In an attempt to address the problem of children who are not attending school. As well as other pressing issues facing the industry. The federal government has decided to formally declare a four-year. State of education emergency throughout the nation.
In the coming days, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is anticipated. To declare an emergency in the field of education. According to sources, the prime minister was supposed. To chair a conference on Tuesday, but because of his previous obligations. It was rescheduled for Monday night.
With 26.2 million out-of-school children (OOSC) and a low literacy rate of 62%. Pakistan faces significant challenges today. Furthermore. There is reason for concern given the government’s pitiful 1.7% GDP expenditure. The situation is made worse by regional differences. In the accessibility of basic amenities. Like boundary walls, clean water, and restrooms in schools. Many schools lack basic facilities like potable water, especially those in rural areas.
Following a briefing on OOSC and educational facilities across the country last month. Federal Education Minister Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui announced. Plans to urge the Prime Minister and the federal cabinet. To declare a national education emergency.
What is Recent Education Statistics?
According to the most recent Pakistan Education Statistics report. For 2021–2022, 39% of Pakistani children do not attend school. Of these, 11.73 million live in Punjab, 7.63 million in Sindh, 3.63 million in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. 3.13 million in Balochistan, and 0.08 million live in Islamabad.
Prior to the meeting’s postponement on Monday, Its commitment to guaranteeing education for all children in a press release. Originally slated for April 30, the National Conference. On Education Emergency seeks to address problems such as learning poverty. And children who are not in school, especially in districts that are falling behind.
Global educationists, chief ministers, foreign delegates, ambassadors. And heads of development partners’ countries will all be present at the conference. Which will be chaired by the prime minister. It seeks to encourage teamwork in the development of successful plans. And programs for high-quality, across the country.
A week has passed since the proposed conference was announced. Because of the Prime Minister’s commitment in Saudi Arabia. Improving the education system continues to be a top priority for the federal. And local governments, according to Secretary, Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani. According to him, the education ministry is actively working. To put the required improvements into place. As instructed by the prime minister and the education minister. In coordination with all stakeholders.
