PM hopes the international conference on girls’ education will help promote education in Islamic countries
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed concern that 22.8 million children aged 5 to 16 years are out of school in Pakistan, with a disproportionately high number of girls among them.
Addressing the two-day International Conference on Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities: Challenges and Opportunities, the Prime Minister expressed gratitude to the ministers and education authorities from various Muslim countries for their participation.
PM Shehbaz emphasized his hope that the conference would contribute significantly to promoting female education in Islamic countries. He acknowledged the challenges Pakistan faces in advancing girls’ education.
He also referenced his previous speech where he had highlighted the importance of female education as emphasized by Islamic teachings and the instructions of the Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him).
“We are Ready to Share Our Experiences”
PM Shehbaz stated that Pakistan is ready to share its experiences with relevant education authorities. He mentioned that a committee had been established in the country to work on educational reforms, which is coordinating with all provinces.
Collaboration with Muslim Countries
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar mentioned that the government has undertaken several reforms in the education sector, aligning their goals with the available funding and budget. He expressed interest in future collaborations with Muslim countries.
Ministers and representatives from Turkey, Somalia, Kurdistan, Malaysia, and the Maldives also expressed gratitude towards the Pakistani government for initiating efforts to promote girls’ education and bringing Muslim countries together to share expertise.
