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NCOC announces winter vacations in educational institutions from 3rd January
ISLAMABAD, Dec 17 (APP):National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) on Friday announced that winter vacations for education institutions will commence from 3 January except in areas affected by extreme weather conditions or fog). The meeting was chaired by Federal Minister for Reforms, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar, Coordinator NCOC Maj General Muhammad Zafar Iqbal… Continue reading NCOC announces winter vacations in educational institutions from 3rd January
Pakistan to continue support to current Afghan govt: Shafqat
ISLAMABAD, Dec 15 (APP):Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mehmood on Wednesday said that Pakistan would continue it support to current Afghan government for development of the neighboring country Afghanistan. A five-member delegation led by Minister of Higher Education Afghanistan Abdul Baqi Haqqani called on Federal Minister for Education and Profession Training Shafqat… Continue reading Pakistan to continue support to current Afghan govt: Shafqat
Pak Covid response can be a global case study: Shafqat
ISLAMABAD, Dec 01 (APP):Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mehmood on Wednesday said that Pakistan’s Covid-19 response can be a global case study of effective response despite economic constraints. He was addressing the FCDO-funded Sub-National Governance Programme, implemented by Oxford Policy Management. The programme kick started its two-day National Learning Workshop on Pakistan’s… Continue reading Pak Covid response can be a global case study: Shafqat
Shafqat Mahmood inaugurates solo exhibition “Beauty Alt Atrocity”
ISLAMABAD, Nov 22 (APP):Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training and National History and Literary Heritage Division Shafqat Mahmood on Monday inaugurated solo exhibition titled “Beauty Alt Atrocity” by Ayisha Arshad Shahnawaz. Speaking on the occasion, minister said Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA), is delighted to present another exciting exhibition “Beauty Alt Atrocity”… Continue reading Shafqat Mahmood inaugurates solo exhibition “Beauty Alt Atrocity”
Famous ‘Lok Mela’ inaugurated
ISLAMABAD, Nov 01 (APP): The inaugural ceremony of the 7-day Lok Mela held here at Lok Virsa on Monday with representation of all the provinces, Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) and Gilgit Baltistan. Minister for Federal Education, Professional Training, National Heritage & Culture Shafqat Mahmood was the chief guest on the occasion. While Punjab Provincial… Continue reading Famous ‘Lok Mela’ inaugurated
Shafqat vows to resolve PBSA issues
ISLAMABAD, Sep 28 (APP):Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood on Tuesday said that Pakistan Boys Scouts Association (PBSA) was facing many issues which need to be resolved on priority basis. Talking to media persons while conducting the elections for new Chief Commissioner Pakistan Boys Scouts Association, he said that the issues of… Continue reading Shafqat vows to resolve PBSA issues
First-ever unified curriculum to be taught in elite, public schools unlike past: Shafqat Mehmood
ISLAMABAD, Sep 22 (APP):Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training, Shafqat Mehmood Wednesday said that the widely debated unified curriculum launched by the present government will be the first-ever curriculum to studied by the elite as well as public schools. Speaking at a two-day summit held here in a local hotel entitled “Leaders in Islamabad”,… Continue reading First-ever unified curriculum to be taught in elite, public schools unlike past: Shafqat Mehmood
Govt stabilized economy, improved financial indicators: Shafqat
ISLAMABAD, Sep 20 (APP):Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mehmood Monday said the government stabilized the economy, increased exports, enhanced foreign exchange reserves and significantly shrank the current account deficit. Speaking at the Achievement Award ceremony of Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry here, he said when Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) formed the government… Continue reading Govt stabilized economy, improved financial indicators: Shafqat
AIOU providing quality education through modern ICT: Shafqat
ISLAMABAD, Sep 10 (APP):Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mehmood Friday said Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) is providing high quality educational services, by incorporating the use of latest information and communication technology (ICT), throughout the country. During his visit to AIOU, he said the university is a prestigious national institution which is… Continue reading AIOU providing quality education through modern ICT: Shafqat
