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ber 05, 2009October 12 e-edition Vol.
Pakistans first newspaper dedicated to education
Stephen Hawking up title NDON: Acclaimed wheelchair-bound scientist Stephen Hawking is to hand over his top
mbridge University job this week, the prestigious seat of learning said on Wednesday.
wking, whose book A Brief History of Time became an international best-seller, is standingn as Cambridges Lucasian professor of mathematics at the age of 67, as stipulated in the
ms of the post.Hawking, who suffers from motor neurone disease, will continue to work with
university after his last day in the professorship on Wednesday, a university spokesman
d. The new Lucasian pro fessor wi l l be announced short ly .
vious holders of the post, founded by parliamentarian Henry Lucas in 1663, include Sir
c Newton, Charles Babbage, Sir Joseph Larmor and Sir James Lighthill. Hawking has
eved worldwide fame for his research, writing and television documentaries despite suffer-
since the age of 21 from motor neurone disease that has left him disabled and dependent on
ice synthesizer.
Its just not a tribute to you teachers,
its just not a warmths of our hearts,
its not just a special attention for you,its like the whole potential,
what we are paying to you,
because of your efforts u know us,
and even we know who we are,
You taught us how to get faith in us,
You build up us confidence boost up,
and because of you we always feel,
our comfortable and easy,
We would like to say one thing at last,
miss/sir you have made my past,
a beautiful past and you have made us fast,or we would have been standing apart in the row of last
hawar, Oct 2: Following objections from lawmakers, Acting Speaker
he NWFP Assembly Khushdil Khan Thursday referred to an assem-
committee the Education Ministry's directive asking the primary and
dle schools to purchase a set of encyclopedia books.
explanation by Minister for Higher Education Sardar Hussain Ba-
couldn't satisfy the opposition members and mover of the adjourn-
nt motion. PPP parliamentary leader Abdul Akbar Khan earlier drew
attention of the House towards the Education Ministry's directive to
mary and middle schools in the province to purchase the encyclope-
which he felt would benefit a few people instead of students. "The
ernment is concentrating on improving schooling. It has authorisedParents Teachers Council (PTC) comprising five to six people to
et of encyclopedia books: National writing contest 09
Education department under fire in NWFP Assemblypurchase equipment for libraries, laboratories according to
own requirements," the minister replied but the mover was q
remind the minister that they had no objection to it but w
government had issued letters to schools binding them to pu
the encyclopedia set.
Saqibullah Chamkani supported the mover and suggested
own party's minister not to make purchase of precious encycl
compulsory, but instead provide teachers to schools that lack
JUI-F's Mufti Kifayatullah made a similar demand. Forme
minister and PML-N parliamentary leader Pir Sabir Shah cl
that 90 percent of school funds were being misused, particula(Continued on page, 14 Click here )
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AMABAD: Modern education system would be imple-
ted in Madaris with their own religious education and
ees of these Madaris would be recognised in all the edu-
nal institutions, Interior Minister Rehman Malik told
media after meeting with scholars at his office on Tues-
The government and the Madaris of five schools of
ght agreed to modernise the Madaris education system
restore its dignity. The agreement was finalised here at
Interior Ministry among Malik and representatives of
zim-ul-Madaris Ehle Sunnat, Wafaq-ul-Madaris Arabia,
aq-ul-Madaris Al-Salfia, Wafaq-ul-Madaris Shia and
ta Al-Madaris.
k said it was agreed in the meeting that the educational
ds of all the five schools of thought would be registered
der to give recognition to the degrees of these Madaris.
des, an Inter Madaris Board, superior than these boards
d be set up to attest their degrees as well as to review
educational system of Madaris.He said under the agree-
t all the Madaris would register themselves with the
r Madaris Board and those who would not get registra-
would not to be allowed to function. He said as many as
00 Madaris had registered themselves with the govern-
t while 5,000 others would soon be registered under the
ement.
aid under the deal, the Madaris would function like pri-
educational institutions which would not only restore
r dignity but also give respect to the students of the
aris.He said he would take on board all political parties
he matter, besides the four chief ministers and other
eholders would be consulted in this regard. Those who
nded the meeting included Mufti Munib-ur-Rehman, Dr
a-ur-Rehman, Jawad Haideri and others.
Islamabad: National Book Foundation (NBF) would award Rs 1.2 million t
best writers of kids' literature in 'National Writing Competition 2009-10'. A
Sajid, Assistant Director NBF told this news agency that writers can send
October 31 three copies of their writing material in English, Urdu and regi
language alongwith their CV. The writing competition is aimed at promotiliterature, developing reading habits, increasing harmony among children,
ents and teachers and creating children interest in additional reading mat
and textbooks, she informed.
Giving details of the competition, the director said, those books which were
any competition of NBF, would not be eligible for entry again. Fresh and n
writings will be given preference. Afshan said that the detailed advertisem
carrying criteria for the competition has been published through print med
week. A total of 48 awards in various categories would be given to winning
ers. The first winner would bag Rs 40,000, second Rs 30,000, third Rs 20,00
the fourth would get Rs 10,000 respectively. Under the competition, books
dren aged between four to sixteen years in three different categories would
included under topics of science and technology, social sciences, social valu
pictorial stories.
Science and technology group include the category of everyday sciences, he
and nutrition, earth and atmosphere, environmental issues and its solution
preparation against calamities, games and quizzes. In Social Studies group
categories are Pakistan - its geography, places and people, travelogue, chil
poems, novel, regional folk and short stories, drama and national heroes. T
categories in the social values group include women role in society, peace a
erance, ethics and values. In the pictorial stories group, the categories are
stories, humorous stories, poster and charts. The Assistant Director said th
awards will be given to those writers who would author best books on diffe
topics of kids' interest. Through this scheme, the children literature would
moted to great extent and ample books would be available for them. The fo
tion would provide 500 copies of the top books of the competition to the sch
braries. To make the market accessible for writers and publishers, the foun
would play its role to create opportunities, she added. The foundation is strto promote reading habits among children and making studies interesting.
results announced by NBF will be final and cannot be challenged in any co
The Nation
National Book Foundation to hold
National Writing Contest 2009-201
Lahore: Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that all the go
ment policies are aimed at welfare of the poor and billions of rupees are be
spent on the projects for their betterment. He said a strategy had been ado
elimination of poverty, ignorance and unemployment and provision of basicties to the masses. Talking to British MP Lord Nazir Ahmad here on Friday
CM said a favourable atmosphere had been created for the promotion of for
investment. He said that process of industrialization had been accelerated
opportunities were being created by promoting trade and economic activitie
the province.
Mr Shahbaz said the government was concentrating on promotion of qualit
cation and provision of modern health facilities to the people. He said the P
Educational Endowment Fund had been set up for the assistance to the poo
talented students while the project of the Danish Schools had been initiate
the provision of modern academic facilities to students of the backward are
He said the Danish Schools would not only equip the new generation with
knowledge but also prove to be a milestone in promoting quality education
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Punjab government focusing o
education, health sectors, CM
njab Police Presented Guard of Honorthe Position Holder Students
ree- Punjab CM Shehbaz Shahreef is taking a great
rest in education. On the special invitation of CM Sha-
z Sharif, 30 top position holder students of recent ma-
ulation examination of educational boards of Baha-
pur, Faisalabad, Lahore and Sargodha were invited to
ree on a five-day visit.
alpindi- Representative Association of Private schools
akistan have decided to run a campaign against new
ation policy. According to sources, the Association has
ted new education policy and said that the new educa-
policy is just playing with the words, bringing govern-
t schools equal to A and O level is just a sweet dream
there is no time limit and plan has been presented.
ces further mentioned that soon representative asso-
ons of private schools, 1-Private School Managementociation 2-Private Academies From Pakistan 3-Private
ols Welfare Associations 4- Private School Network and
l Pakistan Private Schools Association will come to one
m and run against educational policy.
ivate Schools Associationll run campaign against New
ducation Policy 2009
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ga Khan University
U) and the Suicide
vention and Re-
rch Interest Group
Ring-AKU) in col-
ration with Johns
pkins University
omberg hosted Paki-
ns first nationalinar on suicide pre-
tion on September
The host of the semi-
Dr Junaid Patel, Assistant Professor at the Department of Medi-
kept the atmosphere light with his witty one-liners and made the
ience
fortable in asking questions related to this tabooed issue.
