LAHORE, May 7: Lahore Arts Council (LAC) board of governors’ chairman Attaul Haq Qasmi says successive governments in Pakistan never realised the importance of fine arts.
At a convention titled ‘Artists and the World Today’ by the Artists Association of Punjab with the Pakistan National Council of Arts, Qasmi said on Monday whenever someone took any measure for the promotion of fine arts, the Finance Department raised objections making the measures a flop story.
He said the LAC had
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PU Prof Dr Malik received honoured with International Arch of Europe Award
LAHORE - Madrid-based organisation Business Initiative Directions (BID) has awarded Punjab University Gujranwala Campus Director General Prof Dr Muhammad Ehsan Malik with its International Arch of Europe Award in its International Quality Convention in Frankfurt, in which outstanding personalities from the business world and diplomatic corps were present.
Prof Dr Malik received the award from BID President Jose E Prieto.
The BID stated in a press release that the Punjab University was made
Prof Dr Malik received the award from BID President Jose E Prieto.
The BID stated in a press release that the Punjab University was made
AIOU to spend Rs 47.5m has allocated for capacity-building of staff
ISLAMABAD - The Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has allocated Rs. 47.5 million for training and enhancing the capacity of their academic staff, ensuring provision of quality education to their students.
Vice Chancellor AIOU, Professor Dr. Nazir Ahmed Sangi saidthat Rs five million will be spent during the current year for training purpose. “We are leading one in capacity-building of our academic staffso that they could deliver best possible education to the young generation through
Vice Chancellor AIOU, Professor Dr. Nazir Ahmed Sangi saidthat Rs five million will be spent during the current year for training purpose. “We are leading one in capacity-building of our academic staffso that they could deliver best possible education to the young generation through
Relatives to start door-to-door movement on 15th by the Defense of Human Rights (DHR
The relatives of missing persons have announced to initiate their door-to-door movement on May 15 in which they plan to reach out to the families that are either terrified or lack resources to take their cases to court.
The announcement to this effect was made in a press conference organised by the Defense of Human Rights (DHR) here on Monday.Many emotional scenes were witnessed at the press conference as DHR Chairperson Amina Masood Janjua described the circumstances in which the
The announcement to this effect was made in a press conference organised by the Defense of Human Rights (DHR) here on Monday.Many emotional scenes were witnessed at the press conference as DHR Chairperson Amina Masood Janjua described the circumstances in which the
Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani: Polio eradication efforts to be intensified
ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Monday expressed his satisfaction over the ongoing campaign of polio-eradication as there was only one case of polio reported since January 2012 in the country and that too in FATA where there is problem of accessibility due to security situation. The Prime Minister called for redoubling of efforts in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) to reach children in security compromised areas with polio vaccine. He gave these directions
6th ‘Naat’ Competition starts on May 19
Pakistan ‘Naat’ Council has announced schedule for 6th ‘Naat’ Competition, which would start from May 19 and would conclude on July 15.
The scheduled has been finalised in a meeting of the Executive Body of Pakistan ‘Naat’ Council held under the Chairmanship of Allama Hussain Nazim and Sahibzada Syed Manzoor-ul-Konain. ‘Naat’ Council Chief Organiser Mian Abdul Qayyum Tarazi, High Court and Federal Shariat Court Advocate Muhammad Akhtar Buzmi
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The scheduled has been finalised in a meeting of the Executive Body of Pakistan ‘Naat’ Council held under the Chairmanship of Allama Hussain Nazim and Sahibzada Syed Manzoor-ul-Konain. ‘Naat’ Council Chief Organiser Mian Abdul Qayyum Tarazi, High Court and Federal Shariat Court Advocate Muhammad Akhtar Buzmi
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Teachers to protest in front of the Parliament House on May 16
Rawalpindi: Hundreds of teachers would stage a protest in front of the Parliament House on May 16 and stay there till the fulfillment of their demands. Punjab School Education Service Teachers Association (Rawalpindi District) President Muhammad Shafiq Bhalwalia told ‘The News’ here on Monday.
He said that hundreds of teachers would take part in the rally from the Islamabad Press Club to the Parliament House and stage a protest there till the fulfillment of their demands. He
He said that hundreds of teachers would take part in the rally from the Islamabad Press Club to the Parliament House and stage a protest there till the fulfillment of their demands. He
CID Karachi cops book 3 BLA activists
KARACHI: CID Police Monday apprehended three Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) activists, Geo News reported.
SSP CID Chaudhry Aslam talking to Geo News that said that his men captured the militants who were involved in smuggling arms, ammunition, and explosives into Karachi from Balochiostan.
Cops also recovered launcher and rockets from the alleged BLA men.
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SSP CID Chaudhry Aslam talking to Geo News that said that his men captured the militants who were involved in smuggling arms, ammunition, and explosives into Karachi from Balochiostan.
Cops also recovered launcher and rockets from the alleged BLA men.
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Bill for teachers’ training body passed in Provincial Assembly
The provincial assembly on Monday unanimously passed a bill to set up a Sindh Teachers Education Development Authority for the training and professional development of teachers.
Amendments were also passed to include three MPAs as members of the authority’s board.Senior Education Minister Pir Mazhar-ul-Haq informed the house that there was no accredited institution in the province for the training of teachers.
“There has been a phenomenal increase in the number of
Amendments were also passed to include three MPAs as members of the authority’s board.Senior Education Minister Pir Mazhar-ul-Haq informed the house that there was no accredited institution in the province for the training of teachers.
“There has been a phenomenal increase in the number of
Around 40 percentof centres face electricity problems as Inter exams begin
On the first day of the intermediate examinations on Monday around 40 percent of the examination centers had electricity problems.This was said by the controller examinations of the Board of Intermediate Education Karachi, Imran K Chishti.
Meanwhile, of the 43,000 students who appeared for the exams, many complained of the use of unfair means with impunity and without the fear of being caught.During the Islamiat paper, a student of pre-engineering from the DHA Boys College, who sat
Meanwhile, of the 43,000 students who appeared for the exams, many complained of the use of unfair means with impunity and without the fear of being caught.During the Islamiat paper, a student of pre-engineering from the DHA Boys College, who sat
Call for recognition of diocese-run informal 82 schools
Jane Jerrard, primary education programme coordinator, Hyderabad Diocese, Church of Pakistan, has called upon the government to accord recognition to the chain of 82 schools run by the diocese all over Sindh and to make them eligible for the requisite privileges.
She made this call at a press conference at the Karachi Press Club (KPC) on Monday.Jerrard said the diocese had set up 82 schools in five districts of rural Sindh—Tando Allahyar, Umerkot, Mirpurkhas, Sanghar, and
She made this call at a press conference at the Karachi Press Club (KPC) on Monday.Jerrard said the diocese had set up 82 schools in five districts of rural Sindh—Tando Allahyar, Umerkot, Mirpurkhas, Sanghar, and
5,000 children diagnosed each year with thalassemia annually
Thalassemia is a major health problem and the most prevalent genetically transmitted blood disorder, with a carrier rate of five to eight percent in Pakistan. Around 5,000 children are diagnosed each year, according to President Pakistan Medical Association Sindh Dr Samrina Hashmi.
“Thalassemia is a lifelong disease and needs a lifelong treatment. Due to the severity of the disease and the expensive treatment, a prevention programme should be instituted.”An awareness programme
“Thalassemia is a lifelong disease and needs a lifelong treatment. Due to the severity of the disease and the expensive treatment, a prevention programme should be instituted.”An awareness programme
Thalassemia prevention: commemorative postage of denomination issued
The Pakistan Post has released a commemorative postage of Rs 8 denomination on the prevention of Thalassemia Major in Pakistan.The stamp has been designed by Adil Salahuddin, who is the recipient of Pride of Performance and Sitara-e-Imtiaz, and printed by Pakistan Security Printing Corporation, Karachi.
The commemorative postage would be available from Tuesday (today) at all the important post offices of the country. The first day of the issue cover and leaflets priced at Rs5 and
The commemorative postage would be available from Tuesday (today) at all the important post offices of the country. The first day of the issue cover and leaflets priced at Rs5 and
Call for fair access to Indian markets
FORMER Federal Finance Minister Dr Salman Shah has said that the regional trade has paid dividends to all the trading partners of the block and called for liberalisation of trade between Pakistan and India provided the trade is genuinely free of unfair barriers.Talking to The News during a break in the economic conference under the aegis of Aman Ki Asha on Monday, he said Pakistan should have fair access to Indian markets. He said the non-tariff barriers, erected by India, should be removed to
KESC replacing damaged PMTs at Lyari Karachi
KARACHI: With normalcy returning back to Lyari, all firing affected PMTs of the location were being replaced by Karachi Electric Supply Company.
According to a statement on Monday, six more out-of-order PMTs were identified by the company while replacement of those was being carried out on priority basis.
Moreover, five feeder faults including 12 High Tension Cable Faults were normalized. Statement further said that repair work and replacement work was being conducted
According to a statement on Monday, six more out-of-order PMTs were identified by the company while replacement of those was being carried out on priority basis.
Moreover, five feeder faults including 12 High Tension Cable Faults were normalized. Statement further said that repair work and replacement work was being conducted
BCom Part-I (Regular) Annual results declared
KARACHI - The Karachi University has announced the results of BCom Part-I (Regular) Annual Examination 2011. As many as 16,297 candidates got registered themselves into the examination and 15,746 appeared, while only 3,522 candidates were declared to be passed with a pass percentage of 22.37.
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HSC annual exams 2012 begin
KARACHI - The first phase of the HSC Annual Examinations 2012 of the Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) began in a smooth manner from Monday.This was stated by the Chairman of the BIEK, Prof. Anwar Ahmed Zai, on Monday.He said that today Islamiat paper was conducted for the Muslim candidates of Pre-Engineering and Pre-Medical Group. For non-Muslim candidates there was paper of Ethics.Chairman BIEK informed that the question papers were dispatched at the examination centres in time
HSSC exam starts today and has imposed Section 144 around all the examination centres set up
RAWALPINDI – The City District Government Rawalpindi (CDGR) has imposed Section 144 around all the examination centres set up for the Intermediate annual exams, which will start from today (Tuesday) under the Rawalpindi Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (RBISE).
According to detail, foolproof arrangements have been made for transparent and smooth holding of the annual Inter exams. Cell phones, textbooks, test papers, calculators and other items, which can be used for
According to detail, foolproof arrangements have been made for transparent and smooth holding of the annual Inter exams. Cell phones, textbooks, test papers, calculators and other items, which can be used for
Depression also carries positive effect: New Study
ISLAMABAD - Sadness, apathy and preoccupation are all what comes to mind when we think about depression, but a new study has suggested that depression has a positive side-effect too.
Bettina von Helversen (University of Basel, Switzerland), Andreas Wilke (Clarkson University), Tim Johnson (Stanford University), Gabriele Schmid (Technische Universitat Munchen, Germany) and Burghard Klapp (Charit Hospital Berlin, Germany) found that depressed individuals perform better than their
Bettina von Helversen (University of Basel, Switzerland), Andreas Wilke (Clarkson University), Tim Johnson (Stanford University), Gabriele Schmid (Technische Universitat Munchen, Germany) and Burghard Klapp (Charit Hospital Berlin, Germany) found that depressed individuals perform better than their
ICT to launch awareness campaign against smoking
ISLAMABAD – The district administration has decided to launch a month-long public awareness campaign against smoking at public places.
The drive is to mobilise all the stakeholders about hazards of tobacco use and implement Prohibition of Smoking and Protection of Non-Smokers Health Ordinance, 2002 in Islamabad.
This was decided at a meeting chaired by Deputy Commissioner, Islamabad, Amer Ali Ahmed and attended by the officials of Tobacco Control Cell, Cabinet Division, Traffic
The drive is to mobilise all the stakeholders about hazards of tobacco use and implement Prohibition of Smoking and Protection of Non-Smokers Health Ordinance, 2002 in Islamabad.
This was decided at a meeting chaired by Deputy Commissioner, Islamabad, Amer Ali Ahmed and attended by the officials of Tobacco Control Cell, Cabinet Division, Traffic
Punjab govt to send talented and shinning students abroad for higher education: Hamza
RAWALPNIDI – The provincial government will send talented and shinning students abroad for higher education under the Endowment Fund of the Punjab Education Foundation.
Addressing a laptop computers distribution ceremony at Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (PMAS AAUR), Member National Assembly, Hamza Shahbaz Sharif said the Punjab government has allocated Rs 8 billion for the fund, which would help assist the deserving students to get higher education in their
Addressing a laptop computers distribution ceremony at Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (PMAS AAUR), Member National Assembly, Hamza Shahbaz Sharif said the Punjab government has allocated Rs 8 billion for the fund, which would help assist the deserving students to get higher education in their
Pakistan, Japan need to widen cooperation
ISLAMABAD - Japanese Ambassador in Pakistan Hiroshi on Monday called on President Asif Ali Zardari at the Aiwan-e-Sadr.
Matters relating to bilateral relations and enhancing mutual cooperation in various sectors particularly promotion of trade and investment between the two countries were discussed during the meeting.
The President extended his heartiest felicitations to the Japanese leadership and people on the eve of celebrations being held this year marking 60th anniversary of
Matters relating to bilateral relations and enhancing mutual cooperation in various sectors particularly promotion of trade and investment between the two countries were discussed during the meeting.
The President extended his heartiest felicitations to the Japanese leadership and people on the eve of celebrations being held this year marking 60th anniversary of
School tragedy immediate report sought
LAHORE – Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has expressed deep sense of sorrow and grief over the death and injuries to children due to caving in of the roof of a private school in Shakargarh. Taking notice of the incident, the Chief Minister has called for an immediate report from district administration and directed that all treatment facilities be provided to the injured.
