Islamabad: Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, underscored the necessity of modernizing Pakistan’s education system to align with global standards during a recent event. At the launching ceremony of the Model Assessment Framework, organized by the Inter Board Coordination Commission (IBCC), the minister laid out the government’s strategic plans for transforming the educational landscape in the country.
According to Press Information Department, Ahsan Iqbal articulated the government’s Vision 2025 initiative, which includes comprehensive reforms in curriculum and examination systems to secure a better future for students. He emphasized the critical role of teacher training in achieving educational quality and announced the establishment of a state-of-the-art teacher training institute in Islamabad. The minister called for a holistic overhaul of assessment methodologies and announced a forthcoming National Curriculum Summit to align the curriculum with current global needs.
Referring to the Pakistan Education District Index Report, Iqbal expressed concern over the lack of districts meeting the highest educational standards and urged for decentralization to empower districts and encourage innovation. He highlighted widespread exam cheating as a threat to educational integrity and advocated for more transparent and accountable examination processes. The Five Es Framework was mentioned as a key component of the government’s strategy to ensure equitable access, enhanced quality, efficient governance, and empowered communities.
The event reinforced the government’s commitment to transforming education through innovation and collaboration, reflecting its dedication to preparing Pakistan’s youth for the global economy.