WWB directed to identify board’s land for revenue generation

PESHAWAR, Apr 25 (APP): Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Labor, Fazal Shakoor Khan has directed Workers Welfare Board (WWB) to identify commercial land of the board sand utilize it for revenue generation. He issued these directives while chairing meeting of WWB held here on Thursday. He also directed to form a committee comprising three members from… Continue reading WWB directed to identify board’s land for revenue generation

Meeting regarding drug use in educational institutions held at ANF Headquarters

RAWALPINDI, Apr 25 (APP):A meeting regarding drug use in educational institutions was held here at Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) Headquarters which was chaired by Director General (DG) ANF, Maj Gen, Abdul Moeed, HI (M). Senior officers of the federal and provincial ministries of education and regulatory institutions participated in the meeting. All the stakeholders agreed on… Continue reading Meeting regarding drug use in educational institutions held at ANF Headquarters

IMCG Bhara Kahu struggles without a regular principal

ISLAMABAD, Apr 21 (APP): Islamabad Model College for Girls (IMCG) Bhara Kahu finds itself in disarray as the absence of a regular principal continues to paralyse both administrative and financial operations, leaving over 1200 students and staff directionless. The crisis emerged following the reshuffling of principals by the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) on March… Continue reading IMCG Bhara Kahu struggles without a regular principal

Over 2.6 mln out-of-school children in Pakistan question mark on education system: Dr Abrar

ISLAMABAD, Mar 27 (APP): All Pakistan Private Schools and Colleges Association (APPSCA), Central President Dr. Malik Abrar Hussain on Wednesday said there were more than two million and six hundred thousand children out of schools in the country, which is a big question mark on our education system. The government should take concrete steps to… Continue reading Over 2.6 mln out-of-school children in Pakistan question mark on education system: Dr Abrar

Schools  in Swat district closed due to inclement weather

PESHAWAR, Mar 01 (APP):The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Education Department decided on Friday to close educational institutions in Swat due to heavy snowfall and inclement weather. All educational institutions in Swat have been closed from March 1st to March 9th. The Meteorological Department has forecast adverse weather conditions in mountainous areas, prompting the Education Department to take… Continue reading Schools  in Swat district closed due to inclement weather

Drug smuggler arrested in supplying drugs to educational institutions

RAWALPINDI, Jan 28 (APP):Police have arrested a  smuggler who supplied drugs to educational institutions and recovered 10.5 kg of drugs from his possession during a crackdown here on Sunday. According to a police spokesman, Pirwadhai police conducted a raid and held the smuggler who was involved in supplying drugs to educational institutions. The drug smuggler… Continue reading Drug smuggler arrested in supplying drugs to educational institutions

FUUAST organizes awareness seminar on drugs & crimes

ISLAMABAD, Jan 04 (APP):Federal Urdu University of Science and Technology (FUUAST) has organized a seminar for creating awareness among students about various kind of drugs and crimes, suggesting steps for their prevention and elimination from the society. The seminar was organized here by the International Relations Department of Federal Urdu University and Islamabad Police. Mr.… Continue reading FUUAST organizes awareness seminar on drugs & crimes

President stresses upon investing in Braille education for an inclusive society

ISLAMABAD, Jan 3 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi while reiterating the commitment to advance the rights of persons with disabilities, has said that investing in Braille education, upgrading its inclusion and broadening access to its materials are pivotal steps towards developing an inclusive and equitable society. “Uniting for universal accessibility isn’t a privilege but a… Continue reading President stresses upon investing in Braille education for an inclusive society

Moral education necessary besides giving degrees to students: Rana Hussain

KARACHI, Dec 23 (APP):Sindh Education Minister Rana Hussain on Saturday emphasized that educational institutions must impart moral education to the students along with giving them their educational degrees. Students’ merits and demerits must be mentioned over their character certificates so that their behaviour can be assessed, she said while addressing the closing ceremony of the… Continue reading Moral education necessary besides giving degrees to students: Rana Hussain

