Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Tuesday that the government would declare an education emergency across the country. He promised to allocate all possible resources to ensure that children from poor families receive an education. Sharif pledged to expand free education opportunities for deserving children by establishing Daanish Schools in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan,…
The Punjab government has issued a warning to private schools in Lahore. These schools are demanding extra money from parents besides the regular monthly fees. They also force parents to buy uniforms and books from particular shops. The District Registration Authority, with Lahore Deputy Commissioner Rafia Haider’s signature, sent a notice to the principals and…
Punjab has made a significant decision regarding the supervision of annual exams in the Rawalpindi division. For the first time ever, Tehsildars, Naib Tehsildars, Gurudwaras, and Patwaris will take charge of overseeing Intermediate, FA, and FSC examinations. In the past, teachers usually handled these responsibilities. However, due to concerns about integrity and fairness, the Punjab…
In a gesture to honor the memory of the late Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, both public and private schools in Sindh will be closed on April 4. This closure includes educational institutions in major cities such as Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Larkana, and Jamshoor. The provincial government has officially declared this holiday to commemorate Zulfikar…
The Punjab government has introduced a significant plan to deal with the lack of teachers in schools. They aim to recruit 30,000 visiting teachers in the first phase. Currently, the School Education Department (SED) in the province is short of 115,000 teachers. The last big hiring of schoolteachers happened in 2018 under the PML-N government….
The Punjab government has launched a significant initiative to combat the scarcity of teaching staff by announcing the recruitment of 30,000 visiting teachers for schools in the initial phase. The School Education Department (SED) in the province is currently grappling with a shortfall of 115,000 teachers, with the last major recruitment drive taking place in…
The Punjab government recently decided to spend a significant amount of 1.6 billion rupees to give free books to students in schools across the province. This decision aims to make education more accessible and to encourage a love for learning. Moreover, it also helps in taking care of our environment. The main idea behind this…
In the vibrant city of Lahore, Pakistan, education plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of its residents. At the heart of this educational ecosystem lies the Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education, Lahore (BISE Lahore). This article aims to delve into the functions, significance, and impact of BISE Lahore on the educational landscape…
Today, the government of Punjab announced a ‘smart lockdown’ in 10 districts to fight smog. This means some restrictions will be put in place to help reduce smog. The Punjab Relief Commissioner, Nabil Javed, gave orders to limit normal activities in Lahore and Gujranwala areas. Transportation in Lahore, Nankana Sahib, Sheikhupura, Kasur, Gujranwala, Gujarat, Sialkot,…
In Makli, Sindh, Rasool Baksh was a dedicated student before the pandemic struck. However, when schools reopened, he was notably absent from his classroom. Concerned, his principal, Ms. Shagufta, promptly contacted Rasool’s parents to understand the situation. Rasool’s father, who had lost his job as a domestic worker due to the lockdown, revealed that he…