The University of Peshawar has decided to close nine Bachelor of Studies programmes after receiving very low admissions for the fall 2025 academic semester. According to the official notification, the departments being discontinued include Development Studies, Geography, Geology, History, and Social Anthropology. The closure list also features Statistics, Logistics and Supply Chain Analytics, Human Development…
The University of Health Sciences is considering a shift to an evidence-based, multiple-choice question format for all undergraduate and post-RN nursing examinations this year. Currently, nursing exams use multiple-choice and short essay questions to assess students knowledge, analytical abilities, and clinical reasoning in healthcare scenarios. VC Prof. Dr Ahsan Waheed Rathore highlighted the proposed examination…
Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat has enrolled his son in a government school in Kasur, placing him in the same classroom as children of staff and teachers. Announcing the decision on X, he underlined the importance of equality in education, drawing praise from citizens who called it a clear example of leading by action….
The Punjab government has decided to revise the eleventh grade syllabus after receiving strong feedback from students and teachers about errors and difficulty. This decision follows earlier changes made to the ninth grade curriculum under the provinces ongoing education reform initiative introduced across Punjab in early 2025. Both syllabi were part of a broader plan…
The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council has announced examination centres for the upcoming Medical and Dental College Admission Test, scheduled to be held on October 26, 2025. According to the official statement, the Islamabad test will be conducted at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts, ensuring smooth arrangements for local candidates. In Karachi, two…
A financial audit has revealed a major scandal in the Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Authority, exposing over Rs35 million in unauthorized payments. The AGP report claims that the PEIRA chairperson and two senior members received salaries far exceeding limits approved by the federal government. According to the audit, the chairperson alone pocketed Rs18.18 million in…
The Sindh High Court Sukkur Bench has directed all private schools across the province to allocate ten percent of seats for underprivileged students receiving free education. In its written order, the court warned that any school failing to comply with this directive will face immediate suspension of registration and related privileges. The judgment seeks to…
The Punjab government has announced new winter school timings for all public and private schools in the province, effective from today till March 31, 2026. As per the revised schedule, single shift boys schools will operate from 8:45 am to 2:45 pm Monday through Thursday, while Friday sessions will end at 12:30 pm. Single shift…
The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) has officially declared the final results of the Central Superior Services CSS Examination 2024. A total of 15,602 candidates appeared in the written examination this year, and only 397 successfully passed the initial stage, resulting in a very low success rate. After completing interviews and other assessment procedures, the…
The Higher Education Commission Education Testing Council has revised the schedule for several admission and recruitment exams due to ongoing law and order issues nationwide. According to an official statement, the Undergraduate Studies Admission Test, the Higher Education Aptitude Test, and the AML CFT Recruitment Test will now take place on November 1 and 2,…