabad on Sunday where representatives from many reputed universities briefed students on the programmes they offered.
One of the unique features of the exhibition was the “career-guru zone” where students met professionals from various fields and sought career guidance. The professionals belonged to aeronautical engineering, telecommunications, architecture, business administration and the
One of the unique features of the exhibition was the “career-guru zone” where students met professionals from various fields and sought career guidance. The professionals belonged to aeronautical engineering, telecommunications, architecture, business administration and the
Silver Oaks School combined enthusiasm, go on educational trips
Rawalpindi Silver Oaks School combined enthusiasm, fun and learning during its educational trips and provided opportunities to around 1,415 students to visit different locations, says a press release. Preschool children went to the Ayub National Park to enjoy the flowing streams, peaceful greenery and beautiful lagoons with lilies. Kids were given awareness about protecting and preserving environment. Primary students of Grades 1-5 went to the Faisal Mosque, where they witnessed what stands as
Annual Day of SS Montessori School enchanting and impressive presentations at Rawalpindi Arts Council
Rawalpindi School children below the age of five years enthralled the audience with their enchanting and impressive presentations at Rawalpindi Arts Council during annual day function of SS Montessori School, held here Friday.
The little angels performed on stories and presented tableaux on various social and cultural issues, highlighting love for nation and country and desire to study and acquire knowledge to lead the country towards sustainable progress.
Children from playgroup to KG,
The little angels performed on stories and presented tableaux on various social and cultural issues, highlighting love for nation and country and desire to study and acquire knowledge to lead the country towards sustainable progress.
Children from playgroup to KG,
Protest against non-completion of college buildings and functioning of degree colleges for boys and girls in Dhoke Syedan
Rawalpindi The Active Citizens Group (Citizens Voice) staged a peaceful protest rally from Dhoke Syedan to Kalma Chowk here on Friday against the negligence of the education department and local leaders and urged them to release funds for completion of the buildings and functioning of degree colleges for boys and girls in Dhoke Syedan.
Protesters, carrying placards and banners, chanted slogans against the education department and local leaders.
Active Citizens Group Coordinator Syed
Protesters, carrying placards and banners, chanted slogans against the education department and local leaders.
Active Citizens Group Coordinator Syed
CDA Model School holds 26th annual result prize distribution ceremony Islamabad
Islamabad
The 26th annual result declaration ceremony of CDA Model School, I-9, Islamabad was held recently, says a press release issued here Saturday.
The position holders of each class were awarded trophies and certificates Kashaf Raza (Class I), Huma Noor (Class-II), Anjleen Fatima (Class-III), Arzu Fatima (Class-IV), Imtisal Hussain (Class-V), Laeeba Chaudhry (Class-VI), Nimra Khan (Class-VII), and Fariah Qaiser (Class VIII) won scholarships for securing highest aggregate in the
The 26th annual result declaration ceremony of CDA Model School, I-9, Islamabad was held recently, says a press release issued here Saturday.
The position holders of each class were awarded trophies and certificates Kashaf Raza (Class I), Huma Noor (Class-II), Anjleen Fatima (Class-III), Arzu Fatima (Class-IV), Imtisal Hussain (Class-V), Laeeba Chaudhry (Class-VI), Nimra Khan (Class-VII), and Fariah Qaiser (Class VIII) won scholarships for securing highest aggregate in the
open schooling system launch Commonwealth of Learning COL, prestigious institution UK and Allama Iqbal Open University AIOU
Islamabad
Commonwealth of Learning (COL), a prestigious institution in the UK, and Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) have agreed on a draft plan to launch open-schooling system in Pakistan for achieving millennium development goals, ensuring universal education by the year 2015.
The COL consultant Dr John Tony gave briefing here at the AIOU. Under the proposed plan, an institute of open schooling and lifelong learning will be established at the AIOU to impart education at primary,
Commonwealth of Learning (COL), a prestigious institution in the UK, and Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) have agreed on a draft plan to launch open-schooling system in Pakistan for achieving millennium development goals, ensuring universal education by the year 2015.
The COL consultant Dr John Tony gave briefing here at the AIOU. Under the proposed plan, an institute of open schooling and lifelong learning will be established at the AIOU to impart education at primary,
Mother and Child Week starts today causes related to pregnancy and childbirth, Family Planning and Primary Health Care
Islamabad
To invite attention to the rising incidence of preventable deaths of children below five years of age, and of mothers due to causes related to pregnancy and childbirth, the ICT Cell of the National Programme for Family Planning and Primary Health Care will organise the Mother and Child Week from April 2-7.
Other partners in the initiative include the Expanded Programme on Immunisation, the Capital Development Authority and Unicef. The week will be observed in 12 union
To invite attention to the rising incidence of preventable deaths of children below five years of age, and of mothers due to causes related to pregnancy and childbirth, the ICT Cell of the National Programme for Family Planning and Primary Health Care will organise the Mother and Child Week from April 2-7.
Other partners in the initiative include the Expanded Programme on Immunisation, the Capital Development Authority and Unicef. The week will be observed in 12 union
Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) employee needs money for kidney transplant
Islamabad A poor employee (BPS-2) of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), whose only kidney has failed, needs immediate financial help from well-off people for transplantation.
Asghar Alim, who is a laboratory assistant, has been advised kidney transplant that would cost Rs850,000 as no free facility is available in government hospitals.
A friend of Asghar Alim said that senior doctors and colleagues have so far arranged for an amount of Rs650,000 for his surgery but still
Asghar Alim, who is a laboratory assistant, has been advised kidney transplant that would cost Rs850,000 as no free facility is available in government hospitals.
A friend of Asghar Alim said that senior doctors and colleagues have so far arranged for an amount of Rs650,000 for his surgery but still
banker by profession, Salim Ansar His personal library My Adventures With the INA
A banker by profession, Salim Ansar has a passion for history and historic books. His personal library already boasts a treasure trove of over 7,000 rare and unique books.
Every week, we shall take a leaf from one such book and treat you to a little taste of history.
BOOK NAME: My Adventures With the I.N.A.
AUTHOR: K R Palta
PUBLISHER: Lion Press,
Lahore
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 1945
The following excerpt has been taken from Pages: 143 - 147
“To explain the crisis
Every week, we shall take a leaf from one such book and treat you to a little taste of history.
BOOK NAME: My Adventures With the I.N.A.
