Single National Curriculum for Grade Pre-1 to V to be implemented, NA informed

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Single National Curriculum for Grade Pre-1 to V to be implemented, NA informed

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - The National Assembly was informed that the Single National Curriculum for Grade Pre-1 to V will be implemented throughout the country from August this year.

Responding to a question during Question Hour, Parliamentary Secretary for Federal Education and Profession Training Wajiha Akrm said all the federating units have been taken on board in preparing the SNC. She said in the second phase, the SNC for Grade 6 to 8 will be implemented from next academic year, while for Grade 9 to 12 be implemented from academic year 2023-24.

Wajiha Akrm said SNC is aimed at providing equal learning opportunities to all classes of people; besides, ensuring national harmony and cohesion to build one nation.

Responding to a calling attention, Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs said that it has, in principle, been decided to grant Technical Allowance to the registered engineers, who are working in the Federal Government as admissible in the provinces. He said procedural formalities are being completed in this regard.

The National Assembly extended the Tax Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2021 for a further period of 120 days with effect from 11th of the next month.