A Detailed Policy Paper Will Be Presented to Relevant National Institutions, Says MSM
Islamabad (Special Correspondent)
Speakers have said that education is the fundamental prerequisite for the development and prosperity of any nation. They emphasized that sustainable development in Pakistan requires a uniform education system, a curriculum aligned with modern requirements, the promotion of digital education, quality teacher training, and the implementation of an effective accountability mechanism.
These views were expressed at the Education Budget Seminar 2026–27 organized by the Islamabad Zone of the Mustafavi Students Movement (MSM) at the National Press Club, Islamabad.
The seminar was attended by education experts, researchers, student leaders, and a large number of male and female students. The primary objective of the event was to highlight the need to increase Pakistan’s education budget from its current level to at least 5 percent of GDP, in order to improve educational standards and provide equal educational opportunities to every child.
The event commenced with opening remarks by Sheikh Salman Karim, President of MSM Islamabad Zone, who introduced the organization and outlined the objectives of the seminar.
Senior Vice President of Mustafavi Students Movement Pakistan, Syed Bilal Hassan Kazmi, participated as a special guest. Appreciating the efforts of MSM Islamabad Zone, he stated that the role of youth is crucial in bringing about educational reforms. He stressed that a substantial increase in the education budget is an urgent need so that every child can have equal opportunities and the country can produce an educated, skilled, and responsible generation.
Participants held detailed discussions on major challenges facing Pakistan’s education system, including the low literacy rate, educational inequality, lack of basic facilities, and the large number of out-of-school children. They also proposed practical solutions to address these issues.
At the conclusion of the seminar, MSM Islamabad Zone announced that a detailed policy paper would be submitted to relevant national institutions. The document will include practical recommendations for improving the education system, increasing educational funding, reducing educational disparities, and promoting technical and vocational education.
Reaffirming its long-standing national slogan, “Save Education, Save the Nation,” the Mustafavi Students Movement expressed its commitment to continuing its efforts for educational reforms, the promotion of quality education, and the protection of students’ rights across Pakistan.
The seminar also concluded with the announcement that a comprehensive policy paper on educational reforms and the promotion of academic discourse would be formally presented to the Federal Ministry of Education and Professional Training, the Parliament of Pakistan, and the Senate of Pakistan.