A Punjab lawmaker has urged the authorities to reduce the time required to announce matric and intermediate examination results, saying students should not have to wait several months to move forward with their education. Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) lawmaker Tahir Parvez has proposed cutting the current result waiting period from around four months to two … Read more
Around 25,000 School Teacher Interns (STIs) working in Punjab government schools may continue in their positions as the provincial government considers extending their contracts. The teachers have been waiting for a decision since their previous contracts ended on May 22, 2026, shortly before the summer vacation. With schools now open again, the matter has become … Read more
Pakistan is preparing to send 100 young agricultural graduates to Italy for specialised training in olive production and related areas, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced during the launch of the Pakistan National Olive Value Chain Policy. This training will emphasize hands-on aspects of the olive industry such as cultivation, processing, marketing and value chain building. … Read more
Students studying in government schools across Sindh are set to receive new opportunities to take part in international academic competitions and certification programmes after the provincial School Education Department secured Rs60 million in support. The initiative is aimed at helping talented students compete beyond the local level and gain experience through international contests. New Opportunities … Read more
The Punjab government is preparing to introduce a commercial policy for universities, a move that would be the province’s first such policy for higher education institutions. Punjab Minister for School and Higher Education Rana Sikandar Hayat said the policy will be introduced after receiving approval from the provincial Cabinet. The government also plans to increase … Read more
Schools across Punjab are set to take part in a new round of mega sports competitions from October to December 2026, with the provincial government planning activities for students at different levels. The programme is aimed at increasing participation in sports and finding students with the potential to compete at higher levels. Punjab Education Minister … Read more
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has started the nomination process for the HEC Best University Teacher Award 2026, inviting universities across Pakistan to put forward faculty members who have shown strong performance in teaching and academic development. The award is intended to recognise university teachers who have made a meaningful contribution to their students, introduced … Read more
The Punjab School Education Department has directed all public and private schools in the province to use the Educational Institutions Security Status (EISS) mobile application and web portal. The new system will collect security-related information from schools and give education authorities a central place to monitor the status of safety arrangements across Punjab. The instructions … Read more
Pakistani universities have secured a noticeable presence in the US News Best Global Universities Rankings 2026-27, with 33 institutions receiving a global ranking in the latest edition. Among the Pakistani universities listed, COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI) achieved the strongest position, ranking 410th in the world with an overall score of 52.0. The rankings cover universities … Read more
Schools across Punjab have reopened today, August 24, 2026, bringing students back to classrooms after the summer holidays. Both government and private schools have resumed educational activities across the province. Students returned to their schools as regular classes and other academic activities started again after the long break. Classes Resume Across Punjab School buildings were … Read more
