PAKISTAN | Launching ceremony of study on “Issues of girls education in Sindh”

The Hon’ble Ombudsman Sindh, Pakistan, Mr. Ajaz Ali Khan, presented the study report on “Issues of Girls Education in Sindh” to the Honourable Chief Minister Sindh on 21 October 2021 at a launching ceremony of research study.

The study was sponsored by the International Ombudsman Institute (IOI) and conducted by Sindh Education Foundation (SEF) on the initiative of the Provincial Ombudsman Sindh. The key objective of the study is to identify the dynamics of socio-cultural, economic, political, religious and supply-side factors hampering the gains of girls’ education in Sindh. The research findings and recommendations will also help in devising policy framework that will help in controlling maladministration in education sector in Sindh.

The Chief Minister Sindh appreciated the efforts made by the Provincial Ombudsman in providing administrative justice to the people of Sindh, especially to the remote areas of the province without incurring financial encumbrance. He assured his support for implementation of recommendation of this study. He plans to allocate more resources for girls education and directed the local administration at all levels to give time and attention to ensure proper functioning of  girls’ schools in their areas.

Source: Office of the Provincial Ombudsman Sindh, Pakistan