There are several universities across the world that have been in existence for centuries and rank among the best in the world for research, employability and student satisfaction.
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It has been 34 years. A third of a century has passed since students in Pakistan were deprived of a platform that allowed them to practice upon their skills of diplomacy, debate, politics and leadership. This February 9, it is the 34th anniversary of the ban on student unions in all educational institutions in the country.
As human beings with varying idiosyncrasies, we are bound to come into conflict with other humans with ideals other than ours. But while beasts would prefer to settle scores with might, we, the Homo sapiens, can reasonably be expected to act in a much civil manner.
While adapting to a rapidly changing world is fairly difficult for most humans, it becomes immensely difficult for universities that are massive in terms of both their infrastructure and the number of people associated to them. Yet you will be surprised to find how ancient behemoths of knowledge have transformed over centuries to remain relevant in the educational world even today, and in the process built on their historic prominence to become some of the most sought after institutions around the globe.
For several decades, students around the world looking to decorate their academic credentials with a definitive seal of approval have looked to the West and its universities. Names like Harvard, Yale and MIT have continued to stir up the imagination of millions of young minds hoping to acquire academic qualifications that give wings to their ambitions.
The three-week-long tensions between students and administration of Pakistan’s top ranked seat of higher learning, Quaid-e-Azam University (QAU), came to a rather sad end on Monday with a massive – and violent – crackdown on protesters by law enforcement agencies. Dozens of students were arrested and stuffed into police vans to make way for resumption of classes at the university, which did resume in a sombre environment on Tuesday.
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The Dependence on Attendance
Skipping class has always seemed fun. But this is university. The stakes are higher.
Studies will eat up most of your time while you are enrolled at a university. But it does not mean there is any shortage of co-curricular activities one can take up to develop an all-round personality. Sports is one option. And becoming part of one or numerous student unions or societies that universities nurture is another.
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The Oldest Universities In Pakistan
There are over 190 universities in Pakistan today, but there were only a handful of institutions of higher learning at the time of independence. Ever wondered which are the oldest universities in Pakistan that still continue to impart quality education? Well, you are in luck, because we have just the list for this query of yours. Read on.
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No More Fizzy Drinks In Lahore Schools
The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has said that it is strictly enforcing the ban on fizzy drinks in schools across Lahore, adding that violators of the ban will be dealt with strictly. PFA had announced a complete ban on sale and availability of fizzy drinks in schools from August 14, 2017 citing the harmful effects such drinks have on children’s health and growth.