Shehzad Roy calls on Punjab CM

LAHORE: Renowned singer, Shehzad Roy, called on Chief Minister Usman Buzdar at his office on Monday and apprised him of services and performance of his organisation in the field of education.

The chief minister said the Punjab government had introduced reforms in the education sector. Giving details of his government's efforts, Usman Buzdar said that syllabus was being modernised and huge funds had been provided to schools to meet their needs. He said that e-transfer policy had been introduced, which had provided a facility of online transfer to teachers.

"This step has helped to maintain transparency, merit and saving of time," he added. The chief minister said that imparting quality education in schools and colleges was an important agenda of the government. He said that district level schools would be made centres of excellence and cooperation of Zindagi Trust would be welcomed in this regard.

He said that southern Punjab schools were being shifted on solar energy as it was a beneficial investment to secure the future of the country. This programme was being moved forward speedily keeping in view its importance, he added.

He said that Insaf Afternoon School Programme was an innovative project of the PTI government, which would help educate the out-of-school children. Minister for Schools Education Murad Raas and secretary schools were also present.