Education
Punjab Revises Public School Summer Timings
LAHORE: The Punjab government has revised public school summer timings, reducing operational hours by 30 minutes to help students and staff cope with extreme temperatures.…
Federal Cabinet Restores 25% Income Tax Rebate for Teachers
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has officially reinstated the 25% income tax rebate for teachers, a significant relief for educators nationwide. This decision follows extensive efforts…
Huawei’s Training Initiative Set to Equip 60,000 Pakistanis with Advanced IT Skills by 2025
Huawei Technologies has committed to offering advanced technical training to 60,000 Pakistanis, with a total of 300,000 participants set to receive training by the end…
Punjab Board Grading System Revamped with 10-Point Scale
LAHORE: The Punjab Board grading system is undergoing a major transformation as authorities move towards a 10-point scale for matriculation and intermediate students. This new…
Lahore Board Enforces PECA Law Against Past Paper Online Sharing
The Lahore Board past papers ban has been officially enforced, prohibiting the online sharing of Matric and Intermediate exam papers. The Board of Intermediate and…
PMDC Moves Forward with Fee Reduction Plan for Private Medical and Dental Colleges
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has approved a set of recommendations aimed at regulating tuition fees for private medical and dental colleges.…
Hundreds of PhD Holders Among 867,000 Applicants for Teaching Jobs in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Peshawar: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Education Department has received an unprecedented 867,000 applications for 16,454 vacant teaching positions in government schools, highlighting the fierce competition for…
Sindh Govt Partners with Google to Offer 30,000 Digital Skills Scholarships for Tech Advancement
Karachi: The Sindh government, in collaboration with Google and Tech Valley, has announced a groundbreaking initiative to provide 30,000 Google Career Certificates scholarships for students…
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…
