UNICEF, Balochistan forge education partnership
The Caretaker Balochistan Minister of Education, Professor Dr Qadir Baloch engaged in a fruitful discussion with UNICEF Pakistan's Representative Abdullah Fadel and his delegation.
The purpose of the meeting was to apprise caretaker provincial minister of the ongoing education projects being undertaken by UNICEF in the province.
During the meeting, a comprehensive briefing was provided to Qadir Baloch regarding UNICEF's efforts to uplift the education sector in Balochistan.
The caretaker provincial minister, in response, expressed his unwavering commitment to addressing the education challenges that the province faces.
Prof Dr Baloch commended UNICEF's contributions to improving education, particularly in the remote and underprivileged areas of the province.
He emphasised that the partnership between the provincial government and UNICEF has played a pivotal role in resolving educational issues, as indicated in a recent UNICEF report.
The report shed light on pressing challenges in the education sector, including the absence of washroom facilities in approximately 4,000 schools, a majority of which are girls' schools.
Published in The Express Tribune, October 10th, 2023.