ost of doctors and psychiatrists addressed the event. Professor and
irman of the Psychiatry department, Dr Murad M Khan, said that
ut a million people commit suicide worldwide while another 10 to
million attempt it. In Pakistan, we used to have a low suicide rate
since the mid 90s it has now increased up to 6,000 to 8,000 sui-
s a year, he said.
ssing the need to understand the cultural meaning of suicide,istant Professor of Psychiatry, Dr Haider Naqvi, highlighted the
hs attached to it, for instance, that suicide is an unpardonable sin.
ch myths ostracise the family and create hurdles for patients seek-
proper health care. Persecution of a person on the basis of an at-
pted suicide is nowhere in jurisprudence as well as in Quran. It is
h time that we stopped treating suicide as a crime and rather en-
raged patients and doctors alike to speak about it openly as this
be a great confidence booster for the patient, Naqvi said.
anwhile, Assistant Professor Dr Ehsanullah Syed pointed out that
ide is one of the three leading causes of death among young peo-
adding that factors such as parental separation, divorce, family
ord, and child abuse force youngsters to drink and use drugs in
er to vent off their anger and depression. Research in Pakistan
shown that suicidal behaviour is higher amongst young marriedmen than in single ones. Early marriages, dependency on their
uses, little freedom on choosing their partners and to top it all be-
pressurized constantly to have children early in the marriage cre-
a great deal of psychological distress for a woman, she said. After
Nargis left the podium, Dr Junaid commented that after almost a
dred years of marriage, his wife has stopped feeling suicidal and
ts to kill him for a change to end her misery, which was a posi-
sign! Leading human rights campaigner Advocate Zia Awan also
ke on the occasion and called for micro level efforts for better man-
ment of suicide patients by establishing suicide prevention centres
telephone hotlines. He also urged the government, NGOs and
ntal health professionals to work together to reduce suicides in
istan. All the speakers agreed unanimously about the need to sen-
e health practitioners and breaking down the mental blocksch creates hurdles in their interaction with the patients.
DUHS principals condition stable, says famil
Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) Principal Dr Salah
Afsar condition is now stable condition, his family members tol
News. Afsar was shot at yesterday night, when he attacked b
assassins riding a motorbike outside his clinic in North Nazim
The doctor sustained a wound above the hip bone, and was im
ately rushed to Aga Khan University Hospitals private
The wing where Afsar is being treated is being heavily guarded,
his family also turned down a number of media interviews. Relea bit, his wife expressed her surprise over why Afsar was tar
Hes not politically affiliated or a part of any such thing, so I
understand why anybody would want to harm him, she
She said that her husband was a soft spoken man, who had neve
embroiled in any controversy. She also refuted talk of sectaria
lence, saying: As I said before, my husband has never been ha
anyone let alone being involved in such a thing.OUR CORRES
DENT ADDS: Armed men made an attempt on the life of Dow M
College Pro-Vice Chancellor Salahuddin Asfar in the North Na
bad police limits late on Monday night. Police said that Asfar, a
dent of Phase-VI, DHA, was returning home from Remedial Ho
in North Nazimabad, when armed men opened fire and escaped.
sustained a bullet wound.
Prof. Asfar was shifted to the hospital, where his condition is nported to be stable. In his statement, he said that he had no e
with anyone. A case has been registered and investigation is
way.Attack on Prof. Afsar condemned: Faculty members at a m
at the Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) condemned th
tal attack on Professor Salahuddin Afsar, Pro Vice-Chancello
Principal of the Dow Medical College. The faculty members dem
of the Sindh government that a judicial inquiry into the matter i
ducted, and the culprits are punished. They said that there was a
to provide security to medical and para-medical professionals, a
were custodians of health of society. Faculty members also pray
for the speedy recovery of Prof. Afsar. Meanwhile, DUHS
Chancellor Dr Masood Hameed Khan said in a press release th
attack on Afsar was aimed at depressing the doctors communit
appealed to the government and law-enforcing agencies to psecurity to the medical professionals.
Malakand youth to be inducteISLAMABAD: Ministry of Youth Affairs has planned to give prio
the educated youth of Malakand division under its upcoming ph
National Internship Programme (NIP). "The minis try will
around 30,000 fresh graduates in the second phase of the progra
an official of Youth Affairs Ministry said here on Monday. He sai
an amount of Rs 3.6 billion has been allocated for the progr
"Graduates of Malakand division passed through bad times so th
istry would facilitate them in the upcoming phase of National I
ship Programme enabling them to share the burden of their famhe said. Giving details of the selection criteria, he informed that
graduates having 14 years of education below the age of 25
Malakand will only be accommodated on the priority
The internees will be paid a monthly stipend of Rs 10,000 (all
sive) during the internship period. After successful completion
year's internship, interns will be awarded National Internshi
gramme certificate of experience. The candidates will be app
after complete verification of the required documents by NADR
Higher Education Commission (HEC). The process of verificatio
placement of the interns will start soon after receiving applicatio
said. MoYA has already provided employment opportunities to
than 25,000 young graduates through internship programme. H
the plan of "Economic Empowerment of Youth" by the ministry
help harness potential of the young educated generation in the
direction by imparting training and offering internships.
ORE: The irregularities in the admission test conducted by the
versity of Heath Sciences have caused panic among the students
des leaving many question marks on the UHS system of admis
test.The wrong setting of the paper, provision of incorrect an-
s of at least 20 questions in the 'Key', wrong delivery and late
ibution of the papers have exposed the inability and inefficacy of
UHS administration which despite having all resources disap-
ted the students and their parents in particular and the public at
e in general, said a Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) press
ment is sued here on Monday.P
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rachi-Jinnah University for Women (JUW) has added
ee more departments to its academic programme. The
w departments include International Relations, Agricul-
e-Crop Physiology and Statistics. This has brought the
mber of JUW departments to 22 in four faculties of Phar-
cy, Business Administration, Science and Arts. The new
partments will admit the students from the academic
sion 2010. The JUW has announced that its Students
ek will commence from October 5 and continue for a
ek.
ree more departments set up at JUW
ISLAMABAD: Researchers have raised concerns about increasing expo
secondhand smoke (SHS) among college students. It is well-known tha
are some serious health issues surrounding secondhand smoke, BBCquotes them as saying in a study. According to the researchers, while so
lege campuses are smoke-free, others have virtually no restrictions on smo
not even in the residential halls.
There is a growing national movement to move away from that, but it st
much varies by campus. In this first study to evaluate the SHS exposure
college students, we were really kind of floored to see how many, and h
quently, students are exposed to it, they said. During the study, the rese
surveyed 4,223 undergraduate college students of which 83 percent report
ing been exposed to the SHS at least once in the seven days preceding the
The study showed that 65 percent of the exposure happened at a restau
bar, followed by 55 percent exposure at home or in the same room and 38
in car. According to it, daily and occasional smokers were more likely th
smokers to report exposure, perhaps not surprising given that they ar
likely than other students to have friends who smoke and to frequent orlocations where smoking occurs. Similarly, students who binge drink wer
likely than other students to report exposure to the SHS. Other factors
appeared to be associated with increased exposure to the SHS, included l
residence locations where smoking is allowed or locations associated with
ing, such as Greek houses and off-campus housing, being female, of whi
having parents with higher education levels and attending a public versus
vate school.
The SHS contains at least 250 chemicals that are either toxic or carcinoge
is, itself, considered a human carcinogen. We were really shocked to see
percent of students reported at least some exposure during the previous
Wolfson said. That said we dont know if the exposure was at a nuisance
at a level that might influence health. Either way, knowing what we know
the SHS, lowering the rates of smoking is definitely something we should
ously looking at on college campuses, he added. The study suggests that should consider looking at ways to take steps to reduce smoking and conco
exposure to SHS among their students. app
ahore, Sep 06, 2008: Students of O/A Level staged a
otest demonstration outside Lahore Press Club here on
iday against the discriminatory treatment of Inter-
ard Committee of Chairman (IBCC) regarding their
mission in public universities. They were carrying
acards and banners inscribed with slogans against
CC and chanted slogans in favour of their demands. Dr
arhat, representative of the O/A Level students later
dressing a press conference said that we, the parentsthese students, have spent everything for these chil-
en to get quality education. These students are the
eam of the nation but in this system they are badly
fected, as there is hardly any admission for these stu-
nts in the professional colleges. In 2007 there was only
e student of 0/A Level who managed to get admission
King Edward Medical University on open merit be-
use IBCC grossly failed to keep uniformity among the
A Level students and the local education system. They
uld not maintain harmony among the foreign universi-
s like Cambridge and local education system.
