ISLAMABAD – Parliamentary Secretary for Federal Education and ProfessionalTraining Wajiha Akram on Wednesdayinformed the National Assembly that face detection biometric system hasbeen installed in all federaleducational institutions to ensure timely attendance of teachers.
Responding to a question during Question Hour, she said FederalDirectorate of Education (FDE)has a mechanism of supervision of all institutions through field officers(AEOs), who are duty boundto pay visits to the educational institutions to evaluate their academicactivities and administrativeaffairs.
Responding to another question, she said the proposal of curriculumrevision was in theimplementation phase by the Ministry through National Curriculum Council.
In this regard, she said the ministry has undertaken revision of NationalCurriculum 2006.
The purpose of revision is to address the gaps in existing curriculum andmake it consistent with International standards, modern trends ofassessment and teaching methodology.
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The content of each subject from class pre-I to VIII is updated keeping inview the advancesin science and technology and socio-cultural and environmental changes.
Responding to another question she said, the Supreme Court decision thatschools chargingmore than Rs 5000 in fees, should reduce the fee by 20 percent.
