CRISIS IN EDUCATION

 A Planning Commission report presents a depressing image of the systemic shortcomings present in Pakistan's education system and raises new questions regarding the nation's long-term readiness. According to the District Education Performance Index study, which was made public on Friday, the education system as a whole is categorised as "low performance" because of inadequate public funding and subpar instruction, the latter of which is mirrored in pupils' consistently dismal learning outcomes. The nation does somewhat better in terms of infrastructure provision, educational accessibility, and equitable and technological accessibility for all.

To reach acceptable levels, however, both of these areas urgently need to be improved. The report notes that there are significant differences between the provinces, with Sindh and Balochistan ranking lowest overall in terms of educational performance, while Punjab and Islamabad perform significantly better. KP performs relatively well overall, but interprovincial disparities overshadow its commendable progress. Governance and management of educational institutions remain poor, primarily due to teacher shortages and high bureaucratic turnover.Since the start of Pakistan's most recent economic crisis, it has been clear that much needs to change if we are to build economic resilience and progress towards our true potential. It is alarming to see the country failing to provide quality education that can prepare its future workers for the challenges of the modern world. It bears repeating that without a sufficiently educated and trained workforce available,Because this cannot be done without a functioning and efficient educational system in all provinces, public education spending must be prioritised at both the federal and provincial levels. Finally, the Planning Commission should be commended for its attempts to handle this situation in an organised and scientific manner. It is hoped that the areas for improvement indicated in this report will be addressed with the haste that they merit, and that this index will be useful in tracking the consequences of these corrective measures.