CC has put a seal (upper limit marks) of 935 that are
ven at the time of equivalence certificate and Pakistan
edical and Dental Council clearly wrote that 0/A Leveludents have been badly affected and their future is
ined by IBCC committee. Furthermore, the O/A Level
udents are tested from FSc course which is more mem-
y based whereas 0/A level consists of the conceptual
udies and a lot of hard work is instilled by the stu-
nts. At the time of giving equivalence certificate, 15 to
per cent of the marks given by Cambridge University
t reduced. As a result they cannot get admission in any
ofessional college and their future is ruined at
e hands of the IBCC. The topper of FC College got 1060
arks out of 1100 in FSc course in 2007 whereas the
pper of Cambridge University scored 935 marks only.
his examination is held in more than 100 countries.
the recent years FSc examination course has intro-ced multiple-choice questions, as a result they get
aximum marks whereas 0/A Level students severally
ffer in this regard. Dr Farhat demanded that there
ould be no reduction in the marks given by the Cam-
idge University. The entry test of 0/A Level students
ould be from their respective course. The Nation
/A Level students protest
Secondhand smoke exposuregrows among college students
Karachi (PPI): U.S. Consul General Karachi, Stephen Fakan today hon
Pakistani high school students selected to go to Washington, DC, for a tw
science and technology exchange program. The students, including 26 g
26 boys, are making the trip as part of the Links to Learning (ED-Lin
gram, supported by the U.S. Agency for International Development (US
know your parents and teachers are proud of your selection for this pr
Consul General Fakan told the students.
52 Pakistani students on US exchange v
njab Govt takes action against Controller Exami-
ion Rawalpindi Mr. Khalid
walpindi- Taking immediate action against controller
mination Rawalpindi Mr. Khalid, has been made OSD
d called to Lahore. This action was taken due to the leak-
of examination papers of board of Rawalpindi beforeexam.
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HORE: The irregularities in the admission test conducted by the University ofth Sciences have caused panic among the students besides leaving manytion marks on the UHS system of admission test.wrong setting of the paper, provision of incorrect answers of at least 20 ques-
s in the 'Key', wrong delivery and late distribution of the papers have exposed
inability and inefficacy of the UHS administration which despite having all
urces disappointed the students and their parents in particular and the pub-
t large in general, said a Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) press state
t issued here on Monday.A Centre President Dr Sarwar Chaudhry, PMA Lahore President Prof Dr Yas-
Rashid, Vice president Dr Abrar Asharf, secretary Dr Tanveer Anwar, fi-
ce secretary Dr Kamran Saeed, Joint secretary Dr Salman Kazmi and PMA
tre Joint secretary Dr Shahid Malik jointly condemned the UHS entry test
alleged that UHS had played havoc with the future of candidates by commit
irregularities intentionally.
y said that UHS had changed the entry test 2008-09 results thrice and the
ent situation had the aspirants and their parents panic. UHS has become a
out of retired professors who are damaging the medical education of the coun-
they added. They urged the government to save the UHS from the corrupt
incompetent officials. They also demanded the government to terminate the
lts of the test and hold an independent enquiry into the issue.
Students demand end tBara operationPESHAWAR: Strongly flaying the ongoing military
tion in Bara tehsil Khyber Agency, General Secretar
ber Students Association (KhSA) Noman Afridi on W
day demanded immediate end to the operation an
killing of innocent people. This, he said, while addre
meeting held here at the premises of University of war, the general secretary of KhSA further said that
the military operation, the studies of the student
badly affected, as colleges and schools remained clo
the last one months whereas their precious time i
wasted. He added that the prime minister had ann
the promotion of education while on the other hand t
ernment was wasting the future nation builders tim
ridi stated that the Khyber students passed una
resolutions stating that the hostel and tution fee an
studies expenses of the affected students studying i
ous colleges should be remitted. The resolution also
that the operation affected students of Bara should
dorsed like the students of Malakand Division. He
ued that the annual stipends of FATA students espthe war affected zones, should immediately be en
that the FATA students could easily continue their s
Noman Afridi urged the NWFP Governor Awais
Ghani and FATA elected representatives to fulfill
fected students demands and warned that if the de
were not met, the FATA students would come out on
and the whole responsibilities would laid down ov
shoulders of the government machinery.
tudent throws shoe atMF chief in IstanbulANBUL: A Turkish student threw a shoe at International Monetary Fund
aging Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn on Thursday as he made a speech
tudents in Istanbul ahead of the IMFs annual meeting. Security guards
ged the student away after he threw a white sports shoe and rushed towards
tage. The shoe landed at the feet of Strauss-Kahn. Get out of the university,
f IMF, he shouted during Strauss-Kahns speech at Istanbuls Bilgi Univer-
A female student tried to unfurl a protest banner. Strauss-Kahn shrugged
he incident. I was glad to meet students and hear their views, he said in a
ement.
RAWALPINDI: College teachers vowed on Tuesday
allow ineligible and ineffectual monitoring teams to
their performance by paying surprise visits to educ
institutions.They said they would unanimously pass
demning resolution against the monitoring teams an
it to Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Shahbaz Sharif, Ch
retary Javed Mehmood and Secretary Edu
This decision was made in a meeting, chaired by
Professors and Lecturers Association (PPLA) City Pr
Prof Muhammad Ilyas Qurashi.During the meeting,
teachers were said they were astonished as to why th
jab government had constituted the monitoring teamprising inexpert and unqualified officers.
It will not improve performance of college teache
surely build unnecessary pressure on them, which w
their teaching skills and abilities, they
Prof Ilyas Qurashi said the Education Department
ready a sturdy monitoring system comprising five di
officials including principals and vice principals of co
district officer (DO), colleges, deputy district office
divisional director, colleges, to keep an eye on teache
He said monitoring of performance of college teacher
ough these teams actually indicated the distrust th
Punjab government had in college principals, vice pr
and DOs.
Teachers vow not to
allow ineligible team
inspect collegesNED admission tests on 4th
achi-The NED University of Engineering & Technology will conduct the pre-
ission entry test for the batch 2009-10 at the Expo Centre on October 4 at
0 am. The university has directed the candidates to reach the test venue by
am as there will be security checks at the gate on Sir Shah Suleiman Road
posite the Sui Gas Building) and that could take some time.
ents/guardians accompanying the students will also be searched.
university has further informed that October 6 will be an Open Day from
am to 1:30 pm and only the candidates who have passed the entry test and
r parents will be allowed in the campus. The admission will be on the pro-
ion of admit card for entry test and going through the security checks.students already enrolled in the university will not be allowed in on the
n Day and there will not be any public dealing on the day either. Class IX
lts in second week of October: Board of Secondary Education Karachi
EK) Controller Examinations, Kalim Asghar Kirmani has said that the re-
s of SSC Part-I (Class IX) science group annual examinations 2009 will be
ounced during the second week of October
10 school children hurt in mishapLAMABAD: A bus hit a school van at Eastern Bypass in Chichawatni on
esday morning injuring 10 schoolchildren three of which said to be in a criti-
condition. The injured children have been transferred to Tehsil Headquar-
s Hospital Chichawatni. According to a private news channel, negligence ofbus driver was the cause of the accident.
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BZU announces result MA Pak StudiesLTAN: Bahauddin Zakariya University (BZU) has announced the result of M.A. Pakistan Studies
t-II (Annual System) 1st Annual Examination, 2008 held in April-May 2009. According to the result
fication issued on Monday a total number of 942 candidates including 370 females ap-red in the examination and of these 666 were declared successful with success rate of
54 percent
Karachi University LaunContinuing Education Program
Karachi-Department of Com
Science at the Umair Basha In
of Technology (UBIT), Univer
Karachi (KU) has lau
Continuing Education Progra
The courses in the programme
short duration for which the
can be obtained from the KU w
www.uok.edu.pk/ubit. Trainin
be offered in more than 20 disc
in Computer Sciences and In
tion Technology. Highly qu
and experienced teachers will
fering these courses, the cla
which will be held on the wee
Forms may be obtained fro
UBIT office or from the web
the university and may be sub
up to October 05, 2009. UBIT
man Dr. S. M. Aqil Burney h
formed that the vice chancell
inaugurate the programme
soon.
