ISLAMABAD: Floral Art Society of Pakistan (FASP) on Monday organised a competition of floral arrangements, inviting its members to display their skills.
A large number of people participated in the event enthusiastically and displayed different arrangements of fresh flowers, using their aesthetic sense.
Women from different walks of life also attended the show and appreciated the work done by members of the art society.
FASP Lahore President Samina Salman and ex-president Nasreen Amjad
Monday, 14 May 2012
Sino-Pak youth friendship exchange
ISLAMABAD: In order to promote and enhance Sino-Pak youth friendship exchange, a 100-member delegation of the All-China Youth Federation paid a visit to the National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Islamabad, on Monday.
The delegation was headed by All-China Youth Federation Deputy Secretary General Wan Xuejun, and accompanied by Chinese Cultural Counsellor to Pakistan Zhang Yiung Pao.
When the delegation arrived at the campus, Chinese Department head Dr Lei Weizhong, Confucius
The delegation was headed by All-China Youth Federation Deputy Secretary General Wan Xuejun, and accompanied by Chinese Cultural Counsellor to Pakistan Zhang Yiung Pao.
When the delegation arrived at the campus, Chinese Department head Dr Lei Weizhong, Confucius
Mashkoor Raza’s painting exhibition kicks off
LAHORE: A colourful solo painting exhibition of well-known artist Mashkoor Raza kicked off at the Revivers Galleria on Monday.
Recurrent images of women and horses were seen in Raza’s paintings with use of bright colours and sharp brush strokes.
Punjab Education Minister Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman was the chief guest of the event, and inaugurated the exhibition along with Revivers Galleria owner and curator Sara Anjum.
Around 50 oil paintings of the Karachi-based artist were displayed at
Recurrent images of women and horses were seen in Raza’s paintings with use of bright colours and sharp brush strokes.
Punjab Education Minister Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman was the chief guest of the event, and inaugurated the exhibition along with Revivers Galleria owner and curator Sara Anjum.
Around 50 oil paintings of the Karachi-based artist were displayed at
Revolutionise higher education in Pakistan
KARACHI: The Karachi School for Business and Leadership (KSBL) on Monday announced its partnership with the Pakistan International Container Terminal (PICT) Ltd to revolutionise higher education in Pakistan. It may be mentioned here that the PICT had already contributed to the development of one of the KSBL’s state-of-the-art lecture rooms. In this regard, a partnership ceremony was conducted by the PICT at its office in which Capt Haleem Siqqidui invited the Board of Directors of the Karachi
AIOU, Plan International to set up open-schooling system
ISLAMABAD: The Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) with the collaboration of Plan International is ready to set up open-schooling system in Pakistan at the district level to help the government achieve the Millennium Development Goals by 2015.
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) had already been signed between the AIOU and Plan International to provide equal right of opportunity for girls and young women.
This was revealed during the inaugural ceremony of the 10-day master trainer’s
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) had already been signed between the AIOU and Plan International to provide equal right of opportunity for girls and young women.
This was revealed during the inaugural ceremony of the 10-day master trainer’s
Lahore Neuro surgery unit starts operating
LAHORE - Principal Post Graduate Medical Institute and Lahore General Hospital Prof Tariq Salah-ud-Din has said that and a notification regarding posting of doctors, nurses, and paramedics at third Neuro Surgery Unit of the hospital has been issued. This revolutionary step has been taken under the up gradation program of LGH to ensure prompt and modern healthcare facilities to the patients. The opening of new Neuro Surgery Unit will further help those who fall victim to traffic accidents and
Computer nicked from special branch office
KARACHI - A special branch officer and four security guards were suspended here on Monday when an office computer was stolen.
According to DIG Special Branch, Zafar Bukhari, the action was taken when a desktop computer of the office went missing during the presence of the said officer. Although the system did not contain any sensitive data, the departmental action was taken to avert such happenings in future. He said the system was stolen on Sunday from SP political branch office
According to DIG Special Branch, Zafar Bukhari, the action was taken when a desktop computer of the office went missing during the presence of the said officer. Although the system did not contain any sensitive data, the departmental action was taken to avert such happenings in future. He said the system was stolen on Sunday from SP political branch office
ASWJ rally observes Siddique-e-Akbar Day from Numaish Chowrangi to Tibet Centre
KARACHI – Activists of the Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat, formerly known as the (banned) Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan, on Monday took out a rally from Numaish Chowrangi to Tibet Centre to mark the Youm-e-Siddique-e-Akbar (RA) Day.
Qari Rab Nawaz Hanfi, Dr Fayyaz and Maulana Allah, who were heading the rally, in their addresses, regretted that the government did not observe death anniversaries of holy personalities of Islam at the state level.
They complained that the government used to observe
Qari Rab Nawaz Hanfi, Dr Fayyaz and Maulana Allah, who were heading the rally, in their addresses, regretted that the government did not observe death anniversaries of holy personalities of Islam at the state level.
They complained that the government used to observe
Workshop at KU on 18th May
KARACHI - The Karachi University’s Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization is organising a workshop on Intellectual Property Rights, Patents, Copy Rights Laws andTrade Marks in collaboration with the PASTIC–Pakistan Scientific and Technological Information Centre on May 18 at the varsity. KU VC Prof M Qaiser will preside over the event.
# and PASTIC chief Prof Dr Manzoor Soomro will be the chief guest.
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# and PASTIC chief Prof Dr Manzoor Soomro will be the chief guest.
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Yasinzai: IIUI a unique institution
ISLAMABAD – Acting Rector of the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) and Vice Chancellor of the Quadi-e-Azam University (QUA), Dr Masoom Yasinzai has said that International Islamic University, Islamabad is a unique institution which came into being under a philosophy that differentiates it from other universities of the country.
He said that this university should integrate and give message to other universities to promote Islamic values not only within the country but
He said that this university should integrate and give message to other universities to promote Islamic values not only within the country but
Wall chalking eroding Islamabad city’s beauty
ISLAMABAD 2 Intensified wall chalking on all major walls and buildings in the different areas of the capital city is eroding the beauty of city.
The political and religious parties’ student federations, palmists, health clinics and other organizations have pasted their posters on all the walls and even on signboards.
This way not only the city gives dirty look but all its main lanes and streets have lost their identity.
Citizens have voiced protest against this practice, saying
The political and religious parties’ student federations, palmists, health clinics and other organizations have pasted their posters on all the walls and even on signboards.
This way not only the city gives dirty look but all its main lanes and streets have lost their identity.
Citizens have voiced protest against this practice, saying
Rehman Malik: Books have been written on Sharif’s money laundering
Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry should take suo motu notice over the statement made against Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani in connection with the contempt case verdict.
He was addressing a press conference on Monday. Malik said that Shahbaz Sharif should remain a chief minister instead of being an emperor.
Malik said that Sharif brothers had been involved in money laundering. He said that books had also been written on
He was addressing a press conference on Monday. Malik said that Shahbaz Sharif should remain a chief minister instead of being an emperor.
Malik said that Sharif brothers had been involved in money laundering. He said that books had also been written on
Powerful blast rips through Quetta
QUETTA: A powerful explosion ripped through Balochistan’s provincial capital of Quetta on Monday, with casualties feared in the blast, DawnNews reported.
The explosion took place in the city’s Almo Chowk area located on Airport Road.
Initial reports suggested that several people were injured in the blast, while two people were killed in the blast.
Reports also suggested that the the suspected remote-controlled car bomb exploded place near a Frontier Corps (FC) security
The explosion took place in the city’s Almo Chowk area located on Airport Road.
Initial reports suggested that several people were injured in the blast, while two people were killed in the blast.
Reports also suggested that the the suspected remote-controlled car bomb exploded place near a Frontier Corps (FC) security
two heads Baby born in private hospital Lahore pakistan
LAHORE: A baby with two heads was born at a private hospital in the Joharabad area here.
According to the Head Doctor of the private hospital, the birth was normal and the mother is in good health.
The father of the child said he had taken his wife to government hospitals but they had all refused normal
According to the Head Doctor of the private hospital, the birth was normal and the mother is in good health.
The father of the child said he had taken his wife to government hospitals but they had all refused normal
make electricity with water generator Need is the Mother of Invention rehan aziz
Rehan Aziz a maniacal engineer graduate of Swat invent a Generator with 1500 cc engine which works with water and generates 12 kilowatt electricity its really appreciable invention.He proved there is lot of talent in Pakistan they make electricity with water
BIEK has announced Exam centre changed
KARACHI, May 13: The Board of Intermediate Education Karachi has announced that the commercial geography paper-II of the commerce group (regular candidates) originally scheduled for May 9 at the National Government College No.2, will now be held on May 24 at the Govt Degree Boys College, University Road, Gulistan-i-Jauhar.
The paper was cancelled after hooliganism at the centre over use of unfair means by some
The paper was cancelled after hooliganism at the centre over use of unfair means by some
KU extends MA exam form on till May 17
KARACHI, May 13: The University of Karachi has extended the last date for the submission of forms for the upcoming MA (regular candidates) examination till May 17.
In a statement issued on Sunday, it said that candidates could submit their forms at their respective colleges with the prescribed fee of Rs2,675.
Candidates of MA and double-MA (external candidates) could submit the exam forms at the counter of the KU Silver Jubilee Gate bank branch by May 31, it said. According to the
In a statement issued on Sunday, it said that candidates could submit their forms at their respective colleges with the prescribed fee of Rs2,675.
Candidates of MA and double-MA (external candidates) could submit the exam forms at the counter of the KU Silver Jubilee Gate bank branch by May 31, it said. According to the
Courage, confidence, and culinary arts with Ali Nusrat Hussain
Meeting and striking up a conversation with Ali Nusrat Hussain is a moving experience. He can turn the most pessimistic of individuals into an unflinching optimist. He is a visually impaired person but that has nothing to do with his talent.
Ali was born in 1967 in Karachi. He did his BA in English literature from the University of Karachi in 1994 and the next year decided to leave for the United States. Once he reached Texas, he stayed with some of his Pakistani friends, who one fine day
Ali was born in 1967 in Karachi. He did his BA in English literature from the University of Karachi in 1994 and the next year decided to leave for the United States. Once he reached Texas, he stayed with some of his Pakistani friends, who one fine day
Student commits suicide in Satellite Town area
RAWALPINDI, May 13: A college student shot himself dead in Satellite Town area on Sunday.
Mohammad Bilal, a second-year student at a local college killed himself by shooting with a pistol in his house.
Police said he was alone at home as his parents had gone to their native town. The motive behind the suicide was not known yet.
Meanwhile, a daily-wage worker was killed after he fell from the third floor of an under-construction house in the City Police area.
Samiullah Khan 63, was
Mohammad Bilal, a second-year student at a local college killed himself by shooting with a pistol in his house.
Police said he was alone at home as his parents had gone to their native town. The motive behind the suicide was not known yet.
Meanwhile, a daily-wage worker was killed after he fell from the third floor of an under-construction house in the City Police area.
Samiullah Khan 63, was
Cadet college’s completion in Choa Saidan Shah– a forlorn hope
CHAKWAL, May 13: A mega project involving construction of a cadet college in Choa Saidan Shah which should have been completed in 2009 remains a dream, it has been learnt.
The details obtained by Dawn tell a pathetic tale. Executive Committee of the National Economic Council approved Cadet College Choa Saidan Shah in 2006. Pervez Musharraf laid its foundation stone on July 31 the same year and 146 acres were donated by scores of local people. The college should have been built within thirty
The details obtained by Dawn tell a pathetic tale. Executive Committee of the National Economic Council approved Cadet College Choa Saidan Shah in 2006. Pervez Musharraf laid its foundation stone on July 31 the same year and 146 acres were donated by scores of local people. The college should have been built within thirty
Many students still without textbooks in the rural area
ISLAMABAD, May 13: Due to non-delivery of textbooks to majority of schools, especially in the rural area of Islamabad, academic activities have not yet been started properly and the institutions are worried about holding of the exams before summer vacations.
On the other hand, the National Book Foundation (NBF), which provides the textbooks to the institutions, is demanding Rs80 million for the delivery of the books saying private publishers were not releasing the books before payment, Dawn
On the other hand, the National Book Foundation (NBF), which provides the textbooks to the institutions, is demanding Rs80 million for the delivery of the books saying private publishers were not releasing the books before payment, Dawn
Hiring allowance: When it comes to teachers, The government refused to fund
ISLAMABAD, May 13: Teachers living in rented houses in the federal capital have not been paid hiring allowance for the last over two years and there seems no solution to the issue as both the Finance Division and the Capital Administration and Development Division (CADD) have refused to take responsibility.
