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Daily Archives: August 9, 2011

Health plan able to accumulate around Rs. 324 billion annually


Islamabad: Experts at a seminar discussed and explored the vision of a new National Health Care System for Pakistan (NHSP) with a strategy to attain the” health for all “goal. They demanded to put health as a priority on political agenda. Participants were briefed of new proposed National Health Care System (NHSP), comprising of an autonomous body, population based distribution of medical facilities and a resource generation plan able to accumulate around Rs. 324 billion annually . The seminar “National [...]

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Meeting to discuss arrangements of Independence Day held


Lahore: As per past practice, the Punjab University will organize a flag hoisting ceremony in front of the Vice-Chancellor’s Office, Administration Block New Campus on Sunday, August 14 at 8:00am in connection with the Independence Day of the country. Vice chancellor Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran will host the national flag. A special meeting to finalize arrangements in this was held under the chairmanship of Committee Chairman Prof Dr Liaqat Ali here on Tuesday. The meeting decided to decorate the buildings [...]

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Punjab University Electrical Engineering Department students meet Vice Chancellor


Lahore: Students of Punjab University Electrical Engineering Department students, showing outstanding performance in co-curricular competitions, met the Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran in his office here on Tuesday. Department Chairman Prof Dr Rafique Ahmad and students’ supervisor for the contests and Lecturer Umar Farooq were also present on the occasion. The Vice-Chancellor told that the students of the department have won 37 competitions during the last three years. VC Dr Mujahid Kamran appreciated the performance of students in the competitions [...]

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Punjab University student wins Best National Hiker 2011 Award, meets Vice Chancellor


Lahore: Punjab University Hailey College of Commerce (HCC) student Atif Amin met the Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran in his office. Atif Amin had won “Best National Hiker 2011” in 19th National Rover Scout Hike 2011 held in Nanga Parbat on July 12-19, 2011. College Principal Prof Dr Liaqat Ali, Prof Dr M Amin Athar, Prof Dr Amir Ijaz, Director Sports (women) Shamsa Kanwal, Advisor Student Affairs Iftikhar Ahmad Chaudhry and members of College Sports Committee were also present on [...]

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Statement by President Barack Obama on the Occasion of Ramadan


Islamabad: As Ramadan begins, Michelle and I would like to send our best wishes to Muslim communities in the United States and around the world. Ramadan is a festive time that is anticipated for months by Muslims everywhere. Families and communities share the happiness of gathering together for iftar and prayers. Bazaars light up the night in many cities from Rabat to Jakarta. And here in the United States, Muslim Americans share Ramadan traditions with their neighbours, fellow students, and [...]

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Pakistan State Oil Company Limited’s financial results for financial year ended June 30, 2011


Karachi: We are pleased to inform you that the Board of Management of the Company, in their meeting held today at Karachi reviewed the Financial results of the Company and recommended the following:- Cash Dividend Final Cash Dividend for the financial year ended June 30, 2011 at the rate of Rs. 2/- per shares, equivalent [...]

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