ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Pakistan’s top education officials participated in the 21st Education World Forum in London to explore global ideas and partnerships for improving education across the country.
Pakistan’s top education officials took part in the 21st Education World Forum held in London, joining experts from around the world to talk about improving education for everyone.
The Pakistani team was led by Wajiha Qamar, Minister of State for Federal Education and Professional Training, and included education ministers and senior representatives from Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Gilgit-Baltistan.
During the forum, all provinces agreed to set up a new platform called the Interprovincial Ministerial Meeting, which will take place twice a year.
This initiative is aimed at helping provinces work together and better coordinate their education policies. The British Council and the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office will support the new collaboration.
Pakistan also expressed its commitment to building stronger ties with UK institutions in key areas such as teacher training, digital learning, curriculum updates, and helping young people develop practical skills.
The Pakistani delegation also showed interest in working with the Scottish Government to boost teacher training and improve capacity building.
British High Commissioner Jane Marriott welcomed Pakistan’s active role and said, “Education is key to helping young people succeed and grow the economy.” She praised the continued partnership between the UK and Pakistan, especially in supporting education for girls and disadvantaged children.
James Hampson, British Council Country Director, stated that Pakistan is going in the right direction and assured that the Council would keep helping the country meet its educational targets.
Minister Wajiha Qamar said education should encompass learning from books and classrooms, but also teaching students important skills and how to think for themselves.
The Education Minister for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Khan Tarakai, pointed out that our education system should equip people to deal with climate change and help build a future-ready, climate-resilient society.
