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Transit trade: Pakistan to send first consignment next month
Feb 6th
File photo shows trucks carrying supplies from Afghanistan awaiting clearance at the Chaman. PHOTO: PPI
ISLAMABAD: The new Afghanistan-Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement will be formally implemented on February 12, when the first Pakistani truck will leave for Central Asian states carrying rice or oranges through Afghanistan.
Senior officials of the Federal Board 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 >
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 >
Karachi Literature Festival on 11th, 12th Writings in the English language emanating from Pakistan
Feb 3rd
Writings in the English language emanating from Pakistan are very dynamic and vibrant, speaking volumes for the intellectual potential the country possesses.
These views were expressed by Martin Fryer, Director Programmes of the British Council Pakistan at a press briefing to announce the holding of the third Karachi Literature Festival on More >
Student counselling a basic requirement in a country like Pakistan
Jan 31st
EDUCATION plays a pivotal role in the journey of one’s life. However, in a country like Pakistan where the education system at almost every level continues to be a shambles, it becomes nearly impossible to save and polish budding talents. This deterioration has further intensified with the lack of student More >
There was nothing for Pakistan to cherish in Karachi high level of violence during 2011
Jan 24th
KARACHI – Karachi experienced an exceptionally high level of violence during the year and around 800 citizens were killed in the city during 2011, disclosed the Human Rights Watch (HRW) Report 2011 issued on Monday. According to the report prepared by the international group with offices in different countries, the More >
issues of child labour No progress on domestic lavel
Jan 23rd
LAHORE: Human rights activists and members of the Christian community highlighted the issues of child labour and domestic workers on Sunday at a service marking the second death anniversary of Shazia Bashir, a teenager who died while working as a maid. The Human Liberation Commission of Pakistan (HLCP) had organised More >
eHealth critical for developing countries’ enhance healthcare service delivery and Pakistan
Jan 23rd
LAHORE: Countries around the world are turning towards eHealth to enhance healthcare service delivery and Pakistan should do likewise, said speakers on the closing day of the International Conference on eHealth at the University of Health Sciences on Sunday. Developing countries like Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, India, Kenya and Rwanda More >
Environmental awareness made fun annual Travelling Nature Carnival, organised by the World Wide Fund for Nature–Pakistan (WWF-P)
Jan 22nd
KARACHI – Around 25,000 schoolchildren and their parents visited about 150 stalls set up by schools, universities and commercial entities of the city at the annual Travelling Nature Carnival, organised by the World Wide Fund for Nature–Pakistan (WWF-P), in partnership with the Indus Motor Company, at the PAF Museum on More >
International Customs Day 2012 on January 26
Jan 22nd
Islamabad: International Customs Day will be observed on January 26th over the world including Pakistan with the theme for 2012 ‘Borders divide, Customs Connects.’
The day is celebrated under the aegis of World Customs Organisation (WCO), which has 177 members worldwide. WCO came into being in 1952 and is the only More >
Ayesha Siddiqui PhD Scholar in Fine Arts represents Punjab University PU, Pakistan in 4th Asian Art Expo
Jan 21st
LAHORE: (Saturday, January 21, 2012): Ayesha Siddiqui, a PhD Scholar in Fine Arts (Studio Practice), at Punjab University College of Art & Design (PUCAD), has represented the PU and Pakistan in 4th Asian Art Expo held in Beijing, China from Jan 5-8, 2012. Earlier, the curators of the grand international More >
Australian Education Office AEO holds education expo
Jan 21st
Islamabad The Australian Education Office (AEO Pakistan) organised a successful education expo/seminar at Serena the other day, says a press release. The official Australian Education Expert and IELTS Test Centre in Pakistan were present on the occasion.
The expo was the second event of the series of seminars after conducting the More >
3rd International e-Health Conference at the University of Health Sciences (UHS)
Jan 20th
LAHORE – The 3rd International e-Health Conference would start on Saturday at the University of Health Sciences (UHS). The two-day conference is being organised by the Pakistan e-Health Association, with the theme “Road to National e-Health Strategy for Pakistan”. Punjab Food Minister Chaudhry Abdul Ghafoor would inaugurate the conference. The More >
Punjab Professors and Lecturers Association PPLA greeted TANZEEM-E-USATAZA PAKISTAN
Jan 20th
LAHORE
TANZEEM-E-USATAZA PAKISTAN on Thursday congratulated the Punjab Professors and Lecturers Association (PPLA) on having successful dialogues with the Punjab government over their demands. President and Secretary General Tanzeeme-e-Usataza Pakistan has said the Punjab government has fulfilled its duty and now teachers and their associations have to fulfil their duty with More >
Chinese academicians delegation visit Punjab University including Tsinghua University (THU) and Southwest University
Jan 17th
LAHORE: (Tuesday, January 17, 2012): A 30-member delegation from Chinese varsities, including Tsinghua University (THU) and Southwest University of Political Science and Law (SWUPL), comprising experts and students visited the Punjab University and held a meeting with Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran and senior faculty members in the Al-Razi Hall More >
Imamia Students Organization (ISO) Pakistan condemned bomb blast
Jan 16th
LAHORE THE Imamia Students Organization (ISO) Pakistan has strongly condemned a bomb blast near a Chehlum procession in Khanpur, Rahim Yar Khan district on Sunday, which claimed lives of around 18 people.The news.
