Up to 26.2 million children in Pakistan are not attending school, according to information released by the Ministry of Education on September 9. The National Assembly was made aware of this information, which highlights the serious educational crises that calls for quick action.
A significant disparity in schooling is revealed by the data released. There are 17.74 million youngsters aged 5 to 9 who are not enrolled in school. There are 5.81 million girls and 4.97 million boys among them. This age group’s higher percentage of female dropouts highlights a concerning disparity in early childhood schooling options. Children’s growth and future learning chances are negatively impacted in the long run by a lack of early educational experiences.
The problem only becomes worse when kids start middle school.
