PESHAWAR: In a major step toward strengthening the education sector in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Provincial Minister for Education Faisal Khan Tarakai met with James Hampson, Country Director of the British Council Pakistan, to explore strategic collaboration aimed at enhancing educational outcomes across the province.
The meeting, held in Peshawar, centered on key areas of mutual interest, including teacher training, girls’ education, digital learning, and scholarship programs for marginalized communities.
Mr. Hampson shared that a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is currently being developed. Once finalized, the MoU will formalize collaboration between the British Council and the province’s Elementary and Secondary Education Department (E&SED), as well as the Higher Education and Technical & Vocational Education departments.
The proposed partnership will focus on building capacity through teacher training and professional development, expanding English language learning programs in schools and colleges, offering scholarships to female and underprivileged students, and developing digital learning platforms to improve both access and quality of education across the province.
Minister Tarakai expressed gratitude for the British Council’s continued support and reiterated the provincial government’s commitment to expanding educational access, improving quality, and ensuring transparency in the system.
He also commended the success of the Scotland Scholarships program and assured full cooperation in seeking further support from the Government of Scotland.
