LONDON/ISLAMABAD: British-Pakistani entrepreneur and educationist Prof. Dr. Sarwar Muhammad Khawaja has been conferred the Sitara-e-Imtiaz, one of the highest civilian honours of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan by the President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, at a prestigious investiture ceremony held at the President House. Dr. Sarwar Muhammad Khawaja is launching Pakistan’s first Artificial Intelligence […]
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Winners in contests linked to Marka-e-Haq honoured at UoG
GUJRAT – The University of Gujrat (UoG) hosted a grand prize distribution ceremony titled ‘Marka‑e‑Haq’ to commemorate the historic victory of May 10, 2025, over the archival India. Read More: University of Gujrat ranked among top ten universities in Pakistan The event brought together students, faculty and distinguished guests in a vibrant celebration of national […]
Minister seeks probe into fresh Cambridge paper leaks claim
Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training has directed authorities to contact Cambridge International over fresh allegations of examination paper leaks, as concerns grow among students and parents. Federal Minister Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui asked the Inter-Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) to immediately engage with Cambridge authorities following complaints that an AS-level Mathematics exam paper […]
Senate panel backs bill for 33pc women representation
ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Education has approved a bill aimed at ensuring 33 per cent representation of women across federal boards, statutory bodies, public sector organisations and affiliated committees, marking a significant step toward gender inclusivity in governance. Read More: Islamabad on high alert amid foreign delegations’ arrival The meeting, chaired by Senator Bushra Anjum Butt, […]
BSE Karachi bans removal of abaya, burqa at exam centres
The Chairman of the Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Karachi has issued new directives for the upcoming Class 9 and 10 examinations, instructing that female students must not be asked to remove their abaya or burqa at any exam centres. Read More: BISE Lahore introduces biometric attendance for matric centres According to official guidelines issued by […]
Punjab schools to reopen from April 1
LAHORE – Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat on Monday announced that all schools across Punjab will reopen from April 1, following a temporary closure imposed due to rising fuel costs linked to the Middle East crisis. Read More: Punjab ‘mulls’ over extending school holidays The provincial government had earlier ordered the shutdown of educational institutions from March […]
UoG mulls online conduct of mid-term exams
GUJRAT — The urgent need for cost-cutting measures and conserving energy resources in the wake of the escalating Midd East conflict, and its ripple effects on the economy, the University of Gujrat (UoG) mulls online conduct of mid-term exams. Read More: University of Gujrat ranked among top ten universities in Pakistan A meeting at Hafiz […]
PMDC allows 19 medical colleges to increase fees
ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has approved fee increases for 19 private medical and dental colleges, while applications from 20 institutions have been deferred due to incomplete documentation and other shortcomings. Read More: PMDC Launches National Digital Training for College Inspections According to a notification issued by the PMDC, the decision was […]
Probe launched after student death at Fatima Jinnah Medical University
LAHORE: Police have launched an investigation into the death of a female student who fell from the third floor of the hostel at Fatima Jinnah Medical University (FJMU) on Tuesday, according to an initial report. Read More: Medical student dies after hostel fall in Lahore The student, identified by medical officials as 22-year-old Fariha, a final-year MBBS […]
Australia Awards open fully funded master’s scholarships for Pakistani students
ISLAMABAD: The Australia Awards programme is continuing its support for Pakistani students through education-focused development initiatives, offering fully funded scholarships for master’s level studies in Australia. The programme, part of Australia’s development assistance in Pakistan, aims to promote long-term peace, stability, and prosperity by building capacity, nurturing leadership, and strengthening people-to-people ties between the two […]