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Pakistan's parliament criticizes failing public schools and unchecked private tuition hikes, demanding fair fees and better student safety.
A parliamentary committee in Islamabad has condemned the worsening state of government schools, citing severe shortages of basic facilities like clean water and toilets, while criticizing the Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Authority for allowing unchecked tuition hikes in elite private schools despite fee caps.
The committee demanded a transparent fee policy to ensure affordability and equity.
Although progress has been made on renovating 167 schools under a federal project, some schools remain excluded and will be addressed separately.
Concerns also grew over rising child abuse and drug use in schools, with lawmakers urging stronger enforcement and detailed reporting from Child Protection Committees to improve student safety.
El parlamento de Pakistán critica las fallidas escuelas públicas y los aumentos incontrolados de la matrícula privada, exigiendo tarifas justas y mejor seguridad para los estudiantes.