The District Education Authority Lahore has given private schools three days to submit complete records of students admitted under the mandatory 10% free-education quota. The authority described the notice as a final warning and said schools that fail to provide the required information or implement the quota could face legal and administrative action. What Private…
The Punjab government has launched a major workforce development initiative aimed at providing practical and industry-relevant skill training to nearly 90,000 students by 2029. The six-year Improving Workforce Readiness in Punjab Project, which began in 2023, is designed to reduce the gap between technical education and the actual skills required by employers. According to project…
Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has opened Autumn 2026 admissions for overseas students, offering a wide range of academic programs through its online and flexible learning system. According to the university, all offered programs are approved by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan. The last date to apply is August 10, 2026. Programs Offered for…
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed Provincial Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat to teach one class at a school every week as part of efforts to strengthen the province’s education sector. The direction was issued during a special meeting held to review ongoing education reforms and new initiatives across Punjab. Education Minister to…
The Punjab government has launched a new network of public schools named Nawaz Sharif Centers of Eminence, offering free education to eligible students across the province. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif reviewed the progress of the initiative during a high-level meeting as the government moves to expand access to quality education. Who Can Get…
The number of Pakistani students travelling to Germany has increased by 14% over the past two years, reflecting growing interest in German universities and career opportunities. Germany’s Head of Consular Affairs in Islamabad, Kai Rutzberger, shared the figures while praising Pakistani students for their academic ability and ambition. Pakistani Students Praised for Academic Ability Rutzberger…
The Punjab government has made the Post Graduate Entrance Test (PGET) a mandatory requirement for admission to Level-III postgraduate medical residency programs, starting with the January 2027 induction. The decision was announced through an official notification issued by the Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education Department following recommendations of the Post Graduate Admission Committee during its…
The Punjab government has announced a new examination reform initiative that will introduce online screen marking on a pilot basis during the upcoming supplementary board examinations. The announcement was made by Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat while chairing an introductory meeting with the newly appointed chairpersons of the province’s Boards of Intermediate and Secondary…
The Sindh government has announced plans to modernize the province’s examination system by introducing e-marking and digital technologies across all educational boards. The proposal was discussed during a high-level meeting between Sindh Minister for Universities and Boards Muhammad Ismail Rahoo and representatives of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Shift Toward Digital Examinations The modernization initiative…
The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC) has extended the registration deadline for the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2026, providing aspiring medical and dental students with additional time to complete their applications. The revised schedule was announced through a public notice issued by the council on July 8, 2026. Revised MDCAT 2026…
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