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Cambridge Exams: Shafqat Mahmood extends good wishes to appearing students

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Shafqat Mahmood

The Cambridge examinations have commenced from today (Monday) with strict coronavirus standard operating procedures in place across Pakistan amid the third wave of the killer virus.  While extending good wishes to the appearing candidates on Twitter , the Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood has said that these are tough times and … Read more

Exams schedule for grades I to VIII announced

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Schools

The Punjab Examination Commission (PEC) on Wednesday announced the schedule of examinations for grades I to VIII in 13 districts of the province. According to the details, a notification has also been issued in this regard by PEC. As per the notification, the PEC reviewed the schedule of the conduct of School Based Assessment in … Read more

Damage to one’s country falls under the category of hostility, Shafqat Mahmood

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Shafqat Mahmood

Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mahmood said on Saturday that we are ready to die for the sake of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH). Addressing media today, he said that anti-Islamic attitudes against the government will not work. Talking about the protests that happened recently, he also expressed concern that police officers were tortured, more than 600 … Read more

Exams dates for classes Prep to 8 across Pakistan announced

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The dates of exams for Prep to class 8 have been announced on Tuesday during an inter-provincial meeting of the education minister. As per the details, exams from classes five and eight will begin from May 18 whereas, exams for classes one to four, sixth and seventh will be commenced from June 01. As per … Read more

Punjab Govt. issues revised schedule for 2021 Matric, Inter exams

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The government of Punjab has on Saturday announced a new schedule for this year’s matriculation and intermediate exams across the province.

A notification has been issued by the Punjab government states that the annual matriculation exams will commence on May 25, while the intermediate exam will start on July 3.

Earlier, the exams for matriculation were set to begin on May 4, while the intermediate exams from June 12.

Previously, Punjab Education Minister Murad Raas said that this year students will not be promoted to the next grades without taking their examinations.

Murad Raas had said that all private and public schools in seven cities of Punjab will be closed from Monday (March 15) after the surge in coronavirus cases.

Murad Raas said that the education ministry is trying its best to complete the academic year.

On the other hand, Sindh Education Minister Saeed Ghani said that if the situation worsens, they will go for lockdown.

Federal Minister Education, professional training, National Heritage and culture Shafqat Mahmood had announced that schools will remain open in Sindh and Baluchistan with 50 per cent attendance every day.

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Shafqat Mahmood memes light up the Twitter once again

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Shafqat Mahmood

Shafqat Mahmood memes have struck Twitter once again after the Federal Education Minister announced on Tuesday that decisions regarding exams will not be changed. Hundreds of unhappy students across the country took to Twitter to post memes and opposed the decisions by the National Command and Operations Centre’s (NCOC) meeting that was held today regarding … Read more

Decisions regarding exams will not be changed: Shafqat Mahmood

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Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood tested positive for COVID-19

Federal Minister Education, professional training, National Heritage and culture Shafqat Mahmood on Tuesday clarified the decisions regarding exams are final. According to the details, the Minister took to Twitter after his press conference and advised students to start preparing and working hard as the decision will not be changed. The Minister said that all the … Read more

Ministers to decide about further closing of schools on April 6: Shafqat Mahmood

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Budget 2021 HEC budget

Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood said on Sunday that all education and health ministers from across Pakistan will meet on April 6 to decide about the reopening or further closing of educational institutions during the third wave of the novel coronavirus. According to the details, Shafqat Mahmood in a tweet on Sunday said that, Education … Read more

Cambridge agrees to reschedule ‘O’ level exams, says Shafqat Mahmood

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Budget 2021 HEC budget

Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mahmood has announced in his recent tweet that Cambridge has agreed to reschedule O-level exams.

“After detailed discussions, Cambridge has agreed to reschedule ‘O’ level exams to after May 15. Details will be shared later by them.”

The federal minister went on to tell,

“However, ‘A’ and ‘As’ level exams will take place as per the original timetable, following all the SOPs. Wishing everyone success in the exams.”

It should be mentioned here that, the O/A-Level students wanted the international board to cancel the CIEs 2021 exams to be canceled as the third wave of corona affected the country.

