Pakistan’s Education Policy of 1998 To 2015
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The constitution of 1973, article 25 gives right of education to
every citizen
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Nazira Qur'an will be introduced as a compulsory component from
grade I-VIII
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The current literacy rate of about 39% will be raised to 55%
during the first five years
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Of the policy and 70% by the year 2010
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About 90% of the children in the age group (5-9) will be enrolled
in schools by year 2002
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Gross enrolment ratio at primary level will be increased to 105%
by year 2010 and Compulsory Primary Education Act will be promulgated and
enforced in a phased manner
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One model secondary school will be set up at each district level
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The participation rate will be increased from 31% to 48% by
2002-03 in secondary level
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Computers shall be introduced in secondary schools in a phased
manner.
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The total expenditure of the government on education will be
raised from its present level of 2.2% to 4% of GNP by the year 2002-03
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The District Education Authority will be established in each
district
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The Academy of Educational Planning and Management (AEPAM) shall
be strengthened and tuned up to meet the emerging demands of MES and its
obligations at national and provincial levels
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A School Census Day shall be fixed for collecting data from all
over the country.
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There shall be regulatory bodies at the national and provincial
levels to regulate activities and smooth functioning of privately-managed
schools and institutions of higher education through proper rules and
regulations.
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School, college and university libraries shall be equipped with
the latest reading materials/services. Internet connection with computer shall
be given to each library. Mobile library services for semi-urban and remote
rural areas shall be introduced.
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Access to higher education shall be expanded to at least 5% of
the age group 17-23 by the year 2010.
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A new cadre of teacher educators shall be created.
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