Principals Empowered for Teacher Leave Approval “Education Ministry Empowers School Principals on Teacher Leave Approvals” The Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) delegates directors’ powers to school principals regarding teachers’ leave issues, per a Ministry of Education notification. This decision, made during a meeting chaired by the acting secretary of education, aims to empower school heads […]

Google Partners Education Ministry for School Database Digitization “Google Pakistan and Ministry Collaborate for School Database Digitization” Google Pakistan and the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training in Islamabad have agreed to digitize the school database and develop an interactive monitoring dashboard. Discussions also highlighted the promotion of Google Career Certification courses among Matriculate

ADB: Biometric Monitoring Cuts Teacher Absences ISLAMABAD: A decline in teacher absenteeism has been witnessed in Punjab and Sindh following the adoption of biometric monitoring at schools and unscheduled inspection visits, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said in a report published on Wednesday. The report, ‘Strengthening School Teaching in Pakistan’, however, said further progress could

Education Minister Addresses QAU Sub Campus Delay in Punjab “Education Minister Takes Action on QAU Punjab Campus Delay and Hostel Conditions” Federal Education and Professional Training Minister Madad Ali Sindhi reacted strongly to the prolonged delay in the Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) campus development in Punjab. In a meeting with the HEC Planning Advisor and QAU’s

Schools and Colleges, Winter Holiday Extension Decision “LHC Extends Winter Break Due to Smog: Education Department Ordered to Notify” Following a succinct initial order, the Lahore High Court (LHC) issued a detailed verdict extending winter vacations owing to severe smog conditions. Justice Shahid Karim instructed the Punjab Education Department via a comprehensive two-page directive to

BHC Orders Retake of SBK Tests for Education Department Vacancies The court directed HEC to conduct tests before February 29, 2024, and complete all procedures by March 31, 2024. Additionally, an inquiry report on tests for 8690 teaching staff vacancies by SBKWU was ordered. The judgment, obtained by Pakistan Today, highlights gross illegalities in the

Faisalabad Board Matric 2024 Exam Schedule Released “BISE Faisalabad Announces Matric Exam 2024 Schedule; Deadlines and Important Dates” The Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education (BISE) Faisalabad has declared the schedule for the Matric Exams 2024 in an official statement. Starting on March 1, 2024, candidates are urged to be mindful of crucial deadlines for

Sindh University Declares Winter Break Starting Jan 1 The University of Sindh in Jamshoro Declares Winter Break from Jan 1 to Jan 12, 2024 The university’s registrar, under the Vice Chancellor’s directive, issued a notification announcing winter vacations from January 1 to January 12, 2024, for all campuses of the University of Sindh, Jamshoro. However,

President Upset by HEC’s Degree Attestation Delay, Orders Probe President Dr. Arif Alvi Displeased Over HEC Degree Attestation Delay, Orders Probe President Dr. Arif Alvi expressed dissatisfaction with the Higher Education Commission (HEC) for the delay in attesting a former student’s degree, citing inadequate reasons. Upholding Wafaqi Mohtasib’s directive to attest the degree within seven

Secretary School Said Skill-Based Education Vital for Societal Development Dr. Obaidullah Khokhar, Secretary of School Education South Punjab, emphasized the pivotal role of skill-based education in empowering the region’s youth for societal progress. Speaking at the National Conference on Life Skills-Based Education Roadmap and Advocacy Strategy for Out-of-School Children hosted by the Pakistan Institute of