Highlighting Pakistan’s education sector, research initiatives, and innovations.
LAHORE: Education boards across Punjab on Wednesday announced the names of the top position holders in the 2026 Secondary School Certificate (SSC) annual examinations, a day before the official declaration of matriculation results. The position holders were announced by the Lahore, Faisalabad, Bahawalpur, Dera Ghazi Khan, Gujranwala and Multan boards, […]
WEB DESK: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Thursday said the Nawaz Sharif Schools of Eminence would provide world-class education to underprivileged students equipped with modern facilities, including IT laboratories and libraries, while encouraging students to remain politically aware so they can make informed decisions in the future. Speaking at […]
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has allocated Rs46 billion for the higher education sector in the budget for fiscal year 2026-27, with significant funding earmarked for digital learning, artificial intelligence initiatives and youth development programmes. Presenting the federal budget in the National Assembly on Friday, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said Rs3.6 […]
ISLAMABAD: Prof Dr Anis Ahmad, Vice Chancellor of Riphah International University, is known for his forward-thinking approach to higher education. In an exclusive interview, Dr. Anis discussed the unique challenges facing universities today, the importance of visionary leadership, and the need for a renewed focus on global cooperation and inculcation […]
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council on Tuesday announced that the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) will be held nationwide on August 16. Pakistan’s medical regulatory authority said the entrance test for 2026 admissions will be conducted across the country on the same date. In its notification, […]
KARACHI: Cambridge International Education (CIE) on Tuesday announced the postponement of the A-level mathematics paper 32 (9709) examination in Pakistan following the leak of the AS-level mathematics paper 52 (9709). In a statement, Cambridge confirmed that its AS-level mathematics paper had been shared prematurely in violation of strict examination regulations. […]
LAHORE: Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat on Monday announced the summer vacations schedule for educational institutions across the province. In a statement, the provincial minister said that summer vacations would begin on May 22. He added that the holidays would continue until August 23, giving students and teachers more […]
KARACHI: The Sindh Education and Literacy Department has decided to introduce religious textbooks for Hindu students studying in government schools across the province, in a move aimed at promoting inclusive education. According to an official letter sent to the Sindh Textbook Board (STBB), three religious books will be distributed to […]
KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced strict action against students and officials involved in cheating during board examinations, enforcing a zero-tolerance policy amid ongoing controversy over malpractice. In a joint statement, Education Minister Sardar Shah and Universities and Boards Minister Muhammad Ismail Rahu said students caught using unfair means in […]
ISLAMABAD: The Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Authority on Thursday announced that all private schools in the federal capital will observe a four-day workweek as part of austerity and fuel conservation measures. According to a notification issued by the authority, which operates under the Ministry of Federal Education, all Private Educational […]