Development of Education in Pakistan

National conference was held at Islamabad in April, 1991 under the chairman of the Federal Education Minister. In this conference scolars, writers, newspaper editors, scientists, teachers and lawyers proposals for preparing the Education Policy. The Policy was announced in December 1992.The major aspects and goals of this policy include: Promotion of Islamic values through education, improvement in women’s education, demand oriented curriculum, expanding span of graduation and post graduation. This policy could not be implemented due to the change in political scenario of country.

New Education Policy was finally adopted by the cabinet on March 26, 1970.Emphasis on ideological orientation, emphasis on science and technology education, decentralization of education administration, and formulation of national education units were salient features of this educational policy. This policy was also not implemented mainly due to the separation of East Pakistan, less resources and economically weak condition of the country.