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ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP):The National Curriculum Council (NCC), Ministry of Federal Education & Professional Training, in collaboration with the Punjab Education, Curriculum, Training and Assessment Authority (PECTAA), Lahore, held a provincial consultation workshop on Tuesday, on refinement of National Curriculum of Pakistan.
The one-day consultation formed a vital part of the NCC’s ongoing efforts to ensure that curriculum refinement is shaped through broad-based participation and provincial ownership. It followed the successful consultations held in Islamabad (October 13–14, 2025), Abbottabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (October 21, 2025), and Muzaffarabad, Azad Jammu & Kashmir (October 23, 2025), said a press release here.
The consultation focused on gathering expert feedback and recommendations around four core thematic areas; National Curriculum Framework (Revision, Implementation & Governance), Minimum Standards for Curriculum, Textbooks, and Assessment, Scheme of Studies & Languages in Education and Rationalization and Optimization of the National Curriculum of Pakistan, it added.
Along with the NCC team, the workshop brought together a diverse group of participants, including experts from the curriculum department, assessment bodies, textbook board, teacher education and training institutions, Early Childhood Education (ECE) specialists, subject specialists and representatives from leading private sector institutions such as Lahore Grammar School (LGS), Aitchison College and All Pakistan Private Schools Association, it focused.
In her opening presentation, Dr Tabassum Naz, Director, NCC, outlined the objectives of the provincial consultation and highlighted the critical role of provinces in ensuring that the curriculum reflects Pakistan’s educational aspirations and contextual needs.
Zubda Zia ur Rehman, Managing Director, PECTAA, commended the consultative process and underscored the importance of collaboration among all stakeholders, including the private sector, to ensure that the curriculum remains responsive to emerging trends particularly the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), promotion of diversity and inclusivity, and continuous teacher development. Muzammil Mehmood, Chairman, Chief Minister’s Task Force, Punjab,
also graced the occasion with his presence.
In her closing remarks, Dr Tabassum Naz expressed sincere appreciation to PECTAA for hosting the workshop and for its continued collaboration with NCC in curriculum reform initiatives. The next provincial consultation will be held in Multan on October 30, 2025, continuing the nationwide engagement process.