Bahria University students in Karachi protested outside the campus on Thursday and demanded the administration for online final examinations. “Zulm ke yeh zaabte, hum nahi maante” the students chanted as they sat outside the university gate. Others held placards that read “Say No to Physical Exams”, and “Online Classes=Online Exams”. The students began gathering outside […]
LAHORE: The Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) has announced to open its campus from February 1 as per the Higher Education Commission (HEC) guidelines. Students protested outside LUMS to press their demands as the university was reluctant to open the campus. LUMS spokesperson said the classes will resume with strict SOPS. However, only up […]
Punjab University (PU) has granted permission to students to appear in online examinations; instead of on-campus examinations amid the Coronavirus pandemic. The decision has taken in light of the recommendations of the Dean’s Committee meeting held on 20 January and the HODs meeting held on 5 January. According to the Registrar PU, final examinations of […]
The Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) on Tuesday; released O Level and IGCSE results of its November 2020 series of about 460 schools in Pakistan; ranging from private schools to semi-government schools across the country. “This year Cambridge International took the decision to run exams for its global November 2020 series; as the majority of […]
The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) has announced its new policy for Ph.D. admissions; under which students can apply for Ph.D. directly after four years of the BS program. The 12-page HEC policy document, applicable from January 1, 2021, reads that a BS degree, or equivalent; will be the minimum criteria for Ph.D. admission. […]
Punjab Education Minister Murad Raas on Tuesday hinted that schools across the province may be closed for an extended period of time. Its said by the minister while he was addressing a ceremony on the teacher’s retirement system in Lahore. “I want to open schools,” he said. “However, we may have to go with the […]
Children of narcissistic parents often inherit a uniquely destructive legacy. If you had a narcissistic parent, that legacy may still affect you in ways that can be hard to spot. A key step in letting go of an unhealthy upbringing lies in breaking connections between how you were raised and your present-day unwanted behaviors. The […]
The All Pakistan Private School Federation president (APPSF) on Thursday threatened to launch a protest campaign if schools were not reopened in January as earlier decided by education ministers. Talking to Geo Pakistan, APPSF President Kashif Mirza said they reject the statement that schools may not be allowed to open considering the deteriorating situation of […]
Dealing with all of the fear, chaos, and disruptions in our lives right now is difficult. The first article in this series provides an overview of where many people are right now. Let’s go deeper into one important aspect of taking care of yourself and your loved ones through this crisis: finding your sense of […]
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) is going to implement its new proposed Ph.D. admission policy from Jan 1st, 2021. The policy has been termed as “flawed” and “directionless” by academics and policy experts. Notably, the Federation of All Pakistan Universities Academic Staff Association (FAPUASA) has categorically “rejected” the proposed policy. Currently, a one-year master’s degree […]
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