Earlier, the Federal Minister of Education Shafqat Mehmood announced that despite the third wave of coronavirus exams of Intermediate, Matric, and Cambridge will be conducted as per the schedule.

It is to be noted here that Cambridge O and A-Level exams were scheduled to be held on April 26 and end on June 11 in Pakistan.

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Decision regarding closure of schools to be taken on March 24

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Shafqat Mahmood

After the third wave of coronavirus hits Pakistan, Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mahmood showed concern for the students, teachers, and the staff of educational institutions. He took to the micro-blogging site Twitter and wrote, “The third coronavirus wave is serious; requires careful review.” The federal minister said that a meeting will be held on … Read more

Given Rise In COVID Cases, Schools In KP Closed Again

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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced the closure of schools and other educational institutions in Peshawar and several other districts till March 28 in view of the increase in cases of coronavirus. In a press conference in Peshawar with Health Minister Taimur Jhagra and Kamran Bangash, Provincial Education Minister Shahram Tarakai said the provincial cabinet … Read more

Govt. asks ECP officials to collectively ‘resign’ for failing in fulfilling responsibilities

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Shafqat Mahmood

The government has demanded the officials of the Election Commission of Pakistan to collectively ‘resign’ as they have failed to ensure transparency in elections. According to the details, in a hard-hitting press conference along with Shibli Faraz and Fawad Chaudhry, Education Minister Shafqat Mehmood lashed out at the top electoral body and said that ECP … Read more

Murad Raas Says Students Not To Be Promoted Without Exams This Year

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Punjab Announces Early Admissions for Matric & Intermediate Students

Punjab Education Minister Murad Raas said that this year students will not be promoted to the next grades without taking their examinations. Talking on a private TV channel program, Punjab Education Minister Murad Raas said that all private and public schools in seven cities of Punjab will be closed from Monday (March 15) after surged … Read more

“Schools to remain open in Sindh and Balochistan,” says Shafqat Mahmood

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Budget 2021 HEC budget

Federal Minister Education, professional training, National Heritage and culture Shafqat Mahmood on Wednesday announced that schools will remain open in Sindh and Baluchistan with 50 percent attendance every day. According to the details, the announcement was made by the Federal Minister on his Twitter handle. Shafqat Mahmood said that: Important meeting at the National Command … Read more

Schools in Punjab’s major cities to remain closed from Monday, NCOC

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NCOC schools closed

All private and public schools in seven cities of Punjab will be closed from Monday (March 15). Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mehmood addressed a press conference after a meeting of the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC). He announced, “Schools in Lahore, Rawalpindi, Sialkot, Multan, Faisalabad, Gujranwala and Gujrat will remain close until March … Read more

NCOC To Reconsider Its Decision Of Schools Reopening Tomorrow

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Schools Reopening

The National Command and Operations Center (NCOC) has decided to reconsider its decision to reopen the school due to a resurgence of coronavirus cases. According to the state-run news agency APP, a meeting of the NCOC was held under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Planning Asad Umar and National Coordinator of the National Command … Read more

Vote of Confidence: PTI leaders place trust in PM’s leadership

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Vote of Confidence

As Prime Minister Imran Khan is all set to seek vote of confidence from the parliament after the Senate setback, key leaders of the ruling Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) have placed their trust in Party Chairman’s leadership. Dr. Shahbaz Gill Special Assistant to Prime Minister of Pakistan on Political Communication Dr. Shahbaz Gill said … Read more

Schools across Pakistan will go back to regular classes from March 1

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Schools

Federal Minister Education, professional training, National Heritage and culture Shafqat Mahmood on Thursday announced that all schools will go back to regular five day classes from Monday, March 1st 2021. According to the details, Shafqat Mahmood made the announcement in his tweet. He said that the restrictions imposed in some major cities on schools to … Read more

Shafqat Mahmood Wishes Good Luck To Students Attending Schools Tomorrow

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Budget 2021 HEC budget

As the remaining educational institutions are reopening from tomorrow, February 1st, Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mahmood has wished good luck to the rest of the students. 

Taking to the micro-blogging site Twitter, Shafqat Mahmood wished the students good luck and wrote,

“All the remaining educational institutions are opening tomorrow. I wish the very best to all students.”

