Federal State Minister for Education Engr Muhammad Baligh-ur Rehman on Tuesday said that proper consultations were required while formulating the education policy as it was very important for the future development of education in the country.
Attending the opening session of 2-day consultative meeting on review of National Education Policy as a chief guest, he said this draft policy has been presented here to discuss with all the stakeholders relating to education.
He said it was just the beginning and this draft policy would be opened for further and wider discussions and consultations countrywide after this two-day consultative meeting.
“We would never violate Constitution and therefore this policy will be finalized after getting the suggestions and recommendations from the all stakeholders including provinces, education departments, academicians etc”, he said.
The minister said that this policy draft included chapters of aims and objectives of education, Islamic education, early childhood education and care (ECEC), non-formal education including literacy and adult literacy, tertiary education, information technology, library and documentation, physical education and sports.