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Pakistani students will have month-long summer vacation this year

January 31, 2021 by Muhammad Usman

This year, Pakistani students will only be having summer vacations for just one month. According to the educational calendar released by the federal government, students will be having their summer vacations from July 2 to July 31, 2021.

The Federal Directorate of Education issued a notification, in which the schedule for this year’s classes is:

May 18-31: Centralised (district boards) examinations for grade 5 and 8

June 1 to 15: In-house examinations for grades 1-7 (except grade 5)

June 30: Results for centralized exams

July 1: Results for in-house exams

August 2: New academic year begins

Earlier, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government had extended winter vacations in schools in the upper areas of the province till February 14^th.

The schools were earlier scheduled to be reopened on February 1. The decision would apply to the public sector and private schools.

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US puts COVID-19 Vaccination Plan for Guantanamo detainees on hold

January 31, 2021 by Web Desk

The United States Department of Defense said that it has paused a plan to give the Coronavirus vaccines to terror detainees at Guantanamo Detention Camp. According to the media reports, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby tweeted that: “No Guantanamo detainees have been vaccinated, we’re pausing the plan to move forward, as we review force protection protocols. … Read more

PAF Plane leaves for China to transport 500K vials of COVID-19 vaccine

January 31, 2021January 31, 2021 by Web Desk

A plane of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has departed for China on Sunday (today) to bring the first batch of Coronavirus Vaccine comprising 500,000 doses. The plane will land back in Pakistan on Monday. According to the details, IL-78 of PAF left for Beijing from Noor Khan Base. In the first phase, China will provide … Read more

Coronavirus: 65 more died, 2179 new cases reported

January 30, 2021 by Komal Fatima

Coronavirus is once again strengthening its roots in Pakistan as 2,179 fresh cases have been reported in the last 24 hours. According to the data given by the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC), 65 Covid-19 patients have lost their lives. The death toll has reached 11,623 on Saturday. The number of confirmed cases has … Read more

Saudi Arabia To Lift Travel Ban From May 17

January 30, 2021 by Aizbah Khan

The Saudi Interior Ministry has said that the date of arrival and departure from airports, ports and border checkpoints has been extended in view of the steady rise in cases of the coronavirus. Travel restrictions will now be lifted from May 17, 2021, instead of March 31. An Interior Ministry official said in a statement … Read more

Winter Vacations in Schools extended till February 14th

January 29, 2021 by Web Desk

Cold wave has gripped Khyber Pakhtunkhwa forcing the provincial government to extend winter vacations in schools in the upper areas of the province till February 14th. The schools were earlier scheduled to be reopened on February 1. The decision would apply to public sector and private schools. The winter vacations extended due to the lingering … Read more

Pakistan Coronavirus Update: 46 deaths and 1,644 infections in a single day

January 29, 2021 by Web Desk

Pakistan COVID-19: Positivity Rate Continues To Decline In Country

The novel coronavirus has claimed 46 more lives in Pakistan in the past 24 hours, bringing the national death tally to 11,560. According to the latest figures by National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) 1,644 more infections were reported in a single day soaring the confirmed cases to 541,031. As many as 2,167 recoveries were … Read more

How Pandemic hammered US Economy?

January 29, 2021 by Web Desk

The Super Power America witnessed the worst year 2020 in economic terms and the main reason for this disaster is the novel coronavirus pandemic. Local media of the United States reported that the country saw its sharpest contraction in growth since the year 1946 and its economy shrunk by 3.5 per cent in 2020. The … Read more

Govt Decides To Reopen Educational Institutions From February 1

January 28, 2021 by Aizbah Khan

Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mehmood said that all educational institutions will reopen on February 1. Talking to reporters in Thatta, Shafqat Mahmood said that education has suffered a lot due to Corona. We have also postponed the examinations and the academic year. He said that with regard to a constitutional amendment in the Senate, … Read more