AUTHOR: K R Palta
PUBLISHER: Lion Press,
Lahore
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 1945
The following excerpt has been taken from Pages: 143 - 147
“To explain the crisis
Saturday, 31 March 2012
Indonesian embassy displays batik art items at Nomad Gallery manual wax-resist dyeing technique and is a signature Indonesian fabric
ISLAMABAD - Art lovers thronged to the Nomad Gallery on Saturday to witness a batik art and craft display. Batik is a cloth that is traditionally made using a manual wax-resist dyeing technique and is a signature Indonesian fabric.
25 Indonesian embassy officials selling the art and craft items were also clad in colourful batik shirts in varied colours and designs while almost every art piece incorporated batik in its manufacturing. The existence and use of batik was first recorded in the
25 Indonesian embassy officials selling the art and craft items were also clad in colourful batik shirts in varied colours and designs while almost every art piece incorporated batik in its manufacturing. The existence and use of batik was first recorded in the
MA (Previous) Economics (External) Annual Examination 2010 results announces University of Karachi
KU announces MA exams results
Karachi
The University of Karachi (KU) on Saturday announced the result of MA (Previous) Economics (External) Annual Examination 2010. According to the statistics, 5,175 candidates appeared in the examination. A total of 1,082 candidates were declared as successful with a pass percentage of 20.91. A university announcement said that marks certificates were being
Karachi
The University of Karachi (KU) on Saturday announced the result of MA (Previous) Economics (External) Annual Examination 2010. According to the statistics, 5,175 candidates appeared in the examination. A total of 1,082 candidates were declared as successful with a pass percentage of 20.91. A university announcement said that marks certificates were being
new film ‘Blood Money’ premieres in town Film director Mahesh Bhatt,
Islamabad
Film director Mahesh Bhatt, a regular visitor to Pakistan, joins his brother producer Mukesh Bhatt in their new film ‘Blood Money’, which opened in Rawalpindi on Friday.
Directed by Vishal Mahadkar, Kunal Khemu and Amrita Puri play the leads. Like every formula-ridden film, Kunal and Amrita are in love. The girl’s parents oppose their being together. Notwithstanding, they get married and move to Cape Town in South Africa. Kunal finds a dream-come-true job with a diamond
Film director Mahesh Bhatt, a regular visitor to Pakistan, joins his brother producer Mukesh Bhatt in their new film ‘Blood Money’, which opened in Rawalpindi on Friday.
Directed by Vishal Mahadkar, Kunal Khemu and Amrita Puri play the leads. Like every formula-ridden film, Kunal and Amrita are in love. The girl’s parents oppose their being together. Notwithstanding, they get married and move to Cape Town in South Africa. Kunal finds a dream-come-true job with a diamond
students of University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) funfair concludes
LAHORE - The students of University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) celebrated third annual fun fair day on the last day of Spring Festival 2012. The event was highly participated by students, families and faculty members. They participated in a number of activities including musical performances and traditional food stalls. UVAS VC Dr Talat Naseer Pasha said that such activities were important to develop creativity, innovation, personality development, interpersonal skills and
Forman Christian College (FCC) held the 6th International Teachers’ Conference titled ‘From Teaching to Learning’
FCC holds international teachers’ conference
LAHOREThe Forman Christian College (FCC) held the 6th International Teachers’ Conference titled ‘From Teaching to Learning’ on Saturday. The conference was coordinated by Executive Vice Rector Dr CJ Dubash, who was also among the keynote speakers, whereas FCC Rector Dr Peter H Armacost was also present on the occasion.
Welcoming the participants, the FCC rector spoke of the impact that teachers have on the lives of students. He said
LAHOREThe Forman Christian College (FCC) held the 6th International Teachers’ Conference titled ‘From Teaching to Learning’ on Saturday. The conference was coordinated by Executive Vice Rector Dr CJ Dubash, who was also among the keynote speakers, whereas FCC Rector Dr Peter H Armacost was also present on the occasion.
Welcoming the participants, the FCC rector spoke of the impact that teachers have on the lives of students. He said
Work by Arif Hussain, Shireen Ikram showcased an art exhibition arranged at Rohtas 2
Staff Report
LAHORE Artists Arif Hussain and Shireen Ikram displayed their work at an art exhibition arranged at Rohtas 2 on Saturday.
Both the artists displayed a total of 14 artworks, featuring mixed media on canvas, pastel, crayon, chalk and charcoal on paper.
With numerous different types of work on display, the exhibition promises to be colourful and unique.
Shireen Ikram commented on her work saying, “I would refer my paintings as abstract landscapes of the human mind, body and
LAHORE Artists Arif Hussain and Shireen Ikram displayed their work at an art exhibition arranged at Rohtas 2 on Saturday.
Both the artists displayed a total of 14 artworks, featuring mixed media on canvas, pastel, crayon, chalk and charcoal on paper.
With numerous different types of work on display, the exhibition promises to be colourful and unique.
Shireen Ikram commented on her work saying, “I would refer my paintings as abstract landscapes of the human mind, body and
Students charged Rs20-50 for class 5, 8 results class 5 and 8 annual examinations 2012 Punjab Examination Commission (PEC)
LAHORE
THOUSANDS of students and their parents on Saturday failed to know about the much awaited result of class 5 and 8 annual examinations 2012 from their schools.
But the result was available at various bookshops of the provincial metropolis which charged Rs 20 to Rs 50 per student, making huge profits, thanks to the negligence of government officials who were responsible for dissemination of information about results at school level.
Download Class 8th result Punjab Examination
THOUSANDS of students and their parents on Saturday failed to know about the much awaited result of class 5 and 8 annual examinations 2012 from their schools.
But the result was available at various bookshops of the provincial metropolis which charged Rs 20 to Rs 50 per student, making huge profits, thanks to the negligence of government officials who were responsible for dissemination of information about results at school level.
