By Arsalan Haider

LAHORE: Lahoris defeated the fear of terrorism, as thousands of people thronged to parks and recreational places located across the provincial capital on all three days of Eidul Fitr, despite the recent terrorist attack in Gulshan-e-Iqbal Park. Lahoris, known for their wholeheartedness, never miss any opportunity to enjoy special occasions. Massive rush of citizens was […]

LAHORE: A number of Pakistanis studying in different universities in United Kingdom have become uncertain about their future after UK divorces European Union (EU). Students as well as their parents have raised serious concern over Brexit as they are uncertain of the future policies of the respective institutions. They said that they had contacted their […]

LAHORE: Youm-e-Ali (RA) was observed with peace, harmony and religious fervour amidst tight security in the provincial capital on Monday. Punjab government, police and other concerned authorities made foolproof security arrangements on the occasion, as thousands of officials belonging to police, rescue organizations and bomb disposal squads were deployed along the procession route as well […]

LAHORE: The Chief Minister’s Inspection Team’s (CMIT) report on tragic death of a student due to cardiac arrest at University of Management and Technology (UMT) has raised concerns and questions over the provision of medical facilities at campuses of private universities. Teachers, students and parents have raised serious concern over unavailability of first aid medical […]

LAHORE: Punjab University syndicate meeting on Saturday approved Rs 7.727 billion budget for the year 2016-17. Vice Chancellor Dr Mujahid Kamran presided over the syndicate meeting. The university expects a total grant of Rs 2.445 billion from Higher Education Commission, 33 percent of the total budget. In order to encourage research activities, the university has […]

LAHORE: Pakistan Railways Police on Friday morning broke into the city’s international sports venue, Royal Palm Golf and Country Club, and took charge of the premises despite stay orders in favour of the club’s management. The staff held a protest demonstration outside club on Canal Road while the management decided to file contempt of court […]

LAHORE: Delay in distribution of laptops under the Prime Minister Laptop Scheme (PMLS) Phase II is creating panic among students as Higher Education Commission (HEC) failed to deliver the laptops to students of several universities on time, Daily Times learnt on Monday. HEC had failed to distribute laptops announced in fiscal year 2015-16, even after […]

LAHORE: Punjab University Vice Chancellor Dr Mujahid Kamran’s legal authority to chair the Punjab University Syndicate remained the most heated discussion during 1720th meeting of the syndicate held on Saturday at PU New Campus. The syndicate members claimed the chairing of VC is legal and as per rules and regulations. Reliable sources told Daily Times […]

LAHORE: The Punjab government has allocated an overall amount of Rs 312.8 billion for different sections and projects of education sector in the provincial budget for 2016-17. However, Rs 47 billion has been specified for school education, Rs 13 billion for higher education, Rs 50 billion for upgradation of school buildings, 1.8 billion for non-formal […]