“Dr Pfau’s services to end leprosy in Pakistan cannot be forgotten. She left her homeland and made Pakistan her home to serve humanity. Pakistani nation salutes Dr Pfau and her great tradition to serve humanity will be continued.” — Mamnoon Hussain President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Dr Ruth Pfau, a German-born medical missionary who was hailed as the …

Shedding the fear that had gripped the country amidst a fresh wave of terrorist attacks, thousands of cricket lovers thronged Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium to watch the final of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2017 edition. Lahore was just like the centre of the universe for the cricket enthusiasts as people from all parts of the country were there to witness …

“Writing a book is like bearing a child and you do not share that with anyone. God is your only confidant. It is also like falling in love. You keep it personal and private.” — Bano Qudsia On the fateful day of 4th February 2017, Pakistan lost one of its literary giants and indubitably a gem in the world of …

We often hear that the Government of Pakistan is paying full attention on higher education in order to meet the international standards. Although government figures on higher education present a brighter picture of the development and growth of this sector, yet ground realities are starkly different. Most universities in Pakistan are highly politicized and have fewer resources at their disposal …

On the fateful day of July 8, 2016, a tragedy befell the nation when the most revered humanitarian and philanthropist of Pakistan, Abdul Sattar Edhi, passed away.  His death came as a huge shock and was received with deep, profound grief.  Edhi Sahib was a ray of hope for the poor, helpless people of Pakistan as he never turned anyone …

Only a few years back, it was like a dream to have a prestigious institution like the Higher Education Commission (previously the Universities Grants Commission) in Pakistan. When we take a retrospective look at the status of higher education in the country, we find that the benefits brought by the HEC for Pakistani students are numerous — though it still …

In the modern era, owing to the advent of more and more innovations, the field of education has been glamorized. Now there is no regard to the objectives and results of education as it has become a source of social prestige and personal superiority. In a hurry to adapt to the changing trends, people look reluctant to review their decisions …

“Education is the key to the future of any country.” We hear these words numerous times a day, and it’s not untrue, at all. Educated people get higher wages and unemployment rate among them remains low. It is also true that the countries which are far ahead in terms of educated population, grow and develop faster and innovate more than …

Literature is what gives humans an aesthetic pleasure and also has some kind of moral in it. The foremost requirement of literature is that it should be in the written form and should also be for a creative purpose. Literature includes fiction, drama, poetry and sometimes nonfiction like essays, articles and short stories. Most of the times, literary works are …

The education system of a country carries paramount importance because its progress entirely depends on education. The better the education system, the more progress a nation will make. The first Education Conference was held in 1947 as per the directives of the founder of Pakistan, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. The Father of the Nation provided basic guidelines for future development …