Socho Zara…
Yaar, you ever notice how in Pakistan your future is decided not by you, but by a group of aunties sipping chai at a family dawat? “Beta, science lo warna future dark hai.” Bro, let me breathe. Choosing between arts and science streams is less about what people say and more about what fits your skills, interests, and future goals.
You should choose science if you’re interested in medicine, engineering, or research careers, and arts if you’re more into creativity, social sciences, or flexible career paths.
Why It Matters
Let’s be real. The “science vs arts” debate is not just about subjects—it’s about izzat. Parents often treat the science stream like PSL finals and arts like a friendly tape-ball match in gali. But here’s the truth:
- Science opens doors → MBBS, engineering, IT, research.
- Arts opens minds → law, media, design, psychology, CSS.
- Both can lead to success if you actually give it your 100% instead of just cramming past papers.
The Pakistani POV
In Pakistan, we don’t just pick subjects, we pick family bragging rights.
- If you pick science → Relatives say, “Wah, doctor banega! Engineer banega!”
- If you pick arts → Relatives whisper, “Beta ne arts le liya… bas ab shaadi karwa do.”
But hold up. Did you know Pakistan’s top lawyers, journalists, and even CSS officers mostly came from arts backgrounds? Yup. Not everyone has to be the next Abdus Salam or Arfa Karim.
What Nobody Tells You
Okay, here’s the secret sauce nobody tells you:
- Science isn’t just “prestige.” It’s long hours, tough concepts, and LOTS of maths. If you hate calculations but still choose pre-engineering, best of luck crying over calculus.
- Arts isn’t “easy.” It’s reading, writing, critical thinking, and sometimes more competitive than science (ask any CSS aspirant).
- Your future career depends on how much effort you put in later, not just on the stream you pick in 11th class.
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Related Questions People Ask
- Is science better than arts for future careers in Pakistan?
- Which stream is easier: arts or science?
- Can arts students do CSS exams? (Yes, and most toppers are from arts!)
- Which has more scope: arts or science in Pakistan?
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Witty Wrap-Up
So bas, here’s the tea: whether you go arts or science, don’t pick based on what dadi, phuppo, or random rishtedaar say. Pick what you actually enjoy and can imagine doing for the next 10+ years. Because trust me, crying over a stethoscope or a paintbrush is equally painful if you hate the field.
👉 Tell me I’m wrong in the comments. Or tag that one cousin who thinks arts students just “draw all day.”
