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2018 |
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Oxford hosted discussion on the roadmap for Pakistan’s new foreign policy Karachi, 12 September 2018 |
Oxford University Press (OUP) hosted a discussion on the topic ‘New Foreign Policy Approaches for a New Pakistan’ withMujahid Barelvi and Zafar Hilaly. Read More |
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Oxford organizes certificate and prize distribution ceremony for Oxford Teachers’ Academy and Oxford Big Read Karachi, 5 September 2018 |
At a ceremony organized at the Oxford University Press (OUP) head office, 29 teachers from around 14 schools in Karachi were awarded certificates upon the successful completion of the course ‘Mentoring Skills’ held from 22 to 24 February 2018 as part of the Oxford Teachers’ Academy (OTA). Read More |
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Oxford hosted a book discussion on issues affecting female healthcare practitioners Lahore, 4 May 2018 |
Oxford University Press (OUP) organized a discussion around its new publication Women, Healthcare, and Violence in Pakistan written by Sara Rizvi Jafree. Read More |
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Schools awarded plaques and certificates for entering Oxford Quality Islamabad, 26 April 2018 |
At a ceremony held at the Oxford University Press (OUP) Islamabad office, certificates and plaques were awarded to nine regional participating schools of the Oxford Quality programme. Read More |
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Schools awarded plaques and certificates for entering Oxford Quality Lahore, 25 April 2018 |
At a ceremony held at the Oxford University Press (OUP) Lahore office, certificates and plaques were awarded to eight regional participating schools of the Oxford Quality programme. Read More |
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Winners of Oxford’s reading contest awarded prizes Lahore, 25 April 2018 |
At a ceremony held at the Oxford University Press (OUP) Lahore office, prizes were awarded to the regional winners and runners-up of the third Oxford Big Read (OBR) competition—a highly successful reading programme launched by OUP in 2015 in schools across Pakistan. Read More |
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New MD appointed at Oxford University Press Pakistan 22 March 2018 |
Arshad Saeed Husain has joined the Oxford University Press Pakistan (OUPP) as the new Managing Director. This was announced by Adrian Mellor, Managing Director of the Asia Education division of OUP. Read More |
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Oxford hosted a discussion on Irshad AbdulKadir’s new novel 21 March 2018 |
Oxford University Press (OUP) organized a discussion around Irshad AbdulKadir’s new novel The Deriabad Chronicles. The story traces the lives and fortunes of the family members of the deceased ruler of Deriabad, a fictitious princely state of British India that has acceded to Pakistan. Read More |
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Winners of Oxford’s third reading contest announced 01 March 2018 |
Oxford University Press (OUP) announced the names of the national winners of its third Oxford Big Read (OBR) competition—a highly successful reading programme launched by OUP in 2015 in schools across Pakistan. Read More |
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Oxford hosted a discussion on Javed Jabbar’s book 18 January 2018 |
Oxford University Press (OUP) organized a discussion on the revised third edition of the book Pakistan—Unique Origins; Unique Destiny? written by Javed Jabbar. Read More |
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Oxford holds talk on socio-political history of Pakistan 3 January 2018 |
Oxford University Press (OUP) organized a talk on its publication A Concise History of Pakistan written by Muhammad Reza Kazimi. Read More |
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Pirated books recovered from a bookshop in Swat 3 January 2018 |
In a successful raid carried out at Habib Brother Book Centre situated in Khwaza Khella bazar, around 728 pirated copies of Oxford University Press (OUP) textbooks were seized. The raid was conducted by the Federal Investigation Authority (FIA) in conjunction with the local police team. Read More |
2017 |
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Oxford hosted a discussion on book of poems by Amin Hashwani 15 December 2017 |
Oxford University Press (OUP) organized a discussion on the book Untouched Octaves: Reflections on Life, Love and Society by Amin Hashwani. The poems and the photos featured in the book touch upon the eternal questions of life, love, and society which mankind has sought to understand since time immemorial. Read More |
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Oxford University Press launches piracy awareness song by Shehzad Roy 4 December 2017 |
Oxford University Press (OUP) believes that book piracy poses a major threat to the book publishing industry and is hence actively involved in efforts to curb this menace in Pakistan. Read More |
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Oxford holds a discussion on book on gender and performing arts in South Asia 22 November 2017 |
Oxford University Press (OUP) organized a panel discussion on its publication Gender, Politics, and Performance in South Asia edited by Sheema Kermani, Asif Farrukhi, and Kamran Asdar Ali. Read More |
