Eminent singer, actor and writer Ali Zafar on Tuesday led an autism awareness walk on The Mall in connection with World Autism Day which is marked on April 2. The walk was organized by the ASD Welfare Trust (ASDRC) in
The University of Management and Technology (UMT) held its 17th convocation with Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs Shah Mahmood Qureshi gracing the occasion as ‘Guest of Honour’ on Monday. More than 700 graduates were awarded degrees, of which 322 were
A majority of PhD candidates I have met in the last few years got enrolled or intended to enroll in the doctorate programme after failing to secure a job after their last academic degree. This might have been a favorable
Engineering universities should provide an adequate amount of engineers for the timely completion of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project, which is vital for the industrial and economic progress of the country, has said by industrial professionals during a meeting
University of Karachi (UoK) and International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Khawaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology (KFUEIT), Rahim Yar Khan on Monday. The agreement intends to promote
Yale expels student that was allegedly involved in bribing his way into the Ivy league university last year Yale University has cancelled the admission of a student whose family is allegedly accused of bribery worth $1.2m (£907,000) to ensure admission
Punjab University Vice Chancellor Prof Niaz Ahmad on Tuesday highlighted the role of higher education institutions in a nation’s progress, saying it was universities’ responsibility to guide the nation and its youth towards the right path.
Peter Tabichi, a Kenyan professor has won the prestigious Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize at a star-studded event held in Dubai, on Sunday. Tabichi, who teaches mathematics and physics was awarded a cash prize worth $1 million.
UNESCO celebrates the 21st of March as the World Poetry day to promote poetry across the world. Poetry is perhaps the most beautiful expression of one’s feelings, emotions and intent. It also is a way to reflect systemic undercurrents at
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) is organizing 14th All Pakistan HEC Intervarsity Women Cricket Championship from March 22-26, 2019 at Shalimar Cricket Ground, Islamabad. As many as 22 universities are participating in this Championship. The opening ceremony of the event