In the coastal city of Balochistan’s Gwadar, a significant shortage of both teaching and non-teaching staff has resulted in more than 40 government schools becoming non-functional. Currently, nearly 700 teaching and 40 non-teaching positions remain vacant, severely affecting the quality of education provided.
The district’s educational infrastructure includes 5 higher secondary schools, 36 high schools, 46 middle schools, and 225 primary schools. However, the acute staff shortage has severely limited educational services, rendering many schools non-functional.
Moreover, schools that have been upgraded from middle to high school lack the necessary infrastructure, such as additional classrooms and science laboratories. Specifically, 26 high schools are currently operating without science labs, and over 220 schools lack basic water and electricity services, highlighting the infrastructural shortcomings of educational facilities in the region.
The prevailing staffing crisis and lack of infrastructure not only undermines the quality of education in Gwadar but also raises questions about the government’s commitment to ensuring access to education for all children in the region.