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Times Higher Education Ranks UVAS Among Top Emerging Economy Universities

The University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore has been ranked among 351+ universities in Times Higher Education (THE) Emerging Economies University Rankings 2018.

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Punjab Government Announces Summer Vacations From May 17

The Government of Punjab on Thursday announced summer vacations in schools across the province from May 17 after considering the rising temperature and the advent of the holy month of Ramazan.

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Faisalabad Science Festival 2018 Begins At Agriculture University

Faisalabad’s largest two-day science festival for schoolchildren kicked off on Thursday at the University of Agriculture Expo Centre, aimed at igniting a spark for science and discovery among students in the region, and to promote better quality of learning available in government schools.

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Only 13% Of Lahore’s Public Primary Schools Have Libraries

Recent figures doled out by the Government of Punjab’s School Education Department claim a whopping increase in spending on education in Punjab, yet the serious lack of one of the most vital facility in an educational environment leaves one wondering where all that increased spending has gone.

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Who Are The New Provisional VCs At PU, LCWU?

The Punjab University and the Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) have new vice chancellors following a hectic past week that saw government officials running from pillar to post to select the most suitable candidates for the position in line with Supreme Court directives.

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2nd All Pakistan Co-Curricular Competitions Conclude At PU

Punjab University clinched team trophy and Rs 100,000 cash award in universities/colleges category while GCU Lahore and GCU Faisalabad shared the 2nd position and Rs 50,000 cash award in the 2nd Educationist All Pakistan Co-curricular Competitions 2018.

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LCWU VC, Three Others Sent Packing By Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Sunday ordered vice chancellors of four major public universities to resign after taking suo motu notice of irregular appointments in higher education institutions of Punjab.

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Former PU VC Mujahid Kamran Stirs Up A Hornet’s Nest

Noted academician refuses to appear before selection committee for appointment of HEC chairman over inclusion of Syed Babar Ali as convenor

With a number of candidates vying for the vacant post of Higher Education Commission chairman running from pillar to post to ensure their selection for the coveted seat, a noted academician has bucked the trend and raised concerns among the academic circles by refusing to appear before the committee tasked with selecting suitable candidates for the post.

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PU ASA Elections Conclude, TFAA Bags Lion’s Share Of Seats

The annual elections of Punjab University Academic Staff Association (ASA) culminated in the scale tipping in favour of the Teachers Front Academic Alliance (TFAA), which secured four seats, including that of the president. The rival group, Teachers’ Alliance (TA), managed to win just two seats.

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Punjab Kick Starts Annual School Enrolment Campaign

The Government of Punjab launched its Annual School Enrolment Campaign for 2018 at a ceremony held at Quaid-e-Azam Academy for Educational Development (QAED) on Monday.