As many as 156 graduates of Hamdard University, Islamabad Campus, were awarded with degrees in its 9th Degree Awarding Ceremony 2012 held here on Tuesday.
Ambassador of Republic of Cuba Zenen Buergo Concepcion was invited as the chief guest on the occasion. Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan was also invited on the occasion.
The convocation began with the recitation of the Holy Qur’aan.
Hamdard University Vice Chancellor Professor Nasim A. Khan, while speaking on the
Tuesday, 24 April 2012
Visual Arts Culture can do wonders to improve Pak-India ties
ISLAMABAD - When everything fails to convert bitter hostile diplomatic relations between the two arch rivals, art and culture perhaps is the only genre that can do wonders for conversion of antagonistic relations into friendly and cordial relations.
Carrying on this statement in a wider spectrum, Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) Director General Tauqir Nasir in his exclusive talk to Pakistan Today on Tuesday said that cultural ties between India and Pakistan were ready for a new
Carrying on this statement in a wider spectrum, Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) Director General Tauqir Nasir in his exclusive talk to Pakistan Today on Tuesday said that cultural ties between India and Pakistan were ready for a new
Investment in education to secure country’s future in district Muzaffargarh
ISLAMABAD - Under its Rehabilitating Infrastructure for Supporting Education (RISE) Project, Islamic Relief Pakistan has constructed 15 worst flood-hit schools in district Muzaffargarh, said Country Director Dr Fayyaz Ahmad on Tuesday.
He said that it is vital to invest in the education system of the country to achieve education-related Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and enable all children to get free education.
“Islamic Relief has so far constructed 15 schools for boys and girls in
He said that it is vital to invest in the education system of the country to achieve education-related Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and enable all children to get free education.
“Islamic Relief has so far constructed 15 schools for boys and girls in
Korean language speech contest held at at National University of Modern Languages
ISLAMABAD - Korean corporate sector and businessmen are establishing their business chains across the world, including Pakistan, and these franchises need skilled Korean speaking locals to run their businesses.
This was stated by Korean Ambassador Choong Joo Choi on the occasion of 6th Korean speech contest arranged by the Korean Language Department at National University of Modern Languages (NUML) here on Tuesday. Choong said it was a commendable initiative by the department as it would not
This was stated by Korean Ambassador Choong Joo Choi on the occasion of 6th Korean speech contest arranged by the Korean Language Department at National University of Modern Languages (NUML) here on Tuesday. Choong said it was a commendable initiative by the department as it would not
LHC snubs Punjab govt for being non-serious on education
LAHORE: Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice Sheikh Azmat Saeed on Tuesday expressed displeasure over what he termed non-serious attitude of the Punjab government towards provision of free education after a provincial law officer admitted that no legislation was being done on the subject.
The chief justice, while hearing a petition seeking directions for providing free education to children from the age five to 16 years, directed the Punjab education secretary to appear on April 27. The law
The chief justice, while hearing a petition seeking directions for providing free education to children from the age five to 16 years, directed the Punjab education secretary to appear on April 27. The law
Roots College G-8 Campus holds annual convocation for triumph of the graduating students
ISLAMABAD: Roots College International G-8 Metropolitan Campus held its annual convocation and high achievers’ ceremony at the Jinnah Convention Centre to commemorate the triumph of the graduating students.
Rounds of applause from students and parents rocked the hall when chief guests Federal Minister for Science and Technology Mir Changez Khan Jamali, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Qamar Zaman Kaira and Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistani Farooq Sattar, and the
Rounds of applause from students and parents rocked the hall when chief guests Federal Minister for Science and Technology Mir Changez Khan Jamali, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Qamar Zaman Kaira and Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistani Farooq Sattar, and the
Lahore railway station boom blast 2 killed, over 100 injured
LAHORE: At least two people were killed and over 100 were injured in a blast at Lahore railway station on Tuesday.
The blast took place on Platform 2 outside the Pak Business Express lounge after 6:30pm. The lounge was severely damaged as a result of the blast.
The bodies and all of the injured were shifted to different hospitals in the city after the blast.
Two of the dead were identified as a police constable and a porter.
CCPO Lahore Aslam Tareen said that there were 16 to 17
The blast took place on Platform 2 outside the Pak Business Express lounge after 6:30pm. The lounge was severely damaged as a result of the blast.
The bodies and all of the injured were shifted to different hospitals in the city after the blast.
Two of the dead were identified as a police constable and a porter.
CCPO Lahore Aslam Tareen said that there were 16 to 17
170 graduating students of Wah Medical College (WMC) were awarded degrees
TAXILA, April 23: As many as 170 graduating students of Wah Medical College (WMC) were awarded degrees at the college’s third convocation on Monday.
Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) Chairman Lt General Mohammad Ahsan Mahmood was the chief guest and University of Health Sciences Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Malik Hussain Mubbashar presided over the convocation.
Dr Sidra Jabeen was awarded best graduate award for 2005-2010 session whereas Dr Rafia Rahman stood best for the session
Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) Chairman Lt General Mohammad Ahsan Mahmood was the chief guest and University of Health Sciences Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Malik Hussain Mubbashar presided over the convocation.
Dr Sidra Jabeen was awarded best graduate award for 2005-2010 session whereas Dr Rafia Rahman stood best for the session
Gideon Sundback celebrated in a Google doodle zipper running down the centre of the search engine's homepage,
Latest doodle is a giant zipper running down the search engine's homepage marking the birthday of the zip's inventor
Gideon Sundback celebrated with an interactive zipper Google doodle on the search engine's homepage. Photograph: Screengrab
Google's latest doodle, a giant zipper running down the centre of the search engine's homepage, marks the birthday of Gideon Sundback, the Swedish-American electrical engineer most commonly associated with the development of the fastening device
Gideon Sundback celebrated with an interactive zipper Google doodle on the search engine's homepage. Photograph: Screengrab
Google's latest doodle, a giant zipper running down the centre of the search engine's homepage, marks the birthday of Gideon Sundback, the Swedish-American electrical engineer most commonly associated with the development of the fastening device
How to Unlock Your iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS Using SAM [5.0, 5.0.1, 5.1]
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These are instructions on how to unlock your iPhone using SAM. This method will work with the iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, and iPhone 3G on any jailbreakable firmware including 5.x.
Step One
Jailbreak your iPhone. You can find instructions on how to do that using the iClarified Jailbreak Wizard.
Step Two
Tap to launch Cydia from your SpringBoard.
Step Three
Press to select Manage from the
These are instructions on how to unlock your iPhone using SAM. This method will work with the iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, and iPhone 3G on any jailbreakable firmware including 5.x.
Step One
Jailbreak your iPhone. You can find instructions on how to do that using the iClarified Jailbreak Wizard.
Step Two
Tap to launch Cydia from your SpringBoard.
Step Three
Press to select Manage from the
World Book Day Seminar by University Campus Library Association
PESHAWAR, April 23: Speakers at a seminar here on Monday urged the librarians to promote culture of reading and study in the society.
The seminar was organised by University Campus Library Association in connection with World Book and Copyright Day at University of Peshawar (UoP).
The seminar was followed by a walk from Administration Block to Puta Hall to highlight importance of books, said a press release issued by UoP.
Speakers at the seminar said that books were main source of
The seminar was organised by University Campus Library Association in connection with World Book and Copyright Day at University of Peshawar (UoP).
The seminar was followed by a walk from Administration Block to Puta Hall to highlight importance of books, said a press release issued by UoP.
Speakers at the seminar said that books were main source of
Probe anomalies in teaching hospital
PESHAWAR, April 23: Taking strong exception to alleged irregularities in Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar, the Public Accounts Committee of provincial assembly has directed its sub-committee to carry out further investigations.
The committee met here on Monday with its chairman Speaker Kiramatullah Khan Chagharmati in the chair. Members of the committee Abdul Akbar Khan, Saqibullah Khan Chamkani, Mohammad Zamin Khan and Ziad Durrani and officials concerned attended the meeting.
The
The committee met here on Monday with its chairman Speaker Kiramatullah Khan Chagharmati in the chair. Members of the committee Abdul Akbar Khan, Saqibullah Khan Chamkani, Mohammad Zamin Khan and Ziad Durrani and officials concerned attended the meeting.
The
Teachers has demanded autonomy for Islamia Collegiate School
PESHAWAR, April 23: The staff of Islamia Collegiate School has demanded of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governor to implement his decision about granting autonomy to the school.
Addressing a press conference here on Monday, Islamia Collegiate Teaching Staff Association president Shaukat Ali alleged that administration of Islamia College University was utilising resources and funds of the school illegally.
He alleged that the administration of Islamia College University was bent upon depriving
Addressing a press conference here on Monday, Islamia Collegiate Teaching Staff Association president Shaukat Ali alleged that administration of Islamia College University was utilising resources and funds of the school illegally.
He alleged that the administration of Islamia College University was bent upon depriving
Pathology lab of KEMU has started functioning
LAHORE, April 23: King Edward Medical University Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Asad Aslam has said the state-of-the-art new pathology laboratory of the institution with the collection centre in Shadman has started functioning.
In a press release issued here on Monday, he said the laboratory (at the KEMU) and the collection center in Shadman would remain open round-the-clock.
Equipped with latest gadgets and trained staff, the laboratory will provide pathological and diagnostic facilities on
In a press release issued here on Monday, he said the laboratory (at the KEMU) and the collection center in Shadman would remain open round-the-clock.
Equipped with latest gadgets and trained staff, the laboratory will provide pathological and diagnostic facilities on
Four injured as students clash at the Quaid-i-Awam University of Engineering Science and Technology
LARKANA, April 23: Four students suffered injuries when they were caught up in a clash between two groups at the Quaid-i-Awam University of Engineering Science and Technology (QUEST) on Monday.
The injured were identified as Haris Attar, Yusuf Attar, Waheed Lak and Saddam Hussain Nappar.
They were admitted to the Chandka Medical College Hospital.
The clash took place when two groups disputed over who would lead a study tour and one group resorted to firing, according to police.
The
The injured were identified as Haris Attar, Yusuf Attar, Waheed Lak and Saddam Hussain Nappar.
They were admitted to the Chandka Medical College Hospital.
The clash took place when two groups disputed over who would lead a study tour and one group resorted to firing, according to police.
The
Napa to present Art from May 4 at the Arts Council auditorium
KARACHI, April 23: The National Academy of Performing Arts (Napa) will present an Urdu adaptation of the famous play, Art, at the Arts Council auditorium from May 4 to 13.
This was announced by Napa head of theatre Rahat Kazmi on the academy premises on Monday.
The play is directed by Samina Nazir and adapted by her and Tariq Siddiqi from Christopher Hampton’s English translation of the original (French) version by Yasmina Reza.
Rahat Kazmi told the media that the project would shun
This was announced by Napa head of theatre Rahat Kazmi on the academy premises on Monday.
The play is directed by Samina Nazir and adapted by her and Tariq Siddiqi from Christopher Hampton’s English translation of the original (French) version by Yasmina Reza.
Rahat Kazmi told the media that the project would shun
Dr Magsi slams Karachi University admission policy
HYDERABAD, April 23: The Sindh Taraqqi Pasand Party chairman Dr Qadir Magsi has criticised the admission policy of Karachi University under which 170 seats have been reserved for Fata and other areas of the country and only 30 seats have been kept for Sindhi students domiciled in other parts of the province.
In a press statement issued here on Monday, Dr Magsi said the policy spoke volumes for the university authorities’ narrow-mindedness and anti education attitude.
He said the
In a press statement issued here on Monday, Dr Magsi said the policy spoke volumes for the university authorities’ narrow-mindedness and anti education attitude.
He said the
Sindh government for the introduction of Chinese language in educational institutions
KARACHI, April 23: Former ambassador Faiz Mohammed Khoso has been appointed as consultant to the Sindh government for the introduction of Chinese language in educational institutions in the province.
Before his retirement, Mr Khoso had served in China, Norway, Canada, Japan, Azerbaijan and Tunisia.
He had studied Chinese language in the Beijing Languages Institute. He also learned Japanese language during his posting in
Before his retirement, Mr Khoso had served in China, Norway, Canada, Japan, Azerbaijan and Tunisia.
He had studied Chinese language in the Beijing Languages Institute. He also learned Japanese language during his posting in
BIEK would not receive any further examination form pertaining to its first phase of examinations commencing on May 7
KARACHI, April 23: The Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) said on Monday that it would not receive any further examination form pertaining to its first phase of examinations commencing on May 7.
According to BIEK chairman Anwar Ahmad Zai, the candidates of pre-engineering, pre-medical, commerce (regular), home economics and general science (computer) groups’ examinations of the Higher Secondary School Certificate were given a last chance and in all 6,732 examination forms were
According to BIEK chairman Anwar Ahmad Zai, the candidates of pre-engineering, pre-medical, commerce (regular), home economics and general science (computer) groups’ examinations of the Higher Secondary School Certificate were given a last chance and in all 6,732 examination forms were
Floral art society workshop on landscape designs
ISLAMABAD, April 23: Floral art society on Monday organised a workshop titled “landscape design” in which relationships between indoors and outdoors and interplay of colours with natural settings was demonstrated in an interesting and natural way.
The major demonstration was presented by Maryam Jabbar, a landscape artist and interior designer from Dubai while Samina Khan, Iram Sohail and Sheema Umar also showed their artistic arrangements in relation to floral designs.
Earlier,
The major demonstration was presented by Maryam Jabbar, a landscape artist and interior designer from Dubai while Samina Khan, Iram Sohail and Sheema Umar also showed their artistic arrangements in relation to floral designs.
Earlier,
Monday, 23 April 2012
Major paintings group show titled “Vision” paintings exhibition display at Revivers Galleria
(April 26, 2012 To May 10, 2012)
05:00pm to 08:00pm Abrar Ahmad, Moazam Ali, Khalid Saeed Butt, Muhammad Arshad, Wajid Yaqoot, A.Q Arif, Salman Farooqi, Maham Gull, Babar Azeemi, Tanweer Farooqi, Maqbool Ahmad.
