Wednesday, January 2nd, 2019
Turkish ambassador calls on Chairman HEC
ISLAMABAD, JAN 02 (DNA) – The Higher Education Commission (HEC) wants to further strengthen academic relations with Turkish higher education institutions, as the two countries enjoy strong historical fraternal bonds at all levels. This was stated by Dr. Tariq Banuri, Chairman HEC while talking to Mr. Ihsan Mustafa Yurdakul, Ambassador of Turkey to Pakistan, who called on him at the Commission Secretariat on Wednesday. Banuri stressed the need for expanding the scope of collaborative endeavours between Pakistan and Turkey. He said Islamabad National University (INU) has been launched at theRead More
As Hong Kong tightens screws on rebellion, democracy moves further out of reach
HONG KONG, JAN 02 (DNA) “If this is the cup I must take, I will drink with no regret.” Benny Tai was defiant and emotional as he faced the court. Outside, he and his fellow defendants raised their fists and supporters displayed yellow umbrellas, the symbol of Hong Kong’s beleaguered pro-democracy movement. That movement is looking shakier than ever, as Tai and others begin the new year facing possible jail time — up to seven years in prison — for their roles in inspiring the 2014 Umbrella Movement, when tensRead More
NAB directed to investigate case related to additional tax on electricity, petrol
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar on Wednesday has directed National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to launch investigation into additional tax on electricity, petroleum case. A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice Saqib Nisar resumed the hearing of the case and ordered NAB probe the issue of gradual raise in petroleum prices. During the proceedings, NAB submitted the report regarding the issue, however, CJP disposed of the case, saying that the court can’t hear it further.
Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) reschedules its postponed exams
ISLAMABAD, JAN 01 (DNA): Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has rescheduled the dates of exams’ of the academic programs, which were earlier postponed due to different reasons. The exams earlier scheduled for 31st October, 1st, 2nd and 29th November, 2018 will now be held between January 8 to 11. According to the announcement by the Controller Exams, there will be no change in timing and exams centers. Roll number slips issued earlier will be accepted for participation in the exams. The University is making all possible efforts facilitating the studentsRead More