Shehbaz Sharif declares four-year education emergency in Pakistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken a significant step to combat the education crisis in Pakistan by announcing a four-year education emergency. This move comes in response to the pressing need to address the high number of out-of-school children and to prevent further disparities in educational opportunities across the country.

The official declaration of the education emergency is set to take place today in a ceremony attended by all chief ministers and education ministers from the four provinces. The primary objective of this initiative is to reintegrate out-of-school children into the education system and implement measures to enhance access to quality education for all.

Earlier, Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training, Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, had expressed deep concern over the education crisis during a high-level meeting. Minister Siddiqui unveiled ambitious plans to tackle the issue and announced his intention to advise the Prime Minister and the Federal Cabinet to declare a national education emergency.

This proactive approach by the government underscores the commitment to prioritize education and address the challenges faced by the education sector in Pakistan. The implementation of the education emergency is expected to bring about positive changes and pave the way for a more inclusive and equitable education system in the country.