Punjab approves new school curriculum to reduce textbook burden
Most outlets reported that Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif approved a new school curriculum aimed at reducing the volume of textbooks and curbing rote learning. Several also noted additional features such as the inclusion of QR codes for video lessons, AI education, and mental health support for students and teachers. ProPakistani and Pakistan Today specifically highlighted the 25% reduction in textbook content, while Daily Times and Business Recorder added details about mental health and online components. The Nation and 24 News HD focused more narrowly on the approval and textbook reduction without elaborating on supplementary measures.
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Maryam approves new school curriculum, burden of textbooks to be reduced
Plans mental health support for teachers, students Chief Minister of Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Thursday approved a new…
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Punjab approves new school curriculum
LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Thursday approved a new school curriculum aimed at reducing the burden of textbooks and curbing rote learning, while directing steps for mental health support and online counselling for teachers and students. The decision was taken at a special meeting chaired by the chief minister, which reviewed the curricula for English, mathematics, socia...
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Punjab approves new school curriculum, plans health support for teachers, students
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Thursday approved a new school curriculum aimed at reducing the burden of textbooks and curbing rote learning, while directing steps for mental health support and online counselling for teachers and students. The decision was taken at a special meeting chaired by the chief minister, which reviewed the curricula […]
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Punjab CM Maryam approves new curriculum for schools
LAHORE - Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Thursday approved a revised school curriculum aimed at reducing the volume of textbooks and shifting students away from rote learning, while approving measures for teacher training, mental health support and online counselling for students.
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CM Maryam approves new Punjab school curriculum, cuts textbook load by 25pc
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz approves a new school curriculum to cut textbook volume by 25pc and curb rote learning. Textbooks will feature QR codes for video lessons, while AI education for Classes I-XII, mental health training, online counselling and curbs on corporal punishment are planned.
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Punjab Approves New School Syllabus With 25% Reduction in Books
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has formally approved a new school curriculum aimed at reducing the burden of textbooks and… Read More
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Punjab CM approves new syllabus for schools
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has formally approved the new syllabus for schools, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
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