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CM: Metro buses to bring paradigm shift in transport
LAHORE: Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said that the project of metro bus will bring a paradigm shift in the traditional public transport system and common man will benefit from it. He said that the people having their own conveyance will prefer to travel by metro bus service due to its best standard which will save the fuel also.
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Incentives for LCWU Teaching and non-teaching staff
LAHORE - Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) Vice Chancellor Dr. Sabiha Mansoor in exercise of the powers vested in her under Article 13 sub section (4) (x) of LCWU, Amendment Act 2004, has announced a number of incentives for teaching and non-teaching staff of the varsity.
According to the notification, if any employee of LCWU dies or gets disabled during active service till 60 years and may not be able to work according to satisfaction of his/her seniors, then one of his/her
According to the notification, if any employee of LCWU dies or gets disabled during active service till 60 years and may not be able to work according to satisfaction of his/her seniors, then one of his/her
Radio Pakistan FM-101 inaugurated in Manawan
LAHORE - The inaugural ceremony of a newly-installed five-kilowatt FM-101 transmitter of Radio Pakistan was held at Manawan on Monday. The Director General of Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation Murtaza Solangi, who was the chief guest on the occasion, inaugurated the new transmitter.
Addressing the ceremony, he said that with better equipment, Radio Pakistan would continue serving people of the country. He said that special attention was being paid towards resolution of the problems being
Addressing the ceremony, he said that with better equipment, Radio Pakistan would continue serving people of the country. He said that special attention was being paid towards resolution of the problems being
Enraged students set buses ablaze to avenge lad’s death
LAHORE –Enraged students set four vehicles on fire shortly after a rashly-driven bus crushed their fellow student to death on Monday morning, creating lawlessness like situation at the Canal Road near Dharampura Underpass.
At least 11 people including three female students and three rescue officials sustained multiple injuries during clashes, which broke out between the policemen and students over the death. Three buses and a fire brigade were also set alight by the infuriated
At least 11 people including three female students and three rescue officials sustained multiple injuries during clashes, which broke out between the policemen and students over the death. Three buses and a fire brigade were also set alight by the infuriated
Pakistani Rupee ends flat; o/n rates up
KARACHI: In the currency market on Monday, the Pakistani rupee closed almost flat at 90.74/79 to the dollar, compared with Friday’s close of 90.76/78.
The rupee has been supported by remittances, which rose 21.45 per cent to $9.73 billion in the first nine months of the 2011/12 fiscal year, compared with $8.02 billion in the same period last year.
In March, remittances totaled $1.14 billion.
Overnight rates in the money market ended at 11.90 per cent, up from Friday’s close of 11
The rupee has been supported by remittances, which rose 21.45 per cent to $9.73 billion in the first nine months of the 2011/12 fiscal year, compared with $8.02 billion in the same period last year.
In March, remittances totaled $1.14 billion.
Overnight rates in the money market ended at 11.90 per cent, up from Friday’s close of 11
Former Law Minister Babar Awan offers unconditional apology to SC
ISLAMABAD: Former Law Minister Babar Awan on Monday filed another application in the Supreme Court, offering an unconditional apology to the apex court over his derogatory remarks.
“I express regret over the comments I passed during a media talk and unconditionally apologize for uttering the remarks which led to cancellation of my license for practicing law,” said application filed by Advocate Raja Abdul Ghafoor on behalf of the former law minister.
The application states that
“I express regret over the comments I passed during a media talk and unconditionally apologize for uttering the remarks which led to cancellation of my license for practicing law,” said application filed by Advocate Raja Abdul Ghafoor on behalf of the former law minister.
The application states that
Flash floods kill 26 at Afghan wedding
KABUL:At least 26 people were killed and more than 100 were missing after flash floods hit a wedding party in northern Afghanistan, an official said Monday.
Most of the victims were women and children as the floods, caused by heavy rains, swept through three villages in Deh Mardan district of Sari Pul province, he said.
“We have found 26 bodies mostly women and children — and over 100 others are still missing,” Fazlullah Sadat, head of the provincial disaster management authority,
Most of the victims were women and children as the floods, caused by heavy rains, swept through three villages in Deh Mardan district of Sari Pul province, he said.
“We have found 26 bodies mostly women and children — and over 100 others are still missing,” Fazlullah Sadat, head of the provincial disaster management authority,
Aamir Khan hailed for campaigning TV show tackled the taboo subject of female foeticide
MUMBAI: Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has been lauded for addressing some of India’s darkest social problems after his new television show tackled the taboo subject of female foeticide.
Khan’s show, which had been massively promoted before its debut on Sunday, received near-universal praise from the press and the public for his interviews with women about their harrowing experiences.
The 90-minute programme gripped viewers as Khan, a top actor, producer and director, explored how a
Khan’s show, which had been massively promoted before its debut on Sunday, received near-universal praise from the press and the public for his interviews with women about their harrowing experiences.
The 90-minute programme gripped viewers as Khan, a top actor, producer and director, explored how a
HSSC Inter exams today BIEK upload the ANSWERS official website Board of Intermediate Education Karachi
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First phase of intermediate examination will start today in which 161,556 candidates are appearing.
The first phase of the Inter Board exams starts today in Karachi with Islamic Studies paper while there will be Social Studies paper for the non-Muslim students. 152 examination centres have been set up for the first phase of exams.
According to the chairman Inter Board, the examinations will be held in two shifts. First shift will be
First phase of intermediate examination will start today in which 161,556 candidates are appearing.
The first phase of the Inter Board exams starts today in Karachi with Islamic Studies paper while there will be Social Studies paper for the non-Muslim students. 152 examination centres have been set up for the first phase of exams.
According to the chairman Inter Board, the examinations will be held in two shifts. First shift will be
Third term as Putin sworn in as Russia’s president
MOSCOW: Vladimir Putin took the oath of office for a third term as Russia’s president on Monday, saying he considers ”service to the fatherland and our nation to be the meaning of my life”.
Putin has ruled Russia since 2000, first as president and then during the past four years as prime minister. The new, now six-year term will keep him in power until 2018 with the option of running for a fourth term.
Despite unprecedented security measures in the center of Moscow, several thousand
Putin has ruled Russia since 2000, first as president and then during the past four years as prime minister. The new, now six-year term will keep him in power until 2018 with the option of running for a fourth term.
Despite unprecedented security measures in the center of Moscow, several thousand
Scotland's oldest University is accused of breaking job cuts pledge
ONE of Scotland's oldest universities has been accused of breaching a pledge not to introduce compulsory redundancies.
Lecturers say plans by Glasgow University to axe three posts runs counter to a promise made by its Principal, Professor Anton Muscatelli last year.
Three members of staff who deal with the registration of students received formal notification at the end of last week their posts were potentially redundant.
Dave Anderson, president of the university branch of the UCU
Lecturers say plans by Glasgow University to axe three posts runs counter to a promise made by its Principal, Professor Anton Muscatelli last year.
Three members of staff who deal with the registration of students received formal notification at the end of last week their posts were potentially redundant.
Dave Anderson, president of the university branch of the UCU
Clinton: India to cut oil imports from Iran
KOLKATA: US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton urged energy-starved India on Monday to reduce its Iranian oil imports to keep up pressure on the Islamic republic to come clean about its nuclear program.
Clinton told a town hall meeting in the eastern city of Kolkata that there’s an adequate supply in the market for India to find alternative sources of oil. Clinton noted India has taken some steps to reduce its imports from Iran but she says the US wants to see
Clinton told a town hall meeting in the eastern city of Kolkata that there’s an adequate supply in the market for India to find alternative sources of oil. Clinton noted India has taken some steps to reduce its imports from Iran but she says the US wants to see
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US Treasury to sell $5 bn of American International Group (AIG) stock
WASHINGTON: The US Treasury is to sell $5 billion worth of shares in American International Group Inc. (AIG) in a stock offering, with the bailed-out insurer buying $2 billion.
AIG, seen as a symbol of the excesses that epitomized the global financial meltdown in 2008, was saved from almost certain bankruptcy in September that year by the US government.
The Treasury announced in a statement Sunday that it would sell 163,934,426 shares of its AIG common stock at $30.50 per share in
AIG, seen as a symbol of the excesses that epitomized the global financial meltdown in 2008, was saved from almost certain bankruptcy in September that year by the US government.
The Treasury announced in a statement Sunday that it would sell 163,934,426 shares of its AIG common stock at $30.50 per share in
Petition against PM Yousuf Raza Gilani: LHC adjourns hearing to May 11
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday heard a petition seeking to stop Yousuf Raza Gilani from working as prime minister, DawnNews reported.
During the hearing, Chief Justice LHC Sheikh Azmat Saeed remarked that the case “should not be politicised as it was of an administrative nature as opposed to a political one”.
Moreover, the deputy attorney general said that no one could be disqualified on the basis of a short order and that Gilani was legitimately working as the
During the hearing, Chief Justice LHC Sheikh Azmat Saeed remarked that the case “should not be politicised as it was of an administrative nature as opposed to a political one”.
Moreover, the deputy attorney general said that no one could be disqualified on the basis of a short order and that Gilani was legitimately working as the
Schoolteacher kidnapped and demanded Rs1.5 million
RAWALPINDI, May 6: A schoolteacher was kidnapped for a ransom of Rs1.5 million, police said on Sunday.
Rehmat Mehmood, a resident of Narowal (Sialkot), came to Rawalpindi along with his younger brother Shahid Mehmood to meet their sister living in Chah Sultan area on April 28.
In his complaint lodged with the Waris Khan police, Shahid said that on April 29 his brother left the house for Sabzi Mandi Islamabad to visit his friends saying he would return in the evening.
“When Rehmat did
Rehmat Mehmood, a resident of Narowal (Sialkot), came to Rawalpindi along with his younger brother Shahid Mehmood to meet their sister living in Chah Sultan area on April 28.
In his complaint lodged with the Waris Khan police, Shahid said that on April 29 his brother left the house for Sabzi Mandi Islamabad to visit his friends saying he would return in the evening.
“When Rehmat did
demand of Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) units, batteries, power inverters and generators goes high due to heavy outages
RAWALPINDI - The demand of Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) units, batteries, power inverters and generators has increased manifold due to scheduled and unscheduled power outages in urban and rural areas here.
A market survey conducted by APP revealed that nowadays, these products are being sold in the market on exorbitant rates. The shortage of batteries has also increased the miseries of the customers, as 200-ampare battery is being sold on black rates for Rs. 14000 while its company price
A market survey conducted by APP revealed that nowadays, these products are being sold in the market on exorbitant rates. The shortage of batteries has also increased the miseries of the customers, as 200-ampare battery is being sold on black rates for Rs. 14000 while its company price
Radio Pakistan gets new transmitter Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting
LAHORE - Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Qamar Zaman Kaira will inaugurate a newly installed FM-101 transmitter of Radio Pakistan at Manawan, on GT Road in Lahore today (Monday).
Kaira will also hand over the appointment letters to the recently-regularised employees of Radio Pakistan. Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation Director General Murtaza Solangi will also be present in the
Kaira will also hand over the appointment letters to the recently-regularised employees of Radio Pakistan. Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation Director General Murtaza Solangi will also be present in the
Qatar Airways stand a big hit in Dubai trade fair travel trade show in Dubai showcasing its new exhibition stand and Boeing 787 seats
KARACHI - The Qatar Airways is enjoying a successful week at the Middle East’s leading travel trade show in Dubai showcasing its new exhibition stand and Boeing 787 seats – both taking centre stage at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM).
The four-day exhibition kicked off with an official inauguration by United Arab Emirates Prime Minister and Vice President Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum.
During a tour to each of the exhibition area, Al-Maktoum visited the Qatar Airways exhibition
The four-day exhibition kicked off with an official inauguration by United Arab Emirates Prime Minister and Vice President Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum.
During a tour to each of the exhibition area, Al-Maktoum visited the Qatar Airways exhibition
investigation Karachi University KU plagiarism cases raises questions under the Higher Education Commission policy
U-turn on KU plagiarism cases raises questions
KARACHI, May 6: An investigation into the recent unanimous decision of the Karachi University syndicate to withdraw cases of plagiarism against its three senior teachers shows that the decision was taken not only in complete disregard of past resolutions of the body itself but also of the results of multiple inquiries conducted by the university over the past four years.
KU sources question the validity of the decision given that the
KARACHI, May 6: An investigation into the recent unanimous decision of the Karachi University syndicate to withdraw cases of plagiarism against its three senior teachers shows that the decision was taken not only in complete disregard of past resolutions of the body itself but also of the results of multiple inquiries conducted by the university over the past four years.
KU sources question the validity of the decision given that the
Teachers on road to seek justice protesting against the Punjab government’s policies and ‘apathy’
Teachers on road to seek justice
SCHOOLTEACHERS are protesting against the Punjab government’s policies and ‘apathy’ towards their problems. The teachers, who are considered the nucleus of the school education system, had started their protest campaign in February and stepped it up from academic boycotts to protest meetings, demonstrations at divisional headquarters and finally a big show of protest rally and sit-ins on Shahrah-i-Quaid-i-Azam, where Section 144 was imposed banning
SCHOOLTEACHERS are protesting against the Punjab government’s policies and ‘apathy’ towards their problems. The teachers, who are considered the nucleus of the school education system, had started their protest campaign in February and stepped it up from academic boycotts to protest meetings, demonstrations at divisional headquarters and finally a big show of protest rally and sit-ins on Shahrah-i-Quaid-i-Azam, where Section 144 was imposed banning
Three PESHAWAR students drown while swimming in river Sardaryab near Naguman
Three students drown
PESHAWAR, May 6 Three students drowned while another was rescued while swimming in river Sardaryab near Naguman here on Sunday.
