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Notification / OM No. NO. 262 /PA/DEC Dated 01-March-2025 Notification Issued By: Directorate Of Education (Colleges) Lahore Division Punjab Government Proposes College Merger to Optimize Resources: The Government of Punjab’s Higher Education Department has taken another step towards educational reform by proposing the merger of Government Associate College of Commerce, Township, Lahore with Government Graduate College (Boys), Township, Lahore. This initiative aligns with the recent policy of merging 45 commerce colleges operating in rented buildings with low student enrollment into nearby institutions to ensure efficient use of government resources. Key Highlights of the Proposal: ✅ Govt. Associate College of Commerce, Township currently operates on 27 Kanals 8 Marla of land✅ The college has only 60 enrolled students despite a faculty of 15 regular teachers✅ The merger aims to reduce financial burden and ensure better resource allocation✅ The existing building is proposed to be repurposed as an Artificial Intelligence Hub The Directorate of Education (Colleges), Lahore Division has forwarded this recommendation to the Higher Education Department, Punjab, for final approval. If implemented, this initiative will not only enhance educational opportunities for students but also pave the way for technological advancements by setting up an AI Hub. Notification Describes; DIRECTORATE OF EDUCATION (COLLEGES)LAHORE DIVISION, LAHORE NO. 262 /PA/DEC                                                                                                                                                                                                                         DATED: 1-3-2025 To The Secretary,Government of the Punjab,Higher Education Department, Lahore. SUBJECT:             MERGER OF GOVT. ASSOCITE COLLEGE OF COMMERCE TOWNSHIP WITH GOVT. GRADUATE COLLEGE TOWNSHIP, LAHORE,                               Govt. of the Punjab, Higher Education Department, Lahore has recently merged 45 Commerce colleges running in rental buildings and meager enrollment of students, with the nearby colleges, in the larger interest of colleges and students. 2.                           Your Kindly attention is invited to the fact that Govt. Associate College of Commerce, Township is presently functional in its own building (27-Kanals 8-marla) with enrollment of 60-students only, 15 number of regular teaching staff, 01 Director Physical Education and 05 non-teaching staff. The same is causing huge drain on financial resources of the Govt. and violates the cannons of financial propriety. 3.                           Foregoing above, it is proposed that Govt. Associate College of Commerce, Township may be merged with the Govt. Graduate College (Boys), Township Lahore which is adjacent with it for optimum utilization of the Govt. resources and this building may be used for Artificial Intelligence Hub. DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION (COLLEGES)LAHORE DIVISION, LAHORE. Educational Reforms for a Smarter Future: The Punjab Government continues its mission to modernize education and optimize resources for a more efficient and technology-driven future. The establishment of an Artificial Intelligence Hub in place of the Govt. Associate College of Commerce, Township will contribute significantly to technological advancements in education. For more information, clarification or any other question feel free to join our WhatsApp Group. We are a supportive community where members are committed to assisting one another.

Notification / OM No. No. SO(I&C-I) 5-10/2025 Dated 03-March-2025 Notification Issued By: Implementation & Coordination Wing, Services & General Administration Department, Government of the Punjab Punjab Government Strengthens Exam Security for SSC & HSSC 2025: The Government of Punjab has issued new directives to ensure a fair and secure environment for the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) 2025 examinations. The exams are scheduled to begin on March 4, 2025, and April 29, 2025, respectively. To maintain the credibility and transparency of the exams, all Divisional Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners, and District Police Officers have been instructed to conduct surprise visits to exam centers. Special security measures will be in place to prevent any malpractice. Key Highlights of the Notification:✅ Surprise inspections of examination centers across Punjab✅ Enhanced security arrangements to maintain law and order✅ Complaint Portal Activation: Students and parents can now report exam-related concerns via Toll-Free No. 042-111-112-020✅ Daily monitoring reports to be sent to the Secretary of Higher Education The Punjab Government is committed to ensuring a transparent and fair examination process for all students. The authorities have been directed to take strict action against any violations. Notification Describes; No. SO(I&C-I) 5-10/2025Government of the PunjabServices & General Administration Department (Implementation & Coordination Wing) Dated Lahore the 3rd March, 2025 To SUBJECT:             INSPECTION OF EXAMINATION CENTERS                               I am directed to refer to the subject cited above and to state that the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) 1st (Annual) Examinations, 2025 are scheduled to commence from 04th March and 29th April, 2025, respectively. 2.                           Steps taken by the Government during the previous examinations have significantly helped in improving the conduct and credibility of the examination in general. The same spirit behind this successful achievement needs to be maintained in the forthcoming examinations as well. 3.                           Keeping in view the prevailing law & order situation extra augmented vigilance is required. All the Commissioners are required to take immediate measures for ensuring law and order in and around the examination centers. They and their teams shall inspect the centers by making surprise visits at respective district levels and furnish regular reports accordingly. Moreover, adequate security arrangements may also be ensured at each examination center. 4.                           Upon the special instructions of the Chief Minister, an examination Complaint Portal has been established and activated with Toll-free No. 042-111-112- 020 so that students / parents may launch their complaints related to examination. A wide publicity of the portal may be ensured through print and electronic media for fair and smooth conduct of examinations (copy enclosed). 5.                           I am therefore directed to request that a daily report of the visits of various centers may be sent to the office of Secretary, Higher Education for further necessary action on WhatsApp 0332-8343552 and email address soboards@gmail.com. SECTION OFFICER (I&C-I) Ensuring Fair Examinations: A Step Towards Quality Education: The Punjab Government’s initiative to monitor and secure examination centers is a step towards improving the quality and credibility of the education system. Parents, teachers, and students are encouraged to stay vigilant and report any irregularities through the official Complaint Portal. For more information, clarification or any other question feel free to join our WhatsApp Group. We are a supportive community where members are committed to assisting one another.