17-11-2022
The
launching ceremony of the book titled "English Language Teaching in
Pakistan: Theory, Research and Pedagogy was held at Bank Road Campus of
University of Education, Lahore on November 17, 2022. The event was presided
over by Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Talat Naseer Pasha (S.I.) while Chairman
Chief Minister Task Force on Education & former Education Minister Mian
Imran Masood was the chief guest. The program was hosted by Bank Road Campus
Principal Professor Dr. Samina Mazhar, while the local and foreign speakers
included Dr. Christine Coombe, Dr. Naziha Ali, Dr. Muhammad Islam, Dr. Muhammad
Kamal Khan, Dr. Humaira Irfan, Dr. Tayyaba Tamim, Dr. Zahida Mansoor, Dr. Asma
Shahid Kazi, Professor Dr. Tariq Rehman and others.
Speaking
at the ceremony, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Talat Naseer Pasha (S.I) said that
the distance from the English language can be the biggest obstacle in the way
of development because this language is rich in all kinds of inventions,
innovations, modern technology and science. Therefore, we can safely say that
proficiency in English language and teaching has become indispensable. He said
that I hope that the said book will prove to be a masterpiece in terms of
teaching and learning in English language, for which the efforts of the editors
and the author of the book are commendable. Speaking on the occasion, Chief
Guest, Chairman Chief Minister Task Force on Education Mian Imran Masood said
that the negative attitude found in our society at a limited level towards the
English language is condemnable. Today about one and a half to two billion
people of the world speak and understand English language because they are
aware the importance of it. So, I congratulate the author, editors and
publisher on the publication of this book. A large number of students including
academicians, intellectuals, and scholars were also present on this occasion.