PRESIDENT Asif Ali Zardarihas said that the government will take effective steps for the welfare of teachers particularly in remote areas.

During a recent meeting in connection with World Teachers Day, he claimed that the government already had concrete policies for bringing a positive change in the life of teachers as they were doing a great job by building up thenew generation.

...In these circumstances the importance of teachers hasincreased manifold as getting an education has become a challenge not only due to inflation but also owing to terrorism.... It is the duty of teachers to play a significant role in creating awareness. Textbooks have their own importance but awareness about different things ... is more essential. It is the duty of the government, teachers, parents and students to pay attention to their responsibilities for a bright future.... -(Oct 9) • Selected and translated by Ali Hazrat Bacha.