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Youth Action Committee Announces March To Restore Student Unions

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Post date August 20, 2019
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Youth Action Committee on Monday, announced a long march in Hyderabad on September 21 for the restoration of student unions at higher education institutes of Sindh.

In a press conference, Youth Action Committee’s representative Sindhu Nawaz Ghangro demanded both the federal and provincial government to restore student unions, as they were imperative to resolve issues faced by students at the university level.

She said Shaheed Mohtrama Benazir Bhutto was an active head of the Student Union in Oxford University but despite that she failed in restoring student union during her tenure as the Prime Minister of Pakistan. Sindhu said diffusion of extremism in HEI was only possible through student unions.

The March would be taken out from Alama Daudpota library to Hyder Chowk and would be attended by thousands of students from different parts of Sindh, she claimed. Sohail Bhutto, Serman Brohi, Hamza Ali Chandio, Sindhyar Soomro, Tabusum and other students of different universities were also present with her during the press conference.

Tags Long march, Restoration of student unions in universities of Sindh, student unions, Youth Action Committee, Youth Action Committee’s representative Sindhu Nawaz Ghangro

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PMYAP Kicks-Off ‘Kamyab Jawan Programme’ In A Bid To Uplift Youth

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Post date August 20, 2019
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Prime Minister’s Youth Affairs Programme (PMYAP) has launched the ‘Kamyab Jawan Programme’ for uplifting the socio-economic stature of youngsters so that they can play a vital role in the development of the country.

Tags Kamyab Jawan Programme, Programme for uplifting the socio-economic stature of youngsters, six flagship programmes, Startup Pakistan Programme, young entrepreneurs

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Mega Project Inaugurated By Governor Of Punjab At UE

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Post date August 20, 2019
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The Governor of Punjab/Chancellor of University of Education Ch. Muhammad Sarwar has inaugurated the Mega Project for strengthening the Main Campus of the University of Education, on Monday.

Tags establishment of six new universities, establishment of smart classrooms in colleges, Governor of Punjab/Chancellor of University of Education Ch. Muhammad Sarwar, Green and Clean Pakistan Campaign, Mega Project launching ceremong at UE, Punjab Minister for Higher Education Raja Yasir Humayun, University of Education (UE)

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Kashmir in focus as UET celebrates 72nd Independence Day

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Post date August 20, 2019
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University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore observed 72nd Independence Day in solidarity with Kashmiris in light of India’s latest move to annex occupied Kashmir. UET Lahore main campus was fully decorated with national flags, banners and buntings to give a festive look. For this purpose, a Flag Hoisting ceremony was held at UET Seminar Hall.

UET Lahore Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Syed Mansoor Sarwar was the Chief Guest of event. He inaugurated the ceremony while hoisting the national flag followed by the National Anthem. Deans, chairpersons, teachers, students, senior administrative staff and other faculty members were also present on this occasion.

Addressing the participants UET Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Syed Mansoor Sarwar said having a fee country was indeed a blessing “Pakistan is our motherland and we should own it by performing our duties with a sense of responsibility. It is a matter of pride that in Muslim Ummah we have a rich and diverse culture, climate and talent. It must be properly used for the progress and prosperity of Pakistan”.

He also said, “This land requires dedication, commitment and enthusiasm and in this regard, our youth has great potential to deliver their level best.” He strongly condemned the brutality of India on the people of occupied Kashmir. Special prayers were said for the peace and prosperity of the country and the people of occupied Kashmir and most of the Muslim world.

Related: UET continues to rise in QS Rankings

Tags 72nd Independence Day, Independence Day, Kashmir in focus, solidarity with Kashmiris, UET Celebrates 72nd Independence Day, University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Vice Chancellor UET Prof Dr Syed Mansoor Sarwar

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Punjab Teachers Union Stages Hunger Strike Against Govt.

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Post date August 9, 2019
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The joint action committee of Punjab Teachers Union staged a hunger strike against the government’s decision to give educational institutes under the direct control and supervision of local governments and unfair rationalisation policy on Thursday. Hundreds of teachers joined the strike and hurled slogans against the government.

