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Planning Minister Prof. Ahsan Iqbal announces the establishment of the Dr. A.Q. Khan Institute of Material Sciences at Quaid e Azam University Islamabad, during his address at the International Symposium on Advanced Materials at the Centre for Physics.

The Institute will serve as a centre of excellence to strengthen academia–industry linkages, train scientists and engineers, and foster global partnerships in research and commercialization.

Being established in collaboration with top global universities, formal partnerships will be announced on 6th November.

Dedicated to the legendary Dr. A.Q. Khan, this initiative carries forward his vision;
“The true defence of a nation lies not in its weapons, but in the strength of its scientists and engineers.”

🌟 From Legacy to Revival — The Wait is Finally Over! 🌟

After the unforgettable Abdul Salam Science Festival 2023, the spirit returns — now as the All Students Science Festival (ASSF 2025)! 🔬💥

Get ready for a power-packed celebration of science, creativity, and innovation — featuring talks, discussions, competitions, exhibitions, workshops, and so much more!

It’s not just an event — it’s a movement that brings together curious minds from all universities to celebrate the joy of discovery!

📍 Open for all university students — including QAU!
The legacy continues. The excitement is real. The science fever is back! 🚀

Freelance Venue Staff Vacancy, Minimum 14 years of education, positions in multiple cities all over Pakistan.
We are recruiting freelance, hourly paid invigilators to administer British Council exams.

Details
Closing date Friday, 31 October 2025
Role overview
Opportunity for freelance work as a Venue Freelance Contractor

The British Council is the United Kingdom’s international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations. We support peace and prosperity by building connections, trust and understanding between people of the UK and other countries.

We are recruiting freelance, hourly paid invigilators to administer British Council exams starting in April 2026. Interested candidates can apply through the following link - https://forms.office.com/e/puhVW70L4y

Suitable candidates should have the following experience, qualifications, competencies, and documents (the shortlisted candidates will be asked to bring the documents at the time of the interview):

Ability to plan time methodically and carry out instructions carefully.
Ability to work well within a team.
Attend all briefing and training sessions as requested by the British Council
Experience of working with children and young people
Intermediate use of technology, including the internet and email.
Own bank account (active).
Education –14 Years of Education/ Transcript in case 16 years of education is not complete.
Copy of your CNIC – front & back.
Police Verification/Police Character Certificate – from local Police Station. (Very important) Note: We do not provide any letter for the issuance of a Character Certificate
The positions are open in the following cities until 31 October 2025



City List
Abbottabad Jhelum Peshawar
Bahawalpur Karachi Quetta
Burewala Kharian Rahim Yar Khan (FFC Goth Machi)
Dera Ghazi Khan Lahore Rashidabad (SSTPS)
Faisalabad Larkana Rawalakot
Ghotki Mandi Bahauddin Sahiwal
Gujranwala Mirpur Sargodha
Gujrat Multan Sialkot
Gwadar Muridke Sukkur
Hassanabdal Murree Taxila
Hyderabad Muzzafarabad Wah Cantt
Islamabad Muzzafargarh (PARCO) Chakwal
Jhang Nowshera Petaro
Sheikhupura
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. However, we thank all applicants for their interest. The British Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We guarantee an interview with disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria

How to apply
Interested candidates can apply through the following link - https://forms.office.com/e/puhVW70L4y

Freelance Venue Staff Vacancy | British Council We are recruiting freelance, hourly paid invigilators to administer British Council exams.

This morning, Imrana Ashraf of Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan, received her certificate as ICTP Institute Associate from ICTP Director Atish Dabholkar and ICTP Senior Coordinator of Programmes and Advancement Ralf Kaiser.

✨ This recognition acknowledges her continued commitment to advancing ICTP’s mission both in her country and across ICTP’s global network.

Thank you, Imrana, and congratulations!

Read more about the ICTP Institute Associates: https://www.ictp.it/news/2025/5/four-scholars-named-ictp-institute-associates

Pakistan team won a Bronze medal in 55th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO), held in France Jul 17 – Jul 25, 2025. Mr. Daniyal Shahzad Hamid, The Science School, T Chowk, GT Road, Rawat, Islamabad won a Bronze medal and Mr. Muhammad Bilal, Sundar STEM School, Lahore won an Honorable Mention. Miss. Eiman Fatima, Fazaia Inter College, PAF base Nur Khan, Rawalpindi was awarded Thales Solidarity IPhO award (5000 Euros contribution towards education and one year mentorship), aimed at promoting science and technology to all communities. Other participants included Mr. Ali Hamdaan Alvi, F. G. Sir Syed College, Mall Road, Rawalpindi and Mr. Misbah Ul Hassan, KRL Model College for Boys, Kahuta. The Pakistan team participated in the Olympiad under the sponsorship of STEM Careers program, which is a joint venture of Higher Education Commission (HEC) & Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Science (PIEAS). Prof. Dr. Shahid Qamar, PIEAS, Islamabad and Dr. Muhammad Irfan, PIEAS, Islamabad trained and led the team in IPhO 2025.

Also register your teams for badminton and table tennis by today in Gym office.

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