Download Class 8th result Punjab Examination
Inter exam Start from May 5 Intermediate Annual Examinations 2012 Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education (BISE)
Inter exam from May 5
By Our Correspondent
LAHORE
THE Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education (BISE) Lahore has once again extended the last date for submission of form and fee for Intermediate Annual Examinations 2012. Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education Lahore Chairman Muhammad Nasrullah Virk has extended the date till 2-04-2012 keeping in view the bank holiday. It is pertinent to mention here that Lahore High Court (LHC) had earlier extended the last date till
By Our Correspondent
LAHORE
THE Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education (BISE) Lahore has once again extended the last date for submission of form and fee for Intermediate Annual Examinations 2012. Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education Lahore Chairman Muhammad Nasrullah Virk has extended the date till 2-04-2012 keeping in view the bank holiday. It is pertinent to mention here that Lahore High Court (LHC) had earlier extended the last date till
1,000 degrees awarded at SSUET convocation 15th convocation of the Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology (SSUET) held at Karachi Expo Center
Karachi
About 1000 graduates of the batch of 2008 were awarded degrees in the engineering and computer science disciplines at the 15th convocation of the Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology (SSUET) held at Karachi Expo Center on Saturday.
“SSUET graduates are serving in various countries of the world, with placement in important positions, making new breakthroughs not only in Pakistan, but also in Europe, America and other countries”, said the chancellor of SSUET, Z.A.
About 1000 graduates of the batch of 2008 were awarded degrees in the engineering and computer science disciplines at the 15th convocation of the Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology (SSUET) held at Karachi Expo Center on Saturday.
“SSUET graduates are serving in various countries of the world, with placement in important positions, making new breakthroughs not only in Pakistan, but also in Europe, America and other countries”, said the chancellor of SSUET, Z.A.
Students’ week concludes at Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR) o
ISLAMABAD - The Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR) on Saturday, concluded its Students Week, held from March 27-31.
The Inter-university Bilingual Declamation Contest and a Food Festival were held at the last day of the Students’ Week.
More than fifteen universities participated in the declamation contest. Hashim Mufti of NUST secured the first position in the English contest, Shuja Abbas of the Punjab University stood second and Afifa Fayyaz of the
The Inter-university Bilingual Declamation Contest and a Food Festival were held at the last day of the Students’ Week.
More than fifteen universities participated in the declamation contest. Hashim Mufti of NUST secured the first position in the English contest, Shuja Abbas of the Punjab University stood second and Afifa Fayyaz of the
Friday, 30 March 2012
Result Grade VIII Scholarship FBISE Federal Board Islamabad
The Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) will announce the results of centralized examinations of Class V and Class VIII today (Thursday).Director Model Colleges Tariq Masood told APP that the results would be announced at a ceremony in Islamabad College
Result Grade V Islamabad Model Colleges
Centralized Annual Examination 2012
(Held in February 2012)
RESULTS Grade V
(Islamabad Model Colleges, IMC's)
(Held in February 2012)
RESULTS Grade V
(Islamabad Model Colleges, IMC's)
FBISE Federal Board Islamabad 5th Class Result 2012
Centralized Annual Examination 2012
(Held in February-March)
RESULTS Class-V(IMSs)
Including Private Schools/Candidates
(Held in February-March)
RESULTS Class-V(IMSs)
Including Private Schools/Candidates
5th Class Examination 2012 Result
Punjab Education Commission 5th Class Result 2012 Announced
Punjab Examination Commission will announce 5th & 8th class exams 2012 result of all Punjab Districts soon. Result of Examination 2012 will be announced on Saturday March 31st 2012 as official. Result Will Be Uploaded at PEC Official Web Portal
Punjab Examination Commission will announce 5th & 8th class exams 2012 result of all Punjab Districts soon. Result of Examination 2012 will be announced on Saturday March 31st 2012 as official. Result Will Be Uploaded at PEC Official Web Portal
RESULTS Class-V(IMSs)
Including Private Schools/Candidates
Search by Roll Number
District wise Result Files
RESULTS Grade V
(Islamabad Model Colleges, IMC's)
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| Sr. No | Distric Name | Grade 5 | Grade 8 |
| 1 | Attock | ||
| 2 | Bahawalnagar | ||
| 3 | Bahawalpur | ||
| 4 | Bhakkar | ||
| 5 | Chakwal | ||
| 6 | Chiniot | ||
| 7 | Dera Ghazi Khan | ||
| 8 | Faisalabad | ||
| 9 | Gujranwala | ||
| 10 | Gujrat | ||
| 11 | Hafizabad | ||
| 12 | Jhang | ||
| 13 | Jhelum | ||
| 14 | Kasur | ||
| 15 | Khanewal | ||
| 16 | Khushab | ||
| 17 | Lahore | ||
| 18 | Layyah | ||
| 19 | Lodhran | ||
| 20 | Mandi Bahauddin | ||
| 21 | Mianwali | ||
| 22 | Multan | ||
| 23 | Muzaffargarh | ||
| 24 | Narowal | ||
| 25 | Nankana Sahib | ||
| 26 | Okara | ||
| 27 | Pakpattan | ||
| 28 | Rahim Yar Khan | ||
| 29 | Rajanpur | ||
| 30 | Rawalpindi | ||
| 31 | Sahiwal | ||
| 32 | Sargodha | ||
| 33 | Sheikhupura | ||
| 34 | Sialkot | ||
| 35 | Toba Tek Singh | ||
| 36 | Vehari |
Punjab Examination Commission, Wahdat Road, Lahore, Punjab. Tel: +92 42 9926 0151-6
Copyright © Punjab Examination Commission.
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8th Class Examination 2012 Result
Punjab Education Commission 8th Class Result 2012 Announced
RESULTS Grade VIII (Scholarship)
RESULTS Grade VIII (Scholarship)
Search by Roll Number
District wise Result Files
| Sr. No | Distric Name | Grade 5 | Grade 8 |
| 1 | Attock | ||
| 2 | Bahawalnagar | ||
| 3 | Bahawalpur | ||
| 4 | Bhakkar | ||
| 5 | Chakwal | ||
| 6 | Chiniot | ||
| 7 | Dera Ghazi Khan | ||
| 8 | Faisalabad | ||
| 9 | Gujranwala | ||
| 10 | Gujrat | ||
| 11 | Hafizabad | ||
| 12 | Jhang | ||
| 13 | Jhelum | ||
| 14 | Kasur | ||
| 15 | Khanewal | ||
| 16 | Khushab | ||
| 17 | Lahore | ||
| 18 | Layyah | ||
| 19 | Lodhran | ||
| 20 | Mandi Bahauddin | ||
| 21 | Mianwali | ||
| 22 | Multan | ||
| 23 | Muzaffargarh | ||
| 24 | Narowal | ||
| 25 | Nankana Sahib | ||
| 26 | Okara | ||
| 27 | Pakpattan | ||
| 28 | Rahim Yar Khan | ||
| 29 | Rajanpur | ||
| 30 | Rawalpindi | ||
| 31 | Sahiwal | ||
| 32 | Sargodha | ||
| 33 | Sheikhupura | ||
| 34 | Sialkot | ||
| 35 | Toba Tek Singh | ||
| 36 | Vehari |
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Copyright © Punjab Examination Commission
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Newspaper hawker died in a road accident
Rawalpindi: Newspaper hawker Muhammad Rehan Abbasi died in a road accident while distributing newspapers on Friday, says a press release.
