By Ahsan Mughal
KARACHI: The federal Minister for Education, Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, has criticized what he described as an imbalance in the allocation of national resources, warning that the country’s capital, Islamabad, was thriving at the expense of Karachi.
Speaking at a public event in Karachi, Siddiqui highlighted the city’s ongoing struggle with insufficient educational resources and infrastructure. He warned that Pakistan is entering a crucial phase, which he called the “era of educational economy,” emphasizing the urgent need to invest in the country’s youth and learning institutions.
“The resources of Karachi are being used to make Islamabad shine,” Siddiqui said, pointing to disparities in funding and facilities. He urged policymakers to recognize the city’s vital role in the national economy and address its developmental needs.
The minister also drew attention to alarming statistics on school attendance, revealing that between 25 and 30 million children in Pakistan remain out of school. Siddiqui stressed that these figures underline a pressing crisis in the country’s education system, calling for immediate government action to ensure access to quality learning for all children.
Observers noted that Siddiqui’s comments reflect long-standing concerns among Karachi’s leaders and residents about the unequal distribution of federal resources. Analysts say the remarks are likely to spark renewed debate over the city’s share of national funding and the broader challenges facing Pakistan’s education sector.
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