Islamabad: The Government of Pakistan has undertaken a significant measure to tackle the persistent shortage of teachers in Islamabad’s public schools by redistributing vacant teaching positions to institutions with the greatest need. This move, directed by Secretary Education Nadeem Mehbub, aims to improve educational standards across the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) by ensuring a balanced distribution of teaching staff.

According to Press Information Department, the initiative targets schools severely affected by the teacher shortage, redistributing positions that were redundant in low-enrollment schools. The reallocation aims to create an efficient education system, benefiting both urban and rural areas such as Tarnol, Bara Kahu, Nilore, and Sihala. A total of 631 positions, including 148 Secondary School Teacher posts, 348 Senior Elementary Teacher posts, and 135 Elementary School Teacher posts, have been redistributed, with a majority transferred from urban to rural schools.

A special committee, led by the Director General of the Federal Directorate of Education, ensured the transfers were transparent and merit-based. Heads of schools praised the initiative, believing it will resolve the teacher shortage issue, while parents and community members welcomed the decision for its potential to improve classroom learning. Education experts see this as a timely measure to enhance public school performance and bridge the educational gap between rural and urban areas, ultimately providing students with more equitable access to quality education.