Rawalpindi, Aug. 8 -- Pakistan's education system has come under criticism after top performers in the Rawalpindi Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) examinations urged authorities to introduce sweeping reforms, arguing that the country's curriculum and teaching methods have failed to keep pace with global scientific and technological progress.

The students said the existing education framework relies heavily on rote memorisation and does not adequately prepare young people for higher education, research or professional careers, as reported by The Express Tribune.

According to The Express Tribune, speaking after the announcement of the annual examination results, the position holders called for a comprehensive overhaul ...