UVAS holds alumni reunion
LAHORE:The Vet Crescent Society (VCS) of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Lahore organised an oath-taking ceremony and alumni reunion here at the City Campus Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Nasim Ahmad chaired the oath-taking ceremony and administered oath to the new office-bearers of the Vet Crescent Society (VCS). Prof Dr Aneela Zameer Durrani and many […]
GCU increases research incentives for faculty
LAHORE:The Government College University (GCU) Lahore has made a substantive increase in the research incentives for its faculty, and linked the incentives to the impact factor of the research The GCU also recommended opening its laboratories/testing facilities for industry, private firms and individuals to generate funds and linkages to the industry. These decisions were taken […]
HEC provides Rs63.2m grant to IU for research projects
Islamabad:The Higher Education Commission (HEC) approved a hefty grant of Rs63.2 million for the research initiatives proposed by the academics of Iqra University (IU) in the fields of engineering sciences, business studies, media studies, and social sciences under the National Research Program for Universities (NRPU), says a press release. The research projects will be completed […]
Teachers demand timely rental payment
Islamabad : The college teachers of Islamabad Capital Territory have expressed disappointment over excessive delay in payment of their rental ceiling as well as discrimination in the assessment of the rents of their hired houses. According to an official source, the authorities are unable to release payments of the rental ceiling to the owners of […]
International Conference on folk literature ends
Islamabad : A two-day International Conference on Folk Literature in Pakistani Languages concluded here on the Faisal Masjid campus of the International Islamic University. The event focused on n Pakistani languages, and the impact of folk literature and topics related to folk literature in Pakistan. The speakers agreed that the cultural heritage of the world […]
CM wants Swat vet varsity’s groundbreaking
PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Mahmood Khan on Friday directed the officials to complete all the prerequisites for groundbreaking of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Swat. He issued the directive while chairing a meeting on the establishment of the varsity in Swat here, said an official handout. Minister for Livestock Mohibullah Khan, Secretary Livestock Muhammad […]
KU extends deadline for exam form submission
The University of Karachi extended the date of registration form submission for the Associate Degree in Arts (ADA) and Associate Degree in Commerce and improvement of division for candidates till May 10. Controller of Examinations Dr Syed Zafar Hussain said the registration forms are available at the Sindh Bank and Bank Al-Falah branches located at […]
Teachers’ body concerned over delay in allowance issuance
LAHORE:Executive Council of the Federation of All Pakistan Universities Academic Staff Association (FAPUASA) Punjab has expressed concern over the obstacles posed by the bureaucracy and some VCs even after the approval of 25 percent special allowance for the universities of the Punjab as a result of the tireless struggle of FAPUASA Punjab. According to a […]
UET Lahore jumps to 324th place in QS world rankings
LAHORE:In the latest QS rankings in Engineering and Technology, the University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore has jumped up by 52 places to 324 in the world, compared to 376 last year and 401-450 the year before. In 2019, the UET Lahore ranked among the top 450 and was in top 500 in only […]
PNCA arranges calligraphy classes
Islamabad : Pakistan National Council of the arts (PNCA) arranged calligraphy classes under the supervision of instructor Shabbir Ahmad Zia. A large number of students had been registered to present their abilities in calligraphic art or other writing instruments and contemporary ideas related to the theme. A calligraphy student, Faiza Hassan sharing her remarks about […]