According to the Pakistan Economic Survey 2025–26, Approximately what percentage of 10-year-old children in Pakistan cannot read and understand a simple text?

Correct Answer: 75-77%. Around 75-77% of 10-year-olds in Pakistan are unable to read and understand a simple text, reflecting a severe learning poverty crisis.

• 55-57%: This range understates the severity of the learning poverty problem.
• 65-67%: This range also understates the reported figure.
• 85-87%: This range overstates the estimate beyond reported figures.