Education
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579Mobile Phones, Tablets, and Smartwatches to be Banned in Dutch Classrooms
Exciting news is making waves in the education realm! The Netherlands has taken a bold step by announcing a ban on mobile...
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Why International Students are Choosing Canada as Their Preferred Study Destination
In the world of higher education, Canada has made its mark as a premier choice for international students due to its exceptional...
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Allama Iqbal Open University Announces Extended Eid ul Adha Holidays for Students
Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), based in Islamabad, has announced an extended holiday period for Eid ul Adha, giving students a well-deserved...
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Shehzad Roy Launches an Educational Pathway for Women, Offering Career Opportunities in Teaching
Celebrated musician and humanitarian, Shehzad Roy, has launched a unique career opportunity for female intermediate students in Karachi, opening a new doorway...
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Higher Education Commission Advises Universities to Forgo Holi Celebrations on Campus, Sparking Debates
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has recommended all universities abstain from observing the Hindu festival of Holi on their premises. In an...
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Capital Development Authority Approves Establishment of New Medical College in Islamabad
The governing board of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has given the green light for the formation of a medical college in...
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British Council Unveils Women in STEM Scholarship Program
The British Council has proudly announced the initiation of its scholarship program, Women in STEM, designed to inspire women who have earned...
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Tsinghua University Calls for Applications for the Prestigious Schwarzman Scholars Program
Tsinghua University, located in Beijing, China, has announced the opening of applications for its esteemed Schwarzman Scholars program. The program offers an...
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Federal Education Ministry Revives Housing Benefit for Federal Directorate of Education Staff
Pakistan’s Ministry of Federal Education & Professional Training has unveiled a move to restore the housing benefit facility for teachers and personnel...
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Pakistan’s Ministry of Federal Education Overhauls National Curriculum after Seventeen Years
After a hiatus of seventeen years, Pakistan’s Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Education has announced a major revision of the National...
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Pakistani Students Offered Chance for Fully Funded Intercultural Exchange in Japan by Knowledge Platform
Knowledge Platform, a prominent EdTech firm known for its innovative learning solutions, has announced the AFS Asia Kakehashi + Scholarship 2023, presenting...
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Japan and Pakistan’s PM Youth Program Launch Joint Paid Internship Initiative for Pakistani Students
The Government of Japan, in a collaborative effort with Pakistan’s PM Youth Program, has announced a paid internship initiative tailored specifically for...
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Unexpected Weather Shift Prompts Early Summer Break in KP’s Middle and Higher Secondary Schools
The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has announced an unexpected early start to the summer break for middle, high, and higher secondary...
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Bacha Khan Medical College Celebrates Second Convocation, Bestows Degrees and Gold Medals on Graduates
Bacha Khan Medical College in Mardan celebrated its second convocation on Saturday, honoring its graduates and high-achievers with degrees and gold medals. ...
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Government Increases Education Budget by 5.5% for Fiscal Year 2023-24
In the federal budget for fiscal year 2023-24, the government has allocated Rs. 97.098 billion towards Education Affairs and Services. This represents...
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CSS 2022 Exams: Shockingly Low Pass Rate of 1.85%, FPSC Reports
The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) has released the final results of the Central Superior Services (CSS) 2022 examinations, revealing a disconcertingly...
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Swift Action Ensues Following Exam Paper Leak at Women’s Examination Center in Malakand
Prompt action was taken by the Malakand Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) following reports of an exam paper leak at...
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Record 72 Pakistani Universities Secure Spot in The 2023 Impact Rankings
For the first time, a remarkable 72 Pakistani universities has been recognised in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings of 2023....
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Sindh Education Department Announces Scholarship Initiative for Teachers’ Higher Education
The Sindh Education Department has initiated a scholarship scheme to support teachers seeking further education. This program offers teachers a considerable 50%...
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Unidentified Contaminant in Water Supply Causes Hospitalization of Female Students in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa School
In a concerning incident, twenty female students from a government school in Karak district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) were hospitalized after ingesting...
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Unpaid Salaries Threaten Continuation of Afternoon Shifts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government Schools
Afternoon shift classes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s government schools may face temporary closure as teachers reportedly decline to continue teaching over outstanding wage...
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DAAD Invites Applications for the Helmut-Schmidt-Programme Master’s Scholarships
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) has opened the Helmut-Schmidt-Programme Master’s Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance, presenting graduates from developing...
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Higher Education Commission Revokes LLB Degree Equivalence of Muhammad Khalid Khurshid
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has retracted the equivalence of the Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree issued to Muhammad Khalid Khurshid on...
