NATIONAL
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Another Swat student nominated for International Peace Prize
Swat:Fourteen-year-old Hira Akbar became the second student from Swat district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa after Malala Yousafzai to be nominated for the International Children’s Peace Prize.
She was among the six students shortlisted out of 200 across the world for the award.
Complete story:
https://dailytimes.com.pk/135435/another-swat-student-nominated-intl-peace-prize/
http://nation.com.pk/E-Paper/lahore/2017-11-07/page-2/detail-5
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa education boards to change exam pattern
Peshawar: All educational boards of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will conduct the upcoming annual examinations for matriculation and intermediate courses by replacing the decades old pattern of question papers with a new one to assess the learning outcomes of the students.
Complete story: https://epaper.dawn.com/DetailImage.php?StoryImage=07_11_2017_007_006
Appointment of women teachers at primary schools opposed
Nowshera: The local chapter of Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam Fazl has rejected the proposed appointment of women teachers in primary schools and termed it agenda of foreign NGOs followed by Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf.
Complete story: https://epaper.dawn.com/DetailImage.php?StoryImage=07_11_2017_183_008
Peshawar Education Board on strike in support of workers’ demands
Peshawar: Workers walked out of the offices and began strike as their concerns were not heard, including late promotions, refusal of living in colony and giving bonus on biometrics.
Complete story: https://www.express.com.pk/epaper/PoPupwindow.aspx?newsID=1104709371&Issue=NP_PEW&Date=20171107
Professional education no longer a condition for teacher hiring
Peshawar: Grade 16 service officers with regular education can also apply for teachers jobs in govt schools.
Complete story: https://www.express.com.pk/epaper/PoPupwindow.aspx?newsID=1104709352&Issue=NP_PEW&Date=20171107
Protest by school students in Mingora
Mingora: Male and female students of Itifaq Labor Union and Working Folks Grammar School protested for their rights on the roads on their way to the Swat Press Club. They held placards and banners with different slogans.
Complete story: https://www.express.com.pk/epaper/PoPupwindow.aspx?newsID=1104707986&Issue=NP_PEW&Date=20171107
Threat of locking schools in protest in Buner
Buner: Several labor leaders said that teachers’, clerks’ and grade 4 officers’ pays are being cut for absences, which is not acceptable. They threatened that if the issue isn't resolved within a week, locks will be put on the school doors of the whole district.
Complete story: https://www.express.com.pk/epaper/PoPupwindow.aspx?newsID=1104707984&Issue=NP_PEW&Date=20171107
Balochistan
Purposeful curriculum is need of the hour - Abdul Fatah Bhangar
Quetta: The Educational Secretary for Secondary Education said that a strong curriculum is needed in today’s times as the importance of curriculum in strengthening minds of the students cannot be neglected.
Complete story: https://www.express.com.pk/epaper/PoPupwindow.aspx?newsID=1104707584&Issue=NP_QTA&Date=20171107
http://e.jang.com.pk/11-07-2017/Quetta/page2.asp
Government Sundaimon High School is a role model for other schools
Quetta: Government Sundaimon High School is a role model for other government educational institutes. School’s Principal Dr. Naseer Ali and other staff should be appreciated for their efforts said Zia Khan.
Complete story: http://e.jang.com.pk/11-07-2017/Quetta/page3.asp
Problems to be solved for Pashtoon students
Quetta: In a statement by Pashtoon Students Federation, it was said problems of education should be solved for Pashtoon students. Facilities like infrastructure should be provided to educational institutes.
Complete story: http://e.jang.com.pk/11-07-2017/Quetta/page3.asp
Juniors to be removed from senior posts
Quetta: Juniors should be removed from senior posts in Kila Abdullah and other districts to improve performance of the education sector.
Complete story: http://e.jang.com.pk/11-07-2017/Quetta/page3.asp
English language classes started a government school
Hub: Government Boys High School Sakran started english language classes. The inauguration ceremony was attended by a large number of people.