Earlier, Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood announced that schools and colleges would reopen in Pakistan from January 18.

While addressing a press conference, Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood announced that in the first phase, classes 9 to 12 would be allowed to resume from January 18.

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New academic year for government educational institutions to start from August 2

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Academic year schedule

The calendar of academic session 2020-21 has been released for federal government educational institutions. According to the sources from the Federal Directorate of Education, the new academic year will start from August 2, 2021. Moreover, sources from the education Ministry say that summer vacations have been reduced to one month. Moreover, summer vacations will begin … Read more

Government announces new eligibility criteria for promotion of Civil Servants

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O, A, AS level Shafqat Mahmood

Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mahmood on Wednesday announced various reforms in civil services to improve performance of government employees and departments. While addressing a news conference in Islamabad, Shafqat Mahmood who also heads Cabinet Committee on Institutional Reforms, said that the reforms have been introduced in promotion, premature retirement, efficiency and discipline, appointment in … Read more

Schools Reopen: Shafqat Mahmood wishes good luck to students

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Schools

Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mahmood has said that the schools will be resuming from today (18th January).

Taking to the micro-blogging site Twitter, Shafqat Mahmood wished good luck to the students who will be going to their schools from tomorrow.

“Tomorrow classes 9 to 12, O and A level go back to school/ college. Wish them the very best. Their future is our main priority,” wrote Education Minister.

In his message, Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mahmood further said that the future of students is the first priority of Pakistan.

Earlier, Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood announced that schools and colleges would reopen in Pakistan from January 18.

While addressing a press conference, Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood announced that in the first phase, classes 9 to 12 would be allowed to resume from January 18.

In the second phase, the minister said, primary to class 8 would resume on January 25.

The minister said that universities and other higher education institutions would reopen from February 1 in the third and last phase.

The minister announced that board exams have been postponed till May and June as students did not have enough time to prepare for their exams.

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Students will not be promoted without exams says Shafqat Mahmood

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O, A, AS level Shafqat Mahmood

Federal Minister Education, professional training, National Heritage and culture Shafqat Mahmood on Monday clarified that no student in the new academic year of 2021 will be promoted without exams. He took to Twitter and said: Inter provincial Education Ministers meeting held today. Health situation was carefully considered and it was decided that classes appearing for … Read more

Govt prepares interest-free loan package for low-income private schools

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low-income private schools

Government is all set to launch an interest-free package of loans for low-income private schools. Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood said this during a meeting with a delegation of the Supreme Council of All Private Schools Association, in Islamabad. According to details, the measure is aimed at providing them financial support … Read more

Decision on Schools Reopening on January 4 says Shafqat Mahmood

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'Board exams to begin after June 15 in Pakistan,' announces Shafqat Mahmood

Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood has said that the decision to reopen schools will be made during a meeting on January 4 2021, Monday. According to the details, while talking to the media, Shafqat Mahmood said that the inter-provincial education minister’s conference scheduled for December 30 (Wednesday) has been postponed and rescheduled for January 4th, … Read more

Ministry has started process for a formal education policy, says Shafqat Mahmood

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'Board exams to begin after June 15 in Pakistan,' announces Shafqat Mahmood

Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mahmood has made a big announcement regarding education policy for Pakistan. Taking to Twitter, he said that the education ministry has begun the process to form a formal education policy for the country. In his tweet, he emphasized the necessity of the formal policy. He has also allowed others to … Read more

Shafqat Mahmood urge students to continue with studies as much as possible

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Budget 2021 HEC budget

Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mahmood has expressed that the decision to close educational institutions was taken with a heavy heart. According to the details, he took to his official Twitter handle and wrote “We had to close educational institutions because coronavirus infections were rising very fast. It was done with a heavy heart. I … Read more

Final decision to be made regarding educational institutions today

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During the second wave of coronavirus, the federal government will take an important decision today (Monday) regarding the educational institutions. According to the details, the Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood will chair a session of education ministers today of all provinces, AJ&K, and Gilgit-Baltistan to make decisions about the constitution of academic sessions. The provincial … Read more

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