ISLAMABAD: ASAS International School successfully hosted its “Power Play Day 2025,” an event designed to highlight the skills, teamwork, and physical abilities of its students through various sports, recreational activities, and extracurricular events. The event was graced by the presence of the School Director, Dr. Arshad Zia, Sadaqat Ali Abbasi, and Branch Head Ms. Saba Mubashar. Also joining the event …

The World Bank has approved $150 million in funding to improve education facilities in Pakistan’s Punjab province. This initiative aims to benefit five million children who are currently out of school. A spokesperson for the World Bank highlighted that the funds will specifically target the seven million children in Punjab who lack access to education. By enhancing educational infrastructure and …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s prestigious Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU), Islamabad, has appointed   Sarwar Khawaja as the Distinguished Professor of Practice in Business Administration. Khawaja, currently serving as the Chairman of the Board at Oxford Business College, brings a wealth of experience and a distinguished career in business education. With a robust background in both academia and industry, Khawaja will contribute to the university’s …

Balochistan, once grappling with minimal educational infrastructure, has surged forward, witnessing a monumental shift from its humble beginnings to a thriving hub of learning. Prior to 1947, the educational landscape of Balochistan was stark, with a mere 114 schools, including 1 high school, 16 secondary schools, and 97 primary schools, and a disheartening literacy rate of just 5.5%. However, the …

A record 145,000 books were sold in the three-day book fair organized by the Punjab University administration at IER Corridor. In his statement, Vice Chancellor Dr. Khalid Mahmood has said that the record sale of books in the present age shows that how much people belonging to all walks of life love the books. He said that the record sales …

A first-ever state-of-the-art institute to provide education and shelter to transgender children has been established in Lahore. Outgoing Punjab caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi inaugurated “Tahaffuz Darsgah”, literally “safe lyceum”, for the marginalised community. Located near Jallo Park, “Tahaffuz Darsgah” is a revolutionary initiative, which will provide O- and A-levels education and accommodation. The institute has been established in just …

The Punjab Education Department has announced a temporary change in its school dress code for both private and government institutes during the winter season. In a letter to the relevant officials, the education department has stated that there shouldn’t be any restriction on students, allowing them to wear sweaters and jackets of their own choice. The temporary relaxation has been …

CAIRO: The Chinese Embassy in Egypt, in cooperation with the pro-government Egyptian political party of Homat Al Watan (the Protectors of the Nation), has donated school materials to students in need in Cairo. About 400 sets of school bags and stationery were handed over Tuesday to students at a donation ceremony held at the Al-Asmarat District’s service center in the …

KUNMING: When Ouyang Huirong started sex education lessons in 2005, she was not sure how her students would respond to the subject, which tends to be a taboo subject in China. Despite her reservations, it has proved a resounding success. At 7 p.m. every Tuesday, her classroom at Yunnan Normal University with the capacity of 200 students is always full. …

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) on Tuesday announced the ‘Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Program’ for the academic year 2024-25. The Scholarship Programme will allow students from Pakistan and AJK to undertake bachelor’s, master’s, one-tier master’s, and PhD programmes at various Hungarian universities. For bachelor’s and one-tier master’s degrees, the minimum requirement is 12 years of education, whereas, for master’s programme, applicants …

Following the disappointing results of matriculation examinations in Khyber Pakhunkhwa, in which around 80% of students failed, the provincial education department has sprung into action against the teachers. The department is considering recommendations for the demotion of teachers following the disappointing results. According to the education department, among 736 government schools, an alarming 80% of students failed the matriculation exams. …

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to ban the entry of men into girls’ schools throughout the province. According to the decision, in case of any event or programme at the schools, the chief guest will also have to be a woman. This step has reportedly been taken following complaints submitted on the government’s citizens portal. A similar decision was …

Punjab government employees continued to observe a pen-down strike and  sit-ins in front of the government offices across the province till the acceptance of their “genuine demands.” A large number of government employees protested in front of Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner Offices in Rawalpindi and other cities against discrimination in salaries and pensions. The protestors demand the same salaries, pension …