LAHORE - Major paintings group show titled “Vision” is being held at the Revivers Galleria in Gulberg here from April 26. On display in the group exhibition is the selected art work of ten known artists of the country. These artists include AQ Arif, Salman Farooqi, Khalid
05:00pm to 08:00pm Abrar Ahmad, Moazam Ali, Khalid Saeed Butt, Muhammad Arshad, Wajid Yaqoot, A.Q Arif, Salman Farooqi, Maham Gull, Babar Azeemi, Tanweer Farooqi, Maqbool Ahmad.
LAHORE - Major paintings group show titled “Vision” is being held at the Revivers Galleria in Gulberg here from April 26. On display in the group exhibition is the selected art work of ten known artists of the country. These artists include AQ Arif, Salman Farooqi, Khalid
Feudalism main hurdle to dispensation of justice in society: International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) IIUI rector
ISLAMABAD - International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) Rector Professor Fateh Muhammad Malik said on Monday that feudalism was the main hurdle in providing justice to the society. Malik was addressing a seminar organised by the Islamic Research Institute, Islamabad on ‘Domestic Violence Bill-A Legal and Shari’ah Analysis’. Professor Malik said the provision of the justice to all segments of the society was the hallmark of Islamic teachings but the Pakistani society was deprived
Art in French translated into English and Urdu,opens on May 4 at the Arts Council Karachi,
Karachi
A new play, Art, originally in French but translated into English and then into Urdu, is to be staged at the Arts Council, Karachi, from May 4-13.
The play is directed by Samina Nazir, who, prior to entering the field of theatre, was an entomologist.The play was translated into Urdu by the students of NAPA. In all, the play has been translated into 17 languages.
Among the cast is budding artist Adnan Jaffer.Rahat Kazmi, Director Theatre Arts,
A new play, Art, originally in French but translated into English and then into Urdu, is to be staged at the Arts Council, Karachi, from May 4-13.
The play is directed by Samina Nazir, who, prior to entering the field of theatre, was an entomologist.The play was translated into Urdu by the students of NAPA. In all, the play has been translated into 17 languages.
Among the cast is budding artist Adnan Jaffer.Rahat Kazmi, Director Theatre Arts,
Govt spreading culture of ‘book friendship’: Sassui message in connection with the World Book Day,
KARACHI - In her message in connection with the World Book Day, Sindh Culture Minister Sassui Palijo said that the culture department celebrates this day by organising ceremonies at libraries, thereby conveying a message to the people about the importance of books.
The department is also providing required infrastructure with latest books to readers, since it is recognised as a universal truth that a book is a man’s best friend.
In this regard, the department is striving to ensure
The department is also providing required infrastructure with latest books to readers, since it is recognised as a universal truth that a book is a man’s best friend.
In this regard, the department is striving to ensure
Clash of ‘heads’ at Jinnah University for Women (JUW) convocation
KARACHI - The founding trustee of Anjuman-e-Islamia Trust – the sponsor of Jinnah University for Women (JUW) – will not participate in this year’s university convocation on April 27 as the varsity chancellor “is not qualified to preside over the convocation”.
JUW Board of Governors member Mahfooz Yar Khan has stated that the JUW chancellor, Wajeehuddin Ahmed, is a diploma holder from the Jinnah Poly Technique Institute and therefore does not qualify the criteria.
Khan – also the
JUW Board of Governors member Mahfooz Yar Khan has stated that the JUW chancellor, Wajeehuddin Ahmed, is a diploma holder from the Jinnah Poly Technique Institute and therefore does not qualify the criteria.
Khan – also the
Pakistan Cultural Mela 2012 was held at Minar-e-Pakistan Artists bring final colours to Cultural Mela
LAHORE: A magnificent ceremony to celebrate the last day of the Pakistan Cultural Mela 2012 was held at Minar-e-Pakistan on Monday, which was attended by a good number of people.
In this cultural festival, folk artists from across the country came to present the music and dances of their respective province.
One of the main performances of the day was the traditional dance of horses, which enthralled the visitors. Moreover, every province brought its unique traditions and colours to the
In this cultural festival, folk artists from across the country came to present the music and dances of their respective province.
One of the main performances of the day was the traditional dance of horses, which enthralled the visitors. Moreover, every province brought its unique traditions and colours to the
World Book Day to revive book reading promote the book-reading habit among students, youths, children and the elderly
City marks World Book Day to revive book reading
* Universities arrange seminars, workshops, walks to spread awareness
By Arsalan Haider
LAHORE: The city observed the World Book Day on Monday with an aim to promote the book-reading habit among students, youths, children and the elderly.
The emergence of globalisation, e-media, revolution in information technology (IT) and blurring of traditional media has weakened the bond between books and readers, which has damaged the
* Universities arrange seminars, workshops, walks to spread awareness
By Arsalan Haider
LAHORE: The city observed the World Book Day on Monday with an aim to promote the book-reading habit among students, youths, children and the elderly.
The emergence of globalisation, e-media, revolution in information technology (IT) and blurring of traditional media has weakened the bond between books and readers, which has damaged the
Punjab University’s PU holds workshop on traumatised children workshop on ‘Post-Disaster Psychological Management of Children’
PU holds workshop on traumatised children
LAHORE: Speakers at a three-day workshop on ‘Post-Disaster Psychological Management of Children’ have called for an early psychological intervention in the lives of children who witness traumatic conditions, such as floods, earthquakes and terror attacks. They were speaking at the concluding session of the conference, organised by the Punjab University’s Department of Applied Psychology and Centre for Clinical Psychology, at the Undergraduate
LAHORE: Speakers at a three-day workshop on ‘Post-Disaster Psychological Management of Children’ have called for an early psychological intervention in the lives of children who witness traumatic conditions, such as floods, earthquakes and terror attacks. They were speaking at the concluding session of the conference, organised by the Punjab University’s Department of Applied Psychology and Centre for Clinical Psychology, at the Undergraduate
Rawalpindi Medical College RMC, Benazir Bhutto Hospital BBH administrations discuss security measures
Rawalpindi
The top officials at administrations of Rawalpindi Medical College and Benazir Bhutto Hospital assured representatives of Young Doctors Association, Rawalpindi Chapter, on Monday that necessary steps would be taken for security of doctors serving at the three allied hospitals in the town.
Principal RMC Professor Dr Mohammad Mussadiq Khan convened the meeting with the YDA office-bearers after the incident of attack by attendants of a patient on doctors at BBH
The top officials at administrations of Rawalpindi Medical College and Benazir Bhutto Hospital assured representatives of Young Doctors Association, Rawalpindi Chapter, on Monday that necessary steps would be taken for security of doctors serving at the three allied hospitals in the town.
Principal RMC Professor Dr Mohammad Mussadiq Khan convened the meeting with the YDA office-bearers after the incident of attack by attendants of a patient on doctors at BBH
Workshop on ‘Crafts in Floral Artistry’ held organized Floral Art Society of Pakistan (FAS), Islamabad Chapter,
Islamabad
The Floral Art Society of Pakistan (FAS), Islamabad Chapter, held its monthly general body meeting at the Serena Hotel which included a workshop on ‘Crafts in Floral Artistry.’
The event was fairly well attended by enthusiastic members while the workshop was conducted by Salma Ansari, a member of FAS Karachi chapter, who had flown in especially for the occasion.
Materials for the workshop were provided and the members were divided into groups
The Floral Art Society of Pakistan (FAS), Islamabad Chapter, held its monthly general body meeting at the Serena Hotel which included a workshop on ‘Crafts in Floral Artistry.’
The event was fairly well attended by enthusiastic members while the workshop was conducted by Salma Ansari, a member of FAS Karachi chapter, who had flown in especially for the occasion.
Materials for the workshop were provided and the members were divided into groups
1,000 flood-hit students set to return to school joint efforts of two non-governmental organisations (NGOs).
Karachi
Some 1,000 children from the flood-affected area of Naobad in the Sanghar district will once again be attending school as a result of the joint efforts of two non-governmental organisations (NGOs).
The Research and Development Foundation (RDF) and the Kinder Not Hilfe (KNH) will be reopening 10 schools in Naobad. This initiative has been welcomed by residents, a majority of whom lost their homes and all sources of livelihood during the 2011 floods.
Some 3113
Some 1,000 children from the flood-affected area of Naobad in the Sanghar district will once again be attending school as a result of the joint efforts of two non-governmental organisations (NGOs).
The Research and Development Foundation (RDF) and the Kinder Not Hilfe (KNH) will be reopening 10 schools in Naobad. This initiative has been welcomed by residents, a majority of whom lost their homes and all sources of livelihood during the 2011 floods.
Some 3113
Industrial Expo 2012 in September organise by Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI)
Islamabad
Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) has planned to organise Industrial Expo 2012 in September this year in the federal capital to showcase the country’s industrial products and promote exports, says a press release.
For this purpose, ICCI Executive Committee constituted an ‘Expo Committee’ with Munawar Mughal, former ICCI president, as its chairman.
Mughal has vast experience of organising exhibitions as he has been associated
Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) has planned to organise Industrial Expo 2012 in September this year in the federal capital to showcase the country’s industrial products and promote exports, says a press release.
For this purpose, ICCI Executive Committee constituted an ‘Expo Committee’ with Munawar Mughal, former ICCI president, as its chairman.
Mughal has vast experience of organising exhibitions as he has been associated
Cyberknife robot to start from July 49th Annual Medical Symposium of the Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Centre
Cyberknife robot to start from July
By Haris Hanif
KARACHI: The 49th Annual Medical Symposium of the Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Centre concluded here on Monday with the pledge that every life matters. JPMC Radiology Department Head and Project Director Cyberknife Prof Tariq Mehmood introduced the audience to Cyberknife, a robot being installed by Patient Aid Foundation of JPMC that will start functioning from the beginning of July 2012.
The five-day symposium started with a special
By Haris Hanif
KARACHI: The 49th Annual Medical Symposium of the Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Centre concluded here on Monday with the pledge that every life matters. JPMC Radiology Department Head and Project Director Cyberknife Prof Tariq Mehmood introduced the audience to Cyberknife, a robot being installed by Patient Aid Foundation of JPMC that will start functioning from the beginning of July 2012.
The five-day symposium started with a special
Dawood College to get university status soon principal of Dawood College of Engineering and Technology (DCET) Karachi,
Dawood College to get university status soon: principal
KARACHI: Sindh Madressatul Islam University (SMIU) Vice Chancellor Dr Muhammad Ali Shaikh, who is also the acting principal of Dawood College of Engineering and Technology (DCET) Karachi, has said that the DCET would get university status soon, adding that its summary is with the Sindh chief minister for formal approval and subsequently it would be presented in the Sindh Assembly for the passage of Act. Speaking at the orientation day
KARACHI: Sindh Madressatul Islam University (SMIU) Vice Chancellor Dr Muhammad Ali Shaikh, who is also the acting principal of Dawood College of Engineering and Technology (DCET) Karachi, has said that the DCET would get university status soon, adding that its summary is with the Sindh chief minister for formal approval and subsequently it would be presented in the Sindh Assembly for the passage of Act. Speaking at the orientation day
DCET graduates registration applications in doldrums Dawood College of Engineering and Technology (DCET) Karachi
President appealed to resolve issue before elections
* ‘So-called rules of PEC are a big problem for engineering students’
By Nawaz Khuhro
KARACHI: The 1995-96 batch graduates of the Dawood College of Engineering and Technology (DCET) Karachi on Monday appealed to President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari to help resolve their lingering issue of registration with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) before next general elections, so that they could get government jobs and save them
* ‘So-called rules of PEC are a big problem for engineering students’
By Nawaz Khuhro
KARACHI: The 1995-96 batch graduates of the Dawood College of Engineering and Technology (DCET) Karachi on Monday appealed to President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari to help resolve their lingering issue of registration with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) before next general elections, so that they could get government jobs and save them
two-person exhibition of unique paintings by Akram Spaul and Sana Arjumand, displayed at Gallery 6
Two-person exhibition of unique paintings on 28th
ISLAMABAD: Cohesion - a two-person exhibition of unique paintings by Akram Spaul and Sana Arjumand, will be displayed at Gallery 6 on April 28.
Ambassador of Argentina Rodolfo J Martin will inaugurate the show, which will remain open for public until May 13.
Arjumand creates paintings with mixed media canvasses to explore the set-up of society, social responsibility, confusion of identity and the role of religions and
ISLAMABAD: Cohesion - a two-person exhibition of unique paintings by Akram Spaul and Sana Arjumand, will be displayed at Gallery 6 on April 28.
Ambassador of Argentina Rodolfo J Martin will inaugurate the show, which will remain open for public until May 13.
Arjumand creates paintings with mixed media canvasses to explore the set-up of society, social responsibility, confusion of identity and the role of religions and
Nature photography, poster competition today connection with the International Earth Day at the Pakistan Museum of Natural History (PMNH),
Nature photography, poster competition today
ISLAMABAD: A nature photography and poster competition will be held and a tree plantation drive will be launched today (Tuesday) in connection with the International Earth Day. The competition will be held at the Pakistan Museum of Natural History (PMNH), in collaboration with the Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF), in which school and college students will participate to show their love for nature and earth. PSF Spokeswoman Rehana Batool said the
ISLAMABAD: A nature photography and poster competition will be held and a tree plantation drive will be launched today (Tuesday) in connection with the International Earth Day. The competition will be held at the Pakistan Museum of Natural History (PMNH), in collaboration with the Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF), in which school and college students will participate to show their love for nature and earth. PSF Spokeswoman Rehana Batool said the
World Malaria Day tomorrow World Health Organisation (WHO).
