Singapore has introduced stricter disciplinary guidelines for school bullying, allowing caning as a punishment in severe cases under controlled conditions. Authorities state that the measure will only apply as a last resort, with education officials stressing safeguards to ensure student safety and proper oversight. The new rules were discussed in parliament following updated education ministry […]
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Unesco calls for youth involvement in education policy
ISLAMABAD: Young people remain under-represented in decision-making processes that directly affect their lives, particularly in education, according to a new Unesco report released Friday on the eve of International Day of Education. Read More: UNESCO launches Pakistan’s media literacy strategy The Global Education Monitoring Report 2026, titled “Lead with Youth”, highlighted that while young people are […]
National Assembly panel criticises private school fee hikes, calls for stricter oversight
The National Assembly Standing Committee on Federal Education and Professional Training on Tuesday expressed strong concerns over alleged unjustified fee increases by private school, calling for stricter scrutiny and greater transparency by the Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Authority (Peira). The committee, chaired by Dr Shazia Sobia Aslam Soomro, emphasised that fee hikes must be linked […]
Minister stresses evidence-based decisions in education policy
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday emphasised the need for evidence-based decision-making to guide education policy in Pakistan. He said the effective use of data and research was essential to align the education system with national development goals. Read More: Challenges and prospects of Education Policy 2021: University of […]
Punjab limits overseas Pakistanis’ medical college seats
LAHORE: The Punjab government appears reluctant to expand the number of seats reserved for children of overseas Pakistanis in public sector medical and dental colleges. Currently, only 66 seats are set aside across 20 government colleges, constituting less than two percent of total admissions. Read More: PMDC lowers medical college entry criteria to fill vacant seats In April, […]
Singapore expands smartphone ban in schools to curb digital distractions
Singapore will enforce a stricter ban on smartphones and smartwatches in secondary schools starting January, the Ministry of Education announced, marking a significant step in efforts to reduce digital distractions on campus. Read More: Taliban ban smartphones from school The city-state, known for being one of the world’s most digitally connected societies, already restricts device use during […]
A robust national education policy: a catalyst for real change
Ever since independence of Pakistan in 1947, the problems faced by it have multiplied manifold. The governments, dictatorial and democratic, gave their own policies giving therein vent to their flawed manifestos. Let them get due credit of half-heartedly implementing such policies. The area that must have been the focal point of rapt attention has remained […]