Cannes Film Festival 2021 Postponed Until July

January 28, 2021 by Muhammad Usman

The Cannes Film Festival 2021 edition has been postponed until July due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Last year’s event was also canceled and replaced by a low-key event in October that also showed short films but without A-list movie stars, directors, and producers. According to the Cannes organizers, the festival will be from July … Read more

Coronavirus: Pakistan records 64 deaths and 1910 cases in a single day

January 28, 2021 by Web Desk

Pakistan recorded 64 more deaths due to the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours and 1910 new cases during this period. According to the latest statistics by National Command Operation Center, 40821 tests were carried out during this period. 494,578 people have so far recovered from the disease. After the fresh deaths reported, the … Read more

Coronavirus: Pakistan records 74 deaths in a single day

January 27, 2021January 27, 2021 by Web Desk

74 more people died of COVID-19 over the last twenty-four hours, taking the total tally to 11,450. According to the latest statistics by National Command and Operating Centre (NCOC) , 1,563 new cases of coronavirus surfaced in the country during the last twenty-four hours after the tests of 41,285 people 492,207 people have so far … Read more

This Band Introduces New Way To Enjoy Concerts

January 26, 2021 by Muhammad Usman

Want to enjoy concerts without the fear of the deadly coronavirus and social distancing? Well, The Flaming Lips, a rock band formed in 1983 in Oklahoma City, stunned everyone by jumping on the stage inside a “giant bubble”. The concert itself was named as Space Bubble Concert for 2021! According to the details, Oklahoma City … Read more

Matriculation, Intermediate Exams To Be Held In June Or July

January 26, 2021 by Muhammad Usman

The sub-committee of the Sindh Education Department met on Tuesday to contemplate and propose the dates to conduct examinations of matriculation and intermediate.

According to the details, the meeting was chaired by the secretary of schools. To conduct the exams, it was proposed in the meeting that exams should start from the end of June or the beginning of July.

However, the Sindh Education Department will finalize the exams’ dates after it will consider the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen’s suggestions regarding the exams.

Earlier, the annual exams for class 9th, 10th, and intermediate for the year 2021 were postponed and had to be held between April and June as the country witnessed a major spike in Coronavirus cases.

According to sources, the ninth-tenth and intermediate examinations were likely to be postponed till the month of May.

The previous examination procedure and pattern for the examinations would be followed. Students should continue to prepare according to the routine, sources added.

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Netherlands: Protest Against COVID Curfew Turns Violent After Looting And Vandalism

January 25, 2021 by Aizbah Khan

Protests against Coronavirus curfew in the Netherlands have turned into clashes with police amid looting and vandalism incidents. According to the reports, the authorities said that looting took place in cities across the country on Sunday. Hundreds of people protested against the curfew in Amsterdam, which police used water cannons to disperse. For the first … Read more

Turkish Airlines Suspends Flights To And From Israel

January 25, 2021 by Aizbah Khan

Turkish Airlines has suspended all international flights to and from Israel from 26 January to 31 January 2021. According to the notification issues, Turkish Airlines announced that they are suspending all international flights to and from Israel from tomorrow to 31 January 2021. Note that, the Israeli government has suspended international air operations for a … Read more

Oil Prices Keep Falling On Fears Over Worldwide Demand Amid Lockdown

January 25, 2021 by Aizbah Khan

Oil prices fell for the second straight session on Monday as fresh lockdown by the new Coronavirus raised fresh concerns about global fuel demand. Brent crude futures for March fell 8 cents, or 0.1 per cent, to $55.38 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude fell one cent to $52.26 a barrel, according to … Read more

PM calls for feasible framework of Covid-19 vaccine Supply

January 25, 2021 by Web Desk

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday has called for developing a viable framework for equitable and affordable supply of Covid-19 vaccine to developing countries. According to the details, the Prime Minister was addressing virtually the 4th Session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development Intergovernmental Group of Experts on Financing for Development. Imran … Read more

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