Education is top priority of our government: PM Imran

Prime Minister Imran Khan said that easy access of the youth to education is a priority of the government and also directed the Ministry of Finance to ensure uninterrupted supply of funds for higher education.

According to the details , while chairing a meeting on matters pertaining to higher education in Islamabad, PM Imran said the government will meet the financial needs of higher education despite difficult economic situation.

The Prime Minister also directed the Ministry of Finance to ensure uninterrupted supply of funds for higher education.

Speaking about curriculum, the Prime Minister said it should be ensured in the curriculum that the youth is enlightened about the Islamic and eastern values, particularly our civilization, heritage and Sufis’ philosophy.

The Prime Minister formed a committee under the leadership of the Minister for Education to oversee matters pertaining to financial needs of universities, provision of required resources, and financial rules and regulations.

He directed the Education Minister to ensure establishment and standard of universities and prepare a joint strategy in collaboration with the provincial governments regarding curriculum and other matters of higher education.