In a historic event at the Federal Government College for Girls F-7/2, the National Institute of Excellence in Teacher Education (NIETE) and the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training celebrated Pakistan’s educators with a Teacher Award Ceremony titled ‘Ustaad se Ustaad-e-Mohtaram ka safar’. The goal for the ceremony was to recognize exceptional teachers and elevate their status to that of national heroes.
Federal Minister for Education, Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, led an oath-taking ceremony, urging teachers to “believe in children’s capabilities and make them learn without force.” He emphasized the urgent need for educational reform, highlighting the country’s alarming literacy rate and the millions of children out of school. “Teachers are honorable and respectable, and their role is crucial in shaping the nation,” he said. Siddiqui expressed hope that Islamabad could lead the nation in education with the teachers’ support.
Federal Secretary for Education, Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani, echoed the Minister’s words, emphasizing the federal government’s responsibility to share knowledge with provincial governments. He announced a 50% honorarium on basic salary for all teachers who were selected for this award.
The event and teacher selection was led by NIETE, the flagship initiative set up by the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional training. Its mandate is to train and certify teachers, equipping them with tools to deploy 21st century teaching strategies and improving their students’ learning. NIETE certifies, trains, and supports teachers digitally, making it inherently scalable. It is operated by Taleemabad, Pakistan’s largest education technology company.
This landmark event celebrated the achievements of educators and underscored the collective responsibility to support the teaching community, as the nation rallies behind its teachers to transform Pakistan’s educational landscape.