HORE: The Ali Institute of Education has scheduled its second International Childrens Film Festi-
from October 6, exhibiting 263 movies from 37 different countries over the course of six days.
m festival Director Shoaib Iqbal told that the festival was a unique event, adding its primary aim
to educate children on the art of filmmaking, its impact and its role as entertainment. He said the
ies premiering at the festival were all made by and for children from across the world. Iqbal said a
ndary aim of the festival was to promote filmmaking as an alternative source of learning and
ncourage local filmmakers to participate in the performing arts.
bal village: Iqbal said the event had been organised in collaboration with several international
eholders, including the Los Angeles International Childrens Film Festival, the Little Big Shots
rnational Film Festival for Kids, Kids for Kids International Film Festival, the Toronto Interna-
al Childrens Film Festival and the Prix Jeunesse Festival of Munich. He said people from across
world were participating in the festival, including children from Argentina, Australia, Bangladesh,
gium, Brazil, Canada, China, Ecuador, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, Ice Land, India, Iran, Ire-
d, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Macedonia, Mexico, Mongolia, Nepal, Netherlands, Pakistan, Pales-
Poland, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Taiwan, the UK, the US
Vietnam.
for kids: While the show is made for, and by, children, the organisers have made it clear that it is
for infants and children under three would not be permitted to enter the auditorium. They said
e were more than 40 volunteers from various local institutions participating in the event, including
Ali Institute and the National College of Arts. Tickets for each show would be available for Rs 100,
y said, adding the festival would have four shows on each of its six days - two in the morning and
in the evening. The first morning show would start at 9:30am and end at 11:00am, while the second
w would last from 11:30am until 1:00pm. The first evening show would start at 6:00pm and end at
pm, while the second show would be from 8:00pm to 9:30pm.
edule: Pink Nanuq by Reutemann Jeanine; The Magic Stamp by Tomoko Oguchi; Broken Hill by
is Wyatt; Winter Rest by Radio TV Hong Kong; The Hungry by JD Imaya Vermin; Masherbrum Aurm by Armughan Hassan; Cravings by Jane Savlow; and Take It Or Leave It by Youth Visions Pales-
will be shown during the morning shows of the first day of the event. Space Mission by El Mate
ema Workshop; Confront Labels from Canada; Smart Machine by Jane Savlow; Cuento De La C by
nc Planes; Finding Elvis by Mna Clma; Snowing in Toronto by Sabestian Thomas Jagoe; After The
urn by Youth Visions Palestine; A Dream in Hanoi by Gerlad Herman; North Pole by Realizado Por;
e Out the Garbage by Michal Boreczex; Apons Bike by AFM Shipy; Folk Lore Rest by Tomoko Ogu-
Frogs, Toads and Love by Magie Kraisamutr; and Barbara Parks and Kalu by Naveed Anjum would
screened during the evening shows.
Afnan Khan
Peshawar- Wajid Shams-Ul-H
Pakistan High Commissioner
said in one of the interviews th
policy of visa, but system is
lemma therefore students are
difficulties in getting studenThe visa is either issued very
application is not acknowled
number of students are given
of refusal but most of the re
was beyond understanding. H
mentioned that another compl
is, caused by shifting the visa
to Abu Dhabi. He further men
that students are facing probl
filling out forms which is ba
Point System, which has r
been introduced by British
lates. The policy is not only fo
stan but it is for student all ovworld. When we spoke to th
dents they mentioned that U
office has become an earning
due to the heavy fee they charg
Student visa for UKNot policy but systemproblem- Wajid Pakis
High Commissioner fo
Pak-China Thin
Tank formed
Islamabad- First Pak-China
Tank was inaugurated at I
tional Islamic University Isla
Faisal Mosque Campus on 1
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LTAN: Bahauddin Zakariya University (BZU)
announced the result of M.A. Pakistan Studies
t-II (Annual System) 1st Annual Examination,
8 held in April-May 2009. According to the result
fication issued on Monday a total number of 942
didates including 370 females appeared in the
mination and of these 666 were declared success-
with success rate of 71.54 percentKARACHI, Sept 30: The Private Schools Management Association on Wednes
manded of the Sindh government to take serious notice of the Board of Secondary
tion Karachis demand for exorbitant fee on various pretexts and the inordinate dannouncement of the science group results of Class IX annual
Accusing the BSEK of demanding exorbitant fees from those appearing in pract
ams, office-bearers of the association said that the fee for practical exams menti
the boards circular was only Rs55, but each student was being charged Rs820. Th
that students appearing in Class IX exams were being charged Rs620 and those
both Class IX and Class X exams combined were required to pay
PSMAs senior vice-chairman Sharfuzzaman and secretary general Mukhtar Ahm
shared these views with journalists at a press confe
They also expressed their concern over inordinate delay in the announcement of C
(Science) annual examinations-2009 results despite the fact that the current ac
year for Class IX students had begun six months earlier and their Class X annual
nations were only five months away. They further said that the board declared
students failed in arts and humanities groups, marking them as absent in some
though they did appear in the exams. When their parents approached the board othe latter advised them to file scrutiny forms rather than checking the attendance
The office-bearers of the private schools association held the BSEK chairman
brigadier Shafiullah responsible for the maladministration and urged the gove
place a senior educationist in his place to help streamline the affairs of the board.
Private Schools Management Associatdemanded BSEK chairmans removalSHAWAR: The Cadet College, Kohat has invited
ts old cadets and their families at the reunion
Sunday October 4, 2009 at the premises of the
ege at 9.00 hrs. According to a press release of
atians Association, the old cadets have been
ed to attend the reunion function along with
r families. The old cadets have been advised to
act on Cadet College, Kohat Telephone No.
29260070 or Ihsan Ghani Mobile No.
09048888 in case for further information.
Reunion of old students
GCU produces 4 PhDsLahore: The Department of Chemistry
Government College University Lahore
has awarded four PhD degrees in the
month of September 2009. The recipients
are, Dr. Farzana Bashir, Dr. M Ashfaq,
Dr. M Nadeem Asghar, Dr. Syed Tauqir Ali Sherazi. Their topics of thesis were
"Environmental Impacts of Reuse of Sew-
age and Industrial Effluents on Irrigated
Farmland", "Development and Validation
of Liquid Chromatographic Methods for
Anti-Hyperlipidemic Drugs in Binary
Combination", "Oxidative Stress Status
Evaluation at Chemical and Biochemical
Levels Using Novel/ Improved and Con-
temporary Methods" and "Development of
Inexpensive Proton Exchange Membranes
for Fuel Cells by Radiation Induced
Grafting Technique" respectively.
Girl candidates of
B. Com-I protestedKKUR, Sept 29: Girl candidates of B. Com-I protestedTuesday against a 40 minutes delay in receiving ques-papers of business statistics and mathematics in the
mination centre established at the Government Girlsgree College of Sukkur. ccording to angry students, noson was given for this inordinate delay from the
eduled time of 9am.However, sources said late
ival of the external concerned had caused theay. The candidates were expecting a compensa-
n of 45 minutes, but they were shocked when
external told invigilators to collect answer
ets 10 minutes before the closure time. No one
me to their rescue, they complained. Some girls
tested and asked for extra time to complete
ir paper, but the external did not budge an
h and the staff continued to collect their copies
force. The external also threatened some of the
testing students that if they did not keep si
t, they would be charged with copying, cheat-
and misconduct. The paper of business statis-
and mathematics paper is considered to be the
st difficult paper among B.Com part-I papers,the delay caused considerable agony and re-
tment. Invigilators informed the protesting
dents that the delay was caused due to the late
ival of the external and it was not their fault.
ny girl students were seen weeping as they
re unable to fully cope with the paper hours.
dam Aftab, who is in-charge of the examina-
n centre, first avoided listening to the students
after some time, she told them to contact the
versity authorities for this problem. A number
students came in contact with journalists on
s issue. This correspondent rang a number of
es Shah Abdul Latif University Vice-
ancellor Nelofar Shaikh on her cell phone, buted to receive an answer. Dawn
Students of Government College of Technology Railway Road protest against increase in fee outside the
Jalozai- Tariq Khahatak Federal Parliam
retary Oil and Gas has said that Internatio
college will be established in Jalozai. The
tion stone will be laid down soon. He m
that Law College and Engineering Univer
the gift to the people of Jalozai from the P
ernment.
