NUMS scientist selected to participate in Biosecurity Diplomacy Workshop in Geneva
Rawalpindi : Dr Wasim Sajjad, an assistant Prof,t National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) has been selected to represent the University at virtual United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) Biosecurity Diplomacy Workshop (BDW) being held in Geneva from February to March, following a competitive process. Dr. Sajjad from the Department of Biological Sciences (DBS) […]
NRSP to offer IT training to rural women
Islamabad : The National Rural Support Programme (NRSP) with support from Google.org and Google’s philanthropic arm, launched on Wednesday the ‘Internet Dost and Internet Zabardast’ project in an online event held in connection to Safer Internet Day 2022. The project is meant to contribute towards a Digitally Literate and Safe Pakistan. The ‘Internet Dost and […]
Chinese’s new year celebrated at RISC
Islamabad : Roots International Schools and Colleges (RISC) celebrated the New Year of People’s Republic of China at Wellington Campus. Students and teachers displayed colorful activities to pay tribute to one of the oldest civilizations of the world through Chinese cuisine & cultural performances, says a press release. Dr. Zhang Wei, director of Confucius Institute […]
Russian delegation visits NUML
Islamabad : A five-member delegation from the Russian State universities visited National University of Modern Languages (NUML) and met Director General NUML/Pro-Rector Resources Brig Syed Nadir Ali. The delegates included Saltykovskiy Vadim, Pro Rector Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, Shvets Sergey, Director International Office Kuban Agrarian State University, Russia, Sharapova Elena, Director International Office Kirov […]
Steps afoot to promote professional education: President
Islamabad : President Dr Arif Alvi said on Tuesday that steps were being taken to promote professional and skill-based education in Pakistan which would provide employment to the youth as well as bring socio-economic development. Highlighting the importance of Higher Education, the President said the government was focusing on educational development and had announced […]
Universities to observe black day, teachers to stage boycott across Sindh
Karachi: In support of the Karachi University Teachers Society (Kuts), the Federation of All Pakistan Universities Academic Staff Association (Fapuasa) has announced observing a black day and holding protests at public universities across Sindh. The Kuts protest and boycott of classes has already entered the eighth day. No step has been taken by the provincial […]
College department wants ground retaken from Sarfaraz Cricket Academy
Karachi: The College Education Department of Sindh has written to the Karachi commissioner and the Deputy Commissioner of District Central to take action in retaking the occupied playground of the Government Degree Girls College, North Nazimabad, from Sarfraz Ahmed Cricket Academy. In the letter, Deputy Secretary Ihsanullah Laghari has said that the Department has received […]
Next PA session to adopt law for revival of student unions
Karachi: The leader of Sindh’s ruling Pakistan Peoples Party, Aijaz Dhamrah, has said that the upcoming provincial assembly session commencing on February 11 is going to pass a law aimed at reviving student unions in the government-run colleges and universities of the province. In a video message issued on Tuesday, Senator Dhamrah, who is the […]
The Wolf Talks’ put on digital display
LAHORE:An art-based digital display “The Wolf Talks”, curated by Dr Nico Carpentier was held at Punjab University’s Institute of English Studies (IES). Dean faculty of Arts & Humanities & Director IES Prof Dr Amra Raza, Chairperson Human Rights Chair Prof Dr Abida Ashraf, lecturer at IES Ayesha Akram and Maryam Raza, faculty members and students […]
HEC abolishes endorsement requirement for TTS
Islamabad: As a step forward in enhancing the autonomy of universities, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) has authorised the Universities, to decide through their statutory bodies, all Tenure Track System (TTS) cases, including initial appointment, tenure and promotion. According to details, HEC has issued a notification announcing its decision to abolish the endorsement requirement and […]