Education
Punjab Assembly Debates Bill to Declare Beaconhouse National University a Tax-Exempt ‘Not-For-Profit’ Entity
The Provincial Assembly of the Punjab is currently reviewing a highly debated amendment bill. The Beaconhouse National University, Lahore (Amendment) Bill 2026 aims to reclassify…
Punjab Overhauls Exam Marking With New Rubric System
All education boards in Punjab will overhaul the way examination papers are marked, moving from an overall assessment approach to a structured, question-by-question scoring system.…
Punjab to Roll Out Activity-Based Textbooks for Primary Students
Punjab has decided to introduce activity-based textbooks for primary school students up to Class 5, marking a major shift in the early education system. According…
Will the New HEC Generative AI Policy Work in Pakistani Universities?
Pakistan’s higher education sector is finally stepping into the future. By Fall 2026, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) will require a mandatory three-credit-hour AI course…
Punjab Education Minister Announces School Reopening Date
Schools across Punjab will reopen on August 24 following the summer break, with Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat directing authorities to complete cleanliness, security, and…
New Education Schemes Limited in Federal Budget 2026‑27
Federal budget 2026‑27 allocates Rs77 billion for education development, prioritising ongoing projects while introducing only five new schemes under the Public Sector Development Programme. Higher…
Punjab Schools Shift to Four-Day Week With Friday Holiday
The Punjab School Education Department has officially declared Fridays as weekly holidays for all public and private schools, initiating a four-day academic week across the…
GCWU Sialkot in Danger! Govt Wants University Land for Offices
Prioritising bureaucracy over education is a dangerous game, but the government seems ready to play it. In a shocking move, the government has proposed seizing…
World Education Day: Education Should Empower, Not Overwhelm
“Rethinking education, language, and the burden our children carry on their path to growth” Every parent wants their child to be the best and build…
Severe Cold: Teachers Seek More Winter Holidays in Punjab
The Punjab Teachers’ Union has urged the provincial government to extend winter holidays by 10 more days for primary schools, citing intense cold weather and…
Government Officially Integrates AI Training into CSS Curriculum
The government has officially introduced an Artificial Intelligence (AI) 101 module at the Civil Services Academy (CSA). This move integrates AI training directly into the…
Punjab Denies Winter Vacation Extension for Schools and Colleges
Punjab’s School Education Department has not extended winter vacations for schools and colleges, despite a viral notification on social media claiming holidays would continue until…
HEC Announces Engineering Scholarships in Bangladesh for 2026
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has announced scholarships for Pakistani students in undergraduate engineering and architecture programs in Bangladesh, opening a new opportunity for students…
