Education
Govt Report Reveals Punjab’s Worst-Performing Districts for Education
A joint report by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) and the Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) has identified some of the worst-performing districts in Punjab’s education sector, based on a wide range of academic and infrastructure indicators. The…
Punjab Warns Private Schools Over Winter Vacation Violations
Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat has issued a strict warning to private schools operating during the officially announced winter vacations, stating that violations of…
Another University of Lahore Student Attempts Suicide, Campus Closed Temporarily
A 21-year-old first-semester Pharm-D student at the University of Lahore is fighting for her life after a suicide attempt on Monday morning. The student jumped…
Punjab Winter Vacations Extension Rejected by Education Minister
Social media rumours regarding an extension of winter vacations in Punjab are false. Punjab Minister for Education Rana Sikandar Hayat strongly rejected these claims on…
Punjab Rolls Out Strict New LPR SOPs for Retiring Teachers
The Punjab Education Department has introduced new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). These rules aim to streamline Leave Preparatory to Retirement (LPR) cases for teachers. According…
Intermediate Annual Exams 2026: Punjab Boards Confirm Start Date
Punjab’s education boards have officially set the schedule for the 2026 Intermediate annual exams. The examinations for FA, FSc, ICS, and I.Com students will commence…
HIES Survey: 5 Million Children Return to School, 28% Still Out
Pakistan has recorded a slight but notable decline in the number of out-of-school children, now standing at 28%, or fewer than three in every ten…
Sindh Approves 8,049 New School Posts for 2026
The Sindh government has approved the creation of 8,049 new positions in the School Education and Literacy Department for the 2026 academic year, aiming to…
Punjab Orders Promotion for Over 300,000 Teachers & Employees
The Punjab government has announced a massive relief package for its workforce. Authorities have issued directives to finalise pending promotions for over 300,000 teachers and…
IIUI Spring 2026 Admissions Update: Application Deadline Extended
International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) has officially extended the admission deadline for the Spring 2026 semester. The administration announced this relief for prospective students today.…
10,000 Private College Students to Get Laptops in Punjab
In a major push to modernize education and bridge the digital divide, the Punjab government has approved the distribution of 10,000 laptops for private college…
Lahore Board Introduces Email-Based Rechecking System
The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Lahore has officially opened online rechecking applications for the Intermediate Part-II Second Annual Examinations, offering students a…
KP to Hire Over 10,000 Contract Teachers to Tackle School Staff Shortages
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has approved a major recruitment drive to hire 10,074 contract primary school teachers across the province under a new policy aimed…
