particularly in urban centers with a strong presence of private schools

Islamabad Leads as Pakistan's First Education RankingsReveal Stark Regional Disparities A groundbreaking report, the District Education Performance Index (DEPIx) 2020-23, developed by the Planning Commission, reveals striking disparities in education performance across Pakistan’s provinces and districts. This first-of-its-kind tool measures district-level education performance, focusing on key outcomes such as access, learning, equity, governance, and inputs such as infrastructure and public financing. Covering 134 districts, including Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) and all districts in Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Punjab, and Sindh, DEPIx classifies districts into four categories: Very High, High, Medium, and Low. The report primarily covers the period from 2020-23. Paki...