Education
Parents Protest Punjab Inter Exam Fee Hike for May 2026 Exams
Parents across Punjab have strongly protested after education boards increased the Intermediate examination fee by sharply raising CCTV installation charges from Rs.30 to Rs.1,030 for the May 2026 annual exams. The sudden jump has triggered widespread concern, with families calling…
Sindh Extends Current Winter School Timings Amid Ongoing Cold Wave
The Sindh School Education and Literacy Department has officially extended the revised winter school schedule. Educational institutions across the province will now follow the adjusted…
Punjab Opens Laptop Scheme for Private University Students
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced that students enrolled in private universities will now be eligible for free laptops under the provincial laptop scheme,…
Private Schools Demand Extension of Winter Timings in Karachi
Private schools in Karachi have formally requested the Sindh government to extend winter school timings, proposing that classes continue to start at 9 am until…
Punjab School Heads Still Await Allowances After Clearing Merit Test
More than a thousand school heads appointed through Punjab’s merit-based testing system are still waiting for their official allowances, even months after assuming charge. Despite…
Punjab Education Department Stops Private Schools from Forcing Parents to Buy Expensive Branded Uniforms
The Punjab education department has taken a strong stance against private schools that pressure parents into buying books and uniforms from specific vendors. A recent…
FDE Launches Career Guidance Initiative for Schools and Colleges in Islamabad
Islamabad’s Federal Directorate of Education has introduced a new full-time Career Counselling Program aimed at guiding students through their academic and career choices. The initiative,…
Punjab Education Committee Plans Shorter Summer Break Across Province
Punjab may soon see a major shift in how its school year is structured. A committee formed on the directions of the Rawalpindi Bench of…
Govt to Build University Town in Islamabad for Higher Education
The federal government has announced plans to establish a dedicated University Town in Islamabad under the upcoming Islamabad Vision 2027, aiming to provide international-standard higher…
Double Duty Strains Lahore Teachers Amid Socio-Economic Survey
Teachers in Lahore are facing mounting pressure after being asked to manage their regular school responsibilities alongside duties for the ongoing Socio-Economic Survey, a move…
Islamabad Announces Fixed Schedule for Private School Registration
Islamabad has introduced a clearer and more structured system for private school registration as the Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Authority (PEIRA) announced a fixed annual…
HEC Clarifies About The Widely Circulating ‘No Attendance Notification’ in Punjab Colleges
Punjab students and educational institutions were recently misled by a fake notification claiming that public and private colleges and universities in the province would no…
Chinese Universities Beat Harvard in CWTS Leiden Ranking
Chinese universities have surpassed Harvard University in the CWTS Leiden Ranking 2025, marking a major shift in global scientific leadership. Zhejiang University and Shanghai Jiao…

