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National Testing Service Pakistan NTS, Cito BV sign MoU for quality education
Feb 4th
Islamabad – National Testing Service Pakistan (NTS), and Cito BV, the largest educational measurement organisation of Europe, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the promotion of quality education in Pakistan by cooperating in testing and assessment, and students’ monitoring system. A two-member delegation comprising Dr Haroon Rashid, Director More >
Pakistan’s top tennis player, Aisam-ul-Haq, visits Roots School
Feb 4th
Islamabad – Pakistan’s top tennis player, Aisam-ul-Haq, accompanied by Aqeel Khan, national champion in tennis, and coach Rashid Malik, visited Roots School System (RSS) at Roots International University College, G-8 Flagship Campus, on Friday. RSS Executive Director Walid Mushtaq received the visiting guests. Aisam-ul-haq, during his meeting with Walid, underlined More >
Swati girl, Malala Yousufzai visits Lok Virsa, Pakistan Monument
Feb 4th
Islamabad – The officials of Lok Virsa and Pakistan Monument on a rainy Friday gave a warm welcome to a Swati girl, Malala Yousufzai, when she arrived to visit the museums located at Shakarparian hills. The child prodigy, Yousufzai, now 13, rose to fame for recognition of her services for More >
Schools the best potential vaccination venue preventing infectious diseases responsible for child mortality in developed and developing countries
Feb 4th
Vaccination is considered to be the most cost-effective public health tool in preventing infectious diseases responsible for child mortality in developed and developing countries. Immunisation programmes have led to global eradication of smallpox, elimination of measles and poliomyelitis from certain regions of the world, and substantial reductions in morbidity and More >
Karachi Literature Festival 2012 kicks off on 11th announced the British Council Pakistan, the Oxford University Press (OUP) Pakistan
Feb 4th
Launched in 2010, the annual two-day Karachi Literature Festival is open to all and free. The first of its kind in Pakistan, it brings together and celebrates Pakistani and international authors writing in languages such as Urdu, Sindhi, Punjabi, English, German and French. It features creative writing workshops, debates/discussions, lectures, More >
UVAS, Farz Foundation for Shariah-compliant livestock University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
Feb 4th
LAHORE: The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) and Farz Foundation (FF) have entered into a partnership to create and raise awareness for Shariah compliant livestock and to provide services to the farmer’s community.
UVAS Vice Chancellor (VC) Prof Dr Talat Naseer Pasha and Farz Foundation Chief Executive Farhat Abbas More >
Youth cultural show marks Kashmir Solidarity Day at Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA)
Feb 4th
ISLAMABAD: Youngsters and children from various educational institutions of twin cities on Friday presented a colourful cultural show to mark forthcoming Kashmir Solidarity Day at Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA).
The show featured Kashmiri songs calling for peace and ending violation of human rights by Indian army in Kashmir More >
vice-chancellor of Abdul Wali Khan University (AWKU) urges protection of cultural heritage
Feb 4th
PESHAWAR Lauding the devolution of the Archives and Heritage Department to the provinces, vice-chancellor of Abdul Wali Khan University (AWKU) in Mardan Prof Dr Ihsan Ali said on Friday it was the joint responsibility of all segments of society to protect its cultural heritage.
Talking to The News during his visit More >
Edwardes College erudite emeritus professors honoured of the oldest educational institutions
Feb 4th
PESHAWAR The spacious Canterbury Hall of the Edwardes College with its simple architecture was beautified with presence of former and serving faculty and students to honour the erudite emeritus professors of one of the oldest educational institutions of the province in a reception-cum-dinner Thursday evening.
Arranged by the Edwardes College Teachers More >
Girls’ school bombed in Dera | blew up a government school for girls in Kotla Saidan
Feb 4th
DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Unidentified militants blew up a government school for girls in Kotla Saidan on the outskirts of Dera Ismail Khan city on Friday night, official and local sources said. The sources said a group of miscreants entered the school early in the day, tied up the watchman and More >
All Chitral Qirat, Naat competition held
Feb 4th
PESHAWAR: Provincial Minister for Information Mian Iftikhar Hussain on Friday said the Awami National Party (ANP)-led provincial government was ready to negotiate with the militants if they renounced violence.
He was addressing the All Chitral Qirat and Naat Khwani competition held here at the Peshawar Press Club. The contest was More >
Arfa postage stamp at Government College University, Lahore, stall
Feb 4th
THE commemorative postage stamp, issued for Arfa Karim Randhawa, Wednesday received a warm response from the students of Government College University, Lahore, at a special ticket stall set up by Ravians Seniors Club in the university to pay homage to the world’s youngest Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP).
According to a press More >
Chief Minister inaugurated 26th Lahore International Book Fair (LIBF) 2012 at Expo Centre, Johar Town,
Feb 4th
CM opens international book fair Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif inaugurated 26th Lahore International Book Fair (LIBF) 2012 at Expo Centre, Johar Town, on Friday. Speaking on the occasion, he also announced a grant of Rs2 million for International Book Fair Trust.
