Despite government efforts, nearly 5 million children in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa remain out of school, according to a recent report by the provincial education department. The report indicates that over 3.67 million children in settled areas and 1.61 million in former FATA territories have not yet been enrolled. Main reasons cited include poverty, unemployment, and lack of awareness. The education department is launching a campaign to encourage parents to enroll their children in school and take steps to address the issue.