Tags educational institutes under the supervision of local governments, hunger strike against the government’s decision, joint action committee of Punjab Teachers Union, unfair rationalisation policy

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Public Sector Varsities Suffering Due To Financial Crunch: HEC Chairman

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Post date August 9, 2019
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Public sector universities are facing fund’s shortage and need urgent financial support, Higher Education Commission (HEC) Chairman Dr Tariq Banuri informed the Senate committee on Thursday.

Tags budgetary cuts 2019-20, Higher Education Commission (HEC) Chairman Dr Tariq Banuri, National Technology Council, PhD scholars in Pakistan, Public sector universities, Senate Standing Committee on Education and Professional Training, Slider

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HEC Awards Scholars For Research, Innovation And Publications

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Post date August 8, 2019
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The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has awarded 52 Pakistani researchers and scholars for their outstanding work in the spheres of research, innovation and publication during the ceremony of 7th HEC Outstanding Research Awards held at HEC Secretariat.

Tags 52 Pakistani researchers and scholars, 7th HEC Outstanding Research Awards, HEC Chairman Dr Tariq Banuri, Higher Education Commission (HEC), Slider, University of Haripur Vice-Chancellor Dr Anwar-ul-Hassan Gillani

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Musician Natasha Noorani Selected For Goethe Talents 2019

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Post date August 8, 2019
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Ethnomusicologist, Musician and Co-Founder of Pakistan’s Leading Comprehensive Music Symposium, Lahore Music Meet, Natasha Noorani is all set to represent Pakistan in Germany this August, as the only musician from the country for the fifth annual Goethe Talents Programme 2019. Indeed, Natasha Noorani will be one of 10 musicians from across the world to participate in the 10-day Goethe Talents Scholarship, scheduled to take place from August 14-24 in Berlin.

Tags Goethe Talents Programme 2019, Goethe-Institute and »Pop-Kulture«, Lahore Music Meet (LMM), Musicboard Berlin GmbH, Natasha Noorani, School of Oriental & African Studies (SOAS)

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62 Meritorious Pakistani Students Awarded Chinese Scholarships

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Post date August 8, 2019
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The Chinese embassy in Islamabad organised a ceremony to award scholarships to 62 Pakistani students selected by the Pakistan’s Higher Education Commission. These bright students Secured full scholarships from the Chinese government to pursue their graduate, masters and doctoral degree programmes at leading Chinese universities.

Tags Chinese Scholarships, Fully-funded scholarships, Higher education commission, Slider

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Schools to Kick-off Cleanliness Drive Before Summer Vacation Ends

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Post date August 8, 2019
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The school education department (SED), the government of Punjab has issued a circular to all 53,000 schools across the province to complete the cleanliness drive in their respective schools before the end of summer vacations.

All educational officers and school heads have been ordered to clean classrooms, playgrounds, washrooms and roofs before August 14. The cleaning staff has been directed to remove wild bushes from school playgrounds before the given deadline.

The school administration has also been directed to place towels, soaps and other related items in washrooms and to place informational banners for awareness against the dengue virus.

All provincial schools have been asked to submit a detailed report in this regard, adding that any complaint on issues related to cleanliness would be handled strictly.

The circular issued in this regard reads as below:

As you know that, schools will be re-opened on 02.08.2021 after summer vacations. In this regard, please ensure the following necessary measures as prescribed in dengue SOPs before opening the schools.

• Cleanliness (premises, toilets, water tanks, roof tops etc.)

• Display of Dengue related Banners, Posters & Charts

• Grass Cutting from lawns and grounds

• Removal of junk/ debris

• Removal of stagnant water

• Plugging of water leakages

• Identification of dengue larvae and larviciding

• All kinds of spray are Banned

You are further requested to direct all the DEOs, Dy. DEOs, AEOs and Head of schools to ensure compliance of the above said directions in letter and spirit, as well as uploading snaps showing anti-dengue activities through android phones/tabs on dengue dashboard of PITB.

THIS MAY BE TREATED ON TOP PRIORITY.

Tags cleanliness drive before summer vacations end, Punjab ministry of education