MANSEHRA: Speaker of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Babar Saleem Swati on November 29 said that the provincial government was committed to providing every child with formal education as one of its top priorities.
“I am pleased to attend this function. You must be patriotic Pakistanis, and whether you become jurists, soldiers or politicians, you must remain loyal to the oath you take and fulfil it in letter and spirit,” Mr Swati told the Parents’ Day function at a college here.
Minister of State for Federal Education and Professional Training Wajiha Qamar and MPA Sardar Shahjehan Yusuf also spoke on the occasion.
The speaker of the KP assembly said the country faced serious challenges and could only overcome them if every state institution played its constitutional role.
Says state institutions should play their constitutional roles to address national challenges
He said the country was suffering due to politicians and professionals deviating from their oaths and responsibilities.
“The sovereignty and supremacy of this nation lies in your hands, as you will lead it in the coming decades. Be honest, dedicated and sincere to your profession when you enter practical life,” he said.
Minister Wajiha Qamar said the federal government was working on reforms to align the education system with international standards.
“You must pursue higher education with honesty and perseverance, as the country needs future leaders who can respond to modern challenges,” she said.
Students later presented horse-riding performances and traditional folk dances representing the four provinces, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
Published in Dawn, November 30th, 2025.
