The Grand Alliance of Private Schools Associations in Sindh has announced a full-scale closure of private schools and colleges across the province on January 9 in protest against anti-corruption measures. In a press conference held at the Karachi Press Club, the leaders of the association, including Hyder Ali, Shahzad Akhtar, and others, called for dignified implementation of the court’s orders in schools regarding anti-corruption actions.
The leaders expressed concerns over the severe issues faced by private educational institutions in Sindh, where millions of children are still out of school. Despite limited resources, private schools are providing education to millions of children at low fees, and some even offer free education under social responsibility. However, the anti-corruption team has been tasked with verifying the lists of free students, which has raised serious concerns and reservations.
The Grand Alliance’s leaders stressed that education is the backbone of any nation’s progress. However, the Sindh government’s actions have put the future of millions of students at risk. They demanded that the Sindh government and education minister take immediate action and instruct the anti-corruption department to respect the court’s orders and not conduct on-spot verifications in schools.
The leaders also expressed concern that the anti-corruption actions are causing fear, anxiety, and discomfort among teachers, including women and children. They argued that the presence of armed personnel in schools is not conducive to the learning environment, and excessive questioning of parents is causing unnecessary distress.
The press conference concluded with the announcement of a new strategy to resist the anti-corruption actions, including a mass protest on January 9, a day of mourning on January 8, and a joint meeting of parents and school administrations from January 6 to 8. The Grand Alliance also announced plans to file a new petition in court to stop the anti-corruption actions.
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