Tensions between the Chairman of the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed, and Executive Director Dr. Zia-ul-Qayyum have escalated significantly. With only three months remaining in the extended tenure of Chairman Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed, he has issued three explanation letters to Dr. Zia-ul-Qayyum. Following these communications, a meeting of …
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Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has fixed Rs 1.8 million for the students of MBBS and BDS for all sessions, said an official notification of the Council here on Monday. However, the management of the private medical colleges if collected above and over the fixed amount of Rs 1.8 …
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A 23-year-old female student of the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) was shot dead at a private hostel in the G-10/1 sector of the federal capital, police confirmed on Monday. According to FIR, the tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday when an unidentified armed man gained access …
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Twelve faculty members of Punjab University have gone absconding after receiving scholarships worth millions of rupees, without fulfilling their obligation to rejoin university service. In response, the university administration has decided to approach the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and other relevant authorities to initiate the recovery of the disbursed funds …
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The Punjab School Education Department has formally requested the commencement of summer vacations from June 1st, in line with the annual academic calendar. A summary proposing the start of vacations from June 1st has already been sent to the Chief Minister, Maryam Nawaz Sharif. Secretary for Education, Khalid Nazir Wattoo, …
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Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, Jameel Ahmad Khan, stated that the disbursement of the next tranche of the IMF loan may face delays due to the ongoing two-week Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington. Addressing an event held in connection with Pakistan Financial Literacy …
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The globally renowned fashion icon, Professor Jimmy Choo, is set to visit Pakistan, thanks to the personal efforts and persuasion of Professor Sarwar Khawaja, a prominent British-Pakistani educationist and entrepreneur. This significant visit not only underscores Pakistan’s growing presence in the global fashion and creative industries but also presents an …
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A seminar, “Reflection Seminar: Improving Gender Parity for Strengthening Gender Responsive Justice in Pakistan,” was successfully organized by Rozan in collaboration with UN Women and the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany Islamabad. The event, held to address gender disparities within Pakistan’s justice sector, brought together policymakers, civil society …
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Six Cochlear Implant Surgeries Successfully Conducted at PIMS with Support from UK-Based IMRA In a major step toward improving healthcare access for hearing-impaired children, six deserving candidates received free cochlear implants at the Children’s Hospital, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), from December 12-13, 2024. This initiative was carried out …
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In a concerted effort to address the pressing challenges faced by the higher education sector, the Vice Chancellors’ Committee was convened for a two-day meeting in Islamabad with the participation of more than 160 public and private universities from across the country. The gathering provided a platform for the university …
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