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GUJRANWALA, Mar 12 (APP): Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood Saturday said that skills education has been provided to 170,000 young men, and more than 50,000 youngsters are learning various skills currently. Addressing a ceremony regarding the Kamyab Jawan Programme here on Saturday, he said that skills education was vital for progress… Continue reading Govt has launched various initiatives for youth: Shafqat
ISLAMABAD, Feb 10 (APP):Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood on Thursday lauded the performance of his ministry and achieving 4th number among top ten best ministries. In a Tweet, he said that it is source of great satisfaction that his ministry declared as one of the top performing ministries in the Federal… Continue reading Shafqat lauds performance of education ministry
ISLAMABAD, Jan 10 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday directed for effective steps to further strengthen the organizational structure of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) across the country. He also advised for activating the PTI’s workers effectively for success in the upcoming local government elections being held in the different provinces and areas. The prime minister expressed… Continue reading PM directs to further strengthen PTI’s organizational structure
LAHORE, Dec 28 (APP):Federal Minister for Education & Professional Training and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Central Punjab President Shafqat Mahmood Tuesday met Speaker Punjab Assembly Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi at the Assembly Chambers. Political and economic situation of the country, the coalition government and the current Local Government Bill were discussed in detail during the meeting. Ch… Continue reading Shafqat, Pervaiz Elahi discuss political, LG polls issues
ISLAMABAD, Dec 16 (APP):Minister of Federal Education and Professional Training, Shafqat Mahmood on Thursday launched Digital Equivalence Certificate Verification Service, introduced by Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC). The launching ceremony was held here at the Ministry of Federal Education. IBCC Secretary, Dr Ghulam Ali Mallah briefed the Minister on the utility and benefits of… Continue reading Shafqat launches ‘Digital Equivalence Certificate Verification Service’ for transparency, public convenience
ISLAMABAD, Dec 05 (APP):Federal Minister for Education, Professional Training, National Heritage and Culture Shafqat Mahmood, visited Saudi Broadcasting School “IEN” at Riyadh. According to a press release issued here, Hamad Bin Mohammed Al Al-Sheikh, Education Minister, KSA and Dr Saad Bin Saud Al Fahid, Vice Minister for Education received Shafqat Mahmood at the Live Broadcasting… Continue reading Shafqat Mahmood visits Saudi Arabia Broadcasting school
ISLAMABAD, Dec 05 (APP):Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed a landmark momentous agreement for certification and employment of Pakistani skilled workforce through Takamol and National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) yesterday. The Agreement was signed by Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training, Shafqat Mahmood from Pakistan side and Dr. Ahmad Jabbar Al Yamni, from… Continue reading Pak-Saudia agree for certification of Pakistani skilled workforce
ISLAMABAD, Dec 02 (APP):The delegation of Joint Action Committee led by Mr. Muhammad Asif, senior vice president Pakistan Chamber of Education met with Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Mr Shafqat Mahmood to present their concerns regarding the apex court’s decision about eradication and liquidation of private schools in Cantonment areas by December 31,… Continue reading JAC delegation meet Shafqat Mahmood
ISLAMABAD, Dec 02 (APP):Pakistan and Qatar on Thursday have reiterated their resolve to further strengthen the mutual ties through education and cultural activities. It was decided during a meeting between the Ambassador of State of Qatar to Pakistan Shaikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and the Federal Minister for Education, Professional Training, National Heritage and… Continue reading Pak, Qatar agree to strengthen mutual ties in education, cultural activities
ISLAMABAD, Dec 01 (APP):Federal Minister for Education, Professional Training, National Heritage and Culture Shafqat Mahmood on Wednesday advised Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to expedite implementation of the initiatives of ease of doing business and broadening of tax base. He was chairing a meeting of cabinet committee on institutional reforms(CCIR) at cabinet division. Establishment division… Continue reading Shafqat Mahmood advises FBR to implement initiatives for business ease
ISLAMABAD, Nov 30 (APP):Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mahmood believes being educated was very important for society saying but sports and healthy physical activities were also essential for the students. The minister, who was the chief guest at the All Pakistan Inter Boards Sports Gala’s opening ceremony at Pakistan Sports Complex’s Liaquat Gymnasium on Tuesday,… Continue reading Sports activities essential for students: Shafqat Mahmood
ISLAMABAD, Nov 29 (APP): Women are playing a significant role in the development of Pakistan, as a large number of women are rendering services in their respective capacities in different important institutions and sectors. Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood made these remarks at the launch ceremony of a six-day five-module training… Continue reading Shafqat Mahmood lauds women’s role in development of Pakistan
LAHORE, Nov 28 (APP):Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood Sunday said that the government wanted the schools to remain open as this year, exams would be held on time. Talking to the media here, he said that in view of the smog situation, the Punjab government had announced closing schools on Monday… Continue reading Govt wants schools to remain open: Shafqat
ISLAMABAD, Nov 03 (APP): Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood on Wednesday hailed the World Bank for selecting Pakistan for its Accelerator Country Program. During a meeting with a delegation of World Bank, he said, “We are happy to be a part of the Accelerator Country Program so that Pakistan can play… Continue reading Shafqat hails World Bank for selecting Pakistan for accelerator country program
ISLAMABAD, Nov 03 (APP): The Board of Directors (BoD) of the National Endowment Scholarships for Talent (NEST) in its meeting on Wednesday approved the budget of fiscal year 2021-22 for administrative expenses and scholarships for talent. The BoD meeting was chaired by the Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood. The meeting was… Continue reading NEST BoD meeting approves budget for scholarships 2021-22
ISLAMABAD, Oct 29 (APP): Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Mr. Shafqat Mahmood urged the heads of higher education institutions to focus on imparting education based on skill development as well as knowledge creation so as to prepare Pakistani students for national and international job markets. He made these remarks on Friday while addressing… Continue reading Focus on skills-oriented education need of hour: Shafqat
ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP):The Cabinet Committee on Institutional Reforms was informed on Thursday that around 41 top level positions from 68 Public sector organisations are lying vacant due to different reasons. The meeting was chaired by Federal Minister for Education, Professional Training, National Heritage and Culture Shafqat Mahmood at the Cabinet division. The meeting was… Continue reading 41 top level positions lying vacant in 68 organisations; Cabinet Committee informed
ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP):A contract signing ceremony on pilot project for Blended e-learning between Federal Directorate of Education and PTCL held on Wednesday at Ministry of Federal Education to initiate research on learning level of studens of different grades. Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood and the the president PTCL Mr. Hatem Bamatraf observed the contract… Continue reading Contract signed to assess research on students’ learning level
LAHORE, Oct 23 (APP):Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training/ Pro-Chancellor Shafqat Mahmood visited Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design (PIFD) and chaired the 11th meeting of its senate as its deputy chairperson, here on Saturday. The meeting discussed various matters pertaining to academic, financial and administrative affairs, regularisation of employees, benefits/ scheme for employees… Continue reading Shafqat chairs Institute of Fashion and Design senate meeting
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