ISLAMABAD: Pakistan presents a dismal picture of girls’ education as percentage of out-of-school girls (5-16 years age group) is much higher (40 per cent) than their male counterparts (27 per cent) of the same age bracket. According to Pakistan Education Statistics 2016-17, in Primary to Higher Secondary Level, 49 per cent of girls are out of school as compared to 40 per cent of the boys.