They were residents of Zaryab Colony. They were identified as Ali, Ishaq and Karam. They had gone to the river side along with other friends for picnic. Locals present at the site recovered the bodies with the help of
PESHAWAR, May 6 Three students drowned while another was rescued while swimming in river Sardaryab near Naguman here on Sunday.
They were residents of Zaryab Colony. They were identified as Ali, Ishaq and Karam. They had gone to the river side along with other friends for picnic. Locals present at the site recovered the bodies with the help of
RAWALPINDI Schoolteacher kidnapped for a ransom of Rs1.5 million,
RAWALPINDI, May 6: A schoolteacher was kidnapped for a ransom of Rs1.5 million, police said on Sunday.
Rehmat Mehmood, a resident of Narowal (Sialkot), came to Rawalpindi along with his younger brother Shahid Mehmood to meet their sister living in Chah Sultan area on April 28.
In his complaint lodged with the Waris Khan police, Shahid said that on April 19 his brother left the house for Sabzi Mandi Islamabad to visit his friends saying he would return in the evening.
“When Rehmat did
Rehmat Mehmood, a resident of Narowal (Sialkot), came to Rawalpindi along with his younger brother Shahid Mehmood to meet their sister living in Chah Sultan area on April 28.
In his complaint lodged with the Waris Khan police, Shahid said that on April 19 his brother left the house for Sabzi Mandi Islamabad to visit his friends saying he would return in the evening.
“When Rehmat did
‘Imperatives for Improving Pak-US Relations’ Seminar on Pak-US relations held
Seminar on Pak-US relations held
LAHORE: Speakers at a seminar on ‘Imperatives for Improving Pak-US Relations’ called for a realistic and pragmatic approach in resolving the political deadlock between the two countries, suggesting that the Pakistani government adopt a professional diplomatic strategy by staying within the parameters laid down in parliament’s resolution in order to negotiate an amicable settlement with the US.
The speakers said that Pakistan should cooperate with the
LAHORE: Speakers at a seminar on ‘Imperatives for Improving Pak-US Relations’ called for a realistic and pragmatic approach in resolving the political deadlock between the two countries, suggesting that the Pakistani government adopt a professional diplomatic strategy by staying within the parameters laid down in parliament’s resolution in order to negotiate an amicable settlement with the US.
The speakers said that Pakistan should cooperate with the
National College of Arts (NCA), appointing favourites on higher posts
NCA appointing favourites on higher posts
By Arsalan Haider
LAHORE: National College of Arts (NCA), one of the most prestigious art institutions in the country, has been facing repeated incidents of favouritism as lower-scaled administrative staff is being given additional charge of high-scaled posts, Daily Times learnt on Sunday.
According to documents available with Daily Times, Muhammad Akram Hashmi, who was working as the audit and accounts assistant, a BPS-14 employee, was given
By Arsalan Haider
LAHORE: National College of Arts (NCA), one of the most prestigious art institutions in the country, has been facing repeated incidents of favouritism as lower-scaled administrative staff is being given additional charge of high-scaled posts, Daily Times learnt on Sunday.
According to documents available with Daily Times, Muhammad Akram Hashmi, who was working as the audit and accounts assistant, a BPS-14 employee, was given
Four emerging designers organise summer festival first collection showcase exhibition
* summer festival Designers Saira Baloch, Saira Habib, Nadda Salim and Farah Farooqi showcase first volume of summer designs
By Ahtesham Azhar
KARACHI: Four emerging designers organised the Grandeur Summer Festival at Zam Zama from Thursday to Saturday. Designers Saira Baloch, Saira Habib, Nadda Salim and Farah Farooqi, showcased the first volume of summer designs.
Saira Habib jewellery lays emphasis on style and quality, using the most enchanting and captivating designs. Her
By Ahtesham Azhar
KARACHI: Four emerging designers organised the Grandeur Summer Festival at Zam Zama from Thursday to Saturday. Designers Saira Baloch, Saira Habib, Nadda Salim and Farah Farooqi, showcased the first volume of summer designs.
Saira Habib jewellery lays emphasis on style and quality, using the most enchanting and captivating designs. Her
extends last date for payment of semester exam fee University of Karachi (KU)
Karachi University extends last date for payment of semester exam fee
KARACHI: The University of Karachi (KU) has extended the last date for paying fee of Semester Examination-2012 with a late fee of Rs 500 from May 7 to 10. A university announcement on Sunday said that the fee should be deposited in the United Bank Limited Campus Branch after the endorsement by Bursar Office.
KARACHI: The University of Karachi (KU) has extended the last date for paying fee of Semester Examination-2012 with a late fee of Rs 500 from May 7 to 10. A university announcement on Sunday said that the fee should be deposited in the United Bank Limited Campus Branch after the endorsement by Bursar Office.
Aptitude test for postgraduate programmes 2012, at University of Karachi (KU)
Aptitude test for postgraduate programmes conducted at KU
KARACHI: The University of Karachi (KU) conducted an aptitude test for admissions in MPhil/PhD/MS/MD programme 2012, the other day. Around 3,000 candidates appeared in the admission tests conducted on an approximate 1,040 seats in various KU faculties. The test was conducted in a conducive environment. KU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Qaisar visited all the faculties and appreciated the arrangements. In the Faculty of Science,
KARACHI: The University of Karachi (KU) conducted an aptitude test for admissions in MPhil/PhD/MS/MD programme 2012, the other day. Around 3,000 candidates appeared in the admission tests conducted on an approximate 1,040 seats in various KU faculties. The test was conducted in a conducive environment. KU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Qaisar visited all the faculties and appreciated the arrangements. In the Faculty of Science,
World Press Freedom Day, Department of Mass Communication, University of Karachi (KU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Press Council of Pakistan,
Press Council of Pakistan, KU department ink MoU
KARACHI: On the occasion of the World Press Freedom Day, Department of Mass Communication, University of Karachi (KU) and Press Council of Pakistan, have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Under this MoU, a number of seminars and workshops will be arranged in which resource persons and experts from both the institutions will share their expertise. Chairperson Department of Mass Communication expressed her gratitude on the
KARACHI: On the occasion of the World Press Freedom Day, Department of Mass Communication, University of Karachi (KU) and Press Council of Pakistan, have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Under this MoU, a number of seminars and workshops will be arranged in which resource persons and experts from both the institutions will share their expertise. Chairperson Department of Mass Communication expressed her gratitude on the
Quaid-e-Azam University will reopen today after eight-day protest by students
QAU reopens today after long protest
ISLAMABAD: The Quaid-e-Azam University will reopen today (Monday) after an eight-day protest by students. The students’ council had boycotted classes in protest against the alleged corruption in the affairs of the university and the unavailability of facilities to students. The administration had expelled 11 students from the university, and fined more than three dozen of them over the protest. During the nuisance, violent clashes between different
ISLAMABAD: The Quaid-e-Azam University will reopen today (Monday) after an eight-day protest by students. The students’ council had boycotted classes in protest against the alleged corruption in the affairs of the university and the unavailability of facilities to students. The administration had expelled 11 students from the university, and fined more than three dozen of them over the protest. During the nuisance, violent clashes between different
ambassador of UAE Eessa Abdullah and Chairman UAE visited Shaikh Zayed Medical Complex LAHORE
UAE ambassador visits SZH
The ambassador of UAE Eessa Abdullah and Chairman UAE Red Crescent Ahmad Humaid Al Mazrouie along with their team visited Shaikh Zayed Medical Complex here on Sunday.
A press release here said they visited medical and surgical wards, intensive care unit, CT and MRI Department and dialysis unit. They also visited Shaikh Khalifah Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan Medical & Dental College and Shaikha Fatimah Institute of Nursing & Health Sciences.
The ambassador of UAE Eessa Abdullah and Chairman UAE Red Crescent Ahmad Humaid Al Mazrouie along with their team visited Shaikh Zayed Medical Complex here on Sunday.
A press release here said they visited medical and surgical wards, intensive care unit, CT and MRI Department and dialysis unit. They also visited Shaikh Khalifah Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan Medical & Dental College and Shaikha Fatimah Institute of Nursing & Health Sciences.
Psychology conference at Fountain House Society for Advancement of Muslim Psychology
Psychology conference LAHORE
THE: Society for Advancement of Muslim Psychology will organise its 10th annual conference at Fountain House on May 10. This year the theme of the conference is “Hope for Better
THE: Society for Advancement of Muslim Psychology will organise its 10th annual conference at Fountain House on May 10. This year the theme of the conference is “Hope for Better
PM chairs conference today, Indians aspire to savour City culture, The Top Five from India
LAHORE
The 2nd Indo-Pak Economic Conference under the aegis of Aman Ki Asha will begin today (Monday).
The Indian delegates, who arrived in Lahore on Sunday, will attend it along with their Pakistani counterparts at a local hotel. The inaugural session will start at 9:30am with Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani as the chief guest. Besides, showing a documentary on ‘The Power of the Sub-Continent’, Shahrukh Hasan, Group Managing Director Daily Jang, and Rahul Kansal, Chief Marketing
The 2nd Indo-Pak Economic Conference under the aegis of Aman Ki Asha will begin today (Monday).
The Indian delegates, who arrived in Lahore on Sunday, will attend it along with their Pakistani counterparts at a local hotel. The inaugural session will start at 9:30am with Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani as the chief guest. Besides, showing a documentary on ‘The Power of the Sub-Continent’, Shahrukh Hasan, Group Managing Director Daily Jang, and Rahul Kansal, Chief Marketing
HSSC part-i part-ii Intermediate exams commencing today Karachi board
Karachi hssc Inter exams 2012
Some 230,000 students would be appearing in Intermediate exams starting from Monday (today) in Karachi for which all arrangements have been finalized, according to Chairman Board of Intermediate Education Anwar Ahmedzai.
In a statement issued on Sunday, he said 87 examination centers have been set up in morning shift and 65 centers in evening shift. Anwar Ahmedzai said as per the decision taken at a meeting with Commissioner Karachi, two officers and 10
Some 230,000 students would be appearing in Intermediate exams starting from Monday (today) in Karachi for which all arrangements have been finalized, according to Chairman Board of Intermediate Education Anwar Ahmedzai.
In a statement issued on Sunday, he said 87 examination centers have been set up in morning shift and 65 centers in evening shift. Anwar Ahmedzai said as per the decision taken at a meeting with Commissioner Karachi, two officers and 10
Walk for Humanity at Sea View Karachi organises Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) Sindh Provincial Branch
Karachi PRCS organises ‘Walk for Humanity’
The Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS), Sindh Provincial Branch organised a ‘Walk for Humanity’ on Sunday, the 5th day of the Red Crescent Week, at the Sea View Karachi
Chairperson PRCS Sindh branch Farzhana Naek led the walk with thousands of citizens including TV and film celebrities, politicians, parliamentarians, sportsmen, representatives of humanitarian and social work organisations, staff of the Pakistan Red Crescent Society,
The Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS), Sindh Provincial Branch organised a ‘Walk for Humanity’ on Sunday, the 5th day of the Red Crescent Week, at the Sea View Karachi
Chairperson PRCS Sindh branch Farzhana Naek led the walk with thousands of citizens including TV and film celebrities, politicians, parliamentarians, sportsmen, representatives of humanitarian and social work organisations, staff of the Pakistan Red Crescent Society,
3,000 sit aptitude test for entry into University of Karachi (KU) admissions in the MPhil/PhD/MS/MD Programme 2012,
University of Karachi (KU)
The University of Karachi (KU) on Sunday conducted the aptitude test for admissions in the MPhil/PhD/MS/MD Programme 2012, in which around 3, 000 candidates appeared against 1, 043 seats.
The test was conducted in a conducive environment. Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Qaisar visited all the faculties and appreciated the arrangements.Convener of the Postgraduate Admission Committee, Prof Dr Shahana Urooj Kazmi along with Prof Dr Abuzar Wajidi and other Deans
The University of Karachi (KU) on Sunday conducted the aptitude test for admissions in the MPhil/PhD/MS/MD Programme 2012, in which around 3, 000 candidates appeared against 1, 043 seats.
The test was conducted in a conducive environment. Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Qaisar visited all the faculties and appreciated the arrangements.Convener of the Postgraduate Admission Committee, Prof Dr Shahana Urooj Kazmi along with Prof Dr Abuzar Wajidi and other Deans
Leading Political, religious parties want action against schools dropped the tradition of singing the national anthem in their morning assemblies,
Karachi Leading political and religious parties
Leading political and religious parties on Sunday slammed the managements of those elite private schools which have dropped the tradition of singing the national anthem in their morning assemblies, and demanded of the authorities to ensure that they resumed this practice sooner than later.
Sindh Minister for Local Bodies Agha Siraj Durrani said that the ruling Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) had already started debate on the issue in the
Leading political and religious parties on Sunday slammed the managements of those elite private schools which have dropped the tradition of singing the national anthem in their morning assemblies, and demanded of the authorities to ensure that they resumed this practice sooner than later.
Sindh Minister for Local Bodies Agha Siraj Durrani said that the ruling Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) had already started debate on the issue in the
Examinations for ATTC, PTC, CT and BEd programmes Allama Iqbal Open University AIOU exams to start on May 7
AIOU exams to start on May 7 ISLAMABAD: Examinations for ATTC, PTC, CT and BEd programmes of the Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) for the Semester Autumn, 2011 would start on May 7 across the country.
This was announced by AIOU Controller of Exams Muhammad Bashir Ch. Roll number slips of PTC, CT, ATTC and B.Ed. programmes have already been dispatched to all the eligible/enrolled students at their given addresses by Postal Mail Service.
The students, who did not receive their roll
This was announced by AIOU Controller of Exams Muhammad Bashir Ch. Roll number slips of PTC, CT, ATTC and B.Ed. programmes have already been dispatched to all the eligible/enrolled students at their given addresses by Postal Mail Service.
