Visit to Pashupatinath

Visit to Shree Pashupatinath

(Kathmandu, Nepal)

White Temples

Small Temples at Pashupati 

Religious Rituals

Death Body (Last Rituals)

White Small Temples 

Pigeons at Temple

Monkeys at Pashupati Temple

Beautiful Architecture of Pashupati 

Educational Olympiad

International Schools Educational Olympiad                       

Organized by Karachi High School                                      

PAKISTAN, Karachi, 15^th November 2014: The third and final day of the International Schools Educational Olympiad (ISEO) saw five events including the finals of the vocals competition. The morning session saw teacher’s perform in various acts including impersonations, singing, poetry and folk dancing.  These were judged by Frederick P. Nazareth and Hani Yousuf.  Student made films on the topic “City of Joy” were screened to a packed auditorium. Judges were Maheen Zia, Syed Ali Nasir, Faizan Haqquee and Riffat Aaliani. The cyber fair in which students showed a video describing their application were judged by Talea Zafar, Rabia Garib and Ejaz. The second last event was the ever popular, vocals competition. Thirteen students in two categories performed in front of the same three semi finals judges: Tina Sani, Ayla Raza and Abdullah Haroon. The last event of the day and ISEO was the theatre competition. Students from classes 9 to A-Levels/Inter acted in original play based on a traditional folk tale or myth. Judges were Adnan Jafar, Momin Zafar, Nuzhat Kidwai, Frederick O. Nazareth and Zara Mumtaz.

The ISEO concludes on Friday, 14 November 2014 with a closing ceremony in which the results of all the events will be announced. Mr. Nisar Khuhro, Education Minister, Government of Sindh and Dr. Atta ur Rahman, eminent scientist and President, Pakistan Academy of Sciences, have both consented to be the chief guests for this occasion. The ceremony will be held at the ISEO venue.

ISEO is an inter-school competition which promotes education and learning in a competitive environment with participation in various events by students in grades 4 to A-Levels/Intermediate. It has been organised and hosted by Karachi High School since 2000. This year some 60 schools are participating from across the city and Lahore.   The British Council is its educational sponsor, a tradition unbroken since the very first ISEO in 2000. It is sponsored by Engro Foundation and Thal Limited (Pakistan Papersack Division) while ToffeeTv.com is its partner.

Official website: http://iseo.org.pk/

ISEO venue: 3 McIver Road, behind Karachi Club, Karachi 

Say NO to POLIO

Eradicate Polio

Several people have been killed in the latest wave of violence against polio vaccinators in Pakistan. The attacks undermine government efforts to eradicate the virus in one of the few countries where it remains endemic.

Polio is a highly infectious viral disease, mainly affecting children younger than 5. It can cause permanent paralysis and death, but can be prevented through immunization. The virus is spread through contaminated food and water.

Lack of proper access to anti-polio vaccination has led to a rise in polio cases in the South Asian nation. Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nigeria are the only countries in the world where polio remains endemic. The number of polio cases in Pakistan rose from 58 in 2012 to 91 in 2013, out of which 65 were located in the remote tribal region bordering Afghanistan. 

In 1991, due to financial constraints, only 83 percent of Pakistani children had been vaccinated. Intensive eradication campaigns such as door-to-door vaccinations only started after 1999. Recognizing the efforts of Rotary International, who contributed about $12 million to the cause, the government of Pakistan issued a postage stamp on the hundredth anniversary of that organization in December 2000.

In March 2001 about 27 million children were vaccinated across the country, in the hope that Pakistan could be virus-free by the end of that year

Thousands of families refused polio drops because of misconceptions as well as religious and traditional beliefs. Some believed that the vaccine causes impotency. Awareness program within the communities is a need of time.

#PolioFreePakistan

#EradicatePolio