Executive Summary:

Education in Pakistan is overseen by Ministry of Education of Government of Pakistan.

The academic institutions are the responsibility of the Provincial Governments whereas
the Federal Government mostly assists in curriculum development, accreditation and
some financing of research.
The education in Pakistan is generally divided into five levels:
• Primary (Grades from One - Five)
• Middle (Grades from Six - Eight)
• High (Grades Nine and Ten, leading to the Secondary School Certificate or SSC)
• Intermediate (Grades Eleven and Twelve, leading to a Higher Secondary (School)
Certificate or HSC)
• University programs are leading to graduate and advanced Degrees.
From 2000 to 2004, Pakistan is in the age group of 55 to 64 had a literacy rate of
almost 30%, those aged between 45–54 had a literacy rate of nearly 40%, those between
25–34 had a literacy rate of 50%, and those aged 15–24 had a literacy rate of more than
60%. These data indicate that, with every passing generation, the literacy rate in Pakistan
has risen by around 10%. Literacy rates vary regionally, particularly by sex. In tribal
areas female literacy is 7.5%. Moreover, English is fast spreading in Pakistan, with 18
million Pakistanis (11% of the population) having a command over the English
language, which makes it the 9th Largest English Speaking Nation in the World and the
3rd largest in Asia. On top of that, Pakistan produces about 445,000 University
Graduates and 10,000 Computer Science Graduates per year.

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 Literacy Rate

Literacy Rate
Province
1972 1981 1998 2009

Punjab 20.7% 27.40% 46.60% 59%

Sindh 30.20% 31.50% 45.30% 59%

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa 15.50% 16.70% 35.40% 50%

Balochistan 10.10% 10.30% 26.60% 45%

7 0 .0 %

6 0 .0 %

5 0 .0 %
P u n ja b
4 0 .0 % S in d h
K h yb e r -P a k h tu n k h w
3 0 .0 %
B a lo c h is ta n
2 0 .0 %

1 0 .0 %

0 .0 %
1972 1981 1998 2009

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Introduction:
Education is the backbone in the development of any nation. It is a fact that countries that
have an effective system of education also happen to be the leaders of the world, both
socially and economically. In short it is education, which can turn the population of any
country from a burden to human resource.
In this report we will be discussing the problems being faced by Students in our
education system.

Problems of Students:
In Pakistan the problems being faced by students are:

1. Lack of Guidance:
Our student is the most unguided student in the world. Neither the parent due to their
ignorance nor the teachers due to lack of professionalism are able to guide them. Lack of
guidance is very serious problem which student faces in our country. In Pakistan
education maximum parents are uneducated so they can’t guide their children. Due to
which they cant chose proper subject and proper filed as well as they cant get good marks
because no can help them in home work. While on other side those students who have
proper guidance they get good marks.

2. Poverty and Financial Problem:

Pakistan is an underdeveloped nation, majority of our people are living on the poverty
line, which can hardly make their both ends meet. They cannot afford even the negligible
fees being charged in the government institutions, let alone the books and uniforms for
which they are to pay from their own pockets. Majority of our young ones are child labor,
they indulge in child labor not only to feed them selves but to support their families too.

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3. Lack of Trained Teachers:
There are no trained teachers in our education system. The purpose of early/primary
education is to induce in to the students an interest of education but children are exposed
to untrained teachers in their early stage of education they lose interest in education and
results in early dropouts.

4. Lack of Proper Learning Aids and Laborites:

Our schools / colleges & University are devoid of proper laborites and learning aids. Due
to this students are bombarded with theoretical concepts, which in the absence of the
required audiovisual learning aids and laboratories confuses the students. As a result of
this the students lose their interest in education after which either they drop out or rely on
practices like cheating, bribing teachers etc.

5. Fear Complex:
To camouflage their inability teachers grow a fence of fear around them selves. They
resort to indiscriminate punishments resultantly some of the students run away from
schools and the rest become docile with no interest in education but to spend time
aimlessly.

6. Psychological Problems:
Students due to high expectations of their families and absence of guidance for both the
parents and students experience a lot of psychological stress, which has a retarding effect
on their growth.

