The Steering Committee of Sindh Education Department announced the province-wide schedule for upcoming winter vacations this year. A spokesperson said all public and private institutions in Sindh will close from December twenty-two to December thirty-one. He stated all educational institutions across the province will reopen on January first following the scheduled winter break. He added…
Pakistan Railways has outsourced its schools to private education firms in an effort to modernize educational institutions. Accoring to the media report, a signing ceremony was held in Islamabad, witnessed by Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi. The Railway Boys and Girls School in Karachi was outsourced to TYMS Education System. Meanwhile, Railway Girls High School Mughalpura…
Publishers in Punjab criticised the curriculum revision decision, warning of financial losses and disrupted textbook supplies next academic year. The government formed PECTAA by merging three existing education bodies to modernise curriculum, teacher training and student assessments provincewide today. A 16-member committee including senior bureaucrats from multiple departments has been appointed to supervise the planned…
The Punjab government has decided to hold matriculation and intermediate board exams after the month of Ramadan, giving students additional time to prepare. Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat announced the decision in Lahore on Wednesday, calling it a step taken purely for students’ convenience in Punjab. Rana Sikandar said the government considered the challenges faced…
The Balochistan Education Department has announced significant changes to the curriculum for the upcoming academic year. As per the details, the revised plan aims to strengthen both religious and digital education across schools in the province. Under the new system, Nazra Quran and Quran translation will be made compulsory for students from Grade 1 to…
The Secretary for Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training visited a non-formal basic education school located in the village Kilinger in the periphery of Islamabad. He was accompanied by Director General BECS, Mr. Hameed Khan Niazi, who briefed him about enrollment, academic progress and critical challenges. He met the students and teacher and praised…
Two leading global accountancy bodies have renewed their strategic alliance for another five years, following almost ten successful years of working together to bring new resources to members and shape the profession’s future. Together representing around 928,000 accountants and future accountants across the world, ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and Chartered Accountants ANZ…
Reports of physical violence against students are on the rise in Punjab, prompting the School Education Department to implement a strict ban on keeping sticks on campus. According to media reports, officials say the move aims to curb corporal punishment and create a safer learning environment accross the province. As per the official data, more…
A new ACCA publication, Digital Pathways Playbook: Accountants as leaders in digital adoption for SMEs, shows that accountants are the catalysts for small-business digital transformation. Drawn from the experiences of 1,026 finance professionals in over 100 markets, the playbook charts six levels of digital maturity, from paper-based processes to AI-enabled operations; and offers practical pathways…
The Punjab government has announced that applications for quota-based admission to medical and dental colleges will begin on 1 December. Officials said the University of Health Sciences will process all applications online to ensure a transparent and streamlined admissions system. For the first time, candidates from other provinces will directly apply for quota seats rather…