Education

Dr Salimah Walani has been named the next Dean of the Aga Khan University School of Nursing and Midwifery, Pakistan, effective August 1, 2024, as announced by AKU Provost and Vice President, Academic, Dr Tania Bubela. Dr Salimah Walani The appointment follows a thorough and competitive recruitment process, which was...

Aga Khan University Examination Board (AKU-EB) proudly announces its significant contribution to the development of the International Standards for Educational Assessment, recently launched by the International Association for Education Assessment (IAEA) in May 2024. These globally accepted standards set benchmarks for best practices in examinations and assessments worldwide.  Aligned with...

The Benazir Taleemi Wazaif program plays a crucial role in promoting education among children of active Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Kafalat beneficiaries. This conditional cash transfer initiative boosts enrollment, improves attendance, and reduces dropout rates across Pakistan. As we enter July 2024, families eagerly anticipate updates on stipend disbursements...

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has unveiled Punjab Honahar Merit Scholarship Programme initiative aimed at revolutionizing the educational landscape of Pakistan's most populous province. These reforms, centered around the expanded Punjab Honahar Merit Scholarship Programme and a new laptop distribution scheme, promise to enhance higher education accessibility, improve educational infrastructure,...

The Punjab government declared that Saturdays will now be holidays for school students. This decision is part of a new policy introduced by Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat. Punjab Government Announces Saturday Holiday for School Students Minister Hayat explained that this change aims to reduce the workload on teachers...

The Punjab government has announced plans to start manufacturing Chromebooks and launch the Digital Schools (DS) on Wheels project. Punjab to Launch Chromebook Manufacturing and Digital Schools on Wheels Project This initiative comes as international organizations, including Allied and Google for Education, have agreed to collaborate. The decision was made...

The Punjab Curriculum and Textbook Board has announced a ban on a book for O-Level titled "History and Culture of Pakistan." Furthermore, an official notification has been issued by the department to enforce the ban across the province. Punjab Bans O-Level's History of Pakistan Book According to an official, the...

The federal government has introduced a new budget proposal that aims to change the tax credit rules for non-profit organizations (NPOs) running educational institutions. Govt to End Tax Benefit for Educational Institutions in Latest Budget 2024-25 Under the new plan, these NPOs will only be able to receive a tax...

Punjab University (PU) commenced interviews for Higher Education Commission (HEC) need-based scholarships on Friday to support deserving students with financial aid. Punjab University Begins Interviews for Need-Based Scholarships The interview process was overseen by PU Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Khalid Mahmood, who was joined by Director of Planning and Development,...

The Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) has announced the summer vacations for all schools and colleges in the Islamabad Capital Territory. The summer holidays will start on June 10, 2024, and extend until July 31, 2024. Islamabad Announces Summer Vacations for Schools and Colleges However, the students enrolled in undergraduate...

The Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, is set to restart the Laptop Scheme 2024 to help students across the province learn modern technologies. Punjab Laptop Scheme 2024 Update Budget Allocation In a significant move, the provincial government has allocated Rs10 billion for the free laptop scheme...

The Azad Kashmir Education Department has announced summer vacations for all private and public schools and colleges. According to the notification, all educational institutions will remain closed from June 10 until August 13. Azad Kashmir Announces Summer Vacation 2024 They will reopen on August 14, coinciding with Independence Day celebrations....