Formal and non-formal education
The World Bank is reported to have stated that it will assist Pakistan in developing a new model of non-formal education which, it said, would combine literacy, labour market skills…
Rethink education
We constantly hear about the alarming rise in unemployment in Pakistan, an issue exacerbated by several factors, including the ongoing economic crisis, persistent power shortages, and, most recently, the disruptions…
The education gap
Pakistan’s education crisis stands as a formidable barrier to the nation’s socio-economic development, casting a shadow over its aspirations for progress and prosperity. Despite decades of policy interventions and international…
How to manage this education emergency
Pakistan’s prime minister’s declaration of an education emergency is a long-overdue recognition of the severe state of the nation’s education system. However, while well-intentioned, the 14-point plan released by the…
The (informal) wedding economy
Pakistan has one of the fastest population growth rates in the world, and considering an ever-expanding population base, it is estimated that more than 1.6 million marriages happen in the…
What ails public-sector education?
I asked 12 year-old Sultan (pseudonym) to read from his Urdu textbook. He struggled to read a simple sentence (“more sher ki tarha jungle kaa badshah hai”). While he eventually…
Education and other non-priorities
Around the world, universities have multiple goals. Core among them remains teaching in degree programmes to pass on knowledge, make (mostly) young adults understand the world we inhabit, elevate them…
When higher education goes low
Pakistan has seen a considerable drive to develop its higher education system, with a notable concentration on creating universities around the country. Most recently, the National Assembly passed 24 bills…
Climate education
The International Day of Education is observed every year on January 24 to sensitize people about the role of education to promote progress and development. The theme of this year’s…
Reforming education
All over the world, countries adhere to ambitious goals and reforms to enhance the quality of service delivery in the education sector. These ambitious goals and reforms require actionable strategies…
