Jordan's Minister emphasized the need for economic diversification to reduce reliance on traditional resources and invest in emerging sectors with high-value employment opportunities. He highlighted the impact of the digital economy on labour markets, citing a widening skills gap and the emergence of new professions. Bakkar called for substantial investment in digital infrastructure and modernized education systems, as well as boosting public-private partnerships in digital transformation projects.
https://www.jordantimes.com/news/business/rapid-labour-market-shifts-push-arabs-rethink-economic-models-%E2%80%94-ministerMitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. has donated three vehicles, including a Mirage G4 GLX M/T and two L300 M/T units, to support education and skills development at three higher education institutions in the Philippines: Laguna State Polytechnic University's Siniloan campus, Bataan Peninsula State University's Balanga campus, and Eulogio "Amang" Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology's GMA campus.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/04/21/tmt-newswire/mmpc-donates-vehicles-to-3-heis-in-support-of-automotive-education/2095480The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will allow candidates to authenticate themselves using Aadhaar numbers starting from May 2025. This move aims to make the examination process more convenient for applicants. The authentication, which is voluntary, will be conducted by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). The SSC must follow relevant provisions and regulations related to the Aadhaar Act, 2016. This measure is intended to prevent identity fraud in government job exams, with millions of candidates appearing for tests conducted by both the SSC and the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) across the country each year.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/staff-selection-commission-implements-aadhaar-based-authentication-for-its-recruitment-exams/article69470739.eceThe Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) will release the Class 10th result in April or May 2025, following the pattern of previous years. The expected date range is between the last week of April and mid-May. In 2024, 273,348 out of 281,098 students passed with a pass percentage of 97.24%, while in 2023, 280,674 out of 281,327 students passed with a pass percentage of 97.54%.
https://www.ndtv.com/education/punjab-board-10th-result-2025-scorecards-to-be-out-soon-heres-how-to-access-8211675#pfrom=home-ndtv_mainnavigationPrincipals, school owners, and experts from public and private schools across Sindh have expressed concerns about artificial intelligence becoming a challenge for the education system in Third World countries. A one-day convention on AI and its impact was held in Karachi, where over 400 principals shared their views. Muhammad Shabbir Jafar, head of Direction Education Network and Depth Publications, emphasized the need to update the outdated education system with modern education and technology to keep pace with the evolving world.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1303230-ai-a-challenge-for-old-education-system-in-third-world-countriesMinister Eshwar Khandre of Karnataka has granted a free engineering seat to Suchivrath Kulkarni, a student from Bidar who was denied entry to the CET mathematics exam for refusing to remove his sacred thread, janivara. Khandre visited Kulkarni's residence and offered moral support, assuring that no student's academic future should be jeopardized over such incidents. He also plans to allow Kulkarni to take the missed CET exam separately and extend full support if he secures a seat in the COMEDK exam.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/karnataka/bidar-student-denied-cet-entry-over-sacred-thread-gets-free-engineering-seat-1873986A California girl, Celeste Diest, shared her distressing experience of being forced to leave a girls' locker room by a biological male athlete during track practice, with Ryan Minnugh reporting on the incident at a school board meeting in the Lucia Mar Unified School District.
https://krcgtv.com/news/nation-world/california-girl-lucia-mar-unified-school-district-cries-tells-trans-locker-room-experience-told-to-wrap-it-up-basic-biology#Peter Dutton has proposed cutting free TAFE, sparking concerns about the impact on vocational education in Australia. The move is part of his federal election campaign, with Dutton suggesting that free TAFE would be a significant cost to taxpayers. His proposal has been met with opposition from some politicians and educators, who argue that it could lead to a shortage of skilled workers in certain industries.
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/would-peter-dutton-cut-free-tafe-does-tanya-plibersek-have-a-place-in-anthony-albanese-s-cabinet-we-reality-check-20250416-p5ls9e.htmlExperts at a workshop on 'Building Bridges: Fostering Tolerance and Inclusivity among Youth' emphasized the need for common values and globalization to empower diversity. Dr. Khalid Masood, a Supreme Court judge, advocated broadening common values and promoting deliberations to resolve conflicts. Professor Dr. Syed Jaffar Ahmed attributed the end of disputes to the spirit of diversity, which encourages accepting differences in opinion. Journalist Ghazi Salahuddin stressed the importance of developing a reading habit to recognize the clash of ideas. Columnist Wusat Ullah Khan discussed fake news and its forms, calling for media independence for factual reporting. Veengas, a journalist, highlighted forced conversions in Sindh, urging governments to review their policies to protect vulnerable communities. PIPS President Muhammad Amir Rana emphasized critical thinking as a practice that navigates life's challenges with insight and agility.
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