Book Review: Educational Policies in Pakistan: Politics, Projections, and Practices (Revised Edition) by Dr. Shahid Siddiqui

Abstract

This review evaluates Educational Policies in Pakistan: Politics, Projections, and Practices (Revised Edition) by Dr. Shahid Siddiqui, a prominent educationist and policy analyst. The book critically explores Pakistan’s educational landscape from 1947 to the 2020s, highlighting the disconnect between policy and practice. Siddiqui addresses key themes including ideological control, implementation failures, curriculum politics, and language policy. Through a historically grounded and critical lens, he reveals how education has been politicized, underfunded, and shaped by global agendas. The revised edition is an insightful resource for policymakers, scholars, and educators, urging transformative reforms rooted in inclusivity, democracy, and social justice. Keywords: Education, Higher Education, Policies, Projections, Educationist, Linguist