International Journal of Academic Pedagogical Research (IJAPR) ISSN: 2000-004X Vol. 3 Issue 1, January – 2019, Pages: 29-32 www.ijeais.org/ijapr 29 Issues Confronted by Teachers’ Education in Pakistan. Shehnaz Gul, Dad Shah M.S SZABIST, Karachi, Pakistan 1 Shehnaz92@yahoo.com, 2 dadshah40444@gmail.com Preamble: The sole aim of this paper is to shed some light on the marred condition of teacher education in Pakistan. In addition, this paper mainly targets Teachers’ Education problem in Pakistan and present some recommendation for the antediluvian and persistent issue to improve its condition. Education is the key to success in life, and teachers make a lasting impact in the lives of their students (NPEC, 2006). The main focal point of this study paper would be the marginalized sector of teachers’ education and keeping in view the condition of institution where teachers’ education is being imparted and transmitted in teachers’ educati on. The considerable finds revealed that not only venomous political interruption, but also teachers’ involvement in political affairs, antediluvian curriculum, lack of state of art teaching method for the teachers, paucity of service structure, inadequacy of modern technology, scarcity of trained teachers, old method of teaching practices, less consumption of GNP pc on education, less interest of innovative mind on the part of teachers as well. Additionally the policy makers have turned a blind eye in pre-service teaching sector completely. 1. INTRODUCTION It goes without saying the role of a teacher is pivotal in our society. A teacher is considered building block and nucleus of a society, culture and a nation. Likewise, a teacher is developer, nurturer, personality builder, nourishing source and skill polisher of learners and students. In the same token teachers are needed for the guidance and counseling, imparting of knowledge and for providing a path-oriented career to students for pragmatic and practical life. Equally important our religion has given unique position to teacher; the profession is regarded sacred and revered. The Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) stressed that it is a part of Prophet Hood. It is a well-known fact that “Even a diamond is a piece of coal without the person who carves it." Coupled with, a diamond hold a value but without piercing and polishing it. Here are some important quotes manifesting and reflecting the importance of a teacher. “A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and install a love of learning” (Barone & Eisner 1977). “Good teachers know how to bring out the best in students”. “What nobler employment, or more valuable to the state, than that of the man who instructs the rising generation” (Adithan, 2014). 2. TEACHER EDUCATION: Teacher education is type of education designed for teachers for their skill development, social behavior toward students and community, improvement of attitudes, preparation of teachers including rules, regulations, and policies and designed modus operandi properly developed by institutions and states. According to Urevbu, (2017) “teacher education addresses environmental, social, and economic contexts to create locally relevant and culturally appropriate teacher education programmes for both pre-service and in- service teachers.” There are four basic components of teacher education which are widely accepted and practice in the world on daily basis. Frist, to foster educational prospect of educators. Second, boost their learning about the subject. Third, pedagogy and consideration of learner and learning. Fourth final enhancement of dexterity and expertise. Day, (2002) perceived teacher education a process or procedure of transmission of skills, inculcation of knowledge and subject matter to teachers that is imperative for students and society. Teacher education as “All formal and informal activities and experience that help to qualify a person to assume the responsibility as member of the educational profession are to discharge his responsibility more effectively.” National Education policy in Pakistan is the sole document in Pakistan that provide guidelines and policy for the educationist, policy makers, executives, government and other concerned people. National Education Policy 2017- 2025 is focusing on Article 25A: “Right to education.—The State shall provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age of five to sixteen years in such manner as may be determined by law” (Pakistan Constitution , 1973). Teacher education is discussed detailed in NEP 2017 as Chapter 8. To begin with education according to international standards it is paramount to implement and hire teacher with pedagogical skills and training. It shall be mandatory B.Ed (Hons) equivalent B.A/B.Sc, B.Ed shall be required for teaching in primary and elementary classes. Similarly, for secondary classes B.Ed(Hons) with 16-year of education is required. Required in less developed areas may reduce to facilitate them. For financial and well-being of teacher financial support, the provision of monetary support to them. In similar, the government and executive will bring forth good quality and betterment by fostering quality by implementing. The government and policy makers will develop for different teaching sector with that services, structures and upgradations will be based on performance assessment and evaluation of teachers. To add, the incumbent policy of education for teachers and trainers destined to establish institution for teacher’s education in order to keep them equipped them with start of art knowledge. In the same token education, for the time being,