LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif reaffirmed her government’s resolve to accord top priority to education, describing it as the cornerstone of peace, progress and sustainable development.
In her message on World Education Day, the Chief Minister said the importance of education for national development was universally acknowledged, adding that providing modern learning opportunities for youth remained a key priority of the Punjab government.
She said skilled, enlightened, resilient and educated youth were the true architects of a nation’s future. Highlighting key initiatives,
The CM termed the Honhaar Scholarship Programme a ray of hope for students across Punjab, while noting that the CM Laptop Scheme is playing a vital role in facilitating access to modern knowledge.
The chief minister said new innovations were being introduced in schools, colleges and universities across the province, while the curriculum was being aligned with modern educational standards. She added that students were being introduced to emerging fields such as artificial intelligence from the early grades.
Referring to institutional reforms, she said the Nawaz Sharif Centre of Excellence for Early Education had emerged as a model initiative. She further stated that IT and technical education had been aligned with market-based needs to ensure better employability and practical skills for students. Reiterating her commitment, CM Maryam Nawaz said investing in education was an investment in the future of Punjab and Pakistan.
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