Understanding the Impact of Misinformation on Society and the Importance of Media Literacy

Understanding the Impact of Misinformation on Society and the Importance of Media Literacy

 

UN Global Media and Information Literacy Week

Event: Media Literacy in the Age of Disinformation: Understanding the Impact of Misinformation on Society and the Importance of Media Literacy 

Date: 31st October, 2024, Thursday. 

 

Panel Overview: Media Literacy in the Age of Disinformation

  • Marium Chaudhry, Editor, The Current
  • Amber Rahim Shamsi, Pakistan Editor, Nukta
  • Mehr Hussain, Editor, Friday Times,  Naya Daur
  • Seerat Khan, Programs Director, Digital Rights Foundation
  • Raza Goraya, Dunya Digital

 

As part of the UN’s Global Media and Information Literacy Week, the panel (mentioned above) will tackle the growing influence of disinformation and its far-reaching consequences for society. In an age where misinformation can spread rapidly, disinformation preys on societal divisions, distorting facts and deepening conflicts. This panel aims to provide a clear understanding of how disinformation impacts our lives, how it exploits societal anxieties, and the real harm it causes to communities.

Join us in this vital conversation on how media literacy can empower individuals to protect themselves from disinformation and contribute to a healthier, more informed public sphere. Details are available below.

October 31, 2024, Thursday. 

Intermediate Part-II 2024 Results to be Declared on 4th September 2024

Intermediate part II 2024 Results Announcement

 

Dear intermediate part-II 2024 students, embrace yourself and get ready to earn the fruit of your hard work. Your wait is over! The Intermediate Part- II 2024 Results (First Annual) will be announced tomorrow, 04th September 2024, by all the Boards of Secondary Education (BISE) across Punjab. The exciting element of these results is that this year, the boards are announcing the combined results for intermediate parts I and II 2024. 

 

BISE Lahore, BISE Gujranwala, BISE Multan, BISE Faisalabad, BISE Sargodha, BISE Sahiwal, BISE DG Khan, BISE Rawalpindi, and BISE Bahawalpur are among the nine educational boards in Punjab.  

 

According to the timeline given, it is anticipated that all Punjab boards will release the second-year results for 2024 at the same time at 10. am. Additionally, the candidates have been guaranteed that the Punjab Board 11th class and 12th class results for the first annual 2024 will be released at the proper time, allowing them to seamlessly move into the following class. 

 

In addition, it is important to note that other educational boards have a different timeline for announcing the results. For example, the results for the 12th grade in Sindh, AJK, and Baluchistan boards are announced differently. 

 

You can click the link below to check your results!  

BISE Lahore,  

BISE Gujranwala,  

BISE Multan,  

BISE Faisalabad,  

BISE Sargodha,  

BISE Sahiwal,  

BISE DG Khan,  

BISE Rawalpindi, and  

BISE Bahawalpur 

 

PGC wishes the Best of Luck to all the students who will receive their results for intermediate parts I and II 2024 tomorrow morning!  

Matric Result 2024 Announced Across Punjab Educational Boards

Matric-Result-2024

The much-awaited matriculation results 2024 have been officially announced today across eight educational boards in Punjab, Pakistan. Punjab boards that released the results include Bahawalpur Board, D.G. Khan Board, Faisalabad Board, Gujranwala Board, Lahore Board, Multan Board, Rawalpindi Board, and Sargodha Board.   

Students and parents had been eagerly anticipating this announcement, which marks a significant milestone in the academic journeys of thousands of students across the province. The results are now available on the official websites of the respective boards, allowing students to check their performance online. 

Education officials have expressed their satisfaction with the smooth conduct of the exams and the compilation of the subsequent results. In upcoming press conferences, the overall pass percentage and the top achievers on each board are expected to be highlighted.  

The announcement of the matric results is a crucial event for students as it determines their eligibility for further studies and sets the course for their future academic and professional careers. Students are advised to keep their roll numbers handy so they can swiftly access their results on the board websites. 

Check your results Via SMS or Official Websites: 

Prepare your roll number:

  • Ensure you have your roll number handy.
  • Open the messaging app on your mobile phone.
  • Enter your roll number followed by the specific board code for your district.
  • Send the composed message to the designated number provided by your board.

Identify your board code:

  • Faisalabad: 800240
  • Dera Ghazi Khan: 800295
  • Gujranwala: 800299
  • Rawalpindi: 800296
  • Lahore: 800291
  • Bahawalpur: 800298
  • Sargodha: 800290
  • Sahiwal: 800292
  • Multan: 800293

Bahawalpur Board,  

D.G. Khan Board,  

Faisalabad Board,  

Gujranwala Board,  

Lahore Board,  

Multan Board,  

Rawalpindi Board, and  

Sargodha Board

Congratulations to all the students who passed their exams, and best of luck to those who are planning to reappear for any subjects. The education boards are committed to providing all necessary support to ensure all students’ continuous academic progress. 

Moreover, as your matric results are out, you can apply for intermediate 2024 admissions in Punjab Colleges. Admissions 2024 are open!  

