Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) students of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore will receive Honhaar scholarships and laptops, Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat announced during the DVM 2026 annual lunch held at the university’s City Campus. The announcement was welcomed by students and faculty as a major step toward supporting … Read more
The Punjab government has extended winter school holidays 2026 until January 19, Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat announced, citing extreme cold weather across the province. The decision applies to all schools and educational institutions in Punjab and aims to safeguard students’ health, particularly young children, during harsh winter conditions. Schools were originally scheduled to reopen … Read more
Students across Punjab have received major relief as the Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI) Colleges announced flexibility in college uniforms due to severe cold weather. The decision has been taken to safeguard students’ health and ensure comfort during the ongoing winter spell. According to the official notification, students are now allowed to wear sweaters, coats, … Read more
More than 80 percent of participants voted in favour of extending Punjab’s winter holidays by one week, according to the results of an online poll conducted by Provincial Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat. The poll was launched after concerns were raised by parents and teachers due to intensifying cold weather across the province. According to … Read more
Schools and colleges across Punjab will reopen on January 12 as scheduled, confirmed Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat, dismissing rumors about any further extension in winter holidays. The announcement brings clarity for students, parents, and teachers who were awaiting an official decision. The education minister stated that there is no proposal under consideration to extend … Read more
The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) has fully implemented merit-based recruitment after the year 1937, according to its Annual Report 2025, released in January 2026. The report highlights major reforms introduced to ensure transparency, fairness, and efficiency in government hiring across Punjab. According to the report, PPSC conducted recruitments strictly under merit principles during 2025, … Read more
HRMS Online Leave Apply 2026 is the official digital platform introduced by the School Education Department (SED), Government of Punjab, Pakistan, to facilitate teachers and school employees in applying for leave online. The portal, available at www.sedhr.punjab.gov.pk, enables employees to submit leave requests, track approval status, and manage leave records efficiently without paperwork. With the HRMS … Read more
All private schools and colleges in Karachi will remain closed on Friday, January 9, 2026, following a strike announced by the Grand Alliance of Private Schools Associations (GAPSAS). The shutdown is being observed to protest recent raids conducted by the Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) at private educational institutions. The closure will affect millions of students across … Read more
The Punjab Education Curriculum, Training and Assessment Authority (PECTAA) has issued official instructions for the verification of clusters, examination centers, and school mapping for the Grade 8 annual examinations 2026 across Punjab. The directive aims to ensure smooth exam conduct, better logistics, and standardized assessment procedures before the start of the examinations. According to the … Read more
The Sindh High Court has imposed a ban on the appointment of faculty members to non-teaching administrative positions in universities across Sindh. The decision, reported by 24NewsHD, directs all public sector universities to immediately discontinue the practice of assigning academic staff additional administrative charges, including look-after and OPS appointments. Under the court’s orders, no PhD … Read more