ISLAMABAD: Around 60% of Pakistanis are dissatisfied with the country’s education system and consider it outdated, according to a recent survey by the Institute for Public Opinion Research. The survey found that 35% of respondents were satisfied with the existing education system, while 29% identified commercialization and rising education costs as major concerns. Poor-quality education was cited by 19% of respondents. Another 15% pointed to limited access to educational opportunities, while 14% expressed concern over weaknesses in the examination system. In addition, 11% of respondents highlighted inadequate technical and vocational education, while 9% attributed the deterioration of the education system to political interference. The findings reflect widespread public concern over the quality, affordability, accessibility and relevance of education in Pakistan.
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