Socotra Island: The Hidden Kingdom That Time Forgot
Think of Socotra island as the hidden kingdom that time forgot, literally. Ever since the trade of the island’s “Dragon Tree” sap stopped abruptly 2,000-years ago, the island has peacefully aged, and contains many endangered plants that many have only seen in books or movies. Continue reading for a video, more pictures, and additional information.
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Socotra is one of the most isolated landforms on Earth of continental origin (i.e. not of volcanic origin). The archipelago was once part of the supercontinent of Gondwana and detached during the Miocene, in the same set of rifting events that opened the Gulf of Aden to its northwest. The archipelago consists of the main island of Socotra (3,665 km2 (1,415 sq mi)), the three smaller islands of Abd al Kuri, Samhah and Darsa and small rock outcrops like Ka’l Fir’awn and S?b?n?yah that are uninhabitable by humans but important for seabirds.
Think of Socotra island as the hidden kingdom that time forgot, literally. Ever since the trade of the island’s “Dragon Tree” sap stopped abruptly 2,000-years ago, the island has peacefully aged, and contains many endangered plants that many have only seen in books or movies. Continue reading for a video, more pictures, and additional information.
Socotra is one of the most isolated landforms on Earth of continental origin (i.e. not of volcanic origin). The archipelago was once part of the supercontinent of Gondwana and detached during the Miocene, in the same set of rifting events that opened the Gulf of Aden to its northwest. The archipelago consists of the main island of Socotra (3,665 km2 (1,415 sq mi)), the three smaller islands of Abd al Kuri, Samhah and Darsa and small rock outcrops like Ka’l Fir’awn and S?b?n?yah that are uninhabitable by humans but important for seabirds.
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Socotra is considered the jewel of biodiversity in the Arabian Sea. The long geological isolation of the Socotra archipelago and its fierce heat and drought have combined to create a unique and spectacular endemic flora. Botanical field surveys led by the Centre for Middle Eastern Plants (part of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh) indicate that 307 out of the 825 (37%) plant species on Socotra are endemic, i.e., they are found nowhere else on Earth. The entire flora of the Socotra Archipelago has been assessed for the IUCN Red List, with 3 Critically Endangered and 27 Endangered plant species currently recognised.
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Computer is the most wonderful invention of the seventeenth century. In Pakistan, the education of computer was first started in the year 1970. Today, different level of education in computer are imparted including certificate courses of various duration, one or two years diploma course, BSc, MSc and B.E (Bachelor of Engineering)
Career and Jobs opportunities:
Computer science is multi faceted science that offers a wide range of career opportunities for both men and women. This profession is so broad that it has a variety of career options from programming to designing, and sales to research and development. With a degree in computer science, you can opt to join the variety of fields including programming, system analyst, graphic designer, network administrator, etc. Students having Master in computer science or BSc in computer science or diploma in computer science can get good jobs in Pakistan.
Professions related to computer in Pakistan were started in the 70s. Initially this field was not so famous but with the passage of time, today computer has become an integral part of every business, industry, trade, communication, governmental and non governmental organization. It is presumed that by the year 2012, more than one million computer professionals will be required in different fields in Pakistan. The way the usage of computer is increasing in every walk of life one can easily guess that in the future there will be a great demand for computer experts and lucrative career options will be available in various organizations. In fact, one will find computer professionals using their knowledge and skills in a wide variety of occupational opportunities such as programmer, system analyst, graphic designer, network administrator, etc.
Admission Requirements:
For admission in M.Sc ( Computer Science) Admission Requirement: B.A (Mathematics) or BSc (pass)
For admission in B.E ( Bachelor of Engineering) Admission Requirement: F.Sc (Pre-engineering)
B.Sc (computer science) Admission Requirement: F.Sc (Pre-engineering)
Diploma in Computer Science Admission Requirement: Intermediate (science, arts, commerce)
When it comes to getting admission in computer science, the enrolment is on the rise in the last five or six years. There are a huge number of job opportunities available for computer related professions in Pakistan and abroad which is the reason that students are keen to get admission in this discipline. Merit has also been high in the last few years.
Some prominent universities offer various computer related degree programmes in Pakistan are:
Khyber Medical University, Peshawar
Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad
Bahria University, Islamabad
COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad
National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences, Islamabad
National University of Science and Technology,Rawalpindi
Institute of Management Sciences, Lahore
Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore
Lahore University of Management Sciences, Lahore
University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore
Iqra University, Karachi
Mehran University of Eng. & Technology, Jamshoro
NED University of Engineering & Technology,Karachi
Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science & Technology, Nawabshah
SZABIST Institute of Science & Technology, Karachi
Sir Syed University of Engg. & Technology, Karachi
CECOS University of Information Technology and Emerging Sciences, Peshawar
University of Science & Technology Bannu, Bannu
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