Complete story: http://e.jang.com.pk/11-07-2017/Quetta/page8.asp
Annual holidays for schools
Kila Saifullah: Leader from Government Teachers Association, Sultan Muhammad Kakar said that decision for annual holidays of schools should be looked into.
Complete story: http://e.jang.com.pk/11-07-2017/Quetta/page8.asp
Facilities to be provided in school
Quetta: Government school in Kili Allahabad faces shortage of facilities like furniture and boards.
Complete story: http://e.jang.com.pk/11-07-2017/Quetta/page10.asp
Competition in the education sector reflective of development - Muhammad Farooq
Khanozai: Additional Secretary Schools was the chief guest at quiz and speech competitions held among high schools in Balozai.
Complete story: https://www.express.com.pk/epaper/PoPupwindow.aspx?newsID=1104707574&Issue=NP_QTA&Date=20171107
Students sitting under sky
Daudkhel: Due to shortages of classrooms in Government Elementary School Hazara North Piplan, students are forced to sit under sky to get education.
Complete story: https://www.express.com.pk/epaper/PoPupwindow.aspx?newsID=1104709185&Issue=NP_SGD&Date=20171107
No compromise on quality education - Abdul Nabi Magsi
Dhadar: The DEO said that barriers in the promotion of education in Kachi will be removed and strict action will be taken against absent teachers.
Complete story: https://www.express.com.pk/epaper/PoPupwindow.aspx?newsID=1104707676&Issue=NP_QTA&Date=20171107
Vacancies in education department could not be filled
Quetta: 1301 teaching staff vacancies still unfilled as the process of hiring and upgradations is delayed again.
Complete story: https://www.express.com.pk/epaper/PoPupwindow.aspx?newsID=1104707422&Issue=NP_QTA&Date=20171107
GB/FATA/AJK
FATA education sector faces daunting challenges
The FATA Directorate of Education earlier claimed to have enrolled 681,042 male and female students in FATA during academic year 2015-2016. However, the figures projected by the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training for the same period state that 736,929 students are out of school in the area.
Complete story: https://dailytimes.com.pk/135474/fata-education-sector-faces-daunting-challenges-teachers/
Federal
Plan to bring dropouts back to education - AIOU
Islamabad: Vice Chancellor Allama Iqbal Open Uni has said that university has decided to expand its enrolment drive to bring dropouts backto education.
Complete story:
http://www.nawaiwaqt.com.pk/E-Paper/islamabad/2017-11-07/page-3/detail-0
Semester final to start from 20th Nov. AIOU
Islamabad: Allama Iqbal open Uni has announced 20th Nov as start date of semester final exam for various disciplines.
Complete story:
http://www.nawaiwaqt.com.pk/E-Paper/islamabad/2017-11-07/page-3/detail-2
Sports day marked at Westminster International School
Islamabad: It was all fun and enjoyment at the annual sports day organised by the Westminster International School at the Pakistan Sports Complex. The event was widely and enthusiastically enjoyed by the students who took part in athletics, gymnastics and karate display.
Complete story: http://nation.com.pk/E-Paper/islamabad/2017-11-07/page-14/detail-7
Inspection to be done on early basis in schools
Islamabad: On the demands of private educational institutes of Federal capital, Private Educational Institutions Regulation Authority has decided to inspect schools on early basis.
Complete story: https://www.express.com.pk/epaper/PoPupwindow.aspx?newsID=1104709142&Issue=NP_KHI&Date=20171107
Punjab
Appeal for construction of 2 more rooms in school
Melsi: District Chairman of Pakistan Kisan Ittehad Mehr Akmal in a letter to Deputy Commissioner has asked for construction of 2 more rooms in school.
Complete story:
http://www.nawaiwaqt.com.pk/E-Paper/multan/2017-11-07/page-5/detail-15
Girls College still under construction
Jilla Jeem: Government Girls College Jilla Jeem is still under construction, as the work started several years before.
Complete story:
http://www.nawaiwaqt.com.pk/E-Paper/multan/2017-11-07/page-5/detail-31
Underqualified teachers in private schools of Multan
Multan: Matric pass teachers in different private schools of Multan are playing with future of children.Parents has asked authorities to take action about it.
