LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Law Punjab Rana Muhammad Iqbal Khan met a delegation of the All Pakistan Private Schools Management Association to discuss challenges faced by private educational institutions and proposals for reform. The meeting focused on improving coordination between public and private sectors to strengthen the overall education system in Punjab.
The delegation, led by Central President Kashif Adeeb Javedani, presented a series of recommendations aimed at addressing operational and financial issues faced by private schools, particularly low-fee institutions.
Among the proposals discussed were the abolition of commercialization fees for low-cost schools, assigning regulatory responsibilities to district registration authorities, and setting a minimum of 220 teaching days annually to improve academic standards.
The delegation also called for special facilities and easier loan schemes for teachers, removal of commercial electricity tariffs for low-fee institutions, inclusion of private schools in the government’s laptop scheme, and provision of affordable internet services.
Rana Muhammad Iqbal Khan assured participants that legitimate concerns would be addressed on a priority basis. He said private institutions play a significant role in expanding access to education and emphasized the need for greater harmony between public and private sectors.
The minister reiterated that providing quality education to every child remains a key priority for the Punjab government.
Other members of the delegation included Amjad Ali Khan, Muhammad Hasnain, Ali Abbas, Chaudhry Abbas, Rana Abdul Basit, and Abdul Hameed Shaheen.
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