Education crisis.

The term education simply refers to the act of acquiring knowledge. But if we think about it more, we'll realize how much weight it carries. Education is a defining factor in an individual's life. It impacts the decisions we make and the way we think. A nation made up of educated minds may even determine the success of a country. In Pakistan however, an estimated 22.8 million children are out of school. This alarming situation is even worse for girls who make up the majority of the given estimate.

The gender disparity in Pakistan's education system persists. Most classrooms are dominated by boys while girls due to social taboos are forced to stay at home. Early-age marriages also play a part in keeping girls away from school, making Pakistan the second-highest country with out-of-school children. Besides this...

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