Mankila- Punjab- According to detai
man of Sagri delivered Miss Asmia
dent) admission form to the unive
month late. This is commonly found a
to this matter number of students can
their letters and other important docon time. Neither AlAMA Iqbal Univer
Post Offices take any action against it
Negligence of Post Man: Stu
admission form delivered af
International Law Colestablished in Jalozai
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udents are increasingly using brain-boosting drugs and they're vir-
lly impossible to ban, an expert warned today. Drugs normally used
conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and attention deficit hyper-
ivity disorder (ADHD) are being used by students around the world
improve their academic performance. In some US universities, a
arter of students are reportedly using "smart drugs", and there is
ecdotal evidence of increasing use on British campuses. The Acad-y of Medical Sciences said last year that the use of medicines "off
el" is likely to rise.
he expectation that 'off-label' use will increase is borne out by exist-
advertising of cognition enhancers and smart drugs on the inter-
," it said. The use of the drugs in UK
ools and workplaces raised "many of
same issues as the use of perform-
e-enhancing drugs in sport".Vince
kic, from the department of psychology
the University of Sydney, writing in
Journal of Medical Ethics, said today
t smart drugs, or "nootropics", were
hly attractive to students and nearly
possible to ban.
gh school and university are the pri-
ry competitive spheres of many peo-
s lives, and ones that have significant
aring upon their lives, in terms of both
eer opportunities and future earning
acity. "The pressure to succeed aca-
mically is very real, and in a climate in
ich high-stakes public examinations
ve increased demand for private tuition, it is likely that all avenues
performance enhancement will be exhausted." He said the failures
d inconsistencies in the anti-drugs policy in sport could be mirrored
en it comes to the use of smart drugs in the academic world."If the
rent situation in competitive sport is anything to go by, any attemptprohibit the use of nootropics will probably be difficult or inordi-
ely expensive to police effectively." Cakic said that although smart
drugs had been shown to improve brain power by only a
amount, "it appears likely that more effective compounds wil
veloped in the future and that their off-label use will increa
said: "It is thought that future nootropics will encompass a w
ray of drugs that enhance memory, attention, alertness, mot
executive function, creativity or the need for sleep.
He added: "The possibility of purchasing 'smartness in a b
likely to have broad appeal to students." The drugs are avai
the UK but are prescribed for a range of medical condition
include donepezil (Aricept), galantamine (Reminyl) and rivas
(Exelon) for use in Alzheimer's, methylphenidate (Ritalin) fo
ADHD, the stimulant modafinil
colepsy and the amphetamine
drine. A previous report has id
27 major agents currently avai
the UK that boost brain perfor
including 10 dietary supplemen
17 pharmaceutical drugs.Cakic s
argument that these drugs sh
banned for non-medical use bthey offer some students an un
vantage is like suggesting priv
tion be banned.
The drugs might even level the
field for those who have been di
taged, he said. A spokeswoman f
versities UK said: "Currently, m
the evidence available on the
drugs such as Ritalin among stu
largely anecdotal."However, universities take the issue of dru
very seriously, and would have grave concerns about students
drugs not prescribed to them. Not only is this illegal but it als
health risks to those students. "All universities would adv
dents under pressure to seek advice from university counsellvices, welfare officers or their GP."
Best education facilities must forsocio-economic uplift: OwaisSHAWAR: Better educational facilities are also must to improve
io-economic life of the people, he said. He also noted with apprecia-
n, the enthusiasm of the students in getting admissions in this newly
ablished university and expressed the confidence that the intake
ength will be increased gradually to accommodate maximum candi-
es future. This was stated by the NWFP Governor, Owais Ahmedani while presiding over the first ever meeting of the Senate of the
dul Wali Khan University here on Wednesday. The Governor desired
t all concerned must extend whole-hearted and devoted support to
able it to achieve the set targets. While appreciating the achieve-
nts and working of the newly established Khan Abdul Wali Khan
iversity Mardan has said, the Institution needs immediate and prag-
tic approach not only to meet its infrastructural needs but also aca-
mic development. The university is situated at a highly suitable cen-
l place, providing easy access to the people of Charsadda and Swabi
particular and rest of the province in general and its completion on
lest scale will contribute a lot for future development of higher edu-
ion in the country especially in this region, the Governor said. Secre-
y to Governor Arbab Muhammad Arif was present on this occasion,
ile the members of the Senate, amongst others also include, the(Continued on page, 14 Click here )
Classes of Wali Khan Varsity idegree college Governmentcomes under harsh criticism iPA F.P. ReportPESHAWAR: Government on Wednesday came under harsh c
cism the treasury members on the issue of starting classes of W
Khan University in Government Degree College Shankar, MaMPA Imtiaz Khan Shagai on the first day of the current Prov
Assembly session moved Adjournment Motion demanding of t
ernment to start the classes of Abdul Wali Khan University to
other place. Imtiaz Khan Shagai said that the youngsters of S
have to go to Mardan City which is far from the area. He dem
to shift the classes of the university to some other place so tha
future of the youngsters could avail the facility of the college.
ply, Minister for Higher Education Qazi Asad said the classes
college were not started and the building has been given to th
versity for only four years after which it would be shifted to a
nent building. The minister suggested that in the meantime t
lege could be shifted to a rented building. Upon this the Parlia
tary Leader of PPP Abdul Akbar Khan who also hails from Ma
said that he has contested elections from the constituency of S(Continued on page, 14 Click here )
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g{xEducation Watch ct~|tPakistans first newspaper dedicate to education
Editor - A.W.Khan
Co-Editor - N. Gillani
Vol. 1 No 4
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he Education Watch Pakistanis Pakistan's first newspaper dedicated to education. It
is a nonprofit and nonpartisan educational newspapactices educational journalism in the interest of the world in general and Pakistan in particular by reporting and collecting emerging educ
ews in the country. The Education Watch Pakistan watches national and global development in education and disseminates genuine as eful information to the all stakeholders . Our goal is to aware you about the happenings either positive or negative , taking place in the w
ducation in general and Pakistan in particular so that you could take informed decisions that will ultimately contribute in creating a better,nd transparent education system for the new generation.
Opinion
phrase that has been in use since the 1980s in both British anderican academia is Writing Across the Curriculum. This is the
ement that seeks to introduce writing in all academic disciplines,
uding sciences, computers, and arts, not just limiting writing to Eng-
or the socialsciences. It is done mostly by incorporating writing ex-
ses, such as keeping journals and completing writing exercises and
gnments in all classes, whether at the secondary school or college or
versity level. Writing across the curriculum would have great results
Pakistan if educators in the country decided to adopt the movement
their schools and universities, producing students who have greater
lity and confidence with the written word.
why is there a need to integrate writing into all areas of learning?
y should educators emphasize writing in disciplines that do not tradi-
ally seem to need it at first glance? According to Brenda Sully of the
ting Across the Curriculum project at Malaspina College in Britishumbia, Canada, communication skills, which include writing, are
cal in the workplace. A student who is proficient in writing is more
ly to get and retain a job than one who is not.
thermore, think of all the writing that is necessary in most jobs
e days: reports need to be written, memos circulated, ideas brain-
med and then captured onto paper to be disseminated to colleagues
superiors. The skill of writing is necessary whether you are an engi-
r, an architect, a social worker, or a businessperson, and if a young
duate does not know how to write well, he or she will be at a great
dvantage compared to his or her competitors. For Pakistanis this is
even more crucial skill as they prepare to enter workforces that in-
e communication with internationally-based counterparts and col-
ues, presenting papers at international forums and conferences, and
orting in written format (e-mails, memos, papers, etc.) to heads ofporations that may be situated in English-speaking countries.
