Muhammad Amir Siddiqui, president of a progressive welfare organisation, said on World Teachers’ Day in Rawalpindi that teachers are the primary vehicle for transferring the light of knowledge that builds nations. He emphasised that Teacher Respect is not only a moral duty but a practical necessity if Pakistan is to advance socially and economically.
Speaking to party workers, Siddiqui said teachers perform the role of spiritual and educational guardians after parents, shaping past achievements and guiding present and future generations. He noted that Islam accords the teacher a high rank and that society must respond by honouring and protecting those who educate children, both boys and girls.
Siddiqui urged authorities to ensure timely salaries, modern pensions and other benefits aligned with contemporary needs so that teachers can perform without fear of economic insecurity. He warned that forcing educators to protest for basic rights damages the education system and undermines national progress. He also criticised elements of the private sector that charge high fees while offering only meagre pay to qualified teachers, calling such practices unjust and harmful to long‑term development.
Reiterating that Teacher Respect is vital to national dignity and prosperity, Siddiqui said the nation’s schools and colleges will gain real prestige only when teachers receive the recognition and safeguards they deserve. He urged policymakers, educational institutions and the public to act now to secure teachers’ rights and welfare so education can flourish across the country.
