Canada’s approval rate for new international student permits has hit a ten-year low, dipping even below figures recorded during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. A new report by ApplyBoard attributes this sharp decline to the federal government’s stringent cap
In today’s increasingly interconnected world, the ability to navigate different cultures, communicate across borders, and adapt to diverse work environments is more valuable than ever. Employers are not only seeking technical expertise but also global awareness, flexibility, and intercultural competence.
In a landmark ruling, the Federal Ombudsman for Protection Against Harassment (FOSPAH) has found Dr Zabta Khan Shinwari, Vice Chancellor of the Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology (FUUAST), guilty of workplace harassment for making gender-stereotypical and demeaning
A sudden policy change by the Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC) has upended the careers of thousands of foreign medical graduates, sparking widespread protests and urgent appeals to the government for relief. At the heart of the turmoil is
The University of Management and Technology (UMT) in Lahore hosted an elegant ceremony to launch the latest publication by UMT Press, “Time: Scientific, Western and Islamic Concepts,” authored by the late Dr Hasan Sohaib Murad — an eminent educationist, visionary,
In a major stride toward digital inclusion, the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) is preparing to introduce a dedicated mobile application for the online registration of its Waseela-e-Taleem (WeT) initiative, also known as Benazir Taleemi Wazaif, starting in 2025. The
Punjab’s educational boards are introducing a new results access system that will allow parents to directly view their children’s academic performance. Starting from the 2026 academic year, parents will be able to check exam results using their own CNIC numbers,
Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz has launched the next phase of her flagship initiative, the “Maryam Nawaz ka Hunarmand Jawan” Program, designed to equip youth with advanced digital skills and foster self-reliance across the province. Under this phase, free
Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat has announced new winter timings for schools across the province, adjusting schedules to protect students from the harsh morning cold. In a post shared on his official Facebook page, the minister stated that schools
The University of Peshawar (UoP) has announced the closure of nine academic departments ahead of the Fall 2025 semester after admission numbers for their Bachelor of Studies (BS) programmes fell drastically below the required minimum. According to an official notification