Respected Editor,
Dear Editor, Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I would like to draw the attention of the public and concerned authorities to the critical issue of girls’ right to education in Pakistan. As a concerned citizen, I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the systemic barriers that continue to deny millions of young girls their fundamental right to learn and thrive.
Despite constitutional guarantees under Article 25-A, Pakistan faces an alarming educational crisis, with over 22.8 million children out of school more than 53% of whom are girls. In rural areas, this disparity is even starker due to deep-seated socio-economic hurdles, lack of basic school infrastructure, inadequate sanitation facilities,and long, unsafe commute distances. Denying female education directly stifles our national progress, keeping communities trapped in cycles of poverty and reducing overall economic productivity, public health outcomes, and social mobility.
To address this crisis, provincial governments must prioritize building safe infrastructure and providing secure transport for female students. Furthermore, expanding targeted financial assistance to vulnerable families can offset the economic burdens of schooling.I urge you to publish this letter in your newspaper so that this urgent matter reaches policy makers and community leaders, compelling them to take decisive action.
Yours sincerely,
Rana Yasir Irshad
Bahawalpur