A conference on Youth Development organised by Pasban Watan Pakistan in Islamabad brought together students, teachers and civil society representatives from schools, universities, madrasas and technical institutes to examine challenges facing the education sector.
Participants described deep-rooted problems within the current system and shared practical proposals to improve access, quality and relevance of education. Emphasis was placed on aligning curricula with job market needs, strengthening teacher training and ensuring inclusive policies for learners across urban and rural areas.
Leaders of Pasban Watan Pakistan expressed agreement with the concerns raised by students and educators and pledged to work towards dismantling systemic flaws that have persisted over the past 78 years. They underlined a commitment to build a stronger, people-driven system that addresses public grievances through community participation.
The conference highlighted the need for large-scale education reform and called for an emergency response in the education sector. Delegates urged immediate expansion of technical education and vocational training as a priority to equip youth with marketable skills and support national development.
Speakers stressed that Youth Development must remain central to any reform agenda, with coordinated action between government, educational institutions and civil society to implement the proposals discussed in Islamabad.
