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Form B Requirement Is Abolished For Admission in Islamabad
In a significant relief for the undocumented children, who primarily come from impoverished communities, the government-run educational institutions in Islamabad have eliminated…
In Sindh, 14,000 schools are Without Water Facility
38 elementary schools in Karachi lack restrooms, while 14,000 schools in Sindh lack access to drinking water, according to Sindh Education Minister Sardar Shah.He said, "The…
2024 World University Impact Rankings Showcase the Strength of Pakistani Universities
The University Impact Rankings for 2024, published by Times Higher Education, honour and recognise colleges that achieve certain UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).These…
Approximately 400 Million Young Children Receive Harsh Discipline at Home: UNICEF
The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) reported late Monday that about 400 million children under the age of five—roughly 60% of children in that age group globally—experience violent…
Karachi University Modifies PhD Admission Requirements
The PhD admission test passing score was raised from 50 to 60 by the Karachi University (UoK) in order to comply with the new PhD policy that the Higher Education Commission (HEC)…
Students in Primary School are No Longer Needed to Bring Books
Government elementary schools in the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) want to implement a new policy that will eliminate the need for pupils to carry their school books back and…
105-Year-Old Virginia Hislop Get Master’s Degree From Stanford University
At 105 years old, Virginia Hislop seems to have finished her education, despite having dedicated her life to promoting greater access to education.83 years after leaving…
HEC Advises Students Not to Apply for Two-Year Degrees
On Sunday, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) sent a notice cautioning students not to apply to two-year programmes that have been phased out as of the 2019–2020 academic year.…
HEC Unveils New Entrance Exam for Universities
An Undergraduate Admission Test (UAT) will now be required for university admissions, according to a new requirement set by Pakistan's Higher Education Commission (HEC).In…
Punjab Outlaws Pakistan History Textbook for O-Level Students
For unclear reasons, the O-level book "The History and Culture of Pakistan," written by Nigel Kelly, has been immediately banned by the Punjab Curriculum and Textbook Board.…