By Mujeeb Rahman QambraniMEHAR: The newly elected office bearers of the Primary Teachers Association of Taluka Mehar (PTALF) were sworn in at Beto Jatoi Primary School, pledging to champion the rights of teachers and address long-standing concerns over their welfare.
President Athar Ali Kalhoro, Senior Vice President Riaz Hussain, and General Secretary Khalid Saeed Lakir, along with other unopposed leaders, took their oath before Election Committee Chairman Ali Asghar Lakir. In a series of speeches, the leaders promised solidarity with teachers, emphasizing the importance of protecting their basic rights and ensuring their voices are heard at all levels.
The ceremony drew senior figures, including former Taluka Nazim Abdul Waheed Kalhoro, District Council member Mumtaz Ali Lakhiar, PTALF officials, and teachers from across the district. Guests and office bearers were honoured with traditional Sindhi gifts, including Ajrak, turbans, and garlands, reflecting the region’s rich cultural heritage.
Prayers were offered for the late teachers, notably community leader Muharram Ali Jatoi, and condolences were extended to their families. The event underscored both the sense of community among educators in Mehar and their shared commitment to advancing the welfare and recognition of primary school teachers across the district.
