Govt Bans Teachers from Private Tutoring During Hours

Govt Bans Teachers from Private Tutoring During Hours

The School Education Department has prohibited government teachers from teaching at private schools or coaching centres during official duty hours. A notification confirming the decision has been issued, and authorities have warned that any violation will lead to disciplinary measures. Officials said the step was taken after reports indicated that a large number of public…

Punjab to Crack Down on Absentee Teachers Running Academies

Punjab to Crack Down on Absentee Teachers Running Academies

The Punjab School Education Department has moved to tighten oversight of its teaching staff after reports surfaced that some government schoolteachers were skipping duty to work in private academies. Officials said a formal notice has been issued to school heads, directing them to keep strict checks on attendance and staff movement. Some teachers, they added,…

BIEK Declares HSSC Science Results: 55% Pass
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BIEK Declares HSSC Science Results: 55% Pass

The Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) released the results for the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) Part-II Science General Group, showing a difficult year for many students as nearly half failed to clear the exams. Officials said that out of 16,549 candidates, only 9,199 were able to pass all papers, bringing the overall success…

World Bank Approves $47.9m for Punjab Education Reform
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World Bank Approves $47.9m for Punjab Education Reform

The World Bank has approved a $47.9 million grant to improve access to primary education in Punjab, aiming to address gaps in enrolment, teacher training and early learning facilities. The project will focus on children at pre-primary and primary levels, including those with disabilities, and is expected to benefit nearly four million students. According to…

Heatwave Forces School Holiday Extension

Heatwave Forces School Holiday Extension

The Punjab government has extended summer vacations for both public and private schools, citing concerns over the severe heatwave affecting the region. According to the School Education Department, students across the province will now return to classrooms on 1st September. The decision comes in response to rising temperatures and growing concerns about students’ health and…

Sindh Revamps MDCAT Exam Process

Sindh Revamps MDCAT Exam Process

The Sindh government has decided to assign the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Sukkur the responsibility of conducting the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) for the upcoming academic year. The decision was finalised during a cabinet meeting led by Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, amid concerns about irregularities in last year’s exams….

Watch: Spelling Fail by Government Teacher Triggers Backlash in India

Watch: Spelling Fail by Government Teacher Triggers Backlash in India

A government school teacher in Chhattisgarh state in India has become the focus of social media attention after a video surfaced showing him struggling to spell basic English words. The incident has raised fresh concerns about the quality of education in public schools. The viral video shows the English teacher being asked to write the…

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