The government has announced a major education policy reform, under which teaching experience will now be officially recognized in pay scale placement. According to the new decision, teachers with verified experience will be appointed in appropriate Basic Pay Scales (BPS) instead of being placed at the initial stage, bringing long-awaited relief to thousands of educators. … Read more
The Punjab government has decided to take strict action starting today against educational institutions violating winter holidays across the province. Authorities have made it clear that schools and colleges operating during officially announced winter vacations will face serious legal consequences. According to the Education Department, institutions found open in violation of winter holiday notifications may … Read more
The Education Minister has categorically stated that school and college holidays will not be extended, putting an end to rumors circulating on social media. The clarification came through an official statement shared by Rana Sikandar Hayat, urging students, parents, and teachers to avoid fake news and unverified claims. Over the past few days, speculation regarding … Read more
The Punjab government has officially launched Phase III of the Green Tractor Scheme, aiming to support farmers by providing heavily subsidized tractors to improve agricultural productivity and promote modern farming practices across the province. The initiative, introduced through the Punjab Agriculture Department under the supervision of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, is part of the government’s … Read more
The Punjab government has announced that Class 8 annual board examinations will be conducted in March 2026, marking their return after a four-year gap. The decision aims to restore a standardized assessment system at the middle-school level across the province. Provincial Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat Khan confirmed that the Punjab Education, Curriculum, Training and … Read more
The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) has announced a major overhaul of its examination system, deciding to replace all descriptive written tests with MCQ-based examinations for posts advertised under General Recruitment. According to the official public notice, the decision was taken during the 175th meeting of FPSC and will apply to all posts from BS-16 … Read more
The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) has introduced a new recruitment policy aimed at improving efficiency and reducing repeated job advertisements within the same year. Under the revised policy, if a government department sends a fresh requisition to PPSC for the same posts during the same calendar year, the commission will first prioritize candidates who … Read more
Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has officially introduced its first-ever Matric Science (SSC – Science Group) program, which will be offered starting from the Spring 2026 semester. The initiative marks a major step toward expanding access to science education through Pakistan’s largest distance-learning institution. According to the approved Scheme of Studies, the new Matric Science … Read more
The Punjab Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, following directives from the Punjab Education, Curriculum, Training and Assessment Authority (PECTAA), has announced that only the Class 9 Computer Science textbook will be changed for the academic session 2026–27. According to the official notification, the Apex Committee on Academic Affairs (ACAA) decided to retain all existing … Read more
The Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) has officially announced that it will not conduct the Quality Assurance Test (QAT) for Grade 5 and Grade 8 students during the academic year 2025–26. According to the notification issued by PEF, the decision applies to all partner schools operating under PEF programs. Instead of QAT, student learning outcomes and … Read more