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KP Private Education Network Opposes Winter Break Extension Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s caretaker government’s decision to extend the winter break for schools was met with rejection from the province’s Private Education Network (PEN). President Muhammad Saleem Khan criticized the decision, emphasizing its detachment from practical realities. Khan warned that the extension could jeopardize students’ futures, highlighting the … Read more

NAVTTC Trains 100,000 in 2023, Senate Education Briefing “NAVTTC Trains 100,000 Individuals in 2023; Federal Education Minister Updates Senate Committee Federal Education Minister Madad Ali Sindhi informed the Senate Standing Committee that NAVTTC trained over 100,000 people in 2023. Notably, approximately 58,000 were trained in Punjab, 38,000 in Sindh, 13,000 in Balochistan, and 3,000 in … Read more

KP Universities Promise 2% Minority Quota Compliance “KP Universities Collaborate for Minority Education Quota Implementation Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in partnership with Blue Veins NGO and NCHR, organized a Provincial Consultative Workshop involving 23 public sector universities. The focus was on effectively implementing the 2% education quota for minorities in Higher Education. Attended by university dignitaries, government … Read more

Revised Academic Schedule of Pakistan Schools Begin New Year on April 1, 2024 “Pakistan Unveils Revamped Academic Schedule for 2024: Key Changes & Initiatives Announced New Academic Year: Starting April 1, 2024, and concluding on February 28, 2025. Government School Exams: Classes 1 to 8 exams from March 7 to 20, results on March 31. … Read more

Without VC of 1 in 3 Pakistan Govt. Universities Senate Panel Reveal “Vacant Leadership: Lack of Heads in Nearly One-Third of Pakistan’s Public Universities Raises Concerns Almost 50 out of 154 universities are without Vice-Chancellors, with 42 functioning with acting heads, according to Higher Education Commission Chairman Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed. The situation highlights challenges in … Read more

Sindh’s Education Suffers in 2023 “Challenges in Sindh Education System for 2023” “Amidst a turbulent year for Sindh’s education, 2023 unfolded a series of setbacks, revealing a troubling trend of inconsistent governance across universities and education boards. Merit-based appointments took a backseat as political influences marred educational institutions’ integrity. Despite substantial investments and international aid … Read more

School Education Landscape in Punjab: A Year of Disappointments Punjab’s school education sector faced a challenging year 2023 with severe repercussions. Around 120,000 teacher positions remained unfilled, deeply impacting academic activities, and leaving millions of children without proper education. Instances of teachers’ protests being mishandled compounded the distress, becoming a stark memory of the year. … Read more

Chinese Language Skills Open Job Doors for Pakistani Youth At the 2023 CPEC and People-to-People Exchange Forum, Dr. Tahir Mumtaz Awan, Director of the China Study Centre at COMSATS University, highlighted the job opportunities that learning Chinese brings to Pakistani youth. Given China’s status as Pakistan’s largest trading partner, proficiency in Chinese can significantly expand … Read more

Zong 4G Partners with Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal to Advance Digital Education Zong 4G, Pakistan’s leading telecom operator, is establishing a cutting-edge Digital Laboratory at Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal’s ‘Women Empowerment Centre’ in Sujawal, Sindh. Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal, a social welfare organization under the Government of Pakistan, supports the underprivileged through financial aid. This collaboration is part of Zong 4G’s … Read more

Pakistan’s Struggle: Basic Health and Education for All The challenging scenario in Pakistan reflects a struggle to provide essential health and education services to all citizens. This responsibility has increasingly shifted to the affluent population, marking a concerning trend of commercializing these fundamental rights. This shift has made a child’s educational performance contingent on their … Read more