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Government College University Turns 156

The Government College University Lahore, one of the oldest seats of higher learning in Pakistan, has turned 156. Founded on January 1, 1864 in the Haveli of Raja Dhyan Singh in the Walled City Lahore as the liberal arts and Science College, it served as a nourishing stream to the generations of talented men and women.

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Academic Council Of Islamia University Approves New Faculties

The Academic Council of the Islamia University of Bahawalpur has approved two new faculties at the Islamia University of Bahawalpur including faculty of Agriculture and Faculty of Veterinary.

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KPK Govt Announces Scholarships for Class-VII Students

The govt of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) on Monday announced 200 scholarships for five years to deserving students studying in class VII at public sector schools or who have passed sixth grade. Government scholarships consist of financial assistance and free-of-cost education up to the elementary level.

The selected students would be given admission in class VII in educational institutes across the province including Abbottabad Public school Abbottabad, Akram Khan Durrani College Bannu, Fazal Haq College Mardan (male and female), Islamia Collegiate School Peshawar, Peshawar Public School for Boys, Peshawar Public School Peshawar for Girls, University Public School Peshawar, University Model School for Girls Peshawar, University WENSAM College (Previously called as Government Comprehensive High School) Dera Ismail Khan, Agriculture University Public School and College for Girls Peshawar.

Entry test for suitable students will be held on January 26, 2020 in Peshawar and distribution of seats be settled over population ratio of the districts. The interested candidates can download an online application form from the website of Educational Testing and Evaluation Agency (ETEA) and can submit till January 13.

ETEA is an educational entity of KPK govt to catalyze reforms in the examination and testing systems, impart training on these endeavors and extend the use of its electronic facilities to other institutions to bring in objectivity, transparency and efficiency.

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Campaign For Hepatitis-free Campuses Starts At Islamia University

A mega screening and vaccination campaign to make Islamia University of Bahawalpur, the first Hepatitis free university of the country began this morning at Baghdad ul Jadeed Campus.

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Shafqat Mehmood Inaugurates NCA Thesis Show

National College of Arts has a history of producing eminent artists, designers and art professionals who are contributing in varied walks of life. Students spend four years at the college exploring multiple mediums of expression, which culminate in the form of degree show. The degree show comprises of the works by the students from 8 departments i.e Fine Arts, Visual Communication Design, Product Design, Ceramic Design, Textile Design, Architecture, Film and Television and Musicology.

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Pakistan Students Shine At Beijing Institute Of Technology

A number of Pakistan students at Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT), a major research university under the supervision of China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, were awarded “best student of the year” for their best performance during current academic year.

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Quality Education, Research Must For Social Uplift: Dr Ishrat Hussain

The quality of higher education and research must benefit society, said Adviser to Prime Minister on Institutional Reforms and Austerity, Dr Ishrat Hussain.  He was addressing the closing ceremony of two-day International Conference on Quality Assurance System, Standards and Policies: Issues and Challenges organized by HEC in collaboration with USEFP.

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Over 50% Security Guards In Punjab’s A Category Schools Not Vetted

A recent security audit of Category A educational institutions in Punjab has shown serious lapses in security, as more than half of the security guards deployed in educational institutions have not been vetted by the security agencies as per the Standard operating procedure (SOPs).

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High-Powered Committee to Oversee Medical Education In Pakistan

A committee has been established to address emerging challenges and opportunities in the entire spectrum of medical education in Pakistan.

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US Consul General Encourages Pakistanis to Study in America

US Consul General Catherine Rodriguez urged students to consider studying in the United States at a U.S. government-funded college fair in Lahore on Saturday, September 28.  Hundreds of students attended the event, which included 25 universities from the United States.