Memories stand as the exclusive and enduring treasures of every human being. Many of us, who received our schooling from government schools up till the mid-1970s, hold cherished memories of the carefree days of our youth. The government schools were then lodged over large spaces having capacious buildings, playgrounds, and staffed with dedicated disciplinarian teachers.

During working hours, the schools functioned effectively; however, selected students were obliged to return in the afternoon to play sports and attend additional classes at no expense, particularly as they neared the final examinations. Students engaged in extracurricular activities such as sports competitions, debates, and Boy Scouts often traveled to other cities and schools free of cost for inter-school competitions. The headmasters of these schools were treated with respect like father figures to everyone. The memories of those days fill me with a profound longing. Unfortunately, population explosion and poor governance have gradually ruined the government school system and culture in Pakistan. Honesty and earnestness must be upheld without compromise, especially when it concerns providing education for our children.

During the 20th Century, West Pakistan was renowned for being one of the finest regions in the world, boasting state-of-the-art railway, canal, irrigation, postal, and forest systems. The gradual deterioration and turmoil can be attributed to multiple factors such as corrupt management, political instability, ethnic tension, military interventions, and economic difficulties.

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