The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced new job vacancies for top positions in the province’s educational Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISEs).

For these positions, permanent staff members of the Establishment, Elementary & Secondary Education, and Higher Education Departments may apply on a deputation basis, following a notification from the Elementary and Secondary Education Department.

The openings consist of:

Chairman for BISE Abbottabad and Malakand, BISE Bannu Secretary, and Swat Exam Controller for BISE Bannu.

Candidates must be permanent employees in the required BPS scale, under 56 on the closing date, and free of any pending disciplinary charges, among other stringent eligibility requirements.

A clear merit-based selection process will be used, taking into account performance reviews, academic credentials, relevant training, and work experience. The technical proficiency, leadership, governance, communication, and problem-solving capabilities of the shortlisted candidates will be evaluated through a competitive interview procedure.

To support continued reforms and advancements in the province's education system, the department has encouraged qualified applicants to apply right now.

NUTECH Introduces New Degree Programs

The National University of Technology (NUTECH) has formally introduced a number of new postgraduate programs, including an innovative MS in Climate Change and Environmental Informatics (CCEI) funded by the European Union, as well as MS degrees in Mechanical, Electrical, and Artificial Intelligence Engineering.

According to a press release, the CCEI program aims to address pressing environmental issues through data-driven strategies and innovative solutions.

To further enhance advanced research prospects in Pakistan, NUTECH has recently announced PhD programs in computer science, computer engineering, and civil engineering.

Ceremony of Launching

Attending the inaugural event at NUTECH were a number of well-known diplomats, including

• Philipp Oliver Gross, Chargé d’Affaires, European Union to Pakistan

• Dr. Dan Stoenescu, Ambassador of Romania

• Ina Lepel, German Ambassador

• Mary O’Neil, Irish Envoy

• Peter Emil Nielsen, Interim Chargé d’Affaires of Denmark

• Tihomir Madzhev, First Secretary, Embassy of Bulgaria

The Euramus Active Project, NUTECH's academic approach, and the university's national contributions to applied technology education were all explained to the delegation during the occasion.

Global Support

Speaking at the event, Philipp Oliver Gross said that students would be able to respond to global climate concerns with creativity and knowledge thanks to the recently launched MS in Climate Change and Environmental Informatics.

Ambassadors Dr. Dan Stoenescu and Ina Lepel commended NUTECH for taking the initiative in establishing advanced academic programs and pointed out that the significant demand for specialized, industry-relevant education is reflected in the robust response to MS admissions.

They went on to say that these efforts will promote real-world innovation, improve ties between academia and business, and help create sustainable solutions.