Shafqat Mahmood says no-confidence move against PM Imran will fail
GUJRANWALA: Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood on Monday said that the Opposition’s proposed no-confidence move against the PTI-led government of Prime Minister Imran Khan will fail if they table it in the National Assembly. Addressing the
Shafqat Mahmood slams PML-N leaders over ‘cheap exam’ politics
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister of Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood on Friday wished students good luck as examinations are set to commence in other parts of the country. The federal minister slammed the PML-N and said that the party is
Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood recovers from COVID-19
ISLAMABAD: Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood has recovered from the novel coronavirus. In a tweet on Wednesday morning, Shafqat Mahmood announced that he has fully recovered from the COVID-19. “By the grace of Allah I have fully recovered. My latest
Did Shafqat Mahmood block Jibran Nasir?
KARACHI: Looks like Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood has blocked Civil Rights Activist Mohammad Jibran Nasir on Twitter over exams debate. Since canceling exams debate has started, Jibran Nasir and Shafqat Mahmood and have been engaged in a social media
Mehwish Hayat lauds Shafqat Mahmood for postponing exams, calls it a sensible decision
Actress Mehwish Hayat has appreciated Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood for his decision of postponing exams during the third wave of coronavirus. The Tamgha-e-Imtiaz recipient took to her Twitter account and thanked the education minister, “Thank you @Shafqat_Mahmood. So glad
Decision on closure of educational institutions on Tuesday: Minister
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mahmood said all education and health ministers will meet on Tuesday April 6 to decide about the reopening or further closing of educational institutions. In a tweet, he said Education and Health Ministers will
Is actress Tara daughter of Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood?
It has recently been revealed that actress Tara Mahmood is the daughter of senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mehmood. The actress has recently shared pictures of her parents on her profile in the recent post.
Educational institutes to reopen from Feb 1, announces Shafqat Mahmood
ISLAMABAD: Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood chaired a meeting in which he has announced the reopening of schools in the country will begin from 1st February instead of 25th January. During the meeting, the education minister said that classes IX
Educational Institutes in Pakistan may remain closed: Sources
ISLAMABAD: The sources have informed that educational institutions will likely remain closed for a few more days. According to sources, health department officials said that the second wave of coronavirus is very severe and requires extreme caution. Expressing its concerns,
Education ministers to decide on reopening schools today
ISLAMABAD: A meeting of provincial education ministers will be held today to decide whether to open educational institutions across the country or not. According to details, the situation of coronavirus and implementation of SOPs will be reviewed during the meeting
Education ministers to decide on reopening schools today
ISLAMABAD: A meeting of inter-provincial education ministers will be held today where the final decision to reopen educational institutions will be taken. A meeting of provincial education ministers will be held today under the chairmanship of Federal Minister Shafqat Mahmood. According to sources, educational institutions across
Education ministry to start consultations on ‘formal education policy’
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mahmood has announced that his ministry has started the process to formulate an education policy for Pakistan. Taking to Twitter, the minister stressed the necessity of formulating a “formal education policy” in the country
Shafqat Mahmood urges students to study at home, revise courses
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Education Shafqat Mahmood has expressed that the decision to close educational institutions was taken with a heavy heart. Shafqat Mahmood took to Twitter and wrote that we had to close educational institutions because coronavirus infections were rising
No compromise will be made on children’s health: Education Minister
ISLAMABAD: Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mehmood has said that a decision regarding schools will be taken in a meeting next week and no compromise will be made on children’s health. Shafqat Mehmood said that it was proposed to reduce the
Decision on school closure to be taken on Nov 23
ISLAMABAD: Another emergency meeting of inter-provincial education ministers will be summoned next week on 23rd November to decide whether to close schools due to the rising coronavirus cases. Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mahmood convened the meeting where it was
No winter vacations in educational institutes this year
ISLAMABAD: A meeting of inter-provincial education ministers on Thursday decided that winter vacations will not be given in school in Sindh and Punjab. A meeting of inter-provincial education ministers was held under the chairmanship of Federal Minister Shafqat Mahmood in
Educational institutions will not be closed in current COVID-19 situation: Minister
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mahmood has said that educational institutions could not be closed in the current situation of coronavirus. In a statement, Shafqat Mahmood clarified that no plan is under consideration for the closure of educational institutions
Educational institutions to remain open despite second COVID-19 wave: Shafqat
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Education, Shafqat Mahmood has clarified that educational institutions are not being closed despite the second COVID-19 wave in the country. On a social media website Twitter, the minister said, “Rumours again afloat regarding school closures. It
Institutions should not be converted into political battleground: Shafqat Mahmood
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mahmood has said that the restoration of student unions is an important issue. Shafqat Mahmood said in a statement that and he is in favor of lifting the ban on student unions, however, educational
Education minister warns of hasty decision to shut down schools
ISLAMABAD: Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood on Saturday warned from taking any hasty decision to shut down schools as it would affect education. In a statement on Twitter, the federal minister said that the health of students is the government’s
Will close educational institutions violating coronavirus SOPs: Minister
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood has said the government will close the educational institutions found violating the standard operating procedures (SOPs) devised to limit the spread of COVID-19. Shafqat Mahmood, during his surprise visits to public sector educational
World Bank director, federal minister discuss educational projects
ISLAMABAD: Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood held a meeting with the World Bank’s new Country Director to Pakistan Mr Najy Benhassine on Monday in Islamabad. Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood said distance-learning program in present circumstances due to COVID-19 is the
Govt devising strict SOPs to reopen schools: Shafqat Mahmood
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Education Shafqat Mahmood on Monday said that the authorities have been devising strict guidelines for reopening of schools and universities as soon as possible. The minister said federal authorities would review the situation of the COVID-19 epidemic and
Govt to consider relief package for low-fee private schools
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood has announced that the government is considering a financial relief package for the low fee private schools that have been affected by the ongoing COVID-19. Shafqat Mahmood said that the
Final decision to reopen schools will be taken on Sept 7: Minister
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood on Friday said the decision to reopen schools would be taken at an interprovincial education ministers’ conference on 7th September. Speaking at a press conference, the minister said the Ministry
Shafqat Mahmood rejects rumors of ban on ‘O and A’ level exams
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood has said that there was no plan to ban international exams like the O and A level. On a social media website Twitter, Shafqat said “Unnecessary rumors were floating around
Fed minister for education Shafqat Mahmood’s mother passes away
ISLAMABAD: The mother of Federal Minister for Education and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shafqat Mahmood passed away on Tuesday. On a social media website Twitter, the federal minister confirmed the news of his mother’s death and prayed that Allah Almighty
NSC to discuss measures to prevent coronavirus outbreak today
ISLAMABAD: The National Security Committee (NSC) meeting is being held on (Friday) today to contemplate over the measures to control the outbreak of Coronavirus in Pakistan. Talking to media Minister for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood said the screening
Govt launches first ever Nursing Scholarship programme
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Education and Profession Training Shafqat Mahmood has launched the inaugural Nursing Scholarship Program. Addressing the launching ceremony, the federal minister said that the incumbent government has allocated 1000 Scholarship for Nursing program for the first time
Uniform education system being introduced next year: minister
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood on Friday said said that a uniform education system with a national single curriculum was being introduced by next year. The minister was addressing an inauguration ceremony of newly-constructed Kashmir
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