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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
KP govt to establish 400 primary schools
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Elementary and Secondary Education Department has planned to establish around four hundred new, fully-equipped, primary schools across the province at a cost of 1.35 billion rupees.
https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2017/09/14/islamabad-e-paper-september-14-2017/
Teacher’s organization fully supports teacher’s demands
Teacher’s role in nation building and in providing quality education to students is not a secret. Teachers association supports rightful demands of teachers.
Complete story:https://www.express.com.pk/epaper/PoPupwindow.aspx?newsID=1104536857&Issue=NP_PEW&Date=20170914
Action initiated against school heads over poor SSC exam results
The Peshawar High Court was informed on Wednesday that the elementary and secondary education department has initiated action against the headmasters of government schools showing poor results in the annual secondary school certificate examinations.
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Private schools to boycott regulatory authority elections
The owners of private educational institutions have announced to boycott elections for members of Private Schools Regulatory Authority.
Complete story: http://epaper.dawn.com/DetailImage.php?StoryImage=14_09_2017_182_008
Laptops for best students of Peshawar’s government schools
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has awarded 173 laptops to government school students who secured the top positions in their Secondary School Certificate examination in Peshawar.
Complete story: https://epaper.tribune.com.pk/DisplayDetails.aspx?ENI_ID=11201709140059&EN_ID=11201709140029&EMID=11201709140011
http://e.thenews.com.pk/pindi/9-14-2017/page3.asp
Balochistan
Teachers play an important role in the society
Professor Doctor Javed Iqbal stated that teachers have a special standing in the society and they play an important role.
Complete story: http://e.jang.com.pk/09-14-2017/quetta/page3.asp
Punjab
Students must be encouraged towards calligraphy
Principle Akbar Bukhari expressed his views at a high achievers ceremony by emphasizing on how students must be encouraged towards calligraphy as part of the curriculum learning.
Complete story:http://www.nawaiwaqt.com.pk/E-Paper/multan/2017-09-14/page-8
SLS schools arrange a comeback week
The students of Sadeeqa’s Learning School were welcomed back after a long summer break. Activities were planned out by teachers for sharing stories and ensuring communication is maintained.
Complete story:http://e.thenews.com.pk/pindi/9-14-2017/page19.asp
Establishment of National Institute of Calligraphy still under progress
National history and Literary heritage Division has submitted a summary to the Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi for establishment of a Calligraphy institute in the capital. A meeting was conducted in which the objectives and related matters were discussed.
Complete story: http://e.thenews.com.pk/pindi/9-14-2017/page13.asp
Whispers in campus corridors
College premises are often thought to provide students with the opportunity to learn and breed ideas that can help minds flourish and go beyond conventional ways of thinking. However, historically students have been seen involved with terrorist groups or committing crimes.
Complete story:http://e.thenews.com.pk/lahore/9-14-2017/page7.asp
District government introduces O’level education in Bhakkar
O’level education has been introduced at District Public School (DPS) Bhakkar due to the efforts of the district government. With the initiative, Bhakkar District has earned an honor to rank among those 16 districts of Punjab having O’level education system.
Complete story: https://epaper.tribune.com.pk/DisplayDetails.aspx?ENI_ID=11201709140039&EN_ID=11201709140020&EMID=11201709140007
Renovation of educational offices
Punjab Secretary Education, Dr. Allah Bakhsh Malik took notice of the poor conditions of the educational offices and ordered their renovation.
Complete story: https://www.express.com.pk/epaper/PoPupwindow.aspx?newsID=1104525458&Issue=NP_ISB&Date=20170910
Why public colleges are not producing toppers
Lack of commitment, monitoring and policy are said to be answers to why public sector colleges fail to bag top positions in the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Examinations while students of the private colleges secure top positions.
Complete story:http://nation.com.pk/E-Paper/lahore/2017-09-14/page-14/detail-0
2 lakhs 17 thousand and 753 children get enrolled in schools of Gujranwala this year
Education Department Punjab claims that 2 lakhs 17 thousand and 753 children gets enrolled in schools of Gujranwala this year. Out of these children 1 lakh 13 thousand and 614 are boys and 1 lakh 41 thousand and 39 are girls. After 31st October according to CM Punjab, 3rd party will audit this enrollment.
Complete story:https://www.express.com.pk/epaper/PoPupwindow.aspx?newsID=1104537193&Issue=NP_GRW&Date=20170914
Student’s honor
9th class student Syed Saqlain Haider secured first position in Lahore with 496 marks. Whereas, a total of 50 students from Government Rangers Higher Secondary School Cantt, Lahore secured more than 400 marks.
