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…

By Aftab Ahmed | January 13, 2026

Public and private educational institutions across Sindh, including Karachi, will remain closed on January 17 following a provincial government announcement marking Shab-e-Miraj. The Sindh Education Department issued an official notification confirming the closure of schools and educational institutions across the province. The notification applies to all public and private institutions operating under the department’s jurisdiction,…

By Aftab Ahmed | January 10, 2026

The Punjab government has extended winter holidays for educational institutions by one week after receiving strong public support through an online consultation exercise nationwide survey. Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat announced that all schools and colleges across the province will now reopen on January 19 following public consultation process. He said the decision followed…

By Aftab Ahmed | January 9, 2026

The Federal Public Service Commission has released the official schedule for the Competitive Examination 2026, outlining the dates for all written papers. According to the commission, the CSS 2026 written examinations will begin on February 4. The two compulsory English papers will be held on February 4 and February 5. The three General Knowledge papers…

By Aftab Ahmed | January 9, 2026

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) government has approved the temporary recruitment of 10,000 school teachers across the province to address staff shortages ahead of the new academic cycle. The decision was taken by the provincial cabinet and applies to both settled areas and merged tribal districts. The temporary teachers will receive salaries of up to Rs…

By Aftab Ahmed | January 9, 2026

Punjab’s education minister has rejected reports circulating on social media that claim an extension in winter holidays for schools and colleges across the province. Rana Sikandar Hayat confirmed that all educational institutions in Punjab will reopen on January 12, in line with the existing academic schedule. He said no official notification has been issued to…