1- Education is the road to national development. It creates sense of responsibility among the people. On the basis of education people not only realize their duties but also know how to achieve their national, societal and individual rights. One of the goals of education is to enable the people by enhancing their general consciousness regarding their national and international position as global citizens. This realization creates an atmosphere of trust and cooperation in the society. Education promotes economic development and consequently people become prosperous and play their respective roles in the overall national development.
2- Pakistan is a developing country. Its economy is weak. There is lack of political stability in the country. Besides, the country is in the deep grip of increasing political turmoil, expanding terrorism, incessant sectarian violence, social instability, and economic degeneration. All these problems are directly or indirectly the offshoot of a weak, polarized and non-unified education system. Today Pakistan is faced with many problems such as poverty, insecurity, sectarianism and terrorism.
3- The reasons for these problems are lack of tolerance, lack of general awareness and illiteracy promoted by an ineffective education system. The vital role of education has been neglected in Pakistan which has led to low development in all fields of life. Education has been treated like a step child. The lowest budget has been awarded to the system of education since the establishment of Pakistan which has weakened the foundation of the quality in the education system. The education system, hence, has failed to raise the nation economically, politically and socially. After lapse of half a century years and adoption of more than 25 educational polices, still the education system has badly failed to take the nation out of the increasing economic, political and social quagmire.
4- The problems associated with the education system of Pakistan are lack of adequate budget, lack of policy implementation, defective examination system, poor physical facilities, lack of teacher quality, lack of implementation of education policies, directionless education, low enrollment, high scale dropouts, political interference, outdated curriculum, corruption, poor management and supervision, lack of research, and lack of uniformity.
5- The above mentioned problems could be solved by formulation of rational policies and plan and by ensuring proper implementation of the policies. Education is a nourishing force. It is the constructive factor for any society. Education enables people to work for their development and growth. Hence education brings out the hidden potentialities of individuals and develops them.