ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training, Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui has said that the government is committed to transform the education system through improving infrastructure, enhancing facilities and focusing on skill-based education.
This was stated by him while speaking as a chief guest at the 37th Medal and Prize Distribution Ceremony of the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) on Tuesday. The ceremony was arranged at the Islamabad Model College for Boys, H-9/4 and attended by officials of FBISE and the Ministry of Education and Professional Training.
Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui said that the ceremony was aimed to motivate the students to further excel in their educational endeavours and achieve success.
Terming youth as the biggest wealth of Pakistan, he said, “We are blessed to have the biggest chunk of the population which is comprised of youth who can play a pivotal role in the development of the country if are equipped with the modern education”.
The minister highlighting the importance of educated women in society said that educated women can play an instrumental role in the progress of the country.
“As women advance in every field, the possibilities of change will be significant”, he said.
Khalid Maqbool said that the countries which have resources and issues like Pakistan are progressing and he emphasized equipping Pakistani youth with education and skills as per modern-day requirements.
He said, “We all together will write the destiny of Pakistan with the power of education”.
The federal minister said that due to technological advancements, one billion people in different jobs will become irrelevant in the future and there is a need to equip them with the skills as per modern requirements.
The federal minister distributed awards and certificates among the students who performed extra ordinarily during their studies.