The students, who did not receive their roll
Rootsians enthral audience with their performances Roots School System (RSS), held a spectacular Annual Parents Day & Graduation Ceremony
Rootsians enthral audience with their performances Islamabad
The Roots School System (RSS), DHA-I Campus, held a spectacular Annual Parents Day & Graduation Ceremony to honour its Montessori graduates and high-achievers of Junior School here on Saturday.
The theme — ‘Our Enchanting World’ — was visible in the atmosphere. At the entrance of the PNCA auditorium, two captivating visuals depicting the Disney World castle in pink and three majestically-attired fairies in the
The Roots School System (RSS), DHA-I Campus, held a spectacular Annual Parents Day & Graduation Ceremony to honour its Montessori graduates and high-achievers of Junior School here on Saturday.
The theme — ‘Our Enchanting World’ — was visible in the atmosphere. At the entrance of the PNCA auditorium, two captivating visuals depicting the Disney World castle in pink and three majestically-attired fairies in the
Indian Scouts Association contingent visits Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU)
Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) will join hands with Indian Scouts Association for undertaking community based socio-economic development programmes for their common benefit and prosperity.
Vice Chancellor of AIOU, Professor Dr Nazir Ahmed Sangi, stated this while
addressing a function attended by 125-member Indian
Scouts contingent. AIOU will prepare a volunteer force of its 70,000 students, which could coordinate with the Indian Scouts Association for promoting peace and
Vice Chancellor of AIOU, Professor Dr Nazir Ahmed Sangi, stated this while
addressing a function attended by 125-member Indian
Scouts contingent. AIOU will prepare a volunteer force of its 70,000 students, which could coordinate with the Indian Scouts Association for promoting peace and
Campaign launched against acid attacks Development Communications Network (Devcom-Pakistan)
Islamabad Campaign launched against acid attacks
Development Communications Network (Devcom-Pakistan) Sunday launched its advocacy campaign to inform the domestic servants against the acid attacks on women and respective legislation, says a press release.
The screening of ‘Saving Face’, first ever Oscar award winning documentary by a Pakistani filmmaker — Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy, marked the opening session that was arranged with the housemaids living in Shahzad Town and Chak Shahzad
Development Communications Network (Devcom-Pakistan) Sunday launched its advocacy campaign to inform the domestic servants against the acid attacks on women and respective legislation, says a press release.
The screening of ‘Saving Face’, first ever Oscar award winning documentary by a Pakistani filmmaker — Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy, marked the opening session that was arranged with the housemaids living in Shahzad Town and Chak Shahzad
Annual Sports Day at Fountainhead School, Chaklala Campus, all classes participated with full enthusiasm,
Rawalpindi
Fountainhead School, Chaklala Campus, held its ‘Annual Sports Day’ in which students from all classes participated with full enthusiasm, says a press release.
Track races were held for each class and it was heartening to see even the youngest students from Playgroup and Nursery emanating energy while trying to grab a position.
Like every year, students were divided into ‘Panthers’ and ‘Stallions’ houses and two cricket matches were played between them: one
Fountainhead School, Chaklala Campus, held its ‘Annual Sports Day’ in which students from all classes participated with full enthusiasm, says a press release.
Track races were held for each class and it was heartening to see even the youngest students from Playgroup and Nursery emanating energy while trying to grab a position.
Like every year, students were divided into ‘Panthers’ and ‘Stallions’ houses and two cricket matches were played between them: one
Pakistan ‘Naat’ Council announced schedule for 6th ‘Naat’ Competition, start from May 19 to july 15
Islamabad ‘Naat’ contest starts on May 19
Pakistan ‘Naat’ Council has announced schedule for 6th ‘Naat’ Competition, which would start from May 19 and would conclude on July 15.
The scheduled has been finalised in a meeting of the Executive Body of Pakistan ‘Naat’ Council held under the Chairmanship of Allama Hussain Nazim and Sahibzada Syed Manzoor-ul-Konain. ‘Naat’ Council Chief Organiser Mian Abdul Qayyum Tarazi, High Court and Federal Shariat Court Advocate
Pakistan ‘Naat’ Council has announced schedule for 6th ‘Naat’ Competition, which would start from May 19 and would conclude on July 15.
The scheduled has been finalised in a meeting of the Executive Body of Pakistan ‘Naat’ Council held under the Chairmanship of Allama Hussain Nazim and Sahibzada Syed Manzoor-ul-Konain. ‘Naat’ Council Chief Organiser Mian Abdul Qayyum Tarazi, High Court and Federal Shariat Court Advocate
Dalda Cook Book Platinum Edition
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Dalda is one of the largest brands in Pakistan, leading the local category of edible oil and fats. It not only aims to provide the best quality cooking medium to its consumers but also acts in a responsible manner to make a meaningful contribution to the society. Dalda Foods strongly believes that the long term success of any business is intimately connected with the well-being of the society and the environment in which it operate.
Dalda’s journey into the lives of
Dalda is one of the largest brands in Pakistan, leading the local category of edible oil and fats. It not only aims to provide the best quality cooking medium to its consumers but also acts in a responsible manner to make a meaningful contribution to the society. Dalda Foods strongly believes that the long term success of any business is intimately connected with the well-being of the society and the environment in which it operate.
Dalda’s journey into the lives of
World Laughter Day 2012 Events
World Laughter Day
World Laughter Day was created in 1998 by Dr. Madan Kataria, founder of the worldwide Laughter Yoga movement. The celebration of World Laughter Day is a positive manifestation for world peace and is intended to build up a global consciousness of brotherhood and friendship through laughter.
World Laughter Day is customarily celebrated on the first Sunday of May every year. The Laughter Clubs movement is a global initiative to unite entire mankind through
World Laughter Day was created in 1998 by Dr. Madan Kataria, founder of the worldwide Laughter Yoga movement. The celebration of World Laughter Day is a positive manifestation for world peace and is intended to build up a global consciousness of brotherhood and friendship through laughter.
World Laughter Day is customarily celebrated on the first Sunday of May every year. The Laughter Clubs movement is a global initiative to unite entire mankind through
Saturday, 5 May 2012
free textbooks in government schools, books shortage persists in Lakki schools
LAKKI MARWAT, May 5: The Mutahidda Mahaz Asateza here has expressed concern over shortage of free textbooks in government schools, saying that the students had not received complete sets of textbooks even four weeks after start of the new academic year.
Talking to this correspondent, Mutahidda Mahaz Asateza, Lakki Marwat, chairman Maulana Tameezuddin said on Saturday that the authorities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Textbook Board had so far been unable to provide free books to all students in the
Talking to this correspondent, Mutahidda Mahaz Asateza, Lakki Marwat, chairman Maulana Tameezuddin said on Saturday that the authorities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Textbook Board had so far been unable to provide free books to all students in the
Teacher of University of Malakand,finishes PhD doctorate from the University of Leicester, UK,
Teacher finishes PhD
TIMERGARA, May 5: Dr Fawad Qayum, teacher of the University of Malakand, has completed his doctorate from the University of Leicester, UK, according to a press release issued here on Saturday.
He has investigated an optimum ‘anti-aging technique’ for computer software systems to help organisations cope with rapid changes in technology.
His doctoral study aims to deliver quality improvement of existing outdated software systems and involves a technique called
TIMERGARA, May 5: Dr Fawad Qayum, teacher of the University of Malakand, has completed his doctorate from the University of Leicester, UK, according to a press release issued here on Saturday.
He has investigated an optimum ‘anti-aging technique’ for computer software systems to help organisations cope with rapid changes in technology.
His doctoral study aims to deliver quality improvement of existing outdated software systems and involves a technique called
Government Girls College Students protest ‘misconduct’ of invigilators staff with the candidates of intermediate examination
CHARSADDA, May 5: The students and teaching staff of Government Girls College Tajjo Bibi on Monday protested against the humiliating attitude of invigilating staff with the candidates of intermediate examination.
The principal of the college Ghulam Zenab along with teachers and students told media persons that examination staff was bent upon humiliating and teasing the FA, FSC students for reasons best known to them. They alleged that delay in distribution of answer sheets, question papers
The principal of the college Ghulam Zenab along with teachers and students told media persons that examination staff was bent upon humiliating and teasing the FA, FSC students for reasons best known to them. They alleged that delay in distribution of answer sheets, question papers
Transfers leave NISTE employees in disarray National Institute of Science and Technical Education (NISTE)
Transfers leave NISTE employees in disarray
ISLAMABAD, May 5: Frequent transfers within the National Institute of Science and Technical Education (NISTE) have left the employees of the organisation in total disarray.
All their troubles started when Deputy Director General (DDG) Mohammad Salman Khan was given the charge of acting director
general on March 2, 2012. Since then 140 out of 150 employees have been reshuffled, the organisation’s staff told Dawn.
An official of NISTE, on
ISLAMABAD, May 5: Frequent transfers within the National Institute of Science and Technical Education (NISTE) have left the employees of the organisation in total disarray.
All their troubles started when Deputy Director General (DDG) Mohammad Salman Khan was given the charge of acting director
general on March 2, 2012. Since then 140 out of 150 employees have been reshuffled, the organisation’s staff told Dawn.
An official of NISTE, on
Turkish cultural festival the Pak-Turk Businessmen Association at a localhotel
LAHORE, May 5: Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif opened on Saturday the two-day Turkish Cultural Festival organised by the Pak-Turk Businessmen Association at a localhotel.
Speaking on the occasion, he said Lahore was the second home for Turkish people and the Lahorities would get an opportunity to know about various aspects of Turk culture and
living style through the festival, says a handout.
Turkish families residing in Lahore, students of Pak-Turk school and college and a large
Speaking on the occasion, he said Lahore was the second home for Turkish people and the Lahorities would get an opportunity to know about various aspects of Turk culture and
living style through the festival, says a handout.
Turkish families residing in Lahore, students of Pak-Turk school and college and a large
develops vaccine for castle disease in poultry birds University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS)
UVAS develops vaccine for poultry disease LAHORE, May 5: The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) has developed a vaccine for new castle disease in poultry birds that has killed millions of birds and cost the industry more than Rs7 billion in recent days.
According to Vice-Chancellor Prof Talat Naseer Pasha, the vaccine was successfully applied to birds in the university and its trial at the farm level was currently under way. These trials are now 22-days old, and results
According to Vice-Chancellor Prof Talat Naseer Pasha, the vaccine was successfully applied to birds in the university and its trial at the farm level was currently under way. These trials are now 22-days old, and results
government teaching job Teachers’ training system — no where in sight
“I got this government teaching job right after masters, but I feel that I was not mature enough to teach and I only really learnt the skill of teaching over time.
I wish there was a proper system to train teachers and I was given a chance to learn the right skills before jumping into the
classroom,” explained Iftikhar Ahmad, a student of MPhil and a teacher at a college in Islamabad.
“After all, our teachers are responsible for nurturing our future generation,” he
I wish there was a proper system to train teachers and I was given a chance to learn the right skills before jumping into the
classroom,” explained Iftikhar Ahmad, a student of MPhil and a teacher at a college in Islamabad.
“After all, our teachers are responsible for nurturing our future generation,” he
All set to hold HSSC exams 2012 from Tuesday Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Rawalpindi
RAWALPINDI, May 5: With the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) annual examinations starting from Tuesday (May 8), the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Rawalpindi has constituted a special squad to monitor the exams.
The board also declared Sunday as a working day for its officials till the end of the exams for facilitating the students.
As many as 62,403 students of the second year will appear in the exams for which 189 centres have been set up across the
The board also declared Sunday as a working day for its officials till the end of the exams for facilitating the students.
As many as 62,403 students of the second year will appear in the exams for which 189 centres have been set up across the
National Thalassaemia conference organised by Riphah International University
Thalassaemia conference
RAWALPINDI, May 5: The 8th National Thalassaemia Conference started on Saturday to discuss strategies for making Pakistan free of the disease.
The two-day event has been organised by Riphah International University in collaboration with the Thalassaemia Federation of Pakistan.
Renowned Scientist Dr. Inamur Rehman was the chief guest at the inaugural session. Vice Chancellor of Riphah International University Prof. Dr. Anis Ahmad and Secretary of Thalassaemia
RAWALPINDI, May 5: The 8th National Thalassaemia Conference started on Saturday to discuss strategies for making Pakistan free of the disease.
The two-day event has been organised by Riphah International University in collaboration with the Thalassaemia Federation of Pakistan.
Renowned Scientist Dr. Inamur Rehman was the chief guest at the inaugural session. Vice Chancellor of Riphah International University Prof. Dr. Anis Ahmad and Secretary of Thalassaemia
Tasawwuf ka Siyasi Kirdar (Political role of Tasawwuf) Book titled “The Court of Sufi Shah Inayat” political role of Sufism launched at Mumtaz Mirza auditorium of Sindh Museum
HYDERABAD, May 5: A book, Tasawwuf ka Siyasi Kirdar (Political role of Tasawwuf) by senior journalist Aslam Azad will be launched at Mumtaz Mirza auditorium of Sindh Museum here on Sunday.
A tableau titled “The Court of Sufi Shah Inayat” will be presented on this occasion. Senior TV actor Shahbaz Durani will play the leading role of 18th century’s socialist Sufi who had established a commune and died with hundreds of his followers while defending it against the onslaught of joint
A tableau titled “The Court of Sufi Shah Inayat” will be presented on this occasion. Senior TV actor Shahbaz Durani will play the leading role of 18th century’s socialist Sufi who had established a commune and died with hundreds of his followers while defending it against the onslaught of joint
Lack of awareness health facilities multiply pregnancy and delivery Mother & Child Week begins tomorrow
Mother & Child Week begins tomorrow
HYDERABAD, May 5: Lack of awareness together with non-existing health facilities multiply pregnancy and delivery related complications, besides spiking mother and infant mortality rate.
