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University to be set up at Tarnol

ISLAMABAD, Jan 8: Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Monday announced that a university would be established in Tarnol and directed the chief commissioner Islamabad to make a plan for the provision

PM declares October 11 as Girl Day

Islamabad:October 13:Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf has announced to officially commemorate October 11 as International Girl Day from the next year.

VCs demand release of Rs12 billion to avoid turmoil

ISLAMABAD:June 26: The Vice Chancellors have written a letter to the Prime Minister seeking an appointment to apprise him of the gravity of the situation emerging because of non-release of fourth quar

2 HEC officials likely to get extension in violation of rules

Islamabad:December 26:In violation of spirit of the Management Position Scale, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) is again likely to extend services of its two top officials of MP-III scale without

Edu key to countering extremist tendencies: PM

ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Friday granted status of university to the COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT).

Gilani asks universities to polish students’ entrepreneurial skills

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani, on Monday, urged the universities in the country to impart entrepreneurial skills to youth to help strengthen national economy.

CADD issues notification for teachers upgradation

The Capital Administration and Development Division (CADD) Saturday issued notification for upgradation and teaching staff in federal government educational institutions under time-scale formula.

Students vow to work for progress of nation

The students who clinched top positions in board examinations during the last two years, Friday expressed their resolve to change the fate of the people by taking revolutionary steps for the progress

PM approves BP-16 teachers upgradation

Islamabad:Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has approved the upgradation of the posts of all teachers, including Physical Training Instructors (PTIs), working in BS-16 prior to 01-01-2011 under Fe

Delay in appointment mars HEC s performance

Islamabad:Facing enormous administrative hurdles, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) continues to work without its seven commission members for last eight months as the summary sent in December 201

Education must in fight against extremism: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani said on Wednesday that since education was essential in fighting against ignorance, extremism and terrorism, the government had taken a number of steps to

Govt not honoring promises made to doctors: YDA

ISLAMABAD: Young doctors association president Dr Sajid Abbasi said that Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani had approved summary regarding increase in salaries and it was decided that young doctors wou

No official word on extension in school holidays

Islamabad:The conflicting statements by relevant quarters regarding extension in summer vacation have perturbed students, teachers and parents who seemed confused as to when schools affiliated with th

Degrees verification at a snail's pace

Islamabad: Though the revised date for degree verification of Islamabad's babus and other federal gazetted employees is ending today, it may be revised once again to ensure submission of all employees

FPSC asks govt to enhance candidates’ upper age limit

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) has approached the government for reverting to the 30-year age limit for the CSS aspirants, which was reduced to 28 years in 2001 by Pervez Mush

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