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Oxford holds talk on an important book on the political and creative struggle in Pakistan 27 October 2017 |
Oxford University Press (OUP) organized a talk on its recent publication Crimson Papers: Reflections on Struggle, Suffering and Creativity in Pakistan by Harris Khalique. Read More |
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Oxford University Press organizes successful symposiums for school teachers 13-17 October 2017 |
As a part of its constant efforts to empower teachers by imparting pedagogical skills to them, Oxford University Press (OUP) organized two symposiums for school teachers on the theme ‘Promoting Student Success: Connect, Inspire, Transform’. Read More |
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Oxford University Press organizes symposiums for school teachers 13-17 October 2017 |
As a part of its on-going programme to introduce the latest pedagogy and enhance teaching outcomes, Oxford University Press (OUP) is organizing two symposiums for school teachers on the theme ‘Promoting Student Success: Connect, Inspire, Transform’. Read More |
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Oxford launches book on high altitude porters of Pakistan 12 September 2017 |
Oxford University Press (OUP) launched its recent publication And Death Walks with Them: Above Eight Thousand Metres with Pakistani Porters from Shimshal, written by Christiane Fladt, at the Islamabad Club. Read More |
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Oxford launches important book on the political and creative struggle in Pakistan 28 July 2017 |
Oxford University Press (OUP) launched its recent publication Crimson Papers: Reflections on Struggle, Suffering and Creativity in Pakistan by Harris Khalique. Read More |
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Oxford to launch The Platinum Series of books 21 July 2017 |
Oxford University Press (OUP) is organizing the opening of its new bookshop at Dolmen Mall, Clifton, and the launch of its Platinum Series of books published to celebrate Pakistan’s 70 years. Read More |
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Karachi Literature Festival (KLF) launched at Southbank Centre, London 20 May 2017 |
Celebrating contemporary Pakistan and its rich history and culture in the context of the 70th anniversary of the country's foundation, the Karachi Literature Festival (KLF) held at the Royal Festival Hall of the Southbank Centre. Read More |
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Oxford launches important book on the federal cabinet of Pakistan 2 May 2017 |
Oxford University Press (OUP) launched its recent publication The Federal Cabinet of Pakistan: Formation and Working, 1947–1977, written by Naumana Kiran Imran, at the University of the Punjab. Read More |
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Karachi Literature Festival (KLF) travels to London 20 April 2017 |
To celebrate 70 years of Pakistan’s creation, Pakistan’s biggest literary event, the Karachi Literature Festival (KLF) produced by Oxford University Press (OUP), will be launched in London on 20 May 2017 at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre. Read More |
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Eight schools demonstrate their commitment to excellence in education by entering Oxford Quality 2 March 2017 |
Eight schools have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Oxford University Press Pakistan based on which the latter will supply a wide range of educational solutions, tailored to each school’s needs and designed to support its educational mission, as part of the schools’ participation in Oxford Quality. Read More |
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Winners of Oxford’s reading contest announced 1 March 2017 |
Oxford University Press (OUP) announced the names of the national winners of the second Oxford Big Read (OBR) competition. Read More |
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Oxford launches book on the history of the Kohinoor Islamabad, 23 February 2017 |
Oxford University Press (OUP) launched its latest publication Kohinoor: The Story of the World’s Most Infamous Diamond written by William Dalrymple and Anita Anand. Read More |
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Oxford launches book on the history of the Kohinoor Karachi, 22 February 2017 |
Oxford University Press (OUP) launched its latest publication Kohinoor: The Story of the World’s Most Infamous Diamond written by William Dalrymple and Anita Anand. Read More |
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Oxford organizes its first digital learning roadshow 21 February 2017 |
Oxford University Press (OUP) organized its first Digital Education Roadshow at the OUP head office. The event was held as part of OUP’s search for business partners who can provide cutting-edge solutions that contribute to OUP’s vision of enhancing learning through quality digital resources. Read More |
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Karachi Literature Festival (KLF) travels to London 20 May 2017 |
To celebrate 70 years of Pakistan’s creation, Pakistan’s biggest literary event, the Karachi Literature Festival (KLF) produced by Oxford University Press (OUP), will be launched in London on 20 May 2017 at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, as part of their Alchemy festival. Read More |
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Karachi Literature Festival Programme and Book Prizes Shortlists Announced 24 January 2017 |
