Overview

• President Asif Ali Zardari highlighted priorities that include stronger teacher training institutions, technology integration in classrooms, improved working conditions, and respect for educators.
• Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the government aims to modernize education so students can compete globally in scientific and technical fields.
• The leaders paid tribute to teachers’ dedication and urged society to support and empower educators, with special praise for those serving remote and underserved areas.
• Both statements cited the 2025 theme of recasting teaching as a collaborative profession, calling for greater harmony among teachers, schools, and systems.
• The pledges were presented as commitments of intent on World Teachers’ Day without new implementation timelines, programs, or funding details.