education

Punjab government adjusts non-formal school timings until March 2027

The new schedule aims to standardise literacy education across the province while allowing local officials to make specific adjustments.

IBA Karachi, Aga Khan University and Habib University partner on AI education

The partnership aims to address the impact of AI on education through collective efforts and institutional collaboration.

Punjab government opens applications for next phase of Honhaar Scholarship Program

The scholarship is open to students with a Punjab domicile and no age or gender restrictions, provided they meet specific income and merit criteria.

International Islamic University Islamabad opens admissions for language and certificate courses

The university offers discounted rates for current and former students to gain proficiency in languages like Chinese and Persian.

Wajiha Qamar meets UN World Food Programme to boost girls' education

The meeting aims to use school meal initiatives to improve nutritional health and increase educational participation for children in Pakistan.

Dow University of Health Sciences opens admissions for nursing degree programs

Prospective students can apply online for undergraduate and post-graduate nursing tracks starting in mid-October to secure seats in the healthcare sector.

Punjab government to conduct school census for 2026–27 academic year

The provincial government will train thousands of educators and officials to prepare for the data collection across 38,000 schools.

Pakistan secures Gauth AI subscriptions and TikTok technology for education

The initiative aims to modernise the Daanish schools network by providing teachers and students with advanced artificial intelligence tools.

Sindh High Court quashes most censorship cuts for film Ghost School

The ruling allows filmmakers to preserve creative content after the provincial board demanded the removal of specific dialogue and scenes.

Air University hosts international conference on statistics and AI technology

Speakers highlighted the need to utilize data for national development and innovation while expanding academic programs to include creative technologies.

Japan plans to restrict digital-only textbooks for primary school students

The move aims to preserve handwriting skills and monitor the impact of screen time on children's eyesight and academic progress.

Shehbaz Sharif launches Gauth AI partnership to provide free subscriptions

The initiative aims to bolster the Daanish schools program by integrating advanced AI tools for students and educators across the country.

OxfordAQA leads exam stress management session at KGS Wellness Connect 2026

The initiative aims to integrate student wellbeing into the core of the educational experience to help learners manage academic pressures.

Peshawar Board awards 72 marks to student after court order

The family initially avoided publicizing the case to prevent potential unfair treatment during the student's tenth-grade examination.

Pakistan Federal Constitutional Court dismisses university appeal over scholarship service

The ruling confirms Syeda Laila must serve the university for three years after receiving a 5.6 million rupee government scholarship for her PhD.

Lahore Zoo launches animal adoption scheme to raise funds and awareness

Adopters can choose terms from one month to one year and receive certificates while zoo staff remain responsible for all animal care.

Air University to host international conference on statistics and AI tech

The two-day event provides a platform for academics and professionals to engage with emerging trends in data analytical sciences.

Lahore High Court extends stay on deportation of Afghan medical students

University of British Columbia opens PhD applications for Counselling Psychology

The Canadian institution offers a minimum of CAD 40,000 annual funding to eligible doctoral students, including international applicants from Pakistan.

Dalda Foundation Trust opens scholarship program for Pakistani students

The initiative provides financial aid and vocational training to students from across Pakistan, including Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir.

Pharmacy bodies meet in Islamabad to reform education and professional standards

The meeting aims to improve pharmacist salaries in academia and establish rigorous audits for Doctor of Pharmacy programmes across Pakistan.

BISE Peshawar releases list of Class 9 students for free Chromebooks

The distribution supports the Prime Minister’s Digital Pakistan Initiative by providing learning devices to high-achieving public-sector students.

CPEC Consortium of Universities concludes 6th Exchange Mechanism Conference in China

The gathering marks the 75th anniversary of Pakistan-China diplomatic ties and aims to strengthen academic research and marine information sharing.

Ahsan Iqbal proposes trade exhibitions and student exchanges with Lebanon

The move aims to bolster economic ties and academic cooperation as both nations reaffirm their commitment to bilateral engagement.