What Does Learning Poverty Mean in Pakistan? | Literacy | Education Crisis

Pakistan is facing a silent education emergency — Learning Poverty.

Imagine going to school for years, yet being unable to read a single sentence.

In this thought-provoking episode of Ed Dialogue, host Moiz Khan sits down with Amena Ahmed, Head of Academics at Taleemabad, to unpack why 77% of 10-year-olds in Pakistan cannot read or understand basic text — and what innovative solutions are reshaping the future of learning.

🔥 In this episode, you’ll discover:

What learning poverty really means — and why it matters more than ever

How edtech innovations like ‪@Taleemabad‬ are transforming Pakistani classrooms

Real-life stories of children who overcame barriers to learning

What policymakers, parents, and teachers can do right now to close the learning gap

💬 This episode is a must-watch for educators, changemakers, and anyone who believes every child deserves the chance to learn and thrive.

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00:00 Introduction: The Alarming State of Learning in Pakistan
02:56 What Is Learning Poverty?
05:28 The Reality: 77% of Children Can’t Read by Age 10
10:12 The Urban-Rural Divide
11:54 Causes Behind Learning Poverty
14:28 Global Support Mechanism
17:41 International and Local Organisations
20:15 Exploring systemic issues — teacher training, curriculum gaps,and monitoring and evaluation
25:25 Opportunities of Joint Collaboration
29:27 The Rapid Fire
32:38 The 'When' Question

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