Education

OxfordAQA conducted its series of impactful ‘Continuous Professional Development’ (CPD) training sessions across Pakistan’s major educational hubs, Lahore, and Islamabad; reinforcing its commitment to empowering teachers with world-class teaching methodologies. Led by Jamie Kirkaldy, Head of Teaching and Learning Support at OxfordAQA, the sessions brought together teachers to explore practical…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif laid the foundation stone of Daanish School in Hari Gehl area of district Bagh, Azad Jammu and Kashmir today. Addressing the ceremony, he said this school will be completed by 23rd March next year to provide international standard and free education to deserving students. The…

The opening ceremony of the Pakistan Agricultural Thousand Talents Program training project was held at Huazhong Agricultural University in Wuhan, Hubei province of China. 54 Pakistani trainees are participating in the course. Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of National Food Security Shafqat Abbas on this occasion said that the seed…

The Senate was informed today that there is a transparent quota system for foreign scholarships for students belonging to all the provinces.   Responding to a question during the Question Hour, Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhary said only a few number of students are unable to avail scholarships that…

Over two dozen scholars from the Aga Khan University (AKU) have been named among the World’s Top 2% Scientists List for 2024 by Stanford University. The list includes faculty members and alumni from Pakistan whose research continues to shape health, education and other critical sectors in the developing world. The annual…

Award recognizes highest achieving students in International GCSE, AS, and A-levels. This year saw an 18% increase in award winners overall, and new countries featuring included Pakistan, Spain, and Japan. Key participating schools in Pakistan included Beaconhouse Group and Nexus The School. Standout growth in subjects like Maths and English…

The Aga Khan University’s Brain and Mind Institute (BMI) has concluded its three-day Global Conference on Brain and Mental Health, held from November 3–5 at AKU’s Stadium Road campus in Karachi. Themed “Building Thriving Communities: Promoting Brain and Mental Health,” the conference brought together leading researchers, clinicians, policymakers and community…

Punjab Cabinet has approved recruitment of School Teacher Interns in government schools across the province.  The approval was granted during a cabinet meeting in Lahore today under the chair of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. The cabinet also approved the Punjab Protection of Ownership of Immovable Property Ordinance 2025 and…

Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, has said that the country’s youth is its most valuable strategic asset; therefore, equipping them with digital skills and tools is of utmost importance. He stated this while addressing the closing ceremony of “Pakistan’s Biggest AI Showdown — 3rd International…

The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) and the Iqbal Executive Development Centre (IEDC), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), organized the closing ceremony of the 4-month professional diploma in public procurement and contract management at NUST.The diploma program, jointly designed and delivered by PPRA and NUST, has significantly contributed…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has performed groundbreaking of Daanish School in Chitral. Addressing the ceremony, he said the state-of-the-art school, equipped with modern facilities such as digital libraries, smart boards, and playgrounds, will provide free boarding and lodging to deserving students from the region. The Prime Minister emphasized that the…

Synapse Pakistan Neuroscience Institute announced the return of Unplugged 2025, Pakistan’s only youth-led concert for mental health awareness, taking place on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Aga Khan University (AKU).Organized by Synapse Pakistan Neuroscience Institute and hosted by the Aga Khan University – Brain & Mind Institute (AKU-BMI) in collaboration…

LAHORE, Oct 26, 2025: As the much-trumpeted Lahore Science Mela (LSM) 2025 came to a close on a high note, Dr. Rashid Mahmood, Spokesperson of Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) has urged that such successful events need to be launched in other major cities of the country especially the capital.…

In Punjab, one hundred and eighty thousand youth have been trained in various skills under Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s Hunarmand Program in a record time. This was revealed during a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif in Lahore. During the meeting, Chief Minister directed a new industrial…

The Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), in collaboration with the National Productivity Organization (NPO), successfully conducted a two-day capacity-building workshop, “Fostering Innovation Capabilities (ISO 56000 Innovation Management System and Standards),” at the PEC Headquarters, Islamabad. Facilitated by renowned international experts Dr. Eva Diedrichs and Mr. Claus Diedrichs, the program introduced global…

Oxford University Press Pakistan (OUPP) hosted the School Leaders’ Conference in Islamabad, bringing together educators, policymakers, and academic experts from across the region. As the capital and a center of governance, diplomacy, and policymaking, Islamabad offered an ideal setting for impactful discussions on advancing teaching, learning, and assessment, developing collaboration…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced free education and therapy for underprivileged children at Maryam Nawaz Autism School in Lahore. She made the announcement while chairing a meeting in Lahore on Friday. The Chief Minister directed concerned authorities to hire world-renowned autism experts for the autism school. The…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minster Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to support the teachers’ community. In their separate messages on the occasion of World Teachers’ Day today, they paid rich tribute to the teachers for their valuable services in nation building. In his message, the…

OxfordAQA, a fastest growing international exam board of UK, has unveiled three essential subject offerings: International GCSE Islamiyat, International GCSE Pakistan Studies, and International GCSE Urdu through OxfordAQA. This development marks a notable step forward in delivering relevant and contemporary educational content for Pakistani students pursuing International GCSE qualifications. OxfordAQA…

PMAS-AAUR is committed to offering state-of-the-art facilities. Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Qamar-uz-Zaman Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR) organized Orientation Session at Sub-Campus Attock to warmly welcome newly admitted students and to familiarize them with university rules and regulations, academic programs, campus resources and student support services…

Minister for Education and Professional Training Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui has urged students to move forward with greater hard work, dedication and vision to achieve educational excellence at par with global standards. He said this while addressing the High Achievers Award Ceremony in Islamabad today. Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui congratulated…