Karachi University Teachers Continue Exam Boycott Despite SHEC Intervention KARACHI – Karachi University teachers have decided to continue their ongoing boycott of semester examinations despite efforts by the Sindh Higher Education Commission (SHEC) to resolve the dispute. The decision was taken unanimously during a general body meeting of the Karachi University Teachers’ Society (KUTS), where…
KU Exam Boycott Enters Second Month, Impacting Nearly 50,000 Students KARACHI – Nearly 50,000 students at the University of Karachi are experiencing growing academic uncertainty as a teachers’ boycott of semester examinations has entered its second month, disrupting academic activities and delaying the university’s examination schedule. The boycott began on May 5 after teachers raised…
Punjab is facing a deepening education crisis as millions of children across the province remain out of school despite repeated government campaigns and enrollment drives. Official data and international reports reveal that Punjab has the highest number of out-of-school children in Pakistan, highlighting serious challenges within the education system. According to reports, nearly 9.6 to…
OKARA (News Desk): The Ghazi Public Higher Secondary School (GPHSS), Pul Dhool, clinched the top three positions in the Punjab Education Curriculum, Training and Assessment Authority (PECTA) Grade 8 annual examination 2026, reflecting its strong academic performance. According to the results announced by PECTA, Hania Roman secured the first position with 299 marks. She also…
The Balochistan government has extended the closure of all educational institutions across the province until March 31, 2026, according to an official notification issued recently. The decision applies to all public and private schools, colleges, and other educational institutions operating within the province. Authorities stated that the extension has been made in light of the…
The government of Balochistan has announced the temporary closure of educational institutions across the province until March 23 due to the prevailing situation in the region. According to an official notification issued in Quetta, all schools have been directed to remain closed starting tomorrow as a precautionary measure. Authorities stated that the decision was taken…
The Government of Pakistan has announced the closure of schools as part of efforts to conserve fuel amid rising energy costs. The decision, announced on the evening of March 9, has resulted in millions of students remaining out of classrooms starting from the morning of March 10. Officials stated that the move is intended to…
The Grade VIII board examinations have officially begun across Punjab, with authorities introducing enhanced monitoring measures to ensure transparency and fairness during the examination process. According to reports, the Punjab Examination Commission-Technical Assistance (PEC-TA) system has implemented CCTV surveillance at examination centres throughout the province. The initiative is designed to curb cheating and maintain strict…
The Sindh Education Department on Wednesday officially announced revised school timings for all public and private educational institutions across the province during the holy month of Ramazan 2026. According to the notification, primary schools operating in single shifts will function from 8:00am to 12:30pm, while double-shift schools will operate from 7:30am to 11:30am and 11:45am…
A seminar and awareness walk focusing on the fight against corruption were organised at King Edward Medical University in collaboration with the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). The event, titled “Uniting with Youth Against Corruption,” aimed to promote honesty, transparency, and self-accountability among students, encouraging them to play a positive role in building a corruption-free society….
