PSYCHOLOGY AND EDUCATION (2021) 58(3): 3894 - 3899 ISSN: 00333077 3894 www.psychologyandeducation.net A Systematic Review of the Role of Higher Education and Educational Policies in Pakistan Abdul Malik 1 , Dr. Amna Saeed 2 ,Tayyab Farooq Bhatti 3 1 University of Management and Technology 2 Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab 3 University of Management and Technology ABSTRACT This study is about, a systematic review of the role of higher education and educational policies in Pakistan. At the same time, we can see the diversity in each policy e.g. Education policy 1970 importance technology and science education, in 1972-80 private institutions are nationalized, in 1979 the basic importance was on spiritual and Islamic education, the medium of instruction as an Urdu, in 1992 Demand oriented curriculum was in focus, in 1998-2010 equal opportunities to higher education. Education Sector Reforms 2003 program is built upon the long-term vision of the National Education Policy 1998-2010- and ten-year perspective development plan 2001-11. During the 74 years since independence, efforts to increase enrolment and literacy were not rare. All policies were partially implemented due to financial and political constraints. Objectives of the study, Review of all educational policies, of higher education in Pakistan. Methodology: The research process was the following: To indicate the goals and accomplishment of higher education in Pakistan. A historical method of research was adopted. Research projects reports and journals link to the indicate goals and accomplishments were studied. Education policies from the dawn of freedom 1947 to 2018 were studies. Five-year government plans were studies. Reports and related literature were consulted to study the targets and achievements of higher education. Findings of the study: One is knowledge building through research, analysis, and theory building. The second thing is the most important imparting knowledge to the next generation through teaching. A state that is not improved when imparting knowledge to the sources, such as knowledge, economy, teaching methodology, and research innovation of the knowledge, prepares the new teaching staff. Conclusion of the study: Higher education introduced the new paradigm for improvements for higher education. The federal level to create the sector for the improvement of an international donor for higher education funding, and implementation of the policy. Keywords Educational policy, planning, management, curriculum, assessment, an important element, and quality. Article Received: 10 August 2020, Revised: 25 October 2020, Accepted: 18 November 2020 Introduction The importance of education and the right type of education cannot be over-emphasized. If we are to make real, speedy, and substantial progress, we must earnestly tackle this question having regard to the modem conditions and vast developments that have taken place all over the world". Quaid-e- Azim. Pakistan was created in the name of the Islamic foundation under the outstanding guidance and leadership of Quaid -e-Azim Muhammad Ali Jinnah. The great leader of the Muslims, Quaid- e- Azim Muhammad Ali Jinnah has emphasized the importance of education at the indigenous level to create a new nation. Unfortunately, from the last 74 years, we have completely failed to promote our nation's vision of education. Our educational policies, educational conferences, and educational plan are linked with the political system when changing the political party, so his educational policies' consequences are zero. The literacy level is low in the male and female areas, which may not compare to the other Muslim countries in the world. Our education system just provides a simple B.A or Master's degree. These qualifications are not to compare to the other developed countries. We are not moved to scientific education and technical education in our educational institutions. The quality of higher education is very low. Our teacher's salary is very low in other countries. Our teachers are under- trained, and the teachers are very disorganized these challenges. The students are not to interest highly professional skills knowledge. Highly professional skilled knowledge to create different economic prosperity in the country. A few decades ago the education to gain the religious, social, and cultural progress in the region. In the period of, 1960. The fundamental work of Schultz and Becker working on the thoughts of investment in human capital provides that the high level of quality of education is the compulsory situation for economic development and not any country to