The eighth Karachi Literature Festival (KLF), the country’s
most anticipated literary event, is scheduled to be held on 10, 11, and 12 February
2016 at the Beach Luxury Hotel, Karachi. Read More |
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Oxford University Press organized Educators' Symposium on 'Maximising Learning Potential' 15 January 2017 |
The event showcased the textbooks, supplementary readers, and digital resources published by OUP China, India, and Pakistan for all Indian, Pakistani and Arabic medium schools. It provided a good opportunity for educators in the UAE to come together to share their experiences and expertises. Read More |
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Maximising Learning Potential Oxford University Press Educators' Symposium 15 January 2017 |
Oxford University Press (OUP) is organizing a symposium for educators on the theme ‘Maximising Learning Potential’ on 15 January 2017 from 8.45 a.m. to 5.15 p.m. at the Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah. Read More |
2016 |
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Oxford University Press organizes successful symposiums for school teachers 22-25 October 2016 |
As a part of its on-going support to education and good teaching practices, Oxford University Press (OUP) organized two symposiums for school teachers on the theme ‘Learning, Assessment, and Digitization’. Read More |
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Oxford book on governance in Eurasia wins award June 2016 |
An Oxford University Press Pakistan (OUP) publication Old World Empires: Cultures of Power and Governance in Eurasia, written by Ilhan Niaz, was judged the winner of the Higher Education Commission’s (HEC) national award for ‘Best Book Publication in Social Sciences, 2013-2014’, to be awarded this year. Read More |
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Oxford launches book on Pakistan’s education policies 03 June 2016 |
Oxford University Press (OUP) launched its latest publication Education Policies in Pakistan: Politics, Projections, and Practices written by Shahid Siddiqui. Read More |
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Urdu online dictionary launched by Oxford Dictionaries 05 April 2016 |
Urdu has become the 4th language to become available in an Oxford living dictionary as part of Oxford Dictionaries’ global languages initiative. Oxford Global Languages (OGL) is a new initiative from Oxford Dictionaries or Oxford University Press which was launched in September 2015. Read More |
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Winners of Oxford’s reading contest announced 01 March 2016 |
Oxford University Press (OUP) announced the names of the national winners of its exciting school reading programme—Oxford Big Read (OBR). The first-of-its-kind initiative in the country. Read More |
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Launch of the new edition of the world’s bestselling dictionary for English language learners in Karachi 27 January 2016 |
Oxford University Press in association with the UK Trade and Investment in Pakistan and the British Deputy High Commission organized the launch of the ninth edition of the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary (OALD). Read More |
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Oxford launches book on left-leaning politics in Pakistan in Islamabad 15 January 2016 |
Oxford University Press launched its latest publication Surkh Salam: Communist Politics and Class Activism in Pakistan 1947–1972 written by Kamran Asdar Ali. Read More |
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Oxford launches book on left-leaning politics in Pakistan in Lahore 08 January 2016 |
Oxford University Press launched its latest publication Surkh Salam: Communist Politics and Class Activism in Pakistan 1947–1972 written by Kamran Asdar Ali. Read More |
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New Oxford bookshop inaugurated in Islamabad 06 January 2016 |
The Oxford University Press (OUP) bookshop at the Centaurus Mall in Islamabad―was inaugurated by Engineer Muhammad Baligh-ur-Rehman, Minister of State Federal Education and Professional Training, Interior and Narcotics Control. Read More |
2015 |
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Two symposiums for school teachers on ‘Teaching 21st Century Skills’ 20 November 2015 |
Oxford University Press (OUP) organized two symposiums for school teachers on ‘Teaching 21st Century Skills’. Conducted by OUP authors and trainers from Pakistan and UK Read More |
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Launch of Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri's book 02 November 2015 |
Pakistan’s former Foreign Minister, Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri’s book Neither a Hawk nor a Dove: An Insider’s Account of Pakistan’s Foreign Relations Including Details of the Kashmir Framework was launched at an event held at a local hotel. Read More |
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Oxford organizes its annual book fair 31 October 2015 |
The annual Oxford Book Fair, organized by Oxford University Press. Read More |
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Pirated books seized from two booksellers in Hyderabad September 2015 |
Hyderabad: In a landmark move, successful raids were conducted on two booksellers, Sonhari Bookland and Student Link, both located in Qasimabad, for allegedly selling pirated copies of Oxford University Press textbooks. Read More |