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Pink Buses Turn a New Leaf: Aiding Female Students in Peshawar Colleges
In a significant move towards enhancing female student mobility, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa administration has allocated 14 pink buses to various girls’ colleges...
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Free Textbooks Still a Mirage: Punjab’s Government Schools Begin Summer Break in Disarray
The new academic year in Punjab initiated three months ago, yet the Punjab School Education Department has not been successful in delivering...
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Government College University, Lahore, Launches Pakistan’s First Department of Global Studies
A significant innovation in the realm of higher education in Pakistan has been introduced by Government College University (GCU), Lahore. The esteemed...
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Summer Break Announced for Sindh’s Schools and Colleges: A Two-Month Recess Beginning June 1
The Sindh Government has formally confirmed the much-anticipated summer vacation dates for educational institutions across the province. An enjoyable two-month break for...
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Sindh’s Minister Calls for Stricter Measures Against Exam Misconduct, Including TikTok Activities
Ismail Rahoo, Sindh’s Minister for Universities and Boards, has expressed profound dissatisfaction with the province’s educational boards over their failure to eliminate...
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Sindh Minister Vows Action Against Exam Cheating, Urges Focus on Quality Education
In response to the widespread copy culture among students in Sindh, Minister for Boards and Universities, Mohammad Ismail Rahu, announced that strict...
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Task Force Formed to Improve Pay Scale System in Higher Education Institutions
The Ministry of Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives has established a 21-member task force to review and enhance the pay scale system...
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BISE Lahore Extends Registration Deadline For Class-9 Students
The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Lahore has announced an extension of the registration deadline for Class-9 students. In a...
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Retired Teachers in Islamabad Struggle to Receive Pending Dues, Highlighting FDE’s Neglect
Retired teachers from various colleges under the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) in Islamabad are currently facing distressing challenges as they encounter...
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Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Secretary Inspires Pakistani Students at Cambridge University with Education and Technology Initiatives
Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Secretary Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani recently visited Pakistani students studying at Cambridge University, where he provided them with insights into the...
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New Schedule Issued by Lahore Board for 9th Grade Exams Postponed Due to Protests
The Punjab Board has issued a new schedule for ninth-grade students as the exams got postponed amid protests and security situations in...
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Chemistry Paper Leaked in Larkana: Attempted School Theft Sparks Outrage
Students in Pakistan’s Sindh province have been hit with yet another case of academic malpractice, as the Class IX chemistry paper was...
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British Council Cancels May 12 Cambridge School Exams Due to Unsafe Situation in Pakistan
Cambridge school exams that were scheduled for May 12 in Pakistan have been cancelled due to the current unsafe situation in the...
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Sindh SSC Exams in Jeopardy as Education Board Officials Transferred
The upcoming Secondary School Certificate (SSC) exams in Sindh may be impacted by the sudden transfer of officers from various education boards...
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Punjab Schools To Receive Internet Facility In Schools
The Punjab Schools Education Department has recently made the decision to provide internet facilities to all schools in the province. This move...
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Federal Board Announces Date Sheet For Higher Secondary School Certification Exams
The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) has released the date sheet for the annual exams of Higher Secondary School...
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Dubai Emerges as Leading Hub for International Higher Education with 8% Annual Enrollment Growth
Dubai’s international higher education institutions have witnessed an 8% annual growth in enrollment, according to the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA)....
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Punjab School Education Department Distributes Free Textbooks to Students During Eid Holidays
The Punjab School Education Department has taken a proactive step towards providing free textbooks for students in public schools during the Eid...
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Inflation Sparks Dramatic Rise in Dropout Rate for Schools and Colleges
With the current economic crisis and inflation, parents are finding it increasingly difficult to afford education for their children in Pakistan. As...
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Pakistani Students Abroad Praised For Showcasing National Identity and Culture
Pakistani students studying abroad are playing a significant role in introducing their country’s culture, food, sports, and music to their peers and...
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Punjab University Announces Closure For Eid-ul-Fitr Holidays
The Punjab University has announced that it will remain closed from 20th April to 25th April in connection with the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays....
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Teenager In Muzaffargarh Critically Injured After Setting Himself On Fire Due To Exam Stress
A 15-year-old boy in Mauza Wains, Jatoi tehsil, located approximately 80 kilometers away from the city area of Muzaffargarh, set himself on...
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The Punjab Government Provides Minority Students with Merit Scholarship
The scholarship programme will give regular students the tools they need to succeed academically and make a meaningful impact on society. By...
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Beaconhouse National University In Pakistan Receives $83,496 Grant From UNESCO For Cultural Data Collection Project
The International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) of UNESCO has granted $83,496 to Pakistan’s Beaconhouse National University to undertake a project that...
