The Crucial Role of Education in the Economic Development of Balochistan

Abstract

This paper is an attempt to discuss the crucial role of education in the economic development of Balochistan. Illiteracy rates in Balochistan are higher than in any of the other province of Pakistan. This study will discuss the problems of illiteracy and low standards of education in Balochistan. It is estimated that in over 90 per cent of villages either no school exists, or if a school exists then no teachers are available. Furthermore, this study ends up with a set of recommendations that how to improve the education system in Balochistan.

Key words: Education, Economy, Illiteracy, Poverty, Balochistan,