Private publishers can develop SNC textbooks
As per its Single National Curriculum (SNC) textbook policy, the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training has allowed private publishers to develop textbooks aligned with the student learning objectives (SLOs) prescribed by it.
According to a statement issued by the education ministry on Wednesday, it has issued a letter to all provincial governments on the SNC textbook policy as per the directions of Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood.
However, the private publishers will have to get a no-objection certificate (NOC) by the provincial or district textbook boards so it could be ensured that no “anti-Pakistan, anti-religion or any other hate material” was made part of the course material.
Published in The Express Tribune, January 28th, 2021.