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January 16 Holiday News: Punjab Schools Closed and Official Shab e Meraj Notification Clarified
Read More: January 16 Holiday News: Punjab Schools Closed and Official Shab e Meraj Notification ClarifiedEducational institutions in Punjab will remain closed on Friday, January 16, following a decision by the provincial government to extend winter vacations. This update comes as families across the country seek clarity on whether a nationwide public holiday has been declared. Official government schedules show that January 16 coincides with the religious occasion of Shab…
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Pakistan’s Education Crisis: 20 Million Children Still Missing Classrooms Despite Gains in New Survey
Read More: Pakistan’s Education Crisis: 20 Million Children Still Missing Classrooms Despite Gains in New SurveyThe Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives has released the findings of the Household Integrated Economic Survey (HIES) for 2024 to 2025. This document marks a significant update in the educational statistics of the country. Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal officially launched the report on Thursday, revealing that the total number of children out of…
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HEC Extends UK Commonwealth Scholarship Deadline to October 21
Read More: HEC Extends UK Commonwealth Scholarship Deadline to October 21The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has announced an extension for the application deadline of the prestigious Commonwealth Scholarship Programme for the academic year 2025–26. This move grants aspiring Pakistani scholars additional time to complete their submissions for fully funded Master’s and PhD studies in the United Kingdom. The previous deadline for the Commonwealth Scholarships was…
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HEC Launches Industry-Driven BS CS Curriculum 2025
Read More: HEC Launches Industry-Driven BS CS Curriculum 2025The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has formally announced a major revision to the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science curriculum, effective immediately for all higher education institutions (HEIs). This modernized framework, officially notified on October 14, 2025, is designed to align academic instruction with global technological requirements and Pakistan’s ambitious digital transformation…
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All Lahore Schools Ordered to Close at 11:00 AM Today Amid Security and Road Disruption
Read More: All Lahore Schools Ordered to Close at 11:00 AM Today Amid Security and Road DisruptionLAHORE: Educational authorities in Lahore have directed all public and private schools to shut down and dismiss students early today, Friday, October 10, 2025. The mandatory early closure, set for 11:00 am, follows reports of a strained law and order situation coupled with major road closures across the provincial capital. The decision prioritizes the immediate…
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48 Pakistani Institutes Ranked in World University Rankings 2026 List
Read More: 48 Pakistani Institutes Ranked in World University Rankings 2026 ListPakistan has cemented a record presence on the global academic stage, with 48 national institutions officially securing a position in the newly released Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026. This milestone signifies a major increase in Pakistan’s visibility among top international higher education bodies. The rankings, which assess performance across five key areas,…
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Punjab Govt Expands “Free School Meal Program” to 10 More Districts
Read More: Punjab Govt Expands “Free School Meal Program” to 10 More DistrictsThe Punjab government has officially approved a significant expansion of its School Meal Program, adding ten new districts to the initiative. This initiative, spearheaded by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, aims to aggressively combat malnutrition and increase school attendance among primary-level students across the province. The cabinet’s recent decision expands the reach of this nutrition-focused project, which…
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214 Schools in Sindh District Declared Unfit After Floods
Read More: 214 Schools in Sindh District Declared Unfit After FloodsDADU, Sindh: A recent government assessment has confirmed that 214 school buildings in a key flood-ravaged district of Sindh are officially unfit for use. This declaration of structural unsafety follows the unprecedented 2022 monsoon floods and subsequent torrential rains that devastated the province. The closure of these educational facilities is disrupting the learning process for…
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Smog Crisis: Punjab Bans Outdoor Sports, Assemblies in Schools; Full Health Advisory Issued
Read More: Smog Crisis: Punjab Bans Outdoor Sports, Assemblies in Schools; Full Health Advisory IssuedThe Punjab Education Department (PED) has implemented immediate emergency restrictions, suspending all outdoor activities in public and private schools across the province. This significant action targets the worsening air quality and high Air Quality Index (AQI) levels currently affecting health, particularly among students. The official directive, issued to all Chief Executive Officers of District Education…
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Punjab PEF Mandates Closure: 10-Marla Minimum Plot Size for Schools
Read More: Punjab PEF Mandates Closure: 10-Marla Minimum Plot Size for SchoolsThe Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) has issued a significant directive concerning the operational standards for private educational institutions across the province. This order mandates the closure of schools functioning on plots that fail to meet a minimum size requirement, emphasizing safety and improved infrastructure for students. The new policy requires that all schools maintain a…
