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World Teachers’ Day, AIOU vows to promote teachers education

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World Teachers’ Day, AIOU vows to promote teachers education

ISLAMABAD: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) reiterated its pledge on the World Teachers’ Day, being celebrated on Octobers 5, that it would lay greater focus on the capacity-building of teaching community through the use of new technology.

The AIOU will continue to play its leading role for professional development of the teachers, as well as enhancing their respect and dignity in the society through formal and non-formal educational activities, said Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Zia-Ul-Qayyum in his message on the occasion.

As this year, the World Teachers’ Day is being celebrated with the theme, “Young Teachers, he said, they wish to provide maximum opportunities to the new comers in the profession, enabling them to do their best in their teaching discourses.

Upholding respect and dignity of the teachers in the society is the most important one and it is hoped that the Day will help to create necessary awareness to this effect. The AIOU has recently redesigned its teachers’ training curriculum, so as to make the learning practices more effective in proper brought-up of the new generation.

The AIOU at its own is striving to ensure that an inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong learning opportunities become a reality by producing capable teachers’ work force.

Dr. Zia-Ul-Qayyum asserted that teachers should develop themselves as role-models for the students by achieving excellence in their respective fields.

They could make themselves prominent by adopting an affectionate and friendly behavior towards their students since the right attitude made a real difference in the teaching process, he added.

According to Dr. Nasir Mahmood, Dean Education, the University has recently launched various degree programs and short-courses for promoting teachers’ training at various levels.

A certificate course for teachers of literacy and Non-Formal education has also been introduced with the support of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and UNESCO.

It was first kind of teachers’ training program in the country that was organised by the University’s Department of Distance and Non-Formal education for promoting teaching quality in Literacy and Non-Formal education.

Meanwhile, the University has re-launched its teacher training programs from the new semester, Autumn 2019 in line with the guideline, set by the Higher Education Commission (HEC).

It was announced that the admission in these programs will remain open until October 15. The MEd one year comprises five categories, Elementary Teacher Education, Teacher Education, Distance & Non-Formal Education, Science Education and Special Education.(Additional Input From INP)

Related:AIOU announces to receive admissions’ form till October 15

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Manmohan Singh to attend inaugural ceremony of Kartarpur Corridor: Indian media

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NEW DELHI: Former prime minister of India Manmohan Singh will visit Pakistan and attend the inaugural ceremony of the Kartarpur Corridor, Indian media reported on Thursday.

According to details, the visit of erstwhile premier is contingent on Indian government’s approval. Manmohan Singh will reach Kartarpur on November 9, and he has also conducted a sitting with Indian Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh in this regard.

Pakistan had invited Manmohan Singh on the inaugural ceremony of Kartarpur Corridor. Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi had said that the decision to invite Singh was taken after high-level consultation.

Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib in Pakistan. Former prime minister of India Manmohan Singh will visit Pakistan and attend the inaugural ceremony of the Kartarpur Corridor.
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The minister had further stated that Sikh pilgrims will also be welcomed in the inaugural ceremony that will be held on the 550th birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak.

It is to be mentioned here that Prime Minister Imran Khan will inaugurate the project on November 9, three days before the 550th birth anniversary Baba Guru Nanak that will be celebrated on November 12. 

Read More: Pakistan to allow 5,000 Sikh pilgrims to visit Kartarpur this year: FO

Last month Governor Punjab Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar had said that let it be war or peace, the Kartarpur Corridor Project will be completed till November, under any circumstances.

Speaking at a press conference in Lahore on September 23, Ch. Sarwar said in the Kartarpur Corridor project India is acting rigid since the day one but despite of all the hurdles Pakistan is working on Kartarpur Corridor project and InshAllah before the 550th Birthday celebrations of Baba Guru Nanak Pakistan will complete Kartarpur Project.

To mark Baba Guru Nanaks 550th Birthday celebrations, an International Sikh convention will be organized at Governor House which will be attended by Sikhs coming from all over the world, he added.

He assured Sikh pilgrims who coming from all over the world they will be provided with fool proof security in Pakistan and government will ensure the provision of other facilities. According to the vision of Quaid e Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah minorities will be given their due rights in Pakistan, he added.