Shahbaz said book reading had been his passion from More >
Seminar on Kashmir Day organised by GOVERNMENT MAO College
Feb 4th
LAHORE
GOVERNMENT MAO College on Friday organised a seminar in connection with the Kashmir Day in which Prof Dr Ijaz Butt, Principal of Government Degree College Township was the key note speaker. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Ijaz Butt focused on Kashmir issue and said we should have a composite dialogue More >
All set for Eid Milad rallies, processions Religious organizations
Feb 4th
The nation is all set for celebrating Eid Miladun Nabi on Sunday (tomorrow). Religious organizations are busy giving final touches to activities and functions to celebrate the great occasion with traditional religious spirit and zeal, while the government has taken extra security measures to maintain peace in view of the More >
School celebrates essential values of healthy lifestyle Annual Day Function of the Defence Authority Public School (O&A Levels)
Feb 4th
Students at the Annual Day Function of the Defence Authority Public School (O&A Levels) Sea View (DA School) presented a concert and talent show on Friday to celebrate the essential values of a healthy lifestyle.
“The Blooming Spring” highlighted the importance of plants for a clean and refreshing environment for More >
Religious groups woo seminary students for rally Difa-e-Pakistan Council’s February 12
Feb 4th
In an effort to persuade the seminary students to show up at the Difa-e-Pakistan Council’s February 12 public rally near Quaid’s mausoleum, its chairman Maulana Sami-ul-Haq met the Mohtamim (Administrator) of the Jamia Binnoria, Site, Mufti Mohammad Naeem, on Friday.
Taking nod from the public meeting of the JUI-F that drew More >
Roots School System (RSS) embraced the holy month of Rabi-ul-Awwal by organising ‘Mehfil-e-Milad’, lectures on ‘Seerat-un-Nabi’ and talk sessions on the life of Holy Prophet Hazrat Mohammad (peace be upon him)
Feb 4th
The Roots School System (RSS) embraced the holy month of Rabi-ul-Awwal by organising ‘Mehfil-e-Milad’, lectures on ‘Seerat-un-Nabi’ and talk sessions on the life of Holy Prophet Hazrat Mohammad (peace be upon him) in all its branches nationwide. Every year, RSS dedicates the whole month to honour and remember the great More >
Obituary mother of Professor Dr. Muhammad Shoaib Shafi, Rawalpindi Medical College, passed away
Feb 4th
Islamabad The mother of Professor Dr. Muhammad Shoaib Shafi, professor of medicine at the Rawalpindi Medical College, passed away on Friday. The deceased was mother-in-law of former chief secretary Sindh Zubair Qadwai, says a press release.
She was laid to rest at Golra Sharif in presence of relatives and hundreds of More >
PAF holds annual CAS award ceremony at Aftab Auditorium of Fazaia Inter College, Islamabad,
Feb 4th
The annual CAS Award Ceremony of Fazaia Schools & Colleges was held at Aftab Auditorium of Fazaia Inter College, Islamabad, says a press release issued here Friday.
Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, was the chief guest on the occasion. The chief More >
Punjab University PU declares Diploma in Physical Education, MSc Applied Psychology, Master of Public Administration and BS (Hons), exams results
Feb 4th
LAHORE: (Friday, February 03, 2012): Punjab University Examinations Department has declared the results of Diploma in Physical Education, Annual Examination 2011, MSc Applied Psychology (Morning), 2-Years Programme, Semester System, Session 2009-11, MSc Applied Psychology (Replica), 2-Years Programme, Semester System, Session 2009-11, Master of Public Administration (Evening), Semester System, Session 2008-10 More >
Seerat-un-Nabi (S.A.W.W) Conference at PU Punjab University Department of Islamic Studies on Feb 8
Feb 4th
LAHORE: (Friday, February 03, 2012): Punjab University Department of Islamic Studies will organize Seerat-un-Naib (S.A.W.W) Conference on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 10:00am in the Faisal Auditorium, New Campus. Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran will preside over the conference while renowned religious scholars will address the participants on the occasion.
More >Shah Abdul Latif University SALU thanks PU for financial assistance of rain-hit students
Feb 4th
LAHORE: (Friday, February 03, 2012): Shah Abdul Latif University (SALU), Khairpur Sindh Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Nilofer Shaikh has thanked the Punjab University Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran, for financially assisting the SALU students belonging to rain-affected areas.
In a letter to Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran, Dr Nilofer Shaikh has said the More >
Punjab University Advanced Studies and Research Board (AS&RB) approves 16 synopsis, 05 PhD reports
Feb 4th
LAHORE: (Friday, February 03, 2012): A meeting of Punjab University Advanced Studies and Research Board (AS&RB) was held under the chairmanship of Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran in his office here today which solved cases of PhD scholars presented for review in the Board by different PU departments, institutes, colleges More >
Orientation at Bahria University session for the fresh batch of spring 2012
Feb 4th
Islamabad
Bahria University Islamabad Campus held its orientation session for the fresh batch of spring 2012, says a press release. The session was conducted on Thursday and Friday. Around 760 students were inducted in this semester. The students of management sciences, humanities and social sciences were given an orientation on the More >
General remarks of the carding processprocess
Feb 3rd
Through the carding process, the washed, dried and oiled tufts of wool made of random and entangled fibres finally become a “card sliver” where fibres are straightened and aligned along the longitudinal axis of the sliver. This operation is carried out with a “card”, a machine which processes the fibres More >
