Critical Analysis of the Problems of Education in Pakistan | Degree vs Skills What is More Important

Critical Analysis of the Problems of Education in Pakistan | Degree vs Skills What is More Important
Salman Abid Podcast With Yasir Jajua

00:08 Youth in Pakistan face unemployment and devaluation of degrees.

00:53 Importance of immediate income and skills in education.

02:44 Education enhances knowledge and skills, promoting overall personal development.

03:29 Education system in Pakistan fails to develop skills alongside degrees.

04:58 Pakistan's universities lag in adapting to modern educational reforms.

05:38 Redesign education programs to prioritise modern skills over traditional degrees.

06:57 Education in Pakistan needs revolutionary reforms to balance skills and personal development.

07:36 Emphasising skill acquisition over unethical money-making methods.

09:16 Universities should focus on skill development beyond just teaching.

09:54 Degrees are becoming less valuable; skills and knowledge are crucial for employment.

11:12 Education's Role in Pakistan Needs Critical Reform and Government Involvement.

11:48 Pakistan's higher education suffers from poor standards and outdated curricula.

12:58 Regulating universities is essential for improving Pakistan's higher education system.

13:33 Pakistan's education system needs better regulation and standardisation.

14:58 Youth unrest in Pakistan stems from systemic failures in addressing their needs.

15:43 Highlighting the failures of education and justice in Pakistan.

17:08 Highly educated Pakistanis are emigrating for better opportunities.

17:46 Economic instability hampers skill development and workforce emigration in Pakistan.

19:01 Youth in Pakistan are emigrating due to hopelessness in local job market.

19:36 Education challenges lead to severe consequences in Pakistan.

20:48 Youth in Pakistan faces disillusionment leading to emigration.

21:37 Economic growth requires knowledge and ethics beyond just skills.

22:56 Education in Pakistan lacks modernisation and research focus.

23:34 Pakistan's education system must adapt to modern demands for skills and knowledge.

24:51 Decline of reading culture and rise of misleading digital media in Pakistan.

25:27 Critique of misleading health advertisements in Pakistan.

26:50 Morality and ethics are essential in addressing educational issues in Pakistan.

27:26 Education in Pakistan priorities degrees over practical skills and genuine expertise.

28:42 Media's role in addressing Pakistan's societal issues is questionable.

29:26 Critical perspective on the changes in comedic content in social media.

30:35 Digital media is crucial but must be responsibly integrated into society.

31:14 Accountability of various stakeholders in Pakistan's education crisis.

32:35 Pakistan's educational issues stem from systemic failures and elite control.

33:18 Education system in Pakistan needs urgent reform for progress.

34:38 Political parties in Pakistan resemble private corporations with untapped potential.

35:21 Pakistan's lobar challenges require individual contributions for national improvement.

36:43 Focus on creating opportunities rather than relying solely on degrees.

37:20 Individual growth is essential for collective progress in Pakistan's education crisis.

38:42 Education develops personality and critical thinking, enhancing opportunities and civic sense.

39:19 Importance of continuous dialogue for solving educational issues in Pakistan.




Salman Abid is the ladders of media right from reporting, analysis, educationist ,profile interviews to column writing in renowned National Daily Newspapers e.g. Nawai Waqat, The News and Daily Express. Currently he is engaged with the Editorial page of Daily Express putting his pen acumen not only for the commentary on current affairs but also solution based analysis to the public sector executives as well as politicians.

There is a significant decline in university admissions, with a noted 25% drop in Punjab University due to students seeking opportunities abroad.
The education system is criticized for failing to equip students with practical skills needed in the job market, leaving graduates feeling unprepared.
Many young people perceive formal degrees as lacking value, leading to a shift towards skill acquisition over traditional education pathways.
Skills vs. Degrees Debate


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