Older sisters influence the schooling pattern of younger siblings

Last Updated: Friday, June 10, 2011, 09:48

Schooling of older siblings has a positive effect on their younger counterparts.

25 states abolish board exams

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 15, 2010, 22:25

As many as 25 states have abolished conduct of board examinations till the completion of the elementary education.

Govt considering framing policy on open schooling system

Last Updated: Monday, February 15, 2010, 14:08

In a step aimed at enhancing the acceptability of open schooling system, the government is considering framing a policy which will enable regular schools to adapt distance education programmes.

Poor Pak schooling standards hampering anti-terrorism efforts

Last Updated: Sunday, January 17, 2010, 11:48

Pakistan`s public education system has become a major barrier to the US’ efforts to defeat extremist groups, because of a curriculum that glorifies violence in the name of Islam and ignores basic history, science and math.