Karachi: January 27:If Pakistan is to become successful, basic educational facilities should be provided to all citizens, said Professor Dr Khalid Iraqi of Karachi University(KU) on Thursday while addressing the ‘Ilm (knowledge) Possible’ presentation. “Besides the government, everyone should play their roles in spreading education and knowledge.” The event was organised by the British Council along with student advisors of the institute. Asad Farooq, who was the guest speaker on the occasion, said the Article 25-A of the Constitution states that it is the government’s responsibility to provide free and compulsory education to its citizens between the ages of five to 16 years. “We intend to spread the message with the help of youngsters.” Meanwhile, the KU administration has started conducting interviews for admitting students on sports-quota. An official said admissions would be strictly merit-based.The news.