A new investigative report published by Israeli newspaper Haaretz has alleged that teachers critical of the government in Israel have been subjected to surveillance and monitoring through a secret unit operating within the education ministry. Read More: ‘Teachers‘ role critical in overcoming divides in society’ According to the report, the alleged unit has been tasked with monitoring […]
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Punjab govt to provide e-bikes to teachers
The Punjab government on Wednesday decided to provide e-bikes to teachers of the province. Applications for the Chief Minister’s E-Bike Scheme will be invited soon. Interested candidates can apply for the e-book through the Punjab Teachers Foundation website. The Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC), service certificate and driving licence must be submitted along with the […]
Punjab launches app to monitor teachers’ classroom performance
The Punjab Education Department has launches a new digital app aimed at monitoring and improving the academic performance of teachers across the province, officials said on Tuesday. Read More: Punjab launches app for online birth, death, marriage records According to the department, the “Teaching Practice Analysis Form” app has been integrated with the Human Resource Management […]
PHC rules private school staff in KP entitled to social security
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has ruled that private school in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa must provide social security benefits to all their employees, including teachers. A two-judge bench, comprising Justice Syed Arshad Ali and Justice Dr Khurshid Iqbal, dismissed a petition filed by the Private Education Network (PEN), upholding the applicability of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa […]
Rich Tributes Paid to Teachers as UoG Celebrates World Teachers’ Day
GUJRAT — The University of Gujrat (UoG) paid glowing tributes to the pivotal role of teachers in shaping society as the Student Services Centre and UoG Debating Society jointly organized a ceremony to mark World Teachers’ Day at the Hafiz Hayat Campus on Monday. The event was graced by distinguished guests, including Dean of the […]
Teachers are backbone of nation’s future: Nasir Shah
Provincial Minister for Local Government, Housing and Town Planning, Sindh, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, in his message on the occasion of World Teachers’ Day, said that a teacher is the backbone of a nation’s future and plays a vital role in shaping generations through knowledge, character, and awareness. He stated that no society can progress […]
Beyond Privatization
For decades, Pakistan has struggled under the weight of inefficient state-owned enterprises and overstretched public services. Schools with missing teachers, hospitals short of medicines, airports that barely function, and a railway system running perpetual losses. It does not have to be this way. Around the world, governments have discovered a middle path between full privatisation […]
Taliban bans smartphones in Kandahar schools to ‘protect focus and morals’
KANDAHAR – The Taliban has enforced a strict ban on smartphones in all schools and religious institutions across Kandahar, affecting students, teachers, and administrative staff. The move aims to ensure discipline and align with Islamic teachings. The Education Department in Kandahar issued the directive, saying the ban is meant to improve students’ focus and protect […]
Scholarships: Great news for teachers
KARACHI: According to media reports, the Sindh government has decided to provide scholarships to public sector teachers who wish to enhance their education. The scholarships would be offered at the Institute of Business Management (IOBM), according to a statement released by the Sindh Education Department. Bachelors of Education (BEd), BEd Honors, Masters of Business Administration […]
Punjab: Teachers are prohibited to use YouTube
The School Education Department (SED) of Punjab has decided that teachers are not allowed to use YouTube. SED received complaints that some teachers are running YouTube channels. The department has ordered relevant authorities to watch these teachers’ activities and SED is also creating a list of teachers who are running YouTube channels. An official said […]