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Literacy rate up to 54 percent: Aziz
 The literacy rate in the country rose to 54 percent and the gross enrolment rate for primary education improved from 72 percent to 87 percent in 2006, says Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz.The net enrolment rate for children between five and nine years and six and 10 years has improved from 42 percent to 50 percent and 51 percent to 61 percent respectively, Aziz said while addressing the first ever convocation of the Foundation University here. He said illiterate nations could not make progress. He said education enhances human capabilities, creates opportunities for individual progress and social mobility. According to Aziz the most critical difference between the rich and poor nations today is the level of education and the quality of human resource. He congratulated the graduates and praised those who had won distinction for their outstanding performance. We must build up an education system based on clear objectives reflecting a healthy balance between academic pursuits and extra-curricular activities, natural and social sciences and technical skills and the liberal arts. Posted by: Fred 2007-07-03 |
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