ISLAMABAD — A recent analysis by Gallup Pakistan, using national survey data, shows that almost 28 percent of Pakistani children aged 5 to 16 are not attending school, with girls disproportionately affected compared to boys. The findings were based on the 2024-25 Pakistan Social and Living Standards Measurement Survey (PSLM) and the Household Integrated Economic […]
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Malala opens Oxford scholarship for Pakistani women
Nobel Peace Prize laureate and global advocate for girls’ education Malala Yousafzai has announced the opening of applications for the Malala Yousafzai Scholarship under the Oxford Pakistan Programme, offering fully funded opportunities for Pakistani women to pursue a Master’s or higher degree at the University of Oxford. Read More: Study at Oxford: Sindh govt announces scholarships Sharing […]
Malala Yousafzai’s portrait unveiled at Oxford’s Lady Margaret Hall
LONDON: Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai’s portrait was unveiled at Oxford University’s Lady Margaret Hall, marking a significant moment in her life and a proud milestone for Pakistan. The portrait has been painted by renowned portrait artist Isabella Watling and honours Malala’s global contributions to education and human rights. Read More: Education activist Malala returns to […]
Aseefa urges girl cadets to embrace leadership and discipline
NAWABSHAH: First Lady Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari has encouraged girl cadets to develop leadership qualities while upholding discipline, resilience, and respect in all aspects of life. She urged them to carry the honour of their families and the country with confidence and integrity. Read More: Aseefa Bhutto launches SBB Block at Cadet College She was addressing the 5th passing out […]
Maryam Nawaz launches AI university, stresses girls’ education
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced Pakistan’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI) University in Lahore. She shared the news during her speech at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2025 in Turkey. She highlighted the importance of preparing students for a tech-driven world. She also called for stronger global efforts to support girls’ education, especially in conflict-hit […]
Some girls return to high school in Afghan province
KABUL: Girls have returned to some secondary schools in a northern province of Afghanistan, Taliban officials and teachers said Tuesday, but they remain barred from classrooms in much of the country. Dozens of girls in black, some wearing white headscarves and others with black face veils, sat in chairs waving Taliban flags, in a video […]
NIBAF promotes girls’ education, financial literacy
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) and the National Institute of Banking & Finance (NIBAF) – a State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) subsidiary – organised an event titled ‘Empowering Girls through Financial Literacy’ to promote girls’ education and financial literacy and to celebrate their joint achievements. The event in Islamabad was well-attended by government officials as […]
Malala, Apple join hands to promote girls’ education
LAHORE: Tech-giants Apple announced partnership with Nobel Laureate Malala Yousufzai’s Malala Fund on Monday to promote girls’ education projects in India and Latin America. “With Apple’s support, Malala Fund expects to double the number of grants awarded by its Gulmakai Network and extend funding programs to India and Latin America with the initial goal of […]