Complete story:
http://www.nawaiwaqt.com.pk/E-Paper/multan/2017-11-07/page-2/detail-31
Positions vacant in Govt High School Jatli
Doltala: 4 Class four & 1 clerk vacancy is still vacant in Government High School Jatli.
Complete story:
http://www.nawaiwaqt.com.pk/E-Paper/islamabad/2017-11-07/page-4/detail-20
Pakistan Tourism Deptt to offer special packages for students
Rawalpindi: Director Pakistan tourism Ch. Abdul Ghafoor after a meeting with Minister of Provincial Higher Education has said that Pak Tourism will offer special packages for students.
Complete story:
http://www.nawaiwaqt.com.pk/E-Paper/islamabad/2017-11-07/page-5/detail-20
Corruption of Millions in Edu Deptt
Chakwal: Secretary Education punjab has ordered to investigate corruption cases reported in Education department Chakwal.
Complete story:
http://www.nawaiwaqt.com.pk/E-Paper/islamabad/2017-11-07/page-6
Free education and health is responsibility of government - Liaqat Baloch
Lahore: Secretary General Jamaat e Islami Liaqat Baloch said that free education and health facilities are responsibility of the government.
Complete story: https://www.express.com.pk/epaper/PoPupwindow.aspx?newsID=1104709789&Issue=NP_LHE&Date=20171107
Parents protest on violence against children in schools
Multan: Parents protest against corporal punishment in Government Primary School Pir Colony No. 2.
Complete story: https://www.express.com.pk/epaper/PoPupwindow.aspx?newsID=1104709987&Issue=NP_MUX&Date=20171107
Classrooms to be constructed in 50 schools
Multan: Education Department has decided to construct classrooms in around 50 schools of the district.
Complete story: https://www.express.com.pk/epaper/PoPupwindow.aspx?newsID=1104710017&Issue=NP_MUX&Date=20171107
http://www.nawaiwaqt.com.pk/E-Paper/multan/2017-11-07/page-2/detail-16
Sindh
SHC issues notices to former education secretary for lodging false cases
Karachi: The Sindh High Court (SHC) sought on Monday a reply from Former Education Secretary Fazlullah Pechuho on allegations of implicating a suspended school teacher in a false case for refusing to pay a bribe for reinstatement.
Complete story: https://epaper.tribune.com.pk/DisplayDetails.aspx?ENI_ID=11201711070018&EN_ID=11201711070009&EMID=11201711070003
Marksheets issued for grade 9th
Karachi: Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK) has issued mark sheets for grade 9 science group result.
Complete story: http://e.jang.com.pk/detail.asp?id=400441
http://www.nawaiwaqt.com.pk/E-Paper/karachi/2017-11-07/page-2/detail-2
Editorials/Op-eds
Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to transform the world
http://nation.com.pk/E-Paper/lahore/2017-11-07/page-7/detail-2
Letters to the editor
Plea to restore school
https://epaper.dawn.com/DetailImage.php?StoryImage=07_11_2017_009_006
REGIONAL
Punjab
Physical punishment to students
Multan: Two students of Government Primary School Peer Colony No. 2 were severely beaten by their teachers. Their parents carried protest against the physical torture.
Complete Story: https://www.express.com.pk/epaper/PoPupwindow.aspx?newsID=1104709987&Issue=NP_MUX&Date=20171107
College teachers to protest for rights
Multan: On the appeal of PPLA, all teachers have decided to hold protests in favor of their demands.
Complete Story: https://www.express.com.pk/epaper/PoPupwindow.aspx?newsID=1104710016&Issue=NP_MUX&Date=20171107
Decision to construct new classrooms in 50 schools
Multan: Department of Education Punjab has decided to construct new classrooms in 50 government high and higher secondary schools of the province.
Complete Story: https://www.express.com.pk/epaper/PoPupwindow.aspx?newsID=1104710017&Issue=NP_MUX&Date=20171107P.T.Alif announced movement against D.O Jamshoro
Kotri: Primary Teachers’ Association Kotri has started movement against D.O Education Jamshoro on not responding to their documents.
