Federal Government Assures Senate to Remove Objectionable Material from O-Level Syllabus in Pakistan

Key Highlights :

1. The federal government has assured the Senate that steps are underway to get objectionable material removed from the O-level syllabus being taught in Pakistan.

2. The content in question is "inappropriate", and contrary to Islamic and cultural teachings and values of Pakistani society.

3. The federal government has said that it will write to the provinces to take necessary measures in this connection, despite its limited authority after the 18th Amendment.

4. The national curriculum has been met with objections by the provinces, and the incumbent government has evolved consensus within a month.

5. Three-four countries, including Hong Kong, have now opted for Pakistan's federal exam system, following reforms in it.

     The federal government of Pakistan has assured the Senate that it is taking steps to remove objectionable material from the O-level syllabus being taught in the country. The content in question has been deemed "inappropriate" and contrary to Islamic and cultural teachings and values of Pakistani society.

     Despite limited authority after the 18th Amendment, the federal government has committed to writing to the provinces to take necessary measures in this connection. The national curriculum has faced objections from the provinces, and the incumbent government has worked to evolve a consensus within a month.

      Speaking on the sidelines of a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Education, Senator Mushahid Hussain stated that the government was taking all possible measures to ensure that objectionable material was removed from the syllabus. Senator Hussain added that the government was also working to sensitize teachers on the need to use appropriate language while teaching and making arrangements for the distribution of textbooks that were free of objectionable material.

      The federal government's commitment to ensuring the highest quality education for Pakistani students is evident in these measures. It is essential that students receive an education that is culturally sensitive and respectful of their values and beliefs.

      The federal exam system has undergone reforms, and three to four countries, including Hong Kong, have now adopted it. These steps to remove objectionable material from the O-level syllabus will further enhance the reputation of the federal exam system and ensure that it continues to be an attractive option for international students.

      In conclusion, the federal government's commitment to removing objectionable material from the O-level syllabus and ensuring the highest quality education for Pakistani students is commendable. These steps will help create a more inclusive and culturally sensitive educational environment in Pakistan and enhance the reputation of the federal exam system globally.

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