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Grace Marks by Sindh Government

In a move as surprising as it is contentious, the Sindh provincial government has decreed a generous 15% grace mark for students who faltered in their class XI examinations last year. The decision, prompted by an investigative committee report on the Board of Intermediate Education Karachi’s controversial results, comes as a beacon of hope for the academically flailing youth of…

Three school education depts merged into one authority

LAHORE: The Punjab government on 14 June 2024 established the Punjab Education, Curriculum, Training and Assessments Authority (PECTAA) after merger of three departments -Punjab Curriculum and Textbook Board (PCTB), Quaid-i Azam Academy for Educational Development (QAED) and Punjab Examination Commission (PEC) with a view to reform school education. Earlier, the…

Girls Clinch Top Two Slots In BSEK General Group Exams

KARACHI: Female students have grabbed first two positions in the Class XII…

Sindh Adopts New Grading System For Matric, Inter Exams

KARACHI: The Sindh government has formally adopted a new grading system for…

School Closures Halt Academic Progress

Smog, harsh weather and political unrest have significantly impacted the smooth functioning of educational institution LAHORE: In 2024, the academic session in schools and colleges across the province has been severely impacted by various factors, including political turmoil, climate change, and smog, which have together significantly reduced the number of…

Baloch Students To Get Benazir Scholarship

Balochistan Chief Minister, Mir Sarfraz Bugti, has announced Benazir Bhutto Scholarships for students in the province. He underlined the vital role of partnerships between the government and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) at a conference organized by the Department of Social Welfare in Quetta. He shared strategies to advance sustainable development, improve…

Schools Demand Policy Reform On Fee Structures

RAWALPINDI: The All Pakistan Private Schools Management Association (APPSMA) has demanded that categories should be created in terms of fee collection of private educational institutions and policies should be implemented accordingly. The association’s office-bearers say the tragedy is that an educational institution, which is currently charging a fee of Rs500,…

Outgoing Year Proves Grim For Education

Critical education development projects remain stalled as the year nears its end due to severe economic constraints in the Rawalpindi district. The Rawalpindi College Directorate had proposed 14 projects worth Rs2.36 billion to address persistent admission issues and enhance facilities in government colleges. These projects included upgrading laboratories and libraries,…

School’s Establishment Welcomed

QUETTA: Governor Balochistan Shiekh Jaffar Khan Mandokheil has applauded the announcement of the establishment of a Danish School in Zhob to ensure quality education for local youth. He said that the approval of the school establishment marked the beginning of a new era of educational opportunities and development for the…

Students From Nine Districts Discuss Issues at Sindh Children’s Assembly

MITHI: Young schoolchildren coming from nine districts of the province highlighted issues relating to their studies and institutions at a mock assembly convened in the Tharparkar District Council hall with the joint collaboration of Unicef, Thar Education Alliance (TEA) and Sindh government’s Reform Support Unit on 30th December. The students,…

2024 Termed Transformative Year For Education

LAHORE: Punjab Minister for School Education Rana Sikandar Hayat has said the government has introduced reforms and initiatives during its 10-month tenure in the year 2024 and termed it a transformative year for education in the province. Presenting the performance report of his ministry for the year 2024, he claimed…

Fee Hike For FA , FSC Exam Sparks Outrage

The Education Boards have announced a significant increase in admission fees for the upcoming annual Intermediate examinations for FA (Faculty of Arts) and FSC (Faculty of Science), scheduled to begin on April 22, 2025. This move, which affects both regular and private students, mandates the online submission of admission fees…

CM Launches 2nd Phase Of Schoarship

ISLAMABAD: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Monday inaugurated phase-II of Pakistan’s largest educational initiative, the ‘Honhaar Scholarship Programme’, covering expenses of 30,000 students annually and 120,000 students over the next four years, marking a historic step in the country’s educational landscape. Speaking at a ceremony held at FAST National…

20 Bonded Labourers Freed In Raid On Brick Kiln

NAWABSHAH: Nawabshah police raided a brick kiln near Khadar on 28th December and recovered 20 bonded labourers who were reportedly being forced to work without wages. The police acted on the orders of the sessions court, which received a complaint from Sabagho Oadh, a resident of Umerkot, requesting the recovery…