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Human Rights Observer 2023 fact sheet highlights rise in religious content against minorities in curriculum and textbooks
The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) published its annual report, “Human Rights Observer 2023,” which highlights an increase in religious content against...
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Only 13 Pakistani Universities Ranked in QS World Subject Rankings for 2023
In the latest QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) World subject rankings for 2023, only 13 public and private universities from Pakistan made the cut....
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Government set to hire 20,000 interns till June
The federal government plans to hire 20,000 interns under the National Development Internship Program (NDIP) during the current fiscal year 2022-23 (FY23)....
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Lahore gets world class centre of excellence for technical education
Shahid Khan, Chairman of the National Vocational and Technical Education Commission (NAVTTC), inaugurated the Center of Excellence (COE) at Mughalpura Government Technical...
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Government cuts overseas MS/ Ph.D. scholarships by 57.3%
Due to depreciation of Pakistani Rupees the cost of studying abroad has increased which has led the government to drastically cut the...
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Punjab govt announces 3 holidays for schools in Lahore
Three weekly holidays for all public and private institutions of Lahore have been announced by the Punjab government considering the current conditions...
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Government decides to limit HEC powers
Federal government has decided to limit the powers of Higher Education Commission (HEC). Cabinet committee for legislation has given approval for the...
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KP Science Agenda worth 1.5 billion aims to modify sci-tech, innovation landscape of province
In Peshawar, the Directorate General of Science and Technology of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa successfully announced 13 new science initiatives costing 1.5 billion rupees...
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Gwadar University to set up CPEC Study Centre
The University of Gwadar is looking forward to establishing a CPEC Study Centre and a Centre for Marine Affairs and Marine Sciences,...
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President Alvi encourages youth to benefit from Google Career Certificates
Dr. Arif Alvi, the president of Pakistan, has stated that online education initiatives like Google Career Certificates can open doors for young...
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Cadet college established in Jhal Jhao town of Awaran district in Balochistan
Chief Minister of Balochistan Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo visited the newly-established cadet college in Jhal Jhao town of Awaran district on Thursday....
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Asia’s biggest fish library with over 50,000 books opens in Lahore
The cultural capital of Pakistan, Lahore, gets the first ever fish library, facilitating researchers and students to get all information about fish...
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Google to provide 15,000 scholarships annually to talented Pakistani youth
Google offered 15,000 scholarships annually to brilliant Pakistani youth, which can revolutionize the country’s high potential IT sector, according to a senator. ...
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Students of PAF-IAST Haripur to get free education in Austria
Top Austrian institutions have announced funded education and scholarships for the students of Pak-Austria Fachhochschule Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology (PAF-IAST),...
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6th Grade student Misha Pervez secured 3rd position in Global Finals of Teeneagle
A sixth-grade student from Pakistan, Misha Pervez has bagged a bronze medal in the Teeneagle completion in London, UK. Misha Pervez, a...
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Morocco announces scholarships for Pakistani students
Pakistani students have been offered scholarships by the Moroccan Agency of International Cooperation (AMCI) for pursuing education in the public institutions of...
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China, Pak launch series activities on technical and vocational education cooperation
China-Pakistan TVET (Technical and Vocational Training and Coaching) Cooperation and Growth Seminar as well as the Launching Ceremony of China-Pakistan TVET Alternate...
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Pakistan’s Nabaa Naveed accepted into Cancer Research Program at University of Alabama
Proud moment for Pakistan as US-based Undergraduate Student Nabaa Naveed becomes the first Pakistani and international student to be selected for the...
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Punjab announces more than 16,000 government jobs for educators
The provincial government of Punjab has announced thousands of jobs in public sector educational institutes all over the province. This is the...
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Govt set to launch four education TV channels
An agreement has been signed between Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) and the Federal Education Ministry for the launch of satellite education...
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14,000 government teachers in Punjab and 58,000 teachers in KP to be regularized
The government of Punjab has announced to regularize thousands of teachers in public sector educational institutes, finally agreeing to one of the...
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Punjab announces free education for all till graduation
Chief Minister (CM) Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi announced free education till graduation in all state-run educational institutes. The announcement was made after...
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HEC announces essay competition with cash prizes to mark independence day
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) will conduct an inter-university essay writing competition in cooperation with the Ministry of Planning, Development, and Special...
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189 Pakistanis receive Fulbright scholarships at 82 universities of US
With the intention to promote educational and cultural exchange between the United States and Pakistan, 189 students have been awarded the prestigious...