World Malaria Day tomorrow
* 3.3 billion people in 106 countries at risk of malaria
ISLAMABAD: The World Malaria Day is being observed tomorrow (Wednesday) to recognise global efforts to control malaria as 3.3 billion people in 106 countries are at risk of malaria.
This year the theme for World Malaria Day is “Sustain Gains, Save Lives: Invest in Malaria”.
April 25 was announced as the World Malaria Day in May 2007 in the 60th session of the World Health Assembly, the
* 3.3 billion people in 106 countries at risk of malaria
ISLAMABAD: The World Malaria Day is being observed tomorrow (Wednesday) to recognise global efforts to control malaria as 3.3 billion people in 106 countries are at risk of malaria.
This year the theme for World Malaria Day is “Sustain Gains, Save Lives: Invest in Malaria”.
April 25 was announced as the World Malaria Day in May 2007 in the 60th session of the World Health Assembly, the
parents of the students appearing in admission tests in Aitchison College
Parents concerned over admission tests in Aitchison College LAHORE – The parents of the students appearing in admission tests in Aitchison College have expressed their apprehensions about the admissions which according to them, the management of the college may grant in violation of merit due to the pressure from influential persons like it happened last year.
After misappropriations exposed in admissions of 58 students in Aitchison College last year, the parents, who are seeking
After misappropriations exposed in admissions of 58 students in Aitchison College last year, the parents, who are seeking
Colleges in NWA facing water shortage Tribal youths to be recruited in FC Government Postgraduate College, Miramshah,
MIRAMSHAH: Teachers and students of the two government colleges for boys in North Waziristan have complained about the lack of drinking water and warned to boycott the forthcoming intermediate examinations if water was not provided to them.
Principal of the Government Postgraduate College, Miramshah, Prof Taj Malook, said there was no water in the college and hostels for the past two weeks as the college tubewell wasn’t functional.
The teachers and students
Principal of the Government Postgraduate College, Miramshah, Prof Taj Malook, said there was no water in the college and hostels for the past two weeks as the college tubewell wasn’t functional.
The teachers and students
Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at Lahore University of Management Sciences organised a conference on the “Naya Urdu Afsana” remembers Saadat Hasan Manto
LAHORE - The Gurmani Centre for Languages and Literature of the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at Lahore University of Management Sciences organised a conference on the “Naya Urdu Afsana” on April 7 to commemorate the centennial of the iconic writer Saadat Hasan Manto. Twenty two speakers participated. It was a very well organized and well attended event. The daylong conference began with the welcome address by Vice Chancellor Professor Adil Najam and introduction by Yasmeen
Schoolteachers threaten protest Teaching Staff Association, Islamia Collegiate School, Peshawar,
PESHAWAR: The Teaching Staff Association, Islamia Collegiate School, Peshawar, has asked the government to accept their demands or else they would launch protest campaign.
Speaking at a news conference on Monday, the association’s president Shaukat Ali and other office-bearers asked the governor to promote teachers from grade 16 to 20 on seniority basis and regularise the services of all those working against ad hoc and fixed salaries. He also asked the government to provide
Speaking at a news conference on Monday, the association’s president Shaukat Ali and other office-bearers asked the governor to promote teachers from grade 16 to 20 on seniority basis and regularise the services of all those working against ad hoc and fixed salaries. He also asked the government to provide
World Book Day Government College University (GCU) Library Society held activities
World Book Day
World Book Day: Government College University (GCU) Library Society held activities regarding World Book Day with an aim to promote the habit of book reading on Monday. The activities began in the morning from the Vice Chancellor’s office where students pasted a badge of World Book Day on the shirt of Prof Dr Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman.
World Book Day: Government College University (GCU) Library Society held activities regarding World Book Day with an aim to promote the habit of book reading on Monday. The activities began in the morning from the Vice Chancellor’s office where students pasted a badge of World Book Day on the shirt of Prof Dr Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman.
PUNJAB University (PU) announced the results of examinations masters Part-II supplementary 2011 programs
PU announces results LAHORE
PUNJAB University (PU) on Monday announced the results of various examinations. According to a press statement, these exams included MSc Applied Psychology, Part-II, supplementary 2011, MSc Chemistry, Part-II, supplementary 2011, MSc Chemistry,Part-II, supplementary 2011, MSc Geography, Part-II, supplementary 2011, MA Social Work, Part-II, supplementary 2011, MA Philosophy, Part-II, supplementary 2011, MA Persian, Part-II, supplementary 2011, MA Mass
PUNJAB University (PU) on Monday announced the results of various examinations. According to a press statement, these exams included MSc Applied Psychology, Part-II, supplementary 2011, MSc Chemistry, Part-II, supplementary 2011, MSc Chemistry,Part-II, supplementary 2011, MSc Geography, Part-II, supplementary 2011, MA Social Work, Part-II, supplementary 2011, MA Philosophy, Part-II, supplementary 2011, MA Persian, Part-II, supplementary 2011, MA Mass
INTERMEDIATE Annual Examination 2012 Inter exam from May 8 Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) lahore
Inter exam from May 8
LAHORE
INTERMEDIATE Annual Examination 2012 under the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) will commence from May 8. A BISE spokesperson said training workshops for the examination staff had also been started in connection with the
LAHORE
INTERMEDIATE Annual Examination 2012 under the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) will commence from May 8. A BISE spokesperson said training workshops for the examination staff had also been started in connection with the
Shahbaz urges well-off to help of Daanish Schools but the poor students
LAHORE
Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif said Monday that the Punjab government was fulfilling all educational needs of the students of Daanish Schools but the poor students were also responsibility of the entire society, hence the well-off should help the government in this regard.
He was talking to Pakistan Muslim League-N leader in Spain Nazir Ahmad Gondal, office-bearer of Muslim League-N Switzerland Mazhar Gondal, Senior Vice President of Muslim League-N UK
Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif said Monday that the Punjab government was fulfilling all educational needs of the students of Daanish Schools but the poor students were also responsibility of the entire society, hence the well-off should help the government in this regard.
He was talking to Pakistan Muslim League-N leader in Spain Nazir Ahmad Gondal, office-bearer of Muslim League-N Switzerland Mazhar Gondal, Senior Vice President of Muslim League-N UK
Reply sought in Urdu language case as official language of the country
LAHORE
THE Lahore High Court chief justice on Monday sought a reply from the federal government and assistance of the attorney general on a petition seeking directions to adopt Urdu as official language of the country.
The CJ heard initial arguments of the petitioner’s counsel and adjourned the hearing.
Rana Ilamudin Ghazi had filed the petition, stating that Quaid-e-Azam, in his address to students in Dhaka in 1948, had announced making Urdu as official
THE Lahore High Court chief justice on Monday sought a reply from the federal government and assistance of the attorney general on a petition seeking directions to adopt Urdu as official language of the country.
The CJ heard initial arguments of the petitioner’s counsel and adjourned the hearing.
Rana Ilamudin Ghazi had filed the petition, stating that Quaid-e-Azam, in his address to students in Dhaka in 1948, had announced making Urdu as official
Post Graduate Medical Institute PGMI students denied stipend seats, pay despite CM orders Punjab Health Department
LAHORE
THE Punjab Health Department has failed to implement the orders of Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif regarding 30 stipend seats for students of MPhil Dentistry at the Post Graduate Medical Institute (PGMI), Lahore, for the last six months.
The MPhil Dentistry students of the PGMI had given a representation to the chief minister on October 17, 2011 regarding the issue of denial of salaries for over a year, and the chief minister had assured them that their grievance would be
THE Punjab Health Department has failed to implement the orders of Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif regarding 30 stipend seats for students of MPhil Dentistry at the Post Graduate Medical Institute (PGMI), Lahore, for the last six months.
The MPhil Dentistry students of the PGMI had given a representation to the chief minister on October 17, 2011 regarding the issue of denial of salaries for over a year, and the chief minister had assured them that their grievance would be
There used to be a book shop beside every paan shop informal discussion at the University of Karachi
During an informal discussion at the University of Karachi on Monday, the good old times in the city were reminisced when there used to be book shop beside every paan shop.
The event, which was organised to celebrate National Book Day, brought together the faculty of the university and writers on a panel, moderated beautifully by Professor Mahmood Ghaznavi.
“Hitler would have been successful, had he read Napolean’s story,” said Shaha Jamshed, educationist and
The event, which was organised to celebrate National Book Day, brought together the faculty of the university and writers on a panel, moderated beautifully by Professor Mahmood Ghaznavi.
“Hitler would have been successful, had he read Napolean’s story,” said Shaha Jamshed, educationist and
A brilliant student of Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU), lost in the plane crash
Rawalpindi: The family of Zaib-un-Nisa, a victim of plane crash, was shocked to see her dead body as she some four days back went to Karachi from Rawalpindi for shopping as her wedding was just around the corner.
Zaib, a resident of House No. 61, Street 1, Shaheed Chowk, KRL, was the student of Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU), Rawalpindi. She was a topper throughout. She went to Karachi from Rawalpindi on April 16 through a private airline, but came back through Bhoja Airline
Zaib, a resident of House No. 61, Street 1, Shaheed Chowk, KRL, was the student of Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU), Rawalpindi. She was a topper throughout. She went to Karachi from Rawalpindi on April 16 through a private airline, but came back through Bhoja Airline
Book lover nations rule world World Book and Copyright Day organized by Punjab University Department of Library and Information Sciences (DLIS),
LAHORE
PUNJAB University (PU) Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran said only those nations were powerful and rule the world who were knowledgeable and love books.
He was addressing a seminar in connection with World Book and Copyright Day organized by Punjab University Department of Library and Information Sciences (DLIS), said a press statement. Renowned columnist Hassan Nisar, Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) Chairman Raja Anwar, DLIS Chairperson Prof Dr Kanwal Amin, Chief
PUNJAB University (PU) Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran said only those nations were powerful and rule the world who were knowledgeable and love books.
He was addressing a seminar in connection with World Book and Copyright Day organized by Punjab University Department of Library and Information Sciences (DLIS), said a press statement. Renowned columnist Hassan Nisar, Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) Chairman Raja Anwar, DLIS Chairperson Prof Dr Kanwal Amin, Chief
Health Asia 2012: PRESS RELEASE
Health Asia 2012: PRESS RELEASE FOR PUBLISHING on 24th April (Tomorrow)
RESS RELEASE FOR PUBLISHING ON 24th April (Tomorrow)
8th Health Asia 2012 Int’l Exhibition & Conference to commence today at Karachi Expo Centre
Provincial Minister for Health Sindh, Dr. Sagheer Ahmed will inaugurate.
Tuesday April 24, 2012: Provincial Minister for Health Sindh, Dr. Sagheer Ahmed to inaugurate 8th Health Asia 2012 Int’l Exhibition & Conference on 24th April at Karachi Expo Centre.
RESS RELEASE FOR PUBLISHING ON 24th April (Tomorrow)
8th Health Asia 2012 Int’l Exhibition & Conference to commence today at Karachi Expo Centre
Provincial Minister for Health Sindh, Dr. Sagheer Ahmed will inaugurate.
Tuesday April 24, 2012: Provincial Minister for Health Sindh, Dr. Sagheer Ahmed to inaugurate 8th Health Asia 2012 Int’l Exhibition & Conference on 24th April at Karachi Expo Centre.
Sunday, 22 April 2012
School blown up in Dera Ismail Khan
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, April 22: A government school was blown up by unknown miscreants in Dera town early on Sunday.
The miscreants planted explosive device at the government middle school, Dera town during night which went off at 3am, officials said. The rooms, boundary wall and record of the school was destroyed
BDS officials said about 17kg explosive was used in the incident. The police also defused another home-made bomb early in the morning. The Dera town police registered an FIR against
The miscreants planted explosive device at the government middle school, Dera town during night which went off at 3am, officials said. The rooms, boundary wall and record of the school was destroyed
BDS officials said about 17kg explosive was used in the incident. The police also defused another home-made bomb early in the morning. The Dera town police registered an FIR against
Students face books shortage in Kohat Textbook Board
KOHAT, April 22: Students here have been facing shortage of books of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Textbook Board though the classes under the new academic year started almost three weeks ago.
In some schools the students have been unable to start studies in their new classes. The private and government schools had announced the results of annual examinations of all classes three weeks ago, but the books of some new courses were not made available in the market.
A bookseller Nafees told Dawn
In some schools the students have been unable to start studies in their new classes. The private and government schools had announced the results of annual examinations of all classes three weeks ago, but the books of some new courses were not made available in the market.
A bookseller Nafees told Dawn
Students urged to visit libraries regularly in CHITRAL
CHITRAL, April 22: The habit of reading books among youth is fast dying as they prefer watching television and using cellphone and computer to reading books. For that reason, National Book Foundation should take all possible steps for promoting book reading habit.
The call was given by educationists during a function at a local government school the other day.
Dr Inayatullah Faizi, Professor Mumtaz Hussain, Taj Mohammad Figar and Alamgir Khan, who spoke on the occasion, regretted use of
The call was given by educationists during a function at a local government school the other day.
Dr Inayatullah Faizi, Professor Mumtaz Hussain, Taj Mohammad Figar and Alamgir Khan, who spoke on the occasion, regretted use of
Planned to set up 18 colleges, 1,000 schools next year
MARDAN, April 22: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ameer Haider Khan Hoti has said that his government had planned to set up 18 more new degree colleges and 1,000 primary schools, including 700 for girls, in the province next year.
He was speaking to participants of a function organised to inaugurate work on the academic blocks of Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, (AWKUM) on the premises of Bacha Khan Greater Education Complex in Palatoo area.
The chief minister said promotion of
He was speaking to participants of a function organised to inaugurate work on the academic blocks of Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, (AWKUM) on the premises of Bacha Khan Greater Education Complex in Palatoo area.
