National Assembly Passes Education Board Reform Bill 2025

By Muhammad MubashirPublished On 19 Mar 2026

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Pakistan’s National Assembly has passed an amendment to the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) Act 1975.

The purpose of this bill is to modernize the education system, improve decision-making, and align Pakistan’s education standards with international practices.

Key Changes in the New Bill

1. More Power to the Prime Minister

Many powers that were earlier with the Federal Government will now be handled directly by the Prime Minister, including:

Appointment of Chairman
Appointment of Finance Committee members
Other key decisions in the board

This change aims to make decisions faster and more centralized.

2. Changes in Board Structure

The composition of the education board has been updated:

Representatives from all provinces, AJK, and Gilgit-Baltistan will be included
IT experts and education leaders (like from NUST, NUTECH, Curriculum Council) are added
CEO of Software Export Board included

This makes the board more modern and inclusive.

3. Focus on Technology & Modern Education

By adding IT experts and institutions, the government wants to:

Improve digital education
Align education with technology and global standards
Prepare students for modern careers

4. International Collaboration

The board will now be able to collaborate with international education boards, which can help improve standards and recognition of Pakistani education globally.