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Cambridge to include mocks, assignments, prior grades as evidence in grading CIEs

The Cambridge Assessment on Thursday explained some of the additional guidelines pertaining to what will be included in the evidence it seeks to grade the May/June 2020 examinations as part of its goal that candidates…

April 2, 2020
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Coronavirus: Govt postpones all examinations till June 1

The federal government on Wednesday postponed all examinations including those of boards and the Cambridge system till June 1 due to the situation emerged after coronavirus.

March 18, 2020
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa govt decides to close all educational institutions

Coronavirus: KP govt decides to close all educational institutions

Amid rising cases of a novel coronavirus, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to close all the public and private educational institutes across the province to combat the spread of COVID-19.

March 13, 2020
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Exams to be held as per schedule in Sindh: Sindh Minister

Exams in Sindh would be held as per schedule, the provincial information minister, Nasir Hussain Shah, said.

March 10, 2020
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Minister for Human Rights Shireen Mazari

Bill banning corporal punishment approved by cabinet, to be tabled NA: Shireen Mazari

Minister for Human Rights on Thursday said a bill banning corporal punishment in schools across the country had been approved by the federal cabinet and would be tabled before the National Assembly soon.

March 5, 2020
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Allama Iqbal Open University to switch digital automaton system by next semester(2020)

Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) will completely switch over to digital automaton system by next semester (Autumn 2020) in order to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of its working at various levels.

March 4, 2020
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Coronavirus: Sindh govt announces closure of all public libraries

The Sindh government on Tuesday announced the closure of all public libraries across the province to avoid the spread of coronavirus.

March 3, 2020
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Prime Minister Imran Khan to give away Ehsaas Undergraduate Scholarships

Empowering and uplifting our youth will ultimately benefit Pakistan: PM Imran

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday said that Pakistan's biggest asset is the country's youth, adding that we will only be able to reap the benefits of this by empowering and uplifting them.

March 2, 2020
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Uniform curriculum policy till matriculation to be implemented from next year: Minister Fawad

Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry on Sunday said that the year 2021 would witness an implementation of uniform syllabus policy across the country till matriculation.

March 1, 2020
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Public and Private Educational institutions will reopen in Sindh from Monday

All the public and private educational institutions in Sindh will remain closed till 1st of March as part of the preventive measures against any possible spread of the deadly coronavirus.

February 28, 2020
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Free education to martyred policemen's children in KP

In an encouraging development, Mardan police department has signed an agreement with Concept Schools Systems, with the latter agreeing to impart free education to children of martyrs.

February 18, 2020
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HEC opposes restoration of student unions in educational institutions

The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan has opposed the restoration of student unions in educational institutions despite demands from students themselves as well as a resolution passed by the Senate.

January 27, 2020
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Govt starting Madrassah registration process soon: Shafqat Mehmood

Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood says the government will soon start the registration process of seminaries to ensure equal educational opportunities to the students studying there through bringing reforms.

December 30, 2019
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HEC Extends Application Date for 50,000 Scholarships Under Program

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has extended the last date for submission of applications under the Prime Minister’s Undergraduate Scholarship Programme to December 24, 2019.

December 18, 2019
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