What is so surprising this is the reality, Pakistan is not the land of opportunities and not every one has equal chance to succeed. Until Pakistani society transforms and adopts a new mentality one of hard work, productivity, science, then we can move forward currently we are bogged down by corruption, religious extremism, people believing Allah is going to save them, inshallah type of people, militancy, and many other ills.
Also blame should go on parents for not sending their children to school, as well as state. Is it not a law in Pakistan all children from K-10 have to attend school by law?