MoUs signed to enroll children under Ehsaas Education Stipends
ISLAMABAD, Aug 30 (APP):Ehsaas has inked Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) with the Federal Ministry of Education and Professional Training and provinces to enroll the children under Ehsaas Education Stipends. Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection, Senator Dr. Sania Nishtar and Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training, Shafqat Mehmood… Continue reading MoUs signed to enroll children under Ehsaas Education Stipends
Pakistan to recognize Taliban government after consultation with regional players: Fawad
ISLAMABAD, Aug 17 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Tuesday said Pakistan would take decision about recognizing Taliban government in Afghanistan in consultation with regional and international powers specially China, Turkey and the United States of America. Briefing media about cabinet decisions, he lauded peaceful change in Afghanistan, saying that Pakistan… Continue reading Pakistan to recognize Taliban government after consultation with regional players: Fawad
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
Shafqat emphasizes utilizing skills among youth
ISLAMABAD, Jul 15 (APP): Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood on Thursday emphasized the significance of utilizing skills by young population to get them financially independent and stable by getting appropriate job opportunities. He stated this in his message on the eve of World Youth Skills Day declared by United Nations General… Continue reading Shafqat emphasizes utilizing skills among youth
Shafqat Mahmood lauds NAVTTC’s efforts for improving TVET sector
ISLAMABAD, Jul 14 (APP): Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mehmood on Wednesday lauded the efforts of National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) in implementing the fourteen areas of intervention under the Prime Minister’s Hunarmand Program. During a visit to NAVTTC HQ, he said that the Commission had made tremendous efforts for… Continue reading Shafqat Mahmood lauds NAVTTC’s efforts for improving TVET sector
Exams to start from Saturday, PML-N playing politics with students: Shafqat Mahmood
ISLAMABAD, Jul 09 (APP): Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training, Shafqat Mehmood on Friday said exams would start in federal capital as well as provinces from Saturday, terming Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N), which is breaking apart, as playing politics with students to gain cheap popularity by demanding cancellation of examinations. In a series… Continue reading Exams to start from Saturday, PML-N playing politics with students: Shafqat Mahmood
Exams will neither postpone nor cancel, says Shafqat
LAHORE, Jul 03 (APP): Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training, Shafqat Mehmood on Saturday announced that examinations of educational institutions would neither be postponed nor would be cancelled. Talking to media at launching ceremony of five Urdu and English poetry books by Farzana Aqib here at Al-Hamra Arts Council, he advised the students to… Continue reading Exams will neither postpone nor cancel, says Shafqat
Govt allocates 500% more budget for education sector: Shafqat
ISLAMABAD, Jun 27 (APP): The federal government has allocated funds amounting to Rs 28 billion for education sector in the budget 2021-22, which stand almost 500 percent higher than the PML-N regime’s last year allocation. In an Interview with APP on Sunday, Federal Minister for Education and Porfessional Training, Shafqat Mehmood said that through this… Continue reading Govt allocates 500% more budget for education sector: Shafqat
Education allocation stands 500% higher than last year of PML-N govt: Shafqat
ISLAMABAD, Jun 23 (APP): Minister for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mehmood Wednesday said the federal government had allocated funds amounting to Rs 28 billion for education sector in the budget 2021-22, which stood almost 500 percent higher than the PML-N regime’s last year allocation. “The PML-N in its last year in government had spent… Continue reading Education allocation stands 500% higher than last year of PML-N govt: Shafqat
QAU, US embassy host 15th int’l American Studies conference
ISLAMABAD, Jun 18 (APP): The Area Studies Center for Africa, North and South America at Quaid-i-Azam University and the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad here on Friday co-hosted a two-day virtual conference on “American Studies in Pakistan: Challenges and Way Forward.” According to a press release, the participants of the conference discussed ways to promote American… Continue reading QAU, US embassy host 15th int’l American Studies conference