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Oxford hosts a talk on the film, Manto 14 September 2015 |
Oxford University Press (OUP) organized an event on the recently released film Manto, which is a biographical drama film based on the life of the legendary and controversial short story writer Saadat Hassan Manto (1912–1955). Read More |
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Oxford launches Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri’s book 8 September 2015 |
Oxford University Press launched its latest publication Neither a Hawk nor a Dove: An Insider’s Account of Pakistan’s Foreign Relations Including Details of the Kashmir Framework by Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri. Read More |
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Oxford hosts a talk by the Mind Mapping expert, Tony Buzan 17 August 2015 |
Oxford University Press (OUP) organized a talk by Tony Buzan, who is the world-renowned inventor of a thinking technique called Mind Mapping and an expert on the brain, memory, speed reading, creativity, and innovation. Read More |
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Oxford launches Meghnad Desai’s book on the global economic crises 8 August 2015 |
After the successful launch in Lahore of Lord Meghnad Desai’s recently published book "Hubris: Why Economists Failed to Predict the Crisis and How to Avoid the Next One", Oxford University Press launched the renowned economist’s book in Islamabad. Read More |
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Oxford launches Meghnad Desai’s book on the global economic crises 3 August 2015 |
At an event held at a local hotel, Oxford University Press launched the renowned economist, Lord Meghnad Desai’s recently published book "Hubris: Why Economists Failed to Predict the Crisis and How to Avoid the Next One". Read More |
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Oxford book on al-Kindi wins prestigious translation award May 2015 |
Peter Pormann and Peter Adamson, translators of Oxford University Press Pakistan (OUPP) publication, The Philosophical Works of al-Kindi, have won this year’s Custodians of the Two Holy Mosques Abdullah
bin Abdulaziz International Award for Translation. Read More |
| Oxford organizes Book Fair 11 March 2015 |
Oxford University Press is organizing the Oxford Book Fiesta from 10 to 16 March 2015 at the Karachi Expo Centre. Read More |
| Oxford launches Naseeruddin Shah’s autobiography 23 February 2015 |
Oxford University Press launched the autobiography of the award-winning Indian film and stage actor and director, Naseeruddin Shah. Read More |
| Workshop on resources for English skills 14 February 2015 |
As a part of its on-going teacher training programme, Oxford University Press is organizing a workshop for teachers on Nelson English Skills. Read More |
| Oxford launches political autobiography of Syeda Abida Hussain 13 January 2015 |
Oxford University Press launched the political autobiography of Syeda Abida Hussain titled Power Failure: The Political Odyssey of a Pakistani Woman. Read More |
| Oxford launches political autobiography of Syeda Abida Hussain 3 January 2015 |
Oxford University Press launched the political autobiography of Syeda Abida Hussain titled Power Failure: The Political Odyssey of a Pakistani Woman. Read More |
2014 |
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| Workshop on Effective Lesson Planning
20 November 2014 |
As a part of its on-going teacher training programme, Oxford University Press is organizing a workshop for teachers on ‘Effective Lesson Planning’ Read More |
| OUPP bags Three Literary Awards 19 November 2014 |
Three Oxford University Press (OUP) Pakistan publications won the prestigious 4th UBL Literary Excellence Awards at a ceremony held in Lahore on 19 November. Read More |
| Charisma of the Qalandar 13 November 2014 |
Oxford University Press (OUP) and the Consulate General of Germany in Karachi jointly organized the event ‘Charisma of the Qalandar’ which featured a talk and presentation by the German anthropologist
and author, Professor Jürgen Wasim Frembgen Read More |
| Statement from Oxford University Press Pakistan. Karachi, 1 October 2014 |
On behalf of Oxford University Press, Oxford Dictionaries can confirm that the word 'gullo' does not currently qualify for inclusion in any Oxford Dictionary. Read More |
| Oxford Book Fair. Karachi, 1 October 2014 |
Oxford University Press is holding its annual Oxford Book Fair from 1 to 31 October 2014 at the Oxford bookshops. Read More |
| Bookseller penalized for involvement in book piracy. Karachi, 1 October 2014 |
The Additional Collector of Customs (Export) Karachi has issued an order pertaining to an intellectual copyright (IPR) case registered and investigated through FIA. Read More |
| SPELT International Conference 9 September 2014 |
Oxford University Press organized several sessions for teachers at the 30th SPELT International Conference held on 5–7 September 2014 at Bahria College, Karachi. Read More |
| Oxford University Press sessions at SPELT Conference. Karachi,7 September 2014 |
Oxford University Press organized several sessions for teachers at the 30th SPELT International Conference held on 5-7 September 2014 at Bahria College, Karachi. Read More |
| Book on Jinnah's quotes prescribed at AIOU. Karachi, 2 July 2014 |
The booklet Quotes from the Quaid, has been prescribed as required reading in the MA and M.Phil courses at the Allama Iqbal Open University.
