Sindh curriculum best in Pakistan: Sardar Shah

Sindh Education Minister Sardar Shah has claimed that the province's education curriculum is the best in Pakistan, stating that it has received positive feedback from international experts and meets modern educational standards.

Karachi: Sindh Education Minister Sardar Shah has claimed that the province’s education curriculum is the best in Pakistan, stating that it has received positive feedback from international experts and meets modern educational standards. He also announced that textbooks from Grade 1 to Grade 12 will undergo a fresh review to further improve their quality.

Speaking at an event in Karachi, the provincial education minister said that the Sindh curriculum had been independently evaluated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). According to him, the international review expressed satisfaction with the curriculum and recognized it as one of the country’s strongest educational frameworks.

Sardar Shah further claimed that educational institutions in several countries have referred to or cited elements of the Sindh curriculum. He also stated that aspects of Sindh’s history are taught in academic institutions in the United States, highlighting what he described as growing international recognition of the province’s educational content.

Despite defending the current curriculum, the minister acknowledged that there is still room for improvement in textbooks published by the Sindh Textbook Board. He announced that books from primary to higher secondary levels would be comprehensively reviewed to ensure they remain updated, accurate, and aligned with contemporary educational needs.

Addressing recruitment in the education department, Sardar Shah said that a four-year recruitment process had been carried out and that a committee of the Sindh Assembly had been formed to examine related matters. He added that the government would accept the committee’s recommendations and stressed that the education department should not be treated as a source of employment at the expense of educational standards.

The minister also highlighted reforms introduced in the provincial school system. He said that around 97,000 students had been admitted on merit under the government’s education initiatives. According to him, unnecessary interference by district and taluka education officials in school affairs would not be tolerated, as the government aims to strengthen transparency and improve school administration.

Sardar Shah reiterated the provincial government’s commitment to enhancing the quality of education through curriculum reforms, better governance, and merit-based policies. He said that while the existing curriculum has received appreciation, continuous evaluation and improvement remain essential to meeting future educational challenges and providing students with high-quality learning opportunities.

The minister’s remarks come as education reforms and curriculum standards continue to be widely discussed across Pakistan, with provincial governments seeking to improve learning outcomes and modernize public education systems.