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AJK schools to remain open five days a week, notification issued

Private schools likely to end Friday online classes

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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UK set to ban smartphones in schools

Education, World / Areeba

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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Online applications begin for CM Climate Internship Program

Earn Rs. 60,000 monthly from new internship program for youth

Education / Areeba

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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Rawalpindi, Islamabad universities shift classes online, postpone exams

Education, Must Read / Tahir Chaudhary

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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Canadian university celebrates anniversary with record 682 ‘dinosaurs’ in attendance

Education, Entertainment, Must Read / Tahir Chaudhary

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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Rs106 million corruption exposed in Peshawar education project

Education, Pakistan / Areeba

PESHAWAR (Kashmir English): A major corruption scandal has emerged in Peshawar because a project, which the World Bank supported to enhance basic facilities and educational standards, has come under deep investigation. The Planning and Development Department has finished its project investigation, according to official sources who report that a complete investigation report has been delivered.

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Lahore Board 9th Result 2026: Check how many students passed this year

Strict orders issued to protect privacy of female students during exams

Education / Areeba

LAHORE (Kashmir English): The chairman of the Matric Board, Ghulam Hussain, established new regulations for examination centers during the current ninth and tenth grade examinations to create a dignified and safe space for female students. The testing instructions state that no cheating incidents have been documented in examination centers designated for female students. The authorities

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China students rent AI smart glasses for exam assistance

Education, Technology / Tahir Chaudhary

BEIJING (Kashmir English): University students in China are reportedly renting AI smart glasses to assist in cheating during difficult exams. The devices are reportedly being hired at a daily charges of between 40 and 60 yuan, approximately 6 to 9 US dollars. Although smart glasses have been available in the country markets for some

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PMDC announces new MDCAT criteria to fill vacant seats

Education, Pakistan / Areeba

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has approved a one-time reduction of up to 3% in MDCAT passing marks to fill vacant MBBS and BDS seats for the 2025–26 academic session. Universities must first admit applicants from the existing merit-based pool according to the new admission standards. If seats remain unfilled, institutions

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