Punjab Chief Minister IT Internship Program (CMITIP) has opened the process of company registration, offering a significant opportunity for companies to enroll in a substantial initiative designed to train youth for the burgeoning technology industry in Pakistan. The program, which was launched under the vision of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, is being carried out in cooperation with the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB). It is designed to link young graduates with companies to get hands-on experience and skill in the industry. 30,000 IT Internship Opportunities The Chief Minister IT Internship Program will provide 30,000 IT Internship opportunities. Selected…
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The Higher Educational Commission (HEC) Pakistan has announced that applications are open for Fully Funded Scholarship Programs 2026 to study in Germany for PhD study and research for Pakistani students and researchers. The scholarships are sponsored by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and supported by the German Federal Foreign Office for talented researchers to acquire international academic and research experience. The last date of application is 31st August 2026. DAAD Scholarship 2026 – Programs Available There are multiple opportunities for PhD students and researchers in the 2026 scholarship programme. Full PhD Program in Germany The program is designed for…
The Punjab government has announced that schools in Punjab will resume on August 24, 2026, after the summer vacation. The clarification came in the wake of rumors on social media that the provincial government was considering extending the summer break. Those reports have been refuted by School Education Secretary Mudassar Riaz who stated there was no decision to extend vacations. Schools to Reopen on August 24 The School Education Department says activities of education will continue as per the schedule from Monday, August 24, across the province of Punjab. No changes to the previous Academic Calendar have been announced by…
The Punjab government has announced that Friday, August 14, 2026, would be a public holiday for Pakistan’s Independence Day. Government offices throughout Punjab will be closed on August 14 and the date has been announced by the Services and General Administration Department (S&GAD) to mark the national day. The public holiday is observed throughout the province and the majority of government institutions and offices will be closed during the day. Emergency Services to Remain Operational Emergency and essential services are continuing to run, as well as ensuring citizens have uninterrupted access to other critical services. Staff and arrangements will be…
The Child Protection & Welfare Bureau (CP&WB) is a specialized institute of the Government of Punjab working under the Home Department to safeguard children against every kind of maltreatment, neglect, exploitation, violence and other sensitive situations. The bureau protects, rehabilitates, educates, provides health and medical care and social assistance to children in need of the government. The Child Protection & Welfare Bureau also provides employment opportunities for candidates in the public sector in various roles like child protection, social welfare, administration, education, psychology, law, healthcare, and support services. About the Child Protection & Welfare Bureau To provide a streamlined system…
There are multiple travel options available to Pakistani citizens for their travel during August 2026, including visa-free entry, visa on arrival (VOA), electronic travel authorization (ETA), and online e-visa facilities by various countries. The latest update of the Henley Passport Index has revealed that Pakistanis have visa-free access to 29 countries without the need for a traditional visa. There are 11 countries that do not require a visa, 15 countries that do require a visa but can be obtained on arrival and three countries which require an electronic travel authorization. There are also a number of other countries that offer…
The Punjab Parwaaz Card is a financial assistance program made to give financial assistance to the residents of Punjab who have obtained employment opportunities abroad, but requires financial support to get ready for the trip before departing from Pakistan. The scheme stipulates that a loan of up to Rs. can be availed on a zero-interest rate basis. Approved expenses for overseas employment is 1 million. The initiative, which is being introduced in the province under the Punjab Skills Development Fund (PSDF), is designed to help skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled workers access overseas employment opportunities more easily, rather than being deterred…
The education boards of Punjab have announced a new policy for practical exams, which will help to improve the assessment system in the province. The revised system will see the written component of practical exams moderated centrally at Board level rather than by examiners at the exam center level. For the practical examinations in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Computer Science, the reform will be implemented. The new system is seen to enhance monitoring and the accuracy of student performance in practical marks. Why Punjab Changed the Practical Exam System The judgment follows a concern over unusually high practical marks being…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has declared a paid public holiday on Friday, 28 August 2026, for the birth anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), or the Mawlid Al Nabawi. The UAE Government Media Office says the vacation will be valid for those working in the federal government and the private sector. Three-Day Weekend for Employees For those who work a week-day to Saturday-Sunday weekend, the public holiday is on Friday, meaning they will get three days off on August 28 – August 30. Employees will return to work on Monday, August 31, 2026. The announcement is likely to…
The Sindh government has completed planning for a new initiative to offer educational, financial, skills development and employment opportunities to youth in the province, known as the Sindh Youth Card. The program is likely to be officially opened by Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari in the final week of August. Sindh Youth Card to Benefit 100,000 People Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs of the Sindh Sindh Sardar Muhammad Bakhsh Khan Mahar said that the Youth Card is being launched based on the special instructions of Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. The project aims to increase the access to…