Islamabad: Farah Naz Akbar, Parliamentary Secretary for the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, emphasized the centrality of education to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s agenda, highlighting reforms aimed at securing a better future for Pakistan’s youth. Akbar’s remarks were made during an Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) event celebrating the International Day of Education 2025.
According to a statement by Press Information Department, Akbar noted the importance of equipping students with technological skills, particularly in IT and AI, to prepare them for leadership roles globally. She pointed to improvements in 342 public schools in Islamabad as part of efforts to provide equal educational opportunities in urban and rural areas.
Mohyuddin Ahmed Wani, the Federal Secretary of the Ministry of Education, detailed several government initiatives, including the PM School Free Meal Programme and the establishment of AI Robotics Labs and smart classrooms, to modernize education.
Dr. Rizwan Riaz from NUST and Major General Najmul Hassan (Retd.) also addressed the event, highlighting the potential of technology and the challenges posed by high illiteracy rates. Meanwhile, ICCI President Nasir Mansoor Qureshi stressed the importance of industry-academia collaboration to advance educational and economic growth.
The event underscored the government’s and ICCI’s shared commitment to educational reform and innovation to drive national progress.