The National Curriculum Council (NCC), under the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, formally launched the National Curriculum reforms process with a two-day consultative workshop inaugurated today at the NCC Secretariat, H-9/4, Islamabad.
Dr. Tabassum Naz, Director NCC, welcomed participants and outlined the workshop’s objective i.e. to engage stakeholders in reviewing six key thematic areas critical to building a coherent, inclusive, and future-ready curriculum. The exercise will be repeated in all provinces, and recommendations will be compiled accordingly. Mr. Nadeem Mahbub, Secretary, Ministry of FE&PT, graced the occasion as Chief Guest. In his address, he elaborated that Curriculum is a live document, and its improvement is a continuous process. He further iterated that the purpose of this whole exercise is to review, identify shortcomings, and further refinement of curriculum. The sessions cover six focus areas: • Curriculum Framework & Implementation • Scheme of Studies • Minimum Learning Standards • Language Policy • Teacher Development & Resources • Assessment & Evaluation The workshop brought together experts and representatives from ICT and key institutions, including IBCC, FDE, FGEIs, APSACS, Naval and Fazaia Education, OPF, JICA, Fauji Foundation, and private schools.