The chief minister said promotion of
SM Bashir Ahmed Bilour: Students urged to fight terrorism with education
PESHAWAR, April 22: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Senior Minister Bashir Ahmed Bilour has urged the new generation to play effective role in the development of the country by getting education, spreading the light of knowledge and defeating terrorism.
This he said while speaking as chief guest at a prize distribution function arranged by Khyber Union of journalists for position holder schoolchildren of media persons at Peshawar Press Club on Sunday.
At least 100 students were awarded prizes for
This he said while speaking as chief guest at a prize distribution function arranged by Khyber Union of journalists for position holder schoolchildren of media persons at Peshawar Press Club on Sunday.
At least 100 students were awarded prizes for
Students being promoted to cut dropout rate in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
PESHAWAR, April 22: The government-run schools in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, by and large, have promoted most students to the next grades to check dropout rate, according to the relevant officials.
Headmasters of several primary and high schools told Dawn that most students of government schools belonged to poor families and they quit schools in case of failure in annual examinations and therefore, they’re promoted to the next grades between nursery and grade 8 no matter how many marks they
Headmasters of several primary and high schools told Dawn that most students of government schools belonged to poor families and they quit schools in case of failure in annual examinations and therefore, they’re promoted to the next grades between nursery and grade 8 no matter how many marks they
Young saviour inaugurates poster exhibition at PNCA
ISLAMABAD, April 22: A 12-year-old boy inaugurated a poster exhibition on Sunday in the presence of Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Qamar Zaman Kaira.
He was given the honour as he saved the metropolitan from destruction and catastrophe of the worst kind by foiling a terrorism bid with 32kg Improvised Explosive Device (IED).
Noman Ahmed, who had traveled all the way from Karachi to Islamabad shared with media persons that on October 19, 2011 while he was washing a car on
He was given the honour as he saved the metropolitan from destruction and catastrophe of the worst kind by foiling a terrorism bid with 32kg Improvised Explosive Device (IED).
Noman Ahmed, who had traveled all the way from Karachi to Islamabad shared with media persons that on October 19, 2011 while he was washing a car on
Schoolchildren clean Clifton beach on Earth Day spick and span for the occasion
Karachi
Schoolchildren gathered on the Clifton beach on Sunday to pick up trash to observe Earth Day.The children were joining members of the US Consulate to mark the occasion and ensure that the Clifton beach was spick and span for the occasion.
Speaking to the students, Public Affairs Attaché Kevin Murakami applauded their efforts, saying “thank you to all the young people who have come out this morning to show their commitment to the environment.
Whatever
Schoolchildren gathered on the Clifton beach on Sunday to pick up trash to observe Earth Day.The children were joining members of the US Consulate to mark the occasion and ensure that the Clifton beach was spick and span for the occasion.
Speaking to the students, Public Affairs Attaché Kevin Murakami applauded their efforts, saying “thank you to all the young people who have come out this morning to show their commitment to the environment.
Whatever
Inter-University Consortium for the Promotion of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities IUCPSS & TDCP to sign MoU
Islamabad
The 8-member Inter-University Consortium for the Promotion of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities (IUCPSS) and Tourism Development Corporation of Punjab (TDCP) has agreed to undertake collaborative programmes for preservation and promotion of local culture and tourism.
The two bodies agreed to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on April 30 which seeks the two bodies to cooperate with each other through establishing joint linkages with other national and
The 8-member Inter-University Consortium for the Promotion of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities (IUCPSS) and Tourism Development Corporation of Punjab (TDCP) has agreed to undertake collaborative programmes for preservation and promotion of local culture and tourism.
The two bodies agreed to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on April 30 which seeks the two bodies to cooperate with each other through establishing joint linkages with other national and
Seminary student shot dead students, including Habibur Rehman,
RAWALPINDI, April 22: A seminary student was shot dead while his friend and a passerby were injured when a group of men attacked them in Sadiqabad on Sunday.
Some boys were playing cricket outside Marhaba Madressah on Kuri Road in Sadiqabad on Saturday. On seeing them playing cricket outside the seminary, some of its students, including Habibur Rehman, came out and asked the boys not to play there. Both groups started quarrelling, however the issue was settled by some elders of the
Some boys were playing cricket outside Marhaba Madressah on Kuri Road in Sadiqabad on Saturday. On seeing them playing cricket outside the seminary, some of its students, including Habibur Rehman, came out and asked the boys not to play there. Both groups started quarrelling, however the issue was settled by some elders of the
Teachers to hold ‘candle-lit protest’ Teachers will start lighting candles at major intersections in divisional headquarters after sunset
LAHORE, April 22: Teachers will start lighting candles at major intersections in divisional headquarters after sunset from Monday (today) in the second phase of their campaign to press for acceptance of their demands.
Seminars would also be arranged to create awareness about inequalities in the education system, decided a meeting of the Muttahida Mahaz Asatiza, presided over by its Punjab chairman Hafiz Abdul Nasir on Sunday.
People belonging to all walks of life would be invited to
Seminars would also be arranged to create awareness about inequalities in the education system, decided a meeting of the Muttahida Mahaz Asatiza, presided over by its Punjab chairman Hafiz Abdul Nasir on Sunday.
People belonging to all walks of life would be invited to
Boy succumbs to teacher’s torture in Bhaggatpura locality in Shadbagh police precincts
LAHORE, April 22: A 13-year-old boy, who was hospitalised allegedly after being tortured by his seminary teacher in Bhaggatpura locality in Shadbagh police precincts a few days ago, succumbed to his internal injuries on Sunday.
The police said Muhammad Jameel, of Shahbaz Road, was thrashed by his tutor, Qari Muhammad Jameel, at Azizia Masjid. The boy reached home in critical condition and complained to his parents that his teacher had thrashed him and kicked him repeatedly in abdomen. The
The police said Muhammad Jameel, of Shahbaz Road, was thrashed by his tutor, Qari Muhammad Jameel, at Azizia Masjid. The boy reached home in critical condition and complained to his parents that his teacher had thrashed him and kicked him repeatedly in abdomen. The
Intermediate exams to start from May 5 Rawalpini Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Hamayun Iqbal
RAWALPINDI - Controller of Examinations, Rawalpini Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Hamayun Iqbal here on Sunday said the annual examination for Intermediate would start from May 5.
Talking to APP, the Controller said, “The annual examinations are scheduled to be started from May 5 for which all arrangements have been finalized”.
He said roll number slips have been issued to the candidates. Board has received around 1,10,000 admission forms from male and female students. On
Talking to APP, the Controller said, “The annual examinations are scheduled to be started from May 5 for which all arrangements have been finalized”.
He said roll number slips have been issued to the candidates. Board has received around 1,10,000 admission forms from male and female students. On
Authorities urged to check shortage of textbooks of Punjab Textbook Board (PTB)
RAWALPINDI - The authorities concerned of Punjab have failed to address shortage of textbooks of Punjab Textbook Board (PTB) as the text books of various subjects are still unavailable to students of private and government schools despite start of new academic session.
The new academic year was started from April 1, but many textbooks of Punjab Textbook Board are still not available in the market, causing immense problems for the students of government and private schools. Parents have
The new academic year was started from April 1, but many textbooks of Punjab Textbook Board are still not available in the market, causing immense problems for the students of government and private schools. Parents have
Five-day festivities of National Book Day kick off Walk, seminar to mark World Book Day today
Five-day festivities of National Book Day kick off
ISLAMABAD: The National Book Foundation launched several colourful activities to mark National Book Day on Sunday, to glorify the love of books and promote intellectual refinement.
The five-day celebrations featuring a host of colourful and knowledge-oriented activities were kicked off in a ceremony held at Pak-China Friendship Centre and would continue till April 26. The booksellers, publishing houses, literary and cultural bodies from
ISLAMABAD: The National Book Foundation launched several colourful activities to mark National Book Day on Sunday, to glorify the love of books and promote intellectual refinement.
The five-day celebrations featuring a host of colourful and knowledge-oriented activities were kicked off in a ceremony held at Pak-China Friendship Centre and would continue till April 26. The booksellers, publishing houses, literary and cultural bodies from
Application forms date for admission in MPhil, PhD, MS
KARACHI: Application forms for admission in MPhil, PhD, MS and MD can be submitted till Monday, 23rd April 2012 with a late fee of Rs500. Moreover, list of eligible candidates for KU entrance test will be displayed on 26th April on the University’s website. staff
Laptop obsession leaves schools in neglect Punjab government’s obsession
LAHORE
THE Punjab government’s obsession with its laptop scheme is costing schoolchildren and their parents dearly as many issues of the grave concerns regarding schools have been left unattended by those at the helm.
One such issue is non-acceptance and non–recognition of results of the Punjab Examination Commission (PEC) by the government and private schools while the other is about non-availability of textbooks in schools as well as in the
THE Punjab government’s obsession with its laptop scheme is costing schoolchildren and their parents dearly as many issues of the grave concerns regarding schools have been left unattended by those at the helm.
One such issue is non-acceptance and non–recognition of results of the Punjab Examination Commission (PEC) by the government and private schools while the other is about non-availability of textbooks in schools as well as in the
KEMU wasted public money: Young Doctors Association (YDA), Pakistan,
LAHORE
THE Young Doctors Association (YDA), Pakistan, has alleged that the administration of King Edward Medical University (KEMU) has wasted around Rs 2 million from public exchequer by sheer incompetence in the establishment of KEMU’s private diagnostic centre.
According to a press release here on Sunday, the YDA Pakistan office-bearers claimed that KEMU had hired a building at Shadman Chowk, Jail Road, reportedly on Rs 400,000 per month rent on November 15, 11 and it had
THE Young Doctors Association (YDA), Pakistan, has alleged that the administration of King Edward Medical University (KEMU) has wasted around Rs 2 million from public exchequer by sheer incompetence in the establishment of KEMU’s private diagnostic centre.
According to a press release here on Sunday, the YDA Pakistan office-bearers claimed that KEMU had hired a building at Shadman Chowk, Jail Road, reportedly on Rs 400,000 per month rent on November 15, 11 and it had
Earth Day walk Punjab Emergency Service, Rescue 1122, commemorated “Rescue Mother Earth”
LAHORE
THE Punjab Emergency Service, Rescue 1122, commemorated “Rescue Mother Earth” at all the central rescue stations across Punjab on Sunday.
Civil society, NGOs, educational and government institutions also participated in the event.
The central “Rescue Mother Earth” walk started from Shadman Chowk, Jail Road. The participants also included from Punjab University, LUMS, FC College, Girls Guide Association, civil society, rescue volunteers,
THE Punjab Emergency Service, Rescue 1122, commemorated “Rescue Mother Earth” at all the central rescue stations across Punjab on Sunday.
Civil society, NGOs, educational and government institutions also participated in the event.
The central “Rescue Mother Earth” walk started from Shadman Chowk, Jail Road. The participants also included from Punjab University, LUMS, FC College, Girls Guide Association, civil society, rescue volunteers,
Walk, seminar on World Book Day DEPARTMENT of Library & Information Science of the Punjab University (PU) will celebrate
LAHORE
DEPARTMENT of Library & Information Science of the Punjab University (PU) will celebrate “World Book Day” by organising a walk on Monday (today).
A press release here in Sunday said a seminar would also be held at 11 am at Al Raazi Hall Centre for Undergraduate Studies in this connection.
PU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran will be chief guest while renowned journalist Hassan Nisar and
Three-day Lahore Shopping Festival 2012 opens at the polo club
LAHORE
The first-ever Lahore Shopping Festival 2012 opened with a dazzling ceremony here at the polo club on Sunday in the presence of hundreds of participants who had flocked here to be part of the event.
The shopping festival was jointly opened by Chief Guest Punjab Assembly Speaker Rana Iqbal and LCCI President Irfan Qaiser Sheikh.
LCCI Senior Vice-President Kashif Younis Meher, Vice-President Saeeda Nazar, former LCCI presidents Shahzad Ali Malik, Mohammad Ali
The first-ever Lahore Shopping Festival 2012 opened with a dazzling ceremony here at the polo club on Sunday in the presence of hundreds of participants who had flocked here to be part of the event.
The shopping festival was jointly opened by Chief Guest Punjab Assembly Speaker Rana Iqbal and LCCI President Irfan Qaiser Sheikh.
LCCI Senior Vice-President Kashif Younis Meher, Vice-President Saeeda Nazar, former LCCI presidents Shahzad Ali Malik, Mohammad Ali
Roots School System (RSS), DHA Phase-II Campus, A celebration of cultures of the world
Islamabad
The Roots School System (RSS), DHA Phase-II Campus, held its first Annual Parents Day and High-Achievers Ceremony at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) auditorium here on Saturday evening.
‘Unity in Diversity’ was the theme of the event. All performances by students focused on different language diversities.
Ambassador and Head of the Delegation of European Union Lars Gunnar Wigemark, Roots School System Executive Director Chaudhry Faisal
The Roots School System (RSS), DHA Phase-II Campus, held its first Annual Parents Day and High-Achievers Ceremony at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) auditorium here on Saturday evening.
‘Unity in Diversity’ was the theme of the event. All performances by students focused on different language diversities.
Ambassador and Head of the Delegation of European Union Lars Gunnar Wigemark, Roots School System Executive Director Chaudhry Faisal
Academicians Panel wins International Islamic University (IIU) Academic Staff Association (ASA) elections
Islamabad: The Academicians Panel of the International Islamic University (IIU) was declared successful in the elections of Academic Staff Association (ASA) for the year 2012-13.
The Academicians Panel included (President) Professor Dr. Muhammad Sher Joyia, Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering, FBAS, (Vice-President) Ataullah Wattoo (Male), Department of Law, and (Vice-President) Zara Sabeen (Female), Department of Management Sciences, FMS. Dr. Zafar Iqbal
The Academicians Panel included (President) Professor Dr. Muhammad Sher Joyia, Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering, FBAS, (Vice-President) Ataullah Wattoo (Male), Department of Law, and (Vice-President) Zara Sabeen (Female), Department of Management Sciences, FMS. Dr. Zafar Iqbal
Abdul Salam Thaheem passes away leader of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP)
Karachi
A leader of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and a provincial minister, Abdul Salam Thaheem died of renal failure at 63 at a private hospital in the city on Sunday.
