Private schools refusing to admit deserving students under the mandatory 10% admission quota may face legal action, as the Senate Standing Committee on Federal Education and Professional Training has decided to challenge their resistance in court.
Committee Chairperson Senator Bushra Anjum Butt said private schools obtained a stay order after being directed to enrol underprivileged children under the quota policy.
Senate Committee to Pursue Case in Court
Speaking about the dispute, Senator Butt said the committee had instructed private educational institutions to admit eligible students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
However, instead of implementing the directions, the schools approached the court and secured a stay order.
She said the committee would now pursue the matter through all available legal channels.
“We will fight this fully through the legal process,” she said.
Private Schools Asked to Fulfil Social Responsibility
The senator criticised resistance from private schools and argued that institutions earning profits in Pakistan should also contribute to society.
“Pakistan is our country. If you are earning profits here, you should give something in return,” she said.
Her remarks presented the 10% quota as a social responsibility rather than a voluntary welfare initiative.
Dispute Over 10% Quota Continues
The admission quota for disadvantaged students has remained a disputed issue between regulators and private educational institutions.
Private schools have argued that implementing the quota would increase their financial burden, while lawmakers maintain that the policy is necessary to provide deserving children with access to quality education.
Legal Challenge Signals Escalation
The Senate committee’s decision to contest the stay order marks a further escalation in the dispute.
The final implementation of the admission quota will now depend on the outcome of the legal proceedings and any further directions issued by the court.
