World Bank estimates private school enrollment in Pakistan is higher than official figures
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What happened
The World Bank estimated that approximately 49% of students in Pakistan attend private schools, representing 21.7 million children. This figure is higher than the 46.5% cited in Pakistan’s official statistics.
From bbc.co.uk
Why it matters
Parents often choose private schools because they perceive government schools as inadequate. These low-fee private schools frequently lack guaranteed quality or safety checks, sometimes operating in converted housing structures.
From bbc.co.uk
Who's involved
- World BankInternational financial institution that provided the enrollment estimates
- PakistanSovereign state where the private school enrollment figures apply
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The entities involved
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World Bank
international financial institution
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Pakistan
sovereign state in South Asia