Pakistan achieved a groundbreaking milestone at the 2025 International Science Olympiads, securing its first-ever gold medal and a bronze medal in two globally renowned competitions. Abdul Raffay Paracha from Siddique Public School clinched the gold at the 35th International Biology Olympiad (IBO) in the Philippines, held from July 20 to 27, marking a historic first...
The sound of gunfire took the University of Karachi by storm in a splendid demonstration put forward by the Special Security Unit (SSU) of the Sindh Police on 24, 2025, in the Chinese Teachers’ Memorial Auditorium. Karachi University’s Department of Criminology partnered with the Special Security Unit (SSU) of the Sindh Police to deliver an...
Faqir Muhammad Lakho, Chairman of the Board of Intermediate Education Karachi, has been unanimously appointed as the Chairman of the Sindh Boards Committee of Chairmen (SBCC) for a term extending until December 31, 2025. The decision was announced through a notification issued by the Inter-Boards Coordination Commission (IBCC) following a meeting of all Sindh educational...
The University of Karachi has extended the deadline for submitting admission forms for MPhil, PhD, MS, ME, LLM, and MD programs by two days, now set for July 9, 2025, according to Professor Dr. Anila Amber Malik, Director of the Postgraduate Admission Committee. The list of candidates eligible for the admission test will be published...
British scientists have embarked on a new technological journey with a revolutionary project to artificially create human DNA in the laboratory. They have named it the Synthetic Human Genome Project. This five-year program aims to enhance the understanding of the genetic code and pave the way for treatments for future diseases. The project involves experts...
The International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) at the University of Karachi has significantly increased monthly scholarships for its MPhil and PhD students. PhD scholarships will now be Rs 70,000 per month, raised from the previous Rs 50,000, and MPhil scholarships are Rs 30,000 per month, which were previously Rs 20,000. This decision...
The University of Karachi (KU) has officially announced the commencement of admissions for a range of its advanced degree programs, including MPhil, ME, MS, LLM, MS (Surgery), and MD (Medicine). The process of admission was authorized during a meeting presided over by KU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Khalid Mahmood Iraqi, underscoring the university’s drive toward...
The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has officially issued a new syllabus for the upcoming Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT). The modifications aim to encourage critical thinking and simplify the exam structure, along with reducing the totalnumber of questions. The core subjects—English, physics, chemistry, biology, and logical reasoning—remain the same, but the...
The “National Adolescent and Youth Policy Consultation Session” under the Prime Minister’s Youth Development Program convened today at the Chinese Teacher’s Memorial Auditorium, located in the University of Karachi, emphasizing the vital role of young Pakistanis in the nation’s progress. Acting Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Mussarat Jahan Yousuf delivered a compelling address, emphasizing that over 60%...
ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a neurodevelopmental disorder impacting an individual’s ability to perform in different aspects of their life, such as in school, with friends, and even at home. As the name suggests, this disorder involves a lack of attention and hyperactive behavior. In Pakistan, the percentage of kids affected with ADHD...