Complete story:http://www.nawaiwaqt.com.pk/lahore/14-Sep-2017/662518
The list of schools that performed poorly in 9th class results announced
Directorate of Public Instruction Secondary Punjab issued a public's list of schools that performed poor. The heads of schools are summoned.
Complete story:https://www.express.com.pk/epaper/PoPupwindow.aspx?newsID=1104537593&Issue=NP_MUX&Date=20170914
Lahore high court takes notice of more than 200 illegal hirings in PEF
The court has ordered the Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) Chairman, Chief Secretary Punjab and S&GAD to provide explanation within 4 weeks regarding illegal hiring of more than 200 officers after Justice Shujat Ali Khan was presented with the application by Advocate Chaudhry Shoaib Saleem.
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Sindh
Dawood foundation to hold Magnifi-science exhibition
After the success of Dawood Foundation’s grand science exhibition last year, Magnifi Science, TDF is organising the “TDF Magnifi-Science exhibition 2017” from 6th to 8th September at Dawood Public School.
Complete story: http://epaper.pakobserver.net/2017/09/14?page=10
Provision of quality education, health services priorities of govt: CM
Sindh Chief Minister (CM) Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that the provincial government has set the provision of quality education and health services to the masses priorities of his government by developing these sectors through public-private partnership.
Complete story: https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2017/09/14/karachi-e-paper-september-14-2017/
Fee schedule for 9th and 10th class improvement exam has been announced
Sukkur, fee schedule for improvement exams of 9th and 10th class have been announced, 4th December is the last day to apply.
Complete story:https://www.express.com.pk/epaper/PoPupwindow.aspx?newsID=1104536456&Issue=NP_SUK&Date=20170914
Teachers protest against not getting paid for last five years
Teachers who have been hired in 2012 and have not been paid ever since continue their protest in front of press club, Karachi.
Complete story:http://www.nawaiwaqt.com.pk/karachi/14-Sep-2017/662340
Murad stresses quality training for teachers
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Wednesday stressed the need for imparting good training to teachers in public and private educational institutions so that they could provide quality and modern education to students.
Complete story: http://epaper.dawn.com/DetailImage.php?StoryImage=14_09_2017_119_003
SHC CJ questions steps taken for school buildings’ rehabilitation
Sindh High Court (SHC) Chief Justice Ahmed Ali M Sheikh has called for reports from the secretaries of the Provincial Education and Works Department on steps being taken for the rehabilitation of dilapidated government school buildings in the five districts of Sindh.
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Editorials/Op-eds
Robots to replace teachers within 10 years
Complete story:http://e.thenews.com.pk/pindi/9-14-2017/page11.asp
Letters to the editor
Extremism at Pakistan’s Educational Institutes
Complete story:http://dailytimes.com.pk/e-paper/2017-09-14/lahore/14084
Educated mass must be kept away from extremism
Complete story: http://www.nawaiwaqt.com.pk/E-Paper/lahore/2017-09-14/page-15Regional
Punjab
List of schools giving poor results in 9th declared
Multan: The Directorate of Public Instruction Secondary Punjab has presented the list of schools giving poor results in the 9th examination.
Complete Story: https://www.express.com.pk/epaper/PoPupwindow.aspx?newsID=1104537593&Issue=NP_MUX&Date=20170914
Announcement to install digital education system in 300 schools
Lahore: Provincial Minister for Education Rana Mashood Ahmed has said that 300 government schools of Punjab will be introduced with digital education system.
Complete Story: https://www.dailyjinnah.com/lahore/main.php?action=epaper&id=main&page=2&dt=14-09-2017
Demand from government to bear expenses of position holders
Lahore: The member Punjab Assembly and Tahreek e Insaaf Nabeela Hakim has demanded from government to bear the expenses of position holder students.
Complete Story: https://www.dailyjinnah.com/lahore/main.php?action=epaper&id=main&page=2&dt=14-09-2017
Sindh
Newly constructed school building crumbles
Tando Adam: The newly constructed building of Government Primary School Barahan Hazari, near Tando Adam fades away; its parts are tumbling down.
Complete Story: http://sindhexpress.com.pk/epaper/PoPupwindow.aspx?newsID=130551382&Issue=NP_HYD&Date=20170914
http://dailyjeejal.com/e-paper/2017-9-14/news/page8/1%20(52).htm
https://www.express.com.pk/epaper/PoPupwindow.aspx?newsID=1104536657&Issue=NP_KHI&Date=20170914
SMC Chairman visits school on publication of news report
Tharparkar: The Chairman School Management Committee Government Boys Primary School Nao Kot paid a visit to the school, on publication of news report about crumbling condition of the building.
