PROVINCE REPORT
ISLAMABAD: On World Teachers’ Day, Freedom Gate Prosperity (FGP) paid tribute to teachers across Pakistan for the important role they play in shaping young minds, strengthening communities and building the country’s future.
Teaching is not simply another profession. Every doctor, engineer, entrepreneur, civil servant and professional begins his or her journey with a teacher. Yet teachers, particularly those working in low-income and underserved communities, often carry out this responsibility with limited resources, inadequate professional support and financial pressures of their own.
FGP believes that recognizing teachers must go beyond words of appreciation. Teachers deserve fair, competitive remuneration that reflects the importance of their profession and is comparable to other professional services. A teacher in a classroom should be able to focus on the learning and future of his or her students, rather than constantly worrying about meeting basic household expenses. Financial security, professional dignity and opportunities for growth are essential if Pakistan wants to attract and retain talented people in teaching.
“Teachers do much more than deliver a curriculum. They influence how young people think, question, create and contribute to society,” said Muhammad Anwar, Founder and CEO of Freedom Gate Prosperity. “If we expect teachers to prepare our children for the future, we must also give teachers the respect, remuneration and opportunities they deserve.”
FGP noted that the teaching profession is also changing. Digitalization, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are transforming how people learn and work. Teachers therefore need continuous opportunities to strengthen their skills in digital learning, responsible use of artificial intelligence, modern teaching methods, and skills-based education.
Technology, however, should support teachers rather than replace them. Digital tools and artificial intelligence can open new avenues for learning and make knowledge more accessible, but education remains fundamentally human. A capable and motivated teacher understands the individual student, the classroom and the community in ways that technology alone cannot.
FGP called on government institutions, educational organizations, the private sector, civil society and development partners to place teachers at the center of education reform. This means investing not only in school infrastructure and technology, but also in the people who make education possible, through better training, fair remuneration, professional recognition and supportive working conditions.
On World Teachers’ Day, FGP reaffirmed its commitment to skills development, digital inclusion and opportunities for young people and women as part of its broader vision for inclusive prosperity in Pakistan. “When we empower a teacher, we empower generations,” FGP emphasized.
