Planning Minister Urges Comprehensive Education Reforms to Equip Youth for Future Challenges
— November 29, 2024
ISLAMABAD ( AIA ) Pakistan’s Minister for Planning and Development, Ahsan Iqbal, has called for sweeping education reforms to enable public sector schools to impart essential skills to students. Chairing a meeting in Islamabad, Iqbal emphasized the need for mandatory certifications for headmasters and headmistresses to assess their leadership abilities.
The Minister stressed that education reforms are crucial to prepare the youth for future challenges. He also highlighted the importance of implementing globally accredited training programs to align with 21st-century teaching standards.
Iqbal’s push for education reforms comes as Pakistan seeks to revamp its education system to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world. The Minister’s emphasis on equipping public sector schools with essential skills and introducing mandatory certifications for school leaders is expected to have a positive impact on the country’s education sector.