MoU signed to impart leadership skills to students

Islamabad : A memorandum of understanding was signed here to empower schoolchildren with leadership and life skills necessary to thrive in the 21st century. According to Fazal Niazi of the Franklin Covey Education, the initiative – Leader in Me – is an evidence-based training model developed by educators to build resilience and leadership in students, […]

Project brings together Pakistani, European varsities

Islamabad: French ambassador Nicolas Galey has appreciated academic cooperation between Pakistani and European universities and said the B-International capacity building project for higher education sector in Pakistan, UK, France, Italy and Spain deserved to be celebrated. “The B-International project will reinforce the Pakistan’s Higher Education Commission Vision 2025 on internationalisation through building capacity within the […]

Graduation Ceremony at American School of International Academics

LAHORE : 17 graduate students were awarded American High School Diplomas for completing 12 years of schooling at ASIA during the 26th Graduation Ceremony at American School of International Academics (ASIA) here the other day. US Consul General, William Makaneole was the chief guest of the ceremony. Ms Khatijah Corey, the Political Counselor was also […]

20 E-Rozgaar Centres to be handed over to varsities till 30th

LAHORE : Secretary Youth Affairs and Sports Punjab Asadullah Faiz visited E-Rozgaar Centre at University of Engineering and Technology (UET). Director Youth Affairs Syed Umair Hassan gave a detailed briefing to Secretary Youth Affairs Punjab regarding different features and departments of E-Rozgaar Centre. Asadullah Faiz inspected various departments of E-Rozgaar Centre and also met with […]

Poor students on receiving end in upcoming PU budget

LAHORE : With no solid plan for resource generation or to even curtail the ever increasing establishment-related expenditures, Punjab University (PU) administration is all set to shift its financial burden on poor students in its upcoming budget. Besides revising certain fee dues for new and already enrolled students, PU’s Finance & Planning Committee has proposed […]

Universities urged to conduct solution oriented research

Islamabad : The Higher Education Commission (HEC) Chairperson Dr. Shaista Sohail has asked the universities to conduct solution oriented research. While talking to media, she said that the universities play a pivotal role in educating and training students. Every year students after completing their education secure jobs in various industries, enterprises in public and private […]

FMC students bag top five positions in MBBS exams

Islamabad : Federal Medical College (FMC) Islamabad has bagged top five positions in MBBS final year exam, for the first time, held by Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University among all affiliate colleges. Despite notable scarcity of resources and infrastructure, Federal Medical College has carved a niche in distinctive academics over the past one year […]

UK pledges funding for girls’ education

Islamabad : The United Kingdom (UK) on Saturday announced a bilateral programme worth up to £130 million to support girls’ education in Pakistan saying the initiative will impact around 17 million children. According to officials, the Prime Minister’s Girls’ Education Action Plan launched in May this year sets out practical steps to deliver the UK’s […]

AJK President lauds scouts’ services

MUZAFFARABAD: Scouts never hesitate to serve during disastrous situations and help evacuate people by risking their lives. The voluntarily services of scouts were acknowledged by President Azad Jammu and Kashmir Barrister Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry during the 3rd Scouts Training and Youth Program Conference. President AJK said volunteers remain at the forefront for rescuing people in […]

UHS, Sheffield Varsity launch training of medical teachers

LAHORE:The University of Health Sciences (UHS), in collaboration with the University of Sheffield, UK, has launched a training programme for the medical teachers so that future doctors are prepared to bring knowledge and skills to solve problems and make timely decisions. The inaugural ceremony of the programme was held here at the UHS on Friday. […]