The Punjab government has opened admissions for the Maryam Nawaz School and Resource Centre for Autism, Pakistan’s first government-run institution dedicated exclusively to autistic children. The initiative, launched under the direction of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, marks a major step toward expanding inclusive education and specialized support services in the province.

The Capital Development Authority has moved forward with a major healthcare initiative as Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa met senior officials of Aga Khan University in Islamabad to advance plans for a modern teaching and tertiary care hospital in the federal capital. During the meeting, Randhawa reiterated CDA’s full support for the establishment of the Aga Khan University Teaching Hospital,

The Sindh Directorate of Private Institutions has issued an official notification instructing all private schools to refrain from forcing students to wear specific colors, designs, or types of warm clothing and jackets during the winter season. This directive, issued under the guidance of Education Minister Sardar Shah, emphasizes students’ right to comfort and personal choice while attending

The School Education Department has announced plans to introduce a mandatory teacher licensing system in 2026, requiring all government and private school teachers to obtain a professional teaching license. Officials confirmed that a summary for approval will soon be submitted to the Provincial Cabinet, and the new framework will tie the extension of contracts for teachers to the successful

The University of Karachi has announced the start of online admissions for its Evening Program for the academic session 2026. Applications are open for BS programs (first and third year), along with a range of diploma and certificate courses. Prospective students can submit their forms and upload scanned copies of required documents through the university’s online admission portal until November

The University of Health Sciences (UHS) has announced an extension of the online admission deadlines for medical and dental colleges across Punjab. Applicants seeking admission to public sector medical colleges now have until November 30 to submit their forms, while the new deadline for private medical colleges has been set for December 15.

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has issued show-cause notices to 17 leading private schools for allegedly forcing students to buy school-logo notebooks, workbooks, and uniforms at inflated prices. The CCP has directed the schools to submit a written response within 14 days following an inquiry into the matter.

The Board of Intermediate Education Karachi has announced the Intermediate Part-I Commerce (Regular) Annual Examination 2025 results, showing that only 40 percent of students successfully cleared all seven papers. According to Controller of Examinations Zarina Rashid, 26,774 candidates were registered and 25,907 appeared in the exams, with 10,399 students managing to pass all required papers.

Saqib Qayyum has achieved remarkable international recognition for his exceptional performance in ACCA exams, setting a standard for excellence in the professional finance community. He secured an outstanding 98 out of 100 in the ACCA Taxation exam, following his distinction as a world-topper in ACCA Financial Reporting with a score of 97 out of 100. These achievements are complemented by two

The Punjab government has declared winter vacations for all educational institutions from December 23, 2025, to January 11, 2026, with schools scheduled to reopen on January 13, 2026. This directive applies to both public and private schools, and no institution is allowed to change the announced schedule. The measure has been introduced to safeguard students’ health during the severe winter