Federal Secretary for Education, Nadeem Mehboob, has announced that foundational learning will be included as a key agenda item in the Inter-Provincial Education Ministers’ Conference (IPEMC) to take joint measures for improving the quality of children’s education across the country.
Foundational learning to be made part of IPEMC Agenda: Education Secretary
ISLAMABAD, Nov 03 (APP):Federal Secretary for Education, Nadeem Mehboob, has announced that foundational learning will be included as a key agenda item in the Inter-Provincial Education Ministers’ Conference (IPEMC) to take joint measures for improving the quality of children’s education across the country.
He made the announcement at the launching ceremony of the ‘National Alliance for Foundational Learning in Pakistan’ held at Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU).
Nadeem Mehboob said that making foundational learning an integral part of the national education policy will strengthen cooperation between the federation and provinces and help improve learning outcomes for children.
The ceremony was also addressed by Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Allama Iqbal Open University, Prof. Dr. Syed Muhammad Amir Shah, and CEO Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi, Baela Raza Jamil, along with other national and international experts.
Participants were informed that around 25.3 million children aged 5 to 16 years are currently out of school in Pakistan. Speakers stressed the need for a joint strategy and effective collaboration among federal and provincial governments, educational institutions and development partners to address this challenge.
On the occasion, various working groups were also formed to deliberate on curriculum, financial resources, research, data and policy-making for the promotion of foundational learning. These groups will formulate priorities and a plan of action for the period from 2027 to 2030.