The Health Department, to arrest the trend has initiated Mother and Child Week twice yearly and the first campaign of this calendar is due from May 7 to 12 to vaccinate 600,000 expectant mothers against tetanus, provincial coordinator of the National Programme for
HYDERABAD, May 5: Lack of awareness together with non-existing health facilities multiply pregnancy and delivery related complications, besides spiking mother and infant mortality rate.
The Health Department, to arrest the trend has initiated Mother and Child Week twice yearly and the first campaign of this calendar is due from May 7 to 12 to vaccinate 600,000 expectant mothers against tetanus, provincial coordinator of the National Programme for
PUNJAB University (PU) Rs 20m to financial assistance of university students under the newly established Students Advancement Fund Endowment (SAFE).
LAHORE News
PUNJAB University (PU) Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran has announced Rs 20 million for financial assistance of university students under the newly established Students Advancement Fund Endowment (SAFE).
The announcement was made at a workshop on Students Advancement Fund Endowment and Student Start-Up Business Centre (SSBC) organised by PU Faculty of Education, Higher Education Commission and Promotion of Education in Pakistan (PEP) INC, New York,
PUNJAB University (PU) Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran has announced Rs 20 million for financial assistance of university students under the newly established Students Advancement Fund Endowment (SAFE).
The announcement was made at a workshop on Students Advancement Fund Endowment and Student Start-Up Business Centre (SSBC) organised by PU Faculty of Education, Higher Education Commission and Promotion of Education in Pakistan (PEP) INC, New York,
office remain open today BOARD of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE), Lahore, connection with Intermediate Annual Examination 2012
BISE to remain open today LAHORE
BOARD of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE), Lahore, office will remain open today (Sunday) in connection with Intermediate Annual Examination 2012 commencing from May 8. A BISE spokesperson said the board had dispatched roll number slips to all the candidates. He said those who failed to receive the roll number slips could collect them from the board office
BOARD of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE), Lahore, office will remain open today (Sunday) in connection with Intermediate Annual Examination 2012 commencing from May 8. A BISE spokesperson said the board had dispatched roll number slips to all the candidates. He said those who failed to receive the roll number slips could collect them from the board office
Criminal justice system need to be revamped Research Society of International Law (RSIL) organised a workshop in Lahore
The Research Society of International Law (RSIL) organised a workshop in Lahore on Saturday, to discuss and deliberate on how without extensive legislative changes, administrative measures can be taken to make the existing legal system more vibrant and result oriented, says a press release.
Several experts participated in the deliberations, Salman Chaudhry AIG Security and Vigilance Police stated that the investigators are not provided with sufficient resources to fulfil their
Several experts participated in the deliberations, Salman Chaudhry AIG Security and Vigilance Police stated that the investigators are not provided with sufficient resources to fulfil their
Superintendents to check use of unfair means in Inter exams Intermediate examinations starting from May 7
Karachi news
In order to control the use of unfair means during the examinations system in Sindh, the chief minister has directed the concerned authorities to maintain strict internal and external control of the education boards, revamping the invigilation system and ensuring enforcement of Section 144 of Cr PC and Section 188 of PPC.
Commissioner Karachi Roshan Shaikh revealed this while presiding over a meeting held on Saturday at the Chief Minister House to review
In order to control the use of unfair means during the examinations system in Sindh, the chief minister has directed the concerned authorities to maintain strict internal and external control of the education boards, revamping the invigilation system and ensuring enforcement of Section 144 of Cr PC and Section 188 of PPC.
Commissioner Karachi Roshan Shaikh revealed this while presiding over a meeting held on Saturday at the Chief Minister House to review
Fisherfolk Forum 14th celebrates foundation day Pakistan Fisherfolk Forum (PFF)
Karachi news
Pakistan’s marine and inland fishermen celebrated the 14th foundation day of the Pakistan Fisherfolk Forum (PFF) on Saturday at different district headquarters in Sindh, Balochistan and Punjab provinces.
The major event was held at Karachi’s biggest coastal locality Ibrahim Hyderi where a large number of community women and men hailing from nearby villages participated. PFF leaders Saeed Baloch, Majeed Motani, Tahira Ali, Yousuf Kadani, Sami Memon, Ayoub Shan,
Pakistan’s marine and inland fishermen celebrated the 14th foundation day of the Pakistan Fisherfolk Forum (PFF) on Saturday at different district headquarters in Sindh, Balochistan and Punjab provinces.
The major event was held at Karachi’s biggest coastal locality Ibrahim Hyderi where a large number of community women and men hailing from nearby villages participated. PFF leaders Saeed Baloch, Majeed Motani, Tahira Ali, Yousuf Kadani, Sami Memon, Ayoub Shan,
education in Larkana , failed to provide of textbooks to schools, takes toll on primary education
elated, short supply of books takes toll on primary education LARKANA, May 5: Delay in supply of textbooks by the Sindh Textbook Board distributed free of cost among students of primary to higher secondary classes has badly affected process of education in Larkana and Qambar-Shahdadkot districts.
The academic year had started from April 1 but the board had failed to provide textbooks to schools, sources in the directorate of schools, Larkana, told Dawn on Friday.
Sultan Ahmed Panhwar,
The academic year had started from April 1 but the board had failed to provide textbooks to schools, sources in the directorate of schools, Larkana, told Dawn on Friday.
Sultan Ahmed Panhwar,
Artists Association Of Punjab (AAP) organised 26th annual exhibition of paintings, sculptures and graphic arts put on display at the Alhamra Art Gallery
More than 250 artworks put on display at annual exhibit LAHORE: The Artists Association Of Punjab (AAP) organised its 26th annual exhibition of paintings, sculptures and graphic arts on Saturday at the Alhamra Art Gallery.
Federal Minister for Heritage and Integration Samina Khalid Ghurki inaugurated the event.
More than 150 artists from all over the country participated in the exhibition, displaying over 250 artworks. Among the artists were Mian Ijazul Hassan, Jamil Baloch, Jahenzeb
Federal Minister for Heritage and Integration Samina Khalid Ghurki inaugurated the event.
More than 150 artists from all over the country participated in the exhibition, displaying over 250 artworks. Among the artists were Mian Ijazul Hassan, Jamil Baloch, Jahenzeb
Punjab University Vice Chancellor PU VC announces Rs 20m for student advancement fund under the Student Advancement Endowment Fund
PU VC announces Rs 20m for student advancement fund
* Fund aims at making higher education accessible to needy students, enhancing their learning experience
LAHORE: Punjab University Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran has announced Rs 20 million for the financial assistance of university students under the Student Advancement Endowment Fund.
He made the announcement while addressing a workshop on Student Advancement Endowment Fund (SAEF) and Student Start-Up Business Centre (SSBC),
* Fund aims at making higher education accessible to needy students, enhancing their learning experience
LAHORE: Punjab University Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran has announced Rs 20 million for the financial assistance of university students under the Student Advancement Endowment Fund.
He made the announcement while addressing a workshop on Student Advancement Endowment Fund (SAEF) and Student Start-Up Business Centre (SSBC),
nurses of Sheikh Zayed Medical College and Hospital (SZMCH) called protest then end protest
Nurses at Sheikh Zayed end protest
LAHORE: The nurses of Sheikh Zayed Medical College and Hospital (SZMCH) called off their protest after being assured of increase in their stipend and privileges.
Dozens of nurses had gathered to stage a protest, demanding increase in their salaries. However, SZMCH administration locked the gates of the hostel, confining nurses for at least three hours. The SZMCH assistant administrator said the step was taken to ensure discipline in the hospital. Upon
LAHORE: The nurses of Sheikh Zayed Medical College and Hospital (SZMCH) called off their protest after being assured of increase in their stipend and privileges.
Dozens of nurses had gathered to stage a protest, demanding increase in their salaries. However, SZMCH administration locked the gates of the hostel, confining nurses for at least three hours. The SZMCH assistant administrator said the step was taken to ensure discipline in the hospital. Upon
Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Karachi kicks off global conference on marketing
KARACHI: The Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Karachi celebrated the fruition of the first International research based conference in Pakistan to impart marketing education through empirical research. An inaugural ceremony was held at the Main Campus, IBA Karachi on Saturday. Yasmin Zafar, Convener of the ICM 2012 and Chairperson Marketing Department, IBA, opening the conference, welcomed academicians, practitioners and students from Pakistan and overseas. She described the vision of
Popular qawwals, folk singers and dancers enthral audience Sufi Night’ at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts PNCA
Qawwals, folk musicians enthral audience at PNCA ISLAMABAD: Popular qawwals, folk singers and dancers enthralled the audience of twin cities on Friday night in a musical evening entitled ‘Sufi Night’ at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA).
The musicians mesmerised the audience with ‘Sufi Kalam’ in melodious tunes through soul-soothing verses of poetry and highlighted traditions and teachings of Sufis.
The show gave message of peace, love and harmony by combining
The musicians mesmerised the audience with ‘Sufi Kalam’ in melodious tunes through soul-soothing verses of poetry and highlighted traditions and teachings of Sufis.
The show gave message of peace, love and harmony by combining
Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) join hands with Indian Scouts Association (ICA) for community-based socio-economic development programmes
AIOU to work with Indian scouts for community-based uplift
* VC asks scouts to work as messengers of peace between two countries
* Indian scouts’ leader proposes joint hosting of SAARC scouts’ camp with Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) will join hands with the Indian Scouts Association (ICA) for undertaking community-based socio-economic development programmes for their common benefit and prosperity, AIOU Vice Chancellor Dr Nazir Ahmed Sangi said on
* VC asks scouts to work as messengers of peace between two countries
* Indian scouts’ leader proposes joint hosting of SAARC scouts’ camp with Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) will join hands with the Indian Scouts Association (ICA) for undertaking community-based socio-economic development programmes for their common benefit and prosperity, AIOU Vice Chancellor Dr Nazir Ahmed Sangi said on
130 teachers and grade-4 employees of primarygirls’ schools not paid salaries for six months
130 teachers not paid salaries for six months
RAWALPINDI: At least 130 teachers and grade-4 employees of primary and elementary girls’ schools of the city have not been paid salaries for the last six months, sources said.
The teachers complained that despite performing duties they have not been paid salaries for the last six months and are deprived of two-time meal.
Sources said that the Rawalpindi district account office did not have fund to pay salaries to the teachers, adding that
RAWALPINDI: At least 130 teachers and grade-4 employees of primary and elementary girls’ schools of the city have not been paid salaries for the last six months, sources said.
The teachers complained that despite performing duties they have not been paid salaries for the last six months and are deprived of two-time meal.
Sources said that the Rawalpindi district account office did not have fund to pay salaries to the teachers, adding that
Suspects outside educational institutions risk parents demanded schools administration and high authorities take immediate action against them
Suspects outside educational institutions risk parents
RAWALPINDI: Parents have expressed concerns over roaming of suspicious youngsters outside the educational institutions and have demanded schools administration and high authorities take immediate action against them.
In the backdrop of increasing terrorism incidents, the parents are very concerned about roaming of such people outside schools and colleges. The nobles of the area have stopped the youngsters from hanging around the
RAWALPINDI: Parents have expressed concerns over roaming of suspicious youngsters outside the educational institutions and have demanded schools administration and high authorities take immediate action against them.
In the backdrop of increasing terrorism incidents, the parents are very concerned about roaming of such people outside schools and colleges. The nobles of the area have stopped the youngsters from hanging around the
Islamia College University (ICU), staff urged to shun differences teachers should strive for the recovery of the kidnapped vice-chancellor Ajmal Khan instead
ICU staff urged to shun differences
Bureau report
PESHAWAR: Expressing concern over the strife among the faculty of the Islamia College University (ICU), Amn Jirga Chairman Syed Kamal Shah on Saturday said the teachers should strive for the recovery of the kidnapped vice-chancellor Ajmal Khan instead of wasting time on petty issues. In a statement, he said it was a matter of concern that the staff had forgotten their kidnapped colleague. He asked the ICU staff to
Bureau report
PESHAWAR: Expressing concern over the strife among the faculty of the Islamia College University (ICU), Amn Jirga Chairman Syed Kamal Shah on Saturday said the teachers should strive for the recovery of the kidnapped vice-chancellor Ajmal Khan instead of wasting time on petty issues. In a statement, he said it was a matter of concern that the staff had forgotten their kidnapped colleague. He asked the ICU staff to
Members Ladies Club and residents of the posh University Town seek PHC help against property lease
PESHAWAR news: Members of the Ladies Club and residents of the posh University Town have asked the chief justice of the Peshawar High Court (PHC) to take suo motto notice of the leasing out of the club’s property at a throwaway price for setting up restaurants.
In a letter addressed to Chief Justice Dost Muhammad Khan, members of the Ladies Club sought help of the court to prevent the leasing out of the land.
“The purdah-observing Pakhtun women are being deprived
In a letter addressed to Chief Justice Dost Muhammad Khan, members of the Ladies Club sought help of the court to prevent the leasing out of the land.
“The purdah-observing Pakhtun women are being deprived
foundation of cultural academy Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Culture and Information
PESHAWAR, May 5: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Culture and Information Mian Iftikhar Hussain on Saturday inaugurated work on the Jabran Adeel Cultural Academy, which would be completed at a cost of over Rs38 million within two years.
The building for the academy would initially have two storeys; however, two more storeys would be added to it later. The minister directed the authorities concerned to complete the building within the stipulated time.
Addressing the foundation laying
The building for the academy would initially have two storeys; however, two more storeys would be added to it later. The minister directed the authorities concerned to complete the building within the stipulated time.
