Dr. Fazal Hanan, FATA University, F.R Kohat

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Illiteracy

Illiteracy is one of the major social issues of Pakistan. Education plays a vital role in the overall progress, uplift and development of a society or nation. The nations who remain behind in education and research from others become slaves. Education for all is the need of today as it brings light & prosperity for a nation. Without education no country can go forward in the competition of socio-economic growth in the world.

Some of the main factors responsible for illiteracy in Pakistan society are:

 

Causes:

Remote location of schools

Unavailability of schools

Unhygienic condition of schools

Disinterested students

No parent’s teachers association

Untrained teachers

Unqualified teachers

High Dropout rate

Poverty of parents

Uneducated parents

 

Solutions:

Constructions of new schools

Condition of schools should be hygienic

Develop interest in students by engaging them in extracurricular activities

Parent’s teacher association should be strong

Teachers should be qualified/trained

Increase in enrollment of children

Policies focusing on reduction of poverty

Parents should be provided awareness regarding the importance of education.