Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Monday said that teachers are the architects of future generation and have a great responsibility towards education as well as character building of students. Prime Minister was talking at his DHA residence here to Professor R.A. Khan who was his English teacher at Government College in 1974.
PM Gilani said the present government has significantly been focused while framing the Educational Policy, which would not only provide incentives to teachers but also help improve the sacred profession of teaching. He said that the provincial government needs to pay special attention to the welfare of the teachers.
During the meeting, Prime Minister recalled having saved the Character Certificate given by Professor R.A. Khan in his own hand-writing, saying that document was his "precious asset". Premier recalled the exact words written by his teacher that he was a good organiser and worked in a systematic manner. Earlier, the Prime Minister personally received Professor R.A. Khan and his family at the main gate of his house. He inquired about his health and well being.