University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF) wins ‘Brain of Pakistan’ quiz
May 22nd
LAHORE, May 21: The University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, has won the title of “GCU Brain of Pakistan” at All Pakistan Inter-University Quiz Competition 2012 organised by the Ravians Quiz Society of the Government College University, Lahore.
The Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, scored second position, while the University of Engineering and Technology stood More >
Punjab University Academic Staff Association (PUASA) vows to continue boycott
May 22nd
LAHORE, May 21: The Punjab University Academic Staff Association (PUASA) general body on Monday decided to continue with boycott of classes for this week too, as the Punjab government did not respond to teachers’ body demand regarding arrest of “goonda elements” involved in thrashing three faculty members.
It is also seeking More >
US government supports five English language scholarship programmes
May 22nd
PESHAWAR, May 21: More than 125 girl students of government schools, clad in colourful clothes, were excited to receive their certificates on completion of the US-sponsored two-year English Language Scholarship Programme here on Monday.
The US government supports five English language scholarship programmes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, benefiting 500 students in the More >
UoP to allocate special quota for minority students
May 22nd
PESHAWAR, May 21: The administration of University of Peshawar (UoP) has hinted at allocating special quota for minority students.
During an open forum, held for minority students at University of Peshawar with Vice-chancellor Prof Qibla Ayaz in the chair, it was decided that the quota allocation would be put on the More >
Students still face shortage of textbooks in Swabi
May 22nd
SWABI, May 21: The textbooks of various classes were still not available in the district despite the fact that new academic year commenced 50 days ago after promotion of students to the next grades on March 31, sources said.
“The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has been providing free textbooks to students of More >
Iranian fresh scholar urges joint research
May 22nd
TIMERGARA, May 21: Both Iran and Pakistan should jointly provide the best facilities to fresh scholars and researchers acquiring standard and higher education as education and research were the only ways to progress and development of nations.
This was stated by chief professor of the Hakim Sabzawari University of Khurasan Prof More >
Masala Family Festival 2012 Expo Center Karachi 26th & 27th May 2012
May 22nd
Dear Sir / Madam, We take the pleasure to apprise that Masala Family Festival is being held from 26-27 May, 2012 at Karachi Expo Center. The Event is being jointly organized by HUM NETWORK & Ecommerce Gateway Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd. both are regarded as the largest Broadcasting Group & Event More >
Kidnapping of student protested from Nowshera district
May 22nd
PESHAWAR A group of students from Nowshera district staged demonstration outside the press club on Monday, protesting the alleged kidnapping of their colleague and his blackmailing afterwards. Led by Asad Khan, the students carrying banners and placards chanted slogans and asked the government to take action against the criminals. The More >
CSOs protest park-grabbing today Ladies Park in the University Town and several
May 22nd
PESHAWAR Members of the civil society organisations from various umbrella groups will stage a protest today (Tuesday) against the take-over of Ladies Park in the University Town and several other public utility lands.
A press release said the members from Citizens for Clean Environment (CCE), Amn Tehrik, Civic Awareness and Promotion More >
Kidnapping of student protested from Nowshera district
May 22nd
PESHAWAR A group of students from Nowshera district staged demonstration outside the press club on Monday, protesting the alleged kidnapping of their colleague and his blackmailing afterwards. Led by Asad Khan, the students carrying banners and placards chanted slogans and asked the government to take action against the criminals. The More >
Khyber Medical University KMU asked to ensure quality teaching at affiliated colleges quality teaching facilities
May 22nd
KMU asked to ensure quality teaching at affiliated colleges PESHAWAR: Governor Masood Kausar has said Khyber Medical University (KMU) should ensure ample opportunities of studies and research to the students of medical sciences and develop a mechanism for provision of quality teaching facilities at the affiliated colleges.
Presiding over the fifth More >
University of Peshawar UoP announces special admission quota for minority students
May 22nd
PESHAWAR The University of Peshawar (UoP) has announced special quota for minority students for admission to various disciplines. The announcement was made at an open forum held for minority students at the university with Acting Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Qibla Ayaz in chair.
The item of quota allocation for the minority students More >
International Conference on Culture in Patiala University returns from India FAKHAR Zaman, Chairman, World Punjabi Congress
May 22nd
LAHORE Fakhar returns from India
FAKHAR Zaman, Chairman, World Punjabi Congress and International Sufi Council has returned from India after finalising the dates of International Conference on Culture in Patiala University on 7th-10th of September. The WPC has finalised a list of 70 delegates, comprising writers, scholars, educationists, journalists, poets and More >
Teachers sit-in on 25th demands of increase in salaries, Muttahida Mahaz Asataza Punjab (MMAP)
May 22nd
LAHORE Teachers sit-in on 25th
THE Muttahida Mahaz Asataza Punjab (MMAP) will organise a protest sit-in in front of the Chief Minister Secretariat on May 25 to press the government for its demands of increase in salaries, upgrade of posts and timescale promotions.
All Pakistan Inter-University Quiz Competition 2012 GOVERNMENT College University’s GCU quiz
May 22nd
LAHORE Quiz Competition 2012
GOVERNMENT College University’s All Pakistan Inter-University Quiz Competition 2012 with a title “GCU Brain of Pakistan” concluded on Monday. About 37 universities from across the country took part in the quiz contest organised by GCU Ravians Quiz Society, and the title was won by Agriculture University Faisalabad More >
First postgraduate course in engineering and financial management, concludes organised by the Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) and Ghulam Ishaq Khan (GIK)
May 22nd
LAHORE First postgraduate course concludes
THE first postgraduate certificate course in engineering and financial management, jointly organised by the Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) and Ghulam Ishaq Khan (GIK) Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology, concluded at WAPDA Administrative Staff College.
The eight-week course, the first of its kind in More >
Punjab University (PU) faculty emerged faculty divided over boycott
May 22nd
LAHORE Punjab University (PU) faculty emerged faculty divided over boycott
A CLEAR divide among the Punjab University (PU) faculty emerged on Monday with some teachers opposing the ongoing academic boycott by teachers while others wanted to extend the same until May 24.
The PU Academic Staff Association (ASA) on Monday announced to More >
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degrees awarded at 15th Fatima Jinnah Dental College (FJDC), auditorium
May 22nd
Karachi
The Fatima Jinnah Dental College (FJDC), Karachi, held its 15th Convocation at the Bahria Auditorium, where 91 students were awarded the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degrees.
Vice-Chancellor University of Karachi (KU) Prof Dr Muhammad Qaiser conferred the degrees on 25 male and 66 female graduates. Besides 93 distinctions in various More >
Karachi Doctors boycott OPD duties to protest against kidnappings doctors in province.
May 22nd
Karachi Doctors boycott OPD duties to protest against kidnappings
The out-patient departments (OPDs) of the Civil Hospital Karachi (CHK), Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) and Lyari General Hospital were shut at noon on Monday as a result of a token strike called against the kidnapping of doctors in the province.
The call More >
Sindh High Court (SHC) stays lower court’s order to book Aslam, Gabol and Interior Minister Rehman Malik
May 22nd
Karachi SHC stays lower court’s order to book
The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday stayed the order of a lower court that sought registration of an FIR against a ruling party MNA and Crime Investigation Department (CID) Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Chaudhry Aslam.
The court was hearing the application of More >