8. Transfer of Teachers:
Frequent transfer of teachers leaves no room for the development of mutual
understanding and respect for each other. The moment they start to understand each
other, the teacher is transferred. Once this process is repeated a few times with a student,
the student closes himself to teachers in future.

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9. Socio-Economic Condition:
Due to bad socio-economic conditions of majority of our students they are not very
attentive to what is being imparted to them and neither can they practice it at homes.

10. Biased and Traditional Measures for Evaluation of Student:

Students are evaluated in our institutions not on the basis of their abilities but on the basis
of their class. This disheartens students who have weak financial/social backgrounds.
Also our examination system evaluates students not on the basis of their cognitive
abilities but is more of a rote memory test. All this is simply due to the fact that modern
evaluation techniques are not applied.

11. Absence of Appropriate Textbooks:

Students are subjected to inappropriate textbooks, which in the absence of appropriate
reference books makes the situation worst. School libraries are filled with irrelevant
books majority of which being story books, which too are kept under lock & key out of
the reach of students.

12. Stress:
Students are physically stressed due to the fact that they start early in the morning and
walk long distances to schools, on reaching schools they are subjected to physical
punishments and when they return they are given substantial amount of homework for
which they have no guidance. I addition to this they are short of time as they have to take
care of different home related chores such as feeding cattle, bringing fodder etc.

13. Loneliness:
Due to mental stress and too much work students have no time to develop social relations
and the feeling of loneliness overtakes them. This leads to depression and mental
sickness, which is taken by society as being under the influence of spirits. To cure this
they are taken to different shrines which majority of times results into partial mental
disability.

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14. Communication Problem:
It exists a lot of communication gaps between students, teachers and parents. Due to this
gap neither the teachers nor the parents come to understand the students, resultantly they
enforce upon them their wishes. This enforcement develops a rebellious or a docile nature
in the students, which retard the positive abilities.

15. Medium of instruction:

Our students are subjected to very frequent changes in the medium of instruction. In the
process the best they can do is to learn to read one of the languages. Majority is unable to
understand what is written in the text. They memorize the text and recopy it in
examination, which kills the basic aim of education.

16. Classroom Environment:

The class rooms are over-crowded due to which the students are unable to take personal
attention of the teacher resultantly they are unable to communicate to the teacher their
problems, resultantly their problems never get resolved.

17. Lack of Facilities for Curricular Activities:

It exists no facilities for Curricular activities of the students. Very few schools have
playing grounds, which due to wrong planning of the school management are very
overcrowded in school breaks (since the whole school is given a break at the same time)
provide no space for any kind of sport. Also there are no provisions for sport goods due
to which children run aimlessly in school breaks. Which inculcates in them an aimless
attitude.
18. Drug Addiction:
Due to non-serious attitude of the teachers and school management students at a very
early age get exposed to menaces like smoking and use of snuff, which according to
psychologists are a gateway to more serious additions such as hash and heroin. It has also
been observed that it is in fact the teachers and parents of the students who use these
things openly in front of students and hence work as a role models for students on their
way to getting into the habit of smoking and use of snuff.

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We conducted a survey and we decided to visit in different Universities in Lahore. After
our long term decision we thought to visit UCP because most of the people told us that
UCP is one of the awesome Universities as compared to others in modern era. And after
that we collected authority letter from our university and then we went to UCP. Our
struggle came into existence and we got permission of entering in the university. We
directly went to the management and they welcomed us with the cup of tea, after
introduction they gave us permission to complete the project.

Mission Statement of UCP:

"To provide quality education to the youth of our nation in a stimulating and conducive
learning atmosphere by providing them with the intellectual and technological tools
necessary to meet the challenges of the future."

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New Dimension:
Courses offered at Faculty of Commerce, UCP give a new dimension to commerce
education by providing hands-on training, in-depth teaching, and adequate IT training
and improved communication skills. Latest teaching and learning methodologies are
followed to provide education in the best possible manner. The directive model of
teaching is replaced by interactive and participative model, making students active
learners. In addition to classroom lectures, seminars, simulation exercises, workshops,
tutorials, study circles, presentations, case studies, research projects and other techniques
are used to achieve the objective of excellence in a beautiful campus equipped with all
modern facilities.