His funeral prayers were offered at Moza Upper Dewal. People from all walks of life attended his funeral.
Rehan Abbasi was son of newspaper hawker Muhammad Fayyaz Abbasi and nephew of newsagent of the daily ‘Jang’, Rawalpindi.
The ‘qul’ of Muhammad Rehan Abbasi will be held on Sunday at Moza Upper Dewal at 11 a.m. For more information,
His funeral prayers were offered at Moza Upper Dewal. People from all walks of life attended his funeral.
Rehan Abbasi was son of newspaper hawker Muhammad Fayyaz Abbasi and nephew of newsagent of the daily ‘Jang’, Rawalpindi.
The ‘qul’ of Muhammad Rehan Abbasi will be held on Sunday at Moza Upper Dewal at 11 a.m. For more information,
Fellowships is initiated by Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT) awarded to surgeons Sindh Institute of Medical Sciences (SIMS)
Karachi
New avenues were opened for providing medical cover to the children’s population in the country suffering from urological disorder when Sindh Institute of Medical Sciences (SIMS) fellowships were awarded to three trained surgeons at a ceremony held in the city on Friday.
The fellowship is initiated by Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT). Dr Ishrat Husain, Director Institute of Business Administration who was the chief guest gave away the fellowship to these
New avenues were opened for providing medical cover to the children’s population in the country suffering from urological disorder when Sindh Institute of Medical Sciences (SIMS) fellowships were awarded to three trained surgeons at a ceremony held in the city on Friday.
The fellowship is initiated by Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT). Dr Ishrat Husain, Director Institute of Business Administration who was the chief guest gave away the fellowship to these
teenage school Girl kills self over marriage proposal
Karachi
A teenage girl committed suicide in her residence over a proposal of a forced marriage in the Maripur police limits on Friday.
A 17-year-old Shanaz, daughter of Muhammad Sharif, had an altercation with her mother when she asked her to marry a cousin. The disheartened girl locked herself in a room and shot herself to death with her father’s pistol in the Bhudni Goth area.
The parents took the body to the Civil Hospital for a post-mortem.Meanwhile, a decomposed body of an
A teenage girl committed suicide in her residence over a proposal of a forced marriage in the Maripur police limits on Friday.
A 17-year-old Shanaz, daughter of Muhammad Sharif, had an altercation with her mother when she asked her to marry a cousin. The disheartened girl locked herself in a room and shot herself to death with her father’s pistol in the Bhudni Goth area.
The parents took the body to the Civil Hospital for a post-mortem.Meanwhile, a decomposed body of an
Punjab Examination Commission declared 5th, 8th results Annual Examination 2012
LAHORE - Punjab Examination Commission has declared the results of 5th and 8th classes Annual Examination 2012.
According to an official of the commission, as many as 115,743 students appeared in the examination of 5th class and 105,000 declared pass with the pass percentage is 90.72.
In 8th class examination, 158023 took part while 89,272 have been declared successful with pass percentage of 84.36. Hamza Anjum bagged first position in 8th class examination with 734 marks, Faiqa got second
According to an official of the commission, as many as 115,743 students appeared in the examination of 5th class and 105,000 declared pass with the pass percentage is 90.72.
In 8th class examination, 158023 took part while 89,272 have been declared successful with pass percentage of 84.36. Hamza Anjum bagged first position in 8th class examination with 734 marks, Faiqa got second
All Private School Management Association , public transport and business centres would remain closed today
KARACHI: MQM Rabita Committee has announced to observe mourning day on Saturday. Private schools, public transport and business centres would remain closed today.
All Private School Management Association has announced to shut private schools on Saturday. Meanwhile, Karachi Transport Ittehad also announced to shut public transport on ‘mourning day’.
Vice President of Karachi Ittehad also said that all business centres would remain closed on Saturday.
KARACHI: With violence in the
All Private School Management Association has announced to shut private schools on Saturday. Meanwhile, Karachi Transport Ittehad also announced to shut public transport on ‘mourning day’.
Vice President of Karachi Ittehad also said that all business centres would remain closed on Saturday.
KARACHI: With violence in the
results of MBA Part-I 2nd Annual Exam 2011 declares Punjab University
PU declares results
LAHORE: (Friday, March 30, 2012): Punjab University Examinations Department has declared the result of MBA (3½ Years Programme) Part-I, 2nd Annual Exam 2011; detailed results are also available at PU website www.pu.edu.pk.
MBA Part-I (3 1/2 Years Programme), 2nd Annual Examination
LAHORE: (Friday, March 30, 2012): Punjab University Examinations Department has declared the result of MBA (3½ Years Programme) Part-I, 2nd Annual Exam 2011; detailed results are also available at PU website www.pu.edu.pk.
MBA Part-I (3 1/2 Years Programme), 2nd Annual Examination
School renovated area people and Shah Hasankhel peace committee
School renovated
LAKKI MARWAT, Appreciating the role of area people and Shah Hasankhel peace committee in restoration of peace and normalcy, the station commander, Bannu, Brigadier Akhtar Nawaz, has said that terrorists are on the run as army has broken their back and eliminated their sanctuaries.He was speaking at a function after inaugurating the renovated boy’s primary school in Shah Hasankhel village on Thursday. Army with the help of village peace committee has renovated the school
LAKKI MARWAT, Appreciating the role of area people and Shah Hasankhel peace committee in restoration of peace and normalcy, the station commander, Bannu, Brigadier Akhtar Nawaz, has said that terrorists are on the run as army has broken their back and eliminated their sanctuaries.He was speaking at a function after inaugurating the renovated boy’s primary school in Shah Hasankhel village on Thursday. Army with the help of village peace committee has renovated the school
Six killed as school van falls into gorge children to Government Middle School for Girls in Batala
ABBOTTABAD/BAT-KHELA, Four schoolteachers and two children of one were killed and five injured as their van fell into a gorge near Ghera Havelian here on Thursday.
