Secretary Waseem Ajmal announces bonus for teachers and head-teachers

The Secretary of the Ministry of Federal Education & Professional Training, Waseem Ajmal, hosted head teachers and teachers from 7 high performing STEAM Pakistan schools from FDE today.

As part of the Ministry’s STEAM Pakistan program, the head teachers and the program’s focal persons were invited to tea to celebrate these schools’ commitment to improving the learning experience of their students.  

“From the establishment of STEAM Clubs, organising Safeer sessions, encouraging students to conduct STEAM demonstrations, these schools have shown how we can transform schools just through committed teachers and head teachers.” - Waseem Ajmal  

At the meeting, the Secretary also announced a one-month bonus salary for each of the teachers and head-teachers present, as well as a one-time grant of Rs 100,000 for each of the 7 schools to be used at the discretion of the head-teacher.