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Malala Yousafzai reveals trying weed at Oxford
ISLAMABAD: Malala Yousafzai shocked many by recalling an incident from her student days in the UK, revealing that she once tried weed with friends at Oxford University.
In an interview with a British newspaper, the Nobel laureate shared…
Passing Marks raised to 40pc as Sindh implements Updated Grading System
KARACHI – For students in Sindh, the way they will be judged in school is about to change dramatically. Department of Universities and Boards unveiled new grading system for 9th to 12th grade that will be implemented from the next academic…
Punjab Announces Decision on Closure of Schools And Colleges on Tuesday
LAHORE: Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat on Monday clarified that all schools across the province will remain open on Tuesday as per schedule, dispelling rumors of closures due to ongoing protests.
It is important to mention…
UAE Announces Mid-Term Break Schedule for 2025-2026 Academic Year
ISLAMABAD: The UAE Ministry of Education has officially confirmed the mid-term break schedule for the first semester of the 2025-2026 academic year for both public and private schools across the region.
According to an…
HEC Announces Fully Funded PhD Scholarships in Top US Universities
ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has announced fully funded PhD scholarship opportunities for Pakistani students to study at top-ranked universities in the United States, under the Pak-US Knowledge Corridor…
Teacher’s Day Celebrated with Honor at New Beacon School, Basin
Basin – New Beacon Higher Secondary School and Degree College hosted a heartfelt Teacher’s Day ceremony, celebrating the invaluable contributions of educators with dignity and enthusiasm.
The event commenced with the recitation of the…
FBISE Introduces New Grading Policy for Matric and Inter Students
ISLAMABAD – The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) has officially announced a new grading policy for matriculation and intermediate students, aimed at aligning Pakistan's examination system with international…
Parents’ Cry over the Commercialization of Education
There was a time when schools were the beacons of light, the temples of learning, and the nurseries of character. Today, those same institutions have turned into profit centers — where education is not a mission, but a market. The very…
Punjab to Reduce Academic Burden on Grade 9 Students, Says Education Minister
LAHORE: Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat has acknowledged the growing concerns over the academic pressure faced by students, particularly those in Grade 9, and announced that efforts are underway to revise the curriculum to…