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| Oxford University Press launches book on conflict management and secularism in Pakistan. Karachi, 30 May 2014 |
Oxford University Press launches book on conflict management and secularism in Pakistan.
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| Oxford University Press organized a talk based on its publications Jazeera-e-Sukhanwaran and Intikhab: Ghulam Abbas Karachi, 28 May 2014 |
Oxford University Press organized a talk based on its publications Jazeera-e-Sukhanwaran: Tanzia Novelette by Ghulam Abbas and Intikhab:
Ghulam Abbas compiled by Asif Farrukhi. Read More |
| Oxford University Press organized a talk on Intikhab e Kalam: Parveen Shakir Karachi, 21 May 2014 |
Oxford University Press organized a talk based on its publication Intikhab-e-Kalam: Parveen Shakir compiled by Fatema Hassan.
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| Oxford University Press opened its bookshop. Abbottabad, 31 April 2014 |
Oxford University Press opened its bookshop In Abbottabad. Read More |
| Workshop on Computer Science series
25 January 2014 |
As a part of its on-going teacher training programme, Oxford University Press is organizing a workshop for teachers on Keyboard: Computer Science with Application Software Second Edition Read More |
2013 |
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| Pirated materials seized from a printer in Lahore 20 December 2013 |
As a part of the efforts to counter book piracy, Federal Investigation Authority (FIA) along with Eagle Services Provider—a security concern engaged in providing anti-piracy services in Pakistan—conducted a
successful raid on a printing press Read More |
| Oxford University Press organized a talk on Sufi music 2 December 2013 |
Oxford University Press Pakistan organized a talk on the book Saints and Singers: Sufi Music in the Indus Valley by Peter Pannke. Read More |
| Evening of Sufi Music 26 November 2013 |
Oxford University Press Pakistan and the Consulate General of Germany in Karachi organized ‘Sufi Night’ which included the launch of the book Saints and Singers: Sufi Music in the Indus Valley, written by
Peter Pannke Read More |
| A captivating coffee table book, the book has been revised and updated by Asif Noorani, Karachi, 17 September 2013 |
Oxford University Press organized a talk by the seasoned journalist and author, Asif Noorani
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| As a part of the activities organized at the Oxford Bookshops for its Azadi Week Special Karachi, 17 August 2013 |
Oxford University Press hosted a talk by the historian Hamida Khuhro Read More |
| Oxford book on Bangladeshi women's experiences in the 1971 War wins award
Oral History Association's 2013 Book Award |
An Oxford University Press Pakistan publication Women, War and the Making of Bangladesh: Remembering 1971, written by Yasmin Saikia,
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| Activities organized during the Oxford Summer Camp for Children at the Oxford Bookshop in Peshawar.
Peshawar, 1 to 8 July 2013 |
Oxford University Press organized a Summer Camp for Children at the Oxford Bookshop in Peshawar. Read More |
| Oxford University Press and Zambeel Dramatic Readings organized dramatic readings from ‘Taoos Chaman ki Mayna’ Karachi, 6 July 2013 |
Oxford Bookshop at Khalid bin Waleed Road in Karachi. 'Taoos Chaman ki Mayna' Read More |
| Activities for children organized by Oxford University Press at its stall in the Dawn All About Lifestyles Expo. Karachi, 29 and 30 June 2013 |
Activities for children organized by Oxford University Press at its stall in the Dawn All About Lifestyles Expo.
