Teachers suspended for protesting against privatization of government schools in Punjab

Protesting against the privatization of government schools has cost teachers dearly.

The Education Department has taken action by suspending the presidents and secretaries of the Punjab Teachers Union and the Educators Association, and show cause notices have been issued to them.

Legal proceedings have been initiated against individuals including Qazi Imran, Malik Amjad, Akhiyan Gul, and Raja Taimoor Akhtar, among others.

In protest, teachers today locked down schools, resulting in a complete halt of the educational system in all government schools.

The Chief Executive of the Education Authority has warned teachers to immediately end their strike and resume teaching.

Meanwhile, teachers’ organizations have stated that they will not accept the privatization of schools. They have called a meeting of the Grand Teachers Alliance to announce a new plan for strong protests.