SCHOOLS GET NEW RULE FOR JUNE-JULY FEE
- 23-Apr-2026
The Sindh government has announced revised guidelines for fee collection in private schools for the 2026–27 academic session. According to the new directives, the academic year began on April 1, 2026, while matriculation examinations have been in progress since April 10. Schools have been instructed to charge fees from matric students only up to March […]
17-year-old dies of Congo virus in Karachi
- 23-Apr-2026
KARACHI: A 17-year-old boy infected with Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) has died in Karachi, Sindh, ARY News reported on Thursday, quoting provincial health authorities. According to the health department, the teenager was confirmed positive for the Congo virus yesterday. The patient was undergoing treatment at the Sindh Infectious Diseases Hospital in Karachi. Hospital authorities said […]
Schools barred from selling books, uniforms and stationery items
- 18-Apr-2026
KARACHI: In a major relief for parents, the Sindh Government’s Schools Education and Literacy Department has imposed a strict ban on the sale of syllabus books, uniforms, and stationery within school premises. Under the new regulations, school managements are prohibited from forcing parents to purchase items from specific shops or vendors. According to the formal […]
Karachi Matric Board Raids: Fake Center Discovered, Paid Cheating Ring Busted
- 15-Apr-2026
KARACHI: A fake examination center in Korangi and a “paid cheating” operation in PECHS were uncovered on Wednesday by the Controller of Examinations and a high-powered vigilance committee headed by Chairman Karachi Matric Board during the ongoing matriculation exams, ARY News reported. According to details, the Controller of Examinations for the Karachi Matric Board, Ahmed […]
Karachi intermediate exams 2026 date announced
- 15-Apr-2026
KARACHI: The Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) has announced the date of annual intermediate examinations for 2026, ARY News reported on Wednesday. As per details, the first phase of the Intermediate annual examinations 2026 will commence on April 29, announced Chairman of the Board of Intermediate Education Karachi Ghulam Hussain Lakho. Lakho stated that […]
Nine Dead as Monkeypox Surge Hits Sindh
- 15-Apr-2026
KARACHI: A total of 122 suspected cases of monkeypox (mpox) have been reported in Sindh, according to the latest figures released by the provincial health department, ARY News reported. Data reveals a grim situation as nine individuals have lost their lives to the monkeypox . Out of the total reported cases, at least 25 have […]
HIV cases witness rise in Sindh during 2026: Health department
- 14-Apr-2026
KARACHI: Sindh is reporting a sharp rise in HIV cases during 2026, ARY News reported on Tuesday, citing health officials. As per details, the total number of reported cases of HIV in Sindh has reached 894. Officials stated that 329 children were diagnosed with HIV during the current year alone, including 188 boys and 141 […]
The Evolving Landscape of Access to Education in Pakistan
- 14-Apr-2026
At its core, education is about unlocking potential. The real progress will come when access to learning is no longer a privilege, but a possibility for all.
Fact-Finding Committee Formed Over Matric Exam Center Shifts
- 12-Apr-2026
KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Universities and Boards, Ismail Rahu, has taken notice of the controversial change in examination centers in the Matric Board, ARY News reported. The Provincial Minister has sought an immediate report from the Secretary of Universities and the relevant education boards. Additionally, Rahu has directed the formation of a fact-finding committee to […]
Matric Exams: Private schools slam board for 'administrative failures'
- 10-Apr-2026
KARACHI: The All Sindh Private Schools and Colleges Association (ASPSCA) has voiced intense reservations regarding the Board of Secondary Education Karachi’s (BSEK) administrative failures and decision to allow matriculation students to appear for matric exams at any center of their choice, ARY News reported. As matriculation exams commenced this Friday, the ASPSCA labeled the BSEK’s […]