Technical and vocational education in Pakistan has long been suffering from lack of recognition. Many students in the country complete diplomas and technical courses in their early academic years. However, they are not eligible to pursue bachelor’s degrees in the same fields, which blocks their academic growth.
Furthermore, government and private sector jobs mostly demand university degrees certified by HEC. Job advertisements rarely mention technical education, even for roles where practical skills are more relevant than theory.
This discourages our youth from choosing skill-based paths and creates an unfair system where degree holders without technical knowledge are favoured over capable, trained individuals. The government must bridge this gap by allowing academic progression and ensuring fair job eligibility to diploma holders in both public and private sectors.
Muhammad Asim
Rawalpindi
