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Islamabad schools to launch book banks from 2026
The Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) has directed all Islamabad model schools and colleges to establish book banks from the academic year 2026–27, in a bid to
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Karachi schools add Saturdays to recover lost classes
Schools in Karachi reopened on Thursday after being shut down due to urban flooding triggered by monsoon rains, but officials warn the risk of future closures remains. APSMA
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KP Moves to Regulate Teaching Profession
School teachers across Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa will soon be required to obtain a licence to continue teaching, the provincial Department of Elementary and Secondary Education announced on Tuesday. The
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SED Punjab and Tech Valley Launches Punjab’s First Google for Education Center of Excellence
Tech Valley, a Google for Education Partner, in collaboration with the School Education Department, Government of Punjab, today announced the launch of Punjab’s first Google for Education
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Fake Holiday Notice Circulates as Karachi Braces for Heavy Rains
The Sindh Education Department has dismissed social media rumours suggesting a holiday for educational institutions in Karachi due to expected heavy rains. A spokesperson for the department confirmed
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Pakistan’s Education Emergency Worsens Amid Global Aid Cuts
Pakistan faces one of the world’s worst education crises with 22 million children still out of school, even as UNICEF warns that global education aid could fall
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High Dropouts Force KP to Replace BS Courses with Associate Degrees
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Education Department has formally ended BS programs in its government colleges, citing persistently low enrollment and a surge in student dropouts as the main reasons.
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KP Ends Annual Exams, Introduces Two-Semester Format
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) education department is overhauling its examination system, replacing the British-era annual exams with a two-term structure for students up to grade 8.
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PMDC Adds New MDCAT 2025 Test Centres
The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has announced new test centers for MDCAT 2025 to make it easier for students from Sindh and Balochistan. Jacobabad has been
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School Teachers Barred from Working in Private Academies
The School Education Department has introduced a strict policy barring government school teachers from working in private institutions or academies during official timings. In a statement, the department
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Absentee Teachers Face Action as Punjab Tightens Rules
The Punjab government has launched a strict drive to address absenteeism among teachers following complaints that many are teaching at private academies during official working hours. According to
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Karachi Board Announces Class 12 Results
The Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) has announced the results of the Intermediate Part-II (Class XII) General Science Group (Computer) annual examinations for 2025. According to
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Punjab Education to Get $47.9m Boost from World Bank
Punjab’s education system is set for a significant upgrade after the World Bank approved a $47.9 million grant to enhance early childhood and primary schooling. The
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AJK Schools, Colleges Reopen Tomorrow
Educational institutions across Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) will reopen on Monday, August 25, after the end of summer vacations, the AJK Education Department confirmed on Sunday. Read
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Karachi Schools Shut on Aug 20 After Heavy Rain Alert
The Sindh government has announced the closure of all public and private schools in Karachi on Wednesday, August 20, due to forecasts of further heavy rainfall. Sindh Education
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CAIE O Level Results 2025 Announced in Pakistan
The wait is finally over for thousands of students across Pakistan as Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) announced the O Level results for the May–June 2025 session