7 h. ago Girls’ high school reopens in Lakki Marwat after eight years

KP Chief Secretary, Commissioner Bannu resolve years-long dispute to clear way for return of 281 girls to classrooms DC Hameedullah Khan leads restoration drive on priority, Rs600,000 released for renovation and refurbishment PESHAWAR: After eight long years, the Government Girls High School Dallo Khel in Lakki Marwat has reopened, rekindling the hope of education for […]

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41 h. ago Punjab Assembly to take up key amendment bills in 34th session today

LAHORE – The first sitting of the 34th Punjab Assembly session is set to begin today (Monday) at 2:00 PM under the chairmanship of Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan at the Punjab Assembly building, according to the issued agenda. As per the agenda, the School and Higher Education Department will address questions raised by assembly […]

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45 h. ago The perils of Pakistani public schooling: A system failing its children

For the average Pakistani, if he is able to afford it, sending their children to private school is not a choice rather a compulsion. In stark contrast, we find that for the financially abled American, opting for Public school is commonplace. Perhaps this roots from the tremendous variation in differences in cost of schooling between […]

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60 h. ago Gaza school children return to class after 2 years of deadly Israeli war: report

GAZA CITY: After two years of Israeli war that kept them out of classrooms, Gaza’s children are finally returning to the classroom, surrounded by devastation – but determined to learn, according to a UN report. “What we need now are notebooks, books, and pens. We want to get our lives back”, said one young Palestinian […]

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61 h. ago Hope returns as Gaza children rebuild lives through education

After two years of brutal war and destruction, the children of Gaza have finally returned to school, stepping into classrooms that still bear the scars of conflict. Despite shattered walls and makeshift furniture, their determination to learn remains unbroken, bringing a glimmer of hope to the war-torn region. Young students expressed excitement and relief at […]

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3 d. ago Torkham border reopens after 20 days for deportation of undocumented Afghans

KHYBER: The Torkham border crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan was reopened on Friday after 20 days of closure, but only to facilitate the deportation of undocumented Afghan nationals, officials confirmed. Hundreds of Afghan refugees have gathered at the Torkham Immigration Center, where officials are processing their documents before allowing them to cross into Afghanistan. However, […]

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4 d. ago PM Shehbaz assures KP CM of Centre’s full cooperation against terrorism

PM performs groundbreaking of Daanish School, announces several development projects for Chitral Says federal government to address electricity tariff issues, include Chitral students in laptop scheme Pays tribute to armed forces and Air Force for safeguarding Pakistan’s frontiers Amir Muqam hails Shehbaz’s leadership for economic stability and national progress   CHITRAL/ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz […]

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4 d. ago Punjab keeps schools open as citizens await closure or online classes amid hazardous smog

LAHORE: As Lahore once again chokes under a thick blanket of toxic smog, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) touching 985 in several areas this week, many are questioning why the Punjab government has not ordered school closures or shifted to online classes, as it did last year when the AQI crossed 1,000. Last year, […]

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4 d. ago Punjab dismisses rumors of Saturday holiday for educational institutions

LAHORE: The Punjab School Education Department has refuted claims circulating on social media about a new Saturday holiday for schools, colleges, and universities across the province. A document dated October 28, 2025, went viral online, stating that all students would receive Saturdays off while teachers and administrative staff would have alternate Saturdays as holidays. The […]

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4 d. ago Shehbaz congratulates Sohail Afridi, pledges full support to KP government

CHITRAL: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated Sohail Afridi on becoming Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s chief minister. He also offered full support to the provincial government. Sharif made the remarks during the groundbreaking ceremony of the Danish School in Chitral. He praised the local community for being educated and cultured despite limited educational facilities. The prime minister said […]

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6 d. ago Winter holiday dates for schools in Punjab for current academic year announced – Check details here

Schools across the country will observe their winter holidays from Thursday, December 25, 2025, to Friday, January 9, 2026, according to the official academic calendar. During this break, there will be no classes or academic activities. The school year will resume on Monday, January 12, 2026, with all regular classes starting as scheduled. Students and […]

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7 d. ago Lahore’s toxic smog sparks outrage: Why are private schools ignored in new timing rules?

LAHORE: The disparity in school timing adjustments between public and private institutions in Lahore amid the ongoing hazardous smog situation has raised significant concerns among parents and educators. As of October 28, 2025, Lahore’s Air Quality Index (AQI) stands at 206, categorizing the air quality as “very unhealthy” according to global standards. This level of […]

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8 d. ago Eight children injured as school van catches fire in Karachi

KARACHI: Eight children received serious burn wounds when a school van caught fire in Karachi on Monday morning. The police said that the incident occurred due to overheating of the vehicle’s engine. Soon after receiving the report, Rescue and police teams rushed to the spot and shifted the injured children to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital where […]

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9 d. ago Punjab announces new school timings as smog situation worsens

LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced new school timings starting Monday as smog continues to intensify across the province. Daily sessions will now begin at 8:45am, the government said in a statement. Lahore has remained the world’s most polluted city for the past three days, with air quality dropping to hazardous levels. The thick blanket […]

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1 week ago Lahore Polo Club set to host Lahore Smart City Polo in Pink Cup final

LAHORE: The grand final of the Lahore Smart City Polo in Pink Cup will be played on Sunday (October 26, 2025) at the Lahore Polo Club under the club’s auspices. The day’s festivities will begin with tent pegging, a bikers’ parade, classic car display, a children’s riding show from the club’s riding school, and a […]

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1 week ago Imran Khan’s 2024 jail release halted by rangers clash: Sher Afzal

Member of National Assembly Sher Afzal Marwat claimed that a deal for PTI chief Imran Khan’s release was finalized with the government and establishment. He said the agreement was reached on November 25, 2024, after earlier negotiations in early November. Marwat explained that a four-member committee, including Ali Amin Gandapur, Barrister Gohar, Mohsin Naqvi, and […]

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1 week ago Eight terrorists killed, five injured in Lakki Marwat operation

LAKKI MARWAT – Security forces killed eight terrorists and injured five others during a targeted operation in Lakki Marwat on Friday. The action followed intelligence reports about the presence of militants in the area. Read More: Bannu, Lakki Marwat Operations Kill Dozens of Terrorists According to security sources, the operation was carried out with precision, […]

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1 week ago KP launches inquiry into poor performance of government schools

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Education Department has initiated an inquiry into the poor performance of government schools in the annual 9th and 10th-grade examinations. According to sources, school heads and teachers whose institutions recorded results below 40% will face disciplinary action. The department has summoned principals and staff to appear with complete academic records, while […]

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1 week ago LHC upholds death sentence of man who raped and murdered six

LAHORE – Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court (LHC), Justice Aalia Neelum, on Thursday delivered a powerful ruling in a tragic child abuse case — upholding the death sentence of a man convicted of raping and murdering a six-year-old girl in Narowal. The two-member bench, led by Chief Justice Aalia Neelum and Justice Abhaher […]

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1 week ago Chromebooks to replace textbooks across Future World Schools

Islamabad, October 22, 2025: Future World Schools marked a historic milestone in Pakistan’s educational landscape with the official launch of the BYOND Future Programme, in collaboration with Google for Education and Google Worldwide. The launch ceremony, held at the state-of-the-art Future World School DHA Phase 5 Islamabad Campus, was a vibrant celebration of innovation, technology, […]

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