{"id":12481,"date":"2023-10-09T15:10:09","date_gmt":"2023-10-09T15:10:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/government-unicef-join-hands-to-transform-education-in-balochistan\/"},"modified":"2023-10-09T15:10:09","modified_gmt":"2023-10-09T15:10:09","slug":"government-unicef-join-hands-to-transform-education-in-balochistan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/government-unicef-join-hands-to-transform-education-in-balochistan\/","title":{"rendered":"Government, UNICEF Join Hands to Transform Education in Balochistan"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><strong>Syed Ali Shah:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>QUETTA:<\/strong> In a groundbreaking meeting at his office, the Caretaker Provincial Minister of Education, Prof. Dr. Qadir Baloch, engaged in a fruitful discussion with UNICEF Pakistan\u2019s representative, Abdullah Fadel, and his delegation. The purpose of the meeting was to apprise Prof. Dr. Baloch of the ongoing education projects being undertaken by UNICEF in the province.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Detailed Briefing:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>During the meeting, a comprehensive briefing was provided to Prof. Dr. Qadir Baloch regarding UNICEF\u2019s relentless efforts to uplift the education sector in Balochistan. The Caretaker Provincial Minister, in response, expressed his unwavering commitment to addressing the education challenges that the province faces.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Acknowledging Progress:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Prof. Dr. Baloch commended UNICEF\u2019s noteworthy contributions to improving education, particularly in the remote and underprivileged regions of the province. He emphasized that the partnership between the provincial government and UNICEF has played a pivotal role in resolving educational issues, as indicated in a recent UNICEF report.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Key Challenges:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The report shed light on pressing challenges in the education sector, including the absence of washroom facilities in approximately 4,000 schools, a majority of which are girls\u2019 schools. Additionally, a staggering 6,700 schools in the province have only one teacher, severely affecting the quality of education provided.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>UNICEF\u2019s Vital Role:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Prof. Dr. Qadir Baloch underscored UNICEF\u2019s pivotal role as a significant donor agency in Balochistan\u2019s education sector. He expressed optimism that through enhanced coordination between the Department of Education and UNICEF, the number of schools lacking essential facilities could be reduced to 3,600. He also pledged to expedite efforts in this direction.<\/p>\n<p>The collaborative efforts of UNICEF and the Caretaker Provincial Minister of Education, Prof. Dr. Qadir Baloch, are set to usher in a new era of educational transformation in Balochistan. With a shared vision and concerted actions, the province looks forward to providing quality education and essential facilities to its students, paving the way for a brighter future.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Syed Ali Shah:\u00a0 QUETTA: In a groundbreaking meeting at his office, the Caretaker Provincial Minister of Education, Prof. Dr. Qadir Baloch, engaged in a fruitful discussion with UNICEF Pakistan\u2019s representative, Abdullah Fadel, and his delegation. 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