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public sector universities not to increase the pay and allowances of the employees
Jan 25th
No pay raise for employees of universities Peshawar: The public sector universities on Thursday decided not to increase the pay and allowances of the employees by 50 per cent due to paucity of funds.
The decision was taken at a meeting of the vice-chancellors of the public sector universities in Khyber More >
Japanese donors’ team visits University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
Jan 23rd
Japanese donors’ team visits UVAS Lahore: A 12-member Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) delegation visited the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) on Friday.
According to a press statement talking to the delegation headed by Hiroshi Okabe, UVAS VC Prof Dr Muhammad Nawaz said 20 per cent livestock had been carried More >
Punjab University distinction
Jan 9th
PU distinction Lahore: The Punjab University (PU) Oriental College’s magazine has earned the unique honour of being included on the recently published list of 100 most important research journals identified by the members of Advisory Committee of the Bibliography of Asian Studies (BAS) which is available on http://quod.lib.umich.edu/b/bas/help/fastrac.htm. The news
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Certificate awarding ceremony at SSUET
Dec 17th
Karachi: Teaching is a challenging profession; it demands a clear set goal and teachers have a great responsibility of nation-building. If teachers are well-trained, they could motivate students in the most effective way.
This was stated by Engr ZA Nizami, Chancellor Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET) at the More >
University of Karachi recruitment formula
Dec 17th
KUTS objects to recruitment formula Karachi, July 14: The administration of the University of Karachi and the Karachi University Teachers Society (KUTS) are having a tug of war over the terms and conditions for the recruitment of faculty members.
The KUTS wanted the administration to accept those who have had papers published More >
The 5th convocation of Foundation for Advancement of Science & Technology
Dec 16th
FAST-NU convocation for session 2009-10
FAST-NU convocation on July 17 Peshawar, July 12: The 5th convocation of Foundation for Advancement of Science & Technology (FAST) and National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences for the session 2009-10 will be held here on July 17.
Prof Dr M Qasim Jan, former vice-chancellor of More >
Shortage of hostels perturbs Students are facing lots of problems
Dec 12th
Students are facing lots of problems in getting a reasonable accommodation due to shortage of hostel facilities in colleges and universities of the twin cities.
The students who are living in private hostels told ‘The News’ that they have not only to pay huge rent but also face many problems including More >
Higher Education Commission HEC chief for formulation of National Innovation Policy
Dec 12th
The formulation of National Innovation Policy is the dire need of the hour to change the mindset relating to promoting research and entrepreneurship in country, said Higher Education Commission (HEC) Chairperson Dr Javaid Laghari during an exclusive interview with ‘The News’.
“Government incentives are required to encourage industries to invest in More >
Private schools still open in defiance of the Punjab chief minister's orders
Dec 6th
Rawalpindi: Defying the Punjab chief minister’s orders regarding summer vacation, private schools and colleges in the city are still open forcing young children to bear the brunt of scorching heat of June.
All government schools have announced summer vacation from June 7 to August 14, but private institutions are still open More >
University of Health Sciences announced BDS results
Dec 5th
Lahore: The University of Health Sciences (UHS) has announced the result of the Final Professional BDS supplementary examination. According to a press release here on Monday, a total of 85 candidates from five affiliated dental colleges appeared in the exam and 63 passed while 22 failed. Pass percentage remained 74.118. More >
PEF Punjab Education Foundation test
Nov 29th
PEF test LAHORE PRE-QUALITY assurance test for selection of new partner schools of Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) has been completed in 11 districts. A spokesman for PEF, as per a handout here on Monday, said more than 110,000 students have so far appeared in Okara, Pakpattan, Sahiwal, Vehari, Bahawalnagar, Bahawalpur, More >
Over 500 males and females, school teachers await release of allowance
Nov 26th
Over 500 teachers, both males and females, serving in the schools of the Rawalpindi District are waiting for the release of their monthly computer and science allowance of Rs1,500 for the last eight years.
