What is the definition of literacy rate in pakistan?

Answer 1

In Pakistan anybody who can read a newspaper in any language and one who can write a letter is called literate. Different countries have different definitions but this is the criteria at which Pakistanis are assessed to be literate or not.

Answer 2

The literacy rate in Pakistan varies widely. In some tribal areas, women are not allowed education at all. In some cities, the rate is in the high 90 percentiles while it can be well below 50 percent in outlying areas.

Answer 3

Different sources claim different figures. According to the education ministry of Pakistan over 57% of Pakistanis are literate but independent sources claim that it is not over 51%.

Answer 4

Literacy rate of Sindh is about 46%.