Education Revival in Gwadar: 41 Schools Back in Action
Gwadar has reopened 41 previously closed schools, enrolling 1,157 students under Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti’s initiative to revitalise non-functional educational institutions across Balochistan.
Before the campaign began, 63 schools in Gwadar were identified as inactive. With 41 now operational, the Chief Minister has pledged to reopen the remaining 22 within the next year.
Of the reopened schools, 19 were staffed through the SBK Teachers (Phase I) recruitment scheme, two hired teachers on contract, and three received educators under Phase III, according to Gwadar Pro. The Pakistan Army contributed by helping reopen three schools, while 17 were reactivated through local initiatives led by the district’s deputy commissioner.
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According to Balochistan Education Statistics 2023–24, Gwadar district currently has 312 schools at primary, middle, high, and higher secondary levels, with total enrolment standing at 35,260 students.
Across Balochistan’s 36 districts, 3,144 out of 3,862 previously non-functional schools have been restored in the last 18 months, bringing 81,834 new students into classrooms. During this period, 16,000 teachers were appointed on a merit-based system, reflecting the government’s commitment to education reform.
Officials say this restoration initiative is a key step toward strengthening Balochistan’s education infrastructure and ensuring quality learning opportunities in underserved areas. Experts believe that revitalising Gwadar’s schools will lay a strong foundation for higher and technical education.
Institutions like the University of Gwadar and the Pak–China Technical and Vocational Institute are playing a pivotal role in training the province’s youth, equipping them with the skills to participate in emerging economic opportunities linked to the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).