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Canada eases study permit rules for international students

Canada Eases Study Permit Rules For International Students

MELBOURNE (Kashmir English): In a big boost to international graduate students, Canada has decided to eliminate federal study permit limits for international students in master’s and PhD programs at public universities, effective January 2026. This, according to the Immigration Levels Plan 2026–2028, will have a dual purpose: attracting high-quality research talent on one hand and […]

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President AJK Names Prof. Zakaria Zakir as New VC University of Kotli

  ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): President Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Barrister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry has appointed Professor Dr. Zakaria Zakir as the Vice Chancellor of the University of Kotli, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). The decision to this effect was made following interviews with three shortlisted candidates recommended by the University of Kotli administration. After

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New dates for Punjab matric, intermediate exams announced

PPSC Ends Academic Weightage to Ensure Transparency in Hiring Process

LAHORE (Kashmir English): The Punjab Public Service Commission has announced a major reform by introducing the new PPSC merit policy, in which academic mark weightage will no longer be included in the recruitment process to ensure fairness and complete transparency. Chairman PPSC Lt-Gen (retd) Muhammad Abdul Aziz said that the merit will now be determined

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Korea announces fully funded scholarships for Pakistani students

China announces fully funded scholarships for Pakistani students

BEJIENG (Kashmir English): The Chinese Scholarship Council has announced 75 fully funded scholarships for Pakistani students for the academic year 2026–27 in line with the Government of China’s initiative to strengthen its educational ties with Pakistan. The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan is the nominating agency that will shortlist the eligible candidates for this

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How to apply for HEC LLM and PhD scholarships

China grants 75 fully-funded scholarships for Pakistani students

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Chinese Scholarship Council (CSC) has announced 75 fully-funded scholarships for Pakistani students to study in China during the 2026–27 academic year. These scholarships are part of an educational collaboration between China and Pakistan. The nomination and shortlisting process will be carried out by the Higher Education Commission, Pakistan. The program includes

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BISE Mirpur e-marking result

AJK govt forms Inquiry Committee on BISE Mirpur results issue

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): To address the concerns of students, the Azad Kashmir government has ordered a formal investigation into the BISE Mirpur Intermediate results. The Azad Jammu and Kashmir Education Department has formed a five-member committee to investigate the irregularities in the BISE Mirpur Intermediate results. According to the notification issued by the department stated that

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Five-member probe committee formed for AJK University affairs

University of AJK denies fee hike claims, suspends teaching activities

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (UAJK), Muzaffarabad, has “categorically denied” reports circulating on social media regarding an increase in fees and suspended teaching activities. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the university spokesperson termed the reports regarding a 60% increase in student fees completely “false and baseless”. To ensure the safety

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Firing at UAJK Chella campus protest injures one student

Firing at UAJK Chella campus protest injures one student

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The peaceful protest led by the students of the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir took a deadly turn after some individuals opened direct fire, injuring one student. According to eyewitnesses, during the protest, a person named Raja Mamoon Fahad allegedly opened fire on the students and fled the scene. The incident occurred

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AJK BISE Mirpur Matric class results 2025 announced

Mirpur board announces re-evaluation of E-marking in key subjects

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The struggles of students protesting against the corrupt education system have succeeded as the Mirpur Board of Education has formally announced re-evaluation of the E-marking process in key subjects. According to a notification issued, the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Mirpur, has strongly denied the baseless and untrue

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