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Nearly two-thirds of Pakistanis under 30, youth population nears 67 million
3+ hour ago (496+ words) Around 66% of Pakistan's population is below the age of 30, while the country's youth population aged 15-29 has reached nearly 67 million, presenting both a major development opportunity and a significant challenge for policymakers, according to the Pakistan Economic Survey 2025-26. The survey shows…...
Pakistan literacy rate rises to 63% in 2024-25
2+ hour, 49+ min ago (478+ words) Pakistan's literacy rate improved to 63% in 2024-25 from 61% in 2022-23, reflecting gradual progress in educational attainment and human capital development despite continuing challenges related to quality, infrastructure and regional disparities, according to the Pakistan Economic Survey 2025-26 released by the Ministry of Finance....
Out-of-school children decline from 38pc to 28pc in FY2025-26-INP
3+ hour ago (452+ words) Pakistan reduced the proportion of out-of-school children from 38% to 28% in FY2025-26, marking a significant improvement in school participation and access to education across the country, according to the Pakistan Economic Survey 2025-26 released by the Ministry of Finance. The survey highlights education…...
Islamabad to get new School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (288+ words) Breaking Independent News Pakistan Islamabad to get new School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Breaking The Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, Pakistan, Syed Mustafa Kamal, has inaugurated the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Health Services Academy (HSA),…...
AIOU Launches 9th Batch of Russian Language Courses-INP
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (400+ words) Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has launched the 9th batch of its three-month Russian Language Courses, offering both Level 1 and Level 2 classes. More than 30 students have enrolled in the current batch. The courses are being conducted by a qualified Russian language…...
Sindh govt announces dates for matric and intermediate results
1+ week, 4+ day ago (295+ words) Breaking Independent News Pakistan Sindh govt announces dates for matric and intermediate results Breaking The Sindh government has announced the schedule for the release of matriculation and intermediate examination results across the province, confirming key dates for students awaiting their…...
Over 2, 200 seminary students receive technical, vocational training
1+ week, 4+ day ago (252+ words) The National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) has trained more than 2, 200 madrassah students under the Prime Minister's Youth Skills Development Programme (PMYSDP) since the FY2022-23, according to documents available with Wealth Pakistan. The documents show that a total of 2, 480 madrassah…...
PM youth skills programme brings new employment pathways to Chitral
1+ week, 4+ day ago (390+ words) The federal government has provided more than 600 training seats for Chitral, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, under the Prime Minister Youth Skills Development Program during 202426, aiming to equip the youth with market-driven technical and vocational skills for both local and international job markets....
Punjab allows summer camps in schools with strict guidelines-INP
1+ week, 5+ day ago (507+ words) Punjab allows summer camps in schools with strict guidelines Breaking Independent News Pakistan Punjab allows summer camps in schools with strict guidelines Breaking The Punjab School education Department has allowed the establishment of summer camps in public and private schools…...
New cybersecurity internship aims to build next generation of digital security experts
1+ week, 5+ day ago (144+ words) Breaking Independent News Pakistan New cybersecurity internship aims to build next generation of digital security experts Breaking The National Cyber Emergency Response Team has launched a Cybersecurity Internship Program aimed at preparing the next generation of professionals to help protect…...