A delay in the distribution of free textbooks to 10th-grade students in government schools in Lahore has been revealed affecting academic activities across the city.
Despite the start of classes more than a week ago, many schools have still not been able to provide students with complete sets of textbooks.
According to sources, thousands of students are still without important subject books, including Mathematics, Chemistry, Urdu and English and severely impacting their studies.
Parents have expressed concern over the situation and demanded the immediate distribution of textbooks, stating that only one week remains before summer vacations, after which academic pressure will increase further.
Meanwhile, Tariq Mahmood said the responsibility for ensuring 100 per cent textbook distribution lies with school principals.
He said that all 10th-grade textbooks are available in sufficient quantity at warehouses and that school administrations can collect them from there.
According to the CEO education, instructions have already been issued to school heads to immediately obtain the books from warehouses and ensure their distribution among students so that the educational process is not disrupted.
Timetable issued for government schools
In a separate development, a new timetable was issued for government schools in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
According to the notification, primary schools will start at 7:30 am, while closing time will be 1:35 pm.
Morning assembly will now include moral training, student speeches on different topics, and practical activities. These have been made mandatory.
Students will receive moral education three days a week through speeches and three days through skits.
School heads have been directed to organise a weekly “Bazm-e-Adab” on the last working day.
After the literary session, the last three periods will be used for staff meetings and completion of registers.
In case of teacher shortages or long leave, headteachers and subject specialists will take classes.
All District Education Officers have been instructed to ensure strict implementation of the timetable in schools.
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