Highlighting Pakistan’s education sector, research initiatives, and innovations.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]