The Buzz: Lee looks to the next generation

Brett Lee and Dev Alimchandani

Written on March 17, 2011 | Posted in Cricket, Sports, UN, US, World Cup, World Cup 2011, ad, australia, ban, cricinfo, education, games | Leave a comment

President directs establishment of 6 industrial zones

KARACHI: President Asif Ali Zardari Monday issued directives for setting up of a teachers’ training university in Sindh besides establishing 6 industrial zones after setting up a ‘captive power plant’ near gas fields. The President chaired two separate meetings in Bilawal House pertaining to education and power in the Sindh province. The meetings were attended by Chief Minister Sindh, provincial Ministers and senior federal and the provincial government officials. He called for structural improvements in the funding, management and oversight of educational institutions in Sindh to boost education both qualitatively and quantitatively in the province. President Zardari also called upon the Sindh government to develop its separate power policy as permission to provinces to develop power projects under 50 megawatts (MW) has already been given in the Power Policy of 2002. Briefing journalists Spokesperson to President, Farhatullah Babar said that the President also directed to call another meeting within a month on these issues in which the relevant ministries will give briefings on the progress made in the implementation of the directives. He said that the pathetic state of education came to light when the briefing on education was informed that out of 11 million school age children in the province only 6.4 million were enrolled leaving over 4.5 million children out of schools. Twenty percent of the schools have no building at all, 45% comprise only one or two room and over 60% schools have just one or two teachers. Similarly, 60% of schools in the province have no access to safe drinking water, the briefing was informed. “The province is faced with education crisis”, the President remarked adding, “this situation must not be allowed to continue and needs to be changed through structural improvements”. President Zardari tasked the provincial Education Minister to prepare a comprehensive and workable plan and propose steps to meet the education emergency in the province.

Written on March 14, 2011 | Posted in ISI, News, Politics, UN, US, Zardari, ad, aid, call, cia, education, karachi, projects, training | Leave a comment

Partial strike in Karachi, 8 killed

KARACHI: Partial strike was witnessed in Karachi on Friday on the ”protest day” call of ruling Pakistan Peoples” Party (PPP) against the decisions of Supreme Court of Pakistan declaring appointment of Justice (retd) Deedar Shah as chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) null and void. Various areas of the city echoed with aerial firing on Thursday evening and till Friday noon at least eight people were killed in incidents of gunfire while 16 vehicles were torched. Tense situation was witnessed in various parts of city including Lyari, Orangi Town, Kharadar, Gulistan-e-Johar, Shanti Nagar, Sachal Goth, Malir, Gulshan-e-Hadeed and other Sindhi and Balochi speaking localities, where shops and markets remained closed and public transport off roads. Police said that unidentified armed men opened fire on Tariq Lashkari, 50 near Ibrahim Alibhai School in Garden area. He died on the spot. The body was moved to Civil Hospital Karachi for medico-legal formalities. One Aslam, 16, son of Allah Dita was shot dead by unidentified armed men near KMC Workshop, Civil Hospital Karachi (CHK) area. The body was moved to the CHK for medico-legal formalities. In yet another incident unidentified miscreants gunned down a man near Spencer Eye Hospital in Lea Market area. The deceased was, later, identified as Sheeta, aged 22. Body was shifted to the CHK for autopsy. Armed men shot dead, one Shokat Hussain, 40, son of Ghulam Hussain near Shinwari Hotel, Truck Stand in Maripur area, before fleeing from the scene. The body was taken to the CHK for postmortem examination. Meanwhile, two men sustained injuries in firing in Ghulistan-e-Johar area. Edhi ambulance sources said that unidentified persons opened fire on Afzal, 20 and Haji Ahmed, 50. As a result both received bullet injuries and rushed to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital (ASH) for medical treatment. Armed men opened firing on one Israr, 40, in Ranchor Line area, killing him on spot. The body was moved to the CHK for postmortem. A youngster identified as Talha, aged, 18, was also gunned down in Nayabad, Layri area. The body was brought to CHK for autopsy. One Israr also received bullet injuries in Maripur area. He was rushed to Civil Hospital Karachi for treatment. Many petrol pumps and gas stations remained closed, creating hardships for commuters and motorists. Overall public transport area and attendance in offices remained closed. Many educational areas remained closed. Karachi University postponed all papers scheduled on Friday. Classes in the KU and other educational institutions remained suspended. Heavy contingents of police and rangers were seen patrolling in various areas of the city.

Written on March 11, 2011 | Posted in 2011, ISI, Mali, Misc, News, PPP, Pakistan, UN, US, War, ad, ads, aid, allah, call, education, haj, karachi, police | Leave a comment

Five killed, vehicles torched as Karachi burns

KARACHI: Apparently a political party-backed violence, erupted after the apex court ruled the appointment of NAB chairman as ‘null and void’, has so far claimed lives of five Karachiites and left many others injured amid incident of firing Thursday overnight, Geo News reported. Meanwhile, so far 12 vehicles have been set ablaze. However, All Karachi Traders Action Committee and All Karachi Trade Ittehad announced disownment to the call of strike announced by PPP, which is being observed today (Friday). Areas, mostly hit by tensed situation include Lyari, Orangi Town, Khara Dar, Gulistan-e-Johar, Shanti Nagar where a number of vehicles have been burnt to ashes and the incidents of aerial firing are on the rise since last night. Meanwhile, given the alarming law and order situation in city, Pir Mazhar-ul-Haq, Sindh education minister has announced closure of all government and private educational institutions all across metropolis to prevent any untoward situation.(GEO URDU)