Class 11 Result Is Out! Do Check Yours Now!

11th Result 2022

All nine (9) education boards across Punjab in Pakistan have announced results for Higher School Secondary Certificate (HSSC-1) 2022 (Intermediate part 1). It is also known as first-year or class 11th nationwide. Result announced today, on the 17th of November, 2022, in the morning at 10 am.  

The boards have declared the results on their respective websites. Students can check their results with the help of their roll-no on the concerned website.  

The links to the websites are in place. You can check your result for the 11th class 2022 from the links of boards of intermediate and secondary education (BISE) below. Click the name of your relevant educational board and enter your roll number and details. You will be redirected to your result card.  

Bahawalpur Board  

D.G Khan Board  

Faisalabad Board  

Gujranwala Board  

Multan Board  

Lahore Board  

Rawalpindi Board  

Sahiwal Board  

Sargodha Board  

Check HSSC by Simple SMS
 

SMS is an additional method of checking your HSSC part 2 result 2022. This procedure is one of the simplest and quickest ways to check the findings. You only need to SMS your roll number using the provided code. Your results will be sent to you via SMS after 15 minutes. 

  Board Name  Code 
Lahore Board  80029 
02  Gujranwala Board  800299 
03  Rawalpindi Board  800296 
04  Sahiwal Board  800292 
05  Sargodha Board  800290 
06  Multan Board  800293 
07  Dera Ghazi Khan Board  800295 
08  Faisalabad Board  800240 
09  Bahawalpur Board  800298 

 

Honouring Nation Builders – PGC Provides Special Scholarships to Teachers’ Children

Teachers Scholarship PGC

Punjab Colleges strongly believes that any child’s education must not be compromised at any cost. Especially not due to the financial burdens. Therefore, the Punjab Group of Colleges offers numerous scholarships. Hard work and needs are all well-addressed by the Punjab group to serve the purpose of education in Pakistan. 

In addition to awarding bright students, the Punjab Group of Colleges (PGC) holds massive respect for teachers. The institution has always tried to stand beside the teachers for their support. Punjab Group of Colleges provides a special concession to the children of parents who are teaching in any capacity nationwide. This is apart from merit-based, needy-based scholarships to students.  

Therefore, the students at PGC can get an honorary concession at the time of admission if their parents or guardians are related to the teaching profession anywhere in Pakistan. The teacher’s Child Scholarship has always served as a humble gesture of appreciation from Punjab colleges to those who are the architects of younger minds.   

You can look at the complete details of the teachers’ child concessions with other scholarship options on the official page,  available here. 

Only 20 in World: PGC’s Irass Qumar secures 150% scholarship at York University

PGC’s Irass Qumar secures 150% scholarship at York University

Coming as a big testimonial to the exceptional educational excellence of Punjab Group of Colleges (PGC), we are proud to announce that our student Irass Qumar has secured a 150% scholarship at York University, located in Canada’s Toronto.

It is pertinent here to mention that only 20 students across the globe are eligible for the Presidential International Scholarship of Excellence annually.

The worth of this scholarship is 180,000$ (approximately 3 CRORE RUPEES), covering all expenses. The 20 Recipients of this distinguished Award will represent a variety of regions around the world, and from Pakistan, it’s Irass Qumar from Punjab Colleges who is going to represent our country for the class of 2026.

Irass Qumar dedicated this exceptional distinction to his mentors at Punjab Colleges.

If you want to embark on a journey towards success and enlightenment just like Irass Qumar, PGC invites you to become part of educational excellence. The window for intermediate or class 11 admissions is open now. You can apply online or submit your application by visiting the nearby campus.

Matric Result 2022 To Be Out Tomorrow

Matric Result 2022 To Be Out Tomorrow

Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) across Punjab will declare result for class 10th, 2022, tomorrow, 31 August 2022, at 10 a.m. (Pakistan Standard Time). We wish the best of luck to the aspirants. However, After the result declaration, the next step is to take admissions in Intermediate Part 1, also known as 11th class.  

Punjab Group of Colleges (PGC) is synonymous with education excellence in Pakistan. Students can get enrolled in FSC (Pre-Engineering), FSC (Pre-Medical), ICS, I. Com, and F.A as per their choices. The college admissions 2022, for 1st year are about to open. You can follow the 1st year admissions here.  

Punjab colleges offer numerous scholarships to their students. All information with the complete admission guideline in the 1st year of 2022 at PGC is available in the article below.  

Complete admission guide for 1st year admissions at PGC, is available. 

You can check your result for 10th class or matric 2022 from the links of boards of intermediate and secondary education (BISE) below. Click the name of your relevant educational board and enter your roll number and details. You will be re-directed to your result card.  

 

Bahawalpur Board Matric Result 2022 

D.G Khan Board Matric Result 2022 

Faisalabad Board Matric Result 2022 

Gujranwala Board Matric Result 2022 

Islamabad Board Matric Result 2022 

Multan Board Matric Result 2022 

Lahore Board Matric Result 2022 

Rawalpindi Board Matric Result 2022 

Sahiwal Board Matric Result 2022 

Sargodha Board Matric Result 2022 

 

PGC Robotics Exhibition 2022- Era of Robotics Begins!

