Undoubtedly, education is the gateway to a country’s success, which enlightens and boosts its economy, sovereignty and progress. Malaysia is an admirable example that has dragged itself into the category of the developed. Literary rate has flown up to 95 percent due to wisely formation of educational policies. That is the reason their economy and […]
In the entire world, child labour has become a major issue and it has become a threatening problem in third world countries like Pakistan. This international problem is getting intense with every passing day because a large number of children are forced to do labour jobs, which is completely against the law. Approximately 11 million […]
Plight of students in Pakistan In every country of the globe, students always complete their education in a field of their own interest and establish their professional career in that particular field. But the situation is entirely different in Pakistan. In Pakistan, the objectives of students while choosing a course are that whether this study […]
Love for Books: What impedes our students to develop critical thinking? Critical thinking is an essential skill that enables one to differentiate between right and wrong, rational and illogical and of course between true and false. It is this very skill that develops and hones sense of judgment, whets the ability to think clear and […]
The Bureau of ECA to host over 40 Fulbright students from Sub-Saharan African countries The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State will host more than 40 Fulbright students from sub-Saharan African countries at a leadership and re-entry seminar at the University of Texas at Austin, April 10-15, 2012. […]
Not surprisingly a large number of public-sector schools are lacking basic facilities, including clean drinking water and seating arrangements. The incumbent, following the lines of previous governments, is spending larger portion of budget on defence projects. On the other side, it has not had funds for education sector. Although basic education must be top priority […]
Certain circles believe militancy is being brought under control, as the security forces are making claims that the battle against extremists is meeting with success, in Northwestern areas, bordering with Afghanistan. However, the ground situation is not looked like and false sense of security should give way to a pragmatic outlook. The coordinated attacks on […]
Right to education and social accountability: Experts call for implementation of article 25-A ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a seminar urged people to make respective provincial governments accountable for legislation on ensuring quality education for all as promised in the constitution through article 25-A of 18th amendment. They also stressed on firm implementation of legislation, increased educational […]
PM Gilani lays the foundation-stone of Mirpur University of Sciences and Technology Azad Jammu and Kashmir: (Monday, March 12, 2012) Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani here today while laying the foundation stone of Mirpur University of Sciences and Technology said that development of Azad Jammu and Kashmir has always been at the top of his […]
Dilemma of students in Pakistan In every region of the world, students always complete their education in a field of their own interest and establish their professional career in that particular field. Nevertheless, the case is different with the students in Pakistan. The main objective of students in Pakistan is to select such a course […]
US-Iraq Joint Committee on Education and Cultural Cooperation’s second meeting planned on Feb 21 Washington: (Thursday, February 16, 2012) The United States Department of State announced today that the second meeting of the US – Iraq Joint Coordination Committee on Educational and Cultural Cooperation (JCC) will be held in Washington D.C at US State Department […]
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How could good governance be introduced at micro-level? Seminar on Saturday Excise and Taxation departments are generally perceived as one of the most corrupt government departments in Pakistan. The journey of Excise and Taxation Department of Islamabad under the supervision of a mid-career civil servant, Dr Ehtasham Anwar, from one such department to that of […]