Complete Story: http://sindhexpress.com.pk/epaper/PoPupwindow.aspx?newsID=130568751&Issue=NP_HYD&Date=20171107
High school facing shortage of staff
Sanghar: Government High School Tando Mitha Khan was completed six years ago, but since then no staff was deputed in the school. Students have to attend another school in other villages.
Complete Story; http://sindhexpress.com.pk/epaper/PoPupwindow.aspx?newsID=130568766&Issue=NP_HYD&Date=20171107
High school building did not repair
Faridabad: Building of Government High School Faridabad could not be repaired for past six years due to carelessness of Education Department. Its different parts are cracking.
Complete Story: http://sindhexpress.com.pk/epaper/PoPupwindow.aspx?newsID=130568906&Issue=NP_HYD&Date=20171107
Student future ruined due to closure of school
Chelhar: Government Primary School Village Borli Bheel, near Chelhar, is dysfunctional for past three years, leaving students to attend school in another village.
Complete Story: http://dailyjeejal.com/e-paper/2017-11-07/news/page3/1%20(1).htm
Four teachers to teach 600 students
Diplo: Student’s education is being affected due to shortage of teachers in government college of Diplo. Only four teachers are present to teach more than 600 students.
Complete Story: http://dailyjeejal.com/e-paper/2017-11-07/news/page3/1%20(45).htm
Session Judge raids on special education school
Dadu: District Session Judge Dadu Ashoke Khan paid an unscheduled visit to government special education schools and found the school staff absent.
Complete Story: http://dailyjeejal.com/e-paper/2017-11-07/news/page8/1%20(46).htm
Teacher did not depute in school
Kandiaro: Government Primary School Village Shafi Muhammad Chandio is left without teachers. Protests were also carried for deputation of teachers, but no response seemed.
Complete Story: http://epaper.pknewspapers.com/the-kawish.html
Unavailability of books in public library
Bhan Saeedabad: Building of public library was constructed in Higher Secondary School Bhan Saeedabad, but no books have been provided to it.
Complete Story: http://www.thekawish.com/beta/epaper-details.php?details=2017/Nov/07-11-2017/Page3/P3-30.jpg
Struggling for provision of education in Nokundi
Nokundi: The member District Council Chagi Khan Muhammad Asif Khan Sanjrani has said that struggle is underway for provision of educational institutes and education. He was visiting boys higher secondary school.
Complete Story: http://dailyazadiquetta.com/epaper/m/52230/5a00907b4c7c1
There is need to form curriculum
Quetta: Secretary Education Abdul Fateh Bhangar said endeavored purposeful curriculum is need of time and it is also important for mental development of students; it brings change in them.
Complete Story: http://dailyazadiquetta.com/epaper/m/52312/5a00dccf61a03
District government is taking up steps for reinstatement of schools
Harnai: Deputy Commissioner Abdul Salam Achakzai said all concerned steps are being taken for restoration of dysfunctional schools.
Complete Story: http://e.jang.com.pk/11-07-2017/quetta/page8.asp
Eight subject specialists recruited through Public Service Commission
Peshawar: In the light of recommendation of Public Service Commission KPK eight female Subject Specialists were recruited.
Complete Story: https://www.express.com.pk/epaper/PoPupwindow.aspx?newsID=1104708869&Issue=NP_PEW&Date=20171107
Requisite of professional degree ended for teachers recruitments
Peshawar: Provincial Government of KPK has issued approval of ending mandatory professional degree for the recruitments of teachers in Education Department.
Complete Story: https://www.express.com.pk/epaper/PoPupwindow.aspx?newsID=1104709352&Issue=NP_PEW&Date=20171107
Students protested for their rights
Mingora: Students of Itefaq Labor Union and Working Focus Grammar Schools carried a protest infavor of their rights, raising voice.
Complete Story: https://www.express.com.pk/epaper/PoPupwindow.aspx?newsID=1104707986&Issue=NP_PEW&Date=20171107