Sindh’s First Teaching Licence Holders Honour Pioneering Teaching Licence Committee at Prestigious Ceremony
By Qurban Ali Khushik
Hyderabad: Sindh’s first Teaching Licence holders organised a prestigious ceremony to honour the province’s first Teaching Licence Committee for its pioneering role in developing and promoting the historic teaching licence initiative. The event was organised by Teaching Licence holders from Hyderabad Division in collaboration with Ms Shakeela Qureshi, STEDA’s focal person for Hyderabad Division, to recognise the committee’s efforts in laying the foundation for professional teacher licensing in Sindh.
The ceremony was attended by members of the committee that contributed to the formulation and promotion of the Teaching Licence Policy, including Syed Rasool Bakhsh Shah, Ms Rana Hussain, Shehzad Roy, Dr Sajid Ali, Salma Alam, Haroon Laghari and other distinguished personalities.
Participants paid tribute to the committee’s contributions and emphasised the importance of strengthening the Teaching Licence system to promote quality education and enhance the professional status of teachers in Sindh.
Addressing the gathering, speakers described the introduction of teaching licences as a significant milestone in the province’s education sector. They noted that a teaching licence is not merely a certificate or qualification, but also a recognition of professional competence, teaching skills, ethical responsibility and commitment to improving educational standards. The initiative, they said, represents an important example for Sindh and Pakistan in advancing the professionalisation of teaching.
Committee members congratulated the successful licence holders and reminded them that obtaining a licence was an honour accompanied by greater professional responsibility. They stressed that licence holders must demonstrate integrity, dedication, competence and sincerity in their work to become role models for fellow teachers.
The speakers further emphasised that licensed teachers should adopt modern teaching methods, understand students’ individual learning needs, create positive and inclusive classroom environments, improve learning outcomes and remain committed to continuous professional development. Their performance, they said, should inspire other educators to enhance their teaching practices and contribute to a culture of excellence in education.
The gathering also highlighted that the success of the Teaching Licence system should extend beyond the issuance of licences. Sustained efforts in continuous professional development (CPD), improved teaching performance, merit, accountability and quality assurance were identified as essential components of an effective and sustainable licensing framework.
In this regard, participants underscored the importance of close coordination among the Sindh Teachers Education Development Authority (STEDA), the School Education and Literacy Department and other relevant institutions to ensure the system’s effective implementation and long-term success.
The participants expressed hope that the initiative would expand in the coming years and help establish a professional education system in Sindh that prioritises teaching competence, lifelong learning, accountability and quality. They also stressed that licensed teachers must strengthen public confidence in the initiative through effective classroom practices, innovative teaching, character building and the academic and moral development of students.
The ceremony was described not only as an occasion to recognise the committee’s achievements but also as a renewed commitment to transforming the Teaching Licence initiative into a strong, effective and sustainable system. Speakers noted that the true value of this historic milestone would ultimately be measured through practical results, improved teaching standards and better educational outcomes.
The event concluded with a message that while the establishment of Sindh’s first Teaching Licence Committee marked an important milestone, the responsibility now rests with the first licence holders to translate that achievement into lasting educational progress through their professional conduct and classroom performance.
