Independent Report
Quetta —
Under the leadership of Secretary Schools Asfandyar Khan Kakar, the Balochistan School Education Department has taken a major step toward education sector reforms, deciding to introduce a mandatory teacher-licensing system from 2026.
According to the department, both public and private school teachers will be required to obtain a teaching licence, making the certification compulsory for anyone seeking to teach in the province.
Under the new framework, teachers must pass a licensing test, and only successful candidates will be eligible to receive the official teaching licence. The initiative aims to raise classroom standards, ensure teacher competence, and align the education system with national and international best practices.
The department further confirmed that contract extensions for temporary teachers will be granted only to those who obtain the licence, strengthening the professional accountability of teaching staff.
The Pakistan Education Commission (PEC) will be responsible for conducting the teacher licensing test, ensuring transparency and merit-based assessment.
A summary for formal approval of the teacher-licensing system will soon be forwarded to the provincial cabinet, after which the implementation timeline will be announced.
This reform is being viewed as a significant move toward improving instructional quality and ensuring a more effective learning environment across Balochistan.
