Situated across 1200 acres of land, the University of Karachi had its inception as a Federal University in 1951, sanctioned by the parliament. However, a subsequent parliamentary act in 1962 redefined its status as the University of the Province of Sindh. The Karachi University Act passed on October 23, 1950, was enacted after an amendment […]

The “E-Kachehri” session scheduled for January 8, 2024, at 12:30 PM features Syed Kashif Jehan, the Project Director of the Foreign Funded Scholarship Programme at the Higher Education Commission (HEC). The focus of this interactive session is the “Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Program.” The Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Program is a notable initiative aimed at providing opportunities

SHRC Initiates Action on Larkana’s School Neglect “LARKANA: SHRC Chief Urges Upgrading of School Infrastructure Using SMC Funds” Sindh Human Rights Commission’s chairperson, Iqbal Ahmed Detho, highlighted the poor condition of school buildings in Larkana district and pressed education department officials to utilize School Management Committees’ funds to solarize these structures. Following visits to various

Winter Vacation 2024 Updates: Punjab & Other Provinces Punjab Winter Break: No Further Extension; Caution Against False Notifications As of January 7, 2024, Punjab’s Higher Education Department has not officially extended winter vacations for colleges. A fake notification dated January 4 falsely claims an extension until January 14, causing confusion among students, teachers, and parents.

UHE Launches Rs165M Endowment Fund In a significant move, the Finance and Planning Committee at the University of Home Economics (UHE) in Lahore approved the establishment of a substantial endowment fund totaling Rs. 165 million. This decision, made during the committee’s 15th meeting chaired by Vice Chancellor Prof Dr. Faleeha Zahra Kazmi, aims to support

KP Extends Winter Vacation for Primary Schools Considering the escalating winter conditions, the Education Department in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has opted to extend the winter recess for primary schools. This extension spans an additional seven days, pushing the reopening of primary schools to January 15 instead of the previously scheduled January 8. Moreover, a shift in

CM Sindh Emphasizes Teaching for Sustainable Development In Karachi, the Caretaker Sindh Chief Minister, Justice (Retd) Maqbool Baqar, highlighted the pivotal role of teaching graduates in shaping a nation’s future and society’s elevation. Addressing the Government Elementary College of Education’s 2023 convention at Hussainabad, he underscored the significance of a robust teaching workforce. Acknowledging a

Pakistani Teachers Offered Japan’s MEXT Training Scholarship 2024 The Embassy of Japan in Pakistan has announced the MEXT Teachers Training Scholarship 2024, spanning 18 months. This opportunity caters to Pakistani educators with a minimum of 5 years of experience in primary or secondary schools, aiming to foster their professional growth. Applicants, aged 35 years or

UIT Convocation Grants 379 Degrees At the recent convocation held at the Usman Institute of Technology (UIT) in Karachi, a total of 379 degrees were conferred to graduates. Among these degrees were 156 in Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, 107 in Bachelor of Sciences in Computer Science, and 116 in Bachelor of Sciences in Software Engineering.

Hafiz Naeem Drives JI’s Youth Education Advancement “Karachi (Dunya News) – Hafiz Naeemur Rehman, the leader of Jamaat-e-Islami’s Karachi chapter, pledged enhanced educational opportunities during an address on Saturday. Speaking at an aptitude test event linked to a free IT course sponsored by the Town Municipal Corporation Landhi, he highlighted JI’s commitment to offering quality