Islamabad: A recent survey by Gallup & Gilani Pakistan shows that 57% of parents in Pakistan reported attending a parent-teacher meeting (PTM) in the last three months, with urban schools showing a higher rate of engagement than rural counterparts. The survey highlights a 14-point difference between urban and rural schools, with 66% of urban parents attending PTMs compared to 52% in rural areas.

According to Gallup & Gilani Pakistan, the survey was part of an ongoing series titled ‘Understanding the School Landscape in Pakistan’. This tenth release underscores the importance of regular communication between parents and teachers, particularly in rural settings where engagement lags. The survey gathered responses from a nationally representative sample of 1,415 parents, using computer-assisted telephone interviewing conducted in March 2026. The findings suggest that enhancing parental involvement through structured PTMs could be key to improving educational outcomes across the country.

The survey indicates a need for policy interventions to bridge the urban-rural gap in educational administrative practices. The data, which carries a margin of error of ± 2-3 percent, reflects broader challenges in fostering consistent parental engagement in Pakistan’s education system.