Tag: education
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New School Timings for Summer Season in Punjab
The Punjab School Education Department has announced new school timings for the summer season, which will take effect from April 16, 2024, to October 15, 2024. The new timings aim to ensure the safety and well-being of students during the hot summer months. According to the latest announcement, schools across Punjab will commence their classes at…
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Reviving 130 Girls’ Schools in South Waziristan
Ghulam Fatima the district education officer of South Waziristan, has unveiled plans to revive at least 130 girls’ schools in collaboration with tribal elders. This transformative initiative aims to breathe new life into schools that have long remained non-functional, thereby opening doors to educational opportunities for thousands of girls who were previously deprived of this…
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Supporting Poverty Reduction Efforts in Pakistan
Pakistan, a country with a diverse population of over 200 million, faces significant economic challenges that contribute to widespread poverty. According to the World Bank, more than 39.4% of the population lives below the poverty line. This article aims to provide readers with insights into how they can support poverty reduction efforts in Pakistan and…
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National Curriculum Unites Pakistan’s Education Standards
In a historic move for Pakistan’s education system, the curriculum standards for grades 9 to 12 are undergoing a comprehensive review by provincial authorities. This critical development was recently discussed during a briefing to the Caretaker Minister for Federal Education, Madad Ali Sindhi, who learned about the remarkable progress made by the National Curriculum Council…
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Prepare for Canadian Studies: Explore the CAEL English Test
CanadaVisa is offering a free, interactive webinar for international students aspiring to study in Canada. The webinar, titled “Get the Facts and Know You Are Prepared with the CAEL English Test,” will be presented by CAEL by Prometric on August 30, 2023. The Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) exam, developed by language experts in Canada,…
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Pakistan’s Economic Survey 2022-23 Unveils Modest Growth and Sector-Specific Challenges
The federal government of Pakistan is set to release the Economic Survey of Pakistan 2022-23 today, providing a comprehensive overview of the country’s socio-economic progress during the previous fiscal year. The pre-budget document, to be unveiled by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, will highlight key achievements, performance, and trends in various sectors including agriculture, manufacturing and…
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HEC and DAAD Join Forces to Offer Scholarships for Pakistani Students to Study in Germany
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has recently announced the availability of scholarships for Pakistani students who wish to pursue their studies in Germany. These scholarships are being offered in collaboration with the German assistance organization, Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD). Under the program, known as Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS), foreign graduates from developing and…
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Ali Khan Tareen Launches Scholarship for South Punjab Students to Study at Oxford University: Empowering Under-Served Regions through Education
Pakistani businessman Ali Khan Tareen, the son of former PTI leader and business tycoon Jahangir Khan Tareen, has launched a scholarship for graduate students from South Punjab to study at the University of Oxford, one of the world’s most prestigious universities. The scholarship will be awarded through the Oxford Pakistan Programme and will be established…
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Higher Education in Pakistan: Are Unrecognised Degrees Putting Students’ Careers at Risk?
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has announced that it will not recognize the degrees of students enrolled at Metropolitan University, Karachi after August 5, 2022. The HEC has also halted admissions to the university due to gross violations and non-adherence to its guidelines. The university could offer undergraduate degree programs with limited seats…
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Google Bans 14 Apps Stealing Users’ Data in Pakistan
Google has banned 14 applications that were stealing users’ data under the guise of providing access to National Database & Registration Authority (Nadra) data. The Pakistani agency that regulates government databases has approached senior officials of Google to take action, as citizens’ privacy was being compromised by these deceiving apps. According to Pakistani officials, this…
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Daily Struggles of a Common Pakistani
Pakistan is a country of over 220 million people, with a diverse population that is spread out across a vast geographical area. Despite the country’s rich culture and history, the common Pakistani faces a multitude of struggles on a daily basis. These struggles are diverse and range from economic and social issues to political and…