Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Sindh to install CCTV cameras in Karachi colleges

Sindh

KARACHI: The Sindh Government has decided to install CCTV cameras in and outside government colleges aimed security concerns in the city.

In this regard, a letter has also been issued by Director General Colleges to the principals of government colleges to install CCTV cameras. The CCTV cameras should be installed in the entrances, exits and offices of the colleges.

“In light of the prevailing security concerns in Karachi and the rising incidents [of] theft, it is imperative that we take proactive measures to ensure the foolproof security of government assets, students, and staff,” the regional director of Karachi colleges wrote in the circular.

The instructions have also been given to ensure the safety of employees, students, teachers and government property.

According to the official, the installation of CCTV cameras will boost the security measures of the Karachi colleges while helping law enforcement agencies analyse and review the events through CCTV footage in case of an unfortunate incident.

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FBR decides to link hospitals, gyms, colleges with software system

FBR launches ‘ePayment 2.0’ to facilitate taxpayers

ISLAMABAD: Taking a major step to curb tax evasion and document the economy, the government has made it mandatory for private schools, colleges, major hospitals, gyms and clubs to link with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) software system.

Various companies, elite clubs, health and education institutions, gyms and health clubs, personal care, health care institutions and slimming clinics will also be connected to this software.

According to the notification issued by the FBR, it has been decided to expand the tax net by installing software under online integration of business, with which various companies, elite clubs, health and educational institutions must be connected to the software system.

The notification states that gyms, clubs, health clubs, personal care, health care, slimming clinics will also be connected while Lahore Gymkhana, Islamabad Club, Chenab Club will also be connected to the software system, besides Royal Palm Lahore, Karachi Gymkhana and Polo Club are also included in this.

The FBR notification stated money changers, forex dealers and foreign companies have also been made bound by the software system, while all major hospitals, laboratories and private schools and colleges will also have the software installed.

The notification states that medical diagnostic laboratories, clinics and practitioners will also be bound by the new system.

According to the FBR, the notification for connecting the software system will be applicable from July 1, 2024.

FBR said that by installing the software, new companies and individuals will come into the tax net, point-of-sale systems, fiscal electronic devices and software will be connected to FBR, by installing the software  sales tax, income tax will be added ad evasion of withholding tax will be controlled.

According to the FBR notification, the company will have to provide the number of employees and other information to the FBR, the license for the software will be provided by a committee appointed by the FBR.

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Schools, colleges in Bangladesh to reopen after 18 months

DHAKA: The Bangladeshi government has announced the reopening of schools and colleges in the country from September 12 after a closure of around 18 months. Education Minister Dipu Moni made the announcement on Friday, saying only candidates of public examinations would attend classes every day after the reopening. Students of other classes would have in-person … Read more

Schools and Colleges across Pakistan to reopen from Jan 18

schools coronavirus NCOC

Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood announced on Monday that schools and colleges will 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 … Read more

Colleges across the country to reopen from January 1st

Colleges

All Pakistan Colleges and Academies Association (APCAA) on Tuesday announced to reopen colleges from next month. According to the details, while addressing a press conference in Lahore, Chairman APCAA, Rana Ansar, announced to reopen colleges across the country from 1 January 2021. Chairman APCAA argued that the closure of colleges is not only resulting in … Read more

Education department issues promotion policy for intermediate students

Intermediate Students

Punjab Higher Education Department has issued a promotion policy for intermediate students. According to the details, the Punjab Higher Education Department has decided to give marks to second-year students on the basis of their first-year results. This means that students who fail in the first year will also get an intermediate degree with low marks. … Read more

Budget 2020-21: Balochistan allocates Rs569m to update colleges

Budget 2020-21: Balochistan allocates Rs569m to update colleges

Balochistan government has presented the budget for the annual fiscal budget 2020-21. In the budget, the government has decided to introduce changes in colleges on a wide scale through a package. The changes can include the purchase of computers, smartboards, libraries, the supply of scientific equipment, internet facility, and sports equipment. The budget allocated for … Read more

When will schools reopen in the Pakistan?

Educational institutions

All educational institutions to remain closed across the country even after 1st June. Inter-Provincial Education Ministers Conference convened under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mahmood on Wednesday. Provincial ministers attended the conference via video link. Punjab, Balochistan and Sindh  opposed the opening of educational institutions from June 1. Outbreak of the novel … Read more