Female students made up 54% of beneficiaries under the Prime Minister’s Laptop Scheme as of April 2026, according to the Pakistan Economic Survey 2025-26 released on June 11. The figures highlight growing female participation in higher education and digital learning initiatives across Pakistan. Over 400,000 Students Benefited According to the survey, the scheme reached: 🎓…
The National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) has launched a free skills development program aimed at improving employment opportunities for young Pakistanis through specialized training in livestock and allied industries. The initiative is being implemented in collaboration with the Livestock Exporters Association of Pakistan and is supported by the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC)…
The Punjab School Education Department has directed authorities to recover excess stipend payments made to thousands of School Teacher Interns (STIs) after a system error resulted in additional salaries being credited to their accounts. The decision affects approximately 35,000 daily-wage school teacher interns across the province who received full-month payments for May 2026 despite the…
Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has announced admissions for a new batch of online digital skills courses aimed at students, freelancers, entrepreneurs, and job seekers looking to build income-generating skills. The initiative has been launched through AIOU’s Centre for Lifelong Learning (CLL) in collaboration with iSkills and focuses on practical training in some of today’s…
Students seeking admission to Class 9 for the 2026-28 academic session have received additional time to complete their registration after educational boards across Punjab extended the registration schedule. The decision was announced through an official notification issued by the Punjab Boards Committee of Chairmen (PBCC), providing relief to students and schools that had not yet…
Sindh Governor Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi has announced a Free AI Summer Camp for students, providing an opportunity to learn artificial intelligence and modern digital skills during the summer holidays. The initiative aims to introduce students to emerging technologies and help them develop skills that are increasingly important in education, employment, and entrepreneurship. Free AI…
The Punjab School Education Department (SED) has announced a large-scale Spoken English Language Training Program aimed at improving the English communication and writing skills of government school teachers across the province. Under the initiative, approximately 35,000 teachers will receive specialized training designed to enhance classroom instruction and strengthen English language education in public schools. Why…
Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has announced admissions for the Fall 2026 Semester, with online applications for all academic programs set to begin from July 1, 2026. The university will offer admissions in a wide range of programs, from Matriculation to PhD level, providing opportunities for students across Pakistan as well as overseas Pakistanis. AIOU…
A medical tribunal has set aside disciplinary action taken against four senior forensic experts, ruling that the inability to determine a cause of death due to scientific limitations does not amount to professional negligence. The decision, announced on June 4, is being viewed as a significant ruling for Pakistan’s medical and forensic community, particularly regarding…
The Punjab government is considering increasing the maximum age limit for vice chancellors of public medical universities from 65 to 75 years, a proposal that has sparked debate within the medical education sector. The move comes after the Punjab health department cancelled the ongoing selection process for vice chancellors at five major public medical universities…
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