Teachers strongly react to HED’s new policy regarding selection of VCs on November 9, 2017LAHORE: The newly revised criteria for selection of vice chancellors of public sector universities is likely to stir a controversy, as the teaching community is not happy over the revision made by the Higher Education Department (HED). The new criteria for the selection of vice chancellors stated that a candidate for the position of vice […]
First International Youth Summit 2017 kicks off on November 7, 2017LAHORE: Focusing on peace, education and sustainability, the first International Youth Summit 2017 kicked off on Monday at the University of Lahore. The opening ceremony was attended by Punjab Higher Education Minister Syed Ali Raza Gillani, University of Lahore Vice Chancellor Prof Dr MH Qazi, District Council Narowal Chairman and IYSL Patron Ahmad Iqbal, Massey […]
The City School makes students envoys at mock UN on November 6, 2017LAHORE: The City School Model United Nations (CSMUN) concluded on Sunday at TCS Sports Complex with a colourful award ceremony. Former education minister Mian Imran Masood, GIFT University Rector Dr Fakharul Islam, The City School Regional Director Iram Yousuf and students from different educational institutions attended the ceremony. Awards were distributed among best performers of […]
Oldest learning seat has lowest number of student hostels on November 3, 2017LAHORE: Shortage of hostels at the Government College University (GCU) has irked students, as only 20 percent of the total enrolled students can avail the facility, leaving all other students belonging to other cities at the mercy of private hostels, Daily Times learnt on Thursday. According to data available with Daily Times, there are a […]
Educational institutions urged to teach insurance management system on June 13, 2017LAHORE: Insurance industry veteran, Muhammad Ishaque Khan, has urged the government, insurance companies and educational institutions to teach insurance management education to the youth to create better employment opportunities for thousands of students. Muhammad Ishaque Khan, who is serving the insurance industry of the country since 1951, has been part of the leading insurance companies. […]
Govt allocates Rs 635bn for ADP on June 3, 2017LAHORE: The Punjab government has allocated Rs 635 billion for the Annual Development Programme (ADP) for the fiscal year 2017-18. Under the ADP 2017-18, Rs 15 billion have been allocated for Khadim-e-Punjab Kissan Package, Rs 15 billion for Prime Minister’s SDG Programme, Rs 3 billion for SME Credit Scheme, Rs 5 billion for Regional Development […]
Blue-eyed officials enjoying lucrative posts at VU on April 9, 2017LAHORE: Favouritism and nepotism rule the roost at the Virtual University (VU) as several blue-eyed officials have been appointed at key posts, Daily Times has learnt. Since its inception in 2002, several blue eyed officials have been appointed on lucrative posts, both administrative and academic. Recent appointments of Director (Administration) Ahmar Qazi, Director (Campuses) Farhan […]
Coveted food fest concludes successfully on April 3, 2017LAHORE: With all its colours, food and delicious tastes, Lahore Eat 2017 concluded on Sunday as all the visitors appreciated the festival which provided them a chance to try different cuisines and specialties under one roof. From BBQ to the delicious Chinese and roadside Chapli Kabab, everything was included in the wide variety which was […]
Calling all foodies! on April 1, 2017LAHORE: Specialising in tastes, spices and flavors, the Lahore Eat 2017 for food lovers kicked off on Friday at Fortress Stadium as thousands of citizens belonging to all ages and walks of lives thronged the premises on the first day in search of their favorite food. Jointly organised by Latitude and Chapra Khan Omari of […]
VU staff awaits service structure for last 15 years on March 24, 2017LAHORE: Since the inception of the Virtual University in 2002, its employees are working on contractual basis and they are awaiting implementation of service structure for the last 15 years. Established in 2002 as a federally chartered university, the varsity works under the Information minister, with president of Pakistan as its chancellor and the Information […]