Astor [POGB] A video circulated on social media captures the furious voices of children protesting against the lack of essential facilities and qualified teachers in the Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan region.
The protest reportedly started from Thang village in Astore district, underscoring the growing sense of frustration among students and parents.
A similar demonstration was recently held in Dadimal, Nagar, where parents stood in solidarity with their children demanding better educational standards.
The core of the issue lies in the chronic shortage of competent teachers and frequent transfers which hamper continuity in learning. These grievances have forced both teachers and students to brave harsh weather conditions to register their dissent.The educational crisis has spread beyond the boundaries of primary and secondary schools, also into higher education institutions in the POGB and POJK. University students have expressed similar sentiments, condemning administrative mismanagement and inadequate resources.
The perennial issues of faculty shortage, inadequate transportation and cramped classrooms have plagued the academic landscape over the years.
Furthermore, recent protests by academic and administrative staff underline the systemic financial crisis affecting these universities.
Pending salary hike and lack of funds have disrupted teaching activities, leaving both students and teachers in a state of uncertainty.These challenges paint a clear picture of educational institutions transformed into grounds of neglect and disillusionment under the rule of the Pakistani government.
Promoting education within these communities is not just a matter of educational advancement, but a fundamental step towards empowering the local people with the knowledge of their rights – a prospect that Pakistan would view as a threat to its illegal control over the region. Is.
The protest reportedly started from Thang village in Astore district, underscoring the growing sense of frustration among students and parents.
A similar demonstration was recently held in Dadimal, Nagar, where parents stood in solidarity with their children demanding better educational standards.
The core of the issue lies in the chronic shortage of competent teachers and frequent transfers which hamper continuity in learning. These grievances have forced both teachers and students to brave harsh weather conditions to register their dissent.The educational crisis has spread beyond the boundaries of primary and secondary schools, also into higher education institutions in the POGB and POJK. University students have expressed similar sentiments, condemning administrative mismanagement and inadequate resources.
The perennial issues of faculty shortage, inadequate transportation and cramped classrooms have plagued the academic landscape over the years.
Furthermore, recent protests by academic and administrative staff underline the systemic financial crisis affecting these universities.
Pending salary hike and lack of funds have disrupted teaching activities, leaving both students and teachers in a state of uncertainty.These challenges paint a clear picture of educational institutions transformed into grounds of neglect and disillusionment under the rule of the Pakistani government.
Promoting education within these communities is not just a matter of educational advancement, but a fundamental step towards empowering the local people with the knowledge of their rights – a prospect that Pakistan would view as a threat to its illegal control over the region. Is.
