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Punjab Stops Cash Salary Payments to Teachers in Privatized Schools

Punjab Ends Cash Salary Payments for Teachers in Privatized Schools

The Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) has banned cash salary payments for teachers in privatized schools. All salaries will now be paid online or through bank accounts, as reported by 24NewsHD TV. A recent PEF notification confirmed this change, emphasizing that salary records will be tracked via the Teachers’ Information System for better transparency. Schools failing […]

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NUST Launches Pioneering Chip Design Program for Students

In a significant move to bolster Pakistan’s technological capabilities, the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) has partnered with the Ministry of Federal Education to introduce an innovative chip design training program. This initiative marks a crucial step towards developing homegrown expertise in a field that is fundamental to global technological advancement. See more:

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Three Consecutive School Holidays Announced

LAHORE – Students in Lahore’s schools and other educational institutions are set to enjoy a three-day break, starting from August 24. A recent notification by the authorities announced a local holiday in the Lahore district on August 26 (Monday) to observe the annual Urs of Saint Ali Hajveri, also known as Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhsh.

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Applications Now Open for the 2025 Fulbright Scholar Program

The United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) has officially opened applications for the prestigious 2025 Fulbright Scholar Program. This program aims to select around 15 scholars for the upcoming academic year. Of these, 13 positions are designated for faculty members and early-career researchers with 2-7 years of experience, while the remaining two positions are

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BISE Lahore Class 9th Results 2024 Final Date Announced

The long-awaited moment for thousands of students is finally here! The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Lahore has officially announced the final date for the Class 9th results for the year 2024. The results will be released on August 9, 2024, marking a significant day for both Science and General Group students who

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Punjab Wants to Change How It Hires New Teachers

The Punjab Higher Education Department has a new idea for hiring teachers in colleges and universities. They want to stop using the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) to hire full-time teachers. Instead, they want to hire more visiting teachers. Visiting teachers are different from full-time teachers. They work on short-term contracts and cost less money.

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