FPSC crisis deepens | 'Eid Milad-un-Nabi' at NUST
FPSC secy warns protesting employees of legal action
Islamabad, Mar 07: Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) Secretary Bashir Ahmad Chauhan has directed all employees of
FPSC, who are on strike or absent from duty, to report to the office
immediately. The crisis deepens, as the employees continued their hunger strike
on the ninth consecutive day on Friday. The employees are protesting against
alleged corrupt practices of the secretary and other high officials of the
Commission. Chauhan has warned the protesting employees of legal action if they
did not end their strike. On Thursday, FPSC chairman suspended 10 of the
protesting employees, which further deepened the crisis, as the CSS-2009
competitive exams commencement date is fast approaching. The exams commencing
from March 14 across the country seem in jeopardy as the roll number slips to
half of the candidates are yet to be dispatched and the employees have vowed to
continue their strike till fulfillment of their demands. The suspended employees
include Director Fakhr-i-Alam, deputy directors Mushtaq Ahmad Awan and Azmat
Hayat Malik, assistant directors Muhammad Arif Kiyani, Khan Muhammad Awan and
Muhammad Muazzam Mirza, System Operator Riaz Khattak, Assistant Muhammad Nasim
and LDC Gulzali Khan. They have been directed not to attend the office. Daily Times
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'Eid Milad-un-Nabi' celebrated at NUST
Islamabad: 'Eid Milad-un-Nabi' was celebrated at the National University of
Science and Technology in a befitting manner, says a press release. A
large number of faculty members, administrative staff and students from NUST
institutions attended the ceremony. Professor Dr Sajid-ur-Rehman, head
department of Sirah, International Islamic University, was the main speaker.
NUST Rector Engineer Muhammad Asghar in his concluding remarks
highlighted the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Earlier a NUST student
Ramlah Qureshi made an impressive speech, emphasising the rights, privileges and
status granted to the women in the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon
Him). Faculty members, officers and students from various institution of
NUST recited heart-warming 'naats.' Prizes were awarded to Hafiz Muhammad Naeem
(EME College), Muhammad Asad Hafeez (SCME), Neha Sharif (SEECS), Ramlah Qureshi
(SCEE) Maria Batool & Hashmi (EME), Muhammad Hunbal Khalid (SCME), Khawar
Haya (EME), Muhammad Younis (P&D Directorate) on Oama Hasan (SCME).
Pak-Turk school holds Eid Milad function
Islamabad: The Pak-Turk International School & College, Junior Branch, G-10/2, held a function in
connection with Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) here Friday, says a press release. The
students of the school paid homage to the beloved Prophet (SAW) by reciting
'Naats' in four different languages including English, Urdu, Turkish and Arabic.
The students also delivered speeches on different aspects of the life of the
Holy Prophet (SAW). The colourful event was appreciated by parents and
teachers alike. The News
Students advised to confidently look towards future
Islamabad: Students should look confidently towards their future,
education and defending the country and civilisation, said Turkish Ambassador
Rauf Engin Soysal on Friday. Soysal was addressing a gathering of 'A' level
students and faculty at Beaconhouse Banigala Campus under "Beaconhouse Guest
Speaker Programme". The ambassador emphasised the need for strong ties between
the people of Pakistan and Turkey. He said Turkey stood by the people of
Pakistan in the face of all challenges. He spoke at length about the core issues
that young people should focus on in today's world. His address was followed by
a question-answer session. Students asked questions about Turkey's role in
international relations today.
School blown up in Bajaur
Khar: Unidentified armed men blew up the building of a middle
school on Friday in Nawagai tehsil of Bajaur Agency, sources said.
However, no casualties were reported. The explosion, which raised the number of
schools destroyed in the agency to 36 in a year, completely destroyed the school
building at Darbano. Meanwhile, the security forces had taken most areas in the
tehsil under complete control and restored writ of the government, bringing the
situation to normalcy in the urban areas. The political administration had
re-opened all government schools in Nawagai and Chamer Kund tehsils on Thursday. Daily Times
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