ISLAMABAD: United States Charge d’ Affaires in Pakistan Angela Aggeler called on Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood on Monday and discussed effects of Covid-19 pandemic on education sector.

Besides, both sides also discussed universities partnership programmes, role of technology in education, single national curriculum and collaboration on technical and skill areas, says a press release.

It said Mr Mahmood told Ms Aggeler that relationship of both countries in education sector was the best in the world and people of both countries are learning from each other.

“The two sides have expressed the desire to deepen ties through consistent engagements in areas of education and culture,” read the press release.

It said the education minister highlighted steps taken by the ministry to continue the education process during the pandemic. These include Teleschool, Radio school, E-Taleem portal, initiative of distance learning programme and online contents development.

Apprising the use of technology experiments in education, steps for enhancing stable internet connectivity across the country, teachers training and madrassah reforms programme, the minister said the results of these reforms shall be seen in the next few years and will change the landscape of education and learning in the country.

Published in Dawn, March 16th, 2021