The Islamabad High Court (IHC) was informed on Wednesday that a special intelligence wing of the Special Branch has been formed to prevent drugs in educational institutions. The Islamabad Police submitted a report to the IHC in which it was stated that a special unit of the Federal Police has also been established. The report […]
Schools
Young stars shine as PCB opens Ghani Lahore School Cup 2025
Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi inaugurated the Ghani Lahore School Cricket Cup 2025. The tournament aims to promote cricket at the school level. Eight top school teams participated in the opening ceremony. Naqvi met the young players and encouraged them to perform their best. He praised the Ghani Institute of Cricket and the organizing […]
Punjab Announces New Winter School Timings
LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced new winter school timings for all public and private schools across the province. According to a notification from the School Education Department, the new timings took effect on October 16, 2025, and will continue until March 31, 2026. Under the new schedule: Boys’ schools will run from 8:45 am […]
Monsoon Devastation in Punjab: Millions of people affected
ISLAMABAD: The recent monsoon floods have wreaked havoc across Punjab, affecting over 4.2 million people in 18 districts, with Muzaffargarh alone accounting for more than a quarter of those impacted. In response, the Prime Minister has raised ex-gratia assistance for families of victims from Rs1 million to Rs2 million. Out of 161,000 houses assessed, around […]
5,000 afternoon schools likely to be closed
The Punjab government is reportedly considering the closure of more than 5,000 afternoon schools across the province following alarming reports of fake student enrollments and bogus teacher appointments. According to official sources, funding for the afternoon school program has already been reduced for the current fiscal year. Of the approximately 7,500 afternoon schools operating in […]
100 new community schools inaugurated in Karachi
Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui on Saturday formally inaugurated 100 new community (non-formal) schools in Karachi to bring out-of-school children into classrooms and provide free education in the city’s most deprived neighborhoods. The inauguration ceremony, organized by the Directorate General of Basic Education Community Schools (BECS) under the Ministry […]
Deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv kill 14, injure dozens amid G7 summit
A massive Russian missile and drone strike on Kyiv has left 14 people dead and 44 injured, marking one of the deadliest attacks since the war began in February 2022. Ukrainian officials reported that 27 different sites in the capital were hit overnight, including homes, schools, and essential infrastructure. Rescue workers raced against time in […]
Punjab announces summer holidays from June 1, may start earlier if heat persists
The Punjab government has announced that summer holidays in schools will start from June 1, 2025. However, the date may change if temperatures rise further. Education Secretary Khalid Nazir Wattoo said the decision will protect students and staff from extreme heat. Authorities are closely monitoring weather conditions to adjust plans if needed. Climate change continues […]
Eidul Fitr holidays in Punjab: Schools to reopen after April 7
The Punjab government has announced Eidul Fitr holidays for all educational institutions, starting from March 28. Both public and private schools will remain closed for the break. Schools will reopen on April 7, and the annual results for students will be declared on April 4. This break will allow students and teachers time to celebrate […]
£190 million NCA funds to boost education in Pakistan
The government of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has decided to use £190 million, about Rs54 billion, to build schools and a university in Pakistan. This money comes from the United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency (NCA). It played a crucial role in the conviction of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The government aims to promote education […]