Character building: Teachers urged to inculcate book reading habits in children

National Book Foundation lauded for efforts

ISLAMABAD: Federal Education and Professional Training Minister Muhammad Yusuf Shaikh said that a teacher can play an important role for inculcating the habit of book reading in students. He stated this while addressing a ceremony during his visit to National Book Foundation (NBF) on Friday. The minister was welcomed by the National Book Foundation Managing Director Dr Inam ul Haq Javeid.

Soon after his arrival at NBF, the minister visited NBF Book Park where he planted a sapling. He visited NBF Readers Club, NBF Book Shop, National Book Museum and the children’s book section called Kids Republic. He also appreciated NBF’s role in the promotion of books. National Book Foundation Managing Director, Dr Inamul Haq Javeid also spoke on the occasion.

Muhammad Yusuf Shaikh also visited National Training Institute (NTI) for Literacy and Non Formal Education (NFE) established by National Commission for Human Development (NCHD). The Minister chaired briefing on functions and objectives of NTI. NCHD Chairperson Razina Alam Khan was also present on the occasion. Sheikh was also apprised that National Training Institute has devised National Plan of Action on Literacy and NFE in collaboration with all the stakeholders to achieve educational targets.

Meanwhile, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) Rector Lt Gen (Retd) Naweed Zaman has also called on Federal Education and Professional Training Minister. Both of them discussed matters related to education during the meeting.  

Published in The Express Tribune, August 12^th, 2018.