Only a 21-gun salute, no official ceremonies, on Quaid’s birthday on December 26, 2017LAHORE: The birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah observed here on Monday as the citizens paid tribute to the father of the nation. The day marked different activities including conferences, cake cutting ceremonies and other activities which paid homage to Jinnah whose efforts resulted in the creation of Pakistan. Like every year, the day […]
Archenholds, world’s longest telescope and Einstein on December 23, 2017LAHORE: In 1915, Albert Einstein was invited to give a public lecture at the Archenhold Observatory, in Berlin-Treptow. That was when the physicist first shared with the public his views on relativity. This was disclosed by Fred Archenhold, whose family owns the observatory and recently celebrated the centenary of Einstein’s public lecture on relativity, on […]
Public schools’ heads to protest if action against them continues on December 12, 2017LAHORE: Senior teachers of Punjab public schools on Monday threatened to protest if government will not hire more staff in the government schools. Talking to Daily Times on Monday, Chairman Action Committee Punjab Government Schools Senior Staff Association Hafiz Abdul Nasir pointed out the shortage of staff at public sector schools including principals, subject specialists […]
Book highlighting issues faced by diaspora launched at LSE on December 9, 2017LAHORE: A book highlighting the issues faced by Pakistani migrants titled: ‘The Pakistani Diaspora: Corridors of Opportunity and Uncertainty’ was launched on Friday at the Lahore School of Economics (LSE). The event was organised by the Center on International Migration, Remittances, and Diaspora (CIMRAD). Rector LSE Dr Shahid Amjad Chaudhry, Professor of Economics and Director […]
More financial irregularities in NCA come to light on December 4, 2017LAHORE: Several cases of financial embezzlement have come to light at the National College of Arts (NCA), Daily Times has learnt. Officials of NCA had filed applications under the Right to Information Ordinance to access documents involving alleged cases of corruption, irregular hiring and dubious award of contracts. According to documents available with Daily Times, […]
Ajoka’s new play receives standing ovation on November 30, 2017LAHORE: Based on true stories, Ajoka Theatre’s latest presentation “Intizaar” (The Wait) premiered at Alhamra, succeeding in getting critical and public acclaim. Prominent personalities from different walks of lives, including human rights, judiciary and fine arts, visited the two day presentation of the theatre and lauded its theme, message and performances by the star cast. […]
Normalcy prevails in city as protests come to an end on November 28, 2017LAHORE: The protesters, including members of Tehreek Labaik Ya Rasool Allah (TLYR), dispersed and vacated protest sit-in sites across the provincial capital after their leadership in Islamabad called for ending the protest on Monday. However, a group with name of Tehreek-e-Sirat-e-Mustaqeem Pakistan continued their protest sit-in at Charing Cross. The blocked roads on Monday morning […]
Politicians reluctant to confront religious issues, say speakers at Faiz Festival on November 20, 2017LAHORE: Speakers at the session ‘Politics, Activism and the Way Forward’ during the last day of the 3rd Faiz International Festival 2017′ Sunday said that politicians were reluctant to confront religious issues in Pakistan. They said that the ongoing sit-in in Islamabad was the failure of the government. The session was part of last day […]
Youngsters urged to learn Faiz’s philosophy on November 18, 2017LAHORE: 3rd International Faiz Festival kicked off with enthusiastic performances of Ajoka Theatre on Friday at the Alhamra Arts Council. The event was inaugurated by Human Rights Activist I.A. Rehman; thousands of people including a large number of youngsters flocked to attend it. In conversation with Daily Times after the inauguration, I.A. Rehman commented, “Faiz […]
The City School holds Ravi Debating Championship on November 14, 2017LAHORE: The City School’s Ravi Debating Championship with the patronage of Debating Society of Pakistan concluded on Monday at The City School Ravi Campus, Johar Town. Minister for Special Education Chaudhry Shafiq was the chief guest on the occasion. The three-day event was participated by 400 students belonging to 45 schools from across Pakistan. The […]