No. 8529/CPD/PDD-8/2024-25
20-February-2025
Directorate of Professional Development, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
PD Day-8 Rescheduled in Summer Zone – New Dates Announced:
The Directorate of Professional Development, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has issued an important government notification regarding the rescheduling of Professional Development Day-8 (PDD-8) under the CPD Program 2024-25. Initially planned for March 01, 2025, the session will now be held on February 28, 2025. This change applies exclusively to the summer zone, while the schedule for winter zone remains unchanged.
This announcement is crucial for District Education Officers (DEOs), School Leaders, and Primary School Teachers who are required to ensure 100% attendance on the revised date. The notification also directs officers to upload online attendance within three days of the PD session as per SOPs.
The decision aims to streamline the capacity-building process for teachers and ensure uninterrupted professional development activities across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Please find the official notification below:
Directorate of Professional Development, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Charsadda Road Peshawar
No. 8529/CPD/PDD-8/2024-25
Dated Peshawar, the February 20, 2025
To
The Director,
Elementary & Secondary Education,
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Peshawar.
SUBJECT: REVISED SCHEDULE OF PD DAY-8 IN SUMMER ZONE ONLY UNDER CPD PROGRAM 2024-25
I am directed to refer to the subject cited above and to request that the Professional Development Day-8 (PDD-8) in SUMMER ZONE was planned on March 01, 2025 which is needed to be rescheduled in the best public interest.
It is, therefore, requested that Districts Education Officers Male/Female of summer zone in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa may be directed to conduct PDD-8 as per the revised schedule:
PDD No. | Already scheduled Date and Day | Revised Date and Day |
PDD-8 (Summar zone only) | March 01, 2025 | February 28, 2025 |
Saturday | Friday |
Furthermore, it is requested to intimate and direct DEOS (Male/Female) of all districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to make necessary arrangement as well.
Note:
1. The remaining schedule of PDD 7 & 8 for winter zone, already notified, will remain intact without any change.
2. Inform SDEOS/ASDEOS/School Leaders to ensure 100% attendance of the primary school teachers and facilitators.
3. As per SOPs please upload online attendance within 3-days of the PD Day.
Additional Director Academic

Ensuring Smooth Implementation of CPD Program 2024-25:
The rescheduling of PD Day-8 highlights the KP government’s commitment to improving the education sector by ensuring that teachers receive timely training. Such professional development initiatives play a vital role in enhancing the quality of education across the province.
All relevant authorities, including District Education Officers (Male & Female), SDEOs, ASDEOs, and School Leaders, must ensure compliance with the new PD Day-8 schedule. Teachers and facilitators are also advised to mark their attendance online within the stipulated timeframe.
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