A number of affected teachers told ‘The News’ that more than 500 teachers in the Rawalpindi district More >
Islami Jamiat Talaba (Punjab University) Protest against dues of departments hike
Nov 18th
Lahore THE Islami Jamiat Talaba (Punjab University) on Thursday staged a protest demonstration over the rise in dues of departments as well as of hostels. IJT PU Nazim Zubair Safdar said that Rs 4,000 were increased in departments dues and 1,400 rupees hike in hostel dues which was not acceptable More >
Beaconhouse Educational Complex (BEC) observed 36th anniversary of Beaconhouse School System (BSS)
Nov 18th
Islamabad The Beaconhouse Educational Complex (BEC) observed 36th anniversary of Beaconhouse School System (BSS) with senior students, says a press release issued here on Thursday.
Beaconhouse Group Executive Director Danial Mehmood Kasuri spent the morning of the ceremony at BEC and cut the school anniversary cake along with senior faculty members More >
Punjab Education Foundation result
Nov 14th
PEF result Lahore: The Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) has declared the result of 9th Quality Assurance Test (QAT) of the Foundation Assisted Schools. According to the result issued in a DGPR handout, 1,335 partner schools from 29 districts took part in the test and 1,203 schools qualified the test. The overall More >
The Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education employees demand raise
Nov 13th
BISE employees demand raise Lahore: The Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education (BISE) Lahore’s employees continued protest against the board management on fifth consecutive day on Friday for not implementing the federal government’s decision of 50 percent ad hoc increase in salaries. They observed Black Day and staged a demonstration outside More >
Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority bans transfers
Nov 11th
Lahore: The Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA) has imposed a ban on all types of transfers/postings of teaching staff till June 30, 2011, with immediate effect. According to a press statement, the ban has been imposed following approval of the Punjab chief minister. However, transfers/postings on administrative grounds More >
Indonesian Women Association organized Fun Gala for children
Nov 10th
Islamabad The Indonesian Women Association, to spend time with the less fortunate children during Eid days, held a ‘fun gala’ and distributed food, clothes and gift items among the children, says a press release.
IWA Chairperson Butar Latuconsina organised the fun gala at the Indonesian Embassy in which about 150 underprivileged More >
Inter hssc part-II papers Re-checking mission completed
Nov 10th
LAHORE The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE), Lahore, has completed the re-checking of answer-books of the intermediate annual part-II examination, 2011.
According to a press release here on Wednesday, candidates, who had applied for re-checking of their answer-books, have been informed about their results after re-checking through registered letters More >
Universities demand budget increase
Nov 8th
Universities demand budget increase Islamabad: Making it hard to complete the ongoing projects due to the massive budget cut, vice chancellors of public sector universities on Wednesday held an urgent meeting in which they urged the government to restore the budget to its original level of Rs 28 billion recurring budget More >
Sex education in schools curriculum
Nov 4th
Sex education must be made part of curriculum: experts Karachi, July 24: With a majority of the victims in rape cases turning out to be minors and the accused culprits in their 20′s, civil society members have expressed deep concern over the emerging trend of such incidents.
Rukhsana Siddique, rehabilitation officer of More >
THE University of Health Sciences help supported to develop skills to teach family
Nov 4th
Lahore THE University of Health Sciences (UHS) will extend cooperation to the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP), UK, to develop a cohort of trainers and teachers in general practice/family medicine, trained in medical education and supported to develop the necessary skills to teach family medicine at all levels.The news.
More >more educational opportunities offer Institute of Computer and Management Sciences ICMS to younger generation
Oct 31st
PESHAWAR The management of the Institute of Computer and Management Sciences (ICMS) have reiterated its pledge to provide more opportunities of quality education to the younger generation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa along with extra-curricular activities.
Starting its educational activities in 1999-2000, the ICMS has grown and is now running 12 educational projects More >
