Highlighting Pakistan’s education sector, research initiatives, and innovations.
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 […]
KARACHI: The University of Karachi (KU) and the Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology (FUUAST) have decided to hold virtual classes to conserve fuel following the sharp increase in petroleum prices, triggered by the US-Israel war with Iran. According to the KU administration, all morning classes will move […]
KARACHI: The Government of Sindh has announced that all educational institutions across the province will remain closed on March 11 (Wednesday) on account of Youm-e-Ali, which marks the martyrdom anniversary of Ali ibn Abi Talib. According to a notification issued by the provincial government, all public and private schools and […]
LAHORE: Rana Sikandar Hayat on Friday clarified that the Government of Punjab is not considering closing schools or online classes, dismissing speculation circulating in recent days. The statement came amid concerns that authorities might introduce energy-saving measures following rising oil prices after the recent tensions involving the United States, Israel […]
ISLAMABAD: Chairman of the Higher Education Commission, Prof. Dr. Niaz Ahmad Akhtar, on Wednesday announced a series of major reforms aimed at modernising Pakistan’s higher education sector and aligning it with national priorities and global trends. Addressing a media briefing in Islamabad, the HEC chairman said the commission has introduced […]
LONDON: United Kingdom on Tuesday announced it would block study visas for nationals from four countries and halt work visas for Afghans, invoking what it described as an “emergency brake” to curb rising asylum claims from individuals entering through legal channels. Immigration remains one of Britain’s most politically sensitive issues, […]