Summary Private School Federation announced the reopening after invitation by the govt. for talks.
LAHORE (Dunya News) – Schools on Thursday reopened as All Pakistan Private Schools Federation agreed to talk out the issues with the government. The Private School Federation announced the reopening of schools after an invitation by the government earlier for talks.
Speaking during a press conference, Private School Federation’s leader Kashif Mirza stated that the decision was taken for the benefit of the children. He further added that if however, talks with the government failed to succeed the suspended protest could once again be continued after a week’s time.
The Private School Federation has also made it clear that the strike is not being observed for the escalation in school fees but against the current educational laws.
On the other hand, Punjab’s Minister for Education Rana Mashood has stated that amendments can be made in the law but it cannot be completely disregarded.
Pakistan Private Schools Association and Pakistan Education Council had announced to close the schools for March 8 and 9, due to which, private schools remained closed throughout the province on March 9 (Wednesday). The private school owners have been with the view that Punjab Assembly passed the Punjab Education Authority Bill without taking them into confidence, which is not at all acceptable.
The owners have threatened to shut down the schools permanently if their demands are not fulfilled.
