KARACHI, Sept 4: The government of Sindh has decided to introduce Chinese language as a compulsory subject from class VI in all educational institutions in the province, including Cadet College, Petaro, from 2013.

Students passing matric and higher-level examinations with Chinese language will be eligible for foreign scholarships and training.

The decision was taken at a meeting presided over by Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah at the Chief Minister's House here on Sunday.

Senior Education Minister Pir Mazharul Haq, Secretary General to the President Salman Farooqui, Education Secretary Siddique Memon, Special Secretary to the CM Atta Mohammad Panhwar, chairman of the Board of Governors of Cadet College, Petaro, and the Principal of Cadet College, Petaro, also attended the meeting.

The meeting observed that since China was Pakistan's all-weather friend and neighbour with whom trade relations were growing with every passing day it had become necessary to promote Chinese language in the country.

The meeting decided that the curriculum will be devised and other issues will be resolved on a priority basis.