The Sindh Education and Literacy Department has imposed a complete ban on the sale of textbooks, uniforms, and stationery within private schools across the province.
According to a new notification, private school administrations are no longer allowed to sell books, copies, uniforms, or other items on school premises.
The department has also barred schools from forcing parents to purchase items from specific shops or vendors.
Schools have been directed to provide a complete list of required books and stationery at the start of the academic year, allowing parents to buy from the open market.
Officials further clarified that requiring parents to purchase notebooks with a school-specific monogram or logo is also illegal.
The directive aims to reduce the financial burden on parents and improve transparency in education-related expenses.
The Directorate of Private Institutions has warned that strict action will be taken against schools that violate the rules, including heavy fines and possible cancellation of registration.
Parents and members of civil society have welcomed the move, calling it a step toward making education more affordable.