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NUML Accepts Students’ Demand for Online Exams

ISLAMABAD: The National University of Modern Languages (NUML), after much deliberation and students’ protest that lasted for a few days, has now accepted the demands to conduct the exams online. The Examination Branch of NUML has issued a notification that

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Federal Govt Stresses Upon Implementation of Single National Curriculum  

ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Federal Education has issued a letter to all provincial/area textbook boards regarding implementation of Single National Curriculum (SNC) Textbook Policy today. According to the Policy, private publishers are allowed to develop these textbooks aligned with SLOs prescribed

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Shafqat Mehmood Takes Notice of Student Protest Against On-Campus Exams

ISLAMABAD: Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood took notice of the students protesting nationwide against on-campus exams and demanding online papers. The education minister instructed the Higher Education Commission HEC to consult with the vice-chancellors of universities on the matter. In

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LUMS Begins On-campus Classes After Students’ Protest

LAHORE: The Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) University has announced to open its campus from February 1 as per the Higher Education Commission (HEC) guidelines after the students staged a peaceful protest in front of campus against online classes.

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Moot On Future of Higher Education Kicks Off Today

As COVID-19 has transformed the entire world systems, the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan and the British Council, Pakistan will hold a three-day virtual conference from December 15-17 to discuss the future of the higher education sector in the post-pandemic

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PU syndicate recommends Rs 9.39 billion budget

The University of Punjab (PU) syndicate meeting, presided over by Vice-Chancellor Prof Niaz Ahmed on Wednesday, recommends a Rs 9.39 billion budget for the approval of the Senate for the year 2020-21. Despite facing serious financial pressure amid COVID 19,

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126 Pakistani Students Win Erasmus Mundus Scholarship

The number of Pakistani students selected for the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD) scholarship to study in Europe has gone up almost three-fold in the last three years, from 46 in 2017, to 126 for the academic year 2020-21,

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Commission Denounces Cut in Higher Education Budget 

The two-day 36th Meeting of the Commission, the governing body of the Higher Education Commission (HEC), concluded on Saturday. Chairman Tariq Banuri chaired the meeting, which was conducted online. The Commission unanimously deplored the sudden cut in the higher education

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Universities In Punjab To Attract International Students : Raja Yasir

Punjab Minister for Higher Education Raja Yasir Hummayun Sarfraz has said that the universities in Punjab will attract international students and teachers and give them facilities as per international standards.

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Rising Fees & Falling Standards, LUMS Fee Hike

LUMS landed in hot waters once again earlier this month for an alleged 41% fee hike during a time of utter distress in the country and worldwide, as the global population finds itself battling an unforeseen foe in the form