The Sindh Education and Literacy Department (Sindh Education and Literacy Department) has imposed a province-wide ban on the sale of textbooks, uniforms, and stationery within private schools.
According to an official notification, private school administrations are no longer permitted to sell books, copies, uniforms, or any related items on school premises. The move also prohibits schools from compelling parents to purchase supplies from specific vendors or designated shops.
Authorities have directed schools to provide a complete list of required books and stationery at the beginning of the academic year, enabling parents to make purchases from the open market.
The department further clarified that forcing parents to buy notebooks or materials with a school-specific monogram or logo is illegal under the new policy.
Officials said the directive is aimed at reducing the financial burden on families and ensuring greater transparency in education-related expenses.
The Directorate of Private Institutions has warned that strict action will be taken against violators, including heavy fines and possible cancellation of school registrations.
The decision has been widely welcomed by parents and civil society members, who see it as a positive step toward making education more affordable in the province.
