Private Schools
Private Schools in Punjab Continue Selling Books and Uniforms Despite Ban
Private schools across Punjab are reportedly continuing the sale of textbooks and uniforms despite clear restrictions issued by the Punjab School Education Department and earlier court directives. With the…
Government to Introduce Commercialization Fee on Private Schools
The government of Pakistan has decided to levy a commercialization fee on private schools to enhance oversight of how educational institutions utilize their land and…
Private Schools in Punjab Announce New Timings
Most private schools in Lahore and other cities in Punjab have updated their daily schedules following improved weather conditions and a reduction in smog across…
Punjab Education Department Stops Private Schools from Forcing Parents to Buy Expensive Branded Uniforms
The Punjab education department has taken a strong stance against private schools that pressure parents into buying books and uniforms from specific vendors. A recent…
Three Private Schools in Peshawar Caught Operating During Winter Vacation
Three private schools in Peshawar are facing legal action for ignoring the officially announced winter vacation schedule. The Private Schools Regulatory Authority (PSRA) confirmed the…
NA Standing Committee Demands Transparency in Private School Fee Hike
The National Assembly Standing Committee on Federal Education and Professional Training has expressed serious concerns over the recent increase in private school fees, calling for…
Punjab Approves Five-Year Registration Plan for Private Schools
The Punjab government has decided to extend the registration period of private schools to five years, replacing the existing one year renewal system. The move…
CCP Cracks Down on 17 Private School Systems for ‘Forced’ Branded Purchases
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has taken a major regulatory step against the country’s leading private education providers. Today, the Commission issued show-cause notices…
Punjab Imposes Strict Ban on Outdoor Activities in Private Schools
Several private schools in Punjab have defied government orders banning outdoor activities amid worsening smog, continuing recreational trips that risk students’ health. The Punjab government…
Muzaffarabad Cracks Down on Private Schools’ Direct Fee Demands
The Education Department of Muzaffarabad has imposed a strict ban on private schools from demanding fees directly from students. A formal notification has been issued,…
Punjab Bans Govt Teachers from Private School Jobs
The Punjab government has banned public school teachers from taking up private school jobs, cautioning that strict disciplinary action will follow if the order is…
Punjab School Summer Vacation Extension Lands in Court
Private schools in Punjab have taken the summer vacation extension to court, challenging the provincial government’s decision to keep campuses shut for two more weeks.…
Annual Fee Increase Fixed for Private Institutions
The District Education Authority Lahore has issued a formal directive to private schools, capping their annual fee increase at no more than 5%. Schools are…
