Pakistan's education system faces many challenges compared to global standards. It has only a 60% literacy rate and 25 million children are out of school, many of whom never attend. Infrastructure is often deplorable, with some schools lacking buildings or toilets. Teachers are frequently unqualified and under-trained. The curriculum is outdated and focuses on rote learning rather than conceptual understanding. Despite constitutional guarantees, only 1% of the budget is spent on education compared to 11% on defense. Recommendations include increasing education funding, improving teacher training, promoting gender equality, and reforming the curriculum.