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Where future begins

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01.07.2025

EDUCATION is not merely the transfer of knowledge, it is the awakening of a soul, the quiet revolution that transforms individuals into thinkers, societies into civilizations, and nations into legacies.

It is the invisible thread that weaves character, purpose, and progress into the fabric of a people. Without it, a nation walks in shadow, its potential muted, its destiny delayed. The annals of history bear witness: every renaissance was born from a revival of learning, every golden age preceded by the nurturing of minds. Yet in Pakistan, a land of ancient wisdom and youthful promise, education remains a neglected promise undermined by systemic decay, socio-economic barriers, and a failure to imagine beyond the obsolete. Millions of children are denied not just the right to read and write, but the right to dream, to question, to build. Until education is treated not as a privilege but as the foundation of our national phi-losophy, Pakistan will remain a nation striving for greatness with its eyes half-closed.

In an era where education fuels national progress and innovation, countries that once lagged behind have surged ahead by placing education at the heart of their development strategies. Unfortunately, Pakistan remains trapped in a cycle of educational decline. According to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Pakistan allocates a mere 1.7% of........

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