{
  "id": 9757829,
  "title": "Punjab Approves New Hiring of School Teacher Interns",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/punjab-approves-new-hiring-of-school-teacher-interns",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-25T10:34:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/25/punjab-approves-new-hiring-of-school-teacher-interns/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Punjab School Education Department has decided to extend the tenure of existing School Teacher Interns (STIs) and initiate fresh recruitment for vacant positions throughout the province. A notification from September 25 instructed all District Education Authorities (DEAs) in Punjab to commence action under the School Teacher Internship (STI) Program, 2024. The department approved continued contracts for currently employed STIs, with their services set to run from August 24, 2026, through May 31, 2027. Additionally, district authorities were directed to commence the hiring process for new STIs according to the STI Program guidelines and district-specific allocations outlined in the notification. The department emphasized that DEAs must adhere to the terms, conditions, and eligibility criteria of the STI Program, 2024. Compliance reports were requested to be submitted to the School Education Department as soon as possible, and the matter was declared a top priority.",
  "summary": "The Punjab School Education Department has approved the continuation of already engaged School Teacher Interns (STIs) and directed authorities to … Read More The post Punjab Approves New Hiring of School Teacher Interns appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}