The Prime Minister has directed for early establishment of IT Institutes in under-developed areas to equip the youth with the latest knowledge and skill.
Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has called for early establishment of IT Institutes in under-developed areas to equip the youth with the latest knowledge and skill.
Chairing a meeting in Islamabad he directed that preference for setting up such institutions should be given to places where infrastructure in the shape of University or College is already available. The Prime Minister asked the Ministry of Information Technology to conduct fresh survey of various under-developed areas on urgent basis to determine the exact needs for the IT Institutes and Universities. The Secretary Information Technology said that twenty thousand IT graduates are being produced annually.
 

Hamdard University holds its 15th Convocation
Karachi: Chancellor Hamdard University Senator S.M. Zafar has said that, some people thought that terrorism could be controlled by strengthening the law, the secrete agencies and judicial system but in his view terrorism could be curbed by spreading education in the country. “Peace can be achieved through the book and through bombs:, he added. He said that knowledge and technology had made tremendous progress and the modern surgery was touching those sensitive parts of the body, which was unthinkable some times back. Now operation of even views of brain was being done very precisely, the maintained. “ There is a shortage of money and knowledge also in our country and we are logging very hind in education, he said, adding; A new approach is being rising in the world that the renowned universities of the world such as Harvard University and Oxford are entering into other countries and spreading education there. More than 20 such universities are working in China. He said, The India was also thinking on there lines and made a law in this connection of to facilitate foreign universities to work in India. We should also think about it and make necessary law for it, he observed. Our Students who study in foreign and spend “ Lot of money on acquiring education would get relief and get good education in our own country in lesser amount because of getting facility of good education by foreign universities in their own country, he maintained. Lamenting the absence of Chief Guest of convocation, who has not come because of his urgent official work he said that there no more urgent work then education. He made a born blind girl Sara, who was a law graduate, sit on the chair of Chief Guest. He said that Hamdard University was the only private university which gave degrees on the same day of convocation. In future Hamdard University’s degrees would be computerized and put on internet in order to end any possibility of fake degrees. However no Hamdard University degree was fake so far, he added.
Earlier vice chancellor, Hamdard University, Prof; Dr. Nasim A Khan submitted annual report of university at the convocation. Total 1388 degrees were given in convocation, 71 0 regular student of 88 in absence in faculties of Hamdard University. Hamdard University Gold Medals were given to 33 students on their best academic performance and Shaheed Hakim Mohammad Said Gold Medals were given to 8 best students of the university. Mrs. Sadia Rashid, President, Hamdard Foundation Pakistan offered vote of thanks. Besides nuclear scientist Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan, elite of the city, foreign diplomats, educationist, distinguished guest, parents, teachers and students in a large number attended the convocation.

 

More than 4000 Students waiting for Admit Cards to Appear in the Exams 

 RAWALPINDI: Matriculation exams are going to kick off on Saturday in Rawalpindi under Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE), however, more than 4000 students have not been given admit cards as yet. Boards officials said that government of Punjab introduced online system to conduct matriculation papers but complained that the system countered many errors.
They said the official website of BISE Rawalpindi is not updated, adding that over 4000 students could not be issued admit cards, resulting in troubles for pupils.

 

بی ایس پروگرام 2007 کے طلبہ جن کا داخلہ 2006میں ہوا ہے انہیں امتحانات وجانچ کے قوانین 2002 کے کتابچے کے مطابق ہی جانچا جائے گا، اعلامیہ
کراچی (اسٹاف رپورٹر) جامعہ کراچی کے رجسٹرار کے اعلامیہ کے مطابق رئیس کلیہ جات کے ایک اجلاس میں فیصلہ کیا گیا ہے کہ بی ایس پروگرام 2007 کے طلبہ جن کا داخلہ 2006میں ہوا ہے انہیں امتحانات وجانچ کے قوانین 2002 کے کتابچے کے مطابق ہی جانچا جائے گا۔اجلاس میں سال 2006-7 کے داخل شدہ طلبہ کے ڈویژن سسٹم کے حوالے سے فیصلہ کیا گیا کہ پہلی ڈویژن 60% فیصد اور زائد نمبروں پر ہوگی جبکہ دوسری 45% فیصد پر دی جائے گی جبکہ% 45سے کم نمبر حاصل کرنے والے کو عمومی طور پر فیل قرار دیاجائے گا۔واضح رہے کہ 2007 اور 2008 میں داخلہ لینے والے طلبہ پر وہی قوانین لاگو ہوں گے جو بی ایس 2008 کے طلبہ کے لئے منظو رکئے گئے ہیں۔
 

