Education Ministry Grants Higher Time Scales to 509 Teachers The Ministry of Federal Education & Professional Training recently organized a meeting focused on promotions for teachers in different grade levels, from BPS-18 to BPS-20. This meeting, conducted by the departmental promotion committee, resulted in a significant change in the promotion landscape for these educators. During […]

FDE Establishes Advisory Council for Schools in the Capital “Islamabad’s FDE Forms 30-Member Advisory Council for Schools” The Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) has established a Federal Schools Advisory Council (FSAC) comprising educators, led by Shazia Rizvi. This council aims to tackle school-related issues, fostering a connection between policymakers and the broader school community. The

Crackdown on Residential Area Schools & Colleges “RDA Implements Stricter Measures for Schools in Residential Areas” Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) is intensifying its actions against private schools and colleges located in residential zones, threatening closure if the buildings aren’t brought into compliance within 15 days. The Supreme Court’s initial directive, given three years ago, to

Punjab’s Chief Minister has been asked to postpone matriculation exams The All Pakistan Private Schools Association (APPSA) has reached out to Punjab’s Caretaker Chief Minister and the Secretary of Higher Education, proposing a one-month delay for the impending matriculation exams. Mian Shabir Ahmad Hashmi, the APPSA Central President, conveyed concerns about the adverse impact of

TİKA’s Educational Support in Pakistan “Turkish Support Renews Schools for Veraval Turk Community in Karachi” Karachi witnessed the official unveiling of revamped primary and secondary schools belonging to the Veraval Turk Community, a project spearheaded by the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA). The ceremony saw the presence of notable figures including Sindh Province’s Caretaker

CDWP Approves Rs. 45.7M Education Project During the Central Development Working Party (CDWP) meeting led by Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission, Jehanzeb Khan, a development project valued at Rs. 45.69 million was approved, while three others were recommended to the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) for further consideration. The gathering comprised

Laptop Distribution Ceremony in Women’s University Swabi In Swabi, a ceremony took place on Wednesday to distribute laptops among students as part of the Prime Minister’s Youth Laptop Scheme. The event, held at Women’s University Swabi, aimed to encourage quality education among students, as highlighted by Muhsin Ali Razq, a representative from the Higher Education

KU hosts an IP rights capacity-building event for professors The University of Karachi‘s Office of Research, Innovation, and Commercialization recently conducted a two-day workshop focused on enhancing faculty capacity in Intellectual Property (IP) Rights at the KU Chinese Teachers Memorial Auditorium. During the inaugural session, Professor Dr. S. M. Tariq Rafi, Chairman of the Sindh

PIC orders HEC to issue public suspension orders for 18 health-related educational institutions The Pakistan Information Commission (PIC) has mandated the Higher Education Commission (HEC) to publicly reveal suspension orders targeting 18 health educational institutions in Islamabad. This directive upholds the right to information and aims to foster transparency within the education sector. The PIC’s

AJK Declares School Closure Amid Cold Weather Conditions Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has officially declared the closure of educational institutions from January 5 to 15 due to severe cold and foggy weather conditions. The Deputy Commissioner of Bhimbhar issued a notification, emphasizing strict repercussions, including closure and cancellation of registration, for schools found in