Educational Trends in Pakistan: How We Compare to Global Education Education in Pakistan is at a crossroads. On one side, we face long-standing challenges in accessibility and quality. On the other, we see modern reforms, digital growth, and innovative learning approaches emerging, especially after COVID-19 accelerated educational technology adoption. This post explores where Pakistan’s education stands today , how it compares to global education trends, and what we can learn to move forward. 1. Pakistan’s Current Education Landscape In Pakistan, education is influenced by socioeconomic divides , infrastructure limitations, and inconsistent policy implementation. Key realities: Over 22 million children are out of school Major gap between private and government schooling Rural areas face teacher shortages and lack of technology Literacy rate still low compared to global average However, positive changes are emerging: Increased use of EdTech platform...
Pakistan's Federal Education Budget 2025-26 Highlights 📘 Education in the Federal Budget 2025–26 🔢 Key Figures & National Trends The combined federal and provincial education spending in FY 2024–25 reached only 0.8% of GDP , down from 0.9% the previous year. Specifically, the federal development budget included ₨ 92.1 billion allocated to education (covering both basic and higher education). Within this, the Ministry of Federal Education launched 22 projects , spending ₨ 20.75 billion on existing and new initiatives (including expansion of Daanish schools with ₨ 5.5 billion funding) . 🎓 Higher Education Commission (HEC) The HEC received ₨ 39.5 billion under the PSDP for 128 ongoing projects and 12 new initiatives , including scholarships, university infrastructure, and student support programs. ☀️ Provincial Budgets: Spotlight on Sindh & KP Sindh province allocated ₨ 613.36 billion for education, with ₨ 524.32 billion for operational expe...