Government high and higher secondary schools in Lahore have fallen short of their enrollment target, prompting the district education authorities to intensify the admission campaign. According to the Lahore Education Authority, schools were required to enroll 393,000 students by March 5, 2026, but current enrollment stands at around 390,000. Schools Told to Enroll More Students…
A subcommittee of the Senate Standing Committee on National Health Services has called for a complete overhaul of Pakistan’s medical education system and demanded that the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) align it with international standards. Massive Shortage of Medical Seats Lawmakers highlighted a shocking gap between qualified students and available seats: The huge…
The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education will announce the Class 9 and 10 Result 2026 on Wednesday, July 29, at 11:15 AM. The results will cover students who appeared in the Federal Board’s Class 9 and Class 10 first annual examinations. FBISE has shared the result date through its official social media account….
The Punjab School Education Department has told a provincial assembly committee that it has no legal mechanism to determine the fees initially charged by private schools. During a meeting of the Punjab Assembly Standing Committee on School Education, officials clarified that the department can regulate annual fee increases but cannot set a standard fee structure…
In a major step aimed at preparing Pakistani graduates for the AI-driven global economy, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) has decided to make an Artificial Intelligence course compulsory in every university across the country. The new rule will take effect from the Fall 2026 semester and will apply to all undergraduate and postgraduate students, no…
The Directorate of College Education Karachi has directed teaching and non-teaching employees at government colleges to follow a formal dress code during working hours. Under the circular, staff members are prohibited from wearing T-shirts, jeans, tight-fitting clothes, slippers and fancy sunglasses while on duty. Formal Clothing Required Male teachers have been advised to wear full-sleeved…
The Punjab Public Service Commission will introduce mandatory biometric verification for candidates appearing in its written examinations, beginning with the Deputy Accountant recruitment test scheduled for July 25 and 26, 2026. More than 60,000 candidates are expected to take the exam. Each candidate will have to complete biometric verification at the examination centre before being…
The Rawalpindi Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education has upgraded its paper-marking process and introduced a one-window complaint system to improve transparency, merit and public service delivery. BISE Chairman Professor Dr Iqbal Mahmood said the board has adopted a zero-tolerance policy against cheating and other examination malpractice. Real-Time Monitoring Planned The board also plans to…
The Sindh government has decided to introduce a facial-recognition attendance system for teaching and non-teaching employees to improve monitoring and reduce absenteeism in the Education Department. Under the planned system, staff attendance will be recorded digitally, making it easier for authorities to identify employees who regularly remain absent from duty. Degree Verification Also Underway The…
The Higher Education Commission has announced fully funded undergraduate scholarships for international students from Central Asian and other friendly countries under the Allama Muhammad Iqbal Scholarship Programme. Selected students will be able to pursue BS degrees at participating Pakistani universities. The last date to apply is August 10, 2026. Scholarship Benefits The scholarship covers major…
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