Education News

KARACHI/ISLAMABAD: Thousands of students across Pakistan are appearing in the medical and dental college admission test today. MDCAT 2026 started at 10:00 am and will continue until 1:00 pm.According to SIBA Testing Services, candidates have three hours to complete the examination. Authorities have arranged strict security and monitoring at...

The 9th class result in Punjab has raised serious questions about the quality of education in Pakistan’s largest province. Thousands of students have failed, but blaming those children alone would be a serious mistake.The results tell a much bigger story.They expose weaknesses that begin long before a student enters...

The Punjab government has decided to take strict action against the heads of government schools that failed to produce a single successful student in recent examinations. The decision follows a review of poor academic performance at several institutions across the province.The School Education Department has now asked officials to...

Education Is Becoming More Expensive for Pakistan’s Gen Z: Can Young People Still Afford a Degree?For generations, Pakistani families have treated education as one of the safest investments in a child's future. Parents save for years, cut household expenses and make personal sacrifices because they believe a university degree...

The Higher Education Commission has announced a major change in the country’s higher education admission system. The new M.Phil. and phd decision will apply to universities across Pakistan from the 2026 academic semester.Under the latest policy, students seeking admission to MS, MPhil, and PhD programs must now pass a...

As the 9th class board exams in Punjab continue across the province, students have received heartfelt best wishes from teachers, parents, and institutions, encouraging them to stay confident and perform at their best.The exams are currently underway, having started on April 17 across all Punjab boards. According to the...

Pakistan has approved a major change in its education system, aiming to improve learning at early stages. The development has sparked interest as the education reform Pakistan plan moves forward. As a result, authorities are focusing on reducing pressure on young students.The federal government has given initial approval to...

ISLAMABAD: Authorities have announced Easter holidays Pakistan for four days. The update has gained attention as both holiday plans and security measures are now clear.According to officials, the Pakistan Consulate in Melbourne will observe holidays from April 3 to April 6, 2026. These dates include Good Friday on April...

Karachi: The Sindh Government has signaled a major update: Sindh holidays are ending across educational institutions. Officials are now preparing to resume regular academic activities across the province.According to the Sindh Education Department, the current break will conclude on March 31. As a result, authorities are moving quickly to...

Islamabad: The 9th class board exams have officially commenced across Punjab from April 17, 2026, with thousands of students appearing in their first annual papers under strict arrangements, according to officials of the Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education.Education authorities confirmed that exams are being conducted in both morning...