The image of literacy of women in KPK is vague. Although the provincial and federal governments claim to have taken measures towards this cause but they have been unable to turn their words into action.
The girls of KPK, particularly in villages, are facing a lot of problems in pursuing their academic studies. It is alarming to see that Bahadurkhel, Kandou, Dreshkhel and all other villages of Karak do not have colleges where girls could continue their higher education.
Majority of the people have understood the value of women education, but they are helpless. They are not able to send their daughters to schools due to the lack of resources. Although, the government has established schools in these areas, but it was surprising to see that teachers were not present in those schools. On the other hand, while it is understandable that every village could not be provided with a college, but the colleges are situations in such a far-flung areas that most of the girls find it hard to get there each day.
Hence, majority of the girls do not go to colleges because their parents are frightened to send them to distant places, which is one of the main reason of growing rate of illiteracy among girls.
The situation of Private education in Karak is totally different. Wisdom high School, College for girl schukara, Hira high school, and College for girls Ahmadabad provides good education system. The private education system of Karak is better than the government, but unfortunately, every girl can’t afford to study in these colleges.
Poverty is the biggest setback these girls face if they want to continue their education.
Despite the level of interest these girls have to pursue higher education, they are left with no choice but to bury their dreams and sit at home.
We are living in 21st century and it is about time we take some serious action to educate our girls on priority basis. Education is the right of every member of a society, boys and girls alike.