Balochistan distributes free textbooks

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QUETTA:

Balochistan Minister for Education Raheela Hameed Khan Durrani on Wednesday revealed that the timely distribution of textbooks in schools is being carried out as part of the directives of Chief Minister of Balochistan, Mir Sarfraz Bugti, in line with the provincial government's commitment to educational progress.

The provincial minister attended the inaugural meeting for the distribution of free textbooks for the 2025 academic year, organized by the Balochistan Textbook Board in Quetta.

The event was also attended by Secretary of Education, Saleh Muhammad Nasar, Chairman of the Balochistan Textbook Board, Dr Gulab Khan Khilji, Secretary of the Balochistan Textbook Board, Dr Niaz Tareen, Director of Monitoring and Development, Munir Ahmed Baloch and Director of Textbook Board Distribution, Muhammad Hanif.

Raheela Durrani commended the efforts of the Balochistan Textbook Board's chairman and all officers concerned, acknowledging their tireless work that ensured students received their textbooks at the start of the new academic year.

"This initiative is a significant step towards improving the education system. The timely supply of textbooks will help enhance the efficiency of school operations and ease the process of learning for students," said Durrani.

She also highlighted the Textbook Board's proactive role in curriculum development and research activities, stressing that the mechanism established for timely delivery at the district and union council levels had been successful, ensuring books reached schools ahead of schedule.

She further expressed her desire to provide children in Balochistan with a curriculum based on modern research, acknowledging the global trend of using Artificial Intelligence.