Pakistan allocated only 0.8% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to education during FY 2025-26, according to the Pakistan Economic Survey 2025-26 released on June 11, 2026. The latest figures show that despite ongoing challenges in the education sector, public spending on education remained below 1% of GDP, a level that education experts have long…
As Pakistan pursues digital transformation, technological innovation, and economic growth, one factor remains central to the country’s long-term success: access to quality education. While discussions about national development often focus on infrastructure projects, investment opportunities, and industrial expansion, education continues to serve as the foundation for sustainable progress. Every skilled professional, entrepreneur, engineer, researcher, and…
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has announced an increase in scholarship opportunities for Pakistani students seeking admission to Al-Azhar University, one of the world’s most prestigious institutions for Islamic education. According to HEC, the number of scholarships available for Pakistani and AJK students has been increased from 30 to 50 seats for the Bachelor’s Program…
Karachi Police have launched a comprehensive Anti-Drug Policy for schools, colleges, and universities in the city’s South Zone to address growing concerns about narcotics use among students. The policy has been developed in collaboration with representatives from 22 educational institutions and focuses on prevention, awareness, rehabilitation, and law enforcement. Why Was the Policy Introduced? According…
The Sindh Education Department has announced that the SECCAP online admissions portal is now operating smoothly following recent technical upgrades aimed at improving the college admission process for students. The update comes after concerns regarding portal accessibility during the start of admissions for Intermediate Part-I in government colleges across Karachi. Students Can Continue Applying Online…
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced plans to establish 72 Chief Minister Model Schools in different districts of the province as part of efforts to improve the quality of public education. The initiative was discussed during a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, who directed the education department to prepare a legal and regulatory…
Students waiting for the Sindh Matric Result 2026 have received an important update as the provincial government has officially announced the expected timeline for board results across Sindh. According to decisions taken during a meeting chaired by Sindh Minister for Universities and Educational Boards Muhammad Ismail Rahoo, 10th Class (Matric) results will be announced by…
Thousands of students seeking admission to Intermediate Part-I in government colleges across Karachi are still waiting to apply after the admission process failed to start on the announced date. Under the Sindh Electronic Centralized College Admission Program (SECCAP), online registrations for first-year admissions were scheduled to begin on: 📅 June 1, 2026 However, the admission…
The Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) has officially announced Eid ul Azha and summer holidays for schools and colleges operating under its administration in Islamabad. According to the notification issued on May 20, educational institutions will remain closed from: 📅 May 25, 2026 to July 31, 2026 while classes are scheduled to resume on: 📅…
Punjab educational boards have reportedly finalized the expected date for the announcement of the Matric result 2026 across the province. According to board sources, the matric result is likely to be announced on: 📅 August 6, 2026 Officials said final approval from the concerned educational boards is expected soon. After the official announcement, students will…
