--- title: "Punjab approves new school curriculum to reduce textbook burden" description: "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." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/10486-cm-maryam-approves-new-punjab-school-curriculum-cuts site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Punjab approves new school curriculum to reduce textbook burden pakistan · updated 25 Sep 2026, 7:27 AM PKT · 24–25 Sep 2026 · 7 articles from 7 outlets **HarZaviya summary** — how 7 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > 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. ## Same story from 7 outlets Each outlet's own headline, most recent first — read any at its source. - **Pakistan Observer** — [Maryam approves new school curriculum, burden of textbooks to be reduced](https://pakobserver.net/maryam-approves-new-school-curriculum-burden-of-textbooks-to-be-reduced/) · 25 Sep 2026, 7:27 AM PKT > Plans mental health support for teachers, students Chief Minister of Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Thursday approved a new… - **Business Recorder** — [Punjab approves new school curriculum](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40441103/punjab-approves-new-school-curriculum) · 25 Sep 2026, 5:41 AM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > 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... - **Daily Times** — [Punjab approves new school curriculum, plans health support for teachers, students](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1557990/punjab-approves-new-school-curriculum-plans-health-support-for-teachers-students/) · 25 Sep 2026, 4:34 AM PKT · 90% identical wording to the newest filing > 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 […] - **The Nation** — [Punjab CM Maryam approves new curriculum for schools](https://www.nation.com.pk/25-Sep-2026/punjab-cm-maryam-approves-new-curriculum-schools) · 25 Sep 2026, 4:30 AM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > 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. - **Pakistan Today** — [CM Maryam approves new Punjab school curriculum, cuts textbook load by 25pc](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/24/cm-maryam-approves-new-punjab-school-curriculum-cuts-textbook-load-by-25pc) · 24 Sep 2026, 10:43 PM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > 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. - **ProPakistani** — [Punjab Approves New School Syllabus With 25% Reduction in Books](https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/24/punjab-approves-new-school-syllabus-with-25-reduction-in-books/) · 24 Sep 2026, 2:21 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has formally approved a new school curriculum aimed at reducing the burden of textbooks and… Read More - **24 News HD** — [Punjab CM approves new syllabus for schools](https://www.24newshd.tv/24-Sep-2026/punjab-cm-approves-new-syllabus-schools) · 24 Sep 2026, 12:23 PM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has formally approved the new syllabus for schools, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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