Cambridge International Education has announced that students will retake a compromised AS-level Mathematics exam on June 9 after the paper was shared prematurely. The decision affects candidates across multiple regions, including Pakistan, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia. The board said the original paper cannot be used for grading. According to Cambridge, senior […]
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Halal Meat Exports
Pakistan is once again looking to exports for relief, and this time the bet is on halal meat. A new policy has been approved, a three-year roadmap demanded, and the prime minister has spoken confidently of capturing demand in Muslim markets, citing eye-catching announcements such as Malaysia’s reported $200 million commitment. Our problem, as always, […]
PMDC Launches National Digital Training for College Inspections
Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) launched a PMDC training program to modernize inspections of medical and dental colleges nationwide. The pilot aims to improve regulatory efficiency, transparency, and compliance in education. The initiative introduces digital inspection technologies for standardized evaluations. The program builds a national pool of trained inspectors. The PMDC training ensures consistent […]
ICCBS Detachment Sparks Strong Opposition at KU
Karachi University teachers and students are raising strong concerns over the ICCBS detachment. They say the government wants to separate ICCBS from KU without proper consultation. Teachers argue that KU built the institute through decades of effort. They also warn that the move will harm both KU and ICCBS. Teachers met student groups to build […]
Punjab Resists Expanding Overseas Medical Seats
The Punjab government is reluctant to increase overseas medical seats in public sector colleges. Currently, only 66 seats are reserved, less than two percent. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif had announced a 15 percent quota earlier this year. However, the new provincial admission policy for 2025-26 charges $10,000 annually for these students. This move disappointed overseas […]
BISE Peshawar Contract Cancellation Sparks Controversy Over Printing Agreement
The BISE Peshawar contract cancellation has caused a major controversy. The board ended its agreement with a private firm for printing answer sheets. The contract was originally signed in 2023 and extended twice, without revising prices. BISE chairman Khuda Bakhsh cited Rule 32(A)2 of KPPRA Rules, 2014, as the reason. He said the administrative department […]
Media Students Sworn In at Gujrat University
Media students at the University of Gujrat took their oath as new Video Club office-bearers on Monday. The ceremony was held at Hafiz Hayat Campus. Dr. Muhammad Yousaf, Chairperson of CMCS, administered the oath. The event marked the revival of the Video Club, giving students a platform to gain practical media skills and creativity. Dr. […]
Swabi police conduct mock drills, urge schools to boost security
SWABI: In response to rising terrorist incidents across the country, Swabi police conducted extensive mock exercises on Friday and urged educational institutions to strengthen their security measures. The drills took place at the Shahmansoor Judicial Complex, Zaida police station limits, and the China Camp area, home to Chinese workers engaged in the Tarbela Dam’s fifth […]
Pakistan seeks 20,000 PhD scholarships to boost knowledge economy
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has sought 20,000 PhD scholarships from China and the United States — 10,000 from each country — in a bid to strengthen its human resource base and accelerate knowledge-driven growth, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal said on Friday. Speaking at a news conference during the launch of the Development Update October 2025, the minister […]
Karachi students dominate MDCAT 2025 top positions in Sindh
Students from Karachi outshone their peers across Sindh in the MDCAT 2025 results, securing the top positions on Saturday. Mahmood Khan from Karachi’s District West claimed the first position with an impressive 175 marks out of 180. Ashraf Khan from Korangi and Sheraz Hussain from Qambar Shahdadkot shared the second position. The third position was […]