Private schools warned against forced closure

Minister issues circular to all public and private schools

KARACHI:

Sindh Education Minister Syed Sardar Ali Shah has taken notice of the forced closure of private schools and has warned that the registration of schools found to be in violation of government orders will be cancelled. According to details, the move comes in response to reports that some private schools in Sindh have defied government orders to remain open amid the current situation in the country.

The minister has issued a circular to all public and private schools, emphasising that they must comply with government orders and remain open. The issued circular also warns that any private school found to have forcibly closed its doors will have its registration cancelled.

Private school managements are bound to run their schools as per normal and must not challenge the government’s writ, said the circular.

SSC exams

The secretary of the Board of Secondary Education Karachi (SEK) Syed Muhammad Ali Shaikh and Director of Examinations Habibullah Saluhag are visiting the examination centres on daily basis to ensure smooth and fair exams.

Meanwhile, the complaint cell at the board office received six complaints including cases of cheating, use of mobile phones and sitting in exams in place of actual candidate. During a recent visit to Major Ziauddin Government Boys Secondary School in Nazimabad, Director Habibullah Suhag and the board’s vigilance team also caught several candidates using unfair means to solve the paper. Suhag warned the candidates against such practice. He directed the examination centre superintendents to ensure provision of clean drinking water and other facilities.