To provide Pakistani students updated and locally relevant education for their O -Level (IGCSE) exams, Oxford launched three new compulsory subjects of Speeches: Islamiyat, Pakistan Studies and Urdu.
The new curricula are designed with a clear assessment framework that emphasizes critical thinking, analytical skills and examination preparation. The curriculum covers the history, geography, Islamic teachings and traditions of Pakistan, along with the wealth of the urduage and the literature.
According to Oxford, the updated content is structured in a simple, clear language, while also linked to global developments and the role of Pakistan in the international arena.
Arshad Saeed Husain, managing director of Oxford University Press, Pakistan, said the partnership between Oup and Aqua brings international expertise to local students, which has equipped them with a future skill. “Oxfordaqa is equipped to fairness, transparency and quality education, which allows learners to succeed in the world scene,” he noted.
Salma Adil, director of Oxford Pakistan, emphasized that initiatives combine academic integration with portic relevance. “Our goal is not only to prepare students for exams, but also to give them the skills and distinguish what they need to thrive in a global environment,” she said.
She also introduced textbooks for studies on Islamiyat, Urdu and Pakistan, which are in line with the new curriculum. The books were written by Nighat Gaya Bajwa (Islamiyat), dr. Fazuddin ahmed (urdu
Source, Dawn
