Tag: Education
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Educational Excursion: Students and Teachers Visit Lok Virsa Museum and Pakistan Monument
Islamabad, [7-12-2024] – Today, a group of enthusiastic students, teachers, and staff from The Teachers School Chakwal embarked on an educational excursion to the Lok Virsa Museum and Pakistan Monument in Islamabad. The trip, organized with the special assistance of the Principal Information Officer (MOIB), aimed to provide students with a unique opportunity to explore…
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Lebanon Announces Decision to Suspend in-person Classes in Beirut
BEIRUT: On Sunday, the Lebanese Education Ministry announced they would be suspending in-person classes in Beirut until December, due to ‘safety’ concerns after air strikes from Israel. According to an Al Arabiya report, Abbas Halabi, the Minister for Education issued a statement announcing that schools and other technical institutes will no longer be conducting “in-person…
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The Double Standard in Society Regarding Women’s Education
In today’s world, women’s education is often celebrated as a symbol of progress. Across communities, support for women’s empowerment through education is widely vocalized. People share posts on social media, attend gatherings, and celebrate the educational pursuits of the women around them. However, beneath this visible support lies a troubling contradiction: while society champions the…
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PAPA honors Fauzia Kasuri for Meritorious Services
WASHINGTON: Educationist and political figure, Fauzia Kasuri, has been honored for her meritorious services to the community by the Pakistan American Press Association (PAPA), in Washington, D.C. Kasuri, who is known for her political affiliations to the PTI and PSP, is a former political figure having announced her retirement from politics in 2018. At the…
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Celebrations of World Health Day 2024 at PGGA Headquarters
Pakistan Girl Guides Association National Headquarters celebrated World Health Day at its NHQ in collaboration with the World Health Organization Pakistan on 17th April 2024. More than 150 Guides (6 to 16 years old) participated. The theme of the Day was “My Health My Right”. During the event, Girls had the opportunity to experience enjoyable…
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Aitchison College | Principal Resigns from Post over Fee Waiver Scandal
LAHORE: Michael A. Thomson, principal of the renowned Aitchison College for Boys has decided to step down from his position, after the fee waiver scandal involving former Federal Minister Ahad Cheema’s sons, Eisa Ahad Cheema and Mustafa Ahad Cheema. In a letter addressed to the Aitchison College staff, Thomson said that a “continuation of very…
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Aitchison College | Fees waived for sons of Ahad Cheema Associate of PM Shehbaz Sharif
LAHORE: The rules and regulations of Aitchison College have been flouted as tuition fees for the sons of former Federal Minister Ahad Cheema, a close friend and associate of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, have been pardoned without the approval of the Board of Governors (BoG) after Governor Punjab Balighur Rehman issued a letter misusing his…
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The Future of Pakistan: Aspirations and Challenges
Pakistan, a country with a rich history and a promising future, stands at a crucial juncture in its development. As it strides toward the 21st century, Pakistan faces a plethora of opportunities and challenges that will significantly shape its destiny. This essay explores the potential pathways for the future of Pakistan, taking into account its…
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Exploring Sustainable Innovation in Lightweight Engineering – University of Birmingham Dubai
“Lightweight engineering is the future of sustainable innovation, where we strive to maximize performance while minimising environmental impact.” A transformative event unfolded at the prestigious University of Birmingham, Dubai. A seminar was conducted on the topic of lightweight engineering for sustainable innovation, with a collaboration between Dassault Systèmes, LaunchTech, and the University of Birmingham, Dubai.…
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Educated But Unemployed Youth Say They Will Need to Leave the Country
Afghanistan: Youth say they are concerned about the lack of work in the country and called on the Islamic Emirate to provide Jobs. Fardin, 26, graduated from the law and political sciences faculty; he said that unemployment has frustrated him and if this situation continues, he will inevitably leave his homeland and take the path…