New winter timings announced for Islamabad schools, colleges
The Federal Directorate of Education issued an official notification on Monday announcing the updated winter schedule for schools and colleges in the federal region.
No in-person classes at educational institutions due to smog in Rawalpindi
The Director Education Officer of Rawalpindi on Saturday imposed a ban on in-person classes at educational institutions until November 24 due to the worsening smog situation in the city.
KP Teachers threaten to lock 26,000 public primary schools on Nov 5
Teachers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) have threatened to lock 26,000 public educational institutions on November 5 if their demands are not met. There is a delay in upgrading primary school teachers that was approved by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government in January 2023, which has yet to be implemented due to
New winter school timings announced in Punjab
The Punjab government has revised the timings for school students and teachers because of the winter season.
Private schools ordered to provide transportation for 50 per cent of students
The District Education Authority (DEA) Lahore has directed leading private schools in the city to arrange transportation for at least 50 per cent of their students by October 1, 2024. Schools that fail to comply with these directives will face strict penalties, in line with current regulations, officials have warned.
26.2 million children are out-of-school: report
The Ministry of Education has unveiled alarming statistics during a session of the National Assembly, revealing that around 26.2 million children in the country are currently out of school. This data highlights a significant educational crisis across various age groups. Among children aged 5 to 9, approximately 10.7 million are