International Conference on Quality Teacher Education
Allama Iqbal Open University, ISLAMABAD
May 26-27, 2025

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The two-day International Conference on Quality Teacher Education, held on May 26th and 27th, 2025, at Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), concluded successfully, providing a vital platform for national and international experts to deliberate on the future of teacher education in Pakistan. Jointly organized by the National Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (NACTE) and Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) in collaboration with the Higher Education Commission (HEC), the event brought together over 250 education experts, policymakers, and practitioners. The conference was meticulously structured with Prof. Dr. Nasir Mahmood, Vice Chancellor Allama Iqbal Open University, Chairperson NACTE, and Vice Chancellor Virtual University, serving as the Patron in Chief. Dr. Shamsa Aziz, Secretary NACTE, ably led as the Conference Chair, while Dr. Naveed Sultana, Associate Professor and Chairperson Secondary Teacher Education Department, served as Conference Co-Chair. Further pivotal roles were held by Dr. Tooba Saleem, Assistant Professor, Early Childhood Care and Education Department, as Conference Secretary, and Dr. Memoona Ismail, Programme Manager NACTE, as Conference Coordinator. The distinguished panel of speakers and attendees included Chief Guest Professor Dr. Anwar ul Hassan Gillani, Advisor Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) at HEC, and Professor Dr. Munawar Sultana Mirza, Professor Emeritus, University of the Punjab. The program also featured prominent figures such as Professor Dr. Qazi Waseem, Vice Chancellor of Karachi Metropolitan University. Keynote speeches and engaging parallel sessions addressed critical themes such as teacher licensing, curriculum reforms, accreditation of teacher education programs, and career pathways for educators. Participants emphasized the pivotal role of quality teacher training in national intellectual and academic development. Discussions focused on enhancing teaching standards, making the accreditation process more transparent, and aligning organizational affairs with modern educational requirements. A significant outcome of the conference was the unanimous approval of a ten-point agenda by NACTE in its 23rd meeting, held shortly after the conference at AIOU, which includes key decisions on teacher training, enhancement of educational standards, and institutional development. Professor Dr. Nasir Mahmood, in his concluding remarks, expressed gratitude to the organizers, education experts, partner institutions, and all participants for their crucial contributions to the academic gathering's success. He reiterated NACTE's commitment to promoting quality and accountability in educational institutions, stressing the importance of interprovincial cooperation and transparency in decision-making. The conference sponsors included the Global Partnership for Education (GPE-KIX), College of Education Ziauddin University Karachi, Virtual University, Federal College of Education, H-9, Islamabad, University of Gujrat, and Sarhad University. This successful initiative is expected to serve as a significant milestone in promoting quality education across Pakistan.