Private school stakeholders in Punjab have called for the removal of the weekly Friday holiday in educational institutions. The demand was raised during a key meeting focused on improving academic performance and addressing administrative challenges in the education sector.
The meeting, chaired by Qazi Naeem Anjum, brought together education experts and private school representatives. Participants reviewed issues affecting teaching standards and discussed ways to ensure better classroom learning outcomes across the province.
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Speakers argued that online classes have not produced the desired academic results and stressed the need for at least 210 classroom teaching days. They said consistent in-person instruction is essential for improving student performance and completing the syllabus on time.
Concerns were also raised over delays in textbook printing, which officials said had already caused loss of valuable learning time for students. Participants urged authorities to ensure timely publication of books in the next academic year to avoid disruptions.
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The stakeholders further requested that the process of school affiliation with the Lahore Board be completed without delay. They emphasized that frequent holidays and administrative inefficiencies are affecting academic schedules and student results.