Narriting Pakistan's Truth
Monday, September 1, 2025
Highlighting Pakistan’s education sector, research initiatives, and innovations.
LAHORE: All schools across Punjab resumed classes on Monday under revised timings, except for those located in flood-affected areas. According to the Deputy Commissioner of Lahore, all schools in the city reopened on September 1. However, 45 schools have been closed for another seven days as they are currently being […]
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) has launched a new online admission portal for undergraduate programmes at its colleges, a move that has drawn praise from students and parents alike as a long-awaited step to modernise the process. The digital platform, which went live earlier this week, has already […]
LAHORE: Authorities have announced the closure of 16 colleges in flood-affected areas of Lahore division for two days. According to a notification issued by the Director of Colleges, the institutions will remain shut on August 29 and 30. In Lahore, colleges located in Shahdara, Chuhang and Bund Road will remain […]
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has approved a grant of $47.9 million to support Punjab’s education project aimed at expanding access and strengthening the quality of primary schooling in the province, according to a statement issued on Tuesday. The initiative seeks to increase enrolment at pre-primary and primary levels, with more […]
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) on Friday announced the results of the Central Superior Services (CSS) Competitive Examination 2025 written test, declaring only 2.77 per cent of candidates successful. According to the commission, a total of 18,139 candidates applied for the exam, held from February 15 to 23 […]
Larkana: The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Larkana, on Wednesday announced the results of the pre-medical and pre-engineering groups. According to the board, 33,029 candidates were registered in pre-medical, of which 160 remained absent. A total of 26,494 passed while 6,535 failed. In the pre-engineering group, 10,508 candidates were […]
Islamabad: Pakistan has once again secured the highest number of scholarships under the European Union-funded Erasmus Mundus programme, maintaining its leading position for the fourth consecutive year. A total of 114 Pakistani students have been awarded scholarships for 2025, including 66 female scholars, making up nearly 58 per cent of […]
The Pakistan Institute of Education (PIE) has published the 2023–24 National Non-Formal Education (NFE) Statistical Report, outlining recent progress and persisting challenges in the non-formal education sector. According to the report, there are now 35,427 non-formal education centers operating nationwide, serving over 1.29 million learners—a 20% increase in enrollment compared […]
On Saturday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressed a delegation of Pakistani students enrolled in top international universities under the government’s Uraan Pakistan Summer Scholars Programme. He said he was deeply impressed by the group, calling them a “galaxy of young superstars” representing the best talent from across the country. The […]
The Inter Boards Coordination Commission (IBCC), working under the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, remained at the forefront of educational reform throughout July 2025. The month was packed with meaningful engagements, including international collaborations, policy advancements, and youth-oriented initiatives aimed at improving education standards across Pakistan. One of […]
