Journey in progression

UZMA ALEEM talks to Prof. Dr. Bushra Mateen, VC of LCWU about current standards of higher education in Pakistan

Bertrand Russell says, “No man can be a good teacher unless he has feelings of warm affection toward his pupils and a genuine desire to impart to them what he himself believes to be of value.”
Prof. Dr. Bushra Muteen, Vice Chancellor of Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, has been in the field of education for more than 40 years. She worked hard in the development of Pakistan’s largest women university while promoting the culture of research and introducing non conventional subjects for young women of Pakistan.
In an exclusive interview with Sunday Plus she discussed the working of LCWU and current standards of higher education in Pakistan.

For the most special day

BY UZMA ALEEM

Each year the marriage season calls for latest styles in ethnic and fusion wear. Fabrics and combinations are being researched well in advance to give more pliability to the style. Now the marriage hymns are in the air and the traditional Pakistani bridal wear trends of 2010 clothes are in chats of woman folks too.
For decades, red has been the colour of the Pakistani bride. But women are now experimenting with a variety of hues like pearl, pink, copper and even white to make a style statement on the special day of their life. Following chic and traditional outfits may fix your problem about dress selection for the special day of your life, of course your wedding day:

Counter terrorism measures

Adequate technical support and training of police officials and more awareness among masses can help in damage control after suicide attacks, writes UZMA ALEEM


While coming back from surgical ward of Mayo hospital after visiting a relative of mine I heard the furore of Kerbla Gamay Shah’s suicide attack’s survivors and their relatives, they were in miserable condition because automatic ventilators were not available and three succumbed because of a lack of suction pumps. Well this was the chaotic situation in one of the largest hospitals of the country yet the chaos at the blast site was unimaginable as several Cops were stoned by protesters, building of Lower Mall police station was set on fire, 36 motorcycles and three vehicles of Police department were burnt by the violent crowd.

The inspiring art from Iran

BY UZMA ALEEM

The artistic symbols, letters and elements, which form the word, always bear undeniable aesthetic qualities of Iranian calligraphic styles. Use of Taliq, Nastaliq, Naskh, Thulth, Reqa, Towqi, Shekasteh, Kufic and other decorative scripts in Persian calligraphy bestow hundred-fold prominence in a very subtle and sublime way.
Indeed Iranian calligraphy masterpieces when framed and displayed on walls have the greatest attraction for everyone.

Floral fiesta

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Annual spring flowers show was not simply a congregation of flowers’ lovers rather it was a chance of entertainment and relaxation for Lahorites, reports UZMA ALEEM

Floral fiesta When trees start wearing new leaves, aura of Lahore begins to change. Spring arrives, the most romantic of times. So it brings happiness and adds hues to life as flowers blossom and birds sing and chirp happily. Lahore, the city of gardens covers itself with multicolour flowers and it is then that the festivities of Spring Festival, locally known as the ‘Jashan-e-Baharan’ get into their full swing. Likewise all over the country, the spring is welcomed with full bloom flowers, dance of men and trained animals and music. Some of the festivals and shows are worth observing like the annual floral exhibition.

Glued down to hell

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Drug addiction is increasing among children. Child labourers and runaway kids in streets are becoming addict to glue in the urban sprawls of Pakistan, reports UZMA ALEEM

During the mid night hours in a run-down part of downtown Lahore, Muddassar and some boys squat in a dirty alley, getting high on glue. Breathing in fumes from glue-soaked rags and glue-filled plastic bags is a daily ritual for these boys who live rough on the streets of Pakistan’s second largest city.
‘The fumes burn the eyes and leave the body dry. It kills your appetite. But after being kicked and treated like a dog it gives you peace,’ said Muddassar, who is not an exceptional case as this story as in every major city of Pakistan many kids are seen living on roads and streets.

Enjoying serenity upcountry

By UZMA ALEEM

If you want to escape from noise of urban life during summer and want to spend some days with tranquilly in an area surrounded by lush green scenery and soothing sound of water falls and rivers then trip to Naran can be best choice for you.
Because travellers do have a fun filled vacation in this city of Pakistan. They go for sightseeing, shopping and also eat out at the restaurants in Naran. Local tourists come from all over the country and they do not feel bored at all in fact they enjoy their visit to Naran very much.
There are various regions that will compel you to appreciate the natural beauty and landscape of the whole Naran Valley. You can go to see the various lakes that are situated here. The most mentionable among them are Lake Saif-ul-Muluk, Lulu Sar Lake and Dudipatsar Lake.