On the other hand, the amount needed to clear the backlog of the allowance has crossed the mark of Rs1,017 million, Dawn has learnt.A delegation of teachers recently met Liaquat Munir
On the other hand, the amount needed to clear the backlog of the allowance has crossed the mark of Rs1,017 million, Dawn has learnt.A delegation of teachers recently met Liaquat Munir
Raise money for a slum school: Novel idea
ISLAMABAD: Unfavourable circumstances had always made it difficult for the open-air school for underprivileged children in Sector F-6 to be run uninterrupted. But that was when the residents of the federal capital had not intervened.
At an exhibition in Gallery6 on Sunday they bought almost 1, 00 T-shirts that the children from the slums had painted to raise nearly Rs100,000 they needed to build a shelter.
With the help of some philanthropists in the city, Master Mohammad Ayub had
At an exhibition in Gallery6 on Sunday they bought almost 1, 00 T-shirts that the children from the slums had painted to raise nearly Rs100,000 they needed to build a shelter.
With the help of some philanthropists in the city, Master Mohammad Ayub had
B.Com. Part-ii result 2011-2012 Karachi University
Karachi University:University of the Karachi (KU) has announced next month of june B.Com Part 2 regular examination 2011 result june, 2011. B.Com Part 2 result 2010 of Karachi University is available online at the official website of Karachi University.
Karachi University announced B.Com Part 2 Result annual exams 2011.All B.Com part 2 exams of Karachi University were held few months ago. A large number of students were appeared in the B.Com part 2 annual examination 2011 of Karachi University
Karachi University announced B.Com Part 2 Result annual exams 2011.All B.Com part 2 exams of Karachi University were held few months ago. A large number of students were appeared in the B.Com part 2 annual examination 2011 of Karachi University
Clinical psychologists seek ‘service structure therapy’ but pledging to remain peaceful
With doctors, nurses and paramedics already vying for service structure and pharmacists campaigning for creation of posts in public hospitals, clinical psychologists too have entered the arena, starting with demand for improving their service structure but pledging to remain peaceful.
Under the banner of Pakistan Association of Clinical Psychologists (PACP), they last week organised its third general body meeting at the Centre for Clinical Psychology, Punjab University. The association for
Under the banner of Pakistan Association of Clinical Psychologists (PACP), they last week organised its third general body meeting at the Centre for Clinical Psychology, Punjab University. The association for
Sunday a market committee’s sub-inspector suspended
LAHORE, May 13: District Coordination Officer Noorul Amin Mengal suspended on Sunday a market committee’s sub-inspector from his service for making poor arrangements in the Sunday Bazaar of Tajpura.
The DCO paid surprise visits to Sunday bazaars in Islampura, Shalimar Town, Tajpura and Shadman localities and took a serious notice of improper arrangements and selling of substandard fruits and vegetables at Tajpura.
As market committee’s sub-inspector Mushtaq Ahmad couldn’t justify
The DCO paid surprise visits to Sunday bazaars in Islampura, Shalimar Town, Tajpura and Shadman localities and took a serious notice of improper arrangements and selling of substandard fruits and vegetables at Tajpura.
As market committee’s sub-inspector Mushtaq Ahmad couldn’t justify
Student shot dead on PU campus
LAHORE, May 13: A Punjab University Islami Jamait Tulaba office-bearer and law student was shot dead and another student injured outside Hostel No 16 of the varsity’s New Campus on Sunday.
Police said the suspects who shot Awais Aqeel, who was central area nazim of IJT, were former students of the varsity and ex-members of the IJT. Apparently, an internal rift led to the killing, they added.
The indiscriminate firing, which put a question mark on security arrangements made by the
Police said the suspects who shot Awais Aqeel, who was central area nazim of IJT, were former students of the varsity and ex-members of the IJT. Apparently, an internal rift led to the killing, they added.
The indiscriminate firing, which put a question mark on security arrangements made by the
Workshop in Metro Events
ANP meeting
MEETING of the working committee of Awami National Party will be held under chairmanship of provincial party chief Afrasiab Khattak at chief minister’s annexes at 10am.
Workshop
A TWO-DAY workshop titled ‘Bioinformatics in medicine’ will be held at the Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Khyber Medical University, Hayatabad, at
MEETING of the working committee of Awami National Party will be held under chairmanship of provincial party chief Afrasiab Khattak at chief minister’s annexes at 10am.
Workshop
A TWO-DAY workshop titled ‘Bioinformatics in medicine’ will be held at the Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Khyber Medical University, Hayatabad, at
Swat sports gala with a message of peace and brotherhood
PESHAWAR, May 13: Legendary test-cricketer and chief coordinator of cricket clubs for Pakistan Cricket Board, Abdul Qadir, will participate in the Swat Sports Gala on Monday (today).
Talking to APP, he said, he is going to Swat on behalf of chairman PCB with a message of peace and brotherhood.
He said God had bestowed Swat with enormous beauty and players of high talent in sports that need to be fully tapped. The legendary leg spinner said he would give special focus on promotion/revival
Talking to APP, he said, he is going to Swat on behalf of chairman PCB with a message of peace and brotherhood.
He said God had bestowed Swat with enormous beauty and players of high talent in sports that need to be fully tapped. The legendary leg spinner said he would give special focus on promotion/revival
(E&SE) Private schools affairs Lobby blocks formation of regulatory authority
The Elementary and Secondary Education (E&SE) Department has apparently bowed down to influential lobby of private schools, as it has failed to take any worthwhile step for establishing a regulatory authority to check irregularities by administrations of such schools, according to officials.
They said that the department had been working on a bill for the last two years to provide for setting up an authority to register and regulate functioning of private schools in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
They said that the department had been working on a bill for the last two years to provide for setting up an authority to register and regulate functioning of private schools in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Amongst parades and sports, a annual sports week
With competitions and meticulously rehearsed parades, the annual sports week at Government Postgraduate College Gilgit was the much-needed relief for the town’s residents.
More than 150 girls on Thursday participated zealously in an array of sports activities, including races, tug-of-war and cricket and volleyball matches, and showed great sportsmen spirit.
The event was attended by Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) Chief Minister Mehdi Shah, the guest of honour, along with G-B Chief
More than 150 girls on Thursday participated zealously in an array of sports activities, including races, tug-of-war and cricket and volleyball matches, and showed great sportsmen spirit.
The event was attended by Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) Chief Minister Mehdi Shah, the guest of honour, along with G-B Chief
Irshad Kazmi: Visually-impaired people are discriminated against
GILGIT: The visually-impaired people are discriminated against and are told, directly or obliquely, that they are useless. We are allowed job quotas, but only on paper; we are granted rights under the constitution which we are fighting for to this day. We are reminded every day, either by the government, the clergy, the media or even the people, that we have no role in our society. This couldn’t be further from the truth.
Irshad Kazmi, the president of the Visually-impaired Persons
Irshad Kazmi, the president of the Visually-impaired Persons
Sunday, 13 May 2012
Punjab University PU’s silent favour to teachers University Model School for Girls, Residential Colony New Campus,
LAHORE – Despite lapse of five years since the Punjab University advertised the posts of teachers at the University Model School for Girls, Residential Colony New Campus, no teacher has been inducted on the vacant posts till now, TheNation has learnt.
The sources privy to development said the administration was using delaying tactics in order to prolong the services of contractual teachers working on the posts. They said, “Although, many of contractual teachers do not have enough or
The sources privy to development said the administration was using delaying tactics in order to prolong the services of contractual teachers working on the posts. They said, “Although, many of contractual teachers do not have enough or
M H Gazdar Govt Secondary School Community and govt debate over who wants it gone
KARACHI: Adjacent to the Ranchore Lines Bazaar and hidden away in the heart of Marwari Lines is a school – the M H Gazdar Government Secondary School.
It’s been there for more than 60 years and looks like it is falling apart.
After the Partition of the Sub-continent in 1947, the Muslim Marwari Silwata Community migrated to Karachi to find work as masons and stonecutters and became known as the Silawata (‘sil’ meaning stone) Community. They settled in Marwari Lines and built the
It’s been there for more than 60 years and looks like it is falling apart.
After the Partition of the Sub-continent in 1947, the Muslim Marwari Silwata Community migrated to Karachi to find work as masons and stonecutters and became known as the Silawata (‘sil’ meaning stone) Community. They settled in Marwari Lines and built the
Slum children paint t-shirts to raise funds for school open-air school run by Master Ayub
ISLAMABAD - As many as 100 slum children have painted T-shirts to sell them for raising funds for the open-air school run by Master Ayub here on May 13.
The painting and sale of 100 painted T-shirts has been organized by Revolutionist, a non-profit organization, collaborated with Boston University to celebrate the Global Day of Service.
With the purpose of bringing joy to the hearts of the less privileged children of Islamabad, they brought together over a hundred slum kids to paint
The painting and sale of 100 painted T-shirts has been organized by Revolutionist, a non-profit organization, collaborated with Boston University to celebrate the Global Day of Service.
With the purpose of bringing joy to the hearts of the less privileged children of Islamabad, they brought together over a hundred slum kids to paint
globe including Pakistan will celebrate Mother’s Day invites focus on moms’ health
ISLAMABAD - People across the globe including Pakistan will celebrate Mother’s Day on May 13 (Sunday) to share their sentiments and express profound love for their mothers. The day to honour motherhood is celebrated on second Sunday of May and is a time to appreciate mothers and mother figures, expressing gratitude for the hardships they bear in bringing up a child. Like every year, the day will be marked with the old spirit and enthusiasm and public and private organizations as well as
Citizens demand air-conditioned AC buses in twin cities as in Lahore on the route of Saddar, Rawalpindi to Secretariat, Islamabad
RAWALPINDI - The citizens lauded the Punjab government for launching new CNG air-conditioned buses in the city and demanded that the same facility should also be provided for twin cities especially on the route of Saddar, Rawalpindi to Secretariat, Islamabad.
The new CNG air-conditioned buses were launched on May 9 for Gordon College to Rawat route. On the special instructions of District Coordination Officer (DCO) Rawalpindi Saqib Zafar, the new CNG buses route has been extended upto Gujar
The new CNG air-conditioned buses were launched on May 9 for Gordon College to Rawat route. On the special instructions of District Coordination Officer (DCO) Rawalpindi Saqib Zafar, the new CNG buses route has been extended upto Gujar
Government College University, GCU Affiliation Policy opens affiliations for govt, private colleges
LAHORE - The Government College University, taking a bold initiative, Saturday, opened its affiliations with government and private colleges and announced the Affiliation Rules and Regulations which are endorsed by the university’s Syndicate in its 37th meeting.
“GCU takes pride in its academic excellence and through affiliation intends to share its prowess with a wide spectrum of academicians, students and researchers which is otherwise impossible due to limited space on the GCU
“GCU takes pride in its academic excellence and through affiliation intends to share its prowess with a wide spectrum of academicians, students and researchers which is otherwise impossible due to limited space on the GCU
Punjab University PU students SHINES IN FIRST YOUTH CARNIVAL
PU SHINES IN FIRST YOUTH CARNIVAL: Punjab University students have shown outstanding performance and claimed Team Trophy in various competitions of “IST Youth Carnival 2012” which was organized by Institute of Space Technology, Islamabad.
The students got 1st position in various competitions were Talal Raza (ICS) in Journalism Reporting, Saima Sadaqat (Mathematics) Math Quiz, Rakia Raza (Arts and Design) Painting Competition, Fahad Mushtaq (Art and Design) Calligraphy, Muddasar Kazmi (Art
The students got 1st position in various competitions were Talal Raza (ICS) in Journalism Reporting, Saima Sadaqat (Mathematics) Math Quiz, Rakia Raza (Arts and Design) Painting Competition, Fahad Mushtaq (Art and Design) Calligraphy, Muddasar Kazmi (Art
Alliance Française announces 50% discount for PU students Alliance Francaise Dominique Scobry
LAHORE - The director of Alliance Francaise Dominique Scobry paid a visit to Department of French, Punjab University and announced 50 percent reduction in French courses especially for Punjab University students. The purpose was to facilitate and promote French language in Pakistan. He also conversed with the beginner’s level students of Online French and Certificate in French language course.
