IDENTIFICATION OF THE CHALLENGES IN EDUCATION SECTOR IN PUNJAB AND RESPONDING OF THE PUNJAB EDUCATION FOUNDATION
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This article investigates the challenges faced by the education sector in Punjab, Pakistan, and evaluates the responses of the Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) to these issues. It systematically identifies critical issues such as inadequate infrastructure, differences in educational quality, and gender injustices. The study examines how PEF has addressed these difficulties with targeted interventions such as school facility renovations, curriculum changes, and gender equality programs. By investigating and evaluating PEF's strategic initiatives, the report sheds light on the foundation's role in reducing educational barriers and furthering the overall growth of Punjab's education sector
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