The Director General, UNESCO Dr. Khalid El-Enany, paid an official visit to Islamabad Model School (I-VIII), F-6/3, Islamabad

Dr. Khaled El-Enany was formally received at the school by Federal Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training, Dr. Khaild Maqbool Siddiqui, Secretary, Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, Mr. Nadeem Mahbub, DG FDE, Syed Junaid Akhlaq and Secretary General Pakistan National Commission for UNESCO Mr. Aftab Muhammad Khan. The country Director UNESCO Mr Fuad Pashayev was also present along with the Principal, Ms. Naureen Sarwar, and faculty members of the school, as well as representatives of the Federal Directorate of Education. After a warm welcome was extended to the Director-General. Thereafter he visited   key academic and skill-based facilities followed by of detailed presentation by the Honourable Secretary MOFEPT highlighting the Government of Pakistan’s initiatives and ongoing reforms, digital transformation, skill development, and efforts to improve access to quality education. The Secretary also briefed the participants on the out-of-school children (OOSC) crisis and the government’s measures to address it, including policy reforms, increased funding, and innovative digital interventions to improve access to education.

An interactive podcast session was conducted with students, providing them an opportunity to engage directly with the UNESCO Director-General.

Dr. Khaled El-Enany appreciated the Government of Pakistan’s efforts to promote inclusive, innovative, and quality education in alignment with UNESCO’s global education goals. Officials from the Ministry and the Federal Directorate of Education reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration in the education sector.

The visit concluded with a group photograph, marking a memorable and inspiring occasion for students, faculty, and guests.