World News | PoK’s higher education opportunities decline: report

Islamabad [Pakistan]March 17 (ANI): Total disregard for education has reduced access to higher education in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, Asian Lite International reported.

Polish Prime Minister Sardar Tanveer Ilyas Khan reportedly recently lamented the high dropout rate, especially among girls.

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Echoing Khan’s claims, Asian Lite International cited an editorial in the Siasat newspaper, noting how unemployed youths are being groomed to be militants, giving the ruling class a “political advantage” at the federal level of Islamabad’s hierarchy.

The paper also noted that Sardar Khan is concerned about mistrust in the quality of universities, while PoK has an alarmingly low level of education. “We are educated to get something, not to give,” the paper read.

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In the editorial, as mentioned by Asian Lite International, it is inappropriate to place all the blame on the universities as they are being used as political props. Therefore, they cannot effectively perform their supposed functions.

“In our society, getting a government job and income is the only goal of education. Those who have the potential to contribute to the world are respected in today’s society. Let alone the country or the community, the level of research in our universities is not even the right researchers themselves benefit,” the editorial mocked the low standards of higher education.

Adding insightful commentary, the authors say, “PhD, MPhil and Master’s degree holders keep approaching matrix pass ministers for government jobs. There is a big difference between job holders and job providers. Here everyone wants Get a job instead of offering a job.”

While universities around the world promote science and technology, “we’re still only studying personality”. It’s no surprise that “universities have grown into degree-granting factories.” “Inventive nations not only provide facilities to the world, but also earn substantial income in addition to dominating the world economy,” reads the Asia Lite International report.

This is not the case in most Pakistani universities, where standards are sub-par and important research topics are neglected.

According to Asian Lite International, the authors also claim, “Our government is not funding these universities with the higher standards and research they need. The education system is rule-based and promotes conformity rather than encouraging students to question and inquire. Most People claim that “professors are paid so much because of their performance. People’s arguments are valid if measured by the standards of our university, and quality matters if people’s positions are considered. “

The author argues that universities should continue to be places of teaching rather than political hotspots, saying: “All universities must meet basic standards, free from any political interference or influence, and be provided with all the resources necessary to meet international standards.” The authors forewarned that if that didn’t happen, “masters will come out begging with their degrees,” Asian Lite International reported. (Arnie)

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