He left behind four sons, a widow and a large number of friends in mourning. He had been admitted to hospital a week ago, and had been on dialysis. As a PPP leader, he remained devoted to his party from his joining in 1970 as a young chieftain, to his demise on April 22, 2012. He was born in
A leader of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and a provincial minister, Abdul Salam Thaheem died of renal failure at 63 at a private hospital in the city on Sunday.
He left behind four sons, a widow and a large number of friends in mourning. He had been admitted to hospital a week ago, and had been on dialysis. As a PPP leader, he remained devoted to his party from his joining in 1970 as a young chieftain, to his demise on April 22, 2012. He was born in
shaheen air line Passenger plane tyre burst made emergency landing Karachi's Jinnah International Airport,
KARACHI: Passengers on-board an Islamabad-Karachi fight on Sunday escaped unhurt, when the plane suffered a tyre burst during landing at Karachi's Jinnah International Airport, Geo News reported.
The plane of private airline Shaheeh Air coming from Islamabad made emergency landing.
According to details, a passenger plane of a private airline Boeing 737-400 made emergency landing.
While talking to Geo News, a female passenger said the plane is
The plane of private airline Shaheeh Air coming from Islamabad made emergency landing.
According to details, a passenger plane of a private airline Boeing 737-400 made emergency landing.
While talking to Geo News, a female passenger said the plane is
Saturday, 21 April 2012
Change of syllabus irks Students of federal government schools (FGS)
ISLAMABAD - Students of federal government schools (FGS) and their parents have protested against change in syllabus.
The change in the syllabus of class 5 has caused embarrassment among the students as they have already spent one month studying the old syllabus. “This is an anti-people act of the government as we all are from low-paid class of employees. We already purchased books for our children at high cost and after one month the decision to change the syllabus has been
The change in the syllabus of class 5 has caused embarrassment among the students as they have already spent one month studying the old syllabus. “This is an anti-people act of the government as we all are from low-paid class of employees. We already purchased books for our children at high cost and after one month the decision to change the syllabus has been
Eid-e-Ridvan to be celebrated today Bahai community living in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD - Bahai community living in Pakistan will celebrate their religious festival Eid-e-Ridvan today (Sunday) officially arranged by ministry of National Harmony at Bahai’s Center with religious fervor. Minister In-charge for National Harmony Dr Paul Bhatti will be chief guest on the occasion while a large number of the community, parliamentarians and religious leaders will participate in the event. The smallest religious minority in the country will commemorate the day which marked
Metro Events today in peshawar
Sunday
Mushaira
A Hindko Naat Mushaira has been organised at the Khana-i-Farhang Iran, Peshawar Cantonment at 9am.
Meeting
Provincial general council meeting of the Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-F will be held at the party’s secretariat on Ring Road at 10am.
Awards
The Khyber Union of Journalists will give awards to children of local journalists for good performance in academic year 2010-11, at the Peshawar Press Club at 10.30am.
Monday
Rescue week
Senior Minister Bashir Ahmad
Mushaira
A Hindko Naat Mushaira has been organised at the Khana-i-Farhang Iran, Peshawar Cantonment at 9am.
Meeting
Provincial general council meeting of the Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-F will be held at the party’s secretariat on Ring Road at 10am.
Awards
The Khyber Union of Journalists will give awards to children of local journalists for good performance in academic year 2010-11, at the Peshawar Press Club at 10.30am.
Monday
Rescue week
Senior Minister Bashir Ahmad
Book on Pashto literature on Pashto literary criticism book titled ‘Tanqidi Faisalay’ written by Faisal Faran,
SWABI, A book written by Faisal Faran, a local young critic, on Pashto literary criticism has been published, according to a press release.
It said that the book titled ‘Tanqidi Faisalay’ (literary verdicts) was published by Pashto Adabi Ghrozang, Quetta. The author has raised several new questions in the book.
The book contains a selection of articles written by the author during the last 10 years on the basis of ‘deconstruction and structuralism’. The book would prove beneficial
It said that the book titled ‘Tanqidi Faisalay’ (literary verdicts) was published by Pashto Adabi Ghrozang, Quetta. The author has raised several new questions in the book.
The book contains a selection of articles written by the author during the last 10 years on the basis of ‘deconstruction and structuralism’. The book would prove beneficial
Teachers pin hopes on new minister minister of Capital Administration and Development Division (CADD).
ISLAMABAD, Teachers of the federal capital, who have been struggling hard for winning their rights for four years, have pinned all their hopes on the newly-appointed minister of Capital Administration and Development Division (CADD).
“In past, the CADD, a composition of 18 divisions was running without any political head but they were hoping that all outstanding issues including regularisation of contract
teachers, upgradation, ceiling allowance of the houses, and timely promotions
“In past, the CADD, a composition of 18 divisions was running without any political head but they were hoping that all outstanding issues including regularisation of contract
teachers, upgradation, ceiling allowance of the houses, and timely promotions
Book launched on Iqbal’s death anniversary book regarding movement of Pakistan titled: “Chashm-e-Dil” poet philosopher Allama Mohammad Iqbal
ISLAMABAD, A book regarding movement of Pakistan titled: “Chashm-e-Dil” was launched on Saturday in Rawalpindi to commemorate the 74th death anniversary of poet philosopher Allama Mohammad Iqbal.The launching ceremony was held at Sir Syed Educational Institution, Rawalpindi in which Professor Fateh Mohammad Malik Rector International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI), Syed Mansur, a retired bureaucrat, Naeem Akram Qureshi, President Bazm-e-Urooj-e-Adab and others participated.
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Girl students dominate speech Kalam Iqbal contest Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC)
RAWALPINDI, Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC) on Saturday organised a declamation contest on: “Iqbal aur Asir-e-Hazir ka Pakistanand a Kalam Iqbal competition based on the poetry of Allama Iqbal among the school students in connection with 74th death anniversary of the poet.
Dr Fareha Nighat, Principal Government Degree College for Girls, Dhoke Kala Khan and Patron-in-Chief of Rawalpindi Arts Council, Naheed Manzoor, accompanied by Resident Director Waqar Ahmed were present on the
Dr Fareha Nighat, Principal Government Degree College for Girls, Dhoke Kala Khan and Patron-in-Chief of Rawalpindi Arts Council, Naheed Manzoor, accompanied by Resident Director Waqar Ahmed were present on the
Graduation ceremony PAF Combat Commanders’ School, Pakistan Air Force Base Mushaf (Sargodha)
LAHORE (PR) - The Graduation Ceremony of Combat Commanders’ Course was held at PAF Combat Commanders’ School, Pakistan Air Force Base Mushaf (Sargodha).
Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force was the chief guest on the occasion.
In his address to the graduating Combat Commanders, Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt said that the nature of aerial warfare continues to rise in complexity under a time compressed
Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force was the chief guest on the occasion.
In his address to the graduating Combat Commanders, Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt said that the nature of aerial warfare continues to rise in complexity under a time compressed
Blue-eyed teachers hold key posts in Punjab University PU
LAHORE – A number of Punjab University faculty members are holding additional charges of non-teaching key posts while the administration is reluctant to advertise the posts to employ permanent staff since long, TheNation learnt on Friday.
Sources privy to development told this scribe that some blue-eyed teachers of the administration are working on major non-teaching key posts like registrar, additional registrar, deputy registrar, controller of examination and others. They said that PU
Sources privy to development told this scribe that some blue-eyed teachers of the administration are working on major non-teaching key posts like registrar, additional registrar, deputy registrar, controller of examination and others. They said that PU
City to have Daanish Technical University with the collaboration of the Middle East Technical University of Turkey: CM
City to have Daanish Technical University: CM
* Shahbaz says campus to be set up at Arfa Kareem Software Technology Park
* Bus Rapid Transit System to give new identity to Lahore
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has announced setting up of Daanish Technical University in the city, with the collaboration of the Middle East Technical University of Turkey.
He made the announcement while presiding over a meeting to take decisions with regard to the progress of the Bus Rapid
* Shahbaz says campus to be set up at Arfa Kareem Software Technology Park
* Bus Rapid Transit System to give new identity to Lahore
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has announced setting up of Daanish Technical University in the city, with the collaboration of the Middle East Technical University of Turkey.
He made the announcement while presiding over a meeting to take decisions with regard to the progress of the Bus Rapid
Govt contemplates ‘Own a School’ programme for capital level of education in the federal capital
Govt contemplates ‘Own a School’ programme for capital
ISLAMABAD: The government is contemplating on ‘Own a School’ programme to uplift the level of education in the federal capital.
The Prime Minister’s Task Force on Islamabad has initiated extensive work on the transformation of the education system of the capital beginning with three primary schools of the rural areas of the city in collaboration with the private sector.
This was revealed by the task force chairman, Faisal
ISLAMABAD: The government is contemplating on ‘Own a School’ programme to uplift the level of education in the federal capital.
The Prime Minister’s Task Force on Islamabad has initiated extensive work on the transformation of the education system of the capital beginning with three primary schools of the rural areas of the city in collaboration with the private sector.
This was revealed by the task force chairman, Faisal
Book on increasing cases of poison in Pakistan launched National Poison Control Centre (NPCC)
KARACHI: The total cases of patients battling different kind of poisons including those bitten by snakes was 1,158 in 2007, 1,257 in 2008, 1,217 in 2009, 2,789 in 2010 and 3,551 in 2011, said the National Poison Control Centre (NPCC) JPMC head Prof Jamal Ara.
Prof Ara authors ‘Increasing Poisoning Trend In Pakistan’, a book launched at the JPMC symposium on Saturday.
The chief guest of the ceremony, renowned healthcare expert Prof SM Rab, appreciated NPCC and Prof Jamal Ara’s
Prof Ara authors ‘Increasing Poisoning Trend In Pakistan’, a book launched at the JPMC symposium on Saturday.
The chief guest of the ceremony, renowned healthcare expert Prof SM Rab, appreciated NPCC and Prof Jamal Ara’s
Top 10 students to get scholarships top positions in matriculation (SSC) and intermediate (HSSC) examinations
MARDAN: Chief Minister Ameer Haider Hoti on Saturday said the provincial government would provide scholarships to 10 students of government schools getting top positions in matriculation (SSC) and intermediate (HSSC) examinations.
Addressing a meeting after laying the foundation stone of academic blocks of Abdul Wali Khan University (AWKU) here, he said the people of Mardan were facing problems in the past to obtain higher education as their parents sent their children to other
Addressing a meeting after laying the foundation stone of academic blocks of Abdul Wali Khan University (AWKU) here, he said the people of Mardan were facing problems in the past to obtain higher education as their parents sent their children to other
World Book Day celebrated in AJK US Agency for International Development (USAID) Pakistan
BAGH: Around 90 schools in AJK celebrated World Book Day on Saturday (21 April). The US Agency for International Development (USAID) Pakistan has also joined the students on the occasion.
Speech competitions over the importance of books were organised in schools of Chattar and Birpani to mark the day. USAID also distributed prizes among the students for their outstanding performance in the event.
After the devastated earthquake in 2005, mostly school buildings in AJK were
Speech competitions over the importance of books were organised in schools of Chattar and Birpani to mark the day. USAID also distributed prizes among the students for their outstanding performance in the event.
After the devastated earthquake in 2005, mostly school buildings in AJK were
Different school systems of Pakistan, The urgency for a different uniform syllabus and languages in Pakistan
Over the last several decades, different syllabuses have been taught in different school systems of Pakistan, mainly in two languages - Urdu and English. The curricula of almost all kinds of schools vary.
Wide disparity has been seen in the system of examinations and school calendars, being followed by each network of schools that educates and evaluates its students in its own specific way. All these schools promote distinct cultures and inculcate different habits and manners in
Wide disparity has been seen in the system of examinations and school calendars, being followed by each network of schools that educates and evaluates its students in its own specific way. All these schools promote distinct cultures and inculcate different habits and manners in
schoolteachers and students protest against lawyers blocked Ferozpur Road on Saturday
LAHORE
A large number of schoolteachers and students blocked Ferozpur Road on Saturday in protest against lawyers who allegedly beat two teachers.
The demo was organised by the Punjab Teachers Union (PTU) near Lahore General Hospital (LGH), Ferozpur Road, which later turned into a rally and the demonstrators marched to Cantt Katchery. The protesters also condemned police for not registering an FIR of the incident in which some lawyers had allegedly thrashed schoolteachers Ijaz
A large number of schoolteachers and students blocked Ferozpur Road on Saturday in protest against lawyers who allegedly beat two teachers.
The demo was organised by the Punjab Teachers Union (PTU) near Lahore General Hospital (LGH), Ferozpur Road, which later turned into a rally and the demonstrators marched to Cantt Katchery. The protesters also condemned police for not registering an FIR of the incident in which some lawyers had allegedly thrashed schoolteachers Ijaz
Government College, Township, organised a quiz competition
Quiz LAHORE
Government College, Township, organised a quiz competition in connection with the 74th death anniversary of Allama Muhammad Iqbal on
Government College, Township, organised a quiz competition in connection with the 74th death anniversary of Allama Muhammad Iqbal on
three-day workshop and seminar PUNJAB University’s Department of Applied Psychology and Centre for Clinical Psychology
PU seminar LAHORE
PUNJAB University’s Department of Applied Psychology and Centre for Clinical Psychology is holding a three-day workshop on “Post Disaster Psychological Management of Children” from Sunday
PUNJAB University’s Department of Applied Psychology and Centre for Clinical Psychology is holding a three-day workshop on “Post Disaster Psychological Management of Children” from Sunday
Annual dinner and prize distribution organised by PUNJAB University’s Institute of Business and Information Technology (IBIT)
Annual dinner and prize distribution LAHORE
PUNJAB University’s Institute of Business and Information Technology (IBIT) organised its annual dinner and prize distribution of sports competitions at its lawn.
