The Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has introduced a new “Online E-Learners Permit” app, allowing residents to apply for learner driving permits without visiting offices. Chief Traffic Officer Captain (R) Hamzah Humayun, in a video statement on X, called the initiative a major step in digital facilitation. “Citizens can now complete the entire learner permit procedure […]
Education
Degrees Without Direction: Pakistan’s Undergraduate Crisis
Pakistan now has more than 270 universities, with new ones added each year. Yet, only a handful provide quality undergraduate education, collectively offering fewer than 20,000 good admissions annually. The majority of students end up in low-quality institutions—a problem that is only worsening as many universities struggle to fill admission slots. Experts argue that undergraduate […]
Punjab Govt Approves New Medical Admission Policy
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Friday approved a new admission policy for medical and dental colleges across the province. Under the policy, passing the MDCAT test is mandatory for entry into government institutions. For overseas Pakistanis’ children, the MDCAT fee has been fixed at $10,000. For private colleges, once a candidate’s name appears […]
Balochistan Schools Reopening: 3,200 Non-Functional Schools Made Active
Balochistan schools reopening has gained momentum as Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti announced 3,200 non-functional schools are now operational. The CM emphasized that education is a top priority for the province. Classes have resumed in these schools within just one year, marking a major achievement in the education sector. The chief minister also highlighted efforts to […]
Europe University Graduate Income: How Education Boosts Earnings
University graduates in Europe earn significantly more than workers with lower education levels. The Europe university graduate income gap is striking, with highly educated individuals earning 38% more than those with medium education and 68% more than low-education workers. Each additional year of schooling increases income by about 7%, according to the European Commission’s 2025 […]
Prof. Dr. Abdul Majid Receives HEC Best Book Award in Physical Sciences
Prof. Dr. Abdul Majid, a distinguished faculty member at the University of Gujrat, has been honored with the Best Publication Award in the Physical Sciences category at the 10th HEC National Research Awards 2025, hosted by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan. This prestigious recognition celebrates Dr. Majid’s outstanding scholarly contribution to the field of […]
Australia wipes 20% off student debts, eases pressure
Australia has officially passed a new law cutting student loan debts by 20%, bringing major relief to over three million people across the country. This bold move clears a combined US$10 billion in student debt, easing a significant financial burden on current and former students. Many Australians rely on government-backed loans to cover their […]
Civil Society, Academia, and NCHR Urge Punjab Government to Adopt a Sustainable Strategy to End Child Labour
Lahore, June 24, 2025 — Civil society organizations, academic institutions, and the National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) jointly called on the Government of Punjab to adopt a comprehensive and sustainable Child Labour Eradication Strategy to uphold children’s rights and protect them from economic exploitation. This call to action was made during the Provincial Policy […]
Students Showcase Talent and Innovation at Science Fest 2025
Lahore, Pakistan – Government Graduate College for Women, Shalimar Town, Lahore successfully hosted Science Fest 2025, an exciting event showcasing innovative science projects prepared by students. The event was inaugurated by Deputy Director Colleges Lahore, Mr. Sohaib Akhtar Mand. During his visit, Mr. Mand interacted with students and faculty, shared valuable insights, and distributed certificates […]
Asia’s Energy Transition Summit Happening at LUMS
Lahore, September 26, 2024: LUMS is hosting the Asia’s Energy Transition Summit on September 28 – 29 to facilitate discussion on transition to renewable energy. Leading energy experts, researchers, civil society activists, policymakers and parliamentarians will be attending the event. The summit is being organised by the LUMS Energy Institute (LEI) in collaboration with the […]