Education statistics reveals that 39 percent children are out of school and literacy rate is 62 percent. Significance of the matter remain paramount, prompting a resolute push for transformative change within the education landscape.
A variety of reasons are involved in aggravating situation which include;
COVID-19 PENDAMIC: The pandemic has severely disrupted education worldwide, and Pakistan is no exception. School closures, lack of access to online learning, and the interruption of the academic calendar have had a significant impact.
Access to Education: Pakistan faces challenges regarding access to education, with millions of children out of school, particularly in rural areas and among marginalized communities.
Quality of Education: The quality of education in Pakistan is affected by outdated curriculum, inadequate teaching resources, and a shortage of qualified teachers.
Gender Disparity: Gender disparity remains a significant issue, with girls less likely to attend school than boys, particularly in rural areas
Infrastructure: Many schools in Pakistan lack basic infrastructure, such as proper classrooms, electricity, and clean drinking water.
Budget Allocation: The government’s paltry allocation of a mere 1.7 per cent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to the education sector underscores the urgent need for strategic overhaul.
Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, the Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication in Pakistan, has been vocal about the need for emergency measures in the education sector. He has emphasized the importance of leveraging technology to address the challenges faced by the education system in Pakistan, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Siddiqui has advocated for the use of online platforms and digital solutions to ensure continued access to education for students across the country. His meetings and discussions on this topic have highlighted the urgency of the situation and the need for immediate action to prevent a further decline in educational standards.
