Abstract

This study presents a thorough examination of the vocational and madrassa education reforms made by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) during 2008-2018. This paper analyses the strategic approach of PML-N in tackling issues in vocational education by promulgation the Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA) act 2010 and implementing substantial changes in the madrassa education system. This research examines to what extent the reforms implemented by the PML-N government in vocational and madrassa education during 2008-2018 and how successfully the Government accomplished their desired objectives of modernization, integration, and enhancement of quality? This study utilizes a mixed-methods qualitative, quantitative and analytical methodology to offer a comprehensive assessment of the educational reforms implemented by government. The primary sources used such as official reports, educational statistics, and performance data from TEVTA and Madrassas while secondary sources are used to assess the effectiveness of vocational training programs and Madrassa reforms. This paper reports on notable efforts including curriculum revisions, infrastructure improvements, and the implementation of regulatory measures aimed at modernizing vocational education and incorporating Madrassas into the national education system. The results demonstrated both significant accomplishments and ongoing difficulties, providing invaluable understanding of the wider consequences of these educational policies for Pakistan’s growth path. This paper evaluated that PML-N had emphasized on implementation of reforms which helped to attain their objectives. The dynamics of educational reforms and offers impacted the PML-N government’s to overhaul Pakistan’s education system especially during 2013-2018 during their Central Government.