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Pakistani students won first prize of 20,000 USD in Huawei ICT competition
The achievement of students of Pakistan who study in schools without walls in the global Huawei ICT competition depicts that there is...
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa govt to set up public libraries in 12 districts using Rs 100 million
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Directorate of Archives and Libraries will establish public libraries in 12 districts using an amount worth Rs 100 million earmarked for the...
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Government to spend Rs 500 million for establishment of four knowledge parks
The federal government has allocated Rs 500 million for establishment of four knowledge parks across the country during the current financial year....
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APS survivor Ahmad Nawaz becomes President of prestigious Oxford Union
A survivor of the 2014 Army Public School massacre, Ahmad Nawaz officially took charge as the president of the Oxford University’s debating...
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Gilgit-Baltistan govt launches free meal initiative in public schools
The government of Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) has become another region to take steps to launch the free meal and health improvement programme for...
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Saudi Arabia announces fully funded scholarships for Pakistani students
The government of Saudi Arabia has announced fully funded scholarships for Pakistani students to study at diploma, bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD levels in 25...
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Pakistan’s Uroosa Imran among finalists of Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards 2022
A teacher from Pakistan, Uroosa Imran, had qualified for the final round of the 2022 Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards- a prestigious international competition...
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In a first, Sindh to introduce music and art classes in public schools
The Sindh government is going to introduce music and art classes as elective subjects across public schools in the southern province. According...
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Oxford programme launched to address under representation of Pakistani students at Oxford
Oxford Pakistan Programme (OPP) has been launched in Pakistan, it is the first initiative of its kind that aims to address the...
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Superior University celebrates its rank in Times Higher Education rankings 2022
Superior University has become Pakistan’s number one private-sector university under the Times Higher Education Impact Ranking 2022. One of the most renowned...
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British Council awards scholarships worth Rs 30 million to IUB students
British Council has distributed at least Rs 30 million scholarships among the students of Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB). On Thursday, British...
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42 Pakistani universities make it to THE Asia University Rankings 2022
A total of 42 Pakistani universities have been included in the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings 2022. As per the...
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First-ever Pak-Japan Centre inaugurated at NUST
The first-ever Pak-Japan Centre had been inaugurated in Pakistan at the National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) on 23rd May in cooperation...
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US launches $19 million initiative to strengthen higher education in Pakistan
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) have launched an initiative to boost up the higher education system in Pakistan. Through...
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Pakistani students become world champion at science competition in US
Two students of the Pak-Turk Maarif International Schools and Colleges have earned a top award at an international science competition in the...
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Only 25% women with university degrees in Pakistan are part of labour force
Only a 25 percent of the women having university degrees in Pakistan are part of the country’s labor force, highlighted a session...
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Punjab to hold English proficiency test of all primary school teachers
The School Education Department (SED) Punjab has announced to hold an English language proficiency test for all primary school English teachers. According...
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Govt to build universities in Diplo, Tharparkar and Sakrand, Nawabshah
Asif Ali Zardari – the co-chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party has announced to establish universities in Diplo and Sakrand towns aiming...
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Google offers $100,000 worth of free online tech courses to every U.S. company
Google has announced that it will offer any U.S. corporation with over $100,000 worth of free online courses in data analytics, design, and...
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GIK offers Rs 25,000 stipend at Pakistan’s first residential incubator. Here’s what to know
Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology (GIK Institute) has announced that applications for the 10th cohort of The Catalyst Incubator are...
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From sanitary worker to assistant director in NADRA: the story of Taj Muhammad
‘Hard work never goes in vain’- This phrase has been proved by a Grade 2 employee from Balochistan, Muhammad Taj, who has...
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Mahrukh Chohan becomes youngest candidate to pass CSS Customs exam
A 23-year-old, Mahrukh Chohan from Bahawalpur, has made history by becoming the youngest Central Superior Services (CSS) officer to be a part...
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UET wins Microsoft Imagine Cup 2022 and awarded $10,000 seed capital for startup
The University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Peshawar team has secured the 2022 Microsoft Imagine Cup in Pakistan. Microsoft Imagine Cup is...
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Russian University to provide scholarships to Punjab University students
Punjab University pen down an agreement with the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia which says that the latter will grant scholarships to...
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How to play Wordle: A beginner’s guide
When Josh Wardle’s word game, Wordle, was released, it caused a massive online surge. Wordle is a great way to take a...
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Pakistan’s Emma Alam beat over 100 competitors to win global speed reading competition
Pride of the country- Emma Alam from Pakistan won the 13th World Speed Reading Championships finals, defeating more than 100 competitors across...
