Pakistan, March 31 -- In today's world, education is more than a necessity - it is the cornerstone of intellectual growth, critical thinking, and societal progress. It serves as the backbone of any nation's development. Yet in Pakistan, the education system is in crisis. More than 26 million children are out of school, while 43 million enrolled students are not learning up to standard. Pakistan has failed to provide its youth with quality education. The nation's future is shaped in classrooms, but Pakistan's classrooms tell a story of neglect, inequality, and missed opportunities. Without urgent reform, the country risks an unskilled workforce, economic stagnation, and diminished global relevance.

As Nelson Mandela once said, "Education ...