PU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran was the chief guest whereas Registrar Khan Raas Masood, faculty members and a large number of students attended the ceremony. Students also presented various tableaus and other performances. Addressing the ceremony, Dr Kamran said
PUNJAB University’s Institute of Business and Information Technology (IBIT) organised its annual dinner and prize distribution of sports competitions at its lawn.
PU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran was the chief guest whereas Registrar Khan Raas Masood, faculty members and a large number of students attended the ceremony. Students also presented various tableaus and other performances. Addressing the ceremony, Dr Kamran said
Delegation Government College University’s visits Iqbal mausoleum Old Ravian and national poet Allama Muhammad Iqbal on his 74th death anniversary
Delegation visits Iqbal mausoleum
LAHORE
A DELEGATION of Government College University’s Majlis-e-Iqbal visited the mausoleum of Old Ravian and national poet Allama Muhammad Iqbal on his 74th death anniversary on Saturday.
The delegation, comprising a large number of GCU students and teachers, laid a floral wreath at the Mazar-i-Iqbal and paid tribute to the services the great poet rendered for Muslims. Meanwhile in his massage on Iqbal Day, GCU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad
LAHORE
A DELEGATION of Government College University’s Majlis-e-Iqbal visited the mausoleum of Old Ravian and national poet Allama Muhammad Iqbal on his 74th death anniversary on Saturday.
The delegation, comprising a large number of GCU students and teachers, laid a floral wreath at the Mazar-i-Iqbal and paid tribute to the services the great poet rendered for Muslims. Meanwhile in his massage on Iqbal Day, GCU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad
307 students awarded degrees at Ziauddin University’s convocation passing-out batch of 2011-12,
Karachi
In a ceremony held on Saturday, around 307 graduate and post-graduate degrees were handed over to students of Ziauddin University’s passing-out batch of 2011-12, while two position-holders clinched gold medals.
At the university’s ninth convocation, Speaker National Assembly Dr Fehmida Mirza stressed the need to promote family medicine, urging medical students and practitioners to get involved in primary healthcare centres.
“Hospital training is too
In a ceremony held on Saturday, around 307 graduate and post-graduate degrees were handed over to students of Ziauddin University’s passing-out batch of 2011-12, while two position-holders clinched gold medals.
At the university’s ninth convocation, Speaker National Assembly Dr Fehmida Mirza stressed the need to promote family medicine, urging medical students and practitioners to get involved in primary healthcare centres.
“Hospital training is too
Female students at International Islamic University (IIU) awarded prizes extra ordinary performance during the 24th annual cultural week
Islamabad
The female students who showed extra ordinary performance during the 24th annual cultural week of the International Islamic University (IIU) were awarded prizes at a colourful ceremony held here.
The prize distribution ceremony was attended by Ambassador of Bangladesh in Pakistan Suhrab Hussain whereas High Commissioner of Kenya in Islamabad Mishi Mashika, the wife of the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia, Prof. Fateh Muhammad Malik, Rector of IIUI, Professor Dr Mumtaz Ahmad,
The female students who showed extra ordinary performance during the 24th annual cultural week of the International Islamic University (IIU) were awarded prizes at a colourful ceremony held here.
The prize distribution ceremony was attended by Ambassador of Bangladesh in Pakistan Suhrab Hussain whereas High Commissioner of Kenya in Islamabad Mishi Mashika, the wife of the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia, Prof. Fateh Muhammad Malik, Rector of IIUI, Professor Dr Mumtaz Ahmad,
PTCL launches tree plantation campaign commemorated the international Earth Day 2012
Islamabad
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), the country’s largest and only integrated telecom service provider, commemorated the international Earth Day 2012
by kicking off a tree plantation campaign at its headquarters here, says a press release issued on Saturday.
In a graceful ceremony attended by PTCL officials and employees, Senior Executive Vice President HR Syed Mazhar Hussain launched the tree plantation campaign by planting a ‘Blue Pine’
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), the country’s largest and only integrated telecom service provider, commemorated the international Earth Day 2012
by kicking off a tree plantation campaign at its headquarters here, says a press release issued on Saturday.
In a graceful ceremony attended by PTCL officials and employees, Senior Executive Vice President HR Syed Mazhar Hussain launched the tree plantation campaign by planting a ‘Blue Pine’
BA, B Com and MA (External) extends registration date Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology (Fuuast)
Fuuast extends registration date Karachi
The Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology (Fuuast) announced here on Saturday that the candidates of BA, B Com and MA (External) who failed to get themselves registered during the last exam
could avail another chance. They could now deposit their registration forms from April 23 to May 25 along with a fee of Rs5,000 at the National Bank of Pakistan, Urdu University Branch,
The Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology (Fuuast) announced here on Saturday that the candidates of BA, B Com and MA (External) who failed to get themselves registered during the last exam
could avail another chance. They could now deposit their registration forms from April 23 to May 25 along with a fee of Rs5,000 at the National Bank of Pakistan, Urdu University Branch,
‘Daryaab’ Book published a collection of Wafa Chishti’s ghazzaliat published by Marasim publications, Gujjarkhan-Islamabad
LAHORE – ‘Daryaab’, a collection of Wafa Chishti’s ghazzaliat has been published by Marasim publications, Gujjarkhan-Islamabad. The book includes 63 ghazzliat as well as Hamd and Naat. The book will be available in market soon.
PU workshop: Punjab University Department of Applied Psychology and Centre for Clinical Psychology is holding a 3-day workshop today (Saturday) on “Post Disaster Psychological Management of Children.”
The workshop will be conducted by renowned clinical
PU workshop: Punjab University Department of Applied Psychology and Centre for Clinical Psychology is holding a 3-day workshop today (Saturday) on “Post Disaster Psychological Management of Children.”
The workshop will be conducted by renowned clinical
parents of youngest Microsoft certified child Arfa Karim’s parents inaugurate IT Lab at VNS
Rawalpindi
The parents of youngest Microsoft certified child of the world late Arfa Karim inaugurated the IT lab of Viqar-un-Nisa Girls Higher Secondary School here on Saturday.
The function was organised to pay tribute to the extraordinary student Arfa Karim and to associate the school’s lab with her name. The parents of Arfa Karim, Lieutenant Colonel Amjad Karim Randhawa and Samina Karim were the chief guests on the occasion.
The members of the governing body,
The parents of youngest Microsoft certified child of the world late Arfa Karim inaugurated the IT lab of Viqar-un-Nisa Girls Higher Secondary School here on Saturday.
The function was organised to pay tribute to the extraordinary student Arfa Karim and to associate the school’s lab with her name. The parents of Arfa Karim, Lieutenant Colonel Amjad Karim Randhawa and Samina Karim were the chief guests on the occasion.
The members of the governing body,
Sindh provincial Minister Abdul Salam Thaheem passes away
KARACHI: Sindh provincial Minister Abdul Salam Thaheem has passed away in the Sunday wee hours here after a protracted illness, Geo News reported.
He was under treatment in a private hospital here.
The funeral prayers of the deceased will be offered this evening at 5.00 P.M at his native place Tayyab
iPad keyboards are becoming popular accessories
As more and more people are using the iPad for quote-real-unquote work, iPad keyboards are becoming popular accessories, offering the tactile advantages of real keys without sacrificing the iPad's portability and touchscreen interface. Back in December, I wrote our iPad keyboards buying guide based on my testing of approximately three dozen keyboards, but a number of new models have been released since then. One of the best is Logitech's $100 Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for the second- and
Of colours and faces by Meezan
KARACHI: Some artists do not have formal training. This has its advantages as well as downsides. If on one hand they are free of outside influences and their art does not fall into the ‘derivative’ trap, on the other hand it can, at some point in time, impede their intellectual growth.
Those who understand the downside keep themselves abreast of what is required for consistent development. Artist Meezan ur Rehman is one of them. An exhibition of his recent work opened at the Alliance
Those who understand the downside keep themselves abreast of what is required for consistent development. Artist Meezan ur Rehman is one of them. An exhibition of his recent work opened at the Alliance
Hepatitis hampers job prospects in MUZAFFARGARH
MUZAFFARGARH, April 20: As many as 20 newly-recruited educators have been tested positive for hepatitis and this has hampered their chances to assume duties forthwith.
A medical fitness report is a must for new entrants to government service. When the newly-recruited educators were examined at DHQ Hospital, 20 of them were tested positive for hepatitis.
DHQ MS Dr Rasheed said they had referred eight cases to some laboratories in Lahore. The candidates tested positive for hepatitis would
A medical fitness report is a must for new entrants to government service. When the newly-recruited educators were examined at DHQ Hospital, 20 of them were tested positive for hepatitis.
DHQ MS Dr Rasheed said they had referred eight cases to some laboratories in Lahore. The candidates tested positive for hepatitis would
Students hold demo in DIK
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, April 20: Hundreds of Students of Gomal University on Friday besieged vice chancellor’s office after boycotting classes, demanding arrest of the male student who had injured his female class-fellow with a knife on Thursday.
Mohammad Ashfaq Mahsood, a first year student of the agriculture department, injured his class-fellow Mehwish Bibi with a knife over a dispute.
The demonstration was staged under the auspices of Muttahida Tulba Mahaz in the city campus. The students
Mohammad Ashfaq Mahsood, a first year student of the agriculture department, injured his class-fellow Mehwish Bibi with a knife over a dispute.
The demonstration was staged under the auspices of Muttahida Tulba Mahaz in the city campus. The students
Indian Old Ravians at Government College University Demilitarisation at Siachen need of the hour
LAHORE, April 20: Demilitarisation at Siachen is possible and there is a growing feeling among army men as well that people-to-people contact between Pakistan and India should increase to normalise relations and move towards development at a faster pace, said former Indian Wing Commander Iqbal Singh while speaking to reporters at the Government College University here on Friday.
Mr Singh is heading a 12-member Indian Old Ravians delegation that arrived in Lahore from the Wagah border on a
Mr Singh is heading a 12-member Indian Old Ravians delegation that arrived in Lahore from the Wagah border on a
Friday, 20 April 2012
Pindi proves a poor host
RAWALPINDI, April 19: As many as 2,000 expensive laptops are ready to be handed out to talented students invited from all over the country by Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Friday but Rawalpindi administration proved a poor host on Thursday in facilitating their overnight stay in Rawalpindi, it has been learnt.
The students who arrived in the garrison city from across the country including Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) for receiving official acknowledgment of their
The students who arrived in the garrison city from across the country including Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) for receiving official acknowledgment of their
Three-day Documentary film festival begins
ISLAMABAD, April 20: A versatile three-day documentary film festival started at Kuch Khaas organised by the Asian Study Group with a focus on South Asia.
On Friday, documentaries from Pakistan, Afghanistan and India were shown to highlight cultural aspects of each country. Each highlighted a completely different perspective and shed light on unique aspects of each country.
From Pakistan, Think Twice Pakistan was the selected documentary. Think Twice is a project that aims to highlight the
On Friday, documentaries from Pakistan, Afghanistan and India were shown to highlight cultural aspects of each country. Each highlighted a completely different perspective and shed light on unique aspects of each country.
From Pakistan, Think Twice Pakistan was the selected documentary. Think Twice is a project that aims to highlight the
Security glitch in laptop ceremony
ISLAMABAD, April 20: Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif won the hearts of thousands of bright students for himself and his PML-N party by awarding laptops to them but at the concluding ceremony here on Friday, utterly broke the heart of two.
Misha Wali and Navishta Sahar Arif of Frontier Youth Academy of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa were shocked when the party’s security staff stopped them as they approached the dais, in response to a call from the master of ceremony, to receive theirs from PML-N
Misha Wali and Navishta Sahar Arif of Frontier Youth Academy of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa were shocked when the party’s security staff stopped them as they approached the dais, in response to a call from the master of ceremony, to receive theirs from PML-N
Militants target girls school in Jamrud tehsil of Khyber Agency
LANDI KOTAL, April 20: Unidentified miscreants blew up a government girls’ school in Jamrud tehsil of Khyber Agency on the night between Thursday and Friday.
Local officials said that a group of armed men entered the Said Ahmad Jan Kali girls school building at midnight and planted explosives alongside its boundary wall.
The explosives went off with a big bang causing damage to some classrooms and a portion of the boundary wall. Windowpanes of a number of classrooms and offices were
Local officials said that a group of armed men entered the Said Ahmad Jan Kali girls school building at midnight and planted explosives alongside its boundary wall.
The explosives went off with a big bang causing damage to some classrooms and a portion of the boundary wall. Windowpanes of a number of classrooms and offices were
Another SSC exam centre closed Board of Secondary Education Karachi bise Karachi board
KARACHI, The Board of Secondary Education Karachi has closed yet another Secondary School Certificate examination centre, established at the Norwegian Government Boys Secondary School, Azam Basti, Mehmoodabad, Jamshed Town, allegedly for mismanagement and no check on candidates using unfair means during exams. The board also asked the director of schools to take action against the centre superintendent for non-compliance with BSEK directives.
A senior board official said on Friday that the
A senior board official said on Friday that the
March for children protest against increasing incidents of violence against children
BADIN, Scores of civil society members and right activist took out a procession here on Friday in protest against increasing incidents of violence against children.
Ram Kolhi and Abdul Latif Zargar of the Society for the Protection And the Rights of Child, demanded effective role of government for the protection of the rights of the child.
The speakers expressed concern over increasing incidents of violence against children and held the state machinery responsible for
Ram Kolhi and Abdul Latif Zargar of the Society for the Protection And the Rights of Child, demanded effective role of government for the protection of the rights of the child.