(With additional input from INP)

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Dialogue only way forward for resolving Afghan conflict: FM Qureshi

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Thursday reiterated that the ongoing Afghan war can only be resolved through dialogue.

The minister passed the remarks in a meeting with the Afghan Taliban delegation held at the Foreign Office.

According to a press release issued by the FO, Qureshi welcomed the delegation at the ministry. The minister told the delegation that Pak-Afghan ties are based on brotherly relations, historical, religious and cultural links.

Qureshi said, “Instability in Afghanistan is impacting both Islamabad and Kabul.” He added that Pakistan believes that war is not the solution to the situation in Afghanistan and dialogue is the only way forward.

The foreign minister said that Pakistan was glad that the world has finally accepted their stance on the situation in Afghanistan.

The foreign minister said that Pakistan has played an honest role in search for peace in Afghanistan. He added that a peaceful Afghanistan is necessary for regional stability.

Meanwhile, the Afghan Taliban delegation also lauded Pakistan’s role in the Afghan peace process and urged for the resumption of dialogue with the United States.

Afghan Taliban spokesperson Suhail Shaheen, while speaking to media persons ,said, “We are negotiating with Pakistan on a peaceful solution to the Afghan conflict.”

Related: Afghan government reacts to Taliban delegation’s visit to Islamabad

The spokesperson added that issues of Afghan refugees and problems faced by Afghan traders was on their agenda.

The Afghan delegation is being led by Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar. The visit also coincides with United States Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad visit to Pakistan. It is expected that the two have agreed to hold a meeting in Islamabad on their visit.

(With additional input from INP)

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Afghan government reacts to Taliban delegation’s visit to Islamabad

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KABUL: The Afghan government on Wednesday warned that no progress would be imminent if a peace process was not owned and led by the Afghan government.

Presidential spokesperson Sediq Sediqqi said in Twitter post “Peace is our priority. A peace process led and owned by the Afghan government will only lead to lasting and dignified peace in Afghanistan.”

Sediqqi further added “No progress will be imminent if a peace process is not owned and led by the Afghan government.”

He apparently made the remarks in reaction to the travel of a delegation of Taliban political leaders to Islamabad.

A delegation of political leaders of Taliban led by Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the deputy political chief of Taliban, reportedly travelled to Islamabad today.

Suhail Shaheen, a spokesman for the political office of Taliban in Qatar said in a Twitter post the Taliban delegation will visit Islamabad on an official invitation.

Shaheen further added that the Taliban leaders will hold talks on some important issues with the Pakistani officials. He did not disclose further information in this regard.

According to Shaheen, the Taliban delegation’s visit to Islamabad would be the 4th such trip to regional countries after the delegation’s visit to Russia, China and Iran.(With additional information from INP)

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Kabul reacts to Taliban delegation’s visit to Islamabad

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Kabul reacts to Taliban delegation’s visit to Islamabad
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KABUL: In reaction to the travel of a delegation of Taliban political leaders to Islamabad, the Afghan government on Wednesday warned that no progress would be imminent if a peace process was not owned and led by the Afghan government.

Presidential spokesperson Sediq Sediqqi said in Twitter post “Peace is our priority. A peace process led and owned by the Afghan government will only lead to lasting and dignified peace in Afghanistan.”

Sediqqi further added “No progress will be imminent if a peace process is not owned and led by the Afghan government.”

A delegation of political leaders of Taliban led by Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the deputy political chief of Taliban, reportedly travelled to Islamabad today.

Suhail Shaheen, a spokesman for the political office of Taliban in Qatar said in a Twitter post the Taliban delegation will visit Islamabad on an official invitation.

Shaheen further added that the Taliban leaders will hold talks on some important issues with the Pakistani officials. He did not disclose further information in this regard.

According to Shaheen, the Taliban delegation’s visit to Islamabad would be the 4th such trip to regional countries after the delegation’s visit to Russia, China and Iran. ( Additional input from INP )

Related :US Deal will not stop attacks on Afghan forces: Taliban

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Senate committee to review economic challenges, remedial measures

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NA body unanimously passes “The National Information Technology Board Bill, 2019”
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ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Commerce and Textile Industry has taken notice of the prevailing economic situation and summoned a meeting on Wednesday to hammer out issues of the business community necessary for rapid economic development.