Teaching staff across Punjab will no longer perform election duties during school hours. The decision was made by caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi during a visit to the Government Pilot Higher Secondary School on Wahdat Road. The CM Punjab stressed that the teachers’ only focus should be their responsibilities during school hours. He ordered to improve the school’s classroom, …

STOCKHOLM: Norwegian author and dramatist Jon Fosse won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Literature “for his innovative plays and prose which give voice to the unsayable,” the award-giving body said on Thursday. The prize is awarded by the Swedish Academy and is worth 11 million Swedish crowns (about $1 million). Established in the will of Swedish dynamite inventor and businessman …

In a significant policy shift, Hafiz-e-Quran students applying to medical colleges will no longer receive additional marks as part of the admission process. This change marks a departure from previous practices and is expected to have a notable impact on the selection criteria for medical institutions in Pakistan. The decision to abolish the extra marks was officially confirmed by the …

In September 2022, The Last Word, an independent bookstore in Lahore, posted on Instagram, marketing a new addition to the collection of books they now sell: The Dating Plan by Sara Desai. In the post, they deem the novel a “TikTok Sensation”. The Dating Plan is one of many books whose success and popularity can be credited to the devoted …

LUCKNOW: An Indian great-grandmother aged 92 has learned to read and write after going to school for the first time and inspiring others to join her, media and officials said Wednesday. Salima Khan, born in around 1931 and who was married at the age of 14 – two years before the end of British colonial rule in India – had …

The Punjab School Education Department (SED) is facing backlash as it accelerates the privatization of 350 government schools in the Rawalpindi division, despite strong opposition from teachers’ associations. This privatization endeavor encompasses all assets, including buildings, playgrounds, and laboratories, estimated to be worth billions of rupees. Once these public schools fall under private sector control, the government will completely relinquish …

In a bid to bolster research and development in virology and vaccine technology, ten fellowships have been bestowed upon scholars hailing from eight member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). The ceremony, held at the Ministry of Health in Jakarta, Indonesia, marked a significant milestone in advancing scientific collaboration among OIC nations. These prestigious fellowships were awarded as …

The Indonesian Embassy in Islamabad hosted an event to celebrate Pakistani students who have won scholarships to study in Indonesia. The scholarships, which are part of the Dharmasiswa cultural exchange program, cover tuition, accommodation, and living expenses. In his speech at the event, Indonesian Ambassador, Adam Tugio, congratulated the students and said that Pakistan has the most students receiving these …

In response to the turmoil caused by chaos on 10, 11, and 12 May 2023, Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) will be organizing a retake exam in October. The announcement, made by the government on Friday, aims to address the concerns of students and parents regarding unexpected grades in the A and AS-level exams of 2023. A crucial meeting was …

In an inspiring tale of determination and resilience, 110-year-old Nawda Al-Qahtani of the Umwah governorate in Saudi Arabia’s southwest has embarked on a remarkable journey to educate herself, defying societal norms and breaking barriers. Al-Qahtani, a mother of four, is now attending school as part of an illiteracy eradication program at the Al-Rahwa Center. The center, along with the Ministry …

The unethical activities and disorder of some undisciplined teachers in COMSATS University Vehari campus are on the rise and they have turned the premises into a center of immoral activities, claimed students seeking anonymity. Improper and unethical behavior of some teachers has put the future of students at stake. In COMSATS University Vehari Campus, the bad language of a few …

BEIJING: China recently organized its 2023 science research educational program for teenagers, aiming to cultivate innovation and practical abilities, according to the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST). The program was mainly designed for students in primary and junior secondary schools, encouraging them to discover and explore scientific problems in areas such as energy resources, the ecological environment and …

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has said that political issues can be resolved in a better way only through negotiations and consensus. It is expected that political parties will agree on a date for simultaneous elections across the country. The Supreme Court has issued a written order of the previous hearing in the case related to holding elections across the country …

IN 1970, prominent sociologist Basil Bernstein asserted that education could not contribute to society. Because our education system is interwoven with and increasingly influenced by the economy, it is unable to rectify economic imbalances and thus ‘miseducates’. Educational theorist John Dewy defined ‘miseducation’ as a system that stifles children’s curiosity, creativity and critical thinking. Knowledge, according to him, is created …