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The Decline of Educational Priorities: A Teacher’s Perspective By Raza Ul Haq Education is the foundation upon which the progress of a nation depends. As a teacher, I have witnessed how students’ priorities have shifted over the years. Today, a growing number of students are engaging in activities that are not only distracting but also contradict the moral and ethical values of our society. In the name of "culture," dance and other activities that promote vulgarity are being embraced, often at the cost of academic excellence and character development. The Shift in Focus It is concerning to see students, who should be focused on gaining knowledge and building their future, investing their time in dance competitions, musical performances, and other entertainment-driven activities. There is a common saying in today’s society: “Every failure is a good dancer.” This reflects a harsh reality—many students who struggle academically are turning toward these activities as a way to esc...

Prince Rahim al-Hussaini Aga Khan V is the 50th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, as designated by Mawlana Shah Karim in accordance with the historical Shia Imami Ismaili Muslim tradition and practice of nass.    The announcement was made in the presence of the Imam’s family and senior Jamati leaders, in Lisbon on 5 February 2025, following the reading of Mawlana Shah Karim’s Will.    The Nur of Imamat, in unbroken hereditary succession from Hazrat Mawlana Ali (peace be upon him), is vested in our 50th Imam, Mawlana Shah Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan V.

گلگت بلتستان میں پانچویں اور آٹھویں جماعت کے نتائج دیکھ کر صاف ظاہر ہوتا ہے کہ ہمارا تعلیمی نظام مسائل کا شکار ہے۔ یہ صرف طلبہ، اساتذہ یا والدین کی ذمہ داری نہیں، بلکہ پورا معاشرہ اس کا حصہ دار ہے۔ میری تحقیق کے مطابق اس صورتحال کے پیچھے کئی وجوہات ہیں: 1. امتحانات کا غلط وقت پر انعقاد: امتحانات سردیوں کی چھٹیوں سے پہلے رکھے گئے، جس کی وجہ سے طلبہ اپنی تیاری مکمل نہیں کر سکے۔ امتحانات کو سردیوں کی چھٹیوں کے بعد رکھا جانا چاہیے تھا، کیونکہ طلبہ چھٹیوں کے دوران سکون سے اپنی تیاری مکمل کرتے ہیں اور بہتر طریقے سے امتحانات میں کامیابی حاصل کر سکتے ہیں۔ 2. اساتذہ کی غیر ذمہ داری: بہت سے اساتذہ اسکول میں اپنی ذمہ داریاں پوری طرح ادا نہیں کرتے۔ کچھ تو اسکول آتے ہی نہیں، اور جو آتے ہیں وہ محض وقت گزراتے  ہیں۔ اگر طلبہ پڑھائی میں دلچسپی نہ لیں تو اساتذہ کو والدین کو آگاہ کرنا چاہیے، لیکن  یہ بھی نہیں کیا جاتا۔ 3. طلبہ کی اپنی لاپرواہی: طلبہ کو اپنی تعلیم کی اہمیت کو سمجھنا چاہیے۔ وہ اپنا قیمتی وقت ضائع کر رہے ہیں اور تعلیم پر توجہ نہیں دے رہے، جو ان کے مستقبل کے لیے نقصان دہ ہے۔ 4. والد...

The poor performance of government schools of Gilgit Baltistan at primary and middle schools’ level is both sad and alarming, but this may well be the true representation of state of education in GB. The notion that GB is educated gets thrown around at every other forum whether its in discussion within Pakistan or internationally. This delusion goes without getting questioned since it supports GB’s soft image. The reality however seems grimmer, especially to the most underprivileged faction of society, people who do not have access to the luxury of private education because of lack of accessibility or affordability.  In a recent conversation with a professional in Islamabad the topic of quality education came up. After the introductions, she stated that almost everybody she has met from GB are very well educated. She admired the quality of education as well, and asked me what could be the reason? I gave credit to the role of private schools and the lack of resources that pushed the...