10 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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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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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 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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2 w. ago What’s inside your skin whitening cream? CCP cracks down on mercury

Pakistan’s growing obsession with fair skin has fueled a dangerous market for skin whitening creams, many of which have been found to contain harmful levels of mercury. The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has launched an inquiry into companies suspected of using mercury in their products, a substance banned in many countries due to its […]

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2 w. ago School holiday schedule for Fall/Autumn updated – Check details here

As per the directives of the Punjab government, the annual Fall/Autumn school break will remain cancelled this year. All public and private schools have been ordered to remain open during this time. The decision was announced in August of this year that there would be no Fall/Autumn break for schools across the province. The decision […]

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2 w. ago KP government to outsource public schools for better education standards

PESHAWAR – The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has announced plans to outsource public schools in multiple phases, aiming to enhance the quality of education while reducing operational costs. The initiative seeks to introduce efficient management practices and improve learning outcomes across the province’s struggling public education system. Officials said the decision reflects the government’s commitment […]

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2 w. ago New winter school timings in Punjab from October 16 announced

LAHORE – The Punjab government has officially announced the new winter school timings for all public and private schools across

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3 w. ago Over 50 students, staff injured as swarm of honeybees attack school

Panic gripped Government Girls Elementary School, Circular Road, Mian Channu, when a swarm of honeybees suddenly attacked students and staff members on Tuesday, injuring more than 50 individuals. According to initial reports, the incident occurred during school hours when a beehive near the school premises became disturbed, causing the bees to swarm into classrooms and […]

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