 

Ebrahim Qasim praises Aagahi Adult Literacy Programme by National Foods & TCF
Educations gives confidence, says Haseen Fatima appreciating Aagahi Programme	Our vision is to see a literate Pakistan in the shortest possible time, Rayed Afzal MD LPF

National Foods Ltd. 's Aagahi Adult Literacy Programme successfully completes 8th phase
Karachi: Pakistan's leading multi-category food company, National foods limited (NFL), today announced the successful completion of the 8th phase of its Aagahi Adult Literacy Programme. This programme is being run in partnership with The Citizens Foundations (TCF) and Literate Pakistan Foundation (LPF). The announcement was made at a special certificate distribution ceremony attended by a large number of students and teachers from the programme.

Speaking at the event Mr. Abdul Majeed, Chairman National Foods Limited, explained how ALP was first run at the National Foods factories way back in the year 2000. The acope was later incerased. He said, " I feel such programmes can be levereged to make a widespread positive impact on the lives of illiterate people in the country. our costs are very low, because we involve the community. We can make any one person literate for about Rs. 400.. The problem is that the scale of the problem is not highlighed. Create awareness; motivate people to step forward and do something. More people should come forward for this cause. We do not ned to look for big grants or anything like that. You, me can sit together and do it. All we need is awareness."

 

Mr. Rayed Afzal, Managing Director of Educational Assessment System & training East) and founder of Literate Pakistan Foundation (LPF), said, "Illiteracy is national problem of Pakistan. Our vision is to see a literate Pakistan in the shortest possible time. LPF is here to motivate organizations and individuals at national and global levels who are interested in eradicating illiteracy in Pakistan. Our Organizations supplies books, training and guidance required to setup a literacy centre. We critically supervise and analytically measure the pace of performance towards the achievment of our predetermined objectives."

Mr. Abdul Majeed Chairman National Food Limited

Mr. Ateed Riaz, Founder Director, The Citizens Foundations (TCF), shared, " The TCF collaboration for Adult Literacy Programme with Literate Pakistan Foundation and National Foodsstarted in March 2005. However, 2010 was a special year, in which the program was scaled up across all four TCF regions, and was included as part of management's key performance indicators. In 2010 alone, the porgram was run in three back to back cycles, helping 2300 women to read and write. In 2011 we intend to continue our growth momentum around TCF schools."
The Aagahi Adult Literacy Programme consists of four books (three Urdu and one basic arithmetic book) developed by Literate Pakistan Foundation. This course is called Jugnoo Sabaq and can be taught in shor span of three months at two hours per day for six days a week. On successful completion, a previously illiterate person can read and write Urdu and do simple arithmetic. This is possible via a special phonetic system of teaching. Teachers are trained by LPF. TCF provides schools premises and teachers while National Foods bears cost of the books and stipends for the teachers.
National Foods Limited (NFL), founded in 197, is today Pakistan's leading catagory Food company with over 250 different products in 12 categories. NFL is dedicated to improving the well-being of society through continuous development of innovative food products and through a wide - ranging coorporte social responsibility programme.

 

شیخ الجامعہ وفاقی اردو یونیورسٹی پروفیسر ڈاکٹر محمد قیصر نے جامعہ اردو کی سینٹ کے فیصلے کی روشنی میں شعبہ ابلاغ عامہ کی پروفیسر ڈاکٹر سیمی نغمانہ طاہر کو رئیسِ کلیہ فنون(ڈین آف آرٹس) نامزد کر دیا
کراچی (اسٹاف رپورٹر) پروفیسر ڈاکٹر سیمی نغمانہ طاہرنے اپنی ذمہ داریا ں سنبھال لی ہیں، انہوں نے جامعہ کراچی کے شعبہ ابلاغِ عامہ میں امتیازی نمبروں سے کامیابی حاصل کی اور کچھ عرصے جامعہ کراچی کے شعبہ ابلاغِ عامہ میں تدریسی خدمات بھی انجام دی پروفیسر ڈاکٹر سیمی نغمانہ طاہر نے جامعہ کراچی سے پی ایچ ڈی کی سند حاصل کی انہوں نے بلوچستان یونیورسٹی کے شعبہ ابلاغِ عامہ کی بنیاد بھی رکھی اور عرصہ 21 سال تک صدر شعبہ رہیں ۔

