VU rejects plagiarism charges against former HEC chairman on May 14, 2018LAHORE: In a recent development regarding the appointment of the new Higher Education Commission (HEC) chairman, the Virtual University (VU) has widely rejected the plagiarism allegations against former HEC chief Dr Mukhtar Ahmad, a strong candidate for the said post. A senior VU official, wishing not to be named, Sunday told Daily Times that Dr […]
‘Our future depends on developing sustainable food systems’ on May 10, 2018Cornell University Professor Dr Syed SH Rizvi on Wednesday highlighted major threats and challenges to the world’s food security and sustainability, stressing that their future depends upon developing sustainable food systems which use less land and water. In his key note address at the inaugural session of the third international conference on biosciences, Dr Syed […]
PIFD employees demand resignation from VC on May 9, 2018LAHORE: Employees of Pakistan Institute of Fashion & Design (PIFD) have demanded PIFD Vice Chancellor Hina Tayyaba Khalil to resign from her post immediately, Daily Times learnt on Tuesday. According to a letter available with Daily Times, around 86 employees of PIFD belonging to different departments including lecturers, assistant professors, associate professors, teaching assistants, assistant […]
HRCP expresses concern of death of Baloch workers on May 8, 2018LAHORE: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed grave concern over the recent deaths of 29 workers in Balochistan. On Friday, six migrant workers involved in installing a mobile phone tower in Kharan were killed by assailants who attacked their camp as they slept. During Saturday and Sunday, 23 colliers were killed in […]
LCCI condemns assassination attempt on Ahsan Iqbal on May 8, 2018LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) has strongly condemned the assassination attempt on Federal Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal and urged politicians and other segments of society to express solidarity to turn down the ugly conspiracy of the enemies of Pakistan. In a statement, the LCCI President Malik Tahir Javed, Senior Vice President […]
‘Fresh graduates lack the passion required for any profession’ on May 7, 2018LAHORE: Eminent industrialist and entrepreneur Hamid Zaman says employers always prefer those candidates who have a positive attitude, better communication skills and most importantly a passion for work. “I interview hundreds of young graduates every year and often feel that the pride of doing something is missing from our youth. They are always eager to […]
Is the selection for HEC chairman influenced by stakeholders? on May 7, 2018LAHORE: Reliable sources at Higher Education Commission (HEC), Ministry of Federal Education & Professional Training and search committee told Daily Times that there is a specific group of officials, politicians, vice chancellors and office bearers of different higher education related departments of different provinces who are trying to influence members of search committee through different […]
Fashionable apparel made from recycled waste enthralls visitors on May 4, 2018LAHORE: A two-day science festival for school children kicked off on Thursday at University of Agriculture’s expo centre to ignite a spark for science and discovery among students in the region and also to promote better quality of learning available in government schools. The festival was organised by the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industries, […]
I wish we could clone Dr Saif for the betterment of Pakistan: Dr Ishrat Hussain on May 3, 2018LAHORE: Former State Bank of Pakistan governor Dr Ishrat Hussain has said that all of Pakistan is still suffering from the systematic undermining of state institutions of the 1970s. He expressed his trust on the youth of Pakistan by saying that only the youth can bring the real change in the country. He was addressing […]
Pak Army announces scholarship for Baloch students on May 1, 2018LAHORE: Pakistan Army’s Southern Command has provided scholarship of Rs 6.8 million to 36 students of Balochistan studying in various evening programmes at Punjab University. In this regard, a cheque distribution ceremony was held at the committee room of the vice chancellor’s office on Monday. PU VC Professor Dr Nasira Jabeen, university officials and students […]