Education Sector In Pakistan Essay

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As the second largest province of the country, the economy of Sindh has had a pivotal role in the economic development of Pakistan as a whole. Currently, the majority of Sindh’s economy is contributed to by the services sector, followed by the manufacturing and agricultural sectors respectively. Sindh is also home to Karachi; Pakistan’s largest city in terms of population and economic contribution. The economy of Sindh has greatly benefitted from the economy of Karachi which is its financial and industrial hub and capital city.
In the past few decades, the GSP per capita of Sindh has risen to be the highest in Pakistan, the province has rapidly urbanized, new industries have been set up and the occurrence of poverty has decreased. But deep-rooted problems such as rural urban disparity, low literacy, energy shortages and weak governance still persist.
The economy of Sindh has significantly diversified from …show more content…

Despite having the highest literacy rate in the country, the education sector in the province could use an overhaul. The focus needs to be on increasing net enrollment in schools, improving the quality of education available in existing government and private institutions and establishment of more universities, colleges, technical institutes and vocational training centers. The rapidly growing population means there is a larger and growing labor force which needs to be educated and skilled to better contribute to the economy. The government needs to revise its education policy and increase the budget allocated to the education sector. Partnerships with local and international NGOs and educational organizations to outline the areas with the direst need, and to get expert opinions on how to tackle problems faced by various agencies in the sector. There should be focus on educating women and girls, increasing awareness of opportunities for higher education and vocational

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