Addressing the foundation laying
Friday, 4 May 2012
Turkish company to operate 100 buses in Lahore
LAHORE, May 4: A Turkish company, Albayrak, will operate at least 100 new air-conditioned buses on four city routes under regulations of the Lahore Transport Company.
“The Turkish companies’ huge investment in the urban transport sector of Pakistan indicates the strong relationship, brotherhood and mutual trust between Turkey and Pakistan,”
LTC Chairman Khwaja Ahmad Hassan said at an agreement signing ceremony between the LTC and Albayrak held at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat
“The Turkish companies’ huge investment in the urban transport sector of Pakistan indicates the strong relationship, brotherhood and mutual trust between Turkey and Pakistan,”
LTC Chairman Khwaja Ahmad Hassan said at an agreement signing ceremony between the LTC and Albayrak held at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat
Art is the story of three friends
KARACHI, May 4: As the cliché goes, comedy is a serious business. Those who try and elicit a laugh from an audience are no small achievers. Their success primarily rests on two things: perfect timing (which means a belated riposte or an early quip can kill a witty line) and at least a reasonable understanding of the between-the-lines goings-on without giving a clue to the audience about it.
French playwright and novelist Yasmina Reza is one of the foremost writers belonging to the
French playwright and novelist Yasmina Reza is one of the foremost writers belonging to the
Case registered against 763 teachers
LAHORE, May 4: The Civil Lines police on Friday booked 763 schoolteachers, including 31 nominated, for lodging an agitation on The Mall despite a ban.
The FIR was registered under sections 290, 991 and 188 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC).
Those nominated are office bearers and representatives of the Punjab Teachers Union (PTU) and the Joint Action Committee of Teachers (JACT), Punjab. However, no arrest was made.
Hundreds of teachers had protested on The Mall on Thursday and staged
The FIR was registered under sections 290, 991 and 188 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC).
Those nominated are office bearers and representatives of the Punjab Teachers Union (PTU) and the Joint Action Committee of Teachers (JACT), Punjab. However, no arrest was made.
Hundreds of teachers had protested on The Mall on Thursday and staged
Shakeel’s solo walk on ‘Us Gali Na Jawin’
LAHORE, May 4: Popular TV artiste from Karachi Shakeel is in Lahore to perform a solo performance at theatre, a trend in performing arts rarely seen in Pakistan.
‘Us Gali Na Jawin’, an Urdu play with a Punjabi title written and directed by Sarmad Sehbhai, is being organised by the Lahore Arts Council. The play will be staged at Alhamra Art Centre, The Mall, for three days from April 6. Shakeel has acted the performance in 2011 in Islamabad, organised by the Pakistan National Council of
‘Us Gali Na Jawin’, an Urdu play with a Punjabi title written and directed by Sarmad Sehbhai, is being organised by the Lahore Arts Council. The play will be staged at Alhamra Art Centre, The Mall, for three days from April 6. Shakeel has acted the performance in 2011 in Islamabad, organised by the Pakistan National Council of
Young Doctors Association announces protests from 9th May
LAHORE, May 4: The Young Doctors Association, Punjab has announced protests from May 9 against delay on part of the provincial government in taking steps for a service structure for all cadres of doctors.
Talking to the media at Services Hospital on Friday, YDA Punjab president Dr Hamid Butt said young doctors working in all public hospitals of the province would start protests from May 9. YDA spokesman Dr Nasir Abbas, Dr Javed Malik and Dr
Mudasar Razaq were also present.
“We have no
Talking to the media at Services Hospital on Friday, YDA Punjab president Dr Hamid Butt said young doctors working in all public hospitals of the province would start protests from May 9. YDA spokesman Dr Nasir Abbas, Dr Javed Malik and Dr
Mudasar Razaq were also present.
“We have no
A Primary School Teacher Suspended
LAKKI MARWAT, May 4: Headmistress of a primary school was suspended from service after the school was found closed on Friday.
On public complaints elementary and secondary education department’s executive district officer Haji Mir Azam Khan paid surprise inspection visit to Government Girls Primary School in Bega Tajazai locality and found it closed before the scheduled time.
The EDO issued on spot suspension orders of the headmistress and directed officials to deduct salaries of absent
On public complaints elementary and secondary education department’s executive district officer Haji Mir Azam Khan paid surprise inspection visit to Government Girls Primary School in Bega Tajazai locality and found it closed before the scheduled time.
The EDO issued on spot suspension orders of the headmistress and directed officials to deduct salaries of absent
No high school for Uthmanzai area students
GHALANAI, May 4: Most of the students in Uthmanzai area of Pandiali tehsil of Mohmand Agency are saying goodbye to education after passing middle school examinations as there is no high school in their area.
Uthmanzai is a far-flung and backward area of Pandiali tehsil with low literacy rate. Residents of the area said that buildings of both the high and middle schools in Hashim Kor and Ajmal Uthmanzai respectively were ready, but teaching staff was not sanctioned for these schools.
The
Uthmanzai is a far-flung and backward area of Pandiali tehsil with low literacy rate. Residents of the area said that buildings of both the high and middle schools in Hashim Kor and Ajmal Uthmanzai respectively were ready, but teaching staff was not sanctioned for these schools.
The
Rebuilding of flood-hit schools Khyber Pakhtunkhwa looking towards donors for help
PESHAWAR, May 4: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa elementary and secondary education department is intensely trying to persuade local and foreign donors to help it rebuild educational institutions destroyed by the 2010 flashfloods in the province, it is learnt.
According to a recent E&SE department survey, the 2010 flashfloods had destroyed 152 schools in the province, mostly in Kohistan, Swat and Charsadda, while the land of 75 of them was also eroded away.
Sources told Dawn that the
According to a recent E&SE department survey, the 2010 flashfloods had destroyed 152 schools in the province, mostly in Kohistan, Swat and Charsadda, while the land of 75 of them was also eroded away.
Sources told Dawn that the
University teachers body ICUPSA splits into two groups
PESHAWAR, May 4: The Islamia College University, Peshawar, Staff Association (ICUPSA) on Friday split into two groups in its general body meeting.
The meeting was convened by members to discuss issues, which cropped up after the university’s Senate met of late.
According to a news release issued by ICUPSA secretary general Jehanzeb Shaoor, the meeting was requisitioned by members and under the association’s Constitution, all signatories to the requisition were bound to show
The meeting was convened by members to discuss issues, which cropped up after the university’s Senate met of late.
According to a news release issued by ICUPSA secretary general Jehanzeb Shaoor, the meeting was requisitioned by members and under the association’s Constitution, all signatories to the requisition were bound to show
Exhibition of children’s art in Karachi
KARACHI, May 4: An exhibition of artworks by children with special nee-ds opens at The Art Gall-ery at 11am on Saturday.
The show titled ‘Chan-ging special needs into op-portunities’ will continue on
The show titled ‘Chan-ging special needs into op-portunities’ will continue on
Schools, hospitals to open and the education board’s examinations would be held as usual on Saturday
KARACHI, May 4: Senior government officials said on Friday that government schools and hospitals would remain open and the education board’s examinations would be held as usual on Saturdays, declared weekly holidays by the Sindh government on Thursday.
The controller of examination of the Board of Secondary Education, Karachi, Rafia Mallah, said the SSC annual examination for Sindhi and other papers of Class IX would be conducted as per the schedule on May 5 at all centres except those in
The controller of examination of the Board of Secondary Education, Karachi, Rafia Mallah, said the SSC annual examination for Sindhi and other papers of Class IX would be conducted as per the schedule on May 5 at all centres except those in
Protest against Quaid-e-Azam University QAU students’ expulsion Lahore Press Club
LAHORE - Students from universities across Punjab gathered near the Lahore Press Club on Friday to express their solidarity with the Quaid-e-Azam University students who were expelled by the varsity administration after protesting against the institution’s policies.
It is pertinent to mention here that the Quaid-e-Azam University had expelled the 11 students after they staged a peaceful protest against the dictatorial policies of the administration. They were also banned from entering the
It is pertinent to mention here that the Quaid-e-Azam University had expelled the 11 students after they staged a peaceful protest against the dictatorial policies of the administration. They were also banned from entering the
exhibition of paintings by Tariq Javed exhibits masterpieces at Ejaz Art Gallery
LAHORE: An exhibition of paintings by Tariq Javed was held at Ejaz Art Gallery on Friday.
A large number of art lovers attended the event and were impressed by the work put on display. They spoke highly of the paintings as well as the painter.
Tariq Javed is a prolific artist who has a very individual style. He is an accomplished draughtsman who enjoys painting complex scenes with figures and a profusion of decorative elements. Over the years, he has gone from realism to abstract.
He
A large number of art lovers attended the event and were impressed by the work put on display. They spoke highly of the paintings as well as the painter.
Tariq Javed is a prolific artist who has a very individual style. He is an accomplished draughtsman who enjoys painting complex scenes with figures and a profusion of decorative elements. Over the years, he has gone from realism to abstract.
He
Court seeks record of body that reappointed Punjab University vice chancellor, PU VC
Court seeks record of body that reappointed PU VC
LAHORE Lahore High Court Chief Justice Sheikh Azmat Saeed on Friday, while hearing a petition challenging the reappointment of Dr Mujahid Kamran as the Punjab University vice chancellor, summoned until May 18 the record of the search committee that reappointed him.
A lawyer, Fayyaz Ahmad Mehr, had moved the petition, stating that Dr Kamran was reappointed on January 1, 2012, in violation of law and rules, as he had already completed his
LAHORE Lahore High Court Chief Justice Sheikh Azmat Saeed on Friday, while hearing a petition challenging the reappointment of Dr Mujahid Kamran as the Punjab University vice chancellor, summoned until May 18 the record of the search committee that reappointed him.
A lawyer, Fayyaz Ahmad Mehr, had moved the petition, stating that Dr Kamran was reappointed on January 1, 2012, in violation of law and rules, as he had already completed his
shahbaz for Pak-Turk technological exchange mutual exchange of technology and technical expertise.
shahbaz for Pak-Turk technological exchange
LAHORE Shahbaz Sharif has said that Pakistan and Turkey are two important countries of the Islamic world, which have vast potential in the economic and industrial sectors. He said that both countries could achieve the targets of development through mutual exchange of technology and technical expertise. He was talking to a delegation of the Turk power generation companies. Launching of new power generation projects in Punjab was discussed in detail
LAHORE Shahbaz Sharif has said that Pakistan and Turkey are two important countries of the Islamic world, which have vast potential in the economic and industrial sectors. He said that both countries could achieve the targets of development through mutual exchange of technology and technical expertise. He was talking to a delegation of the Turk power generation companies. Launching of new power generation projects in Punjab was discussed in detail
University of Karachi KU to hold test for post-graduate admissions Post-Graduate Admission 2012
KU to hold test for post-graduate admissions tomorrow
KARACHI: University of Karachi (KU) on Friday announced that the admission test for Post-Graduate Admission 2012 would be conducted on May 6 (tomorrow). In a press release issued by the university, the candidates were directed to reach their respective departments/centres/ institutes at 09:00am along with their original NICs and admit cards. “Admit cards can be collected till May 5 (today) from the respective departments”, the
KARACHI: University of Karachi (KU) on Friday announced that the admission test for Post-Graduate Admission 2012 would be conducted on May 6 (tomorrow). In a press release issued by the university, the candidates were directed to reach their respective departments/centres/ institutes at 09:00am along with their original NICs and admit cards. “Admit cards can be collected till May 5 (today) from the respective departments”, the
University of Karachi (KU) announced last date for submission of MA exam forms
KU announced last date for submission of MA exam forms
KARACHI The University of Karachi (KU) has announced date for the submission of examination form for MA, double MA (first and second year) private. Students can submit their forms till May 31 with a prescribed fee of Rs 2,450 to the bank counter situated at the Silver Jubilee Gate of the university. staff
KARACHI The University of Karachi (KU) has announced date for the submission of examination form for MA, double MA (first and second year) private. Students can submit their forms till May 31 with a prescribed fee of Rs 2,450 to the bank counter situated at the Silver Jubilee Gate of the university. staff
One-day training at University of Karachi KU to inculcate gender sensitivity USAID and Aurat Foundation
One-day training at KU to inculcate gender sensitivity
KARACHI: In order to inculcate gender sensitivity in the non-teaching staff, Director Centre of Excellence for Women’s Studies, University of Karachi (KU), Prof Dr Nasreen Aslam Shah is organising a training programme on May 5 (today). A statement issued here on Saturday said that the training would be organised in collaboration with the USAID and Aurat Foundation. Almost 25 male and female participants from different administrative
KARACHI: In order to inculcate gender sensitivity in the non-teaching staff, Director Centre of Excellence for Women’s Studies, University of Karachi (KU), Prof Dr Nasreen Aslam Shah is organising a training programme on May 5 (today). A statement issued here on Saturday said that the training would be organised in collaboration with the USAID and Aurat Foundation. Almost 25 male and female participants from different administrative
Indian scouts given warm welcome at IMCG, PNCA Islamabad Model College for Girls (IMCG) and the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA)
Indian scouts given warm welcome at IMCG, PNCA
Staff Report
ISLAMABAD: A delegation of Indian scouts visited Islamabad Model College for Girls (IMCG) and the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) on Friday.
On their arrival at the IMCG, the college principal and Girls Guide Pakistan Chairperson Naveed Hameed received the guests. Director General Shaheen Khan, Director (Schools) Tariq Masood and other high officials of the Directorate of Education were also present on the
Staff Report
ISLAMABAD: A delegation of Indian scouts visited Islamabad Model College for Girls (IMCG) and the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) on Friday.