dents need to develop critical thinking abilities the ability to solve
blems, examine ideas carefully (and) the ability to incorporate and
thesize information, as Brenda Sully puts it in her excellent Web
cle on Writing Across the Curriculum. Whether a student is strong
mathematics, biology, languages, or history, critical thinking is key to
student being able to be an active, rather than passive, participant
is or her own education. We all agree that in Pakistan rote learning,
he memorization of myriad facts and dates and numbers, is the way
roduce a generation of parrots who cannot think beyond what is
ght to them in the textbooks. What Pakistani educators need to do is
ture and develop critical thinking skills in their students in order to
ak out of the trap of rote memorization, which is about as useful to
dents these days as learning Egyptian hieroglyphics. Critical
The Need For Writing Across the CurriculumBy Bina Shah
thinking skills allow students to take what they have learngo several steps further with that information, manipulatin
their minds and applying it to situations that they will encou
further education and later on in their careers. Writing is ju
a way to develop these critical thinking skills, because wh
have to put your ideas down on paper and support them wi
dence and argument, you sharpen your ability to reason, to e
late, and to draw conclusions from the information presented
Writing exercises challenge students to go beyond what is pre
to them, and encourage them to come back with their own ide
thoughts, which they will then develop into well thought o
well reasoned arguments. No student comes into school k
how to write perfectly. Talk to teachers across the board an
will all agree that most students have problems with their w
that need to be addressed in the classroom. These problems, lined by Art Young and Toby Fulwiler in their book Writing A
the Disciplines: Research Into Practice, include:
Attitude (the motivation and interest of students) Mechanica
(spelling, punctuation) Organizational skills (how to piece
gether) Style (conventions appropriate to task and audience
soning ability (thinking, logic) Knowledge (something to write
According to Virginia Cooke, author of Writing Across the C
lum: A Faculty Handbook, students at the secondary schoo
also exhibit a lack of understanding what is expected of them
lege or university, poor vocabulary skills, and an inability to g
questions or analyze problems.
But writing across the curriculum can help with all these probA miracle cure? Of course not. A Writing Across the Curriculu
gram will simply give all students the opportunity to practice
writing at a deeper and more intensive level than the simple f
five minute period and related homework assignments of an a
English class. When students must write in a variety of settin
about a variety of topics, they are doing the writing equivalen
training for a sports event: they are exercising their muscles, p
ticing their techniques, drilling their skills over and over agai
they become used to writing, this discipline will start to becom
ond nature to them, and with most other disciplines, including
learning to play a musical instrument, learn the perfect serve
tennis, or perform quadratic equations, practice makes perfec
But not only will increased writing help students to write bett
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We dont need no educationBy Gibran Ashraf
Opinion
ile having a conversation with my relatives over the Eid, the topic
ng discussed was how the kids of today behave, as compared to the
lier generations. My cousin and my mother, both lamented the lack of
ental control over children of today and the general degradation of
etal values, which was blamed as reason for the current crop of mis-
aving children, whose solution to any problem was to flash the
ney no matter what the occasion, whether being held up by a cop for
ng too young to drive or having a concerned teacher on their backs
ing them to study and improve their grades.
n, however, the conversation reached the conclusion that as much
lt lies with the children, equal blame falls on parents and education
titutions. This conclusion had me wondering what purpose exactly
s the education institutes serve during their formative years. Re-
tly, there was a siege by parents against a school because the man-
ment decided to update the curriculum and started teaching the chil-
n of grade seven about the human anatomy and how reproductive
tem functions. This had the parents up in arms and cat calls of how
school had become un-Islamic. One can only wonder why the parents
protested about a school which was teaching simple scientific
biological facts. The education system in place for the younge
eration of the country is operating with primarily one goal in
training the students to get a job. There was a phase when be
ing an IT specialist was considered the best paying job, till th
ble burst at the turn of millennium. In the midst of this, nobo
noticed that instead of well rounded education, mechanised s
dents were doled out who were not taught, but trained into h
dling bank accounts, reading income statements and the like
Those days have long gone, when the education was about cr
good human beings worthy of honour and valour. Now, choo
subject apart from engineering, business or medicine as
choice while discussing with parents is nearly considered a
phemy. Students pursuing the subject of arts and literatu
frowned upon. While the media boom has given parents an
to look into this field for their childs future, they still seek ou
machines that would just turn their children into robots. It
portant we take a good hard look at our educational policies,
create and sustain a vibrant society. The News
The Need For Writing Across the Curriculum
help them to learn better. By forcing students to verbalize their
as consciously, instead of in a haphazard way (for example during
sroom discussions which can easily become random and disorgan-
), they become adept at understanding more complex thoughts, and
able to operate at a higher level of abstraction, as outlined by Vir-
a Cooke. Brenda Sully notes that this is especially important in dis-
ines where students are required to think through and evaluate
blems, such as physics and mathematics. According to Virginia
ke, "when we ask our students to write ... [we] are encouraging them
ngage actively with the subject matter in our disciplines: to see pat-
ns, connect ideas, make meanings - in other words, to learn.
ou want to start incorporating writing more into your classroom, you
have to think carefully about how you want to go about the process.
riting assignment should always satisfy the following objectives,
s Sully:
tudents learn something significant by doing it
hey are interested in the writing
he assignment is within their reach, and they can complete it with
information, time, and instructions at their disposal
he teacher should enjoy reading the results, and grades the assign-
nt using clear, consistent criteria
s take a look at how writing can help students in science. In science
ses, one of the main assignments in a science class is usually the
paration of a report after conducting an experiment in which writing
n obvious and necessary skill, but students are also often required to
d biology articles in order to go into greater depth about the subject
ng taught than what is available in a textbook. A biology teacher cangn a sample biology article to students, who would be required to
e notes, and then discuss the article does the paper adequately
t the requirements that the scientific community has outlined; does
llow the scientific method; what are the different parts of the article
what are their functions; what is an abstract; and so on. Students
then submit their own laboratory reports to the same kind of peer
ique. This type of exercise was outlined in Art Young and Toby Ful-
ers Writing Across the Disciplines; in following this kind of exercise
dents learn how to perform a kind of writing technique required by
discipline of biology, both by examining a professional sample and
n by writing their own reports. Furthermore, the biology teacher can
gn short writing exercises at different stages of the classroom biol-
experiment. Virginia Cookee gives us some samples of this:
aragraphs and short papers summarizing laboratory results, proce-
es and equipment descriptions; defining and or describing
specimens; comparing and/or contrasting taxonomic groups.
Short written exercises on Bio Abstracts, Science, Citation I
ERIC, and/or Index Medicus all of which are indexes.
Informative abstracts of scientific journal articles.
Written text to accompany graphs, illustrations, micrograph
Short evaluations of biology seminars, lectures, or texts to st
late short position papers by scientists.
Letter to the Editor for a scientific journal.
A short library research paper designed to give the student
ence in researching scientific literature, specifically Bio Abstra
and Science Citation Index, or a student proposal.
An original scientific research report designed to give the stu
an opportunity to conduct and report original scientific resear
Here are some examples of writing assignments in mathematiclasses by Diane Miller, author of an article entitled Begin M
matics Class with Writing: General Mathematics. You have s
the commutative property for addition and multiplication of re
numbers. Not all operators are commutative. If you were aske
explain to a friend why division is not commutative, what wou
say? Algebra. Suppose a friend asks you to check the answers
some homework problems. Would you mark the following prob
correct or incorrect. Explain why...(a + b) = a + b Geom
Suppose your younger sister or brother was working some pro
that applied the Pythagorean theorem, that is, a + b = c
working a few problems (s)he asked you, "How do we know tha
sum of the squares of the legs of a right triangle equals the sq
the hypotenuse?" What would you say? Although the space in article is not sufficient enough to go into the full methodologie
writing across the curriculum, you can see that there is a lot o
for including writing in all disciplines. For more information,
Internet is an excellent resource, and you merely have to type
Writing Across the Curriculum in an Internet search engine
many resources on the movement, its practitioners, and their
cesses and failures with these methodologies. Whether or not
agree, however, with the need to incorporate writing into all a
education, it is clear that writing is communication, and in tod
world, communication is key. Pakistani students need to learn
area of communication if they are expected to compete with th
global community both in the university and the workplace; w
give them all the skills they will need in order to measure up?
