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Punjab revises fee collection policy for private medical colleges

Private medical colleges in Punjab will now have to collect the full tuition fee directly from students, according to a revised policy approved by the Provincial Admission Committee (PAC) on November 2, 2023. The new policy eliminates the need for

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Unknown armed intruders breach UoK security

The University of Karachi (UoK) was shaken on Wednesday as a group of unidentified individuals brazenly breached its security, asserting ownership claims over land affiliated with the Department of Architecture and Visual Studies. These intruders arrived on campus in a

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PMC and its sustained negative impact on Medical Education

On October 21, 2019, under the authority of the President of Pakistan, the Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC) Ordinance 2019 was promulgated. As part of this Ordinance, the Pakistan Medical & Dental Council ceased to exist and was replaced by PMC. This precipitous action

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Education and other non-priorities

Around the world, universities have multiple goals. Core among them remains teaching in degree programs to pass on knowledge, make (mostly) young adults understand the world we inhabit, elevate them to become capable of reasoning, and become contributing members of

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Islamabad Police to initiate self-defense course for citizens

Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police is conducting a self-defense course for people above 15 years of age. The course includes swimming classes, self-defense techniques, dry firing practice, and unarmed combatting classes. Considering the crime rate and the recent surge in

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IDP Education Pakistan Opens New Office in Lahore

International Development Program (IDP) Education Pakistan celebrated the grand opening of its new office in Johar Town, Lahore, on a momentous occasion. The ceremony was hosted by Mr Humayun Bin Akram, Country Director of IDP Education Pakistan, and attended by

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IJT demonstrates protest against DUET VC

Islami Jamiat-e-Talaba (IJT) on Tuesday demonstrated a protest against the management and vice-chancellor of the Dawood University of Engineering and Technology (DUET) demanding action against the VC who allegedly victimized students affiliated with the IJT. The protesting students were of

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Applications for UK Chevening Scholarships are Now open

The British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Jane Marriott, has urged mid-career individuals from Pakistan to consider applying for a transformative Chevening scholarships, providing them with the opportunity to pursue postgraduate studies in the United Kingdom. This year marks the 40th

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British Council launches Scotland Pakistan Scholarship 2023

The British Council and the Scottish Government have launched a new scholarship program for young women and girls in Pakistan. The Scotland Pakistan Scholarship 2023 is designed to help women from financially disadvantaged backgrounds pursue higher education in the fields

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IJT condemns DUET VC’s behavior in viral video

In a press conference held on Monday at Karachi Press Club, the students associated with Islami Jamiat-e-Talaba (IJT) condemned the Vice-Chancellor of Dawood University (DUET) for her alleged disrespectful behavior captured in a viral video. The IJT demanded an immediate apology from