Minister of State for Federal Education Plants Saplings and Engages with College Principals on Meritorious Performance

Strategic Insights -

During a visit to the Islamabad Model College for Boys (IMCB) and Islamabad Model Postgraduate College for Commerce (IMPCC), Minister of State for Federal Education Wajiha Qamar participated in the Prime Minister's flagship initiative 'One Daughter, One Tree.' The event was organized by the Federal Government College Teachers Association (FGCTA) and marked the minister's engagement with the institutions' principals, faculty, and students. Key discussions centered on the meritorious performance of both colleges, which have earned distinction in Islamabad's education sector. The minister expressed satisfaction with the institutions' role in promoting quality higher education and promised to support the faculty and students.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Minister of State for Federal Education, Wajiha Qamar, participated in the Prime Minister's 'One Daughter, One Tree' initiative by planting saplings at IMCB and IMPCC.
  • The event was organized by the Federal Government College Teachers Association (FGCTA) and was part of Wajiha Qamar's engagement with the college principals, faculty, and students.
  • Principal of IMCB, H-9, Prof. Javed Iqbal, briefed the Minister about the college's academic achievements, research initiatives, and community engagement projects.
  • The Minister expressed satisfaction with the institutions' role in promoting quality higher education and praised the faculty and students for their contributions.
  • President of FGCTA, Akram Khan Khosa, raised concerns about the Federal Directorate of Education's decision to abolish BS and ADP programs in public colleges, urging the Minister to intervene.
  • Wajiha Qamar assured her full support, promising to take up the matter in the larger interest of ICT students.
  • Principal Dr. Muhammad Khalid of IMPCC highlighted the college's academic activities and the role of the college in promoting education in ITV.
  • Teachers and students actively participated in the plantation drive, which Wajiha Qamar termed vital in countering climate change.

Statistics:

  • The number of saplings planted during the event is not specified in the source material.
  • The year in which the Prime Minister's 'One Daughter, One Tree' initiative was launched is not mentioned in the source material.
  • The number of students enrolled at IMCB and IMPCC is not provided in the source.

Sources:

  • "Minister plants trees, lauds institutions for promoting higher education." (Source: Islamabad Model College for Boys (IMCB))
  • (Source: Islamabad Model Postgraduate College for Commerce (IMPCC))