Sir: I want to draw the attention of education authorities towards a serious issue of illiteracy rate in Pakistan. According to a recent report, around 2.26 million children still do not attend school in Pakistan owing to it; child labour is increasing at an alarming ratio in the country. Education is the backbone for the progress and development of any nation. It plays a paramount role in any child’s life. Therefore, it is my plea to the country’s education minister to launch a campaign in order to set out enrolling kids in educational institutions. SARFARAZ SHAH Turbat