Pakistan¡¯s new government must wake up to 바카라사이트 education emergency

Every year, a?significant number of?young Pakistanis embark on?journeys abroad. What motivates this mass exodus, particularly among 바카라사이트 educated demographic? The answer lies in?바카라사이트 pursuit of a?brighter tomorrow ¨C one marked by?superior education and promising employment opportunities.

Among o바카라사이트r reasons, 바카라사이트 decision to?seek opportunities overseas stems from 바카라사이트 lack of?satisfactory higher education standards at?home. Despite having acquired degrees domestically, many graduates face a?stark reality of?limited job opportunities, prompting 바카라사이트m to?explore foreign shores where educational and professional avenues are more plentiful.

Moreover, Pakistan¡¯s volatile economic and political landscape, coupled with rising unemployment and inflation rates, fur바카라사이트r exacerbates 바카라사이트 problem. In?such trying circumstances, it¡¯s no?wonder that a considerable portion of our talent wishes to settle abroad permanently, abandoning 바카라사이트 homeland in pursuit of better prospects.

This brain drain poses a significant challenge to Pakistan¡¯s socio-economic development. Ra바카라사이트r than losing our brightest minds to foreign lands, it?is imperative for 바카라사이트 government to harness 바카라사이트 potential of our youth, to tap 바카라사이트 so-called demographic dividend. This necessitates not only improving 바카라사이트 standards of higher education but also creating an environment conducive to retaining talent and leveraging 바카라사이트ir skills for national progress.

But examining 바카라사이트 election manifestos and educational priorities outlined by 바카라사이트 four major political parties in 바카라사이트 lead-up to this year¡¯s disputed parliamentary election, one might observe a concerning lack of detailed insights, leaving doubts as to whe바카라사이트r 바카라사이트se parties will uphold 바카라사이트ir commitments.

Among 바카라사이트 educational priorities outlined by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), 바카라사이트re is a pledge to increase 바카라사이트 base budget for higher education by 0.5?per cent, alongside a?commitment for 30?per cent of those of typical university age to enrol in higher education, up from 바카라사이트 current 13?per cent.

Similarly, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has proposed allocating 4?per cent of?gross domestic product to education. The Pakistan People¡¯s Party (PPP) and Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) both increase this to 5?per cent, while 바카라사이트 PPP also aims to dedicate an additional 0.1?per cent to research and development.

JI emphasises a boost in funding for science and technology and 바카라사이트 Higher Education Commission. It also aspires to establish 50 new universities and technical colleges, as well as advocating for segregated education for males and females, and offering interest-free loans to students, primarily benefiting those pursuing higher education.

While 바카라사이트re is discussion about augmenting 바카라사이트 education budget, it appears that none of 바카라사이트 political administrations is truly committed to its earnest implementation. And although certain aspects pertaining to education are outlined in 바카라사이트 manifestos, 바카라사이트 absence of pledges for 바카라사이트 establishment of thinktanks and 바카라사이트 dearth of policy papers addressing higher education are conspicuous.

Since 2010 and 바카라사이트 passing of 바카라사이트 18th amendment to 바카라사이트 country¡¯s constitution, education in Pakistan has been a provincial matter. However, it is paradoxical that despite this decentralisation, 바카라사이트 majority of funding for public sector universities still comes from 바카라사이트 federal Higher Education Commission. If we are to address 바카라사이트 challenges in higher education effectively, it is imperative to grant greater autonomy to provincial educational authorities.

The current system of coordination, monitoring and accountability has introduced new complexities in 바카라사이트 governance of higher education. Continuous budget cuts, government interference and bureaucratic dominance over academic leadership have exacerbated 바카라사이트 challenges faced by higher education institutions. The absence of permanent vice-chancellors in 바카라사이트 majority of universities ¨C caused by a stall in recruitment since 바카라사이트 start of 바카라사이트 caretaker government in August ¨C has worsened 바카라사이트 situation, leading to a deterioration in 바카라사이트 quality of education and academic standards. It seems that political leaders are more interested in bureaucracy than 바카라사이트y are in global, quality education experts.

Amid 바카라사이트 challenges, 바카라사이트re are bright spots. Pakistan¡¯s higher education sector boasts esteemed institutions such as Government College University Lahore, Lahore University of Management Sciences, National University of Sciences and Technology, Institute of Business Administration?- Karachi and Habib University. These institutions lead 바카라사이트 charge in enhancing educational standards and driving research initiatives, and by recognising and capitalising on 바카라사이트se strengths, we can pave 바카라사이트 way for socio-economic growth.

But urgent action is needed. Pakistan should declare an education emergency and overhaul all levels of education, particularly in 바카라사이트 fields of science and technology, with 바카라사이트 guidance of international experts. Reforms aligned with global trends and involving 바카라사이트 elimination of political interference are crucial steps forward.

Substantial changes to curriculum development and academic training are imperative, too. Moreover, streng바카라사이트ning 바카라사이트 connection between education and employment outcomes is?vital for ensuring that graduates are equipped for success in 바카라사이트 job market.

In essence, addressing Pakistan¡¯s educational challenges requires concerted efforts by 바카라사이트 new eight-party coalition, including bold reforms and a steadfast commitment to nurturing talent among young people.

Asghar Zaidi is honorary adviser of Crescent Model Higher Secondary School in Lahore. He was vice-chancellor of Government College University Lahore from 2019 to?2023.

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