It is often an old motorcycle, a tattered register in hand, and eyes heavy with the burden of domestic inflation. The private education sector is even more alarming; dominated by an ‘education mafia,’ it exploits the youth by offering pittance in exchange for grueling labor. Much like the PMDC for doctors or the Bar Council for lawyers, Pakistan needs a “National Teaching Council.” Teaching must be a licensed profession. When a teacher is equipped with laptops, tablets, and digital tools, the tech-savvy generation will naturally gravitate toward the field. *Disclaimer: The information and opinions presented in this article are solely responsibility of the author and are provided for informational purposes only.

Source: The Nation March 08, 2026 14:10 UTC