 

 

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KARACHI: Mr. Saqib Masood, President, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan, Mr. Fuad Azim Hashimi, President, Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance, Mr. Ebrahim Yacoob Sidat, FCA, Country Managing Partner Ernst & Young Ford Rhodes Sidat Hyder and others at the seminar on "Code of Corporate Governance & Way Forward" at ICAP House, Clifton. LADIESFUND® ENTREPRENEURSHIP CONFERENCE:       “Invest in Yourself”   Karachi: The LADIESFUND® Entrepreneurship Conference educated and trained almost 700 participants, both male and female, to become future entrepreneurs. Organized by The Dawood Capital Management Ltd. (DCM), the Conference was held on Sep 25, 2010, 2.30 pm to 6 pm at the Hotel Avari Towers, and proved to be an exciting prospect for all. Our rockstar panel included the likes of the phenomenal Ms. Nilofer Saeed (Hobnob/N’Eco’s/Copper Kettle), Ms. Sameera Raja (Canvas Art Gallery), Ms. Selina Rashid (Lotus Client Management and PR), Ms. Muna Siddiqui (Craft Company), Mr Mohammad Javed (Café Student/Student Biryani) and Mr. Amir Adnan, who enlightened the event with their success stories and experiences. Ms. Tara Uzra Dawood, Chief Executive Officer of DCM, had earlier stated that the firm is very excited about promoting entrepreneurship in Pakistan which would not only aid in strengthening the nation’s workforce, but will also encourage the people to become future leaders. Speaking on this occasion, she said, “We are very excited to build a forum for entrepreneurship which will strengthen a country like Pakistan. At this conference, we will provide insight and practical knowledge, and also guide budding and mid-career entrepreneurs to the next level of success.”

The Society for Promotion of Arabic Language (SPAL) was established in February 1973 for the purpose of popularizating the Language of Holy Quran and of our Exalted Prophet(Peace be upon Him), in the metropolitan city of Karachi. The society has been registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. Since its inception it has conducted regular courses to equip the desiring individuals with the language skills for different levels of proficiency. The Society has all along tried to spread the knowledge of Arabic language usingup-to-date techniques and skills of linguistic education. So far, ovar 28000 students have been educated and awarded certificates after successful completion of Basic, Advanced and Quranic Courses.

“If someone wants to be a successful entrepreneur then he or she should not only be passionate about the idea but also produce products that differentiate them from the competitors,” said Gordon James Gorman, general manager of Avari Towers Hotel, adding that successful entrepreneurs “should come out of their comfort zone and put all their efforts into the business”. Tara Uzra Dawood added, the aim of the conference was to serve as “a platform for shared ideas and experiences in order to help future entrepreneurs start their businesses and mid-career entrepreneurs to scale up effectively”.
LEC 2010 was live-streamed on the website, courtesy of the LADIESFUND® wi-tribe.
“Proud to have been part of this endeavour and meeting all the very amazing panelists,who each brought something special to the event,” said Muna Siddiqui.
The insight of all panelists was much appreciated, but in particularly Amir Adnan, Muhammad Javed and Nilofer Saeed brought practicality and wit in equal combination to the event.
“It was an absolute pleasure being part of the event,” stated Amir Adnan, who also designed a glamorous LADIESFUND® pink tie for the senior management of DCM and First Dawood Group.

“I enjoyed hearing about Mr. Student Biryani,” added Nilofer. “he reminded me of Mr. Edhi,” commenting on his introduction of spirituality into the panel discussion and the need for entrepreneurs to have faith.
Sindh Minister for Tourism Shazia Marri and advisor to Sindh Chief Minister Sharmilla Farooqui also graced the occasion.
DCM plans to start LADIESFUND® Scholarships and Fellowships to successful candidates. One of these is the “LADIESFUND® Mishal Fellowship” which is being given with the sole objective of launching a nationwide search for budding talent at the grass root level to help, design and run “LADIESFUND® App” being developed for cell phones to educate girls who have limited access to schooling in their village.
The Fellowship winner will be granted a sum of Rs. 100,000/= as a prize money, of which Rs. 50, 000/= will be handed over at the up-coming LADIESFUND® Women Entrepreneurship Awards Ceremony, to be held on March 5, 2011 (tentative). The remaining 50,000/= will be paid at the end of the winner’s one year tenure as a Fellow and upon her completion of a winning proposal for that year. Moreover, the LADIESFUND® also proudly declares the “LADIESFUND® Nadira Hyder Zaidi” 2 year Scholarship for postgraduate study at the Karachi University.
These Awards are scheduled to be presented to winners at the 2011 LADIESFUND® Women’s Entrepreneurship Awards, tentatively scheduled for March 5, 2011.