Punjab Group of Colleges (PGC) conducted the technologically advanced event- the Robotics Exhibition 2022, in Lahore. PGC holds excellence in education, the group has around 423+ campuses. Punjab Group of Colleges puts value and effort into quality and skilled education. 

The Robotics Exhibition was divided into two sub-events. PGC also held competitions with an exhibition at the event. The mainstream campuses participated in the exhibition held in Lahore on 18th August 2022. Three diverse types of competitions were conducted: Mystery-box competition, RC Car Competition and Sumo Wrestling Competition. 

A model of Home Automation
A model of Home Automation
Car Robotic Model Performance Evaluatio
Car Robotic Model Performance Evaluation

PGC aims to develop students’ interest in AI, Robotics development and offer them an accessible platform to show their talents and creativity. The exhibition invited students from PGC. The skills of Model designing, circuit development, remote controls development and coding remained the focus of the robotics exhibition.  

The benefits of conducting such creative and technically advanced exhibitions and competitions empower the students at their college education level. Students get an opportunity to see industry advancements with skill development from these events to excel in their careers in future.  

Group Director Punjab Group- Mr. Abdullah Afzal gracing the Robotics Exhibition 2022
Group Director Punjab Group- Mr. Abdullah Afzal gracing the Robotics Exhibition 2022
Car Model by Gujranwala Team
Car Model by Gujranwala Team

Furthermore, the students become creative and confident while having a powerful platform to display their talents. These participations enhance the skills and polish thought processes alongside the increasing interest in the latest technology.  

Teams from mainstream campuses were entitled to participate with three 03 Models/ Projects made by students and fulfilling the robotics exhibition outline. While for competition, one team per campus/city could have participated.  

The students have been awarded cash prizes, shields, and certificates. Judges examined the projects and interviewed the participants. Winners are as follows.  

Islamabad Team at the Exhibition
Islamabad Team at the Exhibition
Position Holders
Position Holders

RC car 

  1. Shalamar Lahore
  2. Okara
  3. Peshawar
  4. Township Lahore

Sumo Wrestling 

  1. Muslim town Lahore
  2. Township Lahore
  3. Gujrat
  4. Johar town Lahore

Project 

  1. Islamabad
  2. City Lahore
  3. GRW
  4. OKR

Mystery Box 

  1. Faisalabad 
  2. Muslim town Lahore
  3. Gujrat
  4. Multan

 

 

Remote Car is ready for Car Racing!
Remote Car is ready for Car Racing!
Team Applausing Counterparticipants
Team Applausing Counterparticipants

A variety of fruitful skill-sets fall under the AI and Robotics industry. The students can enter any promising career. They can be Data Scientists, Business Intelligence Developers, Robotics Scientists, AI researchers, Software Developers, and Machine Learning engineers. With events like PGC Robotics Exhibition 2022, students get the confidence and exposure they need for their future.  

Robotic Model At the PGC Robotics Exhibition 2022
Robotic Model At the PGC Robotics Exhibition 2022
Smart Irrigation Model Made by Students
Smart Irrigation Model Made by Students

Top Three positions of ECAT 2021 grabbed by STEP students

Continuing the legacy of excellence, PGC celebrates the success of STEP with their students acquiring the top three positions in ECAT 2021. Syed Hashir Hasnain stood 1st in ECAT with 365/400 marks by studying from STEP e-learning portal. From Islamabad Campus, Mujtaba Omar stood 2nd with 348/400 marks and from Faisalabad Campus, Umair Ahmed stood at 3rd position with 345/400 marks. This year also marks the hat-trick of first positions since 2019. Punjab Colleges once again would like to congratulate the students for accomplishing such a remarkable feat.

PGC 167 Positions

Punjab Group of Colleges maintains the mark of attaining the highest number of positions across all boards. With a total of 167 positions (5 overall first positions, 17 overall top positions and overall first position across all boards) PGC sets a new benchmark of success. PGC’s distinguishing student Mr. Awais Majeed topped the intermediate exams 2019 with a total of 1058 marks.

 

OVERALL 1ST POSITION HOLDERS

INTERMEDIATE BOARD POSITION HOLDER MARKS
Sahiwal Board Awais Majeed 1058/1100
Sargodha Board Daniyal Shahbaz 1055/1100
Gujranwala Board Umer Shifqat 1054/1100
Lahore Board Ali Raza Rana 1055/1100
Federal Board Maryam Javed 1056/1100

 

TOP POSITIONS IN INTERMEDIATE RESULTS’19

INTERMEDIATE BOARD TOTAL POSITIONS
Lahore 22
Bahawalpur 07
DG Khan 05
Gujranwala 28
Sahiwal 17
Rawalpindi 23
Federal 12
Faisalabad 19
Sargodha 16
AJK 06
Mardan 01
Multan 11

 

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