A new policy report has revealed that more than 25 million children in Pakistan are still out of school, even though a national education emergency was declared more than two years ago.
The report highlights the ongoing challenges facing the country’s education system and calls for stronger efforts to ensure every child has access to quality education.
According to the study, the education crisis continues because of several long-standing problems. These include limited funding for education, weak governance, poor planning, and ineffective implementation of education policies.
The report says these issues have slowed progress and prevented many children from receiving the education they are entitled to under the Constitution.
The report warns that millions of children are still missing their constitutional right to free and compulsory education. Experts believe that improving access to schools, increasing investment in education, and strengthening policy implementation are essential steps toward solving the problem.
Among all provinces, Punjab has the highest number of out-of-school children. However, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan also face serious education challenges.
These include shortages of schools, lack of trained teachers, limited learning resources, poverty, and other region-specific issues that affect children’s access to education.
The report urges federal and provincial governments to work together to improve the education system and ensure that every child has an opportunity to attend school. It also recommends better coordination, increased education spending, and stronger monitoring of policies to achieve long-term progress.
Education experts say investing in children today is essential for the country’s future. They believe that improving access to education will help reduce poverty, create more opportunities, strengthen economic growth, and build a better future for the next generation of Pakistan.
