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    Distance learning program in present circumstances due to covid-19, is the highest priority of the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training….Shafqat Mahmood

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    ISLAMABAD: Distance learning program in present circumstances due to covid-19, is the highest priority of the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training. This was said by Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood during a meeting with the new World Bank’s Country Director to Pakistan Mr. Najy Benhassine on Monday at his office in Islamabad. Federal Secretary Farah Hamid Khan and Additional Secretary Mohaiyyuddin Ahmed Wani were also present. Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood further has said that they are enhancing the abilities of developing online contents, increasing the use of technology in education, developing a mechanism to reach teachers and students and improving the access and quality of internet for students and educational institutions because no one can predict the termination of covid-19 pandemic. Expressing his views on learning poverty, the Minister stated, the child was not being taught in the language which he could understand, was one of the main reasons behind high percentage of learning poverty in Pakistan, and Single National Curriculum would largely address this issue. Ministry of Federal Education and World Bank are working very closely in many areas and World Bank also has provided $ 5 million under Education Emergency Program which was very helpful for starting a dedicated T.V Channel “Tele school” by Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training. Education Minister congratulated the World Bank Country Director and conveyed his best wishes for his new assignment in Pakistan, reiterating that the cooperation and collaboration between both sides would be further enhanced. Highlighting his priorities in Pakistan, The World Bank Country Director Mr. Najy Benhassine has stated that he has chosen his first meeting with Minister of Education which reflects the importance of education for him. The meeting was marked by traditional warmth, mutual understanding and trust.

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