The students presented role plays in French language. The director congratulated the students for
The students presented role plays in French language. The director congratulated the students for
Alliance Française Karachi (AFK) solo exhibits Tanveer Shams artwork
Alliance Française exhibits Tanveer Shams artwork
* Artist presents his work on paintings of historical buildings
By Ahtesham Azhar
KARACHI: Alliance Française Karachi (AFK) recently organised a solo exhibition of artwork by renowned artist S Tnaveer Shams here at the AFK.
Shams, a prolific painter, illustrator and graphic designer, born in 1944. He received his early training by well-known artist Mohammad Latif who followed academic style taught at the Arts Schools of
* Artist presents his work on paintings of historical buildings
By Ahtesham Azhar
KARACHI: Alliance Française Karachi (AFK) recently organised a solo exhibition of artwork by renowned artist S Tnaveer Shams here at the AFK.
Shams, a prolific painter, illustrator and graphic designer, born in 1944. He received his early training by well-known artist Mohammad Latif who followed academic style taught at the Arts Schools of
University of Karachi announces last date for submission of MA exam forms MA Previous and Final (Regular)
KU announces last date for submission of MA exam forms
KARACHI: The University of Karachi (KU) on Sunday announced May 17 as the last date for submission of annual examination forms for MA Previous and Final (Regular). The forms can be submitted along with the prescribed fee of Rs 2,675 in the candidates’ respective colleges. Moreover, examination forms and fee for MA and Double MA Previous and Final (Private) examinations can be submitted till May 31 at the bank counter of Silver Jubilee
KARACHI: The University of Karachi (KU) on Sunday announced May 17 as the last date for submission of annual examination forms for MA Previous and Final (Regular). The forms can be submitted along with the prescribed fee of Rs 2,675 in the candidates’ respective colleges. Moreover, examination forms and fee for MA and Double MA Previous and Final (Private) examinations can be submitted till May 31 at the bank counter of Silver Jubilee
KDA employees medical facilities resume Panel hospitals Karachi Development Authority
KARACHI: Panel hospitals of the defunct Karachi Development Authority (KDA) have restored medical facilities for the employees after the concerned department started clearing the outstanding dues of the hospitals, Daily Times learnt here on Sunday.
It may be mentioned here that medical facilities of KDA employees were suspended by their panel hospitals and laboratories owing to the non-payment of outstanding bills of last 11 months.
Sources in Finance Department (KDA Wing) of Karachi
It may be mentioned here that medical facilities of KDA employees were suspended by their panel hospitals and laboratories owing to the non-payment of outstanding bills of last 11 months.
Sources in Finance Department (KDA Wing) of Karachi
Marri pays glowing tribute to mothers International Mother’s Day
Marri pays glowing tribute to mothers
KARACHI: Sindh Information Minister Shazia Marri has paid tribute to all mothers on the International Mother’s Day as saying mothers has been given a very special status in the Islam and their sacrifices are countless. In a statement on Sunday, she said: “The spirit of motherhood is truly significant in dedicated women like Madar-e-Millat Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah and Madar-e-Jamhooriyat Begum Nusrat Bhutto, and in Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, who
KARACHI: Sindh Information Minister Shazia Marri has paid tribute to all mothers on the International Mother’s Day as saying mothers has been given a very special status in the Islam and their sacrifices are countless. In a statement on Sunday, she said: “The spirit of motherhood is truly significant in dedicated women like Madar-e-Millat Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah and Madar-e-Jamhooriyat Begum Nusrat Bhutto, and in Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, who
Karachiites celebrate Mother’s Day international traditional day
KARACHI: “Mother’s Day is an international traditional day which is celebrated across the globe to pay tribute to mothers and acknowledge their dignity,” said Luna Klinner, wife of Germen consul general at Karachi.
She expressed these views while addressing a ceremony, organised by a local hotel at its premises in connection with the World Mother’s Day, here on Sunday.
Klinner congratulated the organisers for celebrating the day and holding such a graceful ceremony. She was of the
She expressed these views while addressing a ceremony, organised by a local hotel at its premises in connection with the World Mother’s Day, here on Sunday.
Klinner congratulated the organisers for celebrating the day and holding such a graceful ceremony. She was of the
Consultation on ‘education for all’ tomorrow Pakistan Coalition for Education
Consultation on ‘education for all’ tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Coalition for Education (PCE) and Intermedia Pakistan will hold a consultation on ‘Education for All: the Role of Media’ tomorrow (Tuesday).
The consultation aims at creating close coordination between development practitioners and journalists to facilitate improved reporting on education and advocate for the right to education for all.
The media representatives will be updated on the situation of access to
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Coalition for Education (PCE) and Intermedia Pakistan will hold a consultation on ‘Education for All: the Role of Media’ tomorrow (Tuesday).
The consultation aims at creating close coordination between development practitioners and journalists to facilitate improved reporting on education and advocate for the right to education for all.
The media representatives will be updated on the situation of access to
Federal Directorate of Education FDE still unable to deliver all textbooks to students
* Official says 109 of 117 titles of textbooks received
* Only Oxford Publishers not ready to handover English books without complete payment
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) has not been able to deliver all textbooks to students for the new academic session, which started more than a month ago.
According to an FDE official, the directorate tried to timely place the order for publishing of textbooks to the National Book Foundation (NBF) and some private publishers,
* Only Oxford Publishers not ready to handover English books without complete payment
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) has not been able to deliver all textbooks to students for the new academic session, which started more than a month ago.
According to an FDE official, the directorate tried to timely place the order for publishing of textbooks to the National Book Foundation (NBF) and some private publishers,
Sain Ahmad Ali Art Gallery set up in Gor Gathri Cultural Complex in Peshawar showcase work of the great Hindko mystic poet and the local culture
PESHAWAR: Minister for Sports, Tourism and Museums Syed Aqil Shah said on Sunday that Sain Ahmad Ali Art Gallery would be set up in the Gor Gathri Cultural Complex in Peshawar to showcase work of the great Hindko mystic poet and the local culture.
Speaking as chief guest at a meeting of the executive committee of the Gandhara Hindko Board in Hayatbabad, he said the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government was taking a number of steps to revive cultural activities and setting up of a Cultural
Speaking as chief guest at a meeting of the executive committee of the Gandhara Hindko Board in Hayatbabad, he said the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government was taking a number of steps to revive cultural activities and setting up of a Cultural
College teachers’ capacity building, training being ignored Directorate of Staff Development (DSD),
LAHORE
OVER the years, the Punjab government has been ignoring a much-needed initiative of organizing capacity building and training programme for college teachers of the province.
Though there is a separate entity, Directorate of Staff Development (DSD), for the government schoolteachers, there is no such organization in place which caters to the training needs of the college cadre teachers serving at public colleges across the province.
Interestingly,
OVER the years, the Punjab government has been ignoring a much-needed initiative of organizing capacity building and training programme for college teachers of the province.
Though there is a separate entity, Directorate of Staff Development (DSD), for the government schoolteachers, there is no such organization in place which caters to the training needs of the college cadre teachers serving at public colleges across the province.
Interestingly,
PUNJAB University PU awards PhDs 11 candidates in different subjects
LAHORE
PUNJAB University (PU) has awarded PhD degrees to 11 candidates in different subjects.
Muhammad Shafqat Anjum, son of Muhammad Hussain, has been awarded a PhD in geography after approval of his thesis entitled “Spatial Patterns of Tuberculosis in the Punjab, 1990-2005,” Gulshan Majeed, daughter of Abdul Majeed Khan, in political science after approval of her thesis “National Integration in Pakistan: A Socio-Political Analysis of Balochistan (1972-2005),”
PUNJAB University (PU) has awarded PhD degrees to 11 candidates in different subjects.
Muhammad Shafqat Anjum, son of Muhammad Hussain, has been awarded a PhD in geography after approval of his thesis entitled “Spatial Patterns of Tuberculosis in the Punjab, 1990-2005,” Gulshan Majeed, daughter of Abdul Majeed Khan, in political science after approval of her thesis “National Integration in Pakistan: A Socio-Political Analysis of Balochistan (1972-2005),”
PU staff condemn FIR against principal PUNJAB University Academic Staff Association PUASA
LAHORE
PUNJAB University Academic Staff Association (PUASA) has condemned registration of an FIR against the principal of the PU College of Information Technology (PUCIT), Dr Mansoor Sarwar, by New Anarkali police.
PUASA executive council’s emergency meeting was held on Sunday which unanimously condemned the incident and alleged that the SHO and the DSP concerned registered the FIR against the senior faculty members after receiving bribe from “hooligans” of Islami Jamiat
PUNJAB University Academic Staff Association (PUASA) has condemned registration of an FIR against the principal of the PU College of Information Technology (PUCIT), Dr Mansoor Sarwar, by New Anarkali police.
PUASA executive council’s emergency meeting was held on Sunday which unanimously condemned the incident and alleged that the SHO and the DSP concerned registered the FIR against the senior faculty members after receiving bribe from “hooligans” of Islami Jamiat
BIEK reschedules HSSC postponed paper commercial geography part II of the Commerce (Regular) group
BIEK reschedules postponed paper Karachi
The paper of commercial geography part II of the Commerce (Regular) group at the Government National College, which was postponed earlier, has been rescheduled for May 24. According to a notification by the Board of Intermediate Education, the exam would be held at the Government Degree Boys College, adjacent to Shaikh Zaid Centre, University Road from 2:30pm to
The paper of commercial geography part II of the Commerce (Regular) group at the Government National College, which was postponed earlier, has been rescheduled for May 24. According to a notification by the Board of Intermediate Education, the exam would be held at the Government Degree Boys College, adjacent to Shaikh Zaid Centre, University Road from 2:30pm to
Karachi University KU conducts aptitude test for PhD in Law
Karachi
Karachi University conducted an aptitude test for PhD in Law on Sunday in which around 54 candidates appeared. Only five seats have been allocated for the course.
According to the KU administration, the test was conducted in a peaceful environment. A list of successful candidates would be uploaded on the institute’s website on May 16, whereas interviews would be conducted on May 26.
On the day of the interview, students would have to write a two-page
Karachi University conducted an aptitude test for PhD in Law on Sunday in which around 54 candidates appeared. Only five seats have been allocated for the course.
According to the KU administration, the test was conducted in a peaceful environment. A list of successful candidates would be uploaded on the institute’s website on May 16, whereas interviews would be conducted on May 26.
On the day of the interview, students would have to write a two-page
Urs Syed Muhammad Arab Rafai 15th May
LAHORE (PR) – Twenty-third annual Urs of Syed Muhammad Arab Rafai (RA) is being held on 15th May (Tuesday) under the aegis of Malik Muhammad Hanif Rafai, Malik Muhammad Haseeb Rafai at Aastana Aalia Rafaiya, Opp. Chohan Road, Bund Road here, says a press release. Langar and Mehfil-e-Samaa ceremonies would be held after Isha
Loadshedding affecting water supply: Karachi Water and Sewerage Board KWSB
Karachi
Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KWSB) alleged on Sunday that loadshedding by the Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) severely affected the supply of water to different parts of the city.
In a statement, the KWSB spokesman said that power supply was disconnected — either because of loadshedding or technical faults — to its water pumping stations over the last week.
He said pumping stations at different places including Dhabeji, Gharo, Damloti, North
Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KWSB) alleged on Sunday that loadshedding by the Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) severely affected the supply of water to different parts of the city.
In a statement, the KWSB spokesman said that power supply was disconnected — either because of loadshedding or technical faults — to its water pumping stations over the last week.
He said pumping stations at different places including Dhabeji, Gharo, Damloti, North
Facial hair growth A major problem for middle aged women temporary methods like threading, bleaching or waxing
Islamabad
The growth of facial hair has become a very common problem in middle aged women, who mostly use temporary methods like threading, bleaching or waxing to get rid of the problem.
‘Hirsutism’ is a condition in which women have excessive facial and body hair growth which is dark and coarse.
In an exclusive interview with ‘The News,’ Dr. Armeela Javaid, a dermatologist who deals with this problem on daily basis, said that it could be very concerning
The growth of facial hair has become a very common problem in middle aged women, who mostly use temporary methods like threading, bleaching or waxing to get rid of the problem.
‘Hirsutism’ is a condition in which women have excessive facial and body hair growth which is dark and coarse.
In an exclusive interview with ‘The News,’ Dr. Armeela Javaid, a dermatologist who deals with this problem on daily basis, said that it could be very concerning
International Day of Families on May 15 ‘Ensuring work family balance’
Islamabad
The International Day of Families will be observed on May 15 across the world including Pakistan with the theme ‘Ensuring work family balance’ to celebrate the importance of families to people, societies and cultures around the world.
