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Rs106 million corruption exposed in Peshawar education project

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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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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VC Women University Bagh calls on AJK PM Rathore

Education, Kashmir / Tahir Chaudhary

BAGH, AJK (Kashmir English): Professor Dr. Aneela Kamal, Vice Chancellor of Women University Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Bagh, met with Prime Minister Azad Kashmir, Faisal Mumtaz Rathore. She provided the Prime Minister with a detailed briefing on the ongoing projects of Women University Bagh under the Azad Government and the Federal Government, and discussed

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Islamabad schools to get three weekly holidays

Education / Areeba

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The federal government has announced a four-day workweek for all Private Educational Institutions (PEIs) operating within the Islamabad Capital Territory, observing three weekly holidays from Friday to Sunday. According to an official notification issued by the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training through the Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Authority (ICT-PEIRA), the

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Textbook prices soar in Azad Kashmir, parents under pressure

Education, Kashmir / Areeba

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The new academic year has started now in Azad Kashmir, which has created financial difficulties for parents because of increased costs that accompany textbook price hikes. Parents have serious concerns about the price increases, which they consider to be “unprecedented” according to their statements. Private schools direct families to buy books from designated

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AJK govt vows to upgrade schools, lift education standard

Education, Kashmir / Tahir Chaudhary

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The government in Azad Kashmir has vowed to upgrade schools, establish new institutions and lift the education standard in the state. A high-level meeting of the Education Department (Schools) was held under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Azad Kashmir, Faisal Mumtaz Rathore, in which important decisions were made, including the upgradation

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PMDC changes admission policy for medical colleges

Education, Must Read / Tahir Chaudhary

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has decided to overhaul the MDCAT examination schedule to reduce dependence on coaching academies. The new policy will be implemented from the next academic cycle. The PMDC has announced a significant change in the medical college admission policy, with MDCAT exams to be conducted

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Pakistan to enjoy three consecutive holidays this week

Govt announces public holiday, notification issued

Education, Pakistan / Areeba

KARACHI (Kashmir English): The Government of Sindh declared April 4, 2026, as a public holiday for the entire province to commemorate the 47th martyrdom anniversary of former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. The Services, General Administration and Coordination Department issued an official notification which stated that all government offices and autonomous and semi-autonomous bodies, corporations,

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