Students, teachers and labor leaders participate in JI’s sit-in
A large number of students and teachers from across the city participated in the Jamaat-e-Islami’s sit-in outside the Sindh Assembly on Thursday against the recently passed controversial Local Government Law. Representatives from various labor unions, lawyers’ fraternity and other organizations also participated in the sit-in on the seventh day. Delegations from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab and […]
KU, NOWPDP joins hands to empower students with disabilities
The University of Karachi and the Network of Organizations Working for People with Disability in Pakistan (NOWPDP) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Thursday to empower differently-abled students through educational and employment opportunities.According to the MoU, both parties would initiate a partnership for Pakistan and American sign language training programmes. They have also agreed […]
Future of Thousands of Pakistani Students in China at Stake
The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) has expressed strong concerns over the difficulties faced by Pakistani students in continuing their education in China.The future of education of more than 6,000 students is at stake. If they do not go to China, the academic year will be wasted. This was stated by President RCCI, Nadeem Rauf, […]
Open house held at CUI
Islamabad: Career Development Center, COMSATS University, Islamabad, Wah Campus successfully organized “Open House and Job Fair – Fall 2021” to showcase final year projects (FYPs) and skills of the graduating students of the Departments of Computer Science and Management Sciences, on December 29, 2021. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Abid, Director, CUI Wah Campus graced the occasion […]
HEC highlights BICs in Knowledge-Economy
Islamabad : HEC(The Higher Education Commission) under its HEDP (Higher Education Development in Pakistan (HEDP) project held a one-day training session for all the managers of BIC(Business Incubation Center) The workshop was attended by more than 30 Managers of BICs across Pakistan. During the training, the importance of the role of BICs in the knowledge […]
Paramount Role of universities in fighting intolerance
Islamabad : NUML (National University of Modern Languages). Dialogue Forum, an academic initiative of NUML, Islamabad arranged a talk on ‘Religion, Tolerance, and Peace building’ with a view to the comprehended role of religion in ensuring peace, promoting tolerance and unity in the society. This forum is aimed to generate dialogue on issues central to […]
Artists applaud art mentorship programme
Islamabad : Studio RM in Lahore and Gallery 6 Islamabad have joined hands and launched the first-ever ‘Art mentorship Programme,’ sponsored by Ercelawn Art Fund. Aly Alp Ercelawn was a prominent economist of Pakistan who played a major role in making the Department of Economics at Quaid-e-Azam University in Islamabad, an exemplary department in the […]
Punjab to Hire 12,000 Persons in Education Department
The Education Department of Punjab has decided to hire 11,765 Class-IV employees in all educational institutions all over the province. The move is part of the Provincial Government’s efforts to efficiently deal with official matters.The Education Department has instructed the Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of educational authorities in all districts to initiate the hiring process […]
KUTS demands Sindh govt appoint KU’s permanent VC
The Karachi University Teachers Society (KUTS) has demanded from the Sindh government to appoint a regular vice-chancellor to the varsity, which has been facing a serious financial crisis. In its press statement issued on Wednesday, KUTS stated that even after the commencement of the third quarter, the first and second quarter grants had not been […]
No use passing Inter with 33pc marks as Universities demand at least 45 percent for admission
Prof Saeeduddin is of the view that the minimum passing marks of Intermediate should be the same on which the universities offer admission. To secure admission to any Pakistani university, it is mandatory for the candidates to have at least 45 per cent marks in their Intermediate exams. Those who secure less than 45 and […]