Pakistan’s education system confronts various obstacles, including a dearth of competent teachers, dogmatic curriculum, ineffective educational infrastructure, adult illiteracy, and insufficient finances.
- In Pakistan, the commercialization of education has led to education being viewed as a commodity rather than a fundamental right.
Sabeena Mugheri
As the world faces the difficulties of the twenty-first century, education has emerged as a critical tool for nations to progress and thrive. Pakistan, with a population of more than 220 million, is no exception. However, the country’s education sector has seen considerable changes in recent years, raising concerns about the genuine value of education in Pakistan.
Pakistan’s education system confronts various obstacles, including a dearth of competent teachers, dogmatic curriculum, ineffective educational infrastructure, adult illiteracy, and insufficient finances. The literacy rate in Pakistan is 58.7%, with considerable differences between urban and rural areas, according to Pakistan Education Statistics. The development of private educational institutions has resulted in the commercialization of the industry, with many schools preferring money over academic achievement. Disappointingly, an education system that prioritizes profits over learning is fundamentally flawed.
it is high time that the relevant authorities must control private schools, fund public education, and put academic quality ahead of financial gain in order to solve these issues.
In Pakistan, the commercialization of education has led to education being viewed as a commodity rather than a fundamental right. The emphasis on profits over academic achievement has resulted in a drop in educational standards, making them unavailable to vulnerable communities. Public institutions are now offering lower-quality education as a result of the apathetical role of government and their lack of investment in this field.
These difficulties; however, have far-reaching effects. Pakistan’s education system fails to equip its citizens with the skills and knowledge required to participate in the global economy. As a result, unemployment, poverty, and inequality have all increased significantly. Furthermore, a lack of education has contributed to social and cultural concerns including fanaticism, bigotry, and violence.
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In a nutshell, it is high time that the relevant authorities must control private schools, fund public education, and put academic quality ahead of financial gain in order to solve these issues. This can be accomplished by giving public education more funds, enforcing more stringent accrediting requirements for private schools, and offering instructors assistance and training. Hence, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, once stated that “Education is the Matter of Life and Death for Pakistan.” Therefore, it is imperative that the nation investigate this.
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The writer is BS- International Relations student at National Defence University, Islamabad
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