5. Definition of Education
The process of receiving or giving
systematic instruction, especially at a
school or university.
6. Levels of Education
Primary ( grade 1 through 5 )
Middle ( grade 6 through 8 )
Secondary ( grade 9 & 10 )
Higher Secondary ( grade 11 & 12 )
University Programs
7. Education in Pakistan
• Education in Pakistan is overseen by
Ministry of Education of government of
Pakistan.
• The academic institution are the
responsibility of provisional government.
• Federal government is responsible for
curriculum development, recognition &
some finance research.
8. Constitution of Pakistan
• Article 25-A deals with the educational
standards and policies
“The State shall provide free and
compulsory education to all children
of the age of five to sixteen years in such
a manner as may be determined by law”
9. Constitution of the Islamic Republic of
Pakistan, 1973 – Article 37-b
“ The State shall remove illiteracy and
Provide free and compulsory
secondary
education within minimum possible
period”
11. Literacy Rate in
Pakistan
Pakistan has one of the lowest literacy rates in
the world and according to the United Nations
Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
(UNESCO), it is 55 per cent and Pakistan stands
at 160th in total countries of the world.
Province Literacy Rate
Punjab = 60.2%
Sindh = 57.7%
NWFP = 49.9%
Balochistan = 48.8%
12. History of Education in Pakistan
Report / Policy Year
All Pakistan Education
Conference
1947
National Commission on
Education
1959
Education Policy with
Nationalization
1972
National Education Policy 1979
13. Reforms Undertaken
• Free education up to Matriculation.
• Grant of scholarships
• English language compulsory
• Budgetary allocations for education increased
• Curriculum upgraded to ensure latest
developments / ideas in science and
technology
• Format of the question papers for the Board
examinations revised
14. Importance of Education
Education is the base and everybody knows the
importance of education no nation can survive
without the quality and modern education.
Education plays an important role in the political
constancy, economic progress and social
evolution of a nation.
Education gives a person separate and individual
identity.
Education is the key for the development of a
country.
Education brings economic growth because it
enhance the productivity and efficiency of the
people and provides them essential skills which
15. Flaws of Education System in
Pakistan
Firstly, the education system of Pakistan is based on
unequal lines. Medium of education is different in
both, public and private sector.
Secondly, regional disparity is also a major cause.
The schools in Balochistan (the largest province of
Pakistan by Area) are not that much groomed as that
of Punjab (the largest province Of Pakistan by
Population).
Third major flaw of education system in Pakistan is
gender discrimination.
Fourthly, the lack of technical education is a biggest
flaw in the education policy that has never been
focused before. Therefore, less technical people
means low standard of education.
16. Factors Cause Pakistan Poor
Performance in Education
Low level of public investment
Lack of government funds to
educational institutes
Administrative lacks of government
institutions
“Choudhry” and “Wadera” culture of
Pakistan
Low income level of people
17. Challenges
Weakened Governance
-Fragmentation
-Lack of Clarity in Inter-Tier
Relationships
Poor Quality of Teachers & Managers
Quality of curriculum, textbooks &
exams
Low level of literacy
Out of school children
Dropouts
18. Recommendations
Decentralized Education System
Uniform and Updated Syllabi for all Pakistan
Budget should be increased up to 8% and must be
well organized.
Primary education for all
Girls education should be encouraged
Incentives for teachers
Promotion of technical education
Security for the education institutes
Special Attention for the rural areas
Examination System should be clean
Expansion in Universities
19. Advantages of Education
An educated person can lead an educated, manner
able life without any difficulty.
Education builds up our confidence, so an educated
person can talk to anyone with more confidently
instead of any illiterate person.
An educated person can go anywhere in the world
without any hesitation. Because he knows, how to
deal anyone at that place & how to live there.
Educated person knows, how to use modern
technologies. So he can use any type of technology.
It build our personality and bring a huge change in our
talking style.
20. Future Plans for Education in
Pakistan
Free Education Up to Matriculation.
Provision of Free Textbooks.
Grant of Scholarships and Incentives to Girl
Students.
Availability and Accessibility of Schools
Particularly in Rural Areas.
Teacher’s Status and Recruitment of Female
Teachers:
Better status and pay for teachers.
Experience has demonstrated that schools with
female teachers function well particularly at
Primary level.
21. Improvement in Learning Environment:
Better infrastructure through School
Management Councils.
Technical / Vocational Education:
It is important to provide demand related skills.
Instructional Methods:
Emphasis must be given on development of analytical
faculties of the students.
Teachers’ Training and Knowledge:
To improve teachers’ knowledge of the subject and
equip them with a wide repertoire of teaching skills.
English Language:
Introduction of English from Class – I.
Future policy reforms will emphasize the teaching of
science subjects in English at public secondary
schools.