In Pakistan with its 63 years history and a colonial past the role of English has been a

controversial one. To quote ah!an" successive constitutions of #$%6" #$6& and #$'3
all articulated the desire to replace English by (rdu in all do!ains but for all practical
purposes. Today English re!ains a second language in Pakistan. It is the language of
govern!ent" business" technology and law. )s *aque +#$,3- points out the anchorage
of English in Pakistan is that the constitution and the law is codified in English.
The !ediu! of instruction in !ost of Pakistans schools is (rdu but students have a
choice to take their .atric +#/th class-" Inter!ediate" 0ruduate and Postgruduate
e1a!inations in (rd or English. English" however is taught as a co!pulsory language
fro! class 2I to the 3) 0raduate level in Pakistans schools and colleges. The
e1ception is now both Pun4ab and 5indh. The Provincial 0overn!ent of Pun4ab" !ade
English a co!pulsory sub4ect fro! class one in early #$$6. 7anuary #$$% the 5indh
provincial govern!ent also announced its policy of introducing English as a
co!pulsory sub4ect fro! class one. 8onsidering the gigantic nu!ber of students that
will study 8o!pulsory English at various levels in Pakistan" invest!ent in the training
of English teachers to teach English efficiently is a worthwhile one. This will help
teachers teach English through !odern accepted !ethods of teaching language
adapted to Pakistans local conditions.
It is to be noted that English is taught by i!!ersion in private schools in pakistan"
which cater to a s!all percentage of the school going populations of the county. The
graduates of these elite schools and colleges !an 4obs in the civil service" ar!y and
4udiciary in Pakistan. The de!and for English in Pakistan is growing as public
perception increases that proficiency in English is a requisite for white collar 4obs in
Pakistan.
Parent involvement in a child's english language is crucial. When
parents get involved in their children's education, children are more
likely to do better in school and community, be better behaved,
have more positive attitudes toward education, and grow up to be
more successful in life.