Dioxins in environment causing health problems, The release of dioxin, a harmful chemical, in the environment causes various
Apr 30th
Karachi
The release of dioxin, a harmful chemical, in the environment causes various
health problems, while various industrial processes produce dioxins in Pakistan but there is no facility to estimate the dioxin levels in the environment, according to experts.
Dioxins are usually released into the environment by the burning of chlorine containing organic More >
‘Flood-affected people training to reduce disaster risk’ Government Boys High School in the Beloistry village of the Thatta district
Apr 30th
Karachi
Hira Imtiaz, 9, a student of Class VI at the Government Boys High School in the Beloistry village of the Thatta district aspires to become a doctor.
“I want to become a doctor because there is no female doctor in my village,” Hira said at an impact-sharing workshop organised recently by More >
University of Karachi (KU) close to bridging academia-corporate world gap: vice chancellor VC
Apr 30th
Karachi
The University of Karachi (KU) is on the verge of bridging the gap between the academia and the corporate world, said the vice chancellor.
It is fortunate that its alumni are enjoying a reputable status in the job market, Vice-Chancellor (VC) Prof Dr Muhammad Qaisar said while speaking at the Alumni More >
PTCL holds fun-filled family gala Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited
Apr 30th
Islamabad: As part of an ongoing employee engagement drive, Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) held a fun-filled family gala for its employees at the headquarters building in Islamabad at the conclusion of its painting extravaganza on ‘Energy Conservation for Future Generations’, says a press release.
Renowned artists Jamal Shah, Abbass Shah More >
Painting exhibition Akram Spaul painter from Karachi, and Sana Arjumand Islamabad-based artist bring ‘Cohesion’ to gallery6
Apr 30th
Spaul, Arjumand bring ‘Cohesion’ to gallery6
Islamabad
Gallery6 has brought together Akram Spaul — an outstanding realistic painter from Karachi, and Sana Arjumand — the talented Islamabad-based artist who has a unique style of presenting social issues in a satirical and humorous way.
The two-person show titled ‘Cohesion’ opened on Saturday and was More >
University of Karachi (KU) changing the name of the Department of Mathematics to the Department of Mathematical Sciences,
Apr 30th
KU changes math department’s name Karachi
The Academic Council of the University of Karachi (KU) has given approval to changing the name of the Department of Mathematics to the Department of Mathematical Sciences,
a spokesperson for the public-run university said on Sunday.The change of name has been approved as per the recommendation of More >
ssc Secondary School Certificate-Part-I (General Group) ninth-class Math paper postponed in Lyari
Apr 30th
Math paper postponed in Lyari Karachi
The mathematics paper of ninth-class students for Secondary School Certificate-Part-I (General Group), which was scheduled for today, has been postponed in Lyari due to the ongoing violence.
The Board of Secondary Education Karachi announced on Sunday that the math paper had been postponed at six examination centres More >
Academy or free school ‘should be first choice’
Apr 30th
An academy or free school should be the “first choice” of local councils planning to open a new school in their area, Education Secretary Michael Gove said today.
A growing population, particularly in major cities, means that more schools are needed to meet demand.
Mr Gove suggested today that his More >
Iran wants to cooperate in education in University of Peshawar
Apr 29th
Iran wants to cooperate in education PESHAWAR: Acting Consul General of Islamic Republic of Iran in Peshawar Hasheem Ashjazadeh called on the University of Peshawar Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Azmat Hayat Khan, said here on Thursday.
He discussed with him various educational development projects that the Iranian govt intends to initiate More >
190 awarded degrees bachelor in dental surgery programme at Khyber College of Dentistry (KCD) convocation
Apr 29th
190 awarded degrees at KCD convocation
PESHAWAR: Governor Masood Kausar on Saturday awarded degrees to 190 students of bachelor in dental surgery programme (session 2007-2011) of the Khyber College of Dentistry (KCD).
Addressing the KCD convocation, the governor said the people of Fata deserved to be facilitated in the healthcare sector as More >
Veterinary Day walk organising for awareness about antimicrobial resistance University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS)
Apr 29th
Veterinary Day walk
Veterinary Day walk: University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) observed World Veterinary Day on Saturday by organising a walk to raise awareness about antimicrobial resistance and to highlight importance of the responsible use of antimicrobials. UVAS Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Talat Naseer Pasha, faculty members and students More >
86th government schools girls primary school blown up in in Sheikmalkhel area of Landikotal tehsil Khyber Agency
Apr 29th
LANDIKOTAL: The numbers of destroyed government schools in Khyber Agency rose to 86 as unknown miscreants blew up the girls primary school in Sheikmalkhel area of Landikotal tehsil in Khyber Agency on Saturday, local sources said.
The sources said the militants blew up the government-run school established in a private compound. More >
Universities to ensure uniform for MD/MS postgraduate programs Pakistan National Board (PNB)
Apr 29th
LAHORE
The Pakistan National Board (PNB) of Universities has announced that all universities of Pakistan will establish National Boards of Specialties for running uniform MD/MS postgraduate programs.
All programs will have uniform curriculum, structured training, examination and quality assurance, this was unanimously observed during the 5th meeting of Executive Board of PNB More >
BISE mobile units for roll number slips getting for Intermediate (Annual) Examination 2012, Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education (BISE) Lahore
Apr 29th
LAHORE
The Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education (BISE) Lahore has introduced, for the first time in its history, mobile units in different areas of the provincial metropolis to facilitate students in getting roll number slips for Intermediate (Annual) Examination 2012, commencing from May 8.
A BISE spokesperson said roll number slips More >
KMDC to be made varsity Karachi Medical and Dental College change name City University of Health Sciences
Apr 29th
KMDC to be made varsity
Karachi
Governor Sindh Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan has approved university status for Karachi Medical and Dental College (KMDC), which would be named as City University of Health Sciences.
The decision to this effect was taken at a high-level meeting held at the Governor House on Saturday.
The meeting was told More >
Govt to establish thalassemia testing centres medical seminar held at Karachi University Provincial Health Minister Dr. Sagheer Ahmed,
Apr 29th
Karachi
Provincial Health Minister Dr. Sagheer Ahmed, while speaking at a medical seminar held at Karachi University on Saturday, has vowed to establish centres in Sindh where people can undergo tests for thalassemia.
Ahmed made this promise at a seminar titled “Geriatric Concerns”, which was held at the University of Karachi on More >
Protesting TIMERGARA teachers seek raise in salary president Punjab Teachers’ Union
Apr 29th
TIMERGARA, April 28: Teachers on Saturday held a rally at Timergara and threatened to begin marching towards Islamabad if their demands were not met till May 15.
The rally organised by the Muttahida Mahaz Asateza, Lower Dir chapter, was addressed by its central chairman from Azad Kashmir Syed Nazir Hussain Shah, More >
Student from Chitral GSIS won the Bibliofile Award 2011 National Book Foundation in the National Book Day celebrations
Apr 29th
Student from Chitral wins award
Islamabad
Muhammad Manzoor Ellahi of GSIS won the Bibliofile Award 2011 by the National Book Foundation in the National Book Day celebrations here. Manzoor from Chitral came to Islamabad for acquiring quality education at GSIS and developed further quest for knowledge and reading books. He amazed the More >
Site selected for IT university: Punjab Chief Minister modern Information Technology University of Pakistan
Apr 29th
LAHORE
Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif said on Saturday that suitable site had been selected on Lahore Ring Road to set up the most modern Information Technology University of Pakistan.
The university, he said, was being established with the collaboration of Turkey’s Middle East Technical University. The first campus of this university More >











