ASER Pakistan

04/06/2026

ASER Pakistan 2025 national survey cycle has been successfully completed.

Even before its public release, the ASER 2025 data has already been requested by several national and international organisations, highlighting the vital and growing demand for citizen-led evidence on education and learning outcomes in Pakistan.

While we work on making the full dataset publicly available on our website, we invite early data access requests! If you are a researcher, student, policymaker, development partner, or institution interested in utilising the ASER 2025 microdata, please submit your request to us at [email protected].

Together, let’s continue to promote evidence-based research, informed policymaking, and improved learning outcomes for every child in Pakistan.

01/06/2026

Pakistan has made significant progress in getting children into school, but enrolment is only the first step.

New evidence from ASER 2025 highlights a deeper challenge: too many children are attending school without acquiring the foundational literacy and numeracy skills they need to succeed. The real education crisis is no longer access alone. It is learning.

As we shape the future of education, the focus must shift from simply counting children in classrooms to ensuring meaningful learning outcomes for every child.

Read the full article and learn more by clicking the link below

Over the past few weeks, much of the education discourse in Pakistan has centred on one question: how many children are out of school? The debate – driven by comparisons across datasets – has drawn…

15/05/2026

We have the data. We have evidence. We know what works.

But millions of children are still waiting. The PAL Network’s 2025 Annual Report is a reminder that progress is possible—but not inevitable.

It requires action from all of us:

Governments. Communities. Educators. Partners.
Because every child deserves the chance to learn.

Read and share: https://lnkd.in/eGHkqJaG

14/05/2026

What started as local efforts has grown into a global movement.

Today, the PAL Network brings together 17 member organisations across three continents, working to improve foundational learning through evidence and action.

From influencing SDG 4 conversations to shaping global education accountability, this is more than just a network. It is a movement for every child to learn.

Discover the journey and data in our 2025 annual report: https://tinyurl.com/4aebpb4e

13/05/2026

The learning crisis is not improving quickly enough.

Findings from the 2025 State of Foundational Learning show estimated 617 million children worldwide are not achieving minimum proficiency in reading and mathematics.

While we have made progress in measuring learning, outcomes remain critically low. Data alone won’t change this. Action will.

Explore the findings: https://lnkd.in/eGHkqJaG
PAL Network

12/05/2026

A decade of impact. But the learning crisis is far from over.

For 10 years, the PAL Network has worked across Africa, Asia, and the Americas to make children’s learning visible, especially for those left out of official systems.

In 2025, data from 11 countries confirms a tough truth:
- We are better at measuring learning.
- But millions of children still lack basic reading and math skills.

This is more than just a reflection; it is a call to act. Every child deserves the foundation for lifelong learning.

For this and more insights, interact with our annual report: https://tinyurl.com/4aebpb4e

06/04/2026

ASER 2025 - National Launch

Erum Burki, Education Specialist at UNICEF Pakistan, shared her valuable insights during the ASER National Launch.

Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training Pakistan Baela Raza Jamil UNICEF Pakistan

03/04/2026

ASER 2025 - National Launch

Dr. Ehtesham Anwar, Team Lead, Data and Research in Education – Research Consortium (DARE-RC), shared his insights on the ASER 2025 Report.

His remarks highlighted the importance of research and data in shaping effective education policies.

Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training Pakistan Baela Raza Jamil

03/04/2026

ASER 2025 - National Launch

We were honoured to have Nadeem Mahbub, Secretary, MoFE&PT, Government of Pakistan, as the Chief Guest at the ASER National Launch.

He shared his remarks on the ASER 2025 Report, emphasizing the importance of data-driven strategies to strengthen Pakistan’s education system.

Idara e Taleem o Aagahi ITA Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training Pakistan Baela Raza Jamil

03/04/2026

ASER 2025 - National Launch

Zainab Iqbal, Development Specialist working with the Commonwealth & Development Office, shared her remarks on the ASER 2025 Report.

Her insights emphasized the importance of evidence-based approaches in strengthening education systems.

ASER Pakistan