ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC) has directed all universities conducting the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2025 to ensure strict adherence to security, transparency, and examination protocols for the upcoming test. A meeting chaired by PM&DC President Prof. Dr. Rizwan Taj was held with the […]
Education
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IBCC, FBISE launch national workshop to digitize examination systems
Islamabad: The Inter Boards Coordination Commission (IBCC), in collaboration with the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) and under the auspices of the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training (MoFE&PT), inaugurated a two-day National Workshop on Digitalization and Technological Integration in Examination Boards on Wednesday. The workshop […]
BISE Lahore introduces biometric attendance system for exams
LAHORE: The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Lahore on Tuesday launched a biometric attendance system for students appearing in examinations, in a bid to enhance transparency and prevent impersonation. A spokesperson for the board said the new system has been rolled out during the ongoing Intermediate Second Annual […]
99 Pakistani universities listed in global Times Higher Education rankings
LONDON: Pakistan has achieved a major milestone in global education as 99 of its universities secured places in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026, marking the country’s best-ever performance in the prestigious list. The Times Higher Education 2026 rankings include 2,191 universities from 115 countries, with Pakistan […]
NUST conference concludes with vision to boost China-Pakistan collaboration
ISLAMABAD: The Centre for International Peace and Stability (CIPS) at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) concluded its international conference titled “Shaping a China-Pakistan Shared Destiny: The Roles of CPEC 2.0 and Academic Cooperation”, bringing together senior policymakers, academics, and industry leaders from both countries to chart a […]
Punjab govt announces special package for students affected by floods
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved a special education package for students belonging to flood-affected districts, aimed at easing financial burdens and ensuring continuity of education. Under the package, tuition fees for one semester of all students from flood-hit districts have been waived, while BS first-year students […]
PM&DC Clarifies: Registration Exam Mandatory for All Foreign Medical Graduates
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC) has clarified that all foreign medical graduates (FMGs) must pass the National Registration Examination (NRE) before being granted a full licence to practice, stressing that patient safety remains its foremost priority. According to the PM&DC, there are currently three categories of Pakistani […]
BS graduates now eligible for promotions in Punjab schools
LAHORE: In a major development for over 16,000 teachers serving in government schools across Punjab, the provincial education department has declared the Bachelor of Science (BS) degree equivalent to 16 years of education. According to an official notification issued by the department, BS degree-holders will now be eligible for departmental […]
KP imposes ban on teachers’ transfers
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Education Department has imposed an immediate ban on all postings and transfers of teachers across the province, citing the need to ensure uninterrupted academic activities as schools reopen. According to a departmental notification, the decision aims to curb frequent disruptions in classrooms caused by mid-session […]
Matric exams postponed in Punjab due to floods
LAHORE: The Punjab Board Committee of Chairmen has postponed the second annual matriculation examinations owing to the flood situation across the province. The exams were originally scheduled to begin on Sept 10. According to a Lahore Board spokesperson, the examinations may now commence from Sept 29, though final dates will […]









