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School Costs Surge in Pakistan as New Academic Year Begins
With the start of the new academic session, textbook markets and Urdu Bazaars across Pakistan are witnessing a surge in activity as parents and students…
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Outsources Govt Primary Schools
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa education department outsourced 500 low-performing government primary schools, with 273 already transferred to private partners operating within the winter zone. The remaining…
Roundtable Explores Practical, Child-Centred Solutions to Reduce School Dropout in Pakistan
With millions of children in Pakistan still out of school, and many more at risk of dropping out, a roundtable in Islamabad brought together policymakers…
Punjab Clarifies Viral School Schedule Notification
The Government of Punjab has issued an official clarification regarding a notification circulating online about school schedules, urging the public to rely only on verified…
New Report Details Provincial Shares in Education Funding Across Pakistan
A new report has revealed how education funding is distributed across Pakistan, highlighting that provincial governments remain the primary financiers of the sector under the…
Punjab Extends Recruitment Schedule for School Teaching Interns Applicants
The Punjab government has once again revised the recruitment schedule for School Teaching Interns (STIs), extending the application deadline and adjusting the entire timeline to…
Schools resume in Punjab and KP; flood-affected institutions stay closed
Educational activities resumed on Monday in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as schools reopened after the extended summer break, though dozens of institutions in flood-hit areas…
KP Government Introduces Semester System for Schools Starting This Year
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has launched a major change to school timing by introducing a semester system for nursery to grade 8. The reform is…
PM Shehbaz Orders Mandatory IT Education from Grade 6
ISLAMABAD: In a major push toward a digitally empowered Pakistan, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the immediate formulation of a nationwide strategy to introduce…
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…
Rumors of Extended Winter Break Denied by Punjab Education Department
LAHORE: The Punjab Education Department has recently made the decision not to prolong the winter breaks, therefore all schools in the province will resume on…
Lahore Schools May Close Three Days a Week Under New Proposal
LAHORE: Lahore, the capital of Punjab, Pakistan, has ordered all schools to close for at least three days each week, from Friday to Sunday, due…
