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Sindh Education Minister Concurs Political Snooping in Department

Minister for Sindh Education and Literacy Department (SELD) Sardar Ali Shah admitted political interference and meddling in the workings of the provincial education department. While addressing the question hour in the Provincial Assembly of Sindh, Shah said provincial lawmakers and

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Education Publisher Pearson Plans To Subside Print Textbooks

The world’s largest education publisher Pearson has decided to subiside print texbooks by converting their learning resources into “digital-first”.  Pearson in their official statement said students will only be able to rent out physical textbooks that will be updated less

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Education System In Shambles In Merged Areas Of KP

The elementary and secondary education department first monitoring report regarding the state of education in the merged tribal districts sketches a bleak picture of student attendance and facilities available at educational institutes.

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Mufti Muneeb And Chairman HEC Discuss Equivalence Of Deeni Asnaad

A delegation comprising representatives of different boards of deeni madaris, led by Tanzeemul Madaris Ahle Sunnat President Mufti Muneeb-ur-Rahman, called on Higher Education Commission Chairman Dr Tariq Banuri, at the HEC Secretariat on Tuesday. Other delegates included Maulana Haneef Jallandhry,

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KU Alma Mater Install Solar Power System At Applied Chemistry

The University of Karachi Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Khalid Mahmood Iraqi and the University of Karachi (Alumni Association Washington DC, Baltimore Chapter) Board of Trustees Chairman, on Thursday jointly inaugurated the solar power project at the Department of Applied Chemistry, KU.

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Warsi Calls For Acknowledgement Of Irish Nun’s Educational Services

Former cabinet minister Baroness Sayeeda Warsi has proposed the government of Pakistan to offer honorary Pakistani citizen to Irish Nun Sr Berchmans in recognition of her life-long services in the field of education, along with promoting interreligious ties in Pakistan.

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International Student Safety Loopholes In Australia Pretty Alarming

Australia prides itself as a safe travel destination, however, the latest series of robberies and physical attacks targeting international students in Melbourne is alarming. Moreover, the Australian media believes that international students are treated as “cash cows”, raising serious concerns

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Hitachi Young Leaders Initiative 2019 Kicks-Off In Singapore

Hitachi Asia Ltd. officially unveiled the 15th edition of Hitachi Young Leaders Initiative (HYLI 2019) with a focus on fostering a sustainable future and inspiring digital ambitions in youngsters. Minister for Communications and Information S Iswaran, graced the opening ceremony

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Pakistan’s Dismal Performance In Education Raises Questions

One in four children in Pakistan will not complete their primary education by the deadline of 2030, says a report by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organ­isation (UNESCO). The country will only be half-way to the target of 12

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NTU Steals Top Spot In The QS Young University Rankings 2019

Nanyang Technological University (NTU) has been ranked as the world’s best young university by QS, for the sixth straight year. In this year’s Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Top 50 Under 50 league rankings – for universities that are 50 years old