The speakers expressed concern over increasing incidents of violence against children and held the state machinery responsible for
Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) invites students to showcase talent in music
ISLAMABAD - In order to promote classical and semi-classical to folk and pop singing among the younger generation from twin cities, Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) on Friday invited a selected 25 students of various local colleges and universities to groom their hidden talent at National Art Gallery (NAG) at Inter-University and College competition.
These 25 young male and female candidates were the outcome of ‘Talent Hunt Programme’ initiated by the council to let the music
These 25 young male and female candidates were the outcome of ‘Talent Hunt Programme’ initiated by the council to let the music
5-day international training workshop concludes on “Modern Research Techniques in Ecology” Pakistan Science Foundation,
ISLAMABAD - A five-day international training workshop on “Modern Research Techniques in Ecology” concluded here on Friday.
Pakistan Science Foundation, in collaboration with Department of Animal Sciences, Quaid-e-Azam University (QAU) Islamabad and Snow Leopard Foundation Pakistan, organised the workshop to build capacity of the participants in designing ecological studies and analysis of simple-to-complex ecological data and develop different statistical models. International
Pakistan Science Foundation, in collaboration with Department of Animal Sciences, Quaid-e-Azam University (QAU) Islamabad and Snow Leopard Foundation Pakistan, organised the workshop to build capacity of the participants in designing ecological studies and analysis of simple-to-complex ecological data and develop different statistical models. International
International Islamic University IIUI faculty members welcome ASA panel
ISLAMABAD - The faculty members of International Islamic University on Friday welcomed the recently elected panel of Academic Staff Association (ASA).
The following office bearers were elected unopposed in the said election: Professor Dr. Muhammad Sher Joyia (President), Ata Ulla Watto (Vice-President, Male), Miss Zara Sabeen (Vice-President, Female), Dr Zafar Iqbal Baloch (General Secretary), Ameer Usman (Joint Secretary, Male), Miss Shagufta Khanum (Joint Secretary, Female), Faiz ur Rehim
The following office bearers were elected unopposed in the said election: Professor Dr. Muhammad Sher Joyia (President), Ata Ulla Watto (Vice-President, Male), Miss Zara Sabeen (Vice-President, Female), Dr Zafar Iqbal Baloch (General Secretary), Ameer Usman (Joint Secretary, Male), Miss Shagufta Khanum (Joint Secretary, Female), Faiz ur Rehim
Cultural mela inaugurated at Alhamra Cultural Complex
LAHORE - A three-day Pakistan Cultural Mela has been inaugurated at the Alhamra Cultural Complex Qaddafi Stadium. Information, Culture and Youth Affairs
Secretary Moaiuddin Ahmad Wani, Media Coordinator Farah Deeba, Kanwal, film actor Bahaar, actors Irfan Khosat, Masood Akhtar, Additional Secretary Tahir Raza Hamdani, Executive Director Muhammad Ali Baloch, officers, artists and singers attended the ceremony.
The attendees said the Punjab chief minister has set an example of unity and
Secretary Moaiuddin Ahmad Wani, Media Coordinator Farah Deeba, Kanwal, film actor Bahaar, actors Irfan Khosat, Masood Akhtar, Additional Secretary Tahir Raza Hamdani, Executive Director Muhammad Ali Baloch, officers, artists and singers attended the ceremony.
The attendees said the Punjab chief minister has set an example of unity and
University of Karachi KU announces result of all private and regular delayed examinations
KU announces result of all delayed examinations
KARACHI: The University of Karachi has announced all the delayed results of private and regular examinations as per directive of the KU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Qaisar, said a statement issued here on Friday.
The Vice Chancellor has further directed the controller of examinations to acquire a proper strategy for timely announcements of results. It is imperative that within a period of one month all delayed results of MA (Final)
KARACHI: The University of Karachi has announced all the delayed results of private and regular examinations as per directive of the KU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Qaisar, said a statement issued here on Friday.
The Vice Chancellor has further directed the controller of examinations to acquire a proper strategy for timely announcements of results. It is imperative that within a period of one month all delayed results of MA (Final)
Minister reduces job application fee to Rs 30 Senior Sindh Education Minister
Minister reduces job application fee to Rs 30
KARACHI: Senior Sindh Education Minister Pir Mazharul Haq taking note of exorbitant fee fixed by Reform Support Unit of his department for the candidates applying for the recruitment as teachers,
has ordered to cut it down to Rs 30 for all categories of candidates. It may be mentioned here that Sindh education & literacy department had advertised 19,000 posts of primary school teachers, junior school teachers and high school teachers in
KARACHI: Senior Sindh Education Minister Pir Mazharul Haq taking note of exorbitant fee fixed by Reform Support Unit of his department for the candidates applying for the recruitment as teachers,
has ordered to cut it down to Rs 30 for all categories of candidates. It may be mentioned here that Sindh education & literacy department had advertised 19,000 posts of primary school teachers, junior school teachers and high school teachers in
Students of Federal Government Schools (FGS), Change of syllabus irks students, parents
Change of syllabus irks students, parents
ISLAMABAD: Students of Federal Government Schools (FGS), as well as their parents, have protested against the recent change in syllabus.
The change in syllabus of Class 5 has caused nuisance to the students, as they have already spent a month studying the old syllabus.
“This is an anti-poor people act by the government, as we are from the low-income class of employees. We had purchased the expensive books for our children, and now the
ISLAMABAD: Students of Federal Government Schools (FGS), as well as their parents, have protested against the recent change in syllabus.
The change in syllabus of Class 5 has caused nuisance to the students, as they have already spent a month studying the old syllabus.
“This is an anti-poor people act by the government, as we are from the low-income class of employees. We had purchased the expensive books for our children, and now the
Call to fill GOVERNMENT College University’s Academic Staff Association (GCU-ASA) posts
LAHORE
GOVERNMENT College University’s Academic Staff Association (GCU-ASA) has demanded filling of vacant posts of deans on immediate basis.
It also demanded as long as temporary arrangement was concerned the acting charge of Dean of Sciences and Dean of Humanities must be given to senior faculty member from the concerned faculty.
The demands were highlighted in a recent general body meeting of the GCU-ASA which was attended by a large number of faculty
GOVERNMENT College University’s Academic Staff Association (GCU-ASA) has demanded filling of vacant posts of deans on immediate basis.
It also demanded as long as temporary arrangement was concerned the acting charge of Dean of Sciences and Dean of Humanities must be given to senior faculty member from the concerned faculty.
The demands were highlighted in a recent general body meeting of the GCU-ASA which was attended by a large number of faculty
“Wonders of Art and Craft” Paintings from waste displayed
LAHORE
“Wonders of Art and Craft”, an exhibition of paintings and models arranged by BEd students of University of Education was organised at the varsity’s Township Campus on Friday.
Around 100 paintings made of waste materials of daily life were displayed in the exhibition. Besides, art and craft models and weather calendars were also prominent in the exhibition.
Vice Chancellor UoE Dr Faiz ul Hasan was the chief guest on the occasion. Lecturer of Education
“Wonders of Art and Craft”, an exhibition of paintings and models arranged by BEd students of University of Education was organised at the varsity’s Township Campus on Friday.
Around 100 paintings made of waste materials of daily life were displayed in the exhibition. Besides, art and craft models and weather calendars were also prominent in the exhibition.
Vice Chancellor UoE Dr Faiz ul Hasan was the chief guest on the occasion. Lecturer of Education
PUNJAB University (PU) announced results MSc Gender Studies, MSc Psychology,examinations MSc Mountain Conservation & Watershed Management, and various results
LAHORE
PUNJAB University (PU) Examinations Department announced results of various examinations on Friday.
These exams include MSc Gender Studies, Part-I, Supplementary 2011, MSc Psychology, Part-I, Supplementary 2011, MSc Mountain Conservation & Watershed Management, Part-I, Supplementary 2011, MSc Space Science, Part-I, Supplementary 2011, MSc Geography, Part-I, Supplementary 2011, MA Social Work, Part-I, Supplementary 2011, MA Philosophy, Part-I, Supplementary
PUNJAB University (PU) Examinations Department announced results of various examinations on Friday.
These exams include MSc Gender Studies, Part-I, Supplementary 2011, MSc Psychology, Part-I, Supplementary 2011, MSc Mountain Conservation & Watershed Management, Part-I, Supplementary 2011, MSc Space Science, Part-I, Supplementary 2011, MSc Geography, Part-I, Supplementary 2011, MA Social Work, Part-I, Supplementary 2011, MA Philosophy, Part-I, Supplementary
Petition to make Urdu official language Lahore High Court,
LAHORE
A PETITION has been filed in the Lahore High Court, seeking direction to the government to make Urdu official language of the country.
A local lawyer Rana Ilamudin Ghazi filed the petition, stating that father of the nation Quaid-e-Azam during his address to students in Dhaka in 1948 had announced to make Urdu as official language of Pakistan but even after more than 62 years it was not done.
He said English was made the official language of the country,
A PETITION has been filed in the Lahore High Court, seeking direction to the government to make Urdu official language of the country.
A local lawyer Rana Ilamudin Ghazi filed the petition, stating that father of the nation Quaid-e-Azam during his address to students in Dhaka in 1948 had announced to make Urdu as official language of Pakistan but even after more than 62 years it was not done.
He said English was made the official language of the country,
Rooms for PUNJAB University (PU) faculty
Rooms for PU faculty LAHORE
PUNJAB University (PU) Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran inaugurated newly constructed female faculty rooms and a common room for them at PU College of Information Technology (PUCIT) on Friday.
He visited the rooms and said PUCIT was the best IT College in the country. The female faculty members thanked VC for providing them facilities and good academic
PUNJAB University (PU) Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran inaugurated newly constructed female faculty rooms and a common room for them at PU College of Information Technology (PUCIT) on Friday.
He visited the rooms and said PUCIT was the best IT College in the country. The female faculty members thanked VC for providing them facilities and good academic
Delivering a lecture at Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) Prof Bajond of University of Science and Technology Tehran
Lecture
Delivering a lecture at Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) on Friday, Prof Bajond of University of Science and Technology Tehran said student exchange programme could also enhance the cooperation in academics.
Delivering a lecture at Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) on Friday, Prof Bajond of University of Science and Technology Tehran said student exchange programme could also enhance the cooperation in academics.
The education minister, during a surprise visit, detains official over negligence
Education minister detains official over negligence
Karachi
The education minister, during a surprise visit, ordered detention of an assistant district officer from Gadap Town for his negligence after the minister found school buildings in the area in a depilated condition,
staff being absent and furniture missing.Senior Minister for Education and Literacy Pir Mazharul Haq also ordered for the evacuation of a room at the Babul Islam Primary School that had been encroached
Karachi
The education minister, during a surprise visit, ordered detention of an assistant district officer from Gadap Town for his negligence after the minister found school buildings in the area in a depilated condition,
staff being absent and furniture missing.Senior Minister for Education and Literacy Pir Mazharul Haq also ordered for the evacuation of a room at the Babul Islam Primary School that had been encroached
Trees planted on International Earth Day Sindh Minister for Environment
Karachi
The Sindh Minister for Environment Shaikh Muhammad Afzal has said millions of people were facing acute environmental threats across the province particularly in Karachi. To overcome the issue a joint endeavour is required from different stakeholders.
The non-governmental organisations, industrialists, transporters, municipal institutions, the media and citizens should work in harmony to counter the problem. He made the observation on Friday at a tree plantation campaign
The Sindh Minister for Environment Shaikh Muhammad Afzal has said millions of people were facing acute environmental threats across the province particularly in Karachi. To overcome the issue a joint endeavour is required from different stakeholders.
The non-governmental organisations, industrialists, transporters, municipal institutions, the media and citizens should work in harmony to counter the problem. He made the observation on Friday at a tree plantation campaign
Prize distribution ceremony at IIU Annual Cultural Week (male) students of the International Islamic University, Islamabad
Prize distribution ceremony at IIU
Islamabad
The prize distribution ceremony for the Annual Cultural Week (male) students of the International Islamic University, Islamabad was held here on Thursday.
Acting Ambassador of Saudi Arabia in Pakistan, Jasim Muhammed Khalidi, was the chief guest whereas IIUI President Professor Dr Mumtaz Ahmad was the guest of honour. IIU Vice President Professor Dr Sahibzada Sajidur Rehman, Student Advisor (male) IIU Dr Safeer Awan, faculty members and
Islamabad
The prize distribution ceremony for the Annual Cultural Week (male) students of the International Islamic University, Islamabad was held here on Thursday.
Acting Ambassador of Saudi Arabia in Pakistan, Jasim Muhammed Khalidi, was the chief guest whereas IIUI President Professor Dr Mumtaz Ahmad was the guest of honour. IIU Vice President Professor Dr Sahibzada Sajidur Rehman, Student Advisor (male) IIU Dr Safeer Awan, faculty members and
Annual Sports Day ‘Cheering for Victory’ at City School
Rawalpindi
Annual Sports Day ‘Cheering for Victory’ organized by The City School Cantonment Nursery Branch with much funfair here on Thursday at Pasban Sports Complex.
Headmistress The City School Cantt Nursery Branch Naveeda Riaz, Regional Academic Coordinators of The City School Rubina Zahid and Itrat Rubab Haider and Principal Cantt Senior The City School Moazzam Munnawar were present on the occasion. MNA Malik Abrar Ahmed was the chief guest.
The
Annual Sports Day ‘Cheering for Victory’ organized by The City School Cantonment Nursery Branch with much funfair here on Thursday at Pasban Sports Complex.
Headmistress The City School Cantt Nursery Branch Naveeda Riaz, Regional Academic Coordinators of The City School Rubina Zahid and Itrat Rubab Haider and Principal Cantt Senior The City School Moazzam Munnawar were present on the occasion. MNA Malik Abrar Ahmed was the chief guest.