Complete Story: http://sindhexpress.com.pk/epaper/PoPupwindow.aspx?newsID=130551419&Issue=NP_HYD&Date=20170914
Villager locked school on not getting job
Larkana: Mr. Raza Muhammad Brohi locked the gate of Government High School Jumo Khan Brohi showing his ownership of school plot and not getting job for the donated plot of the school.
Complete Story: http://sindhexpress.com.pk/epaper/index.aspx?Issue=NP_HYD&Page=District004&Date=20170914&Pageno=4&View=1
http://dailyjeejal.com/e-paper/2017-9-14/news/page3/1%20(38).htm
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Protest against closure of school
The residents of Village Imam Bakhsh Bahaman carried a protest strike against closure of the village school for past ten years.
Complete Story: http://sindhexpress.com.pk/epaper/PoPupwindow.aspx?newsID=130551478&Issue=NP_HYD&Date=20170914
Girls middle school building dilapidated
Larkana: The building of Government Girls Middle School Village Wakro is near to collapse. Its roof parts are falling; while student lives are at stake.
Complete Story: http://sindhexpress.com.pk/epaper/index.aspx?Issue=NP_HYD&Page=District004&Date=20170914&Pageno=4&View=1
Protest for deputation of teachers in school
Kashmore: The Government Primary School Kashmore is left without teachers; while residents have carried a protest strike for deputation of teachers in the school.
Complete Story: http://sindhexpress.com.pk/epaper/PoPupwindow.aspx?newsID=130551482&Issue=NP_HYD&Date=20170914
Primary school dysfunctional since last year
Qamber: The Government Primary School Muhammad Panah Chandio is dysfunctional since last year, due to carelessness of education authorities.
Complete Story: http://dailyjeejal.com/e-paper/2017-9-14/news/page8/1%20(47).htm
School building dilapidated state
Khairpur Mir: The Government Primary School Shah Latif was established in 1988, but its current condition is crumbling. Students feel insecure to attend the school.
Complete Story: http://dailyjeejal.com/e-paper/2017-9-14/news/page8/1%20(51).htm
Director Education pays surprise visit of school
Mirpurkhas: The Director Education Mirpurkhas paid a surprise visit of Government Higher Secodnary School Dighri and found the school teachers absent.
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DC raids on school
Jacobabad: The Deputy Commissioner Kashmore had a surprise visit of Government Higher Secondary School Tangwani and found five teachers absent from their duties. Show cause notice was issue to them.
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Education Minister calls for meeting on increased fees in schools
Karachi: Provincial Minister for education has called for a meeting today, on increased fees in influential private schools of Karachi.
Complete Story: https://www.express.com.pk/epaper/PoPupwindow.aspx?newsID=1104536623&Issue=NP_KHI&Date=20170914
Recommendations demanded for promotions of 1300 headmasters
Karachi: The Department of Schools Education has called for recommendations for promotions of 1300 headmasters. A committee has been called on 18th September for departmental promotions.
Complete Story: http://epaper.pknewspapers.com/the-kawish.html
UNICEF’s roll is important in provision of education
Nasirabad: Senior members of Government Teachers Association praised the works of UNICEF in the remote areas of district, stating that UNICEF’s roll for promotion of education has remained important.
Complete Story: http://dailyazadiquetta.com/epaper/m/44925/59b970d6aa6e5
Our government paid special attention on education, says Aslam Bizenjo
Naal: The member National Party and Minister for Agriculture and Finance Sardar Aslam Bizenjo has said that it has remained their struggle to solve public problems through utilization of resources. He added that their government paid a special attention to education.
Complete Story: http://dailyazadiquetta.com/epaper/m/44970/59b990fbe97d1
Demand for deputation of teachers in school
Walbanden: The Government Girls Primary School and Boys Primary School Ahmed Wal are running under acute shortage of teachers. It has been demanded for provision of teachers in both schools.
Complete Story: https://www.dailybaakhabar.com/category/page2/
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Private educational institutes boycotted Regulator Authority Election
Peshawar: National Educational Council and other private educational institutes boycotted the elections of Regulator Authority to be held on 30th September.
Complete Story: http://www.dailysubh.pk/peshawar?date=2017-09-14&page=2
To pay attention on professional education is need of time
Shabqadar: The member Afaq Course, Khalid Hussain has said that private educational institutes play attention for better education and there is dire need to pay attention on professional education.
Complete Story: http://epaper.dailyausaf.com/page?station_id=3&page_id=26131&date=2017-09-14