business terms, think of it as a sound investment in the workpand the workforce, of the future.P
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fessional development training of teachers and teacher educators is
y important for school improvement. Well designed and carefully
plemented training programs certainly increase students learning,
ich is core of all educational activities. It is understood that one
d teacher holds the power to motivate, captivate and engage thou-
ds of students. But one ill-equipped teacher can send students outhe classroom disinterested, disengaged and disinclined to harbor a
sion for learning (Lederman and Monteagudo). Therefore, a huge
ount in educational budget in different countries is reserved for
chers professional development keeping the fact in mind that con-
uous and on-the-job support for teachers can make a difference is
ools. The purpose of these financial allocations and providing train-
is reasonable and appealing with the intention of improving quality
cation and visible improvement and change has occurred in the
ntries where training of teachers are well thought, planned and
plemented.
the educational context of Pakistan similar kind of perceptions are
nd and millions of funds by government education department, na-
nal and international NGO are spending on teachers development
he form of pre-and in-service training programs. Each year thou-ds of teachers are attending their PTC, CT, B.ED, M.ED even PhD
rses at national and international universities to improve teaching
d learning in the classroom. Along with that teachers are getting
aries ranging from ten thousands to sixty thousands rupee per
nth but when we look at their contribution towards school improve-
nt and enhancing students learning outcomes, it is not satisfactory
d teachers have to do more to compensate the salaries given to them.
eems a sweeping comment or judgment but sixty years of Pakistans
tory clearly tells us that our schools, colleges and universities un-
e to develop a single educationist, political leader, a transparent
d honest bureaucrat, an honest and straight forward religious
olar and a single sincere, committed hard working visionary teacher
o has a clear vision to lead this nation focusing the principles of Is-
m.
us think today, what are the reasons of this unfortunate situation
t teachers and educational leaders attending hundreds of trainings
unable to develop a thinking nation, what are the reasons of the
eriorating situation, why school performance is declining day by
instead of improving, teachers are de-motivated rather increasing
ir commitment and enthusiasm, students are losing their interest
ducation but the government of Pakistan and particularly ministry
ducation is still interested and satisfy on the existing education and
tern of teacher development programs. There are certain reasons
ich hinder quality education, school improvement and implementa-
n of training programs at school and classroom level.
ce 2004 I am working as a teacher educator and I have the experi-
e of working on school improvement project, conducted courses oncational leadership and management for school and district educa-
nal managers, led subject specific courses for teachers content devel-
ment and I found the following reasons of lower/less impact of our
nings on our education, school improvement and enhancing stu-
ts learning outcomes. Teachers motivation towards their profes-
n is very low. They take it as a source of income and do not consider
s an opportunity for learning, self development and nation develop-
nt. They think that attaining certificates and degrees is enough to
ome a teacher. They do not think for a longer period of time and
elop deep association with teaching professions which lower down
ir motivation for learning. As a result the outcomes of the trainings
limited with no impact on school development and enhancing stu-
ts leaning outcomes. To increase the level of
OpinionRe-thinking Education and Teacher Training in PakistanBy Babar Khan
motivation in teachers there is a need to develop such training
tems which ensure the implementation of learning and develop
ity people in teaching and learning who believe in lifelong lear
and are motivated in making difference.
Most of the people in Pakistan particularly teachers have for
the basic principles of our religion that advocates for honesty,
ity, commitment and loyalty at personal and professional lev
example, working as school improvement agent I found many
ers in the schools who do not develop lesson plan, reflect on
teaching, teach student regularly. I also found the teacher
outside the classroom, sun bathing while students are wait
them in class. Teachers usually claim that teaching is the prof
of Holy Prophet but our actions are contrary to that. We are in
in academic corruption which is more dangerous than moneta
ruption. Therefore, in the current situation of education and tr
we have to integrate basic principles of Islam with more emph
practical nature and there should not be difference in our sayi
doing. For example, teachers advise students to study hard bu
do not study for their own personal and professional develo
thus it must be mandatory for teachers, teacher educators, an
cational leaders to reflect on their practices on regular basis w
missing in our current education system and in teacher edu
programs
One of the major problems in our education and training is it
vance to real life. Most of the courses and trainings we offer
schools, colleges and universities have little relevance to our c
tual needs that what kinds of issues we have and how our edu
and trainings prepare our learner to confront these problem
different alternatives. For example, our university of Studen
graduating with little and sometimes no practical skills of the
sion they have studied, hence, I suggest to develop a system of
tion and training which prepare students by developing their
retical understanding and enhancing their skills of their refield through rigorous internship programs, for example, a stu
economics, finance must spent a considerable amount of tim
different economic and finance department before attaining h
degree. Similar is for teachers, lawyers and other professiona
will help them to understand the nature of the profession, th
identify issues and develop analytical skills and find out ways
dress them, once they join a profession for a longer time.
Another area which has higher importance and pressing issues
education and training in Pakistan is the links between know
skills and attitude. Teachers offer a great contribution in te
knowledge but do not create opportunities to use the learned
edge in their practical life. Similarly attitudinal development
dents is mostly disappear in the our teaching and learning pro
where teachers need to sensitize students that how they catheir learning for the betterment of human beings, protect un
and resources to get maximum benefits.
Reflecting on the current situation thoroughly, all stakeholder
to rethink on our education system and teachers training in
stan, explore alternatives and identify strategies that are mor
vant and appealing to our contexts, which enable us to resolv
textual issues and problems. Teachers can play an important
national development because todays student are tomorrow
ers, therefore, in the context of Pakistan there is need to hire
people in education system and facilitate them with sound and
tive training at national and international development th
enable our future generation to stand on their own feet and
respectable life.
The writer is a teacher educator. [email protected] 11
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hki-Balochistan- Government Isa High School Dock Noshki is
largest educational institute in the whole Union Council but it
does not have electricity. Children and teachers are badly suf-
ng due to it. Long time ago transformer was established but the
ials have forgotten about it. It is surprising that how the school
truction contract was done and planed without electricity! Theple of the area spoke to The Education Watch Pakistan and de-
nded not only to provide electricity but also to take action
nst the negligence.
o electricity in Government
a Chah High School Dock
Teachers will have different PPackage: Dr. Asrat HassanLahore- Punjab SES Teacher Association presented 11 points to the
mittee chaired by Dr. Ashrat Hussain Chairmain Pay and Pension
mittee. The 11 points are:
increased rent bill, separate pay scale system for teachers, promoti
every year, time scale, upgrade of all teacher cadre, Rs. 2500 medic
lowance, 50% increase in pension, Ramadan package, eid allowance
increase allowance, and grade 9 to grade 14 salary at least Rs. 30,0
member of the teacher association seems optimistic.
College Second Shift Close
Students are in trouble
Gujjar Khan Punjab- Government of Punjab opened education o
nity by initiating second shit at colleges. The initiation benefited
pecially the children of working class people but the establishmen
the second shift of Government Commerce College. The parents
students protested by going to press club of Gujjar Khan and de
CM Punjab to take action and reopen second shift.
aan- AJK- Teacher Organization Sadhoti blackmails the divi-
director and district office for its personal interests. Teachers
not participate in protest planned in Palndari because the pro-
is not for solving teachers problem but for pressurizing the
sion officials to transfer the employment of their relatives.
se were expressed by the ex-teachers Association Sadhoti
dar Abid Hussain Abid.
marily School Teacher Miss Ain Bin gets salary sitting at home
afferbad-AJK- Miss Ain Bin has been absent for one year from
ol but she has been receiving salary for it. This was reported to
h official but neither was she was not transferred nor salary was
ped. Sources further said that she belongs to influential family
efore no action is taken against her. Due to this children are
ering.
Wafaq-ul-Madaris Annual Examin
tion: Mohammad Wasim got top p
sition in AJK
Muzafferbad- AJK-Wafaq-ul-Madaris Arabia announced its Ann
amination result of state of AJK. Mohammad Wasim from stu
Jama-Darull-Uloom Islamia Doomail got top position, Mohammad
from Jama Uloom Mirpur second with 576 marks, and Mubshir
from Daruul-Uloom Bagah got third position.
re High Schools should be established in
ta Mohammad Balochistan: Abdul Hameed
a Mohmmad- Balochistan- Abdul Hameed Jatakh Provincial
mber of Jamiat-Ulma PakistanBalochistan has said that govern-
t should increase number of high school in Osta Mohmmad
ping in view the increasing number of students. He also men-
ed that government should provide basic facilities to the other
ols.