This day showcase the significance of families. It intends at promoting impartiality, bringing forth a fuller sharing of household responsibilities and service opportunities.
The programmes embarked on to remember the
The International Day of Families will be observed on May 15 across the world including Pakistan with the theme ‘Ensuring work family balance’ to celebrate the importance of families to people, societies and cultures around the world.
This day showcase the significance of families. It intends at promoting impartiality, bringing forth a fuller sharing of household responsibilities and service opportunities.
The programmes embarked on to remember the
Education Expo 2012 organised by the HR Consultant Students discuss options with foreign university representatives
Islamabad
Hundreds of students visited the Education Expo 2012 organised by the HR Consultants to meet university representatives of nine countries and discuss future options. Many of them applied for admission in top universities on the spot.
Students, sometimes accompanied by their parents, visited different stalls where they met the university representatives welcoming them with bright smile and complete attention. Besides UK, USA, Australia and Canada, universities from
Hundreds of students visited the Education Expo 2012 organised by the HR Consultants to meet university representatives of nine countries and discuss future options. Many of them applied for admission in top universities on the spot.
Students, sometimes accompanied by their parents, visited different stalls where they met the university representatives welcoming them with bright smile and complete attention. Besides UK, USA, Australia and Canada, universities from
PNCA cultural show mesmerises Chinese delegation National Performing Arts Group
Islamabad
The National Performing Arts Group (NPAG) of Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) on Sunday presented colourful performances in a cultural show arranged in honour of visiting 100-member Chinese youth delegation.
The Chinese performers presented a fusion of Pakistani and Chinese culture and traditions with a focus on performing arts of both countries.
The group also visited various galleries of National Art Gallery to get a taste of cultural diversity and the
The National Performing Arts Group (NPAG) of Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) on Sunday presented colourful performances in a cultural show arranged in honour of visiting 100-member Chinese youth delegation.
The Chinese performers presented a fusion of Pakistani and Chinese culture and traditions with a focus on performing arts of both countries.
The group also visited various galleries of National Art Gallery to get a taste of cultural diversity and the
Workshop on Girls Power Project GPP starts today Allama Iqbal Open University’s Bureau for University Extension and Special Programmes
Islamabad: Allama Iqbal Open University’s Bureau for University Extension and Special Programmes will hold Master Trainer’s workshop on Girls Power Project (GPP) from today (Monday).
The workshop for the Masters Trainers will be
continued till May 24 (Thursday).
According to Workshop Coordinator Rehana S. Zaman 27 Master Trainer’s from different parts of the country will participate in the workshop.
The opening ceremony will be held at
The workshop for the Masters Trainers will be
continued till May 24 (Thursday).
According to Workshop Coordinator Rehana S. Zaman 27 Master Trainer’s from different parts of the country will participate in the workshop.
The opening ceremony will be held at
Satyamev Jayate Episode 2 (13 May 2012) HD aamir kahn show
The children sexual abuse of children is a horrible reality, and many are unaware of its extent. Research has shown that as many as 53 per cent, or one in every two children, are victims of child sexual abuse. Contrary to belief, the home is not the safest place for a child, as many abusers are trusted by the family. In addition to educating children and encouraging them to be brave enough to say No to abuse, parents themselves need to be sensitive to their children’s signals. Moreover, a
Saturday, 12 May 2012
An innovative fusion of art and fashion designing Canvas Art Gallery
Karachi
The Canvas Art Gallery was host to an innovative and interesting exhibition on Saturday evening of the fusion of art and fashion designing.
The interesting venture is the fusion of ideas of Sadaf Malapert, a designer, and Anjum Alix Noon, an artist.
As designer Malapert told The News that it took about six weeks for the concept to translate into action, culminating in this exhibition. She said that their products were
PUNJAB University PU distinction Institute of Space Technology Islamabad
LAHORE
PUNJAB University (PU) students have shown outstanding performance and claimed team trophy in various competitions of the “IST Youth Carnival 2012” organised by Institute of Space Technology Islamabad.
Those students who got 1st positions in various competitions included Talal Raza (ICS) in Journalism Reporting, Saima Sadaqat (Mathematics) Math Quiz, Rukaya Raza (Arts & Design) Painting Competition, Fahad Mushtaq (Art & Design) Calligraphy, Muddasar Kazmi (Art
PUNJAB University (PU) students have shown outstanding performance and claimed team trophy in various competitions of the “IST Youth Carnival 2012” organised by Institute of Space Technology Islamabad.
Those students who got 1st positions in various competitions included Talal Raza (ICS) in Journalism Reporting, Saima Sadaqat (Mathematics) Math Quiz, Rukaya Raza (Arts & Design) Painting Competition, Fahad Mushtaq (Art & Design) Calligraphy, Muddasar Kazmi (Art
ALLIANCE French courses for Punjab University (PU) Department of French students on half fee
LAHORE
ALLIANCE Française de Lahore Director Dominique Scobry during a visit to Punjab University (PU) Department of French announced 50 percent fee concession for the university students opting for French courses at Alliance Française.
According to a press statement, the purpose is to facilitate and promote French language in Pakistan. He also conversed with the beginner’s level students of Online French and Certificate in French language course.
The director
ALLIANCE Française de Lahore Director Dominique Scobry during a visit to Punjab University (PU) Department of French announced 50 percent fee concession for the university students opting for French courses at Alliance Française.
According to a press statement, the purpose is to facilitate and promote French language in Pakistan. He also conversed with the beginner’s level students of Online French and Certificate in French language course.
The director
Five persons killed target killing and violence in different parts Karachi city
KARACHI: Five persons including one political activist killed in target killing and violence in different parts of the city here, Geo News reported.
Police said that a mutilated body was found wrapped in a bed sheet in the wee hours at Khokarapar playground, Malir.
Earlier, some unknown persons have shot dead two persons in Landhi 89 area here. Police said that both the persons were abducted and killed.
While in Korangi one person was killed by unknown
Police said that a mutilated body was found wrapped in a bed sheet in the wee hours at Khokarapar playground, Malir.
Earlier, some unknown persons have shot dead two persons in Landhi 89 area here. Police said that both the persons were abducted and killed.
While in Korangi one person was killed by unknown
Extra-curricular week Students studying Mass Communication at Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST)
Extra-curricular week at SZABIST
Islamabad
Students studying Mass Communication at Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST) have expressed the resolve that they will adopt the field of journalism not as a profession but as an obligation to serve their country and countrymen. This determination came at the conclusion of an extra-curricular week here, which, beside other activities, featured practical journalistic exercises at the Islamabad
Islamabad
Students studying Mass Communication at Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST) have expressed the resolve that they will adopt the field of journalism not as a profession but as an obligation to serve their country and countrymen. This determination came at the conclusion of an extra-curricular week here, which, beside other activities, featured practical journalistic exercises at the Islamabad
All China Youth Federation team visits Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI)
Islamabad: All China Youth Federation’s 100-member delegation Saturday visited Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) and exchanged views with the Young Entrepreneurs Forum of the chamber for further strengthening the bilateral relations between Pakistan and China.
Addressing the gathering, Deputy Secretary General of All China Youth Federation, Wan Xuejun, said that Chinese youth has great love and friendship for Pakistan. He said many young industrialists of China
Addressing the gathering, Deputy Secretary General of All China Youth Federation, Wan Xuejun, said that Chinese youth has great love and friendship for Pakistan. He said many young industrialists of China
PNAC accreditation for six medical laboratories in Pakistan National Accreditation Council
Islamabad
In a first, the Pakistan National Accreditation Council (PNAC) has accredited the country’s six medical laboratories.
As the chief guest, Science and Technology Minister Mir Changez Khan Jamali distributed certificates to representatives of these companies during a special ceremony in Islamabad.
Jamali appreciated the accreditation of the medical labs, saying it will serve public interest by ensuring quality diagnostics and
In a first, the Pakistan National Accreditation Council (PNAC) has accredited the country’s six medical laboratories.
As the chief guest, Science and Technology Minister Mir Changez Khan Jamali distributed certificates to representatives of these companies during a special ceremony in Islamabad.
Jamali appreciated the accreditation of the medical labs, saying it will serve public interest by ensuring quality diagnostics and
PIMS, Polyclinic to charge Rs5 from all OPD patients Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences and the Federal Government Polyclinic,
Listen government employees, next time you visit the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences and the Federal Government Polyclinic, don’t make a fuss if you are asked to pay Rs5.
It’s the registration fee, which every visitor to out patient department (OPD) will have to pay from now onwards in line with a decision of the Capital Administration and Development Division, which oversees these two major government-run hospitals of the capital city.
During a recent
It’s the registration fee, which every visitor to out patient department (OPD) will have to pay from now onwards in line with a decision of the Capital Administration and Development Division, which oversees these two major government-run hospitals of the capital city.
During a recent
AIOU places admissions status on website Allama Iqbal Open University
Islamabad
Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has successfully gained its admissions target from Matric to Ph.D level programmes for the Semester Spring, 2012, said Mrs Arifa Salman, Acting Director Admissions (AIOU) on Saturday. She said that the credit of finalizing all the admission process prior to schedule and starting mailing of books before time goes to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Nazir Ahmed Sangi for taking keen interest in facilitating the students.
Director
Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has successfully gained its admissions target from Matric to Ph.D level programmes for the Semester Spring, 2012, said Mrs Arifa Salman, Acting Director Admissions (AIOU) on Saturday. She said that the credit of finalizing all the admission process prior to schedule and starting mailing of books before time goes to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Nazir Ahmed Sangi for taking keen interest in facilitating the students.
Director
large number of schoolteachers protest to demand better facilities against the Punjab government
Teachers protest to demand better facilities
LAHORE: A large number of schoolteachers held a rally on Saturday and strongly protested against the Punjab government for ignoring their problems.
They also announced to boycott any kind of non-academic assignments given to them by the government in the future.
The rally started from the Lahore Press Club and ended in front of the Punjab Assembly building. The participants of the rally, carrying banners and posters, chanted slogans
LAHORE: A large number of schoolteachers held a rally on Saturday and strongly protested against the Punjab government for ignoring their problems.
They also announced to boycott any kind of non-academic assignments given to them by the government in the future.
The rally started from the Lahore Press Club and ended in front of the Punjab Assembly building. The participants of the rally, carrying banners and posters, chanted slogans
conferred Faiz Ahmed Faiz Labour Awards on the veteran trade union leaders, Pakistan Institute of Labour Education and Research (PILER)
Faiz awards presented
KARACHI: Pakistan Institute of Labour Education and Research (PILER) conferred Faiz Ahmed Faiz Labour Awards on the veteran trade union leaders, active trade unionists and activists of civil society
organisations, who struggled for the rights of workers on the occasion of International Labour
Conference to celebrate 30 years of PILER. Eminent human rights activist and senior lawyer of Supreme Court of Pakistan Syed Iqbal Haider was the chief guest at the awards
KARACHI: Pakistan Institute of Labour Education and Research (PILER) conferred Faiz Ahmed Faiz Labour Awards on the veteran trade union leaders, active trade unionists and activists of civil society
organisations, who struggled for the rights of workers on the occasion of International Labour
Conference to celebrate 30 years of PILER. Eminent human rights activist and senior lawyer of Supreme Court of Pakistan Syed Iqbal Haider was the chief guest at the awards
Slum children paint T-shirts to raise funds for an open-air school run by Master Ayub,
Slum children paint T-shirts to raise funds
ISLAMABAD: As many as 100 slum children have painted T-shirts to sell them for raising funds for an open-air school run by Master Ayub, today (Sunday).
The painting and sale of 100 T-shirts has been organised by Revolutionist, a non-profit organisation, in collaboration with Boston University to celebrate the Global Day of Service.
With the purpose of bringing joy to the hearts of the less-privileged children of Islamabad, they brought
ISLAMABAD: As many as 100 slum children have painted T-shirts to sell them for raising funds for an open-air school run by Master Ayub, today (Sunday).
The painting and sale of 100 T-shirts has been organised by Revolutionist, a non-profit organisation, in collaboration with Boston University to celebrate the Global Day of Service.
