Author: Musarrat Arif
By Musarrat Arif KARACHI: The Anti-Corruption Establishment has filed a case in court over alleged manipulation of the 2022 pre-medical examination results of the Karachi Intermediate Board, submitting a challan against seven accused officials. Those named include former board chairman Dr Saeeduddin, former controller Naseem Ahmed Memon, deputy controller Aslam Chauhan, assistant controller Tanveer Zaidi and official Muhammad Athar. Two others have been dropped from the case due to insufficient evidence. According to the challan, an inquiry committee set up on the orders of the Sindh chief minister confirmed irregularities in the results. The report revealed unauthorized changes in students’…
By Musarrat Arif KARACHI: In a compassionate response to a family tragedy, the University of Karachi has approved a government-grade job for the sister of a student who was killed in a recent campus accident. Aniqa Saeed, a student of the Social Welfare department, died on October 11 after being struck by a university point bus. The university’s highest body, the Syndicate, granted approval during a meeting on Saturday for her sister to be appointed at a Grade-16 position within the university. The decision came after the victim’s father declined a financial compensation offer from the university. Instead, he expressed his…
By Musarrat Arif KARACHI: The Institute of Space Science and Technology (ISST) at the University of Karachi hosted the ninth International Conference on Space Science and Technology on Wednesday at the KU’s Chinese Teachers Memorial Auditorium. The two-day hybrid event was organized to coincide with World Space Week 2025, highlighting the critical role of space exploration and technology in addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Local and international researchers and experts discussed a wide range of topics, including astronomy, gravitational physics, aviation technology, space weather, climate variability, and geoinformatics science, while exploring the future directions of space exploration…
By Musarrat Arif KARACHI: Dawood University of Engineering and Technology in Karachi has taken a significant step to promote local technology and reduce reliance on imports by establishing a Research Products Development Unit (RPDU). The new unit was inaugurated by Engro Chairman Hussain Dawood at the National Aerospace Science and Technology Park (NASTP) in Karachi. The ceremony was attended by government officials, industry representatives, members of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry, regulatory authorities, vice-chancellors, ORIC directors, faculty, and students. During the event, the offices of four start-ups under the RPDU—HOAE, Dastkar, Epsilon Smart Solutions (ESS), and…
By Musarrat Arif KARACHI: The Prime Minister Youth Talent Hunt Boxing event, hosted by the University of Karachi, concluded with resounding success, with the Karachi region emerging victorious in both male and female categories, showcasing exceptional performance and securing first place. The competition, initiated four months ago, brought together around 750 male and female boxers from across Sindh. The three-day final rounds concluded on Friday, followed by a prize distribution ceremony at the KU Chinese Teachers Memorial Auditorium. Top performers in both team and individual categories were awarded cash prizes and trophies, while mentors received Rs100,000. Organizers and technical staff…