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| Oxford University Press teachers' training summer camp in KPK
Peshawar, 17 to 29 June 2013 |
Oxford University Press organized a Teachers' Training Summer Camp Read More |
2012 |
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| Oxford book on development issues wins award
Best book publication award for 2012 |
An Oxford University Press Pakistan publication The Evolution of Development Policy: A Reinterpretation, written by Syed Nawab Haider Naqvi
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| Oxford launches two books on urban development and social change Karachi, 11 December 2012 |
Oxford University Press launched two books, dealing with social change and urban planning and development issues
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| Oxford launches Urdu translation of Jinnah's quotes Karachi, 22 September 2012 |
Oxford University Press (OUP) launched its recently published book Quaid-i-Azam nay Farmaya compiled and edited by Sharif al Mujahid and Liaquat Merchant. Read More |
| Oxford launches book on Lord Wavell and the Raj Karachi, 7 September 2012 |
Oxford University Press launched its latest publication Wavell and the Dying Days of the Raj: Britain's Penultimate Viceroy in India written by Muhammad Iqbal Chawla. Read More |
| Talk on 'Poetry of the Taliban' Karachi, 15 August 2012 |
The talk on the book Poetry of the Taliban. Read More |
| Oxford launches book on a Pakistani POW's experiences Islamabad, 18 July 2012 |
Following the launch of its latest publication Escape from Oblivion: The Story of a Pakistani Prisoner of War in India by Ikram Sehgal.
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| Oxford launches book on a Pakistani POW's experiences Karachi, 11 July 2012 |
Oxford University Press launched its latest publication Escape from Oblivion: The Story of a Pakistani Prisoner of War in India by Ikram Sehgal.
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| Oxford launches its reading programme for children Karachi, 1 June 2012 |
Oxford University Press held the launch of 'Dosti Kitabon Sey', a programme for promoting reading among children by Khaled Anam.
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| Oxford launches book on the history of Hindi and Urdu Lahore, 03 May 2012 |
Oxford University Press launched its publication From Hindi to Urdu: A Social and Political History by the eminent linguist, Tariq Rahman.
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| Oxford hosted a talk on the Afghanistan conflict Lahore, 26 April 2012 |
After a talk by Riaz Mohammad Khan held earlier in Karachi, Oxford University Press organized in Lahore a talk by the seasoned diplomat on his book Read More |
| Oxford hosted a talk on the Afghanistan conflict Karachi, 25 April 2012 |
Oxford University Press organized a talk by the seasoned diplomat, Riaz Mohammad Khan,
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| Oxford launches book on Pakistani cuisine Karachi, 20 April 2012 |
Oxford University Press launched its latest publication Food Prints: An Epicurean Voyage through Pakistan - Overview of Pakistani Cuisine written by
Shanaz Ramzi. Read More |
| Oxford University Press organized a talk by Vikram Seth Friday, 17 February 2012 |
Oxford University Press organized a talk by the acclaimed Indian poet, novelist, and travel writer, Vikram Seth:
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| Oxford University Press organized 'a talk by Sarmila Bose'
Tuesday, 14 February 2012 |
Oxford University Press organized a talk by Sarmila Bose, based on the author's recently published book Dead Reckoning:
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| Oxford University Press organized 'An Evening with Anatol Lieven'
Lahore, 06 February 2012 |
Oxford University Press organized 'An Evening with Anatol Lieven' based on the author's recently published book Pakistan:
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| Oxford University Press organized a talk by the former journalist Karachi, 04 February 2012 |
Oxford University Press organized a talk by the former journalist, Anatol Lieven, on his recently published book Pakistan:
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2011 |
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| Oxford University Press launched its latest publication Karachi, 29 December 2011 |
Oxford University Press launched its latest publication Women, War and the Making of Bangladesh: Remembering 1971
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| Oxford organizes The Jinnah Awards ceremony, on 20 December 2011 Karachi, 20 December 2011 |
Oxford University Press organized The Jinnah Society and Oxford University Press (OUP) jointly organized The Jinnah Awards ceremony,
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| Oxford organizes SPELT ELT conference
Karachi, 15 October 2011 |
Oxford University Press organized two sessions for the part of the programme known as Urdu Strand on 15 October 2011.
