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Punjab CM Maryam Honors Teachers on World Teachers’ Day

usman javedPublished October 5, 2026
Punjab CM Maryam Honors Teachers on World Teachers’ Day
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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif paid heartfelt tribute to teachers on Monday, marking Maryam Nawaz World Teachers’ Day celebrations with a message honouring educators as the builders of the nation’s future. In her special message, she offered millions of salutations to Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH), describing him as the greatest teacher of humanity, and expressed deep respect for her own former teachers.

FAKTA: Maryam Nawaz’s World Teachers’ Day Tribute

  • Who: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, in a special message on World Teachers’ Day, 5 October 2026.
  • The tribute: Millions of salutations to Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) as the greatest teacher of humanity; respect and greetings to all teachers, including her own former mentors.
  • Her message: Teachers are the most respected segment of society; their status and dignity are everlasting.
  • Nawaz Sharif Schools of Eminence: A flagship Punjab government programme bringing modern facilities — IT and science labs, libraries, smart boards — to public schools.
  • Artificial intelligence: AI will be introduced at the primary level to familiarise students with modern sciences and arts.
  • Teacher training: Free training for teachers in English-speaking skills, information technology and modern teaching methodologies.

A Tribute to the Greatest Teacher and All Educators

In her message, Maryam Nawaz Sharif said teachers occupy the most respected place in society and that their status and dignity are everlasting. She noted that the respect she holds for her own devoted teachers remains as strong as ever, and that their guidance shapes students from foundational learning all the way to significant achievements.

The Chief Minister lauded the sincerity, hard work and dedication of teachers across Punjab, recognising their unwavering commitment to students and to the teaching profession itself. She acknowledged their invaluable services in educating and grooming the younger generation.

Nawaz Sharif Schools of Eminence and Quality Education

The Chief Minister highlighted the Punjab government’s commitment to quality education through the Nawaz Sharif Schools of Eminence programme, which is equipping public schools with state-of-the-art IT and science laboratories, libraries, smart boards and other modern facilities. The initiative is part of a broader push to elevate educational standards across the province.

Maryam Nawaz World Teachers' Day — students learning with modern technology in a Punjab classroom
A modern classroom in Punjab: the government is pairing tribute with reform — Schools of Eminence, AI at the primary level and free teacher training.

She also announced that artificial intelligence will be introduced at the primary level so that young students grow up familiar with modern sciences and arts, signalling a forward-looking approach to preparing children for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.

Free Training in Modern Skills for Teachers

The government is providing free training to teachers to strengthen their professional capabilities, with courses in English-speaking skills, information technology and modern teaching methodologies. The programmes are designed to equip educators with contemporary skills so that classroom teaching matches the demands of a modern education system.

Maryam Nawaz reiterated the Punjab government’s steadfast commitment to quality education and to creating optimal learning environments and opportunities for every student in the province.

Conclusion

On World Teachers’ Day, Punjab’s Chief Minister combined tribute with policy: honouring the teaching community’s pivotal role in shaping the nation’s future while pointing to concrete reforms — Schools of Eminence, AI at the primary level and free modern-skills training for teachers — aimed at lifting educational standards across Punjab.

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