World Teachers’ Day Celebration at GTMS Quetta – Chief Guest Secretary SED Lal Jan Jaffar

World Teachers’ Day Celebrated with Granduer at GTMS Quetta: Secretary SED Lal Jan Jaffar Honors Educators as Chief Guest

October 5, 2026 GTMS Main Campus, Quetta Official Media Cell

Secretary SED Lal Jan Jaffar as Chief Guest at GTMS Quetta

Distribution of Appreciation Certificates to Teachers

Distribution of Free School Bags and Stationery to Students

Chief Guest Lal Jan Jaffar (Secretary SED), Principal Akram Mughal, and distinguished dignitaries at the World Teachers’ Day Ceremony at GTMS Quetta.

1. The Sacred Status of Teachers in Islam and Civilization

Teachers are the architects of human intellect, moral character, and societal advancement. In Islam, the art of teaching and learning is elevated to the highest spiritual honor. Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) declared his divine mission as a teacher to all mankind.

«إِنَّمَا بُعِثْتُ مُعَلِّمًا» “Verily, I have been sent only as a teacher.” — Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) [Sunan Ibn Majah]

Furthermore, the Holy Quran initiates its eternal divine revelation with an emphasis on reading, knowledge acquisition, and teaching through the pen:

«الَّذِي عَلَّمَ بِالْقَلَمِ • عَلَّمَ الْإِنسَانَ مَا لَمْ يَعْلَمْ» “Who taught by the pen. Taught man that which he knew not.” — Surah Al-‘Alaq (96:4-5)

A society that respects its teachers builds an impenetrable foundation of wisdom, economic prosperity, and ethical dignity. Teachers do not merely impart textbook syllabus; they ignite curiosity, cultivate critical thinking, and instill values that define the collective trajectory of a nation.

2. Global Perspectives on the Power of Educators

Throughout history, thinkers, statesmen, and philosophers have acknowledged the irreplaceable role of teachers in shaping human destiny.

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” — Nelson Mandela

“One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.” — Malala Yousafzai

“If a country is to be corruption free and become a nation of beautiful minds, I strongly feel there are three key societal members who can make a difference. They are the father, the mother and the teacher.” — Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

3. Grand World Teachers’ Day Ceremony at GTMS Quetta

To honor the exceptional contributions of educators, Government Technical Model School (GTMS), Quetta, organized a dignified and memorable event on the occasion of World Teachers’ Day. The ceremony was marked by overwhelming enthusiasm from students, faculty, and high-ranking officials from the Balochistan Education Department.

Lal Jan Jaffar, Honorable Secretary for School Education Department (SED), graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The ceremony was enriched by the presence of prominent educational leaders, policy experts, and institutional heads from across the province.

Dignitaries and Notable Guests in Attendance:

Lal Jan Jaffar — Secretary School Education Department (Chief Guest)
Akhter Khetran — Director Schools
Akram Mughal — Principal, GTMS Quetta
Mrs. Fatima — Director, Provincial Institute of Teacher Education (PITE)
Shamas Ullah — Representative, Bureau of Curriculum (BoC)
Abdul Khaliq Sahib — Chief Planning Officer, PPIU
Aashiq Hussain — President, PTMC

Certificate and Bag Distribution Ceremony at GTMS Quetta

Secretary SED Lal Jan Jaffar along with Principal Akram Mughal presenting Appreciation Certificates to teachers and educational kits to students.

Addressing the audience, Chief Guest Secretary SED Lal Jan Jaffar lauded GTMS Quetta for its historic role in imparting technical and formal academic excellence. He emphasized that the provincial government is committed to upgrading teacher training programs and providing modern educational infrastructure across Balochistan.

Towards the conclusion of the event, Chief Guest Lal Jan Jaffar distributed Appreciation Certificates to dedicated teachers for their exemplary performance and academic commitment. Additionally, to encourage student enrollment and welfare, free school bags and complete stationery kits were distributed among deserving students.

Principal Akram Mughal extended vote of thanks to all honorable guests, affirming GTMS Quetta’s continuous dedication toward educational excellence and skilled youth empowerment.

عالمی یومِ اساتذہ: گورنمنٹ ٹیکنیکل ماڈل سکول (GTMS) کوئٹہ میں پروقار تقریب

کوئٹہ (خاص رپورٹ): گورنمنٹ ٹیکنیکل ماڈل سکول (GTMS) کوئٹہ میں عالمی یومِ اساتذہ (World Teachers’ Day) کی مناسبت سے ایک شاندار اور پروقار تقریب کا انعقاد کیا گیا، جس میں تعلیم کے شعبے کی نمایاں شخصیات اور اعلیٰ حکام نے شرکت کی۔

تقریب کے **مہمانِ خصوصیات (Chief Guest) سیکرٹری سکول ایجوکیشن ڈیپارٹمنٹ (SED) لال جان جعفر** تھے۔ جبکہ دیگر معزز مہمانوں میں **ڈائریکٹر سکولز اختر کھیتران**، **پرنسپل GTMS اکرم مغل**، **ڈائریکٹر PITE مسز فاطمہ**، **بیورو آف کریکلم (BoC) سے شمس اللہ**، **چیف پلاننگ آفیسر PPIU جناب عبدالخالق صاحب**، اور **PTMC صدر عاشق حسین** شامل تھے۔

فرمانِ مصطفیٰ صلی اللہ علیہ وآلہ وسلم:

«إِنَّمَا بُعِثْتُ مُعَلِّمًا»

“بے شک مجھے استاد بنا کر بھیجا گیا ہے۔”

تقریب سے خطاب کرتے ہوئے مہمانِ خصوصی **لال جان جعفر** اور ڈائریکٹر سکولز اختر کھیتران نے اساتذہ کی خدمات کو شاندار الفاظ میں خراجِ تحسین پیش کیا۔ انہوں نے کہا کہ اساتذہ قوم کا معمار اور معاشرے کی فکری رہنمائی کے ضامن ہیں۔ پرنسپل اکرم مغل کی زیرِ نگرانی GTMS کی فنی و اخلاقی تعلیم کی کوششوں کو سراھا گیا۔

تقریب کے اختتام پر سیکرٹری SED **لال جان جعفر** نے بہترین کارکردگی دکھانے والے اساتذہ میں **تعریفی اسناد (Appreciation Certificates)** تقسیم کیں۔ اس کے ساتھ ساتھ طلباء کی حوصلہ افزائی کے لیے **مفت سکول بیگز اور سٹیشنری آئٹمز** بھی تقسیم کیے گئے۔

پرنسپل اکرم مغل نے تمام معزز مہمانوں کی آمد پر ان کا شکریہ ادا کیا اور سکول کے تعلیمی و فنی معیار کو مزید بلند کرنے کے عزم کا اعادہ کیا۔