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| Oxford organizes story-telling session with Zara Mumtaz Karachi, 15 October 2011 |
Oxford University Press organized a Story-telling session for children with the well-known author of children's books, Zara Mumtaz.
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| Oxford launches book on the psychological impact of terrorism in Muslim countries Lahore, 7 September 2011 |
Oxford University Press launched its publication Wars, Insurgencies, and Terrorist Attacks: A Psychosocial Perspective from the Muslim World by Unaiza Niaz. Read More |
| Oxford launches third edition of The Jinnah Anthology and conferment of The Jinnah Awards Karachi, 30 April 2011 |
Oxford University Press launched the book The Jinnah Anthology: Third Edition and The Jinnah Society presented The Jinnah Awards at a ceremony held at the Oxford University Press Head Office in a befitting tribute to the founder of Pakistan, Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah. Read More |
| Oxford launches book on the annual festival celebrations of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar Karachi, 15 March 2011 |
Oxford University Press launched its latest publication At the Shrine of the Red Sufi: Five Days and Nights on Pilgrimage in Pakistan by
Dr Jurgen Wasim Frembgen. Read More |
| Oxford launches book on the psychological impact of terrorism in the Muslim countries Karachi, 9 March 2011 |
Oxford University Press launched its latest publication Wars, Insurgencies, and Terrorist Attacks A Psychosocial Perspective from the Muslim
World by Unaiza Niaz. Read More |
2010 |
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| Oxford launches memoirs of Ghulam Fatima Shaikh Karachi, 22 December 2010 |
Oxford University Press launched its latest publication Footprints in Time: Reminiscences of a Sindhi Matriarch by Ghulam Fatima Shaikh.
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| Oxford launches its monumental English–Sindhi dictionary Hyderabad, 11 November 2010 |
Oxford University Press launched its landmark Oxford English–Sindhi Dictionary—the culmination of almost ten years of painstaking research and development. Read More |
| British Deputy High Commission and Oxford University Press host the launch of the new edition of Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary Karachi, 5 October 2010 |
The British Deputy High Commission and Oxford University Press – Karachi hosted a reception yesterday, 5 October 2010, for the launch of
the eighth edition of the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary published by Oxford University Press.
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| Oxford hosted a talk by the Indian author Karachi, 27 May 2010 |
Oxford University Press launched its latest publication Victoria and Abdul: The True Story of the Queen’s Closest Confidant written by Shrabani Basu. Read More |
| Oxford launches book on Pakistan's Healthcare System Tuesday, 04 May 2010 |
Oxford University Press launched its latest publication Choked Pipes: Reforming Pakistan's Mixed Health System written by Sania Nishtar.
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| Oxford launches Jaswant Singh's book on Jinnah Friday, 16 April 2010 |
Oxford University Press launched its book Jinnah: India-Partition-Independence written by the politician, parliamentarian, and former Foreign, Finance, and Defence Minister of India, Jaswant Singh, who is in Pakistan these days to promote his book and launched it in Lahore and Karachi earlier this week. Read More |
| Oxford launches Jaswant Singh's book on Jinnah Wednesday, 14 April 2010 |
Oxford University Press launched its latest publication Jinnah: India–Partition–Independence written by the politician, parliamentarian, and former Foreign, Finance, and Defence Minister of India, Jaswant Singh. Read More |
| Oxford University Press and Mohatta Palace Museum organize a talk by Jaswant Singh Tuesday, 13 April 2010 |
Oxford University Press teamed up with the Mohatta Palace Museum to present a talk by one of the most prominent names in India’s public life and in the world of diplomacy, Jaswant Singh. Read More |
| Oxford University Press and Mohatta Palace Museum organize a talk on Jinnah and Tilak Tuesday, 16 Mar 2010 |
As a part of the lecture series titled 'Culture, Politics and Change in South Asia' being organized by the Mohatta Palace Museum, Oxford University Press teamed up with the Museum to present a talk on Jinnah and Tilak: Comrades in the Freedom Struggle by the distinguished Indian lawyer and author, A. G. Noorani. Read More |
| Oxford launches book on indigenous design culture of Pakistan Thursday, 11 Feb 2010 |
