Education

The Aga Khan University Institute for Educational Development (AKU-IED), in collaboration with the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ), Pakistan hosted a dynamic policy dialogue on ‘Overcoming Educational Policy Challenges through Better Governance’.  The event served as a platform for engaging experts and stakeholders, fostering innovative strategies for governance enhancement, gaining...

Punjab University has commenced its admission process for the 2024 session by opening online registration for applicants and offering opportunities for undergraduate education. Punjab University Admission 2024: Online Registration Now Open Entry Test Requirements All applicants must undergo an entry test, scheduled for June 9, 2024, to assess their academic...

The government of Punjab adjusted school timings for the hotter summer weather to keep children and staff safe from the scorching heat. Punjab Changes School Timings for Summer Season According to the new school timings, schools in Punjab will be open from 7:45 am to 1:15 pm, with classes ending...

The All Pakistan Private Schools and Colleges Association has declared that there will be holidays for Eid ul Fitr, starting on April 10. Eid ul Fitr Holidays Announced for Private Schools and Colleges The President of the Association, Dr. Malik Abrar Hussain, mentioned that schools and colleges will be closed...

The Punjab government declared a nine Eid ul Fitr holidays Daanish schools starting from April 6, 2024. A notice issued on Saturday said that Daanish Schools in the province will remain closed from April 6 to April 14. Punjab Announces 9 Eid Holidays for Daanish Schools Normally, Eid holidays start...

The faculty and staff of Aitchison College are planning to protest outside the Governor House, Punjab, seeking the reversal of Michael A. Thompson's resignation as principal. Thompson resigned due to disputes with Punjab Governor Balighur Rehman over alleged interference in the college's affairs. Aitchison College Staff Protests Principal Thompson's Resignation...

The University of Punjab (PU) has announced spring holidays from April 1 to April 9, 2024. According to the details, all teaching departments of the university will remain closed during the mentioned dates. Punjab University Announces Spring Holidays However, all administrative staff (Teaching Departments, Institutes, Centres, Constituent Colleges and Schools)...

Khyber Medical University (KMU) has has taken steps to curb harassment that are taking place on its campuses by imposing a ban on "intimate relationships" between staff members and students as per the Higher Education Commission’s (HEC) policy. Actions that violate this policy are strictly punished and could lead to...

The National Curriculum Council of Pakistan (NCCP) has introduced 62 new subjects for classes nine through twelve, a significant update to the curriculum after 28 years. This marks a major update in the curriculum after a span of 28 years. As per the director of NCCP, a total of 38...

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz recently made a significant announcement regarding the education sector, stating that Punjabi language would be introduced as a subject in schools. Punjab to Introduce Punjabi as a Subject in Schools This decision was disclosed during a ceremony held at Alhamra Hall for Punjab Culture Day,...

The Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) has announced the school and college timings for Ramadan 2024 in Islamabad. Islamabad Announces School and College Timings for Ramadan 2024 According to the notification, the single-shift schools will hold classes from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm from Monday to Thursday and from 8:30...

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Education Department has announced the school timings for Ramadan 2024, which is expected to commence from March 12, 2024. KP Announces Ramadan 2024 School Timings According to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Education Department, the school timings have been revised for the month of Ramadan across the...