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In a first, private students allowed to take matric exam in science subjects
The Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC), a meeting of heads of education boards in Pakistan, permitted private students all over Pakistan...
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to have 1,000 more girls community schools
The establishment of 1,000 more girls’ community schools in the upcoming academic year has been decided by the Elementary and Secondary Education...
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First transgender school to be opened in Lahore
The Punjab government is looking forward to opening a transgender school in the Barkat Market of Lahore, the Punjab School Education Department...
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19% children in Pakistan remained out of school in 2021
About 19% of children did not go to school last year in the country while the contribution of private ones dropped down...
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APS massacre survivor Ahmad Nawaz elected president of Oxford Union
Army Public School massacre survivor, Ahmad Nawaz, has been nominated president of the Oxford University’s debating society Oxford Union. Nawaz tweeted, “Today...
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Microsoft rolls out K12 education transformation framework in Sindh
Microsoft penned down an Educational Transformation Agreement (ETA) contract with two main divisions of the Government of Sindh, The School Education and...
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Punjab upgrades all 44 nursing schools to colleges and started BS nursing programme
The Punjab government has announced to upgrade almost 44 nursing schools to nursing colleges along with the initiation of a BS nursing...
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School Khana programme launched to feed 25,000 students in 100 Islamabad schools
The government has launched an initiative named the School Khana Programme with the aim to give free lunch meals to students of government schools in Islamabad, trying...
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Thousands turn up for artificial intelligence and computing test in Karachi
Under the Presidential Initiative for Artificial Intelligence and Computing (PIAIC), around 25,000 students from throughout Sindh undertook the entry exam 2022 for...
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Mehran University students invent portable microscope to detect germs in water
The students of Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (MUET) have led to the invention of the portable microscope to detect the...
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Scholarships complaints portal launched to ensure transparency, merit
Prime Minister Imran Khan has initiated a portal for student facilitation in registering their complaints about scholarships, and to safeguard meritocracy and fairness in...
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5,873 seats in medical, dental colleges remain vacant this year
Almost 28 percent or 5,873 seats in the public sector and private medical and dental colleges remained vacant this year, for the...
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Ministry, Malala Fund to work for the promotion of STEAM education in girls’ schools
The Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training and Malala Fund signed a contract for the progress of STEAM education in girls’...
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Cadet college to be set up in Ziarat, says CM Bizenjo
A cadet college and the municipal corporation will be established in Ziarat along with the conduction of an almanac festival in the...
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LUMS Vice Chancellor Arshad Ahmad named International Educator of the Year
LUMS Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Arshad Ahmad, has been named the AIB International Educator of the Year for 2022 by the Academy of International...
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The story of Dr Sarah Gill, Pakistan’s first transgender doctor
Sarah Gill, a 23 years old transgender has become the first Pakistani transgender doctor, managed to pass the final examination of MBBS...
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Karachi man serving life sentence for murder wins Rs 1 million scholarship
Muhammad Naeem Shah, who is serving life imprisonment in Karachi Central Jail after he was convicted of murder in 2011, has won...
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Egypt’s EdTech Orcas raises $2.1 million in pre-series A round as it expands to Pakistan
Egyptian ed-tech startup Orcas has raised a $2.1 million pre-Series A funding round as it is all set to expand into Pakistan...
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HEC offers international scholarships for PhD students in USA
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has announced scholarships for students interested in pursuing PhD studies in the United States. On...
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HEC issues fresh list of illegal universities, colleges in Pakistan
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has issued a fresh list of over 140 fake, illegal universities and colleges across Pakistan. According to...
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Punjab to hire 70,000 Arabic teachers
Chief Minister Usman Buzdar has accepted the employment of 70,000 Arabic teachers for compulsory education of the Holy Quran in all schools...
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Nine NUST Researchers among World’s Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University
Almost nine researchers from the National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) ascended to distinction by standing among the world’s Top 2...
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HEC offers international scholarships in collaboration with China, Hungary
China and Hungary, in association with the Higher Education Commission (HEC), have proclaimed scholarships for Pakistani students for the 2022-23 admission. To...
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King Edward Medical University female student bags 23 gold medals
A student of King Edward Medical University (KEMU), Dr Noorus Saba Ahmed has been bestowed 23 gold medals for attaining the first...
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School Milk Programme for students of 90 Punjab schools launched
Friesland Campina Engro Pakistan Ltd (FCEPL) in association with University of Education Punjab initiated a ‘School Milk Programme’ (SMP) in a splendid...
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Pakistan-origin Asma Ashraf receives prestigious French award
Pakistani-origin Asma Ashraf received France’s high-status National Order of Merit for her utmost facilities in parts of education and social well-being for...
