ISLAMABAD: The federal government has given in-principle approval to a revised national curriculum aimed at reducing the academic burden on young children and introducing more practical, life-oriented subjects in schools.
The proposed changes, cleared by a technical committee, primarily target students from nursery to grade two, where studies and surveys indicated that children were facing excessive academic pressure at the start of their schooling.
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Federal Secretary of Education Nadeem Mahbub said the new scheme of studies would be finalized after further consultations before being implemented. He noted that joint assessments by federal and provincial authorities highlighted the need to simplify early education and make it more age-appropriate.
Focus on practical and life skills
Under the revised framework, the curriculum will incorporate subjects and themes relevant to everyday life. These include life safety skills, climate awareness, and financial literacy, alongside a reintroduction of civic education in an updated format through social sciences.
Officials said the aim is to create a more balanced learning environment that supports both academic development and practical understanding.
Nationwide coordination for rollout
The education ministry plans to introduce the updated syllabus from the next academic session, with both federal and provincial governments aligned on the proposed direction.
The draft was reviewed during the third meeting of the technical committee, which included representatives from Islamabad, all provinces, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan.
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