Singapore to toughen ban on smartphones in schools
- 01-Dec-2025
Singapore will impose a stricter ban on smartphones and smartwatches in secondary schools starting January, its education ministry said, part of a global push to combat digital distractions. Current guidelines in the city-state — one of the world’s most digitally connected populations — bar secondary school students from using their devices in the classroom. This […]
Trump’s immigration curbs make Indian students rethink the American Dream
- 24-Sep-2025
BENGALURU/HYDERABAD/NEW DELHI: Paridhi Upadhaya was packing her bags after securing a computer science scholarship in the U.S. until headlines of President Donald Trump’s H-1B visa crackdown, last week prompted her family in Lucknow, India to scrap the plan. “Trump’s unending onslaught against immigrants is forcing us to consider other destinations for her,” the 18-year-old’s father […]
MDCAT 2025: Important Information for Students
- 18-Sep-2025
The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has decided to conduct the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2025 for admission to medical and dental colleges based on the candidate’s domicile. According to the reports, students will only be allowed to sit the exam in their respective provinces and will not allow to take […]
Indonesian students defy crackdown after deadly riots, demanding reform
- 01-Sep-2025
MAKASSAR: Hundreds of students gathered in major Indonesian cities on Monday, defying fears of a crackdown on protests after deadly riots on the weekend left eight dead in the worst violence in the Southeast Asian nation in over two decades. Protests began a week ago against the government’s spending priorities, such as enhanced perks for […]
PM Shehbaz announces 100,000 free laptops for students
- 12-Aug-2025
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday announced that 100,000 free laptops will be distributed among talented students across the country strictly on merit. Addressing an event in Islamabad marking International Youth Day, the Prime Minister said the laptops would go to high-achieving students based solely on their academic performance. “This government believes in transparency […]
UK introduces e-visa system for Pakistani students, workers
- 15-Jul-2025
ISLAMABAD (July 15, 2025): The UK High Commission has announced the launch of the e-visa system for Pakistani students and workers seeking education or employment in the United Kingdom. According to the UK High Commission, most Pakistani students and workers will no longer require a visa sticker in their passports. Instead, they will be able […]
Japan expands job opportunities for foreign students amid population declines
- 24-May-2025
As Japan faces a record drop in its local population, the country is increasingly opening its doors to foreign students—not only in education but also in jobs. Japan is rapidly establishing itself as a global hub for higher education, with an ambitious target of hosting 400,000 international students by 2033. This growing appeal is backed […]
Karachi matric students face disruptions due to load shedding at exam centers
- 09-Apr-2025
KARACHI: Students appearing in the ongoing matriculation exams in Karachi are facing severe disruptions due to prolonged electricity load shedding at examination centers, despite prior assurances from K-Electric (KE) that these areas would be exempt from outages, ARY News reported on Wednesday. As the annual Secondary School Certificate (SSC) exams commenced in Karachi, several centers, […]
Matric exams: Karachi students warned against joining WhatsApp groups
- 07-Apr-2025
Karachi students have been warned against joining WhatsApp groups during matric exams in the city, ARY News reported on Monday. As per details, the Controller of Matriculation Examinations Karachi, Zaheeruddin Bhutto, has issued a stern warning to candidates, advising them to refrain from joining WhatsApp groups during the examination period. He stated that action would […]
Pakistan, China explore AI training programs for students
- 24-Mar-2025
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China are exploring opportunities to launch training programs in artificial intelligence and data sciences for Pakistani students at top Chinese institutions. Minister for IT and Telecom, Shaza Fatima Khawaja met with Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, Jiang Zaidong in Islamabad. Shaza Fatima Khawaja has reiterated Pakistan’s resolve to strengthen its partnership with China […]