Fix the education system
The recent controversy over A-level results in Pakistan has stirred up new thinking on education. While most A-level students who sat for their exams earlier this year are likely to…
‘Pakistan’s education system facing plethora of challenges’
Universities are supposed to be the centres of quality conventional and virtual education with highly qualified faculty, said Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood. He stated this…
Current education system, a prison to ideas of west
The prevailing education system in the country is borrowed from the west, which gives us knowledge but not wisdom. Rather, it is a prison of ideas of the west and…
Our education system
Our educational system is in a bad shape – or rather, in a very bad shape. In world rankings, none of our universities or institutions falls within even the first…
Do we need a warped education system?
Here is a question. Should we close down all our schools – or almost all of them, at least those in the public sector? At first this may seem like…
Educational institutions discuss integrating ‘food systems’ in curriculum
Pakistani universities and higher educational institutions gathered on Wednesday to deliberate on the integration of ‘food systems’ and ‘food systems transformation’ into the curriculum of Pakistani universities focusing on agriculture…
A positive startup ecosystem
The startup ecosystem in Pakistan is at a critical juncture, presenting a unique blend of challenges and opportunities. With a young, tech-savvy population, increasing internet penetration and a growing middle…
Sindh’s education dilemma
The Planning Commission’s District Education Performance Index Report 2023 highlights serious shortcomings in the delivery of the public education system in Pakistan, which has now largely been reduced to serving…
PMDC touts ‘long list’ of initiatives for medical education
The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has issued its performance report for the past 15 months, claiming that it took several initiatives to bring reforms to the medical education…
AI in education
In an era marked by rapid technological advancement, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force across various sectors. Among the many domains where AI is leaving an indelible…