With the purpose of bringing joy to the hearts of the less-privileged children of Islamabad, they brought
Happy Mother’s Day celebrated worldwide today
Islamabad
Today is Mother’s Day, so let us wish a happy day to all the mothers who are in this world, wherever they may be. In Pakistan, this celebration is only now beginning to make an impact on our society and signs of celebration can be seen in places, especially the commercial outlets — it’s a lovely way to honour your mother and detractors — who say we already have a family system, which pays tribute to mothers — should not be allowed to dub it a ‘western’ idea
Today is Mother’s Day, so let us wish a happy day to all the mothers who are in this world, wherever they may be. In Pakistan, this celebration is only now beginning to make an impact on our society and signs of celebration can be seen in places, especially the commercial outlets — it’s a lovely way to honour your mother and detractors — who say we already have a family system, which pays tribute to mothers — should not be allowed to dub it a ‘western’ idea
Of colours and faces exhibition of quality artists Wahab Jaffer at the Full Circle Gallery
KARACHI, May 12: Wahab Jaffer is an extraordinary artist. He knows art imitates life. What a good artist does is that, through his/her work, s/he replaces the word ‘imitate’ with ‘reflect’. Therefore when it comes to quality artists, art reflects life, sometimes more candidly than life itself. In Jaffer’s paintings and drawings life can be felt in a very subtle manner, because it is in parts and not in totality of his subject(s) that he tries to convey his message.
An exhibition of
An exhibition of
Bid to ‘kidnap’ school bus schoolchildren foiled at the Mangal Bagh Chowk
MARDAN, May 12: Police and locals on Saturday foiled a bid to hijack a school bus at the Mangal Bagh Chowk.
Khalid Naseem, Deputy Superintendent of the City Police, told media persons that the accused identified as Ahsan Mohammad, a retired military personnel, hailing from Katlang area, tried to kidnap the students of Peshawar Model School, who were boarding the school bus.
He said the accused with his pistol was overpowered by passers-by and officials of traffic police deployed at the
Khalid Naseem, Deputy Superintendent of the City Police, told media persons that the accused identified as Ahsan Mohammad, a retired military personnel, hailing from Katlang area, tried to kidnap the students of Peshawar Model School, who were boarding the school bus.
He said the accused with his pistol was overpowered by passers-by and officials of traffic police deployed at the
Spending more on education budget Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Housing
Spending more on education
KOHAT, May 12: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Housing Amjid Khan Afridi has said that the government would spend four per cent of the budget on education this year.
The minister while addressing a public meeting at Banda Jadid Banda on Saturday promised the people that the government would construct a road and provide electricity and gas facilities to the village. He thanked the chief minister for approving a college building for this backward region of Kohat
KOHAT, May 12: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Housing Amjid Khan Afridi has said that the government would spend four per cent of the budget on education this year.
The minister while addressing a public meeting at Banda Jadid Banda on Saturday promised the people that the government would construct a road and provide electricity and gas facilities to the village. He thanked the chief minister for approving a college building for this backward region of Kohat
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Pakistan, US military leadership high-level meeting at GHQ
ISLAMABAD: A high-level meeting between top leaders of the American and Pakistani armed forces was held at the Army’s General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi on Saturday, DawnNews reported.
A delegation of the Nato-led International Security Assistance Force (Isaf) led by its commander General John Allen, which arrived in the Pakistani garrison town earlier today, met with the Pakistani Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Pervez Kiyani.
According to a press release from the
A delegation of the Nato-led International Security Assistance Force (Isaf) led by its commander General John Allen, which arrived in the Pakistani garrison town earlier today, met with the Pakistani Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Pervez Kiyani.
According to a press release from the
apple iPhone 5 new Design October Release? still no big screen, no metal back, on track
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Apple has yet to finalize the design of the next generation iPhone, according to a new report from iMore.
Currently, the new, smaller dock connector is being implemented, but no changes to screen size or aspect ratio have been decided on. And yes, it still has a Home button.
iMore suggests that if there is a change to the screen size it will be minimal. ie max 4-inch.
This report follows one from
Apple has yet to finalize the design of the next generation iPhone, according to a new report from iMore.
Currently, the new, smaller dock connector is being implemented, but no changes to screen size or aspect ratio have been decided on. And yes, it still has a Home button.
iMore suggests that if there is a change to the screen size it will be minimal. ie max 4-inch.
This report follows one from
29,000 teachers recruited are not enough for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
PESHAWAR, May 11: Government schools in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa continue to face shortage of teachers despite large-scale appointments to them over the last four years, said provincial elementary and secondary education Sardar Hussain Babak on Friday.
Responding to a call attention notice in the provincial assembly, the minister said the government had appointed around 29,000 teachers to government schools during the last four years but shortage of teachers was still there.
MPA Saqibullah
Responding to a call attention notice in the provincial assembly, the minister said the government had appointed around 29,000 teachers to government schools during the last four years but shortage of teachers was still there.
MPA Saqibullah
Ensure implementation to enforce UN child rights pact
ISLAMABAD, May 11: After the 18th amendment, there is not a single department at federal level which could ensure implementation of agreement with United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and coordinates with the provinces.
This was stated by Ghazala Shah, coordinator, Child Rights Movement, at a press conference at the National Press Club on Friday.
Besides, the federal government has not given funds to provinces for the implementation of child rights, she said.
Ms
This was stated by Ghazala Shah, coordinator, Child Rights Movement, at a press conference at the National Press Club on Friday.
Besides, the federal government has not given funds to provinces for the implementation of child rights, she said.
Ms
Tributes paid to greatest writer Manto
ISLAMABAD, May 11: Though Saadat Hasan Manto was the greatest writer of Pakistan, he not only died in a miserable condition but also his family could not dare to fix an ‘epitaph’ on his grave according to his will due to pressure from religious clerics.
As a result, today no one knows where the grave of Manto is at the Miani Sahab graveyard in Lahore.
This was stated by speakers at a seminar organised by the Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) on Manto’s birth centenary here on
As a result, today no one knows where the grave of Manto is at the Miani Sahab graveyard in Lahore.
This was stated by speakers at a seminar organised by the Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) on Manto’s birth centenary here on
The importance of Nurses in medical profession
LAHORE, May 11: Postgraduate Medical Institute (PGMI) Principal Prof Dr Tariq Salahuddin has said the concept of modern healthcare system is not possible without the involvement of nurses, a backbone of the medical profession.
Addressing a ceremony organised in the Nursing School at Lahore General Hospital on the eve of the World Nursing Day, he said the importance of nurses increased manifold during the widespread dengue epidemic last year.
Punjab Nursing Director General Munawar
Addressing a ceremony organised in the Nursing School at Lahore General Hospital on the eve of the World Nursing Day, he said the importance of nurses increased manifold during the widespread dengue epidemic last year.
Punjab Nursing Director General Munawar
KU evening programme has announced fees date
KARACHI, May 11: The University of Karachi’s directorate of evening programme has announced that all those students of BS, BS (Honours) and Masters programmes who could not pay their tuition and examination fees may clear their dues latest by May 26.
A statement issued by the directorate on Friday said that any student failing to clear their dues by the due date would not be allowed to appear in the
A statement issued by the directorate on Friday said that any student failing to clear their dues by the due date would not be allowed to appear in the
The Bird of Time, Jamil Naqsh’s artworks go on display in Lahore
LAHORE: An art exhibition titled The Bird of Time by renowned artist Jamil Naqsh was held at the Royal Palm, Country Club, on Friday.
The event was organised by Tanzara Gallery, with Noshi Qadir as the exhibition’s curator.
Jamil Naqsh, one of the country’s most renowned artists, was displaying his work in Lahore after a
zspan of 20 years.
Taking inspiration from artists like Marino Marini and Pablo Picasso, Naqsh’s artworks revolves around themes and images of women, doves and
The event was organised by Tanzara Gallery, with Noshi Qadir as the exhibition’s curator.
Jamil Naqsh, one of the country’s most renowned artists, was displaying his work in Lahore after a
zspan of 20 years.
Taking inspiration from artists like Marino Marini and Pablo Picasso, Naqsh’s artworks revolves around themes and images of women, doves and
YDA gives five-day deadline to govt to clear salaries
LAHORE: The Young Doctors Association (YDA) has given a five-day deadline, following which it would hold a protest against the Punjab government for withholding the two-month salary of doctors working at the Institute of Blood Transfusion Services (IBTS) Punjab.
Talking to Daily Times, YDA Information Secretary Dr Salman Kazmi said that the Punjab Accountant General (AG) had stopped salaries of IBTS doctors managing blood banks across the province.
He informed that the YDA office-bearers held
Talking to Daily Times, YDA Information Secretary Dr Salman Kazmi said that the Punjab Accountant General (AG) had stopped salaries of IBTS doctors managing blood banks across the province.
He informed that the YDA office-bearers held
KU evening programme students asked to clear dues by 26th warned
KARACHI: Directorate Evening Programme, University of Karachi, has notified that all those students of BS, BS (Honors) and Masters programmes of the evening programme, who have not so far paid their tuition/examination fee, are required to clear all their dues before May 26. An announcement on Friday warned that those who fail to pay off their dues by this date would not be allowed to appear in the examinations.
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Pakistanis win global award for film on drones
ISLAMABAD: A short film on the US drone attacks in Pakistan, made by students of Iqra University, has won an award at an international annual film festival held in the US.
The 20-minute film “The Other Side” was awarded the Best Audience Award at the National Film Festival For Talented Youth (NFFTY), held in Seattle.
The short film was written and directed by Danish Ali along with five other team members, Online news agency
ISLAMABAD: A short film on the US drone attacks in Pakistan, made by students of Iqra University, has won an award at an international annual film festival held in the US.
The 20-minute film “The Other Side” was awarded the Best Audience Award at the National Film Festival For Talented Youth (NFFTY), held in Seattle.
The short film was written and directed by Danish Ali along with five other team members, Online news agency
Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) today papers put off owing to Saturday holidays
KARACHI: The Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) has put off its HSC Annual Examinations’ papers scheduled for May 12 (today) owing the five-day working week declared by the provincial government with Saturdays and Sundays as holidays. Chairman BIEK Prof Anwar Ahmedzai, stated this on Friday. He said that the papers scheduled for May 12 (Saturday) would now be conducted on May 29. However, the timings and the venue for these papers would remain unchanged, the Chairman BIEK
Students still from classes 1 to 9
RAWALPINDI: Despite a passage of one-and-a-half months of the new educational year, the Punjab government has failed to provide free textbooks to students of government schools from classes 1 to 9, causing unease among students, teachers and parents. Thousands of students are getting education without textbooks, which puts a question mark on the performance of the education department. Sources said that more than 40,000 books could not be given to students of Rawalpindi, adding that the Punjab
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Can host international conferences again in Peshawar
PESHAWAR: The international two-day conference on the rising intolerance and violence in the society held here recently showed that the city despite suffering from periods of insecurity was still able to host such events.
The conference made a renewed call for stopping stereotyping of the Pakhtuns and making efforts for bringing an end to violence.The panellists as well as participants were unanimous that violence and intolerance in all manifestations were poisonous for the society
The conference made a renewed call for stopping stereotyping of the Pakhtuns and making efforts for bringing an end to violence.The panellists as well as participants were unanimous that violence and intolerance in all manifestations were poisonous for the society
Passed the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Universities Bill 2012
PESHAWAR: The provincial assembly on Friday passed the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Universities Bill 2012 after rejecting the amendments moved by the lawmaker of Pakistan People’s Party-Sherpao (PPP-S) Israrullah Gandapur and the Awami National Party’s Saqibullah Khan Chamkani.
Minister for Higher Education Qazi Asad moved the bill and the legislators supported it when acting speaker Khushdil Khan sought voice vote.PPP-S MPA Israrullah Gandapur was not satisfied with the argument of the
Minister for Higher Education Qazi Asad moved the bill and the legislators supported it when acting speaker Khushdil Khan sought voice vote.PPP-S MPA Israrullah Gandapur was not satisfied with the argument of the
Foods outlets replacing bookstores in Peshawar
PESHAWAR: Space for reading and selling good books is receding in the provincial capital as libraries and bookstores continue to wind up and students show little interest in reading books.
