Education
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 January 31. The demand comes as the city experiences an ongoing cold wave, which school…
Govt Expands Laptop Scheme to More Universities
ISLAMABAD: In a significant move to enhance digital education access, the National Assembly’s Special Committee on Integrating Women into the National Mainstream has decided to…
Massive Textbook Theft Reported in Punjab’s Taunsa District
TAUNSA: Authorities in Punjab’s Taunsa district are investigating the theft of over 43,000 government textbooks from a school warehouse. The incident came to light on…
Sindh Govt to Introduce New Mobile App for Monitoring Teacher Attendance and Student Enrollment
Karachi: The Sindh government has launched an initiative to digitize the attendance system for teachers and staff through a mobile application, aiming to enhance transparency…
UHS Raises Bar for Medical Students: 90% Attendance, 70% Passing Marks Now Mandatory
LAHORE: At its 85th meeting on Monday, the University of Health Sciences (UHS) Syndicate approved new academic standards for dentistry and medical students. Under the…
Punjab Bans Mobile Phone Use in Colleges
LAHORE: The Punjab Higher Education Department has enforced a ban on mobile phone use during classes in colleges across the province. A directive issued through…
Punjab Schools to Conduct Board Exams for Class 8 from Next Year
LAHORE: The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) has announced that starting next year, Class 8 students will participate in board examinations conducted at designated examination…
PM&DC Moves to Standardize Private Medical and Dental College Fees in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC) is taking steps to establish a standardized tuition fee structure for private medical and dental colleges across…
Daanish University Location Finalized in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has approved Sector H-16 in Islamabad as the official location for the Daanish University of Emerging Technologies. The institution will be…
Punjab Broadens Honhaar Scholarship to Aid GB Students
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved the expansion of the Honhaar Scholarship program, extending financial assistance to students from Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) pursuing professional…
NUST Secures 127th Position in QS Global Rankings 2025 for Engineering and Technology
Islamabad: The National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) has secured the 127th position worldwide in Engineering and Technology in the QS Subject Rankings 2025,…
BIEK Warns Students Against Fake Karachi Board Websites
The Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) has cautioned students about fraudulent websites pretending to be its official portal. Students have been urged to stay…
Maryam Nawaz Launches CM Education Card to Reward High Achievers
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has unveiled the CM Education Card initiative to promote academic excellence and elevate the province’s education system. As part…