On their arrival at the IMCG, the college principal and Girls Guide Pakistan Chairperson Naveed Hameed received the guests. Director General Shaheen Khan, Director (Schools) Tariq Masood and other high officials of the Directorate of Education were also present on the
National University of Modern Languages (NUML) Debating Society holds Declamation Contest
NUML Debating Society holds Declamation Contest
* Amateur speakers showered with commendations from audience
Staff Report
ISLAMABAD: Participants with their heart-touching verses, dramatic rise and fall of pitch, literary dictions, scholastic themes, metaphoric vocabulary, meticulously practiced pronunciation and pithy and crispy delivery of their speeches were showered with commendations and accolades from their university fellows and teachers at Interdepartmental Declamation
* Amateur speakers showered with commendations from audience
Staff Report
ISLAMABAD: Participants with their heart-touching verses, dramatic rise and fall of pitch, literary dictions, scholastic themes, metaphoric vocabulary, meticulously practiced pronunciation and pithy and crispy delivery of their speeches were showered with commendations and accolades from their university fellows and teachers at Interdepartmental Declamation
Shifa Hospital’s liver transplant programme hailed College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP)
Shifa Hospital’s liver transplant programme hailed
Staff Report
ISLAMABAD: College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP) President Prof Zafarullah Chaudhry has commended Shifa International Hospital (SIH) for starting the living donor liver transplant programme for the first time in Pakistan.
He congratulated the SIH Chief Executive Dr Manzoor H Qazi and the liver transplant team for performing the first ever living donor paediatric liver transplant of a 12-year-old child at
Staff Report
ISLAMABAD: College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP) President Prof Zafarullah Chaudhry has commended Shifa International Hospital (SIH) for starting the living donor liver transplant programme for the first time in Pakistan.
He congratulated the SIH Chief Executive Dr Manzoor H Qazi and the liver transplant team for performing the first ever living donor paediatric liver transplant of a 12-year-old child at
2-day National Thalassaemia Conference opens at Al-Mizan campus of the Islamic International Medical College
2-day national thalassaemia moot opens today
Staff Report
ISLAMABAD: A two-day National Thalassaemia Conference opens at Al-Mizan campus of the Islamic International Medical College today (Saturday).
Renowned scientist Dr Samar Mubarakmand will be the chief guest at the inaugural session of the conference.
Thalassaemia Federation of Pakistan (TFP) Convener Dr Yasmin Rashid and the Riphah International University (RIU) Vice Chancellor Dr Anis Ahmad will be the keynote speakers at
Staff Report
ISLAMABAD: A two-day National Thalassaemia Conference opens at Al-Mizan campus of the Islamic International Medical College today (Saturday).
Renowned scientist Dr Samar Mubarakmand will be the chief guest at the inaugural session of the conference.
Thalassaemia Federation of Pakistan (TFP) Convener Dr Yasmin Rashid and the Riphah International University (RIU) Vice Chancellor Dr Anis Ahmad will be the keynote speakers at
Music Department of PU College of Art & Design holds recital performance by its students and faculty members at Alhamra Hall
LAHORE - The Music Department of PU College of Art & Design organised a music recital performance by its students and faculty members at Alhamra Hall.
PU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran was the chief guest on the occasion while PU Registrar Prof Dr Khan Raas Masood, Principal CAD Prof Dr Rahat Naveed Masood, Chairman Israr Chishtee, Shah Nawaz Zaidi, renowned vocalist Ustad Badar-uz-Zaman Khan, Jamshaid Chishti, Raqay Jameel, faculty members and a large number of students
PU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran was the chief guest on the occasion while PU Registrar Prof Dr Khan Raas Masood, Principal CAD Prof Dr Rahat Naveed Masood, Chairman Israr Chishtee, Shah Nawaz Zaidi, renowned vocalist Ustad Badar-uz-Zaman Khan, Jamshaid Chishti, Raqay Jameel, faculty members and a large number of students
Cardiology workshop continues Live International Interventional Cardiology Workshop organised by Army Cardiac Centre Lahore
LAHORE – The three-day Live International Interventional Cardiology Workshop organised by Army Cardiac Centre Lahore continued with its second session on Friday.
The main highlights of the session were based on live didactic presentations from internationally renowned heart surgeon Dr Run–Lin Gao from Beijing, China, Dr Antonio Colombo from Milan, Italy and Dr Roxana Mehran from New York, USA. A wide spectrum of complex angioplasty cases and stent procedures were chosen for live
The main highlights of the session were based on live didactic presentations from internationally renowned heart surgeon Dr Run–Lin Gao from Beijing, China, Dr Antonio Colombo from Milan, Italy and Dr Roxana Mehran from New York, USA. A wide spectrum of complex angioplasty cases and stent procedures were chosen for live
Lahore High Court LHC seeks record on plea against Punjab University vice chancellor PU VC
Lahore High Court chief justice on Friday summoned record of Search Committee on a petition challenging reappointment of Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran as Punjab University vice chancellor.
During the course of the hearing, CJ Sheikh Azmat Saeed remarked that the dignity of such a historic educational institute would be maintained. The judge said the institute produced many learned people. He also took pride in being a former student of the Punjab University.
Earlier,
During the course of the hearing, CJ Sheikh Azmat Saeed remarked that the dignity of such a historic educational institute would be maintained. The judge said the institute produced many learned people. He also took pride in being a former student of the Punjab University.
Earlier,
case against 732 teachers booked for rally Meanwhile, Punjab Teachers Union (PTU)
THE Civil Lines Police have registered a case against 732 teachers for violating Section 144 on The Mall.
However, none of the accused teacher was arrested. Around one thousand teachers had protested for their pay package on The Mall on Thursday in sheer violation of Section 144.
Meanwhile, Punjab Teachers Union (PTU) has warned the Punjab government that if they do not withdraw case against teachers, they will give collective arrests.
PTU office-bearers,
However, none of the accused teacher was arrested. Around one thousand teachers had protested for their pay package on The Mall on Thursday in sheer violation of Section 144.
Meanwhile, Punjab Teachers Union (PTU) has warned the Punjab government that if they do not withdraw case against teachers, they will give collective arrests.
PTU office-bearers,
Schools served with notices Private School Institution Sindh (DPIS) barred the singing of national anthem at their morning assemblies
Karachi
The Directorate of Private School Institution Sindh (DPIS) on Friday sent notices to some of the leading private schools, which barred the singing of national anthem at their morning assemblies.
The notices were served in response to a news report titled “Elite schools say no to national anthem” published in The News on Thursday. “They have been given three days to come up with an answer,” Director DPIS Mansoob Siddiqui told The News after a meeting of
The Directorate of Private School Institution Sindh (DPIS) on Friday sent notices to some of the leading private schools, which barred the singing of national anthem at their morning assemblies.
The notices were served in response to a news report titled “Elite schools say no to national anthem” published in The News on Thursday. “They have been given three days to come up with an answer,” Director DPIS Mansoob Siddiqui told The News after a meeting of
Response to withdrawal of PSW UK higher education at a UK University for UK qualification
1. UK higher education at a UK University such as Northampton leads to qualification that are globally recognized as a mark of quality. As such, UK graduates are able to find aspiration employment opportunities across the world ie not only in the UK but also back home in Pakistan and in other parts of the world. We have alumni working for multiple national companies in Singapore. USA Canada, China, UAE, Australia and many other countries as well as many more pursuing excellent careers in
Elite schools’ defiance over national anthem stirs debate in PA Senior Education Minister
Karachi
Senior Education Minister Pir Mazhar-ul-Haq on Friday informed the Sindh Assembly that his ministry had taken serious notice of a report published in The News, which pointed out that some of the elite schools of Karachi had banned the singing of the national anthem by their students.
Haq expressed his extreme displeasure at some of the elite schools that considered singing the national anthem a “waste of
Students showcase science projects highlighted the importance of documenting, collecting and analysing data
Islamabad: All the Roots campuses focus on science and social studies projects that highlighted the importance of documenting, collecting and analysing data expanding the horizons of the young minds by exposing them to new ideas and the importance of team work.
Students showed their skills by coming up with exceptional projects, which showcased their talents and improved their critical thinking. Roots Montessori had an open day based on the theme of summer splash/ beach day.
Students showed their skills by coming up with exceptional projects, which showcased their talents and improved their critical thinking. Roots Montessori had an open day based on the theme of summer splash/ beach day.
Fun Gala 2012 jointly organized by the Jinnah Institute of Informatics and Commerce (JIIC) and Rawalpindi College of Commerce (RCC)
Rawalpindi: Central leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Pirzada Rahat Quddusi has called upon the students that they should leave no stone unturned to equip themselves with the contemporary education to successfully cope with the future challenges.
According to a press release, he stated this while addressing ‘Fun Gala 2012’ jointly organized by the Jinnah Institute of Informatics and Commerce (JIIC) and Rawalpindi College of Commerce (RCC) here at the Rawalpindi Arts
According to a press release, he stated this while addressing ‘Fun Gala 2012’ jointly organized by the Jinnah Institute of Informatics and Commerce (JIIC) and Rawalpindi College of Commerce (RCC) here at the Rawalpindi Arts
Seniors need their nutrients Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Everyone should eat a healthy, balanced and nutrient-rich diet, especially seniors, who have special nutritional needs.
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics says these nutrients are especially important as we get older:
* Vitamin D and calcium, through fortified foods, low-fat dairy products, leafy green vegetables and fish.
* Vitamin B12, through fish, seafood, lean meats and vitamin B12-fortified cereals.
* Fiber, through fruits,
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics says these nutrients are especially important as we get older:
* Vitamin D and calcium, through fortified foods, low-fat dairy products, leafy green vegetables and fish.
* Vitamin B12, through fish, seafood, lean meats and vitamin B12-fortified cereals.
* Fiber, through fruits,
British High Commissioner hosts English Speaking Union (ESU) spring meeting
Islamabad
The spring meeting of the English Speaking Union (ESU) was held at the residence of its patron, British High Commissioner Adam Thomson and besides members, there were some wannabe persons as well who came to check out what the ESU is all about. After this very pleasant social interaction, it’s certain the membership must have risen by a few persons! After a period of waiting for everyone to arrive, guests were led to the free seating set-up; chose the persons they
The spring meeting of the English Speaking Union (ESU) was held at the residence of its patron, British High Commissioner Adam Thomson and besides members, there were some wannabe persons as well who came to check out what the ESU is all about. After this very pleasant social interaction, it’s certain the membership must have risen by a few persons! After a period of waiting for everyone to arrive, guests were led to the free seating set-up; chose the persons they
People’s Students Federation (PSF) youth storm Benazir Income Supports Programme (BISP) office
PSF youth storm BISP office Islamabad: Dozens of angry youth of People’s Students Federation (PSF) stormed into the head office of Benazir Income Supports Programme (BISP) at J-Block in Pak Secretariat on Friday. They ransacked the office saying that their own government was ignoring them, the BISP sources said. The PSF youth broke windowpanes and destroyed the furniture during the rampage. A police team of the Secretariat police station rushed to the scene and tackled the situation but the
postponed Inter exams today news date of inter examination 2012 Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK)
Karachi
According to a notification by the Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK), all the examinations of classes XI and XII which were scheduled for today will now be held after May 28 due to the Sindh government’s decision to observe Saturdays as a weekly holiday. This was decided at a meeting of the examination conduct committee of the board. According to the new schedule, the papers scheduled for May 12 will be held on May 29, the May 19 papers will be held on May
According to a notification by the Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK), all the examinations of classes XI and XII which were scheduled for today will now be held after May 28 due to the Sindh government’s decision to observe Saturdays as a weekly holiday. This was decided at a meeting of the examination conduct committee of the board. According to the new schedule, the papers scheduled for May 12 will be held on May 29, the May 19 papers will be held on May
Photography exhibition at Gallery Louvre
ISLAMABAD, May 3: Good art speaks for itself. And in a breath of fresh air, Javaid Khan’s works of photography spoke plenty at Gallery Louvre on Thursday as Khan presented his first unconventional work of photography in Islamabad.
Khan is a prolific photographer who has been photographing nature for several years and has traveled all over Pakistan capturing it at its finest moments and has also got published locally as well as internationally. He can be especially recognised by the
Khan is a prolific photographer who has been photographing nature for several years and has traveled all over Pakistan capturing it at its finest moments and has also got published locally as well as internationally. He can be especially recognised by the
Teachers announce boycott of non-academic duties
LAHORE, May 3: Demanding higher pay scales, better allowances and job quota for their wards etc, hundreds of schoolteachers held a meeting-cum-demo at Nasser Bagh on Thursday, besides staging five sit-ins on The Mall.
They announced that they would boycott all non-academic duties as the authorities concerned had been ignoring their longstanding demands.
The demo-meeting was called by the Punjab Teachers Union (PTU) and the Joint Action Committee of Teachers (JACT), Punjab.
Attended by
They announced that they would boycott all non-academic duties as the authorities concerned had been ignoring their longstanding demands.
The demo-meeting was called by the Punjab Teachers Union (PTU) and the Joint Action Committee of Teachers (JACT), Punjab.
Attended by
Punjab Higher Education Department plans evaluation of public-sector colleges
LAHORE, May 3: The Punjab Higher Education Department is planning to put in place monitoring and evaluation system for public sector colleges, which so far never come under scrutiny.
Sources in the department said an institutional mechanism would be developed to rank all public sector colleges on the pattern of universities’ ranking by the Higher Education Commission. In the next budget, the department would also ensure funds to maintain the missing facilities excluding construction of new
Sources in the department said an institutional mechanism would be developed to rank all public sector colleges on the pattern of universities’ ranking by the Higher Education Commission. In the next budget, the department would also ensure funds to maintain the missing facilities excluding construction of new
Book on history of Urdu by Dr Tariq Rehman
LAHORE, May 3: A book titled ‘From Hindi to Urdu: A Social and Political History’ by Dr Tariq Rehman was launched at the Oxford Bookshop, Mini Market, Gulberg, on Thursday.
