Education

Renowned singer Ali Zafar is all set to return for the Pakistan Super League 2024 (PSL 9) anthem with tournament scheduled to commence from February 17, 2024. It is pertinent to mention that Ali Zafar has sang the HBL PSL anthems for the first three editions titled, "Ab Khel Ke...

All the public and private schools in Punjab will revert back to normal timings from February 1, 2024, as per the provincial education department. The development comes as the harsh winter conditions subside across the province, marking a transition back to normal schedules across the province. Punjab School to Revert...

In a recent development, the Sindh High Court (SHC) has ruled against educational boards, preventing them from collecting examination and certificate fees from matric and intermediate students in the province. The decision by the SHC Sukkur bench, led by Justice Iqbal Kalhoro and Justice Arbab Ali, came after dismissing a...

Educational institutes in Punjab are not getting five consecutive holidays as stated by some reports on social media. The confirmation came from Inspector General Punjab, Dr Usman Anwar, who clarified that no orders have been given to close schools, colleges, and universities in Punjab. Are Punjab Schools Getting 5 Consecutive...

The Aga Khan University Institute for Educational Development (AKU-IED) launched its newest academic offering - a 1.5 year Bachelor of Education (BEd) programme while commemorating UNESCO’s sixth International Day of Education 2024. AKU Celebrates International Day for Education with Launch of Innovative Academic Programme  The theme for this year's International...

Dubai's Crown Prince has initiated the Hamdan bin Mohammed Academic Scholarship Programme, a Dh1.1 billion initiative to support exceptional Emirati graduates from both public and private schools in Dubai. The program aims to sponsor the higher education of outstanding Emirati school graduates, allocating funds for 100 students annually. Applications for...

Amidst a credible security threat, numerous schools and universities in Islamabad have been abruptly closed, causing a significant disruption in the city's education sector. Authorities, responding to the undisclosed threat, have implemented precautionary measures to safeguard students, faculty, and staff. The decision to close educational institutions, particularly in the F-6,...

The Government of Punjab has extended the revised the school timings as notified earlier this month across the province once again due to extremely cold weather. Punjab Revises School Timings Due to Cold Weather The School Education Department of Punjab has issued a notification stating that all schools in the...

KARACHI: The Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) at the Institute of Business Management (IoBM), Karachi organized a seminar on Enhancing Education Effectiveness on January 18, 2024. Invited as esteemed speakers were Mr. Saleemuddin, Director Quality Assurance, Sindh Higher Education Commission (HEC); Mr. Yousaf Jamil, Director QEC, Iqra University, and Dr. Arshia...

The most outstanding schools and teachers have been shortlisted as finalists for the first ever Tes Awards for International Schools. The awards showcase the best of the global education community and highlight their amazing achievements. British Schools in Asia Shortlisted for First Ever Tes Awards for International Schools The shortlisted...

The Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) has released the date sheet for intermediate supplementary exams for the year 2023. Karachi Board Releases Date Sheet for Intermediate Exams In a press release, the intermediate exams will start on Monday (15 January 2024) and conclude on Tuesday (6 February 2024). The examination...

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) in the country has rolled out a stricter Affiliation Policy 2024 for both government and private colleges associated with government universities and degree-awarding institutions nationwide. According to the new policy, no university or degree-awarding institution can affiliate public or private colleges without obtaining a no-objection...