Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui has called for taking collective action to remove barriers related to girls’ education.

He was speaking at the closing ceremony of a two-day global conference on “Girls’ Education in Muslim Society: Challenges and Opportunities” in Islamabad today.

Expressing concerns over the persistent opposition to girls’ education, the Minister called on the nation to unite in challenging these entrenched societal norms and attitudes.

Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui stressed that girls’ education is not only a moral imperative but also an economic necessity, highlighting that educated girls are better equipped to care for their families and access better job opportunities.

Highlighting the measures taken by government to improve quality of education, the Minister said that government is pursuing the strategy of teacher's training, construction of new schools, and the provision of scholarships for female students.

Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui further said that efforts are underway to enhance school infrastructure, particularly in underserved and rural areas, to ensure better educational opportunities for all students.