KARACHI – The Punjab government has approached the Sindh government to introduce a teaching license system in the province, similar to the one launched in Sindh.
A delegation from the Punjab Education Department met Sindh Education Minister Syed Sardar Ali Shah in Karachi to discuss policies, challenges, and experiences related to issuing teaching licenses.
The Punjab delegation included Chief Minister’s education advisor’s focal person Shakeel Ahmed Bhatti, Education Secretary Khalid Nazir Wattoo, Director of School Staffing Dr. Saima Naz, and other officials. Sindh was represented by School Secretary Zahid Ali Abbasi, STEDA Executive Director Rasool Bux Shah, and other officers.
Sindh Education Minister Syed Sardar Ali Shah welcomed the delegation and termed the meeting a positive step. Punjab CM’s Advisor on Education Shakeel Ahmed conveyed greetings from Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat and said he considered Shah an elder brother, keeping regular contact for educational cooperation.
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Both sides exchanged views on education reforms, curriculum, and future strategies. Shah stressed that education is now a provincial responsibility and coordination between provinces can bring national benefits.
He said: “Education challenges across the country are the same, but we try to solve them alone. We must learn from each other. Sindh has introduced Pakistan’s first teaching license, and we are ready to support other provinces.”
Shakeel Ahmed agreed, saying provinces should work together and benefit from each other’s experiences. He praised Sindh’s education initiatives, calling its curriculum inclusive and free from hateful content. He added that Punjab is also revising its curriculum.
Shah responded that the main purpose of curriculum should be respect for humanity. He said textbooks can preserve Pakistan’s cultural identity and help build strong future generations.
