Teachers Protest for Pension and Allowances Hike

Multiple protests across India and Pakistan highlight ongoing dissatisfaction among educators and students. In Tamil Nadu, the Retired College Teachers Association demands better pay and pension adjustments, citing a lack of government response to their needs. Meanwhile, students in Pakistan's Rawalpindi and Islamabad rally against alleged irregularities in exam results, claiming that the Federal Board has mishandled their papers, leading to a significant number of failures. In Punjab, university teachers continue their protest for better treatment and recognition, reflecting a broader discontent with administrative negligence. Similarly, in West Africa, the West African Examination Council is tackling issues of exam malpractice, specifically in the Bono Region, by enhancing supervision measures. Lastly, the Maharashtra Federation of University and College Teachers Organisations in India has intensified its protests against the state's higher education department, demanding accountability for constitutional violations.