An alleged letter that circulates on social networks suggests that an educational authority in the district of Rawalpindi has ordered its officials to ensure that their children attend public schools instead of private ones.
While some online users believe that the letter is genuine, others have questioned their authenticity.
The claim is misleading. In fact, the letter was issued, although much of the online debate overlooks an important context.
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An alleged notification that circulates online, dated April 22 and issued by the District Education Authority (DEA) in Rawalpindi, seems to show that DEA officers and teachers have received instructions not to register their children in private schools.
“Infrastructure and quality of education in government schools have improved greatly due to the presence of highly qualified and trained teachers,” says notification.
In addition, it orders all controlling authorities to ensure that the employees of the children of the Department of Education in Rawalpindi are registered in government schools.
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Three government officials with knowledge of the matter confirmed the authenticity of the letter. However, they emphasized that the directive is not binding and should be seen only as a warning.
The letter is signed by Aman Ullah Khan, Executive Director (CEO) of the District Education Authority in Rawalpindi, who confirmed to Geographic data verification which was in fact issued on April 22.
“He [directions given in the letter] They are simply advice to the officials, teachers and officials of the Department of School Education in Rawalpindi to improve the school registration campaign, “Khan said on the phone.” The teachers [and other officials] They are not bound by this. It is a mere advice. “
He added that there will be no consequences for those who choose not to register their children in public schools.
This was also confirmed by Noor Ul Huda, the public relations officer of the Minister of Education of Punjab, who described the letter as an advisor issued by the Department of Education of Rawalpindi.
“This is not an official decision, and it is simply a warning,” said Huda. “It reflects the vision of CEO Rawalpindi to make the district a model to increase registration in public schools.”
He stressed that there is no element of coercion in this initiative. Measures against those who choose not to register their children in government schools will not be taken. The notice is simply a request to rebuild public confidence in the educational system and improve the impact of the registration campaign, he added.
Geographic data verification He also spoke with Punjab School Education Minister, Rana Sikandar Hayat, who clarified that such notification has not been issued at the departmental level.
“Yes, I registered my son on my own [in a public school]”He said, adding that there is no official directive of the provincial government, and the District’s education authority probably acted independently.
“[For such directions] A constitutional amendment is required, “said Hayat.” We are not owners of this letter and we will not implement it. “
Hassan Waqar Chema, the attached commissioner of the Rawalpindi district, to whose office the letter was sent, he said, he said, he said Geographic data verification While the letter has not yet been officially received, it has been issued.
“The directive has been issued by the CEO of the District’s education authority, Rawalpindi, without consultation,” said Cheema. “In this case, it seems more a proactive initiative that highlights the improvements in the educational quality of Punjab instead of a binding directive.”
Verdict: The notification that circulates on social networks is authentic, but it is not an official directive. It is a notice issued by the CEO of the Education Authority of the District of Rawalpindi.