The van, which was carrying 11 teachers and their children to Government Middle School for Girls in Batala village from Havelian city, skidded off the road in Ghera area after colliding with a dumper head-on.
Five died on the spot, while one succumbed to injuries at Ayub medical Complex, where five injured were under
The van, which was carrying 11 teachers and their children to Government Middle School for Girls in Batala village from Havelian city, skidded off the road in Ghera area after colliding with a dumper head-on.
Five died on the spot, while one succumbed to injuries at Ayub medical Complex, where five injured were under
Free education and funds shortage Funds shortage no excuse : LHC
LAHORE, The Lahore High Court chief justice on Thursday remarked the parliament unanimously inserted Article 25-A in the Constitution for the provision of free education and funds shortage could not be taken as an excuse for its non-implementation.
CJ Sheikh Azmat Saeed was hearing a petition seeking a uniform education policy and enforcement of constitutional provision for free education to all, which had been made mandatory through 18th Amendment.
The judge further remarked that
CJ Sheikh Azmat Saeed was hearing a petition seeking a uniform education policy and enforcement of constitutional provision for free education to all, which had been made mandatory through 18th Amendment.
The judge further remarked that
Theatre festival to create awareness on dengue at Alhamra Art Center
LAHORE, March 29: A three-day theatre festival to create awareness on dengue will open at Alhamra Art Center, The Mall, on Friday (today).
It was announced in a press conference jointly addressed by Punjab Assembly Deputy Speaker Rana Mashhood and Mishermayle Productions, a private theatre group comprised of students from different colleges and
It was announced in a press conference jointly addressed by Punjab Assembly Deputy Speaker Rana Mashhood and Mishermayle Productions, a private theatre group comprised of students from different colleges and
193,000 Afghan children Pakistan schools ageing 6 to 11 years are out of schools
ISLAMABAD, March 29: At the moment 43 per cent of Pakistani children ageing 6 to 11 years are out of schools while the country generously spends its educational resources on 193,000 children of Afghan refugees.
It was disclosed in a conference here that Pakistan hosts 1.7 million registered Afghan refugees out of which 386,000 children are of school-going age and nearly 50 per cent of them have been studying in the schools not only indirectly using our educational budget which has never
It was disclosed in a conference here that Pakistan hosts 1.7 million registered Afghan refugees out of which 386,000 children are of school-going age and nearly 50 per cent of them have been studying in the schools not only indirectly using our educational budget which has never
Falling improvement in the standard of education irk Public Accounts Committee (PAC)
KARACHI, The government spends billion of rupees on education but there has been no improvement in the standard of education. Rather education standards have been falling due to a lack of commitment on the part of teachers and poor performance of the supervisory staff. While public sector schools suffer due to violation of merit in the posting of teachers and officials, most private schools are run in small houses that do not have proper teaching space and trained teaching staff. This has added
Showcase 2012 ends with launch of ethical fashion Veteran fashion designer and style revivalist Faiza
KARACHI, Veteran fashion designer and style revivalist Faiza Samee opened the last day of Showcase 2012 with a collection that focused on the courtesans of Lahore back in the days of Nawabs when they were considered the epitome of poetic taste, etiquette and culture and embodied beauty, grace and aesthetic refinement. Colour, shape and style defined the clothes the designer put on the ramp with the jhoomar, teeka and beauty spot with co-joined eyebrows playing a central role and setting the
Inter HSC part-I and II examinations-2012 in two phases Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK)
KARACHI, March 29: The Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) has decided to conduct the forthcoming Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC), part-I and II (class XI and XII) annual examinations-2012 in two phases.
According to BIEK controller of examinations M. Imran Khan Chishti, in the first phase of the examinations starting on May 7, arrangements have been made to hold the exams of science (pre-medical, pre-engineering, science general), home economics and medical technology
According to BIEK controller of examinations M. Imran Khan Chishti, in the first phase of the examinations starting on May 7, arrangements have been made to hold the exams of science (pre-medical, pre-engineering, science general), home economics and medical technology
meeting of Punjab University Advanced Studies and Research Board (AS&RB) approves 22 synopsis, 07 PhD reports
PU approves 22 synopsis, 07 PhD reports
LAHORE: (Thursday, March 29, 2012): A meeting of Punjab University Advanced Studies and Research Board (AS&RB) was held under the chairmanship of Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran here today which solved cases of PhD scholars presented for review in the Board by different PU departments, institutes, colleges and schools. In the meeting, 22 PhD synopses, 07 reports on PhD theses and 32 panels of examiners were approved. Approval was also granted in
LAHORE: (Thursday, March 29, 2012): A meeting of Punjab University Advanced Studies and Research Board (AS&RB) was held under the chairmanship of Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran here today which solved cases of PhD scholars presented for review in the Board by different PU departments, institutes, colleges and schools. In the meeting, 22 PhD synopses, 07 reports on PhD theses and 32 panels of examiners were approved. Approval was also granted in
job seminar organizes Punjab University Career Counseling and Placement Centre (CCPC)
PU CCPC organizes job seminar
LAHORE (March 29, 2012) Punjab University Career Counseling and Placement Centre (CCPC) in collaboration with Teach for Pakistan on Thursday organized a seminar to provide job opportunities to the students at Waheed Shaheed Hall, Institute of Education and Research. CCPC Chairman Prof Dr Abdul Qayyum Chaudhry, Prof Dr Saeed Shahid, Maria I Maldonado, Teach for Pakistan’s Arslan Haider, faculty members and a large number of students attended the event. Dr
LAHORE (March 29, 2012) Punjab University Career Counseling and Placement Centre (CCPC) in collaboration with Teach for Pakistan on Thursday organized a seminar to provide job opportunities to the students at Waheed Shaheed Hall, Institute of Education and Research. CCPC Chairman Prof Dr Abdul Qayyum Chaudhry, Prof Dr Saeed Shahid, Maria I Maldonado, Teach for Pakistan’s Arslan Haider, faculty members and a large number of students attended the event. Dr
Punjab University Department of Political Science organizes seminar on “Power Dynamics in Indian Ocean”
PU organizes seminar on “Power Dynamics in Indian Ocean”