Written on March 11, 2011 | Posted in 2011, News, PPP, Politics, UN, War, ad, ashes, call, education, karachi, live, trade, urdu | Leave a comment

Four killed, vehicles torched as Karachi burns

KARACHI: Apparently a political party-backed violence, erupted after the apex court ruled the appointment of NAB chairman as ‘null and void’, has so far claimed lives of four Karachiites and left many others injured amid incident of firing Thursday overnight, Geo News reported. Meanwhile, so far 10 vehicles have been set ablaze. However, All Karachi Traders Action Committee and All Karachi Trade Ittehad announced disownment to the call of strike announced by PPP, which is to be observed today (Friday). Areas, mostly hit by tensed situation include Lyari, Orangi Town, Khara Dar, Gulistan-e-Johar, Shanti Nagar where a number of vehicles have been burnt to ashes and the incidents of aerial firing are on the rise since last night. Meanwhile, given the alarming law and order situation in city, Pir Mazhar-ul-Haq, Sindh education minister has announced closure of all government and private educational institutions all across metropolis to prevent any untoward situation.

Written on March 11, 2011 | Posted in 2011, News, PPP, Politics, UN, War, ad, ashes, call, education, karachi, live, trade | Leave a comment

Violence erupts in Karachi; schools to remain closed

KARACHI: Violence erupted in different parts of the metropolis Thursday night, Geo News reported. Miscreants came out streets in Boat Basin area of Clifton started indiscriminate firing and also set two buses on fire before fleeing. Two persons were injured as a result of firing in Lyari and Mauripur areas. Reports of firing incidents were received from different parts of the city including Lyari, Garden, Mauripur, Sachal Goth and Malir. Sindh Minister for Education Pir Mazhar-ul-Haq announced that all public and private schools will remain closed on Friday. Karachi University also announced that examination scheduled to be held on Friday have been postponed. The new date for the exams will be announced later, the KU announcement added.

Written on March 11, 2011 | Posted in 2011, Mali, Misc, News, Politics, UN, US, ad, education, karachi | Leave a comment

NGOs in Kashmir provide education facilities to militancy-affected girls

Non-government organisations in Srinagar, Kashmir state are providing educational facilities to help militancy-affected orphan girls in the …

Written on March 10, 2011 | Posted in education, kashmir, unlmitie | Leave a comment

Pakistan faces "education emergency" with 10 per cent of world's out-of-school children

Pakistan faces an “education emergency” that costs the economic equivalent of its flood disaster every year, a new education campaign has …

Written on March 9, 2011 | Posted in Pakistan, education, unlmitie | Leave a comment

World Cup Tour Diaries: The Dutch go back to school

Nagraj Gollapudi discovered Ryan ten Doeschate is an avid reader on a trip to a classroom in an Indian government school

Written on March 9, 2011 | Posted in Cricket, ISI, Sports, UN, ad, education, icc, india, netherlands | Leave a comment

Govt determined to empower women: Gilani

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said the government is determined to implement the vision of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto for empowerment of women. Speaking on the occasion of 100th anniversary of International Women’’s Day here on Tuesday, Prime Minister Gilani said the present democratic government is fully cognizant of the existing issues and problems being faced by women ranging from domestic to national life. He said the theme of this year’’s International Women’’s Day of “access to education, training, science technology” is in accordance with the march of time. The government has taken significant initiatives for the social, political and economic empowerment of women, he added. The Prime Minister said each year International Women’’s Day provides an occasion for taking stock of the progress and reflecting on the challenges that remain in the pursuit of gender equality. He paid tribute to the brave women, who played a major role in the creation of Pakistan. “Without their commitment, sacrifices, and struggle, it would not have been possible to realize the reality of Pakistan,” he said. He congratulated women around the world who are working tirelessly to end violence, prejudice and biases against them. The Prime Minister said discrimination against women weakens society as a whole. “Women’’s rights issues are not limited to Pakistan alone. Other countries in the region are also faced with similar problems and barriers of archaic traditions and practices.” Gilani said no society can move forward without undoing the discriminatory attitudes and laws regarding women. He noted that Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto always placed women’’s empowerment agenda on her top priority. “She encouraged women to come forward and contribute to the national progress,” he said adding, “We will not bow down before the agenda of the extremists who believe in destroying girls schools.” The Prime Minister said the government is determined to mainstream women’’s issues in the policies of the government. National Policy for Development and Empowerment of Women, 2002 and National Plan of Action is being reviewed in the light of the current requirements and the vision of Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed. He said the government is addressing the subject of economic empowerment of women through various initiatives. “Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), the largest ever program to provide financial support directly to the women of poor households is the bedrock of these initiatives.” Among others, it provides skills and technical training, health insurance and loans of upto Rs. 300,000, he said adding BISP has provided Rs. 25,000 for female beneficiaries in the flood affected areas. The Prime Minister said BISP is not only contributing directly to the income of five million poor families across the country but has also empowered women by channeling cash transfers through them. He congratulated Speaker of National Assembly Dr. Fehmida Mirza who took the initiative to launch the women caucus of 90 women parliamentarians. “These committed women parliamentarians have been addressing the agenda of women development and empowerment across party lines for the rights of women in Pakistan.” Gilani expressed his government’’s commitment to a strong legislative cover to address women issues, which is evident through the measures taken so far. The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2009 has been enacted alongwith Protection against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Act passed by the parliament last year, he added.

Written on March 8, 2011 | Posted in 2009, 2011, Health, ISI, International, News, Pakistan, Politics, Social, UN, US, War, ad, aid, cia, education, female, islam, islamabad, nato, society, technology, training, women | Leave a comment

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