The book was on the socio-political history of Urdu and the first of its kind. It analysed the historiography of the language, narratives about its names, linguistic ancestry, place of birth and relates to the politics of identity construction among the
Hindus and Muslims of India during the last two
The book was on the socio-political history of Urdu and the first of its kind. It analysed the historiography of the language, narratives about its names, linguistic ancestry, place of birth and relates to the politics of identity construction among the
Hindus and Muslims of India during the last two
KP to double education budget declared
PESHAWAR, May 3: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to enhance its budget for education sector from two per cent to four per cent of the gross domestic product in the next financial year.
The decision was made during a meeting of the provincial cabinet here on Thursday with Chief Minister Ameer Haider Khan Hoti in the chair.
During a media briefing afterwards, information minister Mian Iftikhar Hussain declared the proposed increase in education budget a landmark in the
The decision was made during a meeting of the provincial cabinet here on Thursday with Chief Minister Ameer Haider Khan Hoti in the chair.
During a media briefing afterwards, information minister Mian Iftikhar Hussain declared the proposed increase in education budget a landmark in the
Thursday, 3 May 2012
University of Health Sciences (UHS) 65th meeting
The 65th meeting of Advanced Studies and Research Board of the University of Health Sciences (UHS) was held here on Thursday with Vice Chancellor Prof IA Naveed in the chair.
According to a press release, the board considered the thesis reports of Dr. Salman Idrees for M.Phil (Biochemistry), Dr. Muhammad Jawad Anwar for M.Phil (Chemical Pathology), Dr. Malik Shahid Shoukat for M.Phil (Community Medicine), Dr. Muhammad Tahir Saeed for M.Phil (Haematology), Dr. Ehsan Ullah for M.Phil
According to a press release, the board considered the thesis reports of Dr. Salman Idrees for M.Phil (Biochemistry), Dr. Muhammad Jawad Anwar for M.Phil (Chemical Pathology), Dr. Malik Shahid Shoukat for M.Phil (Community Medicine), Dr. Muhammad Tahir Saeed for M.Phil (Haematology), Dr. Ehsan Ullah for M.Phil
A blend of colour and style at Ejaz Gallery
A solo exhibition of Tariq Javed’s latest body of works – a profusion of colour & style – is going to be held at Ejaz Galleries today (Friday) afternoon.
A prolific artist with individual style, Tariq Javed is an accomplished draughtsman who enjoys painting complex scenes with figures and a profusion of decorative elements. Over the years he has gone from realism to abstract and nonobjective phases in his work. Art enthusiasts have been following his work for decades with
A prolific artist with individual style, Tariq Javed is an accomplished draughtsman who enjoys painting complex scenes with figures and a profusion of decorative elements. Over the years he has gone from realism to abstract and nonobjective phases in his work. Art enthusiasts have been following his work for decades with
University of Health Sciences (UHS) holds 65th Advanced Studies and Research Board meeting
LAHORE - The 65th meeting of the University of Health Sciences (UHS) Advanced Studies and Research Board was held here on Thursday with Vice-Chancellor Prof IA Naveed in the chair.
The board considered the thesis reports several scholars, including Dr Salman Idrees for MPhil (Biochemistry), Dr Muhammad Jawad Anwar for MPhil (Chemical Pathology), Dr Malik Shahid Shoukat for MPhil (Community Medicine), Dr Mahmood Qureshi for MPhil (Oral Pathology), Dr Rubina Iqbal for MPhil (Pharmacology) and
The board considered the thesis reports several scholars, including Dr Salman Idrees for MPhil (Biochemistry), Dr Muhammad Jawad Anwar for MPhil (Chemical Pathology), Dr Malik Shahid Shoukat for MPhil (Community Medicine), Dr Mahmood Qureshi for MPhil (Oral Pathology), Dr Rubina Iqbal for MPhil (Pharmacology) and
1,287 students of Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) graduates receive degrees
ISLAMABAD - As many as 1,287 students of Quaid-i-Azam University received degrees of MSc, MPhil and PhD at the 5th convocation held here on Thursday. Senate Chairman Syed Nayyer Hussain Bokhari distributed the degrees and medals among the students. A total of 887 MSc, 281 MPhil 115 PhDs received their degrees in the ceremony while 135 outshining students were also awarded chancellor and president gold medals for obtaining high marks in their respective disciplines.
In his message, President
In his message, President
Young comperes awarded and certificates for talent hunt discovery
ISLAMABAD: Over 40 young comperes received awards and certificates on completion of two-day compering workshop under Talent Hunt programme of Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) on Thursday.
PNCA Director General Tauqeer Nasir distributed certificates among the participants for their performance during the workshop that was organised by the PNCA in collaboration with Ministry of National Heritage and Integration.
The talent discovery project was initiated for Talent Bank of
PNCA Director General Tauqeer Nasir distributed certificates among the participants for their performance during the workshop that was organised by the PNCA in collaboration with Ministry of National Heritage and Integration.
The talent discovery project was initiated for Talent Bank of
Press preview of print makers’ show today at Nomad
ISLAMABAD: An exhibition of exquisite art pieces will be held today (Friday) in a press preview by Atif Khan and Zaira A Zaka at Nomad Art Gallery. The collection of series of works entitled ‘Brick by Brick’ in the medium of photo etching and aquatint, ‘Landscape of the heart’ in medium of archival digital print will remain on display until May 16. Meanwhile, a solo exhibition of paintings by Susanne Husemann concluded on Thursday at the gallery with display of European culture and
Cleanliness Awareness walk on cleanliness held at KU
KARACHI: Department of Psychology, University of Karachi (KU), organised a campaign entitled ‘Awareness walk on cleanliness’ at the university premises on Thursday.
Dean Faculty of Arts Prof Dr Zafar Iqbal inaugurated the campaign through ribbon cutting along with chairperson of Psychology Department Rubina Feroz. Many teachers and students were also present. The project was initiated under the course of social psychology.
As per details, students placed dustbins at various places in
Dean Faculty of Arts Prof Dr Zafar Iqbal inaugurated the campaign through ribbon cutting along with chairperson of Psychology Department Rubina Feroz. Many teachers and students were also present. The project was initiated under the course of social psychology.
As per details, students placed dustbins at various places in
MoU signed for promotion of tourism in Pakistan
The nine-member Inter University Consortium for the Promotion of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities (IUCPSS) and Tourism Development Corporation of Punjab (TDCP) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for undertaking joint programmes to promote tourism in Pakistan.
Dr Muhammad Mukhtar, Chairperson, IUCPSS/Vice Chancellor of the Islamia University Bahawalpur, and Saad S Khan, Managing Director, TDCP, represented their respective organisations in the signing
Dr Muhammad Mukhtar, Chairperson, IUCPSS/Vice Chancellor of the Islamia University Bahawalpur, and Saad S Khan, Managing Director, TDCP, represented their respective organisations in the signing
QAU faculty condemned manhandling of associate professor
Faculty members of the Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) have condemned the manhandling of Dr. Irfan Zia Qureshi, an associate professor at the Department of Animal Sciences, by a university official.
According to sources, Dr. Qureshi complained to Dr. Masoom Yasinzai, vice-chancellor of the Quaid-i-Azam University, on Friday, when a group of students under the banner of Quaidian Students Federation was protesting, that the administration, hostel staffers and security people, including
According to sources, Dr. Qureshi complained to Dr. Masoom Yasinzai, vice-chancellor of the Quaid-i-Azam University, on Friday, when a group of students under the banner of Quaidian Students Federation was protesting, that the administration, hostel staffers and security people, including
Teachers protest rally for pay scale revision
LAHORE – Punjab Teachers’ Union and Teachers Joint Action Committee took out a protest rally for their demands from Nasir Bagh to Regal Chowk, The Mall here on Thursday.
The teachers, hailing from across the province were having placards and banners inscribed with slogans highlighting their demands. They also chanted slogans and staged sit-in in front of various places. On the occasion, teacher leaders including Rai Abdullah, Sheikh Hasanaat, Ch Basharat Gujar, Haji Islam, Arshad
The teachers, hailing from across the province were having placards and banners inscribed with slogans highlighting their demands. They also chanted slogans and staged sit-in in front of various places. On the occasion, teacher leaders including Rai Abdullah, Sheikh Hasanaat, Ch Basharat Gujar, Haji Islam, Arshad
Need stressed to end child labour in seminar child education
LAHORE – Lahore College for Women University in collaboration with Child Care Foundation held a seminar on child education titled “The role of educational institutions and civil society in the education of underprivileged children in Pakistan.” here on Thursday.
Adviser to Punjab Chief Minister Zakia Shahnawaz presided over the seminar while other speakers on the occasion included Justice (R) Nasira Javed Iqbal, Dr. Pervaiz Ahmad Khan, Secretary Literacy and Non-Formal Basic
Adviser to Punjab Chief Minister Zakia Shahnawaz presided over the seminar while other speakers on the occasion included Justice (R) Nasira Javed Iqbal, Dr. Pervaiz Ahmad Khan, Secretary Literacy and Non-Formal Basic
Chinese delegation visits PU
LAHORE - An eight-member Chinese delegation of Shenzhen Chamber of E-Commerce on Thursday called on PU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran at his office.
Director External Linkages Maria Maldonado arranged the meeting in which Chairperson of Shenzhen Chamber of E-Commerce Jennifer Tong, General Secretary Yilin Wen, Vice President Minfei Yan, CEO Best Source International Helen Ho, President and CEO Hueway Technology Jackson Zheng, and others participated.
While briefing the
Director External Linkages Maria Maldonado arranged the meeting in which Chairperson of Shenzhen Chamber of E-Commerce Jennifer Tong, General Secretary Yilin Wen, Vice President Minfei Yan, CEO Best Source International Helen Ho, President and CEO Hueway Technology Jackson Zheng, and others participated.
While briefing the
Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) holding exams from 7th May
KARACHI - Chairman Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) Prof Anwar Ahmed Zai has announced that the board has all set arrangements to conduct the first phase of Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Part-I & II Annual Examinations, starting from May 7.
The board has already sent enrolment cards to the institutions concerned, he said adding the enrolment cards having scanned photographs of the candidates would mitigate chances of impersonation cases during the
The board has already sent enrolment cards to the institutions concerned, he said adding the enrolment cards having scanned photographs of the candidates would mitigate chances of impersonation cases during the
Police tighten grip on Lyari-Karachi
KARACHI - The seven day long gun-battle between the police and gangsters in Lyari claimed at least 40 lives while hundreds of others were wounded in the conflict.
Meanwhile, elders of various Baloch tribes were among the negotiating team trying to convince Uzair Baloch, Zafar Baloch and Baba Ladla to evacuate the area or surrender before the police. Sources privy to the matter disclosed that elders of Lyari gangsters having head money are ready to surrender but they are seeking
Meanwhile, elders of various Baloch tribes were among the negotiating team trying to convince Uzair Baloch, Zafar Baloch and Baba Ladla to evacuate the area or surrender before the police. Sources privy to the matter disclosed that elders of Lyari gangsters having head money are ready to surrender but they are seeking
Pakistani students to mark Nakba Day on 15 May
KARACHI – Several students’ organisations and the Palestine Foundation (PLF) on Thursday announced they would mark May 15 as Nakba Day to express solidarity with the oppressed Palestinians.
They announced special programmes and a campaign in all educational institutions across the country on May 15 to mark the day.
These decisions were made at a joint meeting of the People’s Students’ Federation (PSF), Muslim Students’ Federation (MSF), Islami Jamiat Talba (IJT), Anjuman
They announced special programmes and a campaign in all educational institutions across the country on May 15 to mark the day.
These decisions were made at a joint meeting of the People’s Students’ Federation (PSF), Muslim Students’ Federation (MSF), Islami Jamiat Talba (IJT), Anjuman
Academic losses Grace marks demanded for Lyari students in Karachi
KARACHI - Peak Private Schools Association Sindh President Hyder Ali on Thursday demanded the authorities concerned to postpone holding of SSC Part-I & II (IX & X-Classes) Annual Examinations-2012 in Lyari. He said it was very difficult for the students living in the affected areas to prepare for the examination in such a war-like situation. He said that the postponed papers should be conducted after the situation comes to normalcy in Lyari.
He said the government and all
He said the government and all
Karachi University stipend cheques to needy students
KARACHI - At a time when almost the entire nation is striving to deal with the financial crunch, the Karachi University has owned the financial problems of its students and provided them stipends on need-cum-merit basis, its Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Qaisar said while addressing a ceremony to give away stipend cheques on Thursday.
Students’ Financial Aid Office Director Prof Dr Shakeel Ahmed Khan organised the ceremony in collaboration with the Mitsubishi Corporation
Students’ Financial Aid Office Director Prof Dr Shakeel Ahmed Khan organised the ceremony in collaboration with the Mitsubishi Corporation
Colours of Democracy of painting exhibition
ISLAMABAD – The first ever painting exhibition ‘Colours of Democracy’ was inaugurated here Thursday at Parliament House displaying the works of 24 leading painters depicting country’s maturing parliamentary democracy.
Speaker National Assembly Dr Fehmida Mirza inaugurated the unique event held to commemorate the completion of fourth parliamentary year and beginning of fifth and last parliamentary year of the present National Assembly. All 24 artists from across the country gifted
Speaker National Assembly Dr Fehmida Mirza inaugurated the unique event held to commemorate the completion of fourth parliamentary year and beginning of fifth and last parliamentary year of the present National Assembly. All 24 artists from across the country gifted
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