LAHORE: (Thursday, March 29, 2012): Punjab University Department of Political Science in collaboration with Center for South Asian Studies has organized a seminar on “Power Dynamics in Indian Ocean”, at seminar hall of CSAS. Commodore (r) Naval War College Naveed Ahmad was key note speaker while Chairperson Department of Political Science and Director CSAS Prof Dr Umbreen javaid and, faculty members and scholars were also present
LAHORE: (Thursday, March 29, 2012): Punjab University Department of Political Science in collaboration with Center for South Asian Studies has organized a seminar on “Power Dynamics in Indian Ocean”, at seminar hall of CSAS. Commodore (r) Naval War College Naveed Ahmad was key note speaker while Chairperson Department of Political Science and Director CSAS Prof Dr Umbreen javaid and, faculty members and scholars were also present
Cuban ambassador Punjab University and called on Vice Chancellor
Cuban ambassador calls on PU VC
LAHORE (March 29, 2012): Cuban Ambassador Jesus Zenen Buergo Concepcion on Thursday paid a visit to Punjab University and called on Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran at his office. While discussing the international affairs, the Cuban Ambassador emphasized that the people of the world must make every effort to prevent US from starting a new global war. He said that around 1,000 Pakistani doctors were getting education in Cuba and the first batch of 300
LAHORE (March 29, 2012): Cuban Ambassador Jesus Zenen Buergo Concepcion on Thursday paid a visit to Punjab University and called on Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran at his office. While discussing the international affairs, the Cuban Ambassador emphasized that the people of the world must make every effort to prevent US from starting a new global war. He said that around 1,000 Pakistani doctors were getting education in Cuba and the first batch of 300
United Nation’s Educational, Scientific, and Culture Organisation (UNESCO), UNHCR sign MoU to educate Afghans
ISLAMABAD - The United Nation’s Educational, Scientific, and Culture Organisation (UNESCO) in co-operation with the United Nations refugee agency, UNHCR signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) during a conference titled, ‘The Right to Education of Afghan Refugee Children in Pakistan’ at a local hotel on Thursday.
Pakistan has been hosting Afghan refugees for three decades now, with currently some 1.7 million registered Afghans living in the urban and rural areas of Pakistan, including
Pakistan has been hosting Afghan refugees for three decades now, with currently some 1.7 million registered Afghans living in the urban and rural areas of Pakistan, including
Law, order situation biggest threat to Balochistan: debate organised by the Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS)
ISLAMABAD - When the state’s institutions begin patronising crime, the citizens cannot feel safe. The worsening of the law and order situation has emerged as the biggest threat to Balochistan as people carrying fake intelligence agencies’ ID cards are abusing their authority for personal gains.
These were the views expressed by speakers at a roundtable discussion forum, ‘Decoding the Nexus between Criminal Gangs and Insurgents in Balochistan’, organised by the Centre for Research and
These were the views expressed by speakers at a roundtable discussion forum, ‘Decoding the Nexus between Criminal Gangs and Insurgents in Balochistan’, organised by the Centre for Research and
Lecture held on Islamic banking and finance at Riphah International University
ISLAMABAD - Malaysian Scholar Dr. Syed Othman Alhabshi on Thursday delivered lecture on Islamic banking and finance at Riphah International University.
Renowned scholar and an expert in Islamic finance, Datuk Dr Syed Othman Alhabshi, Chief Academic Officer of International Centre of Education in Islamic Finance (INCEIF), Malaysia, visited Riphah International University and delivered a lecture on ‘Islamic Banking and Finance for Dynamic Blend of Shariah and Professional Expertise’ at
Renowned scholar and an expert in Islamic finance, Datuk Dr Syed Othman Alhabshi, Chief Academic Officer of International Centre of Education in Islamic Finance (INCEIF), Malaysia, visited Riphah International University and delivered a lecture on ‘Islamic Banking and Finance for Dynamic Blend of Shariah and Professional Expertise’ at
event of National Open Clay Shooting Championships Islamabad 2012 Army wins shooting championship
ISLAMABAD - Double trap event of National Open Clay Shooting Championships Islamabad 2012 concluded at Gun and Country Club here on Thursday.
Pakistan Army was declared champion. Defence Minister Chaudhry Ahmed Mukhtar was the chief guest on the occasion.
According to the results, Pakistan Army won two gold medals, one silver medal and one bronze. Pakistan Navy won one silver medal while Punjab Rifle Association won one bronze medal. In the overall results, Pakistan Army scored 234 gold
Pakistan Army was declared champion. Defence Minister Chaudhry Ahmed Mukhtar was the chief guest on the occasion.
According to the results, Pakistan Army won two gold medals, one silver medal and one bronze. Pakistan Navy won one silver medal while Punjab Rifle Association won one bronze medal. In the overall results, Pakistan Army scored 234 gold
US government and health care professionals supports maternal and child health care in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD - The US government and health care professionals from all over Pakistan on Thursday celebrated the successful completion of a five-year $48 million training programme for healthcare providers. The project, ‘Family Advancement for Life and Health (FALAH), trained nearly 27,000 health professionals and reached more than 50 million people through its public educational outreach, claimed a press release issued here by the US embassy.
“The FALAH project is a strong example of the US
“The FALAH project is a strong example of the US
Young Entrepreneurs Carnival 2012 Shaan inaugurates YEC 2012 at FCC
LAHORE - Superstar Shaan made a visit to FCC as chief guest for the 2 day Young Entrepreneur’s Carnival held by the Leadership Forum. He gave a very motivating speech on how the youth should be empowered and should elect leaders who are approachable. The Young Entrepreneurs Carnival 2012 was a golden opportunity for budding entrepreneurs to promote and sell their ideas, products and brands to hundreds of potential
Students of rural areas excel in Federal Directorate of Education FDE Annual Examinations of Primary and Middle Standards (scholarship) 2012
Islamabad
The Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) Thursday announced results of the Centralised Annual Examinations of Primary and Middle Standards (scholarship) 2012 with students of academic institutions in rural areas of the federal capital giving an improved performance.
The results of primary and middle standard examinations were announced at a crowded ceremony at the Islamabad College for Girls (ICG), F-6/2. Capital Administration and Development Division (CADD) Joint Secretary
The Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) Thursday announced results of the Centralised Annual Examinations of Primary and Middle Standards (scholarship) 2012 with students of academic institutions in rural areas of the federal capital giving an improved performance.