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More women universities to be set up by Punjab government
The government would set up new women universities in the province, the provincial minister said during the assembly’s Question Hour session. During...
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Pakistan prepares over Rs 11 billion package for Afghan students
With the aim of providing the assistance package to the budding Afghan government, Pakistan has decided to give thousands of subsidies to...
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Winter vacations in schools to begin from January 3
National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) has decided the rescheduling of winter vacations of education institutes on Friday and now winter vacations...
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Pakistani writer Aysal Waheed published six books on Amazon at the age of 11
Pakistani creative writer Aysal Waheed has efficaciously published six books on Amazon at the tender age of 11. It has been informed from...
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Pakistan to soon have its first e-commerce university
The government is planning to lay the foundation of Pakistan’s first e-commerce university in near future, said Special Assistant to the Prime...
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Monthly stipend of Rs 3,000 for girls, Rs 2,500 for boys under Waseela Taleem program
After the fruitful results of other educational scholarship programs, the government of Punjab proclaimed to give a monthly stipend of Rs 3,000...
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Pakistan’s Mubashir Rehmani wins spot among top 1% computer scientists globally
Another achievement to Pakistan- Mubashir Husain Rehmani, a Pakistani scientist, has been selected among the top 1% of the most persuasive researchers...
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How the China travel ban is crushing the future of 11 thousand Pakistani students
Around 28,000 Pakistani students are enrolled in Chinese educational institutions and about 11 thousands have been stuck in Pakistan since China suspended...
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PMC approves registration of three medical colleges of Balochistan
Three new medical colleges of Balochistan have been approved by the Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC), were operational from 2018 without registration. Jhalawan...
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HEC announces Hungarian scholarships for Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD studies
Hungarian scholarships for Bachelor’s, One-Tier Master’s, Master’s, and Ph.D. studies have been announced by the Higher Education Commission (HEC). In line with...
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All exams under full syllabus this year: Shafqat Mehmood
The forthcoming examinations at all levels of educational institutions are to be conducted with a full syllabus and no more relaxation would...
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Rs 750 million Rehmatul Lil Alameen scholarships okayed for madaris students
Rehmatul Lil Alameen (PBUH) scholarships amounting to Rs 750 million for the students of religious seminaries (madaris) have been approved by the...
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Students from 20 Punjab universities take part in 5km marathon
A large number of students from 20 universities from all over the country partook in the five-kilometer marathon on The Mall. In line with the report,...
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Poor mason’s son Parkash Kumar tops MDCAT across Sindh
Hard work is the key to success whether you have a rich background or a poor one. It is apparent from the...
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Three Pakistani universities among top 500 in QS Asia Rankings 2022
Three Pakistani universities managed to make their position in the top 500 in Asia in the recently published Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Asia...
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Punjab education boards not to declare position holders
This time, all boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISEs) of Punjab have unanimously decided to not announce the names of position...
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HEC announces undergraduate scholarships for students of Gilgit-Baltistan
The undergraduate scholarships have been announced by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) for the students of Gilgit-Baltistan. As per the announcement from HEC,...
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Govt plans to open PM’s promised university at Sir Syed Memorial Building
It is being planned to establish a university in the Sir Syed Memorial Building, G-5 instead of establishing the same on the...
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Balochistan to get first-ever girls cadet college in Quetta
The first-ever Girls Cadet College in Quetta has been decided to be established by the Balochistan government with the aim to provide quality education...
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Insaf Afternoon Program approved funds for 3965 primary schools in Punjab
A grant of Rs 3,275,568 has been approved for 3965 primary schools in Punjab under Insaf Afternoon Program for the development period...
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HEC allows DPT and Pharm D graduates to use the title ‘Dr’ with the name
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has licensed the degree holders of Doctor of pharmacy and physical therapy to use the title ‘Dr’...
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Education ministers agree to pass all matriculation, intermediate students
All the matriculation and intermediate students will be promoted due to the existing situation of coronavirus, as the fourth wave of the...
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Punjab govt to recruit 4,000 headteachers for schools
A new step in the educational sector, the government of Punjab has officially approved to hire 4,000 headteachers against vacant posts all over the province’s schools as...
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Nisha Rao is the first transgender student to get admission in MPhil
Belonging from a rejected community, Nisha Rao, Pakistan’s first transgender has gotten admission in MPhil. It is an achievement to attain this...
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Leading UK university honors Pakistani educationist with doctorate
The University of Hertfordshire conferred an honorary doctorate of education degree to a Pakistani educationist as a credit of his contributions to...