The meeting summoned by the Chairman of the Committee Senator Mirza Muhammad Afridi will be attended by top government functionaries and representatives of the business community.

The meeting has been summoned at a time when almost a million people have lost their jobs due to sluggish economy, local and foreign investment is at the lowest ebb, the business community is disappointed while the quarterly tax target has been missed by Rs111 billion.

The meeting summoned on the advice of textile expert Mian Muhammad Usman Zulfiqar will review issues faced by the largest foreign exchange earning sector of textile, stagnation of the economy, under-invoicing, heavy import duty slapped on import of apple and smuggling of fruit from Iran.

Deadlock over NIC condition, issues confronted by commercial importers including confusion over taxation and refunds, adjustment, exporters rebate and discouraging export of raw salt and encouraging the export of value-added salt will also be discussed in the meeting. 

The private sector will be represented by leading chambers of commerce and associations of textile exporters, ready-made garment exporters, towel manufacturers, power loom owners, yarn traders, etc.

Advisor to the PM on Finance Abdul Hafeez Sheikh, Advisor, Adviser to Prime Minister on Commerce, Textile, Industries and Production Abdul Razak Dawood, Chairman FBR Shabbar Zaidi, Secretary Commerce Sardar Ahmad Nawaz Sukhera and others will also attend the meeting.

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The Senators who are scheduled to attend the meeting include Syed Shibli Faraz, Ahmed Khan, Dilawar Khan, Rana Mahmood ul Hassan, Dr. Ghous Muhammad Khan Niazi, Nuzhat Sadiq, Islamuddin Sheikh, Muhammad Tahir Bizenjo, Atta ur Rehman, Imamuddin, Khush Bakht Shujaat, and Gian Chand. (With additional input from INP)

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English education system in Pakistan propelled society into classes: PM Imran

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on Wednesday said that English education system has divided society in different classes.

Addressing a ceremony regarding distribution of prizes among students of seminaries, the PM said that Holy Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) has laid utmost emphasis on seeking knowledge.

He said that lack of education has caused fall of Muslims and that Pakistani children are not conversant with Islamic history. Islam teaches lesson of being good humans, the premier added.

PM Imran asserted that Muslims had been among all top scientists for 700 years. He said Pakistan had been founded on particular goal therefore, Iqbaliat (philosophy of great poet Allama Iqbal) must be taught to students.

He said reforms are being introduced in the education system, which will help to uplift the lower strata of the society with the provision of equal opportunities to progress. Nation’s weak point is lagging behind in education, he added.

Prime Minister said that three varying curriculums are being followed at educational institutions in Pakistan which are leading to injustices and divisions in the society.

He said Pakistan, Malaysia and Turkey have decided to launch an English language channel to present Muslims’ stance to the world and project the Muslim history. We have also decided to collaborate to make films on Muslim history and heroes of Islam, he went on to say.

He said eight million Kashmiris have been locked in occupied Kashmir in an open jail for two months.

Read more: Lockdown in Kashmir a human catastrophe in offing: NA Speaker

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FO summons Indian envoy over LoC violations

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ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Wednesday summoned India’s top diplomat in Pakistan over unprovoked ceasefire violations by the Indian forces along the Line of Control (LoC).

A statement said FO Spokesperson Dr Mohammad Faisal summoned the Indian Deputy High Commissioner Gaurav Ahluwalia and condemned the unprovoked ceasefire violations by the Indian forces along the Line of Control (LoC) on October 1, 2019.

A 50-year old woman was martyred while three civilians sustained injuries in Indian shelling on Pakistani villages.

“The Indian occupation forces along the LoC and Working Boundary have continuously been targeting civilian populated areas with artillery fire, heavy-caliber mortars, and automatic weapons, which still continues,” added the press release.

“The deliberate targeting of civilian populated areas is indeed deplorable and contrary to human dignity, international human rights, and humanitarian laws.”

Underscoring that the ceasefire violations were a threat to regional peace, the foreign ministry warned of a strategic miscalculation in the region.

Faisal, who is the director-general for South Asia and the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), urged New Delhi to honour the 2003 ceasefire arrangement between the two nuclear-armed nations.

He further called on India to allow the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) to play its mandated role as per the UN Security Council resolutions.

