{
  "id": 9531290,
  "title": "Punjab Approves New School Syllabus With 25% Reduction in Books",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/punjab-approves-new-school-syllabus-with-25-reduction-in-books",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-24T09:21:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/24/punjab-approves-new-school-syllabus-with-25-reduction-in-books/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has officially endorsed a new school curriculum in the region, with the goal of alleviating the burden of textbooks and moving away from rote learning methods. This decision came during a special education reforms meeting in Lahore, where representatives showcased the curriculum developed by the Punjab Education Curriculum, Training and Assessment Authority (PECTAA). The revised curriculum encompasses English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Urdu, and Early Childhood Education. Officials stated that the number of textbooks will be cut by 25%, and the new books will incorporate QR codes that connect students to video lessons on specific subjects.\n\nIn addition to the textbook reduction, CM Maryam Nawaz instructed officials to create an AI curriculum for students ranging from Grade 1 to Grade 12, and the printing of the new textbooks was set to be completed by March. The meeting also endorsed mental health training for teachers and reached an agreement on legislation to ban corporal punishment in educational institutions. A proposal to assign visiting psychologists to each district was discussed, alongside the proposal for online counseling services for students. Saturdays were designated for teacher training, with textbook authors expected to lead these sessions. The Punjab Chief Minister emphasized the government's intention to introduce an enhanced education model in the province's public schools, with a stronger emphasis on AI, digital literacy, laboratories, and primary education. She also announced that English-language training for 35,000 teachers across 31 tehsils in 12 districts had already been completed.",
  "summary": "Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has formally approved a new school curriculum aimed at reducing the burden of textbooks and … Read More The post Punjab Approves New School Syllabus With 25% Reduction in Books appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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}