ISLAMABAD, Sept 9 (NNN-APP) – Pakistani Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, said yesterday that, his country has been striving to further improve the literacy rate, for a more informed and sustainable nation.
“Literacy is a fundamental human and constitutional right that guarantees the future of our country,” the prime minister said, in his message on the occasion of International Literacy Day.
He said, literacy is not merely the ability to read and write; it is a gateway to empowerment, economic opportunities, and active participation in society, highlighting that, the government has taken special measures, to promote the literacy rate, as education is the backbone of Pakistani society.
“For this, we declared an educational emergency across the country, launched an enrollment campaign for students, and initiated mid-day meals for children in schools,” Sharif said.
To reduce the dropout rate and encourage every child to complete his/her education, the prime minister said that, the country has introduced scholarships and other incentives.
He noted that, developing literacy and skills, in line with technology, is inevitable in the rapidly emerging world, saying, Pakistan has been focusing on implementing a comprehensive plan to integrate technology into the educational system, ensuring that the youth are equipped with the necessary skills to thrive in the digital economy.– NNN-APP
