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Pakistan's education system is overseen by the Federal Ministry of Education
and the provincial governments, while the federal government mostly assists
in curriculum development, accreditation and the financing of research and
development1. The education system in Pakistan is generally divided into six
levels: preschool (for the age from 3 to 5 years), primary (years one to five),
middle (years six to eight), secondary (years nine and ten, leading to the
Secondary School Certificate or SSC), intermediate (years eleven and twelve,
leading to a Higher Secondary School Certificate or HSSC), and university
programs leading to undergraduate and graduate degrees 12. The Higher
Education Commission established in 2002 is responsible for all universities
and degree awarding institutes13.
Pakistan's literacy rate is 72%1. However, the literacy rate varies by gender and
region. In tribal areas, female literacy is 9.5%, while Azad Kashmir has a literacy
rate of 74%14. Pakistan's population of children not in school (22.8 million
children) is the second largest in the world after Nigeria 1. The country faces a
significant unemployment challenge, particularly among its educated youth,
with over 31% of them being unemployed. Moreover, women account for 51%
of the overall unemployed population, highlighting a gender disparity in
employment opportunities1.
Article 25-A of the Constitution of Pakistan obligates the state to provide free
and compulsory quality education to children of the age group 5 to 16 years.
"The State shall provide free and compulsory education to all children of the
age of five to sixteen years in such a manner as may be determined by law" 1.
However, the quality of education in Pakistan is a major concern. The
education system is plagued by a lack of resources, poor infrastructure, and
inadequate teacher training. The government has taken several initiatives to
improve the education system, including the establishment of new schools,
the provision of free textbooks, and the introduction of new curricula.
In conclusion, Pakistan's education system faces several challenges, including
low literacy rates, high dropout rates, and a lack of resources. The government
needs to take more steps to improve the quality of education in the country,
particularly in rural areas and among girls. The private sector can also play a
role in improving education by investing in schools and providing scholarships
to deserving students. Education is the key to progress and development, and
Pakistan needs to invest in its future by investing in education..

Source(s)
1. Education in Pakistan - Wikipedia
2. Education in Pakistan | K12 Academics
3. Pakistan - Education - International Trade Administration
4. Education | UNICEF Pakistan
5. en.wikipedia.org