Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said that the government is pursuing a comprehensive plan to integrate technology in education with an aim to equip youth with skills for the digital economy.
In his message on International Literacy Day today, he said literacy is a basic human and constitutional right.
The Prime Minister said today, we reaffirm the resolve to advance the education agenda and strive for a more informed and sustainable nation.
He urged the people to work together to promote literacy and education for all and build a brighter future for our children and the country.
Shehbaz Sharif said education and literacy are guarantors of our bright future, for being a gateway to empowerment, economic opportunity and social mainstreaming.
He mentioned the government’s initiatives for promotion of education including a nationwide student enrollment drive, provision of mid-day meals in schools, scholarships and other incentives to reduce dropout rates and encourage every child to complete their education.