The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council has directed all medical and dental institutions across the country to implement structured mental health screening protocols in response to a growing number of suicide cases among students. The move reflects increasing concern over psychological distress in academically demanding environments. According to officials, the screening will be conducted at...
The Government of Punjab has announced a major savings drive, cutting Rs35 billion from the health and education sectors to meet financial targets linked to International Monetary Fund (IMF) commitments. The decision includes surrendering unspent funds for the current fiscal year and eliminating nearly 150,000 vacant government positions. Officials say the measures are aimed at...
The Sindh government has made it mandatory for candidates to pass a teaching licence examination to be eligible for recruitment as schoolteachers, marking a significant step toward improving education standards in the province. During its board meeting, chaired by Education Minister Syed Sardar Ali Shah, the Sindh Teachers Education Development Authority (STEDA) made a decision....
In a unique gesture to mark International Children’s Day, Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat handed over his official responsibilities to a student for an entire day. The symbolic move aimed to highlight children’s rights, promote youth empowerment, and encourage students to imagine themselves as future leaders. The selected student, invited to the minister’s office,...
On Friday morning, October 10, 2025, a devastating incident unfolded at the University of Karachi (KU), where a young student lost her life in an accident involving a campus point bus. Anika Saeed, a dedicated student in the Department of Social Work tragically died after a KU point bus reversed and struck her near the...
Sindh Education Minister Syed Sardar Ali Shah actively pushes forward a transformative initiative to integrate Cambridge O and A Level programs into public schools across the province. Specifically, the plan targets at least one school per district to deliver these internationally recognized courses, aiming to democratize access to high-quality education for underprivileged students. Moreover, this...
The Deputy Commissioner of Sialkot has issued a critical order to close all public and private educational institutions, including schools, colleges, and universities, from the 1st to the 5th of September 2025. This decision follows severe flooding and waterlogging caused by torrential rains and the rising high level of the Chenab River. The order comes...
On August 28, 2025, the National Incubation Center (NIC) Karachi, a premier hub for technological innovation, hosted an exclusive event to mark the launch of its 14th Cohort. Hosted at its facility within NED University of Engineering and Technology, the gathering welcomes media representatives, accomplished alumni, and key figures from Pakistan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem to celebrate...
The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) has released the results of the Central Superior Services (CSS) 2025 written examination, revealing a strikingly low pass rate of just 2.77%. Out of 18,139 applicants, only 354 candidates cleared the highly competitive exam, underscoring its rigorous standards. Consequently, successful candidates now await the next stages of medical tests,...
The National Incubation Center (NIC) Karachi, Pakistan’s largest and most influential tech incubator, is gearing up to welcome its highly anticipated Cohort 14. Powered by the Ministry of IT and Telecom (MoIT&T), Ignite, YB Group, LMKT, and in partnership with Orbit Startups, this program invites the country’s most ambitious founders. Aspiring entrepreneurs with innovative ideas...