“Status of Girls primary education in Balochistan Province of Pakistan”

Education is the main driver of development for any country and the Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan provides the right of education to all children. The present study was conducted in Balochistan province to analyze the problems and challenges of girls’ education at primary level in Balochistan. Keeping in view the objectives of the study a sample of 10 parent's respondents and 10 female teacher's respondents were selected through random sampling technique. The data for this purpose was based on closed ended questionnaire, in which a 4 points scale was developed to test the perception of the respondents and their responses were evaluated. Data was collected on questionnaire managed by researcher through telephonic calls from the respondents. The perceptions of the experts from relevant field helped in finding out the gaps present in the formulation and implementation of the policies. The findings of the study shows that the main factors of low enrolment of girls in primary schools in Balochistan are poverty, long distance to schools, missing basic physical facilities, early marriages and the traditional local culture. It is suggested that the public may support the girls in primary schools through community participation, stipends, free books and uniform.