The Kenyan government has allocated a significant budget of Sh702.7 billion for education, with Sh387.2 billion set aside for the Teachers Service Commission. This allocation is part of the proposed national budget and aims to improve the country's education system. The funds will support various initiatives, including teacher training and infrastructure development, in an effort to enhance learning outcomes and increase access to quality education.
https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2025-06-12-gainers-losers-in-educations-sh7027bn-budgetPakistan's Minister of State for Education, Wajiha Qamar, has emphasized the importance of private educational institutions in the national education system. She met with Hafiz Muhammad Basharat, President of the Private Educational Society, to discuss challenges faced by the sector, including rising inflation and stringent regulations. The meeting aimed to address these issues and explore ways to support private schools in reducing the number of out-of-school children. Qamar reiterated the Ministry's commitment to collaborating with private institutions to improve education standards and provide student facilities.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1320680-minister-promises-resolution-of-private-schools-issuesThe Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC) is reaffirming its commitment to ending child labour globally. The International Labour Organization estimates that 168 million children worldwide are engaged in child labour, with half subjected to hazardous work and exploitation. In Pakistan, recent figures suggest a surge in child labour from 3.3 million to 10-12 million, with many working in informal sectors. SPARC has initiated non-formal education centres in Umerkot and Hyderabad districts to provide vulnerable children with educational opportunities. Omer Imran Programme Director and Kashif Bajeer are urging the Sindh Government to establish non-formal education centres in all brick kilns across the province, citing systemic failure as a reflection of child labour's violation of children's rights.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40367459/call-to-end-child-labour-in-supply-chainsMany schools across Telangana reopened on Thursday, marking the beginning of the 2025-26 academic year. At Zilla Parishad High School in Tellapur, Hyderabad, students were seen returning to campus with energy, as the atmosphere was particularly lively. The surprise element for students in government schools was receiving books and dresses on their first day back.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/telangana/schools-across-telangana-buzz-with-energy-as-year-begins-fresh-1884954The University of Providence has begun planning for a leadership transition following Doyle's commitment to its Catholic mission and in-person instruction, guided by the Sisters of Providence's educational philosophy. The university, founded in 1932 by the Sisters of Providence, is a private Roman Catholic Liberal Arts University located in Great Falls, Montana, offering undergraduate and graduate programs with a focus on serving the under-served.
https://www.montanarightnow.com/great-falls/university-of-providence-president-father-oliver-doyle-steps-down/article_af789647-8b0e-4d0e-9ec4-26e3b59eb280.htmlThe Government of Balochistan's CSS Outreach and Preparatory Programme aims to provide intensive training to fresh graduates from top universities in the province, including Quaid-e-Azam University and Punjab University. The programme includes a rigorous selection process, mentorship component, and comprehensive instruction in subjects such as English Essay Writing and Pakistan Affairs. Participants will receive personalized support, access to modern facilities, and exposure to national institutions, with the goal of enhancing academic readiness and socio-economic mobility among marginalized communities.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1320771-talent-knows-no-geography-csa-expands-css-training-to-balochistanThe Sindh government is implementing various development initiatives under the progressive vision of Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, aiming to transform the province into a regional economic hub. These efforts include Education City, Marble City, Dhabeji Special Economic Zone, and the Sindh Enterprise Development Fund. The projects focus on enhancing industrial capacity, attracting investment, and creating employment opportunities. The initiatives are part of a long-term strategy to position Sindh as a key driver of national economic growth, with a focus on sustainable development that benefits all segments of society.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1320648-bilawal-s-economic-vision-driving-sindh-s-transformationThe Federation of All Pakistan Universities Academic Staff Association (FAPUASA) has strongly criticized the federal government's recently announced salary increase for government employees in the 2025-26 budget, calling it "insufficient" due to soaring inflation. Dr. Muhammad Islam and Dr. Riaz Hussain Khan Sindhar, leaders of FAPUASA Punjab, expressed disappointment with the budget, citing stagnant faculty salaries and a lack of funding for public sector universities. They warned that this financial stagnation will exacerbate the economic situation faced by universities and their employees, hampering essential academic activities. The association demanded immediate measures to support university teachers, including an increase in pay, clarification on the Disparity Reduction Allowance (DRA), and explicit extension of a 25% tax rebate.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40367483/federal-budget-fapuasa-punjab-expresses-disappointmentIntellipaat School of Technology has launched, setting a new benchmark in higher education by combining academic excellence with industry-driven innovation. The company aims to provide students with practical skills and knowledge relevant to the job market. Founded by experts in the field, the school is expected to revolutionize the way technology education is delivered.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/business/intellipaat-launches-intellipaat-school-of-technology-to-revolutionise-computer-science-education-in-india/