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The deadly roof collapse at a private school in Peshawar on October 15, 2026, has raised serious concerns about school building safety in Pakistan. The tragedy at Al-Khair School in Dir Colony killed dozens of children and a teacher and injured many others. Authorities have launched investigations and ordered school safety inspections across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. … Read more
Students planning to enter the healthcare field have a new opportunity to explore in Karachi. The City Institute of Health Sciences (CIHS), College of Nursing and Midwifery, has announced admissions for 2026 with 100% scholarship opportunities for selected diploma students. The institute is offering several nursing and midwifery programmes for candidates with different educational backgrounds. … Read more
Rawalpindi, October 18, 2026: The National Savings Rs750 prize bond draw for October 2026 has taken place, and the winning numbers for the top prizes have been reported. Draw No. 108 was held in Rawalpindi on Thursday, October 15. The first-prize winner will receive Rs1.5 million, while three second-prize winners are eligible for Rs500,000 each. … Read more
Lahore, October 16, 2026: The Punjab government has introduced new school timings for government schools across the province. The revised schedule comes into effect today, October 16, and will continue until March 31, 2027. The Punjab School Education Department issued the official notification on October 14, 2026. The new timings apply to single-shift, double-shift and … Read more
Islamabad, October 12, 2026: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has opened online registration for the Law Admission Test (LAT) 2026. Students who want to study law in Pakistan can submit their applications until October 20, 2026. The test is arranged by HEC’s Education Testing Council (ETC) for students seeking admission to four-year LLB degree programmes. … Read more
Lahore, October 12, 2026: The Punjab government has confirmed that schools, colleges and universities across the province will remain open on Monday, October 12, 2026. The clarification came after fake holiday notifications spread on social media, causing confusion among students, parents and teachers. The Punjab School Education Department said no province-wide school closure had been … Read more
Lahore, October 12, 2026: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain, strong winds and thunderstorms in several parts of Punjab on Monday evening and night. According to the latest weather outlook, most parts of Pakistan will experience dry weather during the day. However, a western weather system may bring rain to northeastern Punjab and … Read more
Bannu, October 12, 2026: The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Bannu has postponed the SSC Annual-II examination papers scheduled for Monday, October 12, 2026. According to the latest reports, the examinations have been delayed until further orders. Students will have to wait for the board to announce new dates. The decision comes amid … Read more
London, October 11, 2026: Several universities in the United Kingdom are withdrawing admission offers from international students, including applicants from Pakistan, following tougher student visa rules. According to a Financial Times report published on October 10, some universities are cancelling offers because they fear losing permission to recruit international students if too many visa applications … Read more
Lahore, October 9, 2026: The Punjab government has announced more than 23,000 paid IT internship opportunities for young graduates under the Chief Minister IT Internship Program (CMITIP). According to the latest government update issued on October 8, selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of Rs 50,000 during a four-month internship. The program aims to … Read more
Lahore, October 9, 2026: COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, has announced the HEC Need-Based Scholarship 2026 for undergraduate students who need financial support to continue their education. The university published the announcement on October 6, 2026. Students enrolled in the Fall 2026 semester can apply if they meet the eligibility requirements. Selected students may receive … Read more
Lahore, October 9, 2026: The University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Lahore has officially released its 5th Walk-In Admission Merit List 2026 for undergraduate admissions. The university announced the latest merit list on October 7, 2026. Students who applied for walk-in admissions can now check whether they have been selected by visiting the official UET … Read more
Multan, October 9, 2026: Good news for intermediate students in Punjab. The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Multan has issued result cards for the 12th Class First Annual Examination 2026. According to a board notice dated October 6, the result cards have been sent through registered post to educational institutions and private candidates. … Read more
Islamabad, October 9, 2026: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan has opened applications for the Quaid-e-Azam Memorial Fellowship 2026, giving eligible PhD students an opportunity to conduct research at leading international universities. The fellowship was introduced to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Selected students will be able to spend six … Read more
The Government of Pakistan is taking new steps to make business loans easier for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to remove problems that make it difficult for small businesses to get loans from banks. During a meeting held in Islamabad on October 7, 2026, the Prime Minister also … Read more
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has moved its Pre-Departure Facilitation Desk to Islamabad International Airport to help passengers traveling abroad. The desk was previously located at the FIA Islamabad Zonal Office. According to officials, the new facility is fully operational and provides guidance on travel documents, immigration procedures and passenger complaints. The change aims to … Read more
October 8, 2026 | Islamabad, Pakistan Pakistan’s Fuel Relief Scheme 2026 is facing an uncertain future after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) called on the government to gradually end costly petrol subsidies. The development comes as Pakistan and the IMF reached a staff-level agreement on October 8, potentially unlocking around $1.21 billion in financial assistance, … Read more
The University of Sydney is offering scholarships worth up to AUD 60,000 to talented international students planning to study in Australia in 2027. The funding is available through the Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships Scheme (VCIS), which supports high-achieving students starting eligible undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degrees. Students from Pakistan and other countries can be considered if … Read more
October 8, 2026 | United Kingdom The UK government has announced higher financial requirements for international students applying for a Student Visa from November 30, 2026. Students from Pakistan, India and other countries will need to show more money for living expenses when applying under the new rules. The changes were announced by the UK … Read more
October 8, 2026 | United States The United States has proposed a major change to its Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, raising concerns among international students planning to work in America. On October 7, 2026, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a proposal to introduce a $70,000 fee for initial OPT participation and … Read more
International students planning to study and work in Australia are facing fresh uncertainty after the country’s opposition Coalition announced a major immigration proposal on October 6, 2026. The proposal includes removing the Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) for most international graduates. However, the plan has not become law, and existing graduate visa rules remain in … Read more
New Zealand has recorded an increase in international students in 2026, showing continued interest in the country as a destination for higher education. According to the latest figures from Immigration New Zealand, around 63,000 people held valid international student visas in September 2026. This is approximately 6,000 more than in September 2025. The increase comes … Read more
Pakistani students planning to study in France in 2027 can now submit applications to French public universities through the Études en France (EeF) platform. The 2027-28 application campaign opened on October 1, 2026, while the deadline to complete an application is November 18, 2026. The process is managed in Pakistan by Campus France Pakistan. How … Read more
International students planning to stay and work in the UK after graduation will face an important visa change from January 1, 2027. Under the new UK immigration rules, the Graduate Visa period for most eligible graduates will fall from two years to 18 months. The change applies according to the date a person submits their … Read more