Karachi, a federal territory, to be or not to be? on September 12, 2020A debate is gaining momentum, both formal and informal in different social circles that making Karachi a federal territory will supposedly solve the century old problems due to its gradually loosing status of being “Commercial Hub” of the country. The ever deteriorating situation, increasing slums, illegal encroachments, vanishing green cover, rising crime, enmasse influx are […]
Radio Pakistan’s contractual employees likely to be laid off on August 21, 2020The contractual employees of Radio Pakistan have been going through the crucial moments these days. They have known for months, but they cling onto the hope that it won’t happen to them in ‘Naya Pakistan’. During being in the opposition on top of a shipping container, Khan’s claims for not to fire anyone from their jobs, […]
Sargodha University held significant Independence Day on August 14, 2020University of Sargodha celebrated 73rd Independence Day of Pakistan with full patriotic zeal, fervor and a renewed pledge to safeguard the motherland against any threat and hope for love and peace to follow. On this auspicious occasion, a flag hoisting ceremony was convened. The Vice Chancellor Dr Ishtiaq Ahmad hoisted the National Flag while the […]
DUHS employees protest over unpaid overtime and risk allowance on August 13, 2020The Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) has not paid overtime yet of all its employees including officers who have been working since the COVID 19 emergency was declared on March 24. According to detail, In March as an emergency had been declared in all hospitals across the country amid an outbreak of the Corona […]
Gender equality could enhance economic productivity on August 12, 2020August 12, 2020-Nationl and international scholars Wednesday stressed on empowering women with better education, being sensitive towards their health problems, ensuring equal job opportunities and respecting their rights. This was the consensus developed during a webinar organized by Sargodha University under the title of “Gender Equality and Women Empowerment: A Catalyst for Change in Pakistan” […]
Lifting lockdown might worsen the transmission of COVID-19 on August 11, 2020These moves might worsen the transmission of COVID-19 among the millions of people across the country. Withdrawing the lockdown will not bode well for Pakistan as we do not have sufficient evidence to determine when coronavirus transmission will reach its peak in the country and how long it will take to flatten the curve. The […]
Educationists recommend resetting educational goals for transformative education on August 7, 2020Sargodha: Nationl and International educationists recommended resetting educational goals for transformative education by bridging gap between latest research with practices, revisiting curricula, adopting latest teaching skills and approaches, instill commitment and inculcate values among teachers and students for establishing a sustainable society. A consensus on this was developed during the international online conference on “Educational […]
Sargodha University commemorated ‘Kashmir Siege Day’ in solidarity with Kashmiris on August 5, 2020Kashmir Siege Day was observed at Sargodha University against the Indian government’s move to unilaterally and illegally end the special status of Kashmir on August 5 last year. On the occasion, staff and faculty members staged a protest rally from Fountain Square to Maulabakhsh Auditorium in which participants held various placards and banners with slogans […]
Flood-hit Karachi is arguably a stark reminder of the Sindh government’s failure to prepare for torrential rains on July 31, 2020Torrential rains in the metropolis have receded after its spells accomplished, however, leaves innumerable serious issues behind it every year. Despite early warning issued by Met office, the civic authorities always fails to take timely actions and required arrangements to deal with it. After the first spell of rain in July 6 and onward recent […]
Flood-hit Karachi is arguably a stark reminder of the Sindh government’s failure to prepare for torrential rains on July 30, 2020Torrential rains in the metropolis have receded after its spells accomplished, however, leaves innumerable serious issues behind it every year. Despite early warning issued by Met office, the civic authorities always fails to take timely actions and required arrangements to deal with it. After the first spell of rain in July 6 and onward recent till […]