Tensions between the neighbours escalated sharply following New Delhi’s move to revoke the autonomy Indian Occupied Kashmir in August.

Pakistan expelled India’s ambassador and suspended bilateral trade soon after and launched an international diplomacy campaign in an attempt to draw global condemnation of India’s treatment of Kashmiris.

Related: Pakistan demands UN for strict monitoring of LoC violations, atrocities in IoK

Prime Minister Imran Khan made an impassioned address at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 27, saying there would be a bloodbath once India lifts a curfew and that any all-out conflict between the nations would reverberate far beyond their borders.

India says its revocation of autonomy is an internal matter that will allow its portion of Kashmir to develop economically. (With additional input from INP)

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US envoy Alice Wells to testify before congressional committee on occupied Kashmir

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WASHINGTON: A sub-committee of the United States House of Representatives will hold a hearing on the human rights violations being carried out by India in occupied Kashmir on October 22 .

According to a press release issued by Chairman of the House Sub-committee on Asia, Congressman Brad Sherman, the hearing will focus on the prevailing situation in the Kashmir valley.

According to Sherman, many political activists have been arrested in Kashmir and daily life has also been interrupted after India banned the internet and telephone communications in the occupied valley.

According to reports, the hearing will review the humanitarian situation in Indian occupied Kashmir and whether Kashmiris have adequate supplies of food, medicine, and other essentials.

Detailing the specifics of the hearing, Congressman Sherman said that Assistant Secretary Alice Wells, who oversees all US State Department policy towards South Asia, will testify at the hearing.

“Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, Scott Busby, who overseas human rights efforts is South Asia, will also testify,” Sherman added.

The congressman further elaborated that the sub-committee has invited other State department officials, along with private human rights activists, to the hearing.

The Congressman, in the press release, noted that he had met Americans, originally from the Kashmir valley, in the San Fernando area, along with Congressman André Carson, a few weeks ago.

Related: PTI lauds UK’s Opposition Labour Party for adopting a historic resolution on Kashmir

Detailing that encounter, Sherman detailed how the two US lawmakers heard stories of difficulties encountered by their constituents and others, and the fears they had for their loved ones.

“Since then I have had several additional meetings with Kashmiri Americans. I look forward to learning more about human rights in Kashmir,” Sherman maintained. (With additional input from INP)

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90% dengue patients don’t need to be admitted in hospital: officials

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Rise in dengue across Pakistan, highest number of cases reported from Karachi
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ISLAMABAD: The Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Health, Dr Zafar Mirza, on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting to review anti-dengue measures made by the health ministry and hospital administrations, a private news channel reported.

A briefing was also given to the special assistant here today by the officials which claimed that 90 per cent of the dengue patients does not need to be admitted in hospitals. They added that the care of such patients is possible at their homes.

Dr Mirza ordered concerned officials to record residential addresses of the patients being brought to hospitals. He said that the authorities should ensure anti-dengue spray in the surroundings of the patients’ houses who are admitted in the hospitals.

The special assistant said that the government is making all-out efforts to eliminate breeding of dengue mosquitoes.  He asked officials of the ministry to double the number of the surveillance teams tasked to search areas where dengue larvae are breeding.

Earlier in the day, the dengue virus claimed another two lives in Rawalpindi, taking the death toll to 27 in the city.

As per details, both of the deaths were reported from Holy Family Hospital. The first victim was Najma, a 55-year-old woman hailing from Rawalpindi, the other was man named Pervez, 50, from Islamabad.

On Sunday, as many as 596 more people were diagnosed with dengue fever in Islamabad within a span of 24 hours. Sources relayed that 526 people were diagnosed with the mosquito-borne disease at government-run hospitals and 70 at private medical facilities.

Meanwhile, in Sindh, the number of deaths owing to dengue fever has reached 12.

The mosquito-borne disease which may prove fatal if not diagnosed and treated in time has spread rapidly throughout Pakistan and has caused serious concern among the masses.

Related: Round the clock Dengue Control and Operations Center established: Dr. Zafar Mirza

Sources have claimed that the federal government has decided to conduct an investigation into the outspread of dengue fever. The government would engage global institutions for holding a probe into the spread of the deadly disease across the country. (With additional input from INP)

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