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First suicide prevention center inaugurated at Fatima Jinnah Women University
The country’s first suicide prevention center has been inaugurated at the Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU) on Thursday. The launch corresponds with...
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Remote learning is setting back millions of children in Pakistan: Unicef
Pakistan and other South Asian countries are suffering as their schools have been closed due to Covid-19 but they lack online devices...
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Pakistani village Rasool Pur achieves full literacy and no crime
Rasool Pur, a small village in Pakistan, located in the isolated areas of the northeastern Punjab province, has shaped a model for an...
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FPSC raises concerns over declining standard of education
The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) raised severe concerns over the deteriorating standard of education, recommending the procedures and strategies to the government to improve it. According...
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‘Tight jeans, short shirts’ banned as FDE issues dress code for educationists
Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) has issued a recent dress code for the teachers in federal institutions which prohibits female educationists from...
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HEC issues warning on unrecognized institutions for students
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has issued an alert to parents and students to stay alert of “unrecognized” acquisition institutions, comprising universities...
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Sindh govt to begin vaccination for school, college students tomorrow
The Sindh government has become first in the country to initiate Covid-19 vaccination campaign for school and college students. According to the...
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Nationwide Ehsaas education stipends initiative launched to encourage students
Prime Minister Imran Khan has launched the Ehsaas Education Stipends programme for deserving families, said his government has always aimed for the provision of quality education for children...
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36 Pakistani universities feature in Times Higher Education ranking
A great achievement in Pakistan education sector, at least thirty six private and public sector universities of Pakistan have been featured Times...
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Schools in Sindh with 100% vaccinated staff reopen for in-person learning
Public and private schools in Sindh including Karachi that have vaccinated their teachers and other members of staff reopened for in-person learning...
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Schools in Sindh to remain closed for another week and open from Aug 30
Schools in Sindh province are going to be opened on August 30 with 50 percent attendance, SOPs made mandatory to be followed. On...
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Punjab education ministry fixes school teachers deployment formula
After the Single National Curriculum, the Punjab Education Ministry has fixed the formula for the deployment of school teachers in all categories. According to...
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Single national curriculum launched to promote unity in diversity
Prime Minister Imran Khan has launched the Single National Curriculum (SNC) for students of Grade I-V, said this was his vision for...
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World Bank grants $130 million for primary education in Sindh
The World Bank has granted worth $129.99 million to the federal government in order to help improve the education system in Sindh. ...
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Sindh announces to keep educational institutes closed till Aug 19
The Sindh government has decided not to open educational institutes of the province, will remain closed till August 19 in view of the Delta variant’s...
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KP govt to appoint 1,300 teachers for public schools
KP government is going to hire 1,300 teachers for public schools through parent-teacher council in order to meet their shortage immediately. The elementary and secondary...
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Govt issues exams promotion policy for all Punjab boards
The policy for Intermediate and Matriculation Exams 2021 has been issued by the Punjab Higher Education Department (HED). Earlier, the notification regarding policy...
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Institute of Child Health elevated to university
The government of Punjab has set up the University of Child Health Sciences under the University of Child Health Sciences Lahore Act,...
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Sindh govt plans public library in each union council
The Sindh government has taken an initiative to launch public library in each union council programme under the Local Government Department. On Sunday, Sindh Minister...
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Canada announces university scholarships in memory of Pakistani family
The Western University of Ontario, Canada, has decided to set up two scholarships in honor of Salman Afzaal and Madiha Salman, the couple killed along with two other...
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Waseela-e-Taleem to add 1.75 million more students
The Ehsaas Waseela-e-Taleem Programme in going to enroll an additional 1.75 million students during the current financial year. Waseela-e-Taleem has planned to add 1.75 million more students. The programme will...
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Punjab seizes textbooks featuring Malala Yousafzai
The Punjab Curriculum and Textbook Board (PCTB) has seized the social studies book for grade 7 for printing the picture of Malala Yousufzai alongside...
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EU-UNICEF to give Rs 3.27 billion for Balochistan Education Support program
The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (Unicef) and the European Union are all set to launch the Balochistan Education Support (BES) program. On...
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E-portal and app for equivalence certificates launched by IBCC
The government has launched an Inter-Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) e-portal and a mobile application for the issuance of equivalence certificates which...
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Punjab police launches internship program for students
In order to make university and college students aware of the working of Punjab Police, a four-week internship program had been launched. On Monday, while...
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Physics paper gets leaked as thousands appear for matric exams in Karachi
Sindh government expressed anger over the controversies surrounding a leak of the physics paper and delay in matric exam with Controller Examination...
