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The education cul-de-sac

Despite decades of reforms, Pakistan’s education system remains in a state of perma-crisis. In an era of rapid technological transformation, the nation continues to grapple with children not attending school,…

Higher education round-up

The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan serves as the regulator and facilitator of the higher education institutions in the country. It is mandated with increasing access to tertiary education, improving…

Higher education round-up

The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan serves as the regulator and facilitator of the higher education institutions in the country. It is mandated with increasing access to tertiary education, improving…

Higher education round-up

The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan serves as the regulator and facilitator of the higher education institutions in the country. It is mandated with increasing access to tertiary education, improving…

Who cares about education?

“All are equal, but some are more equal than others” – this is a simplified version of the quote from George Orwell's book ‘Animal Farm’, which can be applied to…

Innovation in education

Pakistan’s higher education system is at a critical juncture and needs immediate and bold reforms to align with the demands of the modern world. For too long have outdated practices…

The mighty caste system: Part – I

Industrial growth and economic development greatly transformed Western societies, bringing structural, political and social changes that helped them get rid of old customs and traditions. The Industrial Revolution led to…

Education reforms

EDUCATIONAL reforms in the country have, from the start, struggled with issues of inequality, access, quality, and relevance. Major challenges have included insufficient public spending on education, low literacy rates,…