Provincial inspection team discovers manipulated enrolment record LAHORE: A special inspection squad deputed on the orders of Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat has discovered manipulation in official record related to school enrolment. The squad led by School Education Secretary Khalid Nazir Wattoo and Education Task Force Chairman Mazammil Mehmood has been making unannounced visits across districts to verify the factual position on the ground. In Okara, the district education authority chief executive officer
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ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi received a phone call from his Iranian counterpart, Sikandar Momeni, on August 25, who expressed condolences and assured full support for the victims of the recent floods and torrential rains. The floods have caused extensive loss of life and destruction, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan. During the call, Momeni conveyed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and extended sympathies to the affected families. He stressed that Iran
LAHORE: A staggering 3.8 million unsafe abortions have been taking place in Pakistan annually, the official data gathered from hospitals reveals. “The unreported cases of unsafe abortions would take the figures even higher, pointing towards a disparaging state of women’s reproductive health in the country, says a damning report by Population Council based on Pakistan Demographic and Health Survey (PDHS) 2017–18, Pakistan Maternal Mortality Survey (PMMS) 2019, Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) 2019. This
PESHAWAR: Professor Dr Khalid Mufti, a senior mental health expert, arranged a free mental health camp at the Commerce College in Bajaur to provide support to internally displaced persons (IDPs) affected by the conflict. The camp, held in a location housing 586 displaced persons, was aimed at addressing the psychological trauma experienced by the community.Led by Dr Khalid Mufti, a team of professionals, including psychologists Zarqa Sahar, Sumawiya Sheraz, and Aaliya Shah, along with
For the first time in Sindh, training has been launched for college teachers in administrative roles and responsibilities. At the inaugural session of the training organised by the Training Management & Research Wing, Karachi, on August 25, Sindh Education Minister Syed Sardar Ali Shah said the process of learning should never stop. He added that enhancing capabilities of principals and administrative officers will improve the quality of colleges. The five-day training’s opening session was
LAHORE: Police have arrested a stage actress on Tuesday for her alleged involvement in the torture and repeated rape of a minor girl, she had employed as home help, some days ago. Nawab Town police registered a case against the actress, her employee and four unidentified men under rape and torture charges. The police later arrested the actress and started investigation. According to the FIR, the complainant, the 16-year-old victim’s mother, stated that her
RAWALPINDI: Authorities have decided to deport a 16-year-old Afghan girl, Naushaba, and her mother back to Afghanistan after an attempted forced marriage in Rawalpindi failed. Police said the girl was brought from Afghanistan by an Afghan national, Male Khan, through Quetta’s Kuchlak route. He intended to marry her to his brother Gul Khan while promising her parents employment. Naushaba’s mother, Shahnaz Bibi, accompanied her. The mother and daughter travelled on donkeys through mountainous paths
The recent spell of heavy monsoon rains has brought severe challenges to the city, including urban flooding, traffic disruptions, prolonged power outages, and interruptions to daily life. Despite these difficulties, Karachi has shown resilience, with individuals and institutions stepping up to support communities and maintain essential services. Among the most notable efforts has been the uninterrupted functioning of Children’s Emergency Rooms (ERs) in government hospitals, run under a public–private partnership model. Even as large
Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori has returned the Sindh Boards of Intermediate & Secondary Education (Second Amendment) Bill, 2025, to the provincial assembly without granting his assent. A statement issued by the Governor House on August 24 said Tessori has raised objections to the amendment proposed in Sub-section (1) of Section 15 of the law governing the province’s education boards. The amendment authorises the Sindh government to appoint grade-19 or grade-20 cadre officers as
Rawalpindi, a city renowned for its historical roots and strategic importance, is undergoing a quiet yet significant transformation in its education sector. In the midst of rising enrollment numbers and growing awareness about the value of education, schools across the city are grappling with a mix of opportunities and challenges. “One of the most visible challenges in Rawalpindi’s educational landscape is the stark contrast between public and private institutions. While elite private schools boast
PESHAWAR: The provincial government’s apparent lack of interest in the education sector has left crucial positions, including the Director of Education and Chairman of the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Peshawar (BISEP), vacant for several months. Meanwhile, the government’s plan to privatize around 1,500 schools and 57 colleges has drawn strong criticism from teachers, who have announced a series of protests against the decision. According to officials, the post of Director of Education
Total of 4,740 candidates appeared in the Pre-Eng exams Mirpurkhaas. The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Mirpurkhas announced the results of the annual examinations 2025 for Class XII (Pre-Engineering and Science General groups). In the Pre-Eng group, the first position was secured by Prashant, son of Bhawani Shankar, a student of Govt Higher Secondary School (GHSS) Samaro Town. The second position went to Falak Malik, daughter of Khalid, from AJ Science College