On the first hand, the global epidemic has restricted the movement of people from country to country and on the other hand, it has left very negative impacts on the education and global economy particularly talking about PAKISTAN. According to a private estimation, the total number of deaths due to coronavirus is expected to reach 2 million worldwide in this year. Despite strict measures being taken around the world to stop the spread of the coronavirus, notwithstanding, Covid-19 challenges looms large for Education in Pakistan. What is the situation in Pakistan? In an effort to curb coronavirus cases in Pakistan, Federal Minister for Education Mr. Shafquat Mehmood has called on meetings regarding the School Education and University closures. Be clearly saying that, Corona’s blow to the education sector does not seem to be compensating any more. The online classes have drawn a digital gulf in Pakistan. But for how long? Also, It is difficult to say what the consequences will be if schools are opened with strict rules like social distance, masks and odd and even. But, now the government has to move to a two-pronged decision. It has to take a strong step now or the situation could turn out to be very dangerous in the days to come. Due to this epidemic in Pakistan, lockdown has severely affected the educational careers of all ages of students. The closure of educational institutions during the lockdown due to Corona may be an administrative obligation of the government in its place, but, there is also the question: who can guarantee that the millions of Pakistani children and youth who are sitting at home will not suffer any educational loss? It can be possibly managed that the presence of at least one trained doctor or nurse in the educational institution, basic medical aid, equipment, especially thermometers, masks, inhalers and medicines can work instead of closing schools particularly for primary to intermediate level. However, such arrangements can play a key role in dealing with any emergency and likely to ensure safety standards. If any of the students, faculty and staff show corona or similar symptoms, they should be immediately separated from the rest and transferred to a safe place should be the top priority of the department

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