School fee hike: Large private schools made respondent as SC clubs petitionsThe meeting was chaired by NCHR Chairman Justice (retired) Ali Nawaz Chowhan. The parents further complained about the approach of private schools, who now operate more like businesses rather than educational establishments who charge very high fees without providing quality education. In this regard, they pointed out that some private schools do not even have qualified staff who but are charging exorbitant sums. Similarly, private schools ask for a host of auxiliary charges such as laboratory fees, computer charges amongst other charges. Parents were also asked to name those schools who were charging high fees in violation of of the rules.

Source: The Express Tribune September 28, 2018 06:22 UTC