The Education Department has announced the third phase of its school privatisation programme, which will begin in December across Punjab. Under the new plan, 4,500 primary, middle and high schools will be transferred to private operators for long-term management. Officials say the initiative targets schools with 100 or fewer students, all of which will now…
The Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PM&DC) has taken serious note of the points raised during the recent meeting of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on National Health Services. The Council fully understands the concerns of students, parents, and all stakeholders, and is actively working toward practical solutions. The Council is committed to ensuring that…
The Competition Commission of Pakistan has issued show-cause notices to 17 major private school systems for allegedly abusing their market dominance. They are accused of forcing parents to buy branded notebooks, uniforms, and other school supplies exclusively from authorised vendors. The action follows a suo motu inquiry prompted by multiple complaints from parents, guardians, and…
The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Faisalabad has released the results of the Matric Supplementary Examination. According to the board, 20,977 candidates sat the supplementary exam, but 57 percent failed again, bringing the overall pass rate to just 42.82 percent. The board confirmed that only 8,982 students were able to clear the exam,…
Allama Iqbal Open University will launch a three-month Russian language course in November 2025 in Islamabad campus. The program is organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Education of Russia under its Center for International Cooperation initiative. Classes will be conducted face-to-face by a qualified Russian instructor three days per week, with each session lasting…
The Punjab Education Foundation introduced a Saturday holiday for partner schools, giving students two weekly days off for rest period. PEF also revised academic timings, setting regular hours from 8:45am to 1:30pm and concluding Friday classes early at 12:30pm daily. The updated schedule will remain applicable until April 15, 2026, covering all partner institutions operating…
The Punjab School Education Department has introduced a revised syllabus for grades one to three, aiming to simplify lessons and strengthen conceptual learning. As per the officials, the new curriculum emphasizes essential learning outcomes while eliminating repetitive and unnecessary topics that previously burdened young students. The updated syllabus seeks to make early education more engaging,…
What began three decades ago as a modest effort by six friends to open five schools in Karachi’s katchi abadis has become one of Pakistan’s greatest education success stories. Today, The Citizens Foundation (TCF) operates 2,261 purpose-built schools, educating 320,000 students across the country a movement rooted in the belief that no child should be…
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi announced free higher education for orphan students who have cleared the MDCAT exam. The announcement also included a new internship program for bachelor’s and master’s degree holders, aimed at enhancing practical skills across the province. Speaking at Frontier Women’s College, CM highlighted multiple initiatives designed to support talented…
The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Lahore now requires all student fee payments to be made exclusively through HBL mobile app. Previously, students could pay fees through multiple banking platforms, providing convenience, flexibility, and faster confirmation. The sudden restriction to a single app has caused significant delays, forcing parents and students to adjust…