The Punjab School Education Department has imposed a strict ban on keeping sticks inside schools after a sharp rise in corporal punishment cases across the province. Official records show that over 70 cases of physical violence were reported in the 2024–25 academic year, and more than 81 incidents have already been documented this year. Despite…
The Punjab government has once again revised the recruitment schedule for School Teaching Interns (STIs), extending the application deadline for the second time. According to the education department, the new deadline for online applications is November 26, 2025. Updated STI Schedule December 1, 2025: Merit lists will be displayed on school notice boards. December 2–3,…
A growing number of medical students in Pakistan are raising concerns about the validity period of MDCAT results, saying the current system is unfair and unclear. Under the existing rules, MDCAT results remain valid for multiple years, but students argue that the test difficulty changes every year, which affects fairness. Many candidates who pass the…
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority has approved increases of up to 7% in prescribed natural gas prices for 2025–26. The move aims to help SNGPL and SSGCL meet a combined revenue need of Rs. 886 billion. Key points: SSGCL: Prescribed price set at Rs. 1,777 per mmBtu — up 7.11% (≈ Rs. 118). SNGPL:…
The review of the PTCL–Telenor merger has officially entered its final stage as the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) speeds up the approval process ahead of the government’s planned 5G spectrum auction in early 2026. PTA has completed hearings with all major operators — Jazz, Zong, Ufone, Telenor, and Wateen — and is expected to announce…
The Lahore Electric Supply Company has reported a record number of faulty and burnt electricity meters across its network. According to official documents, more than 105,000 meters have been declared defective.This includes 102,000 single-phase meters and around 2,400 three-phase meters found burnt or malfunctioning in LESCO-covered areas. Despite the surge in faulty meters, replacements have…
The Punjab Environmental Protection Agency has launched a province-wide crackdown on smoke-emitting Heavy Transport Vehicles (HTVs) used by schools, colleges, hospitals, and industrial facilities. The agency has directed all institutions to get their buses, vans, coasters, and HTVs inspected and certified for emissions as part of the government’s anti-smog campaign. According to the EPA, poorly…
The crash of an Indian HAL Tejas at the Dubai Air Show has created a major setback for New Delhi’s plans to promote the aircraft for international sales. India brought the jet to Dubai to attract global buyers, but the plane went down during an aerial display, leaving a negative impression in front of thousands…
The Punjab Education Department has finalized the annual exam schedule for Classes 1 to 7 under its new academic plan for 2026. According to the department, exams will be held from March 10 to March 22, and results will be issued on March 31. Officials have also approved a revised admission policy, a new school…
The Punjab Education Department has announced the official schedule for 2026 matric and intermediate exams. Matric exams will start on March 3, 2026, while intermediate exams will begin on May 5, 2026. The update came after the department approved the revised admission policy, new school calendar, and syllabus changes for the upcoming year. New textbooks…
