Public and private educational institutions in Peshawar will remain closed on Monday amid heightened security concerns in several parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The closure announcements have also affected educational activities in other districts, with local authorities issuing separate instructions based on the situation in their respective areas. According to the report, the Board of…
The University of Karachi has conducted its entry test for the 2027 morning admissions programme, with 6,669 candidates appearing for 1,402 available seats across 20 academic disciplines, including Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm-D). The examination took place on Sunday, with candidates competing for admission to various undergraduate and professional programmes. According to the university administration, 7,265…
All public and private schools, colleges and universities across Punjab are scheduled to operate as usual on Monday, October 12, after education authorities dismissed a fake notification circulating on social media that claimed educational institutions would remain closed across the province. The Punjab School Education Department clarified that no decision had been made to announce…
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has unveiled a wide-ranging education reform programme aimed at modernising government schools and expanding educational opportunities for students across the province. Speaking at a ceremony in Arifwala, the chief minister announced that Nawaz Sharif Schools of Eminence will be established in every tehsil to provide high-quality, modern education and improve…
The Balochistan government has announced a comprehensive package of education reforms aimed at improving learning conditions, increasing school enrollment, and expanding access to quality education across the province. The reforms were discussed during a high-level meeting chaired by Mir Sarfraz Bugti, where education, health, and law and order were identified as top priorities for the…
More Sindh Universities Implement Enhanced House Ceiling Allowance for Employees KARACHI – Public-sector universities in Sindh are increasingly adopting the revised House Ceiling Allowance announced by the federal government, providing significant financial relief to teaching and non-teaching employees amid rising living costs. Following the implementation of the revised allowance by NED University of Engineering and…
Faculty and Administrative Staff Appreciate Vice Chancellor’s Performance at Federal Urdu University ISLAMABAD – Faculty members and administrative staff of the Federal Urdu University of Arts, Sciences and Technology (FUUAST), Islamabad, have expressed strong confidence in the leadership of Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Zabta Khan Shinwari (SI, TI). They described his tenure as a period…
The Sindh government has introduced a major administrative shift by placing educational boards under a dual control system, dividing authority between the chief minister and the minister for universities and boards. This new structure has raised serious concerns among education experts and administrative circles. Under the new arrangement, the chairpersons of all education boards will…
The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has announced a one-time reduction in merit requirements for MBBS and BDS admissions in private medical and dental colleges, following a significant drop in student enrolments. According to the official notification, the minimum merit for MBBS programmes has been reduced from 55% to 52%, while for BDS programmes…
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Textbook Board has formally requested the provincial government to allow it to develop and publish school textbooks independently, a move that could significantly reduce financial burdens and improve educational quality. According to officials, the board currently relies on private publishers for textbook development, resulting in an annual royalty payment of approximately…