An inter-disciplinary study titled Mazaar, Bazaar: Design and Visual Culture in Pakistan edited and designed by Saima Zaidi and published by Oxford University Press in collaboration with The Prince Claus Fund Library, The Netherlands, was launched at the Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture. Read More |
| Oxford launches book on Jamsheed Marker's diplomatic career Thursday, 14 Jan 2010 |
Oxford University Press launched its latest publication Quiet Diplomacy: Memoirs of an Ambassador written by the seasoned diplomat, Jamsheed Marker. Read More |
| Oxford hosted a talk by Mahmood Hasan Khan Sunday 3 January 2010 |
Oxford University Press (OUP) organized a talk by Mahmood Hasan Khan, author of Participatory Rural Development in Pakistan: Experience of Rural Support Programmes published by OUP Pakistan. Read More |
| Oxford hosted a talk by Vazira Fazila-Yacoobali Zamindar Friday 1 January 2010 |
Oxford University Press (OUP) hosted an evening with Vazira Fazila-Yacoobali Zamindar, author of The Long Partition and the Making of Modern South Asia: Refugees, Boundaries, Histories published by OUP Pakistan. Read More |
2009 |
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| Oxford launches book on rural development in South Asia Wed, 14 October 2009 |
Oxford University Press launched its publication The Aga Khan Rural Support Programme: A Journey through Grassroots Development
written by Shoaib Sultan Khan. Read More |
| Oxford launches book on Pakistan's political history by Sartaj Aziz Tues, 11 August 2009 |
The book entitled Between Dreams and Realities: Some Milestones in Pakistan's History chronicles the milestones and turning points in the political and economic landscape of Pakistan. Read More |
| Launch of the second edition of The Jinnah Anthology and conferment of the Jinnah Awards Mon, 20 April 2009 |
In a befitting tribute to the founder of Pakistan, Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah, Oxford University Press launched the book The Jinnah Anthology: Second Edition and The Jinnah Society presented the Jinnah Awards at a ceremony held at a local hotel.
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| Oxford launches political memoirs of Air Marshal (R) M. Asghar Khan in Lahore Thurs, 15 Jan 2009 |
The volume entitled My Political Struggle is based on extracts from the diaries of M. Asghar Khan and from Tehrik-i-Istiqlal's record of events from 1971 to 1975. Read More |
2008 |
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| Oxford University Press and Goethe-Institut launch a book on Sufi Islam Wed, 12 Nov 2008 |
Oxford University Press and the Goethe-Institut organized the launch of the book Journey to God: Sufis and Dervishes in Islam written by Dr Jurgen Wasim Frembgen. Read More |
| French research on Sindh history launched Wed, 15 Oct 2008 |
Oxford University Press in collaboration with the Alliance Francaise de Karachi held a seminar to launch the book Sindh through History and Representations: French Contributions to Sindhi Studies edited by Michel Boivin. Read More |
| Oxford University Press organized a talk on 'India-Pakistan Peace Process Today' by the notable lawyer, historian, and political commentator, A. G. Noorani Tue, 14 Oct 2008 |
Abdul Gafoor Noorani practises as an Advocate in the Supreme Court of India and the Bombay High Court. Read More |
| Oxford launches English translations of Shahid Nadeem's plays Mon, 25 Aug 2008 |
Shahid Nadeem has placed Pakistan on the theatre map of the world by his originality and skill in interweaving innovative forms with traditional elements such as music and dance, and with liberal quantities of humour. Read More |
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| Oxford University Press workshops on resources for English and Science. Quetta, 18 and 19 September |
As a part of its on-going teacher training programme, Oxford University Press (OUP) organized a two-day workshop for school teachers.
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| As a part of the activities held for its Azadi Week Special, Karachi, Islamabad, and Peshawar |
Oxford University Press organized essay writing on the topic 'Dreams for Pakistan' from 14 to 20 August Read More |
| Oxford University Press organized many fun-filled activities for children as part of its Eid Gala Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore, and Peshawar. |
Oxford University Press organized many fun-filled activities for children as part of its Eid Gala Read More |
| Oxford University Press España launches My Oxford English Curso | Oxford University Press España has launched My Oxford English, an interactive, online media-rich distance learning system for adult learners of English specifically developed for Spanish speakers. At the heart of the system is a 10-level course that takes learners from complete beginner to the Common European Framework's B2 level. Read More |