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‘Hefty fines imposed on those who don’t abide by steps taken to curb smog’

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Shafqat Mehmood blames India for smog in Lahore

LAHORE: Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood on Saturday has held India responsible for the choking air pollution in the provincial capital. In a presser, while replying to one of the questions the federal minister said that Lahore was facing a smog problem due to the stubble burning in India. He added … Read more

Govt taking steps to increase investment, business: PM Imran Khan

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PM Imran Khan

LAHORE: Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that the government is taking steps to provide a conducive environment for an increase in investment and expand business. Chairing a meeting regarding regional economic growth strategy for the Gujranwala division, he said the federal and provincial institutions were working for industrial progress in the country. After the … Read more

All 10, 12 classes students to be declared ‘pass’, Govt announces revised policy

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Govt issues promotion policy, Failed 10, 12 classes students to get 33% marks

The inter-provincial education ministers’ conference announced to pass the failed 10th and 12th classes students with 33% marks. The Federal Ministry of Education said in a statement on the social networking site Twitter: “In the IPEMC it was also decided that to calculate numbers in compulsory subjects the average of elective subjects will be taken. … Read more

Shafqat Mehmood Wishes Students All The Best For Their Exams

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Shafqat Mehmood Wishes Students All The Best For Their Exams

Federal Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mehmood has wished all the students appearing in the board exams, all the very best. He wrote on Twitter, “Exams are starting tomorrow in the remaining provinces and federating units. Wish all students taking exams from tomorrow the very best. Inshallah, all will do well.” “Those … Read more

PM wants to enhance tourism in Pakistan: minister

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tourism

GILGIT: Prime Minister Imran Khan was taking keen interest in enhancing the tourism industry in the country, and the federal government was taking several measures to highlight the tourist destinations of Gilgit-Baltistan at the international level and promote tourism in the region, a government official said on Thursday.

Addressing a briefing session at the Chief Minister Secretariat in Gilgit-Baltistan, Federal Minister for Education and Skill Development Shafqat Mehmood said that the Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA) office would be opened in Gilgit, adding that the Museum Cultural Hall and other infrastructure would also be constructed in the area.

“The federal government would cooperate with the provincial government for the promotion and protection of the Gilgit-Baltistan culture,” the minister said.

Work was underway for a uniform middle and high level curriculum in Pakistan, he said, adding that Gilgit-Baltistan has vast energy opportunities that could be used to generate more energy than the region needs.

Provincial Secretary Tourism Zafar Waqar Taj briefed the federal minister about the steps taken for the development of tourism in Gilgit-Baltistan.

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Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi discusses political situation in Punjab with PM Imran Khan

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Pm meets PMLQ

A delegation of PML-Q leaders, led by Chaudhry Pervez Elahi called on Prime Minister Imran Khan and deliberated the political situation in Punjab, a statement issued by the PM’s Office. Monis Elahi, Tariq Bashir Cheema, Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Asad Umar, and Shafqat Mehmood were also present. According to the statement, the leaders discussed the political … Read more

Students’ Rants Go In vain , Shafqat Mahmood Advises To Prepare For Exams

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Students' Rants Go In Vein, Shafqat Mahmood Advises To Prepare For Exams

Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood, while advising students across the country to prepare for the exams, said that the exams would not be postponed or cancelled this year. Talking to reporters at a function in Lahore, the Federal Minister for Education said that last year not only the examinations were cancelled but also, all the … Read more

Exams will be conducted for classes 9, 10, 11, 12: Shafqat Mehmood

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about exam cancellation of class 9 and 11

Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mehmood on Wednesday said exams of classes’ ninth, matric, first, and second-year will be conducted across the country after July 10, The minister, speaking in National Assembly during the budget session, said several problems ascended last year when the government decided not to take the exams. [amazonad category=”Electronics”] “But now, … Read more

Sindh Decides To Reopen Secondary Classes Across Province Under SOPs

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Sindh Decides To Reopen Secondary Classes Across Province Under SOPs

The Sindh government has decided to reopen secondary classes across the province under SOPs after a reduction in coronavirus cases. According to details, in a tweet on social networking site Twitter, Sindh Education Minister Saeed Ghani said that a meeting of Sindh Coronavirus Task Force was held under the chairmanship of Sindh Chief Minister Murad … Read more

Sindh Decides To Reopen Educational Institutions

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Sindh Decides To Reopen Educational Institutions

Saeed Ghani, Sindh Education Minister on Sunday said that Sindh Corona Task Force has decided to reopen educational institutions of Sindh for class 9th and above from 7th June(tomorrow) with strict SOPs. He took to Twitter and announced the development and also directed that all staff must be getting vaccinated. Sindh Corona Task Force has … Read more

The IBCC is displeased with the new exam policy proposed by education ministers

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The IBCC is displeased with the new exam policy proposed by education ministers

The IBCC raised its voice over the decision taken by education ministers to conduct exams of only optional subjects. The complaints were expressed during a meeting of the IBCC on Thursday in Karachi. During the discussion, IBCC members questioned the logic of the newly implemented policy. They inquired about how the boards would evaluate the … Read more

Sindh will not follow Shafqat Mehmood’s exam schedule: Saeed Ghani

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Saeed Ghani

Saeed Ghani, Sindh Education Minister on Wednesday said that the exams schedule announced by the Shafqat Mehmood Federal Minister for Education earlier today is not for Sindh. Addressing a press conference in Karachi, he said the examination schedule for Sindh will be announced by the provincial educational department within the next couple of days. The … Read more