Incoming search terms:Pakistan ruined by language myth highlighting the crisis in Pakistan’s education system
Jan 12th
The Guardian - Last year I wrote a book highlighting the crisis in Pakistan’s education system caused by the way languages are used and taught. Its publication prompted one critic to remark that I was trying to “backwardise” the children of Pakistan. Another said that language was not the problem; it was More >
Blanket For Weight Loss – Body Slimming Machine
Jan 12th
Introduction: This instrument adopt digital operation system, accurate temperature control, high quality infrared heat setting and comfortable design make body nursing is safe and efficient. Infrared body shaping electric blanket use the infrared heat energy to shape body and remove fat, at present, it is the safest and most More >
Quaid-i-Azam University QAU wetland project to protect Rawal Lake
Jan 12th
Islamabad The wetland project near football ground will be aesthetically beautiful, save Rawal Lake from pollution and help the university improve its horticulture, Botanic Garden and Biotech Park, said Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) Vice Chancellor Dr. Masoom Yasinzai.
He was speaking at the MoU signing ceremony of wetland project with Nano-Bio Solutions, More >
Pakistan’s biggest MUN kicks off Lahore University of Management Sciences Model United Nation,
Jan 10th
LAHORE - Lahore University of Management Sciences Model United Nation, the biggest in the country, began on Monday. Over 800 delegates from all over the world including Pakistan, India, Canada and Qatar flew in to attend the 8th edition of the pioneer, trendsetting MUN conference of Pakistan. The registration went smoothly More >
PMA criticises govt, PMDC for ‘making a mockery’ of medical education
Jan 10th
Karachi The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) has strongly criticised the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) for recognising medical colleges which lack a comprehensive faculty and do not provide a 500-bed facility for training their students.
The association has further criticised the statutory body of the medical educational institutions for allowing More >
HIV in Pakistan prevalence on the rise among high-risk groups
Jan 10th
The prevalence of HIV in Pakistan has, since 2008, increased from 20.8% to 36.7% among Injecting Drug Users (IDUs), from 6.4% to 7.3% among ‘hijra’ sex workers, from among 0.9% to 3.1% among male sex workers, and from 0.2% to 0.8% among female sex workers, according to national HIV surveillance More >
Oxford University Press OUP launches campaign against book pirates
Jan 7th
Islamabad: The Oxford University Press (OUP), one of the leading publishing houses for school textbooks in Pakistan, is engaged in intensive countrywide efforts to clamp down on book pirates.
As a part of this anti-piracy campaign, raids are being conducted across the country with the assistance of an intellectual property rights More >
PNCA to organise mega events promotion of art and culture in Pakistan and abroad
Jan 6th
ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA) would orgainse several mega events at the advent on the New Year 2012, for the promotion of art and culture in Pakistan and abroad in the month of January. Talking to Pakistan Today, PNCA Coordinator Hassan Abbas Raza said that the More >
250,000 child deaths occur annually in Pakistan due to unsafe water Chairman Pakistan Council for Research in Water Resources (PCRWR)
Jan 5th
Inadequate quantity and quality of potable water and poor sanitation facilities are associated with a host of illnesses and an estimated 250,000 child deaths occur each year in Pakistan due to water-borne diseases.
Unsafe drinking water is a source of many diseases, including diarrhoea, typhoid, intestinal worms and hepatitis.
It is More >
Federation, PMDC going in circles over admitting foreign students admissions in medical colleges
Jan 4th
LAHORE – The Economic Affairs Division and the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) have locked horns over granting admissions in medical colleges of Punjab to students from the Indian-held Kashmir who do not fulfil the minimum basic eligibility criteria, Pakistan Today has learnt. Under the Pakistan Technical Assistance Programme, More >
Government College University marks 148th birth anniversary with grand ceremony
Jan 3rd
GCU marks 148th birth anniversary with grand ceremony LAHORE: The Government College University (GCU) is the only educational institution of Pakistan where as many as forty-nine student unions, called societies, are active and playing a crucial role in the personality development of Ravians by engaging them in intellectual, cultural, co-curricular More >
world tour in motorcycle Moeen wheels travel history to make a mark for Pakistan
Jan 1st
LAHORE colorful reception at Expo Center greeted Moin Khan, a young motorcyclist and student of San Francisco University, who traveled from the United States to Lahore, covering a distance of over 20,000 miles in six months.
The courageous young man was welcomed by Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif and a mass of More >
2011 witnessed nothing noteworthy in pakistani education sector
Jan 1st
ISLAMABAD The year of 2011 imparted no remarkable change for educationists, teachers and students of Capital except ranking of Pakistani universities among the top institutions of world.
The federal government teachers in 2011 remained year of protests. They staged a number of protest demonstrations for implementation of Teachers’ Package, which included More >