Teaching Faculty:
Given the fact that a good teacher can bring out the best in a student, they select
competent, foreign qualified experienced and dedicated faculty members who are totally
committed to produce the finest commerce graduates. Each faculty member is an expert
in his or her own field. Almost all teachers are researchers who contribute to the
advancement of knowledge by writing articles, books and research papers. They also
instill this culture of research in students to promote their sense of inquiry.

Providing of the Scholarships:

Scholarships are given to the top performers on the basis of marks obtained and their
overall performance. Most of the students have got this opportunity to study abroad. And
also give scholarship to those students who are financially not strong but there
intelligence level is very high due to that they bear all their education expenses.

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Main Features of Degree Programs
• Recognized Degrees
• Highly Qualified and Competent Teaching Faculty
• Most Modern Learning Techniques
• Morning and Evening Classes
• Advanced Instructive Tools
• State-of-the-Art Facilities
• Seminars and Workshops
• Simulation Exercises

Academic Programs
• B.Com. (Hons.) 4 Years
Accounting & Finance/Banking & Finance/Human Resource Management)
• BS (Hons.) – Applied Accounting 4 Years
• M.Com. 2 Years
(Accounting & Finance/Banking & Finance/Human Resource Management)
• MS in Commerce 2 Years
• M.Phil. (Leading to Ph.D.) 2 Years
• Ph.D. in Commerce As per HEC rules
• MBA - Accounting & Finance 3.5 Years
• BBA - Accounting & Finance 4 Years
(Only for Professional Accountants)
• BSE Engineering 4 Years

Facilities in UCP:
The University of Central Punjab is providing with all the facilities they need to get most
out of their education. Multiple labs are equipped with the latest computers and
equipment and the classrooms are fitted with multimedia projectors for use by the
teachers and students. The faculties are equipped with the latest high-tech labs that
include Electronics Engineering Lab, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation &

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Measurement Lab, Telecommunication Engineering Lab, Computer Engineering Lab and
Data Communication & Networking Lab. Classrooms are fully air-conditioned and the it
has a well-stocked library and round the clock internet facilities.
At UCP, we found everything that we needed to make their learning experience fulfilling
and enjoyable. The university has shifted in its new purpose-built campus on four acres
of land, situated in Johar Town, Lahore. This easily accessible campus opposite Shaukat
Khanam Hospital and all the faculties of the university in the same premises. With a
covered area of approximately 400,000 square feet, this premier facility caters to more
than 5000 students. The new campus provides eleven engineering and science labs, three
gymnasiums and a swimming pool.
With Wi-Fi facility available around the clock on the campus for their students , they
have uninterrupted access to the internet that allows the students to use the Online
Journal Library to conduct their research anywhere on the campus. Free use of the
computer labs is also available for the students along with the technical assistance. UCP
also has an on-campus bookstore, a ladies lounge and cafeteria for the convenience of the
students. State-of-the-art Auditorium, Swimming Pool and well-equipped Gymnasium
are also mentionable Hallmarks of the New Campus.

• Academics
• Faculty & Staff
• Library
• Computer Labs
• Engineering Labs
• Classrooms & Auditoriums
• Book Shop
• Ladies Lounge
• Cafeteria
• Gym
• Parking Area
• SMS Notification Service

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Academics:

The University of Central Punjab seeks students of high intellectual ability and energy
who will contribute to the strength and academic excellence of their community.
Their Faculties of Study offer the students a range of courses and a variety of possibilities
of exploring their abilities and talents. Whatever the students choose to study at UCP,
mostly they found faculties a place for critical thinking and intellectual engagement and
all the resources to make it happen. UCP provides an opportunity to collaborate and
interact with other students that prepare the students for their practical life.

Faculty & Staff:

The faculty members at the University of Central Punjab are among the most highly
qualified and experienced in their respective fields of study. They have 26 PhDs and over
100 Masters Degree holders as faculty and staff members. They are specialists in their
fields and many of them have taught in foreign universities and have published research
articles in international journals. They are truly dedicated to their profession and provide

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guidance, care and support that students need from them. The experience and dedication
of their faculty members will make student’s learning experience one of the most
rewarding times of their life.

