Moalims

Education plays a key role in developing a society. In fact, getting education is the fundamental right of every human being. However, gender differences still exist in Pakistan, especially in the education sector. The United Nations Development Programme has presented some facts in a report that public expenses on education make up only 2.7 percent of the GDP in Pakistan.
Males profoundly dominate in Pakistani society and a woman is only supposed to play her reproductive role as a mother, wife or daughter. Men and women are conceptually divided into two distinct worlds. The lack of emphasis on the significance of women’s education is one of the basic features of gender inequality in Pakistan.
To educate women is very important for creating awareness, forming social relationships and achieving a good place in society. It allows women to take part in politics, the legal system, human resource development and other important areas that can ensure their concerns are heard. Plus they can also play an important role in the economy of the country.
Women’s education serves as the most powerful tool that can greatly help Pakistan to achieve its national goals while utilising women’s power, skills, knowledge and competencies. Furthermore, women’s education also plays a major role in other facets of life such as heath, early childhood care, child labour, nutrition, sanitation and many more. Improving female education levels will have positive results in human development areas such as child survival, health and schooling. Moreover, the lower rate of female literacy creates a negative impact on economic growth while decreasing the regular level of human capital.
Education also enables women to develop their mind and acquire analytical thinking, organisational, managerial and administrative skills. By realising the importance of women’s education, Pakistan can accomplish its major goals and increase economic growth too. Female literacy is important for the development and progress of Pakistan as well as for the alleviation of poverty. The government should fully address and resolve this issue to improve the current situation of the country.

SABRINA SARFARAZ TUNIO
Karachi