Summer vacation in July, August: Students, parents displeasure by late decision
May 21st
KARACHI, May 20: A large number of people, including parents and schoolchildren, have expressed their disappointment and displeasure over the sudden and late announcement of change in the routine summer vacation schedule.
The Sindh government on Friday announced that the two-month summer vacation in schools and colleges would begin on July More >
KU exams, announced extension of interviews & vacation
May 21st
KARACHI, May 20: The University of Karachi has announced extension of semester examinations-2012 till June 4 and declared summer vacation from June 5 to 15.
In a statement issued on Sunday, it said that the academic calendar of the university’s evening programme would remain unchanged.
In a separate announcement, it said that More >
SUTA: Appointment of VC urged
May 21st
HYDERABAD, May 20: The Sindh University Teachers Association (SUTA) has regtretted that the university has been without a permanent vice-chancellor for three months.
It said that if Governor and Chancellor of the university Dr Ishratul Ibad did not resolve the issue through negotiation, the Sindh chapter of the Federation of All More >
Date announce for interviews for MPhil, PhD, MS, MD admissions
May 21st
KARACHI - Convener Post Graduate Admission Committee, University of Karachi, Prof Dr Shahana Urooj Kazmi announced that those who have passed M.Phil/PhD.MS/MD aptitude test should appear for interview in their respective departments on May 24. A university statement issued here on Sunday pointed out that for admission in M.Phil Programme the candidates More >
Colgate-Palmolive holds “My Bright Smile” Global Art Contest
May 21st
Karachi - For the past 12 years, Colgate-Palmolive has been organising the “My Bright Smile” Global Art Contest. The contest falls under the umbrella of Colgate’s Oral Health Education Program Bright Smiles, Bright Futures (BSBF), which not only gives children all over the world a creative outlet to showcase their artistic skills More >
UVAS to approved the launching of new degree programmes
May 21st
LAHORE - The Academic Council of the University of Animal and Veterinary Sciences (UVAS) chaired by Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Talat Naseer Pasha approved the launching of new degree programmes. It was decided during an Academic Council’s 29th meeting which was held at Syndicate room. VC said the university would ensure the More >
IIU starts admissions for fall semester can be submitted by June 29
May 21st
ISLAMABAD - International Islamic University (IIUI) has started admissions for the fall semester and applications for admissions can be submitted by June 29. The details for admission tests are available on university website and no other letter would be issued to students in this regard, says a circular issued by university administration. More >
Group show on modern miniature art continues at Rohtas gallery
May 21st
ISLAMABAD - The exhibition of modern miniature paintings by three artists at Rohtas art gallery here will continue till May 23 with a focus on promoting contemporary techniques that merge the theme and compositions. The collection of over 20 miniature paintings has been put on display by Fahad Hameed, Noureen Rasheed and More >
AIOU to host Asian Association Open Universities annual conference 2013
May 21st
ISLAMABAD - The Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) will host the Asian Association Open Universities annual conference 2013 to strengthen regional cooperation to fight illiteracy and ensure quality education through distance-learning and e-learning system. “All the necessary preparations for this purpose are already underway” this was stated by Prof. Dr. Nazir Ahmed More >
Students to appear in first term exams sans having read English book
May 21st
ISLAMABAD - Students of the educational institutions working under Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) will appear in the first term exams without having a glimpse of the English book. The FDE has failed to provide all textbooks to the students for the new academic session, which started more than a month ago More >
Nato supplies: Truckers ready but heightened security concerns
May 21st
KARACHI – Transporters are ready to carry fuel and logistical supplies to the NATO forces albeit with heightened security concerns, as they have been issued threats by certain banned outfits, informed sources say.
Around 5,000 tankers had been carrying supplies to the NATO before the deadly attack on Salala. In all, More >
Dr Abdul Qadeer lauds Nazeer Hussain University (NHU)
May 21st
KARACHI – Renowned nuclear scientist Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan visited Nazeer Hussain University on Saturday and praised MQM leader Altaf Hussain for establishing a university for the people belonging to the poor. He said the NHU would prove to be a milestone in the field of education in the country More >
BSEK has announced that Enrolment sans ‘B-Form’ for 9th class papers
May 21st
KARACHI – The Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK) has announced that it has notified all heads of institutions, affiliated with the board, that the enrolment forms of class ninth for SSC Part-I (IX-Class), Annual Examination-2013 can be submitted without “B-Form” in case of unavailability of the form.
BSEK Secretary Hoor More >
Government committed to promoting education: Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh
May 21st
ISLAMABAD – More than 370 students of various disciplines were awarded degrees in the 2nd Convocation of Iqra University on Saturday.Federal Minister for Finance and Economic Affairs, Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, presided over the ceremony. Chief of Naval Staff Asif Sandila Chancellor and Vice Chancellor of the university, besides a More >
Expelled Quaid-e-Azam University students demand reinstatement
May 21st
ISLAMABAD – A group of 11 students of Quaid-e-Azam University Saturday called for their reinstatement and staged a peaceful demonstration for solution of their genuine demands.A QAU official says the students were expelled after they motivated other students to disrupt a three-day social sciences conference last month. He told Online More >
PCE and SAQE organised Seminar calls for making education free, compulsory
May 21st
The Pakistan Coalition for Education and Society for Access to Quality Education (SAQE) organised a consultative seminar on ‘Education for all: Role of Media’ here at a local hotel on Saturday. The objective of the meeting was to create a liaison between the media and civil society to minimise the More >
Dolly Bindra: Veena was bringing shame to both Pakistan and India
May 21st
LAHORE – ‘Big Boss’ fame Indian actress Dolly Bindra on Saturday fulminated against Pakistani controversy queen Veena Malik, dubbing her as a stigma for not only Pakistan and India but also womanhood.
Dolly, who is visiting Pakistan these days, was addressing a press conference at the Lahore Press Club on Saturday. More >
Punjab Health Dept’s plans to control gastro
May 21st
LAHORE – The Punjab Health Department has directed heads of medical institutions and public hospitals and all Health EDOs to adopt measures to control epidemics of waterborne diseases, especially gastroenteritis.
A control room has also been set up at the Directorate General Health. A spokesperson for the Health Department said that More >
Three-day training workshop concludes
May 21st
LAHORE – A three-day training workshop for providing basic life support to the students of King Edward Medical University (KEMU), Lahore, concluded on Saturday.
The workshop was organised by the Punjab Emergency Service (Rescue 1122). As many as 250 students were imparted training on initial patient assessment, rescue breathing, treatment of More >