“No Truth” to the news about exam cancellation of class 9 and 11, states Shafqat Mehmood

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about exam cancellation of class 9 and 11

Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training, Shafqat Mehmood has stated that “there is no truth” to the rumour about exam cancellation of class 9 and 11 Class 9 and 11 exams will take place according to the time table of the respective boards. No truth in rumours that they will not be held — … 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

Schools closure extended till Eid-ul-Fitr in Punjab due to COVID-19

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Schools

Punjab Education Minister Murad Raas on Tuesday announced that schools will remain closed till Eid-ul-Fitr in Punjab due to the significant rise in coronavirus infections. According to the details, the minister took to Twitter and said that teaching process for Classes 1-8 in all private and public schools will remain suspended until Eid in Lahore, … Read more

Schools in COVID-19 hotspots across Pakistan to remain closed till April 28

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Schools

Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mehmood on Tuesday announced that physical classes for students till grade 8, in the coronavirus hotspots will remain suspended till April 28. According to the details, Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mehmood after the session of the National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC) over the schools closure and exams matter held a … Read more

Students Pour Love For Shafqat Mahmood For Closing Educational Institutions

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Students' Rants Go In Vein, Shafqat Mahmood Advises To Prepare For Exams

Soon after the Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mahmood announced the closure of educational institutions till April 11, students poured love for him on the micro-blogging site Twitter.

As per the details, Mahmood addressed the media after a meeting of the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC). He said that closure is for all forms of educational institutions including universities and academies.

The new decision will be applied in Lahore, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Multan, Faisalabad, Sialkot, Sargodha, and Sheikhupura. However, educational institutions in the remaining districts will be opened.

The students were happy with Mahmood’s decision as #Shafqatmehmood became the top trend in Pakistan.

Here is how the students reacted.

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Educational institutions in coronavirus-hit cities to remain closed till April 11

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Shafqat Mehmood coronavirus schools

All educational institutions will remain closed in nine districts of Punjab till April 11. This has been announced by the federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mehmood on Wednesday. As per the details, Mehmood addressed the media after a meeting of the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC). He said that closure is for all forms … Read more

Shafqat Mehmood receives love on Twitter amid NCOC’s meeting

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Shafqat Mahmood

Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mehmood has once again become a hero for all students. He recently announced that all public and private schools will remain closed from March 15 to March 28 in seven cities of Punjab. The decision was taken after a meeting of NCOC. Coronavirus cases are once again surging in the … Read more

Govt Decides To Reopen Educational Institutions From February 1

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Budget 2021 HEC budget

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

Students Demand Online Exams and Fee Reduction

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Students

Students of different universities protested outside Punjab Governor House and demanded to conduct exams online. According to the details, students carried banners inscribed with the words “We want online exams” and chanting slogans. The students demanded the Governor/Chancellor to intervene and direct universities to conduct online exams. The students observed that because of the closure, … Read more

Pakistan Schools Reopen after Two months closure amid COVID-19

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Schools

Students from grade 9 to 12 returned to school across Pakistan after two months closure due to spike in coronavirus cases and winter vacations. According to the details, the schools have opened with strict compliance of coronavirus health protocols. ملک میں آج سے تعلیمی ادارے کھل گئے#9AMHeadlines #ShafqatMehmood #Schools #Pakistan #BOLNews pic.twitter.com/740uEILnou — BOL Network … Read more

Schools across Pakistan to reopen as planned

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O, A, AS level Shafqat Mahmood

Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mehmood on Friday announced that schools across the country will be reopened from January 18th (Monday) as planned. Addressing a press conference in Islamabad, the Federal Minister said that classes 9, 10 and 11 will open from January 18. However, classes 1 to 8 will open on February 1 rather than … Read more

Reopening of Schools: Ministers meeting today for final decision

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Schools

Decision to reopen schools from January 18th Monday, will be finalized today in a meeting of country’s education and health ministers in Islamabad. According to the details, the ministers will decide about opening of educational institutions from Monday or extend the closure for a few more weeks. The federal and provincial education and health ministers … Read more

COVID-19 Situation Will Decide Reopening Of Schools: Shafqat Mehmood

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Schools

On Thursday, the Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mehmood announced that a meeting between education and health ministers will be held tomorrow (Friday, 15th January) to review the coronavirus situation in Pakistan.

Taking to Twitter, Shafqat Mehmood said that the COVID-19 situation has to be reviewed before the students go back to school.

He wrote,

“Education and Health Ministers meeting again tomorrow to review the coronavirus situation before students start coming to school.”

He continued writing,

“While I desperately want education to continue the final decision will be on health grounds. Students well being will always be a priority.”

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Pakistanis Vote for closing schools amid COVID-19 Pandemic

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Schools

A major chunk of social media users in Pakistan took to Instagram and voted for closing schools amid the second wave of novel coronavirus pandemic. Twitter users also expressed their concerns on the reopening of educational institutions from January 18th, with hashtag #Shafqatmehmood also trending on top Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mehmood in his instagram … Read more

Shafqat Mehmood Trends On Twitter After Breaking Students’ Heart

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

Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mahmood has announced the gradual reopening of educational institutions across the country from January 18 after reviewing the cases of the global coronavirus. The decision was announced by Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood after a meeting of provincial education ministers in Islamabad. Shafqat Mehmood said that educational institutions for ninth to … Read more

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