Shafqat Mahmood disappointed with derogatory language used by students for him

Federal Minister of Education Shafqat Mahmood in a recent television show expressed his disappointment at the students protesting for their exams to be delayed.

Answering a question about Twitter trends against him the minister said: “The kind of language these children are using on Twitter, I think it is a collective failure of government Teachers and parents.

“The kind of language children of age 16 and 17 are using, one feels ashamed,” he said further, adding that it highlights our collective failure.

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Ayesha Omar and Omair Rana also condemned the disrespectful behavior by some students.

Dear Students.
Criticism and difference of opinion does NOT mean one needs to be disrespectful. We can get our point across with respect. Let’s try to regulate and stabilise our emotions in stressful situations. It’s better for us and others. Positive manifestations also help.

— Ayesha Omar (@ayesha_m_omar) April 29, 2021

Strongly condemn the kind of language being used by ‘Talib-e-ilm’ against @Shafqat_Mahmood A rude reminder – 1) there is a difference between ilm and tarbiyat. 2) the privileged need to be reminded to feel grateful not entitled.

— Omair Rana (@omairana) April 29, 2021

On the other hand, activist turned politician Jibran Nasir accused Shafqat Mahmood for blocking him for “only raising students concerns and demanding resignation.”

Seems like @shafqat_mahmood wants to live in his bubble where he is always right & doesn't want anyone bursting it with truth about his performance. I didn't abuse or made any personal remark, he blocked me for only raising students concerns & demanding resignation #EggShells pic.twitter.com/JbIkQlEMNM

— M. Jibran Nasir 🇵🇸 (@MJibranNasir) April 28, 2021

After Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mahmood announced on Tuesday that no examinations will take place in the country until June 15 and that O’ and A’ Level exams will now take place in the October-November cycle, students are now demanding Teacher and School Assessed Grades with the hashtags #ShafqatDestroysOurCareer and #ResignShafqatMahmood trending on social media.