Parents Protest Against Private Schools Over Fees Hike & Summer Vacation

Parents in Peshawar are protesting against the recent hike in school fees.

On Thursday, a demonstration was held outside Peshawar Press Club. The protesting Parents asked school owners to provide relief in school fees and also announce the summer break.

The Parents’ Union President, Alamzeb Khan and former PPP MPA, Mehar Sultana led the protest along with the union’s Legal Advisor, advocate Abbas Sangeen and spokesman Shahid Niazi. The protestors held placards and banners, demanding the Provincial Government to address their problems.

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The Parents deplored against the two different notifications that announced summer break for Public Schools but the private schools had to continue their classes in.

“We demand the Minister for education and MD Private Schools Regulatory Authority to render resignations. This is an injustice with the Students and their parents.” Parents’ Union President, Alamzeb Khan said.

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Another mentioned that several students fell unconscious due to the excessive heat. However, schools don’t pay attention to the well-being of students as their only concern is money.

Advocate Abbas Sangeen said that due to the excessive and scorching heat, several students had fallen unconscious during school hours. However, schools aren’t paying attention to the well-being of students as money is their only concern.

The protesting parents also announced that if their demands are not met, their next demonstration will be outside the CM’s house.