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Students walk for World Teachers` Day

2015-10-06
ISLAMABAD: As a tribute to teachers on World Teachers` Day, a large number of students and citizens took part in a walk held on Monday.

The walk, which was organised by Ghazali Education Trust and Association for Academic Quality (AFAQ), started from China Chowk and ended at D-Chowk.

Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal also participated in the event. Speakers spoke about the important role teachers play and said they were very thankful to the profession for its contribution in the nation`s development.

Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal said the government should do more towards the welfare of teachers.

He also shared a project he was planning where the life standard of teachers will be lifted.

He said: `We will reward teachers on the basis of their performance.

Speakers from different educational institutions gave speeches on the importance of teachers. A Reporter