Department of Education in Pakistan

Department of Education

The Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, commonly known as the Department of Education in Pakistan, is a government department responsible for the education sector in Pakistan. The department is responsible for the development and implementation of education policies, as well as the management and funding of schools and educational institutions. The department's main goal is to provide universal access to education and to improve the quality of education in the country. The Ministry also oversees the education of Pakistan's children, including the development of curriculum and textbooks, teacher training, and the promotion of adult literacy. The current Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training is Shafqat Mehmood.

In addition to its role in the primary and secondary education sectors, the Department of Education in Pakistan also oversees the higher education sector. It is responsible for the accreditation of universities and colleges, as well as the development of policies related to research and innovation. The department also manages scholarships and financial aid programs for students in higher education.

The department works closely with other government agencies, such as the Pakistan Higher Education Commission (HEC) and the National Curriculum Council (NCC), to ensure that education policies and programs are aligned and effective. It also collaborates with international organizations, such as UNESCO and the World Bank, to improve the education system and access to education in Pakistan.

Pakistan has a literacy rate of about 57% (2018) and the government is trying to improve it by investing in education and providing free education for children of certain age groups. The department also focuses on providing education for the marginalized and underprivileged communities of the country, as well as on improving the quality of education in remote and underdeveloped areas.

The Department of Education in Pakistan is responsible for the development and implementation of education policies, as well as the management and funding of schools and educational institutions. The department's main goal is to provide universal access to education and to improve the quality of education in the country. The Ministry also oversees the education of Pakistan's children, including the development of curriculum and textbooks, teacher training, and the promotion of adult literacy.

The department is divided into several divisions, each responsible for a specific aspect of the education sector. The Curriculum Wing, for example, is responsible for developing and revising the curriculum for primary, secondary, and higher education. The Examinations Wing is responsible for the development and management of various examinations, including the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) exams. The Textbook Board is responsible for the development and printing of textbooks, while the National Education Assessment System (NEAS) is responsible for the assessment of student learning and the improvement of education quality.

In addition to its role in the primary and secondary education sectors, the department also oversees the higher education sector. It is responsible for the accreditation of universities and colleges, as well as the development of policies related to research and innovation. The department also manages scholarships and financial aid programs for students in higher education.

The department works closely with other government agencies, such as the Pakistan Higher Education Commission (HEC) and the National Curriculum Council (NCC), to ensure that education policies and programs are aligned and effective. It also collaborates with international organizations, such as UNESCO and the World Bank, to improve the education system and access to education in Pakistan.

The government of Pakistan has been focusing on improving the education system in the country, through policies and programs such as the Prime Minister's Education Reforms Program (PMERP) which aims to provide universal access to education, improve the quality of education, and promote education for all. The department also focuses on providing education for the marginalized and underprivileged communities of the country, as well as on improving the quality of education in remote and underdeveloped areas.