The Bureau of Statistics (BOS) in Punjab is the place where they gather and work with numbers to learn about the province. It’s like a big information center that collects, organizes, and shares data through books and digital tools. BOS, Punjab is connected to the Planning and Development Department of the Punjab government. Their main…
The Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA) aims to make the cities in the province better places to live while helping the economy grow. To do this, they need to plan carefully for how the cities should develop over a long time. Cities are changing quickly because more and more people are moving to them. Sometimes,…
The National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) is a well-known public research university with multiple campuses in Pakistan, mainly in Islamabad. It was founded in 1990 to educate commissioned officers by merging engineering colleges and schools. Over time, it became a significant university focused on science and technology. NUST offers various academic programs, including…
The Government College University Faisalabad, often referred to as GCUF, is a public university located in Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. Its roots can be traced back to 1897, when it was initially established as an elementary school within the premises of the Government College for Women in Karkhana Bazar, Faisalabad. In subsequent years, it progressed through…
The Punjab Police serves as the primary law enforcement agency within the province of Punjab, Pakistan. Operating under the leadership of its Inspector General (IG), it is responsible for the administration of criminal cases in accordance with the Police Acts of 1861 and 2002. This law enforcement institution has evolved since its inception during the…
The National Database & Registration Authority (NADRA) is an independent and self-governing entity operating under the oversight of the Interior Secretary of Pakistan. Its core responsibilities revolve around the management of government databases and the meticulous handling of sensitive registration data pertaining to all Pakistani citizens. Currently, Lt. Gen. Munir Afsar serves as the Chairman…
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is legally constituted under the State Bank of Pakistan Act of 1956, which grants it the authority to serve as the nation’s central bank. This Act delineates SBP’s duties, encompassing the regulation of Pakistan’s monetary and credit systems, all with the overarching goal of nurturing their growth in the…
The Overseas Pakistani Foundation (OPF) was established in compliance with the Emigration Ordinance of 1979. It received formal registration on July 8, 1979, as a not-for-profit company, in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act of 1913, which has since been updated to the Companies Act of 2017 (Section 42). Operating as a public…
Pakistan International Schools are educational institutions located outside of Pakistan that adhere to the national curriculum. These schools operate under the regulatory oversight of the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education and primarily serve students who are not citizens of the host country. This includes children of international business staff, employees of international organizations,…
The Punjab government is currently executing the Punjab Education Sector Reform Programme (PESRP) in collaboration with the World Bank. This initiative aims to enhance education outcomes by supporting and expanding targeted interventions. The PESRP encompasses a series of well-considered initiatives designed to enhance overall school quality, in addition to the implementation of a merit-based teacher…