— Chief Minister Balochistan, Mir Sarfraz Bugti, announced on Saturday that the provincial government's rigorous educational reforms have begun yielding tangible results. Emphasizing that education is the cornerstone for eliminating backwardness and securing a bright future for the youth, the CM reiterated his commitment to ensuring accessible education across the province.
Significant Drop in Student Drop-out Rates
Highlighting the statistical achievements of the past two years, Chief Minister Bugti revealed that over 717,000 children have been newly enrolled in government schools. Due to targeted policy interventions, the student drop-out rate in the province has witnessed a 5% decline, while the student retention rate has significantly improved by 11%.
Revival of 3,778 Non-Functional Public Schools
In a major structural breakthrough, the provincial administration has successfully revived 3,778 previously non-functional schools, bringing thousands of out-of-school children back into the mainstream educational fold.
"Negligence, corruption, or complacency in the education sector will not be tolerated under any circumstances. The government is taking aggressive measures to ensure that every child in Balochistan has access to quality schooling." — CM Sarfraz Bugti