Few remember that not long ago the Peshawar Saddar had libraries such as the American Centre and the British Council, adding grandeur to the area.Membership of these centres was considered a matter of prestige and something to boast of among friends. The quietness and sombre atmosphere inside was
Few remember that not long ago the Peshawar Saddar had libraries such as the American Centre and the British Council, adding grandeur to the area.Membership of these centres was considered a matter of prestige and something to boast of among friends. The quietness and sombre atmosphere inside was
PUNJAB University (PU) MSc result Home Economics Part-II, Annual Exam 2011
PUNJAB University (PU) Examinations Department has announced the result of MSc Home Economics Part-II, Annual Exam 2011. Detailed result is available on PU website
Thalassaemia care centre set up
HEALTH and education sectors are on top priority of the provincial government, said Deputy Speaker Punjab Assembly Rana Mashood Ahmed Khan. Inaugurating a thalassaemia care centre set up by Amna Bashir Memorial Trust at Missri Shah here on Friday, he said various public sector hospitals in Punjab had thalassaemia centres which were providing best facilities to patients. He appreciated private sector, trusts and NGOs working for thalassaemia patients saying creating awareness about the disease
No progress without investment in education sector: CM Punjab
RAWALPINDI: Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Friday said that no country in the world could move on the road of progress, prosperity and development without investing in the education sector.
Addressing a laptop distribution ceremony at the Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU), he said, “We have to invest a huge amount in the education sector to move on the road of progress, prosperity and development, as no nation can attain glory without focusing and investing in this
Addressing a laptop distribution ceremony at the Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU), he said, “We have to invest a huge amount in the education sector to move on the road of progress, prosperity and development, as no nation can attain glory without focusing and investing in this
Cleanup operation in Samsani village
THE Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) conducted a cleaning operation in Samsani village in UC 120 near Johar Town, here on Friday. More than 150 sanitary workers, area zonal officer and operations staff participated in the Zero Waste Operation. Waste was removed from the village and its drains. Later, an awareness walk and waste picking activity was also conducted in the village in collaboration with Government College University Students belonging to Environment Protection
Neonatal screening at Jinnah Hospital, Lahore
ALLAMA Iqbal Medical College (AIMC) on Friday announced the launch of neonatal screening against inborn complications of metabolism and congenital disorders in infants born at Jinnah Hospital, Lahore.
The announcement was made at a special ceremony held in this regard.
Special Assistant for Health to Punjab Chief Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique was the chief guest on the occasion while the guests of honour included Justice (retd) Nasira Javed Iqbal and Patient Welfare
The announcement was made at a special ceremony held in this regard.
Special Assistant for Health to Punjab Chief Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique was the chief guest on the occasion while the guests of honour included Justice (retd) Nasira Javed Iqbal and Patient Welfare
MA/MSc exams has announced from June 15
PUNJAB University (PU) Examinations Department has announced holding MA/MSc Part-II Annual Examination 2012 from June 15, 2012.
The dates of B.Com examinations have been revised, as B.Com, Part-I, Annual Exam 2012, will commence from 15-06-2012 and B.Com Part-II Annual Exam 2012 from 18-06-2012.
PU Exams Department has also issued the schedule of admission fee and form for Diploma in Physical Education (Under Graduate), Annual Exam 2012, commencing with effect from
The dates of B.Com examinations have been revised, as B.Com, Part-I, Annual Exam 2012, will commence from 15-06-2012 and B.Com Part-II Annual Exam 2012 from 18-06-2012.
PU Exams Department has also issued the schedule of admission fee and form for Diploma in Physical Education (Under Graduate), Annual Exam 2012, commencing with effect from
Punjab Textbooks handed over to authorities concerned
PUNJAB Textbook Board Chairman Malik Mukhtar Ahmed Naul has said that the books from class 1 to 10, which will be provided free in government schools, have been handed over to the authorities concerned while the provision of textbooks for private schools is being ensured.
Addressing a meeting here on Friday, he said that several field teams constituted to ensure the availability of textbooks had visited markets across the province and ensured their availability. He said Punjab
Addressing a meeting here on Friday, he said that several field teams constituted to ensure the availability of textbooks had visited markets across the province and ensured their availability. He said Punjab
Students protest on power outages
A large number of activists of Islami Jamiat Talaba staged demonstrations on Friday against power outages.
The demos were held on Wahdat Road and Lower Mall in which a large number of students participated and expressed strong resentment over loadshedding.
They criticised the rulers, adding students were suffering the most owing to their policies. The protesters said prolonged power outages were causing great trouble to the masses in general and students in particular,
The demos were held on Wahdat Road and Lower Mall in which a large number of students participated and expressed strong resentment over loadshedding.
They criticised the rulers, adding students were suffering the most owing to their policies. The protesters said prolonged power outages were causing great trouble to the masses in general and students in particular,
These views were expressed by the participants: Economic, social protection stressed in South Asia
Economic and social protection without discrimination by ensuring education and other civic facilities is crucial for removing economic inequality from the South Asia while India, Pakistan and Bangladesh should also work for single currency like the European Union.
These views were expressed by the participants in the Jang Economic Session on ‘Eradication of Economic Inequalities from South Asia’ here on Friday.
The participants were Scholar Middle East Institute
These views were expressed by the participants in the Jang Economic Session on ‘Eradication of Economic Inequalities from South Asia’ here on Friday.
The participants were Scholar Middle East Institute
KU celebrates Leading scientists Dr. Chishty’s ‘homecoming’
The vice chancellor of the University of Karachi (KU), Prof Dr Muhammad Qaisar, has congratulated the entire country, specifically the family of Dr Khalil Chishty, on the permission granted to the Pakistani virologist by the Indian Supreme Court to travel to Pakistan, according to the APP. According to a KU statement released on Friday, the faculty members and the chairperson of the Department of Microbiology, Prof Dr Shahana Urooj Kazmi, celebrated “this great news of their teacher being
World Nurse Day being observed with traditional zeal today
The president of the Karachi chapter of the Provincial Nurses Association, Ijaz Ali Kaleri, has said that nurses will celebrate World Nurse Day all over the province with traditional zeal today.
In a statement released here on Friday, he announced that the Pakistan Nurses Federation and Provincial Nurses Association would also celebrate the day on May 20 in Hyderabad.Sindh has an acute shortage of nurses in both government and private hospitals, said Director of Nursing Sindh Dr
In a statement released here on Friday, he announced that the Pakistan Nurses Federation and Provincial Nurses Association would also celebrate the day on May 20 in Hyderabad.Sindh has an acute shortage of nurses in both government and private hospitals, said Director of Nursing Sindh Dr
Around 65 percent exam centres exempted from power outages
The Karachi Electric Supply Company announced on Friday to exempt from power loadshedding around 65 percent of examination centres during the ongoing HSSC (Intermediate) annual exams in the city. “Despite outstanding dues of various Sindh government departments, we would be able to avoid loadshedding in around 65 percent of the centres.
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Professor FAPUASA to launch movement if education budget not increased
Professor Kaleemullah Bareach, President Federation of All Pakistan Universities Academic Staff Associations , has said that his organisation will launch a countrywide movement if the education budget is not increased keeping in view the expanding campuses and inflationary pressures.
Professor Bareach who is also President of Balochistan University ASA was addressing as chief guest after administering oath to newly-elected ASA office-bearers of International Islamic University in
Professor Bareach who is also President of Balochistan University ASA was addressing as chief guest after administering oath to newly-elected ASA office-bearers of International Islamic University in
2,723 talented students laptops distribution at FJWU
Punjab Chief Minister Mian Shahbaz Sharif has stressed on the need for following the vision of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Allama Muhammad Iqbal for progressive and sustainable growth of Pakistan.
He stated this while addressing a laptop distribution ceremony at the Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU) under ‘Chief Minister’s Youth Initiative’ here on Friday. The chief minister distributed laptops among 2,723 talented students.
FJWU Vice Chancellor
He stated this while addressing a laptop distribution ceremony at the Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU) under ‘Chief Minister’s Youth Initiative’ here on Friday. The chief minister distributed laptops among 2,723 talented students.
FJWU Vice Chancellor
PMDC Amendment Bill, 2012 to improve medical education, practice
National Regulations and Services Minister Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan has appreciated the unanimous passage of the Medical and Dental Council Amendment Bill, 2012, by the Senate and said the bill, after enactment, would empower the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) to have a quality check on both government and private medical and dental educational institutions in the country.
The bill already approved by the National Assembly sailed through the Senate on Thursday though with
The bill already approved by the National Assembly sailed through the Senate on Thursday though with
Sports day held for the students of Junior at Bahria Foundation College (BFC)
Sports Day was held for the students of Junior - III and Pre-School, at the Bahria Foundation College (BFC), Westridge Campus, says a press release.
Rear Admiral (r) Riaz Ullah Khan was the chief guest on the occasion. Captain (r) Khan Akber PN, Executive Director of Education & Training also attended the function.
The function started with the recitation from Holy Quran followed by a melodious Naat by a young toddler of montessori class - III student. Students
Rear Admiral (r) Riaz Ullah Khan was the chief guest on the occasion. Captain (r) Khan Akber PN, Executive Director of Education & Training also attended the function.
The function started with the recitation from Holy Quran followed by a melodious Naat by a young toddler of montessori class - III student. Students
Scholarship award ceremony 2012 held at APCOMS
The Scholarship Award Ceremony 2012 was held at the Army Public College of Management & Sciences (APCOMS), Khadim Hussain Road, on Thursday, says a press release.
Major General Anwar Saeed Khan, managing director of CSD was the chief guest. In his welcome address the Principal Brigadier (r) Hubdar Ahmed Madni, thanked the chief guest for gracing the occasion. He also highlighted the achievements of APCOMIANS’ in various fields.
In his address the chief guest
Major General Anwar Saeed Khan, managing director of CSD was the chief guest. In his welcome address the Principal Brigadier (r) Hubdar Ahmed Madni, thanked the chief guest for gracing the occasion. He also highlighted the achievements of APCOMIANS’ in various fields.
In his address the chief guest
Corrected results delayed, future of hundreds students at stake
he future of hundreds of class-8 students of government and private schools is at stake, as the Punjab Board Examination Centre (PBEC) failed to compile correct results and announce them, despite passage of two months after the directives issued by the Punjab chief minister in this regard.
The affected students appeared according to the new system in 8th class examinations, conducted by PBEC, in February this year. However, due to fault in the compilation of results, the PBEC
The affected students appeared according to the new system in 8th class examinations, conducted by PBEC, in February this year. However, due to fault in the compilation of results, the PBEC
450,000 enrolled for AIOU courses
slamabad: The Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has achieved its admission target for the Spring Semester 2012, said acting director (admissions) Arifa Salman.
She said that books of all courses have already been sent to more than 450,000 students by mail. During scrutiny, some admission forms were found incomplete and these have been placed on the university website (www.aiou.edu.pk).
Students are advised to contact the admission department of the university on the
She said that books of all courses have already been sent to more than 450,000 students by mail. During scrutiny, some admission forms were found incomplete and these have been placed on the university website (www.aiou.edu.pk).
Students are advised to contact the admission department of the university on the
Khokhar: Bill against child pornography to be tabled in NA
Finally taking a bold step forward against child pornography, the Federal Ministry for Human Rights (MoHR) plans to table Criminal Law Amendment Act in the National Assembly, which proposes imprisonment not less than one year and fine not less than Rs100,000 for the perpetrators.
The imprisonment can extend to 7 years and the fine to Rs500,000, depending on the extent of offence and will be applied to whoever seduces a child by any means with an intent to involve him in any sexual
The imprisonment can extend to 7 years and the fine to Rs500,000, depending on the extent of offence and will be applied to whoever seduces a child by any means with an intent to involve him in any sexual
Murder of renowned religious scholar Hafiz Abdul Rasheed: Two seminary students arrested
The Islamabad Police have arrested two seminary students for their alleged involvement in the killing of renowned religious scholar Dr. Hafiz Abdul Rasheed in his house and then fleeing away with jewellery and other valuables.
Addressing a press conference along with Markazi Jamiat Ahle Hadith Ameer Professor Sajid Mir, SP (Industrial Area Zone) Ishaq Warraich said that Dr. Hafiz Abdul Rasheed was found dead in House no. 1323, Street 90, Sector I-10/1, on March 17.
He
Addressing a press conference along with Markazi Jamiat Ahle Hadith Ameer Professor Sajid Mir, SP (Industrial Area Zone) Ishaq Warraich said that Dr. Hafiz Abdul Rasheed was found dead in House no. 1323, Street 90, Sector I-10/1, on March 17.
He
Result of B.Com. Part - I (Regular) Annual Examination 2011 Karachi University
Karachi University:University of the Karachi (KU) has announced the B.Com Part 1 regular examination 2010 result yesterday on August 10, 2011. B.Com Part 1 result 2010 of Karachi University is available online at the official website of Karachi University.
