Sindh introduces facial recognition attendance system in Schools
- 18-Aug-2026
A facial recognition-based attendance system for teachers and other school staff has been introduced in government schools in Sindh, with officials saying attendance can still be recorded when an internet connection is unavailable. The Sindh School Education and Literacy Department has launched the Facial Recognition Attendance Monitoring and Evaluation System (FRAMES) to improve staff attendance […]
Schools to remain closed till 24 August
- 08-Aug-2026
LAHORE: Punjab Minister for School and Higher Education Rana Sikandar Hayat on Saturday warned public and private schools against reopening before August 24, directing administrations to strictly follow the government’s summer vacation schedule. According to the minister, all educational institutions across Punjab must remain closed until August 24. He warned school administrations against starting regular […]
New school timings announced
- 07-Aug-2026
KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced new school timings for educational institutions operating under the School Education and Literacy Department. According to an official notification issued by the School Education and Literacy Department, the revised timings came into effect on August 6 and will remain in force until further orders. The department has directed all […]
Saturday holiday in private schools? Sindh govt issues clarification
- 02-Aug-2026
The Sindh Education Department has clarified whether its decision to end the Saturday holiday in schools will also apply to private educational institutions. According to ARY News, the Sindh Education Department recently announced a revised academic schedule for schools across the province. Under the notification issued earlier, Saturday holidays were abolished with effect from August […]
School Holiday Announced for August 4
- 31-Jul-2026
KARACHI: The Department of School Education, Sindh, has announced a holiday in all private and government schools on August 4 for Chehlum Hazrat Imam Hussain (R.A.), ARY News reported. The department has also issued a notification in this regard. Additionally, the Department of College Education, Sindh, has also announced a holiday on August 4 […]
Saturday holiday abolished in schools
- 30-Jul-2026
Sindh government has abolished the weekly Saturday holiday in all public and private schools across the province
Summer vacations for schools likely to be extended
- 29-Jul-2026
The government of Punjab is considering extending summer vacations for schools in flood-affected areas as heavy monsoon rains continue to cause widespread disruption across the province. The proposal follows a recommendation from the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), which has advised the Punjab School Education Department not to reopen schools in areas affected by flooding, […]
Schools to open EARLY after summer vacations?
- 28-Jul-2026
ISLAMABAD: Private schools have demanded a reduction in summer vacations and the reopening of schools from August 3, twenty days before the end of the scheduled break, ARY News reported. Private Schools’ Association of Pakistan (PSAP) President Malik Abdul Samad chaired a meeting wherein possible solutions to problems faced by private schools, government prohibitions, and […]
Punjab enforces stricter building fitness rules for private educational institutes
- 18-Jul-2026
LAHORE: The Government of Punjab has introduced a strict new policy for inspecting private school buildings, replacing the previous evaluation process, ARY News reported. Following the tragic roof-collapse incidents at tuition centers in Lahore’s Kahna and Baghbanpura areas, the provincial government has tightened structural safety regulations for all private educational institutions. Under the new policy, […]
Schools warned over summer camps
- 04-Jun-2026
The Education Minister of Punjab, Rana Sikandar Hayat, has issued a stern warning to schools found violating government guidelines regarding summer camps, following reports that some public and private institutions have failed to comply with official directives. The provincial education minister has directed all district education authorities to intensify monitoring and ensure strict implementation of […]