The
Government of Punjab distributed 1,517 more students receive laptops Gilgit-Baltistan and AJK
Rawalpindi
The Government of Punjab on Friday distributed laptops among 1,517 talented students of four provinces, Gilgit-Baltistan and AJK.
The laptops were by President of Pakistan Muslim League-N Mian Nawaz Sharif at a ceremony held in Islamabad, said a press release.
Among the students who were given laptops included 416 from Azad Kashmir, 386 from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 95 from Balochistan, 140 from Sindh and 480 from Punjab.
The students
The Government of Punjab on Friday distributed laptops among 1,517 talented students of four provinces, Gilgit-Baltistan and AJK.
The laptops were by President of Pakistan Muslim League-N Mian Nawaz Sharif at a ceremony held in Islamabad, said a press release.
Among the students who were given laptops included 416 from Azad Kashmir, 386 from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 95 from Balochistan, 140 from Sindh and 480 from Punjab.
The students
Wood art exhibition at Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC)
Rawalpindi
A unique wood art exhibition by international fame artisan Muhammad Saleem Mughal is going on at the Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC).
Senator Najma Hameed, MNA Tahira Aurangzeb, along with Naheed Manzoor and RAC Resident Director Waqar Ahmed inaugurated the exhibition.
51-year-old Wazirabad origin artisan Muhammad Saleem Mughal spent 38 years in promoting the unique wooden art. He is a master craftsman in wood art and used to live in the neighbourhood of
A unique wood art exhibition by international fame artisan Muhammad Saleem Mughal is going on at the Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC).
Senator Najma Hameed, MNA Tahira Aurangzeb, along with Naheed Manzoor and RAC Resident Director Waqar Ahmed inaugurated the exhibition.
51-year-old Wazirabad origin artisan Muhammad Saleem Mughal spent 38 years in promoting the unique wooden art. He is a master craftsman in wood art and used to live in the neighbourhood of
700 NUST scholars get degrees 7th Postgraduate Convocation of National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST)
Islamabad
Over 700 scholars received degrees in the disciplines of engineering, medical sciences, management sciences, information technology, physics and mathematics during the 7th Postgraduate Convocation of National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) on Thursday.
The ceremony was attended by a large number of civil and military officials, parents and families of the degree recipients. A total of 686 MS and MPhil scholars were conferred degrees in their respective
Over 700 scholars received degrees in the disciplines of engineering, medical sciences, management sciences, information technology, physics and mathematics during the 7th Postgraduate Convocation of National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) on Thursday.
The ceremony was attended by a large number of civil and military officials, parents and families of the degree recipients. A total of 686 MS and MPhil scholars were conferred degrees in their respective
School Education Department (SED) clarifies new item Islamabad
Islamabad
The School Education Department (SED) has come up with a clarification regarding the news item, appeared in The News Thursday, which says it released Rs10.5 billion to provide missing facilities in schools during last four year i.e. 2008-09 to 2011-12. These facilities have been provided to 6,684 public schools on whole school approach basis.
A spokesman for SED clarified the facts that under whole school strategy, all missing facilities to each of the
The School Education Department (SED) has come up with a clarification regarding the news item, appeared in The News Thursday, which says it released Rs10.5 billion to provide missing facilities in schools during last four year i.e. 2008-09 to 2011-12. These facilities have been provided to 6,684 public schools on whole school approach basis.
A spokesman for SED clarified the facts that under whole school strategy, all missing facilities to each of the
4 books Urdu literary launched The National Language Authority (NLA)
Islamabad: The National Language Authority (NLA) organised an event in which four books on Urdu literary criticism were launched as part of a series titled ‘100 Kitabain 100 Mehmaan’.
The books which were launched included ‘Iqbal ka Tassawar-e-Kashf’ by Shahida Rasool, ‘Ghalib aur Ghamgeen kay Farsi Maktubaat’ by Partu Roheela, ‘Naser Rasheed Jahaan’ compiled by Humaira Ishfaq and ‘Fikar-e-Iqbal ka Almia’ by Dr Salahuddin Darwesh.
NLA Chairman Dr
The books which were launched included ‘Iqbal ka Tassawar-e-Kashf’ by Shahida Rasool, ‘Ghalib aur Ghamgeen kay Farsi Maktubaat’ by Partu Roheela, ‘Naser Rasheed Jahaan’ compiled by Humaira Ishfaq and ‘Fikar-e-Iqbal ka Almia’ by Dr Salahuddin Darwesh.
NLA Chairman Dr
Success of Rootsians celebrated outstanding performance of students in academics and international university placements, the Roots College International (RCI)
Islamabad
In recognition of outstanding performance of students in academics and international university placements, the Roots College International (RCI) Flagship Millennium Campus (Sector I-9/3) and the Roots High School (RHS) (Sector F-8/4) organised an award distribution ceremony for high-achievers on Thursday evening.
The ceremony, held at the Pak-China Friendship Centre, was attended by a large number of students achieving distinction, their parents, academicians and
In recognition of outstanding performance of students in academics and international university placements, the Roots College International (RCI) Flagship Millennium Campus (Sector I-9/3) and the Roots High School (RHS) (Sector F-8/4) organised an award distribution ceremony for high-achievers on Thursday evening.
The ceremony, held at the Pak-China Friendship Centre, was attended by a large number of students achieving distinction, their parents, academicians and
Died of head of Pakistan Studies Department at the Islamabad College for Girls
ISLAMABAD: Sibtain Tahira, head of Pakistan Studies Department at the Islamabad College for Girls (Postgraduate), Sector F-7/4, died in Rawalpindi on Wednesday.
Qur’aan Khwani for the departed soul was held in the college, which was attended by staff and students. They offered ‘fateha’ and prayed to Almighty Allah to rest the departed soul in peace and grant solace to the bereaved family to bear the irreparable loss with equanimity.
Sibtain Tahira was nominated
Qur’aan Khwani for the departed soul was held in the college, which was attended by staff and students. They offered ‘fateha’ and prayed to Almighty Allah to rest the departed soul in peace and grant solace to the bereaved family to bear the irreparable loss with equanimity.
Sibtain Tahira was nominated
A glimpse of the familiar, the domestic, the soothing at Tanzara Art Gallery
A grand solo exhibition of paintings and drawings by Jamil Naqsh — one of the most celebrated artists of Pakistan, now enjoying a reclusive life in London -
opens at Tanzara Art Gallery here today (Friday).
Titled ‘Birds of Time,’ the exhibition is not merely a celebration of the art of Jamil Naqsh, but also a tribute to the strong cultural linkages that exist between Pakistan and the United Kingdom. British High Commissioner Adam Thomson will inaugurate the show
opens at Tanzara Art Gallery here today (Friday).
Titled ‘Birds of Time,’ the exhibition is not merely a celebration of the art of Jamil Naqsh, but also a tribute to the strong cultural linkages that exist between Pakistan and the United Kingdom. British High Commissioner Adam Thomson will inaugurate the show
Amateur orators exhibit skills at the National University of Modern Languages
ISLAMABAD: A very careful selection of words, clear native-like accents, precise and accurate narrations, factual and realistic themes, exuberant deliverance, dramatic presentations and clarity of thoughts and views was an admirable demonstration of the art of public skill in students at a declamation contest held at the National University of Modern Languages, (NUML), on Thursday.
In order to introduce and develop the art of public speaking, promote confidence and a sense of responsibility
In order to introduce and develop the art of public speaking, promote confidence and a sense of responsibility
Workshop discusses effects of nanotechnology at Lahore College for Women University
LAHORE: A workshop on nanotechnology was held at the Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) on Thursday, in which experts discussed in detail the effects of application of nanotechnology on the clothing industry.
The workshop was presided over by Government College University (GCU) Vice Chancellor (VC) Dr Khaliqur Rehman, whereas LCWU Acting Vice Chancellor Dr Kousar Jamal Cheema and Dean of Engineering and IT Dr Farhat Saleemi were also present on the occasion.
The experts said that
The workshop was presided over by Government College University (GCU) Vice Chancellor (VC) Dr Khaliqur Rehman, whereas LCWU Acting Vice Chancellor Dr Kousar Jamal Cheema and Dean of Engineering and IT Dr Farhat Saleemi were also present on the occasion.
The experts said that
3.1m children to be enrolled in schools this year: (CM) Shahbaz Sharif
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Shahbaz Sharif said that implementation of school reforms and promotion of education in the province had yielded positive results. He vowed that 100 percent enrollment of children will be ensured in Punjab and no child will be deprived of educational facilities.
He said that a target of enrollment of 3.1 million children in the province had been fixed for the current year. He added that officers showing good performance with regards to development of the
He said that a target of enrollment of 3.1 million children in the province had been fixed for the current year. He added that officers showing good performance with regards to development of the
Special education dept seeks separate exam board in Sindh
KARACHI: Advisor to Sindh Chief Minister on Special Education Imtiaz Ahmed Shaikh on Thursday said that his ministry had sought permission to set up a separate board for special education and hoped that it would be done soon. Talking to media at his office here Thursday, Shaikh also informed that the chief minister had already issued orders for establishing Special Education Training Institute, said an official statement. He said that more than 100 schools for special children were being set up
Bio Matrix System in colleges of province soon
Karachi: Sindh Education & Literacy Department has decided to introduce Bio Matrix System in the colleges of province to ensure the attendance of staff. As a pilot project, two colleges in each region would be selected for introducing this system at the initial stage. Presiding over a high level meeting of his department late last evening, Senior Education Minister Pir Mazharul Haq directed to launch the system immediately. Reviewing the construction of 24 new colleges in the province,
Adviser checks exam centres
KARACHI: On the directives of Sindh Education Minister, Adviser to Sindh Chief Minister on Media Sharmila Farooqi paid surprise visits to different examination centres along with team of education department.
The adviser visited Government Boys Secondary School Channessar Goth and caught seven students, who were found involved in cheating. Their answer sheets were taken and sent to the Chairman Secondary Board and Controller of Examinations for legal action.
She also visited Norwejain
The adviser visited Government Boys Secondary School Channessar Goth and caught seven students, who were found involved in cheating. Their answer sheets were taken and sent to the Chairman Secondary Board and Controller of Examinations for legal action.
She also visited Norwejain
Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) launches its 49th annual medical symposium
Need stressed to pay heed to health, education sectors
By Asad Farooq
KARACHI: The Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) launched its 49th annual medical symposium, featuring seminars, workshops on health related challenges and pharmaceutical company products on the theme “Every Life Counts”.
The symposium began Thursday morning at the Najamuddin Auditorium with Sindh Health Minister Dr Sagheer Ahmed as its guest of honour.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Ahmed said that JPMC
By Asad Farooq
KARACHI: The Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) launched its 49th annual medical symposium, featuring seminars, workshops on health related challenges and pharmaceutical company products on the theme “Every Life Counts”.
The symposium began Thursday morning at the Najamuddin Auditorium with Sindh Health Minister Dr Sagheer Ahmed as its guest of honour.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Ahmed said that JPMC
Oxford to launch book on Pakistani cuisine at Frere Hall
KARACHI - The Oxford University Press (OUP) Pakistan will launch its latest publication titled “Food Prints: An Epicurean Voyage through Pakistan: Overview of Pakistani Cuisine” today (Friday) at a ceremony to be held at Frere Hall. The book, written by Shanaz Ramzi, celebrates the diversity of Pakistani cuisine and is a unique effort to bring to the reader the plethora of dishes popular in the country, tracing their origins and the legends surrounding some of them
An OUP Pakistan
An OUP Pakistan
Sindh High Court (SHC) orders action against defaulting private school
KARACHI - The Sindh High Court (SHC) ordered the Sindh Education Department on Wednesday to cancel the registration of a private school for causing a loss of one academic year to its students through negligence.
The school administration had failed to submit the annual examination forms of its students at the education board before the due date.
The SHC division bench including Justice Maqbool Baqar and Justice Shafi Siddiqui ordered the Sindh Education Secretary to cancel the registration
The school administration had failed to submit the annual examination forms of its students at the education board before the due date.
The SHC division bench including Justice Maqbool Baqar and Justice Shafi Siddiqui ordered the Sindh Education Secretary to cancel the registration
Lahore High Court seeks govt reply on laptop scheme
LAHORE - The Lahore High Court, on Thursday, sought a reply from Punjab government and others on a petition seeking directions for a judicial inquiry into the laptop scheme.
Justice Muhammad Khalid Mehmood Khan passed the order on a petition filed by the petitioner-counsel Mian Shahid Abbas.
Earlier, the petitioner-counsel submitted that the Punjab government was misusing public money to promote PML-N and its political manifesto.
He submitted that a huge amount was being spent on newspaper
Justice Muhammad Khalid Mehmood Khan passed the order on a petition filed by the petitioner-counsel Mian Shahid Abbas.
Earlier, the petitioner-counsel submitted that the Punjab government was misusing public money to promote PML-N and its political manifesto.
He submitted that a huge amount was being spent on newspaper
Pakistan Cultural Mela begins today in Lahore
LAHORE - Alhamra Arts Council in collaboration with City District Government Lahore will organise ‘Pakistan Cultural Mela 2012’ at Alhamra Cultural Complex from April 20 to 21.
Deputy director Alhamra Aftab Ansari said that painting exhibition, handicrafts stalls, food counters and magic shows will be the main features of cultural mela.
He further said that eminent singers Humaira Arshad, Shazia Manzoor and Hamid Ali Khan will grace the ceremony and sang Madam Noor Jehan’s memorable
Deputy director Alhamra Aftab Ansari said that painting exhibition, handicrafts stalls, food counters and magic shows will be the main features of cultural mela.
He further said that eminent singers Humaira Arshad, Shazia Manzoor and Hamid Ali Khan will grace the ceremony and sang Madam Noor Jehan’s memorable
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