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Punjab Extends BDS Programme to Five Years from 2025-26 Session
Lahore (Web Desk): In a major reform of dental education, the duration of the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) programme has been extended from four years to five years across all dental colleges in Punjab, with the revised structure taking…
Lahore Seminary Student Dies Following Alleged Assault By Teacher
LAHORE: (Web Desk) - A 12-year-old student died after allegedly being assaulted by a teacher at a seminary in Lahore's Burki area, prompting police to register a case and launch a search for the suspect.
According to…
Millions of Pakistani Children Remain Out of School as Child Labour Persists
Islamabad: (Web Desk) - Pakistan continues to face a major challenge in ensuring education and protection for its children, as millions remain out of school while many are engaged in child labour.
According to UNICEF, approximately 25.1…
Indian Students Face Growing Challenges In Global Education Markets
NEW DELHI: (Web Deb Desk) - Growing visa restrictions in major study destinations, rising education costs, and currency pressures are creating new challenges for Indian students seeking higher education abroad.
According to recent reports,…
HEC Suspends Computing Admissions At Forty-Four Universities
ISLAMABAD: (Web Desk) - The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has temporarily suspended admissions in computing and computer science programs at 44 universities and higher education institutions following poor performance by students in the…
Punjab Reduces Government College Admission Quota Percentage
LAHORE: (Web Desk) - The Directorate of Public Instructions (DPI) Colleges Punjab has announced a reduction in the additional admission quota for government colleges, lowering the limit from 20 percent to 10 percent in response to…
Punjab opens door for Nurses to become ‘Doctor’ with New Degree
LAHORE (Web Desk) – Punjab officially approved its first-ever PhD Nursing program, allowing healthcare professionals to get a top acadmic degree.
The new Ph.D program will be launched under the umbrella of University of Health Sciences…
BNU Launches Student Welfare, Anti-Drug Frameworks Nationwide
ISLAMABAD: (Web Desk) - Beaconhouse National University (BNU) has launched two groundbreaking manuals aimed at addressing student wellbeing, substance use, and mental health challenges, marking a…
UK Announces Social Media Ban for Under-16s
London-(Akram Abid/Web Desk)--The United Kingdom has announced plans to ban children under the age of 16 from accessing major social media platforms, marking one of the most significant online safety reforms in Europe. Prime…