The Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company has organized a computer-aided jewellery designing (CAD/CAM) course.

A statement issued here on Tuesday said that the course commenced at the Gems and Jewellery Training and Manufacturing Center in Lahore.

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The 3rd Information & Communications Technology Exhibition CONNECT 2008 concluded at Expo Centre here Saturday.
Chairman Higher Education Commission, Prof. Dr. Atta ur Rahman visited CONNECT 2008 on third and last day. He visited the stalls and met exhibitors. Prof. Atta ur Rahman also appreciated the efforts of the organizers for holding this exhibition. (more…)

KARACHI: Hewlett Packard (HP) here on Tuesday launched a series of new business products .

In a briefing at Sheraton Hotel Karachi on Tuesday, it was pointed out that the five business desktops have been designed to give businesses of all size a professional edge with entry-level desktop pricing and`zero-footprint’ PCs.

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PTCL conducted its second annual Way Forward Workshop for senior management echelons  from April 11 to 13.     The Way Forward exercise is one of the initiatives taken by Etisalat management to develop teamwork and foster creativity at PTCL. (more…)

The Leader of the House in the Senate, Mian Raza Rabbani has said that the government is very keen to promote information technology in the country.
He was speaking as chief guest at the 8th Teradata National IT Awards ceremony held here on Saturday night. (more…)

Job fair plays a vital role in career development and aims to provide students with opportunity to select, build and excel in a career.
This was stated by  Deputy Director of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology  (SZABIST), Ms Azra Maqsoodi.    She was performing the inauguration of the first ever SZABIST job fair and launch of BBA Graduate Directory 2008. (more…)

Thailand is all set to hold exhibition inKarachi from April 25-27 to help boost up trade activities between Pakistan and Thailand besides enhancing economic cooperation.
A delegation of Thai Trade Center, Dhaka (TTCD) led by Minister Counsellor (Commercial) Ms. Usa Wijaruran called on President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Ijaz Abbasi here and informed him about the exhibition. (more…)

Some 1200 male and female students admitted to different dsiciplines of engineering in Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology were provided the vision and academic guidance at an “orientation ceremony” held here Monday prior to start of regular classes right from today.
Addressing the ceremony, Chancellor SSUET and President Aligarh Muslim University Old Boys Association, Engr Z.A. Nizami gave a broad outline of the vision behind the establishment of this University. (more…)

Dow University of Health Sciences here on Monday arranged a series of introductory classes for degree programme in physical medicine, dental care and diploma as well as degree programmes in nursing and medical technology respectively. Students with different backgrounds and academic qualifications attended these classes in large number and appreciated the exercise under-taken for their orientation about the professional education they intend to pursue.
Concerned directors of the programme include Dr. Nabila Soomro (Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation), Dr. Sharaf Ali Shah (Institute of Nursing), Dr. Sarwat Hasan (Institute of Medical Technology) and Dr. Mohammad Amin (Dental Care School).
Dr. Nabila Soomro said the current academic session 2008 is witnessed to have the Institute’s first training programme in Prosthesis and Orthosis Sciences and second of its degree level programme in Occupational Therapy. (more…)

Three-day Karachi Cycling Championship will be held at Hawkesbay Road from September 9 under the auspices of Karachi Cycling Association (KCA), it was announced here on Saturday.
On the opening day elimination rounds will be held followed by Time trials and 50-KM Road Race events.
Championship will be contested on Olympic Bicycles and helmet wearing is mandatory.
Interested cyclists are advised to confirm entry by September 5 to Jawed Khan on phone 0346-2889607.

Building fully decorated on occasion of Independence day of Pakistan

an eye-catching and attractive illuminated view of colourful lights installed on the different buildings of the Provincial Capital City in connection with Independence Day celebrations.

An eye-catching and attractive illuminated view of colourful lights installed on the different buildings of the Provincial Capital City in connection with Independence Day celebrations will be mark on 14 of this month.

The preparations for Independence Day celebrations given final touches as employees wash floor of the stairs leading to podium of Quaid-e-Azam Mazar.

Employees of (Quaid-e-Azam Mazar Management Board) cleaning the huge crystal chandelier as nation prepares to celebrate the Independence Day.