Pakistan’s constitution guarantees free education for children ages 5 and 16. Unfortunately, we are way behind in ensuring this fundamental right. To further worsen the situation, the Punjab Textbook Board has declared that it won’t provide free textbooks to 2.5 million students anymore. This decision was made because the Punjab government hasn’t paid the board’s outstanding dues of Rs. 10 …
Pakistan has no talent shortage, but the lack of resources kills many bright futures, especially for females. The recently announced Scotland Pakistan Scholarships for Young Women and Girls is an effort to remedy the situation. The British Council has introduced the Scotland Pakistan Scholarships for Young Women and Girls. These scholarships, supported by the Scottish Government, are an effort to …
Learning the English language opens doors to many opportunities. So, The Government College University (GCU) Hyderabad initiated an excellent opportunity for youth from economically disadvantaged families by offering a two-year English Access Micro Scholarship Program. What is The English Access Microscholarship Program? The English Access Microscholarship Program is an initiative of the US government’s Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs. …
This week’s A & AS level results were a rude awakening for the students. The historically low grades crushed many students and pushed them to stage protests. Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) has decided to arrange a re-sit examination in October 2023. Exams on May 9th and 12th were canceled because of political tensions, which resulted in surprising grades. Students …
After months of labor and pouring sweat, the judgment day for Cambridge A levels students is here! The Cambridge International AS- and A-level results have been declared, encompassing over 237,000 students from 135 nations, Pakistan included. This year’s grades are disappointing for many students who had their papers canceled due to the unrest in the city. Over 45,000 students in …
The Corona pandemic was one of the worst times in recent history, but some good did come out. Online education and working from home became mainstream. And now, HEC and Coursera Bring World-Class Education to Pakistani Students. The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has joined forces with Coursera to provide students with free licenses to online courses. The opportunity is available …
Shehzad Roy, the singer, and philanthropist, has introduced a comprehensive career opportunity through his NGO, Durbeen. This initiative offers female intermediate students in Karachi a clear pathway to a govt teacher career. Not Just a Teacher but a Government Teacher! The B.Ed. degree is awarded by the Government Elementary College of Education (GECE). The employment opportunity provided by GECE can …