(xi) What steps is government taking to increase literacy rate in Pakistan?

Ans: Measures taken by government to raise literacy rate:
For this purpose government has decided to take many measures such as:
1. Allocating a higher budget to education in the yearly development budget.
2. Raising the status of Middle Schools to High Schools and High Schools to
Higher Secondary Schools.
3. Paying attention to arts and technical education along with the regular
courses.
4. Paying special attention to improve water, sanitary and recreational facilities
in educational institutions.