Even though $75 million in outside financing was obtained to improve the standard of secondary education in Sindh, Geo News reported on Sunday that no functional system had been put in place.
Not because Pakistani students lack the intelligence to keep up with the rest of the world, but rather because of an educational system that stifles their originality, the country has failed to develop outstanding talent.
That refers to the manual grading system that favors those with money and power while taking advantage of bright minds. This procedure is dubious right from the start.
Corruption and bribery are encouraged by incidents such as cheating scandals in secondary board exams and opaque marking practices.