Islamabad (Newsman): Ahsan Iqbal, Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, emphasized the urgent need to update Pakistan’s educational system to meet international standards.
The Minister described the government’s strategic plan to change the country’s educational system during the Model Assessment Framework launch ceremony, hosted by the Inter Board Coordination Commission (IBCC).
Addressing the gathering, Ahsan Iqbal stated, “Our generation transitioned from slate to technology, and future generations will witness even more profound changes. To meet these challenges, our priority is to prepare our youth with the skills required to compete in the global economy.”
Comprehensive curriculum and exam system reforms are being carried out as part of the government’s Vision 2025 plan to guarantee a better future for the country’s students.
The Minister announced plans to build a cutting-edge teacher training center in Islamabad, emphasizing the importance of teacher preparation in attaining high-quality education.
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He remarked, “Without investing in teacher training, quality education will remain a distant dream.”
He emphasized the necessity of examination system reforms and advocated for a comprehensive revision of assessment techniques to raise educational standards.
To connect the curriculum with the demands of the modern world, he also announced the upcoming National Curriculum Summit, which would bring together leading specialists in education.
Ahsan Iqbal raised concerns about the results of the Pakistan Education District Index Report, which showed that none of the 134 districts examined provided the best level of education.
He emphasized how crucial it is to decentralize power to empower districts and promote creativity.
He urged, “Centralized control has hampered progress; provinces must share best practices and create healthy competition to drive improvements.”
The minister voiced alarm about the pervasiveness of exam cheating and underlined how it compromises educational integrity.
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He questioned, calling for greater transparency and accountability in the examination process. “If Cambridge University can conduct transparent exams globally, why can’t we?”
He also highlighted the Five Es Framework as a cornerstone of the government’s education reform strategy, which aims to ensure equitable access, enhanced quality, efficient governance, and empowered communities.
Ahsan Iqbal stressed the importance of fostering self-assessment skills among students and encouraged educational boards to adopt a culture of self-accountability.
He cautioned, “The time for complacency is over. If we do not declare an educational emergency, we risk falling behind in the global race.”
The event demonstrated the government’s resolve to secure a successful future for Pakistan’s youth by reinforcing its commitment to revolutionizing education via innovation, cooperation, and strong policy efforts.