Un Graded Teachers should be included inpoint promotion formula: Shamsher AhmaRawalpindi- President of Primary and Elementary Teachers Asso
Mr. Shamsher has demanded Education Department to inclu
grade elementary and primary teacher in 4 points promotion syste
also mentioned that CM Punjabs 2007 package for teachers an
grade teachers issue should be reviewed and taken into considerat
ig amount of money beingnvested in Higher Education
ommission of NWFPbala Gazi- NWFP- Provincial Minister for Higher Education
mmission Mr. Qazi Mohmmad Asad has said that big amount of
ney being invested in NWFP and 20 more colleges are being ap-
ded in the province.
further mentioned that building teachers colonies and establish-
modern libraries are also in our plan. He mentioned in his press
ference in Tarbala Ghzai.
Delay in Teacher Pension just because he la book of the college! This is Pakistan!Islamabad- People who have been involved in millions of rupees c
tion are sitting on high posts of the government. Many cases of m
of Rs. have been removed covering NRO curtain and now the
been given certificate of announce. But a professor who inves
precious 35 years in educating nations children is not being p
pension because he lost a book of college! According our reporter,
fessor of Asgher Mal College Road filed a case to seek justice fro
preme Court of Pakistan. The professor completed his services a
retirement but his retirement fund was not released by the F
Department because he lost a book of the college. The Supreme C
Pakistan ordered the finance department to release his retiremen
In one of the remarks, Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry mention
this is an insult of a teacher who gave his 35 years of his life to e
the children but at the end he faces such kind of issues.
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AMABAD (APP): Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) would soon have a 100-seat
ical College which would meet the healthcare needs of the far flung
s. Both male and female students of the area have to proceed to
r parts of the country to attain medical education which was not
putting an additional financial burden but also creating hardships
them, said Secretary Health and Population Welfare of Gilgit-
istan, Dr. Sohail Saqlain told APP Thursday. He said the formal
ouncement of setting-up Medical College at Gilgit by Prime Minis-Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani the other day has been praised and appreci-
by the residents of Gilgit-Baltistan. He said Agha Khan Health
vices Pakistan is collaborating with the Department of Health to
blish the College and in this regard, required documentation has
n completed. The actions required would be taken on fast track, he
ed. The Prime Minister also announced allocation of Rs. 870 million
the health sector in Gilgit-Baltistan, he added. Enumerating the
atives taken to improve health services in the area, he said around
doctors are being recruited for 50 far flung health facilities. Doctors
being given promotions and offered a handsome packages so that
primary health care could be ensured to the poor people who a
tled in isolated pockets. They are also being provided train
improve their skills, he added. Dr. Sohail said out of order
lances of the health department are being repaired and a new
to strengthen emergency services would provide incentives to
nurses and paramedics. He said two nursing schools have al
opened each at Gilgit and Skardu where besides giving stipen
2300 to students, transport, lodging and other facilities are avided during the two-year course. The courses at schools inclu
eral nursing, nursing assistant and midwives. The Secretary
new policy to procure drugs and medical supplies have been
duced, aimed at providing safe, efficacious and quality medic
the patients. He said focus has been given on good-governan
proper system has been adopted to ensure presence of doct
other supporting staff in the hospitals. Besides constructin
than 70 new health facilities, he said the existing units and h
at all districts of GB are also being upgraded so that maximu
ple could be accommodated.
achi- University of Karachi, Cheating mafia has established its
on BA and B.Com Supplementary Examination. Either invigila-
are involved or cannot help control cheating. This was discovered
he BA and B.Com supplementary exam. According to sources, Rs
0 to 10,000 is paid for facilitating cheating in the examination
er and around Rs. 25000 is paid when the candidate in given pa-
outside the center. When facilitated outside the premises, the
didates are taken to Majeed Hotel, Sufi Hotel, Gate No 5 and
teen of Computer Section. Other places are also used for this
pose. Recently a cheating case was found. The actual candidate
sitting in the examination hall, pretending to be doing the paper
reas before the time out the solved paper was sent in by some onem outside the premises.
ording to detail, B.Com-Cost Accounting paper was scheduled on
urday. A female candidate Rabia Alam seat No 32344 enrolment
COM/AIBA/84127/2006 was appearing for it. She was sitting in
examination hall but her paper was being solved by a boy named
(her brother), who was sitting in a Mehran car No Z-7014 near by
eed Hotel. Both were caught and handed over to the exam offi-
s.
pplementary Examination - Bachelor of Arts,
iversity of Karachi: Cheating Mafia Active
Islamabad- A delegation from Italy has come to Pakistan. In th
they met with Chairman Adnan A. Khowaja Vocational and Te
Education Commission. According to sources, Italy governme
provide 20 million Euro soft Loan to Pakistan. The money will b
in upgrading different vocational training institutes particul
NWFP.
Government of Italy provides
20 million Euro for Vocationa
Education
Islamabad-Alama Iqbal Open University offers courses from m
PhD. It offers courses in many other fields of studies such as
sciences, commerce and many more. Now AIOU is planning
training to 200 health workers. This was mentioned by Dr. Mo
Ul-Hassan Butt VC Alama Iqbal Open University addressing
seminar Health for all which was organized by E-Health Asso
Pakistan and Alama Iqbal Open University.
Alama Iqbal Open University
Offers Courses from Metric to
PhD. Dr. Mohmood-Ul-Hassan
Jand-Punjab-Local government has planned to establish Danish
system in Jand. The project will cost 20 corers and 225 acred land
been allocated for this purpose. According to spokesperson of loca
ernment, in Danish school system, 450 students will be involved;
and girls will have different sections. The school will have hostel,
block, library, mosque, auditorium sports complex, swimming poo
resentational quarters for the staff. All students will be from poor
economic background. All facilities will be provided for free. The p
of the area are very thankful to CM Shahbaz Sahreef and greatly
ciate his service to the nation.
Danish School System:Project Starts soon
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native Haripur district. He demanded investigation
the matter. PML-N's Inayatullah Jadoon suggested
chase of a computer with encyclopedia software instead
wasting millions of rupees on purchasing the set of
ks.
Acting Speaker, Khushdil Khan, who belongs to the
P, said he had also received a letter and copies of the
ks and asked the minister to explain the need to pur-
e the encyclopedia and whether it was authored by a
icular writer from Punjab. Elaborating, Minister
dar Babak reminded the differences between PTA and
PTC, saying that by improving teachers' skill and
ning, the department wanted to improve the educa-
al standards of students.
ping in view the silence of the mover, the chair asked
ul Akbar as to why he was confused over his own mo-
. "It's now the property of the House," said the mover.
chair put the issue before the House for voice vote,
ch was supported with "ayes" and the matter was re-
ed to the committee concerned. PML-Q lawmaker Za-
Shah's adjournment motion, seeking debate on the mis-
ble condition of IDPs in his area, was admitted for dis-
ion. PML-N's Pir Sabir Shah, independent lawmakerullah, JUI-F's Gulistan Khan and PPP-S' Sikandar
rpao supported the mover, asking the government to
ster IDPs and provide them the same facilities given to
rs.Independent MPA Javed Tarakai and Yasmin Zia
not press their call attention notices after getting as-
ance from ministers. Javed complained the government
harassing his supporters by transferring them to the
flung areas. The minister said such practices would no
er continue and relief would be provided to all those
had been transferred. Yasmin Zia demanded reopen-
of 54 girls schools in her constituency. The News
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Punjab government focusing on education
He said the project for provision of 60,000 computers to more than 4,000 sc
the province would soon be completed.
The chief minister said huge resources were being utilised for the uplif
health sector and provision of modern health facilities to people. He sa
conditioners had been installed in all the hospitals of the province while fre
cines were being provided to patients. He said rural and basic health centr
being upgraded and availability of doctors, paramedics, medicines and
medical equipment was being ensured.
The CM said a number of projects of infrastructure development were beinpleted expeditiously while besides improving the existing roads, new road
also being constructed. He said the largest subsidy of eight billion rupe
given in order to provide flour, sugar and other essential items to the
cheaper rates during Ramazan. Meanwhile, US Consulate Principal Offic
mela Conroy called on Punjab Chief Minister Mian Shahbaz Sharif on Frid
Various matters of mutual