DLP Report
PESHAWAR
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Education Minister Faisal Khan Tarakai has announced a series of measures to address the province’s ongoing shortage of teachers and to modernize the education system through technology and international partnerships.
Minister Tarakai stated that the recruitment of teachers through the Educational Testing Agency (ETA) was in full swing, ensuring that qualified teachers were appointed strictly on merit, said a handout.
“Temporary teachers are being hired through the Parent-Teacher Council (PTC) under the Double Shift School Program to meet immediate classroom needs,” it added.
He further revealed that teacher recruitment was also underway in various districts under a program supported by UNICEF, while a new scheme has been launched this year to appoint interns in schools.
“The presence of a teacher in every classroom is non-negotiable,” said the Minister. “We are committed to ensuring that no class remains without a teacher.”
To enhance the quality of teaching, Tarakai emphasized that the Education Management Information System (EMIS) was being used to collect comprehensive data on teacher availability and deployment. This, he said, will help in efficient resource planning and transparency.
In a significant development, the minister shared that an agreement has been finalized with Cambridge University to train newly recruited ETA teachers. *“This collaboration will improve the quality of teaching by providing internationally recognized training to our educators,”* he said.
Highlighting the government’s focus on digital education, Minister Tarakai said that initiatives such as digital learning platforms and e-books are being expanded. He added that the flagship *Education Card* program will integrate additional educational facilities for students.
“We are bringing tablets and internet access to classrooms as part of our broader strategy to modernize the education system,”* he said. *“Our goal is to prepare students for the demands of the modern era by maximizing the use of technology in schools.”*
The minister assured that planning for these initiatives is in the final stages and that the government is committed to revolutionizing education in KP.
