A Pakistan and Millennium Development Goals: An In-Depth Study

Abstract

The present research was conducted to explore the achievement of Pakistan regarding Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) related to education and to find out the reasons of low achievement of Pakistan in MDGs which is related to education. To know the reasons of this failure, the researcher collected data through in-depth interviews from 30 experts (Ph. D in Education) by using convenient sampling technique. Collected data were thematically analysed. Some major reasons pointed out by the experts were natural disasters, lack of commitment, lack of funds, poverty, terrorism, insecurity of girls, lack of implementation and lack of schools. Consumption four (4) % of GDP, provision of security and more schools for girls, and proper planning were recommended for achieving Sustainable Development Goals.