Karachi University announced B.Com Part 1 Result annual exams 2010.All B.Com part 1 exams of Karachi University were held few months ago. A large number of students were appeared in the B.Com part 1 annual examination 2010 of Karachi
Karachi University announced B.Com Part 1 Result annual exams 2010.All B.Com part 1 exams of Karachi University were held few months ago. A large number of students were appeared in the B.Com part 1 annual examination 2010 of Karachi
US govt announced to provide scholarships to 100 students
PESHAWAR: The US Government announced Thursday to provide scholarships to 100 economically disadvantaged students from Mansehra to study English.
According to a press release, the scholarship programme made possible through an agreement with Hazara University will provide students with 800 hours of intensive, after-school instruction and summer learning activities over a two-year period. “Quality English language instruction paves the way for students to have a brighter, more
According to a press release, the scholarship programme made possible through an agreement with Hazara University will provide students with 800 hours of intensive, after-school instruction and summer learning activities over a two-year period. “Quality English language instruction paves the way for students to have a brighter, more
IJT activists, PU staff clashed
THE Punjab University (PU) Old Campus turned into a battlefield on Thursday when the varsity officials and activists of the Islami Jamiat Talaba (IJT) clashed with each other.
The incident was the result of the university administration’s move to cancel of room allotment to two IJT activists who had misbehaved with senior teachers on May 8. The teachers had barred the students from pasting posters at the wall of the hostel’s Khalid Bin Waleed Hall.
The PU officials
The incident was the result of the university administration’s move to cancel of room allotment to two IJT activists who had misbehaved with senior teachers on May 8. The teachers had barred the students from pasting posters at the wall of the hostel’s Khalid Bin Waleed Hall.
The PU officials
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Cartoon Book illustrations show old culture of Lahore
ISLAMABAD: Renowned painter Dr Ajaz Anwar on Thursday launched his book of cartoon illustrations and Punjabi text entitled ‘Nae Reesan Sheher Lahore Diyan’ to unveil the culture and traditions of old Lahore.The Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA) in collaboration with the Ministry of National Heritage and Integration and the House of Nanna Trust arranged the book launch followed by the exhibition of cartoons and watercolour paintings on the theme of the book.
Dr Ajaz Anwar published
Dr Ajaz Anwar published
Set up info desk to help AIOU students in research
ISLAMABAD: The Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) will set up an information desk at the Central Library to help students in their research and reference work.
Addressing the concluding ceremony of a three-day workshop titled ‘Analysis of Research and Statistic Data’, AIOU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Nazir Ahmed Sangi said the centre would provide easy access to required data in different disciplines.
Dr Sangi hoped that training courses on research-related matters would improve the
Addressing the concluding ceremony of a three-day workshop titled ‘Analysis of Research and Statistic Data’, AIOU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Nazir Ahmed Sangi said the centre would provide easy access to required data in different disciplines.
Dr Sangi hoped that training courses on research-related matters would improve the
QAU students have threatened the university administration with protests
ISLAMABAD: The students of Quaid-e-Azam University have threatened the university administration with protests if their 11 expelled colleagues were not reinstated.
Several hundred students on Thursday staged a sit-in for two hours in front of the administration block in the support of expelled students.
It is relevant to mention here that on April 27, an international conference was held in the university and some students tried to highlight the university hostel’s problem, while some
Several hundred students on Thursday staged a sit-in for two hours in front of the administration block in the support of expelled students.
It is relevant to mention here that on April 27, an international conference was held in the university and some students tried to highlight the university hostel’s problem, while some
Early Childhood Education Syllabus ceremony at local hotel
LAHORE: The launch ceremony of ‘Early Childhood Education Syllabus’, a programme aimed at introducing proper syllabus for early education of children, was held at a local hotel on Thursday.
The programme, initiated by Plan International Pakistan (PIP), emphasises on provision of quality early education in order produce knowledgeable and confident leaders for tomorrow.
Provincial Minster for Education Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman, Schools Secretary Aslam Kamboh, Plan International Pakistan
The programme, initiated by Plan International Pakistan (PIP), emphasises on provision of quality early education in order produce knowledgeable and confident leaders for tomorrow.
Provincial Minster for Education Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman, Schools Secretary Aslam Kamboh, Plan International Pakistan
Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET) to hold get together of grand parents
KARACHI: Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET) will hold a get together of grand parents of its passed out graduates of Batch 2008. An announcement here on Thursday said that the objective of holding this get together is to pay tributes to them and to celebrate the passing out of their grand children as engineers in various engineering disciplines. The decision to hold this function during first week of June 2012 has been okayed by Chancellor ZA Nizami at a meeting. He was
BSEK Stipends approved for students
KARACHI - Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK) Secretary Hoor Mazhar announced on Thursday that scholarships for more than 300 deserving students of government schools have been approved.She said that those students, who passed 9th class examinations with at least 45 per cent marks, would be eligible to get the scholarship to meet their educational expenditures. This was decided at a meeting of the BSEK Scholarship Committee held under its chairman Prof Saeed Siddiqui.
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Job fair held at KU, event was inaugurated by Consulate General of Japan
KARACHI: Students of the Mass Communication Department (MCD), University of Karachi (KU), with the help of their teachers organised a ‘Job Fair’ at their department on Thursday.
The event was inaugurated by Vice Consul for Political and Economic Affairs at the Consulate General of Japan in Karachi Yuki Ochiai.
“I have never attended such a wonderful event organised by the students even in Japan. I highly appreciate the students and teachers of the MCD for organising the event”,
The event was inaugurated by Vice Consul for Political and Economic Affairs at the Consulate General of Japan in Karachi Yuki Ochiai.
“I have never attended such a wonderful event organised by the students even in Japan. I highly appreciate the students and teachers of the MCD for organising the event”,
BSEK Stipends approved for students
KARACHI - Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK) Secretary Hoor Mazhar announced on Thursday that scholarships for more than 300 deserving students of government schools have been approved.She said that those students, who passed 9th class examinations with at least 45 per cent marks, would be eligible to get the scholarship to meet their educational expenditures. This was decided at a meeting of the BSEK Scholarship Committee held under its chairman Prof Saeed Siddiqui.
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MQM Coordination Committee wants ‘hooligan’ students be penalised
KARACHI – Voicing serious concerns over the recent incidents of torture on teachers and invigilators, the MQM Coordination Committee on Thursday asserted that those behind such incidents were enemies of peace and education and deserved to be penalised. Condemning the attack on proctors at an examination centre in Nazimabad, the committee said, “It is unfortunate that miscreants from a students’ union have been supporting the cheating mafia and encouraging the use of unfair means during
After the shameful incident of torturing principal, 25 students booked
KARACHI - A case has been registered against 25 students of the National College after the shameful incident of torturing principal.The principal of the varsity was tortured by dozens of students on Wednesday when he refused to allow them cheating during the intermediate exams. The teachers of the said college expressing concerns over the incident and security situation Thursday boycotted academic activities. Police have registered a case against 25 students of which 10 have been
SHC issues has got a stay order
KARACHI - The Karachi University has got a stay order against the construction of a mosque on its land by a land mafia, its Deputy Registrar (Legal) Asif Mukhtar said on Thursday. On December 31, 2011, a group of land grabbers occupied varsity’s vacant land lying in front of the Shaikh Zayed Islamic Centre and started constructing a mosque. The Sindh High Court was moved against the mafia and Karachi Development Authority by the university’s deputy registrar (Legal) and advocate Shoaib
Exam centres’ faced to difficulties under KMC scanner
KARACHI - Additional Commissioner of Karachi Abdul Wahab Soomro on Thursday visited different educational institutions designated as higher school certificate (HSC) examination centres.Accompanied by Assistant Commissioner, Garden Ms Ruqqaiya Nisar, the Additional Commissioner took strong exception to non availability of electricity that compelled candidates to take their papers under hot and humid condition with scarce light.A senior teacher of the college Prof. Shahzad Muslim Khan informed
Govt special focuses on girls’ education
LAHORE – Provincial Minister for Education Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman has said special attention is being given on the provision of standardised education at school level. He has said Rs one billion stipend is being distributed in the girl students belonging to remote and deprived areas to encourage female education.
He expressed these views at the launching ceremony of the early childhood education syllabus organised by Plan at a local hotel on Thursday.
Mujtaba said the Punjab
He expressed these views at the launching ceremony of the early childhood education syllabus organised by Plan at a local hotel on Thursday.
Mujtaba said the Punjab
IJT manhandling of senior professors of the varsity condemned
LAHORE – Academic Staff Association (ASA) Punjab University on Thursday condemned vandalism of Islami Jamiat-e-Talaba (IJT) and manhandling of senior professors of the varsity.
According to a press release issued by ASA here on Thursday, IJT activists manhandled the administration of Khalid Bin Waleed Hall, Old Campus and misbehaved with hostel’s Superintendent Prof Asim Rasool. When the members of ASA went to the hostel for express solidarity with Prof Asim Rasool and others to
According to a press release issued by ASA here on Thursday, IJT activists manhandled the administration of Khalid Bin Waleed Hall, Old Campus and misbehaved with hostel’s Superintendent Prof Asim Rasool. When the members of ASA went to the hostel for express solidarity with Prof Asim Rasool and others to
Ceremony in honour of Manto at Alhamra Hall
LAHORE – On the centennial commemorations of prolific writer Saadat Hasan Manto, Lahore Arts Council in collaboration with Sang-e-Meel publications is holding an event here at Alhamra Hall on Friday (today) at 5:00PM.
The event will be presided over by Mujahid Eshai whereas Dr Aysha Jalal, Kishwar Naheed, Asghar Nadeem Syed, Salman Shahid and Samia Mumtaz will speak by covering different aspects of Manto’s work and personality.
In this regard, Ajoka Theatre is also organizing a
The event will be presided over by Mujahid Eshai whereas Dr Aysha Jalal, Kishwar Naheed, Asghar Nadeem Syed, Salman Shahid and Samia Mumtaz will speak by covering different aspects of Manto’s work and personality.
In this regard, Ajoka Theatre is also organizing a
Punjab government has decided to hold Punjab Youth Festival 2012
LAHORE - Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said that healthy sports activities promote confidence and sportsmen spirit in the youth which help in developing their personality on positive lines as well as accelerate the efforts for nation building.
He expressed these views while addressing a meeting regarding holding of youth festival and promotion of sports activities in the province on Thursday.
He said after the success of Punjab Sports Festival, Punjab government has decided
He expressed these views while addressing a meeting regarding holding of youth festival and promotion of sports activities in the province on Thursday.
He said after the success of Punjab Sports Festival, Punjab government has decided
30 more buses at Lahore City route
LAHORE – A Turkish company is operating 30 new buses at a City route within a week.
The new air-conditioned buses will operate at route no B55, from Lahore Railways Station to Sabzazar, said Lahore Transport Company on Thursday.
The LTC said the new buses from Railway Station to Sabzazar would pass through Mcleod Road, Lakshmi Chowk, Jan Mandar, MAO College, Choburji, Samanabad more, Band Road, Sherakot, Liaqat Chowk and other areas.
According to the Company, Pak Ouz (Turkish
The new air-conditioned buses will operate at route no B55, from Lahore Railways Station to Sabzazar, said Lahore Transport Company on Thursday.
The LTC said the new buses from Railway Station to Sabzazar would pass through Mcleod Road, Lakshmi Chowk, Jan Mandar, MAO College, Choburji, Samanabad more, Band Road, Sherakot, Liaqat Chowk and other areas.
According to the Company, Pak Ouz (Turkish
Govt of Punjab set to withdraw free transport facility
LAHORE – The Punjab government is all set to withdraw the free transport facility from students by introducing a ‘green card’ for them, apparently to meet one the many demands of big transport companies.
Initially, sources said, the green card would be issued to students in Lahore, but later it would be made mandatory for students in all the big cities of Punjab. The cardholders would pay a flat fare of Rs.10 per trip on using the transport facility.
Student leaders, however,
Initially, sources said, the green card would be issued to students in Lahore, but later it would be made mandatory for students in all the big cities of Punjab. The cardholders would pay a flat fare of Rs.10 per trip on using the transport facility.
