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World Cancer Day highlights awareness and education about the disease
Feb 5th
KARACHI – Cancer is responsible for approximately 70 percent of the deaths in low and middle-income countries including Pakistan. “Together it is possible,” this year’s theme for the World Cancer Day that is being marked on Saturday (today), highlights the importance of raising awareness and education about the disease as More >
Visual drama through art promoting Pakistani art at Alliance Française de Karachi French Cultural Centre
Feb 5th
Momin Khan and Shaista Momin recently had their show’s opening at the Alliance Française de Karachi. The event was hosted by Consul General of France in Karachi Christian Ramage, who takes personal interest in promoting Pakistani art through the French Cultural Centre. Khan’s art has rhythm and gust, and dynamism More >
MoU signed for providing technical training to youth Sindh Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (STEVTA)
Feb 5th
KARACHI: Sindh Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (STEVTA) Minister Abdul Salam Thaheem on Saturday said that Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) government was determined to provide youth with technical education and training for their better future. He expressed these views at a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony between STEVTA More >
Third National Photo Exhibition concludes organised by Pakistan Association of Photojournalists, at Alhamra Art Gallery
Feb 5th
LAHORE: The third National Photo Exhibition, organised by Pakistan Association of Photojournalists, concludes today (Sunday) at Alhamra Art Gallery.
Over 900 photojournalists participated in the five-day exhibition and displayed over 1,000 photographs reflecting different cultures and situations from all over Pakistan.
A special section was dedicated to former prime minister Benazir Bhutto, More >
4th National Cancer Surgery Conference organized by King Edward Medical University’s (KEMU)
Feb 5th
King Edward Medical University’s (KEMU) Department of Surgery and Surgical Oncology Society Pakistan (SOS-PK) organised the 4th National Cancer Surgery Conference at a local hotel and was inaugurated by guest of honour Professor Ijaz Ahsan. Pakistan Surgical Oncology Society President and King Edward Medical University Department of Surgery Chairman Professor More >
Prevention best cure against cancer seminars, workshops and discussions
Feb 5th
LAHORE: World Cancer Day was observed in a number of countries, including Pakistan, on Saturday in order to create awareness among the public about the disease. A number of seminars, workshops and discussions were held at different hospitals of the provincial metropolis to raise awareness among the masses about the More >
Alternate traffic route plan Karachi Traffic Police have issued February 5th, 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal
Feb 5th
KARACHI: Karachi Traffic Police have issued plan of alternate traffic routes throughout the city for Sunday, February 5 due to processions of 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal as below.
1. All traffic coming from the side of Lea Market, Agra Taj Colony, Crano Chowrangi, G Allana Road and Kharadar sides will not be allowed More >
Naat competitions held at Riphah University
Feb 5th
ISLAMABAD: Riphah International University organised naat competitions for students on Saturday.
The competitions were part of Eid Milad-un-Nabi celebrations and more than 200 students from over 60 universities and educational institutions took part.
Seventy students were short listed for the final competition after extensive auditions.
Among male contestants, Zeeshan Akhtar of More >
Twoday orientation session ends at National University of Modern Languages NUML
Feb 5th
ISLAMABAD: A two-day reception for newly enrolled students of the spring semester concluded at National University of Modern Languages (NUML) on Saturday.
The two-day orientation session was held to brief the new students and their parents about the education programmes, scheme of study, evaluation and exam system, important features of the More >
26th Lahore International Book Fair attracts book lovers
Feb 5th
A LARGE number of people on Saturday thronged the 26th Lahore International Book Fair (LIBF) 2012 at Expo Centre, Johar Town, on the second day of the event.
The book fair organised by the Lahore International Book Fair Trust was kicked off on Friday and since then it had been attracting More >
Pakistan Medical Association PMA slams medical college for high fee
Feb 5th
The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) has criticized Shaikh Zayed Medical College, Lahore, for charging Rs 500,000 each annually as fee from its students, terming it injustice to students.
“Being a government medical college, all the funding and budget is being provided by the funds from the public exchequer by the federal More >
grade-5 (class-V) annual examinations 2012 PEC exams conclude
Feb 5th
THE grade-5 annual examinations 2012 conducted by the Punjab Examination Commission (PEC) on uniform basis across the province concluded on Saturday.
The papers of Social Studies and Urdu were conducted on the last day of the exam. The Punjab government had declared Saturday as a holiday in the wake of More >
GOVERNMENT College University’s launched one-year Post Graduate Diploma (PGD)
Feb 5th
GCU forms GOVERNMENT College University’s Political Science Department has extended last date for submission of admission forms for it’s newly launched one-year Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Pakistan Affairs till Feb 7, 2012, said a press statement issued on Saturday.
Orthopaedic surgery course being held at Sheikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore,
Feb 5th
LAHORE
THE 16th Intensive Review Course in Orthopaedic Surgery is being held at Sheikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore, from February 6 to 11. According to a press release here on Saturday, Prof Shafique Ahmad Shafaq, head of Orthopaedic Department of the hospital will conduct the course.
Muslims urged to use Millat Facebook social networking website,
Feb 5th
Intellectuals and scholars at a roundtable conference on Saturday urged Muslims to boycott the products of the countries and organizations involved in blasphemy of the Holy Prophet (SAW), especially the social networking website, Facebook, which had been adamant on hosting a blasphemous page in the name of freedom of speech, More >
Faizi Art Gallery to be completed at all costs: Sindh Governor Ebad
Feb 5th
Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ebad Khan has said that the pending work on the Faizi Art Gallery will be completed at all costs within the shortest possible time.
