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HEC Launched Training Program for Teachers Teachers now have the opportunity to apply for professional development through the work of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and USAID. Using advanced teaching practices the program hopes to give additional training to teachers who...

... It is important for any successful society to stand up for what is wrong and make their voices heard. If we want to live in a country that cares about each other, that is moral and that is educated,...

On the weekend I gave a visit to Al-Hamra Art Council to attend ‘Lahore Literary Festival’ abbreviated as LLF. Seldom could be seen ladies in eastern dresses because most of them were in ultra-western fashions wearing tight jeans and...

... Pakistan Education Atlas - 5th Edition 5th Edition Released of Pakistan Education Atlas A new edition, the 5th edition, of the Pakistan Education Atlas has been released. This was a joint effort between the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training...

There is good news on the education front according to Governor Punjab and Chancellor Rajwana. Chancellor Rajwana spoke about the actions the government is taking to make sure that education is a priority. Some of the things they have...

The Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training announced that all educational institutions in Pakistan would be closed until the end of May this year.  Nelson Mandela noted that “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change...

Pakistan to get universal connectivity by 2018 While chairing the 47th Board of Directors Meeting of the Universal Support Fund, on Thursday, the Minister for Information Technology and Telecom, Anusha Rahman, announced the government’s commitment to achieving all its technology...

Dr Nizamud Din, the head of the Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC), has used his address to the 4th International Conference on Education and Research to emphasize the importance of teacher training in delivering high-quality education. Dr Din also...

Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has called for a feasibility study into the establishment of a National Skills University in Islamabad. The Prime Minister has tasked the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training with exploring the establishment of...

Microsoft sees a clear future in Pakistan, having recently launched a competition to find the best young IT talent in the country. The ‘Learn for Success’ competition is targeted to students over 18 years of age, combining fun learning activities...