Education
Nearly 600,000 Afghan children still out of school: UN
The UN says nearly 600,000 Afghan children remain out of school, as funding shortages deepen the education crisis and girls remain barred beyond sixth grade.
August 19, 2026
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Knowledge vs skills: Why our children need both in the age of AI
Artificial intelligence can deliver instant answers, but education must continue building knowledge, critical thinking, and judgment so children learn to evaluate, question, and apply information wisely.
August 3, 2026
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The role of AI as personal tutors and teachers?
AI can transform education by giving every child access to a patient personal tutor, but educators warn it should enhance learning rather than replace critical thinking, curiosity and the human guidance teachers provide.
July 20, 2026
Pakistan's university hosts Bangladesh high commissioner to discuss education cooperation
The High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Pakistan, Iqbal Hussain Khan, visits the University of Management and Technology, where he meets President UMT Ibrahim Hasan Murad to discuss bilateral relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh with a focus on education and research partnerships.
January 20, 2026
Why parents shouldn’t allow children ‘sleepovers'
Teenagers see sleepovers as childhood staples. Children talk about them eagerly. While many recall theirs fondly, are sleepovers truly harmless as they seem?
November 2, 2025
Can AI replace teachers? Tech giants invest millions in training educators
Tech companies like Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic are funding AI training for teachers, aiming to integrate AI tools in classrooms. Unions are partnering with them to enhance education while ensuring teacher control over content and privacy.
October 17, 2025