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Following relentless efforts made by the Vice Chancellor of the University of Chakwal, the management of world’s renowned university Ivy league , Yale University of the United States of America has finally rubbed shoulder with the University of Chakwal. ” The University of Chakwal (UoC) is pleased to announced that it is going to collaborate with the world-renowned Ivy league, Yale University USA in conducting a study,” the management of University of Chakwal said on Wednesday. As a first research project, Department of Sociology, UoC and Yale School of Medicine, Yale University (USA) are jointly conducting a study on Career…

The first death anniversary of former Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik will be observed on Thursday The first death anniversary of former Interior Minister and senior leader of People’s Party, Senator Abdul Rehman Malik will be observed with utmost devotion and respect at his residence in Islamabad on Thursday, February 23, 2023. His sons, Ali Rehman Malik and Umar Rehman Malik have requested their late father’s friends and well-wishers to join Quran Khawani, and those who cannot attend, recite Surah Fateha for his soul. Former Interior Minister Senator Rehman Malik died last year due to complications of Corona virus in…

On Saturday February 18, the British Deputy High Commission Karachi hosted the national final of the Enterprise Challenge Pakistan (ECP) which brought together some of the brightest minds from across Pakistan to compete for seed funding to upstart their entrepreneurial ideas. The final featured eight of the most promising start-up ideas, which were selected from regional competitions held throughout the country. The top team was awarded a cash prize of £1500, runners-up received £1000 while the remaining six teams received £500 each. The participants also received mentorship and networking opportunities with potential investors. Martin Dawson, the British Deputy High Commissioner…

The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Islamabad hosted a reading session with German-Indian author Dr Krisha Kops today in the Nazara Hall at Hotel Serena. He read excerpts of his debut novel ‘The eternal rustling’ and engaged in a lively discussion with the gripped audience. The Deputy Head of Mission of the German Embassy, Dr Philipp Deichmann, opened the event. The novel tells the fascinating story of the lives and loves of a German-Indian family spanning many decades and two continents. It received enthusiastic reviews and won the “Haidhauser Werkstattpreis” in 2020 and the “Bayerischer Kunstförderpreis” in…

Professor Dr. Mohammad Bilal, was appointed Vice-Chancellor of the University of Chakwal on February February 19, 2021. Prof Dr. Mohammad Bilal Khan is dedicated to leading University of Chakwal in its mission of engaging learners, transforming lives, and building community and ensuring UOC endeavours are guided by its values, strategic directions, and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Mr. Khan took only two years to bring newly established University of Chakwal into the list of country’s prestigious institutions which have earned good reputation among national and international level. As an institution situated in Chakwal, a city which  is located 90 kilometres south-west…

Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Mariano Grossi visited Pakistan from 15 – 16 February 2023. During the visit, the Director General called on the Prime Minister, the Foreign Minister, the Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, and the Foreign Secretary. Discussions during these meetings focused on further enhancement of cooperation between Pakistan and IAEA in the areas of peaceful applications of nuclear technology specifically its role for mitigating the impacts of climate change. “Director General Grossi also held meetings with the Chairman of the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) and the Chairman of the…

By Manish Rai It seems that Darul Uloom, Deoband, one of the most important and influential schools of Islamic Studies especially in South Asia, doesn’t have any time to shed light on women’s education. I submitted multiple requests through the online fatwa portal and email correspondence to Darul Uloom. But unfortunately, the seminary didn’t even bother to respond even after getting chased for months. I initially submitted the request to the online fatwa department of Darul Uloom called Darul Ifta in November 2022 after the Taliban banned women’s education in Afghanistan. The request was made to clarify whether women’s education…

On Friday February 17, experts from the UK State Safety Partnership (SSP) team, funded by the UK Department for Transport concluded their 12-day visit to share best practice on air safety performance and build relationships with the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority. The visit was funded by the UK as part of its ongoing support to the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority on safety performance. During the two-week visit, the UK SSP team worked closely with the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority and industry to lay the foundations for long-term collaboration on safety performance. While the support of the SSP team will not…

In a special gesture of solidarity and support with the people of Türkiye in the wake of the massive earthquake on 6 February 2023, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will undertake a visit to Türkiye on 16-17 February 2023. During his stay in Ankara, the Prime Minister will meet the President of Türkiye, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdogan, to personally convey heartfelt condolences on behalf of the entire Pakistani nation over the loss of precious lives and the widespread damage caused by the earthquake. The Prime Minister will reiterate Pakistan’s firm commitment to stand by the Turkish people during these difficult…

By Manish Rai It seems that Darul Uloom, Deoband which is one of the most important and influential schools of Islamic Studies in Sunni Islam doesn’t have any time to shed light on women’s education. The multiple requests were submitted through the online fatwa portal and email correspondence by Manish Rai a geopolitical analyst for the Afghanistan-Pakistan region and editor of views around news agency. Darul Uloom didn’t even bother to respond even after getting chased for months. Manish Rai currently based in Sydney, Australia initially submitted the request to the online fatwa department of Darul Uloom called Darul…