Library

University of Central Punjab has a full-service library on campus to serve the study and
research needs of its students. The Library boasts over 16,500 books, 45 magazines and
over 1000 CDs, not to mention newspapers, company and internship reports and projects
by students. In addition, the Higher Education Commission has given their campus
access to 11,000 online, full-text journals, international databases, and other material
published online worldwide. These invaluable research materials may be accessed by all
of their students, even from their home computers.
Photocopy services are available when required for research purposes, and computers are
available both to search for available books, and to work on projects. Librarians are
present at all times to assist in student’s search for any type of material which they are
looking for.
New books and other printed matter are constantly being procured, and they also provide
inter-library loan services between other colleges and universities whenever possible in
order to provide material requested by a student in the unlikely event that it is not
available in their Library.
With plenty of study space, thousands of volumes and online access to journals and
databases, they’ve got the world at their fingertips.

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Computer Lab:

The University has a diversified collection of sophisticated computers installed at its

campus. Over 375 computers consisting of original IBM, COMPAQ, Acer and
compatibles with latest Pentium processors are available to the student body for unlimited
usage. All the computers are networked using Cisco routers and switches. The servers
consist of SUN Enterprise, ACER ALTOS, COMPAQ and IBM computers. The students
have extensive exposure to multi-user, multitasking environment supported by various
hardware resources and offering different software platforms including SOLARIS,
WINDOWS 2000, DOS, Novell Netware, UNIX, LINUS, Free BSD, .NET, ORACLE
etc. inter-connected through Local Area Networking (LAN). They have the advantage of
gaining unique experience of free and unlimited access to the facilities of the University
Computer Labs, where each computer is attached with online printer and all machines are
warranted uninterrupted operations because of individual protection by branded UPS
system.
The University staff is always alert to provide timely help to each student. The computing
facilities at the University include the following three types of computer Labs, namely,
the Main Lab, the Cisco/Hardware Lab and the Classroom Labs.

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Engineering Laboratories:

Some of the laboratories currently available at the Faculty are listed below. Students are
encouraged to use these labs for their practical and project work.

Electrical Engineering Lab:

This Electrical Engineering laboratory is well equipped with modern digital and analog
electronic instruments. The Lab has all the resources which give an insight in the field of
electrical engineering. It also encourages students to develop keen interest towards
electrical engineering and to develop small projects based on their learning. The practical
work for the subjects of basic electrical engineering, network analysis and measurements
and instrumentation is carried out in this laboratory.

Computer Engineering Lab:

The Computer Engineering Laboratory has a network of latest computers, CAD software,
and FPGA development systems to give students hands-on hardware design experience.
The lab supports design of digital circuits and the applications microprocessors.

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Data Communication & Networking Lab:

UCP hosts a CISCO Regional Networking Academy where students are given both
theoretical and hands on training up to the CCNA level. This Networking Academy has
instructors trained from the Cisco Academy Training Center London, UK and the
students, who complete the training, are issued an official certificate from Cisco System,
USA which is recognized and accepted Worldwide.

Telecommunication Engineering Lab:

Telecommunication Engineering Lab has 10 workstations each equipped with analog &
Radar Communication trainer, Electro optic trainer and Telecommunication trainer.
Experiments relating to AM & FM Modulation, Demodulation, Digital Optical
Communication, Data Communication, etc. can be performed. This laboratory is being
further expanded.

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Electrical Machine Lab:

This laboratory has facilities to perform experiments related to DC machines

transformers and induction machines Synchronous machines will be added soon. The lab
at present has six workstations. These will be increased to ten in the near future.

Electrical Instrumentation and Measurement Lab:

This laboratory was established in 2007. Initially 5 workstations with all the required
equipment have been deployed. The number of workstations will be increased to 10 in
the near future. The lab supports the courses related to analog and digital instruments,
measurements techniques and errors.

