Over 26 million Pakistani children out of school despite improvements in infrastructure
Published on: Feb. 27, 2026, 4:15 p.m. | Source: The Tribune
A report by Dawn reveals 26.2 million Pakistani children are out of school. While girls' completion rates and school infrastructure have improved, declining funding and a 24 per cent female labour force participation rate remain major hurdles. Officials are now developing an 'Action Plan' to address these systemic gaps.
