Clarification: 94% of children can’t read English only
The correct figure is that 94% children can’t read English, while 62% can’t read sentences in Urdu or Sindhi.
KARACHI:
The story on page 13 in the Karachi section, “94 per cent children in grade III can’t read,” stated that “94% of children in grade III cannot read English, Urdu or Sindhi.” However, the correct figure is that 94% children can’t read English, while 62% can’t read sentences in Urdu or Sindhi. The error is regretted.
Published in The Express Tribune, February 15th, 2012.
The story on page 13 in the Karachi section, “94 per cent children in grade III can’t read,” stated that “94% of children in grade III cannot read English, Urdu or Sindhi.” However, the correct figure is that 94% children can’t read English, while 62% can’t read sentences in Urdu or Sindhi. The error is regretted.
Published in The Express Tribune, February 15th, 2012.