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Intermediate first annual exams 2024 start

RAWALPINDI, Apr 19 (APP):Intermediate first annual examinations 2024 under the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Rawalpindi started here on Friday. According to a RBISE spokesman, all the arrangements for the examination had been completed and 195 examination centers were set up including 29 in Attock district, 30 in Chakwal, 12 in Talagang, 29 in… Continue reading Intermediate first annual exams 2024 start

PU HCBF gets approval of 5 new degree programmes

LAHORE, Mar 24 (APP):Punjab University Hailey College of Banking and Finance (HCBF) achieved a  milestone of receiving approval for five new degree programmes at undergraduate and master’s level in its Board of Studies meeting including BS Islamic Banking & Finance, MS Islamic Banking & Finance, MS Public Finance & Policy, MS Business Analytics and MS… Continue reading PU HCBF gets approval of 5 new degree programmes

Degrees sans practical skills: A big challenge in Education sector

MULTAN, Mar 24 (APP):Chairman, Department of Human Nutrition, Bahauddin Zakariya University,  Dr Tauseef Sultan said that the standard of education in Pakistan was facing significant challenges. He pointed out the lack of motivation and irresponsible behavior among young students, along with a declining interest of teachers in their profession. He said this while addressing a… Continue reading Degrees sans practical skills: A big challenge in Education sector

Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui chairs a meeting wherein he was briefed by officials of the Ministry of Federal Education regarding various programs and projects aimed at advancing education in Pakistan

APP57-200324 ISLAMABAD: March 20 - Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui chairs a meeting wherein he was briefed by officials of the Ministry of Federal Education regarding various programs and projects aimed at advancing education in Pakistan. APP/ABB
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Country’s future links with well educated youth: PM

ISLAMABAD, March 17 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday said that country’s future hinged upon well educated and skilled youth of the country and for provision of quality education, the federal government would facilitate the high achievers with scholarship scheme to get education in the well reputed global educational institutes. The prime minister… Continue reading Country’s future links with well educated youth: PM

HEC develops Pakistan Studies course for undergraduate programmes

ISLAMABAD, Mar 12 (APP):The Higher Education Commission (HEC), has developed a course on Pakistan Studies, emphasizing its incorporation in the education component of Undergraduate Education Policy V. 1.1. In this connection, the HEC Course Design Committee held a significant meeting at HEC Regional Centre, Karachi on Tuesday to formulate a two-credit course titled, ‘Pakistan Studies’… Continue reading HEC develops Pakistan Studies course for undergraduate programmes

Sarfraz Bugti expresses regret over unsatisfactory results despite spending billions on health, education sectors

QUETTA, Mar 6 (APP): Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti on Wednesday expressed his concerns over misuse of funds in the previous governments and regretted unsatisfactory results despite billions of rupees funding being spent in the health and education sectors. Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti has presided a high-level review meeting of… Continue reading Sarfraz Bugti expresses regret over unsatisfactory results despite spending billions on health, education sectors

President for storing collection of books in digital form

KARACHI, Mar 02 (APP):The President Dr. Arif Alvi on Saturday while laying a great emphasis on archiving the collection of books digitally said that the future of the country depended on education and knowledge. He expressed these views in the launching ceremony of the 1st Karachi Festival of Books and Libraries at Governor House here… Continue reading President for storing collection of books in digital form

Women empowerment crucial for promoting peace and stability: US Envoy

ISLAMABAD, Feb 26 (APP):The US Ambassador to Pakistan, Donald Blome, highlighted on Monday the crucial role women play in promoting peace and stability, said that their inclusion is vital not only for economic benefits but also for societal progress. Speaking at the Breaking Barriers Through Diversity and Inclusivity Conference, Ambassador Blome said that empowering women… Continue reading Women empowerment crucial for promoting peace and stability: US Envoy

Education Dept. issues notices to 13 teachers over poor performances

PESHAWAR, Feb 21 (APP):The Department of Education of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has issued show-cause notices to 13 teachers of different cadres who showed zero performance in the matriculation examinations. It has been directed to send an explanation within seven days and action against the teachers who showed poor performance in the matriculation exams is ongoing on… Continue reading Education Dept. issues notices to 13 teachers over poor performances

Teacher’s role vital in the development of society: Samina Alvi

KARACHI, Feb 20 (APP): First Lady Samina Alvi on Tuesday said that role of the teachers was vital in the development of a society. Addressing at Teachers Appreciation Day, ceremony organized by Behbud Girls College and Higher Secondary School at Behbud Assocation Karachi, she said that teacher’s appreciation was vital. The First Lady said that… Continue reading Teacher’s role vital in the development of society: Samina Alvi

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