The Workers Welfare Board in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has suspended 15 school principals following disappointing matriculation exam results. The move reflects the board’s commitment to improving education quality and enforcing accountability in state-run schools across the province.
The suspended principals were from Working Folks Grammar and Higher Secondary Schools located in Akora Khattak, Amaan Garh, Ghoriwala, Haripur-II, Hattar, Karak, Kohat-I, Kohat-II, Peshawar-II, Mardan, Shehbaz Azmat Khel, Swabi, and Swat. Additional suspensions include principals from schools in Takhte Bhai and nearby areas.
To ensure smooth continuation of academic activities, the board has temporarily assigned the responsibilities of the suspended principals to vice principals and senior teachers. This step aims to maintain classroom management, exam preparations, and overall school functioning during the transitional period.
Officials emphasized that the decision is part of a broader effort to address declining educational standards in the province. Authorities are closely monitoring student performance and school management to prevent future academic failures and ensure consistent quality education.
The board highlighted that accountability measures are necessary to encourage principals to improve school results and strengthen teaching practices. The suspension sends a clear message that underperformance will not be tolerated in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s education system.
Education experts have welcomed the move, stating that it may motivate school leaders to focus on teaching quality and student outcomes. They added that continued oversight and support are essential to achieve meaningful improvement in academic performance across the province.