PESHAWAR: The new provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is making all-out efforts to bring out-of-school children into the education system, restore non-functional schools, ensure timely payment of teachers’ salaries and promote merit instead of political interference, thereby providing every child in the province with equal opportunities to access quality education.
The education system of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is facing serious challenges due to negligence, poor planning and political interference during previous governments.
Approximately 4.9 million children are out of school in the province, while 44,747 teaching positions remain vacant and 562 schools are non-functional.
Furthermore, 17,353 classrooms require reconstruction, while 18,476 classrooms need major repairs.
In the past, politically motivated appointments, transfers and administrative decisions adversely affected merit and the performance of educational institutions.
Moreover, several teachers are facing financial difficulties due to delays in the regular monthly payment of salaries.
The newly provincial government is focusing on improving the education system through the rehabilitation of schools, reconstruction and renovation of school buildings, recruitment of teachers, promotion of merit and transparency, establishment of smart classrooms and adoption of modern technology.
Alongside providing modern facilities to higher education institutions, initiatives are also underway to expand opportunities for youth in information technology, technical and vocational training, and employment.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026