Weeklong Pakistan Maths Challenge to commence today on October 17, 2016LAHORE: With an aim to teach mathematics in a new and interesting manner, Pakistan Maths Challenge (PMC) is all set to teach mathematics to thousands of students across the country from today (Monday). The Pakistan Maths Challenge would see students compete in live, multi-player challenges. Students would be challenged with self-paced adaptive curriculum questions. 3P […]
Civil society sets up network for protection of rights activists on October 16, 2016LAHORE: Civil society organisations on Saturday announced the launch of Pakistan Human Rights Defenders Network (PHRDN), in response to the ever-increasing threats faced by individual human rights’ defenders and civil society organisations. Representatives of different civil society organisations, including Tanveer Jahan of Democratic Commission of Human Development (DCHD), Irfan Mufti of South Asia Partnership Pakistan […]
BISE starts rechecking of intermediate papers on October 15, 2016LAHORE: The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Lahore on Friday started the rechecking of intermediate part-one papers following the protest of students regarding the alleged miss marking. Thousands of students thronged into BISE Lahore office for filing the application regarding rechecking of their papers. However, the students were not being given proper receipts […]
Youm-e-Ashur observed with religious reverence on October 14, 2016LAHORE: Ashura was observed with reverence in the provincial metropolis and all processions on Wednesday ended peacefully after passing through their traditional routes. Processions were taken out from different imambargahs across the city where the participants paid homage to Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions for the supreme sacrifices they offered in Karbala. Thousands […]
PSCF condemns govt’s decision to restrict rights-based organisations on October 8, 2016LAHORE: The Pakistan Civil Society Forum (PSCF) on Friday strongly condemned restrictions, which the government has imposed on the non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and declared it a new form of martial law. The government in the wake of new rules and policies in fact was baring NGOs working for the upliftment of humanity, stated PCSF Convener […]
Laptops distributed among 38 PIFD students under PMLS on October 5, 2016 LAHORE: Laptop distribution ceremony for the students of Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design (PIFD) was held in its premises on Tuesday. Punjab Higher Education Minister Begum Zakiya Shahnawaz was chief guest on the occasion, where as many as 38 laptops were distributed among the short-listed students of PIFD under phase 2 of the […]
Ajoka screens adapted version of Dara at LUMS on October 4, 2016LAHORE: Ajoka Theatre on Monday organised the screening of its renowned theatre play ‘Dara’ (adapted version) in English language at the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS). The screening comprised a recording of Dara’s adaptation by the prestigious National Theatre of UK. The screening was followed by a conversation with writer and director of the […]
Business confidence in Pakistan rallies, survey reveals on October 2, 2016LAHORE: A latest global survey conducted by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) has revealed that Pakistan business confidence rallies despite the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) anguish, whereas the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) drives a clear rise in confidence for market. The survey titled […]
Ajoka Theatre celebrates 109th birth anniversary of Bhagat Singh on September 28, 2016LAHORE: Ajoka Theatre paid tribute to the great freedom fighter of sub-continent, Bhagat Singh, on his 109th birth anniversary by performing the famous play ‘Mera Rang De Basanti Chola’ on Tuesday at Alhamra. Team Ajoka, in collaboration with the Lahore Arts Council, performed two shows of theatre play, which depicted the life of Bhagat Singh […]
PSL champs bring trophy to LUMS on September 27, 2016 LAHORE: The champions of Pakistan Super League (PSL), Islamabad United, lead by their captain Misbahul Haq and head coach Dean Jones visited Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) on Monday as part of their trophy tour celebrations. LUMS Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Sohail Naqvi along with the faculty and students were present on occasion. […]