 

Best Academies

 

KN Academy is located in the financial/commercial hub of Pakistan, the city of Karachi. KN Academy is one of the best Academies in the region with unmatched facilities in the state-of-art for Academics, curricular and co-curricular activities with unrivalled opportunities to excel in Academics & personality Development.

 

 

A man with a Vision Khalil Ahmed Nainitalwala, Chairman - KN Educational Society   "Success as blessed to me in my business ventures prompted me to probe into ways and means of expressing my gratitude to Allah. In this process I was obsessed by the fact that education is the main engine for the progress of mankind and was moved by the inhuman dearth of quality Educational Institutions in the Country. For addressing this situation, the KN Educational Society was established in 1998 as a voluntary social program NOT FOR PROFIT. All incomes of the society are mandated and pumped back into the cause of education. The society enjoys the support of many distinguished scientists and outstanding notable educationlists on its advisory council. Promptly after the creation of the society, work on its first project-The KN Academy was started in 1998 and completed in a record time of 18 months early in the year 2000 A.D. Right from the planning stage KN Academy is ordained to play the role of The Premier Educational institution in the region and has been provided with all requisites for delivering the mandate. Over the next few years, in furtherance of its mission, the Society shall be imparting quality education virtually free of cost to the less fortunate masses through several schools planned for the low-income groups in Urban and Rural areas. KN Educational society seeks no grants or donations from outside and is dedicated to promotion of education as a voluntary service to mankind & not for worldly profit."

 

 

KN Academy has notable scientists and educationlist on the Advisory council of KN Educational Society as well as unrivalled faculty members' profile. It provides with the facilities of international standards. While, Faculty is studded with members having track records as the successful leaders of their respective fields. The overall implementation of the policy objective, the Executive management functions are vested in the Co-Chairman Mr. Junaid Khalil Nanitalwala and management of academics and other Co-curricular & Extracurricular Activities are vested in the team of highly qualified and outstanding teachers under the Principal Brig (R) Hafiz Qari Fayouz-ur-Rehman.

 

Globally recognized Cambridge curriculum is adopted by the Academy for 'O' and 'A' levels. KN Academy is also an authorized education center of The Fourth R U.S.A. each student certified by The Fourth R U.S.A. and will get certificate at the end of academic year.
 

The institution practices modern learning techniques like Audio-visual Teaching Aids with state of the art facilities such as Extensive Laboratories separately for Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Computer, Fully equipped, Up to-date Audio-visual Library complex.

 

 

Students are encouraged to participate at various platforms available within the academy i.e. Literary Society, Debating Society, Dramatic Society, and the Science Club. Huge Centrally Air-conditioned Auditorium with all modern paraphernalia for over 1000 People.

 

The Academy offers a well furnished hostel for Residential School. main campus of the Academy has a modern hostel of International Standards to accommodate 350 resident scholars. It has separate well-furnished dormitories with a compliment for every five (5) student; each dormitory has a set of washroom & bathroom maintained in a peak order. To cater for the health care has a 4-bed clinic with a qualified doctor physician and his team. Relaxation and entertainment is an important part of the boarders, for this purpose each floor is provided with an room with a wide screen T.V. Campus has a well-furnished and thoroughly equipped dinning hall, which serve variety of healthy and nutritious, balanced diet four times a day. The hostel affairs are supervised by a highly experienced house master a warden & Associate & supporting staff. A Tuck shop is provided in the campus to meet the daily needs of the students.

 

 

The role of physical fitness and spirit of sportsmanship can never be over-emphasized. The students of Academy are therefore provided with a host of sports facilities in the State-of-Art and standards unmatched by others. Such facilities include Gymnasium, Skating Rink, Basket Ball, Table Tennis Room, and Tennis courts of international standards encourages the students to relax and explore themselves in sports.

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The Annual Concert of Beacon House School System , Clifton Campus Karachi