(Lazy) offering Afternoon shifts: 700 Public schools stay open but fail to enrol students

KARACHI:

With over 700 public schools offering classes in the afternoon, there is no shortage of educational establishments for those who want to study. But despite the lure of ‘free’ education and availability of teachers, enrolment at 90 per cent of these schools is nil.

A survey conducted by in Karachi’s five districts revealed the deplorable condition of the public-sector education, which was also confirmed by the education department’s officials.

The drop in enrolment

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