PM vows to enroll 26m out-of-school children in Pakistan

Summary: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif declared an education emergency in Pakistan to address the challenge of 26 million out-of-school children. Unicef reported that over 70% of Pakistani children aged 10 cannot read or understand text. The country aims to become one of the most educated societies globally. Urgent actions are needed to improve education, with a focus on enrollment, literacy, and financial resources. Various stakeholders, including international partners, support this initiative.

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