Summer vacations 2026 announced in Sindh
- 13-May-2026
KARACHI: The Sindh Education Department officially announced summer vacations for the province on Wednesday. It was clarified earlier on Monday that the provincial government had reached this decision regarding the summer break back in February. The department has issued a formal notification covering schools, colleges, and universities. According to the directive, all private and public […]
May 15 AS Level Maths Paper Cancelled Amid Leak Controversy
- 13-May-2026
KARACHI: The Cambridge International administration has cancelled the AS Level Mathematics exam scheduled for May 15, ARY News reported. The administration announced that a new date for the cancelled paper will be shared till May 22. The Cambridge system has faced widespread criticism across the country following reports that examination papers were leaked online prior […]
Two more AS level papers leaked online
- 12-May-2026
KARACHI: While a deteriorating national education system was once the norm, the international education system operating in Pakistan is now also facing a decline, as another AS-level examination paper was leaked today, ARY News reported. The second Mathematics paper for the International AS-level was leaked and reportedly circulated on social media well before the exam […]
Sindh launches renewed polio booster dose campaign
- 11-May-2026
The Government of Sindh has launched a renewed polio booster dose campaign across 89 high-risk Union Councils, aiming to reach nearly 1.8 million children up to 10 years of age between May 12 and 24. Alongside Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) drops, eligible children will receive an additional polio booster dose to strengthen protection against the […]
Summer Vacations 2026 Dates Sindh
- 11-May-2026
KARACHI: The Sindh government on Monday announced summer vacations for educational institutions across the province, ARY News reported. According to the official announcement, all educational institutions in the province will remain closed for two months, from June 1 to July 31. These dates were approved in accordance with this year’s academic calendar, following a decision […]
By-elections in Sindh to be held on 17 May
- 07-May-2026
The by-elections on 19 vacant seats across local councils in 9 districts of Sindh will be held on 17 May 2026; all arrangements have been finalised, officials say. According to election officials, the polls were initially scheduled for 63 vacant seats in 18 districts of Sindh. However, 40 candidates have already been elected unopposed, while […]
Cambridge cancels AS Level Maths Paper after leak, announces retake
- 07-May-2026
Cambridge International Education (CIE) has cancelled the AS Level Mathematics Paper 9709/12 after confirming that the paper was leaked before it was being taken. Cambridge International said the leaked paper would not be used in the assessment process and announced that a replacement examination would now be held on 9 June 2026 for affected candidates. […]
Move proposed to make blood tests compulsory before marriage
- 06-May-2026
KARACHI: Leading health experts have called for mandatory pre-marital blood screening to be included in the marriage certificate (Nikah Nama), as part of stronger measures to prevent the spread of thalassemia in Pakistan. The proposal was put forward by Dr. Saqib Ansari during the National Thalassemia Conference, organized by the Omair Sana Foundation at a […]
A-Level Business Studies Paper Leaked on Social Media
- 05-May-2026
KARACHI: The international education system continues to face embarrassment this year as another Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) paper was reportedly leaked on social media, ARY News reported. On Tuesday, the A-Level Business Studies paper was leaked and began circulating across social media platforms during the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday. While three different A-Level […]
Important update regarding semester exams at UoK
- 05-May-2026
KARACHI: A standoff has emerged between the university administration and the Karachi University Teachers’ Association over the restoration of house rent allowance, placing both sides at odds amid growing tensions on campus, ARY News reported. The University of Karachi administration has taken a firm position, stating that all examinations scheduled for tomorrow will be held […]