Minister of State for Federal Education and Professional Training, Wajiha Qamar, praised Qatar Charity’s role in advancing education in Pakistan and welcomed its ongoing support for the government’s reform initiatives.
During a meeting with Ameen Abdul Salam, Country Director of Qatar Charity, she highlighted the importance of strengthening collaboration in the education sector, particularly in addressing key challenges such as out-of-school children, foundational learning gaps, and limited non-formal education opportunities. Expanding Early Childhood Education (ECE) and improving Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) also remained central to the discussion.Wajiha Qamar reaffirmed the government’s commitment under the leadership of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif to ensure inclusive, equitable, and quality education for all. She stressed that “tackling the issue of out-of-school children and promoting skill-based learning remain national priorities,” underscoring the role of partnerships in achieving sustainable progress.
She also emphasized the significance of public-private and international collaborations to transform Pakistan’s education system and create impactful outcomes.Ameen Abdul Salam shared updates on Qatar Charity’s ongoing projects across Pakistan, reaffirming the organization’s resolve to work closely with the Ministry of Education in driving positive change.Both parties agreed to explore fresh avenues of cooperation and to adopt a coordinated and results-driven approach for long-term improvement in education access, equity, and quality.
Pakistan, Qatar Charity Join Hands to Tackle Out-of-School Children and Boost Skills Development
