ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): This week, Pakistan will experience three days of continuous holidays, which provide its people three days of extra time off because Labour Day falls on a weekend, creating a three-day holiday that extends throughout the nation. The official public holiday schedule states that Labour Day will be celebrated on May 1, which […]
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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Higher Education Commission (HEC) is set to roll out a blockchain-powered digital attestation system, enabling individuals to get their degrees verified online and without visiting offices or submitting physical documents. According to HEC officials, the commission would introduce a blockchain-based platform through which applicants could submit requests online and track
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BEJIENG (Kashmir English): China has introduced complete scholarship programs that will support international students who want to study for undergraduate degrees in 2026. The top universities and government organizations provide these opportunities, which enable students to receive funding for essential costs that include tuition fees and accommodation, and in some instances, monthly living expenses. The
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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Higher Education Commission (HEC) under a strict policy regarding the establishment of new universities and sub-campuses at the tehsil level, has announced that no new institution could be established without its prior permission. The commission has issued a letter to the vice-chancellors and heads of all universities, making it clear
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MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) cabinet has approved the Education Package 2026, which includes a budget allocation of Rs 2.45 billion for schools and Rs 766.5 million for higher education. Addressing the press conference along with ministers Dewan Ali Khan Chughtai and Malik Zafar, Most Senior Minister Mian Abdul Waheed Advocate appreciated
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LAHORE (Kashmir English): Private school owners in Punjab have urged the government to reinstate physical classes on Fridays, calling for an end to the mandatory weekly shift to online learning. The current policy exists for student academic advancement, but it has become a detrimental force that hinders their educational development. The demand was raised during
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LONDON (Kashmir English): The UK government is set to tighten rules on smartphone use in English schools by turning existing guidance into a legal requirement, which aims to reduce student distractions while enhancing classroom order. Education Minister Baroness Jacqui Smith told the House of Lords that an amendment will be introduced to the Children’s Wellbeing
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LAHORE (Kashmir English): The Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, established a large Livestock Internship Program which targets youth from Punjab. This initiative, worth Rs. 60 crore, intends to bolster the veterinary capabilities of the province. The government will provide structured training to 1,000 veterinary graduates and para-veterinary professionals. The Punjab livestock internship 2026 program
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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The educational institutions in Rawalpindi and Islamabad have shifted classes online as part of the security arrangements in view of the arrival of foreign delegations in the federal capital for peace talks. International Islamic University Islamabad will conduct online classes from April 20 to 24, while Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid
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ALBERTA, Canada (Kashmir English): A university in Canada has set a Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people dressed as dinosaurs on the occasion of its 60th anniversary. The University of Calgary in Alberta, whose sports teams are known as the Dinos, celebrated the event outside the Taylor Family Digital Library, featuring
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