KARACHI, Dec 19: His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of the Ismaili Muslims, preside over the 26th convocation ceremony of the Aga Khan University (AKU) as its Chancellor here on Thursday. The convocation has had great importance because the university is going to celebrate after crossing so many milestones including 30 years […]
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PESHAWAR, Dec 1: The plan and measures set rolling during the tenure of the previous government regarding teaching of regional languages, including Khowar, at the school level have reached almost a dead end. A literary, cultural and social welfare organisation, Gandhara Hindko Board, expressed concern over the lack of interest by the PTI-led government. It
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CHITRAL, Nov 29: People of Chitral have reiterated their demand to the provincial government to establish a separate board of intermediate and secondary education (BISE) in this far-off district to meet the needs of thousands of students. Establishment of a separate BISE for Chitral has been a longstanding demand of the people of Chitral. The
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WINAMAC, INDINA (USA), Nov 13: Muhsanat Ayub, a resident Singoor in Chitral, has been selected as a youth ambassador from Pakistan. Ms Ayub has reached the USA and is living with a host family at Winamac, Indiana. “As a youth ambassador, I am representing Pakistan giving different presentations and discussions about my country, religion, culture
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CHITRAL, Nov 5: Fazal Akbar, resident of Barumkagh Kosht Chitral has been selected as the cultural ambassador of Pakistan to the United States through the Global Undergraduate Exchange programme (Fulbright Scholarship). Mr Akbar is currently doing B.S. (Hons) at the Forman Christian College (a chartered university) in Lahore. In a statement to ChitralToday, he said
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CHITRAL, Oct 8: To increase enrollment in the government primary schools in Chitral, an education rally was organized by Alif Ailaan (Transforming Education Pakistan), says a press release. The rally started from Chew Bridge, the historical bridge built by Kalasha ruler Chew, and after passing through the main bazaar ended at the Chitral polo ground.
CHITRAL, Oct 5: A day of celebration with the rest of the world to pay homage to teachers on ‘World Teachers’ Day’ was held at the Aga Khan Higher Secondary School Chitral (Seenlasht) on Saturday. A large number of students participated and many renowned teachers of Chitral gave colour to the gathering. opening the ceremony,
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CHITRAL, Sept 30: At a youth convention held under the Aga Khan Rural Support Programme here on Monday, it was reaffirmed that promotion of mutual learning, sharing of knowledge and exchange of ideas and experiences will be ensured at the grass-roots level by the community leaders and the youth. The ‘Enhancing employability and leadership for
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KALASH, Sept 20: To increase enrollment ratio in the government primary schools of Kalash valleys, an education rally was held by the students of Kalasha primary schools and Alif Ailaan (Transforming Education Pakistan). The students from Kalasha Dur Private Institute of Kalasha tradition and Kalasha primary school Mumuret (Bumborate) were carrying banners and placards inscribed with
CHITRAL, Sept 9: A literacy-cum-enrollment campaign in government schools was launched here on Monday. The drive will end on September 14. In this regard, an education walk was taken out from Government Centennial Model High School to Ataleeq Square which was led by District Education Officer Haji Nisar Ahmad Khan, Additional Assistant Commissioner Mazhar Ali
