Lahore,Aug 31: Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman graced the launchevent of the Literate Cholistan Project 2, a pioneering initiative by thePunjab Education Foundation (PEF) to illuminate the path of knowledge inunderserved regions. Held at the Governor House, the ceremony saw thepresence of esteemed figures including Secretary School Education PunjabMuhammad Ahsan Waheed, Managing Director Punjab Education Foundation ManzarJaved Ali, and Vice Chancellor University of Education, Talat Naseer Pasha.In his address, Governor Balighur Rehman emphasized the transformativepower of education and the crucial role played by PEF in bridgingeducational gaps through innovative public-private partnerships.
Highlighting the symbiotic relationship between education and ethicalupbringing, Governor Balighur Rehman underscored the importance ofinstilling moral values in the youth. He urged the cultivation of criticalthinking and research skills, cautioning against the uncritical consumptionof information, especially on social media. Expressing concern over thedecline of research within the Muslim community, he called for collectiveefforts to uplift the education sector, reminiscing about a time whenMuslims excelled in various fields worldwide. The Governor stressed thatinvesting in the education and training of children and youth remains themost promising investment for societal progress.
Governor Balighur Rehman lauded the remarkable work of Punjab EducationFoundation, particularly its efforts in bringing education to remotecorners. He advocated for increased funding and stipends for children underPEF’s purview, reflecting on the organization’s fruitful period from 2008to 2018 and the subsequent challenges it faced. The Governor lamented thepost-2018 rise in out-of-school children, attributing it to stalled welfareprojects, but expressed optimism about PEF’s role in offering equitableeducational opportunities to underprivileged students. His joy was palpableas he celebrated PEF’s expansion into the Cholistan region, affirming itspotential to make a lasting impact on the lives of disadvantaged children.
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Managing Director Manzar Javed Ali shed light on PEF’s significantcontributions, educating over 9,000 children through Cholistan CommunitySchools and Cholistan Mobile Schools. He revealed plans to open 113additional schools across Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, and Rahim Yar KhanDistricts. Governor Balighur Rehman distributed partnership agreements toschool owners, expressing confidence in their vital role in augmentingeducation delivery in collaboration with the Punjab government. TheGovernor encouraged further promotion of positive societal initiatives onsocial media, urging the highlighting of constructive work to inspire andengage the youth effectively. APP