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Out-of-School kids May Exceed 30m Next Year

RAWALPINDI: The Department of Education has granted final approval for the revised admissions policy for the 2026 academic year, together with the new school calendar and the schedule for annual examinations. It has also sanctioned the replacement of 29 textbooks for Classes 6 to 10. The newly proposed syllabus has…
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Mera Pyara Reunites 200 Kids Daily

LAHORE: Evolving as a local alternative to the United States ‘Amber Alert’ system to trace missing kids, Punjab government’s Mera Pyara initiative is reuniting at least 200 children per day with their families across the province, according to official data. Since its launch on July 26 last year, the Punjab…
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Schools or Brands

Private education has over the years steadily morphed into a profit-maximising business, overshadowing its core mission of learning and development. This shift has taken such precedence that many schools today consider themselves brands first and educational institutions second — complete with branded uniforms and study packs. It is this unchecked…
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World is Beautiful Because of Children, says CM

KARACHI: An awareness walk was organised by the Sindh Social Welfare Department at Sea View on November 22 in connection with World Children’s Day, where Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah renewed his government’s resolve to safeguard children’s rights and promote their welfare. The event sought to draw attention to…
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Seventh-Grader from Karachi Develops Smart Stick to help Visually Impaired

A seventh-grade student has developed a smart stick for visually impaired individuals that alerts users of obstacles through sound and vibration. The invention was showcased at the Bachaapreneur competition held at the National Incubation Centre in Karachi. Radhe Krishna, who has been interested in robotics since Grade 5, told The Express…
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Checks for Sex Offenders Proposed in School Hiring

LAHORE: As the Punjab government proceeds with recruitment of 12,500 School Teacher Interns (STIs), a proposal from the province’s top prosecution office has shifted the conversation from employment opportunities to student safety. Punjab Prosecutor General, Syed Farhad Ali Shah has formally recommended that every new and existing school employee be…
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Newlywed Teen Murdered

KARACHI: Police on November 18 detained a relative of a newlywed girl for questioning after the suspected murder of 17-year-old Zainab, daughter of a police constable, whose body was found in Defence on Monday evening. A murder case has been registered against unknown suspects, while the body has been sent…
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