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Schools 2 min read
The Punjab government is establishing 300 Nawaz Sharif Schools of Eminence through a public-private partnership, with 110 schools already operational in the first phase.
Schools 2 min read
The Punjab government has announced revised timings for non-formal schools, effective immediately until March 31, 2027, with classes running from 8:45 AM to 12:45 PM.
AI Tools & Tutorials 2 min read
Amazon Web Services announced TorchNeuron, a tool to help developers run PyTorch AI models on Trainium chips, with a public beta starting October 20, 2026 [1, 2].
EdTech & Skills 1 min read
The Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training signed an MoU with Gauth AI to provide 4,000 free subscriptions for teachers and 180 for local students [1, 5].
AI Tools & Tutorials 2 min read
Microsoft announced that Visual Studio 2026 version 18.11 will feature a new GitHub Copilot chat experience using a shared SDK for the app and CLI.
Scholarships 2 min read
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced the next phase of the CM Punjab Honhaar Scholarship Program, with an application deadline of November 9, 2026.
Schools 2 min read
The Punjab government announced an annual census for 38,000 government schools from October 21 to 31 and implemented revised school timings effective October 16, 2026.
Higher Education 1 min read
The University of Peshawar has taken possession of a Rs. 5 billion bungalow in University Town following a 22-year legal battle.
EdTech & Skills 2 min read
PM Shehbaz Sharif welcomed an MoU between the Ministry of Education and Gauth AI, under which the company will provide free subscriptions to teachers and students.
Policy & Government 2 min read
The Government of Sindh's Teacher Licensing Policy received international recognition from six countries at a conference in Sri Lanka, with future licensing plans expected in January 2027.
Schools 2 min read
Rawalpindi has ordered safety audits for 8,300 schools with reports due by October 20, while Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has directed districts to submit safety reports by October 21, 2026.
Tech & Software 1 min read
Actor Mark Wahlberg expressed openness to using AI to enhance films and preserve his legacy through digital likenesses during a talk at TechCrunch Disrupt.