The first paragraph of the Conclusion of a report titled "School Education in Pakistan: A Sector Assessment"  prepared by the Asian Development Bank:

"This assessment has examined the school education sector in Pakistan, with a focus on Sindh and Punjab. It has provided a brief description of the school education sector in the country, discussed some of the key challenges the sector faces in Sindh and Punjab, and identified a number of possible reform directions. While some reforms have been undertaken in school education in Sindh and Punjab in the last decade, education outcomes remain poor in both provinces, particularly in Sindh, and in the country as a whole. There is much to be done to expand and deepen reforms to reach the millions of out-of-school children and improve participation rates in school education at all levels, particularly in the post-primary grades in middle and high and/or higher secondary schools. Targeted investments and programs will be needed to improve completion rates and learning levels."

School Education in Pakistan: A Sector Assessment