Education

LAHORE: Punjab University (PU) Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Ali has formally inaugurated the Centre for Civility and Integrity Development (CCID) at the university. Addressing the ceremony, Prof Dr Muhammad Ali highlighted the pivotal role of universities in social reform and national development. He said that higher education institutions, in collaboration with national and provincial […]

ISLAMABAD: The National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) under Prime Minister Youth Programme, has launched Batch 3 of its nationwide High-Demand Skill Courses, offering youth free 3- to 6-month advanced training opportunities in various fields. The latest batch includes courses across major sectors such as Information Technology, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Livestock, Green Energy, Mining, Banking

Lahore:  Prosecutor General (PG) of Punjab, Syed Farhad Ali Shah, has urged the provincial government to implement a verification system for the credentials of all staff working in educational institutions, in a bid to protect students from potential sex offenders. In a letter to the Provincial Secretary of the Public Prosecution Department, Shah emphasized the

LAHORE: The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) has approved major reforms to its recruitment framework, eliminating the weightage previously given to academic marks and placing greater emphasis on written examinations. The revised system, designed to enhance transparency, fairness, and merit, will come into effect on January 1, 2026. According to the Commission, the decision aims

Lahore: In light of the worsening air quality and persistent smog across Punjab, the School Education Department (SED) has revised the operational hours for all public and private schools in the province. The new schedule, effective immediately, aims to reduce students’ exposure to hazardous air during peak smog hours. According to the official notification, the