Faisalabad (Urdu Point / Pakistan Point News – 28 March 2026) President Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) Farooq Yusuf Sheikh on Saturday emphasized that it is indispensable education For a bright future Pakistan He appealed to the government to ensure mandatory consultation with the private sector before formulating policies for educational institutions.
This came during a speech he delivered at the meeting of the Standing Committee of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry on private colleges, which was held at the Chamber’s complex. He described the committee meeting as timely and important, adding that the private education sector has developed into an integrated industry in addition to its service role, which makes its inclusion in decision-making processes necessary.
He asked the committee organizer to identify the problems faced by private educational institutions, especially unilateral closures, in a transparent manner and to suggest practical solutions.
He said the provincial education minister should be invited to the room to discuss these issues and take practical steps to resolve them.
Committee Chairman Advocate Danish Imtiaz said that in the wake of recent global developments, the closure of private educational institutions was announced unilaterally from March 9 to 31 without consulting stakeholders.
He said that the decision negatively affected the education of students, parents, and private institutions.
He added that the extended closures will delay the upcoming exams and the start of the next academic session.
He said irregular collection of fees due to the closures created financial difficulties for institutions, making it difficult to pay teachers’ salaries on time.
He added that many institutions have already been forced to close due to such unilateral decisions and financial restrictions.
Advocate Danish Imtiaz suggested introducing a ‘work from home’ model for private institutions on the lines of public sector institutions, although he pointed out that such a hybrid system would not be effective for junior classes especially in rural areas where 60,000 to 70,000 students lack access to computers and transportation facilities.
Another participant, Khaled Hayat Kamuka, said educational institutions were often the first to face restrictions during emergencies while other activities continued without similar restrictions.
He called for canceling the Saturday holiday for educational institutions and reducing summer and other vacations to compensate for academic losses.
The meeting also called for the appointment of permanent heads of educational councils to ensure effective governance and continuity in the education system.