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Online education erodes well-being of students & parents, US CDC study
US CDC study has declared online education ‘dangerous’ for the mental health and wellness of children and parents. The US Centers for Disease...
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Punjab govt to hire intern teachers on 13,736 vacant seats
The Punjab government is going to hire intern teachers for only one academic year instead of recruiting permanent or contractual teachers on...
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KP to launch Education Card Scheme for poor yet talented students
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has announced the start of the Education Card Scheme to enroll deserving students from financially poor families in the country’s...
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Project to upgrade 8,360 schools of Punjab launched
In order to upgrade 8,360 schools across the Punjab, Ministry of Education Punjab formally launched a project under the “Insaaf Afternoon Schools Programme”. In...
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HEC launches e-courses on policies about harassment, students with disabilities
In order to make Pakistani universities safer, Higher Education Commission (HEC) has launched e-courses on its policies on ‘Protection against Sexual Harassment...
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Out of 205, 40 universities equipped to teach online: HEC
The most universities in Pakistan are not well-equipped to offer education through online mode, revealed Higher Education Commission (HEC). According to a...
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FDE decides to promote students of classes 1 to 8 without exams
In the wake of the frequent closures of schools amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) had decided to...
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Literacy rate stagnant at 60 percent, reveals economic survey
Literacy rate of Pakistan remained stagnant at 60 percent and education-related expenditures witnessed a drop of 29.6 percent in the year 2019-20,...
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11 Pakistani universities feature in QS World Rankings 2022
Pakistan’s 11 public and private sector universities have retained their positions in the QS World University Rankings 2022. As the education system of...
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Rickshaw driver from Peshawar gives free ride to school girls
Arab Shah, a 31-year-old rickshaw driver from Peshawar gives free pick and drop to school going girls in order to promote education...
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‘Survivor, activist, legend’: Malala features on July cover of British Vogue magazine
Activist, author, tireless campaigner for girls’ education, student and survivor Malala Yousafzai has been featured on British Vogue July 2021 cover. On...
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Board exams for grade 9-12 to be held after July 10 only for elective subjects: Shafqat
The board exams for grade 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th will be held after 10th July across Pakistan, announced Shafqat Mahmood. On Wednesday, Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood has...
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Meet Maryam Arif – Pakistan’s Youngest Female Author
A 16 years of teenager, Maryam Arif has become the country’s youngest author with eight published books and two running podcasts with a huge...
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First Lady Bushra Imran inaugurates sufism, science & tech research hub and library
Bushra Imran, the First Lady of Pakistan and wife of Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan, inaugurated the Shaikh Abul Hasan ash-Shadhili Research Hub and...
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First-ever University of the Year award launched in Punjab
The Punjab Higher Education Department (HED) and Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC) has launched the first-ever annual contest of ‘University of the...
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Fatima Bintay Salman, a 13-year-old, wrote 4 books during lockdown
A 13 year old girl, Fatima Bintay Salman, has published her 4 books during lockdown, her passion of writing has made her popular in...
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IBCC launches free online assessment platform for students
The Inter-Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) has launched a free online assessment platform to assist students during the Covid pandemic. On Tuesday, IBCC Secretary...
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KP to hold examinations for 10th, 12th grades beginning June 23
The KP education boards are going to conduct the annual examinations for 10th and 12th grades from June 23 under the government’s...
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KP govt to launch scholarships for madrassa students
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is going to launch scholarships for the madrassa students as part of the government’s reform plan for the...
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Meet Areeb Khan, Pakistan’s youngest cyber security expert
Areeb Khan, a teenage student has completed more than 200 courses and became the youngest cyber security expert of Pakistan. Areeb, aged 17...
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Sakina Abbas, Pakistan’s first female Google developers expert for Flutter
There are only few who pursue career development in Pakistan after studies and Sakina Abbas is one of them. The 25-year-old Sakina Abbas from...
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NCOC allows reopening of schools in districts with less than 5% positivity ratio
The National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC) has issued new covid guidelines and allowed schools reopening in districts with less than a...
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Pakistan’s education system faces unprecedented crises amid third COVID wave
Pakistan’s education system has faced unprecedented crises in the past Covid-grappled year which is resulting in huge learning losses for the students....
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Private schools directed to slash monthly tuition fee by 20% amid Covid-19
Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Authority (Peira) has advised private schools and colleges to grant concession of 20 percent in monthly tuition fee...
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Dr. Kamal Munir, a Pakistan born has been appointed Pro VC of Cambridge University
Pakistani origin Dr. Kamal Munir has been named as Pro Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge University in the United Kingdom which is one of the world’s...
