Allama Iqbal Open University spring semester books

AIOU starts dispatching books
Islamabad, Apr 06: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) on Monday started dispatching of news to students for spring semester, one month ahead of scheduled period with an aim to facilitate maximum of the students.

Prof Dr Nazir Ahmed Sangi, AIOU vice chancellor, said this while inaugurating the process of mailing of books. He said 67,500 students were enrolled for spring semester.

Prof Sangi said mailing of books to 30,000 students enrolled in B.Ed programme would be completed within two days. "Small vehicles will be purchased for shifting the books from warehouse to mailing section to facilitate employees also," he said.

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'Hold elections of student unions to end IJT violence'
Islamabad: The National Students Federation (NSF) has demanded that the government should draft a code of conduct for the elections of student unions in universities and colleges here on Monday.

The demands came in following the beating up of a senior professor of the Punjab University (PU) in Lahore by activists of the Islami Jamiat-e-Tulba (IJT), a party notorious for harassment and violence in educational institutions all over the country, not least PU.

"Immediate action be taken by the provincial government to punish the offenders and eliminate the culture of violence that prevails on the university campus," demanded Nazish Khan of NSF.

He said, "To end the ongoing violence in educational institutions by religious groups, the government should announce a schedule for student union elections."

NSF noted that IJT activists in Peshawar University had beaten a student to death only a few weeks prior to beating up a teacher in the Punjab University. While condemning Lahore event, the NFS said that violence of religious groups such as the IJT, who were backed by political parties, was reflective of the deep malaise in the country's political culture. "So government needs to come forward to free students from violent groups that would guarantee a conducive environment to the students who are there to study," they said.

Unabashed and untamed, the IJT activitists continue to flex their harassing muscles in universities, female students being their top target, as is witnessed on daily basis. Daily times

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Rootsians explore scientific dynamics
Rawalpindi: A science exhibition themed 'Exploring Scientific Dynamics for Balance' was organised here Monday by Roots School System (RSS) at its Harley Street Campus.

The exhibition was held under the auspices of Dr Abdus Salam Science Club, wherein young Rootsians depicted their knowledge and interest through science models. The school premises wore a festive look, with a huge arch and inflatable figure holding a life-size welcome banner placed at the entrance. A huge portrait of Dr Abdus Salam, the Nobel laureate, offered a sense of pride to all. The building's interior was divided into different segments, where the participating students were explaining their crafted models. They exhibited not only the effects and hazards of environmental pollution and energy crises but also came up with innovative solutions for all issues.

The model on forests highlighted the importance of forests as one of the most valuable eco-systems in the world, containing over 60 per cent of the world's biodiversity, while in another model, volcanic eruption was shown, with volcanic ash depicted through small dust particles and large rock pieces. The young students were well prepared to answers questions by the visitors about their models.

The main crowd puller on the occasion was a space shuttle named 'Roots Educational Satellite' with its accompanied students clad in space suits that was launched to start the science exhibition. It flew in the sky, strung onto dozens of colourful balloons.

Dr Inam-ur-Rehman, Scientist Emeritus, who was invited as the chief guest on the occasion said young children have an inborn drive to development that propels them towards learning and competence. "Early experiences can enhance or diminish the child's potential, which is why parents, other carers and early childhood professionals are pivotal in young children's environments, and their protection, nurturing and stimulation shape each child's early development." He further said that many scientific innovations are being conducted nowadays and it is up to us to make positive use of them, as these innovations could have destructive effects as well.

The slogan of the young Rootsians of Dr Abdus Salam Science Club was, "Earth is everybody's home and nobody likes living in a dirty home. Together, we can make the earth a cleaner, healthier and more pleasant place to live. We all together can make a difference if we think and work for the benefit of our healthy environment. Where there is healthy environment, there will be healthy living."

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CDA Model School students excel in ClassV, VIII exams
Islamabad: Sixteen students of CDA Model School out of 20 appeared in Class V Centralised Examination held under Federal Directorate of Education got first positions among the private candidates. The result was 100%, says a press release.

Nimra Khan got 1st position by securing 90% marks. Sixteen students of Class VIII appeared in the Middle Standard Scholarship Examination held under Federal Directorate of Education. Out of them 11 students won scholarships and the result was 100%.

Sadia Hussain secured first position in her class by securing 88% marks. The principal congratulated the position holders and their parents and appreciated the efforts of the teachers. The higher authorities also showed their gratification for the excellent performance by the students and the teachers and assured them of their co-operation. The news

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PIMS nurses protest
Islamabad: The nursing staff of Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) on Monday staged a six-hour demonstration against torture on their colleague.

The protest halted the hospital proceedings at Mother and Child Health Centre (MCHC). However, the administration resumed work in the evening.

Hospital sources said a few days ago, Mrs Rasheed was admitted to MCHC and her minor kid expired. "A nurse tried to give Mrs Rasheed an injection who was in trouble. Her spouse Rasheed Zahid got infuriated and slapped the nurse. Watching all this, the hospital staff gathered and thrashed Zahid before handing him over to Margalla police," they said.

Sources said the protesting nurses were of the opinion that since entry of males was prohibited in MCHC, how Zahid was let in and torture a nurse.

Investigation Officer Abdul Jabbar said both parties were mistaken as the nurse used inappropriate language and Zahid lost his temper. Daily times

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