ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Education and Training Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui said on Tuesday that the government was taking all possible measures to transform the education system by improving infrastructure, improving facilities and focusing on skill-based education.
He was speaking as the Chief Guest at the 37th Medal and Prize Ceremony of the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE). The ceremony was organized at Islamabad Model College for Boys, H-9/4 and was attended by officials of FBISE and Ministry of Education and Training.
Speaking on the occasion, the Federal Minister said that the purpose of organizing this ceremony was to motivate the students to further excel in their educational endeavors and achieve success.
Khalid Maqbool termed the youth as the greatest wealth of Pakistan and said, “We are blessed to have the largest section of the population which consists of the youth who can play a key role in the development of the country if equipped with modern education. . Emphasizing the importance of educated women in the society, the minister said that educated women can play a key role in the progress of the country.
“As women advance in all fields, the possibilities for change will be significant,” he said.
Countries that have resources and challenges like Pakistan are progressing, said Khalid Maqbool while stressing that we will equip our youth with education and skills as per modern requirements.
He said, “We all together will write the destiny of Pakistan through the power of education”.
The federal minister said that due to technological advancement, one billion people in various occupations will become irrelevant in the future and there is a need to equip them with skills as per modern requirements. The Federal Minister distributed awards and certificates to students who performed exceptionally well during their studies.