Presiding over a meeting on Saturday to review the matters related to the completion of pending construction work on the art gallery, he More >
10th convocation of the Iqra University 300 students awarded degrees in Business Administration, Computer Science, Fashion Design, Textile Design, Telecommunication, Engineering & Media Sciences programmes
Feb 5th
Around 300 candidates were conferred with graduation and masters degrees at the 10th convocation of the Iqra University which was held on Saturday. The degrees were awarded in Business Administration, Computer Science, Fashion Design, Textile Design, Telecommunication, Engineering & Media Sciences programmes.
Senior Minister of Sindh for Education and Literacy Pir More >
World Cancer Day (WCD) Awareness key to treatment, activities, seminars and conferences
Feb 5th
World Cancer Day (WCD) was observed by various public and private health institutions and organisations of Karachi on Saturday. They organised awareness activities, seminars and conferences to highlight the early warning signs, symptoms and diagnosis of different types of cancer.
The leading oncologists of the country stressed that cancer could be More >
Shahnaz says all polio teams should have cards Moreover, the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE)
Feb 5th
All polio teams should be given identification cards and letters to alleviate the problem of their identification. Moreover, the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE), as well as the managements of private schools also need to be brought on board to
achieve the desired results during polio campaigns, says a press More >
Mehfil-e-Milad’, Turkish photographic exhibition at Roots School System RSS
Feb 5th
Four Children Community Initiative (4CCI), a social sector initiative of Roots School System founded by young educationist Chaudhry Walid Mushtaq in collaboration with Rumi Forum, a Turkish origin intercultural dialogue platform organised a ‘Mehfil-e-Milad’ and Turkish Photo Exhibition named ‘The Sacred Trusts’ at Roots School System here on Saturday.
Dr. Firdous More >
International training course ends Basic Therapeutic Endoscopic, Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography, Radio Frequency Ablation
Feb 5th
A three-day international training workshop including courses on Basic Therapeutic Endoscopy involving Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS), Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and procedures through Radio Frequency Ablation (RFA) concluded here at the Centre for GI & Liver Diseases at Holy Family Hospital on Friday evening followed by a liver meeting on Saturday.
The More >
NIDA (National Institute of Design and Analysis) Karachi center is offering the various training programs
Feb 5th
NIDA (National Institute of Design and Analysis) Karachi center is offering the various training programs in the month of February and March 2012. List is enclosed (more…)
emergency meeting of Executive Council of the Punjab University Teachers Front (PUTF)
Feb 5th
PRESS RELEASE An emergency meeting of Executive Council of the Punjab University Teachers Front (PUTF) was held here on Saturday, in which members of Syndicate Prof Dr Shaukat Ali, Assistant Professor Javed Sami and Lecturer Shumaila Gul participated among others. The meeting strongly denounced the incident of illegally detaining Hostel More >
Punjab University Centre for Clinical Psychology (CCP) arranges lecture on “Dietary Omega-3 and Brain”
Feb 5th
LAHORE: (Saturday, February 04, 2012): Punjab University Centre for Clinical Psychology (CCP) arranged a lecture on “Dietary Omerag-3 Fatty Acids in the Brain” here at the Centre. Renowned neuro-scientist from University of Wisconsin, USA Dr Aneeq Ahmad Khan delivered the lecture. Centre Director Prof Dr Rukhsana Kausar and President Pakistan More >
Punjab University PU spokesman condemns IJT for harassing Dr Munawar
Feb 5th
LAHORE: (Saturday, February 04, 2012): A Punjab University Spokesman has strongly condemned Islami Jamiat Talaba for illegally detaining Superintendent Hostel No. 1 Assistant Professor Dr Munawar Sabir. He said the administration would take disciplinary action against the illegal boarders in the hostels. It is pertinent of mention here that Dr More >
Ajoka’s theatrical tribute to Taseer
Feb 4th
Ajoka recently staged two plays, Bullha and Dekh Tamasha Chalta Ban as a tribute to the late Governor of Punjab. PHOTO: IJAZ MAHMOOD/ EXPRESS TRIBUNE
LAHORE: A rally organized by Tahaffuz Namoos-i-Risalat Mahaz to praise Mumtaz Qadri, the confessed murderer of Governor Salmaan Taseer, staged a traffic jam in Lahore on More >
Mutual funds appreciate by 12 per cent
Feb 4th
Equity category may outperform stock index, says analyst
KARACHI: The size of the mutual funds industry appreciated 12 per cent in the last six months (July-December) to stand at Rs223 billion. The industry showed signs of recovery on the back of demand witnessed in the money market funds category as well More >
Five flood-damaged schools German organisation, Christ Hert,
Feb 4th
Flood-hit schools rebuilt
CHARSADDA, Five flood-damaged schools have been reconstructed while work on 20 others would start shortly.
This was stated by the programme officer of the TDH, a German organisation, Christ Hert, during a briefing after a visit to the flood-affected areas on Friday. The schools were rebuilt with the assistance More >
Students rally backs Kashmir struggle activists of Muslim Students Organisation,
Feb 4th
PESHAWAR, Students of different educational institutions on Friday took out a procession at Sher Shah Suri Road in support of the Kashmiris’ movement for freedom. They urged the stakeholders to solve the dispute as per the UN resolutions.
The procession was led by activists of Muslim Students Organisation, which started from More >
Awareness events planned for world cancer day (WCD) prevention and treatment, particularly in children and young adults
Feb 4th
KARACHI, Feb 3: As elsewhere across the globe, World Cancer Day (WCD) will also be observed in the city on Saturday to raise awareness about the disease, its prevention and treatment, particularly in children and young adults.
Various healthcare institutions and civil offices have chalked out programmes such as walks, public More >
