European Union sends largest batch of Pakistani students to the European universities on scholarships
Islamabad: Highest ever number of 192 Pakistani students have received scholarships to study in European universities under the EU’s flagship...
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British scientists can request grants if UK rejoins EU’s £85bn Horizon scheme
‘Expected’ return could help retain scientists and researchers lost after grants were cancelled in Brexit row British scientists and academic...
EU and UNOPS start school rehabilitation in Ukraine to help more than 20,000 children return to school
The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) will renovate more than 40 schools in Ukraine. The refurbishment will be...
‘School on Wheels’ – a novel attempt to educate poor
Islamabad: As the clear divide of rich and poor in our society badly affects our education system keeping poverty ridden...
NUIST University of China to offer scholarships for Pakistani students in climate change research
Celina Ali Islamabad: Professor Dr Tong Jiang of Nanjing University of Information Sciences and Technology (NUIST) of China and Executive...
SCODA primary school promotes cricket in China
Beijing: Cricket is the most popular sport in Pakistan. Young people can always be seen playing game in the streets...
Hina Rabbani Khar for early resolution of German visa issues faced by Pakistani students
Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar has stressed for early resolution of visa issues...
University of Gwadar to establish CPEC Study Center, Center for Marine Affairs and Marine Sciences
Gwadar Pro Quetta: The University of Gwadar has decided to establish a China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Study Center and a...
British Council Pakistan launches schools connect Programme
Celina Ali Islamabad: The British Council Pakistan, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Professional Training and the Federal...
UK university staff only read students’ personal statements for two minutes
London: The hours spent by students writing personal statements for UK university applications may be in vain, according to figures...
UK innovators get £4.3m to develop space-based solar power
London: UK universities and tech companies are to receive £4.3m in government funding to develop space-based solar power. The technology,...
UK’s FCDO, University of Essex agree new Chevening Pathway for Pakistani scholars
Celina Ali Islamabad: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and the University of Essex Monday signed an agreement to...
Pakistani students find China’s development model inspirational
Islamabad: Aamir Bizenjo, a 22-year-old student of Gwadar University in Pakistan’s southwest Balochistan province, found China’s development quite interesting and...
Huawei contributes to talent hunt in Pakistan
Beijing: China’s telecommunication giant Huawei is following a global plan to bring out the best talents in the field of...
China’s largest Gaokao begins with 12.91 million candidates
Beijing: China’s national college entrance examination, known as the Gaokao, kicked off on Wednesday with 12.91 million registered examinees, up...
Australian envoy assures share of AJK students in scholarships
Abdullah Jan Muzaffarabad: Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan, Neil Hawkins accompanied by senior embassy officials, visited the University of Azad...
UK announces new £10 visa for GCC and Jordanian nationals
London: The UK has announced a new Electronic Travel Authorization scheme that will cost £10 ($12.44) for nationals of Jordan...
UK education department opposes visa rule changes
London: The Department for Education in the UK is reportedly opposing the Home Office's plans to reduce the number of...
Karachi University VC, Confucius Institute Director visit Chinese Consulate, exchange views with Consul General
Karachi: The Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the University of Karachi Professor Dr Khalid Mahmood Iraqi, Pakistani Director of the Confucius Institute...
PICS, Confucius Institute celebrate students’ accomplishment in Chinese language courses
Gwadar Pro Sargodha: , Pakistan Institute of China Studies (PICS) and Confucius Institute hosted a certificate awarding ceremony at the...
UK: Braverman announces new limits on overseas students bringing family
London: Suella Braverman has rushed out fresh curbs on international students who come to study in the UK amid growing...
France Embassy to Celebrate ‘French Alumni Day’ in Pakistan
Celina Ali Islamabad: The first-ever ‘French Alumni Day’, the world day of international graduates from French Higher Education, will be...
International students boosted UK economy by £42bn in 2021/2 – study
London: The economic benefit international students bring to the UK has jumped by a third in three years, boosting the...
Pakistani, Chinese universities sign agreement for mutual benefit by sharing educational experiences
Gwadar Pro Sargodha: Pakistan’s University of Sargodha and South China Agriculture University have signed an agreement to benefit by sharing...
Ambassador Haque advises Pakistani students to learn from China’s high-quality development
Beijing: Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque has advised Pakistani students studying in Chinese universities to focus on their...
UK offers scholarship to Woodford’s Johnson
London: Dennis Johnson knows what big-time college recruiting is like because he was a three-sport standout at Harrodsburg High School...
PIA reduces fare of Islamabad-Beijing flights
Beijing: To further facilitate passengers travelling between Pakistan and China, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has reduced fare for Islamabad-Beijing flights...
Chinese university to support UAF on soybean accessions, technical guidance
Faisalabad: Chinese University of Hong Kong will collaborate with University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) to pave way for sharing more...
International Chinese Language Day celebrated across Pakistan
Gwadar Pro Islamabad: The International Chinese Language Day was celebrated across Pakistan over the weekend as more and more Pakistanis...
China to waive over 2.3 bln yuan in student loan interest in 2023
Beijing: China will exempt 2.325 billion yuan (about 338 million U.S. dollars) of interest on state-subsidized student loans as part...
