A large number of schools across Pakistan remain without electricity, putting into perspective the stark inequalities in the country’s education system. According to the Economic Survey 2024-25, around 33% of schools nationwide still operate without power, with the situation most severe in Sindh and Balochistan.
The survey reveals that only 31% of schools in Sindh have electricity, with just 27% of primary schools connected to the grid. In Balochistan, conditions are even worse, where only 15% of primary schools and 21% of all schools overall have electricity.
In contrast, Punjab shows near-universal access, with 98% of primary schools and 100% of middle, high, and higher secondary institutions electrified. The federal territory (ICT) reports 100% coverage across all levels.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) performs relatively well, with 85% of primary and 99% of higher secondary schools having power access. Gilgit-Baltistan follows with a total of 70% school coverage.
Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) also lags behind, with just 32% of primary schools and 43% of all institutions electrified.
Across Pakistan, access to electricity improves at higher levels of education, with just 62% of primary schools connected to the power grid, rising to 95% at the higher secondary level.
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