Education

‘First Lady for greater participation of women in workforce’

Karachi: While addressing the inaugural ceremony of Professor Shahida Kazi Women Complex at the Karachi Press Club (KPC), First Lady Begum Samina Alvi has called for taking steps to ensure greater participation of women in the workforce for their soc...

‘Theft incidents on rise, sensitive data of female students stolen’

KARACHI: Malpractices and the alleged corruption seem to be the order of the day in few government colleges in Karachi. An alarming issue came into the limelight at Government Girls Degree College, Block N, North Nazimabad where a theft incident was...

Ziauddin Intermediate College hosts bundles of enthralling events: ‘Spelling Bee Competition Grand Finale, Illuminating Sindh Art Exhibition’

Karachi: Ziauddin Intermediate College proudly hosted the grand finale of its esteemed Spelling Bee competition, featuring 48 teams and a total of 144 participants. The highly competitive event witnessed Happy Home School - O’ Levels Campus sec...

CJP writes letter to HEC, Ministry of Education for investigation

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa has written letter to President HEC and Education Ministry demanding investigation into administration of International Islamic University (IIU). CJP expressed grave concern over appointment of...

Massive participation: 41,000 students join MDCAT 2023 in Sindh

KARACHI: The Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2023-24 is currently underway across Sindh, with 41,000 students participating in the examination. The previous test was invalidated due to cheating allegations. Sindh has a total of 4,79...

Pakistani teacher honoured with award for schooling deprived children

Karachi: A dedicated Pakistani educator from Gujranwala, recognised for her unwavering commitment to education, has received the prestigious Global Teacher Award at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. Riffat Arif, also known as Sister Zeph, embarked on her...

Dr Asim Hussain welcomes new education grading formula

KARACHI: “The introduction of Practical Bases Assessment (PBA) education system based on alternative to practical at SSC and HSSC levels is a great achievement that would have done about 50 years ago”. Dr. Asim Hussain, Chancellor of Ziau...

'Need to de-stigmatise mental health issues in our society', says Dr. Nida Hussain

Karachi: “Mental health should be given as much importance as physical health. A healthy mind is necessary to have a healthy body, which means that a strong mentality is the cornerstone of a robust body", said Dr. Nida Hussain, Pro-chancellor o...

Education 'not option, but necessity', COAS Munir addresses NUST convocation ceremony

Rawalpindi: Annual convocation week of National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) commenced at University’s main campus here. Chairman NUST Board of Governors, General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS) graced occasi...

ZU Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery hosts International Nursing Research Conference 2023

Karachi: Ziauddin University Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery hosted three-day International Nursing Research Conference 2023 (INRC-2023), themed ‘Reshaping Nursing Profession Through Research and Innovation’. Conference served as pivotal...

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Iran has 'legitimate' right to self-defence: Erdogan

ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said yesterday Iran had the "legitimate" right to defend itself in the face of Israel's ongoing bombing campaign, now in its sixth day. "It is a very natural, legitimate and legal right for Iran to def...

Iran-Israel conflict threat to regional, global peace: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif termed the escalating armed conflict between Iran and Israel as “very alarming,” warning that the situation poses a grave threat to both regional and global peace. Speaking during a cabinet meeting...

Field Marshal Munir creates history, White House engagement marks ‘national triumph’

WASHINGTON: A defining moment for Pakistan, in an unprecedented diplomatic move, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir became the first Chief of Army Staff in Pakistan’s history to hold a high-level meeting with a sitting US President at the White Hous...

PM forms committee to promote cashless economy

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif yesterday established a high-level committee to promote cashless economy and speed up the digitization. The committee, chaired by the prime minister himself, will review the progress and initiatives r...
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