Education Rights
SSUET Research Symposium Highlights Climate Change and Environmental Informatics Programme
KARACHI (HRNW) – Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology (SSUET) organized a Research Symposium on Environmental Informatics and Big Data Analytics as part of its Open Day activities. The symposium was held to promote SSUET’s recently launched MS programme in Climate Change and Environmental Informatics, which has received an encouraging response and enrolled 20…
KU conference stresses social change through AI, education, innovation
KARACHI (HRNW)-The Department of Education of the University of Karachi in collaboration with Global Nexus for Research, organized a day-long research international conference under the theme ‘digital society and social transformation’, to explore how digital technologies are reshaping social structures, identities, and power relations across contemporary societies. The event was held at the Chinese Teachers…
Pakistan Sees Alarming Decline in University Enrollments Amid Economic Challenges: Gallup Pakistan Report
Islamabad (HRNW) – A new report by Gallup Pakistan has revealed a concerning decline in university enrollments across the country, highlighting the growing impact of Pakistan’s economic challenges on access to higher education. According to the report, university enrollment in Pakistan reached its highest level of 2.23 million students during the 2020–21 academic year. However,…
Karachi Intermediate Board Postpones Commerce Paper and Practical Examinations in Observance of Muharram
Karachi (HRNW)- The Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) has announced the postponement of selected intermediate examinations and practicals in observance of Muharram-ul-Haram, following directives issued by the competent controlling authority. According to an official press release issued on June 23, 2026, the Accounting Paper-II for the Commerce Regular and Commerce Private groups, originally scheduled for…
KU VC distributes scholarship cheques of worth ₨12.19 million among 53 students under SHEC Indigenous Scholarship Program
Karachi (HRNW)- A total of 53 deserving, talented and research-oriented students of the University of Karachi received scholarship cheques amounting to ₨12.19 million under the Sindh Higher Education Commission (SHEC) Indigenous Scholarship Program 2025–26. Among the recipients were 31 female and 22 male students, who will benefit from this financial support to pursue higher education…
Sindh Government Releases Billions for Education Reforms and School Rehabilitation
Karachi (HRNW): The Government of Sindh has decided to release billions of rupees for education reforms and the rehabilitation of schools across the province. According to the Sindh Finance Department, a total of over Rs 1.778 billion has been approved for the School Education Department. Officials stated that under the European Union–funded education project DEEP,…
KU KIBGE completed Red Sindhi cattle genome sequencing
KARACHI (HRNW)- The Dr A. Q. Khan Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (KIBGE) at the University of Karachi has completed the full genome sequencing of the country’s valuable indigenous cattle breed, “Red Sindhi Cattle.” This achievement is a significant scientific breakthrough for infection control, disease prevention, and improving livestock productivity. This project was completed…
CM Mir Sarfraz Bugti Announces Total Eradication of “Tat Culture” from Balochistan’s Schools; Vows Desks for Every Student
QUETTA (HRNW) – Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti has announced the complete eradication of “Tat Culture” (sitting on floor mats) across all functional government schools in the province, deciding that desks will be provided for students in every school. In this regard, immediate and effective directives have been issued to the Secretary of the…
UAE Ministry of Education Announces Transition to Online Learning; Physical Schools Closed
Dubai (HRNW): The UAE Ministry of Education has issued a directive to temporarily close educational institutions and shift to remote learning across the country. According to the official announcement, this decision was made to ensure the safety and well-being of students, teaching staff, and administrative personnel. In a statement released on the social media platform…
“A Sincere Teacher Fosters Research and Positive Thinking”: VC Karachi University
KARACHI (HRNW): A prestigious ceremony was held on Tuesday at the Audio-Visual Center, University of Karachi, to honor the scholarly and literary contributions of Professor Dr. Tanzeem-ul-Firdous, a distinguished faculty member of the Department of Urdu. Organized by her current and former students, the event drew a large gathering of prominent academic and literary figures…