Student leaders, however,
Administration of AIOU mocks goverment’s austerity drive
ISLAMABAD - The administration of Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has purchased six vehicles for Rs 18.55 million for largely personal use of high-ups despite an imposed ban on purchase of all types of vehicles by the government as per austerity measures.According to documents available with TheNation, the vehicles include Toyota Corolla, three AP Vans, Hino Bus and a Toyota Hilux Vigo for the personal use of Vice Chancellor Dr. Nazir Ahmed Sangi.According to the information, the VC has
FAPUASA seeks role in Higher Education Task Force in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD – The Federation of All Pakistan Universities Academic Staff Association (FAPUASA) has passed a resolution and congratulated the Federal Minister Khurshaid Shah for his appointment as chairman of Higher Education Task Force.
The task force will look after the matters of higher education in Pakistan. The task force will consist of members from Higher Education Commission, provinces and related other stakeholders.
President, FAPUASA Prof. Kalim Tahir with Prof. Zahid Majeed,
The task force will look after the matters of higher education in Pakistan. The task force will consist of members from Higher Education Commission, provinces and related other stakeholders.
President, FAPUASA Prof. Kalim Tahir with Prof. Zahid Majeed,
Representation of Women in Media & Literature opens in IIUI
ISLAMABAD – A two-day international conference on “Representation of Women in Media & Literature” started at the International Islamic University Islamabad here on Thursday wherein renowned Professor Dr. Bob Jenson from the University of Texas, USA, also addressed via Skype. The conference has been organized by the Critical Thinking Forum (CTF), in collaboration with Iqbal International Institute for Research & Dialogue (IRD) and Department of English, Fatima Jinnah Women
Higher Education Commission (HEC) has asks public for donations
ISLAMABAD - The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has asked public for financial aid to pay the salaries of universities' employees and completion of other development projects.According to details, HEC has not received 17 billion rupees installment which the government had announced in the previous financial budget for the educational body. Briefing media, HEC’s Interim Executive Director Dr Nasir Ali Khan said students studying abroad were facing problems due to shortage of funds so
Saadat Hassan Manto’s death anniversary today
Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) is holding a ceremony on legendary short story writer Saadat Hassan Manto’s 100th birthday. The ceremony will be held today at 4:00 pm in PAL’s auditorium. Prof. Fateh Muhammad Malik will preside over the ceremony while Dr. Anwaar Ahmed will be the chief guest. Prof. Ahmed Javed, Nelofar Iqbal and Muhammad Hameed Shahid will express their views. Kamran Kazmi will conduct the ceremony.
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Damascus blasts 'suicide' attacks killed at least 55 people and wounded 372 in Damascus, Syrian
Twin suicide car-bomb attacks have killed at least 55 people and wounded 372 in Damascus, Syrian officials say.
The blasts happened near a military intelligence building during morning rush hour. State TV showed burnt cars and two deep craters in the road.
The government and the opposition blamed each other for the attack - the deadliest in Damascus since the start of Syria's uprising 14 months ago.
The two sides are supposed to observe a ceasefire monitored by a UN team.
However
The blasts happened near a military intelligence building during morning rush hour. State TV showed burnt cars and two deep craters in the road.
The government and the opposition blamed each other for the attack - the deadliest in Damascus since the start of Syria's uprising 14 months ago.
The two sides are supposed to observe a ceasefire monitored by a UN team.
However
Hafeez appointed Twenty20 captain, Misbah retained for Test and ODI squads series against England in February Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)
LAHORE: Pakistan on Thursday dropped captain Misbahul Haq from the Twenty20 squad and made all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez the new skipper after the series defeat to England.
The decision was widely expected after Misbah led Pakistan to a 2-1 loss in the three-match Twenty20 series against England in February.
Misbah, who turns 38 later this month, is regarded as too old for the fastest brand of the game, but will still lead Pakistan for one-dayers and Tests on next month’s Sri Lanka
The decision was widely expected after Misbah led Pakistan to a 2-1 loss in the three-match Twenty20 series against England in February.
Misbah, who turns 38 later this month, is regarded as too old for the fastest brand of the game, but will still lead Pakistan for one-dayers and Tests on next month’s Sri Lanka
Olympia torch lighting starts London countdown sparking a relay lighting of the Olympic stadium's cauldron opening ceremony on July 27
The countdown to the London Olympics began with the kindling of the Games torch by the sun's rays in ancient Olympia on Mya 10, sparking a relay that will culminate with the lighting of the Olympic stadium's cauldron at the opening ceremony on July 27
ANCIENT OLYMPIA: The countdown to the London Olympics began with the kindling of the Games torch by the sun's rays in ancient Olympia on Thursday, sparking a relay that will culminate with the lighting of the Olympic stadium's cauldron at the
ANCIENT OLYMPIA: The countdown to the London Olympics began with the kindling of the Games torch by the sun's rays in ancient Olympia on Thursday, sparking a relay that will culminate with the lighting of the Olympic stadium's cauldron at the
India knocked out of Junior Asia Cup hockey 2012 final Pakistan vs Malaysia
Resurgent Malaysia dashed the hopes of defending champions India as they registered a 2—0 victory in the semifinal of the Junior Asia Cup here Thursday.
After a barren first half, Malaysia struck twice in the second session to frustrate the Indians, who adopted a slow game tactic to contain the marauding forwards of Malaysia, but failed to shine when their turn came to score.
Star striker Faizal Sarri sent the ball to the roof of the net off the first penalty corner in the 40th minute
After a barren first half, Malaysia struck twice in the second session to frustrate the Indians, who adopted a slow game tactic to contain the marauding forwards of Malaysia, but failed to shine when their turn came to score.
Star striker Faizal Sarri sent the ball to the roof of the net off the first penalty corner in the 40th minute
QAU students a large number boycott classes, stage sit-in
ISLAMABAD, May 9: The students of Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) in a large number boycotted the classes and staged a sit-in outside the administrative block on Wednesday to show solidarity with the 11 students who had been expelled by the varsity management for disrupting a conference on April 27.
The protesters were of the view that the administration was trying to intimidate the students by using different tactics. They said that the varsity management could not silence the students’
The protesters were of the view that the administration was trying to intimidate the students by using different tactics. They said that the varsity management could not silence the students’
Fake degree another scandal hits varsity
ISLAMABAD, May 9: Bahria University Islamabad has been rocked by another scandal as its two foreign qualified faculty members have been caught with fake degrees.
Management of the university has terminated both and contacted Higher Education Commission (HEC) to guide the varsity to take further action against the faculty members.
On the other hand, the HEC has instructed the university to further tighten their degree verification system to avoid such embarrassing incidents in future, Dawn
Management of the university has terminated both and contacted Higher Education Commission (HEC) to guide the varsity to take further action against the faculty members.
On the other hand, the HEC has instructed the university to further tighten their degree verification system to avoid such embarrassing incidents in future, Dawn
Yasin Pehalwan passes away after a protracted illnes
LAHORE, May 9: Yasin Pehalwan, the father of PML-N MNA Bilal Yasin, died here on Wednesday after a protracted illness. He was 75.
He was admitted to Punjab Institute of Cardiology after developing a heart trouble.
He was a cousin of Begum Kalsoom Nawaz.
His funeral prayers were offered at Data Darbar Mosque and attended by PML-N President Nawaz Sharif, Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, provincial ministers, assembly members, senators and a large number of people belonging to various
He was admitted to Punjab Institute of Cardiology after developing a heart trouble.
He was a cousin of Begum Kalsoom Nawaz.
His funeral prayers were offered at Data Darbar Mosque and attended by PML-N President Nawaz Sharif, Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, provincial ministers, assembly members, senators and a large number of people belonging to various
Anwar not Altaf runs Karachi show, says Afaq
KARACHI: Altaf Hussain is a hostage to the Muttahida Qaumi Movement’s (MQM) Mohammad Anwar who is actually pulling the party’s strings in Karachi, declared leader of the Mohajir Qaumi Movement – Haqiqi (MQM-H), Afaq Ahmed.
“I used to think that everything that happens in the party and in Karachi was being controlled by Altaf Hussain,” said Ahmed at his new Defence Housing Authority residence on Wednesday. “But now I know that he is being dictated by Anwar and has to do
“I used to think that everything that happens in the party and in Karachi was being controlled by Altaf Hussain,” said Ahmed at his new Defence Housing Authority residence on Wednesday. “But now I know that he is being dictated by Anwar and has to do
PEF to issue vouchers to special children for education up to metric level
LAHORE – The Punjab Education Foundation will issue vouchers to special children for education up to metric level. The special children will get these vouchers under education voucher scheme which will enable them to study with normal children. This pilot project is being launched from Lahore.
This was disclosed by Chairman Punjab Education Foundation Raja Anwar while addressing a seminar held under the aegis of Special Education Department at University of Management & Technology
This was disclosed by Chairman Punjab Education Foundation Raja Anwar while addressing a seminar held under the aegis of Special Education Department at University of Management & Technology
MQM seeks demanded action over thrashing of teachers
KARACHI, May 9: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement strongly condemned on Wednesday the incidents of violence against teachers in different educational institutions in the city and demanded that the government bring the elements involved in such incidents to book.
The MQM coordination committee said that the use of unfair means in exams was very unfortunate and “miscreants belonging to a students’ group patronising the activity wanted to deprive students of education”.
It called upon the
The MQM coordination committee said that the use of unfair means in exams was very unfortunate and “miscreants belonging to a students’ group patronising the activity wanted to deprive students of education”.
It called upon the
Planned to establish online mentoring programme
LAHORE, May 9: A group of universities with British Council have planned to establish an Institute of Leadership Education (ILE) as well as an online mentoring programme.
In order to thrash out plans for setting up of the institute, vice-chancellors of Punjab University and University of Engineering Technology and registrars of different universities, faculties’ deans, PU Syndicate members and British Council officials held a marathon meeting on Wednesday.
The participants agreed that
In order to thrash out plans for setting up of the institute, vice-chancellors of Punjab University and University of Engineering Technology and registrars of different universities, faculties’ deans, PU Syndicate members and British Council officials held a marathon meeting on Wednesday.
The participants agreed that
Jamil Naqsh work to go on display
LAHORE, May 9: Jamil Naqsh, one of Pakistan’s most renowned artists, is all set to display his work here on 11th and 12th of May at the Royal Palm Golf and Country Club.
The exhibition titled “The Bird of Time” is organised by Tanzara Gallery curated by the gallery owner, Ms Noshi Qadir.
According to a press release issued here on Wednesday, Naqsh’s works are being displayed in the city after two decades.
For the past several decades Naqsh had been working on various artistic
The exhibition titled “The Bird of Time” is organised by Tanzara Gallery curated by the gallery owner, Ms Noshi Qadir.
According to a press release issued here on Wednesday, Naqsh’s works are being displayed in the city after two decades.
For the past several decades Naqsh had been working on various artistic
Teachers manhandled for not allowing cheating in HSC annual exam
KARACHI: The HSC annual examination’s paper of Commercial Geography-II could not be held at the Government National College on Wednesday as college teachers boycotted the exam duties in protest against severe manhandling of teachers and the ransacking of college property by a mob of outsiders.
Sources in the college said that a number of outsiders, who had been threatening the staff of dire consequences for not allowing their associates to cheat during the examination, managed to enter the
Sources in the college said that a number of outsiders, who had been threatening the staff of dire consequences for not allowing their associates to cheat during the examination, managed to enter the
Fake superintendent caught at intermediate annual exam centre
LAHORE, May 9: The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) controller of examinations on Wednesday caught red-handed a fake superintendent at a centre set up for intermediate annual examination for 2012.
Intermediate Part-II physics paper was in the session.
Controller of Examinations Anwar Farooq paid a surprise visit to the Centre L-64 (Punjab College of Commerce for Women, Noon Avenue, Muslim Town) and found that centre superintendent Sana Khan was performing her duty.
Intermediate Part-II physics paper was in the session.
Controller of Examinations Anwar Farooq paid a surprise visit to the Centre L-64 (Punjab College of Commerce for Women, Noon Avenue, Muslim Town) and found that centre superintendent Sana Khan was performing her duty.
High profile meeting of vice chancellors at the Punjab University
LAHORE - A high profile meeting of vice chancellors, deans and representatives from various universities, PU Syndicate members and British Council officials, was held at the Punjab University, here on Wednesday to discuss online mentoring programme and establishment of Institute of Leadership Education in Pakistani Universities.
PU VC Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran, former GCU VC Prof Dr Khalid Aftab, UET VC Lt Gen (r) Muhammad Akram, British Council consultant from UK Hank William, PU Registrar
PU VC Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran, former GCU VC Prof Dr Khalid Aftab, UET VC Lt Gen (r) Muhammad Akram, British Council consultant from UK Hank William, PU Registrar
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