The moment the name Pakistan comes in mind, one can hardly think of anything other than terrorism, corrupt political system, and poor economy possessing crucial nuclear plant. Unfortunately this deteriorating and pessimistic situation of this third world country is more highlighted both by the international as well as local media. However the fact is that the country has come a long way and despite facing such threatening conditions due to its critical geo-political environment, Pakistan has done remarkable developments in the field of arts, science and technology.
The country possesses talented and hard working human resource that has made significant contributions in their relevant fields with in the limited available resources. The status of being the first Islamic state as a nuclear power is one credit that the nation gives to its great scientist Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan. Other than that the country is also progressing well in science and technology under the guidance and support of some great scientists such as Dr. Samar Mubarakmand who is a pioneer of introducing fiber optic technology in Pakistan.
Other than science the country has gone through a media revolution. Although it happened during a military regime, yet the emergence of electronic media was a great change in Pakistan’s history. Media being the fourth pillar of state emerged as a powerful tool in changing the society’s views and opinions. It educated people about their society and also served as an entertainment medium for the public. It is the power of media that has brought people out of their homes and question the odds in their political, social and economic system. People are now aware of each and every aspect through media and they are no more reluctant about their country’s circumstances and their societal issues.
Although the country’s literacy rate is said to be one of the lowest in the world yet the country is progressing in terms of producing educated youth. The country is producing more than 100,000 graduates and informatics graduates a year. In addition the trend of speaking English is also taking momentum in Pakistan. In fact it is ranked as the 9th English speaking nation in the world and third largest in Asia.
The higher education has evolved and there are now more than 130 Universities and degree awarding institutions in both public and private sector. It will not be wrong to say that there is an educational revolution in the country. We have got some very bright and shining students who have not only made their mark in the country but have set records in the world.
Consider the name of Arifa Kareem (late), who set the world record of being the youngest Microsoft certified professional at the age of 9, Ali Moin Nawazish, who secured 22 As in his A-levels exam and set a world record. Recently another bright Pakistani girl named Sitara Brooj Akbar also set a world record of being the youngest Pakistani candidate of IELTS who successfully scored 7.5 and also passed six O’ level subjects at the age of just 11 years.
There are many more examples of Pakistanis in different fields who have proved that their country is competitive in every field. Let it be education, business, IT, Science, fashion, arts or entertainment, the country is rolling on the road of progress and development in every way. It is this skilled, determined and dedicated human resource of Pakistan, that despite so much hardship and lack of resources, the country has been successful in proving itself as a developing country.
Therefore if provided with strong leadership and resources are put to proper utilization, this nation has the potential to put the country on the the path of progress and development.
