NCC in Collaboration with IBCC, PIE, AIOU, FBISE & NRKNA Holds Inauguration Ceremony of Consultative Workshop on Curriculum Reforms
ISLAMABAD— The National Curriculum Council (NCC), in collaboration with the Inter Boards Coordination Commission (IBCC), Pakistan Institute of Education (PIE), Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE), and the National Rahmatul-Lil-Aalameen Wa Khatamun Nabiyyin Authority (NRKNA), inaugurated a two-day Consultative Workshop on Curriculum Reforms at the NCC Wing, H-9, Islamabad. The initiative falls under the aegis of the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training (MoFE&PT) and aims to modernize Pakistan’s National Curriculum Framework (2017) in line with emerging global standards and national educational priorities.
The workshop brings together representatives from key educational bodies including PERA, Federal Directorate of Education (FDE), Naval Educational Directorate, Fauji Foundation, and Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF) to review and propose reforms ensuring curriculum coherence, quality, and inclusivity.
Dr. Tabassum Naz, Director of NCC, formally inaugurated the ceremony and welcomed all participants, emphasizing that “curriculum reform is a shared national responsibility that thrives on cooperation and inclusivity.”
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Ghulam Ali Mallah, Executive Director IBCC, underscored the importance of aligning curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment, stating that “curriculum is a living document, and our goal is to ensure that examinations promote real learning, not rote memorization.”
The Chief Guest, Federal Secretary MoFE&PT, Mr. Nadeem Mehbub, lauded the NCC’s leadership for initiating a platform that fosters collaboration among provincial and federal education stakeholders. He said, “I congratulate the entire team of NCC and its partner organisations for initiating this meaningful dialogue. Curriculum reform is a continuous process that must respond to the evolving learning needs of our students.”
The consultative workshop focuses on six critical domains: curriculum framework, scheme of studies, learning standards, languages in education, teacher development, and assessment reforms. Participants will present recommendations to ensure that the future curriculum supports critical thinking, inclusivity, and lifelong learning.
The IBCC continues to play a central role in driving curriculum and examination reforms across Pakistan, promoting quality education and equitable learning opportunities nationwide.