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General Purpose Lab:

Almost 200 computers consisting of original Core2due and Pentium processors are
available to the student body for unlimited usage. All the computers are networked using
Cisco switches. The students have wide exposure to a multi-user, multitasking
environment supported by various hardware resources and offering different software
platforms including XP, DOS & Engineering software inter-connected through Local
Area Networking (LAN).

Civil Engineering Lab:

This is a recent addition in their Lab Complex to support the Basic Civil Engineering
course being taught in the 2nd semester. Electronic Theologies, Digital Level meters,
Prismatic compasses with all auxiliaries have been procured and the students are
encouraged to learn their use under the supervision of experienced staff.

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Workshop:

Their Faculty is proud to have established the first a well-equipped workshop among all
the private sector engineering universities in Pakistan. The workshop is divided into three
sections:
• Machine Shop
• Computer Hardware Shop
• Electrical Shop

Classrooms & Auditoriums:

Every classroom at the University of Central Punjab is equipped with multimedia

projectors, visual presenters and sound systems. This state-of-the-art equipment allows
teachers to supplement their lectures with visual presentations, which adds emphasis and
interest. Sound systems are employed using collar microphones so that every student can
easily hear the teacher from every point in the classroom. Each classroom and lab is fully
air conditioned providing a comfortable learning environment.

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Book Shop:

UCP has its own book shop on campus for student’s convenience. They provide a wide
range of stationery items at competitive rates so that every student can easily buy the
stationary and books at cheaper prices.

Ladies Lounge:

A separate lounge area is available for the convenience of only female students. they
provide a private place to study and relax with friends. Students may also wait in the
Ladies’ Lounge for their transport to arrive.

Cafeteria:

The University of Central Punjab has a full-service cafeteria which offers something for
everyone. Whether students are looking for a quick snack such as a sandwich or samosa,
or something more substantial, they’ll find it there. A daily hot menu is offered on a

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rotating basis if they’re looking for a full meal, or they can relax with their friends over a
cup of tea or coffee. In addition to the cafeteria, UCP also has a juice bar which offers
fresh juice and seasonal milkshakes. The cafeteria is open daily from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m.
for student’s convenience.
GYM:

It is a place where students after their study can feel relax and increasing their muscles
and ready for the tournament around Lahore. They prepare students for compaction with
other universities they improve their body shape including cuts and wings in their body
and they improve their forearms, bysip, trysyp and their back is also strong while doing
body building. Every types of machines are provided for the students. They have
shoulder machines. They have chest machines running machines, dumbles, heavy rods,
wrist dumble, heavy weight and other things also.

Car Parking Area:

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Here is a parking area for the provided by the University of the Central Punjab. This is
underground parking for the students and also for the faculty members of the university.
Here are some pillers are given with their recognitions. Through their numbers everyone
can easily find their car. Some hidden cameras are also there for security purpose. There
are also some guards who take care of them.

Swimming Pool:

Here is the swimming pool of the University of the Central Punjab. Most of the students
also are learning some important technique of the swimming. Most experienced
swimmers are also available every time, who trained the students and bring them up
through the tournament

SMS Notification Service:

The University of Central Punjab provides an SMS Notification Service free of cost to all
students. This invaluable facility is primarily used for grade notification whereby a
student’s end-of-semester grade report is sent to him/her via text messaging, intimating
results immediately as they become available. This service also informs students of any
unannounced holidays or emergencies which need to be communicated urgently to

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students. Every student is strongly encouraged to sign up for this service which is a
convenient and efficient way to receive grades and other important information.

After collecting above mentioned basic information our group started survey. Following
are results of the survey:

Q. 1: I cannot afford the University fee because it is very expensive.

17%

Agree
Disagree

83%

90 83
80
70
60
50
S eries1
40
30
17
20
10
0
Agree D isagree

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Q. 2: Professors use typical grammar, vocabulary and different pronunciation in his
Lecture.

45% Ag ree
55% D isagree

60 55

50 45

40

30 S eries1

20

10

0
Agree D isag ree

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Q. 3: The management of the University is co-operated with the student.

43%
Ag ree
D isag ree
57%

60 57

50
43
40

30 S eries1

20

10

0
Agree D isagree

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Q. 4: What is the strength of the class?

