Which province had the highest NER at primary level (2005-06)?
Which province had the highest NER at primary level (2005-06)? (a) Punjab (b) Sindh (c) NWFP (KPK) (d) Balochistan ✅ Correct option: (a) Punjab Explanation (200+ words) Among all provinces, Punjab had the highest primary level NER according to the 2005-06 education census. Punjab’s better performance was due to higher school density, better infrastructure, teacher availability, and targeted programs such as girls’ stipends. In contrast, Balochistan had the lowest NER due to sparse population and access issues. Punjab’s success often serves as a benchmark for other provinces. 10 PPSC Facts 1. Punjab highest enrollment 2. Better infrastructure 3. Education stipend programs 4. Higher literacy rates 5. Urban-rural gap exists 6. Sindh second 7. KPK improving 8. Balochistan lowest 9. Provincial comparison common 10. Census-based MCQs frequent