How Important Are Scholarships for Pakistani Students?

The only solution to promote education is by providing scholarships for Pakistani students. There has been a slight improvement in the aggregate literacy rate, but unfortunately 40% of the population still doesn't know how to read and write. In order to put an end to this matter or at least come up with a stabilized situation, a large number of underprivileged segments need assistance.

Are Ngos The Only Ray of Hope? 

Looking at the increasing unemployment rate, unfortunately, most of the vulnerable segments have to rely on a large number of non-profit organizations in Pakistan. They are not only aiding in improving the education scenario, but also helping in providing free of cost healthcare services to the less fortunate.  

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Is the Government Completely Neglecting This Matter?

The government is not completely neglecting this matter, it is just working on a slower pace increasing the amount of work for various charitable organizations that are running actively across Pakistan. Things are taking a positive turn, all the nation needs right now, is time. 

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How Many Scholarships for Pakistani Students Are Being Donated

It is difficult to keep track of an exact figure of the number of scholarships. If we take a rough estimate, we could see that almost 20% of the population is studying on the basis of free scholarships. This shows, that NGOs working actively in Pakistan are offering a great portion to the underprivileged community.

Are These Initiatives Improving the Aggregate Literacy Rate?

According to a recent survey, the literacy rate has declined from 60% to 58% as compared to the past years. This shows that besides from NGOs providing scholarships for Pakistani students, the government needs to buckle up and provide its people with better educational opportunities.