A recent report indicates that more than 25 million children in Pakistan are currently out of school, with approximately 20 million having never received any formal education.

The Nation newspaper reported Friday that the data was part of a new report by the Pakistan Institute of Education (PIE) — a government organisation.

The report highlights that 1,084 transgender children are also among those not enrolled in any educational institution, raising concerns about inclusivity and access.

A province-wise breakdown shows deep disparities. Punjab accounts for 9.6 million out-of-school children, including 4.7 million boys and 4.8 million girls. Sindh follows with 7.8 million children not attending school, that is 3.7 million boys and 4 million girls.

In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 4.9 million chil

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