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No educational institutions to be closed

No educational institutions to be closed

In an inter-provincial meeting, the provinces and the center have agreed not to shut down education institutions in the country as the members at the meeting said the positivity rate in the institutions remains at

Pakistan Medical Commission ends foreigners’ quota

Pakistan Medical Commission ends foreigners’ quota

The Pakistan Medical Commission has ended foreigners' quota in the local universities for the first time in the country’s history manding upon all overseas students to clear the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT)

Master plan for first knowledge city of Pakistan

Master plan for first knowledge city of Pakistan

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday shared the master plan of the first knowledge city in the country at the Namal University which is scheduled to be completed by the year 2027. The Master Plan

Astronauts answer fourth graders’ questions

Astronauts answer fourth graders’ questions

Fourth graders at a Karachi school were pleasantly surprised by astronauts around the world after they answered their curious questions on what lies in the space. It all began with a teacher who whilst explaining

KU staffers’ sons harassed IBA students: security adviser

KU staffers’ sons harassed IBA students: security adviser

Women face harassment almost everywhere, be it waiting for her ride on the bus stop or sitting inside her office at her desk, there is not a place where she can feel safe. Those living

Sindh delays reopening of schools as Covid-19 cases rise

Sindh delays reopening of schools as Covid-19 cases rise

The Sindh government has decided to delay the opening of schools for students in the classes between six to eight in the wake of a sudden jump in the number of Covid-19 cases around the

Private school owners rejected phased school reopening

Private school owners rejected phased school reopening

The federal and provincial governments on Tuesday announced their decision to reopen schools across the country in a phase-wise manner after more than six months of closures following the outbreak of Covid-19 cases. However, private

Final moot to agree on school reopening date

Final moot to agree on school reopening date

Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mahmood on Monday met with the health officials and provincial education ministers to consult on reopening of schools. The moot discusses the standard operating procedures and guidelines for the schools

Shafqat Mahmood rejects rumours regarding delays in school reopening

Shafqat Mahmood rejects rumours regarding delays in school reopening

Ever since the federal government announced its decision to re-open schools on September 15, rumours have abound that the date will be pushed back further. However, Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood on Friday categorically denied these

PM approves STEM education program

PM approves STEM education program

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday approved a specialised education programme to be launched in 400 schools in the first phase to promote science, technology, engineering and medical (STEM) learning in the country. Prime Minister