The results of primary and middle standard examinations were announced at a crowded ceremony at the Islamabad College for Girls (ICG), F-6/2. Capital Administration and Development Division (CADD) Joint Secretary
All Pakistan Performing Art Festival GC University Lahore
All Pakistan Performing Art Festival GC University Lahore
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March 30, 2012
Students from various universities Thursday staged plays, dramas, mimes and skits at the All Pakistan Performing Art Festival to highlight the various aspects of human psychology. As many as eight institutions from all over Pakistan participated in the festival organized by the Government College University Psychology Department as a part of their five-day activities in connection with the Mental
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March 30, 2012
Students from various universities Thursday staged plays, dramas, mimes and skits at the All Pakistan Performing Art Festival to highlight the various aspects of human psychology. As many as eight institutions from all over Pakistan participated in the festival organized by the Government College University Psychology Department as a part of their five-day activities in connection with the Mental
Islamia College students given prizes at the district level
LAHORE - A prize distribution ceremony was held at Habibyya Hall, Govt Islamia College Railway Road on Thursday to honour the students, who got positions in debate and essay writing competitions at the district level. The ceremony was presided over by Principal Prof Amjad Ali Shakir, while Rana Naseem Akhtar, Director of Education (Colleges) Lahore Division was the chief guest and Prof Zafar Inayat, Deputy Director (Colleges) was also present on the occasion. Prizes of Rs 20,000, 16,000 and
Lahore Development Authority LDA to upload private housing schemes’ data for general public informed
LAHORE - The Lahore Development Authority has planned to formulate an online data base system regarding sale or allotment of plots in approved private housing schemes that would be linked to its website to keep the general public informed.
The move aims to protect the people from being defrauded and to safeguard their life-savings. LDA Director General Ahad Cheema issued the direction while chairing a meeting to review the duties and responsibilities of Metropolitan Planning Wing of LDA, on
The move aims to protect the people from being defrauded and to safeguard their life-savings. LDA Director General Ahad Cheema issued the direction while chairing a meeting to review the duties and responsibilities of Metropolitan Planning Wing of LDA, on
Sindh government to overhaul education system, the Punjab way Sindh Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) meeting
KARACHI - The Sindh government has decided to revamp the educational system of the province and bring it at par with that of Punjab to contain rampant corruption and improve the quality of education.
This was disclosed by Education Secretary Siddique Memon at the Sindh Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) meeting on Thursday.
Speaking about the efforts being made by his department, the secretary said that the move is aimed at improving the system of education to contain massive
This was disclosed by Education Secretary Siddique Memon at the Sindh Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) meeting on Thursday.
Speaking about the efforts being made by his department, the secretary said that the move is aimed at improving the system of education to contain massive
Cuban envoy calls on Punjab University Vice Chancellor pu VC
LAHORE - Cuban Ambassador Jesus Zenen Buergo Concepcion on Thursday paid a visit to Punjab University and called on Vice Chancellor Dr Mujahid Kamran at his office.
While discussing international affairs, the Cuban Ambassador emphasised that people of the world must make every effort to prevent US from starting a new global war.
He said that around 1,000 Pakistani doctors were studying in Cuba and the first batch of 300 doctors would pass out next year. He said that the Cuban government would
While discussing international affairs, the Cuban Ambassador emphasised that people of the world must make every effort to prevent US from starting a new global war.
He said that around 1,000 Pakistani doctors were studying in Cuba and the first batch of 300 doctors would pass out next year. He said that the Cuban government would
laptop distribution ceremony in University of Education (UE) Township Campus among students
LAHORE – The laptop distribution ceremony was held in University of Education (UE) Township Campus in which 2751 laptops were distributed among brilliant students from all campuses and divisions of the varsity.
Special Assistant to Chief Minister on Education Zaeem Qadri was the chief guest on the occasion. UE Vice Chancellor Dr Faiz-Ul-Hasan, MPA Ch Abdul Ghafoor, MPA Haji Allah Rakha, MPA Ijaz Ahmed Khan, Registrar Bashir Ahmed Ch and principals and directors from all divisions and
Special Assistant to Chief Minister on Education Zaeem Qadri was the chief guest on the occasion. UE Vice Chancellor Dr Faiz-Ul-Hasan, MPA Ch Abdul Ghafoor, MPA Haji Allah Rakha, MPA Ijaz Ahmed Khan, Registrar Bashir Ahmed Ch and principals and directors from all divisions and
Two-day workshop LAHORE-Journalists from print, electronic and broadcast media
LAHORE-Journalists from print, electronic and broadcast media are set to participate in a two-day workshop on the issue of torture at a local hotel on March 31-April 1.
The workshop, first in the series of eleven, is being organized by Individualland in partnership with Open Society Institute. The objectives of the initiative are to sensitize the print media, regarding the subject of torture and help eradicate the practice of torture from the state structures.
The training will also focus on
The workshop, first in the series of eleven, is being organized by Individualland in partnership with Open Society Institute. The objectives of the initiative are to sensitize the print media, regarding the subject of torture and help eradicate the practice of torture from the state structures.
The training will also focus on
Magazine published ‘Aspirations’, literary magazine of Government College, Township
LAHORE – ‘Aspirations’, literary magazine of Government College, Township has been published.
The magazine has special articles on Pak-China friendship. It includes the account of a conference on Pak-China friendship.
The college principal has appointed Prof Rizwanul Haq new chief editor of the
The magazine has special articles on Pak-China friendship. It includes the account of a conference on Pak-China friendship.
The college principal has appointed Prof Rizwanul Haq new chief editor of the
Punjab education secretary told to reply on petition seeking free education Lahore High Court Chief Justice
Education secy told to reply on petition seeking free education
LAHORE: Lahore High Court Chief Justice Sheikh Azmat Saeed on Thursday sought a reply from the Punjab education secretary until April 11 on a petition requesting implementation of Article 25-A of the constitution for providing free education to children aged between five and 16 years. The CJ observed that parliament unanimously inserted Article 25-A in the constitution for the provision of free education to children up to 16
LAHORE: Lahore High Court Chief Justice Sheikh Azmat Saeed on Thursday sought a reply from the Punjab education secretary until April 11 on a petition requesting implementation of Article 25-A of the constitution for providing free education to children aged between five and 16 years. The CJ observed that parliament unanimously inserted Article 25-A in the constitution for the provision of free education to children up to 16
Third day of ‘Showcase’ 2012 fashion week at the DHA Golf Club, Work of national and international designers featured
Work of national and international designers featured
By Ahtesham Azhar
KARACHI: The third day of ‘Showcase’, a four-day fashion show being held at the DHA Golf Club, featured designer works of nine national and international designers.
The show started Wednesday night with the presentation of emerging designer, Maheen Karim. The title of the presentation was ‘Tres Magnifique - epitomised femininity’. It was a fusion of dazzling, bold spring colours, with flowy feminine silks
By Ahtesham Azhar
KARACHI: The third day of ‘Showcase’, a four-day fashion show being held at the DHA Golf Club, featured designer works of nine national and international designers.
The show started Wednesday night with the presentation of emerging designer, Maheen Karim. The title of the presentation was ‘Tres Magnifique - epitomised femininity’. It was a fusion of dazzling, bold spring colours, with flowy feminine silks
Rawalpindi Medical College organises annual funfair part of the annual weeklong sports festival
Rawalpindi Medical College organises funfair
RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi Medical College (RMC) organised its annual funfair on Thursday, which is part of the annual weeklong sports festival that was kicked off at the RMC a few days back. A large number of RMC students participated in the funfair with enthusiasm. Several stalls were also set up for recreational activities such as games and face painting, while food refreshments were also available. RMC Principal Prof Dr Musadaq Khan
RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi Medical College (RMC) organised its annual funfair on Thursday, which is part of the annual weeklong sports festival that was kicked off at the RMC a few days back. A large number of RMC students participated in the funfair with enthusiasm. Several stalls were also set up for recreational activities such as games and face painting, while food refreshments were also available. RMC Principal Prof Dr Musadaq Khan
Foundation University holds Sports Gala 2012 at Pasban Sports Complex, Rawalpindi
ISLAMABAD: Foundation University Rector Prof Dr Belal A Khan has said that the importance of sports and other co-curricular activities in university life cannot be underemphasised.
“Such events play a significant role in character building, spirit of competition, discipline and comradeship of students. Besides, these activities help keep good physical health for all participants,” he said while speaking at the closing ceremony of the FUI Sports Gala 2012 held in the Pasban Sports
“Such events play a significant role in character building, spirit of competition, discipline and comradeship of students. Besides, these activities help keep good physical health for all participants,” he said while speaking at the closing ceremony of the FUI Sports Gala 2012 held in the Pasban Sports
first two-day International Conference on Mental Health, at International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI)
First int’l moot on mental health held at IIUI
Staff Report
ISLAMABAD: Youth of the country have the potential to bring about a revolution, said Dr Sohail Naqvi, the Executive Director of Higher Education Commission.
He was speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the first two-day International Conference on Mental Health, at the International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) on Thursday. Dr Naqvi said the IIUI had pioneered the launch of BS Programme in Psychology, setting a
Staff Report
ISLAMABAD: Youth of the country have the potential to bring about a revolution, said Dr Sohail Naqvi, the Executive Director of Higher Education Commission.
He was speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the first two-day International Conference on Mental Health, at the International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) on Thursday. Dr Naqvi said the IIUI had pioneered the launch of BS Programme in Psychology, setting a
Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) announces Class V, Class VIII Centralised Examination results
FDE announces Class V, VIII results
ISLAMABAD: A total of 19,453 candidates of Class V have been declared successful, as the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) announced the results of Class V, VIII Centralised Examination.
As many as 21,498 candidates had appeared in the examination. The overall passing percentage was 90.49. Mohibullah Khan of the IMCG G-10/4 clinched the overall first position by securing 590 of 600 marks. Aimen Naeem (IMCG F-7/4) can in second by securing 585
ISLAMABAD: A total of 19,453 candidates of Class V have been declared successful, as the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) announced the results of Class V, VIII Centralised Examination.
As many as 21,498 candidates had appeared in the examination. The overall passing percentage was 90.49. Mohibullah Khan of the IMCG G-10/4 clinched the overall first position by securing 590 of 600 marks. Aimen Naeem (IMCG F-7/4) can in second by securing 585
Call for jihad if state institutions Pakistan Defence Council and chief of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Sami (JUI-S)
NOWHSERA Chairman of the Pakistan Defence Council and chief of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Sami (JUI-S) Maulana Samiul Haq Thursday urged the 180 million people of the country to forge unity to defend the homeland.
Addressing party workers involved in preparations for the Pakistan Defence Council’s April 15 public meeting in Peshawar, he called upon the nation to brace for jihad to protect the country from the nefarious designs of the enemies. He added it was time to sensitise the masses about
Addressing party workers involved in preparations for the Pakistan Defence Council’s April 15 public meeting in Peshawar, he called upon the nation to brace for jihad to protect the country from the nefarious designs of the enemies. He added it was time to sensitise the masses about
Capacity development training for engineers held Continuing Engineering Education Centre (CEEC), University of Engineering (UET) Peshawar,
PESHAWAR: Continuing Engineering Education Centre (CEEC), University of Engineering (UET) Peshawar, conducted a week long capacity building training for 150 practicing engineers.
The training was funded by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IEEE), Peshawar, for the affected people of the 2010 floods. Prof Dr Azzamul Asar, chairman of IEEE Peshawar sub-section, said the training of the engineers was crucial to addressing the complex problems associated with natural hazards
The training was funded by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IEEE), Peshawar, for the affected people of the 2010 floods. Prof Dr Azzamul Asar, chairman of IEEE Peshawar sub-section, said the training of the engineers was crucial to addressing the complex problems associated with natural hazards
notice of poor performance of the government-run schools and colleges in the province, Pathetic state of govt education system irks Peshawar High Court (PHC) CJ
PESHAWAR: Taking suo moto notice of poor performance of the government-run schools and colleges in the province, the Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Thursday directed the provincial chief secretary and other officials to present complete record of the teachers and lecturers who had enrolled their own children in private educational institutions.
A two-member bench of Chief Justice Dost Muhammad Khan and Justice Waqar Ahmad Seth took the notice in a writ petition by Salma Naila, a teacher at
A two-member bench of Chief Justice Dost Muhammad Khan and Justice Waqar Ahmad Seth took the notice in a writ petition by Salma Naila, a teacher at
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