BeNewz Report LAHORE: In view of student health, convenience, and the need to ensure a safe learning environment during the summer season, authorities have issued comprehensive guidelines for summer camps in both public and private schools. According to the directives, participation in summer camps will remain entirely optional for students, …
Read More »Punjab BISEs begin HSSC exams tomorrow
More than a million students across Punjab will appear in Higher Secondary School Certificate examinations starting Wednesday under heightened security and strict anti-cheating measures. The Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education across Punjab will begin HSSC annual examinations from tomorrow, with authorities finalizing arrangements for thousands of examination centres across …
Read More »Wheat imports amid fears of 4.5MT shortfall
BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is facing the risk of a major wheat shortage after adverse weather conditions damaged crops across key agricultural regions, prompting the Punjab government to consider importing wheat to stabilize domestic supplies and control flour prices. Officials estimate that wheat production could decline by 12% to 15% …
Read More »Punjab announces extended summer vacations
BeNewz Report LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced summer vacations for schools across the province, with educational institutions set to close from May 22 amid rising temperatures and heatwave concerns. Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat said the summer break for all public and private schools would begin on Friday, …
Read More »HSS exams 2026 to begin From May 20
Abdullah Zahid LAHORE: The education boards in Punjab have issued the detailed date sheet for the Intermediate Annual Examinations 2026, confirming that second-year exams will commence on May 20 while first-year examinations will begin on June 15. According to the official schedule released by the boards, students of both first-year …
Read More »Punjab caps transport fares, allows 25% hike
–Punjab government approved a 25% fare increase after talks, scrapping a steep 65% hike announced by transporters BeNewz Report LAHORE: The Punjab Transport Department on Saturday approved a 25% increase in intercity bus fares after successful negotiations with transporters, withdrawing an earlier unilateral hike of up to 65%. The revised …
Read More »Punjab commuters hit as fuel hikes raise fares
–Rising fuel costs push Metro, intercity fares higher, while transporters warn of 60% hike and possible nationwide disruption Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The commuters are facing rising travel costs as fuel price increases ripple through public and private transport, with authorities and operators adjusting fares to offset mounting diesel and operating …
Read More »Punjab schools reopen for in-person classes
–Educational institutions across Punjab resumed full physical classes after a three-week shutdown caused by a fuel crisis linked to Middle East tensions Abdullah Zahid LAHORE: Educational institutions across Punjab reopened on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, marking the end of a three-week closure imposed due to a severe fuel crisis triggered …
Read More »Punjab schools reopen April 1 full classes resume
–Punjab orders five-day in-person classes after three-week closure, ending uncertainty for millions of students across the province BeNewz Report LAHORE: Public and private schools across Punjab will reopen on April 1 with full in-person classes after a three-week closure, provincial authorities said on Monday. Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat confirmed …
Read More »Cholistan Desert Rally 2026 kicks off
BeNewz Report BAHAWALPUR: The Cholistan Desert is once again set to become a thrilling hub of speed, adrenaline, and cultural vibrancy as the 21st TDCP International Cholistan Desert Jeep Rally officially kicks off today, February 11, 2026. Organized by the Tourism Development Corporation of Punjab (TDCP), this iconic motorsport event …
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