ISLAMABAD
\nFederal Minister for Education and Professional Training, Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui emphasised the need for collective action to overcome the barriers to girls\u2019 education, underscoring the importance of education in empowering women and strengthening communities.
\nSpeaking at the closing ceremony of a two-day global conference on \u201cGirls\u2019 Education in Muslim Society: Challenges and Opportunities\u201d on Sunday, the minster reiterated his commitment as education minister to ensure that every child in Pakistan, regardless of gender, socio-economic background, or geographical location, has access to quality education.
\n\u201cAddressing educational disparities remains a top priority for the government as education plays a vital role in empowering girls, in their prosperity, development and well-being,\u201d the minster added.
\nExpressing concern over the persistent opposition to girls\u2019 education, the minister called on the nation to unite in challenging these entrenched societal norms and attitudes.
\nHe stressed that girls\u2019 education was not only a moral imperative but also an economic necessity, highlighting that educated girls are better equipped to care for their families and access better job opportunities.
\nMeanwhile, the minister acknowledged the significant challenges facing girls\u2019 education, noting that millions of girls are still out of school in Pakistan.
\nHighlighting the significant obstacles girls face in accessing education, he said that the government had launched several initiatives aimed at increasing girls\u2019 enrolment and improving the overall quality of education nationwide.
\nThe federal minister for education, outlined several key measures aimed at improving the quality of education, including teacher training, the construction of new schools, and the provision of scholarships for female students.
\nHe also noted that efforts were underway to enhance school infrastructure, particularly in underserved and rural areas, to ensure better educational opportunities for all students.
\nHe stressed the need to create a society where girls have access to quality education that enables them to reach their full potential.
\nThe minister also highlighted the vital role of parents, teachers and community leaders in promoting girls\u2019 education, urging that their contributions be recognised.
\nHe called for collective action to remove the barriers to girls\u2019 education and eliminate the existing inequalities in the education system.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ISLAMABAD Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training, Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui emphasised the need for collective action to overcome the barriers to girls\u2019 education, underscoring the importance of education in empowering women and strengthening communities. Speaking at the closing ceremony of a two-day global conference on \u201cGirls\u2019 Education in Muslim Society: Challenges and Opportunities\u201d on […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":416803,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-455025","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-national"},"yoast_head":"\n