Speakers urge building Pak-Turk linkages through educational institutions

ISLAMABAD, Jun 25 (APP):The speakers at a conference on Saturday emphasized the need to establish linkages between Pakistan and Turkey through educational institutions. A number of Pakistani students avail the Turkish universities scholarships but the ratio of Turkish students coming to Pakistani educational institutes is very low which can be addressed by establishing more institutions,… Continue reading Speakers urge building Pak-Turk linkages through educational institutions

Due role of nation’s four pillars including mosques to usher in revolution: President

ISLAMABAD, Oct 19 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi Tuesday while calling them the four pillars for nation-building, said the due role of educational institutions, mosques, media and family system could bring about a revolution in the society. The president, addressing the inaugural session of the National Rahmatullil Alamin Conference held in connection with Miladun Nabi… Continue reading Due role of nation’s four pillars including mosques to usher in revolution: President

Normal classes in all educational institutions to resume from Oct, 11

ISLAMABAD, Oct 07 (APP): Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar Thursday said the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) had decided to resume normal classes in all educational institutions from Monday. “Based on the reduced level of COVID disease spread and the launch of the school vaccination program, it has been decided… Continue reading Normal classes in all educational institutions to resume from Oct, 11

Educational institutions will reopen with vaccinated staff: Shafqat

ISLAMABAD, Aug 4 (APP): Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood on Wednesday announced that the educational institutions across the country, except Sindh will be reopened in staggered manners and with vaccinated staff. Addressing a press conference after chairing Inter Provincial Education Ministers Conference (IPEMC) Meeting at National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC),… Continue reading Educational institutions will reopen with vaccinated staff: Shafqat

Federal Secretary for Narcotics Control, Akbar Durrani (TI)/PAS meeting with the Honorable Vice Chancellor of Quaid e Azam University Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali regarding eradication of drugs from educational institutions

APP41-100621 ISLAMABAD: June 10 - Federal Secretary for Narcotics Control, Akbar Durrani (TI)/PAS meeting with the Honorable Vice Chancellor of Quaid e Azam University Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali regarding eradication of drugs from educational institutions. APP

All educational institutions to remain closed sans 9th to 12th grade: NCOC

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ISLAMABAD, Apr 18 (APP): The National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) on Sunday decided that all education institutions including universities, madaris, tuition centres, would remain closed in high positivity districts (8% and above) across the country. The NCOC special session on education was held here chaired by Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mehmood flanked by… Continue reading All educational institutions to remain closed sans 9th to 12th grade: NCOC

Shafqat announces to resume 5-day week classes from March 1

ISLAMABAD, Feb 25 (APP):Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood on Thursday announced that all educational institutions across the country will resume regular (5-day) classes from Monday March 1, ending almost a year of online classes. In a Tweet, Shafqat Mahmood confirmed that all previous restrictions imposed in some major cities on schools… Continue reading Shafqat announces to resume 5-day week classes from March 1

Temperature of students being checked at school entrance to follow the COVID-19 SOPs after educational institutions reopened from Monday 18 January 2021

APP25-180121 HYDERABAD: January 18 – Temperature of students being checked at school entrance to follow the COVID-19 SOPs after educational institutions reopened from Monday 18 January 2021. APP photo by Farhan Khan

Temperature of students being checked at school entrance to follow the COVID-19 SOPs after educational institutions reopened from Monday 18 January 2021

APP24-180121 HYDERABAD: January 18 – Temperature of students being checked at school entrance to follow the COVID-19 SOPs after educational institutions reopened from Monday 18 January 2021. APP photo by Farhan Khan

Students attending class while wearing protective face mask at Girls College after educational institutions reopened from Monday 18 January 2021

APP23-180121 HYDERABAD: January 18 – Students attending class while wearing protective face mask at Girls College after educational institutions reopened from Monday 18 January 2021. APP photo by Farhan Khan
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