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New Textbooks For Grade 1 To 5 To Be Delivered In Two Weeks

ISLAMABAD: The supply of newly developed textbooks for grade 1 to 5 will be completed within two weeks , says the education ministry. “These cutting-edge textbooks are designed to transform the classroom experience with interactive content, student-centeric learning activities, and a strong emphasis on developing 21st-century skills, says a press release issued by the education ministry. It said that to…

MoU Signed To Introduce Al-powered Tutor ‘Khanmigo’ In Schools

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Federal Education and Khan Academy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to introduce personalised learning in schools through Khan Academy’s AI-powered tutor, Khanmigo. Khan Academy will train teachers of the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) to effectively utilise Khanmigo, ensuring a seamless integration of technology…

Special Persons To Have Access To Best Learning Facilities: Official

ISLAMABAD: Special Education Director General Asif Iqbal Bhatti on 12th March said…

SC Overturns Conviction Of Man In Incest Case

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has set aside the conviction of a man…

Literary Event Held For Marginalised Children

ISLAMABAD: A storytelling and literary event was held for marginalised children at Mashal Model School in Bari Imam. The students presented dramatic renditions of Zeenat Iqbal Hakimjee’s acclaimed short stories, such as ‘From Bad to Good’ and ‘The Honest Taxi Driver’. Despite limited resources, using carts as props, lacking proper…

Non-formal Education Policy In Works To End Out-of-school Crisis

Islamabad: Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui on 10-July-2025 announced that the Federal Non-Formal Education Policy 2025 was currently in development, with the ambitious objective of achieving a ‘zero out-of-school children’ target. He also declared that the National Action Plan for Non-Formal Education 2025 was…

Why Health Education Belongs in Our Classrooms

ISLAMABAD: Across Pakistan, children are growing up with questions they don’t know how to ask — and when they do ask, they’re often met with silence, nervous laughter, or a quick change of subject. Some questions are whispered among friends in school corridors. Some are typed quietly into search bars…

SC Urges Responsible Media Coverage Of Criminal Cases

ISLAMABAD: Highlighting the legal and ethical ramifications of media coverage during criminal investigations, the Supreme Court on 7th July urged media professionals to exercise responsibility in order to safeguard the rights of both the accused and victims while reporting on criminal proceedings. “A disproportionate and excessive media spotlight and the…

Six Daanish Schools For Balochistan, AJK Okayed

ISLAMABAD: A special meeting of the Central Development Working Party (CDWP) on 3rd July approved six Daanish school projects — in regions of Balochistan and one in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) — with a total estimated cost of Rs19.25 billion. The meeting, chaired by Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, was convened…

Life Sentence Overturned In Child Rape Case

Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani issued a detailed verdict nullifying the trial court’s decision ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court has overturned a life sentence awarded in a child abduction and rape case, acquitting the convict on the basis of reasonable doubt. Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani issued a detailed verdict nullifying the…

Ministry Plans To Start Construction Of Autism Resource Centre

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Federal Education is planning to start work on the establishment of an autism resource centre at H-8/4 as its PC-I worth Rs1.34 billion has been approved. Once launched, the project will be completed in two years. It will be a rehabilitation centre for children with developmental…

Govt Schools, Colleges In Capital Also To Get Eight Padel, Futsal Courts

ISLAMABAD: Students of Islamabad-based government colleges and schools will have eight padel courts and five futsal fields in their institutions. Padel Tennis, which is a combination of tennis and squash, is gaining rapid popularity in Pakistan. The Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) has been developing various sports facilities in Islamabad’s…

Suspected Murderer Of Minor Killed In Police Encounter

TAXILA: A suspect involved in sexual assault and murder of a nine-year-old boy was killed in an encounter with Wah Cantonment police on 26th June, police claimed. The boy’s body was found from fields in Shadman town area on July 20, 2022. The autopsy report revealed that the boy was…

NADRA Amends ID Card Rules

Birth registration with union council made mandatory ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has implemented major amendments to the National Identity Card (NIC) Rules, 2002, in an effort to modernise the system. The changes are designed to enhance security of the NIC system, curb fraudulent practices, and ensure…