In Pakistan, the education system’s poor quality undermines merit-based grading in schools and job placements. Three concurrent education systems operate in Pakistan: pub­lic and non-elite private schools, elitist private schools, and re­ligious seminaries (madaris). Elitist private schools, despite high fees, provide international-standard education, while mid­dle-class students attend private public schools with lower quality and facilities. With the prevalence of jobbery and a lack of job opportunities in public offices, disadvantaged seg­ments withdraw children from school, leading to child labor and increased income. To prevent chaos and internal strife, justice and merit-based job allocation are imperative.

Source: The Nation December 26, 2023 16:33 UTC