Happenings
Pakistan’s Stagnated Education system
Pakistan Women’s Foundation for Peace held a seminar ‘A Holistic Approach to Improve Pakistan’s Stagnated Education System’ recently. Panelists included Dr Shahid Siddiqui, Dr Sarosh Hashmat Lodi, Dr Ishrat Hussain and Nargis Rehman, Chairperson PWFEP. All the participants felt that Pakistan’s stagnant system could be revitalized and yield high outcome provided that there was a will to make it a priority to be activated in the chambers of the power holders in Pakistan and in collective ownerships of its citizens.
The objective for holding the seminar was to seek consensus on the solutions forwarded by the experts in the field of education on the problems that assail Pakistan’s education system since 1947. Today Pakistan’s education system suffers a very, demeaning rank in international education/literacy indices at approx. 60 percent, now the lowest in the region! A consistent rank over a period of 15 years! This is acknowledged in the education emergency declared by the PM in May 2024, and the setting up of a Task Force which is mandated to make recommendations for educational projects.
Nargis Rahman said the focus of education problems identified by the task force in August 2024 were infrastructure, access to schooling, inclusion, low learning outcomes, teacher shortage, governance, management and bureaucratic turnover. Pakistan Women’s Foundation for Peace has held two seminars to understand why education languishes in a state of endemic crises despite so many plans and expensive policy initiatives starting from the year 1947 to the year 2024.
An evening of poetry and celebration was presented by Mishal Khan recently. As a tribute to two cherished figures of Urdu literature: the birthday celebration of senior poet Anwar Shaoor, and a special honouring of Ambreen Haseeb Amber for receiving the prestigious Pride of Performance Award
The event was presided over by Anwar Shaoor himself, whose presence was an inspiration for the audience present on the occasion. A select group of poets and poetesses shared their work, adding colour and emotion to the night. The poetic session flowed unhindered under the skilled moderation of Khalilullah Farooqui, a well-known voice from radio and media. The star of the evening, poet Anwar Shaoor’s poetry was the highlight of the literary event.
Mehreen Ilahi curator of Majmua The Art Gallery organized a calligraphic exhibition titled Nafs, showcasing the works of emerging artists. Participating artists included Erum Hameed, Iffah Sheikh, Zahir Shah, Huma Tajdar, Umaima Masood, Fatima Arzoo Hassan, Syed Ali Sheikh and Mian Asif.
The calligraphy featured in the exhibition was done in both traditional Nastaleeq and modern, contemporary styles. The artists depicted Allah’s name and verses from the Quran in their works, in their own styles. Fatima Arzoo Hassan’s abstract calligraphy was a standout piece—her textured canvas, featuring Allah impeccably written in white against interplay of blue and white hues, was visually captivating.
Karachi Gymkhana hosted the 38th A.O. Hospital & A.O. Clinic-South Ramazan Cricket Festival 2025, continuing the legacy of a premier T20 tournament. This anticipated event brought together top teams, thrilling matches and cricket enthusiasts on the occasion.
A.O. Hospital sponsored this edition, carrying forward the vision of Dr. Syed Muhammad Ali Shah, who first introduced the T20 format in 1996. Under the Asghar Ali Shah Sports Foundation, the Dr. M.A. Shah Cricket Trophy continues to inspire, with many players delivering record-breaking performances.
Sports Convener Muhammad Hussain expressed gratitude to all participants, sponsors, media, and fans who contributed to the tournament’s success. Karachi Gymkhana, hosting the event, remained committed to promoting sports and fostering a strong cricketing culture through this prestigious event.
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