Gender Comparison Table of GRE Performance
| Stage | Male GER (%) | Female GER (%) |
| Pre-Primary | ~82 | ~70 |
| Primary | ~84 | ~72 |
| Middle | ~56 | ~52 |
| High | ~45 | ~41 |
| Higher Secondary | ~23 | ~22 |
| Source: Girl’s Education in Pakistan Statistics and Trends 2022-23 | ||
Gender Comparison of GRE Performance
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