Pakistan will celebrate a huge
no of years of its independence on Aug 14. However, the problems faced by the
nation are still similar to those as when we saw the first birthday of our
motherland. In fact, over the years, simple tribulations have grown more
complicated.
Despite various efforts by the government, crimes against women have not been
put to rest. Child labour is practice extensively. Corruption cases are mounting
with each passing day. Added to all this turmoil, Pakistan is facing a great
danger from terrorists.
The question arises, what is causing all this trouble? I believe it is lack of
education. In 61 years we are unable to design a system which could offer
quality education to all. Many young hands are still ploughing fields or helping
their parents in household chores while the world out there is progressing
rapidly. Further, the fortunate ones who go to schools are taught a syllabus
which does not meet the requirements of the technology-oriented world.
The local board examination system has many flaws due to gross inefficiencies.
The system itself invites students to use unfair practices in order to pass
examinations. In such conditions it is impossible to have expectations from our
students to compete with the outer world. Although they would grow up to attain
degrees but would lack the knowledge on how to contribute to their country, in
particular, and the world, in general. Wall-chalking, destroying flower beds and
treating children and women as inferior symbolize an illiterate nation which is
not interested in their country and its sovereignty.
The need of the time is that the government should focus on increasing the
literacy rate. Education is the only key to our salvation.