Islamabad-President Asif Ali Zardari has urged all stakeholders, civil society organisations and people to play their role in restoring the pristine glory of the teaching profession, and serve the cause of education and enlightenment.
In a message on the occasion of World Teachers Day, falling on October 5, he said the Day should serve as a reminder that a teacher is the most central element and critical link in the chain of educational development. “In the scheme of education, a teacher is like the thread that holds the beads together. They are our soldiers in fighting the battle of minds and ideas,” the president said.
“Just as wars cannot be fought with materials and weapons alone, the fight of minds and ideas, too, cannot be fought by material resources alone. No material investment in brick and mortar or in the laboratories and textbooks can replace the intellectual and spiritual stimulus that is provided by the teacher alone.”
“The observance of World Teachers Day today, therefore, should awaken us to realise our social responsibility to give the teachers their rightful place in society,” he said.
“It is reassuring that the recently announced education policy recognises the importance of the teacher and the need for improving their lot and enhancing their status and stature,” he added.
The president said while it is the obligation of the State and society to give teachers their rightful place, people also have great expectations of them. Students want to see their teachers radiate sincerity and commitment, as they spread knowledge and wisdom. They expect and want to see their teachers as missionaries and leaders, who inspire and motivate the students to greater heights, Zardari said adding, “Remember that no matter what height is attained by a student, his teacher will always stand at a higher pedestal.”
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