ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The government of Pakistan has requested China to grant 10,000 PhD scholarships to Pakistani students at the top 25 Chinese universities. The initiative is aimed at training the youth in emerging technologies and is supporting the modernization of the country’s economy under CPEC. Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal said that the request was […]
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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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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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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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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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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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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Chairman of Prime Minister Youth Program (PMYP) Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan announced that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has increased the quota of laptops under the PM Laptop scheme. The extension of the quota system has been specifically made for students of Balochistan. PM Shehbaz has increased the quota from 10,000 to 18,000.
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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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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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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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