7%

29% A (30 to 40)

B (41 to 60)
C (61 to 80)
64%

70 64
60

50

40 S eries1
29
30

20

10 7

0
A (30 to 40) B (41 to 60) C (61 to 80)

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Q. 5: How many lectures do you take in a day?

11%

13%
A (1)
49% B (2)
C (3)
D (4)

27%

60
49
50

40

27 S eries1
30

20
13
11
10

0
A (1) B (2) C (3) D (4)

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Q. 6: Professor teaches a lot of course to the students which they cannot memorize
Before exams.

23%

Ag r e e
D is a g r e e

77%

90
77
80
70
60
50 S eries1
40
30 23
20
10
0
Ag ree D isag ree

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Q. 7: Who force you to continue your study?

20%
27%

Y o u r P a s s io n
Y o u r P a r e n ts
O th e r s

53%

60
53
50

40

27 S eries1
30
20
20

10

0
You r P assion Yo ur P arents Oth ers

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Q. 8: What is the main purpose of the University?

37%

Q u a l i ty E d u c a ti o n
Ea rn M o n e y

63%

70 63
60

50

40 37
S eries1
30

20

10

0
Qu ality E d ucation E arn Mo n ey

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Q. 9: The atmosphere of the cafeteria is very good.

37%
A g re e
D i sa g r e e
63%

70 63
60

50

40 37
S eries1
30

20

10

0
Agree D isag ree

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Q. 10: Have they First-Aid facility for student of the University?

31%

A g re e
D i sa g r e e

69%

80
69
70
60
50
S eries1
40
31
30
20
10
0
Ag ree D isag ree

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Recommendations:

• The students in the country should be assured the best education in the country in
the basis of merit and irrespective on financial constraints.

• Universities should be able to meet minimum defined standards of quality,

procedural reliability and fiscal solvency.

• It is important to identify and look after those associates within the system that
can be agents of positive change i.e. the fact that students who graduate from
Pakistan educational system routinely do well so Government should give them
scholarships. So their trained Professionals should not go out to lose the money of
country.

• We are mindful of the fact that resources are limited. Therefore, pertains to area
where changes can be made within existing resources. This involves improving
managerial efficiency and monitoring systems, reorienting energies towards more
important areas and establishing proper systems of governance and financial
management.

• Equal attention should be paid to primary and secondary levels. Because

concreted reform effort at the level of higher education will create a demand for
better quality secondary and elementary education thus provides inventories.

• There should be continuous and effective arrangements for in services training of

teachers and knowledge should be updated according to use of modern
instructional technologies.

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• There should be more interaction between public and private universities through
seminars workshops and lectures.

• Knowledge based society should be created by increasing the quality of

production of knowledge industry including ICT skills and more democratization
and administrative autonomy, nobility in the universities should be insured with
transparent, simple and clear transaction.

• It is important to setup evaluation criteria and programs for any reform effort that
is initiated. While it is understood that not everything can be measured
quantitatively, it is vital that progress be monitored. This is important not only so
that implementation can be kept on track but also because this is where design
learning will come from.

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Conclusion:

Higher education has always been an important component of the social agenda, but it
has acquired a new importance today. In the emerging ‘knowledge economy', if our
nation will fail at creating a decent learning environment will lag behind, and may end up
becoming virtual colonies of those that do succeed in this regard.
The world economy is changing as knowledge supplants physical capital as the source of
present (and future) wealth…. As knowledge becomes more important, so does higher
education…. The quality of knowledge generated within higher education institutions,
and its accessibility to the wider economy, is becoming increasingly critical to nation
competitiveness….
The system needs massive investment and change to increase the number of educational
institutions and to train and recruit sufficient numbers of educators at all levels unless the
deteriorating Pakistani economy improves. There is hope for a significant qualitative and
quantitative change in Pakistani Universities only by analyzing and evaluating the
problems in higher education and nurturing the best positive solutions in the system.

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www.wikipedia.com

www.articlebase.com

www.what-what.net

www.pakspectator.com

www.oppapers.com

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