Summary Observed annually on October 5 since 1994, World Teachers’ Day was established by UNESCO, UNICEF, and other global education organisations to recognise the vital contributions of educators
LAHORE (APP) - World Teachers’ Day is being around the world, including across Pakistan, on Monday (today) to honour the pivotal role that teachers play in shaping societies and guiding future generations.
Observed annually on October 5 since 1994, World Teachers’ Day was established by UNESCO, UNICEF, and other global education organizations to recognise the vital contributions of educators and to address the challenges they face in their profession.
In Pakistan, various ceremonies, messages, and media segments will mark the day, with educators, students, and leaders alike acknowledging the importance of teachers.
Education experts say that teachers are instrumental in the intellectual, moral, and social development of students, and thus the development of entire nations.
A teacher, they emphasized, is the individual who leads students out of the darkness of ignorance into the light of knowledge and skills. The training and education that a child receives from a teacher is key to their future place in society.
Teachers themselves express that student success is their greatest reward, while students said teachers not only educate but also teach important life values.
Teaching is not just a profession but a sacred duty. Teachers in Pakistan have always been at the forefront of nation-building.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in his statement, reaffirmed that teachers play a crucial role in both national progress and the individual growth of future generations.
He said that celebrating World Teachers’ Day globally is a clear recognition of their services, and it is society’s duty to ensure that the respect and honour of teachers is upheld at all costs.
