66% of children in Balochistan do not go to school: report

[faisal6309]

66% of children in Balochistan do not go to school: report

QUETTA: At least 66% of children, between the ages of five and 16, in Balochistan, do not go to school, Alif Ailaan, a non-profit organisation working on education in the province, disclosed on Saturday.

During a press conference, held by the organisation in Quetta, it was revealed that in Balochistan, 1.8 million out of 2.7 million children are without any kind of education.

“The dropout rate at primary schools is very alarming in Balochistan. Around 865,337 children enroll at primary schools and the rate increases to 191,300 when they reach middle school,” Sajid Hussain Changezi, an Alif Ailaan manager, told reporters.

Changezi added that 57% of children leave school without completing their education at the primary level.

During the conference, representatives of the nonprofit organisation urged the government to pay attention to the state of girls’ education in the province.

Furthermore, state-run schools in Balochistan are in precarious condition.

“There are a total 12,347 state-run schools in Balochistan, of which merely 6% are high schools. At least 76% of school-going children are enrolled at state-run schools, while 19% are studying at private schools and 5% are enrolled at religious seminaries,” Changezi said.

The organisation said there are 216 schools which are not functional and the quality of education is poor as compared to other provinces. Not a single district of Balochistan has topped any ranking in Pakistan when it comes to education. More than 14% of teachers do not attend the schools but draw salaries, while 37% schools are with single rooms.

In Barkhan district, 80% of the schools are with single rooms. The speakers in the seminar urged to pay more attention on child education in Balochistan, which is lagging far behind other provinces.

“Malala Yousafzai should also play her role in this regard and we are expecting that she will help the girls of Balochistan too,” said Dr Nashnas Lehri, an official of Alif Ailaan.

Balochistan Chief Minister Dr Malik has said his government does not have enough resources to overcome the challenges in the education sector. He also said his government needs Rs63 billion to increase enrolment in schools.

66% of children in Balochistan do not go to school: report – The Express Tribune

 

[A.M.]

And how many of those are enrolled in Madrassas on a full time basis and brainwashed by their handlers?

 

[Nova2]

the worst of it all ,teachers do not attend schools but draw their salaries,which aparently means even the principal is a corrupt. Its a same story all across south Asian region,with SL as an exception,perhaps. such incidents take intrest out of those students aswell who attend school. Its a sorry state,wish such ppl could just be kicked out of the job for doing such a thing.

 

[Imran Khan]

and we are expecting for peace ? forget it man

 

[Nova2]

And how many of those are enrolled in Madrassas on a full time basis and brainwashed by their handlers?

The article says 5% of'em are enrolled in religious seminaries.I or report might be wrong aswell.

 

[faisal6309]

And how many of those are enrolled in Madrassas on a full time basis and brainwashed by their handlers?

Arey bhai, just visit Baluchistan once and you will know who is terrorizing and who is not. They are as much peaceful and friendly as Punjabi and Sindhi people. The don't have enough assets and don't get help from government.

The article says 5% of'em are enrolled in religious seminaries.I or report might be wrong aswell.

Participating in religious seminars doesn't mean that they are extremists. They are as much patriotic Pakistanis as people of other provinces and doing their best to change their lives with help of other international organizations..

and we are expecting for peace ? forget it man

What to expect when we have such people in our leadership.

 

[Nova2]

Participating in religious seminars doesn't mean that they are extremists. They are as much patriotic Pakistanis as people of other provinces and doing their best to change their lives with help of other international organizations..

Sure they are not,i dont doubt their patriotism ,it sound more like a nessecity for those 5% kids to be studying their,as it seems tht they hv got no other alternative.religious schools own a bad name for their own reasons,which is not the topic at hand to disscuss about.

 

[Green Arrow]

It is alarming situation. Hope provincial and federal govt pay some attention on this.

 

[faisal6309]

Sure they are not,i dont doubt their patriotism ,it sound more like a nessecity for those 5% kids to be studying their,as it seems tht they hv got no other alternative.religious schools own a bad name for their own reasons,which is not the topic at hand to disscuss about.

If you see the current situation of Baluchistan, you will know that those limited number of religious schools are blessing for them as everyone is interested to invest their money in developed areas. Some of these religious schools may be the cause of extremism but this is the duty government to handle these issues.

I am very sad to see that our own people are not doing anything for peaceful Baluchistan but NGOs from other countries are helping locals to make school, improve irrigation system etc.

 

[Nova2]

If you see the current situation of Baluchistan, you will know that those limited number of religious schools are blessing for them as everyone is interested to invest their money in developed areas. Some of these religious schools may be the cause of extremism but this is the duty government to handle these issues.

I am very sad to see that our own people are not doing anything for peaceful Baluchistan but NGOs from other countries are helping locals to make school, improve irrigation system etc.

Thats the bitter truth of the business class,you invest your money into something which can earn you profits in return. This sadly is the case of India aswell,thankfully business elites ,for whatever reason,are now doing their bit toward education of the poor,either buy building a school for'em or by donationg funds to NGO's. But still there's a lot to be done. Its the political class in Pakistan who has to bring in a change ,its tough bt it's sadly the only way,cos not many riches would build a school for the poor,its a sad reality.

 

[osama zafar]

Sardars , Waderas need to be finished from Sindh and Balochistan, education is the most important expect right now and we must provide it to balochis each and every1 of em!

 

[Londonlight]

Education plight in INdia and Pakistan is too worse to comment on