47 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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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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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 Failed suicide attack in North Waziristan kills 5 civilians, militants killed

Security forces stopped a suicide attack at Khadi Post in North Waziristan yesterday. The attack was carried out by the banned group Fitna-ul-Khawarij. Although the attack failed, it tragically killed three women and two children. The forces responded quickly and killed four terrorists involved in the attack. The banned group led by Gul Bahadur claimed […]

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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 Lahore Schools Shut Early Amid Heightened Security; Roads, Motorways Sealed

LAHORE – All public and private schools across Lahore were ordered to shut early on Friday due to the prevailing security situation, according to the District Education Authority. In an urgent directive, the authority instructed school heads to notify parents immediately via phone calls so they could pick up their children safely. The official statement […]

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