By Aftab Ahmed | January 31, 2026

The Federal Public Service Commission has issued additional instructions for candidates appearing in the CSS 2026 written examinations, urging strict compliance ahead of the tests. The new directives were made public on Wednesday and relate to the examinations scheduled to begin on 4 February 2026. The commission said the measures aim to ensure the smooth…

By Aftab Ahmed | January 31, 2026

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has urged integrating ocean awareness into formal education systems and empowering youth as active partners in preserving marine ecosystems. He expressed these views during a meeting with Minister of State for Education and Professional Training, Wajiha Qamar, who called on him and discussed strategies for enhancing…

By Aftab Ahmed | January 28, 2026

The Punjab Examination Commission (PECTA) is facing a severe shortage of funds, raising concerns over the conduct of Grade 8 board examinations across the province. Officials said PECTA is considering holding exams for only four subjects—Urdu, English, Mathematics, and Science—due to limited financial resources and budget constraints. Sources revealed that the commission requires nearly Rs1…

By Aftab Ahmed | January 28, 2026

The Sindh education department has banned the use of school premises for residential or commercial purposes, saying private school buildings must be used for education. The department said establishing shops or residential units within school premises constitutes a serious legal violation and would not be permitted under any circumstances. It announced inspections of all private…

By Aftab Ahmed | January 27, 2026

Minister of State for the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training (MOFEPT), Ms. Wajeeha Qamar, on Tuesday held a live press conference outlining comprehensive transparency measures and digital reforms implemented across the education sector to strengthen accountability, merit, and public trust. Addressing the media, the Minister emphasized that transparency, digitization, and citizen-centric governance are…

By Aftab Ahmed | January 26, 2026

The Sindh government has extended revised school timings across the province as cold weather conditions continue to affect daily routines. A government spokesperson said the School Education Department will continue with the adjusted schedule, under which schools start at 9:00 am. The spokesperson added that the decision will remain in effect until February 4 and…

By Aftab Ahmed | January 20, 2026

The Sindh government has abolished the long-standing marks-based examination system across all education boards, replacing it with a grading structure aimed at standardising assessment. Sindh Universities Minister Muhammad Ismail Rahu confirmed that the change will apply to both matriculation and intermediate levels throughout the province. The decision follows policy guidelines issued by the federal Inter-Board…

By Aftab Ahmed | January 16, 2026

“If Pakistan gets foundational learning right, the economic gains are enormous, not as a one-off boost, but as returns that compound over the working lives of millions of children,” said Tahir Andrabi, Professor of Economics at Pomona College, board member and co-founder of the Centre for Economic Research in Pakistan (CERP), and principal investigator of…

By Aftab Ahmed | January 14, 2026

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) will host the eighth edition of the Pakistan Leadership Conversation (PLC) next week, bringing together senior policymakers, regulators, business leaders and global experts to advance a shared agenda for sustainable growth in a rapidly changing world. Under the theme “Accelerating impact in a changed world”, PLC 2026 will…

By Aftab Ahmed | January 14, 2026

School timings have been revised in another province as authorities respond to persistently cold weather, with the new schedule set to take effect from 16 January. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government announced changes to school hours in the plains following a severe cold spell after the winter holidays. According to a notification issued by the education…