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The Punjab Examination Commission (PECTA) is facing a serious funding shortfall for the upcoming Grade 8 board exams, raising the possibility that tests may be held for only four subjects: Urdu, English, Mathematics, and Science. Officials say that running the exams across the province transparently would require nearly Rs 1 billion. PECTA is in discussions … Read more

The Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC) has proposed a major salary increase for its officers and staff, potentially ranging between 75% and 85%. If approved, this would make monthly salaries among the highest for provincial employees. Under the proposal, a Director could earn around Rs700,000 per month, while a Director General may receive Rs647,000. Senior … Read more

The Punjab Education Department has rolled out a digital app to monitor teachers’ performance in classrooms. Named the Teaching Practice Analysis Form, the mobile-based system is linked to the HRMS portal and allows teachers to submit daily teaching records online. Each teacher is required to upload a short classroom video with a file size limit … Read more

The government is moving toward a softer, health-focused approach to student drug issues under a new bill discussed in the National Assembly Standing Committee on Interior. The proposal aims to protect students while addressing substance abuse early. Presented by PPP MNA Sahar Kamran, the bill shifts attention away from punishment and toward mental health, counseling, … Read more

Students across Balochistan have received relief after authorities postponed the Class 8 board examinations amid harsh weather in several districts. The Balochistan Education Department said the decision was taken in view of heavy rainfall and extreme cold, which made travel unsafe for students and staff. Officials confirmed that student safety and accessibility remained the top … Read more

A claim spreading rapidly on social media says Punjab schools will close for 10 days in early February because of Basant. The message suggests holidays from February 1 to February 10, 2026, causing confusion among parents and students. The viral notice is being shared as an official order of the Punjab School Education Department. It … Read more

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced that the provincial free laptop scheme will now include private university students. The move aims to make digital learning accessible to more students across the province. The announcement came on the International Day of Education, with CM Nawaz emphasizing that education is a right, not a privilege. Previously, … Read more

Private schools in Karachi have proposed keeping the 9 am opening time in place until January 31 due to the ongoing cold wave affecting the city and other parts of Sindh. The All Sindh Private Schools and Colleges Association said low temperatures have disturbed daily routines, especially in remote districts, making early morning travel difficult … Read more

Punjab may soon see a major shift in its academic calendar as authorities move toward reducing summer vacations in schools and colleges. A special committee, formed on the directions of the Lahore High Court Rawalpindi Bench, has proposed cutting the long summer break to improve learning outcomes and ensure timely completion of syllabi across the … Read more

The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) has introduced a revised and more structured framework for the registration and renewal of private educational institutions. The changes have been announced by the Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Authority (PEIRA) with the aim of improving regulatory oversight, ensuring transparency, and streamlining the process for school owners operating in the federal … Read more