Japan Extends JDS Scholarship Support for Pakistani Government Officials

Japan has renewed its support for Pakistan’s Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) Program, providing grant aid of ¥350 million, approximately $2.2 million, for 2026. The programme gives selected Pakistani government officials an opportunity to pursue master’s and doctoral studies at Japanese universities. It is designed to help strengthen the skills of officials involved in policymaking … Read more

Punjab 9th Class Result 2026 Gets Digital Result Card System

Students waiting for the Punjab 9th Class Result 2026 will have access to a new digital result card system as all nine educational boards in Punjab move toward online examination records. According to the approved system, the students of 9th class will be first to get their annual examination result cards in digital format. The … Read more

Punjab Schools Reopening Date Finally Confirmed After Holiday Extension Rumors

Schools across Punjab are set to reopen on August 24, 2026, with the provincial government confirming that there is currently no plan to extend the summer holidays. The clarification comes after reports began circulating on social media suggesting that the school break could be extended. The School Education Department has rejected those reports. No Extension … Read more

PEF Withholds Payments for Students Awaiting NADRA B-Form Verification

The Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) has stopped payments linked to thousands of students whose B-Forms could not be verified through the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA). The issue affects students enrolled in PEF partner schools. According to PEF officials, registrations that could not be verified have not been approved and have been classified as … Read more

Cambridge Releases June 2026 AS and A-Level Results in Pakistan

Students across Pakistan have received their Cambridge International AS and A-Level results for the June 2026 examination series, with more than 100,000 students in the country taking part in the June exams. Results were made available across the world on August 11, Cambridge International said, and nearly 368,000 students worldwide got their International AS & … Read more

Punjab Introduces Seven New Two-Year Allied Health Diplomas

To increase the choice of students in the allied health field, the Punjab Medical Faculty (PMF) has unveiled seven new allied health diploma programmes that will require two years of training. The new courses include subjects from emergency and cardiac care to audiology and nuclear technology/therapy. Seven New Diploma Programmes The programmes introduced by PMF … Read more

Sindh Government Colleges Told Not to Offer Gifts During Official Visits

The Sindh College Education Department has instructed government colleges across the province not to present gifts to the college education secretary during official visits. The directive, issued on August 6, 2026, covers traditional items such as Ajrak and Sindhi topi, as well as flower bouquets, souvenirs and other commemorative gifts. New Instructions for Public Colleges … Read more

AJK Schools Get Four More Days of Summer Break

AJK Schools Get Four More Days of Summer Break

The government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has extended the ongoing summer holidays for educational institutions located in the region’s summer zone. Under the revised schedule, schools and other educational institutions will remain closed from August 10 to August 13, 2026. The extension covers both government and private institutions operating in the summer zone. … Read more

Pakistani Students Win Gold and Two Silver Medals at Nuclear Science Olympiad

Pakistani students have won one gold and two silver medals at the third International Nuclear Science Olympiad (INSO-2026) held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The competition took place from August 2 to August 8, 2026, with nearly 120 students and experts from 19 countries participating. Three Medals for Pakistan Muhammad Ali from Government College University (GCU), … Read more

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