Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Education For the Masses: The New Policy, March 15, 1972

President Zulfikar Ali Bhutto announces a new education policy on March 15, 1972 in an address to the nation. In this address, he highlights education as the most neglected sector of the nation and calls for universal literacy with employment opportunities. In this policy, he makes education free and universal at all schools, public and private, up to Class X. He also announces the nationalization of private schools and colleges. The President also announces new universities in Saidu, Multan, and Sukkur, and raises the status of NED College and Sindh College to university level. Furthermore, he mentions plans to increase scholarships, create public libraries and amenities for teachers, education councils, publishing foundations, and more.