Right to free and Compulsory Education Bill 2012
After more than six decades of its creation, National Assembly of Pakistan finally passed legislation regarding education for all. Right to free and Compulsory Education Bill 2012, a private member bill tabled by PPP member was unanimously passed on Tuesday. The bill seeks to ensure free and compulsory education for all children aged 5-16. Right [...]
Waseela-e-Taleem program launched in Pakistan
President of Pakistan has announced a “Waseela-e-Taleem” program to promote primary education in the country. Under this scheme Government will pay cash to poor families for sending their children to schools. Almost three million children are out of school in Pakistan. Scheme will have a joint funding from World Bank and UK. According to details [...]