Pakistan's Education Crisis: 28% Children Out of School, Girls Disproportionately Affected

• Nearly 28% of Pakistani children aged 5-16 are out of school, with 34% of girls and 22% of boys not enrolled.
• National literacy rate is 63%, with a significant gender gap (73% male, 52% female) and urban-rural divide.
• Enrollment drops sharply after primary level: only 40% reach middle school, 30% continue to matriculation.
• Financial constraints, household responsibilities, cultural norms, and early marriages hinder girls' education.
• Significant provincial disparities exist, with Balochistan lagging at 43% literacy due to poor infrastructure.