{
  "id": 11387004,
  "title": "Sindh Distributes 1,000 Tablets to Support Out-of-School Children’s Education",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/sindh-distributes-1-000-tablets-to-support-out-of-school-childrens",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-02T07:15:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/02/sindh-distributes-1000-tablets-to-support-out-of-school-childrens-education/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Sindh government has distributed 1,000 digital tablets to bolster non-formal education centers aimed at enrolling out-of-school children into the education system. Organized by the Directorate of Literacy and Non-Formal Education under the School Education Department, the distribution ceremony took place at Karachi's Scouts Auditorium. Sindh Education Minister Syed Sardar Ali Shah presented the devices to representatives of social and community-based organizations managing the centers. JICA Pakistan Chief Advisor for Education and Literacy Chiho Ohashi also attended the event.\n\nIn his address, Shah highlighted that the non-formal education program, initiated in April 2025, has successfully connected approximately 100,000 out-of-school children to educational opportunities in six districts. The program emphasizes collaboration with local communities to reach children who cannot attend traditional schools, with special focus on girls and those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Shah emphasized that the initiative transcends mere equipment provision, encompassing the support of 1,000 facilitators and the strengthening of 1,000 education centers.\n\nThe tablets will empower facilitators to interact with teachers, track student attendance, manage data, and oversee educational activities. Shah further explained that addressing the issue of out-of-school children is a nationwide concern necessitating cooperation among governments, social organizations, and local communities. Ohashi added that the devices would aid teaching, learning, and monitoring efforts, granting facilitators access to teaching materials, online training, and professional development opportunities.",
  "summary": "The Sindh government has distributed 1,000 digital tablets to support non-formal education centers working to bring out-of-school children into the … Read More The post Sindh Distributes 1,000 Tablets to Support Out-of-School Children’s Education appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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}