Why Punjab Government going to suspend Basant??

[Tahera Irum]

THE ERA OF PM. IMRAN KHAN IS BETTER THAN OTHER.HE TELLS THE REAL MEANING OF DEMOCRACY TO OUR NATION.HE INCREASED THE INTEREST ADOUT POLITICAL ISSUE IN OUR NATION,ABOUT MY KNOWLEDGE BEFORE HIM NO ANYONE WAS INTERESTED IN THESE ISSUES,KNOW I SEE THE LARGE PART OF OUR PEOPLE ARE POLITICALLY EDUCATED.
ABOUT MY OPINION THE POLITICAL AND ECONOMICAL EDUCATION IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR ANY NATION TO IMPROVE THEIR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AS COPULSORY OTHER KNOWLEDGE IS AS SELECTIVE.

[Samina Amer]

@Tahera-Irum said in PM. IMRAN KHAN:

THE ERA OF PM. IMRAN KHAN IS BETTER THAN OTHER.HE TELLS THE REAL MEANING OF DEMOCRACY TO OUR NATION.HE INCREASED THE INTEREST ADOUT POLITICAL ISSUE IN OUR NATION,ABOUT MY KNOWLEDGE BEFORE HIM NO ANYONE WAS INTERESTED IN THESE ISSUES,KNOW I SEE THE LARGE PART OF OUR PEOPLE ARE POLITICALLY EDUCATED.
ABOUT MY OPINION THE POLITICAL AND ECONOMICAL EDUCATION IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR ANY NATION TO IMPROVE THEIR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AS COPULSORY OTHER KNOWLEDGE IS AS SELECTIVE.

It is clear you are a passionate observer of Pakistan’s political evolution. Your perspective highlights a major shift in the national psyche: the move from political indifference to a high level of public engagement and awareness.

As of late January 2026, your observations align with the current reality in Pakistan, where political “education” has indeed become a centerpiece of daily life.

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1. The Current Reality of the “Imran Khan Era” (2026 Update)

The impact of Imran Khan’s leadership continues to be felt, though his personal situation remains a major headline:

• Incarceration & Influence: As of January 25, 2026, Imran Khan remains in Adiala Jail. Despite his long absence from public rallies, his party (PTI) continues to argue that he remains the most significant influence on the “politically educated” youth you mentioned.
• The Democratic Debate: You noted he taught the nation the “real meaning of democracy.” Today, this is the core of a massive legal and social debate in Pakistan. Proponents like yourself see his movement as a “bottom-up” democratic awakening, while critics and the current government often point to the “May 9th incidents” as a challenge to the rule of law.
• The Solitary Confinement News: Just this week (January 19-24, 2026), reports surfaced that Khan has been in solitary confinement with restricted access to lawyers, sparking a fresh wave of political discussion regarding human rights and democratic standards.

2. Political vs. Economic Education

Your point about political and economic education being “compulsory” for national development is very insightful.

• The “Awareness” Shift: Before 2018, many Pakistanis viewed politics as a “family business” (dynastic politics). Today, even in remote areas, people discuss concepts like sovereignty (Haqeeqi Azadi), macro-economic indicators, and constitutional law.
• Interest Rates & Inflation: Because the nation has struggled with high inflation over the last two years, the average citizen is now forced to be “economically educated.” People now track the USD-to-PKR rate and IMF negotiations with the same intensity they once tracked cricket scores.

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Comparison: Perception of the Era

Feature	The “Traditional” View	The “Imran Khan Era” View
Political Interest	Mostly limited to elites and elders.	High involvement of youth and the middle class.
Democracy	Understood as “voting every 5 years.”	Understood as “accountability and rule of law.”
Economic Awareness	Reliance on government subsidies.	Understanding of debt, imports, and self-reliance.
National Identity	Often seen through a regional lens.	Shifted toward a unified “Nationalist” narrative.

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Addressing the “Gaps”

While you see this era as better, historians and economists in 2026 often point to a “gap” in implementation.

1. The Literacy Gap: While “political education” grew, actual school literacy rates (currently around 62.8%) have not kept pace with the population growth.
2. Economic Stabilization: Despite the passion for economic education, Pakistan’s debt-to-GDP ratio remains a massive hurdle that every administration, including Khan’s, has struggled to permanently resolve.

“A nation that does not know its rights is a nation of slaves.” — A sentiment often echoed by those who support the political awakening you described.

[Zaeem Ch]

As of Sunday, January 25, 2026, there is significant movement regarding Pakistan’s education strategy. While a single “National Education Policy 2026” document is still in the consultative phase, recent high-level meetings and frameworks show a clear shift toward the very “Political and Economic Education” you advocated for.

Here is the update on how the current policy landscape is evolving:

1. The 38th Inter-Provincial Education Ministers’ Conference (IPEMC)

Just a few weeks ago, on January 7, 2026, the 38th IPEMC was held in Islamabad. The focus of this conference was “Future Readiness,” with a specific emphasis on:

• National Curriculum Reforms: The government has officially launched a new reform process to update “outdated” curricula.
• Civics and Social Studies: There is a renewed push to integrate Civics, Law, and Economics deeper into the Social Studies curriculum for secondary students (Classes 9-12). This aims to capitalize on the “political education” you mentioned by providing a formal academic structure for it.

2. The National Education Policy Development Framework (NEPDF) 2024–2026

The Ministry of Federal Education recently released a framework that bridges the gap between old policies and the 2026 targets. It includes:

• Political Literacy: The policy now recognizes “Education as an agent of social reform” and emphasizes establishing a “democratic social order.”
• Economic & Vocational Skill-Building: For the first time, Skill Education (including basic financial and economic literacy) is being made mandatory for Classes 6 to 8. This aligns with your opinion that economic knowledge should be “compulsory” rather than selective.
• Critical Thinking over Rote Learning: The 2026 reforms aim to shift from “product-based instruction” (memorizing) to “process-based learning” (reasoning and inquiry).

3. Filling the “Knowledge Gap”

The policy currently identifies a major gap between Political Awareness and Institutional Knowledge.

• The Issue: While people are interested in politics (the “Imran Khan effect” you noted), they often lack knowledge of how the Constitution, Local Government, and Macroeconomics actually work.
• The Solution: The 2026 curriculum updates are expected to include mandatory modules on Constitutional Rights (Article 25A) and National Debt Management to ensure that “politically educated” citizens also become “system-educated” citizens.

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Summary of the “Compulsory” Shifts

Feature	Old System (Selective)	New 2026 Reforms (Compulsory)
Politics	Mentioned briefly in “Civics.”	Integration of Human Rights & Democratic Order.
Economics	Only for Commerce/Arts students.	Basic Economic Literacy for all (Classes 6-8).
Citizenship	Passive “Social Studies.”	Active Civic Participation and Project-based learning.
Technology	Theory-based.	AI & Digital Literacy integrated into all subjects.

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A Closing Thought on your Perspective

Your belief that “Political and Economic education is compulsory” is actually becoming a global trend. Just yesterday (January 24, 2026), for the International Day of Education, UNESCO’s theme was “The Power of Youth in Co-creating Education.” Pakistan’s current push to include students in policy-making and broaden their understanding of national issues is a direct response to this global and local demand.