24-02-2022
Department of English, University of Education, Lahore, Regional English Language Office of the US Embassy (RELO) and Pakistan English Language Teaching (ELT) Forum jointly organized the launching ceremony of PakTESOL Central Punjab Chapter at University of Education, Township Campus on 24-02-2022. The main objective of this event is to bring the English language teachers of different educational institutions as members of the PakTESOL Platform and bring the teaching of English language in line with modern international requirements. Former Vice Chancellor Allama Iqbal Open University Prof. Dr. Shahid Siddiqui, University of Education, Director Counseling Center Dr. Ahsan Bashir, Chairperson English Department, Dr. Mubashir Nadeem, Project Director PakTESOL Dr. Muhammad Kamal Khan, Zaheer Hussain and others graced the occasion while Vice Chancellor, University of Education, Lahore Prof. Dr. Talat Naseer Pasha (S.I.) presided over the inaugural session.
Speaking on the occasion, Vice Chancellor, University of Education, Lahore Prof. Dr. Talat Naseer Pasha (S.I.) said that our English teachers can take full advantage of this program. He said that English is an international language which is very important to be mastered as a large part of research in most of the sciences around the world is published in English. There is a great store of knowledge in English, so we have to understand the growing importance of English language and look at the new possibilities of teaching in it. Speaking at the ceremony, the US Consul General William K Makaneole said that the United States attaches great importance to its relations with Pakistan. Is arranged. We believe that through this platform we can further improve our efforts for better communication of English language and literature globally. It should